Sometimes and not all the time!!!
وَلَنَبْلُوَنَّكُم بِشَيْءٍ مِّنَ الْخَوْفِ وَالْجُوعِ وَنَقْصٍ مِّنَ الْأَمْوَالِ وَالْأَنفُسِ وَالثَّمَرَاتِ ۗ وَبَشِّرِ الصَّابِرِينَ
{And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to those who are patient}
[Surah al-Baqarah (2): 155]
What did Allaah تعالى say in this Aayah?
Did He تعالى say that He will afflict you with fear, hunger, and loss in wealth and health all the time?
No! Rather, He تعالى said: {with something}, meaning, a little of each. A person will not be in fear all the time, it will not be constant, but rather it will vary. As Ibn Katheer said in his Tafseer: ❝He تعالى tests them sometimes (by providing them) with bounties and favors, and sometimes with the afflictions of fear and hunger.❞
So, a person may face fear every now and then, but the majority of the time he is safe and living in peace. A person sometimes may suffer pangs of hunger, he might not find anything to eat, but most of the time he eats to his fullest and is satisfied. Sometimes person falls sick, but most of the time he is healthy and well.
Allaah سبحانه وتعالى out of His infinite mercy did not fill your whole life with afflictions and troubles. If He تعالى took a thing from you, He تعالى gave you something else. Ponder at yourself, when you are afflicted, only one thing might be taken from you, but you still have so many good things with you for which you fail to thank Allaah. You might face one trouble in the whole day, but most of your day went well. We complain to Allaah for what we have lost, but we fail to thank Him for what we have. As Allaah تعالى said:
إِنَّ الْإِنسَانَ لِرَبِّهِ لَكَنُودٌ
{Verily! Man is ungrateful to his Lord}
[Surah al-`Aadiyaat (100): 6]
Al-Hasan al-Basree رحمه الله said: “al-Kanood”, meaning: ❝The one who is ungrateful. He who counts the calamities (that befall him), and he forgets Allaah’s favors (upon him).❞
📚 [Tafseer Ibn Katheer, Tafseer Ibn Abee Haatim]
وَلَنَبْلُوَنَّكُم بِشَيْءٍ مِّنَ الْخَوْفِ وَالْجُوعِ وَنَقْصٍ مِّنَ الْأَمْوَالِ وَالْأَنفُسِ وَالثَّمَرَاتِ ۗ وَبَشِّرِ الصَّابِرِينَ
{And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to those who are patient}
[Surah al-Baqarah (2): 155]
What did Allaah تعالى say in this Aayah?
Did He تعالى say that He will afflict you with fear, hunger, and loss in wealth and health all the time?
No! Rather, He تعالى said: {with something}, meaning, a little of each. A person will not be in fear all the time, it will not be constant, but rather it will vary. As Ibn Katheer said in his Tafseer: ❝He تعالى tests them sometimes (by providing them) with bounties and favors, and sometimes with the afflictions of fear and hunger.❞
So, a person may face fear every now and then, but the majority of the time he is safe and living in peace. A person sometimes may suffer pangs of hunger, he might not find anything to eat, but most of the time he eats to his fullest and is satisfied. Sometimes person falls sick, but most of the time he is healthy and well.
Allaah سبحانه وتعالى out of His infinite mercy did not fill your whole life with afflictions and troubles. If He تعالى took a thing from you, He تعالى gave you something else. Ponder at yourself, when you are afflicted, only one thing might be taken from you, but you still have so many good things with you for which you fail to thank Allaah. You might face one trouble in the whole day, but most of your day went well. We complain to Allaah for what we have lost, but we fail to thank Him for what we have. As Allaah تعالى said:
إِنَّ الْإِنسَانَ لِرَبِّهِ لَكَنُودٌ
{Verily! Man is ungrateful to his Lord}
[Surah al-`Aadiyaat (100): 6]
Al-Hasan al-Basree رحمه الله said: “al-Kanood”, meaning: ❝The one who is ungrateful. He who counts the calamities (that befall him), and he forgets Allaah’s favors (upon him).❞
📚 [Tafseer Ibn Katheer, Tafseer Ibn Abee Haatim]
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Forwarded from Signs B4 Day of Judgement
~ Keeping your women folk in check ~
Ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said,
“The false messiah will come upon this marsh of marriqanat (near Medina). Most of those who go out to him will be women, until a man goes back to his wife, his mother, his daughter, his sister, and his aunt to shackle them tightly, fearing they would go out to him "
Source: Musnad Aḥmad 5330
Ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said,
“The false messiah will come upon this marsh of marriqanat (near Medina). Most of those who go out to him will be women, until a man goes back to his wife, his mother, his daughter, his sister, and his aunt to shackle them tightly, fearing they would go out to him "
Source: Musnad Aḥmad 5330
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Jannah is Our Dream
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BELIEF IN DIVINE DECREE (QADAR)
TENETS OF FAITH
BY SHAYKH UTHAYMEEN
1. Allah conveyed His Commandments to His slaves and did not require them to do what is beyond their capacity. “So keep your duty to Allah (and fear Him) as much as you can.” [64:16], and “Allah burdens not a person beyond his scope.” [2:286]. If the slave is forced to do whatever deeds he performs, then Allah would have required from him what is beyond his capacity, and this is a false belief. For this reason, Allah forgives sins that take place because of ignorance or forgetfulness.
