April Fool origin

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MOST GRACIOUS, THE MOST MERCIFUL All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi-e-Wassallum. DEAR FRIENDS... Assalam-u-Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu, ! ! ! Many people celebrate APRIL FOOL day every year and make a fool to each other. But how many of us know the bitter facts hidden behind it. It was around a THOUSAND YEARS ago when MUSLIMS RULED SPAIN. And the Muslim power in Spain was so strong that it couldn't be destroyed. The Christians of the west wished to wipe out Islam from all parts of the world and they did succeed to quite an extent. But when they tried to eliminate Islam in Spain and conquer it, they failed. They tried several times but never succeeded. The unbelievers then sent their spies in Spain to study the Muslims there and find out what was the power they possessed and they found that their power was TAQWA. The Muslims of Spain were not just Muslims but they were practicing Muslims. They not only read the Qur’an but also acted upon it. When the Christians found the power of the Muslims they started thinking of strategies to break this power. So they started sending alcohol and cigarettes to Spain free of cost. This technique of the west worked out and it started weakening the faith of the Muslims in particular the young generation of Spain. The result was that the Catholics of the west wiped out Islam and conquered the entire Spain bringing an end to the EIGHT HUNDRED LONG YEARS' RULE OF THE MUSLIMS in Spain. The last fort of the Muslims to fall was GRENADA (GHARNATAH), which was on the 1ST OF APRIL. From that year onwards, every year they celebrate APRIL FOOLS day on the 1ST OF APRIL, celebrating the day, they made a fool Muslims. They did not make a fool of the Muslim army at Gharnatah only, but of the whole Muslim Ummah. We, the Muslims were fooled by them, therefore they have the reason to celebrate April fool day, to keep up the spirit. Dear brothers and sisters, when we join in this celebration, we do so out of ignorance. If we had known about it, we would never have celebrated our own downfall. So now, that we are aware of it, and now let us promise that we shall never celebrate this day. We should learn our lesson from the people of Spain, and shall try to become practicing Muslims, never to let anybody weaken our faith NOR FOOL (OR MAKE A FOOL OF) US ANY MORE. Please forward this message to as many people you know. Please try to do it before the 1ST OF APRIL, to create an awareness that WE ARE NOT FOOLS. May ALLAH (AZZO-WAJJAL) Give us Strength and Save our Faith till Death. AMEEN !

why womens are not allowed to visit kabrastan at the time of janazah or there after?

Hadhrat ibn Mas?ood (Radhiallaahu ?nhu) narrates that Rasulullah ? said, ?I used to stop you from visiting graves, (now) visit the graves for it creates abstention (in love) for the world and reminds of the hereafter. (Mishkaat p. 154 - Qadeemi) From the above Ahaadith, it is clear that visiting graves was prohibited for all (men and women), and thereafter the prohibition was abrogated. Therefore, it is Mustahabb for males to visit graves. With regard to females, see the following Ahaadith: Hadhrat Abu Huryara (Radhiallaahu ?nhu) narrates that Rasulullah (?) cursed women who visit the graveyards. (Mishkaat p. 154 - Qadeemi) Hadhrat Aaisha (Radhiallaahu ?nha) said to Rasulullah ? ?Oh Prophet of Allah what should I say when visiting the graves?, Rasulullah ? said, 'Assalaamu Alaa ahlud diyaar minal mu'mineena wal muslimeena wayarhamu Allaahu al-mustaqdimeena minnaa wal must'akhireena, wa innaa inshaa'a Allaahu bikum lalaahiqoona While Rasulullah ? taught Hadhrat Aaisha (Radhiallaahu ?nha) the Du?a when visiting the graves, he also cursed females from doing so. The reason for prohibiting females from visiting graves is due to our corrupted environment wherein women (ly) who do not adhere to the laws of Hijaab and hence strange men are attracted towards them. Therefore, it is not permissible for young females to visit the graveyard. However, if the laws of the Shariah (Hijaab, intermingling, crying, etc.) are not violated then the prohibition may be set aside. Since generally the women visiting the graves are not free from the above aspects, they should refrain from doing so. If a female visits the grave to remember death and soften without crying ? there is nothing wrong if they are old. It is Makrooh (not permissible) if they are young (Shaami vol. 1 p. 665 - Maajidiyya) and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

100 Questions on Quran

Q) What is the meaning of the word "Qur'an"? A) That which is Read. Q) Where was the Qur'an revealed first? A) In the cave of Hira (Makkah) Q) On which night was the Qur'an first revealed? A) Lailatul-Qadr (Night of the Power) Q) Who revealed the Qur'an? A) Allah revealed the Qur'an Q) Through whom was the Qur'an revealed? A) Through Angel Jibraeel (Alaihis-Salaam) Q) To whom was the Qur'an revealed? A) To the last Prophet Muhammed (Sallahu Alaihi Wasallam) Q) Who took the responsibility of keeping the Qur'an safe? A) Allah himself Q) What are the conditions for holding or touching the Qur'an? A) One has to be clean and to be with wudhu (ablution) Q) Which is the book which is read most? A) The Qur'an Q) What is the topic of the Qur'an? A) Man Q) What are the other names of the Qur'an according to the Qur'an itself? A) Al-Furqaan, Al-Kitaab, Al-Zikr, Al-Noor, Al-Huda Q) How many Makki Surahs (chapters) are there in the Qur'an? A) 86 Q) How many Madani Surahs (chapters) are there in the Qur'an? A) 28 Q) How many Manzils (stages) are there in the Qur'an? A)7 Q) How many Paara or Juz (parts) are there in the Qur'an? A) 30 Q) How many Surahs (chapters) are there in the Qur'an? A) 114 Q) How many Rukoo (paragraphs) are there in the Qur'an? A) 540 Q) How many Aayaath (verses) are there in the Qur'an? A) 6666 Q) How many times is the word 'Allah' repeated in the Qur'an? A) 2698 Q) How many different types of Aayaath (verses) are there in the Qur'an? A) 10 Q) Who is the first 'Haafiz' of the Qur'an? A) Prophet Muhammed (Sallalahu Alaihi Wasallam) Q) At the time of the death of Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) how many Huffaz were there? A) 22 Q) How many Aayaaths (verses) on Sajda (prostation) are there in the Qur'an? A) 14 Q) In which Paara (part) and Surah (chapter) do you find the first verse about Sajda (prostation) ? A) The 9th Paara, 7th Chapter-Surah- al-Araaf, Verse206 Q) How many times has the Qur'an stressed about Salaat or Namaaz (prayer)? A) 700 times Q) How many times has the Qur'an emphasized on alms or charity? A) 150 Q) How many times in the Qur'an, is the Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) addressed as Yaa-Aiyu-Han- Nabi? A)11 times Q) Where in the Qur'an has Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) been named 'Ahmed'? A)Paara 28, Surah Saff, Ayath 6 Q) How many times has the name of Rasool-ullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) been mentioned in the Qur'an? A) Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) - 4 times Ahmed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) - 1 time. Q) Name the Prophet whose name is mentioned and discussed most in the Qur'an? A) Moosa (Alahis-Salaam) Q) Who were the Kaathibe-Wahi (copyists of the revelations) of the Qur'an? A) Abu Bakr (Radhiallahu Anhu), Usman (Radhiallahu Anhu), Ali (Radhiallahu Anhu), Zaid Bin Harith (Radhiallahu Anhu) And Abdullah bin Masood (Radhiallahu Anhu) Q) Who was the first person who counted the Aayaath (verses) of the Qur'an? A) Ayesha (Radhiallahu Anha) Q) On whose advice did Abu Bakr (Radhiallahu Anhu) decide to compile the Qur'an? A) Omer Farooq (Radhiallahu Anhu) Q) On whose order was the Qur'an compiled completely in written form? A) Abu Bakr (Radhiallahu Anhu) Q) Who confined the recitation of the Qur'an on the style of the Quraysh tribe? A) Usman (Radhiallahu Anhu) Q) Out of the copies of the Qur'an compiled by Usman (Radhiallahu Anhu), how many and where are they at present? A) Only 2 copies. One in Tashkent and the other in Istanbul. Q) Which Surah of the Qur'an was Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) reciting while praying, that Hazrat Jabeer Bin Muth'im Listened to and embraced Islam? A) Surah Thoor Q) Which was that Surah of the Qur'an which the Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) had recited when one of his enemies Utba after listening to it fell in Sajda (prostation) ? A) The first five Ayaaths of Ham-Meem-Sajda Q) Which is the first and the most ancient Mosque according to the Qur'an? A) Kaaba. Q) In Qur'an mankind is divided into two groups. Which are those two groups? A) Believers and disbelievers. Q) Who is the man about whom, Allah has said in the Qur'an that his body is kept as an admonishing example for future generations to come? A) Fir'aun. (Pharaoh) Q) Besides the body of Pharaoh, what is that thing which is kept as an admonishing example for future generations to come? A )Noah's Ark. Q) After the wreckage of Prophet Noah's Ark, which is its place of rest mentioned in the Qur'an? A) Cave of Judi. Q) In the Qur'an the name of which companion of Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) is mentioned? A) Zaid Bin Harith. Q) Who is the relative of the Prophet Muahmmed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) whose name is mentioned in the Qur'an? A) Abu Lahab Q) In the Qur'an there is a mention of a Prophet who has been called by his mother's name. Who was he? A) Jesus Prophet (Isa Alahis salaam) is mentioned as bin Maryam. Q) Which was the agreement that was titled Fath-hum-Mubeen' without fighting a battle? A) Treaty of Hudaibiya. Q) What are the different names used for Satan or Devil in the Qur'an? A) Iblees and Ash-Shaitaan. Q) Which category of creature does the Qur'an put 'Iblees' into? A) Jinn. Q) What were those worships and prayers that were ordered by Allah to the community of Bani Israeel and which were continued by the Muslim Ummah also? A) Salaat and Zakaat. (Al-Baqarah: 43) Q) The Qur'an repeatedly warns of a certain day. Can you say which day it is? A) Youmal Qiyamah. (Doomsday) Q) Who were those people with whom Allah was pleased and they were pleased with Him, as mentioned in the Qur'an? A) Companions of Prophet Muhammed. (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) Q) In which Holy Book of Non-Muslims the Qur'an mentioned repeatedly? A) In the Holy Book of Sikh Community-Granth Saheb. Q) In which year were the vowels inserted in the Qur'an? A) 43 Hijri. Q) Who were the first serious students of the Qur'an? A) As-haabus Suffah. Q) Which is the first Residential University where the faculty of the Qur'an was established for the first time? A) Masjid-e-Nabvi. Mosque of the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) Q) By what name did the Qur'an address those noble and pious people who were selected by Allah to convey His message to mankind? A) Nabi (Prophet) and Rasool (Messenger). Q) What type of a person does the Qur'an want to make? A) A Momin. Q) What is the scale or measure of one's dignity according to the Qur'an? A) Thaqwa. (Piety) Q) What according to the Qur'an is the root cause of the evil? A) Alcohol. Q) What are the two most important types of kinds of Aayaaths (Verses) found in the Qur'an? A) Muhakamaat and Muthashabihaath. Q) Which is the longest Surah (Chapter) in the Qur'an? A) Surah-al-Baqarah. Q) Which is the smallest Surah in the Qur'an? A) Surah-al-Kausar. Q) What was the age of Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) when the Qur'an was first revealed to him through aeel (Alaihis-salaam)? A) 40 Years Q) How long did Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) receive the revelation of the Qur'an in Makkah? A) 13 Years. Q) How long did Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) receive the revelation of the Qur'an in Madinah? A) 10 Years. Q) Where was the first Surah revealed? A) In Makkah. Q) Where was the last Surah revealed? A)In Madinah. Q) How many years did it take for the complete revelation of the Qur'an? A) 22 years, 5 months and 14 days. Q) Which Surah (Chapter) of the Qur'an is to be read compulsorily in each raka'at of the Sallat (Namaaz)? A) Surah-al-Fatihah. Q) Which is the Surah, which Allah taught as a Du'a(Prayer) ? A) Surah-al-Fatihah. Q) What is the reason of keeping Surah-al-Fatihah in the beginning of the Qur'an? A) It is the door to the Qur'an Q) What is the Surah (Chapter) revealed completely and found first place in the Qur'an? A) Surah-al-Fatihah. Q) Who was the only lady whose personal name is found in the Qur'an? A) Bibi Mariam (Alaihis-salaam). Q) In which Surah (Chapter) of the Qur'an do you find maximum instructions? A) Surah-al-Baqarah. Q) When and Where did the Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and Jibraeel (Alaihis-salaam) meet for the second time? A) On Friday,18th Ramadan,in the Cave of Hira. Q) What was the interval between the first and the second revelation? A) 2 years and six months. Q) Which is the Surah (Chapter) that does start without Bismillah? A) Surah-al-Taubah or Bara'ath. Q) In which Surah (Chapter) of the Qur'an is Bismillah repeated twice? A) Surah-al Naml. Q) How many Surahs (Chapters) in the Qur'an have the titles named after different Prophets? A) 6 Surahs (Chapters) Q) How many Surahs (Chapters) in the Qur'an have the titles named after different Prophets? A) 6 Surahs (Chapters) 1- Surah-al-Yunus. 2- Surah-al-Hood. 3- Surah-al-Yusuf. 4- Surah-al-Ibraheem . 5- Surah-al-Nuh. 6- Surah-al-Muhammed. Q) In which part of the Qur'an do you find 'Ayat-ul-Kursi' (Verse of the Throne)? A) In the beginning of the third Part. (Chapter 2-55) Q) How many different names of Allah are mentioned in the Qur'an? A) 99. Q) Who were the three non-prophets whose names are mentioned with due respect in the Qur'an? A) Luqman, Aziz of Egypt and Zulqarnain. Q) At the time Abu Bakr (Radhiallahu Anhu) how many companions had compiled the Qur'an in the form of a book? A) 75 companions. Q) Which is that only book which is completely memorized by millions of people in the world? A) Al-Qur'an. Q) What did the Jinns who heard a few Aayaaths (Verses) of the Qur'an say to each other? A) We have heard a unique discourse which shows the right path, verily we believe in it. Q) Which are the most popular transalations of the Qur'an in English? A) Transalation by Muhammed Marmaduke Pickthall and by Allama Yusuf Ali. Q) Into how many languages of the world has the Holy Qur'an been transalated? A) Nearly 103 languages. Q) Who was the first transalator of the Holy Qur'an into Urdu? A) Moulana Shah Rafiuddin Muhaddis Dehlavi. Q) What will be our condition on 'The day of the Judgement' according to the Qur'an? A) Everybody will be in a state of anxiety. Q) Who was the Prophet mentioned in the Qur'an whose three generations were prophets? A) Ibraheem (Alaihis-salaam). Q) What is that book which abolished all old rules and regulations? A) Al-Qur'an. Q) What does the Qur'an say about property and wealth? A) They are tests of one's faith. Q) According to the Qur'an who is "khaatamun Nabiyyeen" (the last of the Prophets)? A) Prophet Muhammed (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) Q) What is the name of the book that tells us clearly about the reality of the beginning and the end of the world? A) Al-Qur'an. Q) In the Qur'an what other name is given to the city of Makkah? A) Bakkah and Baladul Ameen. Q) According to the Qur'an what other name is given to the city of Madinah? A) Yathrib. Q) Whose Generation is known as "Bani Israeel" according to the Qur'an? A) The generation of Prophet Yaqoob (Alaihis salaam) who is alsoknown as Israeel. Q) Which are the 5 mosques that are mentioned in the Qur'an? A) 1- Masjid-ul-Haram. 2- Masjid-ul-Zirar. 3- Masjid-ul-Nabawi. 4- Masjid-ul-Aqsa. 5- Masjid Quba. Q) Which are the 4 angels that are mentioned in the Qur'an? A) 1- Jibraeel Ameen. (Alaihis salaam) 2- Meekaeel. (Alaihis salaam) 3- Haroot. (Alaihis salaam) 4- Root.(Alaihis alaam)

