Ibn al-Jawzi رحمه الله stated:
“Sahl Ibn Harun said that there are three types of people who are considered crazy (majnoon), even if they have some sense; A person who is angry, a person who is drunk and a person who is single."
[Source: Akhbar an-Nisaa 1/48]
“Sahl Ibn Harun said that there are three types of people who are considered crazy (majnoon), even if they have some sense; A person who is angry, a person who is drunk and a person who is single."
[Source: Akhbar an-Nisaa 1/48]
Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said:
يَا عَائِشَةُ إِنَّ اللَّهَ رَفِيقٌ يُحِبُّ الرِّفْقَ وَيُعْطِي عَلَى الرِّفْقِ مَا لَا يُعْطِي عَلَى الْعُنْفِ وَمَا لَا يُعْطِي عَلَى مَا سِوَاهُ
“O Aisha, Allah is gentle and He loves gentleness. He rewards for gentleness what is not granted for harshness and He does not reward anything else like it.”🌸
يَا عَائِشَةُ إِنَّ اللَّهَ رَفِيقٌ يُحِبُّ الرِّفْقَ وَيُعْطِي عَلَى الرِّفْقِ مَا لَا يُعْطِي عَلَى الْعُنْفِ وَمَا لَا يُعْطِي عَلَى مَا سِوَاهُ
“O Aisha, Allah is gentle and He loves gentleness. He rewards for gentleness what is not granted for harshness and He does not reward anything else like it.”🌸
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GUIDE | Here is the Hajj Pilgrimage step by step and the Route of Hajj.
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What do we say to people who go to Haj and Umrah and post their selfies on social media?
They also make videos with songs and dance.
So the question is whom was the ibadah done to? Or what was the purpose of this worship?was it solely for Allah azwajal or was it Ar Ria's show-off for Duniya?
Clueless and confused
Where is Ibadha here? Will our ibadah be accepted or not? What were our intentions while we performed these acts of ibadha?
Well, let’s ponder over this. In Shaa Allah!!
Because any/every act of ibadah is between Allah and his slaves. Secret and pure. Solely for the sake of Allah azwajal!!
They also make videos with songs and dance.
So the question is whom was the ibadah done to? Or what was the purpose of this worship?was it solely for Allah azwajal or was it Ar Ria's show-off for Duniya?
Clueless and confused
Where is Ibadha here? Will our ibadah be accepted or not? What were our intentions while we performed these acts of ibadha?
Well, let’s ponder over this. In Shaa Allah!!
Because any/every act of ibadah is between Allah and his slaves. Secret and pure. Solely for the sake of Allah azwajal!!
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Jannah is Our Dream
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Embarking on the journey of healing with Allah's guidance is a momentous step towards finding solace. Today, I resumed my counseling sessions, seeking to address the enduring childhood trauma that has shaped my life. In this process, I came to realise that I often employ humor as a shield to shield myself from the depths of my pain.
Though I possess a commendable level of self-awareness, I find it challenging to establish an emotional connection with my experiences. Instead, I tend to intellectualise and analyse them, striving to comprehend their impact on the choices I make as an adult.
One area we delved into was the weight of guilt I carry for my three children who grew up amidst the tumult of domestic violence. Throughout my life, I have alternated between being a victim and a survivor. However, today, my yearning is to emerge as a wholesome individual, one who recognises and embraces the love bestowed upon her by the Creator. My aspiration is to flourish and nurture a profound connection with Allah.
During the session, we explored the striking parallels between my mother's exploitation within her marriage and the recurring patterns of exploitation I experienced in my own marital relationships. Moreover, I shared the distressing realisation that my father manipulated the Catholic religion to further his own agendas. Regrettably, I encountered a similar manipulation of Islam within my marriages.
In this journey towards healing and self-discovery, I find solace and guidance in the wisdom of the Quran and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). As it is written in Surah Ash-Sharh (Chapter 94), verse 5-6: "Indeed, with hardship, there is relief. Indeed, with hardship, there is relief." This reassures me that even in the face of adversity, there is hope for solace and ease.
