Our Masjid

A story we all can't ignore, Read Below

Imagine a Masjid where the Imam pauses during Salah and the entire congregation waits so a toddler can finish his game. Imagine a Masjid where an Imam leads Salah while he holds a child in his arms. Imagine a Masjid where the cry of a baby changes the Imam’s intention and shortens the prayer for the entire congregation.
This was the Masjid of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. These examples are mentioned in the following Hadith:

The Messenger of Allah came out to us for one of the two later prayers [ Thuhr Asr] , carrying Hasan or Hussein . The Prophet then came to the front and put him down, said Takbir for the prayer and commenced praying . During the prayer, he performed a very long prostration , so I raised my head and there was the child , on the back of the Messenger of Allah , who was in prostration . I then returned to my prostration . When the Messenger of Allah had offered the prayer, the people said : “ O Messenger of Allah ! In the middle of your prayer, you performed prostration and lengthened it so much that we thought either something had happened or that you were receiving revelation !” He said : “ Neither was the case. Actually , my grandson made me his mount, and I did not want to hurry him until he had satisfied his wish " ( Reported by Nasaa ' i , Ibn Asaakir, and Haakim ) .

The Messenger of Allah would pray holding Umaamah bint Zaynab bint Rasoolillaah . He would put her down when he prostrated , and then pick her up again when he stood up ( Reported by Bukhari and Muslim )

The Prophet said : “ When I stand for prayer, I intend to prolong it , but on hearing the cries of a child , I cut it short , as I dislike to trouble the child ' s mother " ( Reported by Bukhari)

These scenarios illustrate how natural it was for babies, toddlers, and children to be part of the Prophet’s Masjid. They show us that the Prophet understood the nature of children and cared for their needs and comfort in the mosque.
Do we witness these scenarios in our Masjids today? We see a child grabbed and told to “sit down and be quiet!” because he was running between the rows. Or we hear “sister, can you please go outside” because her baby is crying. Or we read signs that say “No children in Masjid area”.

No Children = No Future
When Masjids do not welcome children, children will find other places to go. At the Masjid children often receive criticism for their noise, for how they dress, for playing basketball instead of praying Sunnah, and so on. In the schoolyard, children receive praise for their jokes, their clothes, and their athletic abilities. Where will our children prefer to spend their time?
Children thrive where they feel a sense of belonging. If we want our children to feel they belong in the Muslim community, they must feel welcome at the Masjid. Children running in the hallway or playing basketball in the parking lot are not signs of a rowdy Masjid or misbehaving children. They are signs of a flourishing community in which children are building friendships that will connect their hearts and minds to the Masjid.
Children need to develop this connection from the beginning. Once they are older and comfortable ‘hanging out’ elsewhere, it might be too late to bring the Masjid into their hearts.
Tolerating a bit of noise and play is a small sacrifice for building a positive future Muslim community.

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WE KNOW BUT WE DON'T ACT

We used to know, that if we say Subhan Allah Wa Bi Hamdihi 100 times our sins are forgiven even if they're like the foam of the sea (yet days and nights pass and we don't say it)

We used to know that two Rak'ahs of Duha prayer is the equivalent of giving 360 charities (yet day after day pass and we don't pray it)

We used to know that fasting a day voluntarily for the sake of Allah puts a distance between our face and the fire the size of seven trenches and Allah distances our face from the fire the distance travelled in 70 years, (and we haven't fasted single day this week)

We used to know that whoever visits a sick person is followed by 70,000 Angels seeking Allah's forgiveness on his behalf (but we haven't visited a sick person this week)

We used to know that whoever prayed a funeral prayer and followed it till it was burried has two Qiraats of reward and a Qiraat is like the mountain of Uhud, yet weeks pass and we haven't been to the graveyard.

We used to know that whoever builds a Masjid even if it's like a bird's nest Allah builds a house for them in paradise (yet we haven't contributed to the building of a Masjid, even with 10 dinars or $10)

We used to know that the one who supports the widow and her children is like the fighter in the path of Allah and the one who fasts all day and prays all night without sleeping. (Yet we haven't contributed to sponsoring a widow and her children)

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Let's Continue with what we used to know....

Why are we among those who forget that we are a passerby on earth and fail to act ,  Muslims are meant to live their lives with the guidance from Allah.

In this imperfect world of ours we need to wake up to the reality and work towards good deeds.

Let's  continue with what we used to know..........
We used to know that whoever reads a single letter from the Quran has a good deed and every deed is multiplied by 10. Yet we haven't made a point to read it every day.

We used to know that an accepted Hajj has the reward of Jannah and it sends the person who completed it off like the day his mother gave birth to him. (With a clean book of deeds) yet we haven't performed the rites of Hajj although our circumstances have made it easy for us.

