Oppressors and those who help them are all one and the same:
He ﷺ said: “Whoever helps against an adversary through means of oppression will remain under the wrath of Allāh until he pulls out [of that].”
Ibn Mājah, 2320; Al-Albānī rated it ṣaḥīḥ [authentic] (Ṣaḥīḥ Al-Jāmiʿ, 6049)
And it’s been established from Imām Maimūn ibn Mihrān [that he said]: “Oppressors, those who help in oppression, and those who like it [being done] are [all one and] the same.”
[Al-Kharāʾiṭī in Masāwiʾ Al-Akhlāq, no. 595]
He ﷺ said: “Whoever helps against an adversary through means of oppression will remain under the wrath of Allāh until he pulls out [of that].”
Ibn Mājah, 2320; Al-Albānī rated it ṣaḥīḥ [authentic] (Ṣaḥīḥ Al-Jāmiʿ, 6049)
And it’s been established from Imām Maimūn ibn Mihrān [that he said]: “Oppressors, those who help in oppression, and those who like it [being done] are [all one and] the same.”
[Al-Kharāʾiṭī in Masāwiʾ Al-Akhlāq, no. 595]
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Prophet ﷺ said,
“A time will soon come when the best property of a Muslim will be sheep which he will take on the top of mountains and the places of rainfall so as to flee with his religion from afflictions."
📚 Bukhari 19
“A time will soon come when the best property of a Muslim will be sheep which he will take on the top of mountains and the places of rainfall so as to flee with his religion from afflictions."
📚 Bukhari 19
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Abul-Minhāl said:
"Nothing accompanies the servant to his grave better than frequently asking for forgiveness."
[كتاب الزهد للإمام أحمد بن حنبل ]
"Nothing accompanies the servant to his grave better than frequently asking for forgiveness."
[كتاب الزهد للإمام أحمد بن حنبل ]
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✒ Seek Allāh's Refuge From Adhāb al-Qabr
Prophet Muḥammad Ṣallallāhu-ʿAlaihi Wa Sallam said:
فلولا أن تدافنوا لدعوت الله أن يسمعكم من عذاب القبر الذي أسمع منه
“If it were not that you would stop burying (your dead ones); I would have asked Allāh to let you hear from the punishment of grave that I hear!!”
● [مختصر صحيح الجامع الصغير برقم ٢٢٦٢ ، صححه الألباني]
💎 Benefit 💎
Sh. Ibn ʿUthaymeen Raḥimahullāh explained in its Sharḥ that the wisdom behind not hearing punishment of grave is as following:
• What the Ḥadeeth mentioned (i.e we would stop burying our loved ones).
• It conceals dead person's sins and his suffering due to them.
• Saves the family of dead from pain and discomfort.
• Saves the family from being embarrassed by people when they say: this is your father or son or brother being punished.
• The screams of torture would have killed us.
• Eemān in it as unseen (Ghayb) is a test for humans and people would believe in that due to witnessing it rather than having belief in it by the way of reports from Messenger of Allāh (Ṣallallāhu-ʿAlaihi Wa Sallam).
● [مجموع فتاوى الشيخ العثيمين ٨/٤٨٢]
Prophet Muḥammad Ṣallallāhu-ʿAlaihi Wa Sallam said:
فلولا أن تدافنوا لدعوت الله أن يسمعكم من عذاب القبر الذي أسمع منه
“If it were not that you would stop burying (your dead ones); I would have asked Allāh to let you hear from the punishment of grave that I hear!!”
● [مختصر صحيح الجامع الصغير برقم ٢٢٦٢ ، صححه الألباني]
💎 Benefit 💎
Sh. Ibn ʿUthaymeen Raḥimahullāh explained in its Sharḥ that the wisdom behind not hearing punishment of grave is as following:
• What the Ḥadeeth mentioned (i.e we would stop burying our loved ones).
• It conceals dead person's sins and his suffering due to them.
• Saves the family of dead from pain and discomfort.
• Saves the family from being embarrassed by people when they say: this is your father or son or brother being punished.
• The screams of torture would have killed us.
• Eemān in it as unseen (Ghayb) is a test for humans and people would believe in that due to witnessing it rather than having belief in it by the way of reports from Messenger of Allāh (Ṣallallāhu-ʿAlaihi Wa Sallam).
● [مجموع فتاوى الشيخ العثيمين ٨/٤٨٢]
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Beautiful advise from the Shaykh Al ‘Allaamah 'Abdul 'Azeez Ibn Baaz (rahimullah):
It was said to the shaykh,
“Oh shaykh, so and so has become misguided”. The Shaykh replied:
“Perhaps his deviation was due to two things:
1. He didn’t ask Allâh for Ath-thabaat (firmness).
2. He didn’t thank Allâh for Al-Istiqaamah (steadfastness)
So when Allâh chose for you the path of guidance, it was not because you are special, nor was it because of your obedience. But rather, it was a mercy from Him that enveloped you. He can remove it from you at any time.