2. Al-Qadar is a matter of Allah’s Knowledge. No one can uncover his own Qadar but after it happens. One’s intention to perform a deed precedes the action itself. He does not know what Al-Qadar holds for him. Therefore, Al-Qadar is not a valid excuse for sinning and abandoning the Commandments.
3. One always seeks what is convenient for him. No one of sane mind would abandon what brings material benefit to him, saying that Al-Qadar forced him to take this course of action. Therefore, why would one use Al-Qadar as an excuse for abandoning what brings benefit to him in matters of religion and not do the same for matters of life?
If a man has to choose between two countries to move to, one of them is chaotic, full of incidents of murder, looting, rape, insecurity and hunger. Would he choose to go to this country or would he go to another country, which is safe for him and secure, with abundance in material joys, where one’s honor, possessions and human rights are preserved? There is no doubt that this man would choose the second country, where he will be safe and secure. No one of sane mind would choose to go to the first country, claiming that this is his Qadar. Therefore, why would one choose what ends him up in Hell, rather than Paradise, in the Last Life, claiming that this is his Qadar?
When one is sick and is given a medicine to take, he will take the medicine even though he does not like its taste. When one is told to go on a diet, he would not eat the food that he likes, in order to satisfy this diet and to stay fit. No one of sane mind would refuse to take medicines or go on medical diets, claiming that this is his Qadar. Therefore, why would one abandon implementing Allah’s and His Messenger’s Commandments, thus bringing Allah’s Wrath on him, claiming that this is his Qadar?
4. If one of those, who abandon the Commandments and indulge in sinning, comes under attack on his honor or possessions, would he accept the excuse of the attacker, if he says that he attacked him because it was his Qadar to attack him, and therefore he is not to be blamed? Indeed No! Therefore, why does this person refuse Al-Qadar as an excuse for whoever attacked him, while he depends on Al-Qadar as an excuse for abandoning Allah’s rights on him?
TENETS OF FAITH
BY SHAYKH UTHAYMEEN
1. Allah conveyed His Commandments to His slaves and did not require them to do what is beyond their capacity. “So keep your duty to Allah (and fear Him) as much as you can.” [64:16], and “Allah burdens not a person beyond his scope.” [2:286]. If the slave is forced to do whatever deeds he performs, then Allah would have required from him what is beyond his capacity, and this is a false belief. For this reason, Allah forgives sins that take place because of ignorance or forgetfulness.
2. Al-Qadar is a matter of Allah’s Knowledge. No one can uncover his own Qadar but after it happens. One’s intention to perform a deed precedes the action itself. He does not know what Al-Qadar holds for him. Therefore, Al-Qadar is not a valid excuse for sinning and abandoning the Commandments.
3. One always seeks what is convenient for him. No one of sane mind would abandon what brings material benefit to him, saying that Al-Qadar forced him to take this course of action. Therefore, why would one use Al-Qadar as an excuse for abandoning what brings benefit to him in matters of religion and not do the same for matters of life?
If a man has to choose between two countries to move to, one of them is chaotic, full of incidents of murder, looting, rape, insecurity and hunger. Would he choose to go to this country or would he go to another country, which is safe for him and secure, with abundance in material joys, where one’s honor, possessions and human rights are preserved? There is no doubt that this man would choose the second country, where he will be safe and secure. No one of sane mind would choose to go to the first country, claiming that this is his Qadar. Therefore, why would one choose what ends him up in Hell, rather than Paradise, in the Last Life, claiming that this is his Qadar?
When one is sick and is given a medicine to take, he will take the medicine even though he does not like its taste. When one is told to go on a diet, he would not eat the food that he likes, in order to satisfy this diet and to stay fit. No one of sane mind would refuse to take medicines or go on medical diets, claiming that this is his Qadar. Therefore, why would one abandon implementing Allah’s and His Messenger’s Commandments, thus bringing Allah’s Wrath on him, claiming that this is his Qadar?
4. If one of those, who abandon the Commandments and indulge in sinning, comes under attack on his honor or possessions, would he accept the excuse of the attacker, if he says that he attacked him because it was his Qadar to attack him, and therefore he is not to be blamed? Indeed No! Therefore, why does this person refuse Al-Qadar as an excuse for whoever attacked him, while he depends on Al-Qadar as an excuse for abandoning Allah’s rights on him?
