Sururah: Asalam Alaekum Warahmatulah Wabarakatuh, Introduce Yourself pls
Aisha Akande: Walaekum Salam Warahmatulah Wabarakatuh, My name is Akande Aishat Modupe, from Osun state, first in a family of 7, I'm 24 years old, 1.68m tall and 58kg in weight. Sururah: What do you do
Aisha Akande: I'm a pharmacist , finished from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile ife, Osun State. Sururah :What are your likes and dislikes. Aisha Akande : I like straight forward, honesty, creativity and organised people or places, dislikes are liars and arrogant people.
Sururah: What defines a muslim gathering , From Your perspective
Aisha Akande: From my perspective, a Muslim gathering is one that constantly reminds one of the values of Islam and a Muslim. A platform that gives one the opportunity to create or strengthen the bond with Allah in any form permissible within the confines of Islam.
Sururah: What's Your Favorite Quran Chapter / Verse and why
Aisha Akande: My favourite Quran chapter is Suratul Duhaa, because of the circumstances behind it's revelation and often times, I feel like that. I read the chapter at least once in my 5 obligatory prayers
Aisha Akande: My favourite Verse is d infamous Verse of the throne (Ayat Kursiy)
Aisha Akande: because of the numerous benefits attached to it and I find it handy most of the time
Sururah: What's Your Favorite Hadith
Aisha Akande: Actions shall be judged according to intentions
Aisha Akande: Hadith number 1 of An Nawawi's collection
Sunday, 7 August 2016
Part 1 Interview with Aishat Akande
Part 2 Interview With Aishat Akande
Sururah: What do you think its one of the challenges Muslims are facing today in the world.
Aisha Akande: People mistaking Islam with violence and terrorism
Sururah: How can we correct that
Aisha Akande: By going back to the rudiments of Islam, I mean practicing Islam like our Prophet (SAW ) practiced it
Aisha Akande: Islam teaches us to be kind, loving and gentle, Even towards the non muslims
Aisha Akande: We can only correct it with our actions and I believe that Almighty Allah will crown the Ummah's effort with success, We should also learn to use the media to our advantage as it is the most powerful tool available now, it can either make or mar our reputation
Sururah: Sis Aisha, what has Islam taught you...
Aisha Akande: One basic thing, no matter how fast you run in this world, you can never run faster than what has been decreed for you. If you want more, Worship Allah more, and you will have more.
Sururah: Beautiful piece
Sururah: How do you talk to your creator
Aisha Akande: I don't talk to him
Aisha Akande: I converse with him
Aisha Akande: Like I can see him, like he is with me
Aisha Akande: In the permissible ways the prophet ( SAW ) taught us
Aisha Akande: Allah said he is closer to us than our jugular vein
Aisha Akande: So I believe he is right where I am and I converse with him and ask him for directions and guidance even in the littlest of things.
Sururah: A quote that defines you
Aisha Akande: My Impact will never go blue but ever green
Aisha Akande: And a favourite one
Aisha Akande: 'Great people are ordinary people with extraordinary determination'
Aisha Akande: Practice Islam as it was revealed, don't add or remove.
Aisha Akande: Islam is a complete religion
surura: What have you learnt from deen talks Nigeria so far
Aisha Akande: Ohhh, I have learnt so much about my deen, It's also a platform where you can get correct answers to whatever you are not clear about as regards the deen based on Quran and Hadith, A place full of Islamic Gurus
Sururah: Where Do You Expect to see the platform in the future
Aisha Akande: I expect to see it all around the world, bigger than this
Aisha Akande: With people from all over d world sharing ideas and opinions on how to move the deen forward
Sururah: Advice on how to be a better platform for everyone
Aisha Akande: I know people in the platform are different with varying levels of Taqwa. We should try to encourage the ones we perceive as being on lower levels, encourage with love and kindness instead of making the deen sound difficult
Aisha Akande: Islam is not a difficult religion, let's make the platform friendly for people with varying levels of faith
Aisha Akande: Then, we can help ourselves steadily up the ladder without fatigue. Sururah: Good, Jazakumllahu Khairan and thanks for your time and patience,
Aisha Akande: Alhamdulilah , wa antum fa jazakumllahu khairahn
Al-Muhaymin – The Protector & Overseer
Linguistically, the root of muhaymin also means to extend a wing, like a hen protecting her chicks, and is related to the names Ar-Raqeeb (the Watcher), al Haafidh (The One who protects and guards), and Ash-Shaheed (The Witness). Al-Muhaymin is the One who observes, controls, looks after, completely covers us and judges us by the truth.
