Most people underestimate how much the people around them silently sculpt their hearts, habits, and even their destiny.
The Prophet ﷺ made it brutally clear with an image that you cannot unsee: your friend is either like a perfume seller or a blacksmith. If he’s like the perfume seller, even if you don’t buy anything, just standing near him leaves you with a fragrance.
If he’s like the blacksmith, even if you don’t touch the fire, the smoke and sparks will cling to you.
This is how companionship works—you absorb it, whether you intend to or not. That means your faith, your morals, your worldview are constantly being shaped by the company you keep.
(Ref : Bukhari 2101)
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The Prophet ﷺ made it brutally clear with an image that you cannot unsee: your friend is either like a perfume seller or a blacksmith. If he’s like the perfume seller, even if you don’t buy anything, just standing near him leaves you with a fragrance.
If he’s like the blacksmith, even if you don’t touch the fire, the smoke and sparks will cling to you.
This is how companionship works—you absorb it, whether you intend to or not. That means your faith, your morals, your worldview are constantly being shaped by the company you keep.
(Ref : Bukhari 2101)
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Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله:
“The similitude of this world is like that of a vessel filled with honey. The flies see this vessel and fly towards it.
Some of them sit on the edge of the vessel and take from the honey until they satisfy their needs, and then they fly away.
Some of them are led by their greed to plunge themselves into the abyss of the honey. Their submersion into the honey prevents them from enjoying it, except for a brief enjoyment, until they perish in the middle of it.”
[The Dunya And Its Reality by Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله | Pg. 30]
“The similitude of this world is like that of a vessel filled with honey. The flies see this vessel and fly towards it.
Some of them sit on the edge of the vessel and take from the honey until they satisfy their needs, and then they fly away.
Some of them are led by their greed to plunge themselves into the abyss of the honey. Their submersion into the honey prevents them from enjoying it, except for a brief enjoyment, until they perish in the middle of it.”
[The Dunya And Its Reality by Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله | Pg. 30]
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Comfort for Your Heart:
💡 Surah Al-Kahf teaches us:
Trials and deprivations may serve as barriers, protecting a man from something much worse and more difficult..
▪️Therefore, the damaging of the ship was a (trial) and hardship for the ship's owners and caused fear and anxiety for the passengers. However, this hardship was a shield protecting them from a (greater calamity)—that was the seizure of the ship and the loss of its owners' source of livelihood..
▪️The killing of the boy was a (pain, loss, and a trial) for his parents. Yet, it acted as a barrier for them from an even more severe and intense pain: the torment his rebellion and disbelief would have caused them as he grew older. And how many parents of a disobedient and criminal child have wished for their child's death!
▪️And reflecting on such matters allows the person to perceive some aspects of Allah’s mercy in trials, thereby leading the heart to gratitude, contentment, and tranquility in accepting Allah’s decree and preordainment in every hardship and affliction..
✅ And based upon it, apply this perspective to every trial, deprivation, or delay in your life, whether it relates to marriage, sustenance, employment, delayed parenthood, university acceptance, or anything else. So at times, mercy comes to you through a path of pain..
💡 And a person's firm faith that Allah is more merciful to them than their own parents brings peace, calmness, and satisfaction with Allah سبحانہ وتعالیٰ. And whoever is content with Allah, Allah will be pleased with them and will grant them contentment..
✍️ Shaykh Sami Hawsawi hafidahullah
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💡 Surah Al-Kahf teaches us:
Trials and deprivations may serve as barriers, protecting a man from something much worse and more difficult..
▪️Therefore, the damaging of the ship was a (trial) and hardship for the ship's owners and caused fear and anxiety for the passengers. However, this hardship was a shield protecting them from a (greater calamity)—that was the seizure of the ship and the loss of its owners' source of livelihood..
▪️The killing of the boy was a (pain, loss, and a trial) for his parents. Yet, it acted as a barrier for them from an even more severe and intense pain: the torment his rebellion and disbelief would have caused them as he grew older. And how many parents of a disobedient and criminal child have wished for their child's death!
▪️And reflecting on such matters allows the person to perceive some aspects of Allah’s mercy in trials, thereby leading the heart to gratitude, contentment, and tranquility in accepting Allah’s decree and preordainment in every hardship and affliction..
✅ And based upon it, apply this perspective to every trial, deprivation, or delay in your life, whether it relates to marriage, sustenance, employment, delayed parenthood, university acceptance, or anything else. So at times, mercy comes to you through a path of pain..
💡 And a person's firm faith that Allah is more merciful to them than their own parents brings peace, calmness, and satisfaction with Allah سبحانہ وتعالیٰ. And whoever is content with Allah, Allah will be pleased with them and will grant them contentment..
