Islamic Daily Reminder

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Al-Khamis. 15th day of Swafar, 1445AH (Thursday, 31st August, 2023). HOW CAN WE FIND PEACE IN OUR HEARTS AND BE SATISFIED IN LIFE?. Bismillah.  As Muslims ALLAH has blessed us with so many ways to succeed in life and gain Jannat by HIS RAHMAH. Some of the means are: Increase dhikr (Remembrance of ALLAH ) as ALLAH says; "who have believed and whose heart have Rest in the remembrance of ALLAH. Verily in the remembrance of ALLAH, do hearts find rest." (Qur'an 13:28). That's by studying the Quran, applying in our way of life and praise ALLAH more through His beautiful attributes.  Increase in sunnah Salaat after perfection of fard Salaat. As ALLAH says; "O you who believe, seek help with steadfastness and prayer. Surely ALLAH is with those who are steadfast." (Qur'an 2:153). Asking forgiveness. ALLAH says; "And I have said: seek forgiveness from your Lord. Verily HE IS ever forgiving." (Qur'an 71:100). In addi...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Arba'a. 14th day of Swafar, 1445AH (Wednesday, 30th. August, 2023). SERIOUS WARNING FROM ALLAH. BismilLah. Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of ALLAH, peace and blessings be upon him, said: There are three to whom ALLAH will not speak to on the Day of Resurrection, nor will HE look at them or purify them, and they will have a painful punishment: a man who has extra water but he refuses to share it with a traveler, a man who swears a false oath in order to sell some goods after the afternoon prayer and he swears by ALLAH that he bought it for a certain price although it is untrue, and a man who pledges allegiance to a leader only to get something in the world and if he is given he will fulfill his pledge but if he is not given he will not fulfill his pledge. Sahih Muslim 108. In another narration, another category to fall under above are an old man who commits adultery, a king who lies, and an arrogant person in poverty. Sahih Muslim 107.  M...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Ath-thalaatha. 13th day of Swafar, 1445AH (Tuesday, 29th. August, 2023). TREAT THE BAD RELATIVES AND FRIENDS WITH GOODNESS. BismilLah  Assalaamu Alaikum WarahmatulLah. I hope majority of us are fasting from today for the 3 white days as recommended by our beloved Messenger of ALLAH sallallahu alaihi wasallam. Back to our topic today.  In Quran 41:34  ALLAH says (Tafsir ibn kathir); وَلَا تَسْتَوِي الْحَسَنَةُ وَلَا السَّيِّيَةُ The good deed and the evil deed cannot be equal. means, there is a huge difference between them. ادْفَعْ بِالَّتِي هِيَ أَحْسَنُ Repel (the evil) with one which is better, means, `when someone does you wrong, repel him by treating him well,' as Umar, may ALLAH be pleased with him, said, "There is no better punishment for one who has disobeyed ALLAH with regard to you, than your obeying ALLAH with regard to him." فَإِذَا الَّذِي بَيْنَكَ وَبَيْنَهُ عَدَاوَةٌ كَأَنَّهُ وَلِيٌّ حَمِيمٌ then verily he, between wh...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum As-Sabt. 10th day of Swafar, 1445AH (Saturday, 26th. August, 2023). LET'S STRIVE TO BE AMONG THE MUTTAQEEN BismilLah.  AL-MUTTAQEEN ARE THOSE WHO ADOPT TAQWA/ALLAH CONSCIOUSNESS (Qur'an 2-5). These are those who are the most dearest to ALLAH, the most HIGH.  Charaterisitics of Al Muttaqeen (Those with Taqwa): They have eeman on ‘Gaib’, The Unseen – i.e. Believe in ALLAH, the Angels, The Messenger, The Revelation, Quran, The Day of Judgement and Destiny. They establish five regular daily prayers: They spend in Charity from whatever ALLAH has given them – i.e. ‘Rizq’. Rizq is tangible and well as intangible, for eg, Children, food, ilm (knowledge), time etc. Everything is Rizq given by ALLAH! They believe in the Revelation which was sent to Muhammad (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) – i.e the ‘Quran’ – and the revelations which were sent before him (Torah, Gospel etc. To previous nations). The Muttaqeen have YAQEEN on Aakhirah. Yaqeen is Firm...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Arba'a. 7th day of Swafar, 1445AH (Wednesday, 23rd August, 2023). Let's continue with our Tafseer of Aayatul KURSY. BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem.   