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 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm al-ithnayn. 19th day of Jumaadal Aakhir, 1445AH (Monday, 1st January, 2024). ALHAMDULILLAH FOR HIS MERCY ON US. BismilLah.  ALLAH, Exalted be HIS Name, says; “ If ALLAH were to punish people (immediately) for what they have committed, HE would not have left a single living being on earth. But HE delays them for an appointed term. And when their time arrives, then surely ALLAH is All-Seeing of HIS Servants.” (Quran, 35:45). Every one of us commits sins, and if ALLAH were to punish us for them, we wouldn’t even survive a day on this Earth to seek forgiveness. It’s from the Mercy of ALLAH that HE doesn’t punish HIS servants straight away after they commit sins. HE gives us respite so that we can repent and change for the better. After that, when the appointed term comes, the time for death, “then surely ALLAH is All-Seeing of HIS Servants”. Before this happens, try to return to your Lord and ask HIM for forgiveness. Verily HE is the Most Forgivi...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawmul Ahad. 18th day of Jumaadal Aakhir, 1445AH (Sunday, 31st December, 2023). CONTROLLING OUR TONGUE FROM BACKBITING AND SLANDERING. BismilLah.  Controlling the tongue for many people is more difficult than abstaining from food and drinks. It is easy to abstain from food and drink, but abstaining one’s tongue is a really difficult one even during fasting.  What we need to remember is that ALLAH is not in need of the fasting of such a person. The Prophet sallallahu  alaihi  wasallam said: “Whoever does not give up false speech and acting upon it, ALLAH has no need of him giving up his food and drink.” [Tirmidhi 707]. Even though it is difficult to always keep our tongue under control, let us try our best. Let us constantly keep reminding ourselves that we are not only abstaining from food and drink and that we are also abstaining from all sorts of sins, which will cause us to attain the anger of ALLAH. Our Mondays and Thursdays fas...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm As-Sabt. 17th day of Jumaadal Aakhir, 1445AH (Saturday, 30th December, 2023). QURAN AND SUNNAH ARE THE LIGHTS FOR MANKIND AND WITHOUT  BOTH IN YOUR LIFE, YOU ARE LOST IN THIS JUNGLE. BismilLah.  From the beginning of mankind, our CREATOR, ALLAH sent prophets to convey HIS REVELATION and to invite human beings to the path of true PEACE and OBEDIENCE to the ONE TRUE ALLAH. This is ISLAM. This message is conveyed towards generations of man through the different prophets, all inviting mankind to the same path. However all the earlier messages or revelations from ALLAH were distorted by people of later generations. As a result, pure Revelation from our Creator was adulterated and polluted with myths, superstitions, idol worship and irrational philosophical ideologies. The religion of God in a sense was lost in a plethora of religions. Human history is a testament of man's drift between light and darkness, but ALLAH out of His Abundant Love fo...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawmul Jumuat. 16th day of Jumaadal Aakhir, 1445AH (Friday, 29th December, 2023). RIGHTEOUSNESS LEADS TO HAPPINESS. BismilLah.  Faith and righteous deeds are the greatest and most fundamental means of attaining happiness in life. ALLAH says: “Whoever works righteousness, whether male or female, while he (or she) is a true believer (of Islamic Monotheism) verily, to him ALLAH will give a good life (in this world with respect, contentment and lawful provision), and ALLAH shall pay them certainly a reward in proportion to the best of what they used to do (i.e. Paradise in the Hereafter)” [al-Nahl 16:97].  ALLAH tells us and promises us that whoever combines faith with righteous deeds will have a good life and a good reward in this world and in the Hereafter. The reason for that is clear: those who believe in ALLAH, with sincere faith that motivates them to do righteous deeds that change hearts and attitudes and guides them to the straight path i...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Al-Khamis. 15th day of Jumaadal Aakhir, 1445AH (Thursday, 28th December, 2023). HOW DO WE HANDLE IT WHEN WE LOSE SOMEONE?. BismilLah.  