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How civilizations are destroyed?
In our age, three means are being utilized to bring the downfall of the Ummah.
1. Attacking the family structure.
2. Attacking the education.
3. Replacing the role models.
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🌟1. Attacking the family structure:
In order to attack the family structure they are clouding the role and the importance of motherhood in the upbringing and welfare of the family. Making the woman feel ashamed of her role as a housewife and a caretaker.
Whereas the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
《...a woman is the Guardian of her husband's house and is responsible for it...》 [Saheehain]
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🌟2. Attacking the education:
In order to corrupt the education, they are attacking the teachers; not giving them importance in the society, and lowering them from their status to the extent that even the students look down upon them.
Whoever mocks the teacher has mocked the knowledge that the teacher has.
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🌟3. Replacing the role models:
In order to overthrow the role models (the Salaf), they are attacking the scholars; speaking bad about them; disrespecting and dishonoring them; creating doubts about them so that no one is there who listens to them or follows them.
The situation is so bad that many people cannot distinguish between a scholar and a celebrity speaker. Whereas the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
《The scholars are the heirs of the Prophets, for the Prophets did not leave behind Dinar or Dirham, rather they left behind knowledge, so whoever takes it has taken a great share.》
📚[Sunan Abu Dawood, Sunan al-Tirmidhee, and Sunan Ibn Maajah]
In our age, three means are being utilized to bring the downfall of the Ummah.
1. Attacking the family structure.
2. Attacking the education.
3. Replacing the role models.
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🌟1. Attacking the family structure:
In order to attack the family structure they are clouding the role and the importance of motherhood in the upbringing and welfare of the family. Making the woman feel ashamed of her role as a housewife and a caretaker.
Whereas the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
《...a woman is the Guardian of her husband's house and is responsible for it...》 [Saheehain]
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🌟2. Attacking the education:
In order to corrupt the education, they are attacking the teachers; not giving them importance in the society, and lowering them from their status to the extent that even the students look down upon them.
Whoever mocks the teacher has mocked the knowledge that the teacher has.
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🌟3. Replacing the role models:
In order to overthrow the role models (the Salaf), they are attacking the scholars; speaking bad about them; disrespecting and dishonoring them; creating doubts about them so that no one is there who listens to them or follows them.
The situation is so bad that many people cannot distinguish between a scholar and a celebrity speaker. Whereas the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
《The scholars are the heirs of the Prophets, for the Prophets did not leave behind Dinar or Dirham, rather they left behind knowledge, so whoever takes it has taken a great share.》
📚[Sunan Abu Dawood, Sunan al-Tirmidhee, and Sunan Ibn Maajah]
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Ibnul-Qayyim Rahimahullah
The Tree of Sincerity
A year is like a tree, the months are its boughs, the days are its branches, the hours are its leaves, and its breath is its fruit. Whoever's breath used to obey Allah, the fruit of his tree will be good and pure. Whoever's breath used to disobey Allah, his fruit will be evil. The time of harvest is on the Day of Resurrection and at that time the fruit will be shown, whether it is sweet or sour.
Sincerity and monotheism is a tree within the heart. Its branches are deeds and its fruit is the pleasures of life during this worldly life and permanent happiness in the Hereafter. The fruit of Paradise is neither limited nor forbidden, and the fruit of monotheism and sincerity in this worldly life are the same.
Polytheism, lying, and hypocrisy are also a tree within the heart. Its fruit is during life like fear, distress, sadness, and tightness of the chest and darkness of the heart, and in the Hereafter Az-Zaqqum and a permanent punishment. Allah mentioned those two trees in verses of (chapter lbrahirn, 14).
[Al-Fawa'id, p.276-277]
English Translation
The Tree of Sincerity
A year is like a tree, the months are its boughs, the days are its branches, the hours are its leaves, and its breath is its fruit. Whoever's breath used to obey Allah, the fruit of his tree will be good and pure. Whoever's breath used to disobey Allah, his fruit will be evil. The time of harvest is on the Day of Resurrection and at that time the fruit will be shown, whether it is sweet or sour.
Sincerity and monotheism is a tree within the heart. Its branches are deeds and its fruit is the pleasures of life during this worldly life and permanent happiness in the Hereafter. The fruit of Paradise is neither limited nor forbidden, and the fruit of monotheism and sincerity in this worldly life are the same.
Polytheism, lying, and hypocrisy are also a tree within the heart. Its fruit is during life like fear, distress, sadness, and tightness of the chest and darkness of the heart, and in the Hereafter Az-Zaqqum and a permanent punishment. Allah mentioned those two trees in verses of (chapter lbrahirn, 14).
