HOW DO YOU / WE TREAT OUR DECEASED

HOW DO YOU /WE TREAT  OUR DECEASED

Truly we all miss our loved ones when they are gone, but are we still connected to them.....let's train our children, friends and loved ones for afterlife,  Infact let's listen to more lectures together concerning the afterlife so that when we are long gone, their body and soul will still be attached to us, their soul will be attached to us in prayers and body will want to visit our graves to. Pray for us every week,  at least once a month, it's only someone who love you truly that will do this for you,  who knows maybe your sister /brother that you love dearly might not even be there once to pray for you,  out of your 6 children who knows if it's only 3 that will be chanced to pay your Qabr a visit so as to pray for you,  who knows.

STOP keeping malice with the deceased based on issues that happened during their lifetime,  forgive and let go,  you will be amazed at the reward from your Lord.

Let's reshuffle our cycle, re plan and make sure that no matter how big/small our cycle is we have people who remind each other and act upon the good deeds we see,  read and hear.

It's Sunnah to visit the Graveyard, Hospital and Prison,  don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Let's revive the sunnah together

Now,  When people tell you they love you,  the usual adage is watch how they treat other people right,  I will like to add to it, that you should watch how they treat their loved ones who are dead , then you will know how they might treat you when you depart this world......

It's so painful that some children don't visit the graves of their parents,  yet they want their children to read Quran often for them,  seek istigfar often,  do Sadaqah often pray for them often when they are long forgotten under the ground....

May Allah grant us long life in good health and wealth so as to be good ambassadors of Islam always,  Amin 🙏

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Taking Care Of Our Akhirah

If you see someone who gives too much,  we complain,  thinking the person gives excessively, we've forgotten the person is taking care of his Akhirah, the after life is the real life, the air,  the health , the wealth and all that we have is only a test from the almighty,  may Allah help us to witness the beneficial months ahead of us ,may Allah let us pass the test we are in and grant us Jannah, Amin.

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RAMADAN 2019

As Muslims around the world start the sawn,  may Allah make it benefit us, our family and loved ones,  Amin....

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READ The Quran For This Reasons Too....

THE EFFECT OF CONTINUOUS RECITATION OF THE QUR'AN  ON IQ 

*Abdul Malik bin Umair said*

*"One who recites the AlQuran remains forever young and possess good memory.

*Crystal clear minds* are those who recites the Al-Quran".

*Al-imam Qurtubi quotes:*
"One who recites the*Al-Quran*,  Allah will grant him with **good memory* * even though he might be 100 years old".

*Grand Imam Ibrahim al-Maqdisi bestowed his student Abbas bin Abdi Daim Rahimahullah.*
Keep reciting the  *Al-Quran* don't ever leave it, for all that you ever wanted will be granted just as how at ease you recite it".

* Ibnu Solah said *
Let it be known that the angels are not ordained to recite the Al-Quran*,  as such they are ever so  eager to listen to humans reciting them".

* Abu Zanad said:*

"It was midnight and I was headed towards Masjidul Rasulullah SAW. Not a single house did i passed by but all dwellers are reciting the  *Al-Quran".*

*Experts in  tafsir quotes
If we occupy ourselves in reciting and praticing what the *Al-Quran* preached, we'll be blessed in this world".

"We seek *Allah's blessing to those who reads this and to continuously recite the Al Qur'an and to put to practice its teachings".

If you love the *Al-Quran* share it. The more it is read the more blessing will be shared.

*MAKE THE AL-QURAN YOUR COMPANION ON EARTH AND YOUR SAVIOUR IN AKHIRAH*

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Good Deeds Go Round

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Sheikh Anas Bin Mesfr once narrated a true story of a family who had broken down on the way to Riyadh. The owner of the car informed the Sheikh that near the halfway point of his journey, his car broke down.  His wife and children were traveling with him.  He tried to fix the car but was unable to.

He mentions that as he was stood in the sun, many cars passed him by, except one man.  He saw him and stopped.  He came over to the owner and asked if everything was ok? The man informed him of the issue and it turned out that the person who stopped had experience in fixing cars so he asked to take a look.  He examined it and unfortunately came to the conclusion that the issue could not be fixed on the spot.

Yet, instead of exchanging greetings and walking away, the man turned to the owner of the car, a person he'd never met before, and said: "You're here with your family, I don't have anyone with me, why don't you take my car and I'll wait here.  Once you arrive in Riyadh, drop your family off and send a tow-truck, I'll be here."

Shocked, the owner of the broken-down car replied with: "I don't know you and you don't know me, how are you offering me your car?!"

The man assured him and told him it's not an issue as they'll both have each others' cars and to put his trust in Allah.

Surprised and happy, the owner transferred his luggage and family to the new car and headed to Riyadh. He says he arrived in Riyadh late at night and sent a tow-truck to the man.  It was the following afternoon that the man and car arrived in Riyadh.

When he arrived, they greeted each other and the owner asked the man if there was something he could give him to reward him for what he had done? The man simply replied by saying he did it for the sake of Allah and he didn’t want anything from him.  In the end they exchanged numbers and went their way.

Some time went by and the owner of the car was sat in a gathering where people were mentioning good deeds done for others.  The owner recalled what this man had done for him and then he remembered that he had not called him for a while so he decided to check up on him.

When he called the man, his wife answered the phone and he asked: where’s so and so?  She informed him he’s not here, and, not knowing who was calling, she mentioned, what else do you want from him? You put him in jail and now he’s imprisoned.

The owner of the car was taken back and asked why he’s in jail?  The wife informed him because of creditors like you. Every day somebody came and asked for him until he was put in jail.

Surprised, and without telling her who he was, he simply asked the name of the prison and ended the call.

