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2007-12-23T18:05:00.000-08:00

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2007-12-23T17:46:00.000-08:00

BREAST FEEDING Helps Shield Babies From HIV

“The mothers shall give such to their offspring for two whole years, if the father desires to complete the term. But he shall bear the cost of their food and clothing on equitable terms. No soul shall have a burden laid on it greater than it can bear. No mother shall be Treated unfairly on account of her child. Nor father on account of his child, an heir shall be chargeable in the same way. If they both decide on weaning, by mutual consent, and after due consultation, there is no blame on them. If ye decide on a foster-mother for your offspring, there is no blame on you, provided ye pay (the mother) what ye offered, on equitable terms. But fear Allah and know that Allah sees well what ye do.
(Al-Qur'an, 2-233 (Al-Baqara [The Cow])
Breast-Feeding Helps Shield Babies From HIV

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THURSDAY, March 29 (HealthDay News) -- By breast-feeding only, HIV-positive mothers reduce the risk of postnatal HIV infection in their babies, South African researchers report.

The study, published in the March 31 issue of The Lancet, also found that early introduction of animal milk and solid foods while breast-feeding increases the risk that infants will be infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

The findings suggest that current World Health Organization, UNICEF and UNAIDS infant-feeding guidelines need to be revised, said researchers from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

They found that infants of HIV-positive mothers who received formula milk in addition to breast milk were nearly twice as likely to be infected by HIV as infants who received breast milk only. The addition of solid foods increased the risk of HIV infection in the infants 11-fold.

The death rate at three months for babies who were fed animal milk or solid foods was more than double that of babies who received breast milk only, the researchers found.

"The key finding of our study is the definite demonstration that early introduction of solid foods and animal milks increases HIV transmission risks compared with exclusive breast-feeding from birth. These data, together with evidence that exclusive breast-feeding can be supported in HIV-infected women (and uninfected women), warrant revision of the present UNICEF, WHO, and UNICEF infant feeding guidelines that were revised in 2000," the study authors wrote.

More information
The U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has more about HIV infection in infants and children.

- Robert Preidt
SOURCE: The Lancet, news release, March 29, 2007
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BREAST FEEDING Helps Shield Babies From HIV

2007-12-23T17:45:00.000-08:00

BREAST FEEDING Helps Shield Babies From HIV

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2007-11-21T21:34:00.001-08:00

THE WISDOM OF NAMAZ

Allah, In The Name Of, The Most Affectionate, Most Merciful

Assalato Wasallaamo ‘Alaika Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam
Wa ‘Alaa Aalika Wa As Haabika Yaa Noor Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam

Alhamdo lillahe rabbil aalameen, wal aaqebato lil muttakeen, wassalato wassalamo ala sayyedil ambiya e wal mursaleen, wa ala aalehee wa ashabehit tayyebeenat taahireen, amma baad. Fa aoozibillahe minash shaitaan nir rajeem, Bismillah Hir Rahmaa Nir Raheem, “Aqeemis salata ledhikree” (Surah Ta-Ha, verse 14). Sadaqal laahul azeem.

Honourable scholars, respected attendees of this Sunni Ijtema, Assalamo Alaikum wa Rehmatullahe wa Barakatuhu. My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam’s beloved devotees!, before I say anything regarding the verse that I recited, let us all together send blessings and salutations upon the best of all creations, the mercy for the worlds, the light of the universe Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam, repeat after me

Assalato Wasallamo Alaika Ya Rasool Allah
Assalato Wasallamo Alaika Ya Habib Allah
Assalato Wasallamo Alaika Ya Nabi Allah
Assalato Wasallamo Alaika Ya Noor Allah
Wa Ala Aaleka Wa Ashabeka Ya Habib Allah, sallalaho ta’ala alaika wasallam.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam’s beloved devotees!, May Allah Ta’ala give me the guidance to speak the truth, and guide you all to hear the truth about the ayah that I recited. Allah Ta’ala says in the Qur’an, “Establish Salaah for My remembrance.” Allah Ta’ala could have just said establish Salaah, but he emphasizes and says, “Establish Salaah for My remembrance.” Have you ever attempted to think about this?

We see that Salaah begins with qiyam (standing) according to all four great imams. Oh my Lord, You show us the method of performing ablution, “Oh Believers when you wish to stand for prayer then wash your faces, and your arms up to the elbows, and pass your wet hands over your heads and wash your feet up to the ankles.” (Surah Maidah). However, for Salaah you say that establish it for My remembrance. Oh our Lord show us the method of Salaah as well. The Qur’an has mention of all things in it. We find reference to ants, reference to bees, reference to perform Salaah. O Our Lord, we find reference to Salaah, but we cannot find the method of Salaah. The Almighty will reply, “Whatsoever the Prophet gives you, take it, and whatsoever he forbids you from, abstain from that” (Surah Hashr). Whatever the Prophet gives you take it. In other words, I’ve ordered you to perform Salaah, if I show you the method as well, then how would you go to the court of My Beloved Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam. How would you learn the rules of establishing Salaah. Therefore I have given the order for Salaah and shown you the court of My beloved. Only those prostration’s that emulate My beloved will be accepted.

Salaah commences with standing and I sat and pondered this. I thought to myself, why does Salaah not start with prostration, why with bowing, why does it start with standing?
It is true that in the presence of scholars, Allah Ta’ala bestows the blessings of knowledge. Let me make one point regarding scholars. It is reported that fish in the sea pray for scholars. I thought, why did Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam say that fish make dua for scholars. Listen carefully, fish cannot survive without water, and rain falls because of the blessings of scholars.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam’s beloved devotees!, Salaah begins with standing, whether we follow Imam E Azam Abu Hanifa, Imam Malik, Imam Shafi or Imam Ahmed bin Hambal radiallaho ta’ala anhuma. According to all of them Salaah begins with standing, Why?
I came to the conclusion that in the Qur’an the name of Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam is quoted as Ahmed in the skies and heavens and Muhammad on the earth. In the Qur’an we have the words of Hazrat Isa alaihis salaam, “And I give you the glad tidings of a Prophet who will come after me whose name shall be Ahmed” (Surah Saaf).

Allah Ta’ala called His beloved up to the Supreme Throne and gave him Salaah. It was not given on the earth. In the heavens, in the worldly skies, my Beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam’s name is Ahmed. Now if we look at the name Ahmed, it begins with the letter “Alif”, and Alif is straight, is standing and Salaah also begins with standing.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam’s beloved devotees!, all humans want to be successful, want to be elevated. All people want to be close to important influential people. “If I get close to the influential people, I will have it made. If I get close to a wealthy person, I’ll be able to marry off my daughter. If I get close to a wealthy person, I’ll get a good job, I’ll get a house.” Allah O Akbar, humans try to get close to wealthy people. However, my Mustafa Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam came on the earth to get us close to Allah Ta’ala. If we look at the Qur’an and ahadith, the thing that gets us closest to Allah Ta’ala is prostration (Sajdah). That’s why Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam said, “Whoever beseeches and worships fervently Allah Ta’ala will elevate his status. The question arises, “O Lord, closeness is not attained through standing, not through bowing, what is the unique thing about prostration that enables a person to attain closeness to you?

We find a saying of Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam in which he said, “The humbleness of man is most evident in prostration. His whole body is on the earth in prostration and he says “Subhana Rabiyal Azeem” (Glory is to you my Lord, You are the Greatest, The Most High).

Let’s try and understand the wisdom of Salaah from different angles. Today I want to present Salaah from a different perspective. I want to present it in such a way that before you stand, you will decide that we will pray Salaah punctually, because this Salaah will give us closeness to Allah Ta’ala. It will also remove the stains of sin from our hearts. If a youngster is following the wrong lifestyle, the parents try many things to try and turn his life around. May we be sacrificed on Your magnificence O Lord, that you have kept the cure of many evils in Salaah. Just think, take stock, I will present Salaah as the actions and habit of Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam as well and those that have love for Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam will not miss Salaah after today.

Listen! What is Salaah? Understand the wisdom of Salaah. Allah Ta’ala says, “Establish Salaah for My remembrance.” When a person sleeps at night after a long, busy hard day, we all know the position of such a person. Sleep and tiredness do not allow him to wake up for Salaah. All of a sudden a caller calls out on the order of Allah Ta’ala and says, “come to Salaah, come to success.” In the morning Salaah there is a specific phrase, “Salaah is better than sleep.” May I be sacrificed on this phrase. It is not in the call to prayer of four of the prayers, but it is in the call to prayer of the morning Salaah. The muezzin calls out from the mosque, “Salaah is better than sleep.” This is because after dawn and before sunrise, Angel’s of Allah Ta’ala come to your door with your sustenance. If you remain sleeping, if you are negligent, then how will you get your sustenance. It is morning and the sun is about to rise in all its splendour and beauty. If you pray Salaah at this time and leave home then listen, the flag of Islam will be in your hand. If, however, you left without praying Fajr Salaah, if you missed Fajr Salaah, you will leave with the flag of shaitaan.

The early morning is a great and beautiful time of the day. We see that no schools, no shops, malls or businesses are open before sunrise. They all open after sunrise. After a person wakes up, before going for business, before going to work, before opening the store, if the person performs ablution and remembers Allah Ta’ala and lowers his head in prostration, then the Mercy of Allah Ta’ala looks at that person with great affection and strength. “O my bondman, when you did not go towards your store as soon as you woke up, did not go to your business, but you are remembering the provider of your sustenance, then how can I forget you my bondman? You have remembered me so listen, Fazkorooni Azkurkum (Remember Me, I will Remember You) (Surah Baqarah verse 152). My bondman you have remembered Me, I have told the angel’s to open the doors of your sustenance for you. Now if you earn even a little, there will be much blessings in that lawful earning.”

Just think, contemplate, and pay attention, Allah’s Beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam came as a mercy to all humans, to all animals, to the whole universe. Such a mercy that a child’s uneasiness brings a tear to the blessed eye of Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam. The Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam can not bear to see anyone restless, can not bear to see anyone in difficulty, if someone teases a child my Beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam becomes restless but Allah O Akbar! This same Mustafa Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam is giving us the following order:
“When a child reaches the age of seven order him to pray Salaah, and when he reaches ten, beat them to ensure they pray Salaah.”

Ya Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam, you came as the mercy for all the worlds and you are ordering to beat children? Now after this saying of Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam let me draw your attention toward military training, towards military life. The Salaah that we consider insignificant and miss regularly, let us see how much wisdom is hidden in that Salaah. Great blessings have been placed in it by my Beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam. Do you know upon whom Salaah is compulsory? It is compulsory on sane, mature Muslims. You now understand whom it is compulsory on. But we see that Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam has said that when a child reaches ten years of age, beat them to ensure they pray Salaah. You are aware that when a person wishes to join the army, he is not sent to the battlefield right away. First he is given training, he is put through his paces, and his fitness is assessed. He is told to complete obstacle courses, he is put through punishing exercises and he is tested to his limits. He is trained in such a manner that whenever his commanding officer calls him he rushes to obey the command. If he is told by his commander to stand, he stands, if he is told to sit, he sits. Until he reaches this stage of obedience and discipline he is not sent to the battlefield.

The Beloved of Allah Ta’ala Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam has ordered that at the age of ten beat a child to take him towards Salaah. The reason for this is that before reaching maturity the child would be disciplined and it would become their habit. If you beat a child and force him to pray Salaah, once he reaches maturity and the muezzin calls out “Come to prayer”, you will not find him sleeping on the bed but he will be running towards the mosque. Think of Salaah as you think of military training. Similarly have you ever pondered about the rows in Salaah. My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam said, “Stand shoulder to shoulder in the rows for Salaah.” It would not be out of place to say that all the practices and disciplines in place in the army were all granted by Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam.

The enemies are studying all the sayings of Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam and are forced to admit that no one has given us what Mustafa Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam has given us and no one will ever be able to give us anything similar.

Look at the order to straighten the rows, if one stands for Salaah, then bows down, and goes into Sajdah, listen to this very carefully and keep in mind the position of soldiers. The soldiers are standing in rows; the commander is walking back and forth and observing them. He is looking at their chests, at their arms, there feet. Are they standing to attention or not? If they are not standing correctly he straightens them with his rifle. If they are not standing to attention he will nudge them in the back with his rifle. The soldiers are told to stand straight. If someone is complacent and standing lazily, he is reprimanded. If someone continues to stand like a dead person then he is not allowed entry into the battlefield or the military.

Now listen, Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam has said about Salaah, “Warka-oo Ma-ar Raake-een” – (bow with those who bow). Regarding standing, regarding bowing, regarding prostration, the method is shown to us. If a person prays Salaah lazily, the Qur’an says this is the sign of a hypocrite, this is not the sign of a believer. “Izaa Kaamoo ilas salatey kaamo kusaala”(and when they stand up for pray, they stand up with a defeated soul (lazily)) (Surah Nisa’a verse 142). When the hypocrites would stand for Salaah, they would stand lazily. Allah O Akbar. Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam’s administration tells us that when you pray Salaah, imagine that your Lord is watching you, or imagine that you are seeing your Lord.

Let’s look at the mosque. The Mosque is paradise on the face of the earth. You will not find any soldier talking about worldly things and useless chatter when he is on duty in the battlefield. He gaze will not wander either, his gaze will be fixed on safeguarding the territory, and his gaze will be on the enemy. When his duty is finished and he is in his quarters then it is a different story. They will swap tales and chat but when they are on duty all play and mischief is put to one side and their full focus is on their mission. The king of Madinah has said that the Mosque is the house of Allah Ta’ala, and Allah Ta’ala has called the Mosque His house. It has been stated that when you enter the Mosque do not talk about worldly things because the market place and the house of Allah Ta’ala are not the same. Now your gaze should not be on worldly matters but should be on safeguarding your faith and on the Benevolence of your Lord.

Look at Salaah from different angles and understand the different aspects of Salaah. When I read the following there was an amazing feeling that came over me. Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam said, “Salaah is the coolness of me eyes.” Salaah gives coolness to the eyes of our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam, Why? This is because Salaah brings back memories of the meeting with the Lord. This is the Salaah that was given as a present when the meeting took place between the Lord and His beloved. When a person prays Salaah, Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam remembers the Vision of His Lord. Sarkaar Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam says that Salaah is the coolness of my eyes and the eyes get coolness and comfort when it sees his beloved. My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam saw Allah Ta’ala with his eyes on the night of ascension (Me’raj) and that is why he said Salaah is the coolness of my eyes. O bondman, if you pray Salaah I will be reminded of the Splendour of my Lord and that will give coolness to my eyes.

Now think and contemplate as to how much wisdom is in Salaah but tell me how much do we think about Salaah and how much do we contemplate about Salaah? Allah O Akbar! Before it is completed this Salaah forgives the sins of a person.

Before Salaah there is wudhu (ablution) and what is wudhu? It is reported that if a person recites “Bismillah” Shareef before ablution, then performs ablution, Allah Ta’ala forgives the sins of his whole body. You have not started Salaah, you have just done ablution and the Lord has forgiven your sins. Now you have come for Salaah and what is this Salaah? And did you ever wonder why there are five compulsory prayers in a day? There could have been two prayers in a day, three prayers in a day, and why the different times? One of the wisdoms that we can understand is that when a person leaves home in the morning and heads for the market place and becomes busy in earning money. Wealth is calling him from one direction, merchandise and assets are calling from the other direction, “come and obtain me.” When a person becomes engrossed in earning wealth an amazing feeling comes over him. He forgets whose bondman he is. He is busy in earning wealth and has no time and suddenly it is afternoon and a caller calls out, “Allah O Akbar, Allah O Akbar” Just think for a moment and ponder, why are efforts being made to restrict and stop the azaan being called out over a loudspeaker system? The biggest reason for this is that if the sound of the azaan reaches a person’s ears, the person will head towards the Mosque. When he goes towards the Mosque he will lower his head at the time of Salaah. And if the need arises, he will be willing to have his head cut off for his religion. That is why attempts are made to stop the azaan reaching the ears. Tell me, are attempt made to restrict or stop those places where evil deeds are done? No, there are no restrictions there. No restrictions regarding pubs and clubs, no restrictions on music, no restrictions on singing and dancing, so why the restriction on the sound of the azaan? It’s because they know that this sound has power in it, when it reaches the ears a person will hurry towards the mosque.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam’s beloved devotees! Allah Ta’ala reminds us of his Lordship five times a day through a caller who calls out the azaan and is asking us, who gives you wealth? Remember this, do not forget it otherwise you will be at a loss. Establish prayer for my remembrance. You can not say, “O Lord what could I do, I had no one to call me or remind me and so I forgot.” Allah Ta’ala is saying, “My bondman, even before you raise that objection and excuse I will have such an arrangement that a caller will call you and say, “Come to Salaah, Come to success.” Five times a day a caller is calling on you to leave all your business dealings and come to the house of Allah Ta’ala. Now when a person goes for Zuhr Salaah he realises that wealth is not the biggest thing. The Lord is Merciful and is the provider, He is the one that provides sustenance. From another angle the Lord is telling us do not distance yourselves from me, lower your head down in prostration and attain closeness to Me. Stay close to Me at all times. Listen, it is the way of the world that if a person is employed or in school then there is always a case of sometimes being present and sometimes being absent. Now if you go to the Mosque in the morning and have your name entered in the register as saying, "Lord I am your bondman., that’s why I an bowing in front of you My Lord.” Then just after mid-day he appears again and says, “Lord I am Your bondman. I am not so infatuated with the world that I would forget You. Lord I am spending my life as Your bondman.” In the same way he presents himself five times in a day. When he presents himself five times in a day then the Beneficent One blesses him and says, “My bondman, when you give up all your activities and lowered your head five times a day in My court then listen, your prostration’s are accepted and you will be protected from sins. Salaah is a majestic form of worship, it is the best of all worships.

Now look at it from another angle. Allah Ta’ala has said, “Undoubtedly Salaah forbids one from indecency and evil things” (Surah Ankabut verse 45). In other words Salaah stops you from committing sinful acts. Just think, look at the pages of history. All pious people that were born were filled with enthusiasm about lowering their heads and were taught how to worship by their mothers. Who is unaware that Hazrat Imam Hussein Radiallaho Ta’ala ‘Anhu gave his life in Sajdah? Why? The reason for this was that his mother taught him to prostrate from childhood. His mother had told him that this head is only for bowing in His court and his mother instilled in him such love for prostrating that even at the time of death we find his head bowed down in submission to Allah Ta’ala. Similarly, if you read about the lives of all the friends of Allah Ta’ala, you will find an abundance of prostrations. Why is this? The reason is that all people want to be close to people higher up than them and the prostration is a means to get closest to the One who is the Most High, gets us close to Allah Ta’ala. Today Muslims are rejected wherever they turn, today Muslims are living in fear and anguish, today difficulties are placed on Muslims everywhere, why is this happening? The reason is that we remember wealth but we have forgotten the provider of that wealth. We follow our desires and are slaves to sins. My Lord has said that Salaah stops you from indecency and evil deeds. Let us see how it stops us from these things.

When you say Allah O Akbar and fold your hands, you are ordered to keep your gaze lowered towards the place of prostration. In other words the order is given to keep your gaze lowered when standing so that when you are outside your gaze is not on windows or on any non-permissible males/females, but is lowered and fixed on the path. Salaah is teaching you to keep your gaze lowered. When you were in the court of Allah Ta’ala your gaze was lowered in Salaah, now that you are out and about do not let your eyes wander but keep them lowered. This is how Salaah stops you from indecency. Let’s look and see how Salaah creates a fear of Allah Ta’ala in our hearts.

You will not find any person today that does not do wudhu (ablution) before praying Salaah. Whether or not you have wudhu is not known by anyone but yourself. Only you know if you have wudhu or not but even then you do not pray Salaah without ablution. What is this emotion that stops you from praying Salaah without performing ablution? It is the fear of your Lord. You know that even if no human is watching, your Lord is watching you. From here we should create the mindset that He who is watching whether or not we have performed ablution is also watching what we do when we are walking in the streets and alleys. Allah O Akbar! Salaah is giving us the mindset that just as your Lord is watching you He is also watching your actions and this creates fear in the heart. This is the difference between our Salaah and the Salaah of the fiends of Allah Ta’ala. Deliberate upon the difference, as there is a great difference. Look at the state of Hazrat Ali Radiallaho Ta’ala ‘Anhu. He had an arrow in his blessed leg. When he attempted to remove the arrow it caused great pain. He said when I am in the state of Salaah then remove the arrow. O Hazrat Ali, whose beauty is fixed in your eyes that you feel no pain of the arrow being removed when you are praying Salaah? Hazrat Ali, who was trained by the Master of Madinah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam, that training is heard giving the answer. “My beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam has said pray Salaah as though you are looking at your Lord and if one is engrossed in looking at his Lord will feel no pain, he does not even think of pain. That’s why when I pray Salaah I think that I am looking at my Lord and at the least I think that my Lord is watching me.”

Our state is that the whole days accounting is done in Salaah, we remember forgotten things in Salaah. Now any one of you could ask me that you said that Salaah stops you from shamelessness but we see many people that pray Salaah and commit shameful acts. What is the reason for this, why does this happen?

Listen, If you went to a showroom that sells cars, with the intention of buying a car. You see a beautiful car and ask about the details of that car and agree on a price and buy it. You leave with that car and think to yourself that with this car I will reach my destination very quickly. As soon as you leave suddenly the tire punctures. Would you try and drive the car? No. You will stop the car and you would go back to the showroom. “You are an odd person, you told me I would get to my destination very quickly with this car but the tire has punctured and I can not drive it any more. He will reply that if the tire is punctured, you will have to have that repaired first before you can drive the car. You then have the tire fixed. Then the fuel level was low so you pull into a petrol station but instead of petrol you fill the vehicle with diesel. Then you set off but a short distance later the car stops. You return to the showroom and say, “I have spent so much money on this vehicle but it does not work, it has stopped running.” He will ask you what type of fuel you used. You would reply that you used diesel. He would say that this vehicle uses petrol, if you use diesel this vehicle will not work.

This incident is just to try and make you understand because if all things are perfect then the car will work perfectly. Now understand that if the morsel of food taken in the morning is unlawful then how will you see the blessings of Salaah. When the clothes on the body are unlawful you will not see the profit from the Salaah. Now think about the food we have at home and the clothes we have, what is the state of those things. If we do not know then tell me are we going to be born again? Can we reform our ways afterwards? No definitely not. But we should promise that we will never commit the sins that we have previously committed and we will live our lives according to the laws of Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam. Together with this it is necessary to be familiar with the rules of Salaah. If we do not know the rules then it the effects of Salaah will not be visible upon us. Therefore we should perfect all the orders that are given for Salaah and then we will see the blessings of Salaah. But we should also understand:

Eyk Fard Ibadat Hee Nahi Mard E Mujahid
Aur Bhi to Kuch Shah E Umam Chor Gaye Hain
(O Warrior, Not just one compulsory worship)
(There are other things that The King has left behind)

We do not just teach you to pray Salaah. There may be other organisations that just teach Salaah. If a person is employed by a king, and the king tells him to go and fulfil the rights of his family. He stays by the king and says, “long live the king” and praises the king. The king is telling him to go home, go and open your business, go and fulfil the rights of your family, go and earn lawful wealth, go and arrange for the education of your children. However he is standing there saying, “long live the king.” Tell me, will the king be pleased with him? No he will not. All these examples are just to try and explain and understand our Lord is pure from needing examples. The point is that we just pray Salaah and forget about Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam. Allah Ta’ala has said that if we do not have love for Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam in our hearts then our prostration’s will not be accepted.

If we do not fulfil the rights of our family, do not pay attention to their education. Our father is on the bed sick and is waiting for his son to return with his medicine, but the son has gone for forty days with the Jama’at and thinks that his father will be cured. Just think! Hazrat Owais Qarni (Radiallaho Ta’ala ‘Anhu), was not able to see Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam due to service of his mother. Even so Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam was so pleased with him that he gave his garment to Faruq E Azam Radiallaho Ta’ala ‘Anhu to give to him and told him to ask Owais Qarni Radiallaho Ta’ala ‘Anhu to make dua for the forgiveness of his Ummah. And here it is taught that rosaries are everything!

No doubt, there is a place for rosaries but the Lord is not dependent on the prostrations of his bondman. He has ordered us to pray to obtain discipline and to remember Him.

He has said about Salaah that it stops you from indecency and evil acts. If a child gets addicted to cocaine, becomes addicted to alcohol, the parents are worried and wonder how to get him back on the right track.

However if the child becomes punctual in Salaah, he would not go to the pubs and clubs because the Qur’an says, “approach not prayer while you are intoxicated” (Surah Nis’a verse 43). In other words do not go near Salaah if you are drunk. Now tell me if the importance of Salaah had been instilled in the heart and mind of the child, if the child’s habit was to pray Salaah, then would he go to a pub or club? That’s because he loves Salaah and would save himself from all those things that take him away from Salaah. Establish prayer for my remembrance.

Let me tell you here that the king of Bareilly Imam Ahmed Raza Rehmatullahi Ta’ala ‘Alaih did not only show us how to pray salaam. I swear by Allah that he prayed Salaah in such a way that in recent history we can find no one to match his punctuality and conviction for performing Salaah. Think, it was the last days on this earth for Imam E Ishq O Mohabbat, his soul was close to leaving his body. He was on his sick bed and was deep in sleep. When he heard the words of the azaan being called out, he placed his hands on the shoulders and took the support of two companions and headed for the Mosque. When he had finished people asked him, “What was the need to come to the Mosque in this state of illness?”

May I be sacrificed, from head to toe, the love of Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam answers, “I thought I would act upon this action of my beloved Prophet as well. When Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam was ill, there appeared to be no strength in his blessed feet and he took the put his arms on the shoulders and took the support of two companions and went to the Mosque. Ahmed Raza thought that he would copy this act of his beloved and please the Holy Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam. Who is it that says that Ahmed Raza only taught salaam, show me if you have anyone who did prostrations with the same care and passion as Ahmed Raza. And Listen, Imam Ahmed Raza did not depend on any of his actions and did not ask Hazrat Jibreel for help that’s why he says

“Pul sey utaro rah guzar ko khabar na ho, Jibreel par bichaye to par ko khabar na ho.”
(Make me cross the bridge (pul sirat) so that the path does not realise I have crossed, If Jibreel puts down his wings, let the wings not even realise).

