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It is reported that, Prophet (SAW) said:
"Allah will dispel his worries of one who regularly prays for forgiveness,
He will lead him out of trying situations, & grant him earnings from sources he does not anticipate."

(Abu Dawud/pg. 159)


And the best dua for Forgiveness taught by our Beloved Rasoolullah (saw) is 'Sayyidul Istighfar': https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-16387.960.html

Narrated byAbdullah ibn Mas'ud(ra),The Prophet (Saw) said:
" May I point out to you the person who is forbidden for the Fire, or on whom the Fire of Hell is forbidden?
The Fire is forbidden to touch everyone, who is closer to the people, soft, lenient, and is kind-hearted."

(Tirmidhi Hadith 642)

[size=14pt]1. Suratul Fathiha[/size]


With the name of Allah,the All-Merciful, the Very-Merciful.(1)
Praise belongs to Allah, the Lord of all the worlds,(2)
the All-Merciful, the Very-Merciful, (3)
the Master of the Day of Judgment. (4)
You alone we worship, and from You alone we seek help. (5)
Guide us in the straight path. (6)
the path of those on whom You have bestowed Your Grace,
not of those who have incurred Your wrath,
nor of those who have gone astray.(7)



This Surah comprises seven verses. Of these, the first three are in praise of Allah, while the last three contain a request or a prayer on the part of man, which Allah himself has, in His infinite mercy, taught him. The verse in between the two sets has both the features there is an aspect of praise, and another of prayer.

The Sahih of Muslim reports from the blessed Companion Abu Hurayrah(ra) a Hadith (Tradition) of the Holy Prophet (saw) :
"Allah has said, 'The salah (i.e., the Surah Al Fathiha ) equally divided between Me and My servant. And My servant shall be given what he prays for." The Holy Prophet (saw) continued:
"When the servant says: Praise belongs to Allah, the Lord of all the worlds,
Allah says: "My servant has paid his homage to Me."
When he savs: The All-Merciful, the Very-Merciful,
Allah says: "My servant has praised Me."
When the servant says: The Master of the Day of Judgment,
Allah says, "My servant has proclaimed my greatness."
When the servant says: You alone we worship, and to You alone we pray for help,
Allah says, "This verse is common to Me and My servant. He shall
be given what he has prayed for." When the servant says: Guide us in the straight path,
Allah says: "All this is there for My servant. He shall be given what he prays for." (Mazhari)

[Mariful Quran Vol 1]

Assalamu alaikum bro.

Its a good Idea. And it should be concise too.
I will be following this thread, InshaAllah.

mdsocks:
Jazakum , azharuddin

I am always happy to see you update this pages always,

Ramadan kareem bro,

Assalamu alaikum bro,

Ramadan Mubarak : )



“A believer is a mirror to his brother. A believer is a brother of a believer, he protects him against any danger and guards him from behind.”

(Related by Al Bukhari in Al Adab Al Mufrad and by Abu Dawood.)

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Hasten to break the fast and become the dearest slave of Allah :[/size]


SahI ibn Sad reported that Allah’s Messenger (SAW) said,
“The people will not cease to prosper as long as they hasten to break the fast”.
[Ahmed22868, Bukhari 1957, Muslim 1098, Ibn e Majah 1957]

Sayyidina Abu Hurayrah (RA) reported that Allah’s Messenger said that
Allah, the Glorious, the Majestic, said : The dearest of My slaves [/b]to Me is [b]he who hastens to break
his fast."
[Ahmed8368]



[size=14pt]Always break Fast with Dates if available, if not then dried dates, if not then water:[/size]


Sayyidina Anas ibn Maalik (RA) reported that Allah’s Messenger (SAW) used to break his
fast before praying (on eid ul-Fitr) with a few fresh dates, or if that was not possible
then with some dry dates, or if there were not any then with a few sips of water.
[Abu Dawud 2356]

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Please do not skip pre-dawn meal, there is blessing in it:[/size]

