Allah, In The Name Of, The Most Affectionate, Most Merciful
Assalato Wasallamo 'Alaika Yaa Rasool Allah
Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam
Wa 'Alaa Aalika Wa As Haabika Yaa Noor Allah
Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam
DEEDS THAT TAKE YOU TOWARDS PARADISE
Lesson 1:
Hazrat Ibn Abbas Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said "On the day of judgement the people who will be called towards paradise first will be those that praise (remember) Allah in happiness and sadness (Baihiqi 343)
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, most people forget Allah Ta'ala during happiness, whereas it should be that Allah Ta'ala should be remembered and thanked more during happiness. The friends of Allah (Aulia Allah's) used to remember Allah Ta'ala more during happiness so that Allah Ta'ala would be pleased. If a person remembers Allah Ta'ala during happiness then Allah Ta'ala removes difficulties and sadness from that bondman and increases happiness. This is because happiness and sadness are both from Allah Ta'ala. When a person believes in this and decides that whatever is the Will of Allah Ta'ala, I will be pleased with it, and then Allah Ta'ala looks upon such a person with Rehmah and gives him the glad tidings of Jannah.
May Allah Ta'ala through the alms of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam give us the guidance to remember him at all times. Aameen.
REWARD OF 100 HAJJ
Lesson 2:
Hazrat Umar Bin Shoaib reported from his father who reported from his father that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said " Whoever recited Subhan Allah 100 times in the morning & 100 times in the evening, it will be like he has performed 100 Hajj. And whoever recited "Alhamdo Lillah" 100 times in the morning & 100 times in the evening it will be like he gave 100 horses as charity in the path of Allah Ta'ala. He who recited "La Ilaha Illal Laah" 100 times in the morning & 100 times in the evening it will be like he has freed 100 slaves from amongst the children of Hazrat Ismail alaihis salaam. He who recited "Allah O Akbar" 100 times in the morning & 100 times in the evening, then no-one will be able to do more good deeds than him on that day, other than he who recited the same amount or more." This hadith was reported in Tirmizi.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, by reciting Subhan Allah 100 times in the morning & 100 times in the evening WE ARE GIVEN THE GLAD TIDINGS OF REWARD OF 100 HAJJ. This means that a person that does this will get the reward of 100 voluntary (Nafil) Hajj. Remember that reward for performing Hajj & actually performing Hajj are two different things. Here reward is mentioned, therefore no one must think that I will recite Subhan Allah 100 times in the morning and evening and it will be like I have done 100 Hajj, so why do I need to spend thousands of pounds and withstand any difficulties or troubles. No this is not the case, the compulsory (Farz) Hajj must be performed. For example a doctor may state that a tablet has the same energy level as a plate of food. However a person cannot eat a pill two times a day and be satisfied. Undoubtedly, the rewards for certain rosaries (tasbeehs) are immense. This has also been mentioned in the Holy Qur'an, (Those that spend their wealth in the path of Allah, their similarity is like that seed which sprouted 7 roots, each root produced 100 grains, & Allah Ta'ala will reward even more than that to those whom He wishes.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, there is no shortage in the court of Allah Ta'ala. He is the Generous, Forgiving, Bountiful, and Merciful & therefore we should have faith in His Grace.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, by reciting Alhamdo Lillah 100 times in the morning & evening Allah Ta'ala gives reward equivalent to donating 100 horses for jihaad. This means that striving in the path of Allah Ta'ala is a means of remembering Allah Ta'ala. A believer does not strive, fight for land or worldly gains, rather he fights to remove obstacles that are preventing the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala, & praising Allah Ta'ala is definitely more superior than 100 holy wars (Jihad).
It is stated that whoever recites La Ilaha Illal Laah 100 times in the morning and evening, it is better than freeing 100 slaves from the children of Hazrat Ismail alaihis salaam. The children of Hazrat Ismail alaihis salaam means 100 people from the Arabian Peninsula, as they are all children of Hazrat Ismail alaihis salaam. They are linked and close to Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam and therefore it is better to bestow favours on them.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, If we can obtain such rewards by making a small sacrifice then we should not be lazy. May Allah Ta'ala give us the guidance to spend our time in His remembrance. Aameen
PROPER USE OF THE TONGUE
Lesson 3:
Hadith- Hazrat Umm E Habeeba radiallao ta'ala anha narrated that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said "Every word of the children of Adam is calamity for him. It gives him no benefit except those words used to invite to good and forbid from evil and those words said in the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala" ( Ibn Majah)
Lesson- My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees', keeping the tongue silent is very difficult. Therefore do not say anything from the tongue that does not bring reward in this world and the hereafter. Each word that has no goodness in it is a ruin, and which are the best words to have on our tongues? It has been stated that "to order to do good, to forbid from evil and to remember Allah. Therefore, my Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, keep ordering towards good & forbidding from evil, and with this, keep remembering Allah Ta'ala.