What is there for Woman in Paradise

Since you believe in Allah and His Book, you must know that (": and not one will thy Lord treat with injustice"), Verse 49, Surat al-Kahf, or the Cave, and ("Allah is never unjust in the least degree: if there is any good (done), He doubleth it, and gives from His Own Self a great reward"), Verse 40, Surat an-Nisa, or the Women. Allah has meant this Law of Islam (Shari'ah) for both men and women. All address to men in the Quran is address to women, and all rules affecting men affect women as will unless evidence is established that one of them is meant and not the other as in the rules relating to Jihad (fighting for Islam), menstruation, custodianship, rule etc. The evidence that women are included in Verses of the Quran in the male gender is a Hadith by ‘Ayishah who said that the Prophet (May peace and blessings be upon him) was asked about a man who sees traces of semen but does not remember having any dream of sexual nature. The Prophet (May peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Such man should perform the Ghusul (ritual ablution). He was also asked of a man who remembers a dream of sexual nature but sees no traces of semen. He said: "Such man does not have to perform the Ghusul (ritual ablution). Umm Salim said "A woman may have the same experience. Does she have to perform the Ghusul (ritual ablution)?" The Prophet (May peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Yes, there is no difference in this between man and woman." Narrated by Abu Dawud, at-Tirmizi 113 and others. The last phrase is in Sahih al-Jami’ under No. 2333. With respect to rewards in the Hereafter and what women have in heaven, we include a number of Verses and Hadiths as follows: Um Salamah said: "O Messenger of Allah. I did not hear a Verse in the Quran regarding the Hijrah (migration with the Prophet ) of women." Then was revealed the Verse: ("And their Lord has accepted of them, and answered them: Never will I suffer to be lost the work of any of you, be he male or female: ye are members, one of another: those who have left their homes, and were driven out therefrom, and suffered harm in My cause, and fought and were slain – Verily I will blot out from them their inequities, and admit them into gardens with rivers flowing beneath; ... A reward from Allah, and from Allah is the best of rewards."), Verse 195, Surat al-‘Imran, or the Family. The Hadith was narrated by at-Tirmizi under No. 3023. Ibn Kathir (May Allah have mercy on him) said the Verse ("fastajaba lahum rabbuhum") means Allah replied to their queries ... and the Verse ("anni la udi’u ‘amala ‘amilin minkum min thakarin aw untha") is an explanation of the reply meaning that good deeds will not be lost or ignored. All men and women will have the just reward for their deeds. The Verse ("ba’dukum min ba’d") means you will be treated equally with respect to rewards. (If any do deeds of righteousness, be they male or female, and have faith, they will enter heaven, and not the least injustice will be done to them.), Verse 124, Surat an-Nisa, or the Women. In explanation of this Verse, Ibn Kathir (May Allah have mercy on him) said the Verse shows Allah’s kindness, generosity and mercy in accepting the good deeds of all people, men and women, provided that they believe, in allowing them into heaven and in not decreasing rewards for their good deeds no even in the least. (Whoever works righteousness, man or woman, and has faith, verily, to him will we give a life that is good and pure, and we will bestow on such their reward according to the best of actions.), Verse 97, Surat an-Nahl, or the Bees. Ibn Kathir (May Allah have mercy on him) said this is a promise by Allah, the Exalted, to those who do good deeds i.e. deeds acceptable to Allah in which a Muslim follows the rules set in the Book of Allah, the Exalted, and the Sunnah of His Prophet (May peace and blessings be upon him), be they men or women, if they believe in Allah and His Messenger (May peace and blessings be upon him), that He will make them live a good life in this world and will be rewarded in the Hereafter. A good life would include all types of comfort. (He that makes evil will not be requited but by the like thereof; and he that makes a righteous deed – whether man or woman – And is a believer – Such will enter the garden (of bliss): therein will they have abundance without measure.), Verse 40, Surat al-Mumin, or the believer. Finally; dear sister, here is a Hadith that will dispel any doubt you may have with respect to the mentioning of women: Um ‘Umarah al-Ansariyyah said that she went to the Prophet (May peace and blessings be upon him) and said to Him: "I feel that everything is for men. Women are not mentioned as having anything. Then was revealed the Verse: (For Muslim men and women, for believing men and women etc), Verse 35, Surat al-Ahzab, or the Confederates. The Hadith is narrated by at-Tirmizi under No. 3211, and is in Sahih at-Tirmizi under No. 2565. In the collection of Hadiths of Imam Ahmad was narrated the Hadith that Um Salama (May Allah be pleased with her) said: "I said "O Messenger (May peace and blessings be upon him) of Allah. Why aren’t we mentioned in the Quran in an equal footing with men?" Then; I was surprised to hear Him call one day from the pulpit: "O people." As I was combing my hair at the moment, I wrapped it up and came close to the door and stood there listening to Him say: "Allah, Mighty and Sublime be He, revealed that (For Muslim men and women; for believing men and women; for devout men and women, for true men and women; for men and women who are patient and constant; for men and women who humble themselves; for men and women who give in charity; for men and women who fast; for men and women who guard their chastity; and for men and women who engage much in Allah’s remembrance for them has Allah prepared forgiveness and great reward.) Verse 35, Surat al-Ahzab, or the Confederates. We ask Allah to give us all the ability to show sincerity in words and deeds and to continue as will-established Muslims. May Allah have blessing on Prophet Muhammad .

Will Iblees(Satan) enter Hell, and why?

A non-muslim who does not believe in God, will he get more punishment then the Shaytan ( Iblis ) himself ? Iblis believes in Allah… Is there a verse in Quran that says that Iblis will go to hell ? Why did Iblis disobey Allah when he knew that Allah is AllPowerfull ? If Allah wanted him to disobey, then will he still have to be in hell for ever ? Please tell me about this issue…Will Iblis go to hell for ever ? Praise be to Allaah. The matter of punishments is for Allaah to decide, and we know nothing about it except that which He has told us. The Kuffaar and Mushrikeen are major sinners who will abide in Hell forever, they and Iblees, may Allaah curse him. We will now look at some verses of the Qur’aan which are evidence of that, and we will discuss why Iblees disbelieved and what will be his fate and the fate of those who follow him. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “(Remember) when your Lord said to the angels: ‘Truly, I am going to create man from clay. So when I have fashioned him and breathed into him (his) soul created by Me, then you fall down prostrate to him.’ So the angels prostrated themselves, all of them, Except Iblees (Satan), he was proud and was one of the disbelievers. (Allaah) said: ‘O Iblees (Satan)! What prevents you from prostrating yourself to one whom I have created with Both My Hands. Are you too proud (to fall prostrate to Adam) or are you one of the high exalted?’ [Iblees (Satan)] said: ‘I am better than he. You created me from fire, and You created him from clay.’ (Allaah) said: “Then get out from here; for verily, you are outcast. And verily, My Curse is on you till the Day of Recompense.’ [Iblees (Satan)] said: “‘y Lord! Give me then respite till the Day the (dead) are resurrected.’ (Allaah) said: ‘Verily, you are of those allowed respite Till the Day of the time appointed.’ [Iblees (Satan)] said: ‘By Your Might, then I will surely, mislead them all, Except Your chosen slaves amongst them (i.e. faithful, obedient, true believers of Islamic Monotheism).’ (Allaah) said: ‘The truth is – and the truth I say * That I will fill Hell with you [Iblees (Satan)] and those of them (mankind) that follow you, together.’” [Saad 38:71-85] Iblees disobeyed his Lord and refused, stubbornly and arrogantly, to prostrate to Adam. This indicates the serious nature of self-admiration and pride. We ask Allaah to keep us safe and sound from that. The fact the Iblees believed in the existence of Allaah, acknowledged His Might and swore an oath by that did not benefit him at all, because his belief was cancelled out by his stubbornness, pride and arrogant behaviour before Allaah when he refused to obey His command. Allaah created Iblees for reasons which are known to Him, may He be glorified and exalted, and to be a test and a trial for mankind. Whoever obeys Allaah and disobeys Iblees will enter Paradise, and whoever disobeys Allaah and obeys Iblees will enter Hell. The fact that Allaah created Iblees does not imply that He approves of what Iblees does – we seek refuge with Allaah – but this was the decree of the Lord of the Worlds. Allaah does not approve of kufr or sin. He says (interpretation of the meaning): “If you disbelieve, then verily, Allaah is not in need of you, He likes not disbelief for His slaves. And if you are grateful (by being believers), He is pleased therewith for you. No bearer of burdens shall bear the burden of another…” [al-Zumar 39:7] The point of this aayah is: “He likes not disbelief for His slaves”. Allaah’s will is of two types: His shar’i (legislative) will, which refers to what He wills and loves, including that which He has prescribed for His slaves; and His kawni (universal) will, which refers to what He wills to happen – for reasons that are known to Him – but this does not necessarily mean that He likes what happens. Praise be to Allaah Who has guided us, and may He send peace and blessings upon our master Muhammad and his family and companions.

