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THIRD REMINDER. Tuesday. ENVY AND HATRED, DESTROYER OF GOOD DEEDS continues. Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Let's conclude on this topic. What every Muslim is obliged to do is to love for his brother what he loves for himself of good things, and to hate for his brother what he hates for himself of bad things. This does not mean that he cannot like for himself what he likes for others. If he sees that his brother has something that he does not, and he wishes that he had it too, this is ghibtah (envy that is free from malice); if he wishes that the blessing would be taken away from them, this is called hasad (destructive jealousy).  The Muslim needs to strive against his own self (jihaad al-nafs) so that his heart will be free of jealousy towards his Muslim brothers. Some solutions for those suffering from Envy.   1. Make du’aa’ (supplication) to Allaah and ask Him to rid you of this problem. 2. Pondering the meanings of the Qur’aan and reading it frequently, especially the ve...
SECOND REMINDER. Tuesday. ENVY AND HATRED, DESTROYER OF GOOD DEEDS continues. Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Our beloved Messenger of Allah sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam commanded us not to envy and hate others. Rather, we should love for others what we love for ourselves. Imam Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: لَا تَبَاغَضُوا وَلَا تَحَاسَدُوا وَلَا تَدَابَرُوا وَكُونُوا عِبَادَ اللَّهِ إِخْوَانًا Do not hate each other, do not envy each other, do not turn away from each other, but rather be servants of Allah as brothers. Sahih Muslim 2559. Imam Az-Zubair ibn Awwam reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: دَبَّ إِلَيْكُمْ دَاءُ الْأُمَمِ قَبْلَكُمْ الْحَسَدُ وَالْبَغْضَاءُ وَالْبَغْضَاءُ هِيَ الْحَالِقَةُ حَالِقَةُ الدِّينِ لَا حَالِقَةُ الشَّعَرِ وَالَّذِي نَفْسُ مُحَمَّدٍ بِيَدِهِ لَا تُؤْمِنُوا حَتَّى تَحَابُّوا أَفَلَا أُنَبِّئُكُمْ بِشَيْءٍ إِذَا فَعَلْتُمُوهُ تَحَابَبْتُمْ أَفْشُوا السَّلَ...
FIRST REMINDER. Tuesday. 11th day of SAFAR. ENVY AND HATRED ARE THE DESTROYERS OF OUR GOOD DEEDS. Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Envy (hasad) is a spiritual disease that is the root of numerous sins. It is incompatible with true faith and it has the capacity to nullify a person’s good deeds. A Muslim cannot achieve a pure heart until it is emptied of all envy, hatred, and malice. The definition of envy is that it is a desire to see someone harmed in something with which Allah has blessed them. The person who envies is, in reality, displeased with the way Allah has distributed HIS blessings. Allah says: أَمْ يَحْسُدُونَ النَّاسَ عَلَىٰ مَا آتَاهُمُ اللَّهُ مِن فَضْلِهِ Or do they envy people for what Allah has given them of his bounty? Quran 4:54. Imam An-Nawawi wrote in one of his books that: الحسد هو تمني زوال النعمة عن صاحبها سواء كانت نعمة دين أو دنيا Envy is the desire for someone who has a blessing to be deprived of it, whether it is a religious or worldly blessing.̣ The one ...
THIRD REMINDER. Monday. WHAT IS YOUR SADAQATUL JAARIYA?. BismilLah. Let's conclude on today's Reminders. Please request for a copy if you could not receive any. It was narrated that Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) went out – on Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha – to the prayer place, and when he had finished (the prayer) he preached to the people and enjoined them to give charity. He said, “O people, give in charity!” Then he went over to the women and said, “O women, give in charity for I have seen that you are the majority of the people of Hell.” When he went home, Zaynab the wife of Ibn Mas’ood came seeking permission to see him. It was said, “O Messenger of Allaah, here is Zaynab.” He said, “Which Zaynab?” It was said, “The wife of Ibn Mas’ood.” He said, “Yes, let her in.” So they let her in and she said, “O Prophet of Allaah, today you enjoined charity, and I have some jewellery wh...
SECOND REMINDER. Monday. WHAT IS YOUR SADAQATUL JAARIYA?. BismilLah. Let's continue from the first Reminder. Please request for a copy if you could not receive it. Allah says; “O you who believe! Spend of the good things which you have (legally) earned, and of that which I have produced from the earth for you, and do not aim at that which is bad to spend from it, (though) you would not accept it save if you close your eyes and tolerate therein. And know that Allaah is Rich (Free of all needs), and Worthy of all praise”[al-Baqarah 2:267]. Allahu Akbar. Qur'an contains amazing information for mankind indeed. Let's now hear what HIS Messenger Muhammed sallallahu alaihi wasallam also said about charity or sadaqah; It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever gives charity equal to a date from good (halal) earnings (for Allaah does not accept anything but that which...
