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12月6日
Everything that has gentleness within it is beautified, and whatever lacks it is spoiled. When you meet someone, giving them a bright smile and a kind word, you are displaying a characteristic of the truly successful man, a characteristic that even a bee exhibits. When a bee lands on a flower (doing so for a practical purpose) it does not destroy it, because Allah rewards gentleness with that which He does give for harshness. There are certain people whose personalities are like magnets, attracting everyone who is nearby, simply because they are loved for their gentle talk, their good manners, and their noble deeds.
Winning the friendship of others is an art that is mastered by those that are noble and pious; a circle of people constantly surrounds them. Their mere presence in a gathering is a blessing, and when they are absent they are missed and asked about.
These people have a code of conduct entitled:
“Repel [evil] with one which is better, then verily! He, between whom and you there was enmity, [will become] as though he was a close friend.” Surah Fussilat – Ayah 34.
They suck out malice from others with their sincerity, forgiveness, and gentleness. They forget evil that was enacted upon them and preserve the memory of kindnesses received. Biting, harsh words may be aimed at them, but such words pass by their ears without entering and continue on their path without ever returning. They are in a state of calmness. People in general, and Muslims in particular, are safe from suffering any harm at their hands. The Prophet Sallalahu Alayhi Wasalam said:
“The Muslim is the person whose tongue and hand do not harm others. And the Believer is he whom others trust, about their blood and wealth.”
He further said:
“Verily, Allah ordered me to keep relations with those that cut me off; to forgive the one who does an injustice with me, and to give to those who withhold from me.”
The noble Qur’an put it:
“Those who repress anger, and who pardon men: verily, Allah loves the good-doers.” Surah Al-Imran – Ayah 34.
Give to such people glad tidings of a reward close at hand in terms of peace and tranquillity. Also give glad tidings to them of a great reward in the Hereafter, of gardens and rivers, wherein they will be in close proximity to their forgiving Lord.
“In a seat of truth [Paradise], near the omnipotent King [Allah].” Surah Al-Qamar – Ayah 55.
There is one activity worthy of mention here, because it gives both pleasure and removes dark clouds that may hang over you; namely, for you to travel through the lands and observe the open book of creation, appreciating all of its wonders. During your journeys, you can see gardens of splendour and beautiful green meadows. Leave your home and contemplate that which surrounds you. Climb mountains, traverse valleys, ascend trees, and drink sweet, pure spring water. Thereupon, you will find your soul to be free like the bird that sings and swims in the sky in perfect rapture. Leave your home and remove the black blindfold from your eyes, and then travel through the spacious lands of Allah, remembering and glorifying Him.
To isolate yourself to the confines of your own room, while passing the hours away with lethal idleness, is a certain path to self-destruction. Your room is not the only place in the world, and you are not the sole inhabitant of it. Then why do you surrender yourself to misery and solitude? Call out with your eyes, ears and heart:
“March forth, whether you are light or heavy.” Surah At-Taubah – Ayah 41.
Come, recite the Qur’an beside a mountain brook or among the birds as they sing. Travelling through the land is an activity which doctors recommend, especially for those who are feeling downcast, constricted by the narrowness of their own rooms. Therefore go forth and find delight in travelling.
“And they think deeply about the creation of the heavens and the earth: Our Lord! You have not created [all] this without purpose, glory to You!” Surah Al-Imran – Ayah 191.
Those who have nothing to do with their lives are the same people who spend most of their time spreading rumours and falsehood, mainly because their minds are devoid of beneficial thoughts.
“They are content to be with those [the women] who sit behind [at home]. Their hearts are sealed up [from right guidance] so they understand not.” Surah At-Taubah – Ayah 87.
When you find yourself to be idle, prepare for depression and despair, because idleness allows your mind to wander in the past, the present, and the future, with all of their difficulties. Therefore, my sincere advice to both you and me is to perform fruitful acts instead of being idle, for idleness is a slow and hidden form of suicide.
Idleness is like the slow torture that is inflicted upon prisoners in China: they are placed under a tap, from which a drop of water falls only after every hour. During the period of waiting for the next drop many of them lose their mind and are driven to insanity.
Being inactive means being negligent of one’s duties. Idleness is an expert thief and your mind is the victim of this perpetrator.
Therefore get up now and say a prayer or read a book; praise your Lord, study, write, organize your library, fix something in your house, or benefit others so that you can put an end to your inactivity. I say this only because I sincerely wish for your betterment.
Destroy boredom by working. When you apply this simple precept alone, the doctors of the world guarantee that you have travelled fifty percent of the way toward happiness. Look at farmers, carpenters, and bread-makers, and observe how, when they are working, recite words as melodious as the singing of birds, because they are content. Afterwards observe yourself and how you toss and turn on your bed while wiping away your tears, always miserable, always torturing yourself.
An extract from “Don’t be sad” by Shaikh Aidh Al Qarni 4月7日
by Abu Eesa Niamatullah
Have you ever wondered to yourself what it actually means to be the best?
When we are told that 'this is the best' or 'that was the greatest' or 'this will bring the most benefit' etc, have you ever thought who on Earth gave such people/editors the authority to tell us that? In an age when we have a plethora of 'Top 10' or 'Top 100' lists on everything from cars to films, from foods to places, one wonders where is that list that will really provide some benefit to us in this current short life and the next very long one.
Well, wait no more. Below, from a choice of hundreds of narrations from our beloved Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, you can find 100 hadîth, in no particular order of merit, detailing ways on exactly how to become the best, how to have the most excellent characteristics, what really will prove most beneficial for us to know, what really are the greatest things to think about and hope for and indeed, how to become the most beloved of people to our Magnificent Creator, Allah, the Most High.
No more subjectivity, no more empty statements; just the divine criteria of what really is the best as developed by the very best himself, Muhammad al-Mustapha, upon whom be peace. For an explanation of the meaning of each of these hadîth, you can visit here.
So go on, don't be ordinary. Don't be common. Don't be typical ...
Be the best.
