📱Ramadān Planning: Social Media Use

Current social media has become like a drug for many. There is no doubt social media can be used for good, but it also can lead to many sins and corruption.

Now that Ramadān is approaching us, we should really try limit our use, avoid spending time just scrolling on instagram, twitter, tiktok, etc.

Below are some ways to limit our time on social media:

1. Schedule a time for you to check your social media accounts:

- Strive to limit your use to less then 20mins a day.

2. Disable social media notifications on devices:

- Turn notifications off so you dont get tempted to look.
- Dont stress its not important its only a notification that someone liked the pic of your cat.

3. Keep distance from the device:

- Place it in the other room if it gets too much. Go COLD TURKEY!

4. Ask yourself the following questions:

1) What do you really want to get out of social media?
2) Is your viewing of social media increasing your faith?
3) How does being on social media help you to achieve your goals?
4) Are you using social media in the best way to accomplish those goals?

📊 Mental health research on the use of social media:

- “Social media platforms drive surges of dopamine to the brain to keep consumers coming back over and over again. The shares, likes and comments on these platforms trigger the brain’s reward center, resulting in a high similar to the one people feel when gambling or using drugs.”

- “The overuse of social media can actually rewire a young child or teen’s brain to constantly seek out immediate gratification, leading to obsessive, compulsive and addictive behaviors.”

⏳DONT WASTE TIME!!!
The Prophet ﷺ said, “There are two blessings which many people waste: HEALTH and FREE TIME.” Bukha‌ri‌ (no. 6412).

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Punishment for those who break the Ramadan fast without valid reason

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) described his dream: “… till I was at the mountain, where I heard loud voices.” I said, “What are these voices?” They responded, “This is Hellfire’s shrieking.” I was carried there and saw individuals hanging by their hamstrings, their mouths ripped and flowing with blood. Who are they? They said, “The ones who broke their fast before the correct hour,” i.e., before iftar.

Saheeh al-Targheeb, 1/420). An-Nasaa’i narrated in al-Kubra (3273), Al-Albaani classed it as saheeh in as-Saheehah 3951,

When the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) finished eating his food, he would lick his three fingers (i.e., the forefinger, the middle finger and the thumb). He (pbuh) said, "If anyone of you drops a morsel, he should remove anything harmful from it and then eat it. He should not leave it for Shaitan." He commanded us to clean out the dish saying, "You do not know in what portion of your food the blessing lies."

Riyad As Saliheen Book 1 Hadith 608 [Muslim and Tirmidhi]

#Food #Allah #Hunger #Blessed

Don't mock others by calling them 'Ramadaan Muslims' Aid them, encourage them & make dua for them to be steadfast
Believers are Auliya (helpers) of one another

Forgiveness can be a difficult process, especially when we are holding onto grudges or hurt caused by others. However, often the reason we struggle to forgive is because we fail to recognise our own imperfections and shortcomings. It's easy to focus on the wrongs that have been done to us, but we must also acknowledge the ways in which we have hurt and wronged others.

It's important to remember that none of us are perfect, and we all make mistakes. We must strive to seek forgiveness not only from those we have hurt but also from a higher power. By acknowledging our own flaws and seeking forgiveness, we can begin to let go of the anger and resentment we may be holding onto.

Ultimately, forgiveness is a gift we give to ourselves as much as it is to others. Holding onto grudges only serves to keep us trapped in negativity and can prevent us from experiencing true peace and happiness. So, choose to forgive, not only for the sake of others but for your own well-being, most importantly for the sake of Allāh. Remember, the act of forgiving others may also lead to being forgiven ourselves.

Authentic Quotes.

