Beneficial Knowledge

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Beneficial Knowledge

A sign of a living community or city is numerous gatherings of knowledge and remembrance of Allah. If there are none, the place is dead.

The essence of beneficial knowledge is knowledge of tauhid, fiqh, spiritual excellence, and correct practice. Beneficial knowledge is not mental gymnastics. It is knowledge accompanied and followed by righteous actions and cast into the heart. By this definition, in the information age today, much of what people learn is not considered knowledge.

Beneficial knowledge will remove from you the love of this fleeting world and will lead you to the love of the next world, which is permanent. The more that you love the next world, the less that you love this world. It will lead you to zuhd (indifference to this world, to renounce, turn away, abstain from the world's various things, and a desire for the akhirah) and give you knowledge and insights into your faults. Most people don't want to confront their faults or the dark aspects of their ego. If we want to take the path seriously, we must have the courage to confront our faults. Remember, shaytan is an apparent enemy; he is trying to lead us astray and make our bad actions and sins look good. So we have to learn about his tricks and plots.

May Allah purify our intentions for seeking knowledge, help us be steadfast and productive seekers of knowledge, increase us in beneficial knowledge, and keep us away from blameworthy knowledge.  Aameen.

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The Heart of Islam

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The Heart of Islam

Allah Almighty has chosen Islam as our way of life. Obedience is the heart of Islam. It is the key to the highest ranks we can dream of. "And whoever obeys Allah and the Messenger - those will be with the ones upon whom Allah has bestowed favor of the prophets, the steadfast affirmers of truth, the martyrs and the righteous. And excellent are those as companions." [Quran An-Nisaa 4:69]

Sayyiduna Ali (r.a) was concerned about obeying Allah and asked the Prophet ﷺ "If a matter befalls us concerning which there is no command nor prohibition, what should we do?"

The Prophet ﷺ did not say to do what you want but said, "Consult your scholars and worshipers".

So, if you're unsure of what Allah wants you to do, seek guidance from scholars. Our relationship with Allah is one of servitude, and we must ask about what we do not know. We cannot assume that being a good person guarantees entry to Paradise. While Allah’s mercy may grant us entry, it is not a certainty.This is not the proper process.

Simply reading the Quran and Hadiths does not mean we fully understand what Allah wants from us. 

Most people might see a beautiful tree as just a trunk, branches, and leaves, while a skilled carpenter sees potential for furniture, such as a chair or an ornate bookshelf because he is trained and equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge. Similarly, we must learn our religion from scholars to avoid misguidance and harm.

May Allah make us among His best obedient slaves and join us with prophets, the siddiqun, the martyrs, and the righteous. Aameen.

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True & Lasting Friendship

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

True & Lasting Friendship

Friendships grounded in Imaan and taqwa (God-consciousness, piety) are true and enduring, while friendships based on materialistic reasons are fleeting and ultimately unfulfilling, both in this world and the Hereafter. 

Kindness and love for one another are the pillars of a lasting friendship. 

A good friend is someone whose presence brings blessings, reinforces Islamic practices, increases knowledge, enhances spirituality, encourages responsibility towards the Muslim community, and motivates us to strive for good.

The Prophet ﷺ said, “The believer is like a mirror to other believers.”

 A close friend reflects an honest, undistorted image of a friend, forgiving mistakes but not hiding or exaggerating strengths and weaknesses. 

True friendship inspires devotion to Allah and His beloved Messenger ﷺ, and loyalty to your parents and family, knowing that their own children will inherit these qualities. 

Abdullah ibn ‘Umar narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said, “Obey your parents and treat them kindly, for if you do so, then your own children will be obedient and kind to you.” [Tabari]

Choose friends based on good character, conduct, and qualities. A worthy companion should possess five qualities: intellect, good conduct, avoidance of sin, adherence to Islamic traditions, and detachment from worldly addiction.

May Allah grant us righteous companions in this life and the next. Aameen.

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Let's Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday)

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Let's Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday)

Yaumul Jumu'ah (Friday) is eid to Muslims. One of the main activities of Muslims on Friday is reciting Surah Al-Kahf. 