Ya Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam, we do not want the wings of Hazrat Jibreel, the only thing we want is

Raza pul sey ab wazd kartey guzarye, Key hai rabbe sallim sada’e Muhammad (Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam)
(Raza cross the bridge (pul sirat) in ecstasy, The Call of the Muhammad Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam is O Lord Peace)

Who is saying this? It is being said by him whose heart was full of the love of Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam. He never forgot his beloved Prophet, not even for a moment during his whole life. That is why he says himself

Jo na bhoola ham gareebo ko Raza, Yaad ooski apni aadat kee jiye
(He who did not forget us wretched ones O Raza, make his remembrance your habit)

O Prophet of Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam, when you did not forget us poor ones, we are not so ungrateful that we would forget you. My Lord also says about Salaah that establish Salaah for my remembrance, but if I was to show you the method of performing prostration, the method of performing Salaah, then how would you go to the court of My beloved? And then try and pray Salaah according to your wishes, in this way that you do prostration first then stand up. Does anyone have the courage to do that? Those that say that the Prophet is not alive, (Ma-azallah min zaalik), I want to ask those people, If the Lord will not allow the actions of His beloved to die, how would he allow that Beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam to die? When the ways of Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam are alive, and O Imam Shafi, O Imam Malik, O Imam Ahmed Bin Hambal, O Imam E Azam Abu Hanifa, radiallaho ta’ala anhuma, may we be sacrificed on your stature. These four imams took all the actions and ways of Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam and preserved the actions of Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam in their schools of thought. And the Lord is telling us that when the actions of the beloved is alive then the beloved himself is also alive. The king of Bareilly is also giving us the same message

“Tu zindah hai wallah, Tu zindah hai wallah, Merey chasmey aalam sey chup jaaney waaley”
(By Allah You are alive, By Allah you are alive You are hidden from my eyes)

Listen, Sunni Dawat E Islami’s spiritual gathering gives you this lesson that be faithful to Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam and never ever have any thought of being unfaithful to him. Never let any thoughts of ungratefulness enter your mind. The Lord wants to see the actions of His beloved in his worship even though Salaah is for Allah alone. But think for a moment Allah Ta’ala is saying that O My bondmen I have created you but I want to see you copying the actions of My beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam. Bow down so that the action of My beloved is preserved, prostrate so that the action of My beloved is preserved.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam’s beloved devotees!, the king of Bareilly did not give us a new faith or beliefs but he has fed us love of the Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam. The way of the mind and the way of love are different things. The mind tells us one thing but love tells us something different. Hazrat Ibrahim alaihis salaam’s mind was saying you are throwing yourself into the fire? But love said what is the reality of the fire, the Lord is telling you so listen and his love jumped into the fire and the fire became a garden.

People say that do not give Imam Ahmed Raza such a high rank. I say that I do not care what your mind says, because love has given him such a status and brought him to life in such a manner that his salutation (salaam) has reached places that he could not reach himself in his life. There is also weakness in us, all we have done is made the claim of love. If we can present his writings to the world and preserve his teachings to some extent, I swear if we adopt the character and way of Imam Ahmed Raza, the whole world would become lovers of Ahmed Raza. It is essential for us to adopt that character in this day and age. Can anyone tell me if A’ala Hazrat missed even a single Salaah or prayed it late? Did Imam Ahmed Raza ever do anything against the wishes of his parents? Did he ever do anything to satisfy his bodily desires? I swear by Allah, whatever he did, he did for the pleasure of Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam.

Kaam woh ley lee jiye, tum ko jo raazi karey,
Theek ho naam e Raza, tum pey karoron durood
(Take that service from me that pleases you, May the name of Raza be well, a million blessings on you)

Sunni Dawat e Islami is giving you this same message and Alhamdo Lillah this is the alms of Ghaus e Paak and Khwaja Gareeb Nawaz, this is the alms of A’ala Hazrat that the world is trying to stop it but this flood is increasing. Those that have come here have not come to obtain dollars. When you invite you rely on wealth, when we invite we rely on the king of Madinah. We have not tempted anyone with the promise of a job, we have not promised to take anyone abroad, and we have not promised to give anyone a car. We have tempted them to become lovers of the beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam. Become crazy in the love of Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam. There is no shortage in Allah Ta’ala giving, and there is no shortage in the distribution of Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam. That day is not far Allah willing that all will be under the flag of Ahle Sunnah Wa’l Jama’at.

You may be thinking why is there this kind of a speech? Think of the injustice and cruelty that is being inflicted on the people of Palestine and no one is willing to go and help them. I want to ask the Tableeghi Jama’at, why do you not take your group to Palestine? The children their will crush your heads with rocks and stones because you have destroyed the desire for jihad and our religion teaches us to bow our heads at the time of Salaah and also teaches us to sacrifice our heads at the necessary time. Listen O Muslims; I want to give you a message. I am filled with joy and happiness at seeing this sea of people here at this spiritual Sunni gathering. I feel that finally your minds and hearts have woken up. You have turned your attention towards the king of Madinah and it is obvious that when the beggar turns towards this king then what else needs to be said, he is such that

Khud bheek dey aur khud kahain mangta ka bhala ho
(He gives alms himself and himself says may you prosper)

That is why A’ala Hazrat says

Chamak tujh sey paatey hain sab paaney waaley, Mera dil bhi chamkadey chamkaaney waaley
(All those who attain brightness attain it from you, Brighten my heart also, O You who brightens)

This spiritual Sunni Ijtema is telling me that you have turned your direction towards Madinah. Now you need to make the mindset and promise that Allah willing you will not go near those things that are roadblocks to getting to Madinah and you will always attempt to avoid them.
What is that thing that stops us from getting closeness to Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam? It is love of dance, songs, and music. Look at the Qur’an, “And some people buy words for mere playing that they may mislead from the path of Allah without knowledge and make fun of it. For them is the humiliating torments.” (Surah Luqman, verse 6). What is meant by “buy words for mere playing?” When a believer goes towards the house of Allah Ta’ala, people are present along the way singing and dancing to try and divert this person’s attention away from Mosque. Nowadays there are televisions in each home; there are movies in each home. How then will our attention be towards earning rewards? How will our hearts be attracted towards love of our Creator? From this day on, whether you are in your drawing room, in your bedroom or in your office, you have to ensure that you will have no music cassettes or film magazines in them. Wherever one looks, one should find educational reading materials (worldly and religious), one should fine cassettes of the naats of Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam. One should find tapes of the recitation of the Holy Qur’an, and speeches of the scholars of Ahle Sunnat Wa’l Jama’at. When you go in your cars, there should be the sound of the remembrance of Allah Ta’ala, not the sound of music. Try your utmost because it is necessary to have this revolution. And I am saying with full confidence, yesterday Muslims did not have apparent worldly weapons but success came towards them and welcomed them each step of the way.

Look at the first war of Islam. At the battle of Badr, out of 313 companions, only nine had weapons and the rest had sticks and branches.

“Woh teen so teyra they to larajta tha zamana, Aaj ham karoron hai to kartey hain gulaami”
(They were 313 and the world trembled, today we are millions and living in slavery)

What is it that they had? They had the strength of love of Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam. Whatever the Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam order then they would obey. Whatever he would forbid them from they would stay away from that. They would be bestowed with success by the Lord because of this. We have not been created to commit atrocities. We have not been given orders to do injustice or cruelty. We have definitely been told to defend ourselves. If a young child is slapped by someone, he will also attempt to fight back. If you say that defence of ourselves is terrorism then that is unjust. Remember it is necessary for us to create a peaceful society. We need to respect the rights of our neighbours. We need to obey Allah Ta’ala and his Beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam. You should be a mercy to others, not a burden.

My Beloved has taught us to show good manners to infidels also. What kind of lesson are we given? If you want to see details of that look at the life of any pious person or friend of Allah Ta’ala. You will not find any example or incident that they ever caused pain or inflicted cruelty on the follower of any other religion.

Hazrat Umar Faruq Radiallaho Ta’ala ‘Anhu is sleeping under the shade of a tree. An envoy (ambassador) came and asked about the whereabouts of the leader of the Muslims. He was told that he would be grazing goats somewhere in the fields. He set off and asked some other people. He was told that the person resting under the tree is our leader. He saw that Hazrat Faruq E Azam was deep in sleep he thought I will not get a better opportunity and took out his sword to assassinate Ameer-Ul-Mo’mineen. Suddenly Hazrat Faruq E Azam opened his eyes. Whose eyes were these? These were the eyes that had seen the beauty of Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam. As soon as his eyes opened the envoy began to shake and the sword fell to the ground. Hazrat Faruq E Azam asked him the reason for his visit. He replied that he had come to meet him but when he saw him deep in sleep he thought he would kill him because people fear your name all over the world.

Ameer Ul Mo’mineen Hazrat Faruq E Azam Radiallaho Ta’ala ‘Anhu asked him if that was the reason for his attendance, to kill him. The envoy replied that it was.

He then said, “O leader of the Muslims tell me, our kings can not sleep on soft beds. They live amongst great security but still cannot sleep. However you were sleeping alone under a tree, are you not afraid?”

Listen to the answer that was given, he said, “Whoever rules over people is afraid, and he who is serving the people is never afraid. I do not rule over the people, I am here to serve the people.” This same leader of the Muslims says that if during my rule a goat dies due to hunger what answer will I give to my Lord?

Remember that you should not be a burden or a cause of grief for a weaker person. You should be a mercy towards all people. Treat the non-believers with good manners and tell them about good things. Live your life on the right path. Copy the manners of Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam and emulate then in your life. If you see an old lady who is a non-believer, and she is carrying something heavy in her arms, do not look at her infidelity. Look at her old age and remove the burden from her hands and help her and show the world that this is what our beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam has taught us.

It is very important that we start with ourselves, Insha Allah we will see that all Muslims will be visible in the colours of the religion, up to the point that non-believers will adhere to and accept Islam. I pray that Allah Ta’ala guides us all to emulate the beautiful habits of His Beloved prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihe Wasallam. Aameen

Wama Alaina Illal Balaag Ul Mubeen

Blessings of Remembrance of Allah [ Lesson 41 to 46 ]

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Blessings of Remembrance of Allah [ Lesson 41 to 46 ]

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

THE ANGELS ROSARY (TASBEEH)

Lesson 41:
Hazrat Abu Zar Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam was asked, "Which words are the best?" Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam replied, "Those words that Allah Ta'ala has chosen for his angels, Subhan Allahi WaBehamdehee." (Muslim Shareef)

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, we are told in this hadith that this is the rosary (tasbeeh) of the angels. In other words, they are constantly reciting this. They recite this on the command and teaching of Allah Ta'ala and that is why these words are very blessed. This hadith also shows us the high and exalted status of our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam in that he is aware of the worship of angels, and is aware of the condition of those that are in the heavens. We should think and realise that the Prophet that is aware of the condition of the creatures in the heavens, how would he not be aware of the conditions of the creatures on the earth? Therefore do these beautiful deeds so that it pleases our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam. May Allah Ta'ala give us the guidance to recite the rosary of the angels. Aameen

ONE OF THE TREASURES OF PARADISE

Lesson 42:
Hazrat Abu Musa Ash'ari Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu reports that we were with Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam on a journey and people started reciting Takbeer (Allah O Akbar) very loudly. Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, "Oh people, be soft on your bodies, you are not calling on one that is deaf nor are you calling one who is not present. You are calling on one who Hears and Sees all and He is with you. The One whom you are calling is closer to you than the necks of your mounts (horse or camel)." Hazrat Abu Musa Ash'ari Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu says that I was behind Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam, and I was saying in my mind "La Hawla Wala Quwwata Illa Bil Laah" Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, "Oh Abdullah Bin Qais, should I not give you one of the treasures of paradise?" I replied, "Yes Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam." My Master said, "La Hawla Wala Quwwata Illa Bil Laah" (Bukhari, Muslim)

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, the reason Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam stopped them from reciting loudly was not because it is not allowed to recite Takbeer loudly. It was because during the journey, reciting it loudly was causing hardship and pain. That is why Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said be soft on your bodies and it is stated that this journey was to the Battle of Khaibar. Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam and the companions were going to free the fort of Khaibar and Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam desired that they should arrive at Khaibar unexpectedly. People should not know about this expedition so that the enemies were not able to make any preparations and very little blood would be spilt and the Muslims would be victorious. With the loud chanting this aim would have been defeated. On many other occasions the companions, and even Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam himself used to remember Allah Ta'ala in a loud voice. In the congregation they would do Zikr aloud after Salah.

Hazrat Abu Musa Ash'ari Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu was reciting La Hawla Wala Quwwata Illa Bil Laah in his mind and the Prophet who told of the unseen was aware of his thoughts, and stated that this is one of the treasures of paradise. In this a person is stating his helplessness and accepting the Might and Power of Allah Ta'ala. This is the basis of worship. Hawla means the apparent and obvious strength that we can see, and Quwwata is the hidden Might of Allah Ta'ala. In other words, without the help of Allah Ta'ala, there is no apparent strength or hidden might. Without the grace of Allah Ta'ala a person can not stay away from sins and can not obtain rewards by doing good deeds. Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam described these words as a treasure of paradise because these words are the means by which to obtain all the blessed treasures of paradise.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, through the blessings of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam, we have received a treasure of paradise. Value this treasure and to value it means that recite it abundantly. May Allah Ta'ala guide us all. Aameen
Lesson- My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, whenever we start anything, we should begin by praising and glorifying Allah Ta'ala completely and Insha Allah that task or work will be completed successfully. When a person does not forget his Lord when beginning anything, Allah Ta'ala will ensure that his lawful work is completed easily and successfully.

It has also been stated in hadith Shareef that at the time of any difficulty, big or small, easy or hard, we should recite Inna Lillahe Wa Inna Ilayhe Raaje-oon. This is a blessed sunnah of my Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam. And is has also been reported that on receiving any blessing we should say Alhamdo Lillah. This is to show our gratitude so that Allah Ta'ala is please and grants us more blessings. Also it has been stated that on committing any sin we should recite Astagferullah. The slaves are Allah Ta'ala are being given comfort in that if you fall into the trap of sins, then have faith in the Mercy of The Merciful, The Forgiving One. He forgives His slaves and is the Most Benevolent. Repent with a true heart and he will forgive your sins. May Allah Ta'ala forgive all of us and guide us all. Aameen

REWARD OF PATIENCE

Lesson 43:
It is reported in Ahmed and in Baihiqi that Hazrat Imaam Hussain Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu narrated that when you remember previous difficulties you should recite Inna Lillahe Wa Inna Ilayhe Raaje-oon. You will receive the reward of patience.

Lesson- My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, humans is unable to forget moments of happiness or times of grief. He remembers the good times and the bad times. Therefore whenever you remember the happiness recite Alhamdo Lillah and when you remember any sadness or grief from the past then recite Inna Lillahe Wa Inna Ilayhe Raaje-oon. Insha Allah the reward of patience will be bestowed by Allah Ta'ala, The reward of patience is immense and can not be comprehended. May Allah Ta'ala give us the guidance to be patient and to remember him at all times. Aameen

UNIQUE WAY OF REMEMBERING ALLAH TA'ALA DURING ADVERSITY

Lesson 44:
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, this world is a house of difficulties. People have to face many difficulties in this world, big, small, many different adversities and troubles. May we be sacrificed on the grace of our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam in that he gave us the cure for all problems, from the smallest to the largest. If only we act upon these teachings and gain freedom from adversities.

Hadith- When the lamp would go out, when a nail would break, when a thorn would get stuck in the Blessed hand, Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam would recite Inna Lillahe Wa Inna Ilayhe Raaje-oon and stated this is also an adversity. The companions said, "Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam, this is a minor thing." Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam replied, "Sometimes minor things become major things" (Dur E Mansoor, Azeezi, etc)

Lesson- My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, just think, if the light goes out in our house, then many unmentionable phrases come out of our mouths but even at that time we have been told what words should be on our lips. Instead of wrong words being uttered we should recite Inna Lillahe Wa Inna Ilayhe Raaje-oon as this is the Sunnah of our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam. Similarly even when our shoelace breaks or rips; instead of saying any words that displeases Allah Ta'ala we should say Inna Lillahe Wa Inna Ilayhe Raaje-oon as to recite this on this occasion is also a blessed sunnah of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam. Also to recite Inna Lillahe Wa Inna Ilayhe Raaje-oon if a thorn gets stuck in our hand is also a blessed sunnah. May Allah Ta'ala give us the guidance to act upon the blessed sunnahs of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam. Aameen

Insha Allah you will be told of many more benefits of reciting Inna Lillahe Wa Inna Ilayhe Raaje-oon later on.

WHOEVER DOES FOUR THINGS HIS ABODE IS IN PARADISE

Lesson 45:
Hadith- It is reported in Baihiqi that whoever does 4 things, his abode (house) will be in paradise. 1) Request from Allah Ta'ala for all things. 2) In any adversity or difficulty recite Inna Lillahe Wa Inna Ilayhe Raaje-oon. 3) Upon receiving any blessing say Alhamdo Lillah. 4) When any sin is committed recite Astagferullah.

Lesson 46:

Hadith- It is reported by Hazrat Ibn Umar radiallaho ta'ala anhuma that Subhan Allah is the worship of all the creations. Alhamdo Lillah is the words of thanks. Laa Ilaha Illal Laah are the words of sincerity and Allah O Akbar fills the gap between the earth and the skies. When e person recites Laa Hawla Wala Quwwata Illa Billah then Allah Ta'ala states, "My bondman has become obedient and has given himself to Me"

Lesson- My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, all the creations of Allah Ta'ala constantly remember Him. Allah Ta'ala himself says "Wa Immin Shayin Illa Yusabbeho Behamdehee" The reality is that all things believe in Allah Ta'ala and have faith in Him and remember him constantly. The friends of Allah Ta'ala hear this remembrance. The companions of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam used to hear the morsels of food praising Allah Ta'ala.

The remembrance of a green plant reduces the punishment of the grave. Therefore recite Subhan Allah and join in with the various creation of Allah Ta'ala in worshipping Him. Alhamdo Lillah is the word of thanks, therefore recite it and show your gratitude to Allah Ta'ala. It's been reported that when Laa Ilaha Illal Laah is mentioned it means the whole kalimah. This kalimah is called the words of sincerity and with the blessings of this we will have freedom from infidelity in this world and freedom from the fire in the hereafter. Allah O Akbar fills the gap between the earth and the sky. This is given as an example to us because our limited vision can only see to the sky. In actual fact the distance between the earth and the sky is nothing compared to the Magnificence of Allah Ta'ala. His keeping is not limited to just between the earth and the sky.

Whoever recites Laa Hawla Wala Quwwata Illa Billah , he has become obedient to Allah Ta'ala and has given himself to His Lord, Subhan Allah. When Allah Ta'ala states that this person is obedient to Me and is in my protection then how can any troubles of this world reach him? Therefore My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, keep these words on your tongues and earn rewards and become obedient to Allah Ta'ala. May Allah Ta'ala give us the guidance to keep our tongues moist with His remembrance. Aameen

Allah in the name of, The Most Affectionate, The Merciful
Assalato Was Salaamo Alaika Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam

SHAITAAN RUNS AWAY FROM THE HOUSE WHERE...

Lesson 47:
Hadith- By Reciting Inna Lillahe Wa Inna Ilayhe Raaje-oon shaitaan becomes dejected and he is forced to run away from that place. If we wail and cry loudly then shaitaan also joins us.
Lesson- My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, the previous hadith refers to times of grief. When a person is overcome with grief, especially at the time of someone's death. At that time many women and men wail and lament and cry out loud. They do not realise that by expressing their grief in this manner, they are accompanied by shaitaan. Therefore if you desire that shaitaan runs away and he not accompanying you, then at times of grief, instead of wailing and crying loudly recite Inna Lillahe Wa Inna Ilayhe Raaje-oon. Insha Allah the grief will be eased and you will gain reward of the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala. May Allah Ta'ala guide us all to goodness and rewards. Aameen

THE RESULT OF FORGETTING TO REMEMBER ALLAH TA'ALA

Lesson 48:
Allah Ta'ala has stated "Wa May Ya'sho An Zikrir Rahmaaney Nokayyid Lahoo Shaitaanan Fahowa Lahoo Kareen"

"And whoever turns his face from the remembrance of the Merciful One, we impose on him a shaitaan that becomes his associate"

Lesson- My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, the reason shaitaan is easily able to lead Muslims astray is because we are negligent and have forgotten the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala. My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, do you want that shaitaan is your associate? Definitely not. Then for the sake of Allah Ta'ala, do not remain far from the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala, so that on the day of judgement we will have the company of the beloved friends of Allah Ta'ala. Those that have the company of the beloved friends of Allah Ta'ala they will be successful in this world and the hereafter. Insha Allah.

May Allah Ta'ala give us all the guidance and the ability to remember Him at all times through the blessings of His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam. Aameen

Blessings of Remembrance of Allah [ Lesson 31 to 40 ]

2007-11-21T21:33:00.001-08:00

Blessings of Remembrance of Allah [ Lesson 31 to 40 ]

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

Blessings of Remembrance of Allah [ Lesson 21 to 30 ]

2007-11-21T21:32:00.004-08:00

Blessings of Remembrance of Allah [ Lesson 21 to 30 ]

KEY TO THE HEAVENS

Lesson 21:
One of the miracles of the kalimah is that the doors of the heavens open out of respect and reverence for the recitor of the kalimah. In this regard it is reported on the authority of Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, "There is no one who recites the kalimah, for whom the doors of paradise do not open up. Rather this kalimah goes straight up to the Throne of Allah Ta'ala, provided that the recitor refrains from large sins." (Tirmizi Shareef)

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, kalimah is the key to the heavens, and goes straight to the Throne. If one refrains from large sins and recites kalimah, then the door of the heavens open up for him. Therefore recite it in abundance. Insha Allah you will get benefit in both worlds. This kalimah will reach the Throne (Arsh) and intercede for us. May Allah Ta'ala guide us all to this, Aameen

KALIMAH E TAYYIBA KEEPS FAITH FRESH

Lesson 22:
Keeping faith fresh means to always remember and turn towards Allah Ta'ala. In other words, we should always have love of Allah Ta'ala and also fear of Allah Ta'ala in our hearts. Man should never forsake Allah Ta'ala in favour of anyone else. This will happen if we recite kalimah constantly and that is why it has been stated that recite kalimah as it keeps faith fresh and vibrant.

Hazrat Abu Hurairah narrated that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said "keep your faith fresh and strong." The companions asked "How do we do that?" The Beloved Of Allah Ta'ala replied " recite Laa Ilaha Illal Laah constantly." (Ahmed, Tibraani)

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, there are so many wrong statements and words that come out of our mouths by mistake. Sometimes by mistake, words of infidelity (Kufr), comes out of our mouths and we do not even realise. Therefore act upon this saying of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam so that our faith stays fresh. When you sleep at night and when you wake up, make it a habit to always recite the kalimah. Insha Allah you will definitely see the reward for this as the final thing on our lips at night will be the kalimah and the first thing when we wake up will be the kalimah. This will definitely please our Lord, our Master, and our Creator. May Allah Ta'ala guide us all. Aameen

THE BEST BRANCH OF FAITH

Lesson 23:
Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam has said "There are more than seventy (70) branches of faith. The best of them is kalimah e Tayyiba, the smallest is to remove obstruction from the path and modesty (sharm o haya) is also a branch of faith." (Bukhari)

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, all good deeds are dependent on faith. Faith is in actual fact the root and good deeds is a branch. Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam has said faith (Imaan) has over seventy branches. The best is Laa Ilaha Illal Laah, in other words, in rewards it is most superior. This is because with this a person is negating all deities except Allah Ta'ala and believes in Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam as the Prophet. Therefore recite kalimah in abundance, remove items of trouble or destruction from people's path and always observe shyness. May Allah Ta'ala guide us all. Aameen

KEEP FAITH FRESH IN THE HEART

Lesson 24:
Hazrat Anas Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu narrates that, "One day Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam climbed a hill in Arafat. He then prayed 2 rak'ats namaz and whilst facing the Qibla kept reciting the kalimah. He continued reciting and his blessed eyes were full of tears. The blessed beard and blessed chest became wet and the blessed tears fell on the ground. On seeing this I, Hazrat Anas Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu, also started to cry. After some time Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam looked at me and enquired" "O Anas, why are you crying?" I replied "O Master, upon seeing you crying, I also cried." Rasool Allah then stated, "Happiness for him who has kalimah on his tongue and his eyes are full of tears, (because this keeps faith fresh).

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, whether it is kalimah or any other words with which we are remembering Allah Ta'ala, we must be mindful that we do it sincerely and with a true intention. Fear of Allah Ta'ala must be kept in mind and try to make sure that whilst we are remembering that our eyes are moist with tears. This is also a Sunnah of our beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam and each action of Rasool Allah is worship.
When Hazrat Anas Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu cried after seeing Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam with tears in his blessed eyes, he was given the glad tidings that to have moist eyes when remembering Allah Ta'ala is very muck liked by our Lord and by his beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam. May Allah Ta'ala guide us all. Aameen

SAFETY FROM THE DECEIT OF SHAITAAN

Lesson 25:
In order to keep people busy in sins, shaitaan has laid traps all around us. Kalimah is a great means to avoid his traps and temptations. Hazrat Abu Bakr Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah said "Recite Laa Ilaha Illal Laah and Istigfaar in abundance. Shaitaan says I am trying to destroy people by taking them towards sins and they are ruining me with these words. When I saw them, they are following their desires and being ruined and they think they are being guided." (Jaami Al Sageer)
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, shaitaan, who is our greatest enemy, does not forget us for a moment. It's amazing that we have completely forgotten him. He has laid traps of deceit and desire and temptation all around so that we become trapped in his schemes but may we be sacrificed on the Mercy of our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam. He has given us the tools to avoid his traps and they are the kalimah and Istigfaar in abundance. This is a great tool to disgrace and defeat shaitaan. May Allah Ta'ala guide us all. Aameen

THE WORDS OF FREEDOM

Lesson 26:
Hazrat Uthmaan Ghani Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu narrates that "the passing away of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam had such a profound and disturbing affect on the companions that many different thoughts entered the minds of certain companions." He states that he was amongst those people. "One time Hazrat Umar Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu came to me and greeted me but I did not realise that he had greeted me. He complained to Hazrat Abu Bakr Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu, who asked me, "you did not reply to your brother 'Umar's salaam?" I replied that I did not do this. Hazrat Umar Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu said this is exactly what happened. I said, "I did not even know that you had come and neither did I hear your salaam." Hazrat Abu Bakr Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu said "You must have been busy in some thought and that is why you did not hear." I replied "I was busy in thought." "What was it you were thinking about?" enquired Hazrat Abu Bakr Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu. I said "Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam has left us and we did not ask him what will lead to salvation." Hazrat Abu Bakr Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu said "I have asked that question to Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam." Hazrat 'Uthmaan states that "I got up and said, may my parents be sacrificed on you, definitely you were more worthy of asking this question." Hazrat Abu Bakr Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu said, "When I asked what will lead to salvation, Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam replied, he who accepts what I presented to my uncle (Abu Talib), and he rejected, that will lead to salvation." (Ahmed)

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, May we be sacrificed on the status of the companions, (may Allah Ta'ala be pleased with all of them). How many favours have they bestowed on us? They always used to think and worry about forgiveness and freedom and through their questions we obtain the tools for obtaining freedom. If they did not ask the questions, then how would we have known what to do. Sayyedina Abu Bakr Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu asked what leads to salvation and Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said to accept the kalimah. To believe in the worship of one Allah Ta'ala and to believe in His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam. Therefore stay firm on our faith and keep the kalimah always on our lips and tongues. May Allah Ta'ala give us all death with faith. Aameen

NARRATIVE

Lesson 27:
Hazrat Junaid Baghdadi Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu says that I left home to perform Hajj. I pointed my mount towards the Qibla and set off. However my mount (horse) took me to a city in the Roman Empire called Constantinople. I tried to get it to go towards the Ka'aba but it would not go there. When I reached Constantinople I saw a large group of people who were talking to each other. I enquired as to their situation and they informed me that the king's daughter had gone insane and they were searching for a doctor.