The real competition in Ramaḍān:

{ سَابِقُوا إِلَىٰ مَغْفِرَةٍ مِنْ رَبِّكُمْ وَجَنَّةٍ عَرْضُهَا كَعَرْضِ السَّمَاءِ وَالْأَرْضِ أُعِدَّتْ لِلَّذِينَ آمَنُوا بِاللَّهِ وَرُسُلِهِ }
“Race with one another toward forgiveness from your Lord and a Garden whose width is like the width of the heavens and earth, prepared for those who believed in Allah and His messengers.” [Al-Ḥadīd 57:21]

What BREAKS the fast and what does NOT:

1. Brushing teeth with toothpaste during the day (so long as it does not reach the stomach or throat)- does NOT break the fast

2. Using Miswak in the day (with no flavoring) - does NOT break the fast

3. Using an asthma pump - does NOT break the fast

4. Using oxygen pump/mask - does NOT break the fast

5. Smelling perfume - does NOT break the fast

6. Using lip balm - does NOT break the fast

7. Using eye drops - does NOT break the fast

8. Using nose drops (so long as it does not enter the stomach) - does NOT break the fast

9. Using ear drops - does NOT break the fast

10. Tasting food (only for necessity and not swallowing it) - does NOT break the fast

11. Blood tests - does NOT break the fast

12. Anesthetic (local or needle) - does NOT break the fast

13. Wearing make up - does NOT break the fast

14. Wearing kohl/eyeliner - does NOT break the fast

15. Swallowing mucous from nose or saliva - does NOT break the fast

16. Nose bleed - does NOT break the fast

17. Removing a tooth or dentist procedure - does NOT break the fast

18. Using mouth wash (so long as it is not swallowed or reaches the throat ) - does NOT break the fast (but better avoided)

19. Taking insulin for diabetes - does NOT break the fast

20. Suppositories - do NOT break the fast

21. Having a wet dream in the day time (not on purpose) - does NOT break the fast

22. Swimming and diving - does NOT break the fast

23. Eating/drinking forgetfully - does NOT break the fast

24. Vomiting involuntarily - does NOT break the fast

25. Intravenous nutrition (Parenteral nutrition- putting nutrients into blood through a needle) - BREAKS the fast

26/ Masturbating in the day time - BREAKSthe fast

27. Deliberately vomiting - BREAKS the fast

28. Smoking cigarettes/Vaping/Shisha - BREAKS the fast

29. Accidentally swallowing a bit of water when making wudhu - does NOT break the fast (another opinion is to make it up without sin)

(Taken from the fatwas of the senior scholars)

📚 Sahih Muslim 1151 e

Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Every (good) deed of the son of Adam would be multiplied, a good deed receiving a tenfold to seven hundredfold reward.

Allah, the Exalted and Majestic, has said:
With the exception of fasting, for it is done for Me and I will give a reward for it, for one abandons his passion and food for My sake.

There are two occasions of joy for one who fasts, joy when he breaks it, and joy when he meets his Lord,
and the breath (of an observer of fast) is sweeter to Allah than the fragrance of musk.

Abu Dardā رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ said:

“Beware of the supplication of the orphan and the oppressed, [because] certainly it circulates at night whilst the people are sleeping.”

Sifat us-Safwa 1/301 | Al-Imām ibn al-Jawzi [may Allāh have mercy on him]

Translation: Authentic Quotes

Sent by Sheikh Mohamed al-maliki

Rasul'Allah said, (Sallahu Alayhi Wa Salaam) "Three things from the character of Prophethood are: Hasten to make Iftar, delaying Sahoor, and placing the right hand over the left in Salat".

Sahih Jami'ah-3038

The VIRTUES Of The NIGHT PRAYERS

The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) stated: “Whoever performs the night prayer during Ramadān with faith and hoping for reward, then his previous sins will be forgiven.”[1]

And he (صلى الله عليه وسلم) stated: “Whoever stands with the imām in the night prayer up until he has finished, his previous sins will be forgiven.”[2]

He (صلى الله عليه وسلم) also said: “Whoever stands to pray in the Night of Decree (Laylatul-Qadr) with Imān (faith) and hoping for reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.”[3]

Allah’s Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم) stated: “The best prayer after the obligations is the Night Prayer (Salāt Al-Layl).”[4]

He (صلى الله عليه وسلم) also said: “O people, spread salutations among yourselves, feed the people food, keep the family ties, and pray through the night whilst the rest of the people are sleeping―and you shall enter Paradise in peace.”[5]

Regarding the Tawāwīh prayer, Ā’ishah (رضي الله عنها) stated: “Allah’s Messenger went out in the middle of the night and prayed in Mosque, and the people prayed behind him. Then the following morning, the people spoke about it…” (Al-Bukhāri no. 924, Muslim no. 761) Through this, the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) established the Sunnah of the night prayer in Ramadān and in a congregation.