We know that death is a certainty, but in reality, we tend to harbour illusions that we will live forever. We feel as if those around us will not be taken from us, and we form deep attachments that make it difficult for us to cope or even comprehend when someone is not there anymore. In understanding death, we have to first understand life. The nature of this world is that everything in it is temporary. Monuments crumble, civilizations perish, and people come and go. Health alternates illness. The old make way for the new, and the cycle of life continues. People are placed in our lives for a reason, but we lull ourselves into the false sense of security that they will be around indefinitely. This is why we can't cope with the loss. We feel as if the death of a parent, a relative or a loved one is against the n...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Arba'a. 14th day of Jumaadal Aakhir, 1445AH (Wednesday, 27th December, 2023). ALWAYS REMEMBER DEATH AND NOTE THAT YOU EARN NOTHING GOOD EXCEPT ALLAH HAD DECREED. BismilLah.  ALLAH says in Qur’an  4:78 Wheresoever you may be, death will overtake you, meaning, you shall certainly die, and none of you shall ever escape death. as ALLAH says again in Quran 55:26, كُلُّ مَنْ عَلَيْهَا فَانٍ Whatsoever is on it (the earth) will perish).  Also ALLAH says 21:24 كُلُّ نَفْسٍ ذَايِقَةُ الْمَوْتِ Everyone shall taste death,  and in 21:24 وَمَا جَعَلْنَا لِبَشَرٍ مِّن قَبْلِكَ الْخُلْدَ And ALLAH granted not to any human being immortality before you.   Therefore, every soul shall taste death, and nothing can save any person from it. Everyone has an appointed time and a limited term of life. Consequently, ALLAH revealed, قُلْ كُلًّ مِّنْ عِندِ اللّهِ Say: All things are from ALLAH, ALLAH'S statement that all things are from HIM mea...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Ath-thalaatha. 13th day of Jumaadal Aakhir, 1445AH (Tuesday, 26th December, 2023). PROPHET MUHAMMAD sallallahu alaihi wasallam IS THE SEAL OF ALL PROPHETS AND MESSENGERS OF ALLAH, THE ALMIGHTY GOD AND FOR MANKIND. BismilLah.  Narrated Abu Hurairah [radhi-yAllahu 'anhu]: ALLAH'S Messenger (Sallallaahu alaihi salaam) said, "My similitude in comparison with the other Prophets before me is that of a man who has built a house nicely and beautifully, except for a place of one brick in a corner. The people go round about it and wonder at its beauty, but say: 'Would that this brick be put in its place!' So I am that brick, and I am the last (end) of the Prophets." (Sahih Al-Bukhari, 4/3535). Again, the Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wasallam said, Every Prophet used to be sent to his nation only, but I have been sent to all mankind." (Sahih Al-Bukhari, 1/335). ATAKBIIR. ALLAHU AKBAR. May ALLAH keep guiding us all and protect...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm al-ithnayn. 12th day of Jumaadal Aakhir, 1445AH (Monday, 25th December, 2023). WHO JESUS CHRIST (EESAH) A.S WAS ACCORDING TO ISLAM continues. BismilLah.  Assalaamu Alaikum WarahmatulLah, brothers and sisters in Islam. It's my hope that whilst others are committing crimes against ALLAH by celebrating the lies that Issah alaihi salaam was born today, majority of us are fasting to rather celebrate and thank ALLAH for the birth of our beloved Messenger of ALLAH sallallahu alaihi wasallam on this day and to continue the fasting till late Thursday as recommended. Let's continue with our topic above.  ALLAH says in Quran 19:88-93, "The disbelievers say, ‘The Lord of Mercy has offspring or a son.’" 89 "How terrible is this thing you assert:" 90 "it almost causes the heavens to be torn apart, the earth to split asunder, the mountains to crumble to pieces," 91 "that they attribute offspring to the Lord of Mercy." ...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawmul Ahad. 11th day of Jumaadal Aakhir, 1445AH (Sunday, 24th December, 2023). WHO JESUS CHRIST (EESAH) A.S WAS ACCORDING TO ISLAM continues. BismilLah.  Let's continue with our topic yesterday. ALLAH says in Quran 10:68 "The non-Muslims say, ‘God has a child!’ May HE be exalted! HE is the Self-Sufficient One; everything in the heavens and the earth belongs to HIM. You have no authority to say this. How dare you say things about God without any knowledge?" ALLAHU AKBAR. Look at how ANGRY ALLAH is speaking, but you will find an ignorant Muslim wishing them marry xmas and defending it that faith is in the heart, and I dont mean it, Astaqfirullah So you want to please your boss, friend, etc in an issue ALLAH is angry about? May ALLAH forgive our ignorance. Aameen.  