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FIRST REMINDER. Al-Khamis, 15th day of Jumaadal Uulaa/Awwal (Thursday, 1st February). LET'S BE AWARE OF PROCRASTINATION, FOR IT IS ONE OF devil’s STRONGEST WEAPON. BismilLahir Rahmaanir Raheem.  Many Jews and Christians at the time of the Prophet contemplated joining Islam, but sheitan convinced them to procrastinate saying: “Do not rush, look more into the issue.” Until they die as non-Muslims. Some Muslims also delay doing good acts with hope of more time. Satan makes those seeking righteousness feel lazy, and he causes those who are serious to procrastinate. He convinces a jurist to rest instead of going over his lesson again. And convinces a worshipper who had woken up to pray at night that he still has a lot of time. Satan tries to make people lazy procrastinators, and to make them have hope of a long life.  A disciplined person must take advantage of time, and never procrastinate. That which is feared can never be trusted, and that which passes can never be brought bac...
THIRD REMINDER. Ar-Raaba'ā, 14th day of Jumaadal Uulaa/Awwal (Wednesday 31st January). HOW TO DISCIPLINE OURSELVES TOWARDS OBEDIENCE TO ALLAH_. BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Let's continue from today's reminders. Let's note that Allah doesn’t put any blessings in wrong doings so don't try to survive through haraam means with any excuses. If you study Quran well, you will notice that whatever Allah offer to us as our sustenance, Satan also offer something similar so example if Allah decides this year your sustenance is 1000ghc, Satan also offers 1000ghc or more the haraam means so we either choose Allah's offer through halaal jobs or Satan's offer that's why almost all those saakaawa (theft) guys always suffers at the end because they chooses Satan's offer for quick money the haraam ways which has no real benefits. So let's stop any haraam activities that earns us haraam monies such as football betting, riba based businesses, fornication bus...
SECOND REMINDER. Ar-Raaba'ā, 14th day of Jumaadal Uulaa/Awwal (Wednesday 31st January). HOW TO DISCIPLINE OURSELVES TOWARDS OBEDIENCE TO ALLAH. BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Let's continue from the morning reminder. Man cannot benefit from what he has been told about goodness unless he himself takes an interest in that. Do you not know the story of the wife of Nooh and the wife of Loot, who were members of the households of two Prophets, one of whom was one of the Messengers of strong will? Imagine how these Prophets strove to guide their wives and how much guidance these wives received, but there was no interest on their part, so it was said to both of them: “Enter the Fire along with those who enter!”[Quran 66:10]. Whereas the wife of Pharaoh, even though she was a member of the household of one of the greatest evildoers, she is presented by Allaah as an example to those who believe because she disciplined herself within evil environment. What's our excuse that bec...
FIRST REMINDER. Ar-Raaba'ā, 14th day of Jumaadal Uulaa/Awwal (Wednesday 31st January). HOW TO DISCIPLINE OURSELVES TOWARDS OBEDIENCE TO ALLAH. BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem. As human beings, each of us has a shortcomings. Whoever acknowledges that he or she has shortcomings has started on the path to self-discipline. This acknowledgement is one of the things that make us discipline ourselves and be persistent in doing so and seeking forgiveness regularly. This acknowledgement should not put you off disciplining yourself. It is a sign of Allaah’s care when a person tries to change himself and develop, as Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “Verily, Allaah will not change the condition of a people as long as they do not change their state themselves”[al-Ra’d 13:11] So whoever tries to change for the sake of Allaah, Allaah will help him to change. Each person is individually responsible for his own self, and will be questioned individually, as Allaah says: “There is ...
THIRD REMINDER. Al- thalaatha, 13th day of Jumaadal Uulaa/Awwal (Tuesday, 30th January). ENDURING GRIEF AND HARDSHIP IN LIFE AS MUSLIMS. BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Let's continue from the days reminders; Hadith narrated by Abu ‘Abbas ‘Abdullah, says: "Remember Allah in times of ease, and He will recognise you in times of distress. What hit you could not have missed you, what missed you could not have hit you. Remember that victory comes with patience. My dear Brothers and Sisters, "verily in the Messenger of Allah we have the finest of examples" Even he, Prophet Muhammad sallal-láhu ‘alayhi wasallam also endured much pain and hardship, especially in his youth, with extraordinary patience and perseverance. He was an orphan, cared for by milk-mothers, grandfather, and uncles. During the early years of his mission, he was jeered, taunted, threatened, reviled and persecuted by his own tribe, the Quraish of Makka. Many of his followers were killed for their acce...
SECOND REMINDER. Al- thalaatha, 13th day of Jumaadal Uulaa/Awwal (Tuesday, 30th January). ENDURING GRIEF AND HARDSHIP IN LIFE AS MUSLIMS. BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Let's continue from the first reminder; In Súra Al-Baqara, verses 155-157, Allah subhanallahu ta’ala reminds us: "Verily, Allah will test you with something of fear and hunger; some loss in goods or lives or the fruits (of your toil) but give glad tidings to those who patiently persevere. Who say when afflicted with calamity: "Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhir raji-oon" "To Allah we belong and to Him is our return." They are those on whom (descend) blessings from Allah and Mercy and they are the ones that receive guidance." From these verses we can see that in a Muslim’s life, hardship and suffering should never come as a complete surprise. In fact, Allah promises us some hardship as a certainty, somewhere during our lifetime. It is a test of our eeman, our faith in Allah, and we should...
FIRST REMINDER. Al- thalaatha, 13th day of Jumaadal Uulaa/Awwal (Tuesday, 30th January). ENDURING GRIEF AND HARDSHIP IN LIFE AS MUSLIMS. BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem. As human beings, I am sure each and every one of us has, at some point in our life, been visited by grief, tragedy, or tremendous loss, emotionally or materially. It may have been a serious illness or accident or death of a loved one, or we may have failed an important examination, or we may have seen a business or professional career which has grown and prospered over many years, finally come to disaster. Losing to marry our loved ones etc. To those who have suffered such a loss, their feelings are hard to describe adequately. There is a sense of utter despair, emptiness etc. It can become so intense that one actually questions the whole purpose and meaning of life. However, many people are unable to come to terms with sudden catastrophic loss, and therefore, we often hear of someone being so overcome with grief t...
THIRD REMINDER. Monday. TREATMENT OF WOMEN IN ISLAM continues. BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Our beloved Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him and his family thought us how to handle immoral wife by saying: I enjoin you to treat women well, for they are like captives in your hand. Verily, you may not treat them otherwise unless they commit flagrant immorality. If they do so, then you may separate from their beds and strike them without causing pain but if they return to good conduct, then you may do nothing against them. You have rights over your wives and they have rights over you. Your right is that they will not allow anyone you dislike to enter your home, and their right is that you should treat them well regarding food and clothing. Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1163. To strike her is not to beat her as some ignorance interpret it. Scholars gave example as using miswaak (tooth stick) to hit your child for his or attention to you. The Prophet never hit any of his wives so le...
