💢☝“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]
3⃣ Perform Dhikr and Takbeer :
💠 The RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) said: “There are no days on which good deeds are greater or more beloved to Allah than on these ten days, so recite much
❖ Tahleel (saying Laa ilaaha ill-Allah),
❖ Takbeer (saying Allahu Akbar) and
❖ Tahmeed (saying Alhamdu Lillaah).”
[Ahmad -Saheeh]
❐ Ibn ‘Umar and Abu Hurayrah (Rady'Allahu Anhu) used to go out in the marketplace during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijja, reciting Takbeer, and the people would recite Takbeer when they heard them. [Bukhari]
❐ Takbeer at this time is a Sunnah that has mostly been forgotten, especially during the first few days. So say it in the masjid, in your home, on the street and every place where it is permitted to remember Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala).
❐ Revive the Sunnah that have been virtually forgotten and earn great rewards for doing so.
❐ RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) said: “Whoever revives an aspect of my Sunnah that is forgotten after my death, he will have a reward equivalent to that of the people who follow him, without it detracting in the least from their reward.” [Tirmidhi- Hasan]
4⃣ Stand the Night in Prayer :
💠 Seeking Allah’s forgiveness and humbling ourselves in front of Him in supplication and prayers during the latter part of the night is an act of worship that is very beloved to Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala).
❐ Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) calls out to His servants in the latter part of the night: “Is there anyone to invoke Me, so that I may respond to his invocation?
❐ Is there anyone to ask Me, so that I may grant him his request? Is there anyone seeking My forgiveness, so that I may forgive him?” [Bukhaari, Muslim]
❐ We should seize this opportunity and beg Him Glorified and Exalted be He for His Divine Generosity and Mercy. We should ask Him as our Prophet (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) taught us
❐ “Our Lord, bless us with the best of this world and the best of hereafter and save us from the fire of Hell.”
5⃣ Make Sincere Repentance :
💠 Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) loves those who repent to Him in complete submission. The act of sincere repentance to Allah with intention to never return to His disobedience and sin is very dear to Him (Subhanahu wa ta'ala).
❐ Return to Allah by giving up all the deeds, open and secret, that He dislikes. Be regretful of your sins and disobedience and resolve to never return to sin and to firmly adhere to the path which Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) loves.
❐ Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) says, “But as for him who repented, believed and did righteous deeds, then he will be among those who are successful.” [Al-Qasas 28:67]
6⃣ Return to Book of Allah (The Quran)
💠 It is time to dust off your copy of the Quran. Establish a beautiful new relationship with the book of Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) starting in these ten days of Dhul-Hijja.
❐ Recite its verses and you will reap its blessings. Understand its message. Implement the commandments of this book in your life.
❐ This relationship with the Quran will open for you the doors of wisdom and happiness in your life. This will ultimately lead to guidance and success in this life and the Hereafter.
7⃣ Increase in doing ALL good deeds :
💠 If you are not able to perform Hajj this year, occupy yourself during these blessed days by any and every possible good deed. Every act that is done with sincerity for the pleasure of Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) will bring you closer to Him.
❐ “So whosoever does good equal to the weight of an atom, shall see it; and whosoever does evil equal to the weight of an atom, shall see it.“
[Al-Zalzalah 99:7-8]
8⃣ Slaughter an animal and distribute the meat (Sacrifice)
💠 Ibn Umar (Rady'Allahu Anhu) said: “ RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) lived in Madeenah for ten years and every year he slaughtered an animal.” [Ahmad-Saheeh by al-Albaani]
9⃣ Attend Eid prayers :
💠 Attending Eid prayers is from the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam).
💠 The RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) said: “There are no days on which good deeds are greater or more beloved to Allah than on these ten days, so recite much
❖ Tahleel (saying Laa ilaaha ill-Allah),
❖ Takbeer (saying Allahu Akbar) and
❖ Tahmeed (saying Alhamdu Lillaah).”