FIRST REMINDER. Monday. 10th day of SAFAR. WHATS YOUR SADAQATUL JAARIYA?. BismilLah. The Mighty ALLAH and HIS Messenger Prophet Muhammed sallallahu alaihi wasallam has encouraged/recommended us to be wise and invest for our here after instead ignorantly chasing this temporary place of abode. It's so scary that we don't know when we will die but we keep on wasting time accomulating wealth on wealth instead of saving for our real future eternal home, the hereafter. ALLAH says to the nearest meaning; “O you who believe! Spend of that with which I, ALLAH have provided for you, before a Day comes when there will be no bargaining, nor friendship, nor intercession. And it is the disbelievers who are the Zaalimoon (wrongdoers)” [al-Baqarah 2:254]. ALLAH says again; “The likeness of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allaah, is as the likeness of a grain (of corn); it grows seven ears, and each ear has a hundred grains. Allaah gives manifold increase to whom He wills. And Al...
THIRD REMINDER. Sunday. MARRIED COUPLE ARGUING IN FRONT OF THEIR KIDS. BismilLah. Let's conclude on our topic today. Please request for copies if you couldn't receive any of the day's Reminders or visit www.islamicdailyreminder.blogspot.com It was narrated that ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbaas said: The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “Shall I not tell you about your wives among the people of Paradise: the one who is loving, fertile, and beneficial to her husband, who if she is upset or annoyed, she comes and takes her husband’s hand, then she says: ‘By Allah, I shall not sleep until you are pleased with me.” Narrated by an-Nasaa’i in as-Sunan al-Kubra (9094); classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in as-Saheehah (287). What is well-established in psychology, and what is known from experience, is that stubbornness and arguing with a husband who is not patient with lengthy discussions and arguments will only result in bad consequences for the marriage a...
SECOND REMINDER. Sunday. MARRIED COUPLE ARGUING IN FRONT OF THEIR KIDS. BismilLah. Let's continue with our topic from the first Reminder. Please request for a copy if you couldn't receive the first Reminder or visit We are advised as married couple not to respond to criticism with more arguments and stubbornness from the other half, because this will put more strain on the connection between you, which can easily break the Marriage because of that. Being more easy-going and diplomatic is something that is required from both parties. It is required from the husband, in the form of kindness, overlooking mistakes and showing compassion, and it is required from the religiously committed, smart and wise wife to put up with the annoyance of her husband, and not to be so harsh with him if he is harsh with you; rather you should be easy-going, as much as you can, avoid provoking his anger and not be confrontational. You should be as gentle as you can, and be soft with him. As the ...
FIRST REMINDER. Sunday. 9th day of SAFAR. MARRIED COUPLE ARGUING IN FRONT OF THEIR KIDS. BismilLah. Undoubtedly a great deal of criticism and arguing in front of the children is something negative that undermines harmony, love and damages the children's mind set. Married couple must reduce that as much as possible, and to show restraint; each of you should force himself to be patient with the other and to delay issues of arguments and discussion until you are by yourselves. Our Beloved messenger of Allah sallallahu alaihi wasallam has advised that we must avoid arguing even if we are at the right side of the story. Argument is a tool which sheitan uses to damage relationship which is the number one priority of sheitan. Any human being COULD NOT be free of faults or shortcomings, because that is part of human nature, especially women, whose basic nature the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) has told us about, and said that there is no hope of changing her nat...
THIRD REMINDER. Saturday. WHY SOME CHILDREN REBEL AGAINST THEIR PARENTS AND HOW DO WE DEAL WITH SUCH CHILDREN? BismilLah. Let's conclude on our topic above today; For my newly married brothers and sisters or those yet to marry, please note that Marriage is a covenant between us and Allah or a trust on us and we will be accountable for how we managed it. Let's study how the Prophet and his companions managed their lives if we want to be successful. Let's make choices based on the person's eemaan or practicing nature. Let's study the deen ourselves and enroll our wives into islamic studies. Let's implement patience in our marriage. Shouting and unnecessary anger aid the children to learn from our bad attitude. Let's make the recommended dua before making sunnah with our partners. Ibn 'Abbas (RA) reported: "The Prophet (Peace and Blessing upon Him) said, 'If you say the following invocation during sexual intercourse, and a baby is conceived, S...