SECOND REMINDER. Monday TREATMENT OF WOMEN IN ISLAM continues. BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Our beloved Messenger of Allaah. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him and his family, said: How does one of you beat his wife as he beats the stallion camel and then embrace her? Sahih Bukhari 5695. This is a warning from the Prophet that no one should beat his wife. Your wife may have a bad attitude but beating her can only worsen the situation, imagine you are using your China phone and it freezes, are you going to be patient for it to respond or you start beating or hitting it? The Messenger gave an alternative way to handle such woman by saying, A believer should not despise a believing woman. If he finds something in her character he dislikes, he will be pleased by something else. Sahih Muslim 1469. This means we should be patient with them and also look for their good side not their bad side. To be continued in shaa Allaah. May Allah keep guiding us all and protect us from an...
FIRST REMINDER. Yaumul Ithnayn, 12th day of Jumaadal Uulaa/Awwal (Monday 29th January). TREATMENT OF WOMEN IN ISLAM. BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Taking good care of women and treating them with kindness is an act of worship and whoever treat women especially our wives bady is commiting a major sin. Marriage is not slavery but companionship which is a trust from Allah and Allah will judge us as to how we treated our wives. Allah saysin the Quran: وَعَاشِرُوهُنَّ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ Live with them in kindness. Surat An-Nisa 4:19. This is a command from Allah not a request as such whoever goes againstthe commands of Allaah is committing a major sin. Out beloved Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him and his family, also commanded us to treat women well by saying; Treat women well, for woman is created from a rib and the most curved portion of the rib is its upper portion. If you try to straighten it, it will break, but if you leave it as it is, it will remain curved. So ...
THIRD REMINDER: Yaumul Ahad, 11th day of Jumaadal Uulaa/Awwal. (Sunday, 28th January). HARAAM RELATIONSHIPS IN SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE NAME PLANNING TO MARRY MUST STOP FOR ALLAH SAKE. MY HUMBLE ADVICE TO ALL STUDENTS. BISMILLAH. Let's continue from today's Reminders; However good a sister or brother is financially, talentelly, piously, beautifully etc Allah can help you find a better sister or brother when you are ready for marriage so let's fear Allah in all we do. Allah has warned us not to even touch non relative hands as it leads to satanic influences so going so low of sleeping with someone who is not your wife or husband is a major sin and calamities will fall upon us for doing so one way or the other say no to her or him today please. Call your so called girlfriend or boyfriend and tell her its over bcs you fear you may die today and you don't want to die in a state of fornication. I'm not writing all these advices bcs I'm an Angel, we...
SECOND REMINDER: Yaumul Ahad, 11th day of Jumaadal Uulaa/Awwal. (Sunday, 28th January). lHARAAM RELATIONSHIPS IN SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE NAME PLANNING TO MARRY MUST STOP FOR ALLAH SAKE. MY HUMBLE ADVICE TO ALL STUDENTS. BISMILLAH. Let's continue from the first Reminder; Are you ready for marriage Whilest in school or under apprenticeship? If not then why even think of dating instead of concentrating on studies or your handiwork? As Muslims we must know that our downfall, or hardship in life is due to our disobedience in Allah and His Messenger. The Rahmah/ blessings of Allah is like electric switch, it's there all the time, we just need to switch it on for the lights. If we disobey Allah we distance ourselves from the blessings and guidance of Allah. Let me concentrate on men this afternoon as my focus in the morning was on women. As a student or learner of any handiwork, your focus should be to study hard with concentration seeking Allah's help throug...
FIRST REMINDER: Yaumul Ahad, 11th day of Jumaadal Uulaa/Awwal. (Sunday, 28th January). *_HARAAM RELATIONSHIPS IN SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE NAME PLANNING TO MARRY MUST STOP FOR ALLAH SAKE_*. MY HUMBLE ADVICE TO ALL STUDENTS. BISMILLAH. Regularly, I do remind each of us that, as Muslims, our priorities in life MUST BE to obey/please ALLAH and His Messenger if indeed we want to succeed in this life and the hereafter. If we are deaf? Are we blind to see many dying on daily basis? Are you ready for your meeting with ALLAH. Who even promised you to graduate before dying?. Let's note that our certificates cannot help us even on this earth if Allah doesn't help us. Have we ever witnessed someone been buried with his or her certificates? Let's fear the words of Allah contained in the Quran and teachings of Prophet and fear the day we will be prepared to visit the grave which can be any day any moment from the time you are reading this reminder. No one is guarante...
THIRD REMINDER. Al-Sabt, 9th day of Jumaadal Uulaa (Saturday 27th January). MARRIAGE THROUGH PARENTS/RELATIVES RECOMMENDATIONS. BismilLah. Let's continue from today's reminder; You should understand that some younger women may be sought in marriage at a specific age, when compatible and righteous men propose marriage to them, but they refuse on the grounds that they want to complete their studies, or they are looking for someone who is more rich, and so on. Then they grow older and spend the rest of their lives waiting. By doing so, they go against the command of the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) to accept a righteous husband who is religiously committed and of good character.  By doing that, the woman forgets her true role in life, the purpose for which Allah created mankind in two halves, male and female, and made that one of the signs of His might and power, and of His Oneness, may He be exalted. May ALLAH keep guiding us all and protect us from any ...
SECOND REMINDER. Al-Sabt, 9th day of Jumaadal Uulaa (Saturday 27th January). MARRIAGE THROUGH PARENTS/RELATIVES RECOMMENDATIONS. BismilLah. Let's continue from the first reminder; It should be noted that marriage is part of the teachings and practice of the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him). Our Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) rebuked those who wanted to remain unmarried. He said: “As for me, I marry women. Whoever turns away from my Sunnah (my way) is not of me.” Narrated by al-Bukhaari (4776) and Muslim (1401). What is meant by “my Sunnah” is his guidance and path. No one has the right to forsake the path, guidance and Sunnah of the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) for the sake of some worldly matter because he is keen to pursue further studies or earn more money or seek some social position etc. Parents must fear Allah and allow their daughters and sons to marry their choices if the choice is a good practicing Muslim. Tr...
FIRST REMINDER. Al-Sabt, 10th day of Jumaadal Uulaa (Saturday 27th January). MARRIAGE THROUGH PARENTS/RELATIVES RECOMMENDATIONS. BismilLah. The sad reality of the weak MUSLIM society today is that most sisters wants to meet thier man themselves, commit haraam activities with intention to get to know each other before marriage. Such non Islamic means of getting married is forbidden in Islam and mostly lead to early divorve. Obedience to Allah and HIS Messenger must be our priority whenever we intend to do anything. Next is obedience to our Parents. The best for a sister is for her parents to strive and find a good practicing Muslim brother and recommend him to their daughter and the best is if your parents present such a brother to you, don't ignore but research about him and if you notice he is a good practicing muslim please accept and trust me, ALLAH will make the Marriage a successful one because of accepting what your parents propose to you. Never ever ignore your parents be...