مَن ذَا ٱلَّذِى يَشْفَعُ عِندَهُ إِلاَّ بِإِذْنِهِ Meaning: Who is there who can intercede in HIS presence except as HE permit? This refers to an order and the way of this question is in the form of "Istifahm al-Inkari". This means that nobody can intercede in HIS presence except by HIS permission and will. The Mushrikeen used to think that their idols would intercede on their behalf, this is why ALLAH has explained that no intercession will work in HIS court except which HE permits. Whereas (Except which HE permits) refers to Intercession of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), intercession of some prophets, angels and intercession of some Momineen which they will do for some others  يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْۖ Meaning: HE knoweth what (appeareth to HIS creatures...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Ath-thalaatha. 6th day of Swafar, 1445AH (Tuesday, 22nd August, 2023). TASFSEER OR EXPLANATION TO AAYATUL KURSY. Bismillah. Let's continue from the reminder yesterday. There are so many important Tafsir Books But let's concentrate on the Tafseer by Imam Ibn Kathir May ALLAH be pleased with him. Aameen.  Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem.   ٱللَّهُ لاَ إِلَـٰهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ ٱلْحَيُّ ٱلْقَيُّومُ  Meaning, ALLAH! There is none worthy of our worship but HE (There is no other so called god but ALLAH), the Living, the Self-subsisting, Eternal. Imam Ibn Kathir (rah) explains : (There is no god but ALLAH): It is a statement that HE (ALLAH) is the “ONE AND ONLY” Lord of all creations. (The Living, the Self-subsisting, Eternal) means: HE (ALLAH) is self-existing (i.e. nothing created HIM) and that HE is ever living who can never die. Qayyum is that (attribute) of ALLAH through which others exist. HE is richest of all and nothing can exist with...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Al-ithnayn. 5th day of Swafar, 1445AH (Monday, 21st August, 2023). THE GREATNESS OF AAYATUL KURSY. Bismillah. Reading the Holy Quran is a great way to overcome turmoil, anxiety and distress, and to relieve us. But there is one particular Aayah or verse in particular that Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wasallam spoke of, that is said to give its reader great benefits in this life and the afterlife and that's Aayatul Kursy (Quran 2:255), also known as the Verse of the Throne. The narrations (hadith) that speak of the virtues, and benefits, of Ayatul KURSY are numerous. Let me quote one at least: Narrated Abu Huraira (r.a): Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wasallam ordered me to guard the Zakat revenue of Ramadan. Then somebody came to me and started stealing of the foodstuff. I caught him and said, “I will take you to ALLAH’s Apostle!” Then Abu Huraira described the whole narration and in short said: That person said (to me), “Please don’t tak...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum As-Sabt. 3rd day of Swafar, 1445AH (Saturday, 19th August, 2023). ALLAH has promised us Jannat, what else do we need? BismilLah.  ALLAH has said in the Quran: “And give good news (O Muhammad) to those who believe and do good deeds, that they will have gardens (Paradise) in which rivers flow....” (Quran 2:25) ALLAH also says: “Race one with another for forgiveness from your Lord and for Paradise, whose width is as the width of the heavens and the earth, which has been prepared for those who believe in ALLAH and HIS messengers....” (Quran 57:21). The Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of ALLAH be upon him, told us that the lowest in rank among the dwellers of Paradise will have ten times the like of this world,  [ Narrated in Saheeh Muslim, #186, and Saheeh Al-Bukhari, #6571], and he or she will have whatever he or she desires and ten times like it. [ Narrated in Saheeh Muslim, #188, and Mosnad Ahmad, #10832]. ALLAHU AKBAR. Rega...

  THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Al-Khamis. 1st day of Swafar, 1445AH (Thursday, 17th August, 2023). MOST IMPORTANT QUALITY OF A MAN OR WOMAN AS AN IDEAL LIFE PARTNER. SECRETE FOR BROTHERS AND ESPECIALLY FOR SISTERS TO NOTE. BismilLah. The secret to a successful marriage  is the fact  that husbands need SUBMISSION from the wife and and what most wives need is CARING, not necessarily money. It is time for our young brothers/ladies to know that when a man/woman is ready to marry he/she will not look out for a woman/man who will satisfy his/her sex drive but a woman/man who will submit herself to him and care for her. Every woman has womanhood but not every woman has humility." So when you are a humble woman and caring man, you are an expensive jewelry. And a man/ women of integrity will fear to lose you. What does the Holy  Quran  say, "wife, submit to your husband." The reason is that a man's true love goes out only for a woman who is submissive. Your beaut...

THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Ath-thalaatha. 28th day of Muharram, 1445AH (Tuesday, 15th August, 2023). EACH OF US WILL REGRET WHEN WE DIE. BismilLah.  Our beloved messenger of ALLAH (Al-Muhaymin, The Guardian, The Preserver, The Overseeing Protector) said in an authentic narration that  everyone is going to regret after his death, a believer or a disbeliever. A believer will regret because he wish he could have done more of the good deeds so that his reward will be much more to be among those in Jannat who are above him in rank and the disbeliever will regret because of the heap of punishment that he will be undergoing. Each of these category will wish they are giving the opportunity to come back to this world to either do something more or do something different.  when we die we will wish we are giving the chance to have another few hours more, so that we can recite the Quran more, Offer more sunnah salat, Do daawah to disbelievers and remind fellow Muslims about ou...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum al-ithnayn. 27th day of Muharram, 1445AH (Monday, 14th August, 2023). SEEKING CONTINUES GUIDANCE FROM THE CREATOR, ALLAH AS MUSLIMS. BismilLah.  Good guidance is ALLAH’s greatest gift to mankind. Those who accept this guidance are termed Muslims. The name of the guidance is Islam. That's to submit or surrender to the guidance of the Creator. We cannot do without HIS guidance. Our lives will be absolutely of any meaning, unless we acknowledge ALLAH and worship HIM as HE alone deserves to be worshipped. As long as we have right guidance, we would know where we came from and where we’re going to when we die. As Muslims, we are very lucky because we don’t even have to hunt and search for the right guidance as non Muslims are struggling with. In the Holy Quran and the life of the Final Messenger Muhammad peace be upon him, we find all the guidance we need to be successful. Every time we recite Suurah Faatihah, we begin by thanking and praising and...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaumul Ahad. 26th day of Muharram, 1445AH (Sunday, 13th August, 2023). THE CAUSES OF KUFUR. BismilLah.  Blind following This is one of the worst causes of kufr. The majority of those who disbelieve in ALLAH fall into this category. Some were born into other than the religion of ALLAH. They find their parents and relatives practising this kufr and they follow them without questioning or searching for the truth. For some, even though they were born Muslims, they attach themselves to others outside of the religion and take on their ways and beliefs. But on the Day of Resurrection, all forms of attachment will be detached except those that were for the sake of ALLAH. Envy This also is a cause of disbelief in some people, especially those who have been given Scripture before us. The envy in their hearts has prevented them from believing in the truth in spite of them knowing it. They wish it would be given to them or that they have more entitlement to i...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Al-Khamis. 23rd day of Muharram, 1445AH (Thursday, 10th August, 2023). Protection against Spiritual Attacks. BismilLah. Among the most important means of warding off the danger of sihr(spiritual attack) before it happens is seeking protection regularly as prescribed in Islam, making du’aa’ and reciting prayers seeking refuge that are narrated in the Quran and from the Prophet sallallahu alaihe wassallam. These include: 1. Seeking refuge with ALLAH from the jinns(spiritual beings). ALLAH says in the Quran, “And if an evil whisper comes to you from Shaytaan, then seek refuge with ALLAH. Verily, HE is All-Hearer,  All-Knower”. [al-A’raaf 7:200]. The Prophet recommended what to say when we are angry or annoyed to avoid Satan taken over our behaviour at that moment which is: ‘A’uudhu Billaahi min al-Shaytaan il-rajeem (I seek refuge with ALLAH from the accursed Shaytaan).’” (Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 3108; Muslim, 2610). in another narration, you s...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Arba'a. 22nd day of Muharram, 1445AH (Wwdnesday, 9th August, 2023). SO CALLED NATURAL DISASTERS SUCH AS CYCLONES, HERICANES, EARTHQUAKES IN RELATION TO ALLAH'S MERCY. BismilLah.  