Sayyidina Muhammad, peace be upon him, told us:
1. "The best of the Muslims is he from whose hand and tongue the Muslims are safe." [Muslim]
2. "The best of people are those with the most excellent character." [Tabarâni, Sahîh]
3. "The best of people are those that bring most benefit to the rest of mankind." [Dâraqutni, Hasan]
4. "The best of people are those who are best in fulfilling [rights]." [Ibn Mâjah, Sahîh]
5. "The best of people during fitnah is a man who takes up the reins of his horse pursuing the enemies of Allah, causing them fear yet they make him fearful too, or a man who secludes himself in the desert fulfilling the rights of Allah upon him." [Hâkim, Sahîh]
6. "The best of mankind is my generation, then those that follow them and then those that follow them. Then there shall come a people after them who will become avaricious, who will love gluttony, and who will give witness before they are asked for it." [Tirmidhî, Sahîh]
7. "The best of people are those who live longest and excel in their deeds, whereas the worst of people are those who live longest and corrupt their deeds." [Tirmidhî, Sahîh]
8. "The best of women are those that please him [her husband] when he sees her, obeys him when she is commanded, and who does not secretly betray him with regards to herself and her money in that which he dislikes." [Ahmad, Sahîh]
9. "The best of women are those that please you when you see them, obey you when commanded, and who safeguard themselves and your money in your absence." [Tabarâni, Sahîh]
10. "The best of marriages are the easiest ones." [Abu Dâwûd, Sahîh]
11. "The best of your dates is the Borniyyû date; it expels disease yet does not contain any disease itself." [Hâkim, Hasan]
12. "The best of your garments are those which are white; shroud your dead in them and clothe your living with them. The best of that which you apply to your eyelids is antimony causing the eyelashes to grow and sharpening the eyesight." [Ibn Hibbân, Sahîh]
13. "The best quality of your religion is scrupulousness." [Hâkim, Sahîh]
14. "The best of your religion is that which is easiest." [Ahmad, Sahîh]
15. "The best of the prayer lines for men are the first rows, the worst being the final rows. The best of the prayer lines for women are the final rows and the worst are the first rows." [Muslim]
16. "The best prayers for women are those performed in the most secluded parts of their houses." [Ibn Khuzaymah, Sahîh]
17. "The best of you in Islam are those who are most excellent in character as long as you deeply understand the religion." [Ahmad, Sahîh]
18. "The best of you are the best of you in fulfilling [rights]." [Ahmad, Sahîh]
19. "The best of you are those who are best to their families, and I am the best of you to my family." [Tirmidhî, Sahîh]
20. "The best of you are my generation, then those that follow them and then those that follow them. Then there shall come after them a people who will betray and be untrustworthy, will give witness even though they have not been asked to, will make vows yet will not fulfil them and obesity will appear amongst them." [Bukhâri]
21. "The best of you are those who feed others and return greetings." [Abu Ya'lâ, Hasan]
22. "The best of you is he from whom good is anticipated and safety from his evil is assured; the worst of you is he from whom nothing good is expected and one is not safe from his evil." [Tirmidhî, Sahîh]
23. "The best thing mankind has been given is excellent character." [Hâkim, Sahîh]
24. "The best of that which you treat yourself with is cupping." [Hâkim, Sahîh]
25. "The best of journeys undertaken are to this Mosque of mine and the Ancient House." [Ahmad, Sahîh]
26. "The best of which man can leave behind for himself are three: a righteous child who supplicates for him, an ongoing charity whose reward continues to reach him and knowledge which others benefit from after him." [Ibn Hibbân, Hasan]
27. "The best Mosques for women are the most secluded parts of their houses." [Bayhaqi, Sahîh]
28. "The best of the world's women are four: Maryum bint 'Imrân, Khadîjah bint Khuwaylid, Fâtimah bint Muhammad and Âsiyah the wife of Fir'awn." [Ahmad, Sahîh]
29. "The best of days that you should perform cupping are the 17th, 19th and 21st of the month. I did not pass a single gathering of angels on the night of Isrâ' except that they would say to me, 'O Muhammad, perform cupping!'" [Ahmad, Sahîh]
30. "The best day on which the Sun has risen is Friday; on it Âdam was created, on it Âdam was made to enter Paradise and on it he was expelled. The Hour will not be established except on Friday." [Muslim]
31. "Verily, the best of perfume for men is that which is strong in smell and light in colour, and the best of perfume for women is that which is strong in colour and light in smell." [Tirmidhî, Sahîh]
32. "The most beloved of religions according to Allah the Most High is the 'easy and flexible religion.'" [Ahmad, Hasan]
33. "The most beloved of deeds according to Allah are the continuous ones, even if they are little." [Agreed upon]
34. "The most beloved of names according to Allah are 'Abd Allah, 'Abd'l-Rahmân and Hârith." [Abu Ya'lâ, Sahîh]
35. "The most beloved of deeds according to Allah are the prayer in its right time, then to treat the parents in an excellent manner, and then Jihâd in the path of Allah." [Agreed upon]
36. "The most beloved of deeds according to Allah is that you die and yet your tongue is still moist from the remembrance of Allah." [Ibn Hibbân, Hasan]
37. "The most beloved words according to Allah the Most High are four: Subhânallah, Alhamdulillâh, Lâ ilâha illallah and Allahu Akbar; there is no problem with which one you start with." [Muslim]
38. "The most beloved of speech according to Allah is when the servant says, 'Subhânallahi wa bihamdihî' [How Transcendent is Allah and we praise him!]." [Muslim]
39. "The most beloved of speech according to Allah the Most High is that which Allah chose for his Angels: Subhâna Rabbî wa bihamdihî, Subhâna Rabbî wa bihamdihî, Subhâna Rabbî wa bihamdihî." [Tirmidhî, Sahîh]
40. "The most beloved of people according to Allah is he who brings most benefit, and the most beloved of deeds according to Allah the Mighty, the Magnificent, is that you bring happiness to a fellow Muslim, or relieve him of distress, or pay off his debt or stave away hunger from him. It is more beloved to me that I walk with my brother Muslim in his time of need than I stay secluded in the mosque for a month. Whoever holds back his anger, Allah will cover his faults and whoever suppresses his fury while being able to execute it, Allah will fill his heart with satisfaction on the Day of Standing. Whoever walks with his brother Muslim in need until he establishes that for him, Allah will establish his feet firmly on the day when all feet shall slip. Indeed, bad character ruins deeds just as vinegar ruins honey." [Tabarâni, Hasan]
41. "The most beloved of people to me is 'Â'ishah and from the men, Abu Bakr." [Agreed upon]
42. "The best of people in recitation are those who when they recite, you see that they fear Allah." [Bayhaqi, Sahîh]
43. "The best of your leaders are those that you love and they love you, you supplicate for them and they supplicate for you. The worst of your leaders are those that you hate and they hate you, you curse them and they curse you." [Muslim]
44. "The best of you are those who are best in paying off their debts." [Tahâwi, Sahîh]
45. "The best of you are those with the longest lives and most excellent character." [Bazzâr, Sahîh]
46. "The best of you are those with the longest lives and best in action." [Hâkim, Sahîh]
47. "The best of you are those with the softest shoulders during prayer." [Bayhaqi, Hasan]
48. "The best of you are those who are best to their wives." [Tirmidhî, Sahîh]
49. "The best of you are those who are best to their families." [Tabarâni, Sahîh]
50. "The best of you during the 'Period of Ignorance' are the best of you in Islam as long as they deeply understand the religion." [Bukhâri]
51. "The best of you are those who learn the Qur'ân and teach it." [Dârimi, Sahîh]
52. "The best of companions according to Allah are those who are best to their companion and the best of neighbours according to Allah are those that are best to their neighbour." [Tirmidhî, Sahîh]
53. "The best of places are the Mosques and the worst of places are the markets." [Tabarâni, Hasan]
54. "The best supplication on the Day of 'Arafah and the best thing that I and the Prophets before me ever said was, 'Lâ ilâha illAllah wahdahû lâ sharîka lahû, lahû'l-mulk wa lahû'l-hamd wa huwa 'alâ kulli shay'in Qadîr.'" [Tirmidhî, Hasan]
55. "The best of provision is that which suffices." [Ahmad in 'Zuhd', Hasan]
56. "The best testimony is when one gives it before he is asked to do so." [Tabarâni, Sahîh]
57. "The best of dowries are the easiest." [Hâkim, Sahîh]