ALLAH says again in Quran 17:111, "and say, ‘Praise belongs to ALLAH, who has no child nor partner in HIS rule. HE is not so weak as to need a protector. Proclaim HIS limitless ...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm As-Sabt. 10th day of Jumaadal Aakhir, 1445AH (Saturday, 23rd December, 2023). WHO JESUS CHRIST (EESAH) A.S WAS ACCORDING TO ISLAM. BismilLah.  According to the Quran, Jesus Christ was a Mighty Messenger of ALLAH (Almighty GOD), A Prophet, A word or command from ALLAH into Maryam (Mary AS) who was sent ONLY to the children of Israel (that's the descendants of Jacob or Yaacoub son of Isaac or Ishaaq may peace be upon them all).  Also in Quran 3:45 ALLAH commanded the Angel Gabriel or Jibreel to say to the mother of Jesus Christ as follows, ‘Mary, God gives you news of a Word of command of creation from HIM, whose name will be the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, who will be held in honour in this world and the next, who will be one of those brought near to God." Meaning she will have a baby in her stomach by the command of the Creator (ALLAH) as HE does whenever HE intents to create anything and the child will have titles such as son of Mary a...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawmul Jumuat. 9th day of Jumaadal Aakhir, 1445AH (Friday, 22nd December, 2023). OUR SUSTENANCE IS FROM ALLAH BUT WE MUST STRIVE FOR IT. BismilLah. "There is no moving creature on earth, but its sustenance depends on ALLAH: HE knows the time and place of its definite abode and its temporary deposit: All is in a clear Record". Qur'an, Hud, 11: 6  This clear Qur'anic teachings destroy the basic assumptions of Population Control campaign. ALLAH says "And the earth I have spread out (like a carpet); set thereon mountains firm and immovable; and produced therein all kinds of things in due balance. And I have provided therein means of subsistence, for you and for those for whose sustenance you are not responsible." [Hijr 15:19-20]. ALLAHU AKBAR.  "And ALLAH has brought you out from the wombs of your mothers while you know nothing. And HE gave you hearing, sight, and hearts that you might give thanks (to ALLAH)." (16:78). Peo...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Al-Khamis. 8th day of Jumaadal Aakhir, 1445AH (Thursday, 21st December, 2023). THE CONCEPT OF ISLAH IN ISLAM, THE NEGLECTED FARD AND SUNNAH ACTION. BismilLah.  Islah (إصلاح) is an Arabic word and appears seven times in the Quran.  Linguistically speaking, this word means: reconciliation, reforming, bringing order, fixing something, making something better etc.  The one who makes islah is called a muslih (مصلح), and muslih appears in the Quran once in singular form and four times in plural form muslihoon (مصلحون). Our current world, our ummah is in dire need of islah. Huge problems surround us, and these problems will only grow bigger if no one does something.  The Prophet (Sallalahu alaihi wasallam) said once: “ Verily, this religion began as something strange. And it will go back to being something strange. So give glad tidings for the strangers”. Someone asked him: “And who are they, O Messenger of ALLAH?” He said: “They are ...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Arba'a. 7th day of Jumaadal Aakhir, 1445AH (Wednesday, 20th December, 2023). USING OUR GOOD DEEDS IN SUPPLICATING TO ALLAH FOR A FAVOUR. Bismillah. In Sahih Bukhari, Volume 8,  Book 73, Number 5, it was narrated by   Abdullah ibn Omar (may ALLAH be pleased with him): ‘I heard ALLAH’s Messenger (SAWS) saying: Three persons of people before you were on a journey when they were overtaken by a storm, and therefore, they took shelter in a cave. A rock slipped down from the mountain and blocked the exit from a cave. In summary, they identified the only way for them is to make dua using their good deeds. One of them made dua based on how he served his old age parents, the second made dua based on the sadaqah he gave for free whilst initially wanting to have sexual intercourse with a lady he loved so much who came to him for help and wanted to use that advantage but feared ALLAH and let her go. The third made dua using the justice he made w...