THIRD REMINDER. FRIDAY. SOME SISTERS OF NOWADAYS WOULD NEVER SEIZE TO AMAZE ME. BismilLah. Some Sisters hold the most expensive phones and because they know the worth of those phones, If you check the phones, they are well covered with a phone cover. Check the screen, it's well guarded with a screen guard. Some go around with Samsung galaxy, Tabs, iPhones and iPads all well guarded and protected! Check even the keys (for those with keypads) they are well protected with a keypad protector. But ironically, these ladies walk all over the streets with their bodies well exposed. WHY????... It's either the phones are worth more than their bodies or they are yet to recognize their worth as women... So I wish to know; which one is more valuable, The phones, ipads, iphones, tabs or your body? My beloved sisters, your naked body can only attract irresponsible guys who will use your body to satisfy their sexual needs (hit and run) But it will not attract a husband or real man ...
SECOND REMINDER. Yaumul Jumuat, 9th day of Jumaadal Uulaa (Friday, 26th January). SOME QUALITIES THAT ALLAH LOVES AND THOSE ALLAH DOES NOT LIKE FOR HIS SERVANTS. BismilLah. Let's continue from the first reminder but this time some lifestyle ALLAH dislike on HIS servants. 1. ISRAAF (Extravagance) "But waste not by excess: for Allah loves not the wasters (Al-Musrifun (those who waste by extravagance))." [Surah Al An'am 6:141]. 2. ISTIKBAAR (Pride) "Verily He loves not the arrogant (proud)." [Surah Al Nahl 16:23]. 3. MUKHTAL FAKHOOR (Arrogant boaster) "For Allah loves not any arrogant boaster." [Surah Luqman 31:18]. 4. UDWAAN (Transgression) "For Allah loves not transgressors." [Surah Al Ma'idah 5:87]. 5. DHULM (Evil, Wrongdoing) "But Allah loves not those who do wrong (Dhalimun (oppressors, polytheists and wrong doers)." [Surah Ali 'Imran 3:57]. 6. KHIYAANAH (Treachery) "For Allah loves not the treacherous....
FIRST REMINDER. Yaumul Jumuat, 9th day of Jumaadal Uulaa (Friday, 26th January). SOME QUALITIES THAT ALLAH LOVES AND THOSE ALLAH DOES NOT LIKE FOR HIS SERVANTS. BismilLah. 1. TAWBAH (Repentance). Allah says; "For Allah loves those who turn to Him constantly (in repentance)" [Surah Al Baqarah 2:222]. Say AstaghfirulLah regularly and strive to stop sinning. 2. TAHARAH (Purification). ALLAH says; "Allah loves those who keep themselves pure and clean." [Surah Al Baqarah 2:222]. 3. TAQWA (Piety). ALLAH says; "For Allah loves the righteous (the pious)." [Surah Al Tawbah 9:4]. 4. IHSAN (Goodness & Perfection) "For Allah loves those who do good" [Surah Ali 'Imran 3:134]. 5. TAWAKKUL (Trust in Allah) "For Allah loves those who put their trust (in Him)." [Surah Ali 'Imran 3:159]. 6. ADL (Justice) "For Allah loves those who judge in equity." [Surah Al Ma'idah 5:42] "For Allah loves those who are fair (and j...
THIRD REMINDER. Al-Khamis, 8th day of Jumaadal Uulaa (Thursday 25th January). SUNNAH PRAYERS OF FAJIR SALAAT. BismilLah. If a Muslim misses Fajr prayer in congregation because he was asleep or for some other reason, when should he or she offer the two rak‘ahs of Sunnah prayer, is it before or after praying Fajr? If a person misses Fajr prayer in congregation and did not catch up with it, then he should start with the Sunnah prayer and offer that first, then pray Fajr. When the Prophet (sa) slept one night and missed Fajr prayer whilst travelling, and nothing woke him up except the heat of the sun, he offered the Sunnah prayer then he prayed Fajr, and he gave instructions that the adhaan and iqaamah should be given as was usual. So if a person misses Fajr prayer and does not wake up until after the people have prayed, or he comes to the mosque and finds that the people have already prayed, then he should offer the Sunnah prayer of two rak‘ahs, then pray Fajr. This is the Sunnah. B...
SECOND REMINDER. Al-Khamis, 8th day of Jumaadal Uulaa (Thursday 25th January). DO NOT BE LIKE FIR'AWN (Pharaoh). BismilLah. Let's continue from the first reminder. Do you get angry when told to wear Proper hijab and call those who advise you Extremism ? Are you a Muslim who call non Muslims and ignorant people to mock a Muslim who advises you to fear Allah and grow the Proper beard as ordered in Islam thereby accusing HIM OF EXTREMISM(seeking non Muslims and ignorant people to assist you in mocking one who advises you? Are you a Muslim who gets angry when told to not lie?, Then do you accuse one who advises you of extremism, Do you call upon ignorant people who don't think deep(about the religion) so as to mock one who advised you? Are you a Muslim who gets angry at one who tells you not to shake hands with non relative women who are haram for you to touch? Do you scream so people who don't think straight can assist you in mocking the one who advises you? (like Phar...
FIRST REMINDER. Al-Khamis, 8th day of Jumaadal Uulaa (Thursday 25th January). DO NOT BE LIKE FIR'AWN (Pharaoh). BismilLah. When Muusah Alaihi Salaam called Fir'awn to obey ALLAH and be a Muslim. When Musah called him to stop his evils. He accused Musah of wanting to bring mischief(extremism and evil) then went to the Public to say falsehood pretending to be defending them from SOME FALSEHOOD(WHICH HE accused Musah alayhi salam of). He pretended and arrogantly said "...he's afraid Musah will spread mischief (extremism and the likes) just to direct people who don't think deep and wisely to believe Musah. Allah says in Surah Ghafir, Verse 26: وَقَالَ فِرْعَوْنُ ذَرُونِي أَقْتُلْ مُوسَىٰ وَلْيَدْعُ رَبَّهُ إِنِّي أَخَافُ أَن يُبَدِّلَ دِينَكُمْ أَوْ أَن يُظْهِرَ فِي الْأَرْضِ الْفَسَادَ Fir'aun (Pharaoh) said: "Leave me to kill Musah (Moses), and let him call his Lord (to stop me from killing him)! I fear that he may change your religion, or that he may...