We know the honor of a believer is in Qiyam Al-layl, and that the Prophet (SallAllahu Alayhi Wasallam ) and His Companions (RadiyuAllah Anhumma ) never missed it all their lives despite being busy with making a living and fighting in the path of Allah and spreading the religion. But we have neglected this matter terribly.

We know the Day of Judgment is coming without a doubt and that Allah will resurrect us from our graves but we haven't prepared for that day.

We used to bury the deceased and pray over them but haven't prepared ourselves for a day like this one, as if we have a guarantee that it won't happen to us.

We know that every breath we breathe is getting us closer to death yet we're still busy with amusement and playing. It's time we change the way we're living and prepare properly for the day of accounting.

"On the Day a man will flee from his brother. And his mother and his father
And his wife and his children, For every man, that Day, will be a matter adequate for him."

#Quran (80:34-37)

Verily reminders benefits the believers
Peace and blessings of Almighty Allah  ﷻbe upon you All الله اكبر .

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Beautiful Duaas From the Quran....

Beautiful Duaas from the Quran !!!
For pious children:

رَبِّ هَبْ لِي مِنْ لَدُنْكَ ذُرِّيَّةً طَيِّبَةً إِنَّكَ سَمِيعُ الدُّعَاءِ
رَبِّ لَا تَذَرْنِي فَرْدًا وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الْوَارِثِينَ
Rabbi habli milladunka zurriyatan tayyibatan innaka sameeud dua.
Rabbi laa tazarni fardan wa anta khair al wariseen

For the one who is afraid :
رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغْ قُلُوبَنَا بَعْدَ إِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا وَهَبْ لَنَا مِنْ لَدُنْكَ رَحْمَةً إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الْوَهَّاب��ُ
Rabbana laa tuzigh qulubana ba'da iz hadaytana wa hablana milladunka rahmah innaka antal wahhab

Do you want shahada?say this Duaa:
رَبَّنَا آمَنَّا بِمَا أَنْزَلْتَ وَاتَّبَعْنَا الرَّسُولَ فَاكْتُبْنَا مَعَ الشَّاهِدِينَ
Rabbana aamanna bima anzalta wa ittaba'nar rasula faktubna ma'ash shahideen

Overwhelmed by life's problems? Say this Duaa:
حَسْبِيَ اللَّهُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَهُوَ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ
Hasbiyallahu laa ilaha illa hua alayhi tawakkaltu wa hua rabbul arshil azeem

If you want yourself and your children to be regular in their salaat:
رَبِّ اجْعَلْنِي مُقِيمَ الصَّلاةِ وَمِنْ ذُرِّيَّتِي رَبَّنَا وَتَقَبَّلْ دُعَاءِ
Rabbijalni muqeem as salaata wa man zurriyati rabbana wa taqabbal dua

If you want your spouse and children to be Khair for you :
رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ أَزْوَاجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ وَاجْعَلْنَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ إِمَامًا
Rabbana hablana min azwajina wa zurriyatina qurrata a'yunin wa ja'alna lil muttaqemma imama

A blessed home:
رَبِّ أَنْزِلْنِي مُنْزَلًا مُبَارَكًا وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الْمُنْزِلِين��َ
Rabbi anzalni munzalan mubarakan wa Anta khair al munzileen

Keep the shaitaan away from you:
رَبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ هَمَزَاتِ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ رَبِّ أَنْ يَحْضُرُونِ
Rabbi a'uzubika min hamazaatish shayatin wa a'uzubika rabbi an yahdurun

Afraid of the torment of the hell fire:
رَبَّنَا اصْرِفْ عَنَّا عَذَابَ جَهَنَّمَ إِنَّ عَذَابَهَا كَانَ غَرَامًا
Rabbanasrif anna azaaba jahannama inna azaabaha kaana gharama

If you are afraid Allah may not accept your good deeds:
رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
Rabbana takabbal minna innaka antas sameeul aleem

If you are sad, complain to none other than Allah:
إنما أَشْكُو بَثِّي وَحُزْنِي إِلَى اللَّه
Innama ashku bassi wa huzni ilalaah

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TEST OF ALLAH

TEST OF ALLAH

Allah has established a system of tests which determines our spiritual perfection or lack of it.

In order to uphold the principle of justice and fairness,  it's necessary for Allah to test everyone before sending them to paradise / hell.

Islam expects us to perform our duties towards others without caring whether they perform their duties or not.

And no matter how great our sufferings are they are not everlasting, a good person may be undergoing a hard test for his virtues,  therefore we should be careful of what we say or act to people who are in trouble or sick bed.