Sayyidina Anas ibn Maalik (RA) reported the Prophet (SAW) as saying,
“Partake of the predawn meal, for there is[b] blessing [/b]in it”.
[Ahmed11950, Bukhari 1923, Muslim 1095, Nisai 2142]


[size=14pt]If financially possible, try to sponsor a days iftar in the local Mosque and gain an equivalent reward of the fasting person.
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Sayyidina Zayd ibn Khalid Juhanni reported that Allah’s Messenger (SAW) said, “If
anyone gives to a person who is fasting something with which [b]to break his fast [/b]then for
him is [b]an equivalent reward [/b]without the least being diminished from the reward of the
fasting person.”
[Ahmed17030, Ibn e Majah 1746]

“Know that the extent of your life is limited and each breath is short.
Every breath shortens your life. Your whole life is brief and what remains of it is brief.
Every part of your life is a precious gem that cannot be replaced.
This life is indeed brief and eternal life is in only two outcomes:
everlasting bliss or unending torment…”
[Ibn Qudamah, al-Wasiyya]

http://www.idauk.org/publications/leaflet02.html

[size=14pt]Sawm (Fasting)[/size]

By Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullah



O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you, as it was prescribed to those before you, that you may (learn) self-restraint (Holy Qur'aan 2 : 183)

Sawm (fasting) means to refrain from eating, drinking and cohabiting from subha sadiq (early dawn) to sunset with a niyyah (intention) of observing fast. Fasting in the month of Ramadhaan is one of the five pillars of Islaam and is fardh (compulsory) upon every muslim who is sane and mature. Fasting has many physical, moral, and social benefits. However, Allah has made fasting compulsory so that we become pious and God-fearing. Fasting will not be valid without niyyah. It is not necessary to express the niyyah in words. However it is preferable to recite Allahumma asoomu laka ghadan (O Allah tomorrow I shall be fasting for you only). In the case of Ramadhaan, it is better to make niyyah in the night. However, should a person fail to do so, then it is permitted to make the niyyah during the day before zawaal (midday).



MUSTAHAB (DESIRABLE) ACTS IN FASTING

1. To eat sehri (the meal before subha sadiq).

2. To delay the sehri up to a little before subha sadiq (early dawn).

3. To break the fast immediately after sunset.

4. To break the fast with dates. If dates are not available then with water.

5. To recite this du'a at the time of breaking the fast :- Allahumma laka sumtu wa bika aamantu wa ala rizqika aftartu O Allah! I fasted for You and in You do I believe and with Your provision (food) do I break my fast.



THINGS MAKROOH (DETESTABLE) WHILE FASTING

1. To chew items such as rubber, plastic etc.

2. To taste food or drink and spit it out.

3. To collect one's saliva in the mouth and then swallow it.

4. To clean teeth or mouth with tooth powder or toothpaste.

5. To complain of hunger or thirst.

6. To quarrel, argue with filthy words.



THINGS THAT BREAK THE FAST

1. To eat, drink or indulge in cohabitation intentionally.

2. To burn agarbatti (incense) and inhale its smoke.

3. If water goes down the throat while gargling.

4. To vomit mouthful intentionally.

5. To swallow vomit intentionally.

6. To swallow something edible, equal to or bigger than a grain of gram, which was stuck between the teeth. However, if it is first taken out of the mouth and then swallowed, it will break the fast whether it is smaller or bigger than the size of the grain.

7. To drop oil or medicine into ear or nose.

8. To swallow the blood from gums with saliva. However, if the blood is less than the saliva and its taste is not felt then the fast will not break.

9. Snuffing.

10. To eat and drink forgetting one is fasting and thereafter, thinking that the fast is broken to eat and drink again

11. Smoking.

12. To apply medicine to the anus.

13. For women to apply medicine to the urinary organs.

14. To swallow intentionally a pebble, piece of paper or any item that is not used as food or medicine. In all the above circumstances, only a single fast will become qadha except in the case of number one (1), where qadha and kaffarah both will become obligatory. (Consult an aalim regarding the rules of kaffarah).



