💠 Muhammad ibn Ka'b (Rahimahu'Allah) said:
📖"Whoever [always] reads the Qur'an will be blessed with his intellect, even if he is two hundred years old!"
[Al-Bidayah Wa An-Nihayah: 9/270]
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🔰This ia the spiritual and intellectual benefits of constant engagement with the Qur'an. Here's what it implies in detail:
🧠 "…will be blessed with his intellect…"
💥The Qur'an sharpens the mind, strengthens memory, and refines judgment. Constant recitation and reflection protect the intellect from decline, even in extreme old age.
💢"…even if he is two hundred years old!"
💠This is not literal, people don't live that long. It's a rhetorical exaggeration (hyperbole) meant to stress the long-lasting cognitive benefits of staying connected with the Qur'an.
💥 The Qur'an is a source of light, clarity, and wisdom. Reciting it regularly brings mental clarity, emotional balance, and spiritual strength.
🍃As a person ages and their body weakens, but their mind and heart can remain strong through the Qur'an.
✨ Modern Relevance:
🔰Even today, studies show that mental stimulation (like memorization, recitation, and reflection) protects against cognitive decline. The Qur'an, being deeply meaningful and linguistically rich is a powerful form of mental exercise.
📖"Whoever [always] reads the Qur'an will be blessed with his intellect, even if he is two hundred years old!"
[Al-Bidayah Wa An-Nihayah: 9/270]
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🔰This ia the spiritual and intellectual benefits of constant engagement with the Qur'an. Here's what it implies in detail:
🧠 "…will be blessed with his intellect…"
💥The Qur'an sharpens the mind, strengthens memory, and refines judgment. Constant recitation and reflection protect the intellect from decline, even in extreme old age.
💢"…even if he is two hundred years old!"
💠This is not literal, people don't live that long. It's a rhetorical exaggeration (hyperbole) meant to stress the long-lasting cognitive benefits of staying connected with the Qur'an.
💥 The Qur'an is a source of light, clarity, and wisdom. Reciting it regularly brings mental clarity, emotional balance, and spiritual strength.
🍃As a person ages and their body weakens, but their mind and heart can remain strong through the Qur'an.
✨ Modern Relevance:
🔰Even today, studies show that mental stimulation (like memorization, recitation, and reflection) protects against cognitive decline. The Qur'an, being deeply meaningful and linguistically rich is a powerful form of mental exercise.
💠 Allah subhanahu wa taala commands believers to be steadfast in truthfulness:
🌟 "O you who have believed, fear Allah and speak words of appropriate justice."
[C 33 : A. 70]
💢 This ayah emphasizes the importance of speaking justly and truthfully, regardless of circumstances.
🛡️ Courage in the Face of Fear
🍃 Rasul'Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) highlighted the virtue of speaking the truth, even when it is difficult:
💢"Do not let the fear of people prevent you from speaking the truth if you witness it, as it won't shorten lifespan or decrease your livelihood if you tell the truth or remind people about something great."
[ Musnad Aḥmad - 11869]
🛡️This hadith encourages believers to overcome fear and uphold the truth, trusting that their provisions and lifespan are in Allah's hands.
🌟 The Reward of Truthfulness
✨ Truthfulness leads to righteousness and ultimately to Paradise. Rasul'Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) reported to have said:
🍃"Truthfulness leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise. A man continues to tell the truth until he is recorded with Allah as a truthful person."
[Sahih al-Bukhari 6094, Sahih Muslim 2607]
💠This narration underscores the spiritual benefits of consistently speaking the truth.
🛡️ Standing Firm Against Injustice
💢 Our Deen encourages speaking the truth, especially in the face of oppression:
⚔️ "The best form of jihad is to speak a word of truth to an oppressive ruler."
[ Sunan al-Nasa'i 4209]
This hadith highlights the significance of voicing the truth as a form of striving in the path of Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) , particularly when confronting injustice.
🔥 In times of fear and uncertainty, Islam teaches us that upholding the truth is not only a moral duty but also a means of attaining Allah's pleasure and reward. Believers are encouraged to trust in Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala), speak the truth with wisdom and courage, and remember that ultimate success lies in His hands.
🌟 "O you who have believed, fear Allah and speak words of appropriate justice."
[C 33 : A. 70]
💢 This ayah emphasizes the importance of speaking justly and truthfully, regardless of circumstances.
🛡️ Courage in the Face of Fear
🍃 Rasul'Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) highlighted the virtue of speaking the truth, even when it is difficult:
💢"Do not let the fear of people prevent you from speaking the truth if you witness it, as it won't shorten lifespan or decrease your livelihood if you tell the truth or remind people about something great."