We should concentrate upon our own spiritual and moral upliftment so that We Can Pass The TEST OF ALLAH.

Maa Salam

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The Need For Entrepreneurship in Islam.

The Need For Entrepreneurship in islam.

Entrepreneur is a person who starts a business and is willing to take risk loss in order to make money .

One who organizes,  manages and assume the risk of a business or enterprise that's who we can call an entrepreneur .

While dealing with people during business TAQWA (the fear of Allah ) is very important

You will help the Muslim ummah to know the type of Halal goods that a muslim can use or take,  you can be among the regulatory bodies who knows, this will help to control the use of Haram products or mixtures.

As a muslim you know that wastage is not allowed in islam, you can manage the waste and help make good use of it or curb people from wasting their products,  foods etc.

It gives you more time for ibadah ,study the deen and increase special family time so that you can be able to guide your children and family aright towards the deen .

You will also have time to do other things you love which will help you fill the gap for islamic needs.

As a muslim in business, it provides financial freedom for you, especially if you are contented with what you have , you need to be trustworthy, give full measure for items bought from you, instead of cheating,  Moreso,  we need to be far away from fraud and other things that will tarnish the image of Islam.

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Don't Give False Hope

*DON'T GIVE FALSE HOPE.*

It happens that at times a person develops interest in another person and decides to make his/her mind known to the other party. This is allowed especially when both parties are marriageable and ready.

Meanwhile, when a proposal is submitted to you, it's a *"yes"* or *"no"* reply. If you are interested in the person, a *"yes"* suffices in wordings and actions and if you are not interested, a *"no"* does it all. There's nothing of such reply as *"though I'm not interested, but let me play along and see if I can cope"*.

This happens especially when a proposal is brought to a person directly from the other party and he/she in his/her mind decides to *play along* knowing fully that he has nothing in mind for the other party. This is a false hope and a promise that won't be fulfilled because once you meet the one you are interested in, you'll then find a means of dropping and ignoring the one you gave false hope.
This is an action of hypocrisy.

I therefore say that you should never give any hope to anybody you have no interest in. Don't ever say "let's see how it goes" when the feeling is not there at all. In the same vein, when you are not ready, even if you are both interested in each other, I suggest that you both keep it and be normal till Allah opens His door for you both.

Know! If you do otherwise, you may end up engaging in Haraam which is punishable in the sight of Allah.

Therefore, give no false hope and keep your head straight.

I ask Allah to grant us success in this Dunya and Aakhirah.

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People of the Sunnah

People of the Sunnah Be  Kind to  One Another.

    The Solution to the Current Fitnah of (Tajreeh) Defaming People and (Hajr) Ostracizing Them That is Coming From Some of the People of Ahl-us-Sunnah of Our Time*

The way to end this fitnah is as follows: Firstly:  Regarding (the  problems)  related to (Tajreeh) defaming one another and (Tahdheer) warning against one another,  the following points should be observed:
1.  Anyone who has busied himself  with defaming the scholars and the students of knowledge  and warning against them  should fear Allah.  And *instead, he should busy himself with looking for  his own faults  so  that he might get rid of them instead of busying himself with the faults  of others.*
     And he should endeavor to keep his  good  deeds from being given to those he has distressed by defaming them and maligning their character.  After  all, he will be in more need of his good deeds than anyone else on the Day when neither wealth nor sons will avail,  except him who brings to Allah a clean heart.74

2.  Instead of busying himself with defaming others and  warning  against them, he should busy himself striving  hard  to  obtaining  beneficial knowledge  that  will  benefit him as well as others. One of the best things that a person can do –if he is able –  is  to  busy  himself  with  knowledge; learning it, and teaching it, and calling to it, and writing about it,  so that he might be from the people who build things up. 
       And he should not busy himself  with  defaming the scholars and the students of knowledge from Ahl-us-Sunnah, cutting off the pathway to benefiting from them,  and  thereby  becoming  one of   the people who tear things down!  The  person who busies  himself with defaming others in this way does not leave behind  any  beneficial knowledge  when  he  dies. And when he dies, the people do not lose a knowledgeable person that was of benefit to them, rather as a result  of his death they simply become safe from his evil!

3.  The students from Ahl-us-Sunnah  in every place  should turn themselves away (from this fitnah)  and busy themselves with knowledge;  reading beneficial books, and listening to  the  audio  tapes  of the  scholars  of Ahl-us-Sunnah, like Shaykh ibn Baaz and Shaykh ibn ‘Uthaymeen,  instead  of busying themselves calling such and such person or  such  and  such  person  in order to ask: “What is your opinion about such and  such  person  or  such  and such person.” or “What is your opinion about the statement of such and such person or such and such person.”
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73 And  Allah  disapproves  for  you  (qeela  wa qaala) talking about  what  was said  and what  somebody  said. Refer once again to  the  hadeeth  on page 10 please.