THIRD REMINDER. Wednesday. Let's be merciful to all creatures of Allah without harming those who are not under any direct threat to us. Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Abu Huraira reported that: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “A prostitute saw a dog lolling around a well on a hot day and hanging his tongue from thirst. She drew some water for it in her shoe, so Allah forgave her.” In Sahih Muslim 2245. The Prophet(S.A.W.) narrated to the sahaba the story of a prostitute during the time of Banu Israel. She passed by a well and drunk from it. When she was about to leave, she saw a thirsty dog that was licking mud because it could not find water. When the prostitute's eyes caught its plight, she became sympathetic and felt sorry for the dog. She could not find any container around and finally went into the well with her shoes and fetched water in her shoes and gave it to the dog. When the dog drunk to its satisfaction. She wore her shoes happily and left. AL...
SECOND REMINDER. Al-Arba'ā, 7th day of Jumaadal Uulaa (Wednesday, 24th January). LEARNING TO FORGIVE AND FORGET THE SINS OF OTHERS IF WE WANT ALLAH TO FORGIVE US. BismilLahir Rahmaanir Raheem. We should be merciful with each other. First of all, we ourselves should not do anything to upset our brothers and sisters (because this is in itself a part of mercy) and then we should forgive those who have upset us or made us angry. We will never be a strong ummah if we are not able to forgive.  Some might say that to forgive is a sign of weakness and humiliation, and for them it is better to be strong and preserve their honour. But honour in the eyes of Allah lies in forgiveness. Allah says ”But indeed if any shows patience and forgives that would truly be an exercise of courageous will and resolution in the conduct of affairs.” [surah 42:43]. If we are to be really strong then we have to be strong against Shaytaan and forgive our brothers and sisters, and in this way may be Allah...
FIRST REMINDER. Al-Arba'ā, 7th day of Jumaadal Uulaa (Wednesday, 24th January). Amazingly, She has been a Muslim few years ago but her determination to learn the deen is something that need us all to wakeup as born raised Muslims to learn our deen. Please read through what she shared to me and share to all groups. BismilLahir Rahmaanir Raheem. AsSalaamu Alaikum wa rahmatullah wa barakaatuh. I was studying the Qu'ran and the verses I read this morning really moved me and give me so much joy. I love Allah and the love that I have for Allah allows me to love you too. I don't have to meet you or be born of your family to love you. The best way I can show this love is to offer prayers for you and remind you of the greatness of Allah. I want to share these verses with you and I pray it helps you as it did to me. Alhamdullah! Allah says: "Wherever you come from, turn your face to the Sacred Mosque; wherever you may be, turn your faces towards it, so that people will not ...
THIRD REMINDER. Yaumu Al-thalaatha, 6th day of Jumaadal Uulaa (Tuesday, 23rd January). NEVER Curse Your Children. BismilLah. Shaykh Al-Kalbaani, former Imaam of the Ka'bah, at a conference in London was telling us this story: When he was young, he was a very naughty boy. He would make his mother angry. But his mother, Allah bless her, was a very righteous woman and she knew the power of Du'a. She made it her habit that, in her anger at him, she would say this Du'a: "May Allah guide YOU! And make you the IMAAM of the Ka'bah!" Imaam Al-Kalbani told us, "so Allah answered her du'a and I went on to become the Imam of the Ka'bah!" Allahu Akbar! Shaykh Adil Kalbani is black, and the son of a poor immigrant from the Persian Gulf. In an interview with NYTimes, Shaykh Kalbani said, "Leading prayers at the Grand Mosque is an extraordinary honor, usually reserved for pure-blooded Arabs from the Saudi heartland." He was taken aback when ...
SECOND REMINDER. Yaumu Al-thalaatha, 6th day of Jumaadal Uulaa (Tuesday, 23rd January).What is LIFE? BismilLah. To understand life better, you have to go to 3 locations. Hospital, Prison and Cemetery. At the Hospital, you will understand that nothing is more beautiful than HEALTH. In the Prison, you'll see that FREEDOM is the most precious thing. At the Cemetery, you will realize that life is worth nothing. The ground that we walk today will be our roof tomorrow. We all come with Nothing and we will go with Nothing... Let us, therefore, remain humble and be thankful & grateful to ALLAH at all times for everything. May ALLAH keep guiding us all and protect us from any satanic influences. Aameen.
FIRST REMINDER. Yaumu Al-thalaatha, 6th day of Jumaadal Uulaa (Tuesday, 22nd January). APPRECIATE WHATEVER CONDITION YOU ARE FOR ALLAH TO MAKE IT BETTER, AVOID COMPLAINTS. A rich man looking through his window and seeing a poor man picking something from his dustbin may say, Thank YOU ALLAH I'm not poor. A poor man looking around and seeing a naked man misbehaving on the street ... May say, Thank YOU ALLAH I'm not mad. A mad man looking ahead and seeing an ambulance carrying a patient may say Thank YOU ALLAH am not sick. Then a sick person in hospital seeing a trolley taking a dead body to the mortuary may say, Thank you Allah I'm not dead. Only a dead person cannot thank ALLAH. Why don't you thank and appreciate ALLAH always for all your blessings and for the gift of life for another beautiful day. I say AlhamdulilLah, what about you?. To be continued in Shaa Allah. May ALLAH keep guiding us all and protect us from any satanic influences. Aameen. My apologies...
THIRD REMINDER. Yaumul Ithnayn 5th day of Jumaadal Uulaa (Monday 22nd of January). SUNNAH MAKING (SEX) IN ISLAAM. BismilLah. Let's conclude on our topic today; There are no Rules as to how foreplay is to be done. The only laws are the ones reached by the two married couple. THE only general rules are those that go against the SHARIAH rules, which goes against wishes of the Husband or the Wife are not permissible. Both must be interested to do that. As for the Role of A woman in sexual Foreplay, SCHOLARS have praised a Woman who discards Shyness when she is with Her HUSBAND. If you are a Malama (Islamic Teacher), when it comes to that, Forget about Your "Malama things" and be Romantic to your husband and vice versa. Don't come near your Husband with "HIJAB or NIQAB" or some jeans etc. Dresses which exposed your front, Your Backside Shape, Transparent dresses and Tight dresses are recommended at home with your husband. After all, Modesty and Chastit...
FIRST REMINDER. Yaumul Ithnayn 5th day of Jumaadal Uulaa (Monday 22nd of January). SUNNAH MAKING (SEX) IN ISLAAM. BismilLah. We Rarely hear Of Sex being talked about By our Aalims and Scholars out Of SHYNESS or its SENSITIVITY This is an Important Topic in our lives as MUSLIMS. In shaa ALLAH, we will leave out Shyness and Enlighten ourselves on this just to educate each other. First of all, The ONLY QUALIFICATION or CERTIFICATE for sex is MARRIAGE. Any Sex out of Marriage is ZINA which is deadly to our soul. Being an Adult doesn't Mean Sex is your Right except Marriage which is the Only Rightful platform for HALAL SEX Now How Are We to sex our Wives according to SUNNAH ? The Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) is reported by Anas bin Malik to Have said; One of you should not fulfill ones (sexual) need from ones wife like an ANIMAL rather there should be between them FOREPLAY of kissing, touching words etc. Sex without Foreplay is Equated to CRUELTY. It is the way of Ani...
