This was sent to me from a dear sis ( May Allah protect her and presever her, Ameen) a while back.....
Sudden Realization
A mother goes into labor and a new child is born
A new life came into existence yet another one to adorn
Held so tight next to his mother・s heart
She wouldn・t dare let anything rip them apart
Little did she know an unknown disease would come
And yes her baby would be the one added to that list of only some
He would be the one affected
With no cure for those who are infected
The doctors couldn・t save him because it was his time
He was just a baby he committed no crime
But to his Lord he returned
Left his mothers heart all torn and severely burned
Now she sits and wonders and all of a sudden realizes・
A teenager living his life at ease
Wouldn・t ever think twice that life would ever cease
Cant get away from the television set
Caught up in a world of pop stars and the net
Hormones out of control
Cant set him straight even with petrol
Always out with his group of friends with fingers set on with his stolen rings
Drugs, overdoses and getting high is now his new thing
Oh No that bullet came all too fast
Hit him right in the chest and put him in the list of those of the past
Now he left to His Creator
The bullet came and to his desires set forth the destroyer
He just finished University
Got the degree in hand and felt a new life coming with no adversity but loads of prosperity
Engaged to that girl he so dearly loved
No one could stop him now and he would no longer be shoved
Wedding preparations happening
All happy and delighted that life was deepening
Smiles and laughs no sign of leer
The good times were just starting so why put up any fear
Went swimming with his friends and there he drowns
Now why prepare suits and crowns
When his life is gone and there wont be a marriage
Or a wife who・ll possibly have his baby・s miscarriage
Now his fianc・e sits and wonders and all of a sudden realizes・
A father goes to work in order to make money his own
He・s got to fulfill his role and return all his other loan
Needs to fill the table with food
Never matters what he feels or what・s his mood
Working so hard and long
He couldn・t possibly think that anything could go wrong
But there comes that car and it happened all so quick
Couldn・t blink an eye or have his say and pick
Smashed him all up and took his soul
His family so devastated cant understand who・ll fulfill daddy・s role
One more soul that no longer exists
Gone away and added to that long relentless list
Cooking and cleaning working hard at home
Needs to be on a schedule cant be outside all day and roam
She thinks about her children and husband all day
Knows that they need her even though they never say
Shopping for food and washing the clothes
Nonstop housework but she cannot stop this she knows
Fell down unconscious all in a moment
Children didn・t understand how to comment
Ran to give daddy a call to tell him something was wrong
He came home after what seemed long
Little did he know that life for him and his children was about to start a new fall
His wife was gone and never again would pick up his call
Now he sits and wonders and all of a sudden realizes・
Don・t let your death become simply another person・s realization
Take consideration now and start preparing for your death without hesitation
For life isn・t a game that when you lose you get a second round
Your deeds all go on record whether hideous or sound
Life was not created in jest for amusement and play and utter dismay
Indeed our Lord will hold us to account and have the last say
So realize now and don・t wait around for yourself to civilize
For you know not whether you will get another chance to sit and wonder and all of a sudden realize・
Monday, February 09, 2009
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Ten Things We Waste
1. Our Knowledge: Wasted by not taking action with it.
2. Our Actions: Wasted by committing them without sincerity.
3. Our Wealth: Wasted by using on things that will not bring us ajr (reward from Allah). We waste our money, our status, our authority, on things which have no benefit in this life or in akhirah (hereafter).
4. Our Hearts: Wasted because they are empty from the love of Allah, and the feeling of longing to go to Him, and a feeling of peace and contentment. In it's place, our hearts are filled with something or someone
else.
5. Our Bodies: Wasted because we don't use them in ibadah (worship) and service of Allah.
6. Our Love: Our emotional love is misdirected, not towards Allah, but towards something / someone else.
7. Our Time: Wasted, not used properly, to compensate for that which has passed, by doing what is righteous to make up for past deeds.
8. Our Intellect: Wasted on things that are not beneficial, that are detrimental to society and the individual, not in contemplation or reflection.
9. Our Service: Wasted in service of someone who will not bring us closer to Allah, or benefit in dunyaa(this world).
10. Our Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah): Wasted, because it does not touch us or our hearts.
2. Our Actions: Wasted by committing them without sincerity.
3. Our Wealth: Wasted by using on things that will not bring us ajr (reward from Allah). We waste our money, our status, our authority, on things which have no benefit in this life or in akhirah (hereafter).
4. Our Hearts: Wasted because they are empty from the love of Allah, and the feeling of longing to go to Him, and a feeling of peace and contentment. In it's place, our hearts are filled with something or someone
else.
5. Our Bodies: Wasted because we don't use them in ibadah (worship) and service of Allah.
6. Our Love: Our emotional love is misdirected, not towards Allah, but towards something / someone else.
7. Our Time: Wasted, not used properly, to compensate for that which has passed, by doing what is righteous to make up for past deeds.
8. Our Intellect: Wasted on things that are not beneficial, that are detrimental to society and the individual, not in contemplation or reflection.
9. Our Service: Wasted in service of someone who will not bring us closer to Allah, or benefit in dunyaa(this world).
10. Our Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah): Wasted, because it does not touch us or our hearts.
Friday, November 07, 2008
Think About "DEATH".
D E A T H
We know very well that everyone has a fixed period of life. We do not live longer or shorter than this fixed period of life. Soon we will be transferred from this worldly life to the GRAVES. Where we will be alone with our deeds only. If they are good, we will be in a state of well being, and if they are not, we will be in torment until the Day of Resurrection. The DAY, when records and ledgers of deeds will be unveiled. At that time, the scales will be placed and people’s deeds will be measured. Whoever had done an atom’s weight of good shall see it, and whoever had done an atom’s weight of evil shall see it.
On that DAY, the sun will descend upon people until it is only a mile away, People will be sweating according to their deeds. Some will sweat up to their ankles, some up to their knees, some up to their waists, and some will be submerged in sweat completely. On that DAY a bridge extended over Hell will be set over the Infernal Fire. It will be thinner than a strand of hair and sharper than a sword. Trust and ties of kinship will be sent forth and will stand on both sides, right and left. People will pass on it according to their deeds. Some will pass like lighting, some will pass crawling and some will be in between the fast and the slow. On that DAY people will be divided into two groups, one in Paradise and others in the Hell Fire.
We still have time to re-check our faith & belief since it is duty of each and every one of us to find out truth and follow it. We must check the authenticity of what we are following. Are we following the true religion or we just following the elders and religious leaders with closed eyes. We should take advantage of the time we have on Earth as an opportunity to prepare ourselves for death and all that comes after it. Allah has told us in the Holy Quran how we can decrease the horrors that come after death.
The only true religion on earth is ISLAM. Everyone has its own choice to find out truth but one must not decide anything just seeing the followers only. Rather one must study sacred scripture to find out truth. ISLAM is for the whole mankind so whoever accept it and follow it will get success. Accepting is not enough till we follow it in true spirit.
Let us ask our creator O’ Allah, Creator of the Heavens and the Earth, Knower of the unseen and the seen, we ask You for the guidance and to make us witness that You are ALLAH and that there is no true deity but You Alone, the Eternal. The One who begets not, nor was begotten and that there is none co-equal or comparable unto to You; You have the Majesty and Bounty, You are the Ever-Living, the Eternal Guardian. We ask You true repentance for the bad we have done. Ease for us the horrors of that Day and make us among the happy ones and join us with the righteous, O Allah, the Sustainer of all that exists show us the right path and guide us towards accepting and following the true religion ISLAM………..Ameen.
{Note: The above was taken from an email. And not written by me.}
We know very well that everyone has a fixed period of life. We do not live longer or shorter than this fixed period of life. Soon we will be transferred from this worldly life to the GRAVES. Where we will be alone with our deeds only. If they are good, we will be in a state of well being, and if they are not, we will be in torment until the Day of Resurrection. The DAY, when records and ledgers of deeds will be unveiled. At that time, the scales will be placed and people’s deeds will be measured. Whoever had done an atom’s weight of good shall see it, and whoever had done an atom’s weight of evil shall see it.
On that DAY, the sun will descend upon people until it is only a mile away, People will be sweating according to their deeds. Some will sweat up to their ankles, some up to their knees, some up to their waists, and some will be submerged in sweat completely. On that DAY a bridge extended over Hell will be set over the Infernal Fire. It will be thinner than a strand of hair and sharper than a sword. Trust and ties of kinship will be sent forth and will stand on both sides, right and left. People will pass on it according to their deeds. Some will pass like lighting, some will pass crawling and some will be in between the fast and the slow. On that DAY people will be divided into two groups, one in Paradise and others in the Hell Fire.
We still have time to re-check our faith & belief since it is duty of each and every one of us to find out truth and follow it. We must check the authenticity of what we are following. Are we following the true religion or we just following the elders and religious leaders with closed eyes. We should take advantage of the time we have on Earth as an opportunity to prepare ourselves for death and all that comes after it. Allah has told us in the Holy Quran how we can decrease the horrors that come after death.
The only true religion on earth is ISLAM. Everyone has its own choice to find out truth but one must not decide anything just seeing the followers only. Rather one must study sacred scripture to find out truth. ISLAM is for the whole mankind so whoever accept it and follow it will get success. Accepting is not enough till we follow it in true spirit.
Let us ask our creator O’ Allah, Creator of the Heavens and the Earth, Knower of the unseen and the seen, we ask You for the guidance and to make us witness that You are ALLAH and that there is no true deity but You Alone, the Eternal. The One who begets not, nor was begotten and that there is none co-equal or comparable unto to You; You have the Majesty and Bounty, You are the Ever-Living, the Eternal Guardian. We ask You true repentance for the bad we have done. Ease for us the horrors of that Day and make us among the happy ones and join us with the righteous, O Allah, the Sustainer of all that exists show us the right path and guide us towards accepting and following the true religion ISLAM………..Ameen.
{Note: The above was taken from an email. And not written by me.}
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Had I But Known
Had I But Known
Anfal, a rich young girl, sat waiting impatiently at the doctor's clinic to get the results of a medical test. She was in a hurry to attend a party and feared she might be late for her appointment with the hairdresser. She never thought the result would be anything important. It was just a precaution insisted upon by her family.
She had never suffered any serious illness, apart from the odd ache in her never suffered any serious illness, apart from the odd ache in her limbs. Then, it was her turn to see the doctor. She hurried inside to get it over with as quickly as possible. She was surprised to see the doctor look sad and concerned as he asked, 'Is this yours?'
She answered, 'No, it is my daughter's.'
She wanted to know the truth and thought that perhaps he would hide the truth, if she told him it was her own. He asked her to have a seat, so she sat feeling somewhat afraid. She looked at him anxiously, as he said,
'Why did not you send a man to get the results?'
Anfal said, 'It was on my way so there was no need to send someone else.'
The doctor looked sadly at her and said, 'You seem to be an educated girl. You understand the nature of life.'
He stopped talking, and she began to tremble.
She asked, 'What do you mean doctor?'