THINGS THAT DO NOT BREAK THE FAST

1. To eat, drink or indulge in cohabitation in forgetfulness.

2. To vomit without intention.

3. To vomit intentionally less than mouthful.

4. To have a wet dream.

5. To oil the hair.

6. To use surma (collyrium) in the eyes.

7. To drop water or medicine in the eyes.

8. To clean teeth with wet or dry miswaak (a stick used for cleaning teeth).

9. To apply or smell attar (perfume).

10. To swallow a fly, mosquito, smoke or dust unintentionally.

11. To swallow one's saliva or phlegm.

12. Water entering the ears.

13. To take an injection.



SUNNAHS IN THE MONTH OF RAMADHAAN

1. To observe taraweeh.

2. To increase the recitation of the Holy Qur'aan.

3. To observe i'atikaaf during the last ten days of Ramadhaan.



Sawm (Fasting)

Sawm is a shield, as long as he (the fasting person) does not tear it up. (Nasa'ee)

Note: Fasting is a protection from Shaytãn or from Allah's punishment in the Hereafter.

One who indulges in sins whilst fasting such as lying, backbiting etc., they become the cause of the fast becoming wasted. All good deeds are for the one who renders them, but Fasting. Fasting is exclusively for me (Allah). (Bukhãri)

Fasting is a shield and a powerful fortress. (Ahmad, Bayhaqi)

I swear by that being in whose possession is the life of Muhammad! The odour of the mouth of a fasting person is sweeter to Allah than the fragrance of musk.(Bukhãri)

Fasting is exclusively for Allah, the reward of it (being limitless) no one knows besides Allah. (Tabrãni)



Suhoor

Verily, Allah and His angels send mercy upon those who eat suhoor. (Tabrãni)

Eat suhoor because in suhoor lies barakah. (Mishkãt)



Iftãr

Whosoever gives something to a fasting person in order to break the fast, for him there shall be forgiveness for his sins and emancipation from the fire of Jahannam; and for him (the one who gives) shall be the same reward as for him (whom he fed), without that person's (the one who was fed) reward being diminished in the least. (Ibne Khuzaymah, Bayhaqi)

Whoever gave a person, who fasted, water to drink, Allah shall give him a drink from my fountain where after he shall never again feel thirsty until he enters Jannah. ([/b]Ibne Khuzaymah)
[b]
The fasting person experiences two (ocassions) of delight: at the time of iftãr and at the time he will meet his Rabb. (Bukhãri)

Not a single prayer made by a fasting person at the time of breaking fast is rejected. (Ibne Mãjah)

[center]Narrated Abu Huraira (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):

Allah's Apostle (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, "Fasting is a shield (or a screen or a shelter).
So, the person observing fasting should avoid intimate relation with his wife and should not behave foolishly and impudently,
and if somebody fights with him or abuses him, he should tell him twice, 'I am fasting."
The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) added, "By Him in Whose Hands my soul is, the smell coming out from the
mouth of a fasting person is better in the sight of Allah than the smell of musk.
(Allah says about the fasting person), 'He has left his food, drink and desires for My sake. The fast is for Me.
So I will reward (the fasting person) for it and the reward of good deeds is multiplied ten times.' "

Bukhari Vol. 3 : No. 118[/center]

Recite the following dikr[b] throughout Ramadan [/b]after every fardh Salah.

Ashhadu allahilaha illallah asthagfirullah as-halukal jannatha audhubka minannaar (3times)





Recite the following dikr after every obligatory salat for the 1st 10days of ramadan

Allahumma arhamni Ya Arham-mar-Rahimeen (3times)




Bismillah,

Assalaamualaikum,


The following are the dikr to be said after each obligatory salaat for the 2nd third of Ramadan.

Allahummaghfirli zunubi ya rabbal alameen(3times)




Recite the following 3 times after every prayer for the[b] last 10 days[/b] of Ramadan. Also it can be recited anytime for the last 10 days. The last ten days is the time to ask for protection from Hell-fire.

Allahumma innaka `afuwwun tuhibbul'afwa fa'fu'annee
(O Allah! Verily, You are the Oft-Pardoning, You love to pardon, so pardon me)."

