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flowersofjannah · 1 year

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Quietly crying cause I prayed istikahara about my divorce. And I literally felt the answer come to me so quickly. It's the hardest decision I've made and the hardest trail so far. I've been able to work through losing my mother after I converted but this hurts so much. But Allah will make everything better, He will provide, guide and protect.

I just feel so lonely now. I have nobody. I don't even know where I'll go after. I never thought I'd be here. I never thought I'd not be able to call my mother or talk to my family. I'd never thought I'd be in an unhealthy relationship - and be so unwilling to leave. But Allah answered me.

All I have now is Allah. He is sufficient.

Assalamu 'alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh ukhty,

This is so so tough. I wish I could give you a massive hug. In sha Allah sis you will heal from all of this trauma, come out stronger, and will receive more than what you expected. Allah is with His slaves, He will never let them down. He might delay his blessings, and that in itself is a blessing, but He will be sure to bless his slaves with what will grant them contentment.

You're absolutely right on "But Allah will make everything better, He will provide, guide and protect." He absolutely will. There is no problem except that Allah has already decreed a solution for it.

Healing is a process, it will take time, but don't you give up. I'm always here for you to pm if you need to talk, and of course Allah is always there too. Allahumma baarik, Allah gives his hardest tests to His most strongest and most beloved warriors.

I don't know what there is that I can say to make you feel even the slightest bit better, but I will make dua for you and I can promise you one thing: hold tight onto the rope of Allah and you will find goodness surround you.

Divorce obviously sounds like a tough decision, all that time you have spent with someone, building your relationship with that person, it's not easy to let go. Your feelings are absolutely valid. Allah takes away to replace it with something better, wallahi I have witnessed this in my own life numerous times. Allah knows better ukhty, what is good for us and He deliver us just that. May Allah make this transition for you easy love, ameen.

Reminds me of Umm Salamah radhiallahu 'anha:

Umm Salamah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:

I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, "When a person suffers from a calamity and utters:

إن لله وإنا إليه راجعون‏:‏ اللهم آجرني في مصيبتي، واخلف لي خيرا منها

Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un. Allahumma ujurni fi musibati, wakhluf li khairan minha

(We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return. O Allah! Compensate me in my affliction, recompense my loss and give me something better in exchange for it),

then Allah surely compensates him with reward and better substitute."

Umm Salamah (May Allah be pleased with her) said:

When Abu Salamah (May Allah be pleased with him) died, I repeated the same supplication as the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) had commanded me (to do). So Allah bestowed upon me a better substitute than him (I was married to Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)).

— Muslim

I know it really isn't the same to talk to someone online versus having someone in person to connect with you, but please feel free to message me, whether anon or pm, if you need to.

The ummah truly lacks in befriending reverts with sincerity and making them feel welcome and I apologize for it. We should be more aware and rush to surround those who have entered the fold of islam to make them feel welcome, loved, cared for, and not alone. May Allah forgive us, ameen.

May Allah SWT grant you righteous companions, compensate you for what you lose with better in dunya and akhirah, make your affairs easy for you, guide you, protect you, and keep you under His infinite mercy, love, and care, ameen ya rabb 💕

#sending you hugs sister #take care of yourself #please

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adasmovingpalacemoves · 7 months

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I don't want anyone to get fooled into thinking they're doing sth profound when trying to play neutral and unbiased while the Zionist regime unapologetically commits genocide against the Palestinians with the support of global governments, after years of dehumanizing the Palestinians, stealing their homes & wealth, killing their people, keeping them under military occupation for decades, while upholding an apartheid regime and breaking "international laws" without any consequences: you're a coward and your mouth is best kept shut. There's nothing more deserving of being wiped out than the Zionists.

May Allah seize them & anyone that aids them, from every direction. May Allah give them a punishment to the likes we have not witnessed before and make their actions their own destruction. May Allah humiliate them and destroy them, Ameen Ameen Ameen.

May Allah shower the Palestinians with His mercy and give them patience, heal their wounded and mend their hearts and accept their martyrs, let them die on Tawheed and raise them in ranks and give them Jannatul Firdaws, Ameen Ameen Ameen.

سورة إبراهيم

وَلَا تَحْسَبَنَّ اللَّهَ غَافِلًا عَمَّا يَعْمَلُ الظَّالِمُونَ ۚ إِنَّمَا يُؤَخِّرُهُمْ لِيَوْمٍ تَشْخَصُ فِيهِ الْأَبْصَارُ ﴿٤٢﴾

"Do not ever think that Allah is unaware of what the wrongdoers do. He only postpones them until a Day when the sights stare."

سورة آل عمران

وَلَا تَهِنُوا وَلَا تَحْزَنُوا وَأَنْتُمُ الْأَعْلَوْنَ إِنْ كُنْتُمْ مُؤْمِنِينَ ﴿١٣٩﴾

"And do not waver, nor be sad. You are the superior ones—if you are believers."

سورة البقرة

أَمْ حَسِبْتُمْ أَنْ تَدْخُلُوا الْجَنَّةَ وَلَمَّا يَأْتِكُمْ مَثَلُ الَّذِينَ خَلَوْا مِنْ قَبْلِكُمْ ۖ مَسَّتْهُمُ الْبَأْسَاءُ وَالضَّرَّاءُ وَزُلْزِلُوا حَتَّىٰ يَقُولَ الرَّسُولُ وَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا مَعَهُ مَتَىٰ نَصْرُ اللَّهِ ۗ أَلَا إِنَّ نَصْرَ اللَّهِ قَرِيبٌ ﴿٢١٤﴾

"Or do you expect to enter Paradise without experiencing the equivalent of what happened to those before you? Adversity and hardship afflicted them, and they were so shaken, that the Messenger and those who believed with him said, “When is Allah’s help?” Surely, Allah’s help is near."

May Allah rectify this Ummah and guide us to Tawheed and implementing the Sunnah. If all those people imitating the Kuffar by protesting would be up in Tahujjud making dua, our situation would be much more different.

Shame on any weak Muslim claiming this is not an issue of faith, while the Zionist regime, their politicians, their helpers unapologetically proclaim a holy war on TV while calling for the flattening of Gaza & its people.

#palestine

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ocontentsoul · 1 month

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THE GREATEST AFFLICTION

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The Death of Prophet ﷺ

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After the passing away of Prophet ﷺ, Bilal رضي الله عنه stood intending to do the Adhaan, and when he reached the words:

أشهد أن محمدًا رسولُ الله

“I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah”

He wept, and all the people wept! He wasn’t able to finish the Adhaan!

He said “So I sought permission from Abu Bakr that he relieve me from calling the Adhaan, because I am unable to call the Adhaan, when the Imaam has passed away ﷺ."

And the people wept, and Madinah became dull.

Wallahi!

The Passing Away of Prophet ﷺ is more calamitous to any one person of this Ummah than any of his personal struggles!

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“If one of you is afflicted with a calamity, then let him remember his calamity by me (i.e., by my death); for indeed, it is the greatest of calamities.”

[Sunan Ibn Majah]

What do you know of his death? His final days and moments, an emotional period of the Seerah, it will make you weep.

If this doesn’t make you weep, reflect!

That, where is our love for Muhammad ﷺ?

Is it mere lip service?!

Where is the Sunnah in your lives? Where is the remembrance of his Seerah in your lives? Where is the frequency of his salutation and blessings on your tongues?

How can you love one you don’t know? And how could you hope to follow the one you don’t recognise?

Don’t pay mere lip service to the second part of the Shahadah!

Substantiate it!

You love Muhammad ﷺ?

Wake up for Fajr!

Pray your Salah!

Recite the Qur’an!

Wear the Hijaab!

Grow the beard!

Seek knowledge!

As Allah ﷻ says in the Qur'an:

قُل إِن كُنتُم تُحِبُّونَ اللهَ فَاتَّبِعُوني

Say (Muhammad): if you love Allah, then follow me

يُحبِبْكُمُ اللهُ

Allah will love you

[3:31]

And when Bilal رضي الله عنه was in his own final moments,

His wife exclaimed

وا كرباه

Oh what a Calamity!

So he رضي الله عنه replied

وا طرباه

Oh what delightfulness!

غدا نلقى الأحبة محمدا وحزبه

Tomorrow we shall meet the beloved ones! Muhammad and his companions!

سبحان الله

May Allah ﷻ join us with him on Qiyamah and grant us the blessing of drinking Al Kawthar from his blessed hands.

آمين

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asma-al-husna · 3 years

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Allah calls Himself Al-Mujeeb, the one who responds, the answerer of prayers, on one occasion in the Quran. He is the One who responds to needs, answers prayers and He is the One who penetrates each obstacle in order to respond!  Mujeeb comes from the root jeem-waw-baa, which points to three main meanings. The first meaning is to answer, reply, respond, and accept. The second main meaning is to cut, pierce, or penetrate and the third is to have a dialogue or conference.

This root appears 43 times in the Quran in five derived forms. Examples of these forms are ujeebu (“I respond”), jaboo (“carved out”), istajaaboo (“respond”) and jawaabaa (“(the) answer”).