The doctor said, 'The result indicates that there is a blood disease.' He looked down at his papers and remained silent. Anfal had to ask him to give her more information. She cried in fear, 'Is it cancer?'
He did not look at her, but a cloud of sadness covered his face. It was as if he was sentencing her to death.
She said in a broken voice, 'I am finished then.' The doctor knew then that she had lied, but it was too late to hide the truth. He looked kindly at her and said, 'I am sorry for you. Why did you lie? Anyway life and death are matters within Allah's power. Many sick people live long and many healthy ones die.'
Anfal felt as if she were drowning, as if a hard fist was cruelly squeezing her heart. She tried hard to regain her strength and said, 'I do apologize. Thank you doctor.'
The doctor encouraged her saying, 'Be strong and optimistic. Medical science is constantly progressing. Some of today's incurable sicknesses can be cured tomorrow I still have hope. Leave me your telephone number.' She repeated the number automatically without knowing what she was saying. Feeling great shock and bitterness, she again thanked the doctor and left.
At home she kept the truth to herself. She did not know how to share it. Anyway, everyone was busy, getting ready for the party. Her mother asked, 'Have you been to the doctor? Why did not you go to the hairdresser?' It was just a by-the-way question, needing no answer. She briefly said, 'I am not going to the party !'
She went upstairs into her room and locked the door.
She stretched out on her bed fully clothed and listened to her family's voices, as if they were coming from a far away place. The wind seemed to her to be a funeral sad tune, lamenting her approaching death. The bedroom seemed strange to her as she would be leaving it soon. What about the house? It would not remember her. She was just a guest. Others would take her room and soon forget her. She tried to cry but tears did not help.
She looked around her in pain. Those curtains that she had tried so hard to get, would stay after her. It would not have mattered if they had been made of the roughest fabric, she would leave them for others. She wished she had not troubled herself for such things. She wished she had saved her time and money for more useful things, which could have been helpful to her in her difficulty.
She wondered, 'What is useful to me?' She was young, beautiful and rich with everything her heart could desire. Could anything help her and save her from death? She had always longed for an official job with a good salary. She had it, but could it save her from death?
An idea struck her. She hurried to the phone while everyone was away. She dialed the doctor's number and asked eagerly, 'If I travel abroad can I find a cure?'
He said, 'There is nothing new abroad. It is a waste of money.'
She put the phone down and sat on a nearby chair.
Her salary would not change matters. She walked through the house's rooms as if saying her farewells. She paced the small garden and looked at the trees. She whispered, 'I wish these trees knew I am leaving them, those stones, walls...I wish these doors knew my hands will soon no longer open them. I wish those flowers, that I planted and watered knew. How often the thorns and hard stones tore my hands!
How often I watered those dying flowers with my tears when there was no water. I wish they knew the meaning of my departure. These fruiting trees were tiny when I planted them. I did my best to help them flourish until they grew up healthy and fruitful. Will they know I am soon leaving? Will they remember my days in their company? What about these seats, I used to rest on. Will they miss my presence? Will they be ready for someone else to settle on them? My writing desk felt my writing in tears and in smiles, does it know I am leaving? Will it miss my pen and papers in its drawers? I wish they all knew I am leaving. I wish I had known I was leaving, then I would not have cared so much for this life. I would not have felt proud and arrogant…
Had I known I were a guest in this world I would not have been cheated or tempted by its luxuries…
Had I known this I would have been aware that leaving a simple life is easier than leaving a luxurious one…
Had I lived a simple life, I would not have found it difficult to cross from this world to the next. My family is now enjoying the party…how often I longed for such parties, how much I cared for fashion and hairstyles! Can they help me now?'
Anfal threw herself down on the nearest chair as if she had realized a truth previously unknown to her.
She said, 'What shall I take with me? Nothing but the coffin and my deeds. What kind of deeds will go with me on my long journey? Nothing! Yes, nothing!' She remembered her friend Sarah, who used to advise her and guide her to the right path of Allah. She used to remind her of the Qur'anic verse: ...and make provision, for the provision is the guarding of oneself. [Al-Baqarah:239]
She had never considered the importance of good deeds. Now she was in need of such deeds to present to Allah. She would stand to give her account, but what would she say? How could she expect Allah's mercy when she disobeyed His orders? How could she ask for forgiveness when she never even thought of obeying Him in her life's affairs?
She wished she had read the Holy Qur'an instead of all those cheap novels. She wished she had gained some knowledge of her religion instead of reading film-star magazines. She continued wishing she had done few things, and not done other things. She wished she had not angered this person or that, and had never lied or gossiped about anyone. She wished she had not been proud and despised the poor.
She said, 'I wish I could start my life all over again to make-up for my errors and to obey Allah's orders. I worshipped my desires and ignored my Creator. I wish I could live for a while to make up for my sins.'
She remembered a Qur'anic verse, her grandfather used to recite: Until when death overtakes one of them he says: Send me back, my Lord. Haply I may do good in that which I have left. By no means! It is a mere word that he speaks, and before them is a barrier until the day they are raised.
[surah al-Muminun: 99]
Here she said, 'Oh God, I do mean it...' Tears burst from her eyes. She cried bitterly in repentance, not pain. She decided to obey Allah in all His orders if she lived a bit longer. The phone rang and she walked towards it lazily. Tears in her eyes she said, 'Yes?'
Someone said, 'Can I speak to Miss Anfal?' She knew the speaker. It was her doctor. She said, 'Yes, speaking.'
The doctor said cheerfully, 'Congratulations my daughter! There is nothing wrong with you. Thank God!'
She was stunned with surprise. She did not know what to say. 'No disease? How? You are joking, doctor!'
The doctor said, 'May Allah protect me I am not joking. I have just got an apology from the analyst. He explained that there was a mix-up with the names. Your name was written instead of someone else. I have your medical report here in front of me. You are quite well. Be thankful to Allah my daughter.'
Excitedly she said, 'Thanks be to Allah, Thank you doctor.'
She put the phone down, feeling as if she was new born. She knew she was safe for a while, but death would certainly come one day. She had no time to waste. However long she lived she was a guest.
The first thing she did was to perform her prayer, which she had neglected for a long time. She promised Allah to obey His orders to pray, fast, and stick to wearing decent clothes. She would also give up whatever Allah had forbidden. In order not to forget this, she wrote the Qur'anic verse on a placard and hung it on the wall. On the other side she wrote a wise saying:
'Repent the day before you die. Because you do not know when you will die, then always be repentant.'
Anfal, a rich young girl, sat waiting impatiently at the doctor's clinic to get the results of a medical test. She was in a hurry to attend a party and feared she might be late for her appointment with the hairdresser. She never thought the result would be anything important. It was just a precaution insisted upon by her family.
She had never suffered any serious illness, apart from the odd ache in her never suffered any serious illness, apart from the odd ache in her limbs. Then, it was her turn to see the doctor. She hurried inside to get it over with as quickly as possible. She was surprised to see the doctor look sad and concerned as he asked, 'Is this yours?'
She answered, 'No, it is my daughter's.'
She wanted to know the truth and thought that perhaps he would hide the truth, if she told him it was her own. He asked her to have a seat, so she sat feeling somewhat afraid. She looked at him anxiously, as he said,
'Why did not you send a man to get the results?'
Anfal said, 'It was on my way so there was no need to send someone else.'
The doctor looked sadly at her and said, 'You seem to be an educated girl. You understand the nature of life.'
He stopped talking, and she began to tremble.
She asked, 'What do you mean doctor?'
The doctor said, 'The result indicates that there is a blood disease.' He looked down at his papers and remained silent. Anfal had to ask him to give her more information. She cried in fear, 'Is it cancer?'
He did not look at her, but a cloud of sadness covered his face. It was as if he was sentencing her to death.
She said in a broken voice, 'I am finished then.' The doctor knew then that she had lied, but it was too late to hide the truth. He looked kindly at her and said, 'I am sorry for you. Why did you lie? Anyway life and death are matters within Allah's power. Many sick people live long and many healthy ones die.'
Anfal felt as if she were drowning, as if a hard fist was cruelly squeezing her heart. She tried hard to regain her strength and said, 'I do apologize. Thank you doctor.'
The doctor encouraged her saying, 'Be strong and optimistic. Medical science is constantly progressing. Some of today's incurable sicknesses can be cured tomorrow I still have hope. Leave me your telephone number.' She repeated the number automatically without knowing what she was saying. Feeling great shock and bitterness, she again thanked the doctor and left.
At home she kept the truth to herself. She did not know how to share it. Anyway, everyone was busy, getting ready for the party. Her mother asked, 'Have you been to the doctor? Why did not you go to the hairdresser?' It was just a by-the-way question, needing no answer. She briefly said, 'I am not going to the party !'
She went upstairs into her room and locked the door.
She stretched out on her bed fully clothed and listened to her family's voices, as if they were coming from a far away place. The wind seemed to her to be a funeral sad tune, lamenting her approaching death. The bedroom seemed strange to her as she would be leaving it soon. What about the house? It would not remember her. She was just a guest. Others would take her room and soon forget her. She tried to cry but tears did not help.
She looked around her in pain. Those curtains that she had tried so hard to get, would stay after her. It would not have mattered if they had been made of the roughest fabric, she would leave them for others. She wished she had not troubled herself for such things. She wished she had saved her time and money for more useful things, which could have been helpful to her in her difficulty.
She wondered, 'What is useful to me?' She was young, beautiful and rich with everything her heart could desire. Could anything help her and save her from death? She had always longed for an official job with a good salary. She had it, but could it save her from death?
An idea struck her. She hurried to the phone while everyone was away. She dialed the doctor's number and asked eagerly, 'If I travel abroad can I find a cure?'
He said, 'There is nothing new abroad. It is a waste of money.'
She put the phone down and sat on a nearby chair.
Her salary would not change matters. She walked through the house's rooms as if saying her farewells. She paced the small garden and looked at the trees. She whispered, 'I wish these trees knew I am leaving them, those stones, walls...I wish these doors knew my hands will soon no longer open them. I wish those flowers, that I planted and watered knew. How often the thorns and hard stones tore my hands!
How often I watered those dying flowers with my tears when there was no water. I wish they knew the meaning of my departure. These fruiting trees were tiny when I planted them. I did my best to help them flourish until they grew up healthy and fruitful. Will they know I am soon leaving? Will they remember my days in their company? What about these seats, I used to rest on. Will they miss my presence? Will they be ready for someone else to settle on them? My writing desk felt my writing in tears and in smiles, does it know I am leaving? Will it miss my pen and papers in its drawers? I wish they all knew I am leaving. I wish I had known I was leaving, then I would not have cared so much for this life. I would not have felt proud and arrogant…
Had I known I were a guest in this world I would not have been cheated or tempted by its luxuries…
Had I known this I would have been aware that leaving a simple life is easier than leaving a luxurious one…
Had I lived a simple life, I would not have found it difficult to cross from this world to the next. My family is now enjoying the party…how often I longed for such parties, how much I cared for fashion and hairstyles! Can they help me now?'