✍️ Shaykh Sami Hawsawi hafidahullah
📌قناة تدبر
#القضاء_والقدر
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Abū Masʿūd al-Anṣārī (رضي الله عنه) said:
"I was beating a slave of mine when I heard a voice behind me saying: ‘Abū Masʿūd! Know that Allāh has more power over you than you have over this slave.’
I turned around and saw it was the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ. I said: ‘O Messenger of Allāh, I free him for the sake of Allāh.’
The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: ‘If you had not done so, the Fire would have burned you.’"
Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim (Book of Emancipation of Slaves), ḥadīth 1659 (also referenced as 5159 in some numbering systems).
"I was beating a slave of mine when I heard a voice behind me saying: ‘Abū Masʿūd! Know that Allāh has more power over you than you have over this slave.’
I turned around and saw it was the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ. I said: ‘O Messenger of Allāh, I free him for the sake of Allāh.’
The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: ‘If you had not done so, the Fire would have burned you.’"
Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim (Book of Emancipation of Slaves), ḥadīth 1659 (also referenced as 5159 in some numbering systems).
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Ungrateful and Blind Following
Many people today live as if there is no tomorrow busy with shirk and bidʿah, blindly following forefathers instead of returning to the Qur’ān and Sunnah. Religion is practiced upon culture and innovations, while the Book of Allāh and the authentic Sunnah are neglected.
The Salaf, like Ibrāhīm an-Nakhaʿī رحمه الله, understood the gravity of the Ākhirah. At his deathbed, he cried, saying: “I await a messenger from Allāh with tidings of Jannah or the Fire… woe to me if Allāh does not forgive me.” Such was their humility and fear of Allāh.
⚠️ Contrast this with today’s heedlessness hearts hardened, days wasted in sin, and no preparation for the grave. Once the soul is taken, regret will not benefit. Families will bury us, and we will wait for the tidings of either Paradise or Hellfire.
👉 Lesson: Wake up before it’s too late. Return to the Qur’ān and Sunnah, abandon shirk and bidʿah, and prepare something for the Day you cannot escape.
Many people today live as if there is no tomorrow busy with shirk and bidʿah, blindly following forefathers instead of returning to the Qur’ān and Sunnah. Religion is practiced upon culture and innovations, while the Book of Allāh and the authentic Sunnah are neglected.
The Salaf, like Ibrāhīm an-Nakhaʿī رحمه الله, understood the gravity of the Ākhirah. At his deathbed, he cried, saying: “I await a messenger from Allāh with tidings of Jannah or the Fire… woe to me if Allāh does not forgive me.” Such was their humility and fear of Allāh.
⚠️ Contrast this with today’s heedlessness hearts hardened, days wasted in sin, and no preparation for the grave. Once the soul is taken, regret will not benefit. Families will bury us, and we will wait for the tidings of either Paradise or Hellfire.
👉 Lesson: Wake up before it’s too late. Return to the Qur’ān and Sunnah, abandon shirk and bidʿah, and prepare something for the Day you cannot escape.
Why Don’t We Return to the Two Books?
The Prophet ﷺ strongly emphasised:
"I leave behind two things, if you hold firmly to them you will never go astray: the Book of Allāh and my Sunnah."
[Authentic, reported by Mālik in al-Muwaṭṭaʾ]
Yet despite this clear command, many Muslims today prefer following innovations rather than returning to the Qur’ān and Sunnah. Shayṭān whispers: “This is good, this shows love, this is unity.” But in reality, it is disobedience and a path to misguidance.
⚠️ Just like Pharaoh refused to repent until it was too late, many delay correcting themselves thinking life will continue endlessly. But the truth is, death can come at any moment.
👉 Wake up before it’s too late. Return to the Qur’ān and Sunnah, abandon bidʿah, and realise that the true love of the Prophet ﷺ is to obey his commands not invent new acts of worship.
Allāhu Mustaʿān.
The Prophet ﷺ strongly emphasised:
"I leave behind two things, if you hold firmly to them you will never go astray: the Book of Allāh and my Sunnah."
[Authentic, reported by Mālik in al-Muwaṭṭaʾ]
Yet despite this clear command, many Muslims today prefer following innovations rather than returning to the Qur’ān and Sunnah. Shayṭān whispers: “This is good, this shows love, this is unity.” But in reality, it is disobedience and a path to misguidance.
⚠️ Just like Pharaoh refused to repent until it was too late, many delay correcting themselves thinking life will continue endlessly. But the truth is, death can come at any moment.
