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Du'a Of The Prophet (Saw):

-- I seek refuge in Allah
from knowledge that brings no wisdom,
from a heart that lacks kindness,
from desires that bring discontent, and
from supplications that go unanswered.

[Muslim]

Ameen.

uplawal:
google it

Sister please dont rely on internet alone for Islamic information Because there are a lot of unreliable websites out there, Put up by non-believers in our religions name. They want to misguide us. Ofcourse there are a lot of good websites out there, but be sure they are the only ones which we read.
May Allah save us from such misguidance. Ameen.

Anas ibn Maalik (ra) said: "if something upset the Prophet (saw), he would say:

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'Yaa Hayyu yaa Qayyoom bi rahmatika astagheeth'[/size]
(O Ever Living. O Sustainer, by Your mercy I seek help)"

(Tirmidhi)

‎''This world is not a permanent place, it is a passage, a road on which you are passing-''-

[ Ali Ibn Abi Talib (R.A) ]

[size=14pt]7.Remembering Death
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Every soul shall taste death

Allah has said in the Qur’aan:"Every soul will taste death.”

From this verse we know that death is such a thing that you can’t escape from even if you are in a house, which is built with metal walls, and has a massive padlock. Death will not only come when hair and the beard turn white, but it can come at any time, even when you are a baby, or an old person or a teenager or of middle age. Even if you are a king, a Prime Minister or a leader of one of the tribes.

Merits of the Remembrance of Death

Know that the person, who is engrossed in the world and cheated by its charming coquetries, is unmindful of the remembrance of death. They do not remember death and when they are reminded of it, they do not like it. Allah has said regarding such a man:“The deaths from which you flee away will meet you. Thereafter you will be led to the Knower of the world seen and unseen. You will then be informed of what you did.”

Hazrat Bilal bin Masood and Umar bin Abdul Aziz Radiallaho Anho said,
“O People! You are not created for being destroyed”. You will travel from one home to another home. For a believer, death is a gift.

Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wassallam has said, “The gift for a believer is death".

Due to the hardship which the believer goes through in this world, death becomes easy for him and all of his anxieties disappear. Therefore, it is described as a gift in the Hadith.

Hazrat Mahmood bin Labeed says that the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wassallam said,
“Mankind likes two things very much. One [/b]of these things is [b]life, though death is much better for him, and the second is wealth though poverty makes accounting easy."

Hazrat ibn Umar Radiallaho Anho says,
“This world is paradise for the non-believers (they are engaged in their worldly desires and aspirations).
This world is a jail or prison for the faithful (mumins). They are bound by the laws of Shari at in every matter.
Therefore, when the soul of a mumin leaves his body (at the time of death), it is as if a captive has been freed from the cell.
He cleans himself by turning in the dust."

Barakah Juma'a.

Weekly reminder:
Do not forget to recite Suratul Dhukhan today, remember we will get the prayer of 70,000 angels.
The following recitation is only 7mins. 7min is a small time considering the fact we will get the prayer of 70,000 angels.
May Allah give us the blessing to do more Ibadah. Ameen.


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ifyalways:
wow.
Wonderful.
Im so very grateful,thank you.

Dont Thank me, Thank Allah the Almighty. If he didnt wish to give us knowledge we all would be in the dark. Allahuakbar.

@ify

I will indulge you in a small lesson in arabic. Only 7 steps.

1. [/b]This first letter of the Arabic language :[img]http://www.dilap.eu/arabic-alphabet/01-alif.gif[/img][b]'Alif' [size=18pt] أ [/size]pronounced Almost similar to english 'A'
2. [/b]Another Alphabet:[img]http://www.dilap.eu/arabic-alphabet/23-lam.gif[/img] [b]'Laam'  [size=18pt]‎ ل[/size] pronounced Almost similar to english 'L'

3.[/b]Another Alphabet  [img]http://www.dilap.eu/arabic-alphabet/26-h.gif[/img] [b]'Ha' (Also written like this at the end of the word)  [size=18pt]ـه‎[/size] pronounced Almost similar to english 'H'

4. Vowels : Only 3 vowels in arabic, : 1.https://www.myeasyarabic.com/images/example_fatHa_3.gif Similar to english 'a'    2.https://www.myeasyarabic.com/images/example_Damma_3.gif similar to 'u'     3.https://www.myeasyarabic.com/images/example_kasra_3.gif similar to 'e'

5.[/b]Long Vowels : pronunciations of All the 3 vowels mentioned above can be elongated. For simplicity sake i will be mentioning only the 1st vowel it can be elongated by puttin 'alif' after the alphabet or put it vertically.