Anfal threw herself down on the nearest chair as if she had realized a truth previously unknown to her.
She said, 'What shall I take with me? Nothing but the coffin and my deeds. What kind of deeds will go with me on my long journey? Nothing! Yes, nothing!' She remembered her friend Sarah, who used to advise her and guide her to the right path of Allah. She used to remind her of the Qur'anic verse: ...and make provision, for the provision is the guarding of oneself. [Al-Baqarah:239]
She had never considered the importance of good deeds. Now she was in need of such deeds to present to Allah. She would stand to give her account, but what would she say? How could she expect Allah's mercy when she disobeyed His orders? How could she ask for forgiveness when she never even thought of obeying Him in her life's affairs?
She wished she had read the Holy Qur'an instead of all those cheap novels. She wished she had gained some knowledge of her religion instead of reading film-star magazines. She continued wishing she had done few things, and not done other things. She wished she had not angered this person or that, and had never lied or gossiped about anyone. She wished she had not been proud and despised the poor.
She said, 'I wish I could start my life all over again to make-up for my errors and to obey Allah's orders. I worshipped my desires and ignored my Creator. I wish I could live for a while to make up for my sins.'
She remembered a Qur'anic verse, her grandfather used to recite: Until when death overtakes one of them he says: Send me back, my Lord. Haply I may do good in that which I have left. By no means! It is a mere word that he speaks, and before them is a barrier until the day they are raised.
[surah al-Muminun: 99]
Here she said, 'Oh God, I do mean it...' Tears burst from her eyes. She cried bitterly in repentance, not pain. She decided to obey Allah in all His orders if she lived a bit longer. The phone rang and she walked towards it lazily. Tears in her eyes she said, 'Yes?'
Someone said, 'Can I speak to Miss Anfal?' She knew the speaker. It was her doctor. She said, 'Yes, speaking.'
The doctor said cheerfully, 'Congratulations my daughter! There is nothing wrong with you. Thank God!'
She was stunned with surprise. She did not know what to say. 'No disease? How? You are joking, doctor!'
The doctor said, 'May Allah protect me I am not joking. I have just got an apology from the analyst. He explained that there was a mix-up with the names. Your name was written instead of someone else. I have your medical report here in front of me. You are quite well. Be thankful to Allah my daughter.'
Excitedly she said, 'Thanks be to Allah, Thank you doctor.'
She put the phone down, feeling as if she was new born. She knew she was safe for a while, but death would certainly come one day. She had no time to waste. However long she lived she was a guest.
The first thing she did was to perform her prayer, which she had neglected for a long time. She promised Allah to obey His orders to pray, fast, and stick to wearing decent clothes. She would also give up whatever Allah had forbidden. In order not to forget this, she wrote the Qur'anic verse on a placard and hung it on the wall. On the other side she wrote a wise saying:
'Repent the day before you die. Because you do not know when you will die, then always be repentant.'
The True Treasure
The true treasure
A BURGLAR scaled the wall of Maalik Bin Dinar’s house one night and easily managed to get inside. Once inside the house, the thief was disappointed to see nothing worth stealing. Maalik was busy performing prayer. Realizing he was not alone, he quickly ended his prayer and turned around to face the thief. Without showing any signs of shock or scare, Maalik calmly extended greetings of peace and said, “My brother, may Allah forgive you. You entered my home and found nothing worth taking, yet I do not want you to leave without taking away some benefit.”
He went in another room and came back with a jug full of water. He looked into the eyes of the burglar and said, “Make ablution and perform two units of prayer, for if you do so, you will leave my home with a greater treasure than you had initially sought.”
Humbled by Maalik’s manners and words, the thief said, “Yes, that is a generous offer indeed.”
After making ablution and performing two units of prayer, the burglar said, “O Maalik, would you mind if I stayed for a while, for I want to stay to perform two more units of prayer?”
Maalik said, “Stay for whatever amount of prayer Allah decrees for you to perform now.”
The thief ended up spending the entire night at Maalik’s house. He continued to pray until morning. Then Maalik said, “Leave now and be good.”
But instead of leaving, the thief said, “Would you mind if I stayed here with you today, for I have made an intention to fast?”
“Stay as long as you wish,” Maalik said.
The burglar ended up staying for a number of days, praying during the late hours of each night and fasting in the day. When he finally decided to leave, the burglar said, “O Maalik, I have made a firm resolve to repent for my sins and for my former way of life.”
Maalik said, “That is in the Hand of Allah.”
The man did mend his ways and began to lead a life of righteousness and obedience to Allah. Later on, he came across another burglar who asked him, “Have you found your treasure yet?”
He replied, “My brother, what I found is Maalik Bin Dinar. I went to steal from him, but it was he who ended up stealing my heart. I have indeed repented to Allah, and I will remain at the door (of His Mercy and Forgiveness) until I achieve what his obedient, loving slaves have achieved.”
(Al-Mawaa’idh wal-Majaalis: 85)
– Adapted from ‘Stories of Repentance’ published by Darussalam
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
The Day I Died
Dear all,
I was touched by this and felt like sharing it with all in my addressbook. Apology for your possible displeasure.
"It's your attitude, not your aptitude that determines your altitude. Happiness is not something you find, it's something you create". (www.everymuslim.net)
Fatai
----- Forwarded Message ----
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12 Jamadil Akhir 1429 AH
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As-salamu Aleykum Wr. Wb. brothers and sisters,
Below is an eye opening fiction recently published in the Al Jumuah Magazine. Although a fiction, it touches on the basic challenge the human race face in the course of achieving the main purpose of living- which is to commit ourselves entirely to the worship of Allah alone- both in the open and in secret- in all aspects of our lives. The Quran speaks eloquently of the need for us to be on guard against the 'disease of the heart' that makes us fall prey and some scholars call this disease of the heart the foundation of all other sins: this is called Ghafila or Heedlessnes. For instance the Qur'an says in the following verses:
Many are the Jinns and men we have made for Hell: They have hearts wherewith they understand not, eyes wherewith they see not, and ears wherewith they hear not. They are like cattle,- nay more misguided: for they are Heedless. (7:179)
So, this is a serious matter as most sins and mistakes are committed while in this trance-like state of mind- a moment of madness as they call it. May Allah increase and strenghten our Eeman so that we do not be among those that will say on the day of resurrection: "Ah! Woe to us! we were indeed Heedless of this; nay, we truly did wrong!" (21:97), amin.
Ma sallam,
MPAC
The Day I Died
By SALEH ALI
Life is unpredictable. But I always thought I could predict what was going to happen next. It was only six days ago. I was driving home with my friends, Malik and Omar. It was Halloween night. We had just watched the movie Saw 3 at the recently refurbished theater at the 3rd Street Promenade in Santo Monica, CA. It was 11:46pm when I glanced at the clock on the dashboard and realized I hadn't made Isha But I didn't say anything, as not to upset the mood. Just three hours earlier I put off the Isha until after the movie. Now I was running out of time.
I only lived 26 years. My 27th birthday was exactly two weeks away. I always imagined I would live long. At least until age 60. It just wasn't imaginable that I would have such a sudden, unexpected death. I had graduated from the University of Southern California three years earlier with a degree that means absolutely nothing right now. Shortly after, I landed a job as the marketing director of a major clothing company. Aside from the usual life problems, I was living a normal life. My girlfriend of 4 years was starting to pressure me into us getting a place together. I knew I wasn't supposed to have a girlfriend in the first place but I enjoyed her company and friendship. I wasn't ready to give that up. I used to always tell myself that eventually I would marry her. Plus, what would these few years of living a sinful life mean by the time I got older?
My job, girlfriend and life-long friends took up the majority of my time. It seemed I never had time to offer salah. I hardly even had time to sit down and eat. Offering salah was always something that continuously bugged me. The more I postponed my salahs, the more it irritated me. I did give an effort to keep up on my salahs. But forthe last two years of my life I gave up. I pretty much stopped making salah altogether.I never made it home in time to make salah that day. Saw 3 was a walk through the rose garden compared to what I was about to experience. I was doing 85 on the 10 freeway. At 12 midnight, 85 mph is not considered speeding. Omar flipped through FM radio stations searching for a song he liked. Malik had fallen asleep in the back seat. I began to doze off too.
I used to hate when that happened. I shook out of what seemed like a 10 second snooze. I tried to keep my eyes open. But again I dozed off. Omar screamed, 'HEY! It was too late. The car struck the center divider and spun back into the flow of traffic. An oncoming car hit my door. That car was also hit by another vehicle. We finally came to a halt somewhere in the middle of the freeway, a hundred yards from the spot of the collision. I didn't feel any pain. I was just dizzy, I heard Omar and Malik moaning as good civilians tried pulling us from the wreck.
I wasn't rescued until the fire fighters arrived. It was quite a task recovering my battered body from my totaled car. Breathing became difficult. The fire fighters huddled around me and frantically applied device after device. 'He's not gonna make it,' I heard one of them say. I 'm not gonna make it? How? I didn't feel like I was dying. I felt nothing. My heart started pounding. I was soaked in sweat and blood. I saw Malik standing over the top of me with tears in his eyes. 'Don't quit on me', he told me. At that time I knew it was over. I started to cry. The fire fighters moved him away as they made last attempts to revive me. I died. An angel came to me and removed my soul. I watched him fly away with it in disbelief. 'How could you? I'm not even 27,' I pleaded. 'It's time,' he told me and left. Two minutes later they pulled a white sheet over me. Omar and Malik, apparently doing better than me, pulled the sheet back to look at me one last time. They cried their eyeballs out, I had known then over since I was 13 years old and had never seen either one cry. It
was a depressing sight.
The ride to the morgue, until then, was the worst experience I ever had. I was alone. It was dark and cold. I missed my mom. I missed my brother. I missed my sister. I wished I had spent that last night with my family instead of with Omar and Malik. I worried what my mother was going to do when she saw me in this state. I was ugly. When we finally arrived, I was placed in another cold room with dozens of other dead people. I missed my family so much. Every so often a family came in to view their dead. I always thought it was my family but it wasn't. Hour after hour passed. No mom. No dad. I started to cry again. Then one odd hour I recognised voices. My father walked in with my mother in his arms. His face worn from stress. Hers wet with tears. They just stared into my eyes and cried. I stared back. I wanted to tell them I loved them. I couldn't. I wanted to hug them. I couldn't. Mom stroked my bloodied hair and left.
I was to be buried the next day. When my parents left, it hit me. I never made Isha! My heart jumped out of my chest. I owed Allah a salah and failed to deliver it to him. I had hundreds of missed salahs over the past two years. Now I was about to face him. I felt powerless. For those of you who have never experienced guilt at death, there is not a worldly feeling that amounts to it. It is guilt and sorrow at another level. I tried getting up to make Isha but I couldn't move. It was over. I had no second chance.