58. "The best of charity is that which still leaves you self-sufficient for the upper hand is better than the lower hand; start with those you are responsible for." [Tabarâni, Sahîh]
59. "The best of gatherings are those that are most open." [Abu Dâwûd, Sahîh]
60. "The most beloved deed according to Allah is to have faith in Allah, then to maintain the ties of kinship, and then to command to good and forbid the wrong. The most abhorrent of deeds according to Allah is to associate partners with Him, then to cut the ties of kinship." [Abu Ya'lâ, Hasan]
61. "The most beloved Jihâd according to Allah is that a word of truth be spoken to a tyrant ruler." [Tabarâni, Hasan]
62. "The most beloved word according to me is that which is most truthful." [Bukhâri]
63. "The most beloved fast according to Allah is the fast of Dâwûd; he would fast every alternate day. The most beloved prayer according to Allah is the prayer of Dâwûd; he would sleep half the night, stand a third and then sleep for a sixth." [Agreed upon]
64. "The most beloved dish according to Allah is that which most hands feed from." [Ibn Hibbân, Hasan]
65. "The most beloved servant of Allah is he who is most beneficial to his dependents." [Zawâ'id al-Zuhd, Hasan]
66. "The best of earnings is that of the labourer as long as he tries his best." [Ahmad, Hasan]
67. "The best of all deeds is to have faith in Allah alone, then Jihâd and then an accepted Hajj; they surpass all other deeds like the distance between the rising and setting of the Sun." [Ahmad, Sahîh]
68. "The best of all deeds is the Prayer at its earliest time." [Tirmidhî, Sahîh]
69. "The best of all deeds is the Prayer in its right time, to treat the Parents honourably and Jihâd in the path of Allah." [al-Khatîb, Sahîh]
70. "The best of all deeds is that you bring happiness to your Muslim brother, pay off his debt or feed him bread." [Ibn Adiyy, Hasan]
71. "The best of faith is patience and magnanimity." [Ahmad, Sahîh]
72. "The best of days according to Allah is Friday." [Bayhaqi, Sahîh]
73. "The best of Jihâd is that man strives against his soul and desires." [Daylami, Sahîh]
74. "The best Hajj is that with the most raised voices and flowing blood." [Tirmidhî, Hasan]
75. "The best of supplications is that of on the Day of 'Arafah, and the best thing that was said by myself and the Prophets before me was, "Lâ ilâha illallah wahdahû lâ sharîka lahû." [There is nothing worthy of worship except Allah alone, He has no partners.] [Mâlik, Hasan]
76. "The best of dinars are: the dinâr spent by a man upon his dependents, the dinâr spent by a man upon his horse in the path of Allah and the dinâr spent by a man upon his companions in the path of Allah, the Mighty, the Magnificent." [Muslim]
77. "The best word of remembrance is: Lâ ilâha illallah and the best supplication is: Alhamdulillâh." [Tirmidhî, Hasan]
78. "The best word of remembrance is: Lâ ilâha illallah and the best [expression of giving] thanks is: Alhamdulillâh." [Baghawi, Hasan]
79. "The best of hours are those deep in the latter part of the night." [Tabarâni, Sahîh]
80. "The best of all martyrs are those who fight in the front line; they do not turn their faces away until they are killed. They will be rolling around in the highest rooms of Paradise, their Lord laughing at them - when your Lord laughs at a servant, there is no accounting for him." [Ahmad, Sahîh]
81. "The best of all martyrs is he whose blood is shed and whose horse is slaughtered." [Tabarâni, Sahîh]
82. "The best of all charity is the shade of a canopy [provided] in the path of Allah, the Mighty and Magnificent, to gift ones servant in the path of Allah and to gift ones she-camel in the path of Allah." [Ahmad, Hasan]
83. "The best of all charity is that which is given to the relative that harbours enmity against you." [Ahmad, Sahîh]
84. "The best of all charity is that you give it while you are healthy and desirous [of that money], hoping to become wealthy but fearing poverty. Don't delay until you are about to breathe your last and then you say, 'This is for 'so and so' and this is for 'so and so'', for indeed, it has already been written that 'so and so' would receive that." [Abu Dâwûd, Sahîh]
85. "The best of all charity is when the one with little strives to give; start with those you are responsible for." [Hâkim, Sahîh]
86. "The best charity is to provide water." [Ibn Mâjah, Hasan]
87. "The best prayer after the obligatory ones is the prayer in the depth of the night, and the best fast after the month of Ramadhân is the month of Allah, Muharram." [Muslim]
88. "The best prayer is the prayer of the man in his home except for the obligatory prayer." [Nasâ'î, Sahîh]
89. "The best prayer is that with the longest standing." [Muslim]
90. "The best of all prayers according to Allah is the Friday morning prayer in congregation." [Ibn Nu'aym, Sahîh]
91. "The best fast is the fast of my brother Dâwûd; he would fast every alternate day and he would never flee [the battlefront] when the armies would meet." [Tirmidhî, Sahîh]
92. "The best of all fasts after Ramadhân is in the month that you call Muharram." [Nasâ'î, Sahîh]
93. "The best of all worship is supplication." [Hâkim, Sahîh]
94. "The best deed is the prayer in its right time and Jihâd in the path of Allah." [Bayhaqi, Sahîh]
95. "The best of the Qur'ân is: "Alhamdulillâhi Rabb'l-'Âlamîn". [Hâkim, Sahîh]
96. "The best of earnings is a blessed sale and that which a man earns with his hands." [Ahmad, Sahîh]
97. "The best of the Believers is the most excellent of them in character." [Ibn Mâjah, Sahîh]
98. "The best of the Believers with respect to Islam is the one from whose hand and tongue the Muslims are safe; and the best of the Believers with respect to Îmân are the most excellent of them in character; and the best of those who migrate is he who migrates from that which Allah the Most High has prohibited; and the best of Jihâd is when one strives against his soul for the sake of Allah, the Mighty, the Magnificent." [Tabarâni, Sahîh]
99. "The best of mankind is the believer between two honourable persons." [Tabarâni, Sahîh]
100. "The best of all days in the world are the ten days [of Dhul Hijjah]." [Bazzâr, Sahîh] 3月21日
Salaatut Tasbeeh is a very important form of salaah, as is evident from several ahaadith, wherein Rasulullah (SAW) enjoined it as a matter of great kindness and favour and stressed on its importance. As such, the Ulamaa, Jurists, Muhadditheen, and Sufis throughout the centuries have been particular in offering this Salaah. Sayyiduna Abdullah Ibn Abbaas (RA) has narrated that he was once informed by Rasulullah (SAW), ''O Abbaas, Should I not present to you, should I not confer to you, should I not inform you of such an act, which if you practice, Allah (SWT) will forgive all your sins, whether old or new, intentional or unintentional, minor or major, open or secret. (After describing the method of performing this salaah) Nabi (SAW) stated, ''If possible, you should offer this salaah once everyday, and if you cannot perform it daily, then offer it on every Friday (weekly), or once a month, or once a year or at least once in your lifetime.'' [Abu Daawud]
THE STATUS AND IMPORTANCE OF SALAATUT TASBEEH
Imaam Al-Haakim (R.A) who is an authority on hadith, has written, ''The authenticity of this hadeeth (of salaatut tasbeeh) is supported by the fact that, since the second generation after the Sahabah (RA) until our times, all the great teachers of religion have been offering this salaah with constancy and have been advising the people to do so, among them was Imaam Abdullah Ibn Mubaarak (R.A) [He was the teacher of the teachers of Imaam Bukhari (R.A)]'' [Al Mustadrak Haakim – vol.1, pg.318] ; Imaam Al-Baihaqi (R.A) has stated that, even before Ibn Mubaarak (R.A), Imaam Abul Jauzaa (R.A), a Taabi'ee (one who had seen the Sahabah (RA) and whose narrations are considered to be reliable, used to be very particular in offering this salaah daily. As soon as he heard the azaan for the Zuhr Salaah, he would go to the musjid and would complete this Salaah before the Zuhr Salaah. Imaam Abdul Aziz Ibn Abi Rawwaad (R.A) who was the teacher of Ibn Mubaarak (R.A) and who was a great devotee, saint and pious man, has stated, ''One who desires to attain Jannah should be constant in offering Salaatut Tasbeeh.'' Allamah Taqi Ud-Deen Al-Subki (R.A) stated, "This salaah is very important, and one should not get misled if some people happen to deny its importance. The one, who ignores it even after learning about its reward, is negligent in religious matters, fails to act like virtuous people, and should not be considered as a reliable person." It is stated in Mirqaat that Sayyiduna Abdullah Ibn Abbaas (RA) used to offer this Salaah every Friday. [Fadhaail A'amaal, Virtues of Zikr – Pg.244] This salaah is preferable to be performed on all those auspicious nights where extra ibaadat (worship) are encouraged e.g. The 15th Night of Shabaan, The nights of Ramadhaan etc.