Therefore, do not be deceived by your actions nor by your worship. And do not look down upon the one who has deviated from His path. For had it not been due to His mercy, you would have been in his position.
Repeat the recitation of this verse while pondering:
﴿ ولوﻵ أن ثبتناك لقد كدت تركن إليهم شيئا قليلا ﴾
"Had We not made you firm (Oh Muhammed صلى الله عيه وسلم) then you would have inclined towards them slightly.”
So upon is to not to think that thabaat (firmness) upon Al-Istiqaamah (steadfastness) is due to your own personal achievements. Ponder over His statement (Ta'aalaa) to the best of mankind: “Had We not made you firm (Oh Muhammad صلى الله عيه وسلم).”
So how about you?!
We are greatly mistaken when we disregard and pay no attention to our athkaar (supplications of remembrance). We believe it to be something that is not important and we forget that Allâh preserves us with it. And perhaps the decree will change…
Ibnul-Qayyim says:
“The need of the servant in his supplications by which he seeks refuge [in Allah], is more severe than his need for food, drink and clothes!”
Be consistent in your athkaar (supplications of remembrance), so that you can encompass the meaning:
“Preserve Allâh, He will preserve you.”
Fortify [yourselves] every morning and evening [with your athkaar (supplications of remembrance)]. For the dunya (life of this world) is horrifying and full of surprises and Allâh is the protector of His servants.
Shaykh Abdul ‘Aziz bin Baaz
Majmoo al Fatawa (297\4)
It was said to the shaykh,
“Oh shaykh, so and so has become misguided”. The Shaykh replied:
“Perhaps his deviation was due to two things:
1. He didn’t ask Allâh for Ath-thabaat (firmness).
2. He didn’t thank Allâh for Al-Istiqaamah (steadfastness)
So when Allâh chose for you the path of guidance, it was not because you are special, nor was it because of your obedience. But rather, it was a mercy from Him that enveloped you. He can remove it from you at any time.
Therefore, do not be deceived by your actions nor by your worship. And do not look down upon the one who has deviated from His path. For had it not been due to His mercy, you would have been in his position.
Repeat the recitation of this verse while pondering:
﴿ ولوﻵ أن ثبتناك لقد كدت تركن إليهم شيئا قليلا ﴾
"Had We not made you firm (Oh Muhammed صلى الله عيه وسلم) then you would have inclined towards them slightly.”
So upon is to not to think that thabaat (firmness) upon Al-Istiqaamah (steadfastness) is due to your own personal achievements. Ponder over His statement (Ta'aalaa) to the best of mankind: “Had We not made you firm (Oh Muhammad صلى الله عيه وسلم).”
So how about you?!
We are greatly mistaken when we disregard and pay no attention to our athkaar (supplications of remembrance). We believe it to be something that is not important and we forget that Allâh preserves us with it. And perhaps the decree will change…
Ibnul-Qayyim says:
“The need of the servant in his supplications by which he seeks refuge [in Allah], is more severe than his need for food, drink and clothes!”
Be consistent in your athkaar (supplications of remembrance), so that you can encompass the meaning:
“Preserve Allâh, He will preserve you.”
Fortify [yourselves] every morning and evening [with your athkaar (supplications of remembrance)]. For the dunya (life of this world) is horrifying and full of surprises and Allâh is the protector of His servants.
Shaykh Abdul ‘Aziz bin Baaz
Majmoo al Fatawa (297\4)
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Whenever grief weighs heavily upon you, and matters become overwhelming,
then flee to your Master and place your trust in Him.
Ibn Rajab, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
“Among the subtle secrets behind relief being coupled with the intensification of distress is that when anguish grows severe and immense, and reaches its utmost limit, despair arises of its removal from the direction of created beings, and one’s attachment falls solely upon the Creator.
Whoever severs himself from reliance upon creation and attaches himself to the Creator alone—Allah responds to him and removes his affliction.
For true reliance consists of cutting off all forward-looking expectation of others by despairing of created beings altogether.”
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📚Ibn Rajab al-Ḥanbalī. Majmūʿ Rasāʾil Ibn Rajab. Vol. 3., p. 173.
then flee to your Master and place your trust in Him.
Ibn Rajab, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
“Among the subtle secrets behind relief being coupled with the intensification of distress is that when anguish grows severe and immense, and reaches its utmost limit, despair arises of its removal from the direction of created beings, and one’s attachment falls solely upon the Creator.
Whoever severs himself from reliance upon creation and attaches himself to the Creator alone—Allah responds to him and removes his affliction.
For true reliance consists of cutting off all forward-looking expectation of others by despairing of created beings altogether.”
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📚Ibn Rajab al-Ḥanbalī. Majmūʿ Rasāʾil Ibn Rajab. Vol. 3., p. 173.
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Sufyan al-Thawri (may Allah have mercy upon him):
رضا الناس غاية لا تُدْرَك، فأحمقُ الناسِ من طلب ما لا يُدْرَك
“People’s pleasure is a goal that can never be attained. The most foolish of people is the one who seeks that which can never be attained.”