Footnotes:

[1] Al-Bukhāri (no. 1904).

[2] Al-Bukhari (no. 1901).

[3] Al-Bukhari (no. 1901).

[4] Reported by Muslim.

[5] Reported by At-Tirmidhi who graded it hasan-sahīh, and Al-Hākim authenticated it.

REFORM AND UP-TO-DATE WITH YOUR ACTIONS

▪️Shaykh Abdelrahman Ibn Nassir As-Sa'di - May Allah have mercy on him - said:

"Don't be sad about the things that escape you that Allah has not destined for you, such as losing health, money, job or others, your concern should be the fact of" reforming and catching up with your actions daily "because the person depends on his day.  You should not be sad about the past, or worry about the future, in case these worries are unnecessary.

Show sincerity, dignity and truthfulness in all relationships, and perform all your duties with sincere faith and a peaceful soul.

Take care of your affairs and shortcomings, leaving the affairs and shortcomings of people.  He treats everyone according to their situation, big or small, man or woman, boss or subject (subordinate).

Be gentle and kind to everyone, even animals, indeed Allah only shows mercy to his merciful servants. Be simple in all your affairs and open your mind to all (beneficial) religious or worldly teachings.”

📙مجموع مؤلفات السعدي [٢٥٨/٢١]

Abu Huraira reported:

The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, ascended the pulpit and he said, “Ameen, ameen, ameen.”

It was said, “O Messenger of Allah, you ascended the pulpit and said ameen, ameen, ameen.”

The Prophet said, “Verily, Gabriel came to me and he said: Whoever reaches the month of Ramadan and he is not forgiven, then he will enter Hellfire and Allah will cast him far away, so say ameen. I said ameen.

Whoever sees his parents in their old age, one or both of them, and he does not honor them and he dies, then he will enter Hellfire and Allah will cast him far away, so say ameen. I said ameen.

Whoever has your name mentioned in his presence and he does not send blessings upon you and he dies, then he will enter Hellfire and Allah will cast him far away, so say ameen. I said ameen.”

Source: Sahih Ibn Hibban 915
Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani

Three Levels of Sabr (Types of patience & perseverance)

The true sabr is foregoing the bounties of this life for the bounties of the next life. Sabr for the sake of Allah can be defined in three ways:

(1) Sabr fil’musibah (having sabr when facing difficulties)

This is when you show patience in the event of some difficulty. We all undergo difficulties, but the distinguishing factor is how we deal with them. Some people will get upset and continuously complain, but the believers will see difficulty as an opportunity to worship Allah سبحانه و تعالى‎ , they will exhibit a calmness and say alhamdulilah (all praise is to Allah) for the chance to come closer to Him. They’ll say innallahi wa ina’ilahi rajioun (from Allah we came and unto Him is our return).

(2) Sabr an’nil masiah (having the sabr to restrain from sin/ refraining from sins)
When the believer is faced with the opportunity to do sin, he will immediately turn away from it. This will require a certain sabr, a certain restraint, because the chance to do sin is all around us.

(3) Sabr a’la taha (sabr in the acts of worship / doing good deeds)
To develop a consistency in our routine, to patiently do our good deeds and worship without fail requires a deep sabr.

Ya Allah make us among the Muttaqeen, make us among the Muhsineen, make us among the Tawwabeen, make us among the Awabeen, make us among the Sabireen, and the Zakireen, and the Muqarrabeen,

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السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته.