[ Musnad Aḥmad - 11869]
🛡️This hadith encourages believers to overcome fear and uphold the truth, trusting that their provisions and lifespan are in Allah's hands.
🌟 The Reward of Truthfulness
✨ Truthfulness leads to righteousness and ultimately to Paradise. Rasul'Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) reported to have said:
🍃"Truthfulness leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise. A man continues to tell the truth until he is recorded with Allah as a truthful person."
[Sahih al-Bukhari 6094, Sahih Muslim 2607]
💠This narration underscores the spiritual benefits of consistently speaking the truth.
🛡️ Standing Firm Against Injustice
💢 Our Deen encourages speaking the truth, especially in the face of oppression:
⚔️ "The best form of jihad is to speak a word of truth to an oppressive ruler."
[ Sunan al-Nasa'i 4209]
This hadith highlights the significance of voicing the truth as a form of striving in the path of Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) , particularly when confronting injustice.
🔥 In times of fear and uncertainty, Islam teaches us that upholding the truth is not only a moral duty but also a means of attaining Allah's pleasure and reward. Believers are encouraged to trust in Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala), speak the truth with wisdom and courage, and remember that ultimate success lies in His hands.
🔰Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) is utterly self-sufficient and independent of His creation, while human beings attain true dignity and honor through exclusive submission to Him alone.
🕋 Allah's Absolute Independence
💥Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) is al-Ghaniyy (the Self-Sufficient) and as-Samad (the Eternal Refuge). This means He is entirely free from need, while all creation is in constant need of Him. Allah subhanahu wa taala states:
💠"Say: He is Allah, the One. Allah, the Eternal Refuge."
[Surah Al-Ikhlas | 112:1--2]
💢Allah's dominion is neither increased by the obedience of His servants nor diminished by their disobedience. This is emphasized in a Hadith Qudsi where Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) says:
💥"O My servants, if the first of you and the last of you, the humans and the jinn, were all as pious as the most pious heart among you, it would not increase My kingdom in the least. And if the first of you and the last of you, the humans and the jinn, were all as wicked as the most wicked heart among you, it would not decrease My kingdom in the least."
☝️This underscores that Allah's sovereignty and perfection are absolute, unaffected by human actions.
🤲 The Purpose and Benefit of Worship
🍃 While Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) does not need our worship, He commands it for our own benefit. Worship is an expression of deep love, humility, and reverence towards Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala). Imam Ibn Taymiyyah (Rahimahu'Allah) explains In his book 'al-Ubudiyah' that true worship combines "extreme love and extreme humility."
💢 'Through sincere worship and obedience, believers cultivate a closer relationship with Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala), leading to spiritual growth and inner peace. Allah subhanahu wa taala assures:
💠 "And whoever fears Allah and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty)."
[Surah At-Talaq | 65:2]
💢Thus, obedience to Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) is a means for personal development and attaining His mercy, not a necessity for Him.
🍃By recognizing that all others are as dependent on Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) as oneself, a believer frees themselves from undue reliance on creation, finding true honor and dignity in servitude to Allah subhanahu wa taala alone.
🕋 Allah's Absolute Independence
💥Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) is al-Ghaniyy (the Self-Sufficient) and as-Samad (the Eternal Refuge). This means He is entirely free from need, while all creation is in constant need of Him. Allah subhanahu wa taala states:
💠"Say: He is Allah, the One. Allah, the Eternal Refuge."
[Surah Al-Ikhlas | 112:1--2]
💢Allah's dominion is neither increased by the obedience of His servants nor diminished by their disobedience. This is emphasized in a Hadith Qudsi where Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) says:
💥"O My servants, if the first of you and the last of you, the humans and the jinn, were all as pious as the most pious heart among you, it would not increase My kingdom in the least. And if the first of you and the last of you, the humans and the jinn, were all as wicked as the most wicked heart among you, it would not decrease My kingdom in the least."
☝️This underscores that Allah's sovereignty and perfection are absolute, unaffected by human actions.
🤲 The Purpose and Benefit of Worship
🍃 While Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) does not need our worship, He commands it for our own benefit. Worship is an expression of deep love, humility, and reverence towards Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala). Imam Ibn Taymiyyah (Rahimahu'Allah) explains In his book 'al-Ubudiyah' that true worship combines "extreme love and extreme humility."