[Al-Fawa'id, p.276-277]
English Translation
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Once upon a time, a man had a useless dog.
One day, some burglars came into his house and emptied everything, while the dog was just looking at them.
When the owner came home, he said: “I know you don’t bite, but you could have at least barked!”
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This is the situation of our rulers today: they are scared to even bark (talk), they’re totally useless.
I’ve heard many Western women human rights activists, who have been more vocal in condemning oppression than the “men” in charge of our countries.
The Prophet said:
فَالأَمِيرُ الَّذِي عَلَى النَّاسِ رَاعٍ عَلَيْهِمْ وَهُوَ مَسْئُولٌ عَنْهُمْ
“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸.”
(“Abu Dawud”, 2928 - صحيح).
https://sunnah.com/abudawud:2928
Don’t shift the blame away from these traitors, it’s their responsibility to look after the people.
They occupied those powerful positions, so they should do their job or make way for others who will.
The type of questions God will ask them will be very different than the type of questions we will be asked.
May Almighty rectify our affairs and guide our rulers, Ameen
One day, some burglars came into his house and emptied everything, while the dog was just looking at them.
When the owner came home, he said: “I know you don’t bite, but you could have at least barked!”
—————————
This is the situation of our rulers today: they are scared to even bark (talk), they’re totally useless.
I’ve heard many Western women human rights activists, who have been more vocal in condemning oppression than the “men” in charge of our countries.
The Prophet said:
فَالأَمِيرُ الَّذِي عَلَى النَّاسِ رَاعٍ عَلَيْهِمْ وَهُوَ مَسْئُولٌ عَنْهُمْ
“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸.”
(“Abu Dawud”, 2928 - صحيح).
https://sunnah.com/abudawud:2928
Don’t shift the blame away from these traitors, it’s their responsibility to look after the people.
They occupied those powerful positions, so they should do their job or make way for others who will.
The type of questions God will ask them will be very different than the type of questions we will be asked.
May Almighty rectify our affairs and guide our rulers, Ameen
Sunnah
Sunan Abi Dawud 2928 - Tribute, Spoils, and Rulership (Kitab Al-Kharaj, Wal-Fai' Wal-Imarah) - كتاب الخراج والإمارة والفىء -…
Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (saws) in English and Arabic
MUST READ: A SILENT TRAGEDY!
There is a silent tragedy that is unfolding today in our homes, and concerns our most precious jewels: our children. Our children are in a devastating emotional state! In the last 15 years, researchers have given us increasingly alarming statistics on a sharp and steady increase in childhood mental illness that is now reaching epidemic proportions:
Statistics do not lie:
• 1 in 5 children have mental health problems
• A 43% increase in ADHD has been noted
• A 37% increase in adolescent depression has been noted
• There has been a 200% increase in the suicide rate in children aged 10 to 14
What is happening and what are we doing wrong?
Today's children are being over-stimulated and over-gifted with material objects, but they are deprived of the fundamentals of a healthy childhood, such as:
• Emotionally available parents
• Clearly defined limits
• Responsibilities
• Balanced nutrition and adequate sleep
• Movement in general but especially outdoors
• Creative play, social interaction, unstructured game opportunities and boredom spaces
Instead, in recent years, children have been filled with:
• Digitally distracted parents
• Indulgent and permissive parents who let children "rule the world" and whoever sets the rules
• A sense of right, of deserving everything without earning it or being responsible for obtaining it
• Inadequate sleep and unbalanced nutrition
• A sedentary lifestyle
• Endless stimulation, technological nannies, instant gratification and absence of boring moments
What to do?
If we want our children to be happy and healthy individuals, we have to wake up and get back to basics. It is still possible! Many families see immediate improvements after weeks of implementing the following recommendations:
• Set limits and remember that you are the captain of the ship. Your children will feel more confident knowing that you have control of the helm.
• Offer children a balanced lifestyle full of what children NEED, not just what they WANT. Don't be afraid to say "no" to your children if what they want is not what they need.
• Provide nutritious food and limit junk food.
• Spend at least one hour a day outdoors doing activities such as: cycling, walking, fishing, bird / insect watching
• Enjoy a daily family dinner without smartphones or distracting technology.
• Play board games as a family or if children are very small for board games, get carried away by their interests and allow them to rule in the game
• Involve your children in some homework or household chores according to their age (folding clothes, ordering toys, hanging clothes, unpacking food, setting the table, feeding the dog etc.)
• Implement a consistent sleep routine to ensure your child gets enough sleep. The schedules will be even more important for school-age children.
• Teach responsibility and independence. Do not overprotect them against all frustration or mistakes. Misunderstanding will help them build resilience and learn to overcome life's challenges,
• Do not carry your children's backpack, do not carry their backpacks, do not carry the homework they forgot, do not peel bananas or peel oranges if they can do it on their own (4-5 years). Instead of giving them the fish, teach them to fish.
