Islamic Daily Reminder

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawmul Jumuat, 1st day of Sha’abaan 1446AH, Friday. 31st Jan. 2025). MEANING OF ALLAH CREATING HUMANS IN HIS OWN IMAGE continues.  BismilLah. Alhamdulillah, for granting us the opportunity to be part of this blessed day of the week.  Imam Abu Huraira may ALLAH be pleased with him reported: The Messenger of ALLAH, peace and blessings be upon him, said: خَلَقَ اللَّهُ آدَمَ عَلَى صُورَتِهِ طُولُهُ سِتُّونَ ذِرَاعًا ALLAH Azzawajal created Aadam in HIS image, sixty cubits tall. Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 5873, Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi In another narration, the Prophet said: إِذَا قَاتَلَ أَحَدُكُمْ أَخَاهُ فَلْيَجْتَنِبْ الْوَجْهَ فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ خَلَقَ آدَمَ عَلَى صُورَتِهِ If one of you fights his brother, then let him avoid the face. Verily, ALLAH Azzawajal created Aadam in HIS image. Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2612, Grade: Sahih. The pairing of the human image with ALLAH Azzawajal is an expression meant to bestow inherent dignity upon every hum...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawm Al-khamis, 30th day of Rajab 1446AH, Thursday. 30th Jan. 2025). MEANING OF ALLAH CREATING HUMANS IN HIS OWN IMAGE.  BismilLah. Unfortunately, other faiths have made a serious mistake in trying to compare The CREATOR, ALLAH Azzawajal with HIS Creation human beings in physical appearance, and that's blasphemy and serious error  Sheikh AbuAmina, in one of his articles, explained that, in Islam, we believe that all people have been created in the “image” of ALLAH Azzawajal. But what does this mean? ALLAH Azzawajal is the creator of everything, including all people. That people are in the “image of ALLAH Azzawajal” means they are in the form that HE, ALLAH Azzawajal has chosen and honored for them, not that they resemble ALLAH Azzawajal in physical appearance or share in the Divine Essence. Just as we say a righteous person is the “servant of ALLAH” and a mosque is the “house of ALLAH” as a way to honor them, likewise is it an added dignity for pe...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawm Arba'a, 29th day of Rajab 1446AH, Wednesday. 29th Jan. 2025). ZIKIR AFTER SALAAT, FIRST THING FIRST. BismilLah.  It's a sad reality that some imams and individuals will just start making dua after the final Tasleem and ignore what the Messenger of ALLAH sallallahu alaihi wasallam thought us to do after salaat. There are many zikir, the Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wasallam thought among them is the following to be recited after salaat.  Reported by Abu Hurayrah(RA) from the Messenger of ALLAH (peace and blessings of ALLAH be upon him): “Whoever glorifies ALLAH (says Subhaan ALLAH) thirty-three times after each prayer, and praises ALLAH (says Al-hamdu Lillaah) thirty-three times, and magnifies ALLAH (says Allaahu akbar) thirty-three times, this makes ninety-nine, then to complete one hundred says Laa ilaaha ILL-ALLAAH wahdahu laa shareeka lahu, lahu’l-mulk wa lahu’l-hamd wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in qadeer (There is no god except ALLAH Alo...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawm athalaatha, 28th day of Rajab 1446AH, Tuesday. 28th Jan. 2025). INTER-CULTURAL/ INTER-TRIBAL MARRIAGES; A QUR'AN REFLECTION continues. BismilLah. Let's continue from our reminder yesterday. It is a sign (ayah) of ALLAH(Azzawajal) that people from different ethnicities, backgrounds, and cultures get married and live their lives with a new person. A relationship is formed between two families that do not have the same language or skin colour but have the same origin and, of course, have the same faith, too. I think these three verses from yesterday's reminder speak to our society today, where brothers are having a hard time getting married, largely because of the ignorance rooted in the cultures of some Muslims. I am sure it is just as hard for the sisters as well. We have a beautiful religion. One aspect of it is the institution of marriage. But as our Sheikhs says, “marriage is the easiest chapter in the books of fiqh, but the hardest chapter i...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawm al-ithnayn, 27th day of Rajab 1446AH, Monday. 