SECOND REMINDER. Saturday. WHY SOME CHILDREN REBEL AGAINST THEIR PARENTS AND HOW DO WE DEAL WITH SUCH CHILDREN? BismilLah. Let's continue from the first Reminder; if you didn't receive the first Reminder please request for a copy. The best solution to such children is to first accept the fault you've made as a parent. Seriously, if you don't accept you've made a serious mistake somewhere along the lines in raising such children, then you are indirectly blaming ALLAH for making your children rebellious AstaghfirulLah. That's the fact because it's either our fault in raising the children wrongly or a trial from Allah expecting us to pass the test by doing the right things to make your children an ideal role models for other children to immulate. If you already have such children, then turn to Allah in full repentance, check your relationship with your parents and partner, ensure you obey Allah to your best. Live a healthy marriage relationship for the ch...
THIRD REMINDER. FRIDAY. AIM TO PLEASE ALLAH NOT HIS CREATION. Bit long but contains beautiful story to boost our eemaan in shaa ALLAH. Don't miss reading. BismilLah. Most times many of us will make a grave mistake in trying to achieve something even if it involves disobedience to Allah such as sisters who are trying to find husbands or vise versa. A sister recently said to me, how can I find a brother to marry me if I cover my face and body in public? AstaghfirulLah. Only Allah chooses rightful partners for us. If we choose to find the partner wrongly, sheitan then comes in to choose for us wrongly and that's why the rate of divorce are rampant nowadays. Lets remember what the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “He who displeased Allah for seeking the pleasure of people, Allah is displeased with him and those people are also displeased, for pleasing whom he had earned Allah’s displeasure. And he who pleases Allah, although by it he displeased people, Allah is pleas...
SECOND REMINDER. FRIDAY. PERSISTENT SINS AND PERSISTENT IN SEEKING FORGIVENESS. BismilLah. Some Muslim sisters and brothers do ask regularly, Would ALLAH forgive me for such and such sins?. SubhaanAllah, these kind of questions are even forbidden to ask to be frank because Allah actually LOVE those who return to HIM seeking forgiveness regardless of how often we sin and ask for forgiveness. ALLAH says; "Say to Mankind: O Ibadi (My slaves) who have transgressed against themselves (by committing evil deeds and sins)! Despair not of the Mercy of Allah, verily Allah forgives all sins. Truly, He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful" (Quran 39:53). Allahu Akbar. Whether it's Zina, lying, backbiting or other vices, our sins accumulate daily. We may try to hold our tongues, lower our gaze, not disrespect our parents or avoid a myriad of sins ALLAH has ordered us to avoid, but as humans we are weak, and we can and do make mistakes daily. But while ALLAH is just and holds us resp...
FIRST REMINDER. BLESSED FRIDAY. 7th day of SAFAR. MAKE ALLAH YOUR DOCTOR FOR YOUR INFLICTIONS. BismilLah. AlhamdulilLah for granting us this blessed day. May Allah grant us the Blessings within the day and send our Salutations to our beloved Prophet Muhammed sallallahu alaihi wasallam. Aameen. Allaahummah Salli Alaa Muhammad, wa Alaa aali Muhammad, Wasallim. Aameen. Our reminder on this blessed day is to remind each of us what our scholars has said in regards to difficulties we face on earth such as illnesses or some painful inflictions from Allah. Most times we disobey Allah openly or knowing it is wrong but does it anyway without fear of Allah's punishment such as Zina, stealing, delaying our salaat, disobedience to parents, religious innovations etc. Sometimes as a blessings to our souls, Allah may inflict us with some difficulties that will aid us to remember HIM and return to HIM seeking HIS MERCY. That's why our Sheikh Ibn Taymiyyah said in one of his lectures that,...
THIRD REMINDER. Thursday. CAN WE CALL RELIGIOUS INNOVATORS KAAFIRS/HYPOCRITES ETC, AND ITS THEIR IGNORANCE AN EXCUSE FOR ALLAH TO FORGIVE THEM BECAUSE OF THEIR SHAHAADAH?. BismilLah Let's conclude on our topic today. The correct view with regard to the issue of ignorance and whether ignorance is a valid excuse is that if a Muslim is proven to be a Muslim, he cannot be stripped of this description on the basis of mere doubt; rather he cannot be stripped of this description except on the basis of certainty and after establishing proof against him in such a way that leaves him with no excuse. it is well-established that basically some Muslims have grown up in countries and societies where ignorance of many of the rulings and teachings of Islam is the norm, especially with regard to issues having to do with the Sunnahs and also the foundations of Tawheed. Rather they believe in general terms, but are ignorant of many of the details. Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allah have me...