I told them that I would cure her. I was taken to the King's palace, when I reached the door I heard a voice from inside saying "How long will you stop your mount from coming towards me when it was bringing you to me?" When I stepped inside I saw a beautiful woman who was tied in chains and restrained. She said "Please cure me, give me some medicine that will cure me and I regain my normal senses. I told her to recite Laa Ilaha Illal Laah Muhammad Ur Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam. She recited it aloud. As soon as she did, the chains broke and fell off. The King was shocked and said, "By Allah, what a beautiful and successful doctor. You have cured my daughter and eliminated her illness." I said to the King, "You also recite the kalimah and the disease of Kufr (infidelity) will be removed from you." He did this and accepted Islam. Upon seeing this amazing power of the kalimah, untold numbers of the king's subjects accepted Islam in the town. ( Nuzhatul Majaalis)

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, if an infidel can recite the kalimah and be blessed with faith, is a believer recites the kalimah, will he not receive freedom from the hellfire, and will he not receive untold mercies of Allah Ta'ala? Undoubtedly he will. Recite kalimah in abundance and obtain the benefits and become rich with the blessings. May Allah Ta'ala give us all guidance. Aameen

KALIMAH E TAYYIBA IS THE HEAVIEST PHRASE

Lesson 28:
Allah Ta'ala is all-powerful and has power and control over all things; therefore, His name has no peer and is not comparable. In this same way, whoever recites His kalimah can have power over all things on the earth and the heavens. Hazrat Ibn Abbas Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said " I swear by Him who controls my life, if the earth and the heavens, and all that is in them and all that is between them, and all that is below them, if all of that was put on one side of a weigh scale, and the kalimah was placed on the other side, then the kalimah would be heavier." (Tibraani Shareef)

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, can anyone's name be greater than the name of Allah Ta'ala? Undoubtedly, whichever side has the name of our Lord and the name of His Beloved will always be the heavier side. Recite kalimah constantly so that our weigh scale will be heavier on the day of judgement. May Allah Ta'ala give us all the rightful guidance. Aameen

REMEMBERED IN A BETTER GATHERING

Lesson 29:
Hazrat Abu Hurairah narrated that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, "Allah states, I am as my bondman thinks of me. When my bondman remembers me, I am with him. If he remembers me quietly, in his mind, then I also remember him alone. If he remembers me in a gathering, I remember him in a better gathering." (Muslim, Bukhari)

In other words, however one thinks and hopes from Allah Ta'ala that's how he will be treated. This means that if a bondman hopes for his prayers to be accepted the Allah Ta'ala will, by His grace & blessings, accept his prayers.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, do good deeds and hope and wish for acceptance from Allah Ta'ala. Remember when a person remembers Allah Ta'ala, he is very close to Allah Ta'ala. One who always remembers Him is always close to Him. To remember Allah quietly means to remember him in our mind, heart, on our own. In this case Allah Ta'ala also remembers us quietly, on his own. However, if a person gathers some others and together they remember Allah Ta'ala loudly, then they are remembered out loud by Allah Ta'ala and this remembrance is heard by Angels, Prophets and the friends of Allah (Auliya Allah's). Subhan Allah
We Muslims should ensure that we remember Allah Ta'ala out loud with other believers, so that we are remembered in the gatherings of Prophets and the friends of Allah Ta'ala. May Allah Ta'ala give us all the guidance to do this. Aameen

Alhamdo Lillah to obtain this excellent blessing, in Sunni Dawat e Islami's Ijtema, held each Saturday, the slaves of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam do Zikr (remembrance) of their Lord in a loud voice. Participate in gatherings of remembrance and obtain countless blessings.

THE BEST DEED FOR FREEDOM

Lesson 30:
Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, "Whoever recites Subhan Allahe Wa Behamdehee 100 times daily, all his sins will be forgiven. Even if his sins are equal to waves in the sea. (Muslim, Bukhari)

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, whether you recite this all together, or some in the morning and some at night, it is all acceptable. However we recite it 100 times is acceptable but recite it we must and obtain forgiveness and freedom from punishment. By sins it refers to small sins that are against the Rights of Allah ta'ala (Huqooq-Allah). The rights of Shariah (Islamic Law) and the rights of people are separate to this. Missed Salah (namaz), fasts, wronging others etc. Will not be forgiven by reciting these Wazeefas (religious broods). Those will have to be made up and the wrongs corrected or forgiven by that person that you have wronged. May Allah Ta'ala give us the guidance to pray namaz, fast and respect the rights of others as well as always remember Him. Aameen

Blessings of Remembrance of Allah [ Lesson 11 to 20 ]

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Blessings of Remembrance of Allah [ Lesson 11 to 20 ]

TOGETHER WITH ALLAH TA'ALA

Lesson 11:
Hadith- Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu narrate that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said "when a person moves his lips to remember Allah, then Allah Ta'ala is with him. (Bukhari)

Lesson- My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, how much grace does Allah Ta'ala bestow on us, that He wants to bless us with His closeness. If we move our lips and tongues to remember Him then we obtain His Grace & Mercy. That is why our pious predecessors say that on the day of judgement, we will regret those moments that we spent in this world without remembering Allah Ta'ala. People will lament, "alas! I wish I had spent that time in the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala." Understand the value of our time and obtain the Grace and Mercy of Allah Ta'ala by remembering Him constantly.

Today Muslims spend more time in getting dressed, make up, and getting ready than on remembering Allah Ta'ala. For the sake of Allah Ta'ala, search out those gatherings where Allah Ta'ala is remembered. Please sacrifice some time to remember Allah Ta'ala and His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam and you will see the benefits of this in this world and the hereafter, Insha Allah. May Allah Ta'ala guide us all to participate in gatherings of remembrance. Aameen.

ENTITLED TO THE INTERCESSION OF THE PROPHET Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam

Lesson 12:
The Kalimah is the means to obtain the intercession of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam. On the day of judgement, with Allah Ta'ala's Command, prophets, martyrs, and the friends of Allah Ta'ala will intercede on behalf of Muslims. Through this, Allah Ta'ala will forgive many sinners. The greatest right, and the highest status of intercession is reserved for the one who is Mercy to all the worlds, the Light of the Universe, the last and Beloved Rasool of Allah Ta'ala. Whoever has recited the kalimah with heart and tongue, Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam will intercede for him. The evidence of this is in the following hadith.

Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu asked "Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam, who will be entitled to your intercession on the day of judgement?" Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam replied, "Oh Abu Hurairah, based on your interest in my Ahadith, I knew that you would be the first to ask this question. My intercession will be for him who with sincerity of heart and mind says Laa Ilaha Illal Laah" (Bukhari)

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, kalimah e Tayyiba makes a person worthy of the intercession of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam. When no one will help one another on the day of judgement, those who have recited kalimah will find help with the intercession of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam. How can anyone understand or comprehend the intercession and the status of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam. My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam is more loving and helpful than thousands of helpers. In this world and the hereafter, after Allah Ta'ala's Grace and Blessings, the person who has bestowed the most blessings and grace upon us is our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam. Therefore recite the kalimah with sincerity and obtain the right to be interceded for. May Allah Ta'ala guide us. Aameen

BLESSINGS OF THE KALIMAH AT THE TIME OF DEATH

Lesson 13:
At the time of death, reciting kalimah e Tayyiba removes the pain and pangs of death. By reciting the kalimah our death is with faith and the soul leaves the body easily. In this regard there is the following hadith of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam.

Hazrat Yahya bin Talha bin Abdullah Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhuma narrates that upon seeing Hazrat Talha Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu sad & distressed people asked, "What is the problem?" He replied, "I heard Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam say that if one says some words then the pains of death are removed from him, his face will be bright and he will be at ease. However I did not have the audacity to ask him what those words were." Hazrat Umar Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu said "Definitely I know what those words are." Hazrat Talha Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu asked "What are they?" Hazrat Umar Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu replied " I know that there are no words greater than those that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam presented to his uncle (Abu Talib) and those words are La Ilaha Illal Laah." Hazrat Talha Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu asked, "Are those the words?" Hazrat Umar Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu said "By Allah, those are the words." (Baihiqi)

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, the pain at the time of death is undoubtedly very severe. It has been reported that the pain when the soul leaves the body is more painful than being stabbed 360 times with a sword.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, Kalimah e Tayyiba (La Ilaha Illal Laah Muhammad Ur Rasool Allah) Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam is the means to freedom from the pangs of death. Therefore, make it a habit to always recite the kalimah and be free from this pain. May Allah Ta'ala keep us all free from the pain at the time of death and give us death on Imaan in the blessed city of Madinah. Aameen

PILLARS OF LIGHT INTERCEDE FOR THE RECITORS OF THE KALIMAH

Lesson 14:
There are many things that also seek forgiveness for those who recite the kalimah; this is a great reward for them. What does Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam say about this? Let's study the following hadith.

Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said "Undoubtedly, opposite the Throne (Arsh) of Allah Ta'ala is a pillar of light. Whenever someone recites La Ilaha Illal Laah that pillar starts to shake. Allah Ta'ala says "Stop", the pillar says "How can I stop? The person that recited kalimah has not been forgiven yet. Allah Ta'ala says "I have forgiven that person." Then the pillar stops shaking.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, what can be a greater benefit than the fact if we recite the kalimah, then the pillar of light starts to shake and asks for the recitor's forgiveness. We realise that everything loves those that recite the kalimah. We should keep the tongue, that Allah Ta'ala has blessed us with, in His remembrance so that all the creations of Allah Ta'ala seek our forgiveness. May Allah Ta'ala give us the guidance to do this. Aameen

INTERCESSION OF THE THRONE (ARSH)

Lesson 15:
In one narration it is reported that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam was delivering a lecture on the pulpit (mimbar) when a Bedouin arrived. He said "I am a great sinner and also have a lot of jealousy in me." Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam told him to sit down. When the lecture was completed, Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam called the Bedouin. He presented his plight. Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam asked him, " Are your sins more than the number of stars?" He replied "Yes." He was then asked "Are your sins greater than grains of sand in the desert?" "Yes", he replied.

"Are your sins more than the raindrops?" "Yes" was the reply from the Bedouin.
"Are your sins more than the number of leaves on the trees?" Once again the reply was "Yes"
"Are your sins greater than the Mercy of Allah Ta'ala?" The Bedouin stayed quiet for a long time and then began to cry. Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said "Do not despair, recite La Ilaha Illal Laah and all your sins will be forgiven, no matter how many sins you have." Then he stated "If anyone recites La Ilaha Illal Laah night and day, in such a manner that he stretches the "Laa"(with a Madh), then Allah Ta'ala forgives sins equivalent to 4000 years. When one recites this, the Throne of Allah Ta'ala starts to move. Allah Ta'ala orders "O throne, be still." The Throne says "Oh Allah, forgive the recitor of the kalimah so that I can be at peace." Allah Ta'ala then Says, " I have forgiven him."

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, if we look at our lives and try to count our sins, then I believe that we will feel that our whole life has been spent in sins. However Allah's Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam is comforting us by telling us that Allah Ta'ala's Mercy is greater than anything else. He is telling us that the Mercy of Allah Ta'ala is supreme so come and recite Kalimah sincerely and Allah Ta'ala will forgive your past sins. The whole kalimah has great blessings, and if the first part (Laa) is stretched, then our Lord forgives 4000 years of sins. Here to recite kalimah means to first sincerely ask for forgiveness and promise not to commit sins in the future.

Subhan Allah, very fortunate are those people who constantly recite kalimah and remember Allah Ta'ala. May Allah Ta'ala bestow on us the blessings of the kalimah and make us worthy of His Mercy. Aameen

REMEDY FOR SAFETY FROM HELLFIRE

Lesson 16:
Hadith- Hazrat Umar Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu states that I heard Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam say " I know one order, whoever accepts that with his heart and says it with the tongue and dies in this state, then he will be free from the fire of hell and that is Laa Ilaha Illal Laah" (Al-Haakim)

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, this means that whoever, as well as reciting Laa Ilaha Illal Laah Muhammad Ur Rasool Allah also believes in Allah Ta'ala as his Lord, believes in him as the Provider, as the Sustainer. In other words, having faith in all the attributes of Allah Ta'ala and believing in Him with the right faith; together with this believing in Muhammad Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam as the final Prophet of Allah Ta'ala and remaining steadfast and firm in this. If all these conditions are met then Insha Allah he will be free from the fire of hell. May Allah Ta'ala keep us firm and steadfast on the true path. Aameen

HELLFIRE WILL BE UNLAWFUL

Lesson 17:
Hazrat Utbaan bin Malik Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, "Whoever comes on the day of judgement reciting kalimah for the pleasure of Allah Ta'ala, on him the fire of hell will be made unlawful. My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, from this hadith we learn that kalimah should also be recited to please Allah Ta'ala. Rather all deeds should be done for the pleasure of Allah Ta'ala. Showing off is much disliked by Allah Ta'ala, one who is guilty of this will not even smell the sweet fragrance of paradise. The person who does things in this world for the pleasure of Allah Ta'ala, makes it a habit to constantly recite the kalimah, such a person will also arrive on the day of judgement reciting the kalimah. Allah Ta'ala with His grace and blessings will make the fire of hell unlawful on that person.

May Allah Ta'ala give us the guidance to recite kalimah with sincerity. Aameen

ALLAH TA'ALA WILL MAKE HELL UNLAWFUL

Lesson 18:
Hazrat Anas bin Malik Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu reports that one time Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam was travelling with Hazrat Mu'az bin Jabal Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu following him. Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said "O Mu'az" He replied "I am at your service Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam." Again Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said "O Mu'az." He replied with the same response. Three times Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam called him like this and then said " If anyone testifies with their heart that nobody is worthy of worship except Allah ta'ala, and that Muhammad Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam is the Prophet of Allah Ta'ala, then Allah Ta'ala will make hell unlawful on him."

Hazrat Mu'az Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu asked " can I tell this to the people so that they may be happy?" Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam replied, "If you tell them now, then people will depend on this and will not do their deeds." Hazrat Mu'az Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu only narrated this at the time of his passing away. (Bukhari Shareef)

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, Why did Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam call Hazrat Mu'az Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu three times? This was done so that the significance and importance of what was about to be said would not be underestimated; also that the oneness of Allah Ta'ala must be believed from the heart and not just the tongue; furthermore to believe in Muhammad Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam as the Beloved Prophet of Allah Ta'ala and to testify to this. When a person does this, Allah Ta'ala makes hell unlawful on that person.

The fact that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam stopped Hazrat Mu'az Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu from informing others is that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam did not want people to stop other forms of worship (ibadah) and good deeds. We se from this that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam desires that through worship, his Ummah attains a high status and peace on the day of judgement. This is why Hazrat Mu'az Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu waited until close to his passing away to report this hadith. May Allah Ta'ala guide us to perform much worship. Aameen

KALIMAH E TAYYIBA-KEY TO PARADISE

Lesson 19:
Kalimah E Tayyiba is the key to paradise. Who ever has this key will enter paradise. The following hadith explains this.

Hazrat Mu'az Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, " To say Laa Ilaha Illal Laah Muhammad Ur Rasool Allah is the key to paradise." (Ahmed)
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, this hadith tells us that those who do not have faith will not enter paradise. Paradise is for believers, it is for those that believe and recite the kalimah. He who recites it with sincerity, stays firm on it and leaves this world in that state, will be deserving of paradise.

The kalimah has been called the key to paradise so that those that recite it would realise and know that if we stay firm on this the Allah Ta'ala will grant us this great bounty (Ne'mah), which we have never seen, and which is impossible to emulate or copy in this world. Therefore, together with the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala, have faith in the bounties of Allah Ta'ala. May Allah Ta'ala guide us all. Aameen

TESTIMONY OF STONES MAKE WORTHY OF PARADISE

Lesson 20:
One time Hazrat Ibrahim Daasti was in the plains of Arafat. He had seven pebbles in his hand. He said "Oh stones, be witness that I testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah Ta'ala and that Muhammad Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam is the Prophet of Allah." That night when he slept he saw that it is Qayamah. The accounting of deeds is being done. After a few people it is soon to be his turn. He was not successful and was ordered into hell. The angels took hold of him and led him towards hell and arrived at one of the doors of hell. One of those seven pebbles blocked the path to the door of hell. The angles of punishment tried to move this pebble but were unsuccessful. This happened at all seven doors of hell. Finally the angels took this person to the court of Allah Ta'ala. Allah Ta'ala said "you made those pebbles your witness and today they were loyal to do and were not disloyal. Oh my bondman, I, myself also testify to your statement of tauheed and prophethood, and in return I will grant you paradise. Hazrat Ibrahim says that when I got to paradise the doors were closed. Suddenly a voice was heard saying Laa Ilaha Illal Laah and the doors opened and I entered paradise.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's beloved devotees, remember Allah Ta'ala loudly so that our voices reach all over the world. The walls and buildings will testify on our behalf on the day of judgement. Therefore do not be lazy in remembering Allah Ta'ala. Refrain from sins otherwise the places where we commit sins will testify against us in the court of Allah Ta'ala. Remember Allah Ta'ala much and make every part of the earth and all creations your witness, and always refrain from sins.

May Allah Ta'ala guide us all. Aameen

Blessings of Remembrance of Allah [ Lesson 1 to 10 ]

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Blessings of Remembrance of Allah [ Lesson 1 to 10 ]

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

Grave warning

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Grave warning

Hadith 1 : Sayyiduna ibn Abbas (radi Allahu anhuma) narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "He who forgets to read the Durood Shareef, has certainly forgotten the path to Jannah". (Al Qolul Badi)

Hadith 2 : Nabi Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "On the Day of Qiyamah there will be people who will be ordered to enter Jannah, but will not find the path to Jannah". When the Sahaba asked as to what the reason for this would be, he replied, "There will be individuals who did not read the Durood Shareef when they heard my name being mentioned". (Nuzhatul Majaalis)
Hadith 3 : Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (radi Allahu anhu) narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "He who has forgotten to read the Durood Shareef, has truly forgotten the path to Jannah". (Al Qolul Badi)

Hadith 4 : Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "Certainly that person is a miser who does not read the Durood Shareef when my name is mentioned in front of him". (Mishkaat)

Hadith 5 : Sayyidah Ayesha Siddiqa (radi Allahu anha) narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "There will be three individuals who will be deprived of recognizing me. The first is he who does not obey his parents. The second is he who abandons my Sunnah. The third is he who does not read the Durood Shareef when my name is mentioned". (Al Qolul Badi)

Hadith 6 : Sayyiduna Jaabir (radi Allahu anhu) narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "When a group of people gather and then arise without having mentioned Almighty Allah and not having recited the Durood Shareef, then it is as if they have arisen after consuming rotten flesh". (Al Qolul Badi)

Hadith 7 : Sayyiduna Abu Sa'eed Khudri (radi Allahu anhu) narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "When people sit in any gathering without reading the Durood Shareef, even though some will enter Jannah, they will be full of regrets". (Regret when looking at the lofty position achieved by others who were in the habit of reading the Durood Shareef) (Al Qolul Badi)

Hadith 8 : Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (radi Allahu anhu) narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "Those individuals who sit in any gathering without having remembered Almighty Allah or read the Durood Shareef, they will experience hardship on the Day of Qiyamah. Thereafter, it will be the Divine Wish of Almighty Allah whether or not He allocates to them punishment or reward". (Al Qolul Badi)

Hadith 9 : Sayyiduna Anas (radi Allahu anhu) narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "May I show you who among the misers is the greatest of misers? It is he who does not read the Durood Shareef when in front of whom my name is mentioned". (Al Qolul Badi)

Hadith 10 : Sayyiduna Jarraad (radi Allahu anhu) narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "When I am remembered in front of any individual, and the individual does not read the Durood Shareef, he will certainly enter Hell". (Al Qolul Badi)

Hadith 11 : Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "It is an injustice that when I am mentioned in front of an individual, he does not read the Durood Shareef". (Al Qolul Badi)

Hadith 12 : Sayyiduna Jaabir (radi Allahu anhu) narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) ascended the Mimbar. When he had climbed the first step he said, "Aameen". He also said "Aameen" each time he climbed the second and third steps. When the Sahaba asked him about this, he replied, "When I had climbed the first step, Sayyiduna Jibra'el Ameen presented himself and said, 'Unfortunate is that person who finds the Month of Ramadaan and let it pass by without being forgiven'. To this, I replied, Aameen. "On the second step Sayyiduna Jibra'el said, 'Unfortunate indeed is that person who in his lifetime has his parents or at least one of them, yet (by being of service to them), he did not achieve Jannah'. To this, I replied, Aameen. "On the third step Sayyiduna Jibra'el said, 'Unfortunate indeed also is that person in front of whom you are mentioned (O Muhammad) sallal laahu alaihi wasallam, yet he does not read the Durood Shareef'. I again replied, Aameen". (Bukhari Shareef)

Hadith 13 : Sayyidah Ayesha Siddiqa (radi Allahu anha) narrates that during the last few moments of the Sehri she had lost the light of the candle and also the needle that she was sewing with. Suddenly, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) arrived. Due to the brilliant light (Noor) from his face, she found the lost needle. When she commented about how brilliant the features of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was, he replied, "Destruction is for that person who would not be able to see my face on the day of Qiyamah". When asked as to who that person would be, he replied. "That person who is a miser, and the miser is he who does not read the Durood Shareef when hearing my name". (Nuzhatun Naazireen)

Hadith 14 : It is recorded that a hunter captured a buck and was passing by Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Almighty Allah gave the buck the power of speech. Addressing Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), the buck pleaded, "O Prophet of Allah! I have little ones who are in need of milk. At this moment they are very hungry. Please command the hunter to release me so that I can feed them and then return". Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) asked her what would happen if she did not return. She replied, "If I do not return then the Curse of Almighty Allah will be upon me as the Curse of Almighty Allah is upon that person who does not read the Durood Shareef when you are mentioned. The curse of Almighty Allah is also upon that person who performs the Salaah but does not read the Du'a after it". Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) then ordered the hunter to release the buck as she would return as promised after feeding her young. A few minutes later the buck did return. At that moment Sayyiduna Jibra'el Ameen presented himself to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and declared, "O Prophet of Allah! Almighty Allah sends His Salaams to you and has declared, 'By My Respect and Magnificence! I am certainly more merciful upon your followers (O Muhammad) than this buck upon its young. I would also return your followers to you as this buck has return to you'". (Al Qolul Badi)

Hadith 15 : Nabi Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "All those deeds which do not begin with the remembrance of Almighty Allah and the recital of the Durood Shareef are deeds without blessing and divorced from all good". (Mutaali'ul Musarraat) The same Hadith as mentioned above also refers to speeches and lectures. (Mutaali'ul Musarraat)

"Moumino partay raho tum apnay Aaka par durood, hay farishto ka wajeefa
ASSALATO WASSALAM"

Durood.. The Prophet (Peace be upon him) listens

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Durood.. The Prophet (Peace be upon him) listens

Hadith 1

Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "Without doubt, there is an Angel of Almighty Allah whom Allah has given power to listen to the voices of all the people. Whenever any persons reads a Durood Shareef, this Angel delivers the Durood Shareef to me. I then plead to Almighty Allah for the person to receive ten blessing for reading a single Durood Shareef". (Jaami'us Sagheer)

Hadith 2

Sayyiduna Abu Darda (radi Allahu anhu) narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "Increase the Durood Shareef on the Day of Jummah for it is a Day of Witnessing. It is a day when the Durood Shareef is presented to me. For that person who reads the Durood Shareef, his voice reaches me wherever he is". When it was inquired as to whether he would hear the voice even after leaving this world, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) replied, "Yes, even after I have departed because Almighty Allah has made it Haraam upon the earth to devour the bodies of the Ambiya". (Jalaa'ilul Ifhaam)

Hadith 3

It is reported that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was once asked about those who read the Durood Shareef after he had passed away. He replied, "I listen personally to the Durood Shareef of those who love me, while the Durood Shareef of others is presented to me". (Al Qolul Badi)

Hadith 4

Sayyiduna Abu Amaama (radi Allahu anhu) narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "Almighty Allah has promised me that after I pass away, He will give me the power to listen to every person who reads the Durood Shareef, even though I will be in Madinatul Munawwarah and my followers will be the East and West. O Abu Amaama, the entire creation has been placed in my tomb and I will see and hear all creation. He who reads the Durood Shareef ten times will receive a hundred rewards in return". (Durratun Naasiheen)

Hadith 5

If anybody reads 100 Durood Shareef on Thursday evening then according to Ahadith,
70 necessities will be met in this life and 30 in the Hereafter.

On every Thursday Allah Almighty sends Angels to the earth in the afternoon.
They have silver leaves and golden pens which they use to record the Durood Shareef of the reciter from that afternoon of Thursday till the sunset of Friday.[11] The Beloved Prophet Muhammad Mustafa (Peace and Blessings of Allah Almighty be upon him) informed the Ummah, that reading Durood Shareef on Thursday night and Friday is presented to him.

The Beloved Prophet Muhammad Mustafa (Peace and Blessings of Allah Almighty be upon him) has also informed us the best way to have our prayers answered, and that is to start with and end with Durood Shareef.

Durood: a glance from hadith

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Durood: a glance from hadith

"Hadith" is an Arabic word that means "Holy Sayings". It is the narration of all the affectionate words of advice uttered by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) from time to time. These sayings (Ahadith) are instructions offered for the guidance of mankind, and to follow them is as important as daily prayers.

The famous books of Hadith are the following: Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, Muwatta, Nisaai', Ibn-Majah, Darmi, Baihaqi and Miskhaat Shareef. Imam Bukhari (radi Allahu anhu), the compiler of Bukhari Shareef, took the greatest and painstaking precautions in making his collections of Ahadith and exerted to his utmost to achieve all accuracy and reliability as possible. Hence, Ahadith quoted by Imam Bukhari (radi Allahu anhu) and his work on Ahadith stands as one of the wonders of intellectual achievement in Islamic History. He wrote all Ahadith in the sacred Haram of Madina Munawwarah. It is, therefore, that most of the Ahadith have been taken from the book of Bukhari Shareef.

Important Ahadith of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) have been included here for the betterment, benefit guidance, and gain of the readers of this book. If followed, the reader of these sayings will receive a permit to Paradise even in this world. Every saying opens door to Divine favour and sure success.

This Durood Sharif enlightens the heart of the reciter.
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BENEFITS OF DUROODS

1. For every Durood Shareef that you recite, ten sins are forgiven, ten good deeds are entered into your sheet of actions and ten position are upgraded.

2. Allah showers ten blessings on the man who recites a Durood.

3. The first man who will meet the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) on the Day of Judgement will be that person who had recited the Durood maximum number of times in his life time.

4. Those who recite Durood in maximum number will be nearest and dearest to the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) in the next world.

5. If any one is involved in a difficulty then he must recite countless number of Durood Shareefs.

6. Reciting Durood Shareef eradicates poverty and hunger.

7. If the Sawaab of the Durood Shareef is dedicated to another person, then that person will receive the Sawaab, while the Sawaab of the reciter will not be lessened.

8. Reciting excessive Durood Shareef brings purity.

9. Reciting maximum number of Durood Shareef is full compensation of all sins.

10. Any one who recites excessive Durood Shareef in this world will be safe and sound in the next world.

11. When a prayer is made to Allah it is never accepted unless praise of Allah Ta'ala and Durood Shareef on the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is first of all recited.

12. Those who recite Durood quite often will see Divine Light on the dark Day of Judgement.

13. Three persons will be under the cool shade and the favours of Allah Ta'ala on the Doom's Day. One who kept the Holy Prophet's (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) Sunnah alive, one who removed difficulty of a fellow being and one who recited maximum number of Durood Shareef in his life time.

