Friday, December 27, 2024

Let's Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday) -- The Deaf and The Blind

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Let's Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday) -- The Deaf and The Blind

“And who is more unjust than one who is reminded of the ayahs of his Lord but turns away from them and forgets what his hands have put forth? Indeed, We have placed over their hearts coverings, lest they understand it, and in their ears deafness. And if you invite them to guidance - they will never be guided, then - ever." [Quran, Al-Kahf 18:57}

This ayah is a stern warning against ignoring Allah's guidance and turning away from His guidance. It highlights the consequences of persistent rejection—spiritual blindness and deafness—making it nearly impossible for such person to be guided unless they sincerely repent and seek Allah's mercy. Divine guidance is a blessing that must be accepted with humility and sincerity.

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Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Who You Are in Private

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Who You Are in Private

The pious is good in public and better in private. They are the ones who wake up at night, crying,  supplicating, begging Allah for forgiveness, begging Allah for forgiveness for the Ummah. 

If you are that person when you're alone, then that is who you are. That's why the Prophet  (ﷺ) said, “O Allah, I hope for Your mercy. Do not leave me to myself even for the blinking of an eye. Correct all of my affairs for me. There is none worthy of worship but You.” 

If you want to know who you are without Allah, without His love, then look at your worst moments, and if you want to know who you are with Allah, then look at your most beautiful moments. 

Allah is the one who adorns you with worship. He has chosen you to be among the elements within the universe through whom He wants to be worshiped. 

So do not turn your back to Him. Do not be like those who forgot Allah and so He made them forget themselves. Being close to Allah starts by being better in private.

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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Reach for the Divine Love

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Reach for the Divine Love

When we return to Allah, Allah will not judge us in terms of what people think of us. He will judge us as He knew how we were. But Allah loves us. He is Ar-Rahman when He created us, He is Ar-Rahman when He puts us on this earth, He is Ar-Rahman when we meet Him. Look at this world. The entire universe is the manifestation of the divine love. 

Do you love it when someone gives you a rose? Allah gives you the forest! You are so happy when someone gives you something, and you thank that person. Allah has given us the entire universe but we forget Him. 

Even if the whole world loves us but Allah doesn’t, then we have lost. You have one goal in life, which is the moment you die you are the most beloved to Allah. If you don’t have His love, then you have lost every moment in your life. We are not created to stay here forever. The people around you are in your life because they are either your hasanat (good deeds) or sayyi’at (bad deeds). 

This world is not about you; it is about Allah. If Allah doesn’t love you, then you have lost everything. There are people working day and night for His love. They don’t talk about it or post it. You have to work for His love. The only obstacle between you and Allah is YOU, not the internet, not the social media, not the masjid. 

O Allah, indeed, I ask You for Your love and the love of those who love You, and for the action that will cause me to attain Your love, O Allah, make Your love more beloved to me than myself, my family and cold water. Aameen.

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Saturday, December 21, 2024

Attracting Allah's Blessings

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Attracting Allah's blessings involves aligning your life with His guidance and striving to embody the values and actions He loves. Here are practical ways to invite Allah’s blessings into your life:

1. Strengthen Your Relationship with Allah

  • Salah (Prayer): Perform your five daily prayers on time and with khushu’ (humility and focus).

  • Du’a (Supplication): Regularly ask Allah for His blessings and guidance. Be sincere and consistent in your du’as.

  • Dhikr (Remembrance): Engage in regular remembrance of Allah, such as reading the Quran, engaging in salawat, and saying SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar, and La ilaha illallah.

2. Be Grateful

  • Express gratitude for Allah’s blessings, big and small. Allah Almighty says:

وَإِذْ تَأَذَّنَ رَبُّكُمْ لَئِن شَكَرْتُمْ لَأَزِيدَنَّكُمْ ۖ وَلَئِن كَفَرْتُمْ إِنَّ عَذَابِى لَشَدِيدٌ 

"And [remember] when your Lord proclaimed, 'If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor]; but if you deny, indeed, My punishment is severe.' " (Quran, Ibrahim 14:7)

  • Show gratitude through your actions, like sharing wealth, helping others, and using your blessings to please Allah.

3. Fulfill Your Obligations

  • Pay Zakat: Fulfill your obligation to give zakat and give charity (sadaqah) regularly, as it purifies wealth and brings barakah (blessings).
  • Obey Allah and His Messenger: Strive to live according to the Quran and Sunnah.

