Meadows of Paradise

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate
Assalaamu alaykum

Dear Friends

I pray that you are well.

The Prophet, Allah bless him and grant him peace, said:

'When you pass by the meadows of Paradise indulge freely in them.' The Companions, Allah be pleased with them. asked: 'O Messenger of Allah! What are the meadows of Paradise?' He replied: 'The circles of Ilm.' (Tabarani, Al-Mu’jam Al-Kabir)

Ilm that is mentioned here is 'beneficial knowledge'. It is through this knowledge that we will begin to know the Lord, Mighty and Majestic, and love Him and want to connect with Him. We will see the insignificance of this world and the reality of the next life, and surely we will run after what is most pleasurable, the Hereafter (in Paradise).

So never put learning this religion on the back burner for without knowledge one cannot really see the realities of this world and the Hereafter. This knowledge is like an ocean, no matter how much you draw from it, there is much more remains. So it will keep those who desire Allah and the next life busy for the rest of their lives. There is really no time for idle talks, backbiting, gossips, quarrels, arguments, holding grudges, envy, jealousy and showing off. We have the next world to work for and each one of us will have our own spot as determined by the Lord. May Allah enter us into the highest Paradise and grant us His Noble Countenance. Ameen.

How fast time flies...it feels like just yesterday we talked about the beginning of Ramadhan...preparing for Allah's gaze...and now Eid is fast approaching, which means the blessed month of Ramadhan is about to leave us. It is time to evaluate ourselves and set short term and long term goals for yourself and your family.

May Allah bring us closer to Him. Ameen. Please don't forget us in your qiyamu lail and may Allah let you find laylatul qadr. Jazakallahu khairan.

And Allah knows best.
Wassalaam