• Teach them to wait and delay gratification.
• Provide opportunities for "boredom", since boredom is the moment when creativity awakens. Do not feel responsible for always keeping children entertained.
• Do not use technology as a cure for boredom, nor offer it at the first second of inactivity.
• Avoid using technology during meals, in cars, restaurants, shopping centers. Use these moments as opportunities to socialize by training the brains to know how to work when they are in mode: "boredom"
• Help them create a "bottle of boredom" with activity ideas for when they are bored.
There is a silent tragedy that is unfolding today in our homes, and concerns our most precious jewels: our children. Our children are in a devastating emotional state! In the last 15 years, researchers have given us increasingly alarming statistics on a sharp and steady increase in childhood mental illness that is now reaching epidemic proportions:
Statistics do not lie:
• 1 in 5 children have mental health problems
• A 43% increase in ADHD has been noted
• A 37% increase in adolescent depression has been noted
• There has been a 200% increase in the suicide rate in children aged 10 to 14
What is happening and what are we doing wrong?
Today's children are being over-stimulated and over-gifted with material objects, but they are deprived of the fundamentals of a healthy childhood, such as:
• Emotionally available parents
• Clearly defined limits
• Responsibilities
• Balanced nutrition and adequate sleep
• Movement in general but especially outdoors
• Creative play, social interaction, unstructured game opportunities and boredom spaces
Instead, in recent years, children have been filled with:
• Digitally distracted parents
• Indulgent and permissive parents who let children "rule the world" and whoever sets the rules
• A sense of right, of deserving everything without earning it or being responsible for obtaining it
• Inadequate sleep and unbalanced nutrition
• A sedentary lifestyle
• Endless stimulation, technological nannies, instant gratification and absence of boring moments
What to do?
If we want our children to be happy and healthy individuals, we have to wake up and get back to basics. It is still possible! Many families see immediate improvements after weeks of implementing the following recommendations:
• Set limits and remember that you are the captain of the ship. Your children will feel more confident knowing that you have control of the helm.
• Offer children a balanced lifestyle full of what children NEED, not just what they WANT. Don't be afraid to say "no" to your children if what they want is not what they need.
• Provide nutritious food and limit junk food.
• Spend at least one hour a day outdoors doing activities such as: cycling, walking, fishing, bird / insect watching
• Enjoy a daily family dinner without smartphones or distracting technology.
• Play board games as a family or if children are very small for board games, get carried away by their interests and allow them to rule in the game
• Involve your children in some homework or household chores according to their age (folding clothes, ordering toys, hanging clothes, unpacking food, setting the table, feeding the dog etc.)
• Implement a consistent sleep routine to ensure your child gets enough sleep. The schedules will be even more important for school-age children.
• Teach responsibility and independence. Do not overprotect them against all frustration or mistakes. Misunderstanding will help them build resilience and learn to overcome life's challenges,
• Do not carry your children's backpack, do not carry their backpacks, do not carry the homework they forgot, do not peel bananas or peel oranges if they can do it on their own (4-5 years). Instead of giving them the fish, teach them to fish.
• Teach them to wait and delay gratification.
• Provide opportunities for "boredom", since boredom is the moment when creativity awakens. Do not feel responsible for always keeping children entertained.
• Do not use technology as a cure for boredom, nor offer it at the first second of inactivity.
• Avoid using technology during meals, in cars, restaurants, shopping centers. Use these moments as opportunities to socialize by training the brains to know how to work when they are in mode: "boredom"
• Help them create a "bottle of boredom" with activity ideas for when they are bored.
• Be emotionally available to connect with children and teach them self-regulation and social skills:
• Turn off the phones at night when children have to go to bed to avoid digital distraction.
• Become a regulator or emotional trainer for your children. Teach them to recognize and manage their own frustrations and anger.
• Teach them to greet, to take turns, to share without running out of anything, to say thank you and please, to acknowledge the error and apologize (do not force them), be a model of all those values you instill.
• Connect emotionally - smile, hug, kiss, tickle, read, dance, jump, play or crawl with them.
Article written by Dr. Luis Rojas Marcos Psychiatrist.
#parenting
• Turn off the phones at night when children have to go to bed to avoid digital distraction.
• Become a regulator or emotional trainer for your children. Teach them to recognize and manage their own frustrations and anger.
• Teach them to greet, to take turns, to share without running out of anything, to say thank you and please, to acknowledge the error and apologize (do not force them), be a model of all those values you instill.
• Connect emotionally - smile, hug, kiss, tickle, read, dance, jump, play or crawl with them.
Article written by Dr. Luis Rojas Marcos Psychiatrist.
