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
EXCELLENCE OF THE REMEMBRANCE OF ALLAH TA'ALA
Lesson 31:
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, the reason for us being here is for the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala. All the creations are busy in His remembrance. It's astonishing that humans are the best of creations but they are forgetful of the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala. I will explain some of the virtues of remembering Allah Ta'ala.
Allah Ta'ala states in the Holy Qur'an "Oozkorullaha zikran katheera" (Remember Allah very much). In hadith it is reported by Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, "there is no gathering that sits to remember Allah Ta'ala, but that the Angles surround them, mercy covers them, they receive great bounties and Allah Ta'ala remembers them amongst His close Angels. All lawful things should begin with the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala and we should always remember that whatever we are doing, He is watching. By remembering Him constantly, we should aim to spread his remembrance and mention Him often. May Allah Ta'ala guide us all to spend our time in His remembrance. Aameen
EARN 1000 REWARDS DAILY
Lesson 32:
Hazrat Sa'ad Ibn Abi Waqas Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu narrates that we were in the court of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam. The Beloved of Allah Ta'ala asked, "Which one of you desires to earn 1000 rewards daily?" Someone asked, "How?" Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam replied, "Recite Subhan Allah 100 times. You will receive 1000 rewards and 1000 sins will be forgiven." (Muslim)
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, to earn 1000 rewards daily is very difficult, outside our capabilities. This is true for most people. However those that are close to Allah Ta'ala spend each second of the day earning rewards. It is the grace of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam that he has shown us how to obtain many rewards with little time and effort. And not just rewards, but 1000 sins are also forgiven. If, even after this, we do not remember Allah Ta'ala, then how unfortunate we are. Recite Subhan Allah Wa Beham Dehee at least 100 times in a day. May Allah Ta'ala give us the guidance to remember Him. Aameen.
UNIMAGINABLE GRACE OF THE CREATOR
Lesson 33:
Hazrat Abu Zar Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu reports that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, "Allah Ta'ala says that whoever does one good deed his reward is ten-fold, and I may give more than that. Whoever commits one sin, one sin is written or I may forgive it. Whoever comes towards me an inch, I move one yard closer to him. Whoever moves one yard towards me, I move one Ba'* closer to him. Whoever comes walking towards me, I run towards him. Whoever does not associate partners with Me, then meets Me having committed sins equal to the earth, then I will meet him with an equal amount of forgiveness."
That is to say, for one good deed, our Lord will give us ten times the reward. In other instances it will be multiplied limitlessly by His grace and blessings, the quantity of which we can not even comprehend. Remember ten rewards for one deed is in normal situations, just as Allah Ta'ala has said in the Holy Qur'an "man jaa a bil hasanate falaho ashro amthaa leha"(whoever brings one good deed, for him the like is ten times). Sometimes due to importance or the time and place of worship this reward is multiplied 700 times, 50,000 times, 100,000 times or even more. Just like one good deed in Madinah Munawwarah is equivalent to 50,000, and in Makkah Mukarrama one good deed is equivalent to 100,000 deeds anywhere else. With respect to sins, in normal situations, one sin committed by a believer is written as one and that may be forgiven by the grace of Almighty Allah Ta'ala should he so wish. Subhan Allah, what can be said about the unimaginable Mercies of The Merciful One.
*When we stretch our arms out away from our bodies, the distance from the tips of the left hand fingers to the tips of the right fingers is called a Ba'.
In the previous hadith these lengths have been used as examples to show us that if we do a little worship with sincerity and with the aim to get close to Allah Ta'ala, then His Favour & Mercy gets much, much closer to us. Therefore do good deeds; do not think of it as small or insignificant. Our deeds may not be worthy of earning closeness to Allah Ta'ala quickly, but Allah Ta'ala is able to give us closeness to Him if He so pleases. This is solely based on the Mercy of our Lord, otherwise what is the value of our deeds? If a believer does not associate partner, stays away from infidelity and polytheism, then regardless of how many sins he has committed, My Lord will sooner or later forgive him. If He so desires, He can forgive without any punishment, or can forgive after some punishment. The point is that no one, no matter how big a sinner he is, should despair. Have faith in the Mercy of Allah Ta'ala and repent. Allah Ta'ala is the Forgiving, Merciful One. With his grace and through the sadqa of his Beloved he will forgive.
