Dear Islamic Sisters,
Please read this as it may be useful for all our dear Islamic
Sisters----I hope so,InshaAllah.
60 Islamic Ways To Keep Your Husband's Love Forever.
1. Behave like a female, i.e. all the tenderness of a female–a man
doesn’t want a man for his wife. 2. Dress pleasantly/attractively. If
you are a home-maker, don’t stay in your sleeping suit all day. ...3.
Smell good! 4. Don’t lay out all your problems on your husband as soon
as he walks in. Give him a little mental break. 5. Don’t keep asking
him, “what are you thinking?” 6. Stop nagging non-stop before Allah
ta’ala gives you something really to complain about. 7. Absolutely no
talking about your spousal problems to anyone you meet, not even under
the pretense of seeking help! If you think you want to solve
legitimate marital issues, then go seek counseling with the right
person who can give advice in either: 1. Mediate any injustice done so
any wrong can be corrected and the couple can reunite in harmony, or
2. Amicable divorce 8. Be kind to your mother-in-law the same way you
would like your husband to be kind to your own mother. 9. Learn all
the rights and obligations of each other in Islam. Focus on fulfilling
your obligations, not demanding your rights 10. Race to the door when
he comes home, as if you were waiting for him. Smile and hug him. 11.
Keep your house clean, at least to the level that he wants it. 12.
Compliment him on the things you know he’s not so confident about
(looks, intelligence, etc.) This will build his self-esteem. 13. Tell
him he’s the best husband ever. 14. Call his family often. 15. Give
him a simple task to do at home and then thank him when he does it.
This will encourage him to do more. 16. When he’s talking about
something boring, listen and nod your head. Even ask questions to make
it seem like you’re interested. 17. Encourage him to do good deeds.
18. If he’s in a bad mood, give him some space. He’ll get over it,
inshaAllah. 19. Thank him sincerely for providing you with food and
shelter. It’s a big deal. 20. If he’s angry with you and starts
yelling, let him yell it out while you’re quiet. You will see your
fight will end a lot faster. Then when he’s calm, you can tell him
your side of the story and how you want him to change something. 21.
When you’re mad at him, don’t say “YOU make me furious”, rather, “This
action makes me upset”. Direct your anger to the action and
circumstance rather than at him. 22. Remember that your husband has
feelings, so take them into consideration. 23. Let him chill with his
friends without guilt, especially if they’re good guys. Encourage him
to go out, so he doesn’t feel “cooped up” at home. 24. If your husband
is annoyed over a little thing you do (and you can control it), then
stop doing it. Really. 25. Learn how to tell him what you expect
without him having to guess all the time. Learn to communicate your
feelings. 26. Don’t get mad over small things. It’s not worth it. 27.
Make jokes. If you’re not naturally funny, go on the internet and read
some jokes, and then tell them to him. (lol) 28. Tell him you’re the
best wife ever and compliment yourself on certain things you know
you’re good at. 29. Learn to make his favorite dish. 30. Don’t ever,
EVER talk bad about him with friends or family unnecessarily. If they
end up agreeing with you, you will see that it hits you back in the
face because you get more depressed that you have a bad husband–and
other people also think you have a bad husband. 31. Use your time
wisely and get things accomplished. If you’re a home-maker, take
online classes and get active in your community. This will make you
happy and a secondary bonus is that it impresses your husband. 32. Do
all of the above fee sabeelillah and you will see Allah put barakah in
everything you do. 33. Husband and wife should discuss and communicate
with wisdom with each other to convey what they like and dislike of
each other to do or not to do. Do NOT give commands or instructions
like he’s your servant. “They are garment to each other” [Surah
Baqarah, 2:187] 34. Tell your husband you love him, many, many times.
Aisha (رضالله عنها) narrated that the Prophet used to ask her how
strong her love for him, she said like “a knot.” And the next time he
would ask her, “How is that knot?” He also used to reply to her
saying, “Jazakallah, O Aishah, wallahi, you have not rejoiced in me as
I have rejoiced in you.” 35. Have a race with your husband and let him
win, even if you are much fitter and stronger than him. 36. Keep fit
and take care of your health so you will remain a strong mother, wife,
cook and housekeeper, inshaAllah you will not get FAT and frumpy. 37.
Refine and cultivate good mannerisms i.e do not whine, don’t laugh or
talk too loud or walk like an elephant. 38. Do not leave the house
without his permission and certainly not without his knowledge. 39.
Make sure all his clothes are clean and pressed so he is always
looking fresh and crisp. 40. Don’t discuss important/controversial
matters with him when he is tired or sleepy. Find right time for right
discussion. 41. The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. 42.
Always let him know that you appreciate him working and bringing home
the “dough”. It makes it easier for him to go to work. 43. Make sure
you ALWAYS have something for dinner. 44. Brush your hair, everyday.
45. Don’t forget to do laundry. 46. Surprise him with gifts. Even
necessities, such as new shoes, can be gifts. 47. Listen to him. (Even
when he talks about extremely boring things like basketball or
computers.) 48. Try (hard as it might be) to take interest in his
hobbies. 49. Try not to go shopping too much … and spend all his
money. 50. Look attractive and be seductive towards him. Flirt with
him. 51. Learn tricks and “techniques” to please your husband in
intimacy. (Of course goes both ways.) 52. Prepare for special evenings
with him with special dinner and exclusive time (no children
permitted). 53. Take care of your skin, especially your face. The face
is center of attraction. 54. If you not satisfied intimately, talk to
him and tell him. Help him or provide resources, don’t wait until
matters become worse. 55. Ask Allah to strengthen and preserve the
bonds of compassion and love between the two of you, every day, every
prayer. Ask him to protect that bond from Shaytaan. When a lesser
devil destroys the love between spouses, he is the most beloved of
Shaytaan. Nothing works like du’ah, and love only exists between
spouses where Allah installs it. 56. Don’t EVER compare your husbands
to other husbands! For example don’t say, “well her husband doesn’t do
that, why do you …” (thats a killer!) 57. Be happy with what you have
because no one is perfect. If you want perfection, wait until you
enter Jannah together inshaAllah–and of course, vice versa! 58. Strive
for Allah’s love first and foremost! if all wives try to seek Allah’s
love and pleasure, surely, they can keep their husbands love too. And
remember–if Allah loves you, the angels will love you, and the entire
creation will love you. 59. If you pack a lunch for your husband to
take to work, from time to time sneak in a little love note or sweet
poem. If he doesn’t take a lunch, leave the note somewhere else for
him to find, like in his briefcase, or wallet or on the car
steering-wheel 60. Wake him up for Qiyam ul-Layl (in the last third of
the night) and ask him to pray with you.