Al-Mujeeb Himself says: … Indeed, my Lord is near and responsive [Quran, 11:61] and … [We are] the best of responders.[Quran, 37:75]

Responding to Each Request with Ease

The name Al-Mujeeb is related in meaning to Al-Hakeem (The All-Wise), Al-‘Aleem (The All-Knowing), As-Samee’ (The All-Hearing), Al-Baseer (The All-Seeing), Al-Wahhaab (The Giver of Gifts) and Al-Kareem. He responds to our requests in a way that displays His ultimate wisdom and knowledge. While we call out to Him He is All-Hearing and All-Seeing and He often gives us more than we deserve or even ask. He is the Most Generous.

His amazing power and wisdom in responding to our requests is demonstrated in this part of a beautiful hadith qudsi: . . . O My servants, were the first of you and the last of you, the human of you and the jinn of you to rise up in one place and make a request of Me, and were I to give everyone what he requested, that would not decrease what I have, any more that a needle decreases the sea if put into it.. [Muslim, at-Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah]

How Can You Live By This Name?

1. Respond to the call of Al-Mujeeb. Al-Mujeeb says: When my servants ask thee concerning Me I am indeed close (to them); I listen to the prayer of every suppliant when he calls on Me; let them also with a will listen to My call and believe in Me; that they may walk in the right way. (Quran 2:186) Your share in this Name is that you are responsive to the commandments of Al-Mujeeb!

2. Know the art of asking. Ask for His forgiveness before you ask for anything, as was the formula of the Prophet Yunus ‘alayhi sallam when he desperately needed his supplication to be answered to be saved from the belly of the whale. Ask Al-Mujeeb for everything (halal) you wish in the Hereafter but also in this world. He loves it that you ask Him for everything you need in your deen and dunya (worldy matters). Ask him for clothing, a house to live in, food, drink, guidance, success etc.

3. Think good of Al-Mujeeb. Al-Mujeeb does not disappoint a believer who calls upon Him, however don’t be hasty as His delay is not His denial. The answer to your dua’ might come in a different form or time you wanted or expected. Made under the right circumstances – such as not earning haram income when asking Him or asking Him for something haram, like cutting of family ties – Al-Mujeeb responds to your dua, postpones it or prevents something bad from happening.

4. Practise four powerful Quranic supplications for four powerful responses. Al-Mujeeb relates to you the responses He gave after being supplicated to in different types of hardship. So whenever you are in a similar situation, apply the same dua’ and have faith in the response of Al-Mujeeb!

When you feel sad, say: There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers. [Quran, 21:87] The response: So We responded to him and saved him from the distress. And thus do We save the believers. [Quran, 21:88]

When you feel scared say: Sufficient for us is Allah, and [He is] the best Disposer of affairs. [Quran, 3:173] The response: So they returned with favor from Allah and bounty, no harm having touched them. [Quran, 3:174]

When you are ill say: Indeed, adversity has touched me, and you are the Most Merciful of the merciful [Quran, 21:83] The response: So We responded to him and removed what afflicted him of adversity. And We gave him [back] his family and the like thereof with them as mercy from Us and a reminder for the worshippers [of Allah]. [Quran, 21:84]

When you feel hurt by other people say: I entrust my affair to Allah. Indeed, Allah is Seeing of [His] servants (Quran 40:44) The response: So Allah protected him from the evils they plotted, and the people of Pharaoh were enveloped by the worst of punishment. [Quran, 40:45]

5. Do good to strive for your prayers being answered. Do as many good deeds as you can, check yourself in having a balance of hope as well as fear and be humble and not arrogant in your relationship with Allah and in your dealings with others. Al-Mujeeb says about responding to the request of Zakariyyah: Indeed, they used to hasten to good deeds and supplicate Us in hope and fear, and they were to Us humbly submissive. (Quran 21:89-90)  6. Respond to the servants of Al-Mujeeb.

Be of those who don’t just respond to the plight of those in need but of those who also actively look themselves for those who are in need of support. Have an active attitude in relation to the requests of the environment you live in and of the Ummah as a whole!

Wallahu ta’alaa ‘alem. 

O Allah, Al-Mujeeb, we know that You are the answerer and fulfiller of prayers. Guide us to respond to Your call and be responsive to those in need and make us call upon and supplicate to you in the best manner. Don’t let our prayers be unanswered and adorn us with certainty in Your response, ameen!

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weheartislamblog · 4 years

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Allāh will never harm us nor does he want evil to befall us. We may think something is bad for us due to our restricted view of life, but there is always good in a situation. Allāh tells us that "perhaps you hate a thing but it is in fact good for you, and perhaps you love a thing when in reality and it is bad for you, yet Allāh knows while you know not".(2:216) We recently heard about the coronavirus which is spreading to a number of countries, affecting the lives of many people, causing death to others. Allāh sends us tests to see how we will react and handle them. How are we going to respond? When you hear the news that your umrah trip is cancelled because of this virus, how will you respond? When you hear your flights have been cancelled, your loved ones have fallen ill, how will you respond? Trials and tribulations are part of life, this is something that Allāh informs us of and warns us so that when we are afflicted, we remember that it is ultimately Allāh who controls of our affairs. It is He who will provide help and His knowledge of our affairs surpasses our restricted intellect. The coronavirus is a reminder to us all of our weak state. Regardless of our social standing and our financial position, we are helpless. Situations like this remind us to turn back to Allāh. Allāh controls everything and he is the one that can relieve us from our difficulties, we must return to Allāh and seek refuge in him and ask his protection. May Allah protect the ummah from every harm and illness of the body and purify our heart. Ameen. #99NamesofAllah #Allah #islamicquotes #muslim #ProphetMuhammadﷺ #WhoIsMuhammad #weheartislam #islamicposts #Alhamdulillah #Jannah #quranlettering #life #reminder #asmaulhusna #ramadan #AllahuAkbar #Arabicquotes #Ummah #Sunnah #arabic #islamicreminders #dua #dailypost #paradise #handlettering #modest #instaislam #muslimquotes #islamic @we.heart.islam https://www.instagram.com/p/B99v2FQjWeY/?igshid=xpmi5ri2nl88

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nargessi · 4 years

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“Bismillah

Salaamun Alaykum

May Allah (S) bless you and your families with iman (faith), the most noble of character, health and wellbeing in the holy month of Rajab.

This year our communities are being tested by the spread of the coronavirus. As we may be worried for ourselves and our families, we must always remain hopeful in the mercy of our Creator and our Master. We hope that through taqwa and following the principles below we will be encompassed by the mercy of Allah (S).

1. Whilst it is natural to be afraid, we should not allow fear to overwhelm our intellect. Believers know that they will be tested by Allah (S), and nothing will occur but what has been destined by Him (S). Say," Nothing will befall us except what Allah has ordained for us. He is our master, and in Allah let all the faithful put their trust." (9:51)

2. We ought to follow the advice given by the medical professionals in preventing the spread of this virus. This includes washing the hands with soap, avoiding physical contact, maintaining distance and remaining at home in certain conditions. As the holy prophet (s) taught us, “tie [the camel], and put your trust in Allah”.

3. Let us guide our lives on the basis on knowledge and established facts. As the Qur’an teaches us, “Do not follow that of which you have no knowledge” (17:36) During times of fear, rumours and false information may be shared through online platforms. Let us not pay heed to such information, and not spread panic or false information by sharing it.

4. Let us be united as an ummah and not give into segregation. Some segments of the ummah may be affected more than others. Let us treat them with compassion and not separation. As the Prophet (S) reminds us in his famous hadith, “You will observe that the believers are like parts of the body in relation to each other in matters of kindness, love and affection. When one part of the body is afflicted, the entire body feels it with loss of sleep and fever.”

The test we are about to face may threaten our health and perhaps our lives. Let us not allow it to threaten our faith, our character and the nature (fitrah) given to us by our Creator. Surely that would be the greatest loss of all.

Finally, let us also pray for the medical professionals around the world who are working around the clock to provide various medical services, at times with risk to their own lives and wellbeing. May the mercy and guidance of the Shafi encompass them.

With duas, Murtaza Bachoo 13th Rajab 1441 | 8th March 2020”

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dailytafsirofquran · 4 years

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TEFSIR ibn KATHIR: Surah Qamar Ayah 47-55

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

47 Verily, the criminals are in error and will burn.

48 The Day they will be dragged on their faces into the Fire (it will be said to them): "Taste you the touch of Hell!''

49 Verily, We have created all things with Qadar.

50 And Our commandment is but one as the twinkling of an eye.

51 And indeed, We have destroyed your likes; then is there any that will remember!

52 And everything they have done is noted in Az-Zubur.

53. And everything, small and large, is written down.

54. Verily, those who have Taqwa, will be in the midst of Gardens and Rivers.

55 In a seat of truth, near the Muqtadir King.

The Destination of the Criminals

Allah the Exalted states,

Verily, the criminals are in error and will burn. the criminals are misguided away from the truth and engulfed in confusion, because of the doubts and uncertainty they are in. This description befits every disbeliever and innovator of all types and forms of sects.

Allah the Exalted said,

The Day they will be dragged on their faces into the Fire, meaning, just as they were consumed in doubt, suspicion and hesitation, they ended up in the Fire. And just as they were misguided, they will end up being dragged on their faces, unaware of where they will be taken. They will be admonished and criticized,

"Taste you the touch of Hell!''

Everything was created with Qadar

Allah's statement,

Verily, We have created all things with Qadar, is similar to several other Ayat,

He has created everything, and has measured it exactly according to its due measurements (Faqaddarahu Taqdir). (25:2)

and, Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High.