[b]6. 'Shadda' : It is a symbol to stress the pronunciation of an alphabet.
https://www.myeasyarabic.com/images/example_shadda_2.gif


7. Add all the above 6 steps and you can do the final 7th step.
READ ALLAH in arabic: [size=20pt] الله‎ [/size]

                     ALLAHU
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ifyalways:
Hadith said specifically "messenger of Allah"
How wud Fortune tellers be referred to as messengers of Allah. 

I was referring to a hadith where the Prophet (saw) says not to follow fortune tellers.

As for the so called hadith posted above i have never heard of it. I dont see any hadith number posted. I think i will end this conversation about this matter. Too much fitna going on here. I dont want to take part in it.

Instead i will post you a small lesson in Arabic.

ifyalways:
Hmmn.
Can anyone shed more light on this hadith please.

That hadith refers to fortune tellers.

Our Prophet(saw) was not a fortune teller. He predicted the future based on what Allah taught him and commanded to convey. Such as the incidents going to happen when the Day of resurrection is near.

Azharuddin,Happy to see u around,hope your exams went well.Salams

Exam was a bit difficult, Insha Allah i will get through.

The best help is My husband.Im still at the basics level,haven't made much progress.Im at my last trimester with a baby so im off and on,trying so hard to find my feet.

He he cant find your feet huh. Insha Allah all will go well.

@ify
Dont mind me asking this. How is learning to read Quran in Arabic going for you? Did those cds and softwares help you?

The english translations of the Quran and Hadith should be dealt with care. The tone and the real meaning of Arabic might not be conveyed in other languages. Many words in Arabic does not have equivalent words in other languages and therefore will be substituted for words with 'similar' meaning. That 'might' cause misinterpretation. In Arabic 1 word can have multiple meanings(even more than 10 meanings for a single word), and also there are Multiple words for a single meaning.
May Allah save us from such misinterpretation and give us the chance to study Arabic language properly.
Ameen.

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6.Carrying out Good Deeds[/size]

Doing good deeds for others can be like switching on a light bulb in a darkened room. No matter how awful we are feeling there is just something about offering a helping hand to someone in need that lifts our spirits and brightens our Iman. We should get to the stage where we crave to do good deeds! Because our good deeds are our eternal investment which will benefit us for the rest of eternity rather than investment into this life which is very temporary indeed! So what investment sounds better? Eternal investment which will give us eternal bliss or temporary investment which has a chance of failing even though we spend our whole lives investing in it! You choose!

Allah Almighty says in the Holy Qur’an: "For those who believe and work righteous deeds is a reward that will never fail”(Fussilat: .

Time in Islam is more than gold or any precious material thing in this world. Of all religions, only Islam guides mankind not only to the importance of time but also how to value it. Allah the Almighty and His Messenger(saw),  very clearly tell us the value of time, why we must not waste it and how we can make use of our time wisely to increase our iman (faith) and thus attain success, especially eternal success in the life Hereafter.