The Arabic word for mankind is Insaan. One of the meanings of Insaan is forgetfulness. Human beings are forgetful, and we need constant reminders as to who we are, why we are here on earth, and to whom we owe a debt of gratitude. All our acts of worship, our Salaah, Zakaat, our fasting and Hajj, are actually reminders of this unique relationship between the Creator and the created, between the Rabb and His abd, the Lord and His servant. We Muslims, if we aspire to become true believers, we have to be constantly aware of our utter reliance on ALLAH: our utter and absolute helplessness in the face of the titanic forces of nature around us.  The Burma cyclone, American hericanes and the Chinese earthquakes etc are timely reminders, if we need reminding, that the im...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Ath-thalaatha. 21st day of Muharram, 1445AH (Tuesday, 8th August, 2023). PURIFICATION OF OUR HEARTS. Bismillah.  Our beloved Messenger of ALLAH (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) was asked: “Who are the best type of people?” He replied: “A person who is truthful in his speech and Makhmoom in his heart.” the companions asked: “We know what is truthful speech, but what is a Makhmoom heart?” He (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) responded: “It is a pure pious heart that does not have envy, evil or spite.” [Ibn Maajah].  May ALLAH have mercy on us and forgive our sins. May ALLAH aid us to forgive those who have wrong us and those we've wronged. Aameen.

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum al-ithnayn. 20th day of Muharram, 1445AH (Monday, 7th August, 2023). SEEKING SUPPORT FROM ALLAH THROUGH ACTS OF WORSHIP. BismilLah.  In the qur'an ALLAH says; And seek help through PATIENCE and PRAYER, and indeed, it is difficult except for the humbly submissive to ALLAH. Quran 2:45. Imam ibn kathir in his tafseer stated that; ALLAH commanded HIS servants to use PATIENCE and PRAYER to acquire the good of this life and the Hereafter. What's the meaning of Patience used in the verse? Some scholars said that it means FASTING." Al-Qurtubi and other scholars commented, "This is why Ramadan is called the month of patience," as is mentioned in the Hadith literature. `PATIENCE' in the Aayah also means, refraining from evil, and this is why `PATIENCE was mentioned along with practicing acts of worship, especially and foremost, the PRAYER. Also, Ibn Abi Hatim narrated that Umar bin Al-Khattab said, "There are two types of PATIENC...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaumul Ahad. 19th day of Muharram, 1445AH (Sunday, 6th August, 2023). IS PRAYING TAHIYYATUL MASJID AN OBLIGATION or A RECOMMENDATION?? BismilLah.  TAHIYYATUL MASJID means to greet the masjid by offering two Sunnah rakaats whenever we enter into any masjid or Mosque termly greeting the masjid.  Scholars disagree whether praying two rakaats of prayer when we enter the masjid is an obligation (wajib) or a recommendation (mustahab). The primary evidence under discussion is the following narration: Abu Qatadah reported: The Messenger of ALLAH, peace and blessings be upon him, said: إِذَا دَخَلَ أَحَدُكُمْ الْمَسْجِدَ فَلْيَرْكَعْ رَكْعَتَيْنِ قَبْلَ أَنْ يَجْلِسَ When one of you enters the mosque, then let him pray two rakaats before he sits down. Sahih Bukhari 433, Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi. In another narration, the Prophet said: فَلَا يَجْلِسْ حَتَّى يَرْكَعَ رَكْعَتَيْنِ Let him not sit down until he prays two rakaats. Sahih Muslim 714, Grade: ...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum As-Sabt. 18th day of Muharram, 1445AH (Saturday, 5th August, 2023). QUALITIES OF A SUCCESSFUL MUSLIM CONTINUES. BismilLah.  Let's conclude with our topic above. ALLAH continued by saying in Quran  23:4-11 وَٱلَّذِينَ هُمۡ لِلزَّكَوٰةِ فَٰعِلُونَ  And those who pay the Zakah. If you are eligible to pay zakaat please do not ignore as you cannot be a successful Muslim without paying your zakaat.  وَٱلَّذِينَ هُمۡ لِفُرُوجِهِمۡ حَٰفِظُونَ  And those who guard their Private parts from any haraam activities.  وَٱلَّذِينَ هُمۡ لِأَمَٰنَٰتِهِمۡ وَعَهۡدِهِمۡ رَٰعُونَ  Those who are faithfully true to their Amaanat and to their covenants, When they are entrusted with something, they do not betray that trust, but they fulfill it, and when they make a promise or make a pledge, they are true to their word. وَٱلَّذِينَ هُمۡ عَلَىٰ صَلَوَٰتِهِمۡ يُحَافِظُونَ  And those who strictly guard their Salawaat, means, they persist...

THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaumul Jumuat. 17th day of Muharram, 1445AH (Friday, 4th August, 2023). QUALITIES OF A SUCCESSFUL MUSLIM CONTINUES. BismilLah.  Let's continue with our topic yesterday. ALLAH continued by saying  وَٱلَّذِينَ هُمۡ عَنِ ٱللَّغۡوِ مُعۡرِضُونَ  And those who turn away from Al-Laghw. Al-Laghaw refers to falsehood, which includes Shirk, sin, and any words or deeds that are of no benefit. As ALLAH says in Quran (25:72): وَإِذَا مَرُّواْ بِاللَّغْوِ مَرُّواْ كِراماً And if they pass by Al-Laghw, they pass by it with dignity.  It basically means a Muslim must avoid associating with people who like talking for fun without any benefits. People can gather and talk talk talk and nothing beneficial aside gossiping, backbiting, slandering etc and a Muslim must stay away from such gathering or find a way of changing the topic into beneficial talk such as asking beneficial Islam topic so that any learned around can respond to turn the conversations into I...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Al-Khamis. 16th day of Muharram, 1445AH (Thursday, 3rd August, 2023). QUALITIES OF A SUCCESSFUL MUSLIM. BismilLah.  Alhamdulillah for granting us another blessed day of the week and hope majority are fasting. As Muslims we must always strive to be better and there are some qualities ALLAH has mentioned in the Quran to help us in our efforts.  ALLAH says in Quran 23:1-10: قَدْ أَفْلَحَ الْمُوْمِنُونَ Successful indeed are the believers, means, they have attained victory and are blessed, for they have succeeded. These are the believers who have the following characteristics: الَّذِينَ هُمْ فِي صَلَتِهِمْ خَاشِعُونَ Those who are humble and submissive during their Salaah or when they are praying. Meaning their concentration is high and very attentive during their prayers. If you cannot concentrate in your salaat thats a serious matter that you need to find solution for. There are couple of recommendations to help us concentrate during our s...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Arba'a. 15th day of Muharram, 1445AH (Wednesday, 2nd August, 2023). HOW TO MOTIVATE OURSELVES TO BOOST OUR EEMAAN(FAITH). Bismillah. As Muslims, its important reset our lifestyle if we truly need ALLAH to change our life for better. ALLAH says in the Qur'an that HE does not change the condition of anyone till the person changes his or her life to HIS obedience. How do we implement an emotional reset? The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, gave us the solution for this by saying: "Remember more often the destroyer of pleasures - death." (At-Tirmidhi, 579). Indeed, remembering the trials surrounding the experience of death knocks us back into a state of true awareness. By “remember” I  do not simply mean the act of recalling; we mean internalizing the reality that awaits us and the understanding that our actions will determine the severity or ease of the experience. Qur'an Chapters 81 and 82 portray graphic imagery of the end of ...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Ath-thalaatha. 14th day of Muharram, 1445AH (Tuesday, 1st August, 2023). REGULAR REMEMBRANCE OF ALLAH IS THE SECRET TO A PEACEFUL AND HAPPY LIFE. BismilLah.  There are numerous places in the Qur'an where ALLAH assure us that when we remember HIM regularly by acknowledging HIS greatness and Praising HIM, Seeking forgiveness etc, we will find peace within our life and succeed in life and the Hereafter. Let's explore few from the Quran.  Remember ALLAH abundantly, in order that you become successful" Quran 8:45). "Believers, do not let either your possessions or your children divert you from the Remembrance of ALLAH. Those who do that shall be the losers". Quran 63:9). "Only in the remembrance of ALLAH (swt) will your heart find peace" Quran 13:28). You need more? Please check the following verses; Quran 20:124), Quran 33:35, Quran 72:17, Quran 58:19, Quran 4:190), Quran 39:23, Quran 39:22, Quran 29:45, Quran 43:36. After...