Take this opportunity to increase the bonds with your family by reading the Surah together. Also, try to memorize this Surah, starting with the first and the last 10 ayats. Teach your small children this Surah and have them memorize as well.

This Surah brings us four inspiring and impressive Qur'anic stories, by way of or for the purpose of confirming its basic purpose of establishing the correct belief and faith in the greatness of the Lord, Full of Majesty and Honor. 

It uses impressive examples in order to explain that the Truth is not connected or linked to great wealth or power or sovereignty; it is only tied to correct beliefs. 

May Allah make us of the Siddiqun and save us from the trials and tribulations of this life and the next. Aameen.

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Don't be a Hypocrite

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Don't be a Hypocrite

The Prophet  (ﷺ) said: "Allah will meet a person and ask him: "O person, Wasn't I generous with you, and made you with a spouse, and made the horses and camels at your disposal? The servant will reply "yes"! Allah will then ask “Did you think that you will meet me?” He will reply: "No!" Allah will say: "I will forget you like you forgot me"! Then Allah will meet another person and his reply will be the same as the first person. Then Allah will meet a third person and will ask similar questions, and the person's reply will be: "O Lord I believed in you, in your books, and in your messengers. I prayed, I fasted, and I gave charity. And he will praise Allah as much as he can. Allah will say: "Hold on to your words, Now we will bring the witnesses. The person will ask himself “Who will testify against me?” Then that persons mouth will be sealed, and his thighs, flesh and bones will be asked to speak. They will speak about his bad deeds. He will know that he has no excuse. That is the hypocrite Allah will be furious with.” [Muslim]

 Allah describes in the Quran,

 

يَوْمَ تَشْهَدُ عَلَيْهِمْ أَلْسِنَتُهُمْ وَأَيْدِيهِمْ وَأَرْ‌جُلُهُم بِمَا كَانُوا۟ يَعْمَلُونَ ﴿٢٤

On a Day when their tongues, their hands and their feet will bear witness against them as to what they used to do.

 [Quran, An-Noor 24:24]

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Love of the Quran

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Love of the Quran

We should strive to recite the Quran everyday. Reciting the Quran has great merits, not just in terms of reward. When we recite the Quran, it illuminates our heart. It changes us at the deepest level of our being even if we don’t understand what is being recited. Reciting Quran is the very best of “adhkar” in that we remember Allah. It is part of the miracle of the Quran, that the mere recitation of the Quran is meritorious, let alone to study it or recite it in prayer.

Quran is the Truth we should prepare to receive. May Allah make its recitation easy for us. May Allah enable us to dedicate our lives to the Quran and service of the Quran, and live the meanings of the Quran. Aameen.

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How to be a Righteous Child

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How to be a Righteous Child

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "When a person dies, all action is cut off for him with the exception of three things: Sadaqa (charity) which continues, knowledge which benefits, or a righteous child who makes supplication for him."

Allah taught us how to be a righteous child in the Quran,

“And your Lord has decreed that you not worship except Him, and to parents, good treatment. Whether one or both of them reach old age [while] with you, say not to them [so much as], ‘uff,’ and do not repel them but speak to them a noble word. And lower to them the wing of humility out of mercy and say, "My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up [when I was] small." [Quran, Al-Isra’ 17:23-24]

If you are able to make this du’a for your parents, it is a sign that Allah is elevating you to the status of a righteous child. So, keep making this du’a-- not just in your prayers, but also outside of prayers.

 رَّبِّ ٱرْحَمْهُمَا كَمَا رَبَّيَانِى صَغِيرًا ‎

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Men's Nakedness (Awrah)

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Men's Nakedness (Awrah)

A man’s awrah is from below the navel to below the knee, from the front, back and sides. 

The skin color of the skin of the limb that is considered awrah cannot be showing. 

The sunnah is to cover yourself with something loose and modest. 

Somewhat tight jeans would be at least somewhat disliked and blameworthy. 