Jazakallah, dear Islamic Sisters for taking out some of your precious
time for reading this. Wish for the best with your spouse,Ameen.
Please do remember me in your dua's to Allah Almighty Alone Only.
Jazakallah Khaira once again.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Fasting - 14th Ramadan 1432 (14th August 2011)
Bismillah Walhamdulillah Was Salaatu Was Salaam 'ala Rasulillah
As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu
Fasting - 14th Ramadan 1432 (14th August 2011)
Narrated Abu Huraira (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):
The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, "If somebody eats or
drinks forgetfully then he should complete his fast, for what he has eaten
or drunk, has been given to him by Allah." Narrated 'Amir bin Rabi'a, "I
saw the Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) cleaning his teeth with
Siwak while he was fasting so many times as I can't count." And narrated
Abu Huraira, "The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, 'But for my
fear that it would be hard for my followers, I would have ordered them to
clean their teeth with Siwak on every performance of ablution." The same is
narrated by Jabir and Zaid bin Khalid from the Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi
Wa Sallam) who did not differentiate between a fasting and a nonfasting
person in this respect (using Siwak).
Aisha (Radi-Allahu 'anha) said, "The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa
Sallam) said, "It (i.e. Siwak) is a purification for the mouth and it is a
way of seeking Allah's pleasures." Ata' and Qatada said, "There is no harm
in swallowing the resultant saliva."
Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 154
Ma'asalaam
As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu
Fasting - 14th Ramadan 1432 (14th August 2011)
Narrated Abu Huraira (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):
The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, "If somebody eats or
drinks forgetfully then he should complete his fast, for what he has eaten
or drunk, has been given to him by Allah." Narrated 'Amir bin Rabi'a, "I
saw the Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) cleaning his teeth with
Siwak while he was fasting so many times as I can't count." And narrated
Abu Huraira, "The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, 'But for my
fear that it would be hard for my followers, I would have ordered them to
clean their teeth with Siwak on every performance of ablution." The same is
narrated by Jabir and Zaid bin Khalid from the Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi
Wa Sallam) who did not differentiate between a fasting and a nonfasting
person in this respect (using Siwak).
Aisha (Radi-Allahu 'anha) said, "The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa
Sallam) said, "It (i.e. Siwak) is a purification for the mouth and it is a
way of seeking Allah's pleasures." Ata' and Qatada said, "There is no harm
in swallowing the resultant saliva."
Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 154
Ma'asalaam
Fasting - 15th Ramadan 1432 (15th August 2011)
Bismillah Walhamdulillah Was Salaatu Was Salaam 'ala Rasulillah
As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu
Fasting - 15th Ramadan 1432 (15th August 2011)
Narrated Abu Huraira (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):
While we were sitting with the Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) a man
came and said, "O Allah's Apostle! I have been ruined." Allah's Apostle
(Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) asked what was the matter with him. He
replied "I had sexual intercourse with my wife while I was fasting."
Allah's Apostle (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) asked him, "Can you afford
to manumit a slave?" He replied in the negative. Allah's Apostle
(Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) asked him, "Can you fast for two successive
months?" He replied in the negative. The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa
Sallam) asked him, "Can you afford to feed sixty poor persons?" He replied
in the negative. The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) kept silent and
while we were in that state, a big basket full of dates was brought to the
Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam). He asked, "Where is the
questioner?" He replied, "I (am here)." The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa
Sallam) said (to him), "Take this (basket of dates) and give it in
charity." The man said, "Should I give it to a person poorer than I? By
Allah; there is no family between its (i.e. Medina's) two mountains who are
poorer than I." The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) smiled till his
pre-molar teeth became visible and then said, 'Feed your family with it."
Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 157
Ma'asalaam
As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu
Fasting - 15th Ramadan 1432 (15th August 2011)
Narrated Abu Huraira (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):
While we were sitting with the Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) a man
came and said, "O Allah's Apostle! I have been ruined." Allah's Apostle
(Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) asked what was the matter with him. He
replied "I had sexual intercourse with my wife while I was fasting."
Allah's Apostle (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) asked him, "Can you afford
to manumit a slave?" He replied in the negative. Allah's Apostle
(Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) asked him, "Can you fast for two successive
months?" He replied in the negative. The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa
Sallam) asked him, "Can you afford to feed sixty poor persons?" He replied
in the negative. The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) kept silent and
while we were in that state, a big basket full of dates was brought to the
Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam). He asked, "Where is the
questioner?" He replied, "I (am here)." The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa
Sallam) said (to him), "Take this (basket of dates) and give it in
charity." The man said, "Should I give it to a person poorer than I? By
Allah; there is no family between its (i.e. Medina's) two mountains who are
poorer than I." The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) smiled till his
pre-molar teeth became visible and then said, 'Feed your family with it."
Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 157
Ma'asalaam
Fasting - 16th Ramadan 1432 (16th August 2011)
Bismillah Walhamdulillah Was Salaatu Was Salaam 'ala Rasulillah
As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu
Fasting - 16th Ramadan 1432 (16th August 2011)
Narrated Tawus (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):
Ibn 'Abbas said, "Allah's Apostle (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) set out
from Medina to Makkah and he fasted till he reached 'Usfan, where he asked
for water and raised his hand to let the people see him, and then broke the
fast, and did not fast after that till he reached Makkah, and that happened
in Ramadan." Ibn 'Abbas used to say, "Allah's Apostle (Sallallahu 'Alaihi
Wa Sallam) (sometimes) fasted and (sometimes) did not fast during the
journeys so whoever wished to fast could fast, and whoever wished not to
fast, could do so."
Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 169
As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu
Fasting - 16th Ramadan 1432 (16th August 2011)
Narrated Tawus (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):
Ibn 'Abbas said, "Allah's Apostle (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) set out
from Medina to Makkah and he fasted till he reached 'Usfan, where he asked
for water and raised his hand to let the people see him, and then broke the
fast, and did not fast after that till he reached Makkah, and that happened
in Ramadan." Ibn 'Abbas used to say, "Allah's Apostle (Sallallahu 'Alaihi
Wa Sallam) (sometimes) fasted and (sometimes) did not fast during the
journeys so whoever wished to fast could fast, and whoever wished not to
fast, could do so."
Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 169
Fasting - 17th Ramadan 1432 (17th August 2011)
Bismillah Walhamdulillah Was Salaatu Was Salaam 'ala Rasulillah
As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu
Fasting - 17th Ramadan 1432 (17th August 2011)
Narrated Ibn Abbas (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):
A man came to the Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) and said, "O
Allah's Apostle! My mother died and she ought to have fasted one month (for
her missed Ramadan). Shall I fast on her behalf?" The Prophet (Sallallahu
'Alaihi Wa Sallam) replied in the affirmative and said, "Allah's debts have
more right to be paid." In another narration a woman is reported to have
said, "My sister died..."
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas: A woman said to the Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa
Sallam) "My mother died and she had vowed to fast but she didn't fast." In
another narration Ibn 'Abbas is reported to have said, "A woman said to the
Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam), "My mother died while she ought to
have fasted for fifteen days."
Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 174
Ma'asalaam
As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu
Fasting - 17th Ramadan 1432 (17th August 2011)
Narrated Ibn Abbas (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):
A man came to the Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) and said, "O
Allah's Apostle! My mother died and she ought to have fasted one month (for
her missed Ramadan). Shall I fast on her behalf?" The Prophet (Sallallahu
'Alaihi Wa Sallam) replied in the affirmative and said, "Allah's debts have
more right to be paid." In another narration a woman is reported to have
said, "My sister died..."
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas: A woman said to the Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa
Sallam) "My mother died and she had vowed to fast but she didn't fast." In
another narration Ibn 'Abbas is reported to have said, "A woman said to the
Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam), "My mother died while she ought to
have fasted for fifteen days."
Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 174
Ma'asalaam
What are the rights of woman after marriage?
Dear Islamic Sisters,
Assalaamu Alaiqum wa Rehmatullahi wa Barakatahu.
Please allow me to share this with you,hope none of you will be
embarrased at all to know the Truth Of Islam.
What are the rights of woman after marriage?
If the husband calls the wife to bed, can she say no? does the husband
need the wife's consent to have Intercourse? If there is no consent,
and the wife doesn't want to, and he forces himself over her, isn't
tha...t rape?" In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most
Merciful, Sayyiduna Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) narrates
that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) said:
�When a man calls his wife for sexual intimacy and she refuses him,
thus he spends the night in anger, then the angels curse her until
morning.� (Sahih al-Bukhari & Sahih Muslim, See: Riyad al-Salihin, No.
281) Talq ibn Ali (Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the
Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) said: �When a
man calls his wife for sexual intimacy, then she should come, even if
she is (busy) in the cooking area.� (Sunan al-Tirmizi & Sunan
al-Nasa�i) Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the
Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) said: �By the
one in whose hands is my life, there is not a man who calls his wife
for sexual intimacy and she refuses him except that Allah becomes
angry with her until her husband is pleased with her.� (Sahih Muslim,
No. 1436) The above and other narrations of the beloved of Allah
(Allah bless him & give him peace) clearly signify the importance of
the wife obeying her husband in his request for sexual intimacy. It
will be a grave sin, in normal circumstances, for the wife to refuse
her husband, and even more, if this leads the husband into the
unlawful. Imam al-Nawawi (Allah have mercy on him) states in his
commentary on the Hadith of Abu Huraira stated above: �This Hadith
indicates that it is unlawful (haram) for the wife to refuse her
husband for sexual intimacy without a valid reason. Menstruation will
not be considered a valid reason, for the husband has a right to enjoy
her from above the garment (on top of cloths).� (Sharh Sahih Muslim,
P. 1084) However, this does not in any way mean that the husband may
force himself over her for sexual gratification. The Hadith mentions
that, �the husband spends the night in anger or being displeased,�
which clearly shows that he must restrain himself from forcing himself
over her. Had this not been the case, the Messenger of Allah (Allah
bless him & give him peace) would have advised the husband to gain his
right in a forceful manner. Similarly, it should be remembered here
that, the wife must obey her husband in his request for sexual
intimacy unless she has a valid reason. She must obey him as long as
she does not have to forego her own rights. As such, if the wife is
ill, fears physical harm or she is emotionally drained, etc; she will
not be obliged to comply with her husband�s request for sexual
intimacy. Rather, the husband would be required to show her
consideration. Allah Most High says: �On no soul does Allah place a
burden greater than it can bear� (al-Baqarah, 286) Many times it is
observed that the husband demands from his wife to fulfil his sexual
needs no matter what state she is in, and uses the above quoted
Hadiths to impose himself over her. If the wife is not in a state to
engage in sexual activities and has a genuine and valid reason, and
the husband forces her, then he will be sinful. Muslim husbands should
realize that their wives are also humans and not some type of machines
that can be switched on whenever they desire! Finally, these matters
should be resolved with mutual understanding, regard for one another,
love, gentleness and putting one�s spouse before one�s self. The
Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) has reported to
have said: �None of you can be a true believer until they love for
their brother what they love for themselves.� The importance of this
is even greater in a marital relationship. And Allah knows best.
Please do remember me in your precious dua's to Allah Almighty Alone Only.
Jazakallah khaira.
Assalaamu Alaiqum wa Rehmatullahi wa Barakatahu.
Please allow me to share this with you,hope none of you will be
embarrased at all to know the Truth Of Islam.
What are the rights of woman after marriage?
