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Seek Allah’s Forgiveness

The Encouragement to Seek Allah’s Forgiveness, and Warning to those who Falsely Accuse Innocent People
Allah emphasizes His generosity and kindness, in that He forgives whoever repents to Him from whatever evil they commit.
Allah said, [وَمَن يَعْمَلْ سُوءاً أَوْ يَظْلِمْ نَفْسَهُ ثُمَّ يَسْتَغْفِرِ اللَّهَ يَجِدِ اللَّهَ غَفُوراً رَّحِيماً ]
(And whoever does evil or wrongs himself but afterwards seeks Allah’s forgiveness, he will find Allah Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.)

Ali bin Abi Talhah said that Ibn `Abbas commented about this Ayah, “Allah informs His servants of His forgiveness, forbearing generosity and expansive mercy. So whoever commits a sin, whether minor or major, [ثُمَّ يَسْتَغْفِرِ اللَّهَ يَجِدِ اللَّهَ غَفُوراً رَّحِيماً] (but afterwards seeks Allah’s forgiveness, he will find Allah Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.) even if his sins were greater than the heavens, the earth and the mountains.”
Imam Ahmad recorded that `Ali said, “Whenever I hear anything from the Messenger of Allah, Allah benefits me with whatever He wills of that. Abu Bakr told me, and Abu Bakr has said the truth, that the Messenger of Allah said, «مَا مِنْ مُسْلِمٍ يُذْنِبُ ذَنْبًا، ثُمَّ يَتَوَضَّأُ فَيُصَلِّي رَكْعَتَيْنِ، ثُمَّ يَسْتَغْفِرُ اللهَ لِذلِكَ الذَّنْبِ، إِلَّا غَفَرَ لَه»
(No Muslim commits a sin and then performs ablution, prays two Rak`ahs and begs Allah for forgiveness for that sin, but He forgives him.)
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He then recited these two Ayat, [وَمَن يَعْمَلْ سُوءاً أَوْ يَظْلِمْ نَفْسَهُ] (And whoever does evil or wrongs himself), and, [وَالَّذِينَ إِذَا فَعَلُواْ فَـحِشَةً أَوْ ظَلَمُواْ أَنْفُسَهُمْ] (And those who, when they have committed Fahishah or wronged themselves with evil).”
Allah’s statement, [وَمَن يَكْسِبْ إِثْماً فَإِنَّمَا يَكْسِبُهُ عَلَى نَفْسِهِ] (And whoever earns sin, he earns it only against himself.) is similar to His statement,
(And no bearer of burdens shall bear the burden of another). So no one will avail anyone else. Rather, every soul, and none else, shall carry its own burden. This is why Allah said, [وَكَانَ اللَّهُ عَلِيماً حَكِيماً] (And Allah is Ever All-Knowing, All-Wise.) meaning, this occurs due to His knowledge, wisdom, fairness and mercy.

July 30, 2016
The ANGEL waits

”The companion (Angel) on the left lifts his pen for six hours for the Muslim slave that errs or sins. If this slave repents and seeks Allah’s forgiveness for that error or sin, the Angel does not record it. And if the slave does not ask Allah for forgiveness, the Angel records it once.”
The Prophet ﷺ through Abu Umamah. [Collected by At-Tabarani in Kabir (7667), Abu Na’eem in Hilya (6/124), Al-Bayhaqi in Shu’ib (6788). Shaykh Al-Albaani graded it (Hasan) in his Saheehah (1209)].

Benefits for this topic:
Lifts the pen for six hours: These six hours could refer to astrological time, or another time period.
The Muslim slave that errs or sins: Means the Angel won’t record the sin or error before the six hours passes. He simply delays writing it.
If the slave repents: This refers to the salve seeking sincere repentance for the sin or error he’s done.
The Angel doesn’t record it: Means the Angel on the left ignores writing it.
If the slave doesn’t ask Allah for forgiveness: This means the Angel on the left writes it down as one bad deed, unlike the Angel that records the good deeds. The Angel on the right writes down a good deed ten times.[ Faydul Qadir Al-Manawee].
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June 24, 2016
The Mansions in Jannah

“The mansions in Jannah are built based on dhikr. If you stop dhikr, the Angels stop building the mansion.”
Ibn al-Qayyim
[al-Waabil p.159]
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Recite three times in Arabic upon rising in the morning

“Glory is to Allah and praise is to Him, by the multitude of His creation, by His Pleasure, by the weight of His Throne, and by the extent of His Words. ”

سُبْحَانَ اللهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ عَدَدَ خَلْقِهِ، وَرِضَا نَفْسِهِ، وَزِنَةَ عَرْشِهِ وَمِدَادَ كَلِمَاتِهِ
Subhaanallaahi wa bihamdihi: ‘Adada khalqihi, wa ridhaa nafsihi, wa zinata ‘arshihi wa midaada kalimaatihi.
Muslim 4/2090.