💢 'Through sincere worship and obedience, believers cultivate a closer relationship with Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala), leading to spiritual growth and inner peace. Allah subhanahu wa taala assures:
💠 "And whoever fears Allah and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty)."
[Surah At-Talaq | 65:2]
💢Thus, obedience to Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) is a means for personal development and attaining His mercy, not a necessity for Him.
🍃By recognizing that all others are as dependent on Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) as oneself, a believer frees themselves from undue reliance on creation, finding true honor and dignity in servitude to Allah subhanahu wa taala alone.
🔰Among the causes of having worries disappear and sins forgiven is sending ṣalāh (supplications for peace) upon the Prophet ﷺ, and the effect of sending ṣalāh upon him on Friday is greatest.
💠Ubayy ibn Kaʻb, may Allah be pleased with him, said,
🔰"O Messenger of Allah, I frequently invoke the blessings of Allah upon you. How much of my supplications should I devote to you?"
💢He, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said, "Whatever you wish." I said, "A quarter?" He said, "Whatever you wish, and if you do more, it is better for you." I said, "One half?" He said, "Whatever you wish, and if you do more, it is better for you." I said, "Two thirds?" He said, "Whatever you wish, and if you do more, it is better for you." I said, "Shall I devote all my supplication to (invoking blessings upon) you?"
💥He said, "Then, you will be freed from your worry and your sin will be forgiven."
[At-Tirmithi: good-authentic; Al-Haakim in Al-Mustadrak]
💠Anas bin Maalik (radhi Allaahu anhu) said: Verily the Prophet (salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said:
💥Whoever sends Salah upon me once Allah will send ten (blessings) upon him and remove ten of his sins and raise his rank by ten levels.
[Imam Ahmad in his Musnad, Imam Bukharee in Adabul Mufrad #642 and #643. Jami Sagheer #6359 authenticated by Al Abaanee]
💠“Truly Allah and His angels say Salah on the Prophet, O you believers, recite Salah on him and send Salam on him completely.” [Al-Ahzab | C.33: A.56]
💠 Ibn Abbas (Rady'Allahu anhu) reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ, said,
‼️"Whoever forgets to send blessings upon me, he has missed a path to Paradise."
[Sunan Ibn Mäjah 908]
@AlfurqaN_FoundatioN | #jumuah
💠Ubayy ibn Kaʻb, may Allah be pleased with him, said,
🔰"O Messenger of Allah, I frequently invoke the blessings of Allah upon you. How much of my supplications should I devote to you?"
💢He, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said, "Whatever you wish." I said, "A quarter?" He said, "Whatever you wish, and if you do more, it is better for you." I said, "One half?" He said, "Whatever you wish, and if you do more, it is better for you." I said, "Two thirds?" He said, "Whatever you wish, and if you do more, it is better for you." I said, "Shall I devote all my supplication to (invoking blessings upon) you?"
💥He said, "Then, you will be freed from your worry and your sin will be forgiven."
[At-Tirmithi: good-authentic; Al-Haakim in Al-Mustadrak]
💠Anas bin Maalik (radhi Allaahu anhu) said: Verily the Prophet (salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said:
💥Whoever sends Salah upon me once Allah will send ten (blessings) upon him and remove ten of his sins and raise his rank by ten levels.
[Imam Ahmad in his Musnad, Imam Bukharee in Adabul Mufrad #642 and #643. Jami Sagheer #6359 authenticated by Al Abaanee]
💠“Truly Allah and His angels say Salah on the Prophet, O you believers, recite Salah on him and send Salam on him completely.” [Al-Ahzab | C.33: A.56]
💠 Ibn Abbas (Rady'Allahu anhu) reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ, said,
‼️"Whoever forgets to send blessings upon me, he has missed a path to Paradise."
[Sunan Ibn Mäjah 908]
@AlfurqaN_FoundatioN | #jumuah
☝️“...They have no guardian other than Him, and He (Allah subhanahu wa taala) shares not His Decision and His Rule with anyone."
[ Surah Al-Kahf, 18:26 ]
💠 This ayah means that Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) alone has the right to legislate, command, and judge, and no one shares in that authority. The ayah emphasizes the sole sovereignty of Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) in matters of judgment, governance, and law.
[ Surah Al-Kahf, 18:26 ]
💠 This ayah means that Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) alone has the right to legislate, command, and judge, and no one shares in that authority. The ayah emphasizes the sole sovereignty of Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) in matters of judgment, governance, and law.