Who has created (everything), and then proportioned it. And Who has measured (Qaddara) and then guided. (87:1-3), i.e., He measured out the total sum (Qadar) of everything and then guided the creation to it.

The Imams of the Sunnah relied on this honorable Ayah as evidence that Allah created the creation with destined limits before they were created. He knew everything that will occur before it occurred and recorded everything that will occur, before they occurred. They used this Ayah and similar Ayat and Hadiths to refute the Qadariyyah sect, who started their sect during the latter time of the Companions. I mentioned this subject in detail in my explanation on the chapter on faith of Sahih Al-Bukhari. I will mention here some Hadiths pertaining to this honorable Ayah.

Imam Ahmad recorded that Abu Hurayrah said,

"The idolators of the Quraysh came to the Messenger of Allah arguing with him and discounting the Qadar. This Ayah was revealed, The Day they will be dragged on their faces into the Fire: "Taste you the touch of Hell!'' Verily, We have created all things with Qadar.''

Muslim, At-Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah collected this Hadith.

Al-Bazzar recorded that Amr bin Shu`ayb said that his father narrated that his grandfather said,

"These Ayat were revealed about those who deny Al-Qadar, Verily, the criminals are in error and will burn. The Day they will be dragged on their faces into the Fire: "Taste you the touch of Hell!'' Verily, We have created all things with Qadar.

Ibn Abi Hatim also recorded that Zurarah said that his father said that the Prophet recited this Ayah,

"Taste you the touch of Hell!'' Verily, We have created all things with Qadar.

and then said,

These Ayat were revealed about some members of my Ummah. They will come before the end of time and deny Al-Qadar.

Ata' bin Abi Rabah said,

"I went to Ibn Abbas and found him drawing water from the well of Zamzam. The bottom of his clothes were wet with the water of Zamzam and I said to him, `They talked about Al-Qadar (some denied it).' He asked, `Have they done this!'

I said, `Yes.'

He said, `By Allah! This Ayah was revealed only about them, "Taste you the touch of Hell!'' Verily, We have created all things with Qadar.

They are the worst members of this Ummah. Do not visit those who fall ill among them or pray the Funeral prayer for those among them who die. If I saw one of them, I would pluck out his eyes with these two fingers of mine.'''

Imam Ahmad recorded that Nafi` said,

"Abdullah bin Umar had a friend in the area of Ash-Sham who used to write to him. Abdullah bin Umar wrote to him, `I was told that you started talking about Al-Qadar. Therefore, do not dare write to me any more.

I heard the Messenger of Allah say,

There will be some members of my Ummah who will deny Al-Qadar.''

Abu Dawud collected this Hadith from Ahmad bin Hanbal.

Imam Ahmad recorded that Abdullah bin Umar said that the Messenger of Allah said,

Every thing is predetermined, even laziness and intelligence.

Muslim collected this Hadith using a chain of narration through Imam Malik.

There is also an authentic Hadith in which the Messenger of Allah said,

Seek the help of Allah and do not succumb to feebleness.

And when an affliction strikes you, say,

"Allah has decreed this, and He does as He wills.''

Do not say,

"Had I done this or that, this or that would have happened, because "if'' opens the door wide for the work of Ash-Shaytan.''

In a Hadith from Abbas, the Messenger of Allah said to him,

Know that if the Ummah were to all gather their strength to cause you some benefit that Allah has not decreed for you, they will never be able to bring you that benefit. And if they gather their strength to bring a harm to you that Allah has not written on you, they will never be able to harm you. The pens have gone dry and the Books of Record have been closed.

Imam Ahmad recorded that Ubadah bin Al-Walid bin Ubadah said that his father said to him,

"I went to Ubadah when he was ill, and I thought that he was going to die. So I said, `O my father, advise us and make the best effort in this regard.'

He said, `Help me sit up,' and when he was helped up, he said, `O my son! Know that you will not taste the delight of Faith or earn true knowledge in Allah until you believe in Al-Qadar, the good and the not so good parts of it.'

I asked, `O my father! How can I know (or believe in) Al-Qadar, the good and the not so good parts of it?'

He said,

• `When you know that what has missed you, would never have come to you and

• what has befallen you would never have missed you. O my son!

I heard the Messenger of Allah say,

The first thing Allah created was the Pen, right after that commanded it, `Record!'

and the Pen recorded everything that will occur until the Day of Resurrection.

O my son! If you die not having this belief, you will enter the Hellfire.'''

At-Tirmidhi also recorded it and said: "Hasan Sahih Gharib.''

It is confirmed in Sahih Muslim from Abdullah bin `Amr that the Messenger of Allah said,

Verily, Allah recorded the measurements for the creatures fifty thousand years before He created the heavens and earth. Ibn Wahb added,

And His Throne was over the water. (11:7)

At-Tirmidhi also recorded it, and he said: "Hasan, Sahih Gharib.''

A Warning to beware of Allah's Threats

Allah said,

And Our commandment is but one as the twinkling of an eye.

This is information about the execution of His will in His creation, just as He informed us the execution of His decree in them, (And Our commandment is but one).

meaning, `We only command a thing once, without needing to repeat the command; and whatever We command comes to existence faster than the blinking of an eye without any delay, not even for an instant.'

Allah said,

And indeed, We have destroyed your likes, i.e. the earlier nations who denied their Messengers, then is there any that will remember!

meaning, is there any that will receive admonition by remembering the humiliation and torment that

Allah decreed for them?

And a barrier will be set between them and that which they desire, as was done in the past with the people of their kind. (34:54)

Allah's statement,

And everything they have done is noted in Az-Zubur.

meaning, everything they did is recorded in the Books of Record entrusted to the angels, peace be upon them,

And everything, small and large, (meaning, of their actions), is written down, everything that they do is recorded and written in their Record of deeds, which leave nothing, whether large or small, but it is recorded and counted.

Imam Ahmad recorded that A'ishah said that the Messenger of Allah said,

O A'ishah! Beware of small sins, because there is someone assigned by Allah who records them. An-Nasa'i and Ibn Majah also collected this Hadith.

The Good End for Those with Taqwa

Allah said,

Verily, those who have Taqwa, will be in the midst of Gardens and Rivers, unlike the end that the miserable are facing, loss, confusion and being dragged in the Fire on their faces, as well as being disgraced, punished and threatened.

Allah said,

In a seat of truth, in the Dwelling of Allah's honor, encompassed by

His pleasure, favors, bounties, generosity and compassion, near the Muqtadir King.

meaning with the Magnificent King Who created everything and measured its destiny; He is able to grant them whatever they wish and ask for.

Imam Ahmad recorded that Abdullah bin `Amr said that the Prophet said,

Verily, the just will be with Allah on podiums of light, to the right of Ar-Rahman, and both of His Hands are right. They are those who are just and fair in their judgement and with their families and those whom they are responsible for.

Muslim and An-Nasa'i also recorded this Hadith.

This is the end of the Tafsir of Surah Al-Qamar. All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and success and immunity from error come from Him.

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I just watched the documentary on Netflix about the trending case of Chris Watts who murdered his wife and his children. I HAVE TWO POINTS HERE.

FIRST POINT

If not because of social medias I will not know yet before watching the documentary that the husband was the murderer and I would have hope that it wasn't him.

Why? Because before the revelation of the husband's confession, the documentary first showed videos of the wife telling to the world how HAPPY she is about her MARRIAGE, how BLESSED she is to have a great FAMILY, BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN, how proud she is to have her HUSBAND, a GOOD MAN, a GREAT HUSBAND and a GREAT FATHER. She seemed to have a PERFECT LIFE that most people wants to have.

They seemed so happy and blessed. She showed that to the world by posting pictures and videos and streaming every happy moment of her and her family and even successful businesses JUST LIKE WHAT MOST OF US is doing.

In ISLAM, we are ALWAYS REMINDED to not post pictures or videos of our achievements or success to AVOID EVIL EYE. Yes, it might be because of EVIL EYE. Wallaahu a'lam.

EVIL EYE is dangerous than black magic!

Prophet Muhammad peace and blessings be upon him said, "Most of those who die among my Ummah died because of the will and decree of Allaah, and then because of EVIL EYE."

May Allaah jalla wa 'alaa protect us.

Read these simple reminders (ctto) 👇🏻

1. Don't advertise your happy marriage on social media.

2. Do not advertise pregnancy on social media.

3. Don't advertise your kids achievements on social media.

4. Don't advertise your expensive buys on social media.

UNDERSTAND THIS ABOUT LIFE

1. Not everyone is going to be happy for you.

2. Most of the "nice" comments you get are just fake.

3. You just attracting the evil eye on you and your family.

4. You just attracting jealous people into your life.

5. You don't know who's saving your pictures & checking your updates.

6. You really need to stop this as because it may ruin your life, family, marriage and career.

BELIEVE ME - Social media sometimes is the devils eyes, ears and mouth, don't fall into the devils trap. Let a part of your life remain private.

SECOND POINT

At the end of the documentary, it is said in the video that "IN AMERICA THREE WOMEN ARE KILLED BY THEIR CURRENT OR EX PARTNERS EVERY DAY. PARENTS WHO MURDERED THEIR CHILDREN AND PARTNERS ARE MOSTLY MEN."