BETTER DEED THAN GIVING GOLD AND SILVER IN CHARITY
Lesson 34:
Hazrat Abu Darda Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, "Should I not tell you of a deed that is very clean and will raise your status greatly. It is better for you than giving gold and silver in charity, and is better than if you wage holy war against the enemies and you strike them and they make you martyrs?" The companions replied, "yes, please tell us." The Beloved of Allah Ta'ala stated, "that deed is the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala." (Malik, Ahmed, Tirmizi)
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam has given solace to the poor in the previous hadith. He has given them comfort in that the rich have gold and silver to give in charity and definitely if they are sincere they will be rewarded. However if a poor person wants that same reward do not be disheartened. Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam stated that the rich have gold & silver but do not think that there can be nothing better than that. Therefore Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said that there is something even better than that and that is the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala. Oh poor people, do not think that the rich will give from their wealth and get ahead in deeds and rewards, no, you remember Allah Ta'ala and that is even better and more rewarding. The holy war (jihad) that is mentioned here is that which is fought without the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala. That holy war where the sword of Islam is in the hand and the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala is on the tongues, this holy war is beyond comparison and has immense blessings and rewards. May Allah Ta'ala always give us the guidance to remember Him. Aameen
WHICH DEED IS THE BEST?
Lesson 35:
Hazrat Abdullah Bin Bushar Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu states that a person came to Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam and asked, "Which person is the best?" The Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam replied, "Glad tidings for him who has a long life and his deeds are good." The person then enquired, "Which deed is the best?" Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam replied "Leave this world in the state that your tongue is moist with the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala." (Ahmed, Malik)
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, May Allah Ta'ala bless us all with long lives and full of good deeds so that we may be included amongst the good people. May our tongues be moist with the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala as we leave this world.
"Moist" means that at the time of death, the name of Allah Ta'ala comes easily on our lips and tongues. Just like fire can not burn a moist piece of wood, similarly the fire of hell will not burn a tongue moist with the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala, Insha Allah.
We see from this that we should remember Allah Ta'ala with our tongues (loudly), and not just remember Him in our minds or hearts. There is a hadith in Tibraani that says that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, "Remember Allah Ta'ala besides all dry and wet things so that they will testify to your faith." Subhan Allah. May Allah Ta'ala give us all the guidance to always remember Him. Aameen
GO THROUGH THE FLOWER BEDS OF PARADISE
Lesson 36:
Hazrat Anas Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu states Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, "Each time you walk through the flower beds of paradise, then choose something." People asked, "What are the flower beds of paradise?" Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam replied, "circles of the remembrance of Allah." (Zikr key Halqey)
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, Allah Ta'ala's Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam has called the gatherings of remembrance as the flowerbeds of paradise. After hearing this, there can be very few believers who would not search for the flowerbeds of paradise. When you find the flowerbed of paradise, then make sure that you obtain something from that, and that means remember Allah Ta'ala. Some things that we can see form the previous hadith is that to go to gatherings of the remembrance of Allah ta'ala, to sit in circles (Halqey) of remembrance of Allah Ta'ala, to organise gatherings of Milad, (in these, Allah Ta'ala is glorifies and his Beloved is remembered). Remembrance of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam is also remembrance of Allah Ta'ala, "Wara Fa'Na Laka Dhikrak" (and we have exalted for you your remembrance). Therefore search out these pure gatherings and participate in them and make our hereafter more successful.
Stay busy in search of the circles of remembrance because to remember Allah Ta'ala in a group is more beneficial that remembering Him alone. If one person's remembrance is accepted than through his blessings everyone's remembrance will be accepted by Allah Ta'ala. May Allah Ta'ala guide us all. Aameen
THE BEST WORDS
Lesson 37:
Hazrat Samurah Bin Jundub Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam stated, "there are four phrases that are the most outstanding. They are Subhan Allah, Alhamdo Lillah, Laa Ilaha Illal Laah and Allah O Akbar" In one narration it states that, "Allah Ta'ala prefers 4 phrases, Subhan Allah, Alhamdo Lillah, Laa Ilaha Illal Laah and Allah O Akbar.
