‘Abdullah bin Mas‘ood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates the following incident:

A certain Sahaabi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) once encountered a male jinn. On meeting the jinn, the Sahaabi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) engaged him in a wrestling match and beat him!

After beating the jinn, the Sahaabi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) remarked, “I find you to be small and thin. Your small forearms seem to be the forearms of a dog! Are all the jinn like you (i.e. weak and thin) or are only you like this?”The jinn replied, “By Allah! I am actually one of the strong jinn! Let us wrestle a second time. If you beat me again, I will teach you something that will benefit you.”

The Sahaabi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) agreed and beat the jinn once again. As the jinn had promised to teach the Sahaabi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) something that would benefit him, he asked the Sahaabi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), “Do you recite Aayatul Kursi?” When the Sahaabi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) replied in the affirmative, the jinn responded, “You will not recite Aayatul Kursi in any home except that Shaitaan will leave that home while expelling wind (in fright) as a donkey expels wind. Thereafter, Shaitaan will not be able to enter that home until the morning.” (Sunan Daarimi #33381)

It has similarly been narrated that ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) once wrestled a jinn and beat him. The jinn begged ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to release him saying, “Free me, and I will teach you something through which you will gain protection from us (the jinn).” When ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) released the jinn, he said, “You will gain protection from us through reciting Aayatul Kursi.” (Tafseerul Qurtubi vol. 4, pg. 263)

Lesson:

When the topic of troublesome jinn is broached, many people feel that the solution and remedy will only be effective if it is complicated and exotic. They think that something as simple as reciting Aayatul Kursi is exactly that – too simple to have effect. This notion could not be further from the truth. After all, it takes only one small and simple bullet to bring down even the strongest of lions. Similarly, the power and effectiveness of Aayatul Kursi should not be underestimated on account of it being short and easy to recite. On the contrary – the ease with which it can be recited actually contributes to the benefit that a person will derive from Aayatul Kursi, as he can easily recite it multiple times daily, at home, at work, and at his ease

CaptainAyub:

Can a female enter your mosques without covering her head?
Do Islamic laws supercede Nigerian constitution?

DavSagacity:
The FUNAAB law allows students to practice their religion. But in modesty and in accordance with the institution's laws, rules and regulations guilding religion.
If any student is not satisfy with the schools rule on Hijab then he/she can leave FUNAAB and register with Crescent university in ABEOKUTA where the Use of Hijab is COMPULSORY for every female student.
Its as simple as that. Issues like this ought not to cause protest or unrest in academic environment. This Laws are boldly written in the school handbook.
Why look for unnecessary trouble when u Can dress in full hijab in CRESCENT University located in the same City.

paramakina202:


If hijab wearing muslim students stay away from christian missionary schools noone will care.

iamtardey:
Identify I guess

On the authority of Abi Amr – and it also said Abi Amrah – Sufyan ibn Abdillah (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: “I said, “O Messenger of Allah, tell me a statement about Islam such that I will not have to ask anyone other than you”. He answered, “Say, I believe in Allah and then stand firm and steadfast to that.

What to say before sexual intercourse
اللهم جَنِّبْنَا الشَّيْطَانَ وَجَنِّبِ الشَّيْطَانَ مَا رَزَقْتَنَا

Transliteration:
Allahumma jannibna ash-shaytana wa jannib ash-shaytana ma razaqtana.

Translation:
O Allah, keep Satan away from us and keep Satan away from what You have blessed us with.

On the authority of Abi Mas’ud Uqbah ibn Amr al-Ansari al-Badree (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: The Messenger of Allah (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “From the words of the previous Prophets that the people still find are: If you feel no shame, do as you wish

Something intriguing happened yesterday after my tafsir session. I met a young energetic and 'naughty boy' (about 5 years old) at the door of the masjid and the followin'g ensued:

Me: Why did you stop attending the Tafsir

Boy: (With a straight Face) You don't share gifts

I was shocked!!! I and everyone around me started laughing.

I had a deep reflection about what the boy said.

Incidentally I had spoken about following the prophet's example of giving children gifts during my lecture earlier in the day when I was discussing "the Prophet's ﷺ Madrassah".