It is known to many that the main reason Chris killed his wife and children is because of his mistress.

This is the FITNAH of WOMEN to MEN. This is HOW FAR Men would go to FOLLOW their DESIRES.

That is why in Islam, POLYGAMY is allowed. Marrying 2 to 4 is allowed to make it HALAL. To avoid greater harm like in Chris' case. Because Men are WEAK when it comes to women. They easily fall on Shaytan's traps. Polygamy in Islam ofcourse have proper conditions that should be followed. A man can marry up to four women as long as he can be JUST to all his wives. (Long discussion)

And ofcourse MEN in Islam is ADVISED to avoid glancing at women especially mingling with Non-Mahram.

Please read this below (ctto)👇🏻👇🏻

Question:

Assalamualaikum wrm.wbt.,

Is it true that women are the greatest fitnah for men?

Answer:

Waalaikumussalam wrm. wbt.,

Alhamdulillah, praise and thanks to Allah for the countless blessings He has blessed us all with. Blessings and salutations to the Prophet Muhammad PBUH, his wives, his family, companions and all those that follow his teachings to the day of judgement.

Allah SWT created every creation in pairs such as man and woman, day and night, the skies and the earth and others. However, Allah SWT has chosen humans as the most honoured of all creations for they are blessed with the ability to think.

Furthermore, among the purposes Allah SWT created mankind is to test them with trials and tribulations so that Allah SWT will determine who amongst them who has the best of deeds. At the same time, Allah SWT created women as a trial or fitnah for men. This is explained by Allah SWT in the Quran:

Allah SWT states:

زُيِّنَ لِلنَّاسِ حُبُّ الشَّهَوَاتِ مِنَ النِّسَاءِ

“Beautified for people is the love of that which they desire - of women…”

Surah Ali Imran (104)

According to the above question, there is a hadith which clearly states that woman is a fitnah for men. The hadith is narrated by Imam al-Bukhari, Muslim, Ahmad and many others:

From Usamah bin Zaid RA, the Prophet PBUH said:

مَا تَرَكْتُ بَعْدِي فِتْنَةً أَضَرَّ عَلَى الرِّجَالِ مِنَ النِّسَاءِ

“I have not left after me any (chance) of turmoil more injurious to men than the harm done to the men because of women.”

Sahih al-Bukhari (5096) Sahih Muslim (2740)

According to Syeikh Abdullah al-Talidi, this hadith means that after the death of the Prophet PBUH, the greatest fitnah left by the Messenger PBUH is the fitnah of women which means Allah SWT created women as a creation that incites the desires of men and they are easily seduced by them. Thus, the fitnah of women is the greatest fitnah for all of her is a source of fitnah, such as her voice, looks, actions and others.

Likewise, it is stated in a hadith from Abu Sa’id al-Khudri RA, the Prophet PBUH said:

فَاتَّقُوا الدُّنْيَا وَاتَّقُوا النِّسَاءَ فَإِنَّ أَوَّلَ فِتْنَةِ بَنِي إِسْرَائِيلَ كَانَتْ فِي النِّسَاءِ

“So, avoid the allurement of women: verily, the first trial for the people of Isra'il was caused by women.”

Sahih Muslim (2742)

The above hadith also stated that a Muslim should be conscientious around women which means he should be on his guard when he is socializing with a woman to avoid getting lured into fitnah.

Imam al-Nawawi Rahimahullah when commenting on this hadith said:

“Distance yourself from the fitnah of this world and women.” (See al-Minhaj Syarah Sahih Muslim, Al-Nawawi, 17/213)

The Honour of Women

When discussing the issue of the fitnah of women, it does not mean that women are viewed negatively according to syarak. Consequently, syarak honour and dignify the status of women. There are numerous advantages of women stated in sahih syarak evidences. Among them is a hadith narrated by Abdullah bin ‘Amr RA, where the Prophet PBUH said:

‏ الدُّنْيَا مَتَاعٌ وَخَيْرُ مَتَاعِ الدُّنْيَا الْمَرْأَةُ الصَّالِحَةُ

"The world is but a (quick passing) enjoyment; and the best enjoyment of the world is a pious and virtuous woman."

Sahih Muslim (715)

Imam al-Qurthubi when explaining the meaning of pious and virtuous woman stated in the above hadith as:

“She (woman) is someone who makes her husband happy when he sees her, when he instructed or ask for anything she would comply and when her husband is absent, she would protect (her husband’s dignity and honour) him and his property.”

This refers to the statement of the Prophet PBUH:

أَلاَ أُخْبِرُكَ بِخَيْرِ مَا يَكْنِزُ الْمَرْءُ الْمَرْأَةُ الصَّالِحَةُ إِذَا نَظَرَ إِلَيْهَا سَرَّتْهُ وَإِذَا أَمَرَهَا أَطَاعَتْهُ وَإِذَا غَابَ عَنْهَا حَفِظَتْهُ

“Let me inform you about the best a man hoards; it is a virtuous woman who pleases him when he looks at her, obeys him when he gives her a command, and guards his interests when he is away from her.”

Sunan Abu Daud (1664)

The same for a virtuous woman are those who are wives and also act as the main strength to their husbands. This is shown by Umm al-Mu’minin Khadijah binti Khuwailid R.Anha, when the Prophet PBUH is confused and scared after receiving the first revelation, Khadijah calmed the Prophet PBUH saying:

كَلاَّ وَاللَّهِ مَا يُخْزِيكَ اللَّهُ أَبَدًا، إِنَّكَ لَتَصِلُ الرَّحِمَ، وَتَحْمِلُ الْكَلَّ، وَتَكْسِبُ الْمَعْدُومَ، وَتَقْرِي الضَّيْفَ، وَتُعِينُ عَلَى نَوَائِبِ الْحَقِّ‏

"Never! By Allah, Allah will never disgrace you. You keep good relations with your kith and kin, help the poor and the destitute, serve your guests generously and assist the deserving calamity-afflicted ones."

Sahih al-Bukhari (3)

Conclusion

To conclude, every individual or human being is able to control his desires and saved from this fitnah. Hence, Islam has taught and placed guidelines for men when they are interacting with women and vice versa. Lastly, may Allah SWT protect us from fitnah of women and make our Muslim women as righteous and virtuous women. Amin.

Wallahua’lam

May Allaah guide us all.

Please see photos in the end to learn DUA to avoid evil eye and have Allaah's protection from it.

#repost #evileye #americanmurderfamilynextdoor #americanmurder #chriswatts #watts #wattsfamily

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Why Wear Hijab (Hijab protects against corruption)

Why Wear Hijab

Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to bring down over themselves [part] of their outer garments. That is more suitable that they will be known and not be abused. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful.} [Quran 33:59]

Consider with me how Allah The Almighty starts with the wives and daughters of Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa salam. He starts with the chaste, pure, righteous, ascetic women, whom He commands to adhere to Hijab (Islamic covering) and put on the outer garment, and forbade to display their beauty or expose themselves, as they are the Mothers of the Believers and the mistresses of the women of Paradise. Moreover, from which men were they commanded to veil and screen themselves? From the Companions of the Messenger of Allah Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihiwasallam (Peace be upon him), the possessors of pure and chaste hearts.

Then, what do you think, my sister, of the men and women of our days? What do you think of those who spend long hours watching the channels of corruption and destruction, and their hearts are replete with love for shameful desires, and they are about to lose their minds longing to meet a lover, seeing a beautiful girl, or hearing the voice of a girlfriend?

By Him in whose Hand is my soul, the command to adhere to Hijab should be adhered to with greater strictness these days; and you are responsible before Allah The Almighty, for you are a source of Fitnah (trial), which is the greatest Fitnah on the Ummah (nation) of Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa salam. He, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa salam, said: I have not left after me a Fitnah more harmful to men than women."

In these days, the hearts of men are diseased, except for him upon whom my Lord bestows mercy, and how few are they! Their eyes turn here and there in the communities of women, and their souls are longing for evil and corruption. Amidst that, the girl displays her adornment and exposes the beauty of her body to ignite the fire of Fitnah in their chests and urge them to come close to her and fall, along with her, into corruption and shame. Then, in the end, that young man comes out to wash the dirt and impurities of his actions with the water of repentance, and starts a new life, that is if he has a living heart that fears the punishment of Allah The Almighty. But as for you, you would remain a source of shame on yourself and your family, and the community would never forgive for you your slip, nor overlook your crime; even if you wash your heart with the water of repentance and return to Allah The Almighty, who will wash away the damage and destruction that will have afflicted your body?

I think you understand what I mean. So, please be careful before it is too late and before you fall and, subsequently, are filled with regret. But at that time, neither regret nor weeping, nor grief nor tears would benefit you.

A pious woman once said, "The rational person, is the one who considers the current state of women nowadays and would consequently burn with grief, dissolve in shyness, be burnt with agony, and blaze with pain. The believing hearts have the right to rupture in pain, and the sincere eyes to shed blood. How could a faithful believer feel the pleasure of food and drink, how could he rejoice in cheerfulness and sleep in comfort while he sees what embitters the bodies, tears and breaks the hearts? It seems that those women have realized the hope of the Jew Oskar Levi when he said, 'We, Jews, are but masters and corruptors of this world, rousers and harbingers of trials and the ones who inflict pain.'

