🔰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]
💢☝“Tawhid is actually the most precious medicine.
💢☝If a drop of this medicine was laid upon a mountain of sins and disobedience, they’d be transformed into good deeds!”
[Imam Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali, Jami’ al-‘Uloom wal-Hikam | v. 2, p. 417]
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☝️True belief in Tawhid is so powerful and pure that it can wipe away even the greatest sins if held sincerely. Like a healing medicine, it purifies the heart and transforms disobedience into obedience when combined with sincere repentance and Imaan.
💢☝If a drop of this medicine was laid upon a mountain of sins and disobedience, they’d be transformed into good deeds!”
[Imam Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali, Jami’ al-‘Uloom wal-Hikam | v. 2, p. 417]
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☝️True belief in Tawhid is so powerful and pure that it can wipe away even the greatest sins if held sincerely. Like a healing medicine, it purifies the heart and transforms disobedience into obedience when combined with sincere repentance and Imaan.
💠Virtues of the First 10 Days of “Dhul-Hijja”💠
❖❐ The Prophet (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) said, “There is no deed that is better in the sight of Allah or more greatly rewarded than a good deed done in the (first) ten days of Al-Adha”.
❐ It was asked, “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah?” The Prophet (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) replied,
❐ “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah, unless a man goes out himself for Jihad taking his wealth with him and does not come back with anything.” [Narrated by Al-Bukhari]
❐ Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) blessed the nation of Muhammad (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) with opportunities to reap rewards and blessings every day of the year.
❐ The last ten nights of Ramadan (the month of fasting) are among the most blessed nights of the year; in particular Laylatul-Qadr (the night of power) is extremely sacred.
❐ Similarly, the first ten days of Dhul-Hijja (the 12th Islamic calendar month) carry special status during the blessed month of “(Hajj) Pilgrimage.”
❐ The above Hadith of the Prophet (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) spells out the importance of these ten days in the sight of Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) and the amplified reward for all good deeds during this blessed season.
❐ Just like the last ten nights of Ramadan are the best ten nights out of the year, these first ten days of Dhul-Hijja are the best days of the year and the most beloved to Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) as they combine acts of worship in a way unlike any other time.
❐ So, the questions we should be asking ourselves are, “How do we make the most of this season of blessings?”, “What deeds can I perform to attain His pleasure?”.
❐ The following are some examples of the acts of worship that will help us gain His pleasure In shaa Allah.
1⃣ Perform Hajj (Pilgrimage)
💠 Obviously, Hajj is one of the best deeds that one can do during these ten days. However for those of us who were not invited to His House this year, there are still many more ways to earn the pleasure of Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala).
2⃣ Fast all nine days and especially on the ‘Day of Arafah’
💠 RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) used to fast on the first nine days of Dhu’l-Hijjah.
❐ It was narrated from Hunaydah ibn Khaalid from his wife, that one of the wives of RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) said:
❐ "RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) used to fast on the first nine days of Dhu’l-Hijjah and the day of Ashura, and three days each month, the first Monday of the month and two Thursdays." [Nasai; Abu Dawud]
❐ Hafsah (Rady'Allahu Anha) reported, "There are five things that RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) never abandoned:
❖ fasting on the day of Ashurah,
❖ fasting the [first] 10 [days of Dhul-Hijjah],
❖ fasting 3 days of every month
❖ and praying two rak'ah before the dawn prayer." [Ahmad; Nasai]
❐ "The fuqaha are unanimously agreed that it is mustahabb to fast during the first eight days of Dhu’l-Hijjah, before the day of Arafah.
❐ The Malikis and Shafi’is stated that it is Sunnah to fast on these days for the pilgrim too." [al-Mawsu’ah al-Fiqhiyyah, 28/91]
❐ "It is Sunnah to fast the eight days before the day of Arafah, as is stated in al-Rawdah, and that applies equally to pilgrims and others, but it is not Sunnah for the pilgrim to fast on the day of Arafah,
❐ rather it is mustahabb for him not to fast then, even if he is able for it, following the example of RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam), and so that he will have more strength for du'a."