Some reflections:

1. Gifts leaves a deep effect on hearts
and has a great impact on them, more so in the case of children.
2.Gifts soften people's heart towards you, the young as well as the old.
3. The Prophet ﷺ understood the power of gifts and he will prioritize gift for new Muslims and the vulnerable to draw their hearts closer to Islam.
3. One of the ways of making those who hate you and have enmity against you to love you is by giving them gifts. The Prophet ﷺ said تَهَادُوا تَحَابُّوا‏.‏ ":Give gifts and you will love one another."
4. The message of the Da'iyah (Preacher) may be more effective if he touches the lives of his audience with gifts.

May Allah bless and increase our sustenance and count us among the generous ones. Aameen.

The act of forgiveness is a strategy to become neutral, to reset the game, to start fresh.

Forgiveness is a decision, an intention to get out of guilt, to clear all the debt and baggage that keeps us stuck in self-destructive patterns.

Forgiveness does not mean that you condone the bad behavior nor does it mean that you accept that the insult be repeated. Forgiveness merely takes the charge off and neutralizes it so it does not drain your energy anymore.

The act of forgiveness is a frequency, not the emotion that accompanies the act of forgiveness. When we forgive, we can feel an incredibly sense of relief or cry tears of happiness, but the emotion is not the forgiveness. Forgiveness is a choice we make.

Muslim reported that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) said: “Abu Hurairah reported Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: Charity does not in any way decrease the wealth and the servant who forgives; Allah adds to his respect, and the one who shows humility Allah elevates him in the estimation (of the people)” .

The act of forgiveness raises our frequency, our energy. It’s one of the most powerful tools we have at our disposal!

Take a moment to recall an experience where someone insulted you. Chances are that whenever you think of that situation you feel bad. This is what is referred to as an “energy leak” because disturbing emotions drain our energy. If our energy leaks continue, we only harm ourselves. We need sufficient energy in order to be healthy, happy and to manifest!

When you recall such an experience that makes you feel bad, ask yourself, “Do I want to continue to give that person the power to control me and deplete my energy?” At any moment, you can choose to forgive and free yourself of burdens that rob you of happiness and freedom.

Imagine how you will feel when you no longer allow that person to drain your energy. Think of the relief you will experience when you finally experience forgiveness. You eliminate a huge energy leak that keeps you stuck.

The purpose of life is to gain experiences, make choices, learn from choices and acquire wisdom and understanding. Forgiveness is a self empowering technique—a healing process that enables us repair damage to our energy bodies. This includes the damage and energy drain that comes from mental complexes, heavy emotions and attachments.

Forgiveness is one of the most powerful tools we have to raise our frequency and spiritually evolve.

Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Fragrance for men is that which the scent is apparent and colour is hidden and fragrance for women is that which its colour is visible and its scent is hidden.”

Sunan Tirmidhi, Hadith: 2787.

This Hadith applies to women when they intend on leaving the home. A good fragrance will attract unnecessary attention from strange men and could lead to fitnah. Therefore, Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) issued stern warnings against such a practice.

‘Fragrance’ in this Hadith [for women] has been used metaphorically.

The commentators explain that this would refer to Saffron [probably mixed with some water] or henna as these have colour but no smell. Thus, women are permitted to apply these and leave the home [as these would not attract attention from strange men if a woman is properly concealed]. Applying fragrance with a good smell is reserved exclusively for when she is with her husband.

On the authority of Abu Abbas, Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him), who said:

"One day I was [mounted] behind the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and he said to me, 'Young man, I will teach you words [of advice]: Keep Allah in mind – He will keep you from harm. Keep Allah in mind – you will find Him before you. When you ask, ask Allah; and when you seek help, seek it from Allah. Know that even if the [whole] nation assembled in order to benefit you with something, it could not benefit you except by something Allah had already decreed for you; and if they assembled in order to harm you with something, they could not harm you except with something Allah had already decreed upon you. The pens have been lifted, and the pages have dried.'"

(Narrated by at-Tirmidhi – ḥasan-ṣaḥeeḥ)