Qūt al-Qulūb: 2/389
رضا الناس غاية لا تُدْرَك، فأحمقُ الناسِ من طلب ما لا يُدْرَك
“People’s pleasure is a goal that can never be attained. The most foolish of people is the one who seeks that which can never be attained.”
Qūt al-Qulūb: 2/389
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Shaykh Sulaymaan ar-Ruhayli, may Allah preserve him, said:
"Taqwa, if it is mentioned by itself then it means the deen, all of it. And if it is mentioned with prohibited actions or commandments then the intended meaning is: Fear the punishment of Allah."
Source: Sharh al-Waseeyah as-Sughraa
التقوى إذا ذُكرَت مفرَدة؛ فهي تعني الدِّين كلّه وإذا ذُكِرَ معها المنهيات أو الأَوامِر؛ فيكون المقصود بها: اتِّقاء عذاب الله.
شرح الوصية الصغرى للشيخ سليمان الرحيلي -حفظه الله-
"Taqwa, if it is mentioned by itself then it means the deen, all of it. And if it is mentioned with prohibited actions or commandments then the intended meaning is: Fear the punishment of Allah."
Source: Sharh al-Waseeyah as-Sughraa
التقوى إذا ذُكرَت مفرَدة؛ فهي تعني الدِّين كلّه وإذا ذُكِرَ معها المنهيات أو الأَوامِر؛ فيكون المقصود بها: اتِّقاء عذاب الله.
شرح الوصية الصغرى للشيخ سليمان الرحيلي -حفظه الله-
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The dunya will make you think that every blessing has to be financial, so you underrate the gift of life, family, imaan, health and peace of mind.
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Being innocent and overly compassionate often does more harm than good. People don’t see it as kindness; they see it as weakness. They use your softness, silence, and patience for their own benefit and agendas, until you are completely drained. When your intentions and emotions are repeatedly ignored or exploited, there comes a point where you feel emotionally numb, as if something inside you has shut down.
The problem is not innocence or compassion itself, but innocence without boundaries. Kindness without awareness turns into self-harm. True wisdom is having a soft heart with open eyes being caring, yet protecting your self-respect and limits. Otherwise, a person eventually becomes what they never wanted to be: cold, detached, and exhausted.
The problem is not innocence or compassion itself, but innocence without boundaries. Kindness without awareness turns into self-harm. True wisdom is having a soft heart with open eyes being caring, yet protecting your self-respect and limits. Otherwise, a person eventually becomes what they never wanted to be: cold, detached, and exhausted.
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Jumuʿah: The Best Day with Allāh
Friday — The Day of Celebration
The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said:
“Verily, Allah has made this day (of Friday) a celebration for the Muslims. So whoever comes to Friday (prayer), then let him bathe himself, and if he has any perfume let him put some on, and use the toothstick.”
● [Ibn Mājah 1098, Ṣaḥīḥ al-Targhīb 1/298]
Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said:
“The Friday prayer is from the greatest of congregations of the Muslims.”
● [Zād al-Maʿād 1/364–365]
Sending Salutations upon the Prophet ﷺ
The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said:
“Increase in salutations upon me, on the day of Friday (Jumuʿah) and its night.”
● [Zād al-Maʿād 2/420]
The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said:
“Send prayer upon me abundantly on the day of Jumu’ah (Friday) & on the night of Jumu’ah (Thursday night), for he who sends prayer upon me one time, Allāh sends prayer upon him 10 times.”
● [Ṣaḥīḥ al-Jāmiʿ 1209]
Virtue of Ṣalāh on Jumuʿah
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“The best of prayers with Allāh is the prayer of morning (Fajr) on the Day of Friday in congregation.”
● [Ṣaḥīḥah 1566]
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Whoever performs Ghusl on Friday, and bathes completely, and goes early, arriving early, gets close and listens and is silent, there will be for him in every step he takes, the reward of a year of fasting and standing (in prayer).”
● [Jāmiʿ al-Tirmidhī 496]
Recitation of Sūrah al-Kahf
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Whoever reads Surah Al-Kahf on Fridays will be adorned with light from that Friday to the next.”
● [Ṣaḥīḥ Jāmiʿ al-Ṣaghīr 2/6470]
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Whoever recites Surah Al-Kahf on Friday will have a light for him between this Friday and the next.”
● [al-Sunan al-Kubrā 5856]
Duʿā on Jumuʿah
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“There is such an hour on Friday, that if any Muslim makes Du’ā during it, his Du’ā will be accepted.”
● [Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 5295, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 852]
Imām Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said:
“A time when Du’ās will be accepted is during the last hour of ‘Asr on Jumu’ah.”
● [Zād al-Maʿād 1/104]
Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله also said:
“The Hour of Response in it (i.e. Friday) is like the Night of Decree in Ramaḍān.”
● [Zād al-Maʿād 1/398]
Expiation of Sins
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Jumʿah to Jumʿah expiates the minor sins in between them except for the major sins.”