The next day the owner took a 100 thousand riyals and headed to the prison.  Upon arrival he went to the admin office and confirmed that so and so was a prisoner there.  Upon confirmation, he asked the reason for imprisonment and was told debt.  Upon hearring this, he said here’s a 100 thousand riyals to pay his debt, please release him from jail but do not tell him who I am.  I am just a good-doer doing this for the sake of Allah.

Upon this, the prison manager called the imprisoned man and said I have good news for you, somebody came and paid a 100 thousand for you, here it is, insha’Allah it’ll benefit you.  Use it to pay off your debts.

The man thanked the manager and asked him who the person was? He informed him we don’t know, he didn’t even tell us his name.  The man then said 100 thousand wouldn’t help him.  His debt is much bigger.  He had entered in to a trade deal which lost money and thus ended up with a debt of 3 million.

Then he paused and said, but you know what? Those prisoners with smaller debts like 5 thousand, 10 thousand etc, this 100 thousand will get them out of jail!

How beautiful is this man’s character that here he was with a 100 thousand given to him yet instead of thinking of giving it to his family etc. for personal benefit, he thought of those around him he could help and benefit.  With the 100 thousand, he managed to free 7 people from prison that day for the sake of Allah.

The sheikh mentions that the prison manager is amazed by what has just happened.  He said: I don’t know which of them I was more amazed by.  The man who gave a 100 thousand without even telling us his name or this man who gave away that 100 thousand when he himself has nothing to his name.

Two or three weeks later the owner of the car decided to call the man’s house again.  To his surprise, the wife answered once more and when asked where he is, she again mentioned jail!

He hung up and headed to the prison one more time.  He met the prison manager and asked him, didn’t I give you a 100 thousand for it to facilitate this man’s release? So how is he still locked up?

The manager informed him that his debt was much larger, 3 million riyals and then said, by Allah, I don’t know which of you amazed me the most.  Your generosity and ehsaan that you gave a 100 thousand without giving your name and then for you to come back to check up on him or him and what he did.  He then proceeded to inform him of what the man had done with the 100 thousand.

At this, the owner of the car was stunned.  He thought this is not an ordinary person. He asked the prison manager to give him documents showing his 3 million debts.  After obtaining these, the owner of the car, who was well connected, went to princes and rich individuals and managed to collect 3 million within 3 months.  Then he went back, paid the money and had him freed from jail.

As Allah (swt) says in the Noble Qur’an:

هَلْ جَزَآءُ الإِحْسَـنِ إِلاَّ الإِحْسَـنُ
(Is there any reward for good other than good)(55:60)

Via muhammad waqqas

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FEMALE WET DREAMS

*FEMALE WET DREAMS:............ ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVES & REGULATIONS*

_It's a complicated and a much neglected subject because.._

1. This matter is not as simple and clearly distinguishable for sisters as it is for brothers

2. Rarely do we ever hear any Shariah explanation for sisters, in detail.

3. Shyness prevents sisters from learning the ruling and hence taharat

_*Wet dreams are as normal for women as they are for men.*_

▪ Although, the frequency may be lower compared to men, nonetheless, the occurrence of wet dreams among women does not indicate any abnormality.

▪ Umm Salamah said: “Umm Sulaym came to the Messenger of Allah, ﷺ and said

_‘O Messenger of Allah, Allah is not too shy to tell us the truth. Does a woman have to do ghusl if she has a wet dream?’_

*The Prophet ﷺ said: ‘Yes, if she sees water (a discharge).’*

_Umm Salamah covered her face and said, ‘O Messenger of Allah, can a woman have an erotic dream?’_

*He said, ‘Yes, may your hands be rubbed with dust. How else would her child resemble her?’”*... (Bukhari)

▪ Therefore, if a girl/woman sees a wet dream, it does not mean that she is sexually perverted, lewd or immodest in any sense.

It is out of her control, especially for younger girls who may be experiencing many hormonal changes in their bodies.

▪ _In fact, the Shariah itself recognizes wet dreams as a sign of puberty._

*“And when the children among you come to puberty "(al-hilm)"…” [al-Noor 24:59]*

▪ _The same term, "al-hilm," is used for both puberty and wet dreams, marking wet dreams an indication of puberty._

▪ Allah azzawajal created wet dreams as an outlet for men and women to release their sexual energy.

It happens as a result of human nature which Allah azzawajal has created Himself and no blame can be put on a person. 

▪ Aisha (ra) said: The Messenger of Allaah ﷺ was asked...

_1. About a man who notices some wetness but does not remember having a wet dream._

*He said, “He should do ghusl.”*

_2. About a man who thinks that he had an erotic dream but does not see any wetness._

*He said, “He does not have to do ghusl.”*

_Umm Salamah said, “O Messenger of Allah, does a woman have to do ghusl if she sees something like that?”_

*He said, “Yes, women are the twin halves of men.”*

(Tirmidhi, Abu Dawood)

_Encourage mothers to inform and educate their daughters about such dreams._

_A mother’s education is sincere, pure, and free of any vulgarity._

_A Muslim mother can/should always point out the Islamic recognition of the normality of our body functions and the Shariah rulings about it._
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Cautious Hours

*THE ISLAMIC PROTECTION AGAINST THE EVIL SPIRITS* ☪

*_THE WITCHFUL HOURS*_

  There are some moments of time that are being cautioned of because of the proneness to the harm of evil geniuses in them more than in others. As we have some times blessed with the quick granting of prayers, there exists some times as well that experienced numerous  activities of the devils . The hours as contained in the lslamic lnjunctions are  as follow:

1- *At the sunset* : The hour Immediately after the sun sets are full of many evil activities. Consequently,  necessary warnings are being given by Allah SWT and His Messnger SAW for absolute protection against the evil attacks:

*عن جابر —رضي الله عنه— قال: قال رسول الله —صلى الله عليه* *وسلم—: "لا ترسلوا فواشيكم وصبيانكم إذا غابت الشمس حتى تذهب* *فحمة العشاء، فإن الشياطين تنبعث إذا غابت الشمس حتى* *تذهب فحمة العشاء"* ( _مسلم: ٢٠١٣_ )