May Allah Ta'ala give us the guidance to do this. Aameen
ANGELS PRESENCE IN A GATHERING
Lesson 4:
Hadith- Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu reports on the authority of Hazrat Abu Saeed Khudri Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said "when any group sits together to remember Allah Ta'ala, Angels surround them. Mercy covers them. Peace and contentment descends on them. Allah Ta'ala mentions these people amongst the angels that are close to Him (Muslim Shareef)
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, people enjoy sitting with friends & family and talking. Some talk about worldly matters, others talk about politics. Everyone likes to talk about things that they like. However those fortunate bondmen, who sit together just for remembering Allah Ta'ala, for remembering His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam, then the Angels of Allah Ta'ala, who are the Angels of Mercy, they surround such people. The Mercy of Allah Ta'ala covers them, peace, contentment descends on them & Allah Ta'ala remembers them amongst Angels. May Allah Ta'ala give us all the opportunity to sit in such gatherings Aameen.
BECOME DESERVING OF A PULPIT OF PEARLS
Lesson 5:
Hadith- Hazrat Abu Darda Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said "On the day of judgement, certain peoples faces will be gleaming with light (Noor). They will be on pulpits (Mimbars) of pearls. Others will be envious of them. They will not be Prophets or martyrs." Someone asked, "Yaa Rasool Allah, Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam, who are these people so that we may recognize them?" Rasool Allah, Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam replied, "they are those who came from different places, from different tribes, and came together in one place and stayed busy in the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala." (Tibrani)
Lesson- My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, we should travel for the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala and should participate in gatherings of the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala. Do not think that if my friends/neighbors are there I will go, no, but if Allah Ta'ala gives guidance then we should go wherever He is remembered. However, ensure that it is a correct faith (aqeedah) gathering; in other words an Ahl e Sunnah Wa'l Jama'at gathering. Allah Ta'ala Willing, according to the hadith of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam, the reward will be such that peoples faces will be glowing with light and will be seated on pulpits of pearls and others will envy these people. Subhan Allah.
May Allah Ta'ala , through the sadqa of His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam include us amongst these fortunate people. Aameen
WAY TO OBTAIN FREEDOM FROM PUNISHMENT
Lesson 6:
Hadith- Hazrat Mu'az Ibn Jabal Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, "None of the deeds of the children of Adam can save him from the punishment of Allah Ta'ala except the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala (Malik, Tirmizi, Ibn Majah)
Lesson- My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, together with firmness of faith, we must keep busy in the remembrance of Allah, because the acceptance of deeds is dependant on faith. Together with faith the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala is the path to salvation. In the above Hadith it is stated that safety from punishment is obtained through the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala. In other words, if we want freedom from the trials & tribulations in this world and the hereafter then we must remember Allah Ta'ala. May Allah Ta'ala, through His remembrance save us all from trials and tribulations in this world and the hereafter, Aameen.
FRIENDSHIP WITH THOSE WHO REMEMBER ALLAH TA'ALA DAY & NIGHT
Lesson 7:
Hadith- Hazrat Abdur Rehman bin Sahal bin Hanif Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu was in the blessed house of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam, when the following verse was revealed, "Be punctual in sitting amongst those people who call upon their Lord day and night." After this verse was revealed, Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam went out in search for such people. He saw a group who were busy in the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala. Some of these people had ruffled hair, had dry lips (from hunger / thirst), and only had one piece of cloth covering them. When Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam saw them he sat amongst them and said, "All praise is for that Allah who created such people in my followers (Ummah), that I have been ordered to sit amongst them." (Tibraani)
Lesson- My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, from this hadith we see that we should sit in the company of those who keep busy in the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala, we should benefit from their company and their closeness. Undoubtedly, success in this world and the hereafter is for those who remember Allah Ta'ala day and night. It is for this reason that Allah Ta'ala has ordered us to sit in their company. Unfortunately, the sinful Muslims of today will search for gatherings where movies are being discussed, and not only this, but they take pride and boast about their contacts and relations with those that spend no time in the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala.