👉 Wake up before it’s too late. Return to the Qur’ān and Sunnah, abandon bidʿah, and realise that the true love of the Prophet ﷺ is to obey his commands not invent new acts of worship.
Allāhu Mustaʿān.
Aʾishah, may Allāh be pleased with her, said to a man, “Don’t leave standing in the night. For indeed, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ did not leave it. And if he became sick or fatigued, he would pray sitting.”²⁵
One Salaf said: “Standing at night makes easy the long standing of the Day of Judgement. And its people will be foremost entering Paradise without any reckoning. They will (likewise) have rest from long standing awaiting the reckoning.’”
In the Marfūʿ Ḥadīth of Abū Umāmah and Bilāl, the Prophet ﷺ said:
“Cling to making the night prayer. For indeed it is the custom of the righteous people before you. It (indeed) standing at night is nearest to Allah, The Exalted; and an expiation of sins and an eradication of iniquities and it repels sickness from the body.”²⁶
Within this Hadith lies mention that standing at night contributes to the health of the body and repels sickness, just as standing at night expiates sins. It also elevates one in levels. It is mentioned that its people are from the foremost in entering Paradise without any reckoning.
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²⁵ Aḥmad (no. 25583); Abū Dāwūd (no. 1307)
²⁶ At-Tirmidhī (no. 3549)
Righteous and Virtuous Deeds P.40 | By Ḥāfiẓ Ibn Rajab | Translated by Rāḥa Batts | Published by Hikmah Publications
One Salaf said: “Standing at night makes easy the long standing of the Day of Judgement. And its people will be foremost entering Paradise without any reckoning. They will (likewise) have rest from long standing awaiting the reckoning.’”
In the Marfūʿ Ḥadīth of Abū Umāmah and Bilāl, the Prophet ﷺ said:
“Cling to making the night prayer. For indeed it is the custom of the righteous people before you. It (indeed) standing at night is nearest to Allah, The Exalted; and an expiation of sins and an eradication of iniquities and it repels sickness from the body.”²⁶
Within this Hadith lies mention that standing at night contributes to the health of the body and repels sickness, just as standing at night expiates sins. It also elevates one in levels. It is mentioned that its people are from the foremost in entering Paradise without any reckoning.
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²⁵ Aḥmad (no. 25583); Abū Dāwūd (no. 1307)
²⁶ At-Tirmidhī (no. 3549)
Righteous and Virtuous Deeds P.40 | By Ḥāfiẓ Ibn Rajab | Translated by Rāḥa Batts | Published by Hikmah Publications
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Shaykh Dr. Mohammad bin Ghalib al-Omari (may Allah bless and preserve him) stated :
Dwelling deeply on worries only increases them rather than reducing them. This [in turn] leads to more depression, isolation, and mistakes.
And the first step in treatment of this issue is:
1. Pondering over what you have of Allah's blessings, instead of being preoccupied with other than that.
2. Supplication and seeking forgiveness: It was from the supplication of the Prophet -salla Allahu alaihi wassalam-: “O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and sorrow“, and supplication is one of the greatest means of alleviating distress and worries.
3. [Having] certainty that every problem has [either] a solution or a reward: If you did not find a solution for your problem, then a believer knows that he is rewarded for his patience.
4. Focusing on the present moment without being burdened by future worries, as the Prophet -salla Allahu alaihi wassalam- said: “Be diligent regarding what benefits you, seek aid from Allah, and do not weaken and give up”.
5. Taking the right and beneficial means, for that is at the core of reliance upon Allah the Almighty.
6. Having good opinions of Allah and that He did not afflict you except with an affair that has good consequences for you. Allah the Almighty says: “I am as my slave thinks of Me”.
7. Looking at those who has been more severely afflicted and are more worried, for that is a beneficial and powerful remedy.
8. Worshipping Allah through patience, for patience has praiseworthy consequences; Allah the Almighty said: “And give glad tidings to the patient“.
9. Seeking the company of those who increase your certainty and reliance upon Allah. The Prophet -salla Allahu alaihi wassalam- said: “The example of the good companion and the bad companion is like that of the seller of musk and the blacksmith“.
10. Helping those in need, for that is one of the greatest means to alleviate sorrow and worries. The Prophet -salla Allahu alaihi wassalam- said: “The most beloved people to Allah are those who benefit others the most, and the most beloved of actions to Allah is bringing joy to a Muslim.“
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Dwelling deeply on worries only increases them rather than reducing them. This [in turn] leads to more depression, isolation, and mistakes.