The prophet (ﷺ) used to direct his household to perform a prayer when faced with any difficulty or calamity, and read this verse from the Qur'an:

وَأْمُرْ أَهْلَكَ بِالصَّلَاةِ وَاصْطَبِرْ عَلَيْهَا لَا نَسْأَلُكَ رِزْقًا نَّحْنُ نَرْزُقُكَ وَالْعَاقِبَةُ لِلتَّقْوَىٰ

And enjoin prayer on your followers, and steadily adhere to it; We do not ask you for subsistence; We do give you subsistence, and the (good) end is for guarding (against evil).
(Q,20:132).

The prophet (ﷺ) also let us know that the prophets before him also held fast to prayer when faced with difficulty:
"The former prophets also used to hold to prayer when faced with any tribulation or misfortune."
(Fadail al-Amal,249)

Yaa Allaah, You are The first and The last, The beginning and The End,
You are The Powerful and we are powerless.
Oh Allaah bless us in whatever we do, protect us wherever we go, light up every road we take with Your mercy and guidance, make our hopes and aspirations become reality and help us in every difficulties that comes our way., grant us the good of this world and the Hereafter, Birahmatikaah Yaa Rahman Yaa Rahim, Amiin.

All those who couldn't find time to recite & understand The Qur'an; today Allah Azzawajal has given you the Time to study His Book .Don't lose out this opportunity .

Imam Ibn al-Jawzi narrated a funny story with a lesson:

رأت فأرة جملاً فأعجبها فجرت خطامه فتبعها فلما وصل إلى باب بيتها وقف ونادى بلسان الحال: إما أن تتخذي داراً يليق بمحبوبك أو محبوباً يليق بدارك، خذ من هذه إشارة إما أن تصلي صلاة تليق بمعبودك أو تتخذ معبوداً يليق بصلاتك

"𝘐𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘭, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰 𝘪𝘵 𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘭 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘥.
𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦, 𝘪𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘯'𝘵 𝘧𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘯!
𝘚𝘰, 𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥:
“𝙀𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚, 𝙤𝙧 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙛𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚”.
[Ibn al-Jawzi comments]:
𝘚𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺, 𝘦𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘓𝘰𝘳𝘥, 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳!'

['Al-Mudhish', p. 456].

* See comments for further explanation

Allah is the Most High, when we present prayers to Him, we should offer it in the best possible way. We should stand with clean and beautiful clothing, we should fully focus our attention and beautify our voice.

When you have an appointment with a king, or even your boss, you would wear the best dress, appear professional, wear perfume and remain fully focused to impress. You would not pick your nose, look around, etc.

Similarly, ولله المثل الأعلى , He is the Creator of the Universe, the King of Kings - when we stand in front of Him for prayer , we should be on our best behaviour.

TAHAAJUD

DEBT IS A HUGE THING!

Dear sisters,

One of the most difficult things to pay back in life is debt. How much more if death overtakes us? I have been struggling to raise funds for a deceased brother in the last few days, and the amount l needed hasn't gone anywhere. Though, l wouldn't ever relent. Sometimes, I wish l can relieve people who are willing to pay up their debts, but due to one thing or another couldn't.

There is a tiny line between the 'willing to pay' and the 'l will not pay' come what may. If there is anything you should be fearful of, let it be debt.
Forget that the person is my sister, she will understand. No one will understand anything when it comes to debt. In fact, one should avoid borrowing if it is possible. This is because it is easy to borrow, but not easy to pay. I understand the circumstances that surround the unpaid debt, but let it be your prayer point to your Rabb!

The Prophet once passed by two companions who are arguing due to one owing the other, and all he did was ease the affairs for both of them. And that is the only thing we can offer our sisters. Pay your sister her right before death knock. And the creditor should also exercise patience and cover the fault of her sister. You were once friends. I pray Allah grant succor to your heart. I pray He assist the debtor to pay on time. It doesn't sound right that money is the cause of you brethren separation. Oh Muslim Sisters! Hold on to the rope of Allah and do not become enemies!
Umm Sumayyah Mai