[Nihaayat al-Muhtaaj, 3/207]
❐ RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) said: “Anyone who fasts for one day for Allah’s pleasure, Allah will keep his face away from the (Hell) fire for (a distance covered by a journey of) seventy years.” [Bukhari, Muslim]
❐ RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) used to fast on the ninth day of Dhul-Hijja and he said:
❐ “Fasting the Day of ‘Arafah (ninth Dhul-Hijja) is an expiation for (all the sins of) the previous year and expiation for (all the sins of) the coming year.” [Muslim]
❖❐ The Prophet (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) said, “There is no deed that is better in the sight of Allah or more greatly rewarded than a good deed done in the (first) ten days of Al-Adha”.
❐ It was asked, “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah?” The Prophet (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) replied,
❐ “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah, unless a man goes out himself for Jihad taking his wealth with him and does not come back with anything.” [Narrated by Al-Bukhari]
❐ Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) blessed the nation of Muhammad (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) with opportunities to reap rewards and blessings every day of the year.
❐ The last ten nights of Ramadan (the month of fasting) are among the most blessed nights of the year; in particular Laylatul-Qadr (the night of power) is extremely sacred.
❐ Similarly, the first ten days of Dhul-Hijja (the 12th Islamic calendar month) carry special status during the blessed month of “(Hajj) Pilgrimage.”
❐ The above Hadith of the Prophet (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) spells out the importance of these ten days in the sight of Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) and the amplified reward for all good deeds during this blessed season.
❐ Just like the last ten nights of Ramadan are the best ten nights out of the year, these first ten days of Dhul-Hijja are the best days of the year and the most beloved to Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) as they combine acts of worship in a way unlike any other time.
❐ So, the questions we should be asking ourselves are, “How do we make the most of this season of blessings?”, “What deeds can I perform to attain His pleasure?”.
❐ The following are some examples of the acts of worship that will help us gain His pleasure In shaa Allah.
1⃣ Perform Hajj (Pilgrimage)
💠 Obviously, Hajj is one of the best deeds that one can do during these ten days. However for those of us who were not invited to His House this year, there are still many more ways to earn the pleasure of Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala).
2⃣ Fast all nine days and especially on the ‘Day of Arafah’
💠 RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) used to fast on the first nine days of Dhu’l-Hijjah.
❐ It was narrated from Hunaydah ibn Khaalid from his wife, that one of the wives of RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) said:
❐ "RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) used to fast on the first nine days of Dhu’l-Hijjah and the day of Ashura, and three days each month, the first Monday of the month and two Thursdays." [Nasai; Abu Dawud]
❐ Hafsah (Rady'Allahu Anha) reported, "There are five things that RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) never abandoned:
❖ fasting on the day of Ashurah,
❖ fasting the [first] 10 [days of Dhul-Hijjah],
❖ fasting 3 days of every month
❖ and praying two rak'ah before the dawn prayer." [Ahmad; Nasai]
❐ "The fuqaha are unanimously agreed that it is mustahabb to fast during the first eight days of Dhu’l-Hijjah, before the day of Arafah.
❐ The Malikis and Shafi’is stated that it is Sunnah to fast on these days for the pilgrim too." [al-Mawsu’ah al-Fiqhiyyah, 28/91]
❐ "It is Sunnah to fast the eight days before the day of Arafah, as is stated in al-Rawdah, and that applies equally to pilgrims and others, but it is not Sunnah for the pilgrim to fast on the day of Arafah,
❐ rather it is mustahabb for him not to fast then, even if he is able for it, following the example of RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam), and so that he will have more strength for du'a."
[Nihaayat al-Muhtaaj, 3/207]
❐ RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) said: “Anyone who fasts for one day for Allah’s pleasure, Allah will keep his face away from the (Hell) fire for (a distance covered by a journey of) seventy years.” [Bukhari, Muslim]
❐ RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) used to fast on the ninth day of Dhul-Hijja and he said:
❐ “Fasting the Day of ‘Arafah (ninth Dhul-Hijja) is an expiation for (all the sins of) the previous year and expiation for (all the sins of) the coming year.” [Muslim]
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