And the first step in treatment of this issue is:
1. Pondering over what you have of Allah's blessings, instead of being preoccupied with other than that.
2. Supplication and seeking forgiveness: It was from the supplication of the Prophet -salla Allahu alaihi wassalam-: “O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and sorrow“, and supplication is one of the greatest means of alleviating distress and worries.
3. [Having] certainty that every problem has [either] a solution or a reward: If you did not find a solution for your problem, then a believer knows that he is rewarded for his patience.
4. Focusing on the present moment without being burdened by future worries, as the Prophet -salla Allahu alaihi wassalam- said: “Be diligent regarding what benefits you, seek aid from Allah, and do not weaken and give up”.
5. Taking the right and beneficial means, for that is at the core of reliance upon Allah the Almighty.
6. Having good opinions of Allah and that He did not afflict you except with an affair that has good consequences for you. Allah the Almighty says: “I am as my slave thinks of Me”.
7. Looking at those who has been more severely afflicted and are more worried, for that is a beneficial and powerful remedy.
8. Worshipping Allah through patience, for patience has praiseworthy consequences; Allah the Almighty said: “And give glad tidings to the patient“.
9. Seeking the company of those who increase your certainty and reliance upon Allah. The Prophet -salla Allahu alaihi wassalam- said: “The example of the good companion and the bad companion is like that of the seller of musk and the blacksmith“.
10. Helping those in need, for that is one of the greatest means to alleviate sorrow and worries. The Prophet -salla Allahu alaihi wassalam- said: “The most beloved people to Allah are those who benefit others the most, and the most beloved of actions to Allah is bringing joy to a Muslim.“
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Dwelling deeply on worries only increases them rather than reducing them. This [in turn] leads to more depression, isolation, and mistakes.
And the first step in treatment of this issue is:
1. Pondering over what you have of Allah's blessings, instead of…
And the first step in treatment of this issue is:
1. Pondering over what you have of Allah's blessings, instead of…
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Buying a house on mortgage may look like success…
but Allah clearly says, “Allah has permitted trade and forbidden riba” (Qur’an 2:275)
And the Prophet ﷺ warned that riba brings curse upon everyone involved (Muslim 1598)
Yes, you might get your dream home today…
but is it worth holding a sword in front of Allah on Judgement day?
A house built on riba carries no barakah, only burden…
Worldly comfort cannot outweigh eternal loss.
Better to wait, rent, or choose halal alternatives…
because in the akhirah, this sacrifice will be worth it!
Follow for more such advice and reminders.
but Allah clearly says, “Allah has permitted trade and forbidden riba” (Qur’an 2:275)
And the Prophet ﷺ warned that riba brings curse upon everyone involved (Muslim 1598)
Yes, you might get your dream home today…
but is it worth holding a sword in front of Allah on Judgement day?
A house built on riba carries no barakah, only burden…
Worldly comfort cannot outweigh eternal loss.
Better to wait, rent, or choose halal alternatives…
because in the akhirah, this sacrifice will be worth it!
Follow for more such advice and reminders.
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Anas narrated, The Prophet (ﷺ) said,
“Medina is a sanctuary from that place to that. Its trees should not be cut and no heresy should be innovated nor any sin should be committed in it, and whoever innovates in it an heresy or commits sins (bad deeds), then he will incur the curse of Allah, the angels, and all the people."
[Sahih Bukhari - باب حَرَمِ الْمَدِينَةِ - In Book Ref: Book 29, Hadith 1]
“Medina is a sanctuary from that place to that. Its trees should not be cut and no heresy should be innovated nor any sin should be committed in it, and whoever innovates in it an heresy or commits sins (bad deeds), then he will incur the curse of Allah, the angels, and all the people."
[Sahih Bukhari - باب حَرَمِ الْمَدِينَةِ - In Book Ref: Book 29, Hadith 1]
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Narrated Abu Musa Al-Ash`ari:
The Prophet (ﷺ) heard someone praising another and exaggerating in his praise.
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "You have ruined or cut the man's back (by praising him so much)."
📚Sahih al-Bukhari 2663
The Prophet (ﷺ) heard someone praising another and exaggerating in his praise.
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "You have ruined or cut the man's back (by praising him so much)."
📚Sahih al-Bukhari 2663
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Sufyaan ath-Thawri:
"If someone invites you to meet with him, and you fear that he will corrupt your heart and your religion, then do not answer to his invitation."
[Biography of Sufyaan ath-Thawree, p. 144]
"If someone invites you to meet with him, and you fear that he will corrupt your heart and your religion, then do not answer to his invitation."