27th Jan. 2025). INTER-CULTURAL/ INTER-TRIBAL MARRIAGES; A QUR'AN REFLECTION. BismilLah. In Islam, the concept of diversity and tolerance is found many times in the Qur’an and hadith (records of the words of the Prophet peace be upon him). We find diversity in all our masaajid and Islamic functions, with Muslims from different parts of the world and of different cultures and backgrounds. Accordingly, as Muslims, it is only natural that we have inter-cultural marriages in our respective communities. However, it is unfortunate that many brothers and sisters who would like to get married to someone of another culture experience many hardships due to lack of eemaan, lack of Islamic knowledge, etc, by the parents.  The following is a Qur’anic reflection from Surat Ar-Rum  (Qur’an 30).  From verse 20, ALLAH Azzawajal says, "Among HIS signs is that HE created you from dust; then, suddenly you were h...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawmul ahad, 26th day of Rajab 1446AH, Sunday. 26th Jan. 2025). SEEKING JANNATUL FIRDAUS AS A PRIORITY BismilLah. It was recorded in the Two Sahihs that the Messenger of ALLAH Azzawajal said: (If you ask ALLAH for Paradise, then ask HIM for Al-Firdaws, for it is the highest part of Paradise, in the middle of Paradise, and from it spring the rivers of Paradise, and above it is the (Mighty) Throne of the Most Merciful.). Who shall inherit Jannatul Firdaus? (Verses 1-10 of Quran 23) narrates that, Successful indeed are the believers. Those who with their Salah are Khashi`un (who pray with tranquillity, focused and extremely attentive). And those who turn away from Al-Laghw(unnecessary talking, actions which waste our time). And those who pay their Zakah. And those who guard their private parts, except from their wives, for then, they are free from blame. But whoever seeks beyond that, then those are the transgressors, meaning risk of not attaining Jannatul Fir...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawm As-sabt, 25th day of Rajab 1446AH, Saturday. 25th Jan. 2025). 3 CATEGORIES OF PEOPLE TO PARADISE continues. BismilLah.  Let's continue with our reminder on Thursday, where we learnt that those who wrong themselves have mixed their righteous actions with their evil deeds. As ALLAAH Azzawajal says: “They have mixed a deed that was righteous with another that was evil” (9:102). From them are those who will enter Jannah out of the Mercy of ALLAAH Azzawajal Others will enter the Fire for a while, and then ALLAAH Azzawajal will exit them from the Fire and enter them into Jannah by way of the Tawheed that they were upon This is where righteous actions begin, with Tawheed, before any other actions. Those who are upon the middle way. They are righteous people. Those who performed the obligations and avoided forbidden affairs, but they do not give great importance to the extra and voluntary deeds. The last, of the 3 categories are those who are first and fo...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawm Al-khamis, 23rd day of Rajab 1446AH, Thursday. 23rd Jan. 2025). 3 CATEGORIES OF PEOPLE TO PARADISE. BismilLah.  The people of Paradise are of 3 types, as mentioned in the verse below: “ALLAH gave the BOOK, the QURAN) for inheritance to such of Our slaves whom ALLAH chose Then of them are some who wrong their own selves, and of them are some who follow a middle course, and of them are some who are, by ALLAH'S Leave, foremost in good deeds. That (inheritance of the Quran), that is indeed a great grace.” (35:32).  Those who wrong themselves have mixed their righteous actions with their evil deeds. As ALLAAH says: “They have mixed a deed that was righteous with another that was evil” (9:102).  From them are those who will enter Jannah out of the Mercy of ALLAAH Azzawajal. May ALLAH Azzawajal make us among those who enter by HIS MERCY. Aameen. To be continued in shaa ALLAH. May ALLAH Azzawajal keeps guiding us all and keep protecting us from ...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawm Arba'a, 22nd day of Rajab 1446AH, Wednesday. 22nd Jan. 2025).  IMPORTANCE OF BASMALAH (saying: Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem OR BismilLah). BismilLah. There are many narrations that emphasize the importance of basmala. Some of them are as follows: our beloved Messenger of ALLAH (Azzawajal), peace and blessings be upon him, said: “I have been revealed such a verse that has been revealed to no one but Prophet Solomon(Suleiman) alaihi salaam, the son of David and myself. This is ‘ Bismi’llahir-Rahmani’r-Rahim. Allahu Akbar.  As reported, the Prophet said, “Any action that is not started with Bismi’llahir-Rahmani’r-Rahim has no divine gift in it, it will not last long and it is without foundation  In another narration, the Prophet said: “Satan would certainly regard any meal that is not started with Bismi’llah as his own.” Meaning satan will be eating the food with you spiritually making the food without any without any divine blessings....