SECOND REMINDER. Thursday. CAN WE CALL RELIGIOUS INNOVATORS KAAFIRS/HYPOCRITES ETC, AND ITS THEIR IGNORANCE AN EXCUSE FOR ALLAH TO FORGIVE THEM BECAUSE OF THEIR SHAHAADAH?. BismilLah Let's continue from the first reminder. Scholars has warned that, It is not permissible to take the issue of calling a Muslim a disbeliever (kaafir) or an evildoer (faasiq) lightly, because that comes under the heading of fabricating lies against Allah and fabricating lies against His Muslim slaves. It is not permissible to call a Muslim a disbeliever or an evildoer unless he commits that which would support that appellation in word or deed, based on clear evidence from the Qur’an and Sunnah and even so we should rather say he or she is committing an act of kufur without concluding he is a Kaafir. He may be Kaafir but we don't know when Allah guide him back and forgive him as we know Allah do forgive all sins including shirk if we repent before dying. So it's important we accept all Muslim...
FIRST REMINDER. Thursday. 6th day of SAFAR. CAN WE CALL RELIGIOUS INNOVATORS KAAFIRS/HYPOCRITES ETC, AND ITS THEIR IGNORANCE AN EXCUSE FOR ALLAH TO FORGIVE THEM BECAUSE OF THEIR SHAHAADAH?. BismilLah First of all, let me make it clear in summary that fighting a fellow Muslim, insulting him, mocking him etc for their wrongs regardless of how bad they've become is a serious mistake and itself an act of ignorance on our part. Part of Our duty as Muslims is to strive to help other Muslims and even non Muslims with knowledge and beautiful preaching as Allah commanded us in the QUR'AN so that we can soften their hearts towards the haqq(the truth) which is termed as Tawheed. We can hate their act by speaking against such Acts but it's wrong to hate them because as soon as we hate them means we cannot do daawah to them or offer them naseehah (advise) which hardens their hearts and result in hating each other. We see the variours or different kinds of sects within Christianity b...
THIRD REMINDER. Wednesday. THE REWARDS OF HELPING THOSE IN NEED. Bismillah. Let's conclude on our topic today; A hadith of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, illustrates the reward of helping one another. Sheikh Anas may Allah pleased with him narrated that the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and his Companions were on a journey, and some of the Companions were fasting whilst others were not. Those who were fasting were struggling to perform the chores of feeding the animals and preparing the food and so forth, so those who were not fasting performed these tasks for them. Although fasting is an act that is extremely pleasing to Allah, the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said of their situation: “Those who were not fasting took all of the reward today.” (Recorded in al-Bukhari and Muslim). Those who were not fasting received such a great reward because they were helping their brothers who were in need. Helping one another ...
SECOND REMINDER. Wednesday. THE REWARDS OF HELPING THOSE IN NEED. Bismillah. Let's continue from the first reminder; “Allah is helping the servant as long as the servant is helping his brother.” We can see from this statement of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, which is part of the first reminder Hadith that Allah rewards His servants in a manner  similar to the deeds that they perform. If we are helping our brothers or sisters, Allah will help us in return. Some of the virtues of helping one another were discussed in detail in the commentary of Hadith Number 26 of saheeh Muslim, but this particular hadith gives us further cause for reflection. Allah promises to be our helper if we help one another, and who could be a better helper than Allah? If Allah is helping us, would we need for anything? This also shows us what the ideal Islamic society should look like. It is a society in which its members help each other and support each other and encourage each ...
FIRST REMINDER. Wednesday. 5th day of SAFAR. THE REWARDS OF HELPING THOSE IN NEED. Bismillah. As Muslims, it's important to know that whenever we can we must find people who are in need of help to help them especially relatives because helping any Muslim is in fact helping yourself so the more you help others the more help you get from Allah Alhamdulillah. On the authority of Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) who said, ” Whoever relieves a believer’s distress of the distressful aspects of this world, Allah will rescue him from a difficulty of the difficulties of the Hereafter. Whoever alleviates [the situation of] one in dire straits who cannot repay his debt, Allah will alleviate his lot in both this world and in the Hereafter. Whoever conceals [the faults of] a Muslim, Allah will conceal [his faults] in this life and the Hereafter. Allah is helping the servant as long as the servant is helping his brother. ...
THIRD REMINDER. Tuesday. FRIENDSHIP AND INFLUENCES continues. BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Allah the Exalted says in the Qur’an: “And (remember) the Day when the wrong-doer will bite his hands and say: Woe to me! Would that I had taken a path with the Messenger. Woe to me! If only I had not taken so- and-so as a friend! He has led me astray from this Reminder (the Qur’an) after it had come to me. And Satan is ever a deserter to man in the hour of need.” Qur’an 25:27-29 So take heed before the inevitable Day comes when we are called to account for our actions. Allah, the All-Wise also says: “Friends on that Day will be enemies one to another, except al-Muttaqoon (i.e. those who have Taqwah).” Qur’an 43:67 Hafidh Ibn Katheer, commenting on this verse, relates a story on the authority of Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (r.a) and says that any friendship for other than Allah is turned into enmity, except what was in it for Allah the Mighty and Majestic: “Two who are friends for Allah’s sake;...