14. When you forget anything and your memory fails to recollect it, then recite Durood, you will remember the forgotten thing.

15. Reciting Durood in this world is rewarding in the next.

16. The reciter of 10 Duroods in the morning and 10 in the evening will receive the help of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) on the Day of Judgement.

17. One who recites Durood Shareef near the shrine of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is heard by him there and then alone. 18. Any one who recites Durood is just as one who purchased a slave and freed him.

18. If a Durood is written in a book by someone , Angels of Allah shower blessings on him till the Durood remains in that book.

19. The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said that he himself recites blessings on one who recites Durood on him.

20. Any one who wants to meet his Allah with a happy face must recite countless number of Durood Shareef.

21. Reward equivalent to a big mountain (Uhad) is given to one who recites one Durood.

22. All people will be presented to the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) with their habits, natures and distinct manner, so it is obligatory for a man to recite maximum number of Durood.

23. Allah is Great and Almighty to forgive all sins of the reciter during the day and night when he recites Durood Shareef.

24. If any one meets a tragedy, he should recite Durood Shareef in countless numbers.

25. Reciting Durood is like giving something in charity.

26. Reciting maximum number of Durood kills all hardships.

27. Recite Durood Shareef in countless number on Friday, as it is presented to me
(the Holy Prophet).

28. Bad deeds of 200 years (equivalent) are obliterated if a man recites 100 Durood on Friday.

29. Anyone who recites Durood will overcome all his troubles.

30. If the name of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is mentioned and one who hears it but does not recite Durood Shareef, understand that he has forgotten the path to Paradise.

31. "I pray for all those who recite Durood on me", said the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).

32. If any one recites Durood Shareef from any place, any part of the world from any distance, it actually reaches the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) immediately. Allah Ta'ala has appointed several Angels who are given exclusive duty to collect all Durood Shareef and present the same before the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) immediately.

33. Angels of Allah shower 70 blessings on a man who recites Durood once.

34. Whenever you hear the call of prayers (Azaan) you should recite Durood.

35. Wherever you are, from any quarter of the world, you must recite Durood as it reaches the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).

36. Ablution is not complete if Durood is not recited on it (though the ablution) . 38. The Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said to his wife that any one who hears the name of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and does not recite Durood on him will not see the beautiful face of Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) on the Day of the Judgement.

37. Sayyiduna Ali (radi Allahu anhu) reports that Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said, "The real miser is he in whose presence I am mentioned and then he fails to recite Salat on me".

38. If a person recites 1 000 Durood Shareef daily, he will never die unless he himself sees his place in Heaven with his own eyes.

39. The Durood Shareef that is recited by the person is written with a Golden Pen on a Silver tablet by the Angels. The Angels then present this Durood Shareef to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and proclaim, "O Habeeb of Allah! The son of such and such a person has presented this gift in your majestic court".

Excellence of Duroods

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Excellence of Duroods

The message of Allah Ta'ala to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has come down to us in the form of the Holy Quran and the teachings of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) have reached us in the form of the Ahadith. Let us see what both the Holy Quran and Ahadith say about Durood Shareef (Salawat):

Innal llaha wa Malaa'ikatahu Yu salluna allan nabiyi. Ya Ayyuhal ladheena aamanu
sallu alaihi wasallimu tasleema.

Almighty Allah says: "Surely Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). O you who believe! Send Blessings (Durood) and Salutations (Salaams) on the Prophet with worthy Salutation". (Surah al-Ahzab: 56)
In this verse of the Holy Quran, Almighty Allah, His Malaa'ikah (Angles) and the Muslims have been mentioned as sending Durood upon Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). So, Durood Shareef is actually "a Du'a in praise of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam)."

Hadhrat Anas (radi Allahu anhu) narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said: "He who reads a single Durood upon me, Almighty Allah blesses him ten times, ten of his sins are forgiven, and he is increased ten times in stages (internally). (Mishkaat)

Hadhrat Abdullah ibn Ma'sud (radi Allahu anhu) also narrates that Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said: "On the Day of Qiyamah, the closest to me from among the people will be those who have read the most amount of Durood Shareef". (Tirmidhi)

It is now evident that the recitation of Durood Shareef (Salawat) is in perfect obedience to the Divine Command and in complete conformity with the teachings of Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) of Islam. There is no scope to choose anything else when we have with us the words of Allah Ta'ala and His Apostle, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam)

The one who recites this Durood Sharif once, will receive the reward (sawab) of reciting
600,000 durood sharifs.
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WHAT IS DUROOD SHAREEF AND THE IMPORTANCE OF DUROOD SHAREEF

Divine blessings on Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is one of the highest and the most meritorious act in our Deen. This "Divine Blessings" is called Durood Shareef. When Almighty Allah sends Durood and Salaams upon Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), He is actually blessing him. When the Malaa'ikah and the Muslims send Durood and Salaams to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), they are actually showing Almighty Allah their respect for the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Muslims hope that, through the blessings of the Durood and Salaams, Almighty Allah will forgive them of their sins and increase their status in this world and in the Hereafter. The Malaa'ikah hope that Almighty Allah will increase their status.

Durood is a sure means of Allah Ta'ala granting blessings, peace, prosperity and favours of great magnitude on one who recites Durood Shareef on the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). The reciter of Durood Shareef receives all the benefits in this world and utmost gain in the next world with addition to the love of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).
The invocation of Blessings on the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is styled in Arabic as "Salawat", in Persian as "Durood", and in Urdu as "Salawat-o-Salaam".

The reciter of Durood Shareef will, after some time, come to realise by himself that it is the spontaneous outpouring of his heart before the Great Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) of Islam, whose love and attachment is needed to get all the present day problems solved and obtain mercy in the next world. The more Durood Shareef we recite, the greater the gain and benefit will be achieved in both the worlds.

Hadhrat Shaikh-e-Akbar Mo'inuddin ibn Arabi (radi Allahu anhu) has stated that, "Those who claim to love and revere the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) should increase their recital of the Durood Shareef in patience and perseverance until, through the mercy of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), they have the opportunity of witnessing his blessed countenance".

The special and exclusive aspect of this prayer is that Durood Shareef is immediately accepted by Allah Ta'ala. No one can doubt its acceptance, as Durood Shareef is being recited by Allah Ta'ala too. Not only this, but He has revealed this secret in the Holy Quran by saying: Wara fa'na laka dhikrak - "Have I not exalted thy name." Muslims are indeed very fortunate . Allah Ta'ala chose for them Islam as a religion, declared to be comprehensive and final for mankind. The person chose to deliver this message in this specific form and extra-ordinary style of love and hope was the most beloved of Allah Ta'ala and became the Light of Divinity, to be shed upon the entire universe. This Light devastated all the domains of darkness and depression. By reciting Durood Shareef (Salawat) we invite Light and drive away all darkness from our inner soul. Our mind becomes soft and love saturated. If there is softness in everything, it tends beauty to it. People become ugly owing to lack of this essential beauty of the inner part of the mind. This ugliness cannot be glossed over by any amount of cosmetics. It is the Durood Shareef on the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) which works wonders.

In the same manner, the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) taught us Durood Shareef to attain salvation, perfect peace and maximum gain in this world as well as the next. The soul is the soil where the faith of Allah is to be implanted firmly and faithfully which requires continuous recitation of Durood Shareef to thrive and flourish. We have been told by Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) that Durood Shareef is itself Light and when Light enters the soul every aspiration is achieved and every goal is won. Nothing remains thereafter to worry about.

The one who recites this Durood Sharif once, will have his sins forgiven equivalent to 80 years
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Human spirit today is depressed everywhere and mankind has come to the edge of destruction, decay and devastation. Everyone is engulfed in untold miseries and tragedies of a very great magnitude. Troubles and tortures, pain, poverty, hunger, ill-health, frustrations and accidents have broken the back of the human society. All this can evaporate with the recitation of Durood Shareef on the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) who has clearly proclaimed that Durood Shareef is the panacea of all ills and that if any one comes across a calamity he should recite Durood Shareef in the maximum number.

Allah Ta'ala has promised that if anyone recites Durood only once, He showers ten blessings on the reciter immediately. It is narrated that once Hadhrat Musa (alaihis salaam) walked a very long distance in the desert during summer at noon. He lost his consciousness due to thirst and hunger. After a while, when he regained his consciousness, Allah Ta'ala sent Hadhrat Jibrael (alaihis salaam) to go and inquire from Hadhrat Musa (alaihis salaam) if he was thirsty or not. Hadhrat Musa (alaihis salaam) replied that he was thirsty. Allah Ta'ala told him that the thirst on the Day of Judgement will be a million times more than what Hadhrat Moosa (alaihis salaam) experienced. Hadhrat Musa (alaihis salaam) was told that if he wished to get rid of that thirst on the hottest Day of Judgement, he would have to do one thing. When Hadhrat Musa (alaihis salaam) enquired as to what should be done, Allah Ta'ala told him that he should recite Durood Shareef in abundance on His last Prophet, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Hadhrat Musa (alaihis salaam) thanked Allah Ta'ala and immediately began reciting Durood Shareef on the Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).

From the above fact it is quite clear that Allah Ta'ala has given orders even to his Ambiya to recite Salawat on the last and final Prophet of Islam, and that Durood Shareef is not only panacea and a solution to the ills of this world but in the next too.

In another story, it is narrated that when Hadhrat Adam (alaihis salaam) saw Bibi Hawa (radi Allahu anha) he wanted to be close to her, but Allah Ta'ala sent Hadhrat Jibrael (alaihis salaam) to stop him. Allah Ta'ala told him that if he wanted to take Bibi Hawa (radi Allahu anha) as his wife, he should first pay Mahr (dowry). On his inquiry as to what the Mahr was, Allah Ta'ala told Hadhrat Jibrael (alaihis salaam) to inform him that the best way of paying the dowry is for him to recite Durood Shareef 3 times on His last Prophet, Hadhrat Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Hadhrat Adam (alaihis salaam) did so, Bibi Hawa (radi Allahu anha) was granted to him as his legal and legitimate wife.

The highest blessing that Islam has conferred on man is the concept of Tauheed or Unity of Allah in its purest form. This has been furnished to mankind through Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), the last of the Prophets. It is a cardinal duty of every Muslim man and woman, young and old to entertain the highest respect, regard, love and esteem for the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and his family. It should be clear that obedience to Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is always to be charged with intense love and highest regard for him, for it is through love and esteem that truth can be comprehended and communion with the Creator can be vouch-safed. In fact, love is the motive force, reverence dissolves and implicit obedience to the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) which is the natural outcome. It is therefore incumbent on those who love him, to pray to Allah Ta'ala and His Angels in wishing for him peace according to the Divine Command. This will reshape the life that is otherwise infested with turmoil. The reciter will get countless and matchless benefits in both the Worlds and can claim to be the lover of Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).

As Muslims we should recite Durood Shareef in the Arabic language. Islam seeks to create a unified outlook and it is in the Arabic language alone that welds all Muslims into one great brotherhood. Besides, Arabic is the language of Heaven, it is the language of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), it is the language of the Angels and it is the language of Hadhrat Abu-Bakr, Hadhrat Umar, Hadhrat Uthman and Hadhrat Ali (radi Allahu anhuma). The daily recitation of Durood Shareef has a tremendous effect on the human head, heart, mind and person. It purifies thoughts and intensifies actions. It makes passages for perfect peace and personal satisfaction.

Imam Ahmed Raza and Fundamntals of Salaah

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Imam Ahmed Raza and
Fundamntals of Salaah

Imam Ahmed Raza 'Alaihir Rahmah & the
Fundamentals of Salaah

Allah Ta'ala says, "Undoubtedly, the prayer forbids one from indecency and evil things."

Allah Ta'ala has mentioned the benefits of Salaah explicitly in the Holy Qur'an: they keep one away from indecency and evil things. However, nowadays we see many people who perform Salaah yet also lie, breach trust, break promises, utter profanities and useless words, and spend their time listening to music and singing songs. What is missing in the people who perform Salaah that is depriving them of obtaining the full benefits of Salaah? Let us look for those shortcomings in the blessed words of our beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam.

"The Salaah is deficient in which the performer of Salaah does not keep his back straight whilst bowing and prostrating."

One time, Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam asked the people what they thought of drunks, adulterers and thieves. The people answered, "Allah Ta'ala and Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam know best." Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, "These are all obviously great sins and are the cause of punishment, and the worst kind of stealing is stealing from Salaah." People asked, "Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam, how does one steal from Salaah?" The Beloved of Allah Ta'ala replied, "Not bowing and prostrating correctly."

The consequences for those who perform Salaah like this has been mentioned by Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam, who said, "Allah Ta'ala does not Look (as befits His Glorious Status) towards the Salaah of one who does not straighten his back between bowing and prostrating."

Hazrat Huzaifa Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu saw a person performing Salaah but was not bowing and prostrating correctly. When he had finished his Salaah, Hazrat Huzaifa Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu said to him, "You have not prayed Salaah, and if you die in this state, your death will not be on the faith that Allah Ta'ala granted and was preached by Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam."

At one stage, Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam states, "The person who performs ablution thoroughly for Salaah, prays the Salaah's on time, and bows and prostrates correctly, Allah Ta'ala has promised that He will forgive that person. But there is no promise from Allah Ta'ala for the person who does not do this; if He wishes, He will forgive him or He will embroil him in punishment."

We realise which things are necessary for Salaah to be performed correctly and for it to be accepted by Allah Ta'ala. Until these things are performed correctly, we will not profit from or gain any benefit from the Salaah.
Let us now look at and study how careful Imam Ahmed Raza Khan 'Alaihir Rahmah was in safeguarding and ensuring that each act of Salaah was performed perfectly and correctly.

A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah was so careful in observing and performing each part of Salaah meticulously and was so knowledgeable in the rules and regulations of each gesture that not only the general public, but most Scholars are not able to understand or comprehend them totally. Hazrat Maulana Shah Khwaja Muhammad Hussain Chishti Nizami Meerthi Ajmeri states:
"I sat in seclusion (I'tekaaf) in A'ala Hazrat's Mosque on the 20th of Ramadhan, and A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah also was in seclusion. One day, before the seclusion began, A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah came to the Mosque for 'Asr Salaah, led the Salaah and then left. I went and sat in my designated place in the Mosque. After a short while a person asked me, 'Do you still have to pray your Salaah?' I replied, 'I have prayed my Salaah behind A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah.' He said, 'But he (A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah) is praying right now.' I did not believe it because I thought that if the Salaah was invalidated for some reason, his memory is not such that he would have forgotten to tell me or discussed it with me. The person said, 'Look over there, see, he is praying his Salaah.' I got up and looked and saw that he was in fact performing Salaah. I was shocked and stepped forward and stood there and waited. After he had completed his Salaah, I said, 'Sir I have not understood your actions.' A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah replied, 'After Tashahud in the final sitting position ('Qaida e Aakhirah'), because of my breathing my belt broke (This was a specific kind of belt that was worn over the kurta). Due to the fact that Salaah is considered complete after reciting Tashahud, I went home, put on another belt, repeated my Salaah, and did not say anything to you or any of the other people who had prayed their Salaah behind me because the Salaah was not affected.'

This is such an incident that most people do not understand it. One pious person heard about this incident from me and was amazed at the magnificence and grandeur of it, and his name was Shaikh Hazrat Khwaja Shah Peer 'Abdul Hameed Baghdadi. He came to Baroda and, one day, he led the Maghrib Salaah in the Jaamia Mosque there. I had never before seen the effect that his recitation of the Qur'an had; it was amazing. I enquired afterwards as to who this pious person was and went to meet him at the place where he was staying. The following incident about his miracle of the Qur'an is worth mentioning. He said to me, 'One time, I went to a place in Iran where there is a very old temple of the fire worshippers. The people there put my name forward to have a debate with the fire worshippers. I suggested that we should ask the one whom they worship (the fire) as to who it supports. The people thought that I was making a threat and therefore the people announced my name and one of the worshippers' names and publicised a time and date on which a debate would take place between the two of us. On the appointed day, a great crowd gathered at the temple. I asked the fire worshipper to walk with me inside the temple and into the fire. He started to panic and hesitated and would not move forward. I thought that if I also stopped then people would think that I was only making idle threats and did not have the confidence to act upon my convictions. Therefore, I walked alone into the fire and stood in the fire for a full twenty minutes. After that, I came out and upon seeing me in perfect health, many fire worshippers accepted Islam and became Muslims. I told them that I stepped into the fire with the blessed Qur'an in my hand and said to myself that if this Holy Qur'an can save us from the fire of Hell, then it can surely protect us from a minor thing like the fire of this world.'

Respected readers! The status and strength of this Baghdadi Shah Saheb can be recognised from the aforementioned incident. I mentioned A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah and the incident that occurred with me during 'Asr Salaah to this pious person. The next day, I met him and he said, 'I spent all of last night crying and saying O Allah! I am amazed that there are such glorious accepted slaves of Yours who safeguard their Salaah and pray it with at much care as this.'"
Subhan Allah! We can not find anyone in the recent past who prayed Salaah with as much care and attention to detail, or safeguarded it as much as A'ala Hazrat Imam Ahmed Raza Khan 'Alaihir Rahmah. It is a fact that if someone has true devotion and love, then they do not worry about their own problems or pains; rather, they are always focused on the pleasure of the beloved. Imam Ahmed Raza 'Alaihir Rahmah was a true lover and devotee of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam, and that is why he knew that Salaah gives coolness to the blessed eyes of his beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam. Therefore, Imam Ahmed Raza 'Alaihir Rahmah would withstand all troubles and pains but would be punctual in performing his Salaah. May Allah Ta'ala give us the guidance us to walk in the footsteps of Imam Ahmed Raza 'Alaihir Rahmah, Aameen.

His shadow is a splendid light; his life is a lamp...
Whatever place he passed, it became illuminated.

Imam Ahmed Raza and Safeguarding Congregational Prayers

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Imam Ahmed Raza and
Safeguarding Congregational Prayers

The great Mujaddid, Imam of Ahle Sunnat, A'ala Hazrat Sayyedina Imam Ahmed Raza 'Alaihir Rahmah was extremely punctual in performing Salaah with the congregation. Even when he was extremely ill, he performed prayers with the congregation until it was physically impossible and he strongly disliked it when anyone missed the congregational prayers without a valid Islamic reason. Not only this, but if a person was punctual with his Fasting and his Salaah but he missed the congregational prayers, A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah would scold and show contempt for such a person. We see an example of this in one of the religious rulings (Fatwa) that he gave to a person who performed the Zuhr, 'Asr, and Maghrib prayers with the congregation, but would perform the Fajr and 'Isha prayers at home. The reason the person gave for performing the morning and late night prayers at home was that the incantations (Wazeefas) that he used to pray after the Salaah were quite lengthy. A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah stated, "It is compulsory (Waajib) to perform all five prayers with the congregation in the Mosque, and it is a sin to miss any of the congregational prayers without a valid Islamic reason. Reciting incantations is not a valid reason for missing the congregational prayers. Pray the congregational prayer in the Mosque and then recite the incantations or recite the Qur'an at home, otherwise the previously mentioned example you have stated is transgression and is a major sin. (He ended the ruling with) The incantations and recitation that keeps you away from the congregational prayers are an unlawful sin. Allah Ta'ala knows best."

In the same way, in relation to one who performs Salaah alone and leaves the Mosque before the call to prayer (Adhaan) and the congregation, he provided a detailed answer from the books of Jurisprudence and also quoted the following Hadith:
"Ibn Majah reports that Ameer ul Mo'mineen Hazrat 'Uthmaan Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu narrated that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, "The person who is present in the Mosque when the Adhaan is called, then leaves before the congregational prayer without any reason, and has no intention of returning, is a hypocrite."

In a similar manner, a question was asked to A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah about two people. The first would perform 'Isha Salaah before the Adhaan and Jama'at and the reason he gave was that he feared he would not be able to get up for the pre-dawn prayer (Tahajjud) if he waited and prayed with the congregation. The second person would pray the Zuhr Salaah at the earliest time on his own (before the congregational time) and would then take a siesta (afternoon nap). His reason was also that if he did not take that afternoon nap he feared that he would not be able to get up to pray the Tahajjud prayer. A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah wrote a very detailed ruling (Fatwa) with many proofs about such people and at one point writes:
"The correct answer to the above mentioned question and issue is that this kind of a question is useless and futile. The people mentioned are performing the Sunnah of Tahajjud, and this is becoming a means of them missing the congregation, which is Waajib. The people mentioned should realise that the Sunnah acts must be performed whilst safeguarding the Waajib acts, not forsaking them. Allah Ta'ala states in the Holy Qur'an, 'Undoubtedly, the prayer forbids one from indecency and evil things.' (After this, he mentions a Hadith) in which Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, 'Perform Tahajjud Salaah regularly and hold onto it firmly because this (standing in Salaah during the night) instils a habit for doing goodness and earning rewards. It is a means for attaining closeness to Allah Ta'ala, staying away from sins, is compensations for sins, and keeps illnesses at bay.'

Therefore, to blame Tahajjud for missing the congregational Salaah is against the commands of the Qur'an and Ahadith. If this action is looked at through the eyes of Islamic law and rules, then it is evident that the blame belongs to the person himself. He has made the decision himself to perform Tahajjud and take an afternoon nap, so why is he making that an excuse for forsaking an order of Islam? If he states that we are told to pray Tahajjud and to take an afternoon nap by Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam through his blessed words and actions, then show me where does he show us or tell us to do these things and miss our congregational prayers? Do the Qur'an and Hadith teach us to do these things and miss our congregational prayers? Did our pious predecessors stand in the night like this and miss their congregational prayers?

O Bedouin I fear you will not reach the Ka'aba
Because the road you are on goes to Turkey

If you want to perform Sunnah acts then perform them as Sunnah, but it is not correct that compulsory (Waajib) acts are forsaken for Sunnah acts. Please listen carefully, even if the truth is bitter and not what you want to hear. The one who whispers in our ears has taught you to present this excuse to various Scholars so that those who are inclined towards standing in the night will give you the order to miss the congregational prayers, and those who insist on congregational prayers will give you the order to miss the pre-dawn prayer because 'The person who is in a predicament should choose the easier of the two options.' In any case, the order to miss one of them has been given by many other Scholars, but May Allah Ta'ala Protect! This attendant and slave of the Qur'an and Hadith will not give you the order to give up a compulsory act, nor will he give you an order to give up the practice and habit of praying the pre-dawn prayer, because doing so would be against the words of our beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam, who has said, 'O slave of Allah Ta'ala! Do not be like the person who used to stand for prayer in the night and then gave it up.' (A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah then quoted some Ahadith about Tahajjud Salaah) in which he states that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, 'Some of you think that Tahajjud is only completed if you wake up in the night and pray Salaah until the morning; this is not the case. Tahajjud means to wake after sleeping for some time and to perform Salaah.' Tibraani has narrated this on the authority of Hajaaj bin 'Umar Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu with an authentic chain of narrators.

Imam Malik has quoted in his Muwatta and Abu Dawood in Nisaa'i that Mother of Believers Hazrat 'Aisha Siddiqua Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anha narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, 'Everyone who intends to perform the pre-dawn (Tahajjud) prayer, but then sleep overcomes him, Allah Ta'ala grants him the reward for performing the Salaah and the sleep is charity for him.'"

A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah quotes a Hadith in relation to those who hear the Adhaan being called from the Mosque but do not go to the Mosque to join in the congregational prayers, which is narrated by Hazrat Mu'aadh bin Anas Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu. In the hadith, the actions of the person who hears the call for the prayer and does not go to the Mosque have been called cruel, hypocrisy and infidelity. Tibraani has quoted that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, "It is very pitiful, wretched and very unfortunate if a believer hears the call to prayer and does not come to the Mosque for prayer." Additionally, it states that if a person hears the call to prayer (Adhaan), but waits for the second call (Iqaamah) before entering the Mosque, then he is a sinner.
In Mujtaba's Kitaabus Shahadah, it states that the testimony of a person who hears the Adhaan but remains in his house until the Iqaamah is said is not acceptable.

Therefore, the above narrations prove that those who hear the call to prayer (either the first or second), yet still do not come to the Mosque for prayers are described as wretched, cruel and hypocrites. Is the Iqaamah calling only to that congregation and saying join only this congregation? Is it allowed to join any congregation? Do the words "Come for Salaah" and "Come for Success" mean that come here if you desire or pray on your own if you want? Maybe the words "Salaah is starting" means that this Salaah has started and you should start your own Salaah somewhere else, may Allah Ta'ala Protect. This is not the case; rather, the call to prayer is calling towards that particular congregation, and staying absent from it results in one being called wretched, cruel and a hypocrite. It is therefore obvious and evident, that where the order is specifically given in the blessed Ahadith and traditions to attend the congregation, the same order would be given against one who does not attend then.

If one does not attend the congregations after knowing all of this, the wrath of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam is illustrated in the following incident:
Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam used to come out of his blessed home and come into the Mosque to lead Salaah. One day, when he came to lead 'Isha Salaah he saw that there were many people missing, and not as many people as normal were present for the congregational prayer. The signs of anger and wrath were visible on the blessed face of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam and he said, "I swear by Allah that I want to order the Mu'azzin to say the Iqaamah, and then tell someone else to lead the prayer. Then I want to take lit torches (of fire) and burn down the houses of those people who heard the call to prayer but did not leave their homes to come to the Mosque."

After this, A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah presented a narration from Bukhari Shareef in which Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, "There are no Salaah's which are heavier (more difficult to pray) on the hypocrites than Fajr and 'Isha prayers. If they were to realise the reward and blessings of them, they would come crawling on their hands and knees to pray them. I want to order the Mu'azzin to say the Iqaamah, and then tell someone else to lead the prayer. Then I want to take lit torches (of fire) and throw them on those people who heard the call to prayer but did not leave their homes to come to the Mosque."
A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah goes on to say that this Hadith proves beyond a doubt that not entering the Mosque until the second call (Iqaamah) is made is such a despicable sin that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam expressed a desire to burn down the houses of and destroy the people who commit this act. Scholars state that the fact that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said that he would order to call the Iqaamah first and then order someone else to lead the prayer is so that the non-attendance of those who did not come would be explicitly proven.

A'ala Hazrat Imam Ahmed Raza 'Alaihir Rahmah did not only stress the importance of attending the Mosque regularly and praying with the congregation with his tongue and in his writings, rather, he acted upon this himself very strictly and punctually. If we study his life and his actions, a shining example of the lives of the blessed Companions is presented before us, and we will see and feel the light of guidance that he obtained from the teachings of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam glowing brightly in him. In his latter years, he was extremely busy in his religious work, lots of issues were before him, he was sick, his strength was leaving him, he was extremely weak and it was very difficult for him to walk even a short distance; yet even in this state of illnesses and difficulties, his steadfastness and dedication was such that he was prepared to withstand all these problems and struggles and walk towards the Pleasure of his Lord, and he says:

I accept I am weak but O cruel heart
Do not get tired on the path to His Pleasure

The path to His Pleasure is the path to the Mosque, where his true obedience to Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam was taking him. Let us read a little about that true obedience in the words of A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah himself:
"It has been four months less five days that my eyes have been afflicted with various ailments and infections, and infirmity is now permanent. My eyes remain moist almost all of the time. I was not able to read or write anything at first for months, and now the state is that if I look down at something for more than a few minutes my eyes get very heavy, and weakness sets in. For five months, all the questions / issues that needed responding to have been answered verbally and all articles that are needed are given verbally and others write them down. On the evening of 12th Rabi ul Awwal, I was afflicted with an illness that I have never had before, and may Allah Ta'ala not afflict anyone with this illness. My bowels did not move for 75 hours and neither was I able to pass water. Allah Ta'ala's blessings forever rain down on us, and I consider weakness and feebleness as a favour from the Lord. It is the ninth day that I have had a fever and the weakness and frailty has got worse. My experience has been that everyday, when I walk to the Mosque and walk back, the fever gets worse. For some days now, I have been forced to sit on a chair and four people carry me to the Mosque and bring me back home. I go at Zuhr time and come back after Maghrib Salaah. I request you to supplicate for me."