● [al-Silsilah al-Ṣaḥīḥah 3623]
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“The best of days with Allāh is the day of Jumu'ah.”
● [Ṣaḥīḥ al-Jāmiʿ 1098, al-Silsilah al-Ṣaḥīḥah 1502]
Ibn Masʿūd رضي الله عنه said:
“The leader of all days is Friday and the leader of all months is Ramaḍān.”
● [Ibn Abī Shaybah in al-Muṣannaf 5552]
Etiquette of Jumuʿah Khutbah & Masjid Manners
Listening and Silence During the Khutbah
Saʿīd ibn Jubayr رحمه الله said:
“That I hit whips on my head, it is more beloved to me than me talking whilst the Imām is giving a sermon.”
● [Ṭabaqāt Ibn Saʿd 6/260]
Shaykh Ibn Bāz رحمه الله said:
“It is not legislated to return the salām during the khuṭbah. Rather you must remain silent.”
● [Majmūʿ al-Fatāwā 12/339]
Sh Ibn ʿUthaymīn رحمه الله said:
“It is impermissible for a man to give salām during Friday sermon and also it is ḥarām to return salām.”
● [Fatāwā 16/100]
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān حفظه الله said:
“From the rulings of Jumuʿah prayer is that it is not permissible to speak whilst the Imām is giving the khutbah.”
● [al-Mulakhkhaṣ al-Fiqhī 1/198]
Entering the Masjid on Jumuʿah
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān حفظه الله said:
“It is recommended to leave early to go to the Masjid on the day of Jumu’ah and when one enters pray two units of prayer for Taḥiyyat al-Masjid.”
● [al-Mulakhkhaṣ al-Fiqhī 1/196]
Shaykh al-Islām Ibn Taymiyyah رحمه الله said:
“It is more right for the one who comes on Jumu’ah that he busy himself with prayer up until the Imām comes out [to give the khutbah]...”
● [Majmūʿ al-Fatāwā 24/189]
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān حفظه الله said:
“From the rulings of Jumuʿah is that whoever comes to the Masjid whilst the Imām is giving the khutbah, he should not sit until he has prayed two light units of prayer.”
● [al-Mulakhkhaṣ al-Fiqhī 1/198]
Friday — The Day of Celebration
The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said:
“Verily, Allah has made this day (of Friday) a celebration for the Muslims. So whoever comes to Friday (prayer), then let him bathe himself, and if he has any perfume let him put some on, and use the toothstick.”
● [Ibn Mājah 1098, Ṣaḥīḥ al-Targhīb 1/298]
Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said:
“The Friday prayer is from the greatest of congregations of the Muslims.”
● [Zād al-Maʿād 1/364–365]
Sending Salutations upon the Prophet ﷺ
The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said:
“Increase in salutations upon me, on the day of Friday (Jumuʿah) and its night.”
● [Zād al-Maʿād 2/420]
The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said:
“Send prayer upon me abundantly on the day of Jumu’ah (Friday) & on the night of Jumu’ah (Thursday night), for he who sends prayer upon me one time, Allāh sends prayer upon him 10 times.”
● [Ṣaḥīḥ al-Jāmiʿ 1209]
Virtue of Ṣalāh on Jumuʿah
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“The best of prayers with Allāh is the prayer of morning (Fajr) on the Day of Friday in congregation.”
● [Ṣaḥīḥah 1566]
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Whoever performs Ghusl on Friday, and bathes completely, and goes early, arriving early, gets close and listens and is silent, there will be for him in every step he takes, the reward of a year of fasting and standing (in prayer).”
● [Jāmiʿ al-Tirmidhī 496]
Recitation of Sūrah al-Kahf
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Whoever reads Surah Al-Kahf on Fridays will be adorned with light from that Friday to the next.”
● [Ṣaḥīḥ Jāmiʿ al-Ṣaghīr 2/6470]
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Whoever recites Surah Al-Kahf on Friday will have a light for him between this Friday and the next.”
● [al-Sunan al-Kubrā 5856]
Duʿā on Jumuʿah
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“There is such an hour on Friday, that if any Muslim makes Du’ā during it, his Du’ā will be accepted.”
● [Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 5295, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 852]
Imām Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said:
“A time when Du’ās will be accepted is during the last hour of ‘Asr on Jumu’ah.”
● [Zād al-Maʿād 1/104]
Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله also said:
“The Hour of Response in it (i.e. Friday) is like the Night of Decree in Ramaḍān.”
● [Zād al-Maʿād 1/398]
Expiation of Sins
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Jumʿah to Jumʿah expiates the minor sins in between them except for the major sins.”
● [al-Silsilah al-Ṣaḥīḥah 3623]
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“The best of days with Allāh is the day of Jumu'ah.”
● [Ṣaḥīḥ al-Jāmiʿ 1098, al-Silsilah al-Ṣaḥīḥah 1502]
Ibn Masʿūd رضي الله عنه said:
“The leader of all days is Friday and the leader of all months is Ramaḍān.”