[NOTE: The Authenticity of Salaatut Tasbeeh has been affirmed by the muhadditheen. Many of them have written detailed articles on this matter. Allaamah al-Suyyuti (RA) has enumerated up to 20 great muhadditheen who have accepted its authenticity]. [Al-Laalil Masnoo'ah-vol.2, pg.40]. According to the principles of hadeeth, this hadith falls at least in the category of Hasan Ahadith.
THE METHOD OF PERFORMING SALAATUT TASBEEH
Imaam Abdullah Ibn Mubaarak (R.A) and many other ulama narrate the following method of offering this salaah. (This method is also reported from Rasulullah (SAW) and is the preferred method of performing this salaah). "After reciting thanaa and before reciting Surah Faatihah repeat these words (the third Kalimah) 'Subhaanallaahi Walhamdulillaahi, Wa laa ilaaha illallaahu Wallaahu Akbar' fifteen times. Then start with 'a'oodhu' and 'Bismillaah' and, after completing Surah Faatihah and another surah, these words (above mentioned) should be repeated ten times before the ruku, ten times during the ruku, ten times after standing up from the ruku, ten times in each sajdah and ten times while sitting between the two sajdahs. All four rakaats should be performed in this manner, thus completing seventy five times (tasbeehs) in each rakaat and 300 times (tasbeehs) in four rakaats.'' [Sunan Tirmizi – vol.2, pg.348]
TABLE OF PERFORMING SALAATUT TASBEEH ACCORDING TO THE METHOD OF IMAM ABDULLAH IBN MUBARAK (R.A)
POSTURES OF SALAAH NUMBER OF TIMES AFTER THANAA – BEFORE SURAH FAATIHA 15 TIMES BEFORE RUKU 10 TIMES DURING RUKU 10 TIMES WHILE STANDING – AFTER RISING FROM THE RUKU 10 TMES IN THE FIRST SAJDAH 10 TIMES SITTING POSTURE – BETWEEN BOTH SAJDAS 10 TIMES IN THE SECOND SAJDAH 10 TIMES TOTAL PER RAKAAT 75 TIMES TOTAL IN FOUR RAKAATS 300 TIMES
There are no particular surahs specified for this salaah. Any surah may be recited. However Sayyiduna Ibn Abbaas (RA) was once asked, ''Are there any particular surahs to be recited in this salaah? He replied, 'At takaasur (S.102), Al Asr (S.103), Al Kaafiroon (S.109) and Al Ikhlaas (S.112).'' Some Ulamaa have also stated, ''The most virtuous surahs (to be recited in this salaah) are Al Hadeed (S.57), Al Hashar (S.59), As Saff (S.61) and At Taghaabun (S.64).'' [Raddul Muhtaar – vol.2, pg.461]
SOME IMPORTANT POINTS TO KEEP IN MIND
1. Counting should not be done verbally as this act nullifies the salaah. The best way is that the fingers should be kept in their position, but should be pressed one by one for counting. [Raddul Muhtaar – vol.2, pg.236; Fadhaail A'amaal, Virtues of Zikr – Pg.244]
2. This Salaah can be offered at any time of the day or night besides the three forbidden times. However, the more appropriate times, in order of preference, are: After midday, any time during the day, and any time during the night. [Fadhaail A'amaal, Virtues of Zikr – Pg.245]
3. According to some ahaadith, the third Kalimah should also be followed by 'Laa hawla walaa quwwata illaa billaahil aliyyil adheem' It is therefore better to recite it sometimes in addition to the third Kalimah.'' [Ihyaa Ulummuddeen – vol.2, pg.267]
4. In the ruku, 'subhaana rabbiyal adheem' and in the sajdah, 'subhaana rabbiyal a'alaa' should be recited before reciting the third kalimah." [At Tarsheeh, Libayaani Salaatit Tasbeeh – pg.22]
5. If one missed out all the tasbeehaat or some tasbeehaat in any posture, he should not make up for that deficiency in qaumah (after ruku in the standing posture) or in jalsah (after the first sajdah before the second sajdah).
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CERTIFIED BY: Mufti Ebrahim Desai, Darul Ifta (Fatwa Department), Camperdown.
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An Explanation by Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah (d. 728H) Translation by Hishaam Ibn Zayd © www.troid.org Have you ever wondered why so many people who were bright and beautiful as children, however, as they grew older their innocence and beauty eluded them? Well, wonder no more - Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullaah) explains to us: “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 internalise, 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 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, 1 ‘Aj-jawaab as-saheeh’ (Vol.4, pg. 306-307) “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?” [Sooratuz-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.’” 2月11日
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ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA confirms:
".... A mass of detail in the early sources show that he was an honest and
upright man who had gained the respect and loyalty of others who were
like-wise honest and upright men." (Vol. 12)
GEORGE BERNARD SHAW said about him:
"If any religion had the chance of ruling over England, nay Europe within
the next hundred years, it could be Islam."
"I have always held the religion of Muhammad in high estimation because of
its wonderful vitality. It is the only religion, which appears to me to
possess that assimilating capacity to the changing phase of existence, which
can make itself appeal to every age. I have studied him - the wonderful man
and in my opinion for from being an anti-Christ, he must be called the
Savior of Humanity."
"I believe that if a man like him were to assume the dictatorship of the
modern world he would succeed in solving its problems in a way that would
bring it the much needed peace and happiness: I have prophesied about the
faith of Muhammad that it would be acceptable to the Europe of tomorrow as
it is beginning to be acceptable to the Europe of today."
(Sir George Bernard Shaw in 'The Genuine Islam,' Vol. 1, No. 8, 1936.)
He was by far the most remarkable man that ever set foot on this earth. He
preached a religion, founded a state, built a nation, laid down a moral
code, initiated numerous social and political reforms, established a
powerful and dynamic society to practice and represent his teachings and
completely revolutionized the worlds of human thought and behavior for all
times to come.
"HIS NAME IS MUHAMMAD" May Peace of God Be Upon Him (pbuh)
He was born in Arabia in the year 570 C.E. (common era), started his mission
of preaching the religion of Truth, Islam (submission to One God) at the age
of forty and departed from this world at the age of sixty-three.
During this short period of 23 years of his Prophethood, he changed the
complete Arabian peninsula from paganism and idolatry to worship of One God,
from tribal quarrels and wars to national solidarity and cohesion, from
drunkenness and debauchery to sobriety and piety, from lawlessness and
anarchy to disciplined living, from utter bankruptcy to the highest
standards of moral excellence. Human history has never known such a complete
transformation of a people or a place before or since - and IMAGINE all
these unbelievable wonders in JUST OVER TWO DECADES.
MICHAEL H. HART in his recently published book on ratings of men who
contributed towards the benefit and upliftment of mankind writes:
"My choice of Muhammad to lead the list of the world's most influential
persons may surprise some readers and may be questioned by others, but he
was the only man in history who was supremely successful on both the
religious and secular levels." (M.H. Hart, THE 100: A RANKING OF THE MOST
INFLUENTIAL PERSONS IN HISTORY, New York, 1978, p. 33)
Lamar tine the renowned historian speaking on the essentials of human
greatness wonders:
"If greatness of purpose, smallness of means and astounding results are the
three criteria of human genius, who could dare to compare any great man in
modern history with Muhammad? The most famous men created arms, laws and
empires only. They founded, if anything at all, no more than material powers
which often crumbled away before their eyes. This man moved not only armies,
legislation, empires, peoples and dynasties, but millions of men in
one-third of the then inhabited world; and more than that, he moved the
altars, the gods, the religions, the ideas, the beliefs and souls.... his
forbearance in victory, his ambition, which was entirely devoted to one idea
and in no manner striving for an empire; his endless prayers, his mystic
conversations with God, his death and his triumph after death; all these
attest not to an imposture but to a firm conviction which gave him the power
to restore a dogma. This dogma was two-fold, the unity of God and the
immateriality of God; the former telling what God is, the latter telling
what God is not; the one overthrowing false gods with the sword, the other
starting an idea with the words.
