Islamic Daily Reminder

DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. YaumulAhad, 8th day of Shawwal (Sunday 31st May, 2020). THE BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS OF DEATH FOR BELIEVERS CAPTURED IN THE QURAN. BismilLah. ALLAH says in the Qur'an; Indeed, those who have said, "Our Lord is ALLAH " and then remained on a right course - the angels will descend upon them (during the last moment of death), [saying], "Do not fear and do not grieve but receive good tidings of Paradise, which you were promised. Fussilat 41:30. In Arabic Istaqamu: stand firm, i.e. they followed (really) the religion of Islamic Monotheism, believed in the Oneness of ALLAH, and worshipped none but HIM (Alone), and performed all that was ordained by ALLAH (good deeds) and abstained from all that was forbidden by ALLAH (sins and evil deeds). Nothing can happen to us without the permission of ALLAH as such even if it's bad, seek guidance and forgiveness only from ALLAH. Let's strive to find out the positive reasons of anything happening to us ...

DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum As-Sabt, 7th day of Shawwal (Saturday 30th May, 2020). PARADISE AND ITS ADORNMENTS. BismilLah. Imam Abu Dawuud May ALLAH be pleased with him narrated in one of his authentic ahadith collections that our beloved Messenger of ALLAH peace and blessings of ALLAH be upon him said: “If any Muslim clothes a Muslim when he/she is naked or in need, ALLAH will clothe him with some green garments of Paradise; if any Muslim feeds a Muslim when he is hungry, ALLAH will feed him with some of the fruits of Paradise; and if any Muslim gives a Muslim drink when he is thirsty, ALLAH will give him some of the pure wine which is sealed to drink.” Instead of paying monthly premium for all kinds of insurance policies which are optional, give that money to the needy and tell ALLAH that you are doing so for HIS sake so that HE can take care of you, your family and property in order to gain it's rewards as sadaqatul jaariya when we die. That should be our focus in life. ...

DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. YaumulJumuat, 6th day of Shawwal (Friday 29th May, 2020). THE FUTURE IS FOR ISLAM, THE ONLY TRUE SYSTEM OF LIFE. BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem. Islam came with this total guidance and decisive teaching. A Muslim has no country except that part of the earth where the Shari'ah of ALLAH is established and human relationships are based on the foundation of relationship with ALLAH; a Muslim has no nationality except his belief, which makes him or her a member of the Muslim community in Dar-ul-Islam; a Muslim has no relatives except those who share the belief in ALLAH, and thus a bond is established between him and other Believers through their relationship with ALLAH. A Muslim has no relationship with his mother, father, brother, wife and other family members except through their relationship with the Creator, and then they are also joined through blood; ALLAH says; "O mankind, remain conscious of your Sustainer, Who created you from one soul and cre...

DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Al-Khamis, 5th day of Shawwal (Thursday 28th May, 2020). DANGERS OF TAKFIR (declaring Muslims to be apostates). BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem. One of the worst crimes against Islam and the Muslim community is the practice of excommunication (takfir or takfeer) which is to declare a practicing Muslim to be an unbeliever. There is a unanimous consensus among most scholars that the Quran, the Sunnah, and the righteous predecessors prohibit Muslims from charging each other with unbelief. ALLAH says: وَلَا تَلْمِزُوا أَنفُسَكُمْ وَلَا تَنَابَزُوا بِالْأَلْقَابِ Do not insult one another and do not call each other by offensive names. Surat Al-Hujurat 49:11 In several traditions, the Prophet and his companions warned us about the severity of charging a Muslim with unbelief or apostasy. Abu Dharr reported: The Messenger of ALLAH, peace and blessings be upon him, said: A man does not accuse another man of wickedness or unbelief except that it will return ...

DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Arbaà, 4th day of Shawwal (Wednesday 27th May, 2020). OBEDIENCE TO ALLAH AND HIS MESSENGER. Bismillahir. The Messenger of ALLAH (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “Whoever obeys me, obeys ALLAH, and whoever disobeys me, disobeys ALLAH.” [Narrated by Imam Bukhari]. Sunnah is like medicine. When we visit the doctor for treatment, they usually write a prescription for the medicines we need. We take these prescriptions to pharmacists who then sell the medicines to us. Sometimes these medicines are bitter and hard to swallow, but we still consume them as we know that the cure is in them. Similarly, each and every Sunnah has physical and spiritual cure for us in this world and in the hereafter. Even if some of the Sunnah is hard to follow, we should still adopt it as the cure is in it. ALLAH says: "...So take what the Messenger gives you, and refrain from what he prohibits you. And fear ALLAH. Indeed ALLAH is severe in punishment." [Quran: Su...

DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Ath-thalaatha, 3rd day of Shawwal (Tuesday 26th May, 2020). SO WHAT NEXT AFTER RAMADHAN?BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem. AlhamdulilLah for guiding us all through the blessed month of Ramadhan.  What Have We Gained From Ramadhan? Ramadan is a school of eeman and a 'stop to recharge one's spiritual batteries' - to acquire one's provision for the rest of the year... For when will one take a lesson and change for better if not in the month of Ramadhan? The noble month is a true school of transformation in which we change our actions, habits and manners that are in variance with the Law of ALLAH 'azza wa jall. Verily, ALLAH does not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves. (Ar-Ra`d, 11).  If you are from those who benefited from Ramadhan, fulfilled the requirements of taqwa, truly fasted the month, prayed in it with truthfulness, and strove against your soul, then praise and thank ALLAH, and ask HIM for...

DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaumul Ithnayn, 2nd day of Shawwal (Monday 25th May, 2020). HAVE YOU STARTED PAYING FOR YOUR RAMADHAN DEBTS OR STARTED YOUR 6 DAYS IN SHAWWAL? Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem. It's important we don't delay any acts of worship that can get us closer to ALLAH. Those who missed any days in Ramadhan should start fasting now without delaying it unless with genuine reasons. Those who doesn't owe any days should start fasting the 6 recommended days in this month Shawwaal. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) explained this when he said: “Whoever fasts for six days after (Eid) al-Fitr has completed the year: (whoever does a good deed (hasanah) will have ten hasanah like it).” According to another report: “ALLAAH has made for each hasanah ten like it, so a month is like fasting ten months, and fasting six days is like fasting 2 months that completes the whole year.” Even though its permissible to fast these 6 special days within Shawwa...