Form-fitting jeans that fully define the shape and form of the awrah during normal wear would be sinful to wear and prohibitively disliked. 

It is a condition for the validity of the prayer that you cover your awrah. 

If your trousers get lowered such that some of your lower back or upper rear is exposed, then if the exposed area is a quarter of the exposed limb, in your estimation, then the prayer would be invalidated if unintentionally exposed for more than the extent of three tasbihs (saying “Subhan Allah”). 

If your trousers are tight, and if they completely define the form and shape of a limb that is considered awrah (between navel and knee for men, and the entire body except face and hands for women**), then this is prohibitively disliked and sinful, both inside and outside the prayer. 

A prayer performed with such clothing would be necessary (wajib) to repeat. If the Imam’s prayer is invalid, the follower’s prayer becomes invalid.

The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, instructed all men and women that, “Modesty is from faith,” and that, “Modesty brings only good.”

** In Hanafi mazhab, a woman may expose her feet during prayer but not outside of prayer.

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The First Thing You Will Be Asked When You Meet Allah Is Your Prayers

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

The First Thing You Will Be Asked When You Meet Allah Is Your Prayers

Do you think you will meet God? Many people don't believe in God and those who believe, most don't think about this, and many more don't like to talk about it. But face it. You will face your Creator, no doubt. So, prepare for the meeting before it is too late.

The first thing you will be asked when you meet Allah is about your prayers. So, don’t miss your obligatory prayers. Start making up any missed prayers. Don’t neglect your Sunnah prayers because they will cover any shortcomings in your obligatory prayers.

The Prophet (ﷺ) told us, “The first thing the people will be accountable for on the Day of Judgment is prayer, Allah will say to His angels (even though he already knows): “Look at my servants prayers. Were they complete or not?” If they were complete, it will be written as complete. If they were not fully complete Allah will say: “See if my servant has voluntary prayers, If he has them Allah will say: Complete his obligatory prayers shortage with his voluntary prayers.” Then the rest of his deeds will be dealt with in the same manner.” [Ahmad, Abu Dawood, An-Nasa’i]

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Let’s Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday) ~ Rush to Good Deeds ~

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Let’s Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday) 

~  Rush to Good Deeds ~

Wealth is good, but good deeds are better. The real measure of your wealth is how much you’d be worth if you lost all your wealth, but good deeds will accompany you in your grave and beyond.

Allah Most High says,

ٱلْمَالُ وَٱلْبَنُونَ زِينَةُ ٱلْحَيَو‌ٰةِ ٱلدُّنْيَا ۖ وَٱلْبَـٰقِيَـٰتُ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتُ خَيْرٌ عِندَ رَبِّكَ ثَوَابًا وَخَيْرٌ أَمَلًا 

 Wealth and children are [but] adornment of the worldly life. But 

the enduring good deeds are better to your Lord for reward and better for [one's] hope. 

[Qur'an, Al-Kahf 18:46]

Allah has promised those who believe and do righteous deeds among them forgiveness and a great reward.  

[Quran, Al-Fath 48:29]

“Those who believe and have done righteous deeds, for them will be bliss and an honorable destination.” 

[Quran, Ar-Ra’d 13:29]

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Cultivating Haya' (Modesty) in an Immoral World

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Cultivating Haya' (Modesty) in an Immoral World

Haya’ includes a deep-rooted sense of humility that prevents one from behaving boastfully, shamelessly promoting oneself at the expense of others, indulging in self-aggrandizement, and ascribing goodness and purity to oneself.

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Faith (Belief) consists of more than sixty branches (i.e. parts). And Haya’ is a part of faith." (Bukhari)

Cultivating Haya’-- physical and spiritual -- is equal for men and women. The Qur’an addresses believing men before women, with the injunction to: “…limit or reduce some of their vision and guard their private parts. That is purer for them.” [Qur’an, An-Noor 24:30]

The Prophet (ﷺ) was “more bashful than a veiled virgin girl.” [Bukhari & Muslim]

Several male companions were known for their sense of haya' – most notably 'Uthman Bin Affan, the Prophet’s son-in-law and the third righteous Khalifah.