The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said: Be mindful of Allah and Allah will protect you. [at Tirmidhee] Al-Muhaymin sees every deed you do; He observes your reactions to situations and even witnesses your inner thoughts. Remind yourself constantly of this fact and let it motivate you to stay away from sins and temptations. Al-Muhaymin will protect you from harm and even from committing sins if you are mindful of Him and keep remembering Him in your actions.
Believe with certainty that whatever Allah al-Muhaymin gives to you or keeps away from you is good for you, even though it does not always seem like it. He ‘azza wa jall is overseeing everything and everything is part of His plan. Complaining about your looks, about others’ belongings, about missed opportinuties, etcetera, are signs you have to strengthen your faith in Al-Muhaymin.
Accepting and being content with His qadr (decree) will be your true key to the tranquillity (saakinah) in your heart that you are so badly longing for but cannot find in anything else in this whole wide world.
Don’t just read the Quran— interact with it, implement it, and memorize it. The Quran is muhaymin, trustworthy in highness, and a witness. The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said: Verily, Allah elevates some people with this Quran and abases others. [Muslim] That is, those who fulfil the rights of the Quran will be raised high in this world and in the hereafter; those who leave it will be put down. Make the Quran a witness for you and not against you.
Indeed the deen of Islam is itself manners, where anyone that surpasses you in manners, is better than you in deen. [Ibn al-Qayyim] While working on your character, never think you cannot change for the better, and ask Al-Muhaymin to help you. Ask Him to protect you from your own desires and weaknesses. Imagine the protection of a hen for her chicks and know that Al-Muhaymin’s protection for you is beyond limits, so whenever you are in a difficult situation, you are scared, or feel lost, invoke Allah using this name.
The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said: There is a piece of flesh in the body if it becomes good (reformed) the whole body becomes good but if it gets spoilt the whole body gets spoilt and that is the heart. [Al-Bukharee] Your heart is one of the greatest trusts given to you by Al-Muhaymin and it will be your most important witness when you stand before Him, so protect your heart.
How? Gain knowledge about the types of diseases mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah and their symptoms, assess yourself, and then seek the cure. Scholars mentioned four of the greatest poisons of the heart as: unnecessary talking, unrestrained glances, too much food, and keeping bad company.
O Allah, Al-Muhaymin, we know that You are the One who ensures our well-being. Make us mindful of You in everything we do and aid us in accepting and being content with Your decree in good and bad times. Make the Quran our close companion and a witness for us, protect and cure our hearts from its diseases, and protect us at all times, against others and ourselves, in this life and in the Hereafter, ameen!
Tuesday, 26 July 2016
After Tasleem Dua
What to say immediately after final Tasleem (Assalaamu Alaikum Warahmatullah) in salaat. BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem.
These are all recommended Sunnah of the Prophet PBUH. It's not compulsory but highly recommended acts of worship to keep us connected to Allah.
1. First ask forgiveness by saying: "ASTAGHFIRULLAAH" 3 times. 2. Then we should add;
"ALLAHUMMA ANTAS SALAAM, WA MINKAS SALAAM, TABAARAKTA YAA ZAL JALAALI WAL IKRAAM. ""O Allah, You are the source of peace and from You comes peace, exalted You are, O Lord of Majesty and Honor."
3. It is also recommended for the worshipper to recite thereafter the following supplication: "LAA ILAHA ILAL-LAHU WAHDAHU, LAA SHARIKA LAHU, LAHUL-MULKU, WALAHUL-HAMDU, WAHUWA ALAA KULI SHEY-IN QADIIR" "None worth worship except Allah, He is one, He has no partner, to Him belongs sovereignty and to Him belongs praise and has power over all things".
4. And says thereafter:
"LAA HAWLA WALAA QUWATA ILLA BILLAAH""There is no might or power, except from Allah".
5. Then "ALLAHUMMA A'INNII 'ALAA ZIKRIKA, WA SHUKRIKA, WA HUSNI IBAADATIK""O Allah, help me in remembering You, thanking You and conducting my worship to You in a perfect way".
6. Then we should recite these zikir; a) SUBHAANALLAH. Glory be to ALLAH - (33 times). b) AL HAMDU-LILLAH. Praise be to Allah - (33 times)
c) ALLAHU AKBAR (33 times).