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June 24, 2016
Stay Patient during tough times
Stay Patient–If your heart feels PAIN and you are HURT or upset because of a calamity that has befallen you, you should endure that with patience and make dua to Allah, confide and rely only on Him instead of turning to other people.
In Yaqoob (alahissalaam), there lies an example for the believers, that it is okay to be sad and grieved but be patient and cry unto Allah Almighty. When he was separated from his son Yusuf alaihisallam, he did not whine in front of anyone, rather he remained steadfast for years and sought help from Allah subhaanahu wa taa’aala and eventually he was reunited with his son.
He said :“I only complain of my suffering and my grief to Allah” (12:86)
Indeed, no one despairs of relief from Allah except the disbelieving people.” (12:87)
May Allah bless us with an unfaltering imaan, a heart that never runs out of patience and a soul that has complete tawakkul (faith) in Him and never disobeys Him, ameen
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April 30, 2016
Story of the PROSTRATION of ANGELS before ADAM Alaihissalaam and Satan’s REFUSAL
Surah Al-Baqarah,verse 34 ”And [mention] when We said to the angels, “Prostrate before Adam”; so they prostrated, except for Iblees. He refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers”
This Ayah mentions the great honor that Allah granted Adam Alaihissalaam, and Allah reminded Adam Alaihissalaam’s offspring of this fact. Allah commanded the angels to prostrate before Adam Alaihissalaam, as this Ayah and many Hadiths testify.
There is a Hadith about the supplication of Musa Alaihissalaam , “O my Lord! Show me Adam who caused us and himself to be thrown out of Paradise.” When Musa Alaihissalaam met Adam Alaihissalaam, he said to him, “Are you Adam whom Allah created with His Own Hands, blew life into and commanded the angels to prostrate before”
Iblis was among Those ordered to prostrate before Adam Alaihissalaam, although he was not an Angel.
When Allah commanded the angels to prostrate before Adam Alaihissalaam, Iblis was included in this command. Although Iblis was not an angel, he was trying – and pretending – to imitate the angels’ behavior and deeds, and this is why he was also included in the command to the angels to prostrate before Adam Alaihissalaam. Satan was criticized for defying that command.
Ibn `Abbas said, “Before he undertook the path of sin, Iblis was with the angels and was called `Azazil.’ He was among the residents of the earth and was one of the most active worshippers and knowledgeable persons among the angels. This fact caused him to be arrogant. Iblis was from a genus called Jinn.”
The Prostration was before Adam Alaihissalaam but the Obedience was to Allah.
Qatadah commented on Allah’s statement,
(And (remember) when We said to the angels: “Prostrate yourselves before Adam.”)
“The obedience was for Allah and the prostration was before Adam Alaihissalaam . Allah honored Adam Alaihissalaam and commanded the angels to prostrate before him.” Some people said that this prostration was just a prostration of greeting, peace and honor
Ar-Razi agreed with this view. Also, Qatadah said about Allah’s statement,
(And they prostrated except Iblis (Shaytan), he refused and was proud and was one of the disbelievers (disobedient to Allah).)
“Iblis, the enemy of Allah, envied Adam because Allah honored Adam Alaihissalaam. He said, `I was created from fire, and he was created from clay.’ Therefore, the first error ever committed was arrogance, for the enemy of Allah was too arrogant to prostrate before Adam Alaihissalaam .” Ibn Kathir said the following is recorded in the Sahih,
(No person who has the weight of a mustard seed of arrogance in his heart shall enter Paradise.)
Iblis had disbelief, arrogance, and rebellion, all of which caused him to be expelled from the holy presence of Allah, and His mercy.
May Allah save us from ARROGANCE and the traps of Shaitan, ameen
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April 23, 2016
Biography of Prophet Mohammad (ﷺ)-The DREAM of our Prophet’s Mother
After you finish reading this, don’t forget to send durood on our Holy Prophet Mohammad Sallal laahoo alaihi wassallam and share this knowledge with your friends and family.
Today we will learn about The DREAM of our Prophet’s Mother (Peace and blessings be upon him)which she had before his birth.
The marriage of his parents was not the beginning of the Prophet’s affair.
When the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) was once asked about the beginning of his affair, he said, “I am the supplication of my father Ibraaheem Alaihissalaam (i.e., the answer to his supplication) and the glad tidings of my brother ‘Eesa Alaihissalaam .
And my mother saw (in a dream) that light came out of her, light that illuminated the castles of Ash-Sham (Ash-Sham refers to the region of Syria and neighbouring
lands).
Commenting on these words, Ibn Rajab said, “The coming out of this light at the time of his birth is an indication of the light that he was to come with, that the people of earth were to be guided by, and that was going to remove the darkness of Shirk (polytheism, to associate partners with Allah in worship)
Allah said:
“O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians)! Now has come
to you Our Messenger (Muhammad ) explaining to you much
of that which you used to hide from the Scripture and passing over
(i.e., leaving out without explaining) much. Indeed, there has
come to you from Allah a LIGHT (Prophet Muhammad Peace and blessings be upon him ) and a plain Book (this Qur’an) .
Wherewith Allah guides all those who seek His Good Pleasure to ways of peace, and He brings them out
of darkness by His Will unto light and guides them to a Straight Way (Islamic Monotheism) .” (Quran 5: 15, 16)
Ibn Katheer said, “The specific mention of Ash-Sham as being the
place where his light shall appear points to how Islam will have a
stable and firm footing in the lands of Ash-Sham.”
In the end times ,(i.e., just before the end of this world), Ash-Sham will be a stronghold of Islam and its adherents, and it is there that ‘Eesa Alaihissalaam (Jesus) ibn Maryam will descend – in Damascus, at the white minaret on its eastern side.
It is related both in Saheeh Bukhaaree and
Saheeh Muslim that the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him)said, “A group from my nation will continue to remain successful upon the truth; they will not be harmed by those who forsake them, nor by those who oppose them;
(they will remain upon that state) until Allah’s command comes (i.e., a gentle, good wind that will take the souls of all believers), and they will still be upon that state.