[Ahmad -Saheeh]
❐ Ibn ‘Umar and Abu Hurayrah (Rady'Allahu Anhu) used to go out in the marketplace during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijja, reciting Takbeer, and the people would recite Takbeer when they heard them. [Bukhari]
❐ Takbeer at this time is a Sunnah that has mostly been forgotten, especially during the first few days. So say it in the masjid, in your home, on the street and every place where it is permitted to remember Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala).
❐ Revive the Sunnah that have been virtually forgotten and earn great rewards for doing so.
❐ RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) said: “Whoever revives an aspect of my Sunnah that is forgotten after my death, he will have a reward equivalent to that of the people who follow him, without it detracting in the least from their reward.” [Tirmidhi- Hasan]
4⃣ Stand the Night in Prayer :
💠 Seeking Allah’s forgiveness and humbling ourselves in front of Him in supplication and prayers during the latter part of the night is an act of worship that is very beloved to Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala).
❐ Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) calls out to His servants in the latter part of the night: “Is there anyone to invoke Me, so that I may respond to his invocation?
❐ Is there anyone to ask Me, so that I may grant him his request? Is there anyone seeking My forgiveness, so that I may forgive him?” [Bukhaari, Muslim]
❐ We should seize this opportunity and beg Him Glorified and Exalted be He for His Divine Generosity and Mercy. We should ask Him as our Prophet (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) taught us
❐ “Our Lord, bless us with the best of this world and the best of hereafter and save us from the fire of Hell.”
5⃣ Make Sincere Repentance :
💠 Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) loves those who repent to Him in complete submission. The act of sincere repentance to Allah with intention to never return to His disobedience and sin is very dear to Him (Subhanahu wa ta'ala).
❐ Return to Allah by giving up all the deeds, open and secret, that He dislikes. Be regretful of your sins and disobedience and resolve to never return to sin and to firmly adhere to the path which Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) loves.
❐ Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) says, “But as for him who repented, believed and did righteous deeds, then he will be among those who are successful.” [Al-Qasas 28:67]
6⃣ Return to Book of Allah (The Quran)
💠 It is time to dust off your copy of the Quran. Establish a beautiful new relationship with the book of Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) starting in these ten days of Dhul-Hijja.
❐ Recite its verses and you will reap its blessings. Understand its message. Implement the commandments of this book in your life.
❐ This relationship with the Quran will open for you the doors of wisdom and happiness in your life. This will ultimately lead to guidance and success in this life and the Hereafter.
7⃣ Increase in doing ALL good deeds :
💠 If you are not able to perform Hajj this year, occupy yourself during these blessed days by any and every possible good deed. Every act that is done with sincerity for the pleasure of Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) will bring you closer to Him.
❐ “So whosoever does good equal to the weight of an atom, shall see it; and whosoever does evil equal to the weight of an atom, shall see it.“
[Al-Zalzalah 99:7-8]
8⃣ Slaughter an animal and distribute the meat (Sacrifice)
💠 Ibn Umar (Rady'Allahu Anhu) said: “ RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) lived in Madeenah for ten years and every year he slaughtered an animal.” [Ahmad-Saheeh by al-Albaani]
9⃣ Attend Eid prayers :
💠 Attending Eid prayers is from the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam).
We should be keen on practicing this Sunnah and performing it according to the teachings of our Prophet (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam).
❐ Eid is a time of joy and happiness and we should be inclusive of all of our brothers and sisters in Islam who may not be as fortunate to have enough to enjoy this blessed occasion.
🔟 Thank Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) :
💠 One of the biggest forms of worshiping Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) is to thank Him, deeply, sincerely and continuously. After all, it is He who blessed us with all that we have.
❐ In fact, we wouldn’t even be here if it wasn’t for the Mercy of our Creator. So let's thank Him for ALL that He gave us: the blessing of Islam, the blessing of life and every blessing we possess.
❐ Let's Thank Him for the opportunity to experience these ten days. Let's Ask Him for His mercy, forgiveness and guidance.
❐ Alhamdulillah, there is much to be gained in these coming days. So let's make the most of this perfect opportunity offered by these invaluable and irreplaceable ten days.