SECOND REMINDER. Tuesday. FRIENDSHIP AND INFLUENCES continues. BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Instead of making friends with the misguided ones we should befriend the righteous and treat the rest in a gracious and just manner. Staying at sufficient distance is necessary, yet treating everybody in a noble and kind manner is required. In an authentic Hadith, Prophet Muhammad (saws) said: “The example of a good companion and a bad companion is like that of the seller of musk, and the one who blows the blacksmith’s bellows.. So as for the seller of musk then either he will grant you some, or you buy some from him, or at least you enjoy a pleasant smell from him. As for the one who blows the blacksmith’s bellows then either he will burn your clothes or you will get an offensive smell from him.” (In Saheeh Muslim and Saheeh Bukhari). In his commentary of this Hadith, Imam an-Nawawi said that the Prophet (saws) compared a good companion to a seller of musk and spoke of the virtue of havi...
FIRST REMINDER. Tuesday. 4th day of SAFAR. WHO IS YOUR FRIEND AND HOW DOES HE OR SHE INFLUENCE YOU POSITIVELY TOWARDS ALLAH. Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem. I'm sure most of us has noticed that whenever you are with well mannered and mature people who fear Allah, automatically your manners become greater, and you become closer to their level of faith and maturity. However, when you are with people who are still immature and don't have the best of manners and faith, your manners, faith and level of maturity also drops without you actually realizing it. The way it works is amazing. Your friends will influence you in a dramatic way whether you like it or not. It’s not a hypothesis, nor is it a theory; it’s a law or fact. Let's be careful with whom we go out with, who you chat with, and who you gift your companionship to. Because whether they are good people or not, they will always gift you back some of their manners. If you agree with me then please take an inventory of...
THIRD REMINDER. Monday. HUGE DOWRIES/MAHAR, AN OBSTACLE TO MARRIAGE, WHAT ARE THE SOLUTIONS? Bismillah Let's continue from the first reminder; As for the advice to maintain chastity, for those who cannot afford to get married, It is to be found in the verse in which Allah, may He be exalted, says: “But let them who find not [the means for] marriage abstain [from sexual relations] until Allah enriches them from His bounty”[an-Noor 24:33]. Sheikh At-Tabari (may Allah have mercy on him) said: Allah, may He be exalted, says: “But let them who find not [the means for] marriage abstain [from sexual relations]” which means let those who cannot afford to marry refrain from doing that which Allah has forbidden to them of immoral deeds, until Allah enriches them from His vast bounty and expands His provision to them. Tafseer at-Tabari (19/166). This abstention that is enjoined in this verse is also mentioned in the verses in which Allah, May He be exalted, says “Tell the believing men t...
SECOND REMINDER. Monday. HUGE DOWRIES/MAHAR, AN OBSTACLE TO MARRIAGE, WHAT ARE THE SOLUTIONS? Bismillah Let's continue from the first reminder; We all know that the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) enjoined young men who can afford it to get married, yet Islam did not neglect to give advice to those who cannot afford it as such do not base on the mistakes of some parents to start committing Zina. We are advised in the Qur’an to maintain chastity, and are advised in the Sunnah to fast, so as to attain taqwa (piety, mindfulness of Allah) that will protect us from committing haraam actions and teach us good manners and behaviour. Marriage and having children are only Sunnah but obligatory for those who cannot afford but remaining chaste or total obedience to ALLAH is obligatory on us without any excuses to fall into any disobedience. It was narrated that ‘Abdullah ibn Mas‘ood said: We were with the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) when we were y...
FIRST REMINDER. Monday. 3rd day of Safar 1439. HUGE DOWRIES/MAHAR, AN OBSTACLE TO MARRIAGE, WHAT ARE THE SOLUTIONS? Bismillah Unfortunately, the huge demand of money and so called Leefe or clothing for women from young men by some parents has become the main obstacles to get married these days which is against the recommendations of the Prophet Muhammed sallallahu alaihi wasallam. Some parents are failing to know that hasten to offer their daughters out for marriage causes lots of fitnah or trials to the family with possibilities of our young and growing sisters falling into Zina or fornication which is now widespread in our communities today. To all parents, please note that our children are a trust from Allah and we are accountable for their smooth upbringing till they attain adulthood. If we manage them well till they get married off our hands Alhamdulillah but if we put obstacles on their ways with huge demands of things from a brothers before they can be married then we are ca...