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April 19, 2016
Overcome your Stress, grief and sorrow
Are you SAD or HURT because you lost something? Are you feeling down because your plans didn’t work out?

Did you lose a job, someone you loved or could not go where you wanted to?
Read the following verse of the Holy Quran to understand why this happened.

“But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. And Allah Knows, while you know not” – (Surat Al-Baqarah:216)”
Many a times we fail to comprehend the wisdom behind Allah’s plans. But we must have faith in Him and where He takes us. He is the ALL- KNOWER; He knows what we don’t. Whatever He makes us go through is for our own good.
May Allah always make us trust His plans, ameen
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April 18, 2016
Am I one of those who justify his haram (forbidden) acts?
Am I one of those who justify his haram (forbidden) acts?
A very important question we all need to ask ourselves.
Justifying Evil Deeds
Imam Sadiq had heard that an old man had become famous for his piety. One day, he saw him surrounded by a large crowd. A little later, the man came out of the crowd and distancing himself from them, proceeded alone, whereupon the Imam began to follow him.
After a short time, the Imam observed that he had stopped near a bakery from where he stealthily picked up two loaves of bread. After a short distance, he stopped at a fruit store, picking up two pomegranates in the same manner and once again continued on his way.
As he walked further, the old man approached a sick person, handed over the loaves and fruits to him and was about to move on when Imam Sadiq came up to him and said, “I have witnessed something greatly astonishing from you”, and then proceeded to narrate the acts, which he had witnessed.
The old man said, “I suppose you are Imam Sadiq”
The Imam replied in the affirmative.
The man continued, “It is really unfortunate that in spite of being of the progeny of the Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him) you do not seem to know anything.”
The Imam asked, “What act of ignorance have you noticed from me?”
The man said, “But do you not know that God has said in the Quran “Whoever brings a good deed, he shall have ten like it and whoever brings an evil deed, he shall be recompensed only with the like of it”.
On this basis, since I have stolen two fruits and two loaves of bread, I have four sins in my account, but on the other hand, since I have given it in the way of God, I have earned forty good deeds. Reducing four from forty, I still have thirty-six good deeds in my account; a pity that you possess no knowledge of such computations!”
The Imam explained to him, “But have you not heard this verse of the Quran, which says: “Allah only accepts from those who guard (against evil)”. You have earned four sins by stealing those four items and four more sins for giving them to someone else without the permission of the owners, so you have collected eight sins but not a single good deed.”
Later, the Imam said to his companions, “With such interpretations and justifications, not only do they mislead themselves, but others as well.”
Imam Sadiq has said:
(Surely, the effect of an evil deed upon the doer is faster than that of a knife upon a piece of meat.)
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April 17, 2016
Biography of Prophet Mohammad (ﷺ) – The Marriage of his parents
After you finish reading this, don’t forget to send durood on our Holy Prophet Mohammad Sallal laahoo alaihi wassallam and share this knowledge with your friends and family.
Today we will learn about The MARRIAGE of his parents (Abdullah and Aminah) and his father’s death.
‘Abdullah Ibn ‘Abdul- Muttalib’s Marriage To Aaminah bint Wahb :
‘Abdullah was one of ‘Abdul-Muttalib’s most beloved sons.
‘Abdullah was about to be slaughtered at one point during his youth but he was spared and his father paid 100 camels for his ransom.
‘Abdullah got married to Aaminah bint Wahb ibn ‘Abd-Manaaf ibn Zuhrah ibn Kilaab, whose lineage was very noble indeed.
Either before the Prophet’s birth or shortly afterwards (historical
accounts differ in this regard), ‘Abdullah died and was buried in Al-Madeenah, alongside his uncles from the Banu ‘Adee ibn An-Najjaar clan.
He had gone to Ash-Sham (Syria and surrounding
regions) for a business trip, and death overtook him in Al-
Madeenah, during his return journey; but he had already
impregnated his wife. And so it was as if it was being said to him:
“Your mission in life is complete; as for this pure child you leave
behind, Allah will, with His Wisdom and Mercy, take care of him
and prepare him for the task of taking mankind out of darkness
and bringing them into the light”

