Khushoo, and reward of Allaah
:
`Ammaar bin Yaasir said: I heard the Apostle of Allaah ﷺ say: ❝ A man returns after praying his prayer while only a tenth part of his prayer, or a ninth part, or an eight part, or a seventh part, or a sixth part, or a fifth part, or a third part, or half of it, is recorded for him.❞
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Abu Dawood (796) and graded as “Hasan” by Shaikh al-Albaanee
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So the reward is in proportion to one's Ikhlaas (sincerity) and alertness within the prayers.
One should also note that it is a sign of weak Faith if one constantly loses concentration in the prayers, as the hypocrites used to do
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❝ {Verily, the hypocrites seek to deceive Allaah, but it is He Who deceives them. And when they stand up for as-Salaah (the prayer), they stand with laziness and to be seen of men, AND THEY DO NOT REMEMBER ALLAAH BUT LITTLE.}❞
📚[Surah al-Nisaa (4): 142]
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Making Du`aa for worldly needs while in Sujood or outside of the the Salaah is not the question. It is how much do we concentrate on our Du`aa?
We should pray as if it is our last prayer or how a drowning person would pray.

‎❝When a man praises himself, his dignity leaves (him).❞
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‎🎓 Imām Mālik رحمه الله
‎📖 Tarteeb al Madarik (59/1)

Hatim Bin Al-A’sim said:

“If a respectable good man sits with you, you would be watching every word you utter so that you do not say something wrong. Yet, you know that your words are watched by Allah but you still do not watch the words you utter!”

[Aldaa Wa Al Dawaa, by Ibn Al-Qayyim]

WHAT IS SAKEENAH (TRANQUILLITY) AND HOW DOES IT DESCEND UPON THE BELIEVERS?

Question:

The questioner asks: What is Sakeenah (tranquillity) and how does it descend upon the believers?

Answer:

Sakeenah (tranquillity) is the calmness, relaxation and happiness a person feels inside his heart, and from the means of (experiencing) this Sakeenah and happiness in the heart is when one is constant in the remembrance of Allaah. Allaah (Glorified be He and free is He from all imperfections) said:

الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَتَطْمَئِنُّ قُلُوبُهُم بِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ ۗ أَلَا بِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ تَطْمَئِنُّ الْقُلُوبُ

Those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah – Islamic Monotheism), and whose hearts find rest in the remembrance of Allah, Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest. [13:28]

Ibnul Jawzi (rahimahullaah) said that two statements have been mentioned regarding the word Dhikr; one of them is that Dhikr means the Qur’aan and the second statement is that it means the remembrance of Allaah in general.

And with regards to the meaning of Tu’maneenah (repose or rest) there are two statements: The first one is that it is love of Allah and being completely at ease in His presence. The second meaning is that it is complete submission to Him without harbouring any doubts as opposed to those whose hearts are filled with disgust when Allaah is mentioned.

In summary: Constant remembrance of Allaah (through recitation of) the Qur’aan; remembering Him by uttering Subhaanallaah, Alhamdulil laah, Allaahu Akbar and thanking Him, sending the salaah and salaam upon His Prophet [Muhammad (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam)], constantly repenting to Allaah and seeking His Forgiveness- all these deeds bring about Sakeenah (tranquility) in the heart of the believer. And Allaah knows best.

[Source: Fadaa’il Al A’maal’ pages 11-12’ by Shaikh Muhammad Bin Abdillaah As-Subayyil (rahimahullaah). Abridged and slightly paraphrased]

http://www.salaficentre.com/2015/07/what-is-sakeenah-tranquillity-and-how-does-it-descend-upon-the-believers/?utm_source=ReviveOldPost&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ReviveOldPost

A Protection from Harm - A Forgotten Sunnah

Abu Hurayrah رضي الله عنه narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said;

“Whenever you intend to leave your house you should pray two rak’ah right before you leave. These rak’ah will protect you from harm while outside. And when you come back home you should pray another two rak’ah. They will safeguard you from harm in your house.”

Shaykh Al-Albaanee [rahimahullāh] said in his Silsilah Saheehah 3/315:

“This isnad of this hadeeth is acceptable and the narrators are trustworthy men used by Bukhari.”