THIRD REMINDER. Sunday. Let's continue with our topic today On Islam, the modern alternative to life. This final part is lengthy but very rich to educate us all so please find 5 minutes to read it through PLEASE!!! Bismillah. Islam does not allow a Muslim to surrender themselves to lust and desire, as in contemporary 'civilisation'. Islam recognises the love a man has for women, children, gold, silver, and other possessions. But it provides a limit for the amount of this worldly pleasure which we require, and reminds us of the life in the hereafter. Allah says: "Beautified for men is the love of things they desire: Women, Children, much of gold and silver (wealth), branded beautiful horses, cattle and well-tilled land. This is the pleasure of the present world's life, but Allaah has the excellent return ( Paradise)"(Quran 3:141). The inclinations and desires of the Fitrah are not to become the objective in life. Rather they are to be taken in a stabilised ...
SECOND REMINDER. Sunday. Let's continue with our topic today "ISLAM IS THE MODERN ALTERNATIVE. Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Humans lack perfect knowledge as well as perfect wisdom. No matter how hard we try, we will never attain the perfect way of life by our own thinking and interpretation. This is the reason why Allaah being the Most Wise, sent us the Qur'an and the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) to show us this practical and organised way of life. Allaah, being Perfect, in His Wisdom and Knowledge, perfected a complete way of life for us. He has set His limitations and rules, all of which are beneficial to mankind, and therefore, do not need changing: "These are the limits (set) by Allaah, so do not approach them" (Quran 2:187). "These are the limits set by Allaah, so do not transgress them" (Surah al-Baqarah 2:229). This is why Islam does not allow celibacy, because it is against the Fitrah, i.e., the desire for sex. Celibacy goes beyon...
FIRST REMINDER. Sunday. Our Topic is ISLAM, THE MODERN BETTER ALTERNATIVE TO LIFE. Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Some people think that to live an Islamic life is "restrictive". Islam however, was revealed as a balanced way of living. Allah (The Most High) created all the humans with what is called 'A Fitrah' (a natural state/desire). Islam recognises that within this Fitrah there are motivations that influence a man's role on earth e.g. a desire for good food and drink, to have a home, a desire for love and sex, to protect and be protected and to be successful and strong. Without some form of control and limit, all of these legitimate motives could prove very dangerous. So what constitutes the perfect control for the Fitrah? It must be a method that provides an organised yet practical demonstration of how to balance all these natural human desires. It cannot be something that goes against the Fitrah, by placing on it extra burdens. Likewise, it cannot be som...
THIRD REMINDER. Saturday. LET'S DECLARE WAR ON OUR DESIRES NOT OUR SOULS. Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Let's conclude on our topic today. The seeking of sustenance is an obligatory act just as Salaah, Fasting, Zakaah etc, yet earning one's sustenance should be done whilst placing trust and belief in Allah alone. We should convince our hearts to believe that no matter what efforts we put into earning sustenance, at the end of the day, it is Allah Ta'ala's will and decision as to how much we earn and what we shall receive. No effort of man can change the the amount that Allah Ta'ala decide for us. No matter how much effort a person puts into acquiring his sustenance he will only receive that which Allah Ta'ala has decided for him/her. But, at the same time, it is important to note that every man has to make an effort to earn what has written for him. In brief, we learn that every person has to make an effort to earn his livelihood. However, in order to e...
SECOND REMINDER. Saturday. LET'S DECLARE WAR ON OUR DESIRES NOT OUR SOULS. Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Let's continue from the first reminder; It is the sole responsibility of any human to steer his/her soul in either direction. His actions and intentions will make his abode either Paradise or Hell. So each morning, while man has been classified as being the "vendor" of his soul, he goes out to seek his sustenance and livelihood. It is his option to either sell his soul, or to free it, to earn this livelihood. On the authority of Hadhrat Umar Radhi Allahu Anhu), He Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam is reported to have also said: "If you placed your trust in Allah, in the manner in which He should be trusted, then He would arrange sustenance for you just as He provides for the birds; they leave in the morning with their stomachs empty and return with their stomachs filled in the evening." This hadith outline the manner in which man should seek his sustenance...
FIRST REMINDER. Saturday. LET'S DECLARE WAR ON OUR DESIRES NOT OUR SOULS. Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem. It has been narrated in an authentic hadith on the authority of Hadhrat Abu Maalik al-Haarith bin al-Haarith al-Ash'aree Radhi Allahu Anhu that the Messenger of Allah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said: "...Every person starts his day as a vendor of his soul, either freeing it or causing its ruin. This Hadeeth informs us that every morning we are made responsible for the abode and actions of our souls. It is our personal choice which will either grant our souls freedom from the punishment of Allah and from the fire of Hell, or we could cause its ruin by following Shaytaan and his desires. Allah Ta'ala has stated that if He is the buyer of the soul of a believer then in return for him shall be paradise: "Verily, Allah has purchased from the believers their lives and their properties; for the price that theirs shall be Paradise"[at-Tawbah 9:111]. ALLAHU A...