Aisha (r.a) reported that once the Prophet (ﷺ) was sitting in a reclining posture in her chamber and received two of his companions, Abu Bakr and 'Umar, but sat up in a more formal way to receive 'Uthman, in recognition of his modesty. Aisha said, "...Abu Bakr entered, and you did not stir and did not observe much care (in arranging your clothes), then `Umar entered, and you did not stir and did not arrange your clothes, then `Uthman entered, and you got up and set your clothes right, so he (ﷺ) said: Should I not show modesty to one whom even the Angels show modesty." [Bukhari]

The Companion Dihyah Al-Kalbi (r.a) had such a pleasing appearance that he voluntarily wore a face-covering whenever he went out to avoid being the cynosure of all eyes.

The heightened sense of modesty among the companions reflected their strong faith.

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Allah deserves one’s sense of haya more than people do. [Bukhari]

So, even though it is not obligatory to wear hijab in the home while alone or around mahram (unmarriageable relatives) only, it is a general proper etiquette (adab) to cover the body and wear a head covering in the home when reasonably possible, as an expression of one’s modesty and dignity before Allah. Likewise, it is proper adab for men to cover their bodies (beyond between the navel and knees) and have their heads covered at home as well. If you do this, not only is it an expression of modesty and dignity before Allah, but you are also inculcating haya' in your children.

May Allah make the knowledge of Islam sink into our hearts and return us our glory and 'izzah (honor) that we have lost at our own hands. Aameen.

 

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The Best Clothing

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

The Best Clothing

When Allah reminded His slaves of the blessing He bestowed upon them by creating clothing that covered them, He also drew attention to a better kind of clothing: the clothing or raiment of taqwa (piety, righteousness). 

Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): 

O children of Adam, We have bestowed upon you clothing to conceal your private parts and as adornment. But the clothing of righteousness - that is best. That is from the signs of Allah that perhaps they will remember. O children of Adam, let not Satan tempt you as he removed your parents from Paradise, stripping them of their clothing to show them their private parts. Indeed, he sees you, he and his tribe, from where you do not see them. Indeed, We have made the devil allies to those who do not believe. [Quran, al-A’raf 7:26-27]

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Wear Proper Hijab

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Wear Proper Hijab

   Proper hijab means covering your body in such a way that it does not disclose the shape of your body and the color of your skin, from head to toe, except the face and the hands up to the wrist joints, without showing the hair, ears, neck, under the chin, and feet. 

   Asma, daughter of Abu Bakr (r.a.), entered upon the Prophet (ﷺ) wearing thin clothes. The Prophet (ﷺ) turned his attention from her. He said: O Asma', ‘When the woman reaches puberty, no part of her body should be seen but this and this’ --- and he pointed to his face and hands. [Abu Dawud] 

   If your face causes men to look at you with desire or you fear fitnah because of unwanted attention wherever you go, you should wear the niqab (face covering), even though wearing the niqab is generally not obligatory, for this is the way of piety and taqwa. 

   You are doing yourself a constant good deed by wearing a hijab, helping others to do good deeds by your example, and encouraging and motivating other women to wear a hijab/niqab. You will be a shining example of how women in Islam are so highly respected, valued, and powerful in Islam. Even if you disagree or are not convinced with the reasons and virtues for hijab, that is irrelevant and does not change the fact that it is compulsory for you. Maybe God Almighty does not want you to understand. Nevertheless, Allah is testing your Iman (faith)... will you obey Him?

   If you don't wear hijab, know that your body is on display in the market of Shaytan, seducing the hearts of men. If you want to wait to wear hijab when you are old and decrepit, after college, marriage, or hajj, can you guarantee that you will live tomorrow (or even the next moment), or is your future guaranteed? Remember, every day brings you closer to the grave, and the Angel of Death is ready to capture your soul. Don't forget that Allah truly knows what your intentions are! So don’t think you are fooling anybody by giving these excuses. 

   Every time a man looks at you because you are not wearing a hijab, you get the sin because you are aiding the man to sin by looking at you on account of your having your nakedness (awrah) displayed. 