_On the authority of Ja'bir ( May Allah be pleased with Him), he_ _said: The Messanger of Allah (SAW) said: " Do not send your_ _domestic animals and your children out Immediately the sun_ _sets untill the darkness of the first hour of the night will pass ( i.e  when _ _the entire place is enveloped in total darkness.) Certainly, the_ _devils usually troop out when sun sets till the passage of the_  _first hour of darkness._

2- *At the earlier rising of the sun:* lt is illegalised in the lslamic lnjunctions to make prostration before Allah SWT in this time except in some rear cases, as the Pagans were found of making prostration to the sun (in worshipping) at that time:

" *صل صلاة الصبح ثم أقصر عن الصلاة حتى تطلع الشمس حتى ترتفع* ، *فإنها تطلع حين تطلع بين قرنى شيطان وحينئذ يسجد لها* *الكفار* ... " (مسلم:٨٣٣)

_Pray Subh prayer( morning prayer) and abstain from any_ _prostration afterward till the sun will rise completely, because_ _the sun emerges during its rising time  between the two horns_ _of Shaytan. And at this time ( of its rising) the pagans_  _prostrate to it in worshipping... "_

3- *When the sun is at the overhead:*

*".... ثم صل فإن الصلاة محضورة مشهودة حتى يستقل الظل بالرمح* ، **ثم أقصر عن الصلاة فإنه حينئذ تسجر جهنم* ...( _المرجع نفسه_  )

.... _then you should pray afterward, verily the prayer is being witnessed by the angels and being recorded by them at the_ _range of the time till the shadow will be at spear's lenght._ _Subsequently, you should refrain from the prayer by the_ _passage of that time, certainly the hell fire is being inflammed_ 

4- *Time between Asr and Magrib Prayer:*

*"....فإذا أقبل الفيئ فصل، فإن الصلاة مشهودة محضورة حتى تصلي* *العصر، ثم اقصر عن الصلاة حتى تغرب الشمس فإنها تغرب بين قرنى* *شيطان وحينئذ يسجد لها الكفار* " _( المرجع نفسه_ )

....  _And pray when there is cast of shadow, certainly the prayer_ _is being witnessed and recorded by the angels till you will  observe Asr prayer. Afterward, refrain from prayer till the sun set. Definitely, the sun sets between the two horns of Shaytan, and at this time some unbelievers prostrate to it in worshipping_ .

5- *At the brayn of Donkey:*

Beware of this time as  Shaytan is being sighted by the animal.

*عن أبي هريرة —رضي الله عنه— أن رسول الله ( صلى الله عليه وسلم* ) *قال : " إذا سمعتم نهيق الحمار فتعوذوا بالله من الشيطان،* *فإنها رأت شيطانا، وإذا سمعتم صياح الديكة* *فاسألوا الله من فضله* ، *فإنها رأت ملكا" ( متفق عليه* )

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_On the authority of_ _Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with_ _him, certainly the Messanger of Allah SAW said : If you hear the brayn ( sound made by the donkey) of donkey seek the Protection of Allah against the evil of Shaytan, definitely it sees Shaytan. But if you hear the crowing of a cock seek Allah for His Blessing, surely it sees an angel_ .

6- *At the midnight:*

The numerous Prophetic Traditions proclaiming the protection before going to bed at night and others are in line in alerting us about the evil at these hours of time.

*عن أبي هريرة  رضي الله عنه أن الشيطان قال له : إذا أويت إلى* *فراشك فاقرأ آية الكرسي : ( الله لا إله إلا هو الحي القيوم...) فإنه لا* *يزال عليك من الله حافظ، ولا يقربك شيطان حتى تصبح، فقال النبي* *(ص) " صدقك وهو كذوب، ذاك الشيطان* "

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_On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with_ _him, certainly Shaytan said to him : lf you want to go to your bed_ _by night read Ayatul Kursiyy ,_ _and surely, Allah_ _SWT will_ _always be at your Protector_ , _and no devil will come near  you_ _till the day_ break._

7— *At the time of angry:*

Angry mood is being induced by Shytan and the  experience has revealed that the demons do normally seize this opportunity to entire human body, therefore making the risk of being attacked by the evil geniouses  almost opened to us at this moment of time. However, it is advised that one should be careful and prayerful when being furious. And the Prophet SAW said to one of his companions upon seing his face turned red while  having quarrel with his brother:

*" تعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم* " ( متفق عليه)

_Seek Allah's Protection against Shaytan the cursed._

8— *At the time of using toilet or excretion:*

  It is being enjoined of Muslims to always seek Allah's Protection upon going to the toilet or when about to excrete as the time is being characterised by many evil plot by shaytan and his followers. And it was reported that the Prophet SAW used to say this when about to excrete:

" *اللهم إنى أعوذ بك من الخبث والخبائث* " ( *صحيح* : _صحيح_ _الجامع— ٣٦١١_ )

_O Allah! I seek Your Refuge from the evil of the female and_ _male jinn_ .

9— *At the barking of dog:*

Some barking of dogs are being triggered by their sighting of strange beings like devil. Therefore, we need to seek Allah's Protection whenever we hear it.

*عن جابر ، رضي الله عنه، أن رسول الله (ص) قال : إذا سمعتم نباح* *الكلاب، ونهيق الحمير بالليل فتعوذوا بالله منهن، فإنهن يرين ما لا* *ترون" (صحيح : أبو داود—٥١٠٣* ) 

_On the authority of Jabir, may Allah be pleased with him, certainly, the Messanger of Allah SAW said: lf you hear the_ _barking of dogs and the brayn of donkey by night you should_ _seek Allah's Protection against them because they see what_ _are being invisible to your vision._

*Notice* : Shaytan and the evil people always seize the opportunity of some of these hours mentioned above for their attack because many people are being found to be at relaxation, and there is drastic reduction in the rate of  many religious activities at that particular period of time. Therefore, necessary cautions need to be taken and with prayers so as not to fall prey to their attacks. And we should not discount some alerting sounds being made by  some animals, as they help in informing us about the presence of evil ones. Prevention is better than cure May Allah SWT always be our Protector against any evil assault.
 