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April 17, 2016
Stories from the Quran (The birth of Maryam Alaihissalaam)
The Story of Maryam Alaihissalaam’s Birth (Mother of Prophet Issa Alaihissalaam)
Surah AL-IMRAN, verses 35-36
(35. (Remember) when the wife of `Imran said: “O my Lord! I have vowed to You what is in my womb to be dedicated for Your services, so accept this from me. Verily, You are the All-Hearer, the All-Knowing.”) (36. Then when she gave birth to her, she said: “O my Lord! I have given birth to a female child, ـ and Allah knew better what she bore, ـ “And the male is not like the female, and I have named her Maryam, and I seek refuge with You for her and for her offspring from Shaytan, the outcast.”)
The wife of `Imran mentioned here is the mother of Maryam Alaihissalaam, and her name is Hannah bint Faqudh. Muhammad bin Ishaq mentioned that Hannah could not have children and that one day, she saw a bird feeding its chick. She wished she could have children and supplicated to Allah to grant her offspring. Allah accepted her supplication, and when her husband slept with her, she became pregnant. She vowed to make her child concentrate on worship and serving Bayt Al-Maqdis (the Masjid in Jerusalem), when she became aware that she was pregnant.
She said,
(O my Lord! I have vowed to You what is in my womb to be dedicated for Your services, so accept this from me. Verily, You are the All-Hearer, the All-Knowing.) meaning, You hear my supplication and You know my intention. She did not know then what she would give birth to, a male or a female.
(Then when she gave birth to her, she said: “O my Lord! I have given birth to a female child, ـ and Allah knew better what she bore.)
(And the male is not like the female,) in strength and the commitment to worship Allah and serve the Masjid in Jerusalem.
(And I have named her Maryam,) thus, testifying to the fact that it is allowed to give a name to the newly born the day it is born, as is apparent from the Ayah, which is also a part of the law of those who were before us.
Further, the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah mentioned that the Prophet Sallal laahoo alaihi wassallam said,
(This night, a son was born for me and I called him by my father’s name, Ibrahim.) Al-Bukhari and Muslim collected this Hadith.
Allah’s statement that Maryam Alaihissalaam’s mother said,
(“And I seek refuge with You for her and for her offspring from Shaytan, the outcast.”) means, that she sought refuge with Allah from the evil of Shaytan, for her and her offspring, i.e., `Isa, peace be upon him. Allah accepted her supplication, for `Abdur-Razzaq recorded that Abu Hurayrah (Radi Allahu anhu) said that the Messenger of Allah Sallal laahoo alaihi wassallam said,
(Every newly born baby is touched by Shaytan when it is born, and the baby starts crying because of this touch, except Maryam and her son.)
Abu Hurayrah then said, “Read if you will,
(And I seek refuge with You for her and for her offspring from Shaytan, the outcast).” The Two Sahihs recorded this Hadith.
Dua from this story to seek Allah’s Protection for your daughter and grandchildren:
”And I seek refuge with You (Allah) for her and for her offspring from Shaitan (Satan), the outcast.”
Wa innee o’eethuhaa bika wathurriyyatahaa minash-shaytaanir-rajeem
Surah Al- Imran, verse 36
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April 15, 2016