4. Seek Knowledge

  • Learn about Islam and implement its teachings in your life. Pursuing beneficial knowledge is a path to Allah’s pleasure and blessings. The Prophet Muhammad () said:

    "Indeed, Allah, His angels, the inhabitants of the heavens and the earth, even the ant in its hole and the fish, pray for the one who teaches people good." (Sunan al-Tirmidhi)

    This hadith highlights the importance of scholars and educators in Islam who share beneficial knowledge, as they contribute to the guidance and betterment of humanity. The hadith emphasizes the virtue and high status of those who seek and teach beneficial knowledge in Islam.

    A version of this hadith is narrated by Abu Umamah al-Bahili (may Allah be pleased with him), where the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

    "Indeed, Allah, His angels, the inhabitants of the heavens and the earth, even the ant in its hole and the fish, pray for the one who teaches people good." (Sunan al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 2685)

    Explanation:
  1. Scholars' Role: This hadith highlights the importance of scholars and educators in Islam who share beneficial knowledge, as they contribute to the guidance and betterment of humanity.
  2. Universality of Du'a: The inclusion of creatures like ants and fish shows the widespread impact of good knowledge on all of creation, directly or indirectly.
  3. Encouragement for Learning and Teaching: It encourages Muslims to pursue knowledge and spread it to benefit others, as this act brings blessings from Allah and even the creation.

    May Allah bless the efforts of scholars and those who seek and teach knowledge with sincerity.

5. Be Kind and Just to Others

  • Treat people with kindness, respect, and fairness. Upholding good character attracts Allah’s blessings.
  • Maintain family ties and support your parents, as their du'a (supplication) can bring immense blessings.

6. Give Charity

  • The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

    “Charity does not decrease wealth.” (Muslim)

    Sadaqah not only benefits others but also invites barakah in your wealth and life.

7. Practice Patience and Contentment

  • Accept Allah’s decree with patience and remain content in both good times and trials. This attitude pleases Allah and brings His blessings.

8. Repent and Seek Forgiveness

  • Frequently ask for forgiveness through istighfar. Allah loves those who repent and promises to shower them with blessings.

    فَقُلْتُ ٱسْتَغْفِرُوا۟ رَبَّكُمْ إِنَّهُۥ كَانَ غَفَّارًا  يُرْسِلِ ٱلسَّمَآءَ عَلَيْكُم مِّدْرَارًا

    “Ask forgiveness from your Lord. Verily, He is Oft-Forgiving; He will send [rain] to you in abundance.” (Quran, Nuh 71:10-11)

9. Follow the Sunnah

  • Emulating the Prophet Muhammad’s (peace and blessings be upon him) way of life brings blessings into all aspects of life, including family, work, and worship.

10. Spread Goodness

  • Encourage what is good and forbid what is wrong. Supporting others in righteousness brings blessings to both individuals and communities.

11. Cultivate Sincerity (Ikhlas)

  • Perform every action for the sake of Allah, seeking His pleasure alone. Sincerity amplifies the reward and blessings of every deed.

12. Avoid Haram (Prohibited Actions)

  • Stay away from sins, dishonesty, and actions that displease Allah. Halal earnings, food, and lifestyle are essential for attracting blessings.

13. Show Compassion and Care

  • The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

    “Allah will not be merciful to those who are not merciful to people.” (Bukhari)

    Showing mercy to others invokes Allah’s mercy and blessings.

By consistently practicing these actions with sincerity and dedication, you can draw closer to Allah and attract His countless blessings in this world and the Hereafter.

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Friday, December 20, 2024

Let’s Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday) -- Reflect on the Quran

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Let’s Read Surah Kahf Today (Friday) -- Reflect on the Quran

“[All] praise is [due] to Allah, who has sent down upon His Servant the Book and has not made therein any deviance.” (Quran, Al-Kahf 18:1)

This Surah begins with gratitude and reverence to Allah, acknowledging His infinite wisdom and mercy. The praise is directed to Allah for the revelation of the Quran, described as a flawless and upright Book, free from any error, inconsistency, or distortion. 

The term "His Servant" honors the Prophet (ﷺ) as the chosen messenger through whom this divine guidance was delivered. By emphasizing the Quran's lack of deviance, the ayah assures us of its purity, reliability, and alignment with truth, guiding humanity on the straight path. 

This introduction sets the tone for reflection and adherence to the teachings within the Quran, as it is a source of clarity and righteousness.

Our Lord, grant us from Yourself mercy and prepare for us from our affair right guidance. Aameen.

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