Reciting Quran for the dead and Talqeen

Question: Assalamu Alaykum, I would like to know the ruling with proof from the sunnah or the Quran regarding reading the Quran for the dead. Usually s the imams read verses of Quran and also remind the dead person on (who is you lord what is your book what is your faith) while the dead person is in the grave but before he is covered with soil. And also after the dead is buried they gather at the house and read the Fatiha and cook food for the guest's. I have been told different opinions and I don’t really know which is right. I have been told that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) did not do it so we should not do it as this is innovation (bida). if you can clear this up for me it would help clear a lot of confusion between people. Jazzakallahu Khairan Wassalam Praise be to Allah the Lord of the worlds and may Allah raise the rank of our dear Prophet Muhammad. Wa- `Alaykum As-Salam wa-Rahmatullahi wa-Barakatuhu.The following shall clear up all the confusion and answer all your questions :Firstly, regarding the reading of the Qur’an, it is a rewardable deed with the right intention and with the proper articulation of the Arabic letters, even if it were upon the Muslim dead. Imam An-Nawawiyy (d. 676 H.) said in his book Al-Adhkar: “It has been reported to us through Sunan Al-Bayhaqiyy with a chain of narration classified as hasan, that Ibn `Umar regarded the recitation of the beginning of Surat Al-Baqarah and its ending upon the grave of a newly buried Muslim as a mustahab (likeable) matter”. He also said: “Ash-Shafi`iyy and his companions in his madhhab said that it is a mustahab (likeable) matter to recite some of the Qur’an upon the grave of a Muslim, and they added that if the Qur’an was recited in its entirety then that would also be a rewardable matter”. Imam Ahmad and other scholars also relayed the same ruling. Imam Al-Qadi Abul Fadl `Iyad said something to that effect in his commentary book to Sahih Muslim when explaining the Hadith of the female slave in which the Prophet, peace be upon him, said about two recently buried Muslims, after he split a moist palm branch into two and fixed the two branches over the graves: “We hope that any punishment will be eased while the branches are still moist”. Specifically, Al-Qadi `Iyad said: “Scholars deduced from this Hadith that it is likeable (mustahab) to read the Qur’an upon the dead, because if punishment could be eased by the tasbih (glorifying Allah) of the branches which are objects, then given the priority of the Qur’an, its recitation upon the dead would be likeable”. This ruling was also conveyed from him and it was agreed upon by Al-Abiyy in his explanation book to Sahih Muslim. Another piece of evidence testifying to the benefiting of the dead Muslim from the Qur’anic recitation of another is the Hadith narrated by Ma`qal bin Yasar in which the Prophet peace be upon him says: “Recite the verses of Surat Yasin upon your dead” (narrated by Abu Dawud, An-Nasa’iyy and Ibn Majah, who classified it as a Sahih Hadith). It has also been confirmed by way of Prophetic traditions which are classified as Sahih Hadiths that charity, fasting the Hajj and the `Umrah done on behalf of a dead Muslim reach him. Reciting the Qur’an is another form of worship and it reaches the dead, because all are forms of worship. This ruling is clearly deduced from the confirmed Prophetic traditions, and there is no Islamic disproof to its legitimacy and validity. Al-Qurtubiyy said in his book At-Tadhkirah: “The source of the ruling in this matter is the confirmed reward of the charity which reaches the dead. By the same token, the recitation of the Qur’an and the supplications to Allah for forgiveness for the dead reach him”. Another issue which points to the legitimacy of the recitation of the Qur’an upon the dead, is the Janazah (Funeral) prayer. This prayer has been ruled upon us, and it certainly brings a benefit to the dead from what it contains of Qur’anic recitation and supplication to Allah for forgiveness. If the supplications for forgiveness in the prayer reach the dead, then the Qur’anic recitation in the prayer also reach the dead. In addition, these recitations reach the dead whether they have been completed part of the prayer in a combined form, or whether they’re carried out separately as a form of worship outside the prayer. Allah orders us towards guidance, and He is the one that guides his slaves towards the straight path. The general order in the Qur’anic ayah which means “Do good deeds as such will lead to success” also points to this meaning. The second matter in your question was related to talqin, which happens after the person is placed in the ground. Imam An-Nawawiyy says in Al-Adhkar:“Many of our companions said that it is likeable (mustahab) to make talqin to the dead Muslim after his or her burial. From those companions [An-Nawawiyy’s] is Al-Qadi Husayn in his Ta`liq, his friend Abu Sa`id Al-Mutawalli in his book At-Tatimmah, Ash-Shaykh Imam Abul Fath Nasr bin Ibrahim bin Nasr Al-Maqdisiyy, Imam Abul Qasim Ar-Rafi`iyy and others. Qadi Husayn also conveyed that matter from way of his companions. As to the exact phrase Ash-Shaykh Nasr said the following: “Once one finishes from burying him, they stand at his head and they say “Ya fulan ibn fulan” [calling him]! Remember the covenant by which you exited this world; the testification that there is no God but Allah who has no partners and the testification that Muhammad is the messenger and slave of Allah, also remember that Judgment Day is coming no doubt and that Allah resurrects those in the graves, say: ‘I have accepted that my Lord is Allah, that Islam is my religion, that Muhammad sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam is a true Prophet, that the Ka`bah is the true direction for prayer, that the Qur’an is my guider and that the Muslims are brethren’. Testify that your Lord is Allah, there is no God but Him and that He is the Lord and Creator of the great Throne (`Arsh)”. Those were the words of Shaykh Nasr Al-Maqdisiyy in his book At-Tahdhib, and the expressions of others are similar to that. Also there are those that say: Ya `Abdallah ibn amatillah” - O slave-of-Allah son of the slave-of-Allah [the mother] – while others say “Ya `Abdallah ibn Hawwa’ ” - O slave-of-Allah son of Hawwa’ (Eve) – and some call him by his name followed by “ibn amatillah”. All these expressions imply the same meaning. “Ash-Shaykh Imam Abu `Umar ibn As-Salah, may Allah have mercy upon him, was asked about the talqin to which he replied in his book of fatwa: “At-talqin is what we have accepted, and by which we practice. Some of our friends from Khurasan have mentioned that a Hadith about it was reported to them from the way of Abu Umamah whose direct transmission is not strong, nevertheless the matter has been supported by other narrations, as well as by the practice of the people of Ash-Sham which dates back to the early days” – [from An-Nawawiyy’s book Al-Adhkar]. Al-Hafidh ibn Hajar said in his book Talkhis Al-Habir that this Hadith has a salih (strong) transmission. The third matter in your question was related to sitting for condolences. Imam An-Nawawiyy said about this in his book Al-Adhkar: “Imam Ash-Shafi`iyy and our friends, may Allah have mercy upon them, said that it is a makruh (disliked) matter to ‘sit for condolences’ (with that specific intention). They added that to ‘sit for condolences’ implies that the kin of the dead person sit at their house with the intention of being visited for condolences, rather these people are asked to go about their daily lives…” The disliked matter is to sit at home in order for people to come and give their condolences, and thus the sitting with that intention is the implied meaning. On the other hand, if a man was overwhelmed by the happening as a result of which he sat, and then the people came to give their condolences, in that case it is not makruh (not disliked). The proof for that last ruling is taken from the confirmed Hadith of `A’ishah, may Allah raise her rank , in which she says that when Zayd bin Harithah was killed along with Ja`far and Abdullah bin Rawahah, the Prophet peace be upon him, sat in the mosque while he was cheerless (related by Abu Dawud). Furthermore, Al-Hattab Al-Maliki said in Mawahib Al-Jalil: “Categories: Category 1: Sitting for condolences. It is permitted for a man to sit to receive condolences.” Furthermore, he mentioned the narration of the Hadith in which the Prophet sat in the mosque. The fourth matter in your question was related to preparing food for the family of the deceased. Abu Dawud related in his Sunan in the section on preparing food for the family of the deceased from the chain of Abdullah bin Ja`far that he said: “The Prophet, peace be upon him, said: ‘Prepare food for the family of Ja`far, as they have been engaged with a matter that has come before them’”. This Hadith was also related by Ahmad in his Musnad, At-Tirmidhiyy, ibn Majah and Al-Hakim in Al-Mustadrak and he classified it with a Sahih chain of narration (the Messenger of Allah said this, when Ja`far was killed and the news reached him). Ibn Al-‘Athir said that the Prophet wanted them to cook and make bread, hence it is a likeable matter for the neighbors and the far relatives to do this. Abu `Isa At-Tirmidhiyy classified this Hadith to be of a Hasan Sahih classification. In addition, some scholars to the likes of Ash-Shafi`iyy said that it is a likeable matter to perform things on behalf of the family due to their engagement with their calamity. At-Tibiyy also said that it is a likeable (mustahab) matter for the relatives and the neighbors to prepare food for the family of the deceased. As to the Hadith of Jarir bin Abdullah Al-Bajaliyy, may Allah raise her rank , which is related by Imam Ahmad, and which states that in the time of Al-Bajaliyy they used to count the meeting at the family home of the dead on the same day after the burial where food is made out of overbearing pride (fakhr) for the visitors as part of niyahah (voluntary loud wailing indicating non-patience; it is Haram) - this Hadith is not related to condolence per se, but rather it carries a specific prevention from making food by the family of the dead out of overbearing pride in order to feed visitors. In this Hadith there is no implied meaning related to the regular case of giving condolences. In addition, this Hadith is also applied to the case where the food is prepared for the females committing the niyahah and nadb (mentioning the good traits of the dead with a loud voice as a sign of non-patience; it is Haram) or out of overbearing pride as was the case during the era of ignorance (jahiliyyah) at the hands of those who do not believe in the Hereafter. On the contrary, if the family of the dead provided those giving their condolences with something then this offering is not the intended meaning of the above mentioned Hadith, because being hospitable to visitors is a praised matter in the Religion of Islam. As a result, if there are people in the home of the deceased who are preparing food out of overbearing pride, to the likes of those in the era of ignorance (jahiliyyah), whereby they are praised as being generous and giving and hence seeking to be elevated and praised by others, then such is an insincere sinful act. After providing you with the above proofs and clarifications from the books of Ahlus-Sunnah Wal Jama`ah, which is only part of the many available verifications, I hope that we have managed to eliminate any misconceptions about this matter.Furthermore, we will provide you with another benefiting advice which is the invalidity of the general statement that says: “Everything the Prophet did not do or say is taken to be Haram (disallowed)”. The above statement is wrong, because it is in disagreement with the Qur’an, the Sunnah and the Ijma` (scholarly consensus). Rather this matter is detailed as follows: “Every newly introduced matter to Islam that disagrees with the Qur’an, the Sunnah and the Ijma` is not a part of Islam , and every newly introduced matter that is not in disagreement with the Qur’an, the Sunnah and the Ijma` is not not a part of Islam.” This rule was stated by Imam Ash-Shafi`iyy, may Allah raise his rank. This last rule conforms with the Prophetic Hadith which says: “The one who innovates a good innovation in Islam receives its reward and a reward similar to that of all those who practice with it after him ­­without any lessening from their reward. And the one who innovates an innovation of misguidance commits a wrongdoing and carries its sin and a sin similar to that of all those who practice with it after him without any lessening from their sins” (related by Imam Muslim). Amongst the practices which the Prophet never performed nor did he mention, yet many people of knowledge and piety practiced with, is what the Khalifah Ar-Rashid `Uthman bin `Affan, may Allah raise his rank , innovated from second ‘Adhan (call for prayer) for the Friday khutbah (speech). Another example is the placement of the dots on the Arabic letters of the Book of the Qur’an, as did At-Tabi`iyy Al-Jalil Yahya bin Ya`mar who met the companions. Another of such practices is the formation of the hollow niche in the mosques to mark the direction of Mecca , as did the Khalifah `Umar bin Abdul `Aziz, may Allah raise his rank . All these listed matters, despite the Prophet not performing them nor mentioning them in his Hadith, do not contradict the Hadiths and the rulings of the Prophet, hence they are taken to be agreeable matters in Religion. We ask Allah the Exalted to grant us further knowledge in his Religion. ‘Amin. Allah Knows Best.