The Jews have a long history of destroying nations through women. The Islamic Sharee‘ah (Islamic legislation) has taken excellent care of the Muslim woman, which ensures the maintenance of her chastity and has made her cherished and lofty. The conditions imposed upon her in her adornment and clothing are only meant to eliminate the means that lead to corruption. That is not to restrict her freedom, but rather to protect her from falling to the bottom of abasement and the mire of degradation.

The Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa salam, said: Indeed Allah is Bashful and the Sitteer (Concealer of faults), and He loves (that His servants should adhere to) bashfulness and concealment (of faults)." [Abu Daawood and An-Nasaa‘i]"

The war is being waged against you, my dear sister, and you are its target and aim. Our enemies from the West hold long sessions to design attractive fashionable clothes for you, in order to bewitch the minds, dazzle the sights and cause hearts to be fascinated by you. Do you know what these clothes are for? It is for your Abaaya that was imposed on you to screen your body and divert eyes from you, causing you to live a chaste and pure life.

They have drawn you in to get you to remove your Hijab, achieving victory over you, and to make you leave your house uncovered, bare-faced and displaying your beauty, having removed your modesty before you removed your outer garment.

In his lecture, "The Story of an Abaaya", Shaykh Muhammad Al-Habdaan, may Allah protect him, shows the gradual approach made to drive women into removing their Hijab:

They began with the step of a transparent chiffon Abaaya and continued along these lines for a long time, after which they moved to another step, i.e., the short Abaaya, until when a long time passed and the believing hearts took the initiative to revive the (traditional) long Abaaya, they were disturbed by it, but said, "No problem! Let it be long, but with lace at its ends." They paused a little at that step, and when they found none objected, but rather a lot of women admired it, and increasingly bought it, then, let the model of the on-shoulder Abaaya come into existence, since it is easier for the woman and religion is to make things easy.

After that, the gate was opened wide, and a torrent of afflictions started to pour in, once by a variety of laces on the right and on the left (of the Abaaya), and once by the broad decorative bands of glittering beads, followed by beautiful embellishments to make the hand look more beautiful, and then the Abaaya with lace and with embroidery on the front and on the back, ending with the Abaaya with various colors."

They also added many different colors like yellow, red, green, and orange. Some of them designed an Abaaya for the bride, another for university, a third for school, a fourth for a soiree and a fifth for a physician.

What makes matters worse, burns the heart, and causes the eye to shed tears is that the ones who design those clothes for the various purposes are Muslim women: we ask Allah The Almighty to guide them, and return them to Him with good return. They have indeed abandoned their religion, manners and (real) beauty, and forgotten, or seemed to forget, that the woman's head cover beautifies her and increases her in reverence and elegance, in so much as when she enters Paradise (we ask Allah The Almighty to make us among its inhabitants), she would beautify herself for her husband therein with that head cover.

It is narrated in a particular Hadeeth (prophetic narration): "And indeed a woman (of Paradise)'s head cover on her head is better than this world and what it contains."

According to the narration of Imaam Ahmad may Allah have mercy upon him: And the head cover of a woman from Paradise is better than this world and the like of it along with it."

According to the narration of Al-Bazzaar and Ibn Abi Ad-Dunya may Allah have mercy upon them: … and if one of the Hoor (maidens) reveals her head cover, the sun would seem, compared to its beauty, like a lightless wick in the sun."

If this beauty lies only in the head cover, then, what about the beauty of she who wears the head cover? Exalted be Allah Who made all things perfect! On the occasion of mentioning the headcover, let me say to her who has abandoned it, let alone the headcover and full Hijab: consider how the head cover is among the elements of beauty on the head of the Hoor in Paradise, whereas many of you argue to abstain from wearing it, saying that she does not look fashionable in it, and that it does not suit her; and another argues that she will wear it after marriage. But at the same time, another, astonishingly, puts on the head cover for she sees, as she states, her beauty, intelligence and personality in it. To this latter, let me say, "Make (this deed) for (the countenance of) Allah The Almighty, since the (rewards of) deeds depend on intentions."

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Islam: Light To The World

We as Muslims as well as believers are fortunate to be giving the greatest gift of Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) ( AL - ISLAM). Yet many brothers and sisters are ashamed to follow such beautiful religion. Islam governs a Muslim's life in all its aspects. This is the reason why it is not only a religion but also a way of life. Let me break it down ( In Sh Allah)..The word "Islam" is an Arabic word which means "submission to the will of God". This word comes from the same root as the Arabic word "salam", which means "peace". One of the things I love about ISLAM is that fact that ISLAM gives mankind the solution to every problem that human beings encounter daily. Yet there are so many uneducated people in the West who don’t seem to understand the beauty and wonders of this extraordinary religion. Did you know that whomever looks at the history of Islam with an unbiased eye, since very early times, and looks at the position of Christians and Jews under Islamic administration, will encounter one very obvious fact; The People of the Book have always lived in peace and security under Islamic rule. Indeed, Christians and Jews who were persecuted under the rule of different faiths and sects from time to time sought refuge in Islamic lands and found the security they sought in Muslim countries. The main reason why the People of the Book (Ahl al Kitab) were able to live in such peace and comfort is that Muslims form their attitudes and behavior toward the People of the Book (Ahl al Kitab) according to the moral values of the Qur’an:

► A believer's entire life is directed towards being able to please Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala). This is the core of religion. It is revealed in the Qur'an that the characteristic of this true religion that has come down to the present day from the Prophet Abraham (Alayhi salaam), is the dedication of all one's life to his CREATOR:

THERE SOME PEOPLE WHO LOVE TO MOCK ISLAM AND ITS BELIEVERS: THEY SAY SO MANY THINGS OUT OF HATRED:

For example, Some might say such foolish things....

1) Which Muslim's are more retarded... The converts or the one's that were born into it? I personally think you'd have to be quite uneducated to convert to Islam.

2) ISLAM IS THE CANCER OF HUMANITY AND IT NEEDS TO BE DESTROYED!!

3) The quran qualifies as hate speech on all counts!! The "holiest" book of Islam (61% of which is about non-Muslims)

4) If you want to have sex with 9 year old girls, then Islam is perfect..

5) Islam is the Road to Hell

This is what many non-Muslims think of Islam and its sad how someone can just use words like this without ever studying what Islam is really about. Knowledge is the key to success. Without knowledge, we could not accomplish much in life. The more knowledgeable you are in a particular field, the more you will understand. One of the major problems of the present world is that Non- Muslims are striving to make their life easier on the cost of making it difficult for the believers. This approach is wrong and Islam gives the principle of making the life of others easy to achieve success.

Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) says,

◕Surah Al-Qasas , 28 Verse No 77◕ ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬● “Seek the life to come by means of what Allah has granted you, but do not neglect your rightful share in this world. Do good to others as Allah has done good to you.” ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬●

◕ TO THE NONE MUSLIM BROTHERS AND SISTERS: READ CAREFULLY BECAUSE I WANT YOU ALL TO KNOW THE BEAUTY OF ISLAM.... DID YOU KNOW THAT ISLAM commands all kinds of good and forbids all kinds of evil. It encourages good manners and proper treatment of others. It enjoins good characteristics such as truthfulness, patience, deliberation, kindness, humility, modesty, keeping promises, dignity, mercy, justice, courage, patience, friendliness, contentment, chastity, good treatment, tolerance, trustworthiness, gratitude for favours, and self-control in times of anger. Islam commands the Muslim to fulfil his duty towards his parents and to uphold family ties, to help the needy, to treat neighbors well, to protect and safeguard the wealth of the orphan, to be gentle with the young and show respect to the old, to be kind to servants and animals, to remove harmful things from the road, to speak kind words, to forgive at the time when one has the opportunity to take revenge, to be sincere towards one’s fellow-Muslims, to meet the needs of the Muslims, to give the debtor time to repay his debt, to prefer others over oneself, to console others, to greet people with a smiling face, to visit the sick, to support the one who is oppressed, to give gifts to friends, to honour his guest, to treat his wife kindly and spend on her and her children, to spread the greeting of peace (salaam) and to seek permission before entering another person’s house, lest one see something private that the other person does not want one to see.