THIRD REMINDER. Yaumul Ahad (Sunday). SOME THINGS ARE BEYOND PLANNING. AND LIFE DOES NOT ALWAYS TURN OUT AS PLANNED. BismilLah. You don’t plan for a broken heart. You don’t plan for an autistic child. You don't plan for failure. You don’t plan for a lump in your body etc. You plan to be young forever. You plan to climb the corporate ladder. You plan to be rich and powerful. You plan to be acclaimed and successful. You plan to conquer the universe. You plan to fall in love and be loved forever etc. Sometimes if you work hard enough, you can get what you want. But MOST times, what you want and what you get are two different things. We, mortals, plan. But so does ALLAH (subhan wa ta'aala) in the heavens. Sometimes, it is difficult to understand Allah’s plans... especially when His plans are not in consonance with ours . Often, when He sends us crisis, we turn to Him in anger. True, we cannot choose what ALLAH wishes us to carry, but we can carry it with courage knowing that ...
SECOND REMINDER. Yaumul Ahad, 4th day of Jumaadal Uulaa (Sunday, 21st of January). THE SUNNAH OF SEPARATING BETWEEN THE OBLIGATORY PRAYER AND THE NAAFL PRAYER. BismilLah. Let's continue from the first Reminder. Imam An-Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him) said in his commentary on Saheeh Muslim: This offers proof for the view of our companions that in the case of naafil prayer, both those that are offered regularly (Sunnah prayers) and others, it is mustahabb (recommended) to move from where one offered the obligatory prayer to another spot, and the best is to move to one’s home; otherwise one may move to another spot in the mosque or elsewhere, so as to increase the number of places in which one prostrates, and so as to separate the naafil prayer from the obligatory one. The words “until we spoke” indicate that separating the prayers may also be done by speaking, but doing it by moving is preferable, because of what we have mentioned. Abu Dawood (854) and Ibn Maajah (1417) n...
FIRST REMINDER. Yaumul Ahad, 4th day of Jumaadal Uulaa (Sunday, 21st of January). THE SUNNAH OF SEPARATING BETWEEN THE OBLIGATORY PRAYER AND THE NAAFL PRAYER. BismilLah. It is mustahabb (recommended) to separate between the obligatory and naafil prayers by speaking or moving to another spot. The best way of doing so is by moving to offer the naafil prayer at home, because the best naafl prayer a man can offer is the naafl prayer that he offers at home, apart from the obligatory prayers, as was narrated in a saheeh report from the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him). The evidence for the separation mentioned is the report narrated by Muslim in his Saheeh (1463) from Mu‘aawiyah (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: When you have prayed Jumu‘ah, do not follow it immediately with another prayer until you speak or leave (the mosque), because the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) instructed us to do that, not to follow one prayer immediately...
THIRD REMINDER. A-Sabt 3rd day of Jumaadal Uulaa. HOW GIVING UP MUSIC MADE ME MORE PRODUCTIVE. BismilLah. Let's continue from today's Reminders; So here are the benefits I got from giving up music. Quality of prayer significantly improving A friend of mine said that salah is a barometer for a persons life. It accurately indicates your relationship with ALLAH , and everything that affects it because if your salah is good, then everything else is good. Even if you are going through obstacles, as long as you have your salah that you are performing with sincerity and humility, your eeman will be your strength. However when I listened to music, I found that it became stored in my heart and mind like data, only to be played out when I was talking to my Lord. You know those times when you’re praying and everything is silent, and in the back of your mind, a song is replaying over and over which makes it hard to concentrate… You get onto your third raka’ah and you’re like “wait is...
SECOND REMINDER. A-Sabt 3rd day of Jumaadal Uulaa. HOW GIVING UP MUSIC MADE ME MORE PRODUCTIVE. BismilLah. Let's continue from the first Reminder; How it all began: giving up music temporarily in Ramadan It was Ramadan 2015, and everyone knows what Ramadan means. We try to refrain from wasteful activities and instead, immerse ourselves in worship as much as we can. For a lot of people, this could mean reducing or completely refraining from things like music, video games, TV (especially inappropriate shows and movies) and/or profanity in general. Some of us seek to take advantage of this blessed month by establishing, or consolidating our relationship with Allah . So as I learnt more about Islam and deepened my connection with Allah  The Exalted, this time felt a little bit different. I discovered a soothing feeling of peace and tranquillity that I could only find through my efforts to strengthen my relationship with Allah . However, as Ramadan eventually drew closer to an end...
FIRST REMINDER. A-Sabt 3rd day of Jumaadal Uulaa (Saturday, 20th January). HOW GIVING UP MUSIC MADE ME MORE PRODUCTIVE. BismilLah. Unfortunately, the love of music to some muslims have replaced the love of the Qur'an. That's dangerous and disaster in our ways of life. If you listen to QUR'AN less than you do to Music then trust me you are far from the mercy of Allah. You've switched off your own lights in your room and complaining about darkness. It's like washing your dirty clothes(our dark heart) with urine(music). Let's read how someone changed his life from darkness to light as follows; I used to have a library of lyrics in my head, and would always be up to date with new songs, and share them with my friends. I wouldn’t leave my house without headphones. It was something I was dependent on to study, relax, while in my car… it was just a significant part of my life.  And then I gave it up! I used to hear stories about people giving up music. I never th...
THIRD REMINDER. FRIDAY. UNITY IS STRENGTH and DIVISION is WEAKNESS. Lets continue from today's Reminders. BismilLahir Rahmaanir Raheem. The aggression against Muslims, expulsion, destruction and annihilation that is happening now is only a ring in chain of repression and oppression to which the Jews and their supporters have become accustomed. I wish my people understood!  Muslims are still heedless of all of this. They divided into groups and parties, until nations called each other to them as the Prophet may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him informed us when he said, 'Nations shall soon call each other to you as people eating call each other to the plate.' Someone said, 'Are we few on that day?' He said, 'On that day you are many but you are froth like the froth of a flood. And Allah will wrench awe of you from the hearts of your enemies, and Allah will cast weakness into your hearts.' Someone said, 'O Messenger of Allah, what is weakness?...