Illuminate Your Heart

Audhu bi-llahi mina shaitani rajim, Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim, la haula wa la quwatta illa bi-llahi-l ‘Aliyu-l ‘Azim…Atiu-llaha wa atiu Rasul wa ulu-l amri minkum Allah is the only Sultan. He never likes things which are artificial or official. Governments may be official, but religions cannot. But nowadays Christianity is an official religion. Islam is an official religion. Judaism is official. The other religions we do not accept as being religions. We only accept the ones which belong to Heavens, and after Islam no new religion does. Religions have to be above anything official. The official people must be under the command of religion, not the other way around. Anything official will destroy the sincerity. Official imams, official priests and official rabbis cannot give anything. Do you think that plastic grapes or oranges will give you any taste? That is the main problem and it is waiting for a solution. Religious decisions and authority cannot be left in the hands of people who come here to the university to make their doctor degrees. These people are too big to even be able to enter the doors of synagogues, churches or mosques. They have got so many official artificial hormones that they can hardly move because they need such big places. They are growing in such an ugly way: they are getting fat, their backs are looking very strange, their heads are getting smaller, their stomach bigger. Their mind is getting smaller, they cannot think about anything but themselves. People are running from here to there asking their Lord for something. They must realise that they cannot take any benefit from someone who is official. Anything official kills the sincerity. When people lose the sincere people within religions, they will start running after the official ones who cannot make them content and reach peace. A hundred years ago these same words were spoken and people started crying. That is how affected they were. Nowadays people escape. They do not want to hear it. In the 19th century words from religious people still had an impact. What happened? People of the 19th century were still sincere. When something comes from the heart it will go to the heart. If it comes from your lips it will go nowhere. It is our sincere belief that when we ask sincerely, He will send. But people now are accustomed to plastic flowers in their homes which is why the gardener doesn't bother to plant any roses or any other flowers. People only want appearances. If you try to smell them, it is like thorns touching your nose. For millions and billions of years angels have been glorifying their Lord. He created everything for Muhammad*. He created mankind for him. He ordered the angels to be residents of Heavens and to give their glory to him. Adam was created for him and was given his divine lights. All this because Muhammad* is the first and the last creation in the Divine Presence to be mentioned as His servant and His prophet. He is the main treasure. Every creature takes his grant from what he was given. Oh people, servants of the Lord of Heavens! He has endless armies of every kind. Our humble glory be to Him. Everyone is glorifying the Lord. He is the only One Who is glorified. He has endless, countless glory oceans. Whatever you try to give Him, even if every creature on earth and in Heavens would gather, it would only be like a needle in an endless ocean, compared to His endless ocean. Mankind has been honoured in such a great way. They must give their obedience to their Lord and they must do it through him, Muhammad*, who has been glorified. He is the most Glorified One. That is real contentment which can take away every kind of sadness from our heart. It illuminates our hearts in a way that darkness cannot enter. The disease of the century is that the hearts of people are depressed. It is a result of darkness within the hearts of people. When the light is extinguished in the heart, it will be dark and people will be hopeless, full of fear and depressed. Only glorifying your Lord can take the darkness away from your heart. It will dress you with lights in your heart. If you do not feel like it in your home, then run to the countryside or to deserts or jungles, to silent places. Glorify Him and you will see that the depression will leave you quickly. It will run away from you and ask for help to be saved from you! That is the cure for depression. You may be a Christian, a Jew or a Muslim, you can glorify with any of the Holy Words which are in the Holy Books. You will find a cure quickly and will enjoy being alive. Sadness will escape. Nothing can disturb you. You will be protected by the lights of glorification. Oh people, don't waste your precious time with useless actions. Try to have something which will give you honour, glory, satisfaction and contentment here and hereafter. That is if you like! If you don't care, every curse will run on you, you will suffer. Protect your heart by glorifying. If you do not take care of that, so many devils will run to you and disturb you. Everyone of them speaks in another way and will put a new sword through your heart. They will disturb you in every way and only escape by you glorifying. Don't forget! If anyone would hear the beautiful sounds of the angels who are glorifying the Lord in the Seven Heavens, they would fall down dead. That is how beautiful it is. May Allah let us hear. When Mehdi comes our ears will be clean. Now we have too much dirt locking our ears from hearing the sounds of the angels glorifying the Lord in Heaven. Try to clean them from early morning until late at night. But instead people put more and more dirt into their ears by listening to modern music making them unable to hear. At the time of dawn some people can have the chance in the Night of Power to hear just one second of that Divine sound. It is a good advice for everyone to pray every morning before Fajr, "Subhana Rabbi-l wal hamdi, subhan alathi wa'staghir'ullah..." When you start doing such a glorification sincerely, you will not want to stop. Do this 100 times between sunna and fard prayers in the morning. It will give you support. Your soul will be happy and light. If any wants the Doors of Paradise to be opened for them, they should say, "Al hamdulillah". If they want the doors of hell to be closed for them, they may say, "Astarhfir'ullah".

Allah loves to hear: “La ilaha ill-Allah!”

May Allah finish this technology! It became the bela and ceza of the nations! La haula wa la quwatta illa bi-llahi-l ’Aliyu-l ’Adhim... Allah Allah, Allah Allah... As-salamu alaikum! As-salamu alayna wa ’ala ’ibadi-llahi salihin! Audhu bi-llahi mina shaitani rajim, Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim! Allahumma alhimna rushdana wa aidhana ?? min sharri anfusina! O people, all of us we are on same level. One level = our physical being, one level = spiritual level. Physical level = our physical being. All of us living on surface of this earth. This on our physical level being. Yes? No one another level to be over ourselves; all people gravity of earth making them to be there. Second level- Sleeping? Hungry? Angry?- Second level- that all of us, including Prophets pbuh, including all Awlyia, Salihin, Mu’minin, then Munkirin, Kafirin, Dhalimin, Atheist people- all they are on the level of servanthood. All of us servants! No one can pass over servanthood, no, only on that level you can find good servants, bad servants, believing people, unbelievers- but they are on same level, level of servanthood. The Seal of Prophets pbuh and upon whole Prophets, they are saying: “We are servants!” No one claiming more than this. Therefore the Seal of Prophets pbuh S.Muhammad sws: “Ashadu an la ilaha ill-Allah, wa ashadu anni Muhammadun ’Abduhu wa Rasuluh!” He is saying for himself: “I am declaring that: ‘La ilaha ill-Allah’ only our Lord One; He is our Creator and He is only Lord, the Creator (of) everything!” (This is the) declaring (of) nall Prophets and the Seal of Prophets saying also: “I am declaring the Unity and Existence of our Lord Allah: La ilaha ill-Allah, la ilaha ill-Allah… La ilaha ill-Allah, la ilaha ill-Allah, la ilaha ill-Allah, Muhammad Rasulullah, alayhi salatullah wa salamun!... Therefore the Lord of Heavens, the Creator, our Lord, our Creator, He is declaring to His Prophets, saying that and Prophets (are) translating (to) us from Holy Words of our Lord- He is saying and Prophet saying-: “Afdalu ma takallama-l bihi ‘abdu (?): La ilaha ill-Allah!” Most lovely and most valuable, most precious, most beautiful saying that mankind is speaking, the Lord, saying (is) to say La ilaha ill-Allah! What speaking? Allah giving us our tongue to speak and we are speaking everything, but through everything that Allah Almighty happy to hear from His servants, (is) to say: “La ilaha ill-Allah!” Allah Allah! Making Allah Almighty to be pleased with you. Therefore, even a person, last moment, if he can say, last word from his tongue to say: “La ilaha ill-Allah”… that makes the Lord of Heavens happy and pleased with that servant and ordering Angels: “Take that (one) who (is) saying My Unity, saying ‘La ilaha ill-Allah’, take him (to) the Way of Paradise!” So important! So important, Once three Bishops or three learned ones from Christians going to China and they are asking from King of China an interview. And Emperor saying: “Let them to come.” They are coming in front of Emperor. “Say: From where (you are) coming?” “We are coming from (the) Christian world, from West countries.” “What is your mission?” “We are asking to teach you our religion and to call you to believe, as we are believing.” “Okay”, Emperor saying…- O Allah send us one Chinese, (so that) when I am saying (something), he may translate (it) in(to) Chinese Language!…Mandarin… and Orange… “Say: What is your religion?” “We are calling (you) to believe what we are believing.” “What you are believing?” “We are believing that there is Father, there is Son, there is Holy Ghost.” “What happening among themselves? All of them on same level?” “Father Father, Son is Son, Holy Ghost their servant.” “How? Who is ordering, who is following?” They said that: “These, all these three they are one and one of them also equal to three.” Chinese that they are always using this grass and then sleeping… Emperor opening his eyes, saying: “What you said? Three equal one and one equal three?... I am not so much drunk…what saying? Three equal one, one equal three?...” Emperor was drunk, but awakening, saying: “One equal there, three equal one…what is that? You are saying I must believe in such a things? What we are believing is better than your beliefs. We are not saying such a nonsense thing to say people: ‘O people come and believe in one that (is) equal to three! Come and believing in three that (they are) equal to one’! You are free, go!” Then his ministers saying to their Emperor: “O Your Majesty, how you are giving permission those people to go around your territory and calling people to their religion?” “I wish, yes, you said something true, but I know something else. I let them to go and to speak to people and they are doing their missions, because when they are coming and saying such a foolishness, I don’t think that anyone should follow them: Therefore I am giving them permission: Go East and West. If anyone is accepting three is equal one, one equal three, they may follow, take them!”… We are prepared to… our direction (is) to(wards) Heavens; they are making down… Yes, Muslims they are not in such a way for technologia; Christian and Jewish people they are so clever. Muslims they are not working on it too much. Because Christians (are) working for Muslims, why you are tiring? They are asking their ways to Heavens, they are asking to be on earth, therefore they are making so many useless things from technologia and from technologia they are fearing, not fearing the Lord of Heavens! O people, therefore level, our level, for every kind of man, for humanity, spiritual level (is) servanthood, to say: “La ilaha ill-Allah!No God but Allah!” And if anyone (is) saying this and making his finger like this (Shahada position)… Christians (are) never touching that dead body. (They are) saying: “That one is out of Christianity, take him to (the) Muslim site!”… Alhamdulillah, they are not accepting, better!... You are coming here to know, to learn something. I am only a weakest servant of our Lord- if He (is) accepting- even weakest. But I am crying and asking that He may accept me (as) His weakest servant. I am doing nothing for His Glory! His Glory (is) from pre-eternal up to eternal! Our glorifying (is) never giving any glory to our Lord, but He (has) ordered ourselves for glorifying Him, (the) Almighty, because when His servant (is) glorifying his Lord, (the) Lord (is) giving glory for His servant. Not from His (Own) Glory, no! No, it is impossible to reach or to ask Glory from Allah Almighty! Only on our level- that our level (is the) servanthood level, and (the) servanthood level, if His servant (is) glorifying his Lord, He is giving a glory to His servant, according to their servanthood level. No more! Don’t think that Glory of (glorifying) the Lord of Heavens (is) granted to creatures, ha sha, can’t be, can’t be! (The) one spot from His Glory Oceans that belongs to His creatures, one spot, it is enough to fill (the) whole world with glory! That glory that we are knowing, only so big oceans that Allah Almighty (is) granting. Don’t ask from His Glory! His Glory (is) only for Himself; no one can be able to enter in that Ocean, because (there is) no another Lord, only He is one Lord! La ilaha ill-Allah! O people, you must come and you must say: “La ilaha ill-Allah, no God but Allah-Subhana Hu wa ta’ala!” Glorifying, absolute Glorifying Oceans that you can’t imagine, (are) for Himself! Every imagination for Allah Almighty’s Oceans that is imagination also, no real! O people- come and listen and accept your Lords Glory and make your Sajdah in front of His Glory! Allahu akbar!... Make: Allahu akbar!...Make: Allahu akbar!...everywhere- it is okay! No direction for your Lord!... Understanding?... Make Sajdah!... Afarin (welldone)!... May Allah give us an understanding! It is important! Therefore Allah Almighty He likes to say His servants: ”La ilaha ill-Allah!” How Arabs (are) saying? “Ma fi minnak!” They are very happy…If you are saying to me: “Ma fi minnak,”, I am happy!... May Allah forgive us! May Allah bless you and grant us some servants from real servants to be sent on earth and to stop whole ‘sharr’. (For) whole troubles, problems, He may bring (a) solution. If no any involvement (is) coming from Heavens- people they lost their ways; they can’t find any solution for any problem on earth. (They) must say: “La ilaha ill-Allah! La ilah illa-Anta, Subhanaka, inni kuntu mina dhalimin!” We must say: “We are really disobedient servants!” Because our shepherds (are) following Shaitan, therefore we are sorry. O our Lord, we can’t do anything, You can change those bad shepherds, bad shepherds, bad leaders, and send us good ones to lead ourselves to Your divinely Presence! O Allah, Ant-Allah!” Bi hurmati man arsalta alayhi Surati-l Fatiha! For the honour of the most honoured servant S.Muhammad sws