► Islam is the religion of mercy and kindness, the religion of tolerance and ease. Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) has not burdened this ummah with more than it can bear. Whatever good it does, it will be rewarded for it, and whatever evil it does, it will have to bear the burden of that sin, as

Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) says,

◕Surat Al-Baqarah Ch2: Ayah 286◕ ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬● Allah does not charge a soul except [with that within] its capacity. It will have [the consequence of] what [good] it has gained, and it will bear [the consequence of] ................ what [evil] it has earned. ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬●

Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) has spared the Muslims any difficulty or hardship in all that He has enjoined upon them. As clearly stated

◕Surat Al-Hajj Ch22: Ayah 78 ◕ ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬● “He has chosen you (to convey His Message of Islamic Monotheism to mankind by inviting them to His religion of Islam), and has not laid upon you in religion any hardship” ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬●

Every sin that a Muslim commits because he makes a mistake, or forgets, or is forced to do it, is forgiven by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) = (Ms Sh Allah)

As Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) says ,

◕Al-Baqarah Ch2: Ayah 286 ◕ ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬● “Our Lord! Punish us not if we forget or fall into error” ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬●

And Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) says: your prayer is granted. The Muslim will be brought to account for what he does deliberately, not for what he does by mistake, as Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) says , ◕Surat Al-AhzaabCh33: Ayah 5◕ ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬● And there is no blame upon you for that in which you have erred but [only for] what your hearts intended. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful. ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬●

Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) is Kind and Merciful. He sent The Rasulullah (Sallahu Alayhi Wa Salam) with ease and the tolerant monotheism: One of the most important characteristics, frequently mentioned with regards to The Rasulullah (Sallahu Alayhi Wa Salam) in the Qur'an, is that he only practiced what Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) revealed and asked of him, with no concern about what others might think. Important figures and members of other religions at the time wanted him to impose rules that would benefit them. Although these people were more numerous and powerful, The Rasulullah (Sallahu Alayhi Wa Salam) was punctilious about abiding by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala)'s commandments and the Qur'an. In the Qur'an Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) has revealed that The Rasulullah (Sallahu Alayhi Wa Salam) possessed the finest morality, and says:

◕Surat Al-Qalam Ch68: Ayah 1-7 ◕ ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬● Nun. By the pen and what they inscribe, You are not, [O Muhammad], by the favor of your Lord, a madman. And indeed, for you is a reward uninterrupted. And indeed, you are of a great moral character. So you will see and they will see Which of you is the afflicted [by a devil]. Indeed, your Lord is most knowing of who has gone astray from His way, and He is most knowing of the [rightly] guided. ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬●

The Rasulullah (Sallahu Alayhi Wa Salam) said:

═══════════ ► “Religion is very easy and whoever overburdens himself in his religion will not be able to continue in that way. So you should not be extremists, but try to be near to perfection and receive the good tidings that you will be rewarded.” (narrated by al-Bukhaari, 39). ═══════════

The Shaytaan is man's greatest enemy. He makes him forget the remembrance of his Lord and makes his sin attractive to him, as

Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) says ,

◕Surat Al-Mujadila Ch58: Ayah 19◕ ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬● “Shaytaan has overpowered them. So he has made them forget the remembrance of Allaah. They are the party of Shaytaan. Verily, it is the party of Shaytaan that will be the losers ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬●

Whoever commits a sin then Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) conceals it, it is not permissible for him to speak of it, because our Dear Beloved Rasulullah (Sallahu Alayhi Wa Salam) said: ═══════════ ► “All of my ummah will be fine except those who commit sin openly.” == > (Narrated by Muslim, 2990). ═══════════

If a person commits a sin then repents, Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) will accept his repentance:

► [al-An’aam 6:54) “Your Lord has written (prescribed) Mercy for Himself, so that if any of you does evil in ignorance, and thereafter repents and does righteous good deeds (by obeying Allaah), then surely, He is Oft‑Forgiving, Most Merciful”

Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) is Generous and Kind, He multiplies the reward for good deeds and forgives bad deeds, as the Rasulullah (Sallahu Alayhi Wa Salam) said: narrating the words of his Lord:

══════════ ► “Allah has decreed hasanaat (good deeds) and sayi’aat (bad deeds), then He explained that. Whoever intends to do a good deed then does not do it, Allaah will write it down as one complete hasanah; if he intends to do it then he does it, then Allaah will write it down as between ten and seven hundred hasanaat, or more. Whoever intends to do a bad deed, then he does not do it, Allaah will write it down as one complete hasanah; if he intends to do it then he does it, Allaah will write it down as one sayi’ah.”

►► (Agreed upon; narrated by al-Bukhaari, Kitaab al-Raqaa’iq, 81)

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The below is quoted from Yaqeen Institute, Souls Assorted: An Islamic Theory of Spiritual Personality by Zohair Abdul-Rahman and Nazir Khan

“Spiritual Tendencies

In a fascinating passage, Ibn Taymiyyah (d. 728 AH) answers the question of whether one should focus on strengthening one’s faith (imān) by first starting with abstinence (zuhd), knowledge (‘ilm), or acts of worship (ibādah). He replies:

People differ in this regard. From amongst people, some find knowledge easier than zuhd, some find zuhd easier than ‘ilm, and some find ibādah easier than both of them. What is prescribed (mashroo’) is that everyone acts according to what they are capable of goodness based on the verse “Have taqwa of Allah as much as you are able” (64:16). So when the branches of faith become crowded, a person proceeds with what is most pleasing to God by acting according to what he is most capable.[26]

Ibn Taymiyyah goes on to explain that what becomes the most virtuous action for a person is whatever comes more readily to him and provides the greatest benefit to his faith, even if that action might not be intrinsically better than other actions. For instance, a person who finds voluntary prayers at night onerous might benefit far more from engaging in more recitation and contemplation of the Qur’an, or more dhikr (remembrance), and these actions may be considered more virtuous for this individual. As a corollary, no one can belittle the good deeds of others, since only Allah knows which of them are most valuable and most virtuous for which person. Moreover, Ibn al-Qayyim discussed the concept of spiritual stations (maqamat) in his work Madarij al-Salikeen and notes that while these are frequently presented in a chronological sequence by many authors, one person may pursue the stations of love, contentment, and tranquility at the beginning of one’s spiritual journey while for someone else those stations may only be fully actualized at the end of the spiritual journey.[27]

Indeed, even the structure of the cosmos bears witness to the plurality of spiritual personalities. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ informed us, “Paradise has eight gates, and one of them is called Ar-Rayyan through which none will enter but those who observe fasting.”[28] Each gate relates to a different virtue, and whoever increases in the deeds of a certain gate becomes from the people called to enter it.[29] Thus, different people may have propensities for different types of virtue, and will therefore enter Paradise from different routes.

Every human being is different. We see this all around us in the diverse pursuits individuals find spiritually rewarding. Some are more involved in community activism, some in studying the Qur’an, some in sadaqah, and so on. Many diverse individual paths to God are encompassed by the Straight Path of the Islamic religion. Imam Ibn al-Qayyim (d. 751 AH) writes:

The path to Allah is one path, inclusive of all that which pleases Allah, and what pleases Him is numerous and diversified according to times, places, people, and situations. All of these are Divinely pleasing paths, which God made numerous out of His Mercy and Wisdom for the differences of people in their dispositions (isti‘dadat) and their hearts (qulub). And had God made them all one category despite the differences in people’s minds (adhhān), intellects (uqul), and strengths and weaknesses of their dispositions, none would traverse the path to Him except [a few individuals,] one by one.[30]

Ibn al-Qayyim then describes how this may manifest differently depending on one’s spiritual personality. He says, “there are people whose chief action and path through which they worship Allah is the path of knowledge and learning.” Such people may spend all their time in this pursuit, exhausting all of their resources and time in the thirst for knowledge of God. On the other hand, there are those “whose chief action is dhikr” and “whenever they find themselves lacking in it, they feel cheated and in loss.” Still others may strive towards God with voluntary prayers, others with alleviating the afflictions and calamities that beset people, others with enjoining good and forbidding wrong, others with fasting or reading Qur’an. Others focus on spiritual introspection (murāqabah), examining their internal thoughts (khawāṭir), and preserving their time from being wasted. And some are able to combine multiple categories.[31]

Imam Malik was once asked why he was busy in circles of knowledge and not other aspects of Islam. He replied by explaining the diversity of spiritual personalities, “Certainly, Allah has divided good actions like he has divided His providence (rizq). It may be that prayer has been facilitated for a person, but fasting hasn’t. Another person may have a tendency for charity but not fasting… And I am happy with what Allah has facilitated for me (the pursuit of knowledge). I don’t think what I am focused on is lower than what you are focused on. Rather, I hope that we are both upon goodness and righteousness.”[32]

From the foregoing discussion, we see that people naturally differ in what their spirituality drives them towards, and what activities in the faith they find themselves most passionate about—some towards the social aspects of faith (e.g., feeding the hungry, sheltering the oppressed, etc.), and others towards the solitary and reflective practices (e.g., recitation, contemplation, etc.).[33] It also influences how they experience spirituality and to which reminders their faith is most responsive. Two people may listen to the same reminder or khutbah and find different aspects of it more compelling—for one person it may have been a new insight about a verse, for the other it may have been a practical story about helping others. Such differences are captured in the conceptualization of spirituality types, traits, or tendencies that coalesce to form one’s unique spiritual personality. For this reason, it is important for Islamic speakers and educators to diversify their messages to cater to different members of their audience. This is in line with the style of the Qur’an,

And We have certainly diversified in this Qur’an for mankind from every kind of example. But, mankind has above all else always been argumentative. (Qur’an, 18:54)

And thus we have sent an Arabic Qur’an down and diversified the warnings in it so that they may become conscious (of God) or it would inspire remembrance. (Qur’an, 20:113)

Spiritual personality refers to how an individual manifests their spirituality. Just as our personalities result in different approaches to relationships and work, our spiritual personalities result in a variety of approaches to spiritual practices, religious beliefs, and identity. There may be some that find the sense of belongingness and community (ummah) cultivated through communal prayers (salah) and Islamic conferences especially invigorating.