   Parents make the mistake of not inculcating this Islamic value early. Exposing your little and young daughters to proper hijab now is a smaller effort than trying to make them wear hijab when they reach their teens. 

   To my sisters who are not wearing (proper) hijab, get on the train of repentance before death stops by your station. May Allah grant us tawfiq. Aameen.

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Be Consistent In Seeking Knowledge Despite Worldly Responsibilities

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Be Consistent In Seeking Knowledge Despite Worldly Responsibilities 

Every Muslim must know the basics of their faith, such as praying, fasting, reciting the Quran, paying zakat, understanding halal and haram, rules of menstruation, and performing hajj. Allocate time for learning even with a busy schedule. Prioritize learning before other activities to ensure understanding and sincerity. Worship involves outward actions and inward purity. Knowledge helps avoid harmful behaviors like envy (hasad) and immorality. Join classes with scholars for spiritual blessings and guidance. Continuous learning helps grow your faith and handle life challenges effectively. By consistently seeking knowledge and applying it, you can balance your worldly responsibilities while fulfilling religious obligations. 

If you find learning is difficult, reflect on this ayah:

Alif, Lam, Meem (1) Do the people think they will be left to say, "We believe," and they will not be tried? 

[Quran, Al-Ankabut 29:1-2]

Believers are precious to Allah. If you want to be in the ranks of believers, expect struggles before victory.

May Allah increase us in imam and knowledge. Aameen.

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Day of Ashura Muharram 10, 1446 / July 16, 2024

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Day of Ashura

The 10th of Muharram (Day of Ashura) is one of the greatest days of the year – a day the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) highly encouraged us to fast.  "Fast the Day of Ashura, for indeed I anticipate that Allah will forgive (the sins of) the year before it." [Tirmidhi]

This is the day in which

* Prophet Adam was absolved of his error;

* The day in which Prophet Nuh was saved from the flood;

* The day in which the people of Prophet Yunus were forgiven;

* The day in which Prophet Musa and Bani Israel were saved from the Pharaoh

It is from the days in which Allah favored and honored those He tested with trials and challenges – and who responded right through the right choices. Knowing the history of faith—the life of the Prophet (ﷺ) himself, the past Prophets, the righteous, scholars, saints, and the righteous—is important because it gives us examples of turning to Allah through the tests of life and becoming His honored and beloved servants.

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What To Do On Day Of Ashura

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

What To Do On Day Of Ashura

The most important thing the Prophet ﷺ taught us to do on ‘Ashura is to fast. He ﷺ informed us that if we did so, Allah would wipe out the sins of the previous year [Muslim]. We should also renew our repentance on ‘Ashura. The Prophet ﷺ said that it is a day on which Allah allowed certain people to repent, and He will continue to allow others to do the same. (Tirmidhi).

The Prophet ﷺ also taught us that if someone spends generously on their family on the `Ashura, Allah will treat them with generosity for the rest of the year. (Bayhaqi). Sufyan bin Uyaynah said, “We tried this for fifty years, and all we saw was good.” 

May Allah pardon us and accept our fasting and all good deeds. Aameen.

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Love for the Sake of Allah

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Love for the Sake of Allah

Love for the sake of Allah brings rewards that the minds can’t even grasp, but unfortunately, it has become a lost trait among many Muslims. 

There are four great rewards to gain by loving for the sake of Allah.

 1. Taste the sweetness of faith

2. Enjoy the shade of Allah

3. The Prophets and martyrs will envy you

4. You will have a high rank with Allah

How do you love someone for the sake of Allah?

 1. Be patient with the them and strive for a clean heart.

2. Be someone they can rely on when in need, and don't wait to help until you are asked.

3. You are happy with their success and not being envious. 

4. Don't ask anything of their wealth and properties. Don't hope to benefit from their name and fame.

5. Pray for them in their lifetime and even after their deaths.

5. Tell them you love them for Allah’s sake.

Revive this sunnah by telling the ones you love that you love them for His sake. And I start with you all for your eagerness to read about Islam and your efforts to please Allah: Uhibbukum fil-llaah – I love you for the sake of Allah.