Furthermore, the Hadith reminds me of the importance of seeking Allah's help and guidance in times of difficulty. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "Allah the Almighty said: 'I am as My servant thinks I am. I am with him when he makes mention of Me. If he makes mention of Me to himself, I make mention of him to Myself; and if he makes mention of Me in an assembly, I make mention of him in an assembly better than it. And if he draws near to Me a hand's span, I draw near to him an arm's length; and if he draws near to Me an arm's length, I draw near to him a fathom's length. And if he comes to Me walking, I go to him at speed.'" This Hadith reminds me of Allah's unwavering presence and His willingness to respond to my supplications.
With Allah's guidance, the support of counseling, and the profound teachings of Islam, I am hopeful that I can overcome the scars of my past and embark on a path of healing, growth, and connection with my Creator.
Though I possess a commendable level of self-awareness, I find it challenging to establish an emotional connection with my experiences. Instead, I tend to intellectualise and analyse them, striving to comprehend their impact on the choices I make as an adult.
One area we delved into was the weight of guilt I carry for my three children who grew up amidst the tumult of domestic violence. Throughout my life, I have alternated between being a victim and a survivor. However, today, my yearning is to emerge as a wholesome individual, one who recognises and embraces the love bestowed upon her by the Creator. My aspiration is to flourish and nurture a profound connection with Allah.
During the session, we explored the striking parallels between my mother's exploitation within her marriage and the recurring patterns of exploitation I experienced in my own marital relationships. Moreover, I shared the distressing realisation that my father manipulated the Catholic religion to further his own agendas. Regrettably, I encountered a similar manipulation of Islam within my marriages.
In this journey towards healing and self-discovery, I find solace and guidance in the wisdom of the Quran and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). As it is written in Surah Ash-Sharh (Chapter 94), verse 5-6: "Indeed, with hardship, there is relief. Indeed, with hardship, there is relief." This reassures me that even in the face of adversity, there is hope for solace and ease.
Furthermore, the Hadith reminds me of the importance of seeking Allah's help and guidance in times of difficulty. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "Allah the Almighty said: 'I am as My servant thinks I am. I am with him when he makes mention of Me. If he makes mention of Me to himself, I make mention of him to Myself; and if he makes mention of Me in an assembly, I make mention of him in an assembly better than it. And if he draws near to Me a hand's span, I draw near to him an arm's length; and if he draws near to Me an arm's length, I draw near to him a fathom's length. And if he comes to Me walking, I go to him at speed.'" This Hadith reminds me of Allah's unwavering presence and His willingness to respond to my supplications.
With Allah's guidance, the support of counseling, and the profound teachings of Islam, I am hopeful that I can overcome the scars of my past and embark on a path of healing, growth, and connection with my Creator.
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Malik ibn Dinar (rahimahillāh) said: "Look, O brother. Every brother, friend and companion you do not benefit from in your religion, FLEE from him"
[Ibn ‘Asaakir (rahimahillāh), Taareekh Dimashq, 421/56]
[Ibn ‘Asaakir (rahimahillāh), Taareekh Dimashq, 421/56]
The Two Cures
Ibn Al-Qayyim [رحمه الله] said:
❝Soorah Al-Fatiha comprises of two types of cures:
1. Cure for hearts
2. Cure for bodies
I used to be affected by pains and I would hasten to read Soorah Al-Fatiha and wipe myself with it, and it was as if pebbles would fall off me.❞
[Madarij As-Salikeen, (1/58) | Translated By Abbas Abu Yahya Miraath Al-Anbiyya]
Ibn Al-Qayyim [رحمه الله] said:
❝Soorah Al-Fatiha comprises of two types of cures:
1. Cure for hearts
2. Cure for bodies
I used to be affected by pains and I would hasten to read Soorah Al-Fatiha and wipe myself with it, and it was as if pebbles would fall off me.❞
[Madarij As-Salikeen, (1/58) | Translated By Abbas Abu Yahya Miraath Al-Anbiyya]
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Ibn Al-Mubārak رحمه الله would spend so much time in his home, so it was said to him:
"Are you not lonely?"
He replied:
"How could I be lonely when I have with me the narrations of the Prophet and his Companions?"
سير أعلام النبلاء
"Are you not lonely?"
He replied:
"How could I be lonely when I have with me the narrations of the Prophet and his Companions?"
سير أعلام النبلاء
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The solution to a lot of our problems can be found in waking up in the middle of the night and praying Tahajjud.
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Righteousness and Sinfulness become Apparent on Ones Face...
Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah(رحمه الله):
The person who is righteous and honest, his honesty is manifest from the radiance on his face, and his honesty can be known from the glow that is on his face, likewise the (opposite for the) sinful one and the liar. The older a person gets, the more this sign becomes apparent. Thus a person as a child would have a bright face, however if he becomes a sinful person, adamant on committing sins, at the older stages in his life, an ugly face would manifest that which he used to internalize, and the opposite is also true.
It has been narrated that Ibn Abbaas (radiyallaahu ‘anhu) said,
“Indeed righteousness illuminates the heart, radiates the face, strengthens the body, increases provision, and produces a love in the hearts of the creation for that person. Whereas sinfulness darkens the heart, greys the face, weakens the body, and produces hatred in the hearts of the creation for that person.”
It is possible that a person may not intentionally lie; he may even be a person who makes a great effort in ibaadah and has zuhd (abstains from pleasures of this life that are lawful). However he has false, incorrect ‘aqeedah regarding either Allaah, His deen or His Messenger (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) or His righteous servants. And what is on the inside affects what is on the outside. Thus, this false, incorrect ‘aqeedah that he thought was true and correct reflects on his face, and his face would be dark in accordance with the level of falsehood he possesses. As it has been narrated that ‘Uthmaan ibn Affaan (radiyallaahu ‘anhu) said:
“No one ever hides evil within themselves except that Allaah makes it manifest from his facial outlook and the statements his tongues utters.”
Hence some of the salaf used to say:
“If a person of innovation were to dye his beard every day, the dye of innovation would remain on his face.”
On the day of judgment this would be very clear as Allaah says,
“And on the Day of Resurrection you will see those who lied against Allaah their faces will be black. Is there not in Hell an abode for the arrogant ones?” [Soorat uz-Zumar, 39:60]
He ta’ala also said,
“On the Day when some faces will become white and some faces will become black; as for those whose faces will become dark (to them will be said): ‘Did you reject Faith after accepting it? Then taste the torment for rejecting Faith.’ ” [Soorah Aali-Imraan, 3:106]
Ibn Abbaas and others have said regarding this verse:
“The bright faces will be ahlus-sunnah, and dark faces will be the people of bid’ah and division.”
[‘Al-jawaab as-saheeh’ (Vol.4, pg. 306-307)]
Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah(رحمه الله):
The person who is righteous and honest, his honesty is manifest from the radiance on his face, and his honesty can be known from the glow that is on his face, likewise the (opposite for the) sinful one and the liar. The older a person gets, the more this sign becomes apparent. Thus a person as a child would have a bright face, however if he becomes a sinful person, adamant on committing sins, at the older stages in his life, an ugly face would manifest that which he used to internalize, and the opposite is also true.
It has been narrated that Ibn Abbaas (radiyallaahu ‘anhu) said,
“Indeed righteousness illuminates the heart, radiates the face, strengthens the body, increases provision, and produces a love in the hearts of the creation for that person. Whereas sinfulness darkens the heart, greys the face, weakens the body, and produces hatred in the hearts of the creation for that person.”
It is possible that a person may not intentionally lie; he may even be a person who makes a great effort in ibaadah and has zuhd (abstains from pleasures of this life that are lawful). However he has false, incorrect ‘aqeedah regarding either Allaah, His deen or His Messenger (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) or His righteous servants. And what is on the inside affects what is on the outside. Thus, this false, incorrect ‘aqeedah that he thought was true and correct reflects on his face, and his face would be dark in accordance with the level of falsehood he possesses. As it has been narrated that ‘Uthmaan ibn Affaan (radiyallaahu ‘anhu) said:
“No one ever hides evil within themselves except that Allaah makes it manifest from his facial outlook and the statements his tongues utters.”
Hence some of the salaf used to say:
“If a person of innovation were to dye his beard every day, the dye of innovation would remain on his face.”
On the day of judgment this would be very clear as Allaah says,
“And on the Day of Resurrection you will see those who lied against Allaah their faces will be black. Is there not in Hell an abode for the arrogant ones?” [Soorat uz-Zumar, 39:60]
He ta’ala also said,
“On the Day when some faces will become white and some faces will become black; as for those whose faces will become dark (to them will be said): ‘Did you reject Faith after accepting it? Then taste the torment for rejecting Faith.’ ” [Soorah Aali-Imraan, 3:106]
Ibn Abbaas and others have said regarding this verse:
“The bright faces will be ahlus-sunnah, and dark faces will be the people of bid’ah and division.”