I want to Repent but..

Allah swt said in al-Qur’an Verily, you (O Muhammad SAW) will die and verily, they (too) will die. (Surah 39: Ayah 30) The Believers Are Like Brothers To One Another; So, Promote Peace And Reconciliation Among Them, And Fear Allah, That You May Receive Mercy. (Surah 49: Ayah 10) Prophet said: "None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself." [Bukhari & Muslim] “ Prophet said: "Each of you is the mirror of his brother, so if he sees a fault in him he should wipe it away from him." [Tirmidhi] We are friends and brothers in Islam.. so accept the advise from a Muslim that is concerned for his brother/sister.. Remember.. that you are a slave of God.. Have we prepared for our after-death? Every soul shall taste death [Surah 21: Ayah 35] Did you think, where you would be at the end of your life? Did you imagine for a moment when you will be alone in… Your Grave? Don’t you know that you will die? And that you will be in a grave? Don’t you know that you will be judged for what you say and what you do? The messenger of Allah said that: "On the Day of Resurrection the feet of the son of Adam [man] will not move away till he is questioned about four matters: how he spent his lifetime, how he spent his youth; from where he acquired his wealth and how he spent it, and what he did with his knowledge." Did you not read the saying of Allah (فَوَرَبِّكَ لَنَسْأَلَنَّهُمْ أَجْمَعِيْنَ عَمَّا كَانُوا يَعْمَلُونَ) Which means: (By your lord, we shall ask them all what they have been doing) Brother.. isn’t about time for you to stand and think about yourself and your life? Have you thought of what you have done and what you have brought for your after death? The door of Tawbah (Repentance) is still open.. O slave of Allah.. rush and repent.. repent to Allah… Don’t let desires mock your bright intellect, which Allah, the lord of the worlds, gave you.. O slave of Allah.. rush and ask Allah for forgiveness.. Rush before death.. and repent to Allah and stay steadfast to your religion.. for, our life is the life of Islam, whomever is ignorant about it, is mislead and lost.. Did you not read the saying of our Prophet: “The strong is not the one who overcomes the people by his strength, but the strong is the one who controls himself" like when in anger. The strong is not the one who gathers people around him, while being arrogant with the slaves of Allah.. If you were strong, you would protect yourself by learning the Islamic knowledge and preserved your organs from any unlawful doing.. Then even after that your hearts hardened so that they became like rocks, rather worse in hardness And surely there are rocks out of which gush forth streams and truly there are others which when split up, water then comes out it and indeed there are others which fall down for fear of Allah (Surah 2 : Ayah 74) O slave of Allah, know: That whether you wore the silk and the gold and silver.. or if you wore ripped and the patched clothes.. you are still who you are.. yourself did not change.. You are still yourself.. Why not, when you know surely that your end will be in a .. Shroud ! Rush brother.. rush to a repentance to Allah, for, the door is open right in front of you.. Don’t let the damned devil fool you and lead to your torture.. Say to yourself, o self, I want for you Paradise.. don’t drag me towards Hellfire.. Allah said: (وَمَا اللهُ بِغَافِلٍ عَمَّا تَعْمَلُونَ) And Allah is not unaware of what you do.” [Surah 2: Ayah 74] Brother, you have to rush to acquire the Islam knowledge and increase from it.. Fearing God is what benefits in this life.. that is Obedience to Allah.. And among Obedience is to learn what Allah made obligatory upon us so that we obey him properly.. The door is open, what’s stopping you from repenting? Overcome the damned devil, repent to Allah, and rush to the sessions of Islamic knowledge And remember that the messenger of Allah said: "The one who sincerely repents form his sins, will be as the one who has no sins" (إِنَّ الْحَسَنَاتِ يُذْهِبْنَ السَّـيِّئَاتِ ذَلِكَ ذِكْرَى لِلذَّاكِرِينَ ) Verse 114 of Surat Hud means that the good deeds erase the bad deeds. The Messenger of Allah mentioned in many sahih hadiths the interpretation of this verse, among that is what was related by Muslim in the sahih that the Prophet of Allah said: "أيعجز أحدكم أن يكسب في اليوم ألف حسنة يسبح الله تعالى مائة تسبيحة فيكتب له بهن ألف حسنة ويمحى عنه بهن ألف خطيئة" It means: “Would anyone of you be powerless to gain one-thousand good deeds a day? He can do that by making tasbih (to say “subhan-Allah”) one hundred times, by doing that, he will have one-thousand good deeds recorded for him and one thousand bad deeds erased for him.” Our Prphet (sallallahu ^alayhi wa sallam) said that one who says: "أستغفر الله الذي لا إله إلا هو الحي القيوم وأتوب إليه يُغفر له وإن كان فرّ من الزحف" This hadith means that the one who says: “I ask Allah, the One Who is the only God, the Hayy, the Qayyum, and I repent to Him” will be forgiven even if he had fled the compulsary battlefield. * There is also a condition which has to be satisfied in order to earn this reward, it is the validity of the Creed, which is a condition in order to earn reward for the deeds; without the valid creed one does not earn reward for the deeds. The validity of the creed means that one has to be properly knowledgeable about Allah and His Messenger not only uttering the statement of Tawhid - La ilaha illallah (No one is God except Allah) -. The basis which is a must for one to be saved from Hellfire in the hereafter and to earn the reward for the deeds is to know Allah and His Messenger properly. Then after that one has to be steadfast to Islam until death i.e. to avoid the blasphemous sayings, acts and beliefs. By doing that one will have every good deed multiplied ten times at least, thus, one will be among the winners and triumphant ones. The meaning of the validity of the creed is that one has to be on the creed of the Companions of the Messenger of Allah sallallahu ^alayhi wa sallam, the Tabi^in (the followers of the Companions), the followers of the Tabi^in, and those who followed them. The accurate belief and creed has emerged from verse 11 of Surat ash-Shura: (لَيسَ كَمِثلِهِ شَئٌ) Which means: “Nothing resembles Allah in any way.” So Allah is not like the creations, He cannot be imagined in the minds, He does not need any of the Creations, He does not need a place, He does not occupy a space or a place. He created the throne as a signe of his great power, and not to rest or sit on it, because He is clear from needing a place and from weakness. Allah exists without a place, without resemblance and without needs. He sent the Propehts to guide the people giving good tidings and warnings. Blessed is the one who lives and dies on this creed. O Allah, we have wronged our selves severely, forgive our sins and let us die with a good ending and accept our Repentance To be a good Muslim, ask Allah to forgive you and start doing your Obligations.

Allah is the Creator of This World

Allah, ta^ala, said in the Qur’an: أَفِي اللّهِ شَكٌّ Afi-llahi shakk. Ayah 10 of Surah Ibrahim means: {There is no doubt about the existence of Allah.} The first obligation on the mukallaf person is to know about Allah, ta^ala. Allah is the Creator of all the existent things and is the One Who manages all the creation. If, with our sound mind, we carefully think about all the creations and ponder about their existence, we must know that they have a Creator Who created them. The mental proof that Allah exists: With the sound mind, we know irrefutably that every writing has to have a writer, the act of hitting has to have a hitter, and that a building has to have a builder. Therefore, it follows that this universe with all the creations in it has to have a creator Who is Alive, attributed with Will, Knowledge, and Power, and this is Allah. He is clear of all imperfections. He is the One Who does not resemble any of His creations, and nothing resembles Him. The sound mind does not accept the existence of an action without someone who carried it out. It is not conceivable for nature to be the Creator, because nature has no will. So, how would nature create? It is also not permissible for something to create itself. Finally, something cannot create something that resembles it. For example, the child is born small; he does not talk or walk. Then he develops. He starts gradually and slowly to talk and walk. Then he matures and becomes a young man, then middle-aged, then old, after which he dies. Who changed him and transformed him from one state to another? Allah is the One Who created and changed him, and willed for him to die. A story of a man who denied the existence of Allah: It is related that a man who denied the existence of the Creator came once to one of the caliphs and told him: "The scholars of your time say that there is a creator for this universe, and I am prepared to prove to them that this universe has no creator." The caliph sent for one of the top scholars telling him of the man's claim and ordering him to come. The scholar was purposely late; then he came. The caliph welcomed him and seated him in the center of the session. Present at this meeting were many scholars and important people. So the man said: "Why were you late in your arrival?" The scholar said: "What if I tell you that a very strange matter occurred to me, and because of it I was late? My house is behind the river of Dijlah (Tigris). I came to cross the river, but I did not find anything other than an old boat with broken planks. When my gaze fell onto it, the planks moved, came together, and reassembled so that the boat became seaworthy. All this happened without the work of a carpenter or a worker. I sat in it, crossed the river, and came to this place.” The man said: "O people, listen to what your scholar says. Have you heard anything more absurd than this? How can a boat exist without a carpenter to build it? This is an explicit lie." The scholar said: "O blasphemer, if the mind does not accept the existence of a boat without a builder or carpenter, then how do you say that this entire universe exists without a creator?" The man became silent. He was refuted.