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Purest Love

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Purest Love

The purest form of love is to love someone because Allah’s love for that person’s iman (Faith).

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Whoever possesses three qualities tastes the sweetness of faith through them. First. that he should love Allah and His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) above all else; second, that he should love someone solely for the sake of Allah; and third, that he should hate reverting to disbelief after Allah has rescued him from it, as he would hate being thrown into the hellfire." [Bukhari, 16]

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New Hijri Year Reflection

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

New Hijri Year Reflection

Reflect on the previous year, assess our accomplishments, and consider how to improve the next Islamic year.

The first month of the Islamic calendar is Muharram, a special month in Islam. It marks the start of a new year and is one of the months that Allah deems “the sacred months.”

Allah Most High says,

“Indeed, the number of months with Allah is twelve [lunar] months in the register of Allah [from] the day He created the heavens and the earth; of these, four are sacred. That is the correct religion, so do not wrong yourselves during them. And fight against the disbelievers collectively as they fight against you collectively. And know that Allah is with the righteous [who fear Him]. [Qur'an At-Tawba 9:36]

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Preparing for the Grave

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Preparing for the Grave

Advice from Habib Muhammad al-Haddar, 

Make your grave the most important, for the day you are placed in your grave is the hardest day, the day on which you are most in need. For this reason, some scholars were of the opinion that it is obligatory to seek refuge in Allah from the punishment of the grave in every prayer. The Prophet (ﷺ) sought refuge from it, so why do we not do so? He taught us to say: 

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ جَهَنَّمَ و مِنْ عَذَابِ القَبْرِ و مِنْ شَرِّ فِتْنَةِ المَحْيا و المَمَات و مِنْ شَرِّ فِتْنَةِ المَسِيحِ الدَّجَّال

“O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the Hell-Fire, the punishment of the grave, the tribulations of life and death and the tribulation of al-Masih al-Dajjal.“

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Let's Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday)

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Let's Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday)

Love begets among persons of similar nature and habits. “Birds of a feather flock together." The souls that agree with one another love one another, and those with no agreement differ.

The story of the youths of the cave in Surah Kahf signifies love of the best kind. They came together, committed to such love, seeking to earn the pleasure of Allah Most High before taking pleasure in His creations. 

Only Allah should be the object of our love. The Prophet (ﷺ) is an object of love because he (ﷺ) is the beloved of Allah. So is love for the learned and religious people, as the dear ones of the beloved are the objects of love. The ambassadors and the messengers of the dear ones are also objects of love.

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Where Does A Believer Find True Happiness

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Where Does A Believer Find True Happiness

Happiness comes at multiple levels. Initially, happiness comes from appreciating Allah's gifts—material blessings such as health, wealth, relationships, and life's good moments, acknowledging that 'Whatever blessings you have are from Allah.' [Quran, An-Nahl 16:53] 

A deeper level of happiness emerges from recognizing these gifts as direct acts of giving from Allah, which shifts the focus from the gifts to the Giver and deepens the believer's gratitude. 

The highest happiness transcends these and is found in the presence of the Giver Himself, in a profound, deeply personal relationship with Allah that is unique to each believer. 

This ultimate happiness is not just about the gifts or the act of giving but about being close to Allah, recognizing that Allah is greater than His gifts to us. It reflects a profound spiritual maturity, a journey that each believer undertakes, where every circumstance, whether ease or hardship, is embraced as a divine decree, fostering a resilient, contented heart.

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Be in This World as Though You are a Stranger or a Wayfarer

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Be in this world as though you are a stranger or a wayfarer

Abdullah ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him), who said:

The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) took me by the shoulder and said, “Be in this world as though you were a stranger or a wayfarer.” And Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) used to say, “In the evening do not expect [to live until] the morning, and in the morning do not expect [to live until] the evening. Take [advantage of] your health before times of sickness, and [take advantage of] your life before your death.” [Al-Bukhari]

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