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Ath-thalaatha. 6th day of Jumaadal Aakhir, 1445AH (Tuesday, 19th December, 2023). JINNS  ARE HARMLESS TO BELIEVERS WHO CARRY THEIR WEAPONS ALL THE TIME. BismilLah.  ALLAH says ​"and HE created the JINNS and HUMANKIND only to worship HIM"​ They were created before we humans so they are only jealous of us based on how we agreed to worship ALLAH but most of them decided to follow sheitan who is a jinn himself and their imam or leader.  Generally​: All of them are weak, and they flee when they hear QUR'AN recitation except the good ones who are Muslims who hang around to listen to the Quran. Our WEAPONS against them are to be listening to Quran regularly, recite Quran regularly wherever you find yourself suitable, praise ALLAH regularly through azkaar and satan will forever fear you as they always did to Umar RadiAllahu Anhu and his colleagues,  the companions of the Prophet sallalLaahu Alaihi Wasallam.  Of course not all jinn...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm al-ithnayn. 5th day of Jumaadal Aakhir, 1445AH (Momday, 18th December, 2023). LET'S BE MINDFUL. BismilLah.  Our beloved Messenger of ALLAH sallalLaahu  Alaihi Wasallam said, "If you know what I know, you'll laugh less and cry more." does that ring a bell in our head? Do we have to see before we believe?  I want to have money, I want to marry a beautiful wife, I want to marry a handsome guy, I  want to buy a nice car, I want to build a big house, is that all we think about? We will all die & leave all these. You think regret is when u did not marry the man u wanted, or did not study the course u liked? NO! Regret is you reaching the grave without enough good deeds" astaqfirullah. Rich, poor, pretty, ugly, slim, fat, literate, illiterate, white, black, ustaz, pastor, player, King, slave etc, DEATH does not care who u are, when its time, you are going" true or false? Someone is dead & you are alive, someone is sick ...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawmul Ahad. 4th day of Jumaadal Aakhir, 1445AH (Sunday, 17th December, 2023).  ACCEPTING GIFTS FROM NON MUSLIMS ON THEIR FESTIVALS or CELEBRATIONS. BismilLah.  Dealing with non-Muslims is very sensitive. We Muslims need to be balanced in our attitude toward them. On one hand, we Muslims have to be just and kind toward non-Muslims in order to reconcile and soften their hearts towards Islam. On the other hand, we may not compromise the basics of their religion or get involved with them in whatever is related to their rituals or religious practices, especially so-called Xmas which involves shirk. Accepting gifts from non-Muslims was permitted by Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). But if the gift is related directly to the rituals they have on that day and involves haraam food like pork or animals killed in the name of Issah alaihisalaam as some does, then you humbly decline it. If the gift, however, is not related to their ritu...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm As-Sabt. 3rd day of Jumaadal Aakhir, 1445AH (Saturday, 16th December, 2023). FOUR (4) ACTIONS THAT LEADS TO SUCCESS Continues. BismilLah Let's continue with our reminder from  yesterday.  The third deed is Istighfaar (seeking forgiveness from ALLAH), and this too does not require us to spend on our life, wealth, or time. Whenever a person happens to commit a small or big sin, he should immediately feel remorseful about it and say Astaghfirullah, which means: “O ALLAH. I seek Your forgiveness.” It's a key to all doors in life. Regularly say Astaqfirullah, and in shaa ALLAH, it will help you a lot.    The fourth deed is Isti’aazah. Isti’aazah means to seek protection. Before we even begin to recite the Qur’an we recite A'uuzubillah minash sheitaanir rajeem, which means “I seek ALLAH'S protection against the accursed and rejected Shaytan” This action of ours is also Isti’azah because what we are essentially saying is, “O ALLAH! Ta...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. YawmulJumuat. 