It does not matter which one you start with" (Muslim)
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, rosary (Tasbeeh) means to know that Allah Ta'ala is free from all faults and defects, or to proclaim His Purity. Those that recite the Names of Allah Ta'ala the brilliance of those names shines on them. He who constantly recites Subhan Allah, Insha Allah this person will begin to become pure himself. The rosary (Tasbeeh) is a very exalted remembrance. That is why we begin Salah with Subhanakal Lahumma. In bowing (ruk'u) we say Subhana Rabbiyal Azeem, in prostration (sajda) we say Subhana Rabbiyal A'la and whenever we see anything amazing we say Subhan Allah
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam has stated that the previously stated four phrases are the most excellent, most prominent, the best phrases because in them there is great praise of Allah Ta'ala. Subhan Allah means that Allah Ta'ala is pure from all defects. Alhamdo Lillah means all praise is for Allah Ta'ala, which is the culmination of all attributes. La Ilaha Illal Laah is that phrase by which a person becomes a Muslim when he recites it. Allah O Akbar means Allah Ta'ala is the biggest and best. In other words by saying this the recitor is proclaiming the superiority of Allah Ta'ala over everything and everybody. These phrases are an accumulation of the attributes of Allah Ta'ala. May Allah Ta'ala through the sadqa of His beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam guide us to always recite these phrases. Aameen
BEAUTIFUL WORDS OF RASOOL ALLAH SALLALLAHO 'ALAIHI WASALLAM ABOUT THE GATHERINGS OF REMEMBRANCE
Lesson 38:
Our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam has said, "There are certain angels who travel the world searching for gatherings where Allah Ta'ala is being remembered. When they find such a group, they call out to one another and say that we have found what we were looking for. These angels cover the participants of the gathering with their wings and cover the area from the earth to the earthly skies. Allah Ta'ala is the knower of all things hidden and open. However he asks the angels, "what were those slaves of mine saying?" The angels reply, "they were glorifying you, praising you." Allah Ta'ala asks, "Have they seen Me?" The angels reply, "We swear by You O Allah, they have not seen you."
"What if they were to see me?" asks Allah Ta'ala
The angels reply, "If they were to see you, then they would constantly worship you and would always praise you and would always glorify you."
"What are they asking for?" asks Allah Ta'ala
"They are asking you for paradise" reply the angels
"Have they seen paradise?" enquires Allah Ta'ala. The Angels reply that they have not.
"What would happen if they saw paradise?" asks Allah Ta'ala. "If they saw paradise, they would be constantly asking for it and would yearn for paradise" reply the angels
"What are they asking freedom from?" asks Allah Ta'ala. The angels respectfully reply "From the fire." "Have they seen the fire?" asks Allah Ta'ala. Once again the angels reply in the negative. Allah Ta'ala asks, "What if they were to see the fire?" The angels say, "If they were to see the fire, they would run away from it and would be petrified of it."
Allah Ta'ala says, "Oh my angels, I am making you witness, I have forgiven them all." One of the angles respectfully says, "One of the people in that gathering was just passing by and sat in the gathering." Allah Ta'ala says, "to associate with those that remember me is a great blessing and because of that I have also forgiven him." Subhan Allah
May Allah Ta'ala make us those that always remember him and make us those that associate ourselves with those that always remember Allah Ta'ala. Aameen
TREE IN PARADISE
Lesson 39:
Hazrat Jaabir Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, "whoever recites Subhan Allahil Azeem WaBehamdehee, a tree is planted in paradise for him." (Tirmizi)
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, may we be sacrificed on the Mercies of Allah Ta'ala. Just by reciting Subhan Allahil Azeem WaBehamdehee one time a tree is planted for us in paradise. A tree is planted because a tree gives many benefits to mankind. Sometimes it is used for shade, sometimes for fruit. Some trees give foods from which we gain satisfaction. The best fruit is the date, which is very beneficial and healthy. In the hadith the tree that is mentioned is "nakhlah" and this is the date tree. One of the benefits of this rosary is that whoever recites it three times in the morning will be free from leprosy and insanity. May Allah Ta'ala with His Grace guide us to recite Subhan Allahil Azeem WaBehamdehee abundantly and reward us greatly with His Grace. Aameen
100 SINS WILL BE FORGIVEN
Lesson 40:
Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said " whoever recites Laa Ilaha Illal Laah Wahdahu Laa Shareeka Lahul Mulko Walahul Hamdo Wahuwa Alaa Kulley Shay in Qadeer 100 times in a day, it is as though he freed ten slaves. One hundred rewards are also written for him and 100 sins are forgiven and all day he will be free from the devil (shaitaan) until he gets to the evening. No one will be able to do an better deed than him unless someone recites this more than him."
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, our book of deeds are full of sins. It is the grace of Allah Ta'ala that by reciting a small number of words he is forgiving many, many of our sins. Not only that but He is rewarding us greatly as well. Also he is giving us freedom from the devil for the day. In the hadith freedom from the devil is during the day, and this is because we are awake during the day, when we are awake the devil tempts us the most and therefore freedom during the day is mentioned. The previous phrase can be recited at any time, but it is more beneficial to recite in the morning so that we can be free from the temptations of the devil for the day. 100 times has been mentioned in the hadith, if we can recite more then we will receive more rewards. May Allah Ta'ala through the sadqa of His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam guide us towards rewards and good deeds and save us from the attempts of the devil. Aameen
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