Then I began to think back. I never knew my memory was so good. I had more than enough time to ponder as I was awaiting my burial. I literally remembered every single salah I missed and the reasons why I missed them. Most were laziness, procrastination and neglectfulness. I knew I was in trouble. I wished they would take longer to bury me.
I failed! I failed! I failed!
My girlfriend paid me a visit. She was a devil. When I was alive I saw her as a pretty angel. My pretty angel who loved me and would do anything to make me happy. If I had the ability, I would have cursed her and demanded her to leave the morgue. She put her hand on my forehead. I allowed her to do that for that past four years. Now that I opposed to it, I could do nothing about it. The devil cried for hours at my side. She just would not leave. I felt cheated. I felt like she pulled a prank on me for the past couple years of my life. I hated this devil! She was ugly! She smelled horrible! She finally left. As she walked out the door my heart was filled with fear and anxiety.
The funeral was simple. My body was washed. I didn't seem to care that my naked body was exposed. My worries far surpassed my desire to be modest. I was wrapped in three white sheets. About 300 people attended my funeral. I was saddened not to see my mom at the funeral. I wished she came to see me one last time before they put me in the ground. I never knew so many people cared about me. Many just stared at the tightly wrapped figure in disbelief. Others cried and cried some more.
The mass prayed for me. Thousands of individual prayers were made. They asked Allah to have mercy on me. They asked Him to forgive me. I wanted to pray for myself but I couldn't speak. I was helpless. I was carried to the hole in the middle of the barren desert. The people followed. It seemed like slow motion. I didn't want to go. If I had 24 bonus hours I would pray non-stop. They lowered me into the ground. The anticipation was eating away at me. I had surely failed life. I thought back on everything I had worked so hard to accomplish. I earned a college degree. I had a well paying job. I spent hours and hours in the weight room ever since I was 16 years old developing my body. I had a pretty girlfriend who loved me. In that life, that was a badge of honor. But as they were lowering me into this grave, which seemed like it took forever, I realized that I couldn't use any of those 'accomplishments' . If only I had been that dedicated to making salah five times daily, I would have been at peace right now. Instead I am a nervous wreck beyond anything you all can comprehend.
Dirt fell in the hole. Darkness overcame my new home. The last shovels of sand filled the grave. Everyone sadly walked away. The graveyard started to empty. Family by family. Mine was the last to leave. The attendant left. By nightfall it was just me. All alone.
My wrapping was soaked in sweat. I nervously awaited the angels to come and question me. They finally did. My final judgement has not been reached yet. I am now waiting for judgement day. Still lying here, alone, as day comes and night falls. Soon I will meet Allah himself and He will decide weather He will forgive me or not. I can only lay here, wait and hope The All Forgiving, The Most Merciful orgives me and does not punish me. I hope. That is all I have right now. Hope.
Courtesy: Al Jumuah Magazine.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Eid Mubarak!!!
Eid Mubarak!! TaqabalAllah minaa wa minkum! Ameen. (bit early but better late than never!
Yey! 2nd Eid Al-Adha in Egypt...what..fun? I wish. Well in a way, alhamdulilah for being around Muslims. But the blood in the street from the animals with their neck half chopped off....not so fun, right? Why not turn your head and look the other way? Well, since there are so many butcher shops here, you may turn your head and see another butcher shop right across the street, lol. Okay, so I might be exaggerating a little. Not to be graphic or anything but they do take the animal by force, cut the neck halfway (dont ask me why), leave it wiggling on the floor until death. What a sacrifice. Some people just don't know how to do it. Egypt will be egypt.
Alhamdulilah 3la kuli haal......
~was salamu alaikum wr wb
Monday, December 17, 2007
Riddle me this....
Riddles!! Gotta love em!
Ok...I'll paste the question and you answer and then I'll tell you if it's right or not =D. And no trying to look up the answers! 3 for now..save the rest for later inshaAllah.
Question
During a hurricane, you're riding down the street in a car that only has room for one more person.
You come to a red light and glance to your right then see sitting at the bus stop awaiting a ride; an elder sick woman, your best friend, and the love of your life. Who would you pick up?
Question
Pronounced as one letter,
And written with three,
Two letters there are,
And two only in me.
I'm double, I'm single,
I'm black, blue, and gray,
I'm read from both ends,
And the same either way.
What am I?
Question
I never was, am always to be,
No one ever saw me, nor ever will,
And yet I am the confidence of all
To live and breathe on this terrestrial ball.
What am I?
Ok...I'll paste the question and you answer and then I'll tell you if it's right or not =D. And no trying to look up the answers! 3 for now..save the rest for later inshaAllah.
Question
During a hurricane, you're riding down the street in a car that only has room for one more person.
You come to a red light and glance to your right then see sitting at the bus stop awaiting a ride; an elder sick woman, your best friend, and the love of your life. Who would you pick up?
Question
Pronounced as one letter,
And written with three,
Two letters there are,
And two only in me.
I'm double, I'm single,
I'm black, blue, and gray,
I'm read from both ends,
And the same either way.
What am I?
Question
I never was, am always to be,
No one ever saw me, nor ever will,
And yet I am the confidence of all
To live and breathe on this terrestrial ball.
What am I?
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Pray before they pray on you
So I was stopping by the masjid to make Zuhr and it just so happens that they started making Janazah prayer right after. Really reminded me of death and how one day that will be me lying there with a white sheet over my face(Yes. I peeked on the other side to see =P). SubhanAllah.. Alhamdulilah there wasnt any wailing (at least at the time).
Its amazing how one can get so caught up into the dunyah and forget the akhirah. Loving those late night strolls, seeing that girl, listening to music, etc. (esp. here in egypt). Sad to see such behavior from amongst the Muslims. Allahu Musta'an. With all the distractions one forgets that at any minute the angel of death can come. That the next corner they turn the angel of death might be waiting there. Seeing that body really slapped me in the face, made me realize that one day that'll be me under a white sheet. About to be lowered into my grave....the questioning from Munkar and Nakeer. May Allah protect us from the punishment of the grave and the punishment of the Fire. Allahuma Ameen.
Invocations for the dead in the funeral prayer :
156. Allaahum-maghfir lahu warhamhu, wa 'aafihi, wa'fu 'anhu, wa 'akrim nuzulahu, wa wassi' mudkhalahu, waghsilhu bilmaa'i waththalji walbaradi, wa naqqihi minal-khataayaa kamaa naqqaytath-thawbal-'abyadha minad-danasi, wa 'abdilhu daaran khayran min daarihi, wa 'ahlan khayran min 'ahlihi, wa zawjan khayran min zawjihi, wa 'adkhilhul-jannata, wa. 'a'ithhu min 'athaabil-qabri[wa 'athaabin-naar].
O Allah, forgive him and have mercy on him and give him strength and pardon him. Be generous to him and cause his entrance to be wide and wash him with water and snow and hail. Cleanse him of his transgressions as white cloth is cleansed of stains. Give him an abode better than his home, and a family better than his family and a wife better than his wife. Take him into Paradise and protect him from the punishment of the grave [and from the punishment of Hell-fire].
Reference: Muslim 2/663.
http://www.islamawareness.net/Dua/Fortress/055.html
After that I went to the orphanage to see "my babies". SubhanAllah, they're so small and so innocent. It's ashame their parents would...i dunno what they do. One of the employees there said they get them from the hospital and sometimes the hospital finds them on the streets. These kids are like 2 man! I dont understand how a parent could do something so cruel. There's people in the world that are dying to have babies and yet these people...throw them away??? The orphanage just got a new baby boy named Omar and they have no idea about the where his parents are (nor the other kids...all 10 of them). He is so precious wallah, only 2 months old! Really breaks my heart to see them so lil and treated like garbage (being thrown out like that) but alhamdulilah there are good people taking care of them at the orphanage. =)
All of them are so smart mashaAllah...they know me and my sis since we go like...all the time lol. Sad how they'll never know their parents.=( Alhamdulilah for my parents! May Allah reward our parents. Ameen. May Allah make all of them from amongst the mo'mineen and mo'minaat. Allahuma Ameen. And May Allah reward all of the employees that take the time out to care for them. Allahuma Ameen.
May Allah ease all of our affairs. Ameen
~was salamu alaikum wa rahmatuAllahi wa barakatuh
Its amazing how one can get so caught up into the dunyah and forget the akhirah. Loving those late night strolls, seeing that girl, listening to music, etc. (esp. here in egypt). Sad to see such behavior from amongst the Muslims. Allahu Musta'an. With all the distractions one forgets that at any minute the angel of death can come. That the next corner they turn the angel of death might be waiting there. Seeing that body really slapped me in the face, made me realize that one day that'll be me under a white sheet. About to be lowered into my grave....the questioning from Munkar and Nakeer. May Allah protect us from the punishment of the grave and the punishment of the Fire. Allahuma Ameen.
Invocations for the dead in the funeral prayer :
156. Allaahum-maghfir lahu warhamhu, wa 'aafihi, wa'fu 'anhu, wa 'akrim nuzulahu, wa wassi' mudkhalahu, waghsilhu bilmaa'i waththalji walbaradi, wa naqqihi minal-khataayaa kamaa naqqaytath-thawbal-'abyadha minad-danasi, wa 'abdilhu daaran khayran min daarihi, wa 'ahlan khayran min 'ahlihi, wa zawjan khayran min zawjihi, wa 'adkhilhul-jannata, wa. 'a'ithhu min 'athaabil-qabri[wa 'athaabin-naar].
O Allah, forgive him and have mercy on him and give him strength and pardon him. Be generous to him and cause his entrance to be wide and wash him with water and snow and hail. Cleanse him of his transgressions as white cloth is cleansed of stains. Give him an abode better than his home, and a family better than his family and a wife better than his wife. Take him into Paradise and protect him from the punishment of the grave [and from the punishment of Hell-fire].
Reference: Muslim 2/663.
http://www.islamawareness.net/Dua/Fortress/055.html
After that I went to the orphanage to see "my babies". SubhanAllah, they're so small and so innocent. It's ashame their parents would...i dunno what they do. One of the employees there said they get them from the hospital and sometimes the hospital finds them on the streets. These kids are like 2 man! I dont understand how a parent could do something so cruel. There's people in the world that are dying to have babies and yet these people...throw them away??? The orphanage just got a new baby boy named Omar and they have no idea about the where his parents are (nor the other kids...all 10 of them). He is so precious wallah, only 2 months old! Really breaks my heart to see them so lil and treated like garbage (being thrown out like that) but alhamdulilah there are good people taking care of them at the orphanage. =)
All of them are so smart mashaAllah...they know me and my sis since we go like...all the time lol. Sad how they'll never know their parents.=( Alhamdulilah for my parents! May Allah reward our parents. Ameen. May Allah make all of them from amongst the mo'mineen and mo'minaat. Allahuma Ameen. And May Allah reward all of the employees that take the time out to care for them. Allahuma Ameen.