SECOND REMINDER. Yaumul Jum'ãh, 3rd day of Jumaadal Uulaa (Friday 19th January). MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD IN THE QURAN AND SUNNAH. BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Let's continue from the first reminder. Although we use the word “brotherhood,” what we really mean is a faith-based community that includes both men and women as brothers and sisters in religion. Allah says: وَالْمُؤْمِنُونَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتُ بَعْضُهُمْ أَوْلِيَاءُ بَعْضٍ ۚ يَأْمُرُونَ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَيَنْهَوْنَ عَنِ الْمُنكَرِ وَيُقِيمُونَ الصَّلَاةَ وَيُؤْتُونَ الزَّكَاةَ وَيُطِيعُونَ اللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُ ۚ أُولَٰئِكَ سَيَرْحَمُهُمُ اللَّهُ ۗ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيمٌ The believing men and believing women are allies of one another. They enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and establish prayer and give charity and obey Allah and His Messenger. Allah will have mercy upon them, for Allah is Almighty and Wise. Surat al-Tawba 9:71 Most importantly, this level of brotherhood involves purifying the heart of al...
FIRST REMINDER. Yaumul Jum'ãh, 3rd day of Jumaadal Uulaa (Friday 19th January). MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD IN THE QURAN AND SUNNAH. BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Brotherhood in Islam is a comprehensive concept that is based upon good character with others, treating others the way we want to be treated, and uniting together upon common values. It has three levels of degree: religion, family, and humanity. Each of these levels has a set of rights and duties that a Muslim must uphold with others. The strongest level of brotherhood is the sense of community, friendship, and common purpose in Islam for the sake of Allah. At this level, the believers work together towards fulfilling the goals of the religion and living out its divine values. Allah says: إِنَّمَا الْمُؤْمِنُونَ إِخْوَةٌ فَأَصْلِحُوا بَيْنَ أَخَوَيْكُمْ وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُرْحَمُونَ The believers are but brothers, so make reconciliation between your brothers and fear Allah that you may receive merc...
THIRD REMINDER. Al-khamis (2nd day of Jumaadal Uulaa. 18th day of January. JINNS ARE COWARDS DON'T BE SSCARED. BismilLah. Let's continue from today's Reminders. 6. You should Mention Allah when throwing something and jumping from a high place because there might be a jinn sleeping and you disturb or you land on them and they can revenge on you ​Hasbunallahu wani'imal wakeel​. 7. Don't pour​ hot water in the toilet unless you say the dua for entering the toilet ​Allahuma inni audhu bika minal khubuthi wal khabaaith​, Because toilets are their favourite place to stay. 8. If you feel your ears whistling without a cause or illness and you can smell fire, know that a jinn is standing in front of you ​maintain remembrance of Allah​. 9. If you see an animal and you get scared or you try to scare it but doesn't respond, know that its a jinn, ​Maintain your steps and redevelope your confidence​. They love to bother you if they notice you fear them. 10. Don...
SECOND REMINDER. Al-khamis (2nd day of Jumaadal Uulaa. 18th day of January. JINNS ARE COWARDS DON'T BE SSCARED. BismilLah. Let's continue from the first Reminder. Scholars have advised us on how to take care of ourselves about jinns such as; 1. When you​ change your clothes say Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem, so that they don't see your nakedness. 2. When you​ sleep,make an ablution, sleep on your right side and read the Mu'awadhatain (suuratul Falaq and An-Naas) else the jinn will sleep over you and suffocate you and also make you have nightmares just to bother you as he can't harm us. 3. Beware of planting pins or nails in the puppets or dolls for they live there. If you disturb them, they will revenge on you, ​be in a state of ablution all the time​. 4. Do not​ speak loudly in the middle of the night because you can upset them and they deliberately hurt you in silence, ​Ladies avoid raising your voice at all times​. They love to hear ladies n...
FIRST REMINDER. Al-khamis (2nd day of Jumaadal Uulaa. 18th day of January. JINNS ARE COWARDS DON'T BE SSCARED. BismilLah. Allah says ​"and HE created the jinn and mankind only to worship Him"​ The jinns see us but we do not see them because Allah has made a membrane in the eyes of humans so that we do not see them because if we see them we might die of fear or become blind because of the shock. Their sight is really terrifying . They always live around us and there are different types such as: Al-ifrit​. This ones have the ability to transfer things from one country to another and they are used by witches and sorcerers. Alkhabal​. These are the freaks of the jinn and they disturb man such as wearing their clothes, epilepsy and so on. Ghilan​. They appear in form of man, cat, dog, donkey, or any animal. Generally​:- All of them are weak and they flee when they hear QUR'AN recitation. Offcourse not all jinns are bad. Such are Muslims who worship like ...
THIRD REMINDER. Wednesday. COVERING OTHERS FAULTS continues. BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Abu Huraira reported: A man was brought to the Prophet for drinking wine. Some of us struck him with our hands, and others with their shoes, and others with their shirts twisted into a lash. When we finished, someone said to him, “May Allah disgrace you!” The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: لَا تَقُولُوا هَكَذَا لَا تُعِينُوا عَلَيْهِ الشَّيْطَانَ Do not speak like this. Do not help Satan against him. Sahih Bukhari 6395. We now know the importance of covering once fault. Let's strive to emulate such attitude. Please remember to fast tomorrow Thursday if you can. May Allah have mercy on us all and cover our faults. Aameen.
SECOND REMINDER. Wednesday. COVERING OTHERS FAULTS continues. BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Abu Huraira may Allah be pleased with him reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: كُلُّ أُمَّتِي مُعَافًى إِلَّا الْمُجَاهِرِينَ وَإِنَّ مِنْ الْمُجَاهَرَةِ أَنْ يَعْمَلَ الرَّجُلُ بِاللَّيْلِ عَمَلًا ثُمَّ يُصْبِحَ وَقَدْ سَتَرَهُ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ فَيَقُولَ يَا فُلَانُ عَمِلْتُ الْبَارِحَةَ كَذَا وَكَذَا وَقَدْ بَاتَ يَسْتُرُهُ رَبُّهُ وَيُصْبِحُ يَكْشِفُ سِتْرَ اللَّهِ عَنْهُ Everyone from my nation will be pardoned except those who sin in public. Among them is a man who commits an evil deed in the night which Allah has covered for him, then in the morning he says: O people, I have done this sin. His Lord had covered him during the night but in the morning he unveils what Allah has covered. Sahih Bukhari 5721. We've learned from the above that it's evil to let anyone know of our sins. We should cry to Allah to forgive us instead of bo...
FIRST REMINDER. Yaumu Al-Arba'ā, 1st day of Jumaadal Uulaa (Wednesday. 17th day January). COVERING OTHERS FAULTS IN ISLAM. BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Imam An-Nawawi may Allah be pleased with him records in his book Riyad us-Saliheen that: Allah the Exalted says: إِنَّ الَّذِينَ يُحِبُّونَ أَن تَشِيعَ الْفَاحِشَةُ فِي الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا لَهُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالْآخِرَةِ وَاللَّهُ يَعْلَمُ وَأَنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ Verily, those who like that immorality should be spread among the believers will have a painful punishment in this world and in the Hereafter. Allah knows and you do not know. Surah An-Nur 24:19. SubhaanAllah Wastaqgfirullah. May Allah have mercy on us all. Abu Huraira may Allah be pleased with him reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: لَا يَسْتُرُ عَبْدٌ عَبْدًا فِي الدُّنْيَا إِلَّا سَتَرَهُ اللَّهُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ A servant does not cover the faults of another servant but that Allah will cove...