"Philosopher, orator, apostle, legislator, warrior, conqueror of ideas,
restorer of rational dogmas, of a cult without images, the founder of twenty
terrestrial empires and of one spiritual empire, that is MUHAMMAD. As
regards all the standards by which Human Greatness may be measured, we may
well ask, IS THERE ANY MAN GREATER THAN HE?"
(Lamar tine, HISTOIRE DE LA TURQUIE, Paris, 1854, Vol. II, pp 276-277)
The world has had its share of great personalities. But these were one-sided
figures who distinguished themselves in but one or two fields, such as
religious thought or military leadership. The lives and teachings of these
great personalities of the world are shrouded in the mist of time. There is
so much speculation about the time and place of their birth, the mode and
style of their life, the nature and detail of their teachings and the degree
and measure of their success or failure that it is impossible for humanity
to reconstruct accurately the lives and teachings of these men.
Not so this man. Muhammad (pbuh) accomplished so much in such diverse fields
of human thought and behavior in the fullest blaze of human history. Every
detail of his private life and public utterances has been accurately
documented and faithfully preserved to our day. The authenticities of the
record so preserved are vouched for not only by the faithful followers but
also even by his prejudiced critics.
Muhammad (pbuh) was a religious teacher, a social reformer, a moral guide,
an administrative colossus, a faithful friend, a wonderful companion, a
devoted husband, a loving father - all in one. No other man in history ever
excelled or equalled him in any of these different aspects of life - but it
was only for the selfless personality of Muhammad (pbuh) to achieve such
incredible perfections.
MAHATMA GANDHI Speaking on the character of Muhammad, (pbuh) says in YOUNG
INDIA:
"I wanted to know the best of one who holds today's undisputed sway over the
hearts of millions of mankind.... I became more than convinced that it was
not the sword that won a place for Islam in those days in the scheme of
life. It was the rigid simplicity, the utter self-effacement of the Prophet,
the scrupulous regard for his pledges, his intense devotion to this friends
and followers, his intrepidity, his fearlessness, his absolute trust in God
and in his own mission. These and not the sword carried everything before
them and surmounted every obstacle. When I closed the 2nd volume (of the
Prophet's biography), I was sorry there was not more for me to read of the
great life."
THOMAS CALYLE in his HEROES AND HEROWORSHIP, was simply amazed as to:
"How one man single-handedly, could weld warring tribes and wandering
Bedouins into a most powerful and civilized nation in less than two
decades."
"The lies (Western slander) which well-meaning zeal has heaped round this
man (Muhammad) are disgraceful to ourselves only."
"A silent great soul, one of that who cannot but be earnest. He was to
kindle the world, the world's Maker had ordered so."
DIWAN CHAND SHARMA wrote:
"Muhammad was the soul of kindness, and his influence was felt and never
forgotten by those around him." (D.C. Sharma, THE PROPHETS OF THE EAST,
Calcutta, 1935, pp. 12)
EDWARD GIBBON and SIMON OCKLEY speaking on the profession of ISLAM write:
"'I BELIEVE IN ONE GOD, AND MAHOMET, AN APOSTLE OF GOD' is the simple and
invariable profession of Islam. The intellectual image of the Deity has
never been degraded by any visible idol; the honor of the Prophet has never
transgressed the measure of human virtues; and his living precepts have
restrained the gratitude of his disciples within the bounds of reason and
religion." (HISTORY OF THE SARACEN EMPIRES, London, 1870, p. 54)
Muhammad (pbuh) was nothing more or less than a human being. But he was a
man with a noble mission, which was to unite humanity on the worship of ONE
and ONLY ONE GOD and to teach them the way to honest and upright living
based on the commands of God. He always described himself as, 'A Servant and
Messenger of God,' and so indeed every action of his proclaimed to be.
The famous poetess of India, SAROJINI NAIDU says:
"It was the first religion that preached and practiced democracy; for, in
the mosque, when the call for prayer is sounded and worshippers are gathered
together, the democracy of Islam is embodied five times a day when the
peasant and king kneel side by side and proclaim: 'God Alone is Great'... I
have been struck over and over again by this indivisible unity of Islam that
makes man instinctively a brother." (S. Naidu, IDEALS OF
ISLAM, vide Speeches & Writings, Madras, 1918, p. 169)
In the words of PROF. HURGRONJE:
"The league of nations founded by the prophet of Islam put the principle of
international unity and human brotherhood on such universal foundations as
to show candle to other nations." He continues: "The fact is that no nation
of the world can show a parallel to what Islam has done towards the
realization of the idea of the League of Nations."
The world has not hesitated to raise to divinity, individuals whose lives
and missions have been lost in legend. Historically speaking, none of these
legends achieved even a fraction of what Muhammad (pbuh) accomplished. And
all his striving was for the sole purpose of uniting mankind for the worship
of One God on the codes of moral excellence. Muhammad (pbuh) or his
followers never at any time claimed that he was a Son of God or the
God-incarnate or a man with divinity - but he always was and is even today
considered as only a Messenger chosen by God.
K. S. RAMAKRISHNA RAO, an Indian Professor of Philosophy in his booklet,
"Muhammad, The Prophet of Islam," calls him the "PERFECT MODEL FOR HUMAN
LIFE." Prof. Ramakrishna Rao explains his point by saying: "The personality
of Muhammad, it is most difficult to get into the whole truth of it. Only a
glimpse of it I can catch. What a dramatic succession of picturesque scenes!
There is Muhammad, the Prophet. There is Muhammad, the Warrior; Muhammad,
the Businessman; Muhammad, the Statesman; Muhammad, the Orator; Muhammad,
the Reformer; Muhammad, the Refuge of Orphans; Muhammad, the Protector of
Slaves; Muhammad, the Emancipator of Women; Muhammad, the Judge; Muhammad,
the Saint. All in all these magnificent roles, in all these departments of
human activities, he is alike a hero."
Today after a lapse of fourteen centuries, the life and teachings of
MUHAMMAD (pbuh) have survived without the slightest loss, alteration or
interpolation. They offer the same undying hope for treating mankind's many
ills, which they did when he was alive. This is not a claim of Muhammad's
(pbuh) followers but also the inescapable conclusion forced upon by a
critical and unbiased history.
The least YOU could do as thinking and concerned human being is to stop for
a moment and ask yourself: Could these statements sounding so extraordinary
and revolutionary be really true? And supposing they really are true and you
did not know this man MUHAMMAD (pbuh) or hear about him, isn't it time you
responded to this tremendous challenge and put in some effort to know him?
It will cost you nothing but it may prove to be the beginning of a
completely new era in your life.