Bin ‘Abbas narrated t that Allâh’s Messenger (saw) said,“There are two blessings which many people lose: (They are) health and free time for doing good.” (Bukhari 8/421)

Abdullah Bin Mas’ud t narrated: “I asked the Prophet(saw), ‘Which deed is the dearest to Allah?’ He replied, “To offer salaat (the prayers) at their early fixed times.” I asked, “What is the next (in goodness)?” He replied, “To be good and dutiful to your parents.” I' again asked, “What is the next (in goodness)? “He replied, “To participate in jihad (religious fighting) in Allah’s Cause.” (Bukhari 1/ 505)

Abu Qatada, Bin Rab’i t narrated that the Prophet (saw) , said, "Allâh the Exalted said: ‘I made five times (daily) prayers obligatory on your people. And I took a guarantee that if anyone observes them regularly at their times, I shall admit him to Paradise. If anyone does not offer them regularly, there is no such guarantee of Mine for him." (Abu Dawood 430)

If we fear Allah for His wrath and hope for His rewards in the eternal world to come, time has come for us to give due value to the importance of time. We should try not to waste most of our time seeking worldly pleasures. It is for our guidance that we must take admonition from the following authentic hadîth:

Abu Hurairah t narrated that Allâh’s Messenger (saw) said, "Be prompt in doing good deeds (before you are overtaken) by turbulence which would be like a part of the dark night. During (that stormy period) a man would be a Muslim in the morning and an unbeliever in the evening or he would be a believer in the evening and an unbeliever in the morning, and would sell his faith for worldly goods.” (Muslim 213)

Abu Hurairah t narrated that Allâh’s Messenger (saw) said,“Hasten to do good deeds before six things happen: the rising of the sun from the west, the smoke, the Dajjal, the beast and (the death) of one you or the general turmoil.” (Muslim 7039)

“Call then upon Allâh with sincere devotion to Him even though the Unbelievers may detest it.” Qur'an 40:14

Verily, time is very important for our success both in this temporary world and the eternal world to come. If we waste time, if we abuse it, then we waste and abuse our lives, In the Life Hereafter we will be among the losers, who will suffer the torments in the Hell-Fire, if Allah  the Almighty will not forgive us. Therefore, if we really give value to our lives then, we must give due value to the importance of time.

Jazakumullahu Khairan.

The Quran indeed is a miracle. Once i saw a lecture about Surat ar-rahman. The lecturer almost reached 30 mins and he could not go past the explanation of the 1st two ayahs. Such is the deep meaning of Quran. Subhanallah.

Fight against your ego with the four swords of training :

♦ Eat little
♦ Sleep little
♦ Speak little &
♦ Be patient when people harm you
Then the ego will walk the paths of obedience, like a fleeing horseman in the field of battle.

[Yahya ibn Mu`adh al-Raz]

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[size=14pt]5.Voluntary Fasting[/size]

Fasting can be thought of as a prescription for us, which cures the maladies of the human soul. There are innumerable benefits to fasting nawafil fasts. Fasting helps us be thankful to Allah for His Bounty, control unlawful desires, have compassion for the less fortunate and it weakens the effects of waswas, the insinuating whispers from the Shaytan.

Here is an explanation of the spiritual meaning of the Islamic Fasting:

1. It teaches man the principle of sincere Love: because when he observes Fasting he does it out of deep love for Allah. And the man who loves God truly is a man who really knows what love is.

2. It equips man with a creative sense of hope and an optimistic outlook on life; because when he fasts he is hoping to please Allah and is[b] seeking His Grace[/b].

3. It imbues in man the genuine virtue of effective devotion, honest dedication and closeness to Allah; because when he fasts he does so for Allah and for His sake alone.

4. It cultivates in man a vigilant and sound conscience; because the fasting person keeps his fast in secret as well as in public. In fasting, especially, there is no mundane authority to check man's behavior or compel him to observe fasting. He keeps it to please God and satisfy his own conscience by being faithful in secret and in public. There is no better way to cultivate a sound conscience in man.

5. It indoctrinates man in patience and selflessness, as through fasting, he feels the pains of deprivation but he endures them patiently.

6. It is an effective lesson in applied moderation and willpower.

7. Fasting also provides man with a transparent soul, a clear mind and a light body.

8. It shows man a new way of wise savings and sound budgeting.

9. It enables man to master the art of Mature Adaptability. We can easily understand the point once we realize that fasting makes man change the entire course of his daily life.

10. It grounds man in discipline and healthy survival.

11. It originates in man the real spirit of social belonging, unity and brotherhood, of equality before Allah as well as before the law.

12. It is a Godly prescription for self-reassurance and self-control.