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawm athalaatha, 21st day of Rajab 1446AH, Tuesday. 21st Jan. 2025). GOOD & BAD MANNERS, A SOURCE OF PARADISE OR HELL continues. BismilLah.  Our beloved Messenger of ALLAH (Azzawajal) sallallahu alaihi wasallam is reported to have said: “A Muslim with good manners and a good moral disposition gets the same reward as he who fasts every day and spends every night in prayer.” (Abu Dawud, 4798). Allahu Akbar.  Our teachings put great emphasis on how we deal with people in our daily lives. Rather than focus on how we dress or the apparent status of our worship, our manners and dealings should be our criteria. We must be aware of how each one of us interrelates with people in our circles. Our good dealings will not only ensure that we are not violating other people’s rights but will also make us accepted, loved, and appreciated by others and soften non Muslims hearts towards Islam which is a duty for all Muslims. May ALLAH Azzawajal aid us to practi...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawm al-ithnayn, 20th day of Rajab 1446AH, Monday. 20th Jan. 2025). GOOD & BAD MANNERS, A SOURCE OF PARADISE OR HELL. BismilLah.  A polite answer turns away anger and a kind word uttered in time may save us from many troubles true or false? True. It is politeness which succeeds while ability fails. Even a good action will lose its value if the person doing favour utters impolite words. It is on this note that we, as Muslims, should endeavour to learn from the Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) who summarized the goal of his entire message into the perfection of the best of conduct in the beautiful hadith: “I have been sent to perfect the best of manners” ALLAH Azzawajal describes the Prophet and his ways as: "Indeed you stand on an exalted standard of character" (68:4). Unfortunately many of us unintentionally fail to pay attention to the above hadith which is the very essence of the Islamic manners which we should adopt and instead res...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawmul ahad, 19th day of Rajab 1446AH, Sunday. 19th Jan. 2025). SHARING INHERITANCE IS FARD IN ISLAM continues. BismilLah.  In yesterday's reminder, we learnt about the fact that it's fard to ensure inheritance are shared as soon as possible without any delay after the death of any relative. Sharing inheritance is important because it promotes social justice, family harmony, and the preservation of legacy. You may ask why sharing inheritance is important in Islam? First, aside from being obligatory, it also promotes social justice. Islamic inheritance laws address the needs of family members, especially widows, orphans, and dependents. Secondly, it promotes family harmony. Islamic inheritance laws promote fairness and equity, which can reduce the likelihood of disputes. Legacy preservation. Islamic inheritance laws ensure that assets are used in accordance with the deceased's religious beliefs and wishes. Religious obligation. Complying with Islamic...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawm As-sabt, 18th day of Rajab 1446AH, Saturday. 18th Jan. 2025). SHARING INHERITANCE IS FARD IN ISLAM. BismilLah.  As Muslims, it's important to follow the commands of ALLAH Azzawajal and HIS Messenger sallallahu alaihi wasallam strictly and as quickly as possible to avoid fitna (difficulties, trials, punishment etc) to the family from ALLAH Azzawajal.  We all know that sharing inheritance is a requirement in Islam, which is strictly commanded in the QUR'AN how it should be done which then means scholars in that field must be allowed to do the sharing as soon as possible after the dead of any relative. It's important to note that delaying or ignoring the sharing incurs curses into the family. To be continued tomorrow in Shaa ALLAH.  May ALLAH keep guiding us all and increase us in beneficial knowledge. Aameen.