Ma'roof Ibn Fayrooz

If Allah intends good for a servant he opens for him the door of action and closes for him the door of argumentation.
Whereas, if Allah intends for a servant evil [once the servant had decided to follow such a path, Allah the Most Him, allows him to take such a path]
He opens for him the door of argumentation and closes for him the door of action.

Assalaamualaikum,

Allah The Almighty, has said in the Quran:

[center] The month of Ramadhan [is that] in which was revealed the Qur'an,
a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion.
So whoever sights [the new moon of] the month, let him fast it;
and whoever is ill or on a journey - then an equal number of other days.
Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship and
[wants] for you to complete the period and to glorify Allah for that [to] which He has guided you; and
perhaps you will be grateful.
(Al Baqara: 185)[/center]

SubhanAllah, !

Bismillahir-rehmanir-raheem

رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي وَاحْلُلْ عُقْدَةً مِنْ لِسَانِي يَفْقَهُوا قَوْلِي



[size=14pt]Lets prepare for Ramadan
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Today the Imam stressed on the importance of Ramadan. Its the best opportunity to redeem our Imaan and come back to the right path. It is the month that Allah forgives lots and lots of people. Its a golden opportunity to escape from the HellFire. So we should not waste this opportunity.

Lots of people are enthusiastic in the Beginning of Ramadan. But experience burnout towards the end. This is a mistake, since the most sacred Days are at the End of the Month. We should be more careful towards the end of the month.

The People before Prophet Muhammad (saw) had a very long life span. Eg: Nooh (as) lived for around a 1000 years. But we the people of our Rasoolullah (saw) mostly live only 60-70 odd years. Hence Allah has give Ramadan as a Mercy because the good deeds performed in this month has Multiple rewards. This opportunity is not to be wasted.

Ramadan is not a month of hardship, rather its a month of Mercy an opportunity to escape from HellFire. Allah says in the Quran:

The month of Ramadhan [is that] in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. So whoever sights [the new moon of] the month, let him fast it; and whoever is ill or on a journey - then an equal number of other days. Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship and [wants] for you to complete the period and to glorify Allah for that [to] which He has guided you; and perhaps you will be grateful. (Al Baqara: 185)

May Allah give us the tawfeeq to do maximum Good deeds in the Holy month of Ramadan and Make us from the People of Jannah.
Ameen.

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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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2-ie5G9kxo?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0[/flash]

al-Qushayrī states in his Risālah:
'The way of the man who chooses[b] seclusion[/b] is that
he should view[b] the people [/b]as being thereby secured from his own evil,
not the other way around.
For the former attitude leads to a belittling of one’s nafs, which is a trait of the humble,
while the latter impels one to view oneself as superior, and hence breeds arrogance.'

Bismillahir-rehmanir-raheem
Assalamualaikum

رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي وَاحْلُلْ عُقْدَةً مِنْ لِسَانِي يَفْقَهُوا قَوْلِي

[size=14pt]Importance of Shabaan 15th
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Today the Imam talked about the importance of Shabaan 15th. He mentioned that Imam Shafi'i says in his book Al Umm that 5 nights are of great importance:
1. Friday night,
2. night of Eid ul adha,
3. night of Eid ul
4. night of Rajab 1st,
5. night of Sha'abaan 15th.

The Imam asked us to increase our ibadah, also mentioned the importance of Reciting 3 Yaseens, with niyyah for 1. For lengthening our life span, 2. For increase in Barakah of property etc, 3. To be victorious. He also said that we should ask for a lot of forgiveness.

He also mentioned a hadith where Aysha on the night of Shabaan 15th went to search for Rasoolullah and saw him making Dua in Jannatul Baqi(the graveyard in Medina).