Then, at the end of the above three recitations, the worshipper recites the following supplication:"LAA ILLAHA ILAL LAAHU WAHDAHU LAA SHARIKA LAHU, LAHUL MUL-KU, WALA-HUL HAMDU, WAHUWA ALAA KULI SHEY'INN QADIIR""There is no god but Allah alone, He has no partners, to Him belongs dominion and to Him belongs praises, and He has power over all things".
By this supplication, the worshipper makes up a total of 100 readings. In this regard, it was reported in an authentic prophetic saying that whoever comes up with this 100 phrases at the end of every obligatory prayer: “Allah will forgive him, even if his/her sins were as abundant as the foam of the sea”(Reported by Imam Muslim). ALLAHU AKBAR.
From the above we should recite Aayatul Kursy, then the last suurahs of the Quran Ikhlas, Falaq and An-Nas to seek protect from Allah then you can add your personal dua request including me😊. May Allah accept our salaat, dua and forgive our sins. Aameen.
Friday, 22 July 2016
Meaning Of Sabr
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I’ve always wondered what sabr is.
I was never given a proper definition so my concept of it was somewhat distorted;
all I understood was that you wait until it’s over.
But now, if I were to put it into words,
this is what I’ve gathered so far:
Sabr is suppressing that angry voice in your head,
the one that wants to yell at people for being inconsiderate to your struggle.
Sabr is swallowing this voice, overcoming it &
learning to channel it towards a heartfelt du'a instead.
Sabr is forgiving someone when they dismiss your feelings.
Sabr is meeting those who deserted you, with a smile on your lips, even though your tears are one step away from exposing you.
Sabr is staying silent because you’ve already stated your point too many times before.
Sabr is conforming to someone’s demand because of their right over you.
Sabr is fulfilling the rights of others even when they transgress against yours.
Sabr is crying about your heartache in front of Allah and no one else.
Sabr is believing wholeheartedly that Allah has beautiful things in store for you.
Sabr is crawling forward even when you want to stop.
Sabr is an active state of being, it is not a theory to simply be discussed and forgotten.
And it is worth it. Every single second of it is so worth it because Allah loves the patient.❤
Wednesday, 20 July 2016
Facts On Honey And Cinnamon
Facts on Honey and Cinnamon:
It is found that a mix of honey and cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today also note honey as very effective medicine for all kinds of diseases. Honey can be used without side effects which is also a plus. Today's science says that even though honey is sweet, when it is taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm even diabetic patients. Researched by western scientists:
HEART DISEASES: Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, put it on toast instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol and could potentially save one from heart attack. Also, even if you have already had an attack studies show you could be kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of cinnamon honey strengthens the heart beat. In America and Canada, various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as one ages the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the arteries and the veins.
ARTHRITIS: Arthritis patients can benefit by taking one cup of hot water with two tablespoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. When taken daily even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week (out of the 200 people so treated) practically 73 patientswere totally relieved of pain -- and withina month, most all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis now started walking without pain.
BLADDER INFECTIONS: Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and oneteaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarmwater and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder....who knew?
CHOLESTEROL: Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water given to a cholesterol patient was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, when taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol-could be cured. According to information received in the said Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relievescomplaints of cholesterol.
COLDS: Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and, clear the sinuses, and it's delicious too!
UPSET STOMACH: Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also is said to clear stomach ulcers from its root.
GAS: According to the studies done in India and Japan, it is revealed that when Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.
IMMUNE SYSTEM: Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacterial and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles (where DNA is contained) to fight bacterial and viral diseases.
INDIGESTION: Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food is eaten relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals
INFLUENZA: A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural 'Ingredient' which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.
LONGEVITY: Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Use four teaspoons of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder, and three cups of boiling water to make a tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans increase and even a 100 year old will start performing the chores of a 20-year-old.
RASPY OR SORE THROAT: When throat has a tickle or is raspy, take one tablespoon of honey and sip until gone. Repeat every three hours until throat is without symptoms.
PIMPLES: Three tablespoons of honey andone teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste.Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it off the next morningwith warm water. When done daily for two weeks, it removes all pimples from the root.
SKIN INFECTIONS:Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin Infections.
WEIGHT LOSS:Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast and on an empty stomach, and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water. When taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.
FATIGUE: Recent studies have shown thatthe sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, even when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, when taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3:00 P.M., the vitality of the body increases within a week.
BAD BREATH: People of South America, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water firstthing in the morning so their breath stays fresh throughout the day.
HEARING LOSS: Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restores hearing.
Tuesday, 19 July 2016
Should a woman start with making up missed fasts from Ramadaan or with the six days of Shawwaal?