This hadeeth is mentioned in Al- Muntaqah (12/69/1), Al-Bazaar in his Musnad(81), Ad-Daylamee in his Musnad (1/1/108), and Abdul-Ghani in Akbar-As-Salaah(1/67 and 2/68).

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Shaikh Zayd al-Madkhalee (hafidhahullaah) said:

“…The one who belittles the righteous scholars, criticizes them, and describes them with that which they are free from, then he has been afflicted with the disease of doubt and the disease of lust. And the distinguishing sign of the people of bid’ah was that they would find fault with the righteous scholars…”

http://www.sunnahpublishing.net/modules/Manhaj/sittahtranslation.pdf

Major Scholars past and present on Shaykh Rabee - The Salafi Centre of Manchester
https://www.salaficentre.com/2012/07/major-scholars-past-and-present-on-shaykh-rabee/

"Sins in Dhul Hijjah are more Sinful & Greater than in any other month!"
(Majmoo al-Fatawa of Sheikh Ibn Baaz ﺭﺣﻤﻪ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ vol. 17)

The Statement of Imam Muhammad Ibn Salih al-Utahymeen (d.1421H)

Shaykh Uthaymeen was asked, "Are there any texts in the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of the Prophet Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam that permit multiplicity of sects and groups?"

He answered, "There is nothing in the Book or the Sunnah whih permits multiplicity of groups and parties, rather in the Book and the Sunnah is what rebukes this, Allah says,

"Verily, those who divide their religion and break into sects, you (O Muhammad) have no concern with them whatsoever."
(Surah al-An'am 6:159)

And His statement,

"Each group rejoicing in that which is with them."
(Surah al-Rum 30:32)

And there is no doubt that these sects contradict what Allah has commanded with by His statement,

"And verily this Religion of yours is one Religion and I am your Lord, so fear Me." (Surah al-Mu-minun 23:52)

And as for the statement of those who claim that the call to Allah cannot gain strength unless it is under a group, We say, this is incorrect , rather the call to Allah becomes stronger when a person is in adherence to the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam following the narrations of the Prophet Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam and his rightly guided successors.

Taken from the Book The Crime of Hizbiyyah Against The Salafi Da'wah (p.28/29)

`Umar (radyAllahu`anhu) said,

“[1] The one who laughs a lot will lose his respect;
[2]One who makes mockery of people will be mocked by
Others;
[3] the one who is excessive in something will become known for it;
[4] the one who speaks a lot will make many blunders;
[5] the one who makes many blunders will lose his sense of shame;
[6] the one who loses his sense of shame will lose his God-consciousness; and
[7] the one who loses his God-consciousness will cause his heart to die.”

Source: [Preparing For The Day Of Judgement By: Imaam Ibn Hajar Al‘ Asqalani, page 33-35]

Subhanallah '(

It was said to Abu Haazim (rahimahullaah):

"What is your wealth?"
He said: "I have two (sources) of wealth by way of which I cannot fear poverty, reliance upon Allaah and not being desperate for what people possess."
It was said to him: ‘’Do you not fear poverty?"
He said: ‘’Should I fear poverty when my Protector (Allaah) owns what is in the heavens and the earth, and all that is under the soil?!’’
[Jaami-ul Uloom Wal-Hikam: page: 307]

Shaykh Al Fawzaan hafidahuallah stated:

"Division is not from the Religion, because it commands us to be united and to be one group and nation upon the creed of the al-Tawheed and to follow the Messenger of Allah Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam, Allah says,

"Truly, this Ummah of yours, and I am your Lord, therefore worship Me." (Surah al-Anbiya' 21:92)

Taken from the Book The Crime of Hizbiyyah Against The Salafi Da'wah. (p.57)

Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin Al-Abbaad was asked the following question:

❓Question:

What is the ruling on shaving the chest hair?

♻️🔆Answer:

I do not know of anything that encourages it or prohibits it. I do not know. If he shaved it to remove it, sometimes it grows stronger than before. This is because shaving will produce hair that is stronger than what is present. In terms of the strength, if the intent is shaving to remove it, it will produce hair stronger than what was there. I do not know of anything about taking from it or leaving it.

Question:

Likewise about taking from the hair on the remaining parts of the body other than the places prohibited?

Answer:

As for the places which it has been reported about like the pubic area and the armpits, (then is from) that (which) is what is reported in the Sunnah. The Sunnah came about that and that. As for other than it, I do not know anything on it. The origin is permissibility. This is because I do not know of a prohibition on it, except if it is taking from the eyebrows or the beard. This is what is severely prohibited.