We see from his letter how keen and enthusiastic A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah was to follow in the Sunnah of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam. He was a true devotee and was always in a frenzied state in his zest to follow the blessed Sunnahs of our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam. He was weak and his body did not possess any strength, but he was restless to join in the congregational prayers because he knew that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam did not accept staying away from the congregation under any circumstances. Therefore, he would sit on a chair and use the help of others and be carried to the Mosque, even though his state was that coming and going was very troubling and painful for him. All this was done with keenness and enthusiasm because the Companions of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam would use the help and support of two men to help them get to the Mosque, and even Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam himself came to the Mosque like this. Without a doubt, this act of A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah was a desire to copy the actions of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam and his blessed Companions. However, this did not emulate the Sunnah of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam, which was to use the support of two people and walk to the Mosque. Therefore, on occasions, A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah would use the support of two men and would walk to the Mosque so that he could act upon that blessed action of his beloved. There is much more pleasure and contentment that a devotee and lover feels in copying exactly the actions of his beloved, as opposed to simply acting upon the teachings.

A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah passed away on 25th Safar 1340 A.H. He was ill for months before that and was so ill that he did not have the strength to get up and move around. In this instance, Islamic law allows a person to perform his Salaah at home, A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah was so punctual in performing his prayers with the congregation that he would use the support of four men and be carried on a chair to the Mosque. As long as it was humanly possible for him to do so, he attended the Mosque for Salaah in this manner.

Allahu Akbar! What enthusiasm he had for performing his prayers with the congregation. Undoubtedly, in order to invite the Mercy of Allah Ta'ala and the graces of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam and make them rain down on us, it is absolutely necessary for us to obey the orders and commands of Allah Ta'ala and His beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam.

Hazrat Allama Muhammad Ahmed A'azmi Misbahi states that, "I have written in the commentary of 'Jumalun Noor Fee Nahyin Nisaa 'An Ziyaaratil Qaboor' on the authority of my respected teacher, Huzoor Hafiz e Millat Maulana Shah 'Abdul 'Aziz Muradabaadi 'Alaihir Rahmah (1312-1394 A.H.):
'One time, there was no one available to take A'ala Hazrat Imam Ahmed Raza Khan 'Alaihir Rahmah to the Mosque. The time for the congregation arrived and he was very worried and anxious. Somehow, he dragged himself on his own to the Mosque and performed his Salaah with the congregation. In this day and age of missing and not attending the congregational prayers in spite of good health and wellness, this incident is a great example and a lesson for us all.'"

If Imam Ahmed Raza 'Alaihir Rahmah wanted, he could have prayed his Salaah at home in a congregation with his students. However, he was more concerned with the pleasure of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam and ignored his own troubles and pains and proceeded to the Mosque. The reason for this is that love and devotion requires one to make sacrifices, to give evidence and proof of that love, and desires to please the beloved at all times. O Imam Ahmed Raza 'Alaihir Rahmah, may we be sacrificed on your status and exalted stature; the evidence and testimony of love and devotion to Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam that you provided leaves no room for debate or doubt. If we start to spend our lives according to the example and teachings that were provided by A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah, then I have no doubt that all those with false beliefs will be defeated and the status of the Ahle Sunnah will be elevated, Insha Allah.
May Allah Ta'ala enable us all to emulate the actions of A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah and act upon the teachings that he has provided with his actions and his deeds, Aameen.

A'ala Hazrat and Punctuality with Salaah

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A'ala Hazrat and Punctuality with Salaah

Our Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam ordered his followers to safeguard and be punctual with their Salaah, and he showed the world in practical terms by acting upon this himself. Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam performed each Salaah with congregation, on time, with his Companions. A'ala Hazrat Imam Ahmed Raza 'Alaihir Rahmah was a true devotee and follower of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam and that is why he repeated the words that were spoken by Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam, and he performed the same actions that were performed by Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam. Every step of the way, he was an embodiment of one who acts upon the sayings and teachings of Muhammad Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam, and that was the reason why he never missed performing his Salaah on time, just as the following incident shows.

In the year 1337 A.H., corresponding to 1919, even though he was ill, A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah travelled to Jabalpur at the invitation of Hazrat Maulana 'Abdus Salaam 'Alaihir Rahmah. The following is described by Hazrat Burhan e Millat 'Alaihir Rahmah:
"At 4 am, A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah and this attendant left by car and headed for Bareilly railway station. I said, 'Sir, the train departs right at the time of Fajr Salaah, where will we pray our Salaah?' He smiled and replied, 'Insha Allah, on the platform.'
When we got to the station, we found out that the train was going to be 40 minutes late. Prayer mats, cloths etc were laid down on the platform and many people performed the Fajr Salaah behind A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah. It was a miracle (Karaamat) of A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah that we were all able to perform the Salaah in peace without having to rush for fear of missing our train."

Hazrat Maulana 'Abdus Salaam 'Alaihir Rahmah had come with his companions to Katni to meet and accompany A'ala Hazrat the rest of the way, and he describes the rest of the incident:
"The train reached Katni at 4 am. Arrangements were made for A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah to perform ablution and he asked, 'Where will we perform Fajr Salaah?' I said, 'In Sulaimanaabad Insha Allah, but the train only stops there for three minutes. Sir, you perform ablution, your attendant is here to serve you.' I walked towards the engine and saw that the driver was a Muslim who had just come from greeting A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah. He greeted me and shook my hand. I said to him, 'We have to perform Salaah in Sulaimanaabad.' He asked, 'How long will it take?' I replied, '12-15 minutes.' He said, 'I will delay the train.' I also met with the guard and he also assured us that we could perform our Salaah at Sulaimanaabad. The train reached Sulaimanaabad on time and the prayer mats, cloths etc were laid down on the platform. Approximately 300 people prayed Fajr Salaah behind A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah. All the other passengers on the train were watching A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah, who prayed his rosaries and incantations (Wazeefas) calmly and peacefully after the Salaah and then proceeded back onto the train."

Hazrat Burhan e Millat 'Alaihir Rahmah also noted and wrote that during his stay in Jabalpur, A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah would walk to the Mosque to perform all five daily Salaah with the congregation. In those days, Hazrat Burhan e Millat 'Alaihir Rahmah used to perform his prayers in a Mosque, which was more than 500 feet away from his home. This is not a short walk for one who is sick, frail and thin; rather it exceeds the amount that a person who is sick would be able to walk. After returning back from Jabalpur, on the 22nd Rajab 1337 A.H., A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah sent the following message to Hazrat Burhan e Millat 'Alaihir Rahmah:
"I arrived back in Bareilly safely on Monday at 8 pm. I received a great blessing from Allah Ta'ala along the way because I thought I would miss my Maghrib Salaah. The train was scheduled to arrive at Shahbahanpur at 6.33 and was only scheduled to stop there for 8 minutes. Based on that schedule, it would not be time for Maghrib Salaah yet. However, the train arrived 15 minutes late at Shahbahanpur and stayed there for over 10 minutes. All my prayers were performed peacefully and on time during the journey, Alhamdo Lillah! Many people had come to the station to welcome me back and I reached home quite late. This Faqeer first went to the Mosque and performed 'Isha Salaah with the congregation in the Mosque."

A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah travelled for his second pilgrimage at the age of 52. After the rights of Hajj were fulfilled, he became so ill that he was confined to a bed for almost two months. When he had recovered and was better, he left Makkah Mukarramah to visit the blessed resting place of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam on 24th Safar 1334 A.H. He went to Jeddah and travelled by boat to Raabig and, from there, completed the journey to Madinah Munawwarah on camel. Now listen to what happened next in the words of A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah himself:
"Along the way, we got to Peer Shaikh and there were only a few miles left to reach our destination, but there was only a short time left for performing Fajr Salaah. The camel owners wanted to continue until we reached our destination, but the time for Fajr would have passed by that time. My companions and I got down from our camels. We had a bucket for pulling water from the well but did not have a rope, and the well was quite deep. We tied our turbans (Imama's) to the bucket, drew the water, performed ablution and, by the Grace of Allah Ta'ala, we were able to perform our Salaah on time. Now the worry was that after only just recovering from a long illness, how would I be able to walk the long distance that was left to our destination? I turned my head and was shocked to see a person whom I did not recognise who was waiting for me with a camel. I praised Allah Ta'ala and got on the camel. People asked me, 'Why did you come on this camel? Shaikh Hussain has told us very forcefully to ensure that we did not fall short at all in serving you.' We proceeded a little further and I saw that the original camel owner was waiting with the camel on which I had been riding. I asked him why he was waiting there and he said, 'When the leader of our group stopped for a rest, I thought to myself that you will have to endure difficulties if you have to walk all the way, therefore I released the camel and headed back to where you were.' All this was a great blessing from my beloved master Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam because neither have I ever met nor do I know Shaikh Hussain, neither do I know this African camel owner."

Subhan Allah! This is what is called enthusiasm and eagerness to perform Salaah. Just the thought of missing the Salaah at its allocated time makes one restless and uneasy. If the Salaah is prayed on time, the heart feels content and peaceful and the soul gets new life. Even after being severely ill for months and being very weak, he did not care about all the problems and was prepared to leave the group and put up with any and all difficulties, but was not willing to give up performing Salaah on time. A true lover and devotee of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam considers this a great blessing and thanks Allah Ta'ala for granting him this great gift. Undoubtedly, the thing that is loved greatly by Allah Ta'ala is a great thing and for a "true believer", that will indeed be a great gift and a great blessing.

May be we sacrificed on the zest and passion for acting upon the Sunnahs of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam that A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah possessed; upon returning home after spending one and a quarter months away, instead of rushing home to meet his children and family, first of all he goes to the House of Allah Ta'ala. His thought was that 'I do not want to miss the congregation amidst all the excitement of seeing my children again.' This is called safeguarding Salaah, and this is called having enthusiasm and passion for prostrating and worshipping Allah Ta'ala correctly.

Salaah Whilst Sick

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Salaah Whilst Sick

No matter what illness you have, nor how weak and frail you are, Salaah is not forgiven and must be prayed. If you are of sound mind and intellect, then it must be prayed punctually except in a very few specific instances where it is forgiven. However, in order to perform it, it is allowed for a person to lean on a stick if he is unable to stand; or perform it sitting down if he not even able to do that; or lean against something if he is unable to sit upright; he is even allowed to perform it lying down and perform the various actions with signs and gestures if he is unable to perform Salaah by any of the methods described above. The point is, Salaah must be performed, no matter how sick, weak, or feeble a person may be. Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, "Perform Salaah by standing, if you do not have the strength then perform it sitting down. If you do not even have the strength for that, then perform it lying down with signs and gestures."

Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam's habit was also that he would perform Salaah whilst seated when he was ill and weak. A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah's life was a living picture of the orders and commands of Sayyedina Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam. When he was healthy, he would stand whist praying his Salaah and would remain busy in trying to please the Lord. When he was weaker, he would stand and use the support of a stick to help him stand and would use the stick to help him bow and prostrate. He would do whatever needed to be done but he never missed his Salaah.

A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah wrote a letter dated 4 Rabi 'ul Aakhir 1334 A.H. in which he wrote, "I have been a victim of backaches and bladder infection for the last year and a half, and stand, bow, and prostrate in Salaah with the help of a stick. But, Alhamdo Lillah, Allah Ta'ala has granted me steadfastness on the religion in such a way that even though the pain is increasing day by day, the supreme and excellent Protection of Allah Ta'ala is over me. All praise if for Allah Ta'ala who is Lord of all the worlds."

One day, whilst A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah was in Jabalpur, Hazrat 'Abdus Salaam said, "Jabalpur is very fortunate in that your health has remained excellent here. In Bareilly Shareef, sometimes you have to use the aid of a stick whilst standing, bowing and prostrating in Salaah, but here I have not seen you need the help or support of a stick."

A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah writes the following about his final illness before he passed away - "Along with this illness, I am suffering from a cold and extreme coughing, and the viscosity of the phlegm is such that I have to make many attempts before finally being able to release it. The cough is continuous, and the constant jerking in order to remove the phlegm is causing extreme pain in the chest and ribs. In twenty-two (22) days, my biceps have become one and a half inches smaller than before due to dehydration caused by this illness; in twenty-two days, the top of my thighs have become the same size that my biceps used to be. I am also still suffering from extreme constipation, and severe flatulence… and going to the Mosque is out of the question. Fifteen days prior to this, the illness of diarrhoea had made me very weak. A stool on which I could pray Salaah was placed right beside the couch, but it is with great difficulty that I am able to move from the couch to the stool. Alhamdo Lillah, up to now, I am still praying the Farz and Waajib and the Sunnah of Fajr whilst standing with the help of a stick. However, only I know of the pain that I am experiencing at that time. The state of my pulse is (such) that it stops four times every minute. A state of breathlessness and uneasiness remains for a short time and then, by the Grace of Allah Ta'ala, the pulse starts again."

The rules and laws of Islam state that if a person is able to stand, bow, and prostrate with the help of a stick, he is not able to pray his compulsory (Farz & Waajib) Salaah whilst seated. Neither does he have permission to perform his bowing and prostration with signs and gestures. This is why A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah withstood great pain and difficulty, but did not fall short in performing the worship that is the coolness of the eyes of his Master and Beloved Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam; this kind of obedience to the Sunnah of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam is not evident in this day and age. Let us read one more example of the infatuation that our Imam had with Salaah and attempt to instil love for Salaah in our hearts also.

Once, Imam Ahmed Raza 'Alaihir Rahmah was at one of his residences. There used to be many outbreaks of colic at that time. One day, he was alone and he states, "The pain started at the time of Zuhr Salaah, and somehow I managed to perform ablution. It was impossible for me to stand for prayer, but I supplicated to Allah Ta'ala and I asked Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam to help me, as Allah Ta'ala listens to the cries of those who are helpless. I made the intention to perform the Sunnah prayers, and the pain completely disappeared. As soon as I finished the four rak'ats of Sunnah, the pain was as intense as before. I stood up immediately and made intention for the four rak'ats of Farz; the pain disappeared. Once again, as soon as I completed the four rak'ats, the pain was extremely severe. I performed the Sunnahs after the Farz and once again, whist I was in prayer there was no pain, but as soon as I turned my head to complete the prayers, the pain would return with the same intensity as before. Once I had completed my prayers, I said, 'Now you (the pain) can stay until it is time for 'Asr prayers.' I laid down on the bed and was tossing and turning, but the pain would not allow me to be comfortable, no matter which way I slept or turned."

Either the pain was completely removed at the time of prayers, or A'ala Hazrat 'Alaihir Rahmah was so absorbed and engrossed in prayers that he did not feel any pain. In either case, Imam Ahmed Raza 'Alaihir Rahmah's acceptance in the Court of Allah Ta'ala and his devotion and eagerness for obtaining closeness to Allah Ta'ala are clearly evident.
Someone has said so beautifully and eloquently:

"If the love is true, all the graces and favours are yours."

Importance of Salaah

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Importance of Salaah

Assalato Wasallaamo 'Alaika Yaa Rasool Allah
Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam
Wa 'Alaa Aalika Wa As Haabika Yaa Noor Allah
Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam

Nahmaduhu Wanusalli 'Alaa Rasoolihil Kareem

The Blessed Holy Qur'an and the Ahadith of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam have emphasised the need to be punctual in performing Salaah. A'ala Hazrat Imam Ahmed Raza Muhaddith e Bareilly 'Alaihir Rahmah has quoted many verses of the Qur'an and many Ahadith about safeguarding Salaah in his rulings and in his writings. We are presenting some of those here:

And those who keep watch to their prayers. They are indeed the inheritors. Who shall inherit the Paradise, they shall abide there in.

In relation to the above verses, it states in Mu'aalim Shareef Imam Baghwi Shafi'i that, "Watch their prayers means that they are continually safeguarding their Salaah and pay attention to the times of the Salaah. The Salaah is specifically mentioned to emphasise the fact that it is compulsory to safeguard it."

And those who preserve their prayers. They are, who shall be honoured in the Gardens.

In Nisaa'i Shareef, it states that, "Preserving the Salaah means to make sure that the time of the Salaah is not missed."

And those who believe in the Hereafter believe in this Book and guard their prayer.

It states in Tafseer e Kabeer, "Guarding the prayers means making sure that attention is paid to ensuring that all the pre-conditions of Salaah are observed like time, cleanliness etc, and that Salaah is performed punctually and regularly. It should be done so punctually that when it becomes times for Salaah a person should begin to get ready for Salaah and perform Salaah out of habit."

Watch over all your prayers and the middle prayer and stand before Allah with devotion.

In other words, "watch over" means the Salaah should be performed at the allocated times. The middle Prayer is the 'Asr Salaah because people are usually busy in business and in the market places at this time, and the time for performing this Salaah is quite short and therefore that is why it has been specifically mentioned.
In Madaarik Shareef, it states that the verse means that always perform the Salaah at the allocated times. In Baizaawi Shareef, it says that it means to perform the prayers at their allocated times and make this a permanent habit.

Then after them came those degenerates who wasted prayer and followed their lust then soon they will encounter a valley of the hell.

In the commentary of the above verse, Hazrat 'Abdullah Ibn 'Abbas Radiallaho Ta'ala Anhuma states that the people who are called degenerates in this verse are those who perform their Salaah out of it's allocated time.

A great Tabi'een (person who saw a Companion with faith and died with faith), Sayyedina Sa'eed bin Musayyab Radiallaho Ta'ala Anhu states that "wasted prayer" means not praying the Zuhr Salaah until the time arrives for 'Asr Salaah.

Then woe to those prayer performers. Who are heedless of their prayers.

It is stated in Tafseer e Jalaalain that ""Heedless of their prayers" means not performing the Salaah at the correct time." In Tafseer Mafaatihul Ghaib, it says ""Heedless" means one who does not pay attention to the actual times of the Salaah and is lazy in performing Salaah at its allocated time."

The above verse has been explained in many Ahadith and we will look at some of those Ahadith below:

HADITH 1: Imam Ahmed reports with an authentic chain of narrators a Hadith that is narrated by Hazrat Hanzalah Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu, who was one of the scribes of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam. He states that he heard Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam say, "The person who safeguards his five daily Salaah and bows and prostrates at the correct times, and has total faith that this is from Allah Ta'ala will be entered into Paradise. Or he said Paradise is compulsory (Waajib) for him, or he said Hell is forbidden for him."

HADITH 2: Imam Malik, Dawood, Nisaa'i, Ibn Habban all report, in their Sahih, a Hadith narrated by Hazrat 'Ubaadah bin Saamit Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, "Allah Ta'ala has enjoined five Salaah's in a day. The person who performs ablution well and prays them at their allocated times and bows properly with humility, Allah Ta'ala's Promise is that he will be forgiven. The person who does not do this, there is no promise from Allah Ta'ala; if He desires, He will forgive the person or He will punish him.

HADITH 3: Abu Dawood reports, through Ibnul A'raabi, a Hadith narrated by Hazrat Qatadah bin Rabiy' Ansari Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu who heard Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam say, "Allah Ta'ala has said that, 'I have made Salaah compulsory on your Ummah five times a day and have promised Myself that the person who safeguards them and performs them at their correct times, I will enter him into Paradise. There is no promise for the person who does not safeguard them.'"

HADITH 4: Daarmi reports on the authority of Hazrat Ka'ab ibn Ajrah Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam reported a Hadith e Qudsi, in which he stated that Allah Ta'ala said, "The person who performs Salaah correctly at the correct time has a promise from Me that I will enter him into Paradise. The person who does not perform Salaah on time and does not perform Salaah correctly, there is no promise from Me. If I desire, I will place them in Hell or if I desire I will grant them Paradise.'"

HADITH 5: Tibraani reports, with a correct chain of narrators, that Hazrat 'Abdullah bin Mas'ood Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu narrates that, "One day, Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said to the Companions, 'Do you know what your Lord is stating?' They replied that Allah Ta'ala and His Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam know best. Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, 'Do you know what your Lord is stating?' Once again they replied that Allah Ta'ala and His Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam know best. Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, 'Your Lord says that I swear oath by My Might and My Majesty, the person who performs Salaah at it's correct time, I will enter him into Paradise. The person who performs them out of their allocated time, If I desire I will be Merciful to them, or I will punish them.'"

HADITH 6: It is reported in Tibraani and Ausat that Hazrat Anas bin Maalik Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, "The Salaah of the person who performs complete ablution, bows and prostrates with humility, and performs the five Salaah at their correct times becomes bright and luminous and says, 'May Allah Ta'ala protect you just as you safeguarded me.' The Salaah of the person who does not perform ablution properly, does not bow and prostrate with humility, and performs the Salaah outside of its allocated time becomes dark and ominous and says, 'May Allah Ta'ala destroy you just as you have destroyed me' and keeps saying this until it reaches the place where Allah Ta'ala wills and then it takes the form of an old cloth and is thrown back in the face of the person."

HADITH 7: Abu Dawood narrates that Hazrat Fazaalah Zahraani Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu stated that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam taught him rules pertaining to the religion, and one of the things he was taught was that he should safeguard his five daily prayers.

HADITH 8: Bukhari, Muslim, Tirmizi, Nisaa'i, Daarmi, all report that Hazrat 'Abdullah bin Mas'ood Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu said that he asked Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam, "Which deed is most liked by Allah Ta'ala?" Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam replied, "Salaah which is performed at it's correct time."

HADITH 9: Baihiqi and Shab'ul Iman report through Akrama that Commander of the Faithful, Hazrat 'Umar Faruq e A'azam Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu narrates that, "A person came to the court of Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam and asked, 'Which deed in Islam is most beloved by Allah Ta'ala?' Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam replied, 'Performing Salaah at its allocated time. Whoever forsakes Salaah has no religion left because Salaah is a pillar of the religion.'"

HADITH 10: Tibraani reports that Hazrat Anas Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, "The person who safeguards three things is a true friend, and the one who neglects them is truly an enemy; Salaah, Fasting, and taking a bath as soon as it becomes compulsory on you (Ghusl e Janaabat)."

HADITH 11: Hazrat Imam Malik 'Alaihir Rahmah writes in his Muwatta that Hazrat Naaf'i Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhuma narrates, "Hazrat 'Umar Faruq e A'azam Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu sent a message to his workers that I worry more about your Salaah than the work that you do. The person who safeguards their Salaah safeguards their faith, and the one who squanders his Salaah also squanders other aspects of his life."

HADITH 12: Muslim, Abu Dawood, Tirmizi, Nisaa'i, Ahmed, and Daarmi report a Hadith narrated by Hazrat Abu Dhar Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu, who stated that, "Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam placed his hand on my thigh and said 'What will become of you when you are amongst people who will perform Salaah outside of its allocated time.' I asked Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam what I should do at that time. Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, 'You pray your Salaah at its allocated time.'"

HADITH 13: Ahmed, Abu Dawood, Ibn Majah report with a correct chain of narrators that 'Ubaadah bin Samaat Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu reported that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, "After me there will be some rulers who rule over you who will not perform their Salaah punctually because of their work, up to the point that the time for the Salaah will pass. You make sure that you perform your Salaah on time."

HADITH 14: Bazaar reports on the authority of Hazrat Sa'ad bin Abi Waqaas Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu, who narrated that he asked Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam, "Who are those people whom Allah Ta'ala is referring to in the verse "Then woe to those prayer performers?" The Beloved Prophet Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam replied, "It is those people who perform their Salaah out of it's allocated time."
Bagwi reports that "Ahmed bin 'Abdullah Saalih (with a full chain of narrators) stated that Mo'sab bin S'ad narrated from his father Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhuma that when the above question was asked to Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam, he replied, 'It means not performing Salaah at it's time and forsaking the allocated time.'"

HADITH 15: Abu Dawood reports in his Sunan and Tibraani reports in Mu'azzam with a chain of narrators that Hazrat Abu Darda Radiallaho Ta'ala 'Anhu narrates that Rasool Allah Sallallaho 'Alaihi Wasallam said, "If a person believes in and acts upon five things he will go into Paradise:
" Safeguarding the five daily Salaah, at the correct times, along with one's ablution, bowing, and prostration.
" The other four are safeguarding Fasting (Roza), Pilgrimage (Hajj), Poor-due (Zakat) and bathing as soon as one becomes impure (Ghusl e Janaabat).

Use of Mobile Phones in the light of Holy Quran

2007-11-21T21:13:00.002-08:00

Assalato Wasallaamo ‘Alaika Yaa Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam
Wa ‘Alaa Aalika Wa As Haabika Yaa Noor Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam

Alhamdo Lillahi Rabbil ‘Aalameen, Wal ‘Aaqibatu Lil Muttaqeen, Was Salaatu Was Salaamu ‘Alaa Sayyedil Mursaleen. Amma Ba’ad Fa-a’oodhu Billahi Minash Shaitaa Nirrajeem, Bismillah Hir Rahmaa Nir Raheem!

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam’s beloved devotees! The Holy Qur’an is such an exalted book of Allah Ta’ala that He has taken it upon Himself to safeguard and protect it. In every era and in every generation, this book provides direction and supervision, for the guidance and welfare of humans. In every age and generation, no matter what kinds of evils and trials take birth, Allah Ta’ala’s Glorious Book shows us how to defeat and save ourselves from these evils and trials. The Holy Qur’an is such an exalted Book that Allah Ta’ala has placed the knowledge of all things in it.

It is manifestly clear that the Holy Qur’an does not stop or forbid obtaining benefit from science and technology. The reality is that the Holy Qur’an provides information on how to properly and lawfully use all things, and orders us to stay away from forbidden ways. Just as you heard in last week’s Ijtema, I said that we would try and understand the lawful and correct use of mobile phones in light of the Qur’an this week. How should we use our mobile phones in light of the Orders of Allah Ta’ala, and which things should we save ourselves from, in terms of mobile phones? If we look at the current era, it is not just one sin, but thousands of sins that have taken birth, and the pious people of our Nation are sacrificing all of their lives to try and stop people from those evils and sins. However, as soon as people are stopped from one sin, another sin appears in a different form in society. The result is that our youngsters indulge in those sins completely and ruin not only their earthly lives, but also ruin their lives in the world hereafter. The situation today is that every person (including street sweepers and school children) has mobile phones. The unfortunate thing is that, by using their mobile phones unlawfully and going against the commands of Allah Ta’ala and His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam, countless youngsters are causing great distress and suffering to their parents, families, relatives, and society in general. Until recently, it was just an issue of SMS (text messaging) with mobile phones, but now we have the issue of MMS (picture and video messaging) also. Before, people would only use words to be lewd and vulgar, but now they are also using pictures to do that.