74  Refer to  Surah Ash-Shu’ara:  88-89. 
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4.  When the  students of  knowledge want  to ask  about the condition of other (students of  knowledge or scholars), then they *should refer their question  to  the  headquarters of The Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and  Fataawa  in Riyadh* in order to ask about them.  After  all,  are these the people who are returned to for fataawa  and knowledge or  not? *And whoever  has any information about the ( لﺎ لﺎ) condition  of specific  people, then it  is possible  for him  to write a letter to the headquarters of The Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and Fataawa*, explaining to them what he knows about them  so that they might look into it. That way,  if  there is any (Tajreeh) or (Tahdheer)  warning  against  someone, then it comes from those who are returned  to  and  depended  upon for fataawa, and from those who knowledge is taken from. And there can be no doubt that the proper place to  turn  to  for fataawa in these matters is the same place that should be returned to in order to find out from whom fataawa should be  sought.  And from  whom  should we seek knowledge?  *Furthermore,  no one  should try to establish himself as  the  one who is returned to for these important matters!*  Because,  from the good Islam of a person is his leaving off that which does not concern him!75

Secondly: Regarding (the problems) related to the writing of refutations against those who have made a mistake,  the following points  should  be observed:

1.  A refutation should only be made for  clear mistakes  and then the refutation should be made  utilizing  kindness and gentleness, and with a strong desire for the person to  be  free  of  the  mistake.  The refutations made by Shaykh ibn Baaz (rahimahullaah) should be referred to in order to learn the proper way of making a refutation.
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75  Here the distinguished author is  referring to  a   hadeeth  narrated upon the authority  of Abu Hurairah (τ) who said  that the Messenger of  Allah  (ρ) said: .
    “From the good Islam of a person is his leaving off that which does not concern him.” [Narrated by  Imam  At-Tirmidhi  and  authenticated by Shaykh  Al-Albaani in  Saheeh  Sunan At-Tirmidhi  (Vol. 2, page 530-531, # 2317

People of the Sunnah Be  Kind to  One Another

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DECEASED PARENTS

Bismillahi Rahmonir Raheem

DECEASED PARENTS

When a parent passes away remember that you have begun a new phase of birr (dutifulness) to that parent.

Birr after death is the trust and most sincere forms of birr because birr during their lifetime could be tainted with show-off, being polite (as opposed to sincere) and expecting praise from the parents or others. As for after their death, then only Allah hears and sees you.

A deceased parent is in greater need of his/her children - even more than when they the parent was alive. What children do for the parents during the parent's lifetime is for the worldly needs.

But after death only Allah knows what good and bad is in store for the deceased in the grave.

Du'a - i.e., supplication to Allah - for rahmah (mercy), asking Allah to shower the deceased with His mercy is invaluable for the deceased.

Through the child's Du'a,  Allah - with His grace and mercy - enlightens the grave removing the darkness and expands  the grave thus removing the suffering. And Allah makes the grave a garden from the gardens of Paradise for the deceased.

Therefore, always remember your deceased parent/s, and always ask Allah to shower them with His mercy, enlighten their grave and expand it.

For example as you are about have a meal think about the many wonderful meals your mother had prepared for you and how she looked after you all your life. Your heart will surely soften and at that point, let it drive you to offer a similar meal to an orphan, widow, divorced or needy person on behalf of your deceased parent, begging of Allah to reward them for it. Give charity on their behalf, recalling the many favours they did for you.

Never forget parents. No matter how harsh they may have been with you, only Allah knows the love they had in their hearts for you.

Remember them in your Du'a during sujood - the prostration - between the adhaan - the call for prayer - and the iqamah - the in-masjid call for prayer just a minute before congregational prayer, and in every act of worship and at all times. 

Give charity on their behalf privately, wipe away the tears of orphans, widows and divorced (through charity) on behalf of your parents, quench the thirst of the thirsty on their behalf (by having a well dug, for example).

Go out of your way to be the best child to your parents for they have sacrificed much to raise you.

This is the Du'a for parents:

*رَّبِّ ارْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِي صَغِيرًا*
*Rabb-ir-ham-huma kama rabbayaani sagheera* {Quran surah 17, verse 24}

Translation :
'My Lord .. Bestow thy mercy on my parent/s as they cherished and raised me in my childhood'

Lastly let us teach our children about this Du'a for one day we all shall need it.

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