THIRD REMINDER. Yaumu Al-thalaatha, 29th day of Rabeeu At-thaani. (Tuesday, 16th of January). SOME REASONS FOR THE PUNISHMENT IN THE GRAVE OR WHEN WE DIE. Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Let's continue from today's reminders; A man who read Qur’aan then slept at night and did not act upon it by day was punished. Adulterers and adulteresses who could not repent before dying are punished. The one who consumes riba is punished in al-Barzakh, as the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) testified. According to the hadeeth of Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him), the heads of some people will be crushed with rock because they were too heavy for them to get up and pray. Some will graze on al-daree’ and al-zaqqoom (horrid types of food in Hell) because they withheld the zakaah of their wealth. Some will eat putrid, rotten meat because of their zina. Some will have their lips cut off with iron scissors because they caused fitnah (fighting, civil war) with their ...
SECOND REMINDER. Yaumu Al-thalaatha, 29th day of Rabeeu At-thaani. (Tuesday, 16th of January). SOME REASONS FOR THE PUNISHMENT IN THE GRAVE OR WHEN WE DIE. Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) told us about two men whom he saw being punished in their graves. One of them used to walk around spreading malicious gossip among people, and the other failed to take precautions to avoid getting urine on himself. So the latter failed to purify himself as required, and the former did something that creates enmity among people by talking, even if what he says is true. Thus it may be noted that the one who stirs up enmity by telling lies and making false statements will be punished even more. Failing to keep oneself clean from urine indicates that the one who neglects prayer, for which cleansing oneself from urine is a requirement and condition will be punished even more. In the hadeeth of Shu’bah it says: “One of them used to eat t...
FIRST REMINDER. Yaumu Al-thalaatha, 29th day of Rabeeu At-thaani. (Tuesday, 16th of January). SOME REASONS FOR THE PUNISHMENT IN THE GRAVE OR WHEN WE DIE. Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Our Sheikhs have written that there are many reasons for which people may be punished in their graves or after their death however they die buried or not, which Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allaah have mercy on him) listed and said: Some people may wonder about the reasons for which people may be punished when they die. This may be answered in two ways: in general and in detail. In general terms, they may be punished for their ignorance of Allaah, their ignoring His commands and their disobedience towards Him. Allaah does not punish any soul that acknowledged Him, loved Him, obeyed His commands and heeded His prohibitions, nor does He punish the body that was inhabited by that soul. Punishment in the grave and in the Hereafter are due to the wrath and anger of Allaah towards His slave. Whoever anger...
THIRD Reminder. Monday. Let's conclude on our topic on keeping secrets in Islam. Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Our mother, Aaishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: On one occasion all the wives of the Prophet (PBUH) were with him when his daughter, Fatimah (May Allah be pleased with her) who walked after the style of his father, came there. He (PBUH) welcomed her saying, "Welcome, O my daughter'', and made her sit on his right side, or on his left side and then whispered something to her at which she wept bitterly. When he perceived her grief, he talked secretly to her again and she smiled (with happiness). I said to her: "Messenger of Allah (PBUH chose you from amongst all his wives to speak secretly to you and yet you cried.'' When he left, I asked her, "What did Messenger of Allah (PBUH) say to you?'' She said, "I will not divulge the secret of Messenger of Allah (PBUH).'' When Messenger of Allah (PBUH) passed away,...
SECOND REMINDER. Yaumul Ithnayn, 28th day of Rabeeu At-thaani. (Monday, 15th of January). THE SECRECY OF PRIVATE MATTERS (Guarding Secrets). Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Let's continue from the first reminder; Abdullah bin `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: My father `Umar (May Allah be pleased with him) said: When (his daughter) Hafsah (May Allah be pleased with her) became a widow, I met `Uthman bin `Affan (May Allah be pleased with him) and offered Hafsah for marriage to him. `Uthman said: "I shall think over the matter.'' I waited for a few days and then `Uthman met me and said: "It occurred to me that I should not marry at present.'' Then I met Abu Bakr (May Allah be pleased with him) and said to him: "If you are willing, I shall marry my daughter Hafsah to you.'' Abu Bakr (May Allah be pleased with him) remained silent and did not utter any word to me in reply. I grew more angry with him than with `Uthman. I had waited ...
FIRST REMINDER. Yaumul Ithnayn, 28th day of Rabeeu At-thaani. (Monday, 15th of January). THE SECRECY OF PRIVATE MATTERS (Guarding Secrets). Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Allah, the Exalted, says: "And fulfill (every) covenant. Verily! The covenant, will be questioned about.'' (17:34). Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "One of The most evil of the people to Allah on the Day of Resurrection will be the man who consorts with his wife and then publicizes her secret.''[Saheeh Muslim]. Islam treats conjugal union as a sacred and secret act, both in social and moral terms. Indeed, the sanctity of conjugal rights contributes to the consolidation of moral norms and social cohesion. Yet, what passes between wife and husband on the consummation night is usually taken in a light vein in our societies. In the morning, both of them relate their sexual experience to their friends respectively. This is moral inde...
THIRD REMINDER. Sunday. We continue with our lessons on dangers at home. Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Having learned what the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, what do you think now of those husbands who tell their wives, If my brother comes and I am not here, let him into the sitting room, or a wife who tells a guest, Go into the sitting room when there is no one else present in the house? To those who raise the issue of trust as an excuse, saying I trust my wife, and I trust my brother, or my cousin, we say: your trust is all well and good, and you should not be suspicious when you have no cause to do so, but you should know that the hadeeth of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), No man is alone with a non-mahram woman, but the Shaytaan is the third one present with them (reported by al-Tirmidhi, 1171) includes the most pious of people as well as the most corrupt. Islam does not exempt anyone from such rulings. Whilst writing these ...
SECOND REMINDER. Yaumul Ahad (Sunday). 27th day of Rabeeu At-thani. (14th of January). DANGERS IN OUR HOMES. Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Let's continue from the first Reminder; The basic principle in this matter is the hadeeth of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), Beware of entering upon women. A man from among the Ansaar said, O Messenger of Allaah, what do you think about the brother-in-law? He said, The brother-in-law is death! (Reported by al-Bukhaari, Fath al-Baari, 9/330). Imam Al-Nawawi (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: What is referred to in this hadeeth is the husbands relatives apart from his father and his sons, because those are mahrams for his wife and can be alone with her, so they are not described as death. What is referred to here is his brother, nephew, uncle and cousin, and others who she would be permitted to marry if she were not already married. Usually people take the matter lightly with regard to these relatives, so a brother...