Al-Tawassul

In Al-Mu^jam Al-Kabir and Al-Mu^jam AsSaghir, Imam at-Tabaraniyy related the hadith about the Prophet from the route of ^Uthman Ibn Hunayf who was in a circle with the Prophet when a blind man came to address Prophet Muhammad, sallallahu alayhi wa sallam: The blind man addressed the Prophet by saying, "O Prophet of Allah, ask Allah for me to cure my blindness." The Prophet replied by saying, "If you wish, you would be patient with your calamity, and if you wish, I will ask Allah to cure your blindness." However, the blind man told the Prophet: "The loss of my sight is a great hardship for me, and there is no one near to guide me around." At this moment, the Prophet ordered the man to go to the place where al-wudu' would be performed, perform alwudu', pray two rak^ah, end his salat by saying as-salamu ^alaykum, and then say the following words: (((اللّهم إني أسألك وأتوجّه إليك بنبيك محمد نبي الرحمة، يا محمد إني أتوجه بك إلى ربي في حاجتي لتقضى لي))) which mean: "O Allah, I ask You, and I direct myself to You in supplication by our Prophet Muhammad, the Prophet of Mercy. O Muhammad, I direct myself to Allah by you, so my need [here the specific need is mentioned] would be fulfilled." The blind man went and did as the Prophet ordered. Shortly thereafter, he returned to the Prophet's session with his blindness cured. Then, after the death of the Prophet, and during the time of the caliphate of ^Uthman Ibn ^Affan, a man came to ^Uthman Ibn Hunayf. This man complained to ^Uthman Ibn Hunayf about a matter which he needed to be fulfilled through the caliph, but which was not being fulfilled. ^Uthman Ibn Hunayf ordered the man to go to the place where al-wudu' would be performed, perform al-wudu', perform two rak^ah, and after saying assalam to say the following words: 'O Allah, I ask You and I direct myself to You in supplication by our Prophet Muhammad, the Prophet of Mercy. O Muhammad, I direct myself to Allah by you, so my need [specify need] would be fulfilled. ^Uthman Ibn Hunayf told him to return after doing this, and they would go together to the caliph. This man went and performed what ^Uthman Ibn Hunayf ordered him to do. However, instead of returning to ^Uthman Ibn Hunayf, he elected to go on his own to the caliph--which he did. When he reached the door of the caliph, the gateman took him by the hand to the caliph. ^Uthman Ibn ^Affans at him on a carpet next to him and asked him, "What is your need that you wanted fulfilled? I forgot all about it until just now." The man informed the caliph about his need, which he fulfilled. The caliph told him, "Whenever you have a need, come to me and I will satisfy it for you." It is because of the prayer this man performed, and the du^a' that he made--asking Allah for his need by the Prophet--that Allah made the heart of the caliph move towards fulfilling the need of that man. This prayer and the du^a' afterwards in which one is asking Allah to fulfill a need is called 'Salat al-Hajah'. Let the one who has a need: perform al-wudu', pray two rak^ah, and then say that du^a' as mentioned, and in sha' Allah, his need will be fulfilled. This hadith was narrated by many scholars of hadith. Some of them related the part of the hadith which occurred during the lifetime of the Prophet, and some narrated both parts of the hadith, i.e., the part which took place during the lifetime of the Prophet and the part which took place after his death and during the caliphate of Sayyidina ^Uthman Ibn ^Affan. Imam atTabaraniyy is among those scholars who narrated the entire hadith, in both parts--the part that took place during the life of the Prophet, as well as the part that took place after the death of the Prophet. After narrating that hadith, he said, "The classification of this hadith is sahih." This hadith carries the proof that it is permissible in Islam for one to ask Allah for things by the Prophet during the lifetime of the Prophet and after the death of the Prophet. Hence, there is no difference in the permissibility of asking Allah for things by the Prophet, whether done during the lifetime of the Prophet or after his death. The scholars of Ahl as-Sunnah wal Jama^ah said that it is permissible to make that tawassul during the lifetime of the Prophet and after his death. Knowing that, one concludes that the claim of some people that it is not permissible to ask Allah for things except by he who is alive and present, is something which is rejected. The first person to make this false claim was a man who lived some 600 years ago, by the name of Ahmad Ibn Taymiyah. This man falsely stated that it is not permissible to ask Allah for things except by he who is alive and present. This is wrong! It is contrary to what is stated in the rules of the Religion of Islam. During the time of Ahmad Ibn Taymiyah, scholars of Ahl as-Sunnah refuted his argument, and as a result his false claim did not spread at that time. However, some 200 years ago, a man named Muhammad Ibn Abdul-Wahhab emerged in a place in the Arabian Peninsula called Najd which the Prophet dispraised. Al-Bukhariyy related a hadith about the Prophet in which he said: This means: <> The Prophet conveyed the truth. Many tribulations and sedition have occurred from that region. Among the most recent was this man by the name of Muhammad Ibn ^Abdul-Wahhab. Muhammad Ibn ^Abdul-Wahhab followed Ahmad Ibn Taymiyah in the aforementioned case and in other cases as well. He started repeating the false statement of Ibn Taymiyah that it is not permissible for one to ask Allah for things except by he who is alive and present. This rule has no foundation whatsoever in the Religion of Allah. Rather, this rule and this statement were innovated by Ahmad Ibn Taymiyah an innovation of misguidance. As a result of their stubbornness and arrogance, the leaders of the Wahhabiyyah movement rejected the part of the hadith which signifies the man asking Allah for things by the Prophet, after the Prophet's death. The great scholars of Ahl as-Sunnah told these people that the scholars classified that entire hadith as sahih, i.e., the part that took place during the lifetime of the Prophet and the part that took place after his death. Hence, one must reject the false claim of Ibn Taymiyah and Muhammad Ibn ^Abdul-Wahhab, because it stands against the sayings of those reliable and dependable scholars of hadith. AlHafidhatTabaraniyy narrated that hadith, among others, including al-Hafidh al-Bayhaqiyy and al-Hafidh asSubkiyy and alHafidh al-^Ala'iyy; they all classified it as sahih. The status of those huffadh, i.e., their high knowledge and high level in the Science of Hadith, is a case of unanimous agreement among the scholars of Islam. However, those Wahhabis, in an attempt to back their stubbornness and their false claim, rejected the sahih hadith of the Prophet; may Allah protect us from such misguidance. They refuted and rejected that which was proved to be mentioned by the Companions. It is obvious they are not following a correct methodology on their part. What is correct is for one to follow the path of the Prophet and the path of his Companions. One must adhere to that which the Prophet prescribed, and that which was put forth by the Companions, and one does not adhere to the example of someone deluded about things. There are other ahadith that stand as a proof to the validity and the correctness of the statements of Ahl asSunnah. Among of which is the hadith narrated by Imam al-Bukhariyy and others about three people from a previous nation who went inside a cave seeking protection from a heavy rain they encountered in their travels. A big rock rolled down from the top of the mountain shutting off the mouth of the cave and blocking their exit. One of the three men suggested they all make du^a' to Allah by virtue of their good deeds. The first one stood up and made a du^a' to Allah asking Him by one of the good deeds that he had done. He said, 'O Allah, if that good deed I did previously was done in sincerity to You, then I ask You to relieve us of this calamity we are facing.' Once he finished his du^a', the rock moved slightly; however, it did not move enough for them to come out of the cave. The second man stood up and asked Allah to relieve them of their calamity by virtue of a good deed which he had done in the past. Again the rock moved a little bit more; however, it was still not enough for them to be able to leave the cave. The third man did the same as the first two, and the rock was moved completely out of the way, and the men were able to leave the cave. This hadith is very famous. It is confirmed and is classified as sahih. It was narrated by Imam al-Bukhariyy and others and confirms those three people asked Allah for something, i.e., to relieve them of their calamity, by their good deeds. If asking Allah for things by the good deeds of a person, is something permissible in the Religion, then asking Allah for things by the Prophet takes precedence--since the good deed is a creation of Allah, and the best of all the creations is the Prophet. Moreover, one should note that the good deeds of those people are not categorized as 'alive' or 'present,' as Ibn Taymiyah made a condition. From where did Ibn Taymiyah bring this condition? It is only a delusion on his part. He deduced that from his own delusions, and it is not founded on sound religious proofs. The Prophet, his Companions, the followers of those Companions, and the followers of those followers of the Companions are all in unanimous agreement that it is permissible to ask Allah for things by the Prophet and by the good and pious Muslims, whether during their life or after their death. All the scholars from among the four reputable schools, i.e., the school of Imam ash-Shafi^iyy, the school of Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal, the school of Imam AbuHanifah, and the school of Imam Malik, concur on this issue. Ahmad Ibn Taymiyah and his followers among the Wahhabis claim that he who asks Allah for things by the Prophet after his death or during his absence is doing an act of shirk, i.e., associating partners with Allah. Again, this is contrary to what is founded in the Religion of Allah. The hadith of the blind man previously mentioned indicates that this blind man left the session of the Prophet, i.e., he went away and was no longer in the presence of the Prophet when he made his wudu', performed his salat, and made his du^a'. How could this be classified as a shirk? If it had been a shirk, then the Prophet would not have ordered the blind man to do as he did. The Prophet is more knowledgeable than Ibn Taymiyah and all the others like him. The scholars of Islam opposed those who claimed that the one who asks Allah for things by the Prophet after his death or during his absence is doing an act of shirk. The Wahhabis claim they are following the school of Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal. However, Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal and the scholars who belong to his school all agree that it is permissible to ask Allah for things by the Prophet--during his lifetime and after his death. Even the grandfather of Ahmad Ibn Taymiyah, himself, who was among the great scholars following the school of Imam Ahmad, used to say it is permissible to ask Allah for things by the Prophet during his lifetime and after his death. This was narrated by one of the greatest students of Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal, Abu Bakr alMarwaziyy. This scholar, in copying the saying of Ahmad Ibn Hanbal, said that it is liked during drought to ask Allah for rain by the Prophet. Imam Ahmad told about one of the great followers of the companions, Safwan Ibn Sulaym, who was a pious, humble, and very knowledgeable Muslim, that just by mentioning his name a person would hope the rain would come down as a sign of Allah's mercy to the people. The meaning is if the people mention the name of Safwan Ibn Sulaym in their session, it is because of his great status, and as a blessing from Allah, the rain would start falling. One can observe for himself that Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal was among those who established it is liked for one to ask Allah for things by the status of the pious Muslims and by the Prophet, yet those among the Wahhabis who claim to be followers of Imam Ahmad, say this is shirk if it is done after the death of the Prophet. Imam Ahmad is in one direction, and those Wahhabis are in a totally different direction. The first case was mentioned about Imam Ahmad in a book compiled by his own son, ^Abdullah, containing questions and answers about Imam Ahmad. The second statement, about Safwan Ibn Sulaym, in was narrated by alHafidh al Mizziyy and al-Hafidh al-^Ala'iyy and azZabidiyy. In a matter such as this, i.e., asking Allah for things by the Prophet, the teachings of someone like Imam Ahmad would be followed as opposed to those of Ibn Taymiyah and his followers--the Wahhabis. All of these reliable scholars have praised Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal. He is the one among the scholars of hadith who narrated the most ahadith of the Prophet. It is not known among the scholars of hadith about another scholar who narrated in quantity as much as Imam Ahmad did. Those Wahhabis left Imam Ahmad and followed their own delusions. Those delusions are contrary to the rules of the Religion of Allah. Be cautious! If you hear someone claim that it is not permissible to ask Allah for things in the absence of the Prophet or after his death, do not lend him a listening ear. Respond to him. Tell such a person about the hadith of the blind man, and the hadith of al-Bukhariyy regarding the three men who went into the cave. This is defending the Religion of Allah. It is not permissible for one to remain silent when he sees someone perverting the Religion of Allah--if he is able to stand up to him. It is not permissible to leave the Muslims without guiding them and warning them against such people who pervert the Religion of Allah--once they are able to do so. This falls under the obligatory advice to the Muslims, as it was indicated by the Prophet. If the person leaves out ordering alma^ruf and forbidding almunkar, when it is obligatory on him, then this person is committing a sin. The scholars used to take many hardships to warn against someone perverting the Religion of Allah. This has great reward for them. If that obligation was left out in a community, those people would lose the support of Allah. Imam an-Nawawiy (who is Ash^ariy, Sufiy, known to have authored the book of 40 Nawawiy Hadith) he said in his book al-Majmoo^ volume 8/274 in the book of "Descripiton of Pilgrimage" chapter: Visiting the Grave of the Prophet (Sallallahu ^alayhi Wa Sallam) he said: “And then he (the visitor of the Prophet’s grave) goes back to his first stand towards the face of the Prophet sallalahu ^alayhi wa sallam and makes Tawassul by Him (asks Allah by the Prophet) and asks for intercession by Him (the Prophet) to Allah”. We ask Allah to bless us with the guidance and to make us steadfast in following the methodology and the path of the Prophet. We ask Allah to let us consume all of our life in following the methodology of the Prophet. We ask Allah to make us among those who order with alma^ruf and forbid al-munkar. الدليل على جواز التوسل بالنبي عليه الصلاة والسلام ما رواه الطبراني في معجميه الكبير والصغير عن الصحابي عثمان بن حُنيف: أن رجلاً كان يختلف إلى عثمان بن عفان، فكان عثمان لا يلتفت إليه ولا ينظر في حاجته، فلقي عثمانَ بن حنيف، فشكى إليه ذلك، فقال: "ائت الميضأة فتوضأ ثم صلّ ركعتين ثم قل: (((اللّهم إني أسألك وأتوجّه إليك بنبيك محمد نبي الرحمة، يا محمد إني أتوجه بك إلى ربي في حاجتي لتقضى لي))) ثم رُحْ حتى أروح معك". فانطلق الرجل ففعل ما قال ثم أتى باب عثمان، فجاء البواب فأخذه بيده فأدخله على عثمان بن عفان، فأجلسه على طنفسته فقال: "ما حاجتك"¡ فذكر له حاجته، فقضى له حاجته، وقال: "ما ذكرتُ حاجتَك حتى كانت هذه الساعة"¡ ثم خرج من عنده فلقي عثمانَ بن حُنيف فقال: "جزاك اللّه خيراً ما كان ينظر في حاجتي ولا يلتفت إليّ حتى كلمته فيّ"¡ فقال عثمان بن حُنيف: "واللّه ما كلمته ولكن شهدت رسول اللّه صلى اللّه عليه وسلم وقد أتاه ضرير فشكا إليه ذهاب بصره فقال صلى اللّه عليه وسلم: "إن شئت صبرت وإن شئت دعوت لك، قال: يا رسول اللّه إنه شق علي ذهاب بصري وإنه ليس لي قائد، فقال له: ائت الميضأة فتوضأ وصلّ ركعتين ثم قل هؤلاء الكلمات" ففعل الرجل ما قال، فواللّه ما تفرقنا ولا طال بنا المجلس حتى دخل علينا الرجل وقد أبصر كأنه لم يكن به ضر قط. قال الطبراني: "والحديث صحيح"¡ ففيه دليل على أن الأعمى توسّل بالنبي صلى اللّه عليه وسلم في غير حضرته، بل ذهب إلى الميضأة فتوضأ وصلى ودعا باللفظ الذي علّمه رسول اللّه، ثم دخل على النبي صلى اللّه عليه وسلم والنبي لم يفارق مجلسه لقول راوي الحديث عثمان بن حُنيف: "فواللّه ما تفرقنا ولا طال بنا المجلس حتى دخل علينا وقد أبصر". Praise be to Allah and Allah knows best.