May Allah ease all of our affairs. Ameen
~was salamu alaikum wa rahmatuAllahi wa barakatuh
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Islamic Sayings
A list of brief Islamic sayings for sending to one’s friends
Question:
On a daily basis I send out short enlightening phrases/verses from hadeeth to my friends via SMS (text message) to their cellular phones. I am in search of short phrases/quotes/verses which are islamic. Could you please send me a list or refer me to a website where I can find some. My friends have become accostomed to recieving their daily quote..etc and I have noticed that these quotes have had a positive influence on them and would like to continue doing this. Your response to my request will be appreciated
Answer:
Praise be to Allaah.
May Allaah reward you for your great efforts to call your brothers to Allaah and advise and remind them by means of these brief Islamic quotations. There follows a list of some wise sayings and general rules, taken from the Qur’aan, Sunnah and words of Muslim wise men. Translations of the meanings of quotations from the Qur’aan appear in italics, quotations from saheeh ahaadeeth appear in quotation marks (“”) and other quotations appear without any such marks.
And whenever you give your word, say the truth [al-An’aam 6:152]
And seek help in patience and prayer [al-Baqarah 2:45]
And speak good to people [al-Baqarah 2:83]
And fulfil the Covenant of Allaah when you have covenanted [al-Nahl 16:91]
Verily! Allaah commands that you should render back the trusts to those to whom they are due [al-Nisa’ 4:58]
And let not your hand be tied (like a miser) to your neck, nor stretch it forth to its utmost reach (like a spendthrift) [al-Isra’ 17:29]
Eat and drink, but waste not by extravagance [al-A’raaf 7:31]
And take a provision (with you) for the journey, but the best provision is al-taqwa (piety, righteousness) [al-Baqarah 2:197]
And whosoever fears Allaah and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty) [al-Talaaq 65:2]
And whosoever puts his trust in Allaah, then He will suffice him [al-Talaaq 65:3]
He who obeys the Messenger has indeed obeyed Allaah [al-Nisa’ 4:80]
By no means shall you attain al-birr (righteousness) until you spend (in Allaah’s cause) of that which you love [Aal ‘Imraan 3:92]
Allaah (Alone) is Sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of Affairs (for us) [Aal ‘Imraan 3:171]
And walk not on the earth with conceit and arrogance [al-Isra’ 17:37]
And turn not your face away from men with pride [Luqmaan 31:18]
And be moderate (or show no arrogance) in your walking, and lower your voice [Luqmaan 31:19]
And give not a thing in order to have more (or consider not your deeds of obedience to Allaah as a favour to Allaah) [al-Muddaththir 74:6]
“Pay attention to Allaah and He will pay attention to you.”
“If you feel no shame, then do as you wish.”
“Make sure your food is good (halaal and bought with halaal earnings), and you will be one whose prayers are answered.”
“Fear Allaah wherever you may be.”
“Follow up a bad deed with a good deed, to cancel it out.”
“Mix with people with a good attitude.”
“Keep away from prohibited things and you will be the best of worshippers.”
“Be content with what Allaah has given you, and you will be the richest of people.”
“Love for other people what you love for yourself.”
“Do not laugh too much, for excessive laughter deadens the heart.”
“Wrongdoing will be multiple darkness on the Day of Resurrection.”
“Fear Allaah and treat all your children fairly.”
“Fear the Fire, even if by giving half a date (in charity).”
“Fear the prayer of the oppressed.”
“The thing that weighs most heavily in the balance (of good deeds) is a good attitude.”
“Deliberation is from Allaah, haste is from Shaytaan.”
“The less your wealth, the less you will be called to account for.”
“Do not become angry, and Paradise will be yours.”
“The most beloved of deeds to Allaah is the one that is continuous, even if it is little.”
“The most beloved of places to Allaah are the mosques.”
“The most hated of places to Allaah are the marketplaces.”
“The most beloved of food to Allaah is that which is touched by many hands (i.e., shared among many people).”
“The most beloved of speech to Allaah is that a person should say, ‘Subhaan Allaah wa bi hamdih (Glory and praise be to Allaah)’.”
“The most beloved of people to Allaah is the one who is most helpful.”
“The most beloved deed to Allaah is making a Muslim happy.”
“Whoever restrains his anger, Allaah will conceal his faults.”
“A bad attitude spoils a good deed just as vinegar spoils honey.”
“The most beloved of people to Allaah are those who have the best attitudes.”
“Beware of this world, for it is sweet and tempting.”
“Control your tongue.”
“Trim your moustaches and let your beards grow.”
“Give back the things you have been entrusted with to the person who entrusted them to you.”
“Do not betray the one who betrays you.”
“Pray to Allaah and be confident of a response.”
“Cheer people up, do not put them off.”
“Make things easy for people, not difficult.”
“Eat with your right hand and eat from what is in front of you.”
“If Allaah gives you wealth, let the blessing of Allaah be seen on you.”
“If someone who is distinguished among his own people comes to you, then honour him.”
“If one with whose religion and character you are pleased comes to you (to seek your daughter’s hand in marriage), then marry (your daughter) to him.”
“If Allaah wills good to the people of a household, He guides them to be gentle.”
“If you do something bad, follow it by doing something good.”
“If you feel uncomfortable about something, then leave it alone.”
“If you judge (between people), then judge fairly.”
“If you enter a house, greet the inhabitants with salaam.”
“If you are reminded of Allaah, stop what you are doing (of sin).”
“If Allaah sends you some provision without you looking forward to it or asking others for it, then take it.”
“If you ask Allaah for anything, then ask Him for al-Firdaws (the highest level of Paradise).”
“If your good deeds please you and your bad deeds upset you, then you are a mu’min (believer).”
“If you hear the call to prayer, then respond to the one who is calling you to Allaah.”
“If you hear the call to prayer, then say something like the muezzin says.”
“If any one of you becomes angry, let him keep silent.”
“If a man becomes angry and says ‘A’oodhu Billaah (I seek refuge with Allaah),’ his anger will cease.”
“If a man says ‘Ya seedi (sir)’ to a munaafiq (hypocrite), he earns the wrath of his Lord.”
“When you stand up to pray, pray as if it is your last prayer.”
“When you get dressed and when you do wudoo’, start on the right.”
“When any one of you meets his brother, let him greet him with salaam.”
“Remember death when you are praying.”
“Show mercy towards those who are on earth so that the One Who is in heaven will show mercy to you.”
“Renounce pleasure in worldly things and Allaah will love you.”
“Show disinterest in what people have and people will love you.”
“Feel properly shy and modest before Allaah.”
Protect “the head and what does through it (thoughts and ideas).”
Protect “the stomach and what goes into it.”
“Seek help in whatever you do by being discreet.”
“Everyone who is given a blessing will be envied.”
“No one can keep their wudoo’ except a believer.”
“The worst thief among people is the one who steals from his prayer, by not doing rukoo’ and sujood properly.”
“Intercede and you will be rewarded.”
“The most grateful of people to Allaah are those who are most grateful to other people.”
The trouble with beauty is feelings of superiority.
The trouble with generosity is extravagance.
The trouble with noble descent is pride.
The trouble with knowledge is forgetfulness.
“Give to the one who denied you.”
“Uphold ties with the one who cuts you off.”
“Forgive the one who does you wrong.”
May Allaah have mercy on the person who said “Good” and was rewarded or who remained silent and was safe.
Wine is the key to all evil.
The one who is more daring in giving fatwas is more deserving of Hell.
Love the poor and mix with them.
It is better to err in forgiving than to err in punishment.
Do not judge between people when you are angry.
If you want to count the faults of anyone else, count your own faults instead.
If you commit a sin, say “Astaghfir-Allaah (I ask Allaah for forgiveness).”
If you are given a blessing, say, “Al-Hamdu Lillaah (praise be to Allaah).”
If some disaster befalls you, say, “Innaa Lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji’oon (Truly, to Allaah we belong and truly, to Him we shall return).”
Seek rizq (provision) by giving charity
“Give food to others and speak good.”
“Seek a response to du’aa’s when the iqaamah for prayer is given and when rain is falling.”
The people with the longest necks on the Day of Resurrection will be the muezzins.
“Worship Allaah as if you see Him.”
“The most helpless of people are those who cannot make du’aa’.”
“The most miserly of people are those who are stingy with their salaams (i.e., do not greet others).”
“Pay the hired worker his wages before his sweat dries.”
“Tie up (your camel) [i.e., take the necessary precautions], and put your trust in Allaah.”
“Make the most of your life before your death.”
Make the most of “your health before your sickness.”
Make the most of “your free time before you become busy.”
Make the most of “your wealth before you become poor.”
Make the most of “your youth before you become old.”
“The best of dhikr is ‘La ilaaha ill-Allaah.’”
“The best of sadaqah (charity) is that given by one who has little.”
“The upper hand (the one that gives) is better than the lower hand (the one that takes).”
The best of earnings is a good sale.
“The best of the believers is one who is best in attitude.”
“The best of the muhaajireen is the one who forsakes (hajara) that which Allaah has prohibited.”
“The best type of jihaad is the jihaad of the one who strives against his own self (jihaad al-nafs) for the sake of Allaah.”
“Read the Qur’aan throughout every month.”
“Read the Qur’aan, for it will come and intercede for its readers on the Day of Resurrection.”
“Pray for Allaah to keep you safe and sound.”
“Most of the sins committed by the son of Adam are sins of the tongue.”
“Repeat often ‘Laa hawla wa laa quwwata illa billaah (there is no power or strength except with Allaah)’, for it is from the treasure of Paradise.”
“Always remember the destroyer of joy (physical pleasure): death.”
“Lower your gaze and guard your private parts.”
“There is no goodness in the one who is not friendly or likeable.”
“Stay with her (the mother), for Paradise is under her feet.”
“Keep saying ‘Yaa Dhaa’l-jalaali wa’l-ikraam (O Possessor of Glory and Honour)’” i.e., keep repeating it persistently.
“Islam cancels out what came before it (of sins).”
“Every bid’ah (innovation) is a going astray and every going astray will end in Hell.”
“Control your tongue, let your house be enough for you, and weep for your sins.”
“(Take care of) your mother, then your mother, then your mother, then your father, then other relatives in order of closeness.”
“Feed the poor and pat the head of the orphan (i.e., show compassion).”
“The one who points the way to good deeds is like the one who does them.”
This is a list of useful sayings and general rules, which we ask Allaah to make of benefit to people. When you have finished sending them out, if you would like more, just let us know so that we can compile some more. And Allaah is the Source of strength.
Islam Q&A
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
Question:
On a daily basis I send out short enlightening phrases/verses from hadeeth to my friends via SMS (text message) to their cellular phones. I am in search of short phrases/quotes/verses which are islamic. Could you please send me a list or refer me to a website where I can find some. My friends have become accostomed to recieving their daily quote..etc and I have noticed that these quotes have had a positive influence on them and would like to continue doing this. Your response to my request will be appreciated
Answer:
Praise be to Allaah.