The greatest example of the concept of spiritual personality is seen through the generation of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The companions were not homogenous in the way they served Islam. There were those who were focused on knowledge, such as Abu Hurairah, Mu’adh bin Jabal, Abdullah ibn Mas’ood, and Abdullah ibn Abbas. Then there were those who were known for their bravery and courage, such as Khalid ibn al-Walid, Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah, and Zubayr ibn al-Awwam. There were those known for their intense devotion in praying and fasting, such as Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-Aas, who also combined the virtue of narrating hadith. Hassan ibn Thaabit, on the other hand, was artistic, and used his poetry to defend the honor of Islam. Uthman ibn Affan was particularly known for his modesty and shyness and Abu Bakr as-Siddeeq was known for his loyalty to, and companionship (suhba) with, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. All of these companions and many more served Islam based on what was facilitated for them from their spiritual personality.”

This whole article is truly fantastic guys, the above is just a section of it! Do read it, especially if you’re into social sciences such as Psychology, Sociology, etc.

link: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/en/zohair/souls-assorted-an-islamic-theory-of-spiritual-personality/?fbclid=IwAR0_YNWY6-5nydquKNS1OMnU6zvcRq2jATsUm0jU-yPa3M8T4PFWxsBcpT4#ftnt30

#yaqeen institute #spiritual personality #veryyyy interesting

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Delusions, psychotic disorders, and other mental illnesses in the light of Islam

Assalamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatuLlah, bismiLlah ar-Rahman ar-Raheem. All praise is to Allah, everything good comes from Him and every error of mine comes from me alone. So may Allah forgive me for such mistakes.

Disclaimer - I am not a professional nor a scholar: I limit myself to sharing from those who are, and putting information together. None of this content should be taken as a replacement for spiritual counselling or actual mental health support. I am simply your sister fiLlah.

According to WebMD, “Psychotic disorders are a group of serious illnesses that affect the mind. They make it hard for someone to think clearly, make good judgments, respond emotionally, communicate effectively, understand reality, and behave appropriately.”

There are many different psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and delusional disorder. Other disorders, such as some personality disorders (like borderline personality disorder) or mood disorders (like bipolar disorders), may also feature psychotic symptoms. Moreover, psychotic disorders may be co-morbid with other mental illnesses, such as post-traumatic disorders, personality disorders, and more.

Symptoms may include:

difficulty concentrating

depressive episodes and anxiety

problems sleeping a healthy amount of time

delusions

hallucinations with one or more of the five senses

disorganized speech

suicidal tendencies and/or self-harm

Is it my fault if I have a psychotic disorder? Do I deserve to suffer because I am a “bad muslim” even though I strive to be better?

Being mentally ill, having a psychotic disorder, or suffering from delusions does not have to do with how religious or righteous one is. Dr. Abu’l Mundhir Khaleel ibn Ibraaheem Ameen, in his book “The Jinn & Human Sickness”, states: “Even those who are righteous and upright in their religious commitment are not free from the problems of delusions.” In fact, it is clear that Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala sends tests to all of His believers, including prophets, messengers, and other people who were extremely close to Allah ta’ala.

Allah says:

Every soul will taste death. And We test you with evil and with good as trial; and to Us you will be returned.

Qur’an, 21:35

And He also says:

And fear the trial which will not strike in particular (only) those who have wronged among you...

Qur’an, 8:25

The Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “The greatest reward comes with the greatest trial. When Allah loves a people He tests them. Whoever accepts that wins His pleasure but whoever is discontent with that earns His wrath.”

Narrated by at-Tirmidhi (2396) and Ibn Majah (4031). Classed as saheeh by al-Albani.

Depending on the situation, a calamity that befalls an individual may be a test for those around them, and a blessing for them.

Shaykh Al-Munajjid said on this topic:

Not every sickness or handicap is necessarily a punishment; rather it may be a test for the child’s parents, by which Allaah will expiate for their bad deeds, or raise their status in Paradise if they bear this trial with patience. Then if the child grows up, the test will also include him, and if he bears it with patience and faith, then Allaah has prepared for the patient a reward that cannot be enumerated.

That said, it is also plausible that one’s suffering is a means for them to get closer to Allah, or to be purified from their sins.

It was narrated that Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) said:

«The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said:“If Allah wills good for His slave, He hastens his punishment in this world, and if He wills bad for His slave, He withholds from him (the punishment for) his sin, until He requites him for it on the Day of Resurrection.”»

Narrated and classed as hasan by at-Tirmidhi (2396); classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh at-Tirmidhi.

This shows that when Allah loves his believers, He tests them so that their sins may be expiated quickly and more easily.

Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported:

«The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There is no Muslim who is afflicted with pain as much as the prick of a thorn or more but that Allah will expiate his sins just as leaves fall from a tree.”»

Narrated in Saheeh Bukhari (5324), Saheeh Muslim (2571).

Alhamdulillah, every little pain we suffer in this Dunya will earn us expiations from sins. So what about serious illnesses and long-lasting emotional pain?

Every person’s situation will be different, some will be tested to have their status elevated, some will be tested for expiation, some will be tested because of Allah’s mercy, some will be test for all of the aforementioned reasons, and so forth. Many times, individuals’ lives may be full of obstacles and tests because of reasons that are unclear to us, and only known to Allah.

Moreover, everyone sins, and everyone needs more and more guidance, for man is imperfect, and only prophets were most perfect in matters that regard religion! Do not despair of Allah’s mercy and forgiveness, and rest assured His plan is the best plan of all.

Will I be punished if I sin in times where I am unable to reason clearly or understand what I am doing?

Whenever a Muslim who suffers from hallucinations hears or sees something terrible, such as something that undermines Islam or which places doubts in his mind about Allah, or similar things, they will not be held accountable for it.

It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said:

«The Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “Allah has forgiven my ummah for whatever whispers [waswasah] cross their minds so long as they do not act upon it or speak of it.”»

Narrated by al-Bukhaari (2391) and Muslim (127).

Ibn Hajar (may Allah have mercy on him) said in Fath al-Baari (5/161):

What we may understand is that there is no blame for what crosses a person’s mind, unless it is translated into actions or words as a result of that thought. What is meant by whispers [waswasah] is when a thought resides in a person’s mind without him feeling happy with it, or it takes root in his mind.

Moreover, Shaykh al-Munajjid states,

If we assume that this sick person uttered what was on his mind under the pressure of his illness or of the whispers in his heart in the sense that he was overcome and could not help it, and these words came out of him without him intending that, then he will not be brought to account for that, because he did not intend to say it out loud. (..) If he says something when he is compelled, without intending or wanting to, then he will not be brought to account for it.

What is the cause and cure of such disorders?

Verily every sickness has a cure that Allah has sent. Any physical and psychological disease may be caused by a problem which resides in one’s body or brain, or alternatively, by jinn, devilish whispers, going astray from the right path of Islam, and so forth; or even both.

The cure may be found in the deen (religion) as well as meds or other therapies.

For more information, please read the book “The Jinn & Human Sickness” by Dr. Abu’l Mundhir Khaleel ibn Ibraaheem Ameen.

Shaykh al-Munajjid says on this matter:

The depression that people feel may be a sickness that needs to be treated and needs referral to specialists; or it may be feelings of distress that may be relieved by doing a lot of acts of worship, remembering Allah, keeping company with good and righteous friends, and keeping busy with beneficial actions. (...) Whatever the case, Allah has not sent down any disease but He has sent down a cure for it, and there is a remedy for this depression no matter what type it is. The believer should adorn himself with patience and certainty of faith, and he should turn to Allah a great deal and ask of Him, because the keys to goodness are in His hand.

In any case, it will certainly not cause harm if one who suffers from a psychotic disorder starts reading more Qur’an, reciting adhkar, and surrounding yourself with righteous people who are understanding and supportive and will remind you of Allah, and to be patient in a beautiful way. Even if such a person’s disorder is not caused by jinn, being closer to Allah will undoubtedly give them a powerful weapon against impatience, despair, or their condition becoming worse due to devilish whispers.

Am I allowed to see a psychologist or psychiatrist, and take anti-psychotic medication or other types of medication?

Yes, upon scholarly consensus, finding a cure to your diseases is permitted or encouraged. It is not reprehensible, and one should take care of one’s body, mind and soul as best as possible, as long as the means of doing that are halal.

It was narrated that Abu’l-Dardaa’ (may Allaah be pleased with him) said:

«The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Allaah created the disease and the cure, so treat disease but do not treat it with anything that is haraam.”»

Narrated by al-Tabaraani in al-Mu’jam al-Kabeer, 24/254. Classed as saheeh by al-Albani.

Ibn al-Qayyim said on the matter:

In the saheeh ahaadeeth there is the command to use medicine, and these ahaadeeth state that this does not contradict the idea of putting one’s trust in Allaah, just as warding off hunger, thirst, heat and cold by means of their opposites does not contradict it. Rather the reality of Tawheed cannot be perfected without following the means which Allaah has created in order to reach ends, both by His universal will and in His laws that He has prescribed. Ignoring this matter undermines the very essence of putting one’s trust in Allaah, just as it undermines the concept of Allaah’s command and wisdom, and weakens it so that the one who does not use the means to an end thinks that not using them is a stronger form of putting one’s trust in Allah. But not using the means to an end is a sign of weakness which contradict the idea of putting one’s trust in Allaah, the essence of which is the reliance of the heart on Allaah to provide that which will benefit a person in this world and in the Hereafter, and to ward off that which will harm him in this world and in the Hereafter. But it is essential to depend on use of the means, otherwise one is denying the wisdom of Allaah and the laws which He has prescribed. So the slave of Allaah should not call his helplessness dependence on Allaah, or call his dependence on Allaah helplessness.