Sunnahs of Drinking

1- Bismillah : Mentioning Allah’s name. (Saying: in the name of Allah). 2- Handling the drink with the right hand; as the Prophet (PBUH) said to the kid: " say the basmalah and eat with your right hand" 3- Breathing (exhale and inhale) outside of the drinking pot thrice; which means to take a sip then breath outside the pot then repeat this process for three times as the Prophet (PBUH) used to do (narrated by Imam Muslim) 4- Drink in a sitting position: the Prophet (PBUH) said: " none of you should drink while standing" (Imam Muslim) 5- Bidding thanks to Allah after drinking: the Prophet (PBUH) said: " Allah get content with his worshippers if they thank him after eating or after drinking" (Imam Muslim) The sum of the sunnahs of drinking would exceed twenty, and we should notice drinks include all sorts of soft or hot drinks.

Sunnahs of Leaving a Meeting

The Sunnahs of Leaving a Meeting Uttering the expiation of quitting a meeting "I honor Allah from all what is ascribed to Him, O Allah, all praises are for You, I testify that there is no worth worshipping but Allah, I repent and ask Allah for His forgiveness" (narrated by Sunnah scholars) Every day includes many meetings such as: 1- While eating daily meals you mostly speak with whom you're eating with. 2- When you meet one of your friends or neighbors even if you both were standing. 3- When sitting with your classmates or work colleagues. 4- When sitting with your spouse and children chatting together. 5- While driving home with your spouse or friends. 6- While attending a lecture, a seminar or a forum. Look what you do by applying these sunnahs you keep: · Praising Allah several times, which keeps you always in contact with Allah. · Repenting and asking for Allah's forgiveness for whatever happens during those meetings. · Testifying that there is no god but Allah. The benefits of applying these sunnahs on a daily basis is forgiveness of whatever happens during those meetings with others.

Sunnahs in Performing Wudou' Ablution

1. Mentioning the name of Allah-In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful [saying: bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Rahim] 2. Washing the hands thrice. 3. [Starting by] Rinsing the mouth and nose before washing the face. 4. Rinsing the nose by one's left hand. This is because it is mentioned in the hadith that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), "washed his hands thrice, then he rinsed his mouth and washed his nose with water by putting water in it and blowing it out, and he washed his face thrice…) [Narrated by Bukhari and Muslim]. 5. Exaggerating in rinsing one's mouth and nose if not fasting by moving water around the mouth and snuffing water to the end of one's nose. This is because of the hadith, "…and snuff with water well except when you are fasting". [Sunnan At-Tirmithi, Abu Dawoud, ibn Maja and An-Nasa'i]. 6. Rinsing one's mouth and nose with the same handful of water. This is because of the hadith, "He [the Prophet] put his hand [into the vessel containing water] rinsed his mouth and his nose". [Bukhari and Muslim]. 7. Using tooth stick [Ar. Siwak] before rinsing one's mouth. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him says, "Had I not thought it difficult for my Ummah, I would have commanded them to use the Siwak (tooth-stick) before every Prayer.''[Narrated by Ahmed and An-Nasa'i]. 8. Running one's wet finger through the beard upon washing the face. It is mentioned in the hadith that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him used to run his wet finger through his beard while performing ablution. [At-Tirmithi]. 9. Wiping over one's head. This is performed as follows: passing one's wet hands over the head from front to back and so forth. As for obligatory wiping over one's head, it is to wipe over one's head in any way. It is narrated that the Messenger of Allah used to pass his hands over his head [in ablution] from the front to the back. [Bukhari and Muslim]. 10. Running wet fingers between the fingers and toes. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Perform your ablution perfectly and let water to run between the fingers [and toes]". 11. Washing the right [limb] before the left. It is narrated in the hadith that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him): "Used to start from the right side on wearing shoes, combing his hair, cleaning or washing himself and on doing anything else" [Bukhari and Muslim]. 12. Performing the actions thrice when washing the face, hands and foot. 13. Saying the two testifications of faith [Ar.Shahadatan] after finishing ablution. Meaning, to says, "I testify that there is no god except Allah and that Muhammad is His Messenger". It is narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, " If anyone amongst you performs the ablution perfectly and then says: I testify that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the servant of Allah and His Messenger, the eight gates of Paradise would be opened for him and he may enter by whichever of them he wishes". [Muslim] 14. Performing ablution in one's house. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Whoever purifies in his house and walks to the mosque to perform obligatory prayer, his steps are counted as one expiates a sin and the other raises his rank" [Muslim] 15. Passing one's hand over the limb while or after washing. 16. Using little amount of water. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to use little amount of water in ablution. [Narrated by Bukhari and Muslim] 17. Washing above the limits of the four limbs [hands and foot]. It is narrated that Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) performed ablution, he washed his arm up to the elbows and his feet up to the ankles and said: this is how the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) performed ablution". [Muslim] 18. Performing two rak'ahs [Eng. Units of prayer] after ablution. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, " He who performs ablution like this of mine and then stood up (for prayer) and offered two rak'ahs of prayer without allowing his thoughts to be distracted, all his previous sins are expiated" [Narrated by Bukhari and Muslim] In a report by Muslim through 'Uqba ibn 'Amir: "He will be rewarded by nothing except Paradise". 19. Perfecting one's ablution: washing each part perfectly. Muslims vary in times of performing ablution during the day, and everyone has to observe these Sunnahs in every time he performs ablution.  Virtue of observing the above Sunnahs: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "He who performed ablution perfectly, his sins would come out from his body, even coming out from under his nails." [Muslim].

Entering and Coming out from the Bathroom

1- Entering with the left leg and exiting with the right one. 2- Entrance Du'aa: "I take refuge with Allah from all the jinn (males and females)" (agreed upon) 3- Exit Du'aa: "O Allah bless us with forgiveness" narrated by all Sunnies except Al Nasa'y People go to the bathroom several times per day. So imagine the reward you gain out of applying those three steps when using the bathroom!

Using Sewak (Teeth Cleaning Stick)

There are several times in which a Muslim may use Sewak at day and night: The Prophet – Peace be upon him – said: (Were it not for avoiding inflicting difficulties on my nation, I would have ordered them to use Sewak upon the performance of each prayer) Narrated by Al-Bukhari & Muslim. The total times of using Sewak by the Muslim at the day and night is not less than (20) times. The Muslim uses Sewak : -Upon performing the five prayers, the regular Sunnah prayers, Ad-Doha (Morning) prayer, Al-Wetr Prayer (i.e. ending prayer with odd Raka'a – prostration – at night). - Upon entering the house, because the first thing performed by the Prophet – Peace be upon him – when he enters his house is using the Sewak, as narrated by Aisha – May Allah be pleased with her – in Sahih Muslim. So, every time you enter your house use Sewka in order to apply the Sunnah. -Upon reading the Holy Quran, for changing the smell of the mouth. - Upon waking up. - Upon making ablution (Wudhou'). The Prophet – Peace be upon him – said: (The Sewak cleans the mouth and causes the pleasure of Allah the Almighty) Narrated by Ahmad. The benefit of applying this Sunnah: a) Gaining the pleasure of Allah the Almighty. b) Cleaning the mouth.