May Allaah reward you for your great efforts to call your brothers to Allaah and advise and remind them by means of these brief Islamic quotations. There follows a list of some wise sayings and general rules, taken from the Qur’aan, Sunnah and words of Muslim wise men. Translations of the meanings of quotations from the Qur’aan appear in italics, quotations from saheeh ahaadeeth appear in quotation marks (“”) and other quotations appear without any such marks.
And whenever you give your word, say the truth [al-An’aam 6:152]
And seek help in patience and prayer [al-Baqarah 2:45]
And speak good to people [al-Baqarah 2:83]
And fulfil the Covenant of Allaah when you have covenanted [al-Nahl 16:91]
Verily! Allaah commands that you should render back the trusts to those to whom they are due [al-Nisa’ 4:58]
And let not your hand be tied (like a miser) to your neck, nor stretch it forth to its utmost reach (like a spendthrift) [al-Isra’ 17:29]
Eat and drink, but waste not by extravagance [al-A’raaf 7:31]
And take a provision (with you) for the journey, but the best provision is al-taqwa (piety, righteousness) [al-Baqarah 2:197]
And whosoever fears Allaah and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty) [al-Talaaq 65:2]
And whosoever puts his trust in Allaah, then He will suffice him [al-Talaaq 65:3]
He who obeys the Messenger has indeed obeyed Allaah [al-Nisa’ 4:80]
By no means shall you attain al-birr (righteousness) until you spend (in Allaah’s cause) of that which you love [Aal ‘Imraan 3:92]
Allaah (Alone) is Sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of Affairs (for us) [Aal ‘Imraan 3:171]
And walk not on the earth with conceit and arrogance [al-Isra’ 17:37]
And turn not your face away from men with pride [Luqmaan 31:18]
And be moderate (or show no arrogance) in your walking, and lower your voice [Luqmaan 31:19]
And give not a thing in order to have more (or consider not your deeds of obedience to Allaah as a favour to Allaah) [al-Muddaththir 74:6]
“Pay attention to Allaah and He will pay attention to you.”
“If you feel no shame, then do as you wish.”
“Make sure your food is good (halaal and bought with halaal earnings), and you will be one whose prayers are answered.”
“Fear Allaah wherever you may be.”
“Follow up a bad deed with a good deed, to cancel it out.”
“Mix with people with a good attitude.”
“Keep away from prohibited things and you will be the best of worshippers.”
“Be content with what Allaah has given you, and you will be the richest of people.”
“Love for other people what you love for yourself.”
“Do not laugh too much, for excessive laughter deadens the heart.”
“Wrongdoing will be multiple darkness on the Day of Resurrection.”
“Fear Allaah and treat all your children fairly.”
“Fear the Fire, even if by giving half a date (in charity).”
“Fear the prayer of the oppressed.”
“The thing that weighs most heavily in the balance (of good deeds) is a good attitude.”
“Deliberation is from Allaah, haste is from Shaytaan.”
“The less your wealth, the less you will be called to account for.”
“Do not become angry, and Paradise will be yours.”
“The most beloved of deeds to Allaah is the one that is continuous, even if it is little.”
“The most beloved of places to Allaah are the mosques.”
“The most hated of places to Allaah are the marketplaces.”
“The most beloved of food to Allaah is that which is touched by many hands (i.e., shared among many people).”
“The most beloved of speech to Allaah is that a person should say, ‘Subhaan Allaah wa bi hamdih (Glory and praise be to Allaah)’.”
“The most beloved of people to Allaah is the one who is most helpful.”
“The most beloved deed to Allaah is making a Muslim happy.”
“Whoever restrains his anger, Allaah will conceal his faults.”
“A bad attitude spoils a good deed just as vinegar spoils honey.”
“The most beloved of people to Allaah are those who have the best attitudes.”
“Beware of this world, for it is sweet and tempting.”
“Control your tongue.”
“Trim your moustaches and let your beards grow.”
“Give back the things you have been entrusted with to the person who entrusted them to you.”
“Do not betray the one who betrays you.”
“Pray to Allaah and be confident of a response.”
“Cheer people up, do not put them off.”
“Make things easy for people, not difficult.”
“Eat with your right hand and eat from what is in front of you.”
“If Allaah gives you wealth, let the blessing of Allaah be seen on you.”
“If someone who is distinguished among his own people comes to you, then honour him.”
“If one with whose religion and character you are pleased comes to you (to seek your daughter’s hand in marriage), then marry (your daughter) to him.”
“If Allaah wills good to the people of a household, He guides them to be gentle.”
“If you do something bad, follow it by doing something good.”
“If you feel uncomfortable about something, then leave it alone.”
“If you judge (between people), then judge fairly.”
“If you enter a house, greet the inhabitants with salaam.”
“If you are reminded of Allaah, stop what you are doing (of sin).”
“If Allaah sends you some provision without you looking forward to it or asking others for it, then take it.”
“If you ask Allaah for anything, then ask Him for al-Firdaws (the highest level of Paradise).”
“If your good deeds please you and your bad deeds upset you, then you are a mu’min (believer).”
“If you hear the call to prayer, then respond to the one who is calling you to Allaah.”
“If you hear the call to prayer, then say something like the muezzin says.”
“If any one of you becomes angry, let him keep silent.”
“If a man becomes angry and says ‘A’oodhu Billaah (I seek refuge with Allaah),’ his anger will cease.”
“If a man says ‘Ya seedi (sir)’ to a munaafiq (hypocrite), he earns the wrath of his Lord.”
“When you stand up to pray, pray as if it is your last prayer.”
“When you get dressed and when you do wudoo’, start on the right.”
“When any one of you meets his brother, let him greet him with salaam.”
“Remember death when you are praying.”
“Show mercy towards those who are on earth so that the One Who is in heaven will show mercy to you.”
“Renounce pleasure in worldly things and Allaah will love you.”
“Show disinterest in what people have and people will love you.”
“Feel properly shy and modest before Allaah.”
Protect “the head and what does through it (thoughts and ideas).”
Protect “the stomach and what goes into it.”
“Seek help in whatever you do by being discreet.”
“Everyone who is given a blessing will be envied.”
“No one can keep their wudoo’ except a believer.”
“The worst thief among people is the one who steals from his prayer, by not doing rukoo’ and sujood properly.”
“Intercede and you will be rewarded.”
“The most grateful of people to Allaah are those who are most grateful to other people.”
The trouble with beauty is feelings of superiority.
The trouble with generosity is extravagance.
The trouble with noble descent is pride.
The trouble with knowledge is forgetfulness.
“Give to the one who denied you.”
“Uphold ties with the one who cuts you off.”
“Forgive the one who does you wrong.”
May Allaah have mercy on the person who said “Good” and was rewarded or who remained silent and was safe.
Wine is the key to all evil.
The one who is more daring in giving fatwas is more deserving of Hell.
Love the poor and mix with them.
It is better to err in forgiving than to err in punishment.
Do not judge between people when you are angry.
If you want to count the faults of anyone else, count your own faults instead.
If you commit a sin, say “Astaghfir-Allaah (I ask Allaah for forgiveness).”
If you are given a blessing, say, “Al-Hamdu Lillaah (praise be to Allaah).”
If some disaster befalls you, say, “Innaa Lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji’oon (Truly, to Allaah we belong and truly, to Him we shall return).”
Seek rizq (provision) by giving charity
“Give food to others and speak good.”
“Seek a response to du’aa’s when the iqaamah for prayer is given and when rain is falling.”
The people with the longest necks on the Day of Resurrection will be the muezzins.
“Worship Allaah as if you see Him.”
“The most helpless of people are those who cannot make du’aa’.”
“The most miserly of people are those who are stingy with their salaams (i.e., do not greet others).”
“Pay the hired worker his wages before his sweat dries.”
“Tie up (your camel) [i.e., take the necessary precautions], and put your trust in Allaah.”
“Make the most of your life before your death.”
Make the most of “your health before your sickness.”
Make the most of “your free time before you become busy.”
Make the most of “your wealth before you become poor.”
Make the most of “your youth before you become old.”
“The best of dhikr is ‘La ilaaha ill-Allaah.’”
“The best of sadaqah (charity) is that given by one who has little.”
“The upper hand (the one that gives) is better than the lower hand (the one that takes).”
The best of earnings is a good sale.
“The best of the believers is one who is best in attitude.”
“The best of the muhaajireen is the one who forsakes (hajara) that which Allaah has prohibited.”
“The best type of jihaad is the jihaad of the one who strives against his own self (jihaad al-nafs) for the sake of Allaah.”
“Read the Qur’aan throughout every month.”
“Read the Qur’aan, for it will come and intercede for its readers on the Day of Resurrection.”
“Pray for Allaah to keep you safe and sound.”
“Most of the sins committed by the son of Adam are sins of the tongue.”
“Repeat often ‘Laa hawla wa laa quwwata illa billaah (there is no power or strength except with Allaah)’, for it is from the treasure of Paradise.”
“Always remember the destroyer of joy (physical pleasure): death.”
“Lower your gaze and guard your private parts.”
“There is no goodness in the one who is not friendly or likeable.”
“Stay with her (the mother), for Paradise is under her feet.”
“Keep saying ‘Yaa Dhaa’l-jalaali wa’l-ikraam (O Possessor of Glory and Honour)’” i.e., keep repeating it persistently.
“Islam cancels out what came before it (of sins).”
“Every bid’ah (innovation) is a going astray and every going astray will end in Hell.”
“Control your tongue, let your house be enough for you, and weep for your sins.”
“(Take care of) your mother, then your mother, then your mother, then your father, then other relatives in order of closeness.”
“Feed the poor and pat the head of the orphan (i.e., show compassion).”
“The one who points the way to good deeds is like the one who does them.”
This is a list of useful sayings and general rules, which we ask Allaah to make of benefit to people. When you have finished sending them out, if you would like more, just let us know so that we can compile some more. And Allaah is the Source of strength.
Islam Q&A
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Ramadhan- The Night of Power
[Quote] Assalaamu Alaikum Warehmatullahe Wabarakaatuhu
Must Read !! Read Even if you are too busy !!
The most unluckiest person in the world.. is the one who did not make it to forgive all his past sins in month of Ramadhaan.
How many people are laying in there Grave, who thought they can make it to Ramadhaan this year. They never made it !!
We are lucky we got a chance this year !!
The Prophet (SAW) said: 'Whosoever reaches the month of Ramadhaan and does not have his sins forgiven, and so enters the Fire, then may ALLAH distance him.'[Ahmad (2/246) and Bayhaqi (4/204)]
Its not too late, Also we have the 'Night of Power' ( Lailat-ul-Qadr ) in hand
The Messenger (SAW) said: 'Whoever prays the Night of Qadr with Eemaan (faith) and hoping for its reward, ALLAH will forgive him all his previous sins.' [Bukhaaree and Muslim]
'Lailat-ul-Qadr' or 'Night of Power' a very important occasion in the history of Islam and in our personnel lives.