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is Your Life Truly Hard pt2

Then we have the prison.... People whose right to be free has been snatched from them...
What will you have to say about the grave yard where we have people who once lived on the earth ,  people who are old and young ...

Let's be grateful for everything, I mean everything, let's be responsible,  be available when needed and help when needed.... Don't make other people's life hard through your action because when you pray, you don't pray for a hard life, treat people the way you would love to be treated,  address people the way you would loved to be addressed ...

Be grateful for your family,  for your friends and for your loved ones,  they are the people who truly care,  cherish every moment with them,  make the moment count,  don't count the moment.

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Is Your Life Truly Hard

Oh,  it's not easy,  especially in this part of the world we are,  we don't even have a car talk less of holidaying in obodo Oyinbo , am too fat,  am slim for my desired outfit to fit perfectly,  .... No look at yourself,  look at your life, look at where you are coming from,  look at what you've achieved....you can read this....you have a family to call yours (have you been to another part of the world) I will only take you to 5 places and all this things will run away from your mind....
Let's go to the hospital where we have people who are battling between life and death,  we have people who are so sick that they don't know what their fate is,  we have people who can't share what they are going through,  we have people with beautiful maked  faces yet has a lot underneath their clothes just to make them move,  we have people who came in to check if their loved one will survive till the next day.... Just in the hospital alone.  We have people who can afford all that we treasure yet means nothing to them,  all they are after is good health,  freedom from pills and injection.... Now tell me IS Your Life Truly Hard?

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SHOW LOVE BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE

I learnt that the least we can do for our parent is to care for them and listen to them talk , we are not promised tomorrow morning with them 😐

You that your parents are your biggest pests in life it's better you get rid of that thought and start acting right , let them enjoy having you around while it's last , Be the Son / Daughter you would love to have or raise in your home,  they sacrificed a lot for us to be where we are,  if our parent did not do anything for us financially, in our education sector, socially e. T. C at least they gave us life,  they went through the very hard moment of their life just to birth us...... My dear brothers and sisters a word is enough for the wise... Is this even a word 😅

Think and Act Right.....
Show Love Before its too late

Sururah Kehinde Shobulo.
Deen Talks Nigeria.

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Virtues of the month of Muharram

What is the virtue of the month of Muharram?

Praise be to Allah.

Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad, the Seal of the Prophets and Leader of the Messengers, and upon all his family and companions. To proceed:

The month of Allah Muharram is a great and blessed month. It is the first month of the Hijri year and is one of the sacred months concerning which Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Verily, the number of months with Allah is twelve months (in a year), so was it ordained by Allah on the Day when He created the heavens and the earth; of them four are Sacred, (i.e. the 1st, the 7th, the 11th and the 12th months of the Islamic calendar). That is the right religion, so wrong not yourselves therein”

[Soorat at-Tawbah 9:36].

It was narrated from Abu Bakrah (may Allah be pleased with him) from the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him): “… The year is twelve months, of which four are sacred: three consecutive months, Dhu al-Qa‘dah, Dhu al-Hijjah and Muharram, and Rajab of Mudar which comes between Jumaada and Sha‘baan.”

Narrated by al-Bukhaari (2958).

Muharram is so called because it is a sacred (muharram) month; this further emphasizes its sanctity.

The words of Allah (interpretation of the meaning): “so wrong not yourselves therein” [Soorat at-Tawbah 9:36] mean: (do not wrong yourselves) in these sacred months, because doing so is a greater sin than at other times.

It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbaas said, concerning the words of Allah “so wrong not yourselves therein” [Soorat at-Tawbah 9:36]: (The command not to wrong yourself) applies in all months, then Allah singled out four months and made them sacred, and emphasised their sanctity, and He made sin during these months more grave, and He made righteous deeds and the reward thereof greater. Qataadah said, concerning the words “so wrong not yourselves therein”: Wrongdoing during the sacred months is more serious and incurs a greater burden of sin than in other months. Wrongdoing is a serious matter in any circumstances, but Allah makes whatever He wills of His commands carry more weight. And he said: Allah has chosen elites from His creation: from among the angels He chose Messengers, from among mankind He chose Messengers, from among speech He chose remembrance of Him (dhikr), from among spaces on earth He chose the mosques, from among the months He chose Ramadan and the sacred months, from among days He chose Friday (Jumu‘ah), and from among nights He chose Laylat al-Qadr. So venerate that which has been chosen by Allah, for people of understanding and wisdom respect that which has been chosen by Allah.

End quote from Tafseer Ibn Katheer (may Allah have mercy on him), commentary on Soorat at-Tawbah verse 36

The virtue of observing a great deal of naafil (supererogatory) fasts during the month of Muharram

It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “The best fast after Ramadan is in the month of Allah Muharram.”

Narrated by Muslim (1982).

The phrase “the month of Allah (shahr Allah)” is indicative of the veneration this month deserves, as it is attributed to Allah (in a genitive or idaafah phrase). Al-Qaari said: What appears to be the case is that what is meant is the entire month of Muharram.

But it is proven that the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) never fasted any month in full apart from Ramadan. So this hadeeth is to be understood as meaning that it is encouraged to fast a great deal during the month of Muharram, not to fast the entire month.

It is proven that the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) fasted a great deal during Sha‘baan, and perhaps the virtue of Muharram was not revealed to him until the end of his life, before he was able to fast during this month.