❐ Let's Hasten to do good deeds and appreciate this blessing and make the most of it. “And worship your Lord until there comes unto you the certainty (death).” [Al-Hijr 15:99]
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❐ Eid is a time of joy and happiness and we should be inclusive of all of our brothers and sisters in Islam who may not be as fortunate to have enough to enjoy this blessed occasion.
🔟 Thank Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) :
💠 One of the biggest forms of worshiping Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) is to thank Him, deeply, sincerely and continuously. After all, it is He who blessed us with all that we have.
❐ In fact, we wouldn’t even be here if it wasn’t for the Mercy of our Creator. So let's thank Him for ALL that He gave us: the blessing of Islam, the blessing of life and every blessing we possess.
❐ Let's Thank Him for the opportunity to experience these ten days. Let's Ask Him for His mercy, forgiveness and guidance.
❐ Alhamdulillah, there is much to be gained in these coming days. So let's make the most of this perfect opportunity offered by these invaluable and irreplaceable ten days.
❐ Let's Hasten to do good deeds and appreciate this blessing and make the most of it. “And worship your Lord until there comes unto you the certainty (death).” [Al-Hijr 15:99]
│❖ @AlfurqaN_FoundatioN | #DhulHajjah
💥Fasting on the day of Arafah:
💠Abu Hafsah, (Rady'Allahu anhu), reported that the Prophet, (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam), said:
🔰"Fasting on the Day of 'Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year, and fasting on 'Ashura, (the tenth day of Muharram) atones for the sins of previous years."
[Reported by all except Al-Bukhari and At-Tirmidhi]
💠In another saying the Prophet's wife Hafsah, (Rady'Allahu anha), said:
🔰"Four things the Messenger of Allâh (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) never neglected:
1️⃣Observing fast on the day of 'Ashura,
2️⃣'Arafat,
3️⃣three days every month,
4️⃣and offering fajr sunnah prayers early in the morning."
[Muslim]
💠Ibn ʿUmar (Rady'Allahu anhu) narrates that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
💥“When the evening of ʿArafa arrives, nobody with a mustard seed’s weight of faith in their heart is left, but they are forgiven.”
💢The Prophet’s companions asked,
🔰“O Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam), is this restricted only to people on ʿArafah?”
💥He (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) said,
🔰“No, it is for all Muslims.”
[Al-Tabarāni]
💠Abu Hafsah, (Rady'Allahu anhu), reported that the Prophet, (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam), said:
🔰"Fasting on the Day of 'Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year, and fasting on 'Ashura, (the tenth day of Muharram) atones for the sins of previous years."
[Reported by all except Al-Bukhari and At-Tirmidhi]
💠In another saying the Prophet's wife Hafsah, (Rady'Allahu anha), said:
🔰"Four things the Messenger of Allâh (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) never neglected:
1️⃣Observing fast on the day of 'Ashura,
2️⃣'Arafat,
3️⃣three days every month,
4️⃣and offering fajr sunnah prayers early in the morning."
[Muslim]
💠Ibn ʿUmar (Rady'Allahu anhu) narrates that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
💥“When the evening of ʿArafa arrives, nobody with a mustard seed’s weight of faith in their heart is left, but they are forgiven.”
💢The Prophet’s companions asked,
🔰“O Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam), is this restricted only to people on ʿArafah?”
💥He (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) said,
🔰“No, it is for all Muslims.”
[Al-Tabarāni]
💠Imam Ibn Rajab رحمه الله said :
💢"Strive today to actualise Tawhid; for indeed (you) cannot reach Allah's (pleasure) except by way of it.
💢 Be eager to establish the rights of Tawhid, because you cannot be saved from Allah's punishment except through it."
[Kalimah Al-Ikhlaas: page 54]
💢"Strive today to actualise Tawhid; for indeed (you) cannot reach Allah's (pleasure) except by way of it.
💢 Be eager to establish the rights of Tawhid, because you cannot be saved from Allah's punishment except through it."
[Kalimah Al-Ikhlaas: page 54]
💠Imam Ash-Shafi'i (رحمه الله):
أظْلم الظالمينَ لنفسِهِ مَن تواضع لمن لا يكرمه، ورغِب في موّدةٍ مَن لا ينفعه.