FIRST REMINDER: Yaumul Ahad (Sunday). 27th day of Rabeeu At-thani. (14th of January). DANGERS IN OUR HOMES. Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Putting things right in the home is a great trust and huge responsibility which every Muslim man and woman should undertake as Allaah commands; "they should run the affairs of their homes in accordance with the rules set out by ALLAAH". One of the ways of achieving this is by ridding the home off evil things. The following aims to highlight some evil things that actually happen in some homes and that have become tools of destruction. I will aim to highlights some of these evil things on today's reminders in shaa Allah explaining about some haraam things in order to warn about them. It is a gift to every seeker of truth who is looking for methods of change, so that he or she can implement the command of the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) that: Whoever of you sees an evil action, let him change it wit...
THIRD REMINDER. Saturday. QUR'AN as our way of life. BismilLahir Rahmaanir Raheem. The Qur’an, the Holy Book of God, provides the complete code for the Muslims to live a good, chaste, abundant and rewarding life in obedience to the commandments of Allah, in this life and to gain salvation in the next. It is the "chart of life" for every Muslim, and it is the "constitution" of the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth. The Qur’an is the eternal contemporary of the Muslims. Each generation of Muslims has found new sources of strength, courage and inspiration in it. It is also, for them, a "compass" in the turbulent voyage of life, as it has explained itself in the following verses: Allah says . . . Indeed, there has come to you light and a clear book from Allah; with it Allah guides him who fill follow His pleasure into the ways of safety and brings them out of utter darkness into light by his will and guides them to the right path. (V: 15-16). May ALLAH aid ...
SECOND REMINDER. Al-Sabt (Saturday). 26th day of Rabeeu At-thaani(13th January). QUR'AN and FASTING TO INTERCEDE FOR US BE-IZNILLAH. BismilLahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Just as the Qur’an will intercede for its companions on the Day of Resurrection, it will also testify against those who went against it by neglecting it, ignoring its obligations and transgressing against the limits it set. Muslim (223) narrated that Abu Maalik al-Ash‘ari said: The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “The Qur’aan is evidence for you or against you.” Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him) said: Either it will be for you, if you sought to draw close to Allah means of it, and you fulfilled the obligations towards the Holy Qur’an, namely believing its stories, obeying its commands, heeding its prohibitions and venerating and respecting the Holy Qur’an, in which case it will be proof for you, Or it will be the opposite, if you disrespected the Qur’an and n...
FIRST REMINDER. Al-Sabt (Saturday). 26th day of Rabeeu At-thaani(13th January). QUR'AN and FASTING TO INTERCEDE FOR US BE-IZNILLAH. BismilLahir Rahmaanir Raheem. It is proven in the saheeh Sunnah that the Qur’an will intercede for its companions on the Day of Resurrection. Muslim (804) narrated that Abu Umaamah al-Baahili said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) say: “Read the Qur’aan, for it will come on the Day of Resurrection interceding for its companions.” Imam Ahmad (6589) narrated from ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “Fasting and the Qur’an will intercede for a person on the Day of Resurrection. Fasting will say: O Lord, I kept him from his food and desires during the day; let me intercede for him. And the Qur’an will say: I kept him from sleeping during the night; let me intercede for him. And they will be allowed to intercede.” Classed...
THIRD REMINDER. Friday. SUPPRESSING OUR ANGER CONTINUES. Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Al-Hafiz Ibn Hajar (may Allah have mercy on him) made some important points in Fath al-Bari in his commentary on the hadeeth (narration) “Do not get angry”. He said: “Al-Tabarani quoted the hadeeth of Sufyan ibn ‘Abd-Allah al-Thaqafi: I said, O Messenger of Allah, tell me something that will be of benefit to me, and make it brief and concise. He said, “Do not get angry, and Paradise will be yours.” It was also narrated that Abu’l-Darda said: I said, O Messenger of Allah, tell me of a deed which will earn me admission to Paradise. He said, “Do not get angry…” Al-Khattabi said: The meaning of the phrase ‘Do not get angry’ is: Those having that problem should avoid the things that cause anger and do not expose yourself to that which provokes it. Anger itself could not have been forbidden, because it is something natural which cannot be removed from human nature. Ask Allah to be kind ...
SECOND REMINDER. Friday. LET'S FIGHT OUR OWN TEMPER. Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Anger is a disease which damages our relationship with ALLAH and people around us. We have to restrain our anger, because Allah says: “…who repress anger, and who pardon men; verily, Allah loves Al-Muhsinoon (the good‑doers)[Qur'an 3:134]. “And those who avoid the greater sins, and Al‑Fawahish (illegal sexual intercourse), and when they are angry, they forgive.” Qur'an 42:37. This is because when a person does not restrain his anger, he insults, curses, swears and hits. Anger may be a door to all kinds of evil. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) often advised people not to get angry. Imam Al-Bukhari narrated in al-Saheeh from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that a man said to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), “Advise me.” He said: “Do not get angry.” The man repeated his request several times, and he said, “Do not get an...
FIRST REMINDER. Jumuat(Friday). 25th day of Rabeeu At-thaani) 12th day of January. THE SECRETS, BENEFITS AND VIRTUES OF FRIDAY. Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem. “O Muslims! Allah has made this day-(Friday) a day of ‘Eid’. So have a bath on this day, whoever has perfume should apply it(men only please), and use the miswaak (toothbrush). Friday has many distinguishing features and virtues that Allaah has bestowed upon this day and not others. It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah RA and Hudhayfah RA said: The Messenger of Allaah PBUH said: “Allaah led those who came before us away from Friday (Jumu’ah). The Jews had Saturday, and the Christians had Sunday. Then Allaah brought us and Allaah guided us to Friday. So there is Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and thus they will follow us on the Day of Resurrection. We are the last of the people of this world but we will be the first on the Day of Resurrection to enter Paradise, and we will be dealt with before all others.” [Narrated by...
THIRD REMINDER. Thursday. Let's continue on our topic today on disasters been part of Allah's Mercy. BismilLahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Indeed! Allah grasps the heavens and the earth lest they should move away from their places, and if they were to move away from their places, there is not one that could grasp them after Him. Truly, He is Ever Most Forbearing, Oft-Forgiving. (Fatir 35:41). Cyclones, earthquakes and Tsunamis, along with volcanoes, tornadoes and all other forces of nature, bring widespread suffering in their wake. Science tells us how these things happen but precisely why anything happens only Allah knows for certain. One thing we do know is that this life was never meant to be a paradise without pain and suffering. The Holy Quran repeatedly tells us that ALLAH will test us in order to see who is best in their behaviour. “Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem! Tabaark al lathee biyadihil Mulk wa huwa alaa kulli shay in qadeer. Al lathee khalaqal mawta wal hayaata liyab’ lu...