● [Ibn Abī Shaybah in al-Muṣannaf 5552]
Etiquette of Jumuʿah Khutbah & Masjid Manners
Listening and Silence During the Khutbah
Saʿīd ibn Jubayr رحمه الله said:
“That I hit whips on my head, it is more beloved to me than me talking whilst the Imām is giving a sermon.”
● [Ṭabaqāt Ibn Saʿd 6/260]
Shaykh Ibn Bāz رحمه الله said:
“It is not legislated to return the salām during the khuṭbah. Rather you must remain silent.”
● [Majmūʿ al-Fatāwā 12/339]
Sh Ibn ʿUthaymīn رحمه الله said:
“It is impermissible for a man to give salām during Friday sermon and also it is ḥarām to return salām.”
● [Fatāwā 16/100]
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān حفظه الله said:
“From the rulings of Jumuʿah prayer is that it is not permissible to speak whilst the Imām is giving the khutbah.”
● [al-Mulakhkhaṣ al-Fiqhī 1/198]
Entering the Masjid on Jumuʿah
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān حفظه الله said:
“It is recommended to leave early to go to the Masjid on the day of Jumu’ah and when one enters pray two units of prayer for Taḥiyyat al-Masjid.”
● [al-Mulakhkhaṣ al-Fiqhī 1/196]
Shaykh al-Islām Ibn Taymiyyah رحمه الله said:
“It is more right for the one who comes on Jumu’ah that he busy himself with prayer up until the Imām comes out [to give the khutbah]...”
● [Majmūʿ al-Fatāwā 24/189]
Shaykh Ṣāliḥ al-Fawzān حفظه الله said:
“From the rulings of Jumuʿah is that whoever comes to the Masjid whilst the Imām is giving the khutbah, he should not sit until he has prayed two light units of prayer.”
● [al-Mulakhkhaṣ al-Fiqhī 1/198]
The Man who Killed 100 People vis-à-vis a Man of Knowledge
We all know the famous narration about that man from the Children of Israel who killed 99 people. This man went to get advice about repenting from his crimes from a man who was known to be an avid worshiper of Allaah.
The worshiper, who was so deep in his worship, could not fathom how Allaah would forgive such a mass murder, so he answered the killer of 99 people by telling him that there is no repentance for him. So the man, being used to killing, and getting such an answer, killed the avid worshiper to make the number 100.
Lessons so far:
1. Giving a verdict without knowledge can go as far as causing loss of life, not just ruining families or loss or religion, among others.
2. The man's devoutness to worshiping Allaah is not enough for him to give verdicts. Without knowledge, worship is not as valuable. Worshiping Allaah should be done with knowledge and proper insight.
3. One's acts of worship should not cause him to doubt that Allaah will forgive even the worst of sins. He should not let his acts of worship blind him to the fact that Allaah forgives any sin as long as one is alive, and any sin except Shirk if one dies with other sins, even major ones.
Moving on...
The killer of 100 went to a man of knowledge and asked him the same question about repentance. The man of knowledge told him that nobody is standing between him and his repentance to Allaah, and that he must migrate and abandon the bad town in which he was living and move to a good town instead.
More lessons:
4. One who is looking to change his life around should abandon evil places and evil people. The overall environment and the people have a major impact on an individual.
5. The man with knowledge gave the correct advice, indeed, it is not surprising to assume that the man of knowledge was also an avid worshiper of Allaah, and even if he was not as avid as the one without knowledge, the man of knowledge still has more fear of Allaah because he has that knowledge.
Moving on...
On the way, the killer of 100 died, and the angels of mercy disputed with the angels of torment about who should take his soul. Allaah sent an angel to settle the dispute and told them to measure the distance which the man travelled before dying, and that if he was closer to the good town, that the angels of mercy would take his soul. Allaah caused the landscape to change so that the distance between the man and the good town is shorter.
Final lessons:
6. Allaah will make a way out for you if your sincere, no matter how evil you think you are, no matter what evil actions you have done, if you feel really bad about those deeds and feel a darkness in your heart, that is because your heart had light in it to begin with, otherwise, you would not have such a great feeling of sorrow for your bad deeds. No matter how great are your evil deeds, Allaah is greater and will forgive you.
7. Never give up hope in Allaah's mercy and forgiveness.
May Allaah grant us wisdom and insight and keep us steadfast on His straight path. Aameen
We all know the famous narration about that man from the Children of Israel who killed 99 people. This man went to get advice about repenting from his crimes from a man who was known to be an avid worshiper of Allaah.
The worshiper, who was so deep in his worship, could not fathom how Allaah would forgive such a mass murder, so he answered the killer of 99 people by telling him that there is no repentance for him. So the man, being used to killing, and getting such an answer, killed the avid worshiper to make the number 100.
Lessons so far:
1. Giving a verdict without knowledge can go as far as causing loss of life, not just ruining families or loss or religion, among others.
2. The man's devoutness to worshiping Allaah is not enough for him to give verdicts. Without knowledge, worship is not as valuable. Worshiping Allaah should be done with knowledge and proper insight.