1月19日
1. Give Allah what's right -- not what's left.
2. Man's way leads to a hopeless end -- Allah's way leads to an endless hope.
3. A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing.
4. He who kneels before Allah can stand before anyone.
5. In the sentence of life, the devil may be a comma -- but never let him be the full stop.
6. Don't put a question mark where Allah puts a full stop.
7. Are you wrinkled with burden? Come to the mosque for a face-lift.
8. When praying, don't give Allah instructions -- just report for duty.
9. Don't wait for six strong men to take you to the mosque.
10. We don't change Allah's message -- His message changes us.
11. The mosque is prayer-conditioned.
12. When Allah ordains, He sustains.
13. WARNING: Exposure to the Allah may prevent burning.
14. Plan ahead -- It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark.
15. Most people want to serve Allah, but only in an advisory position.
16. Suffering from truth decay? Brush up on your Koran.
17. Exercise daily -- walk with Allah.
18. Never give the devil a ride -- he will always want to drive.
19. Nothing else ruins the truth like stretching it.
20. Compassion is difficult to give away because it keeps coming back.
21. He who angers you controls you.
20. Compassion is difficult to give away because it keeps coming back.
21. He who angers you controls you.
1月8日
Asalamu alaikum
When you have a moment, please read this reminder:
When Islam came, Allaah prescribed that the manner of greeting among Muslims is Al-salaamu alaykum,
and that this greeting should only be used among Muslims and not for other nations. The meaning of the greeting of salaam which is required among Muslims is, "May the blessing of His Name descend upon you."
Ibn al-Qayyim said in Badaa'i' al-Fawaa'id (144): "Allaah, the Sovereign, the Most Holy, the Peace, prescribed that the greeting among the people of Islam should be "al-salaamu 'alaykum", which is better than all the greetings of other nations which include impossible ideas or lies, such as saying, "May you live for a thousand years," or things that are not accurate, such as "An'im sabaahan (Good morning),' or actions that are not right, such as prostrating in greeting.
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) made spreading salaam a part of faith. Al-Bukhaari (12, 28 and 6236), Muslim (39), Ahmad (2/169),
Abu Dawood (5494), al-Nisaa'i, (8/107) and Ibn Hibbaan (505) narrated from Abd-Allaah ibn Umar that A man asked the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him): 'What is the best thing in Islam?' He said, 'Feeding others and giving the greeting of salaam to those whom you know and those whom you do not know.'
'What is meant by salaam is the greeting between people, which sows seeds of love and friendship in their hearts, as does giving food. There may be some weakness in the heart of one of them, which is dispelled when he is greeted, or there may be some hostility, which is turned to friendship by the greeting.'
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) urged the Muslims to foster love between one another by exchanging gifts and food, and by spreading salaam, and he forbade the opposite.
The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:
'You will not enter Paradise until you believe, and you will not believe until you love one another. Shall I not tell you about something which, if you do it, you will love one another? Spread salaam amongst yourselves.'
It is clear that it is obligatory to say salaam and return salaams, because by doing so a Muslim is giving you safety and you have to give him safety in return.
ps: images stolen from various sites :P
1月4日 The secret to successful Cooking
* Always ensure that your hair is covered in the kitchen!
* Stir the pot with right hand, in an anti-clockwise motion!
* Recite “Bismillah hir rah ma nir rahim” while cooking, it will save your family from misunderstanding and disunity!
* When a woman makes tasbeeh while cooking, that food becomes NOOR in the stomachs of those who eat it, and enables them to do good actions!
My dear sisters in Islam, please take a look at this advice,
So that you can stay attractive and beautiful for the rest of your life.
*To beautify your eyes, lower your gaze towards strange men, This will make your eyes pure and shiny.
*To have attractive lips,
Always remember to speak the truth.
*As for blush and rouge, "Modesty" (Haya') is one of the best brands
And it can be found in any of the Islamic centres.
*To remove impurities from your face and body, use a soap called "Istighfaar".
Insha'Allah this soap will remove any bad deeds.
*Now about your hair, if any of you has a problem of hair split ends,
Then I suggest "Islamic Hijaab" which will protect your hair from damage.
*As! for jewellery, beautify your hands with humbleness
And let your hands be a power to forgive people who hurt your feelings.
And the necklace should be a sign to pardon your fellow brothers and sisters.
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The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears,
the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair.
The beauty of a woman must be seen within her eyes,
Because that is the doorway to her heart,
the place where love resides.
The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole.
But true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul.
It is the caring that she lovingly gives,
The passion that she shows,
And the beauty of a woman with passing years only grow
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A Muslim Woman
Obstructs the radiance from seeping through
Cloaks her seductivity
Refuses to submit to the worldly desires
Preserves her attractiveness and charm
Protects the diamond within
She is left savorless
Banal
Insipid
Vapid
Yet she remains veiled.
She is ridiculed by prejudice
Mocked by displayed beauty
Taunted by the devil
It shatters her patience
Lowers her self esteem
But only for a split of a second.
She remains veiled.
Its strange
Incomprehensible
Yet marvellous
It's faith!!!
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Sisters
A young wife sat on a sofa on a hot humid day,
drinking iced tea and
visiting with her Mother.
As they talked about life,
about marriage,
about the responsibilities of life
and the obligations of adulthood,
the mother clinked the ice cubes in her glass
thoughtfully and turned a clear,
sober glance upon her daughter.
"Don't forget your Sisters,"
she advised, swirling the tea leaves
to the bottom of her glass.
"They'll be more important as you get older.
No matter how much you love your husband,
no matter how much you love the children you may have
you are still going to need Sisters.
Remember to go places with them now and then;
do things with them.
Remember that "Sisters" also means your girlfriends,
your daughters,
and other women relatives too.
You'll need other women.
Women always do."
"What a funny piece of advice!"
the young woman thought.
'Haven't I just gotten married?
Haven't I just joined the couple-world?
I'm now a married woman,
for goodness sake!
A grownup.
Surely my husband and the family
we may start will be all I need to
make my life worthwhile!'
But she listened to her Mother.
She kept in contact with her Sisters
and made more women friends each year.
As the years tumbled by,
one after another,
she gradually came to understand
that her Mom really knew what she was talking about.
As time and nature work their changes
and their mysteries upon a woman,
Sisters are the mainstays of your life.
After almost 50 years of living in this world,
here is what I've learned:
Times passes.
Life happens.
Distance separates.
Children grow up.
Love waxes and wanes.
Hearts break.
Careers end.
Jobs come and go.
Parents die.
Colleagues forget favors.
Men don't call when they say they will.
BUT Sisters are there,
no matter how much time and
how many miles are between you.
A Sister is never farther away than
your needing her can reach.
When you have to walk that lonesome valley,
and you have to walk it for yourself,
your Sisters will be on the valley's rim,
cheering you on,
praying for you,
pulling for you,
intervening on your behalf,
and waiting with open arms at the valley's end.
Sometimes, they will even break the rules
and walk beside you.
Or come in and carry you out.
My mother, daughter, daughter in law, sister, sister-in-laws,
aunts, and "girlfriends", bless my life!
The world wouldn't be the same without them,
and neither would I.
When we began this adventure
called womanhood,
we had no idea of the incredible joys
or sorrows that lay ahead.
Nor did we know how much we
would need each other.
Every day, we need each other still.
12月29日
Many people do not pronounce the words of the Qur’an, instead they prefer to mumble or hum out the verses of this glorious Qur’an reading with their eyes while shaking their heads. By doing so they become neglectful of simple tajweed rules, making their recitation devoid of any blessing and reward, in fact one becomes sinful.
Just as importance has been emphasized with regards to reading the Qur’an fluently and in a melodious voice an equal amount of emphasis has been placed on understanding the noble Qur’an, and studying its explanation from the ulema. We have been instructed to recite the Qur’an by moving one’s tongue and lips so much so that we can hear ourselves in order to pronounce the words correctly.
12月21日
Why issuing an alert letter is precisely the wrong thing to do?
By Khalid Baig
The alert letters keep coming. Beware here is the latest anti-Islamic site. Then a URL so you can verify that it is indeed as described. Then a passionate request to tell all the Muslims in the world about it.
Sincere. Misguided. Counter-productive.
Little do the senders realize that they are actually helping the very sites they are trying to fight.