If the husband calls the wife to bed, can she say no? does the husband
need the wife's consent to have Intercourse? If there is no consent,
and the wife doesn't want to, and he forces himself over her, isn't
tha...t rape?" In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most
Merciful, Sayyiduna Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) narrates
that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) said:
�When a man calls his wife for sexual intimacy and she refuses him,
thus he spends the night in anger, then the angels curse her until
morning.� (Sahih al-Bukhari & Sahih Muslim, See: Riyad al-Salihin, No.
281) Talq ibn Ali (Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the
Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) said: �When a
man calls his wife for sexual intimacy, then she should come, even if
she is (busy) in the cooking area.� (Sunan al-Tirmizi & Sunan
al-Nasa�i) Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the
Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) said: �By the
one in whose hands is my life, there is not a man who calls his wife
for sexual intimacy and she refuses him except that Allah becomes
angry with her until her husband is pleased with her.� (Sahih Muslim,
No. 1436) The above and other narrations of the beloved of Allah
(Allah bless him & give him peace) clearly signify the importance of
the wife obeying her husband in his request for sexual intimacy. It
will be a grave sin, in normal circumstances, for the wife to refuse
her husband, and even more, if this leads the husband into the
unlawful. Imam al-Nawawi (Allah have mercy on him) states in his
commentary on the Hadith of Abu Huraira stated above: �This Hadith
indicates that it is unlawful (haram) for the wife to refuse her
husband for sexual intimacy without a valid reason. Menstruation will
not be considered a valid reason, for the husband has a right to enjoy
her from above the garment (on top of cloths).� (Sharh Sahih Muslim,
P. 1084) However, this does not in any way mean that the husband may
force himself over her for sexual gratification. The Hadith mentions
that, �the husband spends the night in anger or being displeased,�
which clearly shows that he must restrain himself from forcing himself
over her. Had this not been the case, the Messenger of Allah (Allah
bless him & give him peace) would have advised the husband to gain his
right in a forceful manner. Similarly, it should be remembered here
that, the wife must obey her husband in his request for sexual
intimacy unless she has a valid reason. She must obey him as long as
she does not have to forego her own rights. As such, if the wife is
ill, fears physical harm or she is emotionally drained, etc; she will
not be obliged to comply with her husband�s request for sexual
intimacy. Rather, the husband would be required to show her
consideration. Allah Most High says: �On no soul does Allah place a
burden greater than it can bear� (al-Baqarah, 286) Many times it is
observed that the husband demands from his wife to fulfil his sexual
needs no matter what state she is in, and uses the above quoted
Hadiths to impose himself over her. If the wife is not in a state to
engage in sexual activities and has a genuine and valid reason, and
the husband forces her, then he will be sinful. Muslim husbands should
realize that their wives are also humans and not some type of machines
that can be switched on whenever they desire! Finally, these matters
should be resolved with mutual understanding, regard for one another,
love, gentleness and putting one�s spouse before one�s self. The
Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) has reported to
have said: �None of you can be a true believer until they love for
their brother what they love for themselves.� The importance of this
is even greater in a marital relationship. And Allah knows best.
Please do remember me in your precious dua's to Allah Almighty Alone Only.
Jazakallah khaira.
Vulgar Language
At-Tirmidhi #1975: Abdullah bin Amr said: "The Messenger of Allah SAW said: 'The best of you are those best in conduct. And the Prophet was not one who was obscene, nor one who uttered obscenities.' At-Tirmidhi #707 Abu Huraira narrated that the Prophet SAW said: "Whoever does not leave false speech, and act according to It, then Allah is not in any need of him leaving his food and his drink." guarding the tongue at all times, especially now is of utmost importantance if we truly seek Allah's favor. For the tongue is one of the three that will lead us directly to the Hell-fire.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 120
Bismillah Walhamdulillah Was Salaatu Was Salaam 'ala Rasulillah
As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu
Fasting - 3rd Ramadan 1432 (3rd August 2011)
Narrated Sahl (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):
The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, "There is a gate in
Paradise called Ar-Raiyan, and those who observe fasts will enter through
it on the Day of Resurrection and none except them will enter through it.
It will be said, 'Where are those who used to observe fasts?' They will get
up, and none except them will enter through it. After their entry the gate
will be closed and nobody will enter through it."
Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 120
Ma'asalaam
As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu
Fasting - 3rd Ramadan 1432 (3rd August 2011)
Narrated Sahl (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):
The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, "There is a gate in
Paradise called Ar-Raiyan, and those who observe fasts will enter through
it on the Day of Resurrection and none except them will enter through it.
It will be said, 'Where are those who used to observe fasts?' They will get
up, and none except them will enter through it. After their entry the gate
will be closed and nobody will enter through it."
Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 120
Ma'asalaam
Imam Tahir’s 5 Simple Steps to Prepare for Ramadan
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Imam Tahir’s 5 Simple Steps to Prepare for Ramadan
As Ramadan approaches, it is imperative that we begin thinking about how we can benefit most from the journey ahead of us. Here are five simple ways through which we can prepare for this blessed month:
1) Intention (niyyah): Make the sincere intention that you want this Ramadan to be a sacred and special Ramadan.
2) Make a plan: Plan how you would like to spend each day this Ramadan. Postpone things that can be postponed, and focus on activities that will benefit you, insha’Allah, in the hereafter. Here are some examples: Set a target for how much Qur’an you will recite, and make a plan for when you will recite it. Set a target for how many prayers you will pray at the masjid, and make a plan for how you will reach this target.
3) Make a du’a list: Make a du’a list and include the following: a) your needs for this dunya; b) your needs for the hereafter; c) the needs of your family members and friends; d) the names of your friends and family members. A great book to have for du’as is Accepted Whispers.
4) Serve (khidmah): Go beyond just yourself and your own needs during the month of Ramadan. Before Ramadan begins, find an avenue for community service so you can serve others throughout the month.
5) Charity (sadaqah): Figure out how you can spend less on yourself so you can spend more on the needy during Ramadan. Begin calculating your assets, so that when Ramadan begins, you are ready to pay your zakat and sadaqah.