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawmul Jumuat, 17th day of Rajab 1446AH, Friday. 17th Jan. 2025). LET’S VISIT THE SICK REGULARLY. BismilLah.  Alhamdulillah, for blessing us to be part of this blessed day. Visiting the sick is one of the greatest good deeds. When we are in need, we often ask others to pray for us. We also know that others making dua for us is very effective. But imagine if the one who will pray for you is a creature created from light. A creature that never disobeys ALLAH Azzawajal.  I am talking about ANGELS. Hear this amazing hadith from the beloved Messenger of ALLAH (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) who said: There is no Muslim who visits a (sick) Muslim early in the morning but 70,000 Angels send blessings upon him until evening comes, and if he visits him in the evening, 70,000 angels send blessings upon him until morning comes, and he will have a garden in Paradise.” (Tirmidhi 969). Allahu Akbar.  SubhanaAllah! There are so many rewards you can easily earn...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawm Al-khamis, 16th day of Rajab 1446AH, Thursday. 16th Jan. 2025). THERE MUST BE NO SHOW OFF IN OUR SADAQAH. BismilLah.  A few days ago, I shared the saying of ALLAH Azzawajal in Qur'an 2:261 that we should spend our money or wealth as an investment with ALLAH Azzawajal by supporting our relatives and the needy. When you go to the next verse, that's Qur'an 2:262, ALLAH Azzawajal then says, ٱلَّذِينَ يُنفِقُونَ أَمْوَٰلَهُمْ فِى سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ ثُمَّ لَا يُتْبِعُونَ مَآ أَنفَقُوا۟ مَنًّا وَلَآ أَذًىۙ لَّهُمْ أَجْرُهُمْ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ وَلَا خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَ  Those who spend their wealth in the way of ALLAH and then do not follow up what they have spent with reminders [of it] or [other] injury will have their reward with their Lord, and there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve. This is a serious warning to those of us who give sadaqah to our relatives in particular then follow it with complaints or maki...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawm Arba'a, 15th day of Rajab 1446AH, Wednesday. 15th Jan. 2025).  THE REALITY OF DEATH. Let's read through, ponder on it, fear ALLAH Azzawajal, and change our ways of life.  ALLAH Azzawajal says in HIS Message to Mankind in Quran that "O you who believe! Let not your properties, nor your children divert you from the remembrance of ALLAH Azzawajal. Whosoever does that, then they are the losers. So spend (in charity) of that with which ALLAH Azzawajal have provided you, before death comes to one of you and he says: ‘My Lord! If only you would give me respite for a little while (i.e. return to the worldly life), then I should give Sadaqah (I.e. Zakat - Obligatory charity) of my wealth, and be among the righteous.’ But ALLAH Azzawajal grants respite to none when his appointed time (death) comes. And ALLAH Azzawajal is All-Aware of what you do." (Qur'an Al-Munafiqun 63:9-11). Death is a painful and fearful reality faced by everyone who lives....

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawm athalaatha, 14th day of Rajab 1446AH, Tuesday. 14th Jan. 2025). SO CALLED NATURAL DISASTERS SUCH AS CYCLONES, HURRICANES, EARTHQUAKES IN RELATION TO ALLAH'S MERCY. BismilLah.  The Arabic word for mankind is Insaan. One of the meanings of Insaan is forgetfulness. Human beings are forgetful, and we need constant reminders as to who we are, why we are here on earth, and to whom we owe a debt of gratitude. All our acts of worship, our Salaah, Zakaat, our fasting and Hajj, are actually reminders of this unique relationship between the Creator and the created, between the Rabb and HIS abd, the Lord and HIS servant. We Muslims, if we aspire to become true believers, we have to be constantly aware of our utter reliance on ALLAH Azzawajal: our utter and absolute helplessness in the face of the titanic forces of nature around us.  The cyclones,  hurricanes, and the earthquakes, etc, are timely reminders, if we need reminding, that the image we hav...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawm al-ithnayn, 13th day of Rajab 1446AH, Monday. 13th Jan. 2025). CURE for DEPRESSION. Bismillah.  Alhamdulillah for HIS blessings and guidance. Today is Monday and also 13th Rajab, the 1st day of the 3 white days of the month recommended for fasting, so from today till Thursday are 4 golden days for fasting.  Brothers and sisters in Islam, let's remind each other that Paradise is a reality with rivers of milk and honey, palaces of gold and silver, delicious food and fruits, beautiful spouse, always happy, always young, always healthy, a great kingdom for ever and ever for an unending enjoyment and bliss. Lets Compete with each other to strengthen our faith and excel in good deeds and hasten to seize every fleeting moment and turn into gold by a productive activity; lets sow seeds today to reap a rich harvest tomorrow and rush at the available opportunity before it is lost for good.  Only ALLAH Azzawajal knows what is beneficial for us....