The Night Of Power is better for you to live, to experience and to enjoy than one thousand months of your personal life. Even if you were to live one thousand months ( 83.3 years) with sincerity, dedication, and sacrifices and with good intentions and deeds, the Night Of Power is still far better for you to live and to enjoy.
ALLAH says in the Qur'an in Surah Al-Qadr:
'We have indeed revealed this (message) in the Night of Power. And what will explain to thee what the Night of Power is? The Night of Power is better than a thousand months. Therein come down the angels and the spirit by God's permission, on every errand: Peace! This until the rise of Morn.' (97:1-5)
The Night of Power is a night of blessings ALLAH has blessed this Night. Therefore whosoever is interested in receiving the blessings of ALLAH may look forward to the Night of Power.
Anyone who seeks the Night of Power and lives it, all his/her sin will be erased. This is, as if, he/she is, born again now free of all sin and mistakes.
Aa'isha (R) said: 'When the last ten days of Ramadhaan arrived the Messenger (SAW) used to abstain (from contact a with his wives) and he would establish the nights. He would awaken (his family) to do the same also.' [Bukhaaree and Muslim]
I am sure every one of us would like to live a life free of sins an free of mistakes. Everyone would like to meet ALLAH on the Day of Judgment without sins. Every one of us would like to feel that he/she is reborn today. All of us wish to rejuvenate ourselves, and to start a new year with a fresh outlook and a fresh life. Every one of us wants to live a pure life and everyone wants to purify himself/herself without anguish or torment.
The Night of Power is one of the best way in which a person is to achieve all these ideals. For this reason may I suggest that you start looking for it, so you will be able to observe it and enjoy it.
Imam Bukhari reports from 'Aishah that the Messenger of ALLAH (may ALLAH bless him and grant him peace) would tighten his waist-cloth ( i.e. detach himself from his wives), spend the night in worship and awake his family, during the last ten nights of Ramadan.
As far as determining the Night of Power (Lailat-ul-Qadr) is concerned, it has been reported to be during one of the odd numbered nights of the last ten days of Ramadhaan, i.e. 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th or 29th. It has been emphasized that it is most likely to be the 27th night. But this doesn't mean you should stick to 27th night only.
The Signs of the Night of Qadr.
The Messenger of ALLAH (SWT) described the morning of the night of Qadr so that the muslims can know which night it is.
Ubayy (R) said : 'On the morning of the night of Qadr the sun would rise without any beams ; (it is like) a wash basin until it raises.' [Muslim]
Abu Hurairah (R) said : 'We mentioned the night of Qadr to the Messenger of ALLAH (SWT) and he said: 'Which of you remembers when the moon rises and it is like half a bowl.' [Muslim]
Ibn Abbaas (R) said that the Messenger of ALLAH (SWT) said : 'The night of Qadr is a night of generosity and happiness, it is not hot and neither is it cold. The sun comes up in its morning weak, reddish.' [Tabaranee, Ibn Khuzaimah and Bazzaar]
To summarize, I would like to mention the following:
1. The sun rises early in the morning without rays.
2. Rain may fall either during the night or during the day of that night.
3. During night the sky will be lightly foggy.
4. The sky will be slightly lighted without reflections and without rays.
5. The angels and Gabriel all descend down onto earth for many purposes.
If you are interested in living the Night of Power, let me remind you of some of the things that you might have to do.
a. Recitation of the Our'an.
b. Prayers-Nafl after Taraweeh.
c. Remembrance of ALLAH or dhikr
d. Supplication or Du'a for you and for others.
e. Reading books of Hadeeth so as to enjoy the sayings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
In Sahih Bukhari (6/521), there is an amazing piece of advice from the Prophet (may ALLAH bless him and grant him peace): 'Recite the Quran as long as your hearts agree on it; if you disagree about it, stop reciting it (for the time being)' -- studying the Quran should bring people together!
Ten days are the last part of the month and a person's actions are based on his last ones. So perhaps, he will encounter the night of Al-Qadr, while standing in prayer for ALLAH and thus have all his past sins forgiven.
The Night of Power is a very important occasion in Islam. Everyone is asked to live it and to enjoy it. This Night is a ' Night of Mercy', a ' Night of Blessing', a ' Night of Peace ' and a 'Night of Guidance'. It is a ' Night of Unification' between the finite world of ours and the Infinite Universe of the Unseen.
May ALLAH give us the strength, the power, the courage and the effort to do our best to obey ALLAH and to follow His teachings. May ALLAH guide us and may ALLAH strengthen our Emaan May ALLAH help us to live another year with sincerity and devotion. May ALLAH make us realize that one year of our life is over and that we are one year closer to our graves .
Let us wake up and do our best to please ALLAH in our daily life. Let us ask Almighty ALLAH forgiveness. Ameen.
And one must incite, animate and persuade his family to perform acts of worship, especially in these great times in which no one neglects it except that he has been deprived. What is more incredible than this is that while the people are performing prayer and making tahajjud, some individuals spend their time in forbidden gatherings and sinful events. This is indeed the greatest loss. We ask ALLAH for his protection.
So we ask ALLAH to grant us the ability to change ourselves for the better, during this blessed month, and not to be of those who are prevented from His Mercy and forgiveness. Indeed He is the One who Hears and He is the One to Respond.
Take a vacation for ALLAH
We take a break from our jobs for almost everything in life. Why not this time to focus on worshiping and thanking our Creator.
If this is not possible at least take a few days off if you can. This can make it easier to stay awake at night to do extra Ibadah. Whatever you loose is very negligible in front of whatever you gain from this Night.
Brothers and sisters in Islam!
Fear ALLAH Ta'ala and beware of wasting your life away in futile activities. Make use of your time by being positive and constructive. This may well be your last Ramadaan, your last opportunity to benefit from the special blessings and forgiveness that accompanies this month. Know that Ramadaan is a manifestation of ALLAH Ta'ala's bountiful blessings on His slaves. Use it as a turning point in your life; a time for transformation towards a better way of life.
Yaa ALLAH ! We are full of sins. We ignore you in our life, Please don't ignore us and guide us towards your path with the help of Prophet Mohammed (SAW). And open our hearts to understand our Deen.. Ameen
May ALLAH Subhanahu wa Ta'ala weigh your prayers in gold, count your blessings with stars and ease your every effort like a gentle summer breeze. {End Quote}
Must Read !! Read Even if you are too busy !!
The most unluckiest person in the world.. is the one who did not make it to forgive all his past sins in month of Ramadhaan.
How many people are laying in there Grave, who thought they can make it to Ramadhaan this year. They never made it !!
We are lucky we got a chance this year !!
The Prophet (SAW) said: 'Whosoever reaches the month of Ramadhaan and does not have his sins forgiven, and so enters the Fire, then may ALLAH distance him.'[Ahmad (2/246) and Bayhaqi (4/204)]
Its not too late, Also we have the 'Night of Power' ( Lailat-ul-Qadr ) in hand
The Messenger (SAW) said: 'Whoever prays the Night of Qadr with Eemaan (faith) and hoping for its reward, ALLAH will forgive him all his previous sins.' [Bukhaaree and Muslim]
'Lailat-ul-Qadr' or 'Night of Power' a very important occasion in the history of Islam and in our personnel lives.
The Night Of Power is better for you to live, to experience and to enjoy than one thousand months of your personal life. Even if you were to live one thousand months ( 83.3 years) with sincerity, dedication, and sacrifices and with good intentions and deeds, the Night Of Power is still far better for you to live and to enjoy.
ALLAH says in the Qur'an in Surah Al-Qadr:
'We have indeed revealed this (message) in the Night of Power. And what will explain to thee what the Night of Power is? The Night of Power is better than a thousand months. Therein come down the angels and the spirit by God's permission, on every errand: Peace! This until the rise of Morn.' (97:1-5)
The Night of Power is a night of blessings ALLAH has blessed this Night. Therefore whosoever is interested in receiving the blessings of ALLAH may look forward to the Night of Power.
Anyone who seeks the Night of Power and lives it, all his/her sin will be erased. This is, as if, he/she is, born again now free of all sin and mistakes.
Aa'isha (R) said: 'When the last ten days of Ramadhaan arrived the Messenger (SAW) used to abstain (from contact a with his wives) and he would establish the nights. He would awaken (his family) to do the same also.' [Bukhaaree and Muslim]
I am sure every one of us would like to live a life free of sins an free of mistakes. Everyone would like to meet ALLAH on the Day of Judgment without sins. Every one of us would like to feel that he/she is reborn today. All of us wish to rejuvenate ourselves, and to start a new year with a fresh outlook and a fresh life. Every one of us wants to live a pure life and everyone wants to purify himself/herself without anguish or torment.
The Night of Power is one of the best way in which a person is to achieve all these ideals. For this reason may I suggest that you start looking for it, so you will be able to observe it and enjoy it.
Imam Bukhari reports from 'Aishah that the Messenger of ALLAH (may ALLAH bless him and grant him peace) would tighten his waist-cloth ( i.e. detach himself from his wives), spend the night in worship and awake his family, during the last ten nights of Ramadan.
As far as determining the Night of Power (Lailat-ul-Qadr) is concerned, it has been reported to be during one of the odd numbered nights of the last ten days of Ramadhaan, i.e. 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th or 29th. It has been emphasized that it is most likely to be the 27th night. But this doesn't mean you should stick to 27th night only.
The Signs of the Night of Qadr.
The Messenger of ALLAH (SWT) described the morning of the night of Qadr so that the muslims can know which night it is.
Ubayy (R) said : 'On the morning of the night of Qadr the sun would rise without any beams ; (it is like) a wash basin until it raises.' [Muslim]
Abu Hurairah (R) said : 'We mentioned the night of Qadr to the Messenger of ALLAH (SWT) and he said: 'Which of you remembers when the moon rises and it is like half a bowl.' [Muslim]
Ibn Abbaas (R) said that the Messenger of ALLAH (SWT) said : 'The night of Qadr is a night of generosity and happiness, it is not hot and neither is it cold. The sun comes up in its morning weak, reddish.' [Tabaranee, Ibn Khuzaimah and Bazzaar]
To summarize, I would like to mention the following:
1. The sun rises early in the morning without rays.
2. Rain may fall either during the night or during the day of that night.
3. During night the sky will be lightly foggy.
4. The sky will be slightly lighted without reflections and without rays.
5. The angels and Gabriel all descend down onto earth for many purposes.
If you are interested in living the Night of Power, let me remind you of some of the things that you might have to do.
a. Recitation of the Our'an.
b. Prayers-Nafl after Taraweeh.
c. Remembrance of ALLAH or dhikr
d. Supplication or Du'a for you and for others.
e. Reading books of Hadeeth so as to enjoy the sayings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
In Sahih Bukhari (6/521), there is an amazing piece of advice from the Prophet (may ALLAH bless him and grant him peace): 'Recite the Quran as long as your hearts agree on it; if you disagree about it, stop reciting it (for the time being)' -- studying the Quran should bring people together!