Parents give their children mobiles for their safety and so that they can stay in contact with them, but our children are ruining their world and their hereafter with the incorrect and unlawful use of mobile phones. You may be asking, “Should we not use mobile phones in this era?” I would reply that “You should definitely use them.” You may well think that if the use of mobiles is misguiding us, then who can guide us and show us the correct way to use them? I would reply that, Alhamdo Lillah, the correct way to use mobiles is also found in the Qur’an. Today, Insha Allah, I will show you the correct way to use mobiles in light of the Qur’an. If you use your mobiles, computers, and internet according to these teachings, then I can say with confidence that you will gain peace of mind and will be rewarded for acting upon the Orders of Allah Ta’ala.

What is a mobile phone? Basically, it is whisperings amongst two people where a third person does not know what conversation is taking place. These people can communicate by speaking to each other or with words (text). Other than the two who are talking and communicating with each other, no third person can know what their conversation is about. For example, if you have a mobile and someone else is talking to you, you can hear him but those who might be sitting close to you can not hear what the person on the other end of the phone line is saying, the reason being that the mobile or phone is placed against your ear, and this kind of conversation is called ‘whispering,’ meaning saying something quietly in the ear of another person. Therefore, you are hearing his words in your ear, and he is hearing your words in his ear without anyone else being able to hear the conversation. Now, someone can say “But there is hands free kit available and with that system, everyone can hear and take part in the conversation.” When a normal conversation is taking place, a person would use a hands free kit, but he turns off the hands free system when private things are being discussed. You all know this and will have experienced it many times in your daily lives. This tells us that a person will always think of his own interests, in terms of goodness and evil, when it comes to discussing things publicly or whispering them. Righteous and evil whispers have been clearly mentioned separately in the Holy Qur’an. Let us understand these whispers in light of the Qur’an. My Merciful Lord has stated in the Glorious Qur’an, “'O believers! When you counsel among yourselves,…” (Surah Mujadila, Verse 9), meaning when you whisper to one another, speak in each other’s ear, when you communicate in such a manner that no one except the two of you can hear, the things that should not be spoken about are mentioned before the things that should be spoken about are mentioned. The reason for this is that the Lord knows that most of the whisperings that take place are not for good deeds, and He says, “…counsel not for sin and transgression and disobedience to the Messenger…”

This means that do not whisper to each other in regards to sinning, transgressing (exceeding the limits) and disobeying the Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam, for these kinds of whisperings, talking privately in each other’s ears about these things, is a sin. Therefore, do not whisper about sinning, about exceeding limits, or about disobeying the Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam. If you want to whisper to each other, then the Qur’an continues on in the same Verse, “…counsel for virtue and piety.” This means that you should whisper to each other to encourage virtue and piety.

The ways that mobiles are currently being used for lewdness and lechery; who knows what kinds of mental lewdness youngsters are committing with immoral and vulgar SMS messages? They are ruining their moral and ethical values, and by disobeying Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam, they are becoming great sinners (May Allah Ta’ala protect). These kinds of evil whisperings are becoming very common nowadays. It is these whisperings that my Merciful Lord ordered us to refrain from in His Glorious Book that He revealed to His Beloved. You should also keep in mind that all things that are good and according to the needs of the time are considered necessary, and if their use is for goodness, then Islam does not forbid us from using them. There are no restrictions on using them but the condition is that you use that thing for goodness.
For example, you know that with mobiles, great work was achieved for the annual Ijtema held in Wadi e Noor, like inviting many people to attend. Even today, many gatherings and programmes are arranged. People are busy living their lives, but as soon as an SMS is received, he starts to head towards Wadi e Noor or any other religious gathering that is taking place. We realise that if mobiles are used lawfully and correctly, meaning if they are used to invite towards goodness, this same mobile or the SMS message sent from it, can be the means to bring a forgetful person back towards the worship and obedience of Allah Ta’ala. Through this method, a person becomes a submissive slave of Allah Ta’ala. In these instances, mobiles become an important way to invite people towards goodness.

My Lord Azzawajalla knew that people will not have time and that this will become the best method of keeping in touch, therefore, my Merciful One said 1400 years ago, “O believers!” This is not for normal people; this is for devotees and slaves of Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam, ‘O believers! You are slaves and devotees of My Beloved so never use these things for evil or bad deeds. If you must use these things, then use them for good things and fear Allah when you use these things.’ The reality is that the Qur’an does not stop there, it is not silent, and the Verse does not end with “…counsel for virtue and piety…” but Allah Ta’ala continues on and says, “…and fear Allah towards Whom you shall be gathered.” This means that fear the Lord in front of Whom you will all be gathered and assembled. Therefore, when you have to return to Him, do not do anything which will cause you to be embarrassed and ashamed when you have to stand before Him.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam’s beloved devotees! Always bear in mind the fact that Allah Ta’ala has stated quite clearly, “'O believers! When you counsel among yourselves counsel not for sin and transgression and disobedience to the Messenger…” in terms of whispering, in terms of quietly speaking in each other’s ears and in terms of private chats.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam’s beloved devotees! If you recite the above mentioned Verse and its translation time and time again, there are some points which will become very clear and apparent:

A person should save himself from those whisperings which are unlawful and sinful.
Due to the fact that Allah Ta’ala has told His slaves to stay within Islamic limits, the slaves should not transgress or exceed those limits.
It should also be remembered that Allah Ta’ala’s intention is that His slaves are saved not only from disobeying Him, but also saved from disobeying His Beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam. This is because Allah Ta’ala’s Beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam has given complete details to us about sins, and they are based on the Orders of Allah Ta’ala. You are well aware of most of those and we all try to save ourselves from those sins as much as possible.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam’s beloved devotees! Let us try and understand what those limits are that Allah Ta’ala has ordered us not to transgress in the above mentioned Verse. What is a limit? Try and understand and imagine that Islam has created a boundary for us, and we should not try and cross or jump over the boundary that our Lord has made for us. Let me explain that more clearly through the life of an exalted, pious slave of Allah Ta’ala.

A child was born in the house of a pious person. The child was being breastfed by his mother and subsequently reached an age where limits are fixed by Allah Ta’ala. When the child reached the age where limits are set, the mother was unaware that Allah Ta’ala has said in relation to breastfeeding a new-born child that, “…complete two years…” (Surah Baqarah Verse 233). This means that a child should be breastfed for two full years. After the two years are complete and the mother wants to feed her child, the child’s father, who was knowledgeable, was aware of the limits set by Islam, says to his wife, “Stop feeding him your milk.” The child’s mother says, “The child is hungry.” The husband replies “Fine, if he is hungry then feed him something else. Some other milk, water, or some other food, but do not feed him your breast milk.” The mother says, “The child is hungry.” The pious man says, “You are looking at the child’s hunger whilst my sight is fixed on the Commands of Allah Ta’ala. He has declared a limit for breastfeeding a child and that is two years.” Then the pious man recites a Verse of the Holy Qur’an, “…and whoso transgresses the limits of Allah, then they are the oppressors.” (Surah Baqarah Verse 229)
Similarly, at other places in the Qur’an, those who transgress the limits are told, “…And Allah loves not the transgressors.”

Now let us go back to the Verse about mobiles in which Allah Ta’ala states, “counsel not for sin and transgression…” This means that do not whisper, do not use mobiles for what purpose? For committing sins, for crossing the limits set by Allah Ta’ala, and from “…and disobedience to the Messenger…” Allah Ta’ala then continues on and states, ““…counsel for virtue and piety…” meaning you can whisper if it is in relation to goodness and piety. In general, people proclaim words of goodness and piety brazenly and without shame or fear. Speeches are given about goodness and piety; two people do not normally whisper in each other’s ears about goodness and piety. Understand what I am trying to say and that is that when things are whispered in each other’s ears, it usually relates to sins and evil. Good words, words of decency, and words of piety are not usually discussed privately and in secret, but a person boldly and brashly speaks them out loud. However, this Verse tells us that even when you are talking on the phone, the words should be decent and respectable. In other words, ‘O Believers! Your job is that when your mouth opens, it should open for goodness, and when your tongue speaks, it should speak words of goodness and kindness.’

Let me try and explain this with another Verse of the Holy Qur’an in which Allah Ta’ala states, “…and speak good to people …” (Surah Baqarah, Verse 83) meaning always say good, kind words to people. The Qur’an states that even if you have an argument or disagreement, you should adopt a kind manner and use kind words. However, we have seen some impulsive and irrational youngsters who swear on mothers and sisters during the course of arguments (May Allah Ta’ala protect). When asked as to what they are doing, the reply they often give, “When the Companions would argue, they used to do the same thing.” (Ma’azAllah) They say this because they are lacking knowledge, and because they do not keep good company.
If we had given our children proper religious knowledge, companionship of good people, and etiquettes on how to live life, then our community and society would not be in the state that it is in today, and respect and manners would not have declined as they have done so. If only parents had thought about the training and upbringing of their children properly. Many a time I have heard young children who are playing in the streets swearing (May Allah Ta’ala Protect) and Alhamdo Lillah, I have corrected them also. The Qur’an tell us how we should behave, what limits there are, and what our manners should be if there is a disagreement, argument, or a difference of opinion. The Holy Qur’an says, “…and argue with them in a way that is best …” (Surah Nahl Verse 125)

So, as I was saying, Allah Ta’ala knew that there will be things that are invented with which people will whisper to each other. Therefore, He stated that even when you whisper to each other, talk about goodness, virtues and piety, and fear Allah because you have to gather before Him. Now here, people continue to whisper and send SMS or MMS, talk privately with their secretary or friends, whisper in places where no one can see them and think that no one can hear them, no one would know what they are talking about. May I be sacrificed on the Majesty and Glory of my Lord, I swear by Allah, He has provided one reprimand and warning for all new evils that may arise to all Muslims until the Day of Judgement. Remember the following Verse and you will never use anything that you have against the commands and orders of Islam:
“'O listener! Have you seen that Allah knows what ever is in the heavens and what ever is in the earth? Where there is secret counsel of three then the fourth is He. And of five then the sixth is He neither less than that nor more but He is with them wherever they may be. Then on the Day of Resurrection He will informs them of what they did Undoubtedly, Allah knows all things.” (Surah Mujadila, Verse 7)

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam’s beloved devotees! Read the above mentioned Verse over and over again and understand it’s meaning completely. If we study it, we see that the secret whisperings done by three people, and three has been mentioned first as when two people intend to commit a sin, there is always a third person who supports and helps them; one who sends the message, one who takes the message, and one to whom the message is brought. These three think that there is no-one except the three of them who know about this. My Lord states that ‘You are three and I am the fourth, and I know about this situation. The reason is because the state of My Knowledge is such that I possess knowledge of all that is in the heavens and all that is on the earth. When I have knowledge of all that is in the heavens and the earth, do you think I do not know about your whisperings? Where will you find a place to hide from Me? Where will you be safe from Me?’. This tells us quite clearly that humans can hide from other humans and commit sins, but cannot hide from Allah Ta’ala when committing sins. And why is there a reference to the heavens and the earth at the beginning of this Verse? “Allah knows what ever is in the heavens and what ever is in the earth” Why are the heavens and the earth mentioned here? The reason is because from this, we can also understand the system of mobiles.

In the early days of Islam, it was the desire of Muslims to talk to Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam alone and in secret, which the Qur’an refers to as “Najwaa” (secret counsel). Initially, permission was granted for meeting in secret and holding a secret meeting. The order was given that the Companions should first give some charity before meeting in secret with Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam, but then the permission was almost immediately revoked and cancelled. None of the Companions were able to act upon this permission except Hazrat ‘Ali Radiallaho Ta’ala ‘Anhu, for as soon as permission was granted, he presented one dinar as charity and held a secret counsel with Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam. However, his secret counsel, in other words ‘whisperings’, were not for personal gain or benefit, rather he asked Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam ten important questions and obtained the answers to those questions.

I think it is appropriate at this time to briefly mention those ten questions and answers. It is quite possible that the answers to the problems of the nation are in those answers. Hazrat ‘Ali Radiallaho Ta’ala ‘Anhu asked Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam what loyalty was, “What is loyalty?” Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam replied, “Monotheism (Tauheed) and testifying to monotheism.” Then Hazrat ‘Ali Radiallaho Ta’ala ‘Anhu asked, “What is rebellion?” Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam replied, “Infidelity and polytheism.”

Hazrat ‘Ali Radiallaho Ta’ala ‘Anhu asked, “What is the truth?” The King of Madinah Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam replied, “Islam, the Qur’an, and Friendship of Allah Ta’ala (Wilayat) when you get it.” Hazrat ‘Ali Radiallaho Ta’ala ‘Anhu then asked the fourth question, “What is proper planning? Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam replied, “Do not put your trust your planning, have total trust in Allah Ta’ala.” The fifth question that was asked is a very important one. It is very important to remember both the question and the answer to this one. He asked, “What is incumbent (necessary) upon me?” In response to this, Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam did not give a long, detailed reply, rather he said, “It is incumbent upon you to obey Allah and His Prophet.” The sixth question that was asked was, “How should I supplicate to Allah Ta’ala?” The Mercy to all the Worlds Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam replied, “With sincerity and belief.”
May we be sacrificed on Hazrat ‘Ali Radiallaho Ta’ala ‘Anhu, who then asked, “What should I ask for when I supplicate?” My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam replied, “Ask for safety, that Allah Ta’ala keeps you safe in this world and the hereafter.”

The eighth question asked by Hazrat ‘Ali Radiallaho Ta’ala ‘Anhu was, “What should I do for freedom and forgiveness?” (Allahu Akbar) May I be sacrificed on the excellence of Hazrat ‘Ali Radiallaho Ta’ala ‘Anhu, in spite of being the son in law of Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam, he is worried about his own forgiveness, even though there are Verses of the Qur’an that provide proof of the deeds and status of Hazrat ‘Ali Radiallaho Ta’ala ‘Anhu. Additionally, Hazrat ‘Ali Radiallaho Ta’ala ‘Anhu is the King of all Friends of Allah Ta’ala, Leader of Friends of Allah Ta’ala, rather, Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam said in relation to Hazrat ‘Ali Radiallaho Ta’ala ‘Anhu, “I am the city of knowledge and ‘Ali is the gate.” Even after all of these realities, he is asking ‘What should I do for my forgiveness?’ Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam told him to do two things, “Eat lawful things and speak the truth.” This means that forgiveness will only be achieved through these two deeds.

Then, Hazrat ‘Ali Radiallaho Ta’ala ‘Anhu asked the ninth question, “What is bliss?” Do you understand what bliss means? It means happiness, joy, pleasure. People nowadays turn their attention to all kinds of pleasures, and, if I go into detail, I will end up very far from the topic that I am discussing. My topic at this time is Hazrat ‘Ali Radiallaho Ta’ala ‘Anhu ‘s ten questions and their answers. As I was saying, he asked, “What is bliss?” Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam replied, “Paradise,” meaning there will be such delight there that has no bounds. The happiness and delight of this world comes and goes, but the happiness in Paradise will be eternal. The tenth and final question asked by Hazrat ‘Ali Radiallaho Ta’ala ‘Anhu was, “What is contentment?” May we all be sacrificed on the answer given by Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam, who replied, “’Ali, contentment is to see the Lord.”

In short, upon receiving permission from the Qur’an to hold a secret counsel after giving some charity, ‘Ali Radiallaho Ta’ala ‘Anhu presented one dinar as charity in the court of Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam and asked these ten questions. At the time, there were also Companions present who were poor and penniless. Hazrat ‘Ali Radiallaho Ta’ala ‘Anhu gave some charity and held a secret counsel. Other companions who were present could not afford to give any charity and hold a secret counsel or meeting with Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam. Allah Ta’ala felt great affection and fondness for those poor Companions and abolished the order for having to pay charity in order to have a secret counsel with Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam, ‘In future, if you want to talk to the Prophet then repent and seek forgiveness and establish your prayers (Salah), and then you can hold secret counsel with My Beloved Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam.’ Hazrat ‘Ali Radiallaho Ta’ala ‘Anhu gave charity and held a secret counsel as soon as the order was received and before it was abolished, and until the Day of Judgement, no one else will be able to act upon this Verse. (Subhan Allah)

This is the excellence of Hazrat ‘Ali Radiallaho Ta’ala ‘Anhu, and it should also be remembered that after Rasool Allah Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam, the highest status belongs to Siddique e Akbar, this belief should also be remembered. After him, it is Faruq e A’azam, then Hazrat ‘Uthman, and then Hazrat ‘Ali Radiallaho Ta’ala ‘Anhum Ajma’een. In terms of the aforementioned Verse, the status of Hazrat ‘Ali is indeed very exalted for other than him, no one else was able to or will ever be able to act upon that Verse. Now we have to understand very carefully and clearly whispering and secret counsel in terms of mobile phone usage is about to follow - ‘Najwaa!’

‘Najwaa’ (secret counsel) means that two people communicate and no one else can hear their conversation, whether that communication is via letters, written words, or spoken words.
My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam’s beloved devotees! The current environment of whisperings and secret counsels that have taken birth – the indecency, impropriety, illicit relationships, unlawful associations and friendships – there is so much going on it is hard to keep track of it all. In terms of all the above mentioned things, it should be remembered that Allah Ta’ala has not forbidden the use of computers, mobiles etc. Rather, He has shown us the lawful usage of all new things and that is to use them for pious, virtuous, and good things, and do not use them for sins and indecency. If you use them for indecency and send each other indecent, unlawful SMS’s, pictures, videos etc. then listen to what the Qur’an has to say: Allah Ta’ala states, “Those who desire that scandal should spread among the Muslims, for them is the painful torment in this world and the hereafter …” (Surah Nur Verse 19)

In other words, those who spread indecency amongst Muslims, and commit indecent acts; my Lord has stated that there is a great punishment for them in this world and the hereafter. That is why from today, fear Allah Ta’ala in the use of mobile phones, and use them for goodness and piety. Now goodness does not mean that Islam forbids you from talking about lawful things with your wife, children, parents, relatives, and friends on the phone. The restriction is on what? The restriction is for “…sin and transgression and disobedience to the Messenger…” These are the three things for which the Qur’an says that do not whisper; do not use your mobile phones for these things.

My Beloved Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam’s beloved devotees! I am confident that after attending today’s weekly Sunni Dawat e Islami Ijtema, you will all make a firm intention that you will use your mobile phones lawfully (Insha Allah), and will refrain from using them unlawfully, as the unlawful use of mobiles has ruined the tranquillity and peace in the world, and ruined the lives of countless youngsters.

May Allah Ta’ala, through the alms of His Beloved, Merciful Prophet Sallallaho ‘Alaihi Wasallam grant you, me, and all of us the guidance to perform good deeds. Aameen.

Wamaa ‘Alaina Illal Balaagul Mubeen

MUNAJAT [DUA]

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MUNAJAT [DUA]

Ya Ilahi Har Jagah Teri Ataa Ka Saath Ho Jab Parey Mushkil Shahey Mushkil Kusha Ka Saath Ho
Ya Ilahi Bhool Jaaon Naz'a Ki Takleef Ko Shaadiye Deedar Husney Mustafa ka Saath Ho
Ya Ilahi Gor Teera Ki Jab Aaye Sakht Raat UnKey Pyaarey Moonh Ki Subhey Jaan Fiza Ka Saath Ho
Ya Ilahi Jab Parey Mehshar Mey Shor Daar o Geer Amn Deyney Waaley Pyaarey Paishwa Ka Saath Ho
Ya Ilahi Jab Zubaney Baahar Aaye Pyaas Sey Saahib E Kauthar Shahey Jood O Ataa Ka Saath Ho
Ya Ilahi Garmee E Mehshar Sey Jab Bharkey Badan Daaman E Mehboob Ki Thandi Hawa ka Saath Ho
Ya Ilahi Naama E Aamaal Jab Khulney Lagey Aib Poshey Khalq Sattar E Khata Ka Saath Ho
Ya Ilahi Jab Bahain Aankhain Hisaab E Jurm Mey Un Tabbasum Raiz Hoton Ki Dua Ka Saath Ho
Ya Ilahi Rang Laaye Jab Meri Bey Baakiyan Unki Neechi Neechi Nazron Ki Haya Ka Saath Ho
Ya Ilahi Jab Chaloo Taareekh Raah E Pul Siraat Aaftaab E Hashmi Noorul Huda Ka Saath Ho
Ya Ilahi Jab Sar E Shamseer Par Chalna Parey Rabbey Sallim Kehney Waaley Gham Zuda Ka Saath Ho
Ya Ilahi Jo Duain Naik Ham Tujh Sey Karey Qudsiyon Key Lab Sey Aameen Rabbana Ka Saath Ho
Ya Ilahi Jab Raza Khwaab E Giraan Sey Sar Uthaaye Daulat E Beydaar Ishqey Mustafa Ka Saath Ho

AAMEEN....AAMEEN....AAMEEN

LAKHON SALAAM

Mustafa Jaan E Rehmat Pey Lakhon Salaam Sham'e Bazm E Hidayat Pey Lakhon Salaam

Shehr E Yaar E Iram Taajdaar E Haram Nau Bahaar E Shafa'at Pey Lakhon Salaam

Door O Nazdeek Key Sun-ney Waaley Wo Kaan Kaan Laal E Karamat Pey Lakhon Salaam

Jis Key Maathey Shafa'at Ka Sehra Raha Oos Jabeen E Sa'aadat Pey Lakhon Salaam

Jis Taraf Uth Gayee Dam Mey Dam Aagaya Oos Nigaahe Inayat Pey Lakhon Salaam

Patli Patli Guley Quds Ki Pattiyan Un Labon Ki Nazaakat Pey Lakhon Salaam

Woh Zubaan Jis Ko Sab Kun Ki Kunji Kahey Oos Ki Naafiz Hukoomat Pey Lakhon Salaam

Kul Jahan Milk Aur Jau Ki Roti Giza Oos Shikam Ki Kana'at Pey Lakhon Salaam

Jis Suhaani Ghari Chamka Taibah Ka Chand Oos Dil Afroz Saa'at Pey Lakhon Salaam

Ghauth E Azam Imam Mutuqqa Wan Nuqa Jalwa E Shaan E Qudrat Pey Lahon Salaam

Shafa-ee Maalik Ahmed Imam Haneef Chaar Baag E Imamat Pey Lakhon Salaam

Kash Mehshar Mey Jab Unki Aamad Ho Aur Beyjhey Sab Unki Shauqat Pey Lakhon Salaam

Mujh Sey Khidmay Key Qudsi Kahain Haan Raza
Mustafa Jaan E Rehmat Pey Lakhon Salaam

THE CONDEMNATION OF JEALOUSY

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THE CONDEMNATION OF JEALOUSY

In The Holy Qur'an Allah Ta'ala says,

"And covet not that where by Allah has made one of you excel over the other. For men there is share from their earning, and from women there is share from their earning. And ask Allah for His Grace. Undoubtedly, Allah knows everything." (Surah Nisa, verse 32)

In another place Allah Ta'ala says,
"(O beloved Say I take refuge) From the evil of the envier when he envies me." (Surah Falaq, verse5)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! Allah Ta'ala is telling His beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam to take refuge. Why is he telling him to take refuge and what is he telling him to seek refuge from? It states that seek my safety from the envious, jealous ones when they approach you. My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! A jealous person tries to cause as much damage as possible because of his jealousy and leaves no stone unturned in his mission. He uses all his strengths and everything in his power to disrupt and destroy. That is why we are told to seek refuge from Allah Ta'ala, because nothing can breach His security.

Let us look at what jealousy is. We should understand it properly so that we can save ourselves from this large sin.

Anger turns to hatred and hatred turns to jealousy. Jealousy is only on the Blessings and Graces bestowed by Allah Ta'ala. When Allah Ta'ala grants something to any of His bondmen, one of two conditions overcomes his brothers (in faith). One of these conditions is that he does not like it and wants blessing to disappear. This is called jealousy.

Jealousy is not liking a blessing and wanting it to disappear. The second condition is not wanting it to disappear or not wishing ill for his brother, but wanting this same thing for himself. This is knows as envy (Rashk). To envy is allowed whereas jealousy is strictly forbidden (Haraam). May Allah Ta'ala save us all from jealousy and make us happy on our situations and wish the best for everyone. Aameen.

Hazrat Abu Hurairah radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "Save yourselves from jealousy, because jealousy destroys good deeds just like fire destroys sticks." (Abu Daud)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! We are all aware of how difficult it is to do good deeds in this age of trials and tribulations. People do not have the time to do good deeds in this dreadful atmosphere. Even if a person wants to do good deeds in this sea if evil, he finds it very difficult to do so. If he does manage to do some good deeds, saving the good deed is extremely tough. Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam has bestowed on us a great favour by telling us what causes our good deeds to be destroyed; "jealousy destroys good deeds just like fire destroys sticks."

You can understand from the above example that just as a fire leaves no trace of the stick once it gets hold of it, the same thing applies to good deeds if they are caught by the flame of jealousy. Therefore to save your good deeds, save yourself from jealousy, which is a great evil. May Allah Ta'ala save us from all bad deeds. Aameen.

Hazrat Anas radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "Do not have hatred or jealousy for each other. Do not have enmity for each other and do not break relations with each other. And O slave of Allah Ta'ala, become brothers to each other and it is not permissible for a Muslim to cut off relations with another Muslim for more than three days." (Bukhari and Muslim)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! We are going closer to those things that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam has ordered us to stay away from. We have been forbidden to hate, to have jealousy, to make enemies and from breaking off relations. However these things are rampant in our societies. Muslims have become so greedy for personal gain that they do not even care if something is forbidden. If we become obedient to the teachings of Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam, the beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam would look at us with kindness and generosity. The Mercy to the world's sallalaho alaihe wasallam has ordered Muslims to treat each other as brothers and not to break off ties for more than three days.

He is making us aware that if we are his true followers then we should love him and resolve all our problems and disputes within three days. May Allah Ta'ala look at all of us with grace and kindness. May he guide us to follow the teachings of Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam. Aameen.

Hazrat Abu Hurairah radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "Everyone's deeds are presented twice a week, on Monday's and Thursday's. The sins of all are forgiven except the person who has hatred or jealousy for his Muslim brother. The Angels are told to leave them (not to wipe clean their sins) until such a time that he refrains from doing this."

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! Our deeds are presented on Monday's and Thursday's. Look at the Mercies of the Merciful One that He forgives everyone except those two that have hatred or jealousy in their hearts for each other. These two are not forgiven. What can be less fortunate for these two than the fact that the Merciful wants to forgive but they are not in a position to be forgiven?

We see from this that hatred and jealousy is such an evil that Allah Ta'ala strictly dislikes it and is so unhappy at those that are suffering from it that He tells the Angels to leave such people in the state that they are in until they do not reform.

May Allah Ta'ala save you, me, and all Muslims from this disease and illness. Aameen.

Hatred and Jealousy the Disease of Previous Nations

Hazrat Zubair radiallaho ta'ala anhu states that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "The diseases and illnesses of the previous nations (ummats) have infected you as well. This illness is hatred and jealousy, which will make you bald. I do not mean bald as in having no hair, I mean it will shave (destroy) your faith." (Tirmizi, Imam Ahmed)

Allah O Akbar! My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! The previous nations changed the whole face of their religion. They called Hazrat Isa alaihis salaam the son of Allah Ta'ala. They changed the contents of the revealed books as they pleased. The extent of their hatred and jealousy was so deep rooted, that they denied and refused to believe the verses that gave the good news about the arrival of Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam that were present in their books. The Christians and Jews refuse to believe on the exalted status of Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam on the basis of their hatred and jealousy and with this they destroyed their faith.