Sharh an-Nawawi ‘ala Saheeh Muslim

Allah chooses whatever He wills of times and places

Al-‘Izz ibn ‘Abd as-Salaam (may Allah have mercy on him) said: Superiority of times and places is of two types, the first of which is in worldly terms and the second is in religious or spiritual terms because of what Allah bestows upon His slaves at those times and in those places of a greater reward for deeds, such as the greater virtue of fasting Ramadan over fasting in other months or on the day of ‘Ashoora’. Its virtue is due to Allah’s generosity and kindness to His slaves during it.

Qawaa‘id al-Ahkaam (1/38)

May Allah sent blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his family and companions.

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Dhul-Hijjah And It's Importance

The moon of Dhul Hijjah has been sighted and announced by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, August 12 will be the first of Dhul Hijjah 1439A.H. And The 9th of Dhul hijjah which will be the day of Arafah(the best day on earth) has been announced to be 20th of August, 2018. While the Eid ul Adhaa will be on the 21st of August, 2019.

No matter the counting of your country or where you resides, for this Dhul hijjah, Arafah and eid ul adhaa, the Saudi counting is to be followed even if they are mistaken on the counting, this is the sunnah.

I wish you all a blissful and meritorious EID MUBARAK in Advance. May we witness more of it on goodness and may Allah accept our ibaadat.

And do not forget that "There is no deed that is better in the sight of Allah or more greatly rewarded than a good deed done in the (first) ten days of Al-Adha”

Allah blessed the nation of Muhammad with opportunities to reap rewards and blessings every day of the year.

The last ten nights of Ramadan are among the most blessed nights of the year; in particular Laylatul-Qadr is extremely sacred.

Similarly, the first ten days of Dhul-Hijja carry special status during the blessed month of “Pilgrimage.” The above Hadith of the Prophet spells out the importance of these ten days in the sight of Allah and the amplified reward for all good deeds during this blessed season.
Just like the last ten nights of Ramadan are the best ten nights out of the year, these first ten days of Dhul-Hijja are the best days of the year and the most beloved to Allah as they combine acts of worship in a way unlike any other time.

So, the questions we should be asking ourselves are, “How do we make the most of this season of blessings?”

“What deeds can I perform to attain His pleasure?”. The following are some examples of the acts of worship that will help us gain His pleasure In shaa Allah.

1. *Perform Hajj*

2. *Fast all nine days and especially on the ‘Day of Arafah’*

The Prophet said: “ Anyone who fasts for one day for Allah’s pleasure, Allah will keep his face away from the (Hell) fire for (a distance covered by a journey of) seventy years. ” (Bukhari, Muslim)

The Prophet used to fast on the ninth day of Dhul-Hijja and he said: “ Fasting the Day of ‘Arafah is an expiation for (all the sins of) the previous year and expiation for (all the sins of) the coming year. ” (Muslim)

3. *Perform Dhikr and Takbeer*

The Prophet said: “ There are no days on which good deeds are greater or more beloved to Allah than on these ten days, so recite much Tahleel (saying Laa ilaaha ill-Allah), Takbeer (saying Allahu Akbar) and Tahmeed (saying Alhamdu Lillaah). ” (Ahmad -Saheeh)

Ibn ‘Umar and Abu Hurayrah used to go out in the marketplace during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijja, reciting Takbeer, and the people would recite Takbeer when they heard them. (Bukhari)

Takbeer at this time is a Sunnah that has mostly been forgotten, especially during the first few days. So say it in the masjid, in your home, on the street and every place where it is permitted to remember Allah. Revive the Sunnah that have been virtually forgotten and earn great rewards for doing so.

4. *Stand the Night in Prayer*

Seeking Allah’s forgiveness and humbling ourselves in front of Him in supplication and prayers during the latter part of the night is an act of worship that is very beloved to Allah

5. *Make Sincere Repentance*

Allah loves those who repent to Him in complete submission. The act of sincere repentance to Allah with intention to never return to His disobedience and sin is very dear to Him.

Return to Allah by giving up all the deeds, open and secret, that He dislikes. Be regretful of your sins and disobedience and resolve to never return to sin and to firmly adhere to the path which Allah loves.

6. *Return to Book of Allah (The Quran)*

It is time to dust off your copy of the Quran. Establish a beautiful new relationship with the book of Allah starting in these ten days of Dhul-Hijja. Recite its verses and you will reap its blessings. Understand its message. Implement the commandments of this book in your life. This relationship with the Quran will open for you the doors of wisdom and happiness in your life.

This will ultimately lead to guidance and success in this life and the Hereafter.

7. *Increase in doing ALL good deeds*

If you are not able to perform Hajj this year, occupy yourself during these blessed days by any and every possible good deed. Every act that is done with sincerity for the pleasure of Allah will bring you closer to Him.

8. *Slaughter an animal and distribute the meat (Sacrifice)*

Ibn Umar said: “ The Prophet lived in Madeenah for ten years and every year he slaughtered an animal"
(Ahmad-Saheeh)

9. *Attend Eid prayers*

Attending Eid prayers is from the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet . We should be keen on practicing this Sunnah and performing it according to the teachings of our Prophet.

Eid is a time of joy and happiness and we should be inclusive of all of our brothers and sisters who may not be as fortunate to have enough to enjoy this blessed occasion.

10. *Thank Allah, give sodaqah and lots more.*

Taqabala Allahu minnaa wa minkum sooliha l 'aamaal!

© Ibn Taofeeq Abdul Azeez

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Blind People's Home Visitation

Asalam Alaekum warahmatulah wabarakatuh,  we want to appreciate your kind gesture towards the blind people's home visitation,  it was really a heart touching moment for us, let's be grateful for our eyes and learn to take care of it.

With your help we were able to give them provisions (Milo,  milk,  sugar,  gala and  drink) ,  foodstuffs( Groundnut Oil,  half bag of rice half bag of garri ),  toiletries (bathing soap,  washing soap,  toothpaste, insecticides )  .... This would not have been a success without your immense contribution,  may Allah reward you,  your family,  household,  friends and loved ones with goodness, jazakallahu Khairahn....