💢"The most unjust person to himself is the one who humbles himself before someone who does not honour him and seeks the affection of someone who does not benefit him."
[Ṭabaqāt Ibn As-Subkī : 2/100 | By Tāj al‑Dīn al‑Subkī | d. 771/1370]
أظْلم الظالمينَ لنفسِهِ مَن تواضع لمن لا يكرمه، ورغِب في موّدةٍ مَن لا ينفعه.
💢"The most unjust person to himself is the one who humbles himself before someone who does not honour him and seeks the affection of someone who does not benefit him."
[Ṭabaqāt Ibn As-Subkī : 2/100 | By Tāj al‑Dīn al‑Subkī | d. 771/1370]
💠 The Messenger of Allah (salAllahu 'alayhi wa sallam reported to have) said, "I was made to love
three things from your world :
💥perfume,
💥women,
💥and prayer."
🔰The companions were sitting with him and Abu Bakr (radyAllahu`anhu) said, "You have spoken
the truth, O Messenger of Allah! I was made to love three things from this world :
💥Looking at your face,
💥 Spending my wealth upon you,
💥 And giving my daughter in marriage to you.'
💠'Umar (radyAllahu`anhu) said, "You have spoken truthfully, O Abu Bakr! I was made to love three things from this world :
💥commanding good
💥forbidding evil
💥 and worn garments." `
💠Uthman (radyAllahu`anhu) said, "You have spoken
truthfully, O `Umar! And I was made to love three things from this world :
💥feeding the hungry,
💥clothing the naked,
💥and reading the Qur'an."
💠 Ali (radyAllahu anhu) said, "You have spoken truthfully, O Uthman! I was made to
love three things from this world :
💥serving the guest,
💥fasting in the summer,
💥and fighting with the sword."
🔰As they were discoursing, Jibreel (alaihe wa sallam) came and said,
🍃"Allah the Exalted sent me when He heard your discussion and has ordered you to ask me what I would have loved if I were to be from the people of this world.
💠The Messenger of Allah (salAllahu 'alayhi wa sallam) asked, "If you were to be from the people of this world what would you have loved?" Jibreel replied :
💥"Guiding those led astray,
💥keeping the company of contented strangers,
💥and helping families afflicted with hardship."
🔰 He continued "The Lord of Honour loves three qualities in His servants:
💥To give their utmost,
💥 To weep out of remorse,
💥 And to remain patient in times of poverty.
[Taken from the book 'Preparing for the Day of Judgement' by Ibn Hajar Rahimahu'Allah]
three things from your world :
💥perfume,
💥women,
💥and prayer."
🔰The companions were sitting with him and Abu Bakr (radyAllahu`anhu) said, "You have spoken
the truth, O Messenger of Allah! I was made to love three things from this world :
💥Looking at your face,
💥 Spending my wealth upon you,
💥 And giving my daughter in marriage to you.'
💠'Umar (radyAllahu`anhu) said, "You have spoken truthfully, O Abu Bakr! I was made to love three things from this world :
💥commanding good
💥forbidding evil
💥 and worn garments." `
💠Uthman (radyAllahu`anhu) said, "You have spoken
truthfully, O `Umar! And I was made to love three things from this world :
💥feeding the hungry,
💥clothing the naked,
💥and reading the Qur'an."
💠 Ali (radyAllahu anhu) said, "You have spoken truthfully, O Uthman! I was made to
love three things from this world :
💥serving the guest,
💥fasting in the summer,
💥and fighting with the sword."
🔰As they were discoursing, Jibreel (alaihe wa sallam) came and said,
🍃"Allah the Exalted sent me when He heard your discussion and has ordered you to ask me what I would have loved if I were to be from the people of this world.
💠The Messenger of Allah (salAllahu 'alayhi wa sallam) asked, "If you were to be from the people of this world what would you have loved?" Jibreel replied :
💥"Guiding those led astray,
💥keeping the company of contented strangers,
💥and helping families afflicted with hardship."