We pray to Almighty Allah that we are blessed with a fruitful and beneficial Ramadan, during which we may become closer
Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 144
Bismillah Walhamdulillah Was Salaatu Was Salaam 'ala Rasulillah
As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu
Fasting - 10th Ramadan 1432 (10th August 2011)
Narrated Anas (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):
Zaid bin Thabit said, "We took the Suhur with the Prophet (Sallallahu
'Alaihi Wa Sallam). Then he stood for the prayer." I asked, "What was the
interval between the Suhur and the Adhan?" He replied, "The interval was
sufficient to recite fifty verses of the Quran."
Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 144
Ma'asalaam
As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu
Fasting - 10th Ramadan 1432 (10th August 2011)
Narrated Anas (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):
Zaid bin Thabit said, "We took the Suhur with the Prophet (Sallallahu
'Alaihi Wa Sallam). Then he stood for the prayer." I asked, "What was the
interval between the Suhur and the Adhan?" He replied, "The interval was
sufficient to recite fifty verses of the Quran."
Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 144
Ma'asalaam
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
How to Prepare for Ramadan By Ustadha Eiman Sidky *A Translation from Arabic
Bism Allah Al-Rahman Al-Raheem
How to Prepare for Ramadan
By Ustadha Eiman Sidky
*A Translation from Arabic
1. Tawba/Repentance: Sincerely repent by remembering each sin and making tawba for it.
· A reminder that tawba erases all that precedes it, and that Allah loves those who make tawba.
2. Purification of the heart and entering the month to Allah with humility and broken-ness (inkisar)
3. Pray 2 rak’at (units), asking Allah in sujood (prostration) all that you desire, for He can select you and abundantly show His generosity upon you. (Huwa yistifeeki wu yikrimik)
· A reminder that the servant is the most near to his/her Lord is during prostration.
4. Free yourself and the family for the time of witnessing the Hilal/Crescent, be from amongst the first who see it, and when you do see it, recite the following Dua:
“ALLAAHUMMA AHILLAHOO A'LAYNAA BIL-AMNI WAL EEMAANI WAS SALAAMATI WAL ISLAAM. RABBEE WA RABBUKALLAAHU”
“O Allah! Let this month be a period of peace, faith safety and total submission to your will. My Lord and your Lord is Allah”
5. Purify your home from all that will displease or anger Allah (anything that contains haram/impermissibility).
6. Return the trusts to their ownersF, and reconcile/end any quarrels.
7. Congregate the pure and sincere intentions and prepare the duas/supplications that you will implore on Allah during Ramadan.
8. Prepare your charity box, for Rasool Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) used to give charity abundantly during Ramadan. Also prepare a worship/ibada timetable for yourself and the family.
9. Seek to please and give to your family out of sheer joy as a sign of happiness with Ramadan.
10. Prepare to be freed from the Hell-fire; however you must first free yourself from sins, small or great, such as usury, looking at haram, listening to haram, etc.
· A reminder that the one who is freed/protected from the Hell-fire is the best of worshipers and best in manners.
11. Talk to your children to prepare them for suhoor, for this is the time during which Al-Rahman will gaze upon His servants, and Allah and His Angels send blessings upon those who get up for suhoor.
12. Making a plan such that if someone in the family gets lazy in a form of worship, then the rest of the family should encourage them with it.
13. Try to prepare your food before Ramadan (store it in the freezer) so you are not burdened with the length of time to cook during Ramadan. Try to buy the Eid clothes early to be free during the last ten days for worship and not shopping. Do not forget to revive the night before Eid in worship for Allah frees from the Hell-fire servants as many as those He freed one each day from the beginning to the end of the month of Ramadan. Go to the Masjid/Mosque during the night before Eid using one route and returning from another route.
Dua/Supplication When Ramadan Enters:
“Allahumma sallimni bi Ramadan wa sallim Ramadan wa sallimhu minni mutaqabbala”
“Oh Allah! Protect and give me peace with Ramadan, and protect and give peace to Ramadan, and protect and give peace to Ramdan and accept it from me”
This is not sunnah or ahadith. Just things that you can do during the month of Ramadan.
How to Prepare for Ramadan
By Ustadha Eiman Sidky
*A Translation from Arabic
1. Tawba/Repentance: Sincerely repent by remembering each sin and making tawba for it.
· A reminder that tawba erases all that precedes it, and that Allah loves those who make tawba.
2. Purification of the heart and entering the month to Allah with humility and broken-ness (inkisar)
3. Pray 2 rak’at (units), asking Allah in sujood (prostration) all that you desire, for He can select you and abundantly show His generosity upon you. (Huwa yistifeeki wu yikrimik)
· A reminder that the servant is the most near to his/her Lord is during prostration.
4. Free yourself and the family for the time of witnessing the Hilal/Crescent, be from amongst the first who see it, and when you do see it, recite the following Dua:
“ALLAAHUMMA AHILLAHOO A'LAYNAA BIL-AMNI WAL EEMAANI WAS SALAAMATI WAL ISLAAM. RABBEE WA RABBUKALLAAHU”
“O Allah! Let this month be a period of peace, faith safety and total submission to your will. My Lord and your Lord is Allah”
5. Purify your home from all that will displease or anger Allah (anything that contains haram/impermissibility).
6. Return the trusts to their ownersF, and reconcile/end any quarrels.
7. Congregate the pure and sincere intentions and prepare the duas/supplications that you will implore on Allah during Ramadan.
8. Prepare your charity box, for Rasool Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) used to give charity abundantly during Ramadan. Also prepare a worship/ibada timetable for yourself and the family.
9. Seek to please and give to your family out of sheer joy as a sign of happiness with Ramadan.
10. Prepare to be freed from the Hell-fire; however you must first free yourself from sins, small or great, such as usury, looking at haram, listening to haram, etc.
· A reminder that the one who is freed/protected from the Hell-fire is the best of worshipers and best in manners.
11. Talk to your children to prepare them for suhoor, for this is the time during which Al-Rahman will gaze upon His servants, and Allah and His Angels send blessings upon those who get up for suhoor.
12. Making a plan such that if someone in the family gets lazy in a form of worship, then the rest of the family should encourage them with it.