He urged the youngsters to stay away from Alcohol, fornication and other bad activities. The main intention in this life is to die as a true believer, He reminded us about Prophet Yusuf's Dua

"My Lord, You have given me [something] of sovereignty and taught me of the interpretation of dreams. Creator of the heavens and earth, You are my protector in this world and in the Hereafter. Cause me to die a Muslim and join me with the righteous."
(Suratul Yusuf: 101)

Bismillahir-rehmanir-raheem

Assalamu alaikum
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Good deeds for Akhira and Importance of Mosques[/size]


رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي وَاحْلُلْ عُقْدَةً مِنْ لِسَانِي يَفْقَهُوا قَوْلِي



Today the Imam talked about Akhira. The life in this world is just a journey, the real destination is the Hereafter. Of that our first stop is the grave. Grave is the first of our house in the Akhira. So we have to do good deeds to make our house better. Then in The day of Qiyamah. The hair of a child will turn grey due to the Difficulty of this Day.

Then the Imam mentioned the following Hadith. 7 group of people will be on the shade on the day of Qiyamah.


There are seven whom Allah ill shade in His Shade on the Day when there is no shade except His Shade:
1. a just ruler;
2. a youth who grew up in the worship of Allah, the Mighty and Majestic;
3. a man whose heart is attached to the mosques;
4. two men who love each other for Allah's sake, meeting for that and parting upon that;
5. a man who is called by a woman of beauty and position [for illegal intercourse], but be says: 'I fear Allah',
6. a man who gives in charity and hides it, such that his left hand does not know what his right hand gives in charity; and
7. a man who remembered Allah in private and so his eyes shed tears.'

Narrated by Abu Hurairah & collected in Sahih al-Bukhari


Then the Imam mentioned Seven deeds for which one will get its reward even after death. He said its mentioned in Roohul Bayan.
1. Teaching (religious) Knowledge to others;
2. Diverting the water of a river for other peoples benefit;
3. Digging a well for other peoples benefit;
4. Buying and Donating Quran (mushaf) for others;
5. Building a Mosque;
6. Planting a Tree in the mosque for the shade of the people coming to the mosque;
7. The dua of children of the Deceased.

Then the Imam mentioned the importance of mosques. In both the above hadith Mosque is a common factor. A person attached to the mosque will be under the shade on the Day of Judgment And the one building or planting a tree for the Mosque will get its reward even after Death.

During the Caliphate of Umar ibh Al Kattab , He installed lamps in the mosque so that the people praying can see at night. On experiencing this Light in the mosque Ali ibn Abi Talib made Dua to Allah since Umar Lit up the mosque with light, that Allah enlighten the His grave with Light.

Rasulullah (saw) said:
"Do not attain learning in order to express pride before the ulema (scholars),
nor [/b]by its help[b] quarrel with foolish people,
nor through it try to overwhelm meetings,
but he who does so, his destination is fire."
[Ibn Majah]

It is reported that, The Prophet (PBUH) said:
“Don't consider anything insignificant out of good things, even if it is that you meet your brother with a cheerful countenance.”
(Muslim)

The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said: “No slave fasts one day in the way of Allah without Allah putting his face seventy years’ journey away from the Fire on account of that day.”

[Riyadh As-Salihin]

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
“Whoever conceals others’ faults in this life;
Allah will conceal his faults on the Day of Resurrection.”

(Muslim)

Ibnul Qayyim –(rahimahullaah) – said,
"Deeds without sincerity are like a traveler who carries in his water-jug dirt. The carrying of it burdens him [/b]and it brings [b]no benefit.

Dirar b. Murrah [رحمه الله]:

Iblīs said,
“If I win three things from the son of Ādam, I will have earned what I wanted from him:
if he forgets his sins,
thinks high of his actions, and
becomes fond of his opinion.”

[صفة الصفوة]

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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Rasulullah (saw) said:
"Do not attain learning in order to express pride before the ulema (scholars),
nor by its help quarrel [/b]with foolish people,
[b]nor [/b]through it try to [b]overwhelm meetings,
but he who does so, his destination is fire."
[Ibn Majah]

Ayshah (RA) narrated: Allah’s Messenger(saw) said,
“The [b]best of you [/b]is the[b] best among you to his family [/b]and I am the best among you to my family.
And when one of you dies, do not speak ill of him.”

(Tirmidhi 3921)