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Muslim --- Mumin

*ARE You Aspiring to be A MUMINN? or you JUST want to be A MUSLIM?*

*Muminn is apparently different  from Muslim.*

       *Y E S*

*Muminn is a Muslim. But NOT all Muslims ARE Muminn.*

           *Y E S*

*Mumin is one who has attained the PEAK in DARAJA {status} due to his/her good deeds ((total obedience to Allah)).*

*Below are the first 10 verses of suratul Muminoon*
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سورت المومنون
*Suratul muminun...Is one of  the chapters ((surah)) of d holy Qur'an.*

*Verse 1* 👇🏿

قدافلح المومنون
*Certainly will be believers have succeeded.*

*Verse 2* 👇🏿

الذين هم في صلاتهم خاشعون
*They who are during their prayer humbly submissive*

*Verse 3* 👇🏿

والذين هم عن اللغو معر ضون
*And they who turn away from ill speach ((useless speach))*

*Verse 4* 👇🏿

والذين هم للزكات فاعلون
*And they who are observant of zakah*

*Verse 5* 👇🏿

والذين هم لفروجهم حا فظون
*And they who guard their PRIVATE PART.*

*Verse 6* 👇🏿

الا على ازواجهم اوما ملكت ا يما نهم فا نهم غير ملو مين.
*Except from their WIVES or those their right hands possess,, for indeed, they will not be blamed.*

*Verse 7* 👇🏿

فمن ابتغى وراء ذللك فا و ليك هم العادون
*But whoever seeks beyond that, then those are the transgressors.*

*Verse 8* 👇🏿

والذين هم لا ما نا تهم و عهدهم راعون
*And they who are to their trusts and their promises attentive.*

*Verse 9* 👇🏿

والذين هم على صلواتهم يحا فظون.
*And they who carefully maintain their prayers.*

*Verse 10* 👇🏿

اوليك هم الوارثون.
*Those are the inheritors of jannah.*
         
*Hmmnnnn....*

*Now, from the above 10 verses of this surah, you will ALL believe with me that, ALL MUMINN IS A MUSLIM,, but NOT ALL MUSLIMS ARE MUMINN.*
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*Summary of the lessons and reflections from the above verses::--*

*1. Only those who believe with ALLAH SWT in deeds and actions will succeed in this world and the hearafter;*

*2. In our salaat,, we should be humbly submissive::--*

*(a) We should not delay our salaat for reasons that are not seriously genue and acceptable to do so...*

*(b) We {men} should not perform salaat at home for reasons that are not seriously genue and acceptable to do so.. Praying in congregation is what is ALLAH SWT and prophet Muhammad SAW admonished for men.. Stop praying ALONE at home, office, market etc.*

*(c). Don't rush ur salaat for any reason. The highest duration each swalaat can take u, will not be morethan 15-20minutes.. Y rushing?*

*(d). Seek knowledge about dos and donts on swalaat so that u don't lose rewards of performing swalaat.*

*3. Majority of UMMAH (Muslims) today will be punished as a result of the way and manner they use their TONGUES.. {{Prophetic saying}}:--*

*--Evaluate anything u want to voice out so that u don't INVITE Allah's anger and punishment. eg,, Backbiting, slandering, all manner of Quills and Qualls talk:*

*-- When u discuss anyone in his/her absent, is a SIN,, even if it is that person's character... And when u discuss anyone in his/her absent,, but  happen NOT to be that person's character, it is the greatest SIN.*

*4. We should guard our private parts from commiting zina {{Adultery and Funication}}. Majority of UMMAH (Muslims) will be pushed into hellfire for this reason*

*5. We should keep to trusts and promises, if we want to be a true believer {Muminn}*

*6. For those ALLAH SWT blesses with wealth,, payment of zakaat is compulsory.*
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*If u can not be obedient 100% as a servant of Allah,,, then,, try NOT to go below 80-85%,, so that u will be shortlisted among the INHERITORS of jannah as promised by Allah in the 10th verse above.*

*May Allah SWA guide us to the right path. A path of a Muminun {believers}.*

سبحانك اللهم وبحمدك أشهد أن لا اله الاانت استغفرك وأتوب إليك

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WHAT IS TAQWA

What Is Taqwa?

*Taqwa is not only in our manners...
*Taqwa is not just about looking islamic...
*Taqwa is not only about sporting a beard or wearing a Hijab...
*Taqwa is not only in appearance...

*BUT*

*Taqwa is when you miss a single prayer, you feel uneasy the whole day...
*Taqwa is when you speak a lie , your instinct feels bad..
*Taqwa is the guilt that follows when u hurt someone knowingly or unknowingly.
*Taqwa is the shame and regret that follows a sin you did knowing fully well about it's stand in the sight of Allah,
*Taqwa is when you cannot sleep the whole night after disobeying or disrespecting your parents
*Taqwa is to cry in the depths of night fearing none but the one above the Arsh.

*Taqwa is the fear that refrains us from sinning even when we are alone and nobody is looking...
*Taqwa is the guts and the will to please Allah, even when the whole world is hell bent on displeasing Him...
*Taqwa is to wear that beard and Hijab for the sole reason of pleasing Our Creator and to keep it as per sunnah....
*Taqwa is to stay happy and smiling even after knowing this world is a prison for believers...
*Taqwa is the good manners and character that loving and fearing Allah brings in us...
*Taqwa is the struggle to better yourself according to Islam with each passing day...
*Taqwa is not only about rising in deen, it is more about falling but again rising up and never letting go...
*Taqwa IS ALL ABOUT WHAT LIES IN THE HEART.

_And if this heart is filled with proper Taqwa then actions automatically follow and the sweetness of these actions is so much better.