SECOND REMINDER. Friday. ORIGINAL SIN IS NOT PART OF ISLAM. Bit long but full of lessons in Shaa Allah. BismilLah. Let's continue from the first reminder; Quran is not only a book of guidance, it is a book of hope.  In it God’s love,  mercy,  and forgiveness are obvious and thus humankind is reminded not to give in to despair. No matter what sins a person may have committed if he resolutely turns to God, seeking forgiveness his salvation is assured. Salvation in Islam is not required because of the stain of original sin.  Salvation is required because humankind is imperfect and in need of God’s forgiveness and love.  In order to understand the concept of salvation correctly we must understand other topics embedded in salvation.  These are, understanding the importance of tawheed, or the Oneness of God, and knowing how to repent sincerely . The Christian concept of atonement, that is, Jesus dying for the sins of humankind, and we will discover that this concept is totally rejec...
FIRST REMINDER. FRIDAY. ORIGINAL SIN IS NOT PART OF ISLAM. Bit long but full of lessons in Shaa Allah. BismilLah. The Reminders today is aimed at reaching more non Muslims as such I have maintained God instead of Allah as most of them still think Allah is not their God SubhaanAllah. Anyway, Islam teaches us that salvation is attainable through the worship of God alone. A person must believe in God and follow His commandments.  This is the same message taught by all the Prophets including Moses and Jesus may the peace of God be upon them all. There is only One worthy of worship. One God, alone without partners, sons, or daughters.  Salvation and thus eternal happiness can be achieved by sincere worship after purifying our belief system without any blasphemy. In addition to this Islam teaches us that human beings are born without sin and are naturally inclined to worship God alone (without any intermediaries).  To retain this state of sinlessness humankind must only follow God’s com...
THIRD REMINDER: Thursday. Lets continue with some ways to a successful marriage. Hope you have read the first two Reminders. Share to others please. BismilLah. Never bring up mistakes of the past: Nabi salallahu alayhi wasallam said: “Whoever conceals the faults of others, Allah shall conceal his faults on the day of Qiyaamah.” So let's strive to remind others about their past errors especially our spouses. Neglect the whole world rather than your marriage partner and parents: Nabi salallahu alayhi wasallam confirmed the advice of Salman to Abu-Darda [RA] for neglecting his wife. “Verily there is a right of your wife over you.” (Nasai Hadith 2391). Never sleep with an argument unsettled: Imam Abu Bakr radiallahu anhu resolved his dispute with his wife over-feeding the guests before going to bed. (Bukhari Hadith 602). At least, once everyday, express your gratitude to your partner: Nabi [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] said, ‘Whoever does not show gratitude to the people has n...
SECOND REMINDER. Thursday. SOME RECOMMENDED WAYS TO A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE. SHARE TO OTHERS PLEASE. BismilLah. Let's continue from the first reminder. If one among the two spouse has to win an argument, let it be the other: Nabi salallahu alayhi wasallam said: “Whoever discards an argument despite being correct shall earn a palace in the centre of Jannah. You see how our lack of knowledge or not implementing the promises of our beloved messenger of Allah sallallahu alaihi wasallam has damaged lots of Marriages. Never shout at each other unless the house is on fire: Our granddad Luqman (AS) while offering advice to his son said: ” and lower your voice for verily the most disliked voice is that of a donkey”. (Surah Luqman v19). Allah recorded this for us because HE certified what Imam Lugmaan AS said Allahu Akbar. If you have to criticize, do it lovingly: Rasulullah salallahu alayhi wasallam said, ‘A Mu’min is a mirror for a Mu’min.’ (Abu Dawud vol.2 pg.325; Imdadiyah) Advise ...
FIRST REMINDER: Thursday. 29th day of Muharram 1439. SOME RECOMMENDED WAYS TO A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE. SHARE TO OTHERS PLEASE. BismilLah. Fear Allah: It was the noble practice of Nabi salallahu alayhi wasallam to remind the spouses about the fear for Allah before performing a Nikah by reciting the verses (Nisa v14, Ahzab v69, Aali-Imraan v101) from the Quraan. All the verses are common in the message of Taqwa (fear of Allah). The spouses will be first committed to Allah before being committed to their partner. There can be no doubt in the success of a marriage governed by the fear of Allah. Unfortunately, today we choose spouses based on their beauty, success in dunya etc without any risk assessment of their eemaan or practicing nature. If you base your choice with such mentality, you have no one to blame later but yourself. Lot's of Brothers and sisters are facing the troubles of such choices today. Ensure you enroll your wife into full time or part Madarasah if you notice her le...