13. Try to prepare your food before Ramadan (store it in the freezer) so you are not burdened with the length of time to cook during Ramadan. Try to buy the Eid clothes early to be free during the last ten days for worship and not shopping. Do not forget to revive the night before Eid in worship for Allah frees from the Hell-fire servants as many as those He freed one each day from the beginning to the end of the month of Ramadan. Go to the Masjid/Mosque during the night before Eid using one route and returning from another route.
Dua/Supplication When Ramadan Enters:
“Allahumma sallimni bi Ramadan wa sallim Ramadan wa sallimhu minni mutaqabbala”
“Oh Allah! Protect and give me peace with Ramadan, and protect and give peace to Ramadan, and protect and give peace to Ramdan and accept it from me”
This is not sunnah or ahadith. Just things that you can do during the month of Ramadan.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 127
Narrated Abu Huraira (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):
The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, "Whoever does not give up
forged speech and evil actions, Allah is not in need of his leaving his
food and drink (i.e. Allah will not accept his fasting.)"
Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 127
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Imam Tahir’s 5 Simple Steps to Prepare for Ramadan
Imam Tahir’s 5 Simple Steps to Prepare for Ramadan
As Ramadan approaches, it is imperative that we begin thinking about how we can benefit most from the journey ahead of us. Here are five simple ways through which we can prepare for this blessed month:
1) Intention (niyyah): Make the sincere intention that you want this Ramadan to be a sacred and special Ramadan.
2) Make a plan: Plan how you would like to spend each day this Ramadan. Postpone things that can be postponed, and focus on activities that will benefit you, insha’Allah, in the hereafter. Here are some examples: Set a target for how much Qur’an you will recite, and make a plan for when you will recite it. Set a target for how many prayers you will pray at the masjid, and make a plan for how you will reach this target.
3) Make a du’a list: Make a du’a list and include the following: a) your needs for this dunya; b) your needs for the hereafter; c) the needs of your family members and friends; d) the names of your friends and family members. A great book to have for du’as is Accepted Whispers.
4) Serve (khidmah): Go beyond just yourself and your own needs during the month of Ramadan. Before Ramadan begins, find an avenue for community service so you can serve others throughout the month.
5) Charity (sadaqah): Figure out how you can spend less on yourself so you can spend more on the needy during Ramadan. Begin calculating your assets, so that when Ramadan begins, you are ready to pay your zakat and sadaqah.
We pray to Almighty Allah that we are blessed with a fruitful and beneficial Ramadan, during which we may become closer to Allah. Ameen.
As Ramadan approaches, it is imperative that we begin thinking about how we can benefit most from the journey ahead of us. Here are five simple ways through which we can prepare for this blessed month:
1) Intention (niyyah): Make the sincere intention that you want this Ramadan to be a sacred and special Ramadan.
2) Make a plan: Plan how you would like to spend each day this Ramadan. Postpone things that can be postponed, and focus on activities that will benefit you, insha’Allah, in the hereafter. Here are some examples: Set a target for how much Qur’an you will recite, and make a plan for when you will recite it. Set a target for how many prayers you will pray at the masjid, and make a plan for how you will reach this target.
3) Make a du’a list: Make a du’a list and include the following: a) your needs for this dunya; b) your needs for the hereafter; c) the needs of your family members and friends; d) the names of your friends and family members. A great book to have for du’as is Accepted Whispers.
4) Serve (khidmah): Go beyond just yourself and your own needs during the month of Ramadan. Before Ramadan begins, find an avenue for community service so you can serve others throughout the month.
5) Charity (sadaqah): Figure out how you can spend less on yourself so you can spend more on the needy during Ramadan. Begin calculating your assets, so that when Ramadan begins, you are ready to pay your zakat and sadaqah.
We pray to Almighty Allah that we are blessed with a fruitful and beneficial Ramadan, during which we may become closer to Allah. Ameen.
Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 121
Bismillah Walhamdulillah Was Salaatu Was Salaam 'ala Rasulillah
As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu
Fasting - 4th Ramadan 1432 (4th August 2011)
Narrated Abu Huraira (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):
Allah's Apostle (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, "Whoever gives two
kinds (of things or property) in charity for Allah's Cause, will be called
from the gates of Paradise and will be addressed, 'O slaves of Allah! Here
is prosperity.' So, whoever was amongst the people who used to offer their
prayers, will be called from the gate of the prayer; and whoever was
amongst the people who used to participate in Jihad, will be called from
the gate of Jihad; and whoever was amongst those who used to observe fasts,
will be called from the gate of Ar-Raiyan; whoever was amongst those who
used to give in charity, will be called from the gate of charity." Abu Bakr
said, "Let my parents be sacrificed for you, O Allah's Apostle! No distress
or need will befall him who will be called from those gates. Will there be
any one who will be called from all these gates?" The Prophet (Sallallahu
'Alaihi Wa Sallam) replied, "Yes, and I hope you will be one of them."
Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 121
Ma'asalaam
As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu
Fasting - 4th Ramadan 1432 (4th August 2011)
Narrated Abu Huraira (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):
Allah's Apostle (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, "Whoever gives two
kinds (of things or property) in charity for Allah's Cause, will be called
from the gates of Paradise and will be addressed, 'O slaves of Allah! Here
is prosperity.' So, whoever was amongst the people who used to offer their
prayers, will be called from the gate of the prayer; and whoever was
amongst the people who used to participate in Jihad, will be called from
the gate of Jihad; and whoever was amongst those who used to observe fasts,
will be called from the gate of Ar-Raiyan; whoever was amongst those who
used to give in charity, will be called from the gate of charity." Abu Bakr
said, "Let my parents be sacrificed for you, O Allah's Apostle! No distress
or need will befall him who will be called from those gates. Will there be
any one who will be called from all these gates?" The Prophet (Sallallahu
'Alaihi Wa Sallam) replied, "Yes, and I hope you will be one of them."
Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 121
Ma'asalaam
Monday, August 1, 2011
Must Read It's Awesome! Based on Tirmidhi 1295& Ibn Majah 3381,Sahih by Albani]
MUST READ!!!