#parenting
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Ibn Qayyim (rahimahullah) stated:
Four things that bring joy to the heart:
1. Looking at loved ones
2. Looking (and reflecting) at the blue sky
3. Looking (and reflecting) at flowing water
4. Looking (and reflecting) at greenery.
[Summarised from Ibn al-Qayyim (rahimahullah), Zaad al-Ma'ad, Riyad: Mu'assasah ar-Risalah, pg. 614]
Four things that bring joy to the heart:
1. Looking at loved ones
2. Looking (and reflecting) at the blue sky
3. Looking (and reflecting) at flowing water
4. Looking (and reflecting) at greenery.
[Summarised from Ibn al-Qayyim (rahimahullah), Zaad al-Ma'ad, Riyad: Mu'assasah ar-Risalah, pg. 614]
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Types of Jinn Possession and Effects Upon Humans:
1. A total possession:
A Jinn possesses the whole body of a person, such as the one who suffers from seizures.
2. A partial possession:
A Jinn possesses one particular organ of the body, such as an arm, leg or tongue.
3. Constant possession:
A Jinn possesses the body for a long period of time.
4. Temporary possession:
Which lasts no more than a few minutes, like a nightmare. [1]
The Jinn Effects:
SPIRITUAL - The Jinn effect a person spiritually. Their ultimate goal is to take a person away from Allah and outside of Islam. They achieve this through making a person lazy to perform salah, until they leave it. Difficult to recite Qur'an, until they stop it. Unmotivated to study Islam, until they abandon it. Slowly taking a toll on the person's eeman (faith), until they destroy it.
PSYCHOLOGICAL - The Jinn effect a person psychologically. Whether it is for revenge, sent through Magic or out of love, their objective is to fulfill their task and desires. They achieve this through getting to the person's heart and into their minds. Through waswaas they can cause severe mood swings leading to depression, anxiety, anger as well as extreme lust and lewd behavior. This taking a toll on the person's life until it is destroyed.
PHYSICAL - The Jinn effect a person physically just as they effect psychologically. Being afflicted in the heart and mind has a direct effect on the physical state and health of a person. Jinn can cause medical illnesses, unexplained pains and bruises as well as sexual abuse by possessing and living inside of a person. This taking a toll on the person's overall well being and health until it is destroyed.
[1] Shaykh al Islam Ibn Taimiyya’s “Eedawh ad-Dalaalah fee ‘Umoom ar-Risaalah” in vol 19. of Majmoo’ul Fataawaa. Translated by Abu Ameenah Bilal Phillips.
1. A total possession:
A Jinn possesses the whole body of a person, such as the one who suffers from seizures.
2. A partial possession:
A Jinn possesses one particular organ of the body, such as an arm, leg or tongue.
3. Constant possession:
A Jinn possesses the body for a long period of time.
4. Temporary possession:
Which lasts no more than a few minutes, like a nightmare. [1]
The Jinn Effects:
SPIRITUAL - The Jinn effect a person spiritually. Their ultimate goal is to take a person away from Allah and outside of Islam. They achieve this through making a person lazy to perform salah, until they leave it. Difficult to recite Qur'an, until they stop it. Unmotivated to study Islam, until they abandon it. Slowly taking a toll on the person's eeman (faith), until they destroy it.
PSYCHOLOGICAL - The Jinn effect a person psychologically. Whether it is for revenge, sent through Magic or out of love, their objective is to fulfill their task and desires. They achieve this through getting to the person's heart and into their minds. Through waswaas they can cause severe mood swings leading to depression, anxiety, anger as well as extreme lust and lewd behavior. This taking a toll on the person's life until it is destroyed.
PHYSICAL - The Jinn effect a person physically just as they effect psychologically. Being afflicted in the heart and mind has a direct effect on the physical state and health of a person. Jinn can cause medical illnesses, unexplained pains and bruises as well as sexual abuse by possessing and living inside of a person. This taking a toll on the person's overall well being and health until it is destroyed.
[1] Shaykh al Islam Ibn Taimiyya’s “Eedawh ad-Dalaalah fee ‘Umoom ar-Risaalah” in vol 19. of Majmoo’ul Fataawaa. Translated by Abu Ameenah Bilal Phillips.
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There are three types of men: the dog-like, the lion-like and the angelic. The dog-like are satisfied with bones, table scraps, carrion and defilement. These do not satisfy the lion-like, who crave to control and to dominate people, either by truth or by lies. But the angelic are above this. They direct their wills towards the Sublime Companion. They aspire to knowledge, faith and love of God. They turn towards Him, find peace and tranquility in Him, place His love and good pleasure above all else. They take whatever they get from the world as a means to help them arrive at its originator, the Lord and Protector, not to cut themselves off from Him.