Ten days are the last part of the month and a person's actions are based on his last ones. So perhaps, he will encounter the night of Al-Qadr, while standing in prayer for ALLAH and thus have all his past sins forgiven.
The Night of Power is a very important occasion in Islam. Everyone is asked to live it and to enjoy it. This Night is a ' Night of Mercy', a ' Night of Blessing', a ' Night of Peace ' and a 'Night of Guidance'. It is a ' Night of Unification' between the finite world of ours and the Infinite Universe of the Unseen.
May ALLAH give us the strength, the power, the courage and the effort to do our best to obey ALLAH and to follow His teachings. May ALLAH guide us and may ALLAH strengthen our Emaan May ALLAH help us to live another year with sincerity and devotion. May ALLAH make us realize that one year of our life is over and that we are one year closer to our graves .
Let us wake up and do our best to please ALLAH in our daily life. Let us ask Almighty ALLAH forgiveness. Ameen.
And one must incite, animate and persuade his family to perform acts of worship, especially in these great times in which no one neglects it except that he has been deprived. What is more incredible than this is that while the people are performing prayer and making tahajjud, some individuals spend their time in forbidden gatherings and sinful events. This is indeed the greatest loss. We ask ALLAH for his protection.
So we ask ALLAH to grant us the ability to change ourselves for the better, during this blessed month, and not to be of those who are prevented from His Mercy and forgiveness. Indeed He is the One who Hears and He is the One to Respond.
Take a vacation for ALLAH
We take a break from our jobs for almost everything in life. Why not this time to focus on worshiping and thanking our Creator.
If this is not possible at least take a few days off if you can. This can make it easier to stay awake at night to do extra Ibadah. Whatever you loose is very negligible in front of whatever you gain from this Night.
Brothers and sisters in Islam!
Fear ALLAH Ta'ala and beware of wasting your life away in futile activities. Make use of your time by being positive and constructive. This may well be your last Ramadaan, your last opportunity to benefit from the special blessings and forgiveness that accompanies this month. Know that Ramadaan is a manifestation of ALLAH Ta'ala's bountiful blessings on His slaves. Use it as a turning point in your life; a time for transformation towards a better way of life.
Yaa ALLAH ! We are full of sins. We ignore you in our life, Please don't ignore us and guide us towards your path with the help of Prophet Mohammed (SAW). And open our hearts to understand our Deen.. Ameen
May ALLAH Subhanahu wa Ta'ala weigh your prayers in gold, count your blessings with stars and ease your every effort like a gentle summer breeze. {End Quote}
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Destroyer of Pleasures
In the name of Allah, the most Gracious, the most Merciful
Did you ever stop for a while and asked yourself ..
What is going to happen to me the first night in my grave?
What have I prepared for death?
Will I be in heaven or Hell fire?
How often do I remember death?
Think about the moment your body is being washed and prepared to enter your grave...
Think about the day
people will be carrying you to your grave ..
and your families crying.. think about the moment you are put in your grave
Just imagine .. imagine yourself in your grave..down there in that dark hole ..
ALONE .. it's too DARK .. you cry for help, but there is no answer ..
Nobody can help you .. it's too NARROW.. your bones are squashed ..
You regret all the bad things you've done during your life ..
you regret missing the 5 PRAYERS
you regret listening to music
You regret your disrespectful manners towards everyone, especially your parents ..
you regret not wearing your hijab
You regret ignoring the orders of ALLAH..
YOU REGRET IGNORING THE KNOWLDGE OF ISLAM
YOU REGRET ALL THE BAD THINGS YOU'VE DONE ..
THERE IS NO ESCAPE .. YOU WILL FACE YOUR PUNISHMENT FOR EVERY LITTLE
THING YOU'VE DONE ..
You are ALONE in your grave only with your DEEDS ..
no money, no jewelries, nothing .. ONLY YOUR DEEDS..
AND WHEN IT IS SHUT,
YOU FEEL LIKE SCREEMING AND TELLING EVERYONE NOT TO GO ..
TO STAY BESIDE YOUR GRAVE
BUT, YOU CAN'T BE HEARD .. THEY LEAVE YOU AND GO AND YOU HEAR THEIR
FOOTSTEPS .. AND HEAR THEM CRYING THEY WALK AWAY ..
AND THEN TOTAL SILENCE
YOU THOUGHT YOU WOULD LAST FOREVER IN THIS WORLD, YOU THOUGHT YOU
WILL STAY WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES FOREVER ..
YOU THOUGHT YOU WILL HAVE FUN FOREVER .. NO
YOU WERE WRONG!!!
THEY LEFT YOU ALONE...
JUST SPEND FEW MINUTES AND LOOK AT YOUR FUTURE HOMES ..
AND SPEND THE WHOLE OF YOUR LIFE PREPARING FOR THEM ..
YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO IGNORE THIS,
YOU NEED TO REMEMBER THIS EVERY MINUTE, EVERY HOUR, EVERY DAY..
EVERYTIME YOU ARE ABOUT TO COMMIT A SIN,
REMEMBER THE DESTROYER OF PLEASURES: DEATH
Did you ever stop for a while and asked yourself ..
What is going to happen to me the first night in my grave?
What have I prepared for death?
Will I be in heaven or Hell fire?
How often do I remember death?
Think about the moment your body is being washed and prepared to enter your grave...
Think about the day
people will be carrying you to your grave ..
and your families crying.. think about the moment you are put in your grave
Just imagine .. imagine yourself in your grave..down there in that dark hole ..
ALONE .. it's too DARK .. you cry for help, but there is no answer ..
Nobody can help you .. it's too NARROW.. your bones are squashed ..
You regret all the bad things you've done during your life ..
you regret missing the 5 PRAYERS
you regret listening to music
You regret your disrespectful manners towards everyone, especially your parents ..
you regret not wearing your hijab
You regret ignoring the orders of ALLAH..
YOU REGRET IGNORING THE KNOWLDGE OF ISLAM
YOU REGRET ALL THE BAD THINGS YOU'VE DONE ..
THERE IS NO ESCAPE .. YOU WILL FACE YOUR PUNISHMENT FOR EVERY LITTLE
THING YOU'VE DONE ..
You are ALONE in your grave only with your DEEDS ..
no money, no jewelries, nothing .. ONLY YOUR DEEDS..
AND WHEN IT IS SHUT,
YOU FEEL LIKE SCREEMING AND TELLING EVERYONE NOT TO GO ..
TO STAY BESIDE YOUR GRAVE
BUT, YOU CAN'T BE HEARD .. THEY LEAVE YOU AND GO AND YOU HEAR THEIR
FOOTSTEPS .. AND HEAR THEM CRYING THEY WALK AWAY ..
AND THEN TOTAL SILENCE
YOU THOUGHT YOU WOULD LAST FOREVER IN THIS WORLD, YOU THOUGHT YOU
WILL STAY WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES FOREVER ..
YOU THOUGHT YOU WILL HAVE FUN FOREVER .. NO
YOU WERE WRONG!!!
THEY LEFT YOU ALONE...
JUST SPEND FEW MINUTES AND LOOK AT YOUR FUTURE HOMES ..
AND SPEND THE WHOLE OF YOUR LIFE PREPARING FOR THEM ..
YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO IGNORE THIS,
YOU NEED TO REMEMBER THIS EVERY MINUTE, EVERY HOUR, EVERY DAY..
EVERYTIME YOU ARE ABOUT TO COMMIT A SIN,
REMEMBER THE DESTROYER OF PLEASURES: DEATH
Monday, April 23, 2007
Thank Allah, Your Lord Day and Night!
SubhanAllah this is...Im speechless.
This is a rough translation for it.. to give you an idea of how important the message of this short video is presenting:
Interviewer: Of course this is Qadr from Allah; we do not object to it. Allah says, "Perhaps you would dislike something and yet it is better for you." However, Abdullah, tell me about the most important things that you used to have and now you don't and wish you would have again after you have been paralyzed.
Abdullah: Three wishes??!!! I have three wishes that concern me. I am grieved by the fact that I can't have them. The first is to be able to prostrate even one "sajdah" to Allah (subhanahu wa ta'aala). I wish I could prostrate to Allah one sajdah only to never rise from it inshaAllah. There is fear inside me. There is an ayah in the Quran that says, "...on the day when a shin will be uncovered and they will be invited to prostrate [to Allah] but they will not be able to." (surat Noon) Today I can't prostrate; but when I was able to walk, I had neglected many prayers. Some people may feel sad for me when they see me now. Those people were not sad when I neglected my prayers.
The second wish is to be able to turn one page of the Quran. This is something you (ie: healthy people) never think of. But for me it is like a mountain.
The third is that in a day of "Eid" or happiness or any occasion, I wish I were able enter house and give my mother a hug.... (long pause)
Friday, March 30, 2007
Shaykh Feiz/ Khalid Yasin--Death
*sighs* SubhanAllah =(. May Allah ease all of our affairs. Ameen. May Allah grant victory to the mujahideen. Ameen! May Allah keep the Muslim Ummah strong and on the straight path to Jannahtul-Firdous. Ya Rabb Al'Alamin Ameen!! May Allah destroy the American and Yahoodi soldiers. Allahuma Ameen! May Allah free the muslim prisoners and grant them Jannahtul Firdous. Ameen!
Please remember to keep the muslims all over in your ad3iya.
~Was Salamu Alaikum
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
A Story
"An old Arab man lived alone in Idaho. He wanted to spade his potato garden, but it was very hard work. His only son, Abdul, who used to help him, was being held by the FBI for aiding and abetting terrorists. The old man wrote a letter to his son and described his Predicament.
Dear Abdul,
I am feeling pretty bad because it looks like I won't able to plant my potato garden this year. I'm just getting too old to be digging up a garden plot. If you were here, all my troubles would be over. I know you would dig the plot for me.
Your Dad,
Mohammad.
A few days later he received a letter from his son!
Dear Dad,
For heaven's sake, don't dig up that garden, that's where I buried the biological weapons.
Love,
Abdul.
At 4a.m. the next morning, F.B.I. agents and local police showed up and dug up the entire area without finding any weapons. They apologized to the old man and left. That same day the old man received another letter from his son.
Dear Dad,
Go ahead and plant the potatoes now. That's the best I could do under the circumstances.
Love,
Abdul
Dear Abdul,
I am feeling pretty bad because it looks like I won't able to plant my potato garden this year. I'm just getting too old to be digging up a garden plot. If you were here, all my troubles would be over. I know you would dig the plot for me.
Your Dad,
Mohammad.
A few days later he received a letter from his son!
Dear Dad,
For heaven's sake, don't dig up that garden, that's where I buried the biological weapons.
Love,
Abdul.
At 4a.m. the next morning, F.B.I. agents and local police showed up and dug up the entire area without finding any weapons. They apologized to the old man and left. That same day the old man received another letter from his son.
Dear Dad,
Go ahead and plant the potatoes now. That's the best I could do under the circumstances.
Love,
Abdul
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