💠 Imam Malik (Rahimahu'Allah) never rode an animal or wore shoes in the city of Madinah, out of reverence for the ground where the Rasul'Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم was buried. When asked why, he replied:
💢"How can I walk with shoes on the land where the Rasul'Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) is buried?"
❤️Imam Al-Dhahabi (Rahimahu'Allah) noted Imam Malik’s deep respect for al-Masjid an-Nabawi and anything related to the Rasul'Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam).
🎙️He would also never raise his voice in the Prophet’s mosque, following the adab of [Surah al-Hujurat 49:2]
💠 "O you who believe! Raise not your voices above the voice of the Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam), nor speak aloud to him in talk as you speak aloud to one another, lest your deeds may be rendered fruitless while you perceive not."
🔰His Reverence (Adab) Was Unique:
💠When Imam Malik (Rahimahu'Allah) taught hadith, he would bathe, wear clean white clothes, put on perfume, and sit with full dignity — because he was narrating the words of the Rasul'Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم.
🐪 He would never sit on a riding animal inside Madinah as a sign of respect for the Prophet’s (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) resting place.
[Tartīb al-Madārik by Qādī ʿIyāḍ | Siyar Aʿlām al-Nubalāʾ by Imam al-Dhahabi]
💢"How can I walk with shoes on the land where the Rasul'Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) is buried?"
❤️Imam Al-Dhahabi (Rahimahu'Allah) noted Imam Malik’s deep respect for al-Masjid an-Nabawi and anything related to the Rasul'Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam).
🎙️He would also never raise his voice in the Prophet’s mosque, following the adab of [Surah al-Hujurat 49:2]
💠 "O you who believe! Raise not your voices above the voice of the Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam), nor speak aloud to him in talk as you speak aloud to one another, lest your deeds may be rendered fruitless while you perceive not."
🔰His Reverence (Adab) Was Unique:
💠When Imam Malik (Rahimahu'Allah) taught hadith, he would bathe, wear clean white clothes, put on perfume, and sit with full dignity — because he was narrating the words of the Rasul'Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم.
🐪 He would never sit on a riding animal inside Madinah as a sign of respect for the Prophet’s (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) resting place.
[Tartīb al-Madārik by Qādī ʿIyāḍ | Siyar Aʿlām al-Nubalāʾ by Imam al-Dhahabi]
🔰Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) reported to have said, "A prostitute was forgiven by Allah, because, passing by a panting dog near a well and seeing that the dog was about to die of thirst, she took off her shoe, and tying it with her head-cover she drew out some water for it. So, Allah forgave her because of that."
[Sahih al-Bukhari 3321]
💠Muhammad bin al-munkadir (D. 747 | Rahimahu'Allah) said :
💥 "If Allah the exalted, forgave a woman who gave water to a thirsty dog, what would he do to the one who gives water to the thirsty, food to the hungry and dress to those Muslims who do not have clothes."
[Excellence of Patience and Gratefulness : English Translation of "Uddat al Sabirin wa Dhakhirat al-Shakirin"by Imam Ibn al Qayyim rahimahu'Allah]
💢This encourages us to engage in acts of charity and kindness. It suggests that if a single act of mercy towards an animal can lead to forgiveness, then consistent compassion towards people in need holds even greater potential for divine reward.
🍃 Sincere compassion whether towards animals or humans is profoundly valued and can be a means to attain Allah's forgiveness and favor.
#helptheneedy
[Sahih al-Bukhari 3321]
💠Muhammad bin al-munkadir (D. 747 | Rahimahu'Allah) said :
💥 "If Allah the exalted, forgave a woman who gave water to a thirsty dog, what would he do to the one who gives water to the thirsty, food to the hungry and dress to those Muslims who do not have clothes."
[Excellence of Patience and Gratefulness : English Translation of "Uddat al Sabirin wa Dhakhirat al-Shakirin"by Imam Ibn al Qayyim rahimahu'Allah]
💢This encourages us to engage in acts of charity and kindness. It suggests that if a single act of mercy towards an animal can lead to forgiveness, then consistent compassion towards people in need holds even greater potential for divine reward.
🍃 Sincere compassion whether towards animals or humans is profoundly valued and can be a means to attain Allah's forgiveness and favor.
#helptheneedy
💠 Imam Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله:
💥"You will find a righteous and virtuous man, distinguished by his beautiful manners, appearing among the most pleasant-looking people — even if he is not handsome.
🍃This is especially true if he has been blessed with the habit of praying at night, for indeed, the night prayer brings light and beauty to the face."
[Rawdat al-Muhibbin | Pg. 264]
💥"You will find a righteous and virtuous man, distinguished by his beautiful manners, appearing among the most pleasant-looking people — even if he is not handsome.