3. One's acts of worship should not cause him to doubt that Allaah will forgive even the worst of sins. He should not let his acts of worship blind him to the fact that Allaah forgives any sin as long as one is alive, and any sin except Shirk if one dies with other sins, even major ones.
Moving on...
The killer of 100 went to a man of knowledge and asked him the same question about repentance. The man of knowledge told him that nobody is standing between him and his repentance to Allaah, and that he must migrate and abandon the bad town in which he was living and move to a good town instead.
More lessons:
4. One who is looking to change his life around should abandon evil places and evil people. The overall environment and the people have a major impact on an individual.
5. The man with knowledge gave the correct advice, indeed, it is not surprising to assume that the man of knowledge was also an avid worshiper of Allaah, and even if he was not as avid as the one without knowledge, the man of knowledge still has more fear of Allaah because he has that knowledge.
Moving on...
On the way, the killer of 100 died, and the angels of mercy disputed with the angels of torment about who should take his soul. Allaah sent an angel to settle the dispute and told them to measure the distance which the man travelled before dying, and that if he was closer to the good town, that the angels of mercy would take his soul. Allaah caused the landscape to change so that the distance between the man and the good town is shorter.
Final lessons:
6. Allaah will make a way out for you if your sincere, no matter how evil you think you are, no matter what evil actions you have done, if you feel really bad about those deeds and feel a darkness in your heart, that is because your heart had light in it to begin with, otherwise, you would not have such a great feeling of sorrow for your bad deeds. No matter how great are your evil deeds, Allaah is greater and will forgive you.
7. Never give up hope in Allaah's mercy and forgiveness.
May Allaah grant us wisdom and insight and keep us steadfast on His straight path. Aameen
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EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN ISLAM:
(Practical insights from our deen that always work for: anger, sadness, fear, jealousy and guilt)
1. When feeling angry:
- Make Wudu (Ablution): The Prophet (fe) said, "Anger is from Shaytan, and Shaytan is created from fire. Fire is extinguished by water, so when one of you becomes angry. make wudu." (Abu Dawood)
- Change Your Position: If you're standing, sit down, and if you're sitting, lie down. The Prophet (a) recommended this to diffuse anger.
- Seek Refuge in Allah from Shaytan
- Recite or Listen to the Quran: its verses can help reduce the intensity of anger.
2. When Feeling Sad or Anxious:
- Pray Two Rakat of Salah: The Prophet (se) would often turn to prayer when distressed. Salah realigns focus toward Allah.
- Make Du'a: The Prophet (af) taught a powerful du'a for anxiety and grief: "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and grief, from incapacity and laziness, from miserliness and cowardice, from the burden of debts and from being overpowered by men." (Bukhari)
- Recite Surah Ad-Duha (93)
- Remember the Blessings of Allah
3. When Feeling Fear or Doubt:
- Recite Du'a for Protection: One powerful du'a is: "Hasbiyallahu la ilaha illa Huwa 'alayhi tawakkaltu wa Huwa Rabbul-Arshil-Adheem" (Sufficient for me is Allah)
- Remember Allah's Plan: "Indeed, Allah is with those who fear Him and those who are doers of good." (Quran 16:128) Remind yourself that Allah is in control and His plan is always best.
- Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Naas: Reciting these Surahs provides spiritual protection against fear, envy, and harm.
4. When Feeling Jealous:
- Make Du'a for the Person: The Prophet (pbuh) taught that if you see something you envy in someone, make du'a for barakah (blessings) in their life. This reduces jealousy and earns reward.
- Reflect on Qadr (Divine Decree): Remind yourself that everything happens by Allah's decree, and He gives everyone exactly what they need.
- Focus on Your Own Blessings: Remember the good things Allah has given you, and focus on self-improvement rather than comparison.
5. When Feeling Guilt or Shame:
- Seek Forgiveness (Istighfar): Constantly saying "Astaghfirullah" (I seek forgiveness from Allah) cleanses the heart and brings peace.
- Perform a Good Deed: The Prophet (sa) said: Follow up a bad deed with a good one. and it will wipe it out." (Tirmidhi). Doing good deeds helps alleviate guilt and earns Allah's pleasure.
- Repent Sincerely (Tawbah): Turn back to Allah with sincere repentance, trustir
Allah is the Most Forgiving.
(Practical insights from our deen that always work for: anger, sadness, fear, jealousy and guilt)
1. When feeling angry:
- Make Wudu (Ablution): The Prophet (fe) said, "Anger is from Shaytan, and Shaytan is created from fire. Fire is extinguished by water, so when one of you becomes angry. make wudu." (Abu Dawood)
- Change Your Position: If you're standing, sit down, and if you're sitting, lie down. The Prophet (a) recommended this to diffuse anger.
- Seek Refuge in Allah from Shaytan
- Recite or Listen to the Quran: its verses can help reduce the intensity of anger.