""""" It's Awesome """"
Asslam o Alikum! The Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) cursed 10 kinds of
people associated with alcoholic beverages 1.Those who make it
themselves 2.Those who help to make it 3.Those who use it 4.Those who
carry it 5.Those to whom it is carried 6.Those who give it to others
7.Those who sell it 8.Those who use the money made from it 9.Those who
purchase it 10.Those from whom it is purchased [Based on Tirmidhi
1295& Ibn Majah 3381,Sahih by Albani]
May Allah Almighty Alone Only protect us from such kind of sins,Ameen.
""""" It's Awesome """"
Asslam o Alikum! The Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) cursed 10 kinds of
people associated with alcoholic beverages 1.Those who make it
themselves 2.Those who help to make it 3.Those who use it 4.Those who
carry it 5.Those to whom it is carried 6.Those who give it to others
7.Those who sell it 8.Those who use the money made from it 9.Those who
purchase it 10.Those from whom it is purchased [Based on Tirmidhi
1295& Ibn Majah 3381,Sahih by Albani]
May Allah Almighty Alone Only protect us from such kind of sins,Ameen.
About Salafiyyah What Is Salafiyyah? * Imaam Ahmad: (4/426). Al-Bukhaaree: (2651). Muslim: (2535).
About Salafiyyah What Is Salafiyyah?Question:
What is As-Salafiyyah and what is your opinion regarding it?
Answer:
All praise is due to Allaah alone, and peace and blessings be upon the
Messenger, his family and his Companions.
To proceed:
"As-Salafiyyah" is an attachment or affiliation to the 'Salaf'. And
"The Salaf" are the Companions of the Messenger of Allaah (salallaahu
'alaihi wassallam) and the Imaams of guidance (may Allaah be pleased
with them) from the first three generations, those whose goodness
Allaah's Messenger (salallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) bore witness to in
his statement:
"The best of mankind is my generation, then those who follow them,
then those who follow them. Then there will come people where bearing
witness of one of them will precede his taking an oath and his taking
an oath will be his bearing witness."
[Reported by Imaam Ahmad ibn Hanbal in the 'Musnad', 'Al-Bukhaaree',
and Muslim]*
And "The Salafiyyoon [or Salafees]" is the plural of "Salafi", an
attachment or affiliation to the Salaf, and its meaning has already
preceded above - and they are those who traverse upon the Methodology
(Manhaj) of the Salaf in following the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah
[of the Messenger of Allaah], and inviting to them, and acting upon
them, and they are, due to this, Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamaa'ah.
* Imaam Ahmad: (4/426). Al-Bukhaaree: (2651). Muslim: (2535).
What is As-Salafiyyah and what is your opinion regarding it?
Answer:
All praise is due to Allaah alone, and peace and blessings be upon the
Messenger, his family and his Companions.
To proceed:
"As-Salafiyyah" is an attachment or affiliation to the 'Salaf'. And
"The Salaf" are the Companions of the Messenger of Allaah (salallaahu
'alaihi wassallam) and the Imaams of guidance (may Allaah be pleased
with them) from the first three generations, those whose goodness
Allaah's Messenger (salallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) bore witness to in
his statement:
"The best of mankind is my generation, then those who follow them,
then those who follow them. Then there will come people where bearing
witness of one of them will precede his taking an oath and his taking
an oath will be his bearing witness."
[Reported by Imaam Ahmad ibn Hanbal in the 'Musnad', 'Al-Bukhaaree',
and Muslim]*
And "The Salafiyyoon [or Salafees]" is the plural of "Salafi", an
attachment or affiliation to the Salaf, and its meaning has already
preceded above - and they are those who traverse upon the Methodology
(Manhaj) of the Salaf in following the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah
[of the Messenger of Allaah], and inviting to them, and acting upon
them, and they are, due to this, Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamaa'ah.
* Imaam Ahmad: (4/426). Al-Bukhaaree: (2651). Muslim: (2535).
Ramadan Mubarak!
Asalamu Alaykum!
Ramadan will start on Monday August 1st, 2011
Taraweeh Prayers will start Sunday July 31st @ 9:45pm Inshallah
Ramadan Mubarak!
The official decision and announcement of the High Judiciary Council (HJC) of Saudi Arabia that since the moon of Ramadhaan was not sighted this evening, here in Saudi Arabia, we shall be completing thirty (30) days of Sha'baan (1432 A.H.), in accordance with the hadeeth of the Messenger of Allaah (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam):
((Fast when you see the crescent. If it is obscured to you, then complete thirty days of Sha'baan. And break your fast when you see the crescent. If it is obscured to you then fast thirty days)), [transmitted by al-Bukhaaree and Muslim].
"O you who believe, fasting has been prescribed upon you as it was
prescribed upon those before you, so that you may attain
Taqwaa(piety and righteousness)" [Sura al-Baqarah 2:183]
Ramadan will start on Monday August 1st, 2011
Taraweeh Prayers will start Sunday July 31st @ 9:45pm Inshallah
Ramadan Mubarak!
The official decision and announcement of the High Judiciary Council (HJC) of Saudi Arabia that since the moon of Ramadhaan was not sighted this evening, here in Saudi Arabia, we shall be completing thirty (30) days of Sha'baan (1432 A.H.), in accordance with the hadeeth of the Messenger of Allaah (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam):
((Fast when you see the crescent. If it is obscured to you, then complete thirty days of Sha'baan. And break your fast when you see the crescent. If it is obscured to you then fast thirty days)), [transmitted by al-Bukhaaree and Muslim].
"O you who believe, fasting has been prescribed upon you as it was
prescribed upon those before you, so that you may attain
Taqwaa(piety and righteousness)" [Sura al-Baqarah 2:183]
Cleanliness is Part of Our Way of Life, Deen
Cleanliness is Part of Our Way of Life, Deen
Written By Greg (Juraij) Horton from FRM News
As I walked into the Muslim facility/establishment I notice a man cleaning. From the looks of him I was pretty sure he wasn’t Muslim, so I decided to take the opportunity to approach him and try, with the help of Allah, to talk with him about Islam and possibly see what he knows. He was from a Hispanic background and Al Hamdu’lillah I am fluent in Spanish so I began to have dialog with him. I asked him what he knew about Islam and further began to explain the oneness of Allah and the pillars of Islam.