(Zaad al-Ma’aad, 4/15)

It is true that sometimes, medication may contain dubious ingredients, or may have enormous side effects which makes one wonder whether it is worth taking such medication. In such cases, one should ask (or look for) a specific fatwa on the matter. Keep in mind there is some disagreement among scholars on some matters, such as the use of gelatin in some pills.

I pray that Allah aids every person suffering from mental illness in the best way possible, and hope everyone who reads this can find some comfort and guidance, in sha’ Allah. May Allah reward you greatly. And if you find I have committed an error, remind me gently, and correct me without hesitation. And finally, verily Allah knows best.

#islamic reminder #islamic reminders #islam reminders #islam mental health #alhamdulillah #in sha allah #qur'an #Bismillah #arrahman #arraheem #allah's test #allah's plan #allah's mercy #fee allah #ayah #hadeeth

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The map shows the route that Imam Husaynع took when he left Makkah for Iraq. With him there were about 50 people including women and children of his family and friends. After leaving Makkah there were 14 places mentioned in history books where Imam either stayed or met people or gave sermons. 1. Saffah: Here Imamع met Farazzdaq the poet whom Imam asked about conditions in Kufa. He said, ' He said, 'People's hearts were with you but their swords were against you.' Imam replied, 'Allah does what he wishes. I leave it to him who proposes the just cause. 2. Dhat-el-Irq: Here Imam'sع cousin Abdullah Ibn Jafar brought his two sons Auwn and Mohammed to their mother Hazrat Zainab and to help the Imamع. He tried to persuade the Imamع to return to Madina but Imam replied, 'my destiny is in the hands of Allah.' 3. Batn-er-Rumma: Imamع sent a letter to Kufa with Qais bin Mashir, met Abdullah bin Mutee who came from Iraq. When he heard of Imam'sع intention, he tried to stop him. He said Kufians were not faithful and could not be trusted. But Imamع continued his journey. 4. Zurud: Imamع met Zohair Ibn Qain. Zohair was not among the followers of Ahlulbaitع. But when Imamع told him of the purpose of his journey Zohair gave all his possesions to his wife, told her to go home and said that he wished to be martyred with the Imam. 5. Zabala: Imamع learnt from two tribesmen coming from Kufa of the death of Hazrat Muslim. Imamع said, 'Innan Lillahe wa Inna Elaihe Rajeoon. Indallah-Nahtasib Anfusana.' 'We are for Allah and we shall return to Him who surely accouts for our sacrifices. Asadi Tribesmen tried to dissuade the Imamع from his journey but he persisted. Here Imamع told his companions the news of the death of Muslim and Hani and that people in Kufa were not prepared to be their helpers. Imamع said, 'Those who want to depart leave now.' Hoards of various tribesmen who had followed the Imam in the hope of collecting the booty realised their false hopes and scattered to their own homes. Only 50 odd people remained. 6. Batn-e-Aqeeq: Imamع met a man from the Tribe of Akrama who told him that Kufa was no more a friendly town and was now surrounded by Yazid's army. No one could get in or out of the town. But the Imamع carried on. 7. Sorat: Imamع stayed the night here and in the morning ordered his companions to take as much water as they can. 8. Sharaf: While the Imamع was passing from this place, one of his companions shouted that he could see the approach of an army. Imamع asked for a safe place, preferably a mountain behind them. A guide took them to the nearest mountain. 9. Zuhasm: It was here that Imamع met Hurr's army of 1000 men. They were thirsty so Imamع ordered his men to give them water. Imamع himself helped several thirsty soldiers to drink. Even animals were given water to drink. Zohr prayers were led by the Imamع and all followed him including Hurr's soldiers. Here Imamع told Hurr about many letters from Kufa. He said, 'O People of Kufa, you sent me your delegations and wrote me letters that you had no Imam and that I should come to unite you and lead you in the way of Allah. You wrote that we Ahlulbait are more qualified to govern your affairs than those who claim things to which they have no right and act unjustly and wrongly. But if you have changed your mind, have become ignorant of our Rights and have forgotten your promises, I shall turn back. But he was denied to turn back by Hurr's army and was lead to by-pass Kufa. 10. Baiza: Imamع reached Baiza the next day and delivered one of his most famous sermons. 'O People, the Prophet has said that if a man sees a tyrannical ruler transgressing against Allah and the Prophet and oppressing people but does nothing by word or action to change the situation then it will be just for Allah to place him where he deservingly belongs. Do you not see to what low level the affairs have come down... Do you not observe that truth has not adhered to and falsehood has no limit. And as for me, I look upon death as but a means of attaining martyrdom and I consider life among transgressors as nothing but an agony and an affliction.' 11. Uzaibul Hajanat: Here Imamع stayed away from the army of Hurr and met Trimmah bin Adi. After having learnt about the Kufan abandonment of his envoy it was clear that he had no hope of support or even survival in Kufa. Nevertheless he refused an offer of safety, if not success extended to him. Trimmah pleaded to him to accept the offer of 20,000 trained men of his tribe to help him if he wanted to go to Kufa or he could retire to the mountains and safety. Imamع replied to Ibn Adi, 'May Allah bless you and your people. I cannot go from my word. Things are destined. It is clear from this reply that he was fully aware of the dangers he would face and that he had a certain strategy and plan in mind to bring about a revolution in the conscience of the Muslim Ummah. He did not try to mobilize military support which he could easily have done in Hejaz nor did he try to exploit whatever physical strength was available to him. 12. Qasr-e-Bani Makatil: It was evident here that Kufa was no more his destination. As Hurr did not want to leave him, he by-passed Kufa and took a new route. Resting in the afternoon he uttered 'Inna Lillah.' His 18 years old son Ali Akber approached him and enquired. Imamع said that in his sleep he had heard someone saying that these people were going to their deaths. Ali Akber asked, 'Are we not on the Right path. Death meant nothing to them. Death of this kind transforms into the glory of martyrdom. 13. Nainawa: At this place a messenger of Ibn Zaid brought a message for Hurr not to leave the Imamع. The battered caravan passed through Ghaziriya to a place called Karbala. Imamع sighed, asked for the name of the place. Someone said Kerbala. Imamع said, yes, this is the place of Kerbin-wa-bala. (a place of pain and torture.) Let us stop here for we have arrived at our destination. This is the place of our Martyrdom. This is Karbala. 14. Karbala: On the orders of the Imamع, the tents were erected near the river which was a tributary of the River Euphrates some miles away. The date was 2nd Muharram 61 Hijri (3rd October 680 AD).

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Al-Mujeeb Himself says: … Indeed, my Lord is near and responsive [Quran, 11:61] and … [We are] the best of responders.[Quran, 37:75]

Responding to Each Request with Ease

How Can You Live By This Name?

Wallahu ta’alaa ‘alem. 

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﷽ Bismillah hir rahman nir rahim.

Edited this day of Ramadan 12, 1443 A.H / April 13, 2022. From the desk of our Team Fajr.

A Statement of Belief Must Be Tested;

If you read about the lives of all of God’s (عَزَّ وَجَلَّ) Prophets, you will find that they all went through very difficult hardships.

It is one of God’s consistent and universal laws that when God the Almighty loves someone, He (عَزَّ وَجَلَّ) will test him/her with trials in this world. God says: ~

Do people think that on their mere claiming, “We have attained to faith,” they will be left to themselves, and will not be put to a test? (Quran 29:2)

A claim of belief has to be tested.

And most certainly shall We try you by means of danger, and hunger, and loss of worldly goods, of lives and of labour’s fruits. But give glad tidings unto those who are patient in adversity. (Quran 2:155)

So, if He (عَزَّ وَجَلَّ) deprives a person of this worldly life or part of it and guides him to repentance and bestows on him His (عَزَّ وَجَلَّ) mercy and Paradise instead, then this is, in fact, a great gift!. A blessing in disguise to the mu’min with yaqeen in the cores of their hearts for their Rabb’s decision ☪️🕋☪️

Therefore, the Prophet (‎ﷺ) said:~

“The most severely tested people are the prophets, then the next best, then the next best. A man will be tested in accordance with his level of commitment to God. Trials will continue to afflict a person until they leave him walking on the earth with no sin on him.’” ~ https://sunnah.com/ibnmajah:4023

For this reason, if life is full of difficulties and challenges, one should not be surprised or ask why. One should feel privileged, yes privileged , respected and dearest sisters and brothers that Allah ‎(عَزَّ وَجَلَّ) chose some of us to cleanse and purify to the extent that Janaah is assured for us.

With this knowledge, Oh ummah of Muhammad (‎ﷺ) we pray with ihklas this will fill us with more sabr and sakinah in the face of the atrocities of ongoing wars globally and often the resultant barbaric inhumanity of it’s war crimes, natural disasters, famines, epidemics, global warming and such.

Ya Allah, ya Rabb let all your creation pass your tests, trials and exams with ease and minimum suffering, we plead with you, Lord of Mercy 😢 and those who’s iman and taqwah are low, please also shine your N’ur on them stronger, accept their taubah and guide them back to your sirratim musthaqeen, ya Rahmanir Rahim ~ ~~ ameen ya Rabbul alamin ya Rabbiyal arshil Azeem.

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