The Crown of the Universe sallalaho alaihe wasallam has told us how to save ourselves from destroying our faith, and also showed us how to safeguard it.

May Allah Ta'ala show kindness to us all and give us the guidance to safeguard our faith. Aameen.

Jealous Person Is An Enemy of Allah Ta'ala's Blessings

Hazrat Abdullah Ibn Abbas radiallaho ta'ala anhuma narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "Undoubtedly there are those that are the enemies of Allah Ta'ala's blessings." The companions asked, "Who are they?" Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam replied, "Those people that burn inside (are jealous) because of the blessings that Allah Ta'ala has granted to another person." (Tibrani)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! The disease of burning is rampant today. If someone else has wealth or respect, their relatives and friends burn and pray for this blessing to be destroyed. If only we would a bit of intelligence we would never be jealous of blessings received by anyone else. The One who can grant wealth, happiness and respect to whomever He pleases grants those blessings, and people get jealous and think they can stop that?

This ignorant person does not realise that nothing will happen based on what he wants, but only the Will of Allah Ta'ala will prevail. Therefore always remain happy with the decision of Allah Ta'ala and ask him for Bounties and for a clean heart. He is the Beneficent One and does not turn beggars away empty handed but fills their needs with the sadqa of Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam and grants them blessings as well.

May Allah Ta'ala shower his Blessings on all believers. Aameen.

One Who Is Pleased At A Muslim's Difficulties

Hazrat Waasila bin Asqa radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "Do not be pleased at the difficulties of your brother, Allah Ta'ala will free him and will afflict you with that difficulty." (Tirmizi)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! It is not befitting a Muslim that he should be happy at another Muslim's difficulties, even if he causes us thousands of problems. The reason for this is that the true pain of those difficulties is only felt by the one who is inflicted with it. A complete believer is one who wishes for his Muslim brother what he likes for himself. Remember, if you see a Muslim in difficulties and pray for his freedom from those difficulties, Allah Ta'ala is the Merciful One, He will free the person from troubles and will stop difficulties from your path.

Someone has said so elegantly and beautifully, "Do good and you will receive good." If we see someone in trouble and are happy then it is possible that Allah Ta'ala will free him from that difficulty and will inflict us with that pain and trouble. Therefore if we want to save ourselves from troubles, never be happy at the difficulties of others. May Allah Ta'ala grant all Muslims respect, happiness and pure hearts. Aameen.

Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam Feared Jealousy In His Ummah

Hazrat Abu Ammar Asharaani radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "The biggest fear that I have for my ummah is that because of abundance of wealth, there will be jealousy and they will start to kill each other." (Ahya Ul Uloom)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam has stated that the reason for jealousy will be abundance of wealth, and the result of this jealousy will be bloodshed amongst each other. This is what is happening today. Do we not see the thing that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam feared present in our societies today? Of course we do. We see that because of a few pounds or dollars, or because of success, or increased business, all efforts are made to destroy him and this bloodshed is getting worse day by day. If Muslims would save themselves from this disease of jealousy, I believe many issues would be resolved in society. There would be love and understanding amongst people. Let us pray that Allah Ta'ala saves us all from jealousy and guides us to be happy when we see others happy. Aameen.

Glad Tidings of Paradise Given In The World

Hazrat Anas radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that we were present in the court of Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam, and he said, "There will be a dweller of Paradise (Jannati) that comes here right away. At that moment an Ansari companion arrived. He had shoes in his left hand and the water from ablution was dripping from his beard. He greeted all of us. The next day Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said the same thing and this same companion arrived. The same thing happened on the third day. When Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam had left, Hazrat Abdullah bin Amr bin Aas radiallaho ta'ala anhu followed the Ansari companion and said to him, "I have had a disagreement with my parents and have promised not to go to them for three days. Can I spend these three days with you?"

The narrators report that he spent 3 nights at the Ansari companion's house. He saw that he did not get up to worship in the night but that when he would turn over in his sleep he would take the name of Allah Ta'ala. He stayed on his bed until it was time for morning prayer. He did not hear anything but goodness from his mouth in the time that he spent with him. When he had spent three days with him and realised that his deeds were minor he said to him, "O slave of Allah Ta'ala ! There was no fight between my parents and I nor was there any disagreement. I heard Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam say that you were a dweller of Paradise. I wanted to see what great deeds you did that you received the good news of Paradise on the earth. I did not see you doing any extra worship or deeds in these three days, so how did you attain this high status? He replied, "My deeds are just those that you have seen." When I started to leave he called me back and said, "I do not hold any resentment for any other Muslim in my heart, and therefore I have no jealousy for anyone for any blessings that Allah Ta'ala has given them." Hazrat Abdullah radiallaho ta'ala anhu said to him, "This is the quality that has enabled you to reach such a raised position and this is beyond us." (Narrated by Ahmed)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! Who does not want Paradise, respect, and a raised status? All you need to do is clean your heart of any malice or ill feeling for another Muslim, and if you see someone happy or successful, pray for their increased happiness and increased wealth. The result of wishing good on a fellow Muslim will lead to Allah Ta'ala to looking at us with Grace and Mercy and He will make us deserving of Paradise as well, and grant us respect in both worlds. May Allah Ta'ala cleanse our hearts of malice, hatred, jealousy, and guide us to always wish for the best for everyone. Aameen.

In The Shade of the Heavens

It is narrated that when Hazrat Musa Kalim Ullah alaihis salaam climbed Mount Toor to communicate with Allah Ta'ala, he saw a person in the shade of the heavens. He was envious of the status of this person and asked Allah Ta'ala, "Can I know the name of this person?" A reply came, "Let Me tell you about his actions, he was never jealous of anyone, he never disobeyed his parents, and he did not back-bite or tell tales." (Ahya Ul Uloom, Vol 3)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! Hazrat Musa alaihis salaam, a great Prophet of Allah Ta'ala was envious of this person and his status. Allah O Akbar! May we be sacrificed on the fortune of this person that he was in the shade of the heavens. May Allah Ta'ala grant us the same habits that he had, and save us from jealousy, make us obedient to our parents and save us from back-biting. Aameen.

The Calamity of Jealousy

Imam Ghazali alaihir rahmah writes in his famous book, "Ahya Ul Uloom" that Bakr bin Abdullah rehmatullahe ta'ala alaihe states that a person goes to the court of a King and keeps repeating the words, "Repay the favour of a benefactor by treating him well in return. The one that treats you badly, his evil is enough for him." One person was jealous of this man that was standing in the court of the King and he said to the King, "This person that is standing here and saying this, he has hatred for you in his heart and says that the King has bad breath."

The King asks the person what proof he has of this and the man replies that when he stands up to say those words he is covering his nose so that your bad breath does not worry him. The King said that, "I will test him and if it is as you say I will punish him severely."

The backbiter then fed the person food that contained a lot of garlic. Soon the King called him and when he approached the King he covered his mouth so that the smell of garlic would not unduly trouble the King. Upon seeing this the King believed what the backbiter had told him. He gave a letter to this person to give to the King's agent with the message that as soon as the agent received the letter he should kill the person that had brought the letter, and stuff his body with straw and send it back to him. The person took the letter and set off.

Along the way he met the backbiter. He asked what the King had given him. The person replied that he had a letter for the King's agent and he would get a reward when he delivered it. The backbiter thought that he would get the reward instead and said, "Give me the letter, I will deliver it." The person gave him the letter and the backbiter rushed to the King's agent. The agent read the letter and told the backbiter that the letter ordered him to kill the person that delivered the letter and stuff his body with straw. Now the backbiters eyes were opened. He pleaded with the agent to check with the King but the agent would not listen to him and carried out the orders of the King.

The person that was supposed to take the letter went to the King's court as was his custom and the King was shocked to see him. He asked him about the letter and the person told him what had happened. The King told him what the letter contained and also told him that the same person had told him that he hated the King. That was the reason for the King ordering him to be killed. The king explained that he was told that he did not come close to the king because of his bad breath. The person explained that it was because of the smell of garlic on his breath that he did not come close. The King told him to take his place and that the backbiter had received the punishment for his actions. The King said, "You were right when you said, the one that treats you badly, his evil is enough for him." (Ahya Ul Uloom, Vol 3)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! Have you seen the result of trying to trouble innocent people? Remember that no one can live with peace in the world if they wish ill on anyone else. You will find many incidents like this throughout history. You will never find one that wishes well on others in a troubled state. Allah Ta'ala grants peace and contentment to those that wish good for His bondmen, and seizes those that wish ill on others in such a way that the world says that he got what he deserved.

Therefore we should take a lesson from the story that has just been related and always wish the best for everyone. May Allah Ta'ala guide us all. Aameen

Jealous Of The Pious

One time shaitaan came to Hazrat Nooh alaihis salaam and said, "I want to repay a favour that you did for me." Hazrat Nooh alaihis salaam said, "O rejected one, I never even let you close to me, how could I have done you any favour?"

Shaitaan said, "By asking for your disobedient nation to be drowned, you have saved me from future calamities. You have saved me the trouble of struggling for ways to make them disobedient. In return for that I want to give you some advice, that save yourselves from being jealous of pious people. I was destroyed because I was jealous of Hazrat Adam alaihis salaam, and I became the first one to enter Hell. I could not stand his excellence and his status and refused to bow in front of him and therefore became cursed and rejected." (True Narrative, Nuzhatul Majaalis)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! Sometimes the enemy speaks the truth as well. Shaitaan was jealous of Hazrat Adam alaihis salaam and for this Allah Ta'ala rejected his worship, rejected his praises and rosaries that he had said, did not look at the fact that he had taught the Angels. The result of his jealousy at the status that Allah Ta'ala had given Hazrat Adam alaihis salaam was that he was rejected and cursed forever. This shows us that jealousy is such a great sin that it destroys all the good that a person may have done and makes a person destined for hell. May Allah Ta'ala save us all from jealousy. Aameen.

In Hell One Year Earlier

It is narrated that, "Six people will be put in Hell one year before the accounting begins on the day of judgement. People asked, "Ya Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam, who are these people?" He replied, 1) The rich person who is cruel, 2) The Arab who is prejudice/racist, 3) The landowner who is proud, 4) The businessman whose business practices are not fair, 5) The illiterate because of his ignorance, 6) the scholar because of his jealousy."

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! May Allah Ta'ala protect us all from being amongst the six types of people mentioned above and save us from those bad habits. Aameen.

Jealousy Only Allowed In Two Things

Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar radiallaho ta'ala anhuma narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "Jealousy is only for two kinds of people. The first is that person who has been given wealth by Allah Ta'ala and he spends it all in His path. The second is the person that has been given knowledge, and he acts upon what he knows and teaches the knowledge that he has to other people." (Bukhari and Muslim)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! There is benefit in being jealous of the two types of people mentioned above. However, people are not jealous of such people these days, they think of them as stupid if they do such things. They think of them as backward and not educated or intelligent. If we see someone with wealth that spends in the path of Allah Ta'ala or a scholar that shares his knowledge we should pray that we are blessed with those things so that we can also do those same things. May Allah Ta'ala include us amongst those that are pious. Aameen.

Ways To Be Safe From Jealousy

Hazrat Abu Hurairah radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "No person is free of three things, 1) Suspicion, 2) Bad Fortune, 3) Jealousy. When you suspect something, do not believe it as true. When someone tells you that you will have bad fortune, stay busy in your work. When you feel jealousy, do not desire it."

Imam Muhammad Ghazali alaihir rehmah says that, "Jealousy is one of the biggest diseases of the heart, and the cure is that a jealous person should realise with a cool head that his jealousy will never destroy the blessings of anyone. There will be no loss to the person that I am jealous about, but my jealousy will ruin my world and my hereafter. I will burn with jealousy inside me and my good deeds will be ruined. My good deeds will go to the person who I am jealous about on the day of judgement. Also he should think that those blessings were given to the person by Allah Ta'ala. By being jealous and burning inside I am showing displeasure at the will of Allah Ta'ala and ruining my faith and my belief. He should think about these things and realise that Allah Ta'ala is The Wise One. He gives to each what they deserve. The person I am jealous about obviously deserves those things in the sight of Allah Ta'ala and that is why he got those things. In this way the disease of jealousy will leave the heart and the jealous person will be saved from the fire of jealousy." (Ahya Ul Uloom, Vol 3)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! May Allah Ta'ala guide us all to act upon the words of Imam Ghazali alaihir rahmah. Aameen.

No Divine Guidance To Recite The Kalima

One of the students of Hazrat Fuzail bin Ayaaz radiallaho ta'ala anhu was close to death. He went to him and sat by his head and began reciting Surah Yasin shareef. The student said, "O my teacher! Do not recite this (It will be of no use to me)." He stayed quiet for a while then urged him once again to recite "Laa Ilala Illal Laah." The student said, "I can not recite that at this time. I am in a bigger predicament than this." He said this and died.

Hazrat Fuzail returned home and cried for forty days at the mistake of his student, and did not leave his home. On the fortieth day he saw in a dream that the student was being dragged towards hell. Hazrat Fuzail said, "O treacherous one, what did you do that made you deserving of Hell, even though you are my student? I did not expect this from you." The young man replied, "I was involved in three things,

" I was a telltale. I would tell my friends one thing, and would tell you something else.
" Jealousy. I was always jealous of those that were better off than I was.
" I had an illness and a doctor told me that to cure it I should drink alcohol once a year. Therefore I used to drink alcohol once every year." (Tafseer Roohul Bayaan, Vol 3)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! Hazrat Fuzail bin Ayaaz rehmatullahe ta'ala alaihe was a friend of Allah Ta'ala (Aulia Allah). Even his prompting did not enable this person to recite the Kalima at the time of death and he became one condemned to Hell. He had three faults and the result of those faults was devastating. Allah Ta'ala was so displeased at his backbiting, his jealousy, and at his use of alcohol, that even the prompting of a friend of Allah could not bring the Kalima on his tongue. That is why we should always pray to stay away from sins and always keep account of our deeds and actions. Remember true success is death with faith. May Allah Ta'ala keep us alive on faith and give us death on the religion of Islam. May He save of from the three sins mentioned above and from all sins. Aameen.

RIGHTS OF NEIGHBOURS

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RIGHTS OF NEIGHBOURS

Allah Ta'ala says, "And worship Allah, and do not associate anyone with Him and do good to parents, and to relatives and orphans, and the needy, and the near neighbour and the distant neighbour and the companion of your side and the wayfarer." (Surah Nisa, verse 36)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! Along with worshipping Him, Allah Ta'ala has ordered us to be good to our parents, relatives, the poor and needy, orphans and our neighbours. We can understand most of these easily but we need to explore the wisdom in the order of being good to our neighbours.

My beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! Neighbours are close to us in every way, even closer than our relatives in some respects. Life is full of ups and downs and unpredictable situations and risks can arise anytime. We may need help at any time. If Allah forbid, we face any problem in our house, the one that can be called for help is our neighbour. He will willingly come to help you when you had treated him nicely and had developed terms showing mutual respect, regard, and a feeling of being helpful. It is important for peace and security for yourself and your neighbour.

Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, " I swear in the name of One in Whose custody is my life, the rights of neighbours can be rightly paid by one on whom Allah showers His Mercy. And few among you know about the rights of neighbours.(The rights of neighbours include), Help them in fulfilling their necessities, give them loans, if they are happy greet them, and if they are sad, share their sorrow, if they are sick, visit them to help them and if they die, offer funeral Prayer for them (Namaz e Janaza) and be with them until they are buried." (Tafseer Roohul Bayaan, part 5/page 530)

May Allah Almighty enable us to fulfil the rights of the neighbours. Aameen.

Three Kinds of Neighbours

Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "There are three kinds of neighbours. Some have three rights, some have two rights and some have one right. A neighbour who is a Muslim as well as being a relative has three rights .The right of neighbourhood, the Islamic right and the right of a relative. A neighbour who is a Muslim has two rights, the right of neighbourhood and the right of Islam. the non-Muslim neighbour has only one right, that is the right of a neighbour."
The Companions asked Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam if they could give non-Muslim neighbours a share from the meat of animals that were sacrificed (on Eid). Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam replied, "Do not give any thing from the meat (of sacrificed animal) to the infidels."

Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "Do you know who is a poor person?" He then continued, "A poor person among my people is one who will bring Salah, Fasting, Zakat on the day of judgement but on the other hand he had abused his neighbour, and had put blame of adultery on him, had grabbed his things, had injured and beaten him. This person will be given reward for his good deeds but before that his virtues will be distributed to his neighbour who was victimised by this person, if his virtues run out, then the sins of his neighbour will be put in his account and he will be thrown into hell."

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! There is a serious warning for us in the above mentioned Hadith that even if we are very punctual in worship but are not good to our neighbours, our virtues will not reward us and we will not enter Paradise. These issues are to be taken into consideration with grave attention. We are the followers of the Prophet of Mercy sallalaho alaihe wasallam. Keep politeness, kindness and courtesy of Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam always in your mind, so that you will be able to refrain from abusive language, cruelty, harshness and rudeness. If we follow the basic aspects of character and habits (Uswa e Hasana) of Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam, we will automatically become a good person, a good Muslim and a good neighbour. If we forget the character and habits of Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam, it is very difficult and hard to fight Satan and to refrain from using abusive language, controlling anger and mistreating our neighbours. Then we will be prone to follow disliked behaviour and our worship and piety may not be able to save us from the fire of Hell. May Allah Ta'ala save us from such poverty and may we offer the rights of our neighbours sincerely and according to Qur'an and Sunnah. Aameen.

Hazrat Abu Shureh Khuzaee radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "A person who believes in Allah and the day of judgement should take care of his neighbours." (Ibn E Maja)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! In the above-mentioned Hadith, the rights of the neighbours have been mentioned with aspects of faith. Indirectly, we are told that after verbal announcement of believing in Allah Ta'ala, we have to prove our faith practically by fulfilling the rights of our neighbours. It is mainly through your conduct with your neighbours that you introduce your religion, Islam, to the strangers and non-Muslims and show your closeness to Islam by treating your Muslim neighbours politely. We have seen many examples that neighbours of good Muslims embraced Islam.

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! Please! Please! Never ever torture or abuse your neighbours. Fear Allah Ta'ala who has warned us through Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam that our worship and noble deeds will not be accepted on the day of judgement if we are not nice to our neighbours. May Allah enable us to follow the teachings of Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam. Aameen

Neighbours Right To Inheritance?

Hazrat Ibne Umar radiallaho ta'ala anhuma narrates that Hazrat Aisha Siddiqa radiallaho ta'ala anha narrated that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam told her, "The Angel Jibrael kept on advising me about the rights of the neighbours so much that I started thinking that they will be given a share in inheritance." (Bukhari & Muslim)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! The above mentioned Hadith shows that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam realised and understood the importance of fulfilling the rights of neighbours, that is why he thought that they may be given a share in the inheritance, as there is a fixed share for relatives in inheritance. Such thought in the wisest heart of Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam indicates the extreme importance of the rights of neighbours. My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! Never neglect and ignore the rights of neighbours, lest your minor negligence may become major trouble in the world here after. May Allah bless us with wisdom and the ability to act upon Sunnah. Aameen
Hazrat Mujahid radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates, "I was at the house of Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar radiallaho ta'ala anhuma and was ripping the skin off his goat. He said to me, after finishing cutting the meat, "Go to my Jewish neighbour and give him some share from this meat." I asked, "You are giving a gift to a Jew, May Allah Ta'ala show you the right path." Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar replied, " I have heard about the rights of neighbours so many times that we in feared that they may have a share in our inheritance." (Al Adabul Mufarad)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! The most impressive and remarkable quality of Sahaaba E Kiraam is that they were never reluctant or hesitant in following the orders of Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam. Notice their natural willingness to obey Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam. The reason behind it was ocean of pure and true love for Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam in their hearts. So what do we need to have a natural willingness to obey Sunnah? We need sincere, pure, unconditional love for Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam in our hearts. May Allah enlighten our hearts with love of Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam. Aameen

A Hungry Neighbour and a Believer

Hazrat Abdullah Ibn E Abbas radiallaho ta'ala anhuma narrates that he heard Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam saying. "He is not a believer who fills his stomach but his neighbour sleeps hungry." (Baihiqi, Mishqaat Shareef)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! The height of Faith cannot be reached with Namaz and Zakat and Hajj alone. Our conduct and code of action is very important. We have to include our neighbours in our circle of concerns and considerations. We have to maintain healthy ties with them, we have to understand their problems, we have to share their happiness, and we have to take care of them when they are sick. If they are shy or reluctant to ask then help them silently. May Allah enable us to fulfil the rights of the neighbours for the sake of the Prophet of Mercy sallalaho alaihe wasallam. Aameen.

Aroma of Food and Neighbours

Hazrat Abu Zar radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "O Abu Zar! When you cook food, put more soup in it, and take care of your neighbours." (Muslim)
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam was so caring for the neighbours, that is why he said to his companion to cook an adequate quantity as his neighbour may come or at least he will be pleased by the aroma of the food and he may come to his house. Islam encourages taking care of each other even through little gestures and treats such as food and its aroma. May Allah Ta'ala enable us to maintain pleasant terms with our neighbours. Aameen.

Neighbours Will Complain

Hazrat Ibn E Umar radiallaho ta'ala anhuma narrates, "We have seen such an era when a Muslim brother was considered most deserving of deenaar (currency), now we are seeing such a span of time when deenaar have become dearer than a Muslim brother. I heard from Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam, "On the day of judgement, there will be many people who will be holding their neighbours and will complain against them that they had left them, they closed their doors upon them and kept them deprived of their generosity and courtesy."(Durr e Manshoor)

Allah o Akbar! Look at the contrast, there was an era when a Muslim brother was given preference over money. Nowadays, we are ready to take the life of a Muslim brother for money. May Allah bless us with wisdom and true understanding of our religion. Fear the time when your neighbours will be complaining against you on the day of judgement. Focus on the pleasure of Allah Ta'ala and Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam and realise the rights of neighbours, take care of their needs, keep an eye on them and help them in misery and feed them in hunger. It is our religious responsibility and fulfilment of this responsibility will be rewarded on the day of judgement. May Allah enable us to follow the Sunnah. Ameen

Who is Best in the Sight of Allah Ta'ala

Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar radiallaho ta'ala anhuma narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "In front of Allah, the best in friendship is one who is best in relations with their friends, and the best neighbour is one who is best in relations with his neighbours." (Narrated by Tirmizi)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! Those that are described as being the best by Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam are indeed the best of people. His friends and neighbours best know a person. If he has good relations with them and treats them well, shares in their happiness and grief, and thinks about their welfare all the time, these friends and neighbours will testify that they have been blessed with such a good friend and neighbour. This kind of person is the best kind of person, of that there is no doubt. May Allah Ta'ala guide us all to be the best friends and the best neighbours.

Who is a Neighbour?

It was asked from Hazrat Hasan radiallaho ta'ala anhu, "Who is a neighbour?, he replied, "Forty houses to the left, forty houses to the right, forty houses in front and forty houses behind your house." (Aladabul Mufarad)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! Based on this saying we have to have good relations with at least 40 neighbours in all 4 directions. Now that we know this we should try to please them so that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam will be pleased with us. May Allah Ta'ala guide us all to fulfil the rights of neighbours. Aameen.

Hazrat Abu Raaf'a radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrated that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "That neighbour that is closer is more deserving." (Bukhari Shareef)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! Always keep this thing in mind that the nearest neighbour deserves more. You should take care of them first before the neighbours that are further away. May Allah enable us to take care of our neighbours. Aameen.

One Gift, Two Neighbours

Ummul Mo'mineen Hazrat Aisha radiallaho ta'ala anha narrates, "I asked Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam that I have two neighbours, to whom should I send a gift?" He said, "The one whose door is nearer to your door."(Bukhari Shareef)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! According to the saying of our Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam! We should prefer our nearest neighbour. May Allah enable us to follow all the instructions given to us by Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam and May Allah enable us to fulfil the criteria of a good neighbour always, so that we can win the favours of Allah Ta'ala and Rasool Allah sallaho alaihe wassalam. Aameen.

The First Trial

Hazrat Uqbah Bin Aamir radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "The first people to present arguments and disagreements on the day of judgement will be two neighbours." (Ahmed)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! The atmosphere on the day of judgement will be frightening. Everyone is on their own, no one will help another, there will be shortage of good deeds, all will be trembling at the Wrath of Allah Ta'ala. In this environment the first dispute presented will be between two neighbours. If we have tormented or troubled our neighbours, just imagine the worries we will have to face? Therefore seek forgiveness for these things today and remember, the sins relating to not fulfilling peoples rights will not be forgiven by Allah Ta'ala until the person that you have wronged forgives you. May Allah Ta'ala guide us all to be united. Aameen

Measuring stick for goodness and evil

Hazrat Ibn E Mas'ood radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that once a person came to Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam and asked, "How can I know whether I have done good or evil?" Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam replied, "When you hear your neighbour saying that you have done good, it means you did good, when you hear your neighbour saying you have misbehaved, it means you misbehaved." (Ibn e Majah)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! When Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam has declared that judgement of your virtues and vice depends upon the opinion of your neighbour, we should ensure that we receive the seal of approval from our neighbours. This will only be possible if our dealings with them are proper and we fulfil their rights. May Allah Ta'ala guide us to be kind and respectful towards our neighbours. Aameen.

That Person is Not a Believer

Hazrat Abu Hurairah radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "By Allah, he is not a believer, by Allah, he is not a believer? The companions of Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam asked, "Ya Rasool Allah! Who is not a believer?" He Replied, "One from whose tortures his neighbour is not safe." (Bukhari Shareef)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! It is a criterion of being a believer that we should be nice, gentle and helpful to our neighbours. If we will not do so, we cannot remain in the circle of faith. So this responsibility is our religious duty and an aspect of our faith. We have to ensure that our neighbours are not troubled by us, and that by living next to us, they feel safe and secure. We will definitely receive a great reward if our neighbours are happy. May Allah Ta'ala enable us to understand and follow Islam that teaches the golden rules of neighbourhood. Aameen

War with Allah Ta'ala

The Master of all the worlds, Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "One who troubles his neighbour troubles me, and one who troubles me troubles Allah Ta'ala, and one fights with his neighbour fights with me, and one who fights with me fights with Allah Ta'ala." (Al Targheebul Tarheeb)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! Who amongst us will dare fight with Allah Ta'ala and His Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam? None of us can even think about anything like that. The reality is that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam has said that one who troubles and fights with his neighbour is doing exactly that. We should refrain from these things or we will be guilty of grieving Allah Ta'ala and Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam. May AllahTa'ala guide us all. Aameen.

Hazrat Abu Hurairah radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrated that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "One who believes in Allah Ta'ala and on the day of judgement should not maltreat his neighbours." (Bukhari and Muslim)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! Again, we see the rights of neighbours are linked with basic aspects of faith. Our faith cannot be complete if we do not believe in the day of judgement. And if we are believers we have to fulfil the rights of our neighbours as we are told in many Ahadith. We will be questioned regarding our neighbours. If we want success on the day of judgement we must be good to our neighbours. Only those that do not fear the Wrath of Allah Ta'ala would tease and torment their neighbours. Remember the frightening reality of the day of judgement and be faithful and kind to your neighbours. May Allah Ta'ala make the day of judgement and the hereafter easy for us all. Aameen.