[Sharh Ibn Majah no. 259]

Translator’s Note: Some of the Salaf used to shave their chest hair. For example, Abdullah Ibn Umar radiallahu anhumma.

Proof:

عَنْ يُوسُفَ بْنِ مَاهَكٍ ، قَالَ : رَأَيْتُ ابْنَ عُمَرَ حَلَقَ رَأْسَهُ عَلَى الْمَرْوَةِ ، ثُمَّ قَالَ لِلْحَلاقِ : ” إِنَّ شَعْرِي كَثِيرٌ وَإِنَّهُ قَدْ آذَانِي وَلَسْتُ أَطَّلِي أَفَتَحْلِقُهُ ؟ ” قَالَ : نَعَمْ ، قَالَ : فَقَامَ ، فَجَعَلَ يَحْلِقُ صَدْرَهُ وَاشْرَأَبَّ النَّاسُ يَنْظُرُونَ إِلَيْهِ ، فَقَالَ : ” يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ إِنَّ هَذَا لَيْسَ بِسُنَّةٍ وَلَكِنَّ شَعْرِي كَانَ يُؤْذِينِي

“Yusuf ibn Maahak said, “I saw Ibn Umar radiallahu anhumma shave his head at Marw. Then he said to the barber, “Verily my hair is a lot and it harms/annoys me and I do not oil [my hair/skin]. So can you shave it? He said, “Yes. He said, “so he stood and began shaving his chest.” The people turned toward him and looked. So Ibn Umar said, “Oh people, this is not a Sunnah, however my hair annoys/harms me”

[Reported by Ibn Sa’d ibn his Tabaqaat (4/155) and the chain is Saheeh]

Translated by

Faisal Ibn Abdul Qaadir Ibn Hassan
Abu Sulaymaan

Yahya Bin Mu'adz Ar-Razi said: "A believer should observe 3 things from you.

1. If you can't benefit them, then don't burden them;

2. If you can't make them happy, then don't make them sad;

3. If you can't praise them, then don't insult them."

[Jami'ul 'Ulum wal Hikam, Ibnu Rajab al-Hanbali, pg 456]

🚫PROHIBITION OF HANGING CHARMS, AMULETS, TAWEEZ, TALISMAN

~ amulet, charms, taweez, talisman
definition: An ornament or small piece of jewellery thought to give protection against evil, danger, bad-luck, ill-fate or disease
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It was narrated from ‘Uqbah ibn ‘Aamir al-Juhani the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:

"Whoever wears an amulet has committed shirk."

[Narrated by Ahmad, 16969, This hadeeth was classed as saheeh by Shaykh al-Albaani in al-Silsilah al-Saheehah, 492]
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It was narrated that ‘Uqbah ibn ‘Aamir said: I heard the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) say: “Whoever wears an amulet, may Allaah not fulfil his need, and whoever wears a sea-shell, may Allaah not give him peace.”

(Narrated by Ahmad, 16951)
Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Mundhiri
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It was narrated from Zaynab the wife of ‘Abd-Allaah ibn Mas’ood from ‘Abd-Allaah that he said:

“I heard the Messenger of Allaah صلى الله عليه وسلم say, ‘Spells (ruqyah), amulets and love-charms are shirk.” I said, “Why do you say this? By Allaah, my eye was weeping with a discharge and I kept going to So and so, the Jew, who did a spell for me. When he did the spell, it calmed down.” ‘Abd-Allaah said: “That was just the work of the Shaytaan who was picking it with his hand, and when (the Jew) uttered the spell, he stopped. All you needed to do was to say as the Messenger of Allaah صلى الله عليه وسلم used to say: ‘Adhhib il-ba’s Rabb al-naas ishfi anta al-Shaafi laa shifaa’a illa shifaa’uka shifaa’an laa yughaadiru saqaman (Remove the harm, O Lord of mankind, and heal, You are the Healer. There is no healing but Your healing, a healing which leaves no disease behind.’”