The failure is in realizing that the Internet is a very different medium and the rules that applied to the previous media do not always apply here.
In the click-click world of the Internet, the first thing most people will do is to click on the URL, thereby increasing the hit counts and boasting the morale of the site owners. Second, it will help it with search engine placement, as some of them will use the increased curiosity traffic as a sign of popularity. You just helped create the monster you wanted to fight!
It is common sense. If you don't want people to visit a site, just don't tell them about it.
It is very easy to setup a page on the Internet. It is very difficult to draw traffic to it. The most anti-Islamic site will die if it faces a frozen counter. That would happen if you just leave it alone. But if you are out there telling everyone about it and asking them to do the same, you are in effect volunteering as their publicity department. That is exactly what they need.
If there is a well-established site (like CNN) it makes sense to launch a protest campaign. But for most of the sites the prudent course is just the opposite. Leave it alone. Let it die of neglect. A natural death. The greater the lack of attention, the faster will be the death of this would be monster.
So the next time you receive an alert letter about an anti-Islamic site, just delete it. If you respond to the sender, do not include the original text of his alert email, because even that may help some search engine ranking.
On the Internet, the best use of your energies is to promote the good Islamic sites. Let the good drive out the evil.
Now, may we request that you send this article to all your friends? 12月20日
It is said that we should avoid making friends with four kinds of persons: The fool, the niggardly, the coward, and the liar.
As for the fool, he or she will bring you harm despite the good intentions to do something for your benefit.
As for the one who is niggardly, he or she will only grab from you without giving you anything in return.
As for the coward, such a person will abandon you and flee at the smallest danger.
As for the liar, you cannot trust him or her even if he or she tells the truth.
Avoid making friends with worldly people, who will start looking down upon you once your wealth and means are diminished and who will be jealous of you if you become wealthier. 12月18日
What you can earn in one thoughtful minute.
In one minute you can say Surat Al Fatiha 7 times. The reward for each reading of the Surah: 1420 good deeds!
In one minute you can say: "Laa Ilaaha Illa Allah, wahdahuLaa Shareeka Lah, Lahul Mulk Walahul Hamd, Wa Huwa 'Ala Kulli Shay'in Qadeer" 20 times. (There is no god worthy of worship but Allah, alone, without any partners. For Him is all Dominion and Praise, and He has control over everything.) Each saying is equal to the deed of freeing 8 slaves.
In one minute you can say "Subhaanallahu wa bi Hamdihi" 100 times. (All praise and glory is due to Allah) Whoever says this everyday will have his/her sins forgiven.
In one minute you can say "Subhaanallahu wa bi Hamdihi, Subhaanallahu Al 'Azeem" 50 times. (All Praise and Glory is due to Allah, All Praise is due to Allah the Almighty). These are "a couple of phrases, light on the tongue, heavy on the scales (on the Day of Judgement), beloved to the All Merciful (Allah)". (Agreed upon)
In one minute you can say "Subhaanallah, wa Al Hamdu Lil'lah, wa Laa Ilaaha Illallah, wa Allahu Akbar" 18 times (All Praise is due to Allah, and All Glory is due to Allah, and there is no god but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest). These are the most beloved words to Allah and his Prophet that the sun has ever risen upon.
In one minute you can say "Laa Ilaaha Illallah" approximately 50 times (There is no true god worthy of worship, except Allah). Remember that these are the words of true Islamic Monotheism --- and act accordingly.
In one minute you can say "Laa Hawla wa Laa Kuwata Illa bi'llah" over 40 times. (There is no Power and Might except by Allah) This sentence is one of the treasures of Paradise.
In one minute you can say "Salla-Allahu alayhi wa sallam" 50 times. (Sending peace and blessings upon the Prophet) In return you get 500 blessings from Allah, as each darood you make to His Prophet 10 blessings are returned to you!
So do you have a minute or more for the smart investment? 12月7日
Why do sufferings happen in this life? There are two answers.
For the believers they are a test of patience and submission to the Will of Allah.
“Indeed We shall test you with something of fear and hunger, some loss of goods, lives, and the fruits (of your toil), but give glad tidings to those who patientlay persevere. Who say, when afflicted with a calamity: ‘To Allah we belong, and to Him is our return.’” [Al-Baqarah, 2:155-156]
For the sinners they are a punishment:
“And indeed We will make them taste of the lighter chastisement before the greater chastisement in order that they may repent and return.” [As-Sajda,32:21]
According to clear Islamic teachings in both the Qur’an and the Hadith, every hardship in life – sickness, accidents, monetary losses, natural disasters, difficulties of all times – can be either a punishment or a blessing in disguise.
How do we, then, know whether a particular suffering is a punishment or a blessing for us?
By examining our own feelings.
If the suffering brings us close to Allah, if we find ourselves turning to Him in prayers and repentance; if we feel the pain yet do not complain about the “injustice” of nature to us’ if we submit and patiently persevere, then the suffering is indeed a blessing in disguise that will bring tremendous rewards in the Hereafter.
On the other hand if as a result of the hardship we turn away from Allah; if we complain and ask “why me?”; if our focus is only on apparent causes and remedies and not on the Creator who Creates and Controls the causes themselves, then these are the signs that, God forbid, the suffering is a punishment and a greater punishment awaits us in the Hereafter!
An extract from “First things First”,by Khalid Baig. 11月23日
Question: Some people say that pictures were forbidden by the Holy Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) because of the preponderance of idolatry among the Arabs. Idolatry does not exist among Muslims, the prohibition thus falls away. What is the verdict of the Shariah?
Answer: What people say, especially unqualified people, is of no substance as far as the Rulings of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasalam) are concerned. There are several reasons for the prohibition of pictures of animate, objects, one of these being idolatry. Did any of the Sahaabah of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) commit idolatry after the demise of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam)? Did any of the Muslims of the Taabieen and Tabi-Taabieen periods lapse into idolatry? Is idolatry reminiscent of the early period of Islam following the demise of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam)’? Were there vestiges of idolatry in the Sahaabah at the demise of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam)? Did any of the great Fuqahaa like lmaam Abu Hanifah, Imaam Maalik, lmaam Shafi, Imaam Hambal and the numerous others of the age lapse into idolatry? Each and every Muslim will give the answer in the negative to all these questions. Idolatry -- every vestige and trace of it -- was eliminated during the very mission of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). No Muslim can ever conceive -- even in his dreams -- that these illustrious and valiant sons of Islam -- the Sahaabah and their following -- ever lapsed into idolatry after Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). Yet, despite the SUPREME REIGN, THE ABSOLUTE REIGN OF UNADULTERATED MONOTHEISM during and after the period of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), the Sahaabah and the Fuqahaa maintained rigidly that pictures of animated objects are Haraam. Anyone who claims to have Islamic knowledge and who professes to have respect for the Laws of Allah will not fail to discern this irrefutable fact in the Law Books of Islam.
Idolatry was eradicated by Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) from the midst of the Arabs, roots and branches, but Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) maintained the ban on pictures of animate objects. If the prohibition hinged on only the existence of idolatry and if its (true prohibitions) maintenance as a Law of Islam was dependant on the existence of idolatry, then Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), himself would have lifted the ban once the elimination of idolatry from the Arabs was achieved. And the history of the Arabs who embraced Islam at the hands of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) shows that they were the most diehard (or fanatical in the opinion of the modernist Muslim of today) enemies of idolatry. But, Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) decreed that pictures of animate objects are forbidden for even the staunchest monotheist and for the fiercest fighter against idolatry. The Shariah simply rejects as false and nonsensical the allegation that the ban on pictures of living organisms was applicable to the time of Islam’s glory to the holiest of holy times, viz., the age of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) and the age of the Sahaabah and the immediate age following, and that in the evil and immoral times such as ours, the ban falls away. Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: “The best of ages is my age, then the age following them (the Sahaabah), then the age following them (the Tabieen) .”