Sunnahs of Waking up

1- Wiping the face with the hand from the effect of sleeping: An Nawawi and Ibn Hajar recommended this act referring to a Hadith narrated by Imam Muslim " .. then the Prophet (PBUH) woke up and sat wiping his face with his hands" 2- Saying this Du'aa: "Thanks to Allah Who gave us life after death , and all resurrection will be to Him." Narrated by Al Bukhari 3- Using "Sewak" (1): "Whenever the Prophet (PBUH) woke up, even at night; he used the sewak to brush his teeth" (agreed upon) The wisdom behind that is that the sewak flourishes and activates the body and eliminates bad odors. _________________________________________________ 1-(a stick taken of the Araak tree (Salvadona Pensica) for the sake of cleaning teeth

Bedtime Sunnahs (the Prophet’s traditions)

1- (O Allah, in Your name I die and live) narrated by Al-Bukhari. 2- One should put his hands together, then, puff into them and recite: (Say, “He is Allah, The Only One”), (Say, “I take refuge with The Lord of the Daybreak”) and (Say, “I take refuge with The Lord of mankind”), then, saying that, wipes as much as he can of his body, starting with his head, his face and the front of his body. He should do this three times). Narrated by Al-Bukhari. 3- Reciting the verse of the Throne (ayat-al-Kursii): (Allah. There is no god except Him, The Ever-Living, The Superb Upright Sustainer), narrated by Al-Bukhari. * The fruit (reward) of reciting this ayah (a verse of the Qur’an): who recites it, the protection from Allah remains over him, so that no devil can approach him. As was proved to be authentic in the previous hadith (the Prophet’s saying). 4- (O Allah, in your name I sleep and by You I wake up. If you take my soul, then have mercy on it and if You send it back, then preserve it the way You preserve Your righteous slaves). Narrated by Al-Bukhari and Muslim 5- (O Allah, surely You have created my soul and You take it up. To You is its life and its death. If You give it life, then preserve it and if You give it death, then forgive it. O Allah, indeed, I ask You for wellness). Narrated by Muslim. 6- (O Allah, protect me against Your torment on the Day that you resurrect Your slaves). Three times. Narrated by Abu-Dawoud and At-Termithi. One should say this when he puts his right hand under his cheek (lying on the right side in bed) 7- (Subhan Allah (Glorified be Allah) thirty three times, Al-Hamdulillah (all praise is to Allah) thirty three times, and Allahu Akbar (Allah is The Greater) thirty four times. Narrated by Al-Bukhari and Muslim. 8- (All praise is to Allah, Who has fed us, given us water, sufficed us and given us refuge, how many are those, who do not have anyone to suffice them and give them refuge, are). Narrated by Muslim. 9- (O Allah, Knower of the Unseen and the Witnessed, Originator of the heavens and the earth, the Lord of everything and its Sovereign, I bear witness that there is no god but You. I take refuge with You from the evil of myself, from the evil of Satan and his trap and from causing myself any harm, or driving it to any Muslim). Narrated by Abu-Dawoud and At-Termithi. 10-(o Allah, I have submitted myself to You, confided my command to You, directed my face to You and resorted to You out of my desire and awe of You. There is no refuge or escape from You, except to You. I have believed in Your book, which You have sent (down) and Your Prophet, who You have sent). Narrated by Al-Bukhari and Muslim. 11-(O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and Lord of the Magnificent Throne, our Lord and the Lord of everything, Splitter of grains and nuclei, Sender of the Bible, the Gospel and Al-Furqan (The Criterion), I take refuge with You from everything You take by the forelock. O Allah, You are The First, as there is nothing before You, You are The Last, as there is nothing after You, The Manifest, as there is nothing over You and The Immanent, as there is nothing below You, pay the debt for us and enrich us after poverty). Narrated by Muslim. 12- Reciting the last two verses of Surat Al-Baqarah, starting with His words (Exalted be He): (The Messenger has believed in what has been sent down to him from his Lord, and the believers {believe}), for the hadith: (this who recites them at night, they suffice him), narrated by Al-Bukhari and Muslim. · Scholars disagreed about the meaning of (they suffice him): it has been said: they are sufficient for him, as he does not need to perform the Qiyam* of the night. Also, it has been said that they protect him against every evil and adversity. I have said: it may mean both things… the end of An-Nawawi’s words (Al-Adhkar). 13-One should be pure, for the hadith (if you go to bed, have an ablution). 14-Sleeping on the right side… (…then lie on your right side …). Narrated by Al-Bukhari and Muslim. 15- One should put the right hand under his cheek (when he lay down, he used to put his right hand under his cheek). Narrated by Abu-Dawoud. 16-Dusting the bed off (when anyone of you goes to his bed, he should dust it off… as he does not know what he has left behind him…). Narrated by Al-Bukhari and Muslim. 17-Reciting Surat (Say, “O you disbelievers”), as one of its fruits: (it is a protection from polytheism), narrated by Abu-Dawoud, At-Temidhi and Ahmad, and was proved to be authentic by Ibn-Hibban, Al-Hakim and Adh-Dhahabi agreed with him. Also, it was proved to be good by Al-Hafedh and authentic by Al-Albani. · An-Nawawi said: one should give priority to do everything stated in this chapter, but, if he could not, he might be confined to do what he can (do) of its most important (items). · By observation, we find that most people sleep twice in their day and night, as then, they would have applied these Sunnahs , or some of them, twice, because these Sunnahs are not restricted to night’s sleep, rather they include even sleeping during the day as the ahadith are general. The fruit of applying these Sunnahs at bedtime: 1- 100 sadaqa (charitable deeds) is written for the Muslim when he keeps these glorifications constantly before sleeping, for the hadith: (every glorification is sadaqa, every time one says: Allah is The Greater is sadaqa, every praise (to Allah) is sadaqa and every time one says: there is no god but Allah is sadaqa...). narrated by Muslim. *An-Nawawi said: has the same reward. 2- If the Muslim preserves these glorifications before sleeping, 100 trees will be planted for him in paradise, for the previous hadith narrated by Ibn-Majah, about the fruits of post-prayer adhkar. 3- Allah protects the slave, keeps the devil away from him in that night and he remains safe from evils and pests. 4- The slave ends his day with remembering Allah, obeying Him, putting trust on Him, asking Him for help and declaring His oneness. * Qiyam = supererogatory prayers performed at night, after Isha’ (evening) prayer.

ALLAH(swt) Wants to Honor You!

As-salaamu `alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh. Qooloo a`oodhu billahi min ash-Shaytani 'r-rajeem. Bismillahi 'r-Rahmani 'r-Raheem. That is our sword, that has been granted from Heavens to mu'mins and Muslims for defending themselves against enemies, against Shaytan's assaults. And to be a defense against those who are against Islam. And against the real beings of this planet. And also particularly or especially salaam to `ulamas. Maybe there are some `ulamas from Ahlu ’s-Sunnah, maybe there are some `ulamas who are not saying they are Ahlu ’s-Sunnah, but are Salafi `ulamas. Say! "We are `ulamas of Ahlu ’s-Sunnah!" Why are you making such a difference? Making another position for yourself. Why? Ahlu ’s-Sunnah wa ’l-Jama`ah has `ulamas, if you are Ahlu ’s-Sunnah wa ’l-Jama`ah, why are you making that difference to say, "We are Salafi `ulamas." How many people are claiming that they are Salafi `ulamas? Write their names that we may ask them, "Where are you? Come and listen, come and say something for the ummah, the Nation of Sayyidina Muhammad (saw)." Stand up! Stand up O Salafi `ulamas when his name is mentioned and declared! A change is coming now, a renewal for Islam. And now a new mawja, a wave or power of the renewal of Islam is coming to show people what real Islam is. Because people now are in doubt. No-mind people are getting surprised and saying, "What is Islam and what is it for?" Islam is really a heavenly declaration coming from Heavens. Its last message is through the Holy Qur'an, through Sayyidina Muhammad (saw). Stand up! Give your highest respect to Sayyidina Muhammad (saw) and say allahuma salli wa sallim wa barik `alayh! Islam is built on real respect and honoring. Islam is coming to declare to people that it is bringing to them a heavenly respect. And all the prophets brought that declaration of "respect" to be given to people. Our religion is built on respect, honoring, and glorifying. We have been told to be respectful ones. We have been ordered to be the ones who give honor, and the ones who glorify the heavenly beings. To be respectful towards those who are coming from Heavens on Earth, honoring them, and glorifying them. That is the main teaching from Heavens to Mankind, to teach them to be a respectful, honoring and glorifying servant. Anything wrong, Salafi `ulamas? Say marhaban! You must accept, raghman ala anfikum, you must accept this. You can't say anything against this. And I am asking from Azhar `ulamas. Are they accepting what we are saying, or are they refusing? If you are refusing, then you are also someone who is never understanding real Islam and its real purpose. The real purpose of Islam is that the Lord of Heavens wants to honor His servant, and thirdly, Islam calls people to be glorified ones in the Divinely Presence. Because we have been called to the Heavens by the Lord of Heavens, and He Almighty is inviting us. What does it mean; وَاللّهُ يَدْعُو إِلَى دَارِ السَّلاَمِ Bismillahi 'r-Rahmaani 'r-Raheem. W 'Allahu yada`u ila daari 's-salaam. And Allah invites you into the Abode of Peace. (10:25) They are not asking for your opinion, no! They are not speaking about opinions. There is one understanding. Say, what did the Lord of Heavens say, wallahu yada`u ila daari 's-salaam! He is asking His servants to come to the most honored Paradises in the Heavens. Therefore, we have been invited to be on the best position. To be the ones who look the best and do the best. Whatever is the best aim, we must try to reach it. We have been invited to Heavens. Our Lord Almighty Allah is inviting us. Therefore, He offered to His servants through His respected ones, the prophets, to teach them what is necessary for them to know about how to be on that day. The Lord of Heavens invited us, and we must know how we must be. Look, Salafi `ulamas, people now in our days, are trying to give their respect to some aspects that belong to this life, and that is not Islam. That is not acceptable in Islam. Islam is something else. Islam is calling you to be a high level, respectful one for heavenly invitation. And the Lord of Heavens is sending His beloved, respected, honored, and glorified servants. All prophets have received heavenly respect and they have been honored and glorified by the heavens. Therefore, the Lord of Heavens is asking from His servants to be in front of those people with best manners and good adab. You must know that they are coming through their Lord's Divinely Level, coming to us, and giving us so much honor. No one can understand or imagine that honor that the prophets have been dressed with, and are coming to people. Don’t look at their clothes, no! These clothes are nothing, but they have been dressed with heavenly honor dressings and heavenly glorified dressings. And first of all you must welcome them as they are representing their Lords invitation. Coming to people and saying, "O people, who created you from nothing? And gave you warriq, an existence? That is His Grant to you. Therefore you must try to be ready for being dressed in heavenly dressings of honor and glory, because your Lord Almighty is inviting you." O People! First of all, come and clean yourselves. O people, come and make a cleaning for: wa thiyaabaka fatahhir. And your raiment purify, (al-Muzzamil, 74:4) that you must understand Salafi `ulamas, wa thiyaabaka fatahhir. Clean your body from every dirtiness. With that dirtiness it is impossible to reach the Divine Presence of the Lord of Heavens. Be clean. All prophets were coming and saying, "O people, your Lord wants to honor and glorify you. To come and clean you, and to grant to you from His endless karam, Generosity Oceans. Asking you to come to Him." Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar! Subhaan Sen yaa Rabb, Sultan Sen yaa Rabb. But Man is not understanding, or they are not trying to understand. They are thinking that we are like other animals. For a while we are living and then dying, and will be thrown away. No, no! You have been created to be representatives of heavenly ones. For everyone, there is one representative. If you are reaching to that point and you are going to be ready, that representative through heavenly beings will be dressed for you, and you should be taken up through this life. If not, then you are going to be like a carcass, thrown away. O People! Listen and think on it. O `ulamas, you must know this and you must say to people. If not, your body is going to be giving a bad smell. It is going to be thrown away. And it is a pity for a person be a carcass and thrown away. Try to reach that honor that has been sent through prophets to you, and then prophets' representatives reaching to you in every time. Try to reach what is granted to you from heavenly honors. Take it and be an honored creature Here and Hereafter. O Salafi `ulamas, why are you not saying to your mulook? Why are you not reminding them of such a realities? If your tama`a, greediness, is for dunya, then you are also going to be a carcass. But you must try to be a pretty one, that when you are leaving this life, then angels should come and welcome you to your heavenly positions, heavenly maqaam, stations. That is all. They are making me address people, and I am addressing to my ego. If you like to take, take; it is free! We are not asking for money or dunya’s treasures, no, no. If you are running after this life’s treasures, you are always going to lose. Come and ask for heavenly treasures, heavenly honors, and heavenly glorifying in the Divine Presence. May Allah forgive us and grant to His Seal of Prophets (saw) more and more honor and glorifying. Allahuma salli wa sallim wa baarik `alaa habeebika Sayyidi 'l-awwaleen wa 'l-akhireen, Sayyidina Muhammad (saw)!