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FOR PARENTS ONLY

- The purpose of marriage is to have children and then educate them to worship Allah SWT.

- When a child is born, a mother and father are also born.

- The personal development of the parents is just as important as that of the child. This point is often overlooked.

- Modern education seeks to incorporate people into the economy - to make money. Islamic education seeks to train people to become 'good' individuals, in terms of their character etc. 'Good' meaning to prepare for the Hereafter.

- Your children, before they are your children, they are the slaves of Allah. His rights over them precede your rights.

- Your duty is to teach them and provide them guidance - not to make them pious. You will be questioned whether you taught them right or not.

- Parents need to realise they too are slaves of Allah. His rights over them precede their rights. Don't become enslaved to them such that you forget Him.

- Children see and hear with their eyes. If you want them to hear, make them see. Parents should be role models.

- Education is primarily given by the family environment. Today, we suffer from the problem of 'disorientation' where children, and in many cases parents also, are getting their ideals from elsewhere (e.g. TV etc). Everyone is on a different wavelength and so family 'unit' is broken.

- The home should be given precedence over all other environments and used as the measuring-stick by which other things are judged.

- A person can learn from the natural environment. The entire universe is a means to the Remembrance of Allah.

- Piety doesn't depend upon 'space'. Abu Bakr became as-Siddiq in a space (i.e. Makkah) where there was much hostility against Islam and Muslims. On the other hand, those who lived in an 'Islamic state' did not reach his level. Space can be good at times, but can also make a person lazy since there are no challenges. Thank Allah for the 'space', for every new 'condition' is a test, and gives you oppurtunity to improve yourself.

- Islam and Iman can never be defeated.

- Teach your children how to remain pure, but also teach them how to purify themselves, through repentance when they slip.

- The law of this universe is that if you want to achieve something, it requires labour. Instil a sense of 'will' within your children, so they act willingly.

- Focus must be given to child's physical growth, as well as their mental growth. Teach them how to read the Qur'an, how to cook, how to clean the house, how to wash clothes etc.

- Develop 'thinking' in your child. Otherwise they will do things in order to fulfil their desires. Today, in the guise of 'freedom' we are being directed to become more bestial.

- Teach them to always think about the consequences prior to acting.

- 4 key qualities need to be developed in your child:

1) Taharah: purity of the mind, body and heart.

2) Ikhbat: worship of Allah with utmost humility. Teach them the hadith , the love for the Salat, taqwa and zuhd - teach them they weren't created to be attached to this world.

3) Samahah: a personality which comprises bravery, genorosity, patience, tolerance and controlling of desires. Life is not meant to be just about comfort; it requires struggle and striving.

4) 'Adalah: be just to them and teach them to be just to others.

Nevertheless we should stand up and tie our belt to motivate them accordingly by the Islamic injunctions and skills.
May Allah SWT forgive our shortcomings and make us the inhabitants of jannatul firdaus. . . Aameen

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GIVING YOUR OCCUPATION IT'S RIGHTS

*All praises are due unto Allah alone. Durood and Salaams be upon Sayedina Muhammed Sallallahu alayhi wasallam.*

It is the responsibility of a Muslim man to earn for himself and his family a pure and halal sustenance. Whether you are a very humble, lowly paid servant or a prestigious professional with a highly lucrative income, feeding your family with halal sustenance can be a means of earning immense rewards from Allah if you do it according to the commands of Allah the Most High and the Sunnah of Nabi Muhammad (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him).

Given below are some of the occupations and professions that you may be involved in and how you can turn these careers into means of earning great blessings from Allah (praise be to Him who is pure and elevated).

*An employee:*

     Work with all sincerity and trust. Try to train yourself to work efficiently. Maintain strict punctuality. Have good relationships with your colleagues and co-worker even if they are not Muslims.
      Always be content. Never ever think of taking anything that does not belong to you even if you are in a great need. This way you will win the confidence of your employer and In Sha Allah, Allah will soon open ways for you from somewhere you never expected.
 
*Thoughts For The Day!

*If you get away with injustices in this world because of who you are or who you know, remember that won't help in the court of the Almighty.

*If you expect a certain reaction to your act of kindness, it wasn't an act of kindness. Merely an act. Train yourself to do good deeds without expecting anything in return from people, we should only expect from Allah.

*"Something unlawful will not become lawful simply because the intention is good. This is a misconception."

Dua For The Day!

*O my Rab, grant me a true and sincere entry (in whatever I do) and a true and sincere exit (in whatever I do) and grant me sustaining authority (over my enemies). O our Rab, bestow upon us Your Mercy and grant us success in all our endeavors. O Allaah, I beg You for safety in this world and in the Hereafter. O Allaah, I beg You for forgiveness and safety of my Deen, life, family and wealth. O Allaah, conceal my faults and save me from distress.

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ADORABLE MOM

A woman narrates a  marvelous story and says: I was on a visit to one of my friends house. One of her daughters, who was about three years old, came in, stood behind her and pulled on her dress saying: Mom we did not build a house in Jannah today. I thought I misheard her. Then her siblings joined her and they all repeated the same thing. My friend saw the curiosity on my face and smiled and said to me: Do you want to see how we build a mansion in Jannah? I stood and watched as the mother and her children sat around her and recited Surat Al-ikhlas ten times:
(قل هو الله احد الله الصمد لم يلد ولم يولد ولم يكن له كفوا احد ) When they finished they all said excitedly with one voice: Alhamdullah we built a house in Paradise. Then the mother asked: What do you want to add to this palace? The children replied that they wanted to add treasures. Then they began chanting
لا حول ولا قوة الا بالله (There is no mighty nor power except in Allah)
Then she asked them: Which of you wants to drink from the hands of the Prophet of Allah peace be upon him and  never feel thirsty again? They all began to say: (اللهم صل على محمد وعلى آل محمد .. كما صليت على إبراهيم وعلى آل إبراهيم إنك حميد مجيد .. وبارك على محمد وعلى آل محمد .. كما باركت على إبراهيم وعـلى آل إبراهــيم إنك حميد مجيد (Allahumm Salli ala Muhammadin wa ala aali Muhammadin Kama sallaeta ala Ibrahima wa alaa aali Ibrahima innaka Hameedun Majeedun wa Baarik ala Muhammadin wa alaa aali Muhammadin Kama Barakta ala Ibrahim wa alaa aali Ibrahima fil aalamina inaka Hameedun Majeedun)
They followed it with praising to Allah. Then each of them went back to what they were doing from studying and playing with toys.
I asked her how did you do that? She replied: my children love sitting with me and rejoice when i gather them and sit among them, and I wanted to exploit it and teach them how to praise and thank Allah in a way that their tiny minds can understand. They see palaces in children's programs and wish to live in them and watch cartoon heroes who are struggling to get treasures.