[Biography of Sufyaan ath-Thawree, p. 144]
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HOW TO PRAY SALATUL KUSUF: THE ECLIPSE PRAYER
Salat al-Kusuf (eclipse prayer) can be prayed at home, even individually.Two rakahs are prayed, but each rakah has two standings (qiyam), two bowings (ruku‘), and one pair of sujood…Here js step by step guide of how to pray it:
Step by Step Procedure
- Make niyyah for Salat al-Kusuf in your heart
1. First rak‘ah:
- Recite Takbir + opening dua+Fatiha + long recitation (you can hold and recite from mushaf)…
- ➡️ do Long Ruku…
- ➡️ stand again (recite Fatiha + another long surah)
- ➡️ Ruku again
- ➡️ rise and then go for sujood
- ➡️ sit and make two sujood.
2. Second rak‘ah: same pattern.
- Finish with tashahhud + Salam .
Continue dhikr, and seek forgiveness until the eclipse clears.
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HOW TO PRAY SALATUL KUSUF: THE ECLIPSE PRAYER
Salat al-Kusuf (eclipse prayer) can be prayed at home, even individually.Two rakahs are prayed, but each rakah has two standings (qiyam), two bowings (ruku‘), and one pair of sujood…Here js step by step guide of how to pray it:
Step by Step Procedure
- Make niyyah for Salat al-Kusuf in your heart
1. First rak‘ah:
- Recite Takbir + opening dua+Fatiha + long recitation (you can hold and recite from mushaf)…
- ➡️ do Long Ruku…
- ➡️ stand again (recite Fatiha + another long surah)
- ➡️ Ruku again
- ➡️ rise and then go for sujood
- ➡️ sit and make two sujood.
2. Second rak‘ah: same pattern.
- Finish with tashahhud + Salam .
Continue dhikr, and seek forgiveness until the eclipse clears.
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Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
The sun and the moon are two signs against the signs of Allah; they do not eclipse on the death or life of anyone. So when you see the eclipse, remember Allah and say Takbir, pray and give Sadaqa." The Prophet then said, "O followers of Muhammad! By Allah! There is none who has more ghaira (selfrespect) than Allah as He has forbidden that His slaves, male or female commit adultery (illegal sexual intercourse). O followers of Muhammad! By Allah! If you knew that which I know you would laugh little and weep much.
Bukhari 1044
The sun and the moon are two signs against the signs of Allah; they do not eclipse on the death or life of anyone. So when you see the eclipse, remember Allah and say Takbir, pray and give Sadaqa." The Prophet then said, "O followers of Muhammad! By Allah! There is none who has more ghaira (selfrespect) than Allah as He has forbidden that His slaves, male or female commit adultery (illegal sexual intercourse). O followers of Muhammad! By Allah! If you knew that which I know you would laugh little and weep much.
Bukhari 1044
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Reminder 🌙☀️
In the entire 63 years of the life of our beloved Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم , there was only one solar eclipse and he told us it was a warning sign from Allah, not linked to anyone’s life or death.
Today, we witness many more eclipses, earthquakes, floods, strange weather, and global turmoil…These are all reminders for us to wake up, reflect, and return to Allah before it is too late.. lets review our lives and seek forgiveness and make tawbah and strive to be better Muslims.
Let every sign you see in the skies or on earth move your heart closer to your Lord…. So increase in prayer, dhikr, charity, and repentance, for Allah sends these signs as mercy and warning, not without purpose.
Allah says In Quran
”Indeed, in that are signs for a people who reflect.”
(Surah ar-Rum :21)
In the entire 63 years of the life of our beloved Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم , there was only one solar eclipse and he told us it was a warning sign from Allah, not linked to anyone’s life or death.
Today, we witness many more eclipses, earthquakes, floods, strange weather, and global turmoil…These are all reminders for us to wake up, reflect, and return to Allah before it is too late.. lets review our lives and seek forgiveness and make tawbah and strive to be better Muslims.
Let every sign you see in the skies or on earth move your heart closer to your Lord…. So increase in prayer, dhikr, charity, and repentance, for Allah sends these signs as mercy and warning, not without purpose.
Allah says In Quran
”Indeed, in that are signs for a people who reflect.”
(Surah ar-Rum :21)
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“Every soul will blame itself on the Day of Judgment.
The doer of good will regret that he did not increase in good deeds,
and the sinner will regret that he did not repent from his sins."
—Ibn Abbas رضي الله عنه | Ighathatul Lahfaan | Pg. 105
The doer of good will regret that he did not increase in good deeds,
and the sinner will regret that he did not repent from his sins."
—Ibn Abbas رضي الله عنه | Ighathatul Lahfaan | Pg. 105
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