2nd day of Jumaadal Aakhir, 1445AH (Friday, 15th December, 2023). FOUR (4) ACTIONS THAT LEADS TO SUCCESS. BismilLah The first deed is Shukr (Gratitude to ALLAH). Firstly, you need to make it a habit that every day when you get up in the morning and before you sleep at night you glance at yourself and your circumstances and then reflect on the spiritual and material Blessings that ALLAH has bestowed upon you, and give a collective thanks to HIM for them. Especially you need to reflect on the wealth of Eeman (true faith in ALLAH) and easy circumstances that ALLAH has given you and give your heartfelt thanks to HIM for them, and resolve to use those gifts in a proper way.  Besides this, whenever a thought crosses your mind about any of the bounties from ALLAH that you enjoy, you should thank HIM quietly in your heart by saying ALHAMDULILLAH. In other words, whenever something happens according to what you wished or wanted and you feel h...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Al-Khamis. 1st day of Jumaadal Aakhir, 1445AH (Thursday, 14th December, 2023). DO NOT IGNORE THE PHYSICAL INGREDIENTS OF FAITH. BismilLah. Physical actions such as the Salaat, Fasting, Zakaat and Hajj etc is an essential part of faith, without which faith is not valid, and a lack of physical action is indicative of a lack of faith in the heart, because they are strongly interconnected. Whoever thinks that there could be strong and sound faith without that leading to physical action (righteous deeds), even though he knows about his religious duties and is able to do them, is thinking that something impossible is possible, and is denying the connection between physical action and what is in the heart. Do not say my heart is pure but and I don't do bad things so I deserve paradise.  Let's step up our efforts to act as Muslims by following what we are required of us if indeed we want to die as Muslim.  May ALLAH keep guiding us all and incre...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Arba'a. 29th day of Jumaadal Awwal, 1445AH (Wednesday, 13th December, 2023). SOME BASIC RULINGS ON GATHERING. BismilLah.  The Messenger of ALLAH, peace and blessings be upon him, said: It is not lawful for a man to sit between two people unless he has their permission. Sunan Abu Dawud 4845. The Messenger of ALLAH, peace and blessings be upon him, would say when leaving an assembly: سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْكَ O ALLAH, glory and praise be to YOU. I testify there is no GOD but you, I ask your forgiveness and I repent to YOU. A man said to him, “O Messenger of ALLAH, you have spoken words never you have uttered before.” The Prophet said: كَفَّارَةٌ لِمَا يَكُونُ فِي الْمَجْلِسِ It is an expiation for what happens during the assembly. Sunan Abu Dawud 4859. So AlhamdulilLah hope you've just learned what to say just when leaving any gathering together.  May ALLAH ...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Ath-thalaatha. 28th day of Jumaadal Awwal, 1445AH (Tuesday, 12th December, 2023). LESSONS FROM SUURATUL FAATIHAH continues. BismilLah. When ALLAH (swt) describes the people who have HIS Grace, they always come from within the group of people ALLAH mentioned in Qur’an, 4:69 as follows which we must strive to follow to become successful.  Nabiyeen/Prophets: The bearers of the Message of ALLAH, the deliverers of Knowledge from ALLAH to humanity, and the providers of the religious foundation for generation and all the groups that follow below. Siddiqeen/the Sincere and Truthful: Those whose hearts are purified and are sincere in their reverence for ALLAH and in their actions amongst people. Truthfulness emanates not only in their speech but in their actions because their intentions are pure and for ALLAH alone. Shuhadaa/Witnesses: Those who actively strive to witness to the Truth under extraordinary circumstances, whether under threat of loss of ...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Al-ithnayn. 27th day of Jumaadal Awwal, 1445AH (Monday, 11th December, 2023). LESSONS FROM SUURATUL FAATIHAH continues. BismilLah. Let's continue our lessons from yesterday's reminder. How to join this company of righteous people ALLAH directed us to: So after testifying your shahaadah, which is an oath to obey ALLAH and the Messenger (Peace and blessings of ALLAH be upon him), we are commanded to follow the righteous to aid us stay in this right path and the company consists of: the Prophets, the Siddiqeen (the truthful sincere servants of ALLAH), the Shuhadaa (those who testify to the Truth with their speech, and if needed will defend the Truth and the innocent with their lives), and the Swaaliheen (those who are righteous in actions). ALLAH (swt) then praises this group by calling it a beautiful fellowship. By naming these four groups of people in the Qur’an as those whom the Grace of ALLAH is upon, He has pointed us not to a set of concept...