Islamic Daily Reminder

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Arba'a. 19th day of Rajab, 1445AH (Wednesday, 31st January 2024). ATTRIBUTES OF BENEFICIAL KNOWLEDGE. BismilLah.  Everything has its indications and signs. Indications that knowledge is beneficial are that it leads to fine character, good manners, and praiseworthy attributes. In this regard it was said: "He whose knowledge doesn’t cause him to weep, can be justifiably considered not to have been granted beneficial knowledge, since ALLAH described the people of knowledge saying: Verily! Those who were given knowledge before it, when it is recited to them, fall down on their faces in humble prostration. And they say: "Glory be to our Lord! Truly, the promise of our Lord must be fulfilled." And they fall down on their faces weeping, and it adds to their humility.'"Al-Quran (17):107-109.  Knowledge carries its possessor towards humility, prostration, crying, calling oneself to account, and truthfulness with ALLAH. Indeed, cryin...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm al-ithnayn. 17th day of Rajab, 1445AH (Monday, 29th January 2024). HOW TO DO BUSINESS, THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD sallallahu alaihi wasallam recommendations continues. BismilLah.  It was narrated that Qays ibn Abu Gharazah (may ALLAH be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (blessings and peace of ALLAH be upon him) used to say: “O merchants, selling involves idle talk and oaths, so mix it with Sadaqah (charity).” (Narrated by At-Tirmidhi, 1208; Abu Dawood, 3326; An-Nasa’i, 3797; Ibn Majah, 2145; classed as authentic by Al-Albani in Sahih Abu Dawood). This clearly means giving sadaqah can cause lots of blessings to the business and remove the sins of the idle talk within business transactions.  The Prophet (blessings and peace of ALLAH be upon him) used to enjoin people to be tolerant and easy-going in buying and selling .  It was narrated from Jabir ibn ‘Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and pe...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawmul Ahad. 16th day of Rajab, 1445AH (Sunday, 28th January 2024). HOW TO DO BUSINESS, THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD sallallahu alaihi wasallam recommendations continues. BismilLah.  The Prophet (blessings and peace of ALLAH be upon him) used to enjoin traders to be righteous and honest and to give charity.  It was narrated that Hakim ibn Hizam (may ALLAH be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of ALLAH (blessings and peace of ALLAH be upon him) said: “The two parties to a transaction have the option (of cancelling it) until they part. If they are honest and disclose any defects, their transaction will be blessed, but if they lie and conceal defects, the blessing of their transaction will be erased.” (Narrated by Al-Bukhari, 1973 and Muslim, 1532)  The Prophet (blessings and peace of ALLAH be upon him) saw the people engaging in trade. He said:  “O merchants!” and they responded to the Messenger of ALLAH (blessings and peace of Allah be up...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm As-Sabt. 15th day of Rajab, 1445AH (Saturday, 27th January 2024). HOW TO DO BUSINESS, THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD sallallahu alaihi wasallam recommendation. BismilLah.  If you are a Muslim and a business type person,  its important to study how our beloved Messenger of ALLAH did or run business so that you can emulate hos examples and whoever strive to emulate the examples and recommendations of the Prophet in any ways of life has taken a path of blessings from ALLAH because of your intentions to emulate the Messenger of ALLAH sallallahu alaihi wasallam.  In shaa ALLAH, in the next few days, we shall explore the teachings of the Prophet (blessings and peace of ALLAH be upon him) with regard to doing business, buying, and selling The Prophet (blessings and peace of ALLAH be upon him) worked in business before his mission began, with his paternal uncle Abu Talib, and he also worked for Khadijah (may ALLAH be pleased with her), and he travell...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawmul Jumuat. 14th day of Rajab, 1445AH (Friday, 26th January 2024). JUMUAT KHUTBAH. BismilLah.  AlhamdulilLah, for granting us the opportunity to be part of this blessed day. Our beloved Messenger of ALLAH (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) was asked: “Who are the best type of people?” He (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) 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] Now, let's consider this short story to understand our reminder on this blessed morning: A teacher once told each child in her troublesome class to bring a plastic bag and some potatoes. Each child should put in their bag as many potatoes as the number of people they hated. Some brought two potatoes in a bag, some three and some up to five. The teacher t...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Al-Khamis. 13th day of Rajab, 1445AH (Thursday, 25th January 2024). BETRAYAL IS HARAAM IN ISLAM, AVOID IT. BismilLah.  One of our soul's defects that brutally affects our ties with our Creator, ALLAH, as well as our relationships with others, is betrayal. Betraying is an unfaithful act characterized by deliberate but hidden deceiving, lying, and scheming. Because of the intentional secretive planning that is involved in betrayal, its victims are always taken by surprise. The most harmful consequence of betraying is the sudden and abrupt destruction of the bond of trust, loyalty, and confidence that exists in different kinds of social relations. This results in a deep sense of disappointment and serious damage to the integrity of such relationships. ALLAH says in Quran 8:27 to the nearest meaning, "O you who believe, do not betray ALLAH and the Messenger, and do not betray those who trust you, now that you know. Students of the Quran know that...

 THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yawm Arba'a. 12th day of Rajab, 1445AH (Wednesday, 24th January 2024). SEEKING GUIDANCE FROM ALLAH REGULARLY. BismilLahir.  ALLAH subhaanahu wa ta`aalaa (exalted is HE) has given HIMSELF Names and attributes (siffat) so that we can know HIM through HIS attributes. What is most amazing and beautiful about ALLAH’s Names is that through them, you can see how your Creator recognizes the needs of HIS creation. We all need sustenance; and HE is ar-Razzaaq, The Provider. We all need love; and HE is al-Waduud, The Most Loving. We all need protection; and ALLAH is al-Hafidh, The Guardian. What we need the most is the very thing of which ALLAH (swt) has an unlimited supply. And so sometimes we are put through things to know ALLAH (swt). Sometimes, it is to open our eyes to our own flaws so that we can change. But whatever it is, if we realise that the answer to any problem is through HIM, and that HE suffices all our needs, then our relief is already at han...