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawmul ahad, 12th day of Rajab 1446AH, Sunday. 12th Jan. 2025). RUN AWAY FROM THOSE WHO CLAIM YOU SHOULD CALL THEM, FOR SPIRITUAL HELP. BismilLah.  The sad reality today is the fact that people want to make money regardless of how they earn it. SubhaaAllah. Today, we see on any social platform/Live TV these evil people sharing their contacts to call them so that they can solve ALL your problems astaqfirulLah. They are inviting you to hell fire my brothers and sisters. Listen to ALLAH Azzawajal below.  Quran 22:73 (Tafsir ibn kathir). Here, ALLAH Azzawajal points out the insignificance of the idols and the foolishness of those who worship or follow them. يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ ضُرِبَ مَثَلٌ O mankind! A parable has been made, meaning, a parable of that which is worshipped by those who are ignorant of ALLAH Azzawajal and who join others as partners with HIM. فَاسْتَمِعُوا لَهُ so listen to it, pay attention and understand. إِنَّ الَّذِينَ تَدْعُونَ م...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawm As-sabt, 11th day of Rajab 1446AH, Saturday. 11th Jan. 2025). DUNYA(THIS EARTH) AS A PATHWAY TO PARADISE OR HELL. BismilLah.  FIRSTLY,  my apologies for the delay, which was due to family related issues beyond my control. The Messenger of ALLAH (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “What have I to do with this world?, I am like a rider who rests under the shade of a tree, and then continues his journey and leaves it.” [Tirmidhi; Kitab az-Zuhud]. This is what the Messenger of ALLAH Azzawajal said in response when Umar (radi Allahu anhu) expressed his dismay on seeing the marks left on the Prophet’s skin from not having a decent mattress to sleep on! It is not that the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) did not let his need be known; rather, he didn’t consider it to be a need at all! What need does a rider have of a mattress if he is only resting for a short while under the shade of a tree? Today, we make our mattreresses stop us from tahajjud...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawmul Jumuat, 10th day of Rajab 1446AH, Friday. 10th Jan. 2025). DO NOT REJECT OR ABANDON ISLAM INTO ANY RELIGION BECAUSE OF WORLDLY GAINS. BismilLah.  ALLAH Azzawajal says clearly in the Quran that HE has perfected Islam for mankind and declared that HE will not accept any religious beliefs except Islam, so please dont gamble with your life for worldly gains. ALLAH Azzawajal says again in Qur’an 3 verses 106 to 107 as follows; On judgement day, some faces will turn white, and [some] faces will turn black. As for those whose faces turn black, [to them it will be said], "Did you disbelieve [i.e., reject faith] after your belief? Then, taste the punishment for what you used to reject." And for those whose faces will become white, they will be in ALLAH'S mercy (Paradise), therein, they shall dwell forever. This is a clear warning, especially to Muslims who deviate into kufur and whoever rejects Islam. For those who did not hear about Islam at all, A...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawm Al-khamis, 9th day of Rajab 1446AH, Thursday. 9th Jan. 2025). LET'S PURIFY OUR HEARTS TO TASTE THE SWEETNESS OF EEMAAN(FAITH). BismilLah.  In an authentic hadith narrated by al-Abbas Bin Abdul-Muttalib (the Prophet’s uncle) recorded by Imam Muslim, the Prophet (Sallallaahu AlaihiWasallam) said, “Indeed he who is pleased (and content) with ALLAH as his/her Lord (Rubb), Islam as his/her Deen and Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wasallam as his Messenger has tasted the sweetness of faith (eeman).” How can one taste the sweetness of eeman? We perceive taste through sensory organs called taste buds located on top of the tongue. The taste sensation and flavours are produced and determined when a substance in the mouth reacts with the receptors of taste buds. Thus, sweet and bitter tastes can be experienced by the tongue. Eeman is neither a food nor a substance that can be tasted by the tongue. How would one then taste eeman and which organ is responsible for ...