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawmul Ahad. 26th day of Jumaadal Awwal, 1445AH (Sunday, 10th December, 2023). LESSONS FROM SUURATUL FAATIHAH. BismilLah. ALLAH taught us in the Qur'an to say in suuratul Faatihah; “Guide us along the Straight Way/path. The way of those whom You have bestowed Your Grace. Not of those who earn Your anger, nor of those who go astray.” (Qur’an, 1 vs 6-7). When we examine these verses, we find that it has some very interesting qualities that make it a unique prayer. In a short examination of the above verses, we will find guidance on: Having humility as a servant of ALLAH subhanahu wa ta’ala (Glorified is HE) in the community. Ascribing success to ALLAH (swt) and not to oneself. The comprehensiveness of Islam. The social nature of the Islamic message. As we explore the garden of Suuratul Faatihah, we will pick these four fruits for today in Shaa ALLAH. 1. Humility In this prayer which ALLAH (swt) revealed to us, it is clear that we are to ask for guidance ...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm As-Sabt. 25th day of Jumaadal Awwal, 1445AH (Saturday, 9th December, 2023). MARRIED COUPLE ARGUING IN FRONT OF THEIR KIDS. BismilLah. Let's conclude on our topic today.  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 and will increase resentment between the spo...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Al-Khamis. 23rd day of Jumaadal Awwal, 1445AH (Thursday, 7th December, 2023). MARRIAGE ADVISE FOR WE THE BROTHERS IN PARTICULAR. BismilLah.  AlhamdulilLah for granting us another blessed day of the week and I hope and pray that majority of us are fasting. May ALLAH accept it from us all. Aameen.  Just to remind  myself and you the reader that marriage is a trust from ALLAH. You first married her because you love her and she loves you. Be aware that Satan will strive to bring misunderstandings in the marriage because he is our enemy and also a trial from ALLAH. We all know that  marriage is an act of worship which then means we will face satanic influences and trials from ALLAH so let's not fail. Let's be firm and accept her mistakes as a test from ALLAH. Let's be patient with her for better moments and for worse moments. Never shout at her or touch her in anger, never speak against her parents etc bcs these are satanic tools to...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Al-Khamis. 23rd day of Jumaadal Awwal, 1445AH (Thursday, 7th December, 2023). MARRIAGE ADVISE FOR WE THE BROTHERS IN PARTICULAR. BismilLah.  AlhamdulilLah for granting us another blessed day of the week and I hope and pray that majority of us are fasting. May ALLAH accept it from us all. Aameen.  Just to remind  myself and you the reader that marriage is a trust from ALLAH. You first married her because you love her and she loves you. Be aware that Satan will strive to bring misunderstandings in the marriage because he is our enemy and also a trial from ALLAH. We all know that  marriage is an act of worship which then means we will face satanic influences and trials from ALLAH so let's not fail. Let's be firm and accept her mistakes as a test from ALLAH. Let's be patient with her for better moments and for worse moments. Never shout at her or touch her in anger, never speak against her parents etc bcs these are satanic tools to...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Arba'a. 22nd day of Jumaadal Awwal, 1445AH (Wednesday, 6th December, 2023). MOTHERS ARE PRECIOUS. BismilLah.  Narrated Abu Ayub al-Ansari (RA): I heard ALLAH'S Messenger (sallallahuAlaihiWasallam) saying, "Whoever separates a mother from her child, May ALLAH separate him from his beloved ones on the Day of Resurrection." [Reported by Ahmad. at-Tirmidhi and al-Hakim graded it Sahih (authentic). (Bulugh al-Maram, Book 7, Hadith 810) A mother is irreplaceable. She bears the child for nine months, rears it, nourishes it and raises it. A bond created in the womb, it should be respected and maintained at all costs. May ALLAH bless all the mothers. Aameen! Do you know that single mothers are very beloved by the Prophet (SallallahuAlaihiwaSallam)? So if you're a single mother, don't despair or wonder why things have worked out how they have. ALLAH will always look after you and your children. You also hold a special place with the Pr...