THIRD REMINDER. Wednesday. THE WARNING AND PUNISHMENT OF ALLAH TO THE PEOPLE OF PROPHET LUT alaihi salaam. BismilLah Let's continue from the day's REMINDERS. It's a bit long but don't miss a line please. THE ANGELS ARRIVE IN SODOM: The three angels – said to have been Jibrael AS, Mikael AS and Israfil AS – then arrived at the outskirts of Lut’s AS town in the form of very handsome human beings. When Lut AS heard of the strangers, he felt distressed and wondered how he could convince them to bypass the towns of Sodom and continue on their travels. He tried to make them understand the nature of the towns people but only succeeded in convincing the messengers to wait for nightfall before entering the town. He brought them to his house secretly so that no one but his family knew that they were there. However, his wife went out to inform her people, saying, “In Lut’s house there are men whose like I have never seen, nor have I ever seen such handsome faces.” “Indeed, y...
SECOND REMINDER. Wednesday. THE WARNING AND PUNISHMENT OF ALLAH TO THE PEOPLE OF PROPHET LUT alaihi salaam. BismilLah Let's continue from the first REMINDER. Continuing to preach despite his people’s hostility and threats, he then enumerated the entire catalogue of their misdeeds, saying, “Indeed, you commit such immorality as no one has preceded you with from among the worlds. Indeed, you approach men and obstruct the road and commit in your meetings [every] evil.” And the answer of his people was not but they said, “Bring us the punishment of Allah, if you should be of the truthful.” (Qur’an 29-28-29). It is said that the people would openly engage in homosexual acts in their assemblies’ without anyone’s objecting to it, as it was generally accepted practice. Shaytan was amongst them, and as is his way, he made their actions appear fair and wholesome. They would spout obscenities in their gatherings, and pass wind and laugh at it. They relished cock, pigeon and goat fights. I...
*FIRST REMINDER*. Wednesday. *_THE WARNING AND PUNISHMENT OF ALLAH TO THE PEOPLE OF PROPHET LUT alaihi salaam_*. *BismilLah* Most of the information for the Reminders today has been obtained from: “A History of the Prophets of Islam”, Volume I, by Suzanne Haneef and “Stories of the Prophets”, by Sheikh Ibn Kathir (Translation by Rashad Ahmad Azami). "AS" used means may peace be upon him which is to be used whenever we mention the name of any past Prophet or Messenger of ALLAH. Prophet Lut AS was the nephew of the Prophet Ibrahim AS. The story of his people and the punishment they were afflicted with was a shocking incident in the life of Ibrahim AS. Lut AS, went with Ibrahim AS and settled in Palestine. Nothing authoritative is known of Lut’s AS earlier life. What is evident is that at some point after his settling, Allah appointed him as prophet to communities on the shore of what is now the Dead Sea, not far from Ibrahim’s AS home. Lut AS went to the city of Sodom af...
THIRD REMINDER. Tuesday. THE PROPHET GENEROSITY: Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Hadrat Ibn 'Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that Allah's Messenger, may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him, was the most charitable of all people, he was extremely  generous in the month of Ramadan. It is narrated that the Angel Gabriel, peace be upon him, would sit with the Prophet every year during the month of Ramadan. Allah’s Messenger would recite the Qur'an to the Angel and in this month he was the most generous in giving charity (Muslim). The generosity of the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, was an example to be followed. His generosity won the hearts of people and made them wish to embrace Islam. There is a famous story that testifies to his generosity. The Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, was walking with Safwaan Ibn Umayyah, who was still a polytheist and the Muslims had tremendous spoils of war. Safwaan looked at a valley full of camels and s...
SECOND REMINDER. Tuesday. THE PROPHET GENTLENESS: Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Hadrat Anas, may Allah be pleased with him, said: While we were in the mosque with Allah's Messenger, may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him, a Bedouin entered and began to urinate.  The companions of Allah's Messenger became alarmed and screamed at him: "Stop! Stop!" Allah's Messenger said, "Don't interrupt him; leave him alone." When the man had finished, Allah's Messenger  called him and said: "Mosques are not places for urination or  defecation,  but rather they are built for the remembrance of Allah, prayer and recitation of the Qur'an." Hadrat Anas,  said that the Prophet asked one of the companions to bring a container of water and pour it on the spot. (Bukhari and Muslim). Allahu Akbar. How will we cope with such situations today? Our impatience today has caused lots of hardship in our life. Some even divorce their wives with very li...