Will Not Enter Paradise

Hazrat Anas radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "A person will not enter Paradise whose neighbour is not safe from his mischief." (Muslim Shareef)
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! The Last and Final Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam defined the laws of entering Paradise. No one can change or alter it. We have to mould our character in the pattern of the Sunnah. All of us want to go to Paradise but how many of us think about the small and large requirements of entering Paradise? It is never too late. Even if we realise it now, we can be on the safe side. Start realising the importance of the rights of the neighbours and treat them with honour, respect and kindness. May Allah Ta'ala enable us to do so. Aameen

A Regular Worshipper Doomed to Hell

Hazrat Abu Hurairah radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that once a person came to Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam and said, "There is a woman who is very punctual and regular in offering Salat, Fasting, and giving charity but she hurts her neighbours with her tongue." Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, 'She is a dweller of Hell".

Then a person asked, "There is woman who is not very regular in offering Salat or keeping fast or giving Zakat and she gives charity of pieces of cheese but she does not tease her neighbour with her tongue," Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam replied, "She is dweller of Paradise." (Ahmed Baihiqi)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! This saying of Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wassalam draws our attention towards some very important points. Firstly, most of us consider fulfilling the rights of Allah Ta'ala alone as the criteria for entering Paradise. In the above-mentioned Hadith, it has been made clear that worship (meaning voluntary, Nafil worship) will count for nothing if we mistreat our neighbours. Our identity as Muslims should be that our neighbours feel safe and secure living beside us, and are never troubled by us.

A true Muslim inspires with the vital force of character as in history Muslims enlightened the hearts of their neighbours and took them from the dark valley of infidelity to the enlightened circle of Islam. Unfortunately, we have forgotten our sacred teachings and we are paying the price of this negligence. Please think, it makes no difference if most of us are regular in worship but our neighbours are not safe from our torture. Then we are nothing but a crowd destined to Hell. Astaghfirullah! May Allah save all of us from the fires of Hell and may He give us the strength to fulfil the rights of neighbours. Aameen.

Signs of the Day of Judgement

Hazrat Abu Musa radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, 'The Doomsday will not come until people will kill their neighbours, brothers and fathers." (Aladabul Mufarad)

My Beloved Prophet Muhammad sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! May Allah keep us on the right path. May Allah bless us with a burial place in Madinah before the arrival of such cruel times when people will kill their relatives and neighbours.

Hazrat Abu Aamir Hamsi radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates, "Hazrat Sobaan radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that if any two persons boycott their relations more than three days, if one of them or both die ,both of them will suffer catastrophe in the world hereafter. And if a person tortures his neighbour to the extent that he is forced to leave his residence, such person will also suffer punishment in the world hereafter."(Aladabul Mufarad)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! It is very common nowadays to see that a person is so cruel to his neighbour that the neighbour is forced to move away. If a neighbour is forced to change his residence because of the tortures of his neighbour, such a cruel act is greatly disliked by Allah. Whatever Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam has said will certainly happen. So we should teach others and ourselves how to fulfil the rights of the neighbours. May Allah give us strength to follow the Sunnah. Aameen.

Hazrat Imam Hasan radiallalaho ta'ala anhu and his neighbours

The neighbour of Hazrat Imam Hasan radiallaho ta'ala anhu was a Jew. The wall of the Jew's house had a cleft that widened to a cleavage and the garbage of his house started gathering at Hazrat Imam Hasan radiallalaho ta'ala anhu's house. The Jews wife told her husband about the situation and the Jew went to Hazrat Imam Hasan radiallalaho ta'ala anhu to apologise and asked the Imam why he had not complained about the situation.. Hazrat Imam Hasan radiallalaho ta'ala anhu said to him, "My maternal grandfather has said, "Respect your neighbour and never hurt him with any kind of trouble." As soon as the Jewish person heard these words, he embraced Islam. (Haqooqul Ibaad, Allama Alam Faqri)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees ! It is one thing to know about the rights of neighbours, it is another to fulfil them. The grandson of Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam knew the rights of neighbours and fulfilled them by his actions. You have seen what affect this had. Allah Ta'ala blessed the Jewish person with the great blessing of Iman. We claim to be lovers of the grandsons of Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam, if only we would follow their teachings and act like they acted. If we did this, Muslims would not be hated by everyone, but would be loved. May Allah Ta'ala guide us all. Aameen.

Sultan Ba Yazeed and the Neighbour

Once upon a time Hazrat Ba Yazeed Bustaami rehmatullahe alaihe could not sleep at all throughout the night as there was a baby constantly crying next door. He had a very soft and sympathetic heart and the helpless crying of a small baby made him so restless that he kept on waiting impatiently for the sun to rise, and just after the appearance of the morning light, , he went to the his neighbour's house and knocked on the door. A lady replied from the house that there was no male member in the house. Hazrat Ba Yazeed rehmatullah alaihe introduce himself and asked about the reason for baby crying. She told him that her husband was away on business and had been gone for a number of months. It was her newborn baby who was crying as he was scared of darkness and there was no oil for the lamp and no helper to buy oil from the market. Moreover, she was short of money too.

Sultan-ul-Aarifeen Hazrat Ba Yazeed rehmatullah alaihe went to the Masjid to offer Fajar prayers and after that he bought all the necessities for his neighbour. Every evening he used to buy oil and would wait to make sure that there was sufficient oil for the lamp in the woman's house. When the husband (who was Jewish), came back from his journey, he was thinking that his wife might have suffered a lot in his absence but he was so surprised and pleased to see his wife and baby in comfort and ease. After finding out that his Muslim neighbour had helped them, he went to Hazrat Ba Yazeed alaihir rahmah's house to express his gratitude. Sultan Ul Aarafeen, Hazrat Ba Yazeed rehmatullah alaihe said, "No my dear! There is no need of paying gratitude, I have just performed my duty and if I would not have done so, I would be a sinner according to my religion."

After hearing this, the Jew took hold of Hazrat Ba Yazeed's hand and begged, "Please let me enter into such a protective and true religion which has made you such a marvellous human being, hide me under the shawl of this religion and let me recite your Kalima e Tayyaba." Thus, the Jew embraced Islam.

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! Such was the forceful character of the friends of Allah (Auliya e Kiraam). Look at the way Sultan-ul-Aarifeen (King of Mystics) dealt with a Jewish neighbour. We do not treat our Muslim neighbours and relatives with this kind of care and consideration. How will people become familiar with the beauty of Islam if we continue in this manner? It is critical that we adopt the habits of the friends of Allah Ta'ala. A poet has said so beautifully and the words are so true,

Neither with the books, nor from the doorstep of colleges
Religion get absorbed in you by the enlightening vision of the saints
May Allah Ta'ala enable us to follow the footsteps of the saints. Aameen

THE EXCELLENCE OF GOOD RELATION

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THE EXCELLENCE OF GOOD RELATION

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! Allah has told us to be kind, sympathetic, helpful and courteous to our relatives and by doing so we can win the favours of Allah Ta'ala. By not doing so or by being cruel, ruthless or indifferent to our kin we invite Allah's wrath and invite defeat and failure. So, let us understand the topic and get it absorbed by the heart and let us make an effort to mould and beautify our character according to the Qur'an and Hadith.

Allah Ta'ala says,
"And fear Allah in whose Name you ask for (your rights) and pay attention to the ties of relationship" (Surah Nisa, verse 1)

On another occasion, Allah Ta'ala says, "Do you then have the sign that if you get the authority, spread disorder in the land and sever your ties of kinship? These are they whom Allah has cursed and made then deaf from the truth and made their eyes blind." (Surah Muhammad, verse 22-23)
On a third occasion the Qur'an says, "Those who break the covenant of Allah after its confirmation and sever that which Allah ordered to join and spread disorder in the earth, they are the only losers." (Surah Baqarah, verse 27)

Excellence of Relations and Increased Wealth

Hazrat Anas radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that our Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam said: "Who ever wishes for increase in wealth and a long life, he should practice excellence of relations with his relatives."

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! You are told how to become rich and get benediction in your age in the Hadith quoted above. Nowadays! Instead of treating the relatives with care and kindness and occasionally offering them gifts, the people take more interest in their friends. Our beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam has told us in clear-cut words, that increase in wealth and benediction in age comes by showing excellence of relations to relatives. Go ahead and try, by the will and grace of Allah Ta'ala you will soon get prosperity. May Allah Ta'ala enable all of us to follow and practice the words of the master of this universe, our Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam. Ameen.

If a Relative Breaks Relationships

Hazrat Abdullah Ibn e Umar radiallaho ta'ala anhuma narrates that our Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "One who takes revenge does not show excellence of relations. The person who practices excellence of relations is one with whom the relatives break the ties and he joins them again." (Bukhari Shareef)

Subhan Allah! My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! It is obvious from the above-mentioned Hadith that we should try not to break ties with relatives to the best of our abilities. If our relatives treat us nicely and we are nice to them too, it is a noble act but real excellence of relations is to be kind and polite to those who do not treat us nicely. You will see the blessings of sticking to the words of the Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam. Do not be hesitant even if the relative who broke the ties criticises you for restoring relations. In spite of the different opinions of people we must stick to the words of the Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam. May Allah bless us with the courage and inspiration to follow the Sunnah. Aameen.

Wrath of Allah Ta'ala

Hazrat Abu Huraira radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that the Prophet of Mercy sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "The word Mercy (Reham) has been derived from Merciful (Rehman), Allah has said to it that one who will join with you (be merciful to others) Allah will be with him and one who will abandon you, Allah will abandon him. (Bukhari Shareef)

My Beloved Prophet sallalalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! See the wrath of Allah Ta'ala for those who abandon their relatives. Allah Ta'ala has warned that He will abandon them. One who will keep excellence of relations with relatives will be given protection in Allah's Mercy. Ponder over the frightening fate for those that will be abandoned by Allah Ta'ala, who else is there to protect and defend them? On the other hand, those who will be given security by Allah Ta'ala will never be worried if someone leaves them. Let us pray, May Allah Ta'ala for the sake of His Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam enable us to be kind, courteous sympathetic and helpful for our relatives. Aameen

Good Relations Mean Increased Wealth

Hazrat Abu Hurairah radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that our Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "You should remember your lineage and treat your relatives with excellence as treating your relatives nicely brings love among family members, increase in wealth and benediction in age." (Tirmizi)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! The above-mentioned Hadith makes us understand that we should be familiar with our lineage .Who is related to us in what way? Who lives where? Who were our forefathers?

Knowing all this is obeying the saying of our Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam. Nowadays, we do not bother to tell our children about their relatives and do not inform them where their relatives live and what do they do to earn a living. Meeting relatives and offering love and care to them strengthens the bond of mutual respect. With due apology I am saying that those relatives who are inferior in status or appearance or education, we act as though we do not know them, and will not introduce them as our relatives.

Remember! If we will neglect and ignore them their heart will break and their anger will invite the fury of Allah Ta'ala. So no matter how weak or poor our relative is, if his faith is correct as a Sunni, never abandon him so that you can win the favour of Allah Ta'ala and Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam. May Allah enable us to follow the sayings of His Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam correctly and accurately. Aameen.

Hazrat Asma Bint E Abu Bakr radiallaho ta'ala anha narrates, "Once my mother came to me during the days of the pact with the Quraish, I asked Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam if I could be generous, helpful, and kind to my mother, He replied that I was allowed to do so."
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! See how important the right of the mother is. At that time the mother of Hazrat Asma Bint E Abu Bakr was not even a Muslim , she embraced Islam later. The point to remember is that even if the mother is not a Muslim, we are ordered by our Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam to be helpful and courteous to our mothers. Nowadays unfortunately, Muslim children do not take care of their parents who are Muslims. There is a lack of care about the needs of relatives. I am not saying that a man should not take care of his wife but never ever ignore and neglect your mother. If duties to all relatives are respected and they are given their rights, there will be peace, satisfaction and happiness inside and outside the house and the blessings of Allah Ta'ala will be showered upon you. May Allah Almighty enable us to fulfil the rights of our relatives. Aameen.

Freedom from a Horrible Death

Hazrat Ali radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that the Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "One who wishes for a long life and an increase in wealth and wants to save himself from a horrible death should fear Allah Ta'ala and should be kind and sympathetic to others."

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! We are told in the above-mentioned Hadith how we can increase our wealth and life and can save ourselves from a horrible death. We see that people who are not kind to their relatives, at the time of their death their soul does not escape easily from their body and they suffer helplessness and agony. And after their death, their faces are distorted. Let us pray that Allah Ta'ala saves all of us from a horrible death for the sake of His Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam. Aameen.

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! If we want an easy death like people of faith, we have to keep excellence of relations with our relatives.
Hazrat Anas radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said. "No doubt, charity and keeping excellence of relations brings an increase in age along with safety from a horrible death and results in miseries being taken away."

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! It is clear now that to be kind, helpful and generous to the relatives is such a noble deed taught to us by the Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam that it is a source of increase in wealth and age and defence against a horrible death. May Allah Almighty give us the strength and will to follow the sayings of Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam. Aameen.

The Best Human Being

Hazrat Durra Bint e Abu Lahab radiallaho ta'ala anha narrates that once she asked Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam, "Who is the best among human beings?" He replied, "One who fears Allah Ta'ala the most and is the best in showing excellence of relations to others and who invites to virtue and stops from evil." So, the qualities of the best human being are fear of Allah Ta'ala in his heart, acts of kindness and courtesy and his act of inviting to virtue and stopping from evil.

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! Today we have wealth, we have fame but we are considered bad and not worthy to be respected. What is the reason behind it? The reason behind is that we lack those qualities which were pointed out by our Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam to be present in the best human beings. These qualities are as follows, 1)A person having Fear of Allah, 2) A person who is helpful , kind, courteous and sympathetic to his relatives, 3) A person who invites to virtue, 4) A person who stops from Evil.

Every one of us can certainly adopt these golden principles and code of actions but we need the will and intention to make these qualities a part of our character and behaviour. Then as a reward from Allah Ta'ala, you will see your respect increase in the hearts of people and you will also get the certificate of best human being from the court of Allah Ta'ala. May Allah Ta'ala enable us to adopt these noble qualities, Aameen

The Merciful and Good Relations

Hazrat Rehman bin Auf radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that he heard Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam saying, "Allah says, 'I am Allah and I am Merciful and created mercy and created its name with My Name so whoever will be united with this Name I will keep him close to Myself and the one who will break (this name, mercy) it, I will keep him away from Myself." (Al-Targheeb)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! Rehman is one of the names of Allah Almighty and the meaning of Rehman is extremely sympathetic and the word "reham" means relative. So, in the light of above-mentioned Hadith, it means that he who keeps his relatives away from him will keep the Mercy of Allah Ta'ala away from him. See! How insecure would one be if the Mercy of Allah Ta'ala is taken away? Who will defend him? May Allah Ta'ala save us from being cruel and inconsiderate towards relatives and breaking ties with them. And may Allah Ta'ala enable us to help and take care of our relatives. Aameen.

Three Deeds and Paradise

Hazrat Abu Hurairah radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "A person who will have three qualities in him, Allah will make questions and accounting easy for him and He will enter him into paradise with His Mercy." I said to the Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam, "Ya Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam may my parents be sacrificed upon you, what are those qualities?" He replied, "If someone deprives you, you give him, if some one is cruel to you, you forgive him, if you will do so Allah will enter you in Paradise." (Al Targheeb)
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! Apparently, it seems so easy to adopt the above-mentioned qualities but in reality it is very difficult to practise them.

Nevertheless, if the zest for going to Paradise is strong, the difficult job turns into an easy one. If some one keeps us deprived we hesitate to give to him; rather we keep waiting for the chance to take revenge. Similarly if some relative forgets us on any occasion intentionally or by mistake we return him the same attitude. If some one is cruel to us we want to take revenge. I wish we would realise that this worldly life is a game of only a few days, so it is preferable to forgive and to qualify for entry into Paradise. My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! We are the slaves of Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam, and he never took revenge from any one for his personal issues. Let us raise hands for prayers that may Allah Almighty enable us to follow the best model for us, that is the Sunnah of Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam. Aameen

A Disappointed Person

Hazrat Abu Hurairah radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that he heard the Prophet of Mercy sallalaho alaihe wasallam saying, "Indeed, the deeds of the son's of Adam are presented to me every Thursday and the one who breaks kind relations with others, his deeds are not accepted." (Al Targheeb)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! If you distribute charity after keeping the poor relatives deprived and helpless, such charity will not be accepted by Allah Ta'ala. Your personal noble deeds are acceptable when you fulfil the rights of your relatives properly. May Allah make us unifying forces to keep the relatives together and happy. Aameen.

A Deadly Sin

Ummul Momineen Hazrat Aisha radiallaho ta'ala anha narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "Once angel Jibrael came to me on the night of fifteenth of Sha'baan and said to me that the sinners equal to the hair of the goats of the tribe of Banu Kalb are forgiven tonight but one who associates partners with Allah Ta'ala, one who keeps grudges, one who breaks ties, one who drags his garment on the floor in pride and arrogance , one who is disobedient to his parents, and one who drinks alcohol is not forgiven"

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! The night of 15th of Sha'baan is a sacred night that Allah Ta'ala showers his Mercy on his bondmen and His Mercy descends to the first heaven and asks if any one is there to ask for mercy and forgiveness so that he will be forgiven? Numerous sinners are granted forgiveness on this night of blessings but how unfortunate are those who commit the above-mentioned sins and are not granted forgiveness. May Allah Ta'ala save us from such sins, Aameen.

Three Deprived Individuals

Hazrat Abu Musa Ash'aree radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that he heard Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam saying, "Three persons will not enter Paradise, 1) A drunkard, 2) One who breaks ties and 3) One who practices magic." (Al Targheeb)

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! Three persons are discussed in the above- mentioned Hadith. A drunkard, one who breaks ties and a magician or wizard. It is obvious that a drunkard in his state of drowsiness may play with the honour of others and destroys the peace in his house. Similarly! A person who breaks ties creates mutual grudges among families and destroys peace of minds. A magician harms others, plans destruction of others and seeks help from wizardry. Allah Almighty has clearly told that those who commit these three types of deadly sins will be deprived of Paradise. May Allah save us from such sins. Aameen.

Breaking Relations and the Wrath of Allah Ta'ala

Hazrat Abu Huraira radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "When Allah Almighty completed creating His creation, the kinship stood and pleaded and asked for refuge from breaking ties and abandoning sympathy. Allah Ta'ala said, "Are you happy on the fact that those that break ties I will abandon (leave) them, and those that make ties stronger I will be with them?" It replied that it was pleased with that."

Then the Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam recited the following verses of the Qur'an, "Do you then have the sign that if you get the authority, spread disorder in the land and sever your ties of Kinship? These are they whom Allah has cursed and made them deaf from the truth and made their eyes blind." (Surah Muhammad, verse 22-23)

Good Treatment of Animals

Hazrat Sehl Bin Khizla radialloho ta'ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam saw a camel whose back was touching his stomach (was skeletal). The Prophet of Mercy sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "Fear Allah regarding these animals who cannot speak and ride on them when they are in good state and keep them healthy." (Abu Daud)

Hazrat Abdullah bin Jaffer radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that once Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam went in a garden of an Ansaari Youth and passed by a camel. When the camel saw Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam, he groaned and shed tears. The Prophet of Mercy sallalaho alaihe wasallam went near the camel and patted his back, sides and forehead with love and sympathy and asked, "Who is owner of this camel? One Ansaari said, " It is mine". 'The Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "Why don't you fear Allah that an animal who has been given in your custody is complaining to me with his tears and groans that you keep him hungry and make him work continuously."

Lady Trapped in Punishment

Hazrat Ibn e Umar and Hazrat Abu Hurairah radiallaho ta'ala anhuma narrate that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "One woman was punished for imprisoning a cat which died of hunger as that woman neither feed her nor freed her and used to take her own food from other animals on earth."

Hazrat Jabir radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that our Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "The Hell was shown to me in which I saw a women of Bani Israel who was being punished due to her cat which she had tied and she did not feed her and did not give her freedom and fed herself with earthly animals, and finally the cat died.

Hazrat Anas radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "When someone plants a tree or sows crops and then some human being or a bird or an animal eats from it, that becomes charity for him."(Bukhari Shareef).

Hazrat Abbas radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that when he returned from Arafat with Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam he heard the sound of a camel being whipped to make it run faster. Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam motioned to them with the whip, "O people! Ride slow as forcing the camels to run is not a deed to be rewarded." (Bukhari Shareef)

Favour for a Favour

Hazrat Shaddad bin Aus radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "Allah has ordered us to treat all things kindly, so if you want to kill something, kill it completely and when you slaughter something ,slaughter it perfectly and sharpen your knife and keep the one being slaughtered at ease." (Muslim Shareef)

Hazrat Abu Imama radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "A person who feels sympathetic and is merciful even to the slaughtered animal will receive Mercy from Allah Ta'ala on the day of judgement." (Tabrani)

Dishonourable Lady is Forgiven

Hazrat Abu Huraira radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said:, "A dishonourable woman was forgiven because once she saw a thirsty dog whose tongue was hanging out due to thirst. She took off one of her socks and tied it up with her shawl and drew water from a hole and quenched the dog's thirst and she was forgiven for this act of kindness."

The Sahaba e Kiraam (blessed companions) asked Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam on this occasion, "Do we get reward for treating animals nicely?" He replied , "Treating every living organism with kindness gives you reward equal to giving charity." (Bukhari Shareef)
Hazrat Abdullah radialloho ta'ala anhu narrates that once Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam reached a destination. One of the companions picked up an egg of a sparrow. The sparrow came near Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam's blessed head and moved her feathers in agitation. Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "Who amongst you has taken her egg away? She is sad." One person said that he took the sparrow's egg. Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "Have mercy on her and put her egg back." (Al Adabul Mufarad)

Bird's Complaint to Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam

Hazrat Abdul Rehman Ibn e Abdullah radiallaho ta'ala anhuma narrates as his father told him, "Once we were returning with Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam. When our Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam was away from us, one of us caught a sparrow's chick. When Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam came back, the mother started waving her feathers around him. He inquired, "Who has grieved her because of her chick, give her chick back." Then he observed a place where we had burnt an ant hole. Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "Giving punishment by burning in fire is not suitable for any one except Allah Ta'ala (Only He has that right)." (Abu Daud)

Good Advice

Hazrat Abu Zar radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates, "My beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam has given me much good advice to follow. Some of these are as follows, 1) I should look at those worse off than me, not better than me. 2) I should love orphans and should develop closeness with them. 3) I should practice excellence of relations even if the relatives leave me, 4) I should fear no one in matters of Allah Ta'ala. 5) I should always speak the truth, no matter how bitter it may be. 6) I should recite "Lahawla wala quwata illa billa hil aliul azeem", as it is one of the treasures of Paradise." (Al-Targheeb).

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! The above mentioned precious advice of our beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam is so perfect and full of wisdom and logic that a whole book can be written on it and it's significance is proved by the Qur'an and Sunnah, but Alas! There are very few Muslims in this modern world following this precious advice. We have developed a habit of not seeing people inferior to us but we keep looking at those who are socially and financially superior to us and keep burning our hearts.

If you will start looking at people living on inferior social and financial level compared to yourself, you will feel an awakening of spirit of gratitude. Living close to orphans and saving them from a sense of insecurity is a noble deed. Keeping excellence of relations with relatives even if they torture and tease. Be indifferent to public opinion and please stick to the sayings of our Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam. Never hesitate to speak the truth for the sake of Allah Ta'ala and Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam, as people of true faith never fear while being resolute on the truth. Recite "Lahola wala Quwata illa billa hil aliul azeem", as it is one of the treasures of Paradise. May Allah give us the strength to follow the above mentioned advises. Aameen

Repay Bad Treatment with Goodness

Hazrat Huzaifa radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that Prophet Muhammad sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "Be not be among those who say that only if people do good to us we will do good to them and if people will do ill to us we will do ill to them. Rather you should make a habit of doing good in turn of good, and of not doing ill even if some one maltreats you."

My beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! Let us pray that Allah Ta'ala makes us generous and forgiving and enables us to return kindness for torture. Aameen.

Hazrat Obada bin Saabit radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "Should I tell you the ways by which Allah Ta'ala will elevate your status?" The Sahaaba e Kiraam said, "Yes, Yaa Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam." Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam replied, "One who keeps grudge for you, you should forgive him and forget (his negative deed), one who tortures you, you should forgive him, one who deprives you, you should be giving to him and one who breaks terms with you, you should restore relations with him"
My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! Let us pay gratitude to Allah Ta'ala who blessed us with the Prophet of Mercy sallalaho alaihe wasallam through whom we are able to learn such precious secrets of worldly prosperity and spiritual elevation. May Allah give us strength to follow such precious rules. Aameen.

Source of Winning Allah Ta'ala's Favour and Mercy

Hazrat Ibne Abbas radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "There is one nation that Allah keep it's cities full of life and activity and increases its wealth and since they were created, Allah Ta'ala has never cast a glance of fury upon them," It was asked what the reason behind it was, Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "Just because of their excellence of relations."

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! What a great reward has been promised to those who will keep excellence of relations that Allah Ta'ala rewarded cities with life and benediction, increased their wealth and never cast a glance of fury on them. Can you find a better option? Certainly not, so why don't we decide to be generous, helpful, kind and courteous to our relatives. May Allah enable us to do what pleases Allah and His beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam. Aameen.

A Much Liked Deed

Hazrat Abu Yu'la has reported as narrated to him by one of the people of the tribe of Banu Khaseem, "Once I went to meet Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam, he was sitting among his companions. I asked him, if he had claimed to be the Prophet of Allah. He said, "Yes." Then I asked, "what is the deed liked by Allah?" Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam replied, "Faith in Allah." Then I asked, "What next?" Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam replied, "Inviting to good and stopping from evil." Then I asked him, "What is the deed disliked by Allah Ta'ala the most?" Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam replied, "Associating Partners with Allah Ta'ala." I asked, "What is next?" Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam replied, "Not keeping excellence of relations." I asked what was next. Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam replied, "Giving invitation towards sin and stopping from virtue."

My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! We often take great care of the likes and dislikes of our friends and relatives but we forget to give regard to the likes and dislikes of Allah Ta'ala and his Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam. Today, let us intend to keep the likes and dislikes of Allah Ta'ala and his Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam as our most important priority. May Allah Ta'ala enable us to keep this promise. Ameen

Close to Paradise, Far away from Hell

Hazrat Abu Ayub radiallaho ta'ala anhu narrates that once Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam was riding a female camel. A villager came and grabbed hold of the rope of the camel and asked , "Tell me about such a deed that will take me close to paradise and away from hell?" Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam looked at his companions and replied, "Worship Allah Ta'ala and believe Allah Ta'ala is One and there is no partner with Him, offer Salaat, give Zakaat and keep excellence of relations, and let go off the rope of my camel." When he left, Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam said, "If he will follow my words he will enter Paradise."
Subhan Allah! My Beloved Prophet sallalaho alaihe wasallam's beloved devotees! An illiterate villager asked the question but the benefit will be for human beings forever. We are told how we can be close to Paradise and far away from the fire of hell. The truth has been unveiled, the lesson has been taught, now it is up to us to follow it. May Allah Ta'ala give us the strength to act upon the words of Rasool Allah sallalaho alaihe wasallam. Aameen.