Furthermore, the assertion that idolatry does not exist now among Muslims, is false. Grave-worshipping, Peer-worshipping, worshipping pictures of one’s peer (spiritual mentor), worshipping pictures of lmaam Hasan, Imaam Husain and Hadhrat Ali, etc. are acts of Kufr and Shirk committed by a large number of Muslims in the world today. And, Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) predicted that even the Arabs will once again lapse into idolatry worshipping idols. The Shariah’s verdict of prohibition is sacrosanct and cannot be contested by one who has true knowledge of Islam. 11月20日
Q: I want to ask that the use of Emotions i.e. smiles in chat or email comes under drawing pictures?
Detail:- for example " :) , ;-) “etc. (keeping in mind that in messenger a smiley face appears which has visible eyes and moth etc)
A: The use of emotional signs, for example, smile, sad, etc. in a cellphone falls in the category of animate pictures.
It is prohibited to make use of such emotional signs in a cellphone.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Q: Is it permissible to watch cartoons on the computer? As it is the ruling of most Ulema that pictures on the computer screen are not prohibited.
A: The factor which prohibits cartoons, movies and games on computer is not pictures in this case. Instead it falls under the category of Lahw and La’ib (useless forms of amusement).
There is no doubt that these cartoons and games is an absolute waste of time and energy and there is no benefit. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, ‘It is from the excellence of a man’s Islam that he leaves what does not concern him.’ (Tirmidhi). In another Hadith, Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) says, ‘The involvement of a person in useless and futile issues and talks is a sign of Allah’s anger on him.’ (Rabbaani)
May Allah Ta’ala save us from all Fitnahs, Aameen.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
11月18日
It’s a famous saying that “remaining quiet is an Aalim’s zenaah/zinaat (beauty/adornment) and an ignorant’s cover.”
An intelligent person once said that there are 7000 benefits in remaining quiet, which can be summed up in seven lines and each line contains 1000 benefits.
The first one is that remaining quiet is a form of Ibadaah without any hard work
The second one is that it’s decoration without ornaments
The third one is that it’s power without kingdom
The fourth one is that it’s a castle without walls
The fifth one is that there is no need to apologize to anyone when you remain quiet
The sixth one is that it makes things easier for Kiraman Katibeen (the two angels who take note of our deeds)
And the seventh one is that it covers one’s faults.
Recognising a Jahil(an ignorant person)
It is said that there are six things from which a Jahil can be recognised.
- His anger, meaning he gets angry on everything he doesn’t like whether it’s because of a human being or an animal.
- Useless talks, an intelligent person does not say anything unbeneficial instead he always says beneficial things whether they are for the benefit of this world or for the hereafter.
- Wastes money on useless things, meaning this is also a sign of Jahalaat that you spend money on something from which you cannot gain any reward or benefit.
- Tells his secrets to everyone
- Trusts everyone
- Not recognises his friend and enemies, meaning that a person should recognise his friend and stay with them and recognise his enemies and stay away from them, and the enemy of human beings has always been shaitan thus a person should never follow him.
11月14日
It is said that the earth says five things everyday.
- Oh son of Adam, you walk on me, one day you would be in me.
- Oh son of Adam, you eat different foods in this world but when you come in me (grave), different creatures would eat you.
- Oh son of Adam, you laugh in this world, you would cry when you come in me.
- Oh son of Adam, you enjoy and celebrate in this world but very soon you would suffer when you come in me.
- Oh son of Adam, you sin in this world but very soon you would be punished when you come in me. (when you die)
Imaan (faith in religion)
Someone once asked AbuQasim “is there a sin which can destroy your Imaan?”
He replied “Yes, there are three sins which can destroy one’s Imaan.
The first one is, not thanking Allah for giving you Imaan.
The second one is, not being scared of losing your Imaan.
And the third one is, being cruel on Muslims.”
The Holy Prophet (Sallalaho allahi wassallam) says
“On the day of Judgement, no one will be permitted to move away a single step until he is put these four questions:
- How did you spend your period of life?
- What use did you make of your youth?
- How did you earn your wealth and where did you spend it?
- How far did you act upon your knowledge?
11月12日 Hasan Basri (Radhiyallaaho Anho) was told that a particular person was backbiting about him. He sent a gift of dates to that person and said to him
“I just found out that you have presented me your good deeds. I thought of repaying you (I’m trying to repay you by sending the gift) but I’m sorry I cannot repay you fully (as there is nothing greater than good deeds).
Hazhrat Abu Ummama Bahli (Radhiyallaaho Anho) said:
“Someone would be shown his deeds on the Day of Judgment and he will see the good deeds which he hadn’t done. He would ask Allah Ta’ala
‘O Allah, where did these good deeds come from?’
Allah Ta’ala would say
‘These good deeds are because of those people who used to backbite about you and you didn’t know about them.’
WHAT IS BACKBITING?
The Prophet (Sallalahu allahi wassallam) once asked
“Do you know what backbiting is?”
The Sahabah (Radiyalla anhum) replied
“Only Allah and his Messenger know best”.
The Prophet (Sallalahu allahi wassallam) said
“Backbiting is when you say something about your brother that he wouldn’t like.”
The Prophet (Sallalahu Alahi wassallam) was asked
“If my brother is really like the way I talk about him, then is it also backbiting?”
He replied
“If what you say about him is true, then this is what Backbiting is. And if what you say about him is not true then that is imputation.”
Note: The above is a translation from another language. So, just remember that these are not the exact words.
11月8日 The one who disregards the prayers will receive 15 punishments from Allah
6 in this lifetime
3 while dying
3 in the grave
And 3 on the Day of Judgment
THE SIX PUNISHMENTS OF LIFE
1. Allah takes away blessings from his age (makes his life unfortunate)
2. Allah does not accept his Duas.
3. Allah erases the features of good people from his face.
4. He will be detested by all creatures on Earth.
5. Allah does not reward him for his good deeds.
6. He will not be included in the Duas of the good people.
THE THREE PUNISHMENTS WHILE DYING
1. He dies humiliated.
2. He dies hungry.
3. He dies thirsty. Even if he drinks the water of all the seas he will still be thirsty.
THE THREE PUNISHMENTS IN THE GRAVE
1. Allah tightens his grave until his chest ribs come over each other.
2. Allah pours on him fire with embers.
3. Allah sets on him the snake called “the brave”, “the bold” which hits him from morning until afternoon for leaving out Fajr, from afternoon to evening for leaving out Dhuhr, and so on. With each strike he sinks 70 yards under the ground.
THE THREE PUNISHMENTS ON THE DAY OF JUDGEMENT
1. Allah sends an angel who would accompany him to Hell pulling him on his face.
2. Allah gives him an angry look that makes the flesh of his face fall down.
3. Allah judges him strictly and orders him to be thrown into hell.
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Addition from Amena
Those who do not say their prayers of:
FAJR: the glow of their face is taken away.
DHUHR: the blessing of their income is taken away.
ASR: the strength of their body is taken away.
MAGHRIB: they are not benefited by their children.
ISHA: the peace of their sleep is taken away.
11月1日
This is related to my last entry about Pictures.
You have to do three things now – step by step:
- Stop using emoticons/ similes while chatting or in your blog, in forums etc. (as they are also considered as pictures)
- Delete all the pictures (of living things) from your Pc. Also remove all the pictures from your house.
- And, stop taking photos.
I know, it can be hard, very hard actually, to do all that.
But, just stop and think for a moment…
Which do you prefer?
Doing all that?
Or…
Being punished severely on the Day of Judgment?
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