2. When Feeling Sad or Anxious:
- Pray Two Rakat of Salah: The Prophet (se) would often turn to prayer when distressed. Salah realigns focus toward Allah.
- Make Du'a: The Prophet (af) taught a powerful du'a for anxiety and grief: "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and grief, from incapacity and laziness, from miserliness and cowardice, from the burden of debts and from being overpowered by men." (Bukhari)
- Recite Surah Ad-Duha (93)
- Remember the Blessings of Allah
3. When Feeling Fear or Doubt:
- Recite Du'a for Protection: One powerful du'a is: "Hasbiyallahu la ilaha illa Huwa 'alayhi tawakkaltu wa Huwa Rabbul-Arshil-Adheem" (Sufficient for me is Allah)
- Remember Allah's Plan: "Indeed, Allah is with those who fear Him and those who are doers of good." (Quran 16:128) Remind yourself that Allah is in control and His plan is always best.
- Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Naas: Reciting these Surahs provides spiritual protection against fear, envy, and harm.
4. When Feeling Jealous:
- Make Du'a for the Person: The Prophet (pbuh) taught that if you see something you envy in someone, make du'a for barakah (blessings) in their life. This reduces jealousy and earns reward.
- Reflect on Qadr (Divine Decree): Remind yourself that everything happens by Allah's decree, and He gives everyone exactly what they need.
- Focus on Your Own Blessings: Remember the good things Allah has given you, and focus on self-improvement rather than comparison.
5. When Feeling Guilt or Shame:
- Seek Forgiveness (Istighfar): Constantly saying "Astaghfirullah" (I seek forgiveness from Allah) cleanses the heart and brings peace.
- Perform a Good Deed: The Prophet (sa) said: Follow up a bad deed with a good one. and it will wipe it out." (Tirmidhi). Doing good deeds helps alleviate guilt and earns Allah's pleasure.
- Repent Sincerely (Tawbah): Turn back to Allah with sincere repentance, trustir
Allah is the Most Forgiving.
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Ibn al-Jawzī رحمه الله said:
“Hardships have an end whose time is known only to Allāh.
So, anyone experiencing them has no choice but to be patient.
Losing patience before that time will not help anything.”
[Sayd al-khātir]
“Hardships have an end whose time is known only to Allāh.
So, anyone experiencing them has no choice but to be patient.
Losing patience before that time will not help anything.”
[Sayd al-khātir]
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Forwarded from غيث
‘Abdullāh bin ‘Amr رضي الله عنه:
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“A time will come upon people when they will gather in their mosques, and there will not be a believer among them”
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Imam Bukhari created a Chapter: The preaching (and teaching) of the (religious) knowledge to women by the Imam (Chief); and he recorded the hadith,
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
Once Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) came out while Bilal was accompanying him. He went towards the women thinking that they had not heard him (i.e. his sermon). So he preached them and ordered them to pay alms. (Hearing that) the women started giving alms; some donated their ear-rings, some gave their rings and Bilal was collecting them in the corner of his garment. [Bukhari 98]
Ibn al-Mulaqqin said,
'The imam's obligation to attend to his flock, teach them, and admonish them, men and women alike, as indicated by his statement: "He thought that the women had not heard him, so he admonished them." [التوضيح لشرح الجامع الصحيح,]
Al-Nawawi said: This indicates the desirability of admonishing women, reminding them of the Hereafter and the rulings of Islam, and urging them to give charity. This is provided that no harm or temptation results from it for the one admonishing or the one being admonished, and so on.
This indicates the permissibility of a woman giving charity from her own wealth without her husband's permission, and this is not limited to one-third of her wealth.
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
Once Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) came out while Bilal was accompanying him. He went towards the women thinking that they had not heard him (i.e. his sermon). So he preached them and ordered them to pay alms. (Hearing that) the women started giving alms; some donated their ear-rings, some gave their rings and Bilal was collecting them in the corner of his garment. [Bukhari 98]
Ibn al-Mulaqqin said,
'The imam's obligation to attend to his flock, teach them, and admonish them, men and women alike, as indicated by his statement: "He thought that the women had not heard him, so he admonished them." [التوضيح لشرح الجامع الصحيح,]
Al-Nawawi said: This indicates the desirability of admonishing women, reminding them of the Hereafter and the rulings of Islam, and urging them to give charity. This is provided that no harm or temptation results from it for the one admonishing or the one being admonished, and so on.
This indicates the permissibility of a woman giving charity from her own wealth without her husband's permission, and this is not limited to one-third of her wealth.
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"If you don't find me in Jannah then ask about me..."
Surely the people of Jannah when they enter and they don't find those companions of theirs who were with them upon good in this world, they will intercede for them in front of Allah (swt) and they will say:
"Oh Rabb we have brothers and sisters who used to offer salah and fast with us, we do not see them?
Allah (swt) will say, "Go to the fire and take out any person who had even an atoms amount of emaan (faith) in his heart."
Hasan Basri said, "Have lots of believing friends because they will be able to intercede for you on the day of Qiyamah.' If you don't find me in Jannah then please ask about me..."