"The Invocation of God" - Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya, p. 75
"The Invocation of God" - Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya, p. 75
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Ibn Al Qayyim رحمه الله said :🖋️
"Having the correct understanding of deen is light which Allah عزوجل throws into the hearts of the slave of Allah عزوجل which is increased by having the taqwa of Allah عزوجل and having good intent." 🍂
{Imam Al muaqin 1/69}
🍂"Surely Allah loves Al-Muttaqun (the people of Taqwa)." [Surah At-Tawbah 9: 4]
In the Qur’an, the most frequent reference to the Love of Allah subhana wa ta'ala is in relation to taqwa.🍂
May Allah make us people of taqwa, whether in public or in private.
"Having the correct understanding of deen is light which Allah عزوجل throws into the hearts of the slave of Allah عزوجل which is increased by having the taqwa of Allah عزوجل and having good intent." 🍂
{Imam Al muaqin 1/69}
🍂"Surely Allah loves Al-Muttaqun (the people of Taqwa)." [Surah At-Tawbah 9: 4]
In the Qur’an, the most frequent reference to the Love of Allah subhana wa ta'ala is in relation to taqwa.🍂
May Allah make us people of taqwa, whether in public or in private.
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KILLING A HOUSE LIZARD (CICAK)
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
“Whoever kills a house lizard with one blow will have such and such a reward. Whoever kills it with two blows will have such and such a reward,” less than the first. “And whoever kills it with three blows will have such and such reward,” less than that mentioned the second time.
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ أَبِي الشَّوَارِبِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ الْمُخْتَارِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُهَيْلٌ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ " مَنْ قَتَلَ وَزَغًا فِي أَوَّلِ ضَرْبَةٍ فَلَهُ كَذَا وَكَذَا حَسَنَةً وَمَنْ قَتَلَهَا فِي الثَّانِيَةِ فَلَهُ كَذَا وَكَذَا - أَدْنَى مِنَ الأُولَى - وَمَنْ قَتَلَهَا فِي الضَّرْبَةِ الثَّالِثَةِ فَلَهُ كَذَا وَكَذَا حَسَنَةً - أَدْنَى مِنَ الَّذِي ذَكَرَهُ فِي الْمَرَّةِ الثَّانِيَةِ " .
Grade: Sahih (Darussalam)
English reference : Vol. 4, Book 28, Hadith 3229
Arabic reference : Book 28, Hadith 3351
http://www.sunnah.com/urn/1273350
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
“Whoever kills a house lizard with one blow will have such and such a reward. Whoever kills it with two blows will have such and such a reward,” less than the first. “And whoever kills it with three blows will have such and such reward,” less than that mentioned the second time.
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ أَبِي الشَّوَارِبِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ الْمُخْتَارِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُهَيْلٌ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ " مَنْ قَتَلَ وَزَغًا فِي أَوَّلِ ضَرْبَةٍ فَلَهُ كَذَا وَكَذَا حَسَنَةً وَمَنْ قَتَلَهَا فِي الثَّانِيَةِ فَلَهُ كَذَا وَكَذَا - أَدْنَى مِنَ الأُولَى - وَمَنْ قَتَلَهَا فِي الضَّرْبَةِ الثَّالِثَةِ فَلَهُ كَذَا وَكَذَا حَسَنَةً - أَدْنَى مِنَ الَّذِي ذَكَرَهُ فِي الْمَرَّةِ الثَّانِيَةِ " .
Grade: Sahih (Darussalam)
English reference : Vol. 4, Book 28, Hadith 3229
Arabic reference : Book 28, Hadith 3351
http://www.sunnah.com/urn/1273350
Sunnah
Sunan Ibn Majah 3229 - Chapters on Hunting - كتاب الصيد - Sunnah.com - Sayings and Teachings of Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه…
Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (saws) in English and Arabic
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❝Indeed the believer in this Dunyaa is like a stranger, he does not surrender to the humiliation of the Dunyaa, nor does he compete with the people of the Dunyaa for the honour of this Dunyaa.
The people according to him are relaxing, while his soul according to himself is busy [with the Hereafter]. As a result Toobah [a tree in Paradise] is for the slave of Allaah who earns goodness and submits a virtuous action for a day when he will be poor and in need. [i.e. the Day of Judgment].❞
— Al-Hasan Al-Basri رحمه الله
[Zuhd By Ahmad, (No. 333) | Muhasib An-Nafs By Ibn Abi Dunyaa, (No. 78)]
The people according to him are relaxing, while his soul according to himself is busy [with the Hereafter]. As a result Toobah [a tree in Paradise] is for the slave of Allaah who earns goodness and submits a virtuous action for a day when he will be poor and in need. [i.e. the Day of Judgment].❞
— Al-Hasan Al-Basri رحمه الله
[Zuhd By Ahmad, (No. 333) | Muhasib An-Nafs By Ibn Abi Dunyaa, (No. 78)]
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To win all the matches but lose the final is really painful. Just the thought of it is painful. All efforts wasted. Whoever made those efforts. Here, those who lost will still be applauded for making it to the finals, yet the pain will linger on for missing the purpose.