[Narrated by Abu Dawood, 3883; Ibn Maajah, 3530, This hadeeth was classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in al-Silsilat al-Saheehah, 331 and 2972]
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It was narrated from ‘Uqbah ibn ‘Aamir al-Juhani that a group came to the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) [to swear their allegiance (bay’ah) to him]. He accepted the bay’ah of nine of them but not of one of them. They said, “O Messenger of Allaah, you accepted the bay’ah of nine but not of this one.” He said, “He is wearing an amulet.” The man put his hand (in his shirt) and took it off, then he (the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)) accepted his bay’ah. He said, ‘Whoever wears an amulet has committed shirk.”

(Narrated by Ahmad, 16969)
This hadeeth was classed as saheeh by Shaykh al-Albaani in al-Silsilah al-Saheehah, 492.

Question: What is the ruling on the Eid Prayer?

Answer: I consider the ‘Eid prayer to be an obligation upon every individual (Fardh ‘Ain) and that it is not permissible for men to leave it. Rather it is an obligation upon them to attend it, because the Prophet ( r) commanded it; in fact, he (r) commanded the young, veiled women to go out to the ‘Eid prayer. Indeed, he (r) commanded the menstruating women to go out to ‘Eidprayer. Indeed, he commanded the menstruating women to go out to the ‘Eidprayer, but to keep away from the prayer place. All of this proves the obligation of it; and this opinion which I have mentioned is the most authoritative opinion, and it was the chosen view of Shaikh Al-Islam, Ibn Taimiyyah.

But it is like the Friday prayer, in that if it is missed, it is not made up for, as there is no evidence that it is necessary to make it up, and no prayer need be offered in place of it, because if the Zuhrprayer in its place, because the time of it is Zuhr time, whereas if the ‘Eidprayer is missed, it is not made up for.

My advice to my Muslim brothers is to fear Allah, the Almighty, the All-Powerful and perform this prayer which consists of goodness, supplication, meeting the people, and fostering harmony and love between them. If the people were invited to a gathering for the purpose of vain pursuits, you would see those who attend rushing to it. Why is this so, when the Messenger ( r) has invited them to this prayer by which they attain a reward from Allah, the Most Glorified, the Most High which is their right according to His Promise?

But it is incumbent upon the women when they go out to this prayer to stay clear of the place of the men, and to be in a corner of the Masjid which is far from the men and not to go out beautifully adorned and smelling of perfume or displaying their beauty.

This is why, when the Prophetr ordered the women to go out to it they asked him: Oh, Messenger of Allah! If one of us does not have a Jilbab?” He r said:

” Her sister should cover her with her Jilbab”

The Jilbab is a sheet or something resembling an ‘Aba’ah. This proves that the women must go out covered in a Jilbab, because the Messenger r said:

” Her sister should cover her with her Jilbab”

It is incumbent upon the Imam, I mean the Imam of theEid prayer, when he delivers the sermon to the men, to deliver a special sermon to the women if they can not hear the men’s sermon, then it is sufficient.

However, it is preferred for him to end the sermon wit mention of rulings particular to women, admonishing them and reminding them ( of Allah) as he Prophet r used to do when he addressed the men during the Eidprayer turning to the women, he would admonish them and remind them (of Allah)

Taken from Fatawa Arkanul-Islam page562-562
By The Honorable Shaikh Muhammad bin Saalih al-Uthaymeen

https://maktabahuthaymeen.wordpress.com/2012/08/19/eid-prayer-is-an-obligation/

A true student of knowledge

"I asked Sh. Badr bin Muhammad al-Badr:

What is the ruling on the statement "Eid Mubaarak" before the day of Eid i.e. the night of Eid?

The Shaykh hafidhahullah said:

The statement "taqabbal Allaah minnaa wa minkum" if it is said before the Eid prayer then there is no harm in that and if it is said after the Eid prayer then this is better."

Date:
1st of Shawwaal, 1436
16th of July, 2015
Abu Ruqayyah Abdus Samad

Praying 2 Rakah upon returning from Eid prayer. 👆

Shaykh Rabee' bin Hādī Al-Madkhalī حفظه الله said:

《ما ضاع شباب الأمة و ما ضاع الناس إلا بالسكوت عن الباطل》

❝The youth of this ummah have not been lost, nor the people, except by being silent about the falsehood.❞

Reference: [الذريعة:ج:١،ص:٢٠٦]
Translator: Abū Umar Fārūq حفظه الله

Shaikh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (رحمه الله‎) said:

“Be stronger than the desire of your soul.”

[Liqa Bab al-Maftuh (no. 216)]