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawm Arba'a, 8th day of Rajab 1446AH, Wednesday. 8th Jan. 2025).  TRUTHFULNESS LEADS TO PEACE OF MIND. BismilLah.  Our beloved Messenger of ALLAH sallallahu alaihi wasallam said, a true action leads to the path of virtue, and virtue paves the way of a person to paradise, and this person continues to speak the truth until, in the sight of ALLAH (Azza Wajalla), he is named as-S’iddiq (the Truthful). Lying, on the other hand, leads to vice, and vice leads to indecent acts and a person goes on lying until, in the sight of ALLAH (Azza Wajalla), he is called a liar (Bukhari, 116). This shows that truthfulness brings peace of mind, but falsehood disturbs the mind. When the mind is disturbed as a result of vice, there is no way an individual can achieve peaceful coexistence with another brethren. This is also related to interpersonal transactions: A sale agreement is revocable until the buyer and seller part company. If they tell the truth and disclose ev...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawm athalaatha, 7th day of Rajab 1446AH, Tuesday. 7th Jan. 2025). THE THREE MAJOR SINS TO STAY AWAY FROM. BismilLah.  Imam Al-Bukhaari narrated from Abu Hurayrah (may ALLAH be pleased with them all) that the Prophet (blessings and peace of ALLAH be upon him) said: “No adulterer is a believer at the time when he is committing adultery; no thief is a believer at the time when he is stealing; no drinker of wine is a believer at the time when he is drinking it.” Narrated by al-Bukhaari (5578) and Muslim (57). From the above, we can't belittle any of these 3 major sins as you may die as a disbeliever committing these sins Astaqfirullah.  May ALLAH Azza Wajalla protect us and our offsprings from such unfortunate ending. Aameen.

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawm al-ithnayn, 6th day of Rajab 1446AH, Monday. 6th Jan. 2025). HOW TO OFFER OUR SALAAT WHEN WE ARE SICK. BismilLah.  Scholars based on QUR'AN and Sunnah ruled that If a sick person is unable to pray standing, he should pray sitting using gestures of the upper part of your body; if he is unable to do that, then he should pray lying on his side. If he is not able to do that, then he should pray in whatever position he is able to.  What is required is to do wudoo’ and cleanse himself of impurity; if he is unable to do wudoo’ and no one around to help him or her, he should do tayammum (“dry ablution”); if he is unable to do tayammum or to remove any impurity, he should pray as he is, because ALLAH (Azza wa Jalla), says (to the nearest meaning): “So fear ALLAH (Azza wa Jalla)  as much as YOU are ABLE” [at-Taghaabun 64:16]. Based on that, the prayer that you offer in such a situation is valid, and you do not have to repeat it when you get well, ...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawmul ahad, 5th day of Rajab 1446AH, Sunday. 5th Jan. 2025). THE GREATNESS OF THE QUR'AN. BismilLah.  ALLAH (Azza wa Jalla) says in Qur'an 59:21 لَوۡ أَنزَلۡنَا هَٰذَا ٱلۡقُرۡءَانَ عَلَىٰ جَبَلٍ لَّرَأَيۡتَهُۥ خَٰشِعًا مُّتَصَدِّعًا مِّنۡ خَشۡيَةِ ٱللَّهِۚ وَتِلۡكَ ٱلۡأَمۡثَٰلُ نَضۡرِبُهَا لِلنَّاسِ لَعَلَّهُمۡ يَتَفَكَّرُونَ  If ALLAH (Azza wa Jalla) had sent down this Qur’ān upon a mountain, you would have seen it humbled and splitting from fear of ALLAH (A.W). And these examples ALLAH (A.W) present to the people that perhaps they will give thought.  ALLAH (A.W) the Exalted emphasizes the greatness of the Qur'an, its high status and of being worthy of making hearts humble and rent asunder upon hearing it, because of the true promises and sure threats that it contains, لَوْ أَنزَلْنَا هَذَا الْقُرْانَ عَلَى جَبَلٍ لَّرَأَيْتَهُ خَاشِعًا مُّتَصَدِّعًا مِّنْ خَشْيَةِ اللَّهِ Had ALLAH (A.W) sent down this Qur'an on a mountain, you would surel...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawm As-sabt, 4th day of Rajab 1446AH, Saturday. 