🔰 He continued "The Lord of Honour loves three qualities in His servants:
💥To give their utmost,
💥 To weep out of remorse,
💥 And to remain patient in times of poverty.
[Taken from the book 'Preparing for the Day of Judgement' by Ibn Hajar Rahimahu'Allah]
💠Shaykhu'l-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah said:
💥 "The characteristics of the religion are two fundamentals: That we worship none but Allah; that we do not worship Him except with what He has legislated, we do not worship Him through innovations.
🔰Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) has said: "So whoever hopes for the Meeting with his Lord, let him work righteousness and associate none as a partner in the worship of his Lord." [al-Kahf 18/110]
☝️This is the actualization of the shahadatayn, the declaration that none has the right to be worshiped except Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) and the declaration that Muhammad (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) is the Messenger of Allah.
[Fathu Rabba'l-Bariyyah bi Talkhisi'l-Hamawiyyah, 7-37]
💥 "The characteristics of the religion are two fundamentals: That we worship none but Allah; that we do not worship Him except with what He has legislated, we do not worship Him through innovations.
🔰Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) has said: "So whoever hopes for the Meeting with his Lord, let him work righteousness and associate none as a partner in the worship of his Lord." [al-Kahf 18/110]
☝️This is the actualization of the shahadatayn, the declaration that none has the right to be worshiped except Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) and the declaration that Muhammad (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) is the Messenger of Allah.
[Fathu Rabba'l-Bariyyah bi Talkhisi'l-Hamawiyyah, 7-37]
🔰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
💠Friday The Day Of Celebration💠
💢The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: ❝ Verily, Allah has made this day (of Friday) a celebration for the Muslims. So whoever comes to Friday (prayer), then let him bathe himself, and if he has any perfume let him put some on, and use the toothstick.❞
● [رواه ابن ماجه ١٠٩٨ وصحيح الترغيب ١\٢٩٨]
💠 Ibn al-Qayyim [رحمه الله] said:
❝The Friday prayer is from the greatest of congregations of the Muslims.❞
● {زاد المعاد ١:٣٦٤-٣٦٥}
💢 The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: ❝Increase in salutations upon me, on the day of Friday (Jumu'ah) and its night.❞
● [زاد المعاد ٢\٤٢٠]
💠 Prophet ﷺ reported to have said:
💥❝The best of prayers with Allāh is the prayer of morning (Fajr) on the Day of Friday in congregation.❞
● {الصحيحة ١٥٦٦}
💢Prophet ﷺ said: ❝Whoever reads Surah Al-Kahf on Fridays will be adorned with light from that Friday to the next.❞
● (صحيح جامع الصغير ٢/٦٤٧٠)
💠Prophet ﷺ said: ❝Whoever recites Surah Al-Kahf on Friday will have a light for him between this Friday and the next.❞
● {السنن الكبرى ٥٨٥٦}
💢The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: ❝Send prayer upon me abundantly on the day of Jumu’ah (Friday) & on the night of Jumu’ah (Thursday night) for he who sends prayer upon me one time, Allāh sends prayer upon him 10 times.❞
● [صحيح الجامع ١٢٠٩]
💠Prophet ﷺ said: ❝There is such an hour on Friday, that if any Muslim makes Du’ā during it, his Du’ā will be accepted.❞
● {صحيح البخاري ٥٢٩٥، صحيح مسلم ٨٥٢}
💢Prophet ﷺ said: ❝Whoever performs Ghusl on Friday, and bathes completely, and goes early, arriving early, gets close and listens and is silent, there will be for him in every step he takes, the reward of a year of fasting and standing (in prayer).❞
● {جامع الترمذي ٤٩٦}