This mother will be rewarded with deeds whenever one of her children reads or recites these Adhkaar. It will be an ongoing charity. It is the best investment in the world and the Hereafter ..I have read this over and over and I still see it as one of the best I have read.

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DO NOT LOSE HOPE IN ALLAH's MERCY

Reflection of Surah Zumar Verse 53

In a very beautiful verse Allah (swt) says:

Say: O My servants who have transgressed against their own souls, despair not of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Truly, He is Most Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Surah Az-Zumar 39:53)

This ayyah has two main messages. The first message is directed to the Prophet (saas) – to say, to inform, to give advice (Qul). The second message is directed to the one who has sinned. In the first message Allah (swt) says to tell the sinner. Then the conversation changes to first person indicating that He wants to speak to this sinner directly. While the sinner maybe ashamed to face Allah (swt) or may fear His anger, Allah (swt) wants to speak to him directly, pacifying him by giving him a promise and hope.

Allah (swt) directly talks to the sinful person and calls him “Ya ibaadi” – Oh My servants, an honorable title which is also used for the best of humans, Prophet Muhammad (saas). Listen to this wonderful call to the one who has done so much evil and wronged himself so much, and in spite of all this, Allah (swt) calls him “My servant” – indicating closeness and greater love. Oh my servant who has sinned so much, do not lose hope in Allah’s mercy. Just imagine the hope that the sinner receives from hearing this message.

Allah (swt) does not use harsh language referring to this sinful person who has crossed the limits of Allah (swt), who has hurt himself by his sins. When we sin, we harm ourselves because we lose our shame and our heart becomes hard. So the sinner becomes a “sick” person. Allah (swt), being so lovingly to His servants covers the sinner with His endless Mercy, giving him hope, giving him chance to get back on track, taking care of his “sickness”.

What follows is even more touching to one who feels he is lost because of all his sins. Allah (swt) tells him, not to despair of Allah’s Mercy. Allah (swt) moves from first person and refers to Himself as Allah thus attaching that Mercy to Himself – to Allah (swt) using His own Personal Name, so as to say make no mistake, mercy is from Allah and Allah forgives. And again He says that He (Allah) forgives all sins, so do not lose hope. Again Allah uses His Name with forgiving, stressing the fact that it is He, He who forgives all your sins.

At the end of the ayyah, Allah (swt) summarizes that He is Most Forgiving and Most Merciful. The word He uses is Ghafoor – grammatically meaning extremely/excessively forgiving but NOT ALWAYS forgiving. (So people cannot take advantage of Allah’s forgiving Nature).

The word used for mercy is Raheem – grammatically meaning ALWAYS merciful. So Allah (swt) is extremely forgiving and when he is not forgiving, he is ALWAYS merciful in His punishment for the believers. What a consolation for those sinners who are not forgiven. In this ayyah, Allah (swt) is helping the believers and giving them a chance to repent so that He will forgive them. In other words Allah is saying, here is your chance, repent before the punishment comes, before it is too late, before the doors of forgiveness closes. In the following ayyahs Allah (swt) says “…submit to Him before the punishment comes upon you; then you will not be helped… before the punishment comes upon you suddenly while you do not perceive…“

In an equally beautiful Hadith Qudsi Allah (swt) says:

“O son of Adam, as long as you call upon Me and put your hope in Me, I have forgiven you for what you have done and I do not mind. O son of Adam, if your sins were to reach the clouds of the sky and then you would seek My forgiveness, I would forgive you. O son of Adam, if you were to come to Me with sins that are close to filling the earth and then you would meet Me without ascribing any partners with Me, I would certainly bring to you forgiveness close to filling it.”

We all fall into error, we all have weaknesses. In this month of Ramadan, it is a good opportunity to take the offer of Allah (swt) while this avenue is still open, hasten to ask forgiveness. Our Messenger (swt) used to ask forgiveness about 70 times a day. Keeping this sunnah is not only rewardable but also good for our own forgiveness. Never lose hope.

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BEWARE OF THE FOLLOWING

SIT DOWN, MEDITATE, CRY OUT FOR HELP WHEN YOU NOTICE THESE IN YOUR LIFE.*

1. Beware When the five daily obligatory prayers become so difficult for you to perform in congregation, at the stipulated time.

2. Beware When the tatawa' voluntary fasts becomes a history in your spiritual timetable.

3. Beware When you no longer enjoy reading the words of Allah and His Rasul.

4. Beware When listening to lectures becomes a burden rather than a blessing for you.

5. Beware When living a life of purity is appearing like u are better than orders.

6. Beware When sinful living becomes a lifestyle in the name of grace.

7. Beware When you crave for worldly things rather than the things of righteousness.

8. Beware When waking up in the night to pray is becoming a thing of the past.

9. Beware brethren, when your heart no longer desires to see Allah one day.

10. Beware when you eat more than you pray.

11. Beware When you spend more time on Social Media which makes it become idols and take the place of Allah...(Audhubillahi minashaytani rajeem)

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