🍃This is especially true if he has been blessed with the habit of praying at night, for indeed, the night prayer brings light and beauty to the face."
[Rawdat al-Muhibbin | Pg. 264]
🔥"Nothing is more wicked than treachery by a person who is in a position of trust and nothing is more vile than the distortion of facts by a witness.
🔥Those who are given the title “RELIGIOUS MEN” do commit such treachery and distortion.
‼️ They remain idle when they are called upon to work for the implementation of Allah’s revelation and they lift words out of their context in order to please those in power at the expense of Allah’s revelation..."
[Fi Dhilal Al Qur'an, Commentary on Al Ma’idah Ayah : 44]
🔥Those who are given the title “RELIGIOUS MEN” do commit such treachery and distortion.
‼️ They remain idle when they are called upon to work for the implementation of Allah’s revelation and they lift words out of their context in order to please those in power at the expense of Allah’s revelation..."
[Fi Dhilal Al Qur'an, Commentary on Al Ma’idah Ayah : 44]
🔰 Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) has created man to be free, to worship no fellow creature and to maintain his freedom in the face of any chief or leader.
💥This is the essence of man’s nobility. If man does not protect it, he deserves no kindness from Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala).
☝No community of people can claim to have any degree of dignity and humanity when they submit themselves to anyone other than Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala).
🔥Those who do submit to their fellow creatures, and obey their legislation, cannot be excused.
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💢 This emphasizes about Tawheed and the dignity of human freedom. It asserts that:
🍃 Human beings are created free by Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) , and their purpose is to worship Him alone, not to submit to or worship other people or human-made systems.
🔰 True nobility and dignity lie in maintaining this freedom by not allowing others (leaders, rulers, or ideologies) to control their moral or spiritual allegiance.
♨️ If a person or community gives up this freedom and submits to man-made laws or authority instead of Allah's guidance, they lose their honor and may not deserve Allah's mercy.
☝️Obedience and loyalty belong only to Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) , and submitting to other "lords" (in belief or law) is considered a serious deviation, not something that can be easily excused.
💥Real dignity and worth for humans come from submitting solely to Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala), and not compromising that by following or worshipping human beings or their ideologies.
💥This is the essence of man’s nobility. If man does not protect it, he deserves no kindness from Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala).
☝No community of people can claim to have any degree of dignity and humanity when they submit themselves to anyone other than Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala).
🔥Those who do submit to their fellow creatures, and obey their legislation, cannot be excused.
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💢 This emphasizes about Tawheed and the dignity of human freedom. It asserts that:
🍃 Human beings are created free by Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) , and their purpose is to worship Him alone, not to submit to or worship other people or human-made systems.
🔰 True nobility and dignity lie in maintaining this freedom by not allowing others (leaders, rulers, or ideologies) to control their moral or spiritual allegiance.
♨️ If a person or community gives up this freedom and submits to man-made laws or authority instead of Allah's guidance, they lose their honor and may not deserve Allah's mercy.
☝️Obedience and loyalty belong only to Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) , and submitting to other "lords" (in belief or law) is considered a serious deviation, not something that can be easily excused.
💥Real dignity and worth for humans come from submitting solely to Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala), and not compromising that by following or worshipping human beings or their ideologies.
💢 Al-wala' wa-l-bara' (الولاء والبراء)
💢 Many read about it in books, but it only those upon who Allah has mercy who experience it in reality.
💠 Ibn Abbas (radyAllahu`anhu) reported to have said :
💢 "Whoever loves for the sake of Allah, and hates for the sake of Allah, and whoever seals a friendship for His sake, or declares an enmity for His sake, will receive, because of this, the protection of Allah.
💢 No one may taste true faith except by this, even if his prayers and fasts are many. People have come to build their relationships around the concerns of the world, but it will not benefit them in any way."
[Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali | Jami' al-Ulum wal Hikam | p.30]
💢 Many read about it in books, but it only those upon who Allah has mercy who experience it in reality.
💠 Ibn Abbas (radyAllahu`anhu) reported to have said :
💢 "Whoever loves for the sake of Allah, and hates for the sake of Allah, and whoever seals a friendship for His sake, or declares an enmity for His sake, will receive, because of this, the protection of Allah.
💢 No one may taste true faith except by this, even if his prayers and fasts are many. People have come to build their relationships around the concerns of the world, but it will not benefit them in any way."
[Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali | Jami' al-Ulum wal Hikam | p.30]