Now imagine the greatest match ever.. This life. You are playing it right now. You can't lose. If you lose you will not only miss the opportunity for bliss but punished as well.
There are only two options,
Heaven OR Hell.
(فمن زحزح عن النار وأدخل الجنة فقد فاز)
So, whoever has been kept away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise has really succeeded. The worldly life is nothing but an illusionary enjoyment.
3:185
Now imagine the greatest match ever.. This life. You are playing it right now. You can't lose. If you lose you will not only miss the opportunity for bliss but punished as well.
There are only two options,
Heaven OR Hell.
(فمن زحزح عن النار وأدخل الجنة فقد فاز)
So, whoever has been kept away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise has really succeeded. The worldly life is nothing but an illusionary enjoyment.
3:185
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The Prophet ﷺ said: “Those who deal mercifully with others, Allah will deal mercifully with them, therefore, show mercy to those on Earth so that the one in the Heavens may show you mercy.”
The Hadith is very simple and straightforward, if we don’t show mercy and compassion to each other, especially during times of hardship and calamity, we risk losing the most important mercy that matters to us, and that is, the mercy of Allah upon us.
This is a serious matter. Stop cursing each other and stop hating each other, Allah ﷻ made us believers and He commanded us to maintain the tie of brotherhood with each other. So adhere to His command, and avoid the path of the Shaytaan, the path of hatred and arguments.
May Allah ﷻ not hold us to account for what the ignorant and foolish amongst us have done. AAMEEN
The Hadith is very simple and straightforward, if we don’t show mercy and compassion to each other, especially during times of hardship and calamity, we risk losing the most important mercy that matters to us, and that is, the mercy of Allah upon us.
This is a serious matter. Stop cursing each other and stop hating each other, Allah ﷻ made us believers and He commanded us to maintain the tie of brotherhood with each other. So adhere to His command, and avoid the path of the Shaytaan, the path of hatred and arguments.
May Allah ﷻ not hold us to account for what the ignorant and foolish amongst us have done. AAMEEN
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Heal your heart with Qur'ān
Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said:
“If you read (the Qur'ān) with contemplation, even if over a (single) ayah, it is a key to healing your heart. Even if repeated a hundred times and for the (whole) night. Reading an ayah with contemplation and understanding is better than reading to completion without tadabbur and understanding. It is more beneficial for the heart and ensures gain in faith, and in tasting sweetness of the Qur'ān.”
مفتاح دار السعادة (٥٥٣/١)
Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said:
“If you read (the Qur'ān) with contemplation, even if over a (single) ayah, it is a key to healing your heart. Even if repeated a hundred times and for the (whole) night. Reading an ayah with contemplation and understanding is better than reading to completion without tadabbur and understanding. It is more beneficial for the heart and ensures gain in faith, and in tasting sweetness of the Qur'ān.”
مفتاح دار السعادة (٥٥٣/١)
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Reciting the Qur'ān Makes Your Affairs Easy!
"Increase in recitation of the Qur'ān and do not leave it. For indeed whatever you seek will be facilitated for you proportionate to what you recite."
Alhamdulillāh for the BLESSINGS of Qur'ān
https://twitter.com/FollowingSalaf/status/1725032806869303645?t=CV9v8z9ifXQtnt1cH4qy3A&s=19
"Increase in recitation of the Qur'ān and do not leave it. For indeed whatever you seek will be facilitated for you proportionate to what you recite."
Alhamdulillāh for the BLESSINGS of Qur'ān
https://twitter.com/FollowingSalaf/status/1725032806869303645?t=CV9v8z9ifXQtnt1cH4qy3A&s=19
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It is said to the intelligent Muslim who desires the Hereafter and detests this world: be in this world like this stranger who only looks to this world for that which will suffice him and leaves plentitude and luxury. When you do this, truly will you be a stranger, someone who is but passing on his way, someone who desires the Hereafter and looks down on this world. If you do this, you will see the praiseworthy outcome of your bearing with patience all the hardship and adversity of your journey. Allāh knows best.
*[Book: The Journey of the Strangers by al-Ḥāfiẓ ibn Rajab al-Ḥanbalī (d. 795H) , p. 42 | Translation by Abū Rumaysah | Daar us-Sunnah Publishers]*
*[Book: The Journey of the Strangers by al-Ḥāfiẓ ibn Rajab al-Ḥanbalī (d. 795H) , p. 42 | Translation by Abū Rumaysah | Daar us-Sunnah Publishers]*
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