4th Jan. 2025). PRIDE AND ARROGANCE ARE ONLY TOOLS FOR LIFE DESTRUCTION. BismilLah. Nothing in life is worth fighting for aside, striving to build our relationship with our CREATOR, ALLAH. Always remember that your best clothes are someone's rag, your account balance is someone's regular donation to building a masjid, your so called girl friend/boy friend or fiance/fiancee is someone's Ex. Every single prostitute you see in a hotel or on the street at night was, at some point in time, a virgin. So what is the squabble all about? Life is too short to feel bigger or better than anybody. We are all tuned to death. Nothing can save us from it.  I hate to see people who brag about wealth, beauty, intelligence, level of education, fame, and material possessions. There's nothing you've achieved in life that no one else has ever gotten. There's only one thing that is worth bragging, which is ...

DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawmul Jumuat, 3rd day of Rajab 1446AH, Friday. 3rd Jan. 2025). GIVE CHARITY/SADAQAH SECRETLY FOR ALLAH SAKE. BismilLah  Sheikh Abu Hurairah (May ALLAH be pleased with him) said: There came a man to the Prophet (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) and said, "O Messenger of ALLAH, which charity is the most rewardable?'' He (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) said, "That you should give charity (in a state when you are) healthy and stingy and fear poverty, hoping to become rich (charity in such a state of health and mind is the best). And you must not defer (charity to such a length) that you are about to die and would be saying: 'This is for so-and-so, and this for so-and-so.' Lo! It has already come into (the possession of) so-and-so".[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. Charity, in the real sense, is that which a person gives when he is healthy. If a person gives charity when he is facing death or is very sick, it does not have much value before ALLAH...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawm Al-khamis, 2nd day of Rajab 1446AH, Thursday. 2nd Jan. 2025). HOW TO EXHIBIT TRUE/REAL PATIENCE. BismilLah.  There is the saying by the wise that, A fish can say to the sea, "You can never see my tears because I am in the water." The sea can respond  back that, "But I can feel your tears, because you are within my heart." This is exactly how we are; No one will feel us except those who are truly close to our hearts and no one is closer to our hearts than ALLAH (The Most MERCIFUL) and HIS Messenger sallallahu alaihi. Are you facing any difficulties that you feel ALLAH has neglected you or not listening to you? Check out this true story. Arwah bin al-Zubayr's leg was cut off because of a disease he suffered. On the same day, the dearest of his seven sons died. The dearest son to his heart died after a horse kick killed him. Arwah said: "Allahumma lakal hamd, Inna lilLahi wa inna Ilaihi raaji'un."[Ya ALLAH! All thanks to ...

 DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDER. Yawm Arba'a, 1st day of Rajab 1446AH, Wednesday. 1st Jan. 2024). Should I say “Bi-idhnilLah (by ALLAH’s leave)” or “In shaa ALLAH (if ALLAH wills)”? Which of them is better to use if you intend to do something?. BismilLah.  One of our respected sheikhs has said that there is no much difference between you saying “In Shaa ALLAH” or “Bi-idhnilLah.”  What is meant by both phrases is very similar, so making something conditional upon ALLAH’s WILL is similar to making it conditional upon HIS LEAVE or PERMISSION. This is because both the general WILL of ALLAH and HIS universal leave and decree are both characteristics of divine Lordship that belong to the Creator, may HE be glorified and exalted. Whatever ALLAH WILLS, HE has permitted it to happen, and whatever HE has permitted to happen, HE has willed that it be created and brought into existence. Thus, the two meanings are synonymous even though ALLAH instructed we say In Shaa ALLAH when we intend doi...