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Ath-thalaatha. 21st day of Jumaadal Awwal, 1445AH (Tuesday, 5th December, 2023). EXCELLENCE and ETIQUETTES of SINCERE LOVE FOR THE SAKE of ALLAH. Bismillah. Anas bin Malik (May ALLAH be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) said, "There are three qualities whoever has them, will taste the sweetness of eemaan: To love ALLAH and HIS Messenger (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) more than anyone else; to love a slave (of ALLAH) only for (the sake of) ALLAH; and to abhor returning to infidelity after ALLAH has saved him from it as he would abhor to be thrown into the fire (of Hell)". [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. In this Hadith, the love of ALLAH signiffies the sweetness of eeman. The love of ALLAH and HIS Prophet (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) is the cornerstone of the Faith. When it is said that this love should exceed one's love for everything else in the universe, it means that what is enjoined by ALLAH and HIS ...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm al-ithnayn. 20th day of Jumaadal Awwal, 1445AH (Monday, 4th December, 2023). WE MUST STRIVE TO EARN PARADISE. BismilLah.  Please note that "Every human is a slave. You're either a slave of your desires or a slave of ALLAH. You either live life by your rules or the rules of ALLAH. How can the heart travel to ALLAH if it's chained by its desires of this temporary world? Sheikh Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyah said O' son of Aadam! Sell this World for the hereafter and you will win both, sell the hereafter for this world & you will lose both. Meaning if you stick to obedience to the CREATOR ALLAH you will benefit from this world and the hereafter but if you abandon ALLAH'S rules and follow as you wish, you looses both.  Islam is not a buffet where you pick and choose what suits you. Don't obey your desires. Obey ALLAH. "Imprisoned is he, whose heart is imprisoned from ALLAH. Captured is he, who is captured by his or her desires....
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawmul Jumuat. 17th day of Jumaadal Awwal, 1445AH (Friday, 1st December, 2023). PRACTICE THE ESCAPE-PHENOMENON IN AN EFFORT TO CURE YOUR DEPRESSION. Bismillah. Some scholars of Islaam have develop this highly advanced skill to learn which is difficult but very effective which is actually sunnah. By Escape Phenomenon I’m not implying that you should escape your surroundings everytime you feel depressed. There’s a fine balance that needs to be maintained. You need to learn emotional resilience as well, another cool skill that will help you stay strong in tough emotional situations. When the negativity around you ( whether in your social circle, house, workplace, relationship etc) gets too much for you to handle, politely get up and walk away, in marriage, its good to separate for some days or weeks to reset yourself. Nobody understands exactly what’s going on your head, but you do. If the noise around you is getting louder and making you anxious, or the ...
 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawmul Jumuat. 17th day of Jumaadal Awwal, 1445AH (Friday, 1st December, 2023). CURE for DEPRESSION continues. Bismillah. Assalaamu Alaikum WarahmatulLah brothers and sisters in Islam. AlhamdulilLah for blessing us to be part of this blessed day of the week. In yesterday's reminder, we reminded each other that love for ALLAH and obeying HIS commands is more than enough to aid us against depression. If you truly love ALLAH then you cannot give up even if you fail doing something good multiply times because you know our ALLAH is forever Merciful to those who regret and repent.  So imagine you missed fajr again? this must depress you if you are indeed a Muslim with eemaan but can you kill yourself because of missing fajir again? what I can tell you is that, don’t let shaiytaan get into your head and convince you to miss other prayers as well. That’s one of his clever strategies. Feeling bad after sinning/ missing a prayer is good. It shows your inner...