Fear Allah Ta'ala, save yourselves from such gatherings where Allah Ta'ala and His Beloved Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam are not remembered. What answer will you give to Allah Ta'ala on the day of Reckoning when he asks you what you did with your life? When Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam would go in the company of those that were remembering Allah Ta'ala, their hair would be shaggy and ruffled, their lips were dry, and they only had one piece of cloth. May we be sacrificed on their status that they were so busy in the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala that they spent only the minimum amount of time attending to their needs and spent the vast majority of their time remembering Allah Ta'ala. This is why when Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam saw them he thanked and praised Allah Ta'ala.
KEEP TONGUE MOIST WITH THE REMEMBRANCE OF ALLAH
Lesson 8:
Hadith- Hazrat Abdullah bin Bushar Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu reports that one person came to Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam and said "Islam has placed upon me many orders. Tell me one deed that I can do all the time and be punctual in it. Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said "Keep your tongue moist with the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala" (Tirmizi)
Lesson- My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, companions used to constantly strive towards rewards and good deeds. That is why, after completing their obligatory duties, they were always searching for ways to keep busy earning rewards. The questions that were asked by the companions are of great benefit to us sinners in that we find out how to spend our lives.
In the above hadith, Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam has stated that always keep your tongue moist with the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala. This means that never keep your mind and heart empty. As much time as you have available, after completing your duties and obligations, stay busy in the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala. This remembrance will be the avenue for your success in both worlds. May Allah Ta'ala guide us all. Aameen
EMPHASIZING THE REMEMBRANCE OF ALLAH TA'ALA
Lesson 9:
Hadith- Hazrat Ibn Umar Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhuma narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said " Do not keep your conversations vacant of the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala, because your conversations without remembrance is a sign of a cold, hard heart, and a hard heart results in alienation from Allah Ta'ala. (Tirmizi Shareef)
Lesson- My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, a person's tongue only stays quiet at night when sleeping. Other than that, it is constantly being used. When we meet people all day, we talk about good and bad things but by emphasizing the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala in our conversations, Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam, has shown us how to attain reward for remembering Allah Ta'ala during our conversations. It is necessary that we refrain from useless and unnecessary chat, as this leads to a cold heart and we move away from Allah Ta'ala.
Shaitaan desires that we busy ourselves in idle chat and move far away from Allah Ta'ala. Now if we keep our tongues busy in the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala, then shaitaan will be disgraced and Allah Ta'ala will be pleased. Try to ensure that no conversation is void of the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala and His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam. May Allah Ta'ala give us all the guidance to do this. Aameen
REMEMBRANCE OF ALLAH IS A GREAT TREASURE
Lesson 10:
Hadith- Hazrat Thaubaan Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu narrates that when the ayah "Wal lazeena yaknezoonaz zahaba wa'l fiddata..." was revealed, we were on a journey with Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam. At that time some companions said, "This ayah refers to gold and silver. If we were to know which is better we would obtain that." Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said "the best treasure is a tongue that is busy in the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala, a heart that is busy thanking of Allah Ta'ala, and a Muslim's wife who helps him in faith." (Ahmed, Tirmizi, Ibn Majah)
Lesson- My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, today's Muslims think that worldly goods/materials are the greatest wealth. He remains busy trying to accumulate worldly goods and money. If he does not have wealth, he begins to complain. He thinks that if I have wealth and a fashionable wife then I have it all. However, our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam has said that the best wealth is a tongue that's busy in the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala and that one should thank Allah Ta'ala under all circumstances and wish for such a wife that will help you in faith. Instead of a modern wife, we should search for a pious, obedient wife. Women should also attempt to stop their husbands from going towards evil, and try to instil love of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam in their husbands and do good deeds themselves and direct their husbands towards good deeds.
May Allah Ta'ala keep our tongues busy in His remembrance, our hearts busy thanking Him and give all of us pious spouses who help us in our faith. Aameen
No comments:
Post a Comment