💠Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ said: ❝Jummah to Jummah expiates the minor sins in between them except for the major sins.❞
● [السلسلة الصحيحة ٣٦٢٣]
💢Prophet ﷺ said: ❝The best of days with Allāh is the day of Jumu'ah.❞
● {صحيح الجامع ١٠٩٨، السلسة الصحيحة ١٥٠٢}
💠Imām Ibn al-Qayyim (Rahimahu'Allah) said: ❝A time when Du’ās will be accepted is during the last hour of ‘Asr on Jumu’ah.❞
● {زاد المعاد ١/١٠٤}
💢 Sa'id bin Jubayr رحمه الله said:
❝That I hit whips on my head, it is more beloved to me, than me talking whilst the Imām is giving a sermon.❞
● [طبقات ابن سعد ٠٦٢/٦]
❖ @AlfurqaN_FoundatioN | #Jumuah
💢The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: ❝ Verily, Allah has made this day (of Friday) a celebration for the Muslims. So whoever comes to Friday (prayer), then let him bathe himself, and if he has any perfume let him put some on, and use the toothstick.❞
● [رواه ابن ماجه ١٠٩٨ وصحيح الترغيب ١\٢٩٨]
💠 Ibn al-Qayyim [رحمه الله] said:
❝The Friday prayer is from the greatest of congregations of the Muslims.❞
● {زاد المعاد ١:٣٦٤-٣٦٥}
💢 The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: ❝Increase in salutations upon me, on the day of Friday (Jumu'ah) and its night.❞
● [زاد المعاد ٢\٤٢٠]
💠 Prophet ﷺ reported to have said:
💥❝The best of prayers with Allāh is the prayer of morning (Fajr) on the Day of Friday in congregation.❞
● {الصحيحة ١٥٦٦}
💢Prophet ﷺ said: ❝Whoever reads Surah Al-Kahf on Fridays will be adorned with light from that Friday to the next.❞
● (صحيح جامع الصغير ٢/٦٤٧٠)
💠Prophet ﷺ said: ❝Whoever recites Surah Al-Kahf on Friday will have a light for him between this Friday and the next.❞
● {السنن الكبرى ٥٨٥٦}
💢The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: ❝Send prayer upon me abundantly on the day of Jumu’ah (Friday) & on the night of Jumu’ah (Thursday night) for he who sends prayer upon me one time, Allāh sends prayer upon him 10 times.❞
● [صحيح الجامع ١٢٠٩]
💠Prophet ﷺ said: ❝There is such an hour on Friday, that if any Muslim makes Du’ā during it, his Du’ā will be accepted.❞
● {صحيح البخاري ٥٢٩٥، صحيح مسلم ٨٥٢}
💢Prophet ﷺ said: ❝Whoever performs Ghusl on Friday, and bathes completely, and goes early, arriving early, gets close and listens and is silent, there will be for him in every step he takes, the reward of a year of fasting and standing (in prayer).❞
● {جامع الترمذي ٤٩٦}
💠Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ said: ❝Jummah to Jummah expiates the minor sins in between them except for the major sins.❞
● [السلسلة الصحيحة ٣٦٢٣]
💢Prophet ﷺ said: ❝The best of days with Allāh is the day of Jumu'ah.❞
● {صحيح الجامع ١٠٩٨، السلسة الصحيحة ١٥٠٢}
💠Imām Ibn al-Qayyim (Rahimahu'Allah) said: ❝A time when Du’ās will be accepted is during the last hour of ‘Asr on Jumu’ah.❞
● {زاد المعاد ١/١٠٤}
💢 Sa'id bin Jubayr رحمه الله said:
❝That I hit whips on my head, it is more beloved to me, than me talking whilst the Imām is giving a sermon.❞
● [طبقات ابن سعد ٠٦٢/٦]
❖ @AlfurqaN_FoundatioN | #Jumuah
🔰Do not confine your prayers to the limits of your own understanding. Remember, Allah's power is limitless, so let your du'as reflect boundless hope and infinite trust in His ability.
💠Jaabir (Rady'Allahu anhu) narrated that Allah's Messenger (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) said:
🚫Do not acquire knowledge in order to compete with the scholars, nor to argue with the ignorant, nor to gain mastery over the gatherings.
🔥Since whoever does that, then: The Fire! The Fire!
[Ibn Maajah (254), and others]
🚫Do not acquire knowledge in order to compete with the scholars, nor to argue with the ignorant, nor to gain mastery over the gatherings.
🔥Since whoever does that, then: The Fire! The Fire!
[Ibn Maajah (254), and others]