Sahih Bukhari 7704
Surely the people of Jannah when they enter and they don't find those companions of theirs who were with them upon good in this world, they will intercede for them in front of Allah (swt) and they will say:
"Oh Rabb we have brothers and sisters who used to offer salah and fast with us, we do not see them?
Allah (swt) will say, "Go to the fire and take out any person who had even an atoms amount of emaan (faith) in his heart."
Hasan Basri said, "Have lots of believing friends because they will be able to intercede for you on the day of Qiyamah.' If you don't find me in Jannah then please ask about me..."
Sahih Bukhari 7704
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Advice on how to attain Al-Hayā’: Be humble, don’t put yourself forward, don’t seek position, fame or notoriety―dress and behave modestly (males and females), don’t look down upon others, help the weak, aid the oppressed, don’t show-off, avoid the desire to be the centre of conversations and attention―don’t desire to have the most followers on social media, and don’t put out images of yourself for the world to see―don’t seek to embarrass and shame others, and especially the people of Sunnah, rather, learn to love them and aid them―and if you are unknown, praise Allah, and thank Him! The Messenger (ﷺ) said: “There is not a person who humbles himself for Allah except that Allah raises him.” (Muslim, no. 2588)
(Based on and adapted from Sharh Kitāb Al-Imān min Sahīh Al-Bukhāri of Ash-Shaikh Al-‘Allāmah Sālih Al-Fawzān, pp. 84-85)
(Based on and adapted from Sharh Kitāb Al-Imān min Sahīh Al-Bukhāri of Ash-Shaikh Al-‘Allāmah Sālih Al-Fawzān, pp. 84-85)
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Forwarded from Authentic Duas
A Supplication to Remove Poverty and All Harms
Mak-hool (rahimahullah) said:
Whoever says —
لاَ حَوْلَ وَلا قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللهِ ،وَلا مَلْجَأَ مِنَ اللهِ إِلاَّ إلَيْهِ
laa hawlaa wa-laa quwwata illa bilLaah, wa-laa mal-ja’a min-Allahi illa ilayH
There is no power nor strength except with Allah, and there is no refuge from Allah except unto Him
— Allah will remove from him seventy types of harm,
the least of which is poverty.
[Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah (rahimahullah), 20447]
From the Treasures of Jannah
Abu Musa (radiyAllahu ‘anhu) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said to me, "Shall I not guide you to a treasure from the treasures of Jannah?"
I said: "Yes, O Messenger of Allah!"
Thereupon he (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said,
لاَ حَوْلَ وَلا قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللهِ
"(Recite) 'laa hawla wa laa quwwata illa bilLaah' (there is no change of a condition nor power except by Allah)."
[aI-Bukhari 6384, and Muslim 2704, an-Nasa’i in ‘Amal al-Yawm wal-Laylah’ 356, Riyad as-Salihin, 1443, In-Book Reference: Book 15, Hadith 36, Buloogh al-Mar’am, Book 16, Hadith no. 111]
an-Nasa’i (rahimahullah) added in his version,
{وَلَا مَلْجَأَ مِنَ اللَّهِ إِلَّا إِلَيْهِ}
“there is no refuge from Allah except by turning to Him.”
[Buloogh al-Mar’am, Book 16, Hadith no. 112, an-Nasa’i in ‘Amal al-Yawm wal-Laylah’ 358]
Mak-hool (rahimahullah) said:
Whoever says —
لاَ حَوْلَ وَلا قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللهِ ،وَلا مَلْجَأَ مِنَ اللهِ إِلاَّ إلَيْهِ
laa hawlaa wa-laa quwwata illa bilLaah, wa-laa mal-ja’a min-Allahi illa ilayH
There is no power nor strength except with Allah, and there is no refuge from Allah except unto Him
— Allah will remove from him seventy types of harm,
the least of which is poverty.
[Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah (rahimahullah), 20447]
From the Treasures of Jannah
Abu Musa (radiyAllahu ‘anhu) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said to me, "Shall I not guide you to a treasure from the treasures of Jannah?"
I said: "Yes, O Messenger of Allah!"
Thereupon he (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said,
لاَ حَوْلَ وَلا قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللهِ
"(Recite) 'laa hawla wa laa quwwata illa bilLaah' (there is no change of a condition nor power except by Allah)."
[aI-Bukhari 6384, and Muslim 2704, an-Nasa’i in ‘Amal al-Yawm wal-Laylah’ 356, Riyad as-Salihin, 1443, In-Book Reference: Book 15, Hadith 36, Buloogh al-Mar’am, Book 16, Hadith no. 111]
an-Nasa’i (rahimahullah) added in his version,
{وَلَا مَلْجَأَ مِنَ اللَّهِ إِلَّا إِلَيْهِ}
“there is no refuge from Allah except by turning to Him.”
[Buloogh al-Mar’am, Book 16, Hadith no. 112, an-Nasa’i in ‘Amal al-Yawm wal-Laylah’ 358]
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