After a short time he asked me a question: “This facility/establishment is a Muslim facility, right?” I paused for a second thinking I would have hoped he knew that from appearance of brothers and sisters throughout, but I simply answered his question with, “yes it is.” Then he said, “Then why would I want to become Muslim?” After hearing him say that I felt insulted and anger began to boil inside, but then he continued:“We clean seven buildings a day and among all of the building this is the most disgusting and dirtiest.” He went on to explain to me about all of the filth and mess he has to clean from the various areas to the bathrooms. After he finished I told him that uncleanness is not Islamic, and I ended our conversation with explaining the beauties of Islam and the etiquette of being a Muslim.
This story was relayed to me from a fellow Muslim brother. Unfortunately I’m sure many of us can talk about similar stories like this where our behavior as Muslims have quite frankly brought shame to the beautiful deen of al-Islam. Why am I telling this story and what can we learn from it?
… Firstly our actions that we do everyday, small or big, can affect not just a person’s view of us, but most importantly their view of our beautiful deen, the deen of Allah … Islam.
At the end of the day what we do will be attributed not only to us as individuals, but to Islam. During the time of the Prophet (saw) and the suhaba’s --- their actions, behavior and conduct --- were just as much apart of their daw’ah to the people as the speech that came out of their mouths.
… Secondly, cleanliness is threaded within our deen and if we don’t implement it in our lives we could, as a result, not practice our deen fully or correctly.
The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said:
Cleanliness is half of faith and al-Hamdu’llilah (praise be to Allah) fills the scale, and Subhan Allah (Glory be to Allah) and al-Hamdu’lillah (praise be to Allah) fills up what is between the heavens and the earth; and prayer is a light; and charity is proof (of one's faith); and endurance is a brightness; and the Holy Qur'an is a proof on your behalf or against you. All men go out early in the morning and sell themselves, thereby setting themselves free or destroying themselves. (Sahih Muslim).
Are we neglecting half of our faith? Let us first start with ourselves, family and children. We should practice the etiquette of cleanliness --- not just in our homes, but while in the public.
… Lastly, don’t be the cause of misguidance for someone. Whether we are aware of it or not our actions can ultimately help a person decided to explore and/or accept Islam, or turn them away and want nothing to do with Islam. Of course this is all by the will of Allah (swt).
Actions speak louder than words
We can talk day and night and debate with others about the beauties of Islam, but if our actions, lives, behaviors are opposite of these words, what message are we delivering to our family, neighbors and community? I remind myself and my fellow Brothers and Sisters in Islam, for the sake of Allah. May Allah make us among those that hear, obey, and most importantly… implement.
For clarification and/or further insight, you may contact Greg Horton at: editor@frmnews.net
Written By Greg (Juraij) Horton from FRM News
As I walked into the Muslim facility/establishment I notice a man cleaning. From the looks of him I was pretty sure he wasn’t Muslim, so I decided to take the opportunity to approach him and try, with the help of Allah, to talk with him about Islam and possibly see what he knows. He was from a Hispanic background and Al Hamdu’lillah I am fluent in Spanish so I began to have dialog with him. I asked him what he knew about Islam and further began to explain the oneness of Allah and the pillars of Islam.
After a short time he asked me a question: “This facility/establishment is a Muslim facility, right?” I paused for a second thinking I would have hoped he knew that from appearance of brothers and sisters throughout, but I simply answered his question with, “yes it is.” Then he said, “Then why would I want to become Muslim?” After hearing him say that I felt insulted and anger began to boil inside, but then he continued:“We clean seven buildings a day and among all of the building this is the most disgusting and dirtiest.” He went on to explain to me about all of the filth and mess he has to clean from the various areas to the bathrooms. After he finished I told him that uncleanness is not Islamic, and I ended our conversation with explaining the beauties of Islam and the etiquette of being a Muslim.
This story was relayed to me from a fellow Muslim brother. Unfortunately I’m sure many of us can talk about similar stories like this where our behavior as Muslims have quite frankly brought shame to the beautiful deen of al-Islam. Why am I telling this story and what can we learn from it?
… Firstly our actions that we do everyday, small or big, can affect not just a person’s view of us, but most importantly their view of our beautiful deen, the deen of Allah … Islam.
At the end of the day what we do will be attributed not only to us as individuals, but to Islam. During the time of the Prophet (saw) and the suhaba’s --- their actions, behavior and conduct --- were just as much apart of their daw’ah to the people as the speech that came out of their mouths.
… Secondly, cleanliness is threaded within our deen and if we don’t implement it in our lives we could, as a result, not practice our deen fully or correctly.
The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said:
Cleanliness is half of faith and al-Hamdu’llilah (praise be to Allah) fills the scale, and Subhan Allah (Glory be to Allah) and al-Hamdu’lillah (praise be to Allah) fills up what is between the heavens and the earth; and prayer is a light; and charity is proof (of one's faith); and endurance is a brightness; and the Holy Qur'an is a proof on your behalf or against you. All men go out early in the morning and sell themselves, thereby setting themselves free or destroying themselves. (Sahih Muslim).
Are we neglecting half of our faith? Let us first start with ourselves, family and children. We should practice the etiquette of cleanliness --- not just in our homes, but while in the public.
… Lastly, don’t be the cause of misguidance for someone. Whether we are aware of it or not our actions can ultimately help a person decided to explore and/or accept Islam, or turn them away and want nothing to do with Islam. Of course this is all by the will of Allah (swt).
Actions speak louder than words
We can talk day and night and debate with others about the beauties of Islam, but if our actions, lives, behaviors are opposite of these words, what message are we delivering to our family, neighbors and community? I remind myself and my fellow Brothers and Sisters in Islam, for the sake of Allah. May Allah make us among those that hear, obey, and most importantly… implement.
For clarification and/or further insight, you may contact Greg Horton at: editor@frmnews.net
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