[‘Al-jawaab as-saheeh’ (Vol.4, pg. 306-307)]
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Shaykh Sālih al-‘Usaymi, [may Allāh preserve him], said:
“The tenth of Dhul-Hijjah is a season of [abundant] blessings and a gathering of mercy. Thus, let us wholeheartedly endeavor to engage in what pleases our Lord, hoping to obtain His mercy.’
{Allāh’s mercy is always close to the good-doers.} (Surah al-A‘rāf, al-āyah 56)”
Taken from the Shaykh’s Official Twitter Account, @Osaimi0543 | 29 Dhul-Qa‘dah 1442
Translation: Authentic Quotes
“The tenth of Dhul-Hijjah is a season of [abundant] blessings and a gathering of mercy. Thus, let us wholeheartedly endeavor to engage in what pleases our Lord, hoping to obtain His mercy.’
{Allāh’s mercy is always close to the good-doers.} (Surah al-A‘rāf, al-āyah 56)”
Taken from the Shaykh’s Official Twitter Account, @Osaimi0543 | 29 Dhul-Qa‘dah 1442
Translation: Authentic Quotes
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Luqmān عليه السلام said: “My son, if you do good, hope for good, and if you commit evil, don’t [have any] doubt that you’ll suffer evil [ consequences].”
Source: az-Zuhd al-Kabeer (v. 2, p. 249)
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Source: az-Zuhd al-Kabeer (v. 2, p. 249)
@BeneficialKnowledege
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When a camel complained about its owner to the prophet(PBUH)
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) entered an orchid belonging to an Ansari and saw there a camel. When it saw him, it began to groan and its eyes shed tears. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) approached it and patted it on the hump and the base of its head until it quieted down. Then he (ﷺ) asked, "Who is the owner of this camel? To whom does it belong?" An Ansari youth stepped forward and said: "It is mine O Messenger of Allah!" He said, "Do you not fear Allah in respect of this beast which Allah has placed in your possession? This camel is complaining to me that you starve it and put it to toil."
Abu Dawood, Riyadh Us Saliheen
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) entered an orchid belonging to an Ansari and saw there a camel. When it saw him, it began to groan and its eyes shed tears. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) approached it and patted it on the hump and the base of its head until it quieted down. Then he (ﷺ) asked, "Who is the owner of this camel? To whom does it belong?" An Ansari youth stepped forward and said: "It is mine O Messenger of Allah!" He said, "Do you not fear Allah in respect of this beast which Allah has placed in your possession? This camel is complaining to me that you starve it and put it to toil."
Abu Dawood, Riyadh Us Saliheen
To guide us in our lives, Allah’s word must be in our hearts and embodied in our actions. That's a sign of heart that's alive.
A soft heart is one that has not fallen into despair and whose intimate relationship with Allah Most High and His Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) is safeguarded.
The Quran was sent to revive our hearts and give life to our souls.
The Prophet Saws life and his words also revive our hearts.
This world, dunya in Arabic, is the lowest form of life because it is temporary, compared to the hereafter, which is everlasting. The scholars have mentioned that life in this world is a fleeting moment, like an hour of time. We must strive to make it an hour of obedience and worship to Allah.
The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) narrated, “ I swear by Allah this world compared to the Hereafter is like if one of you dipped his finger into the sea; let him see how much water he comes back with.” (Muslim)
In these blessed nights, revive your heart, turn to Allah, and seek forgiveness and lighten your load.
May Allah allow all of us to leave this month, forgiven.
A soft heart is one that has not fallen into despair and whose intimate relationship with Allah Most High and His Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) is safeguarded.
The Quran was sent to revive our hearts and give life to our souls.
The Prophet Saws life and his words also revive our hearts.
This world, dunya in Arabic, is the lowest form of life because it is temporary, compared to the hereafter, which is everlasting. The scholars have mentioned that life in this world is a fleeting moment, like an hour of time. We must strive to make it an hour of obedience and worship to Allah.
The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) narrated, “ I swear by Allah this world compared to the Hereafter is like if one of you dipped his finger into the sea; let him see how much water he comes back with.” (Muslim)
In these blessed nights, revive your heart, turn to Allah, and seek forgiveness and lighten your load.
May Allah allow all of us to leave this month, forgiven.