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Jazakallhu khairan.
But can it be done on behave of someone because they are some cases of some Alfas who do it on behave of some people that are agile. Is it proper.

Istakhara is best performed by the one who has to make the decision to choose between lawful alternatives themselves, and definitely not by a third party who has absolutely nothing to do with making the choice or the decision.

The Hadith about Istikhara never state that it can be done on behalf of somebody. Istikhara can never take an individual more than 20 minutes and I don't really think 20 minutes is too much to seek Almighty Allah guidance on an issue that is of most important to you.

Allahu A'alam (Allah knows best)

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how does one do it when planing to propose to a girl.

You will observe the prayer by mentioning the name of the prospective sister you are about to seek her hand in marriage in the place of the Intention.

Assuming the sister's name is Lateefah, the prayer will goes as follow:

(O Allah, I seek Your help in finding out the best course of action (in this matter) by invoking Your knowledge; I ask You to empower me, and I beseech Your favor. You alone have the absolute power, while I have no power. You alone know it all, while I do not. You are the One Who knows the hidden mysteries. O Allah, if You know this thing (I am embarking on) [my Nikkah with Lateefah] is good for me in my religion, worldly life, and my ultimate destiny, then facilitate it for me, and then bless me in my action. If, on the other hand, You know this thing is detrimental for me in my religion, worldly life, and ultimate destiny, turn it away from me, and turn me away from it, and decree what is good for me, wherever it may be, and make me content with it.)


But note that, you must be ready to marry the sister because Islam does not encourage/permit dating. It is totally haram to date a sister, once you see any sister you like and fit into your desire wife, perform Istikhara prayer and seek her hand in marriage.

WHAT IS BARAKAH?

A Well-known daee explains it as follows:
والبركة: هي ثبوت الخير الإلهي في الشيء؛ فإنها إذا حلت في قليل كثرته، وإذا حلت في كثير نفع، ومن أعظم ثمار البركة في الأمور كلها إستعمالها في طاعة الله عز وجل.

“Barakah is the attachment of Divine goodness to a thing, so if it occurs in something little, it increases it. And if it occurs in something much it benefits. And the greatest fruits of Barakah in all things is to use that barakah in the obedience of Allah (Subahanahu Wa Ta’ala)”

Barakah is a term that means an “increase” and “growth”- and also, happiness. It is the establishment of divine goodness in something; from whence it exudes cannot be sensed by people, nor can it be outwardly quantified, nor is it limited by anything, but rather, something with barakah in it is called mubaarak, and has an unexplainable increase and benefit in it from Allah. [al-Isfahani, Mufradaat al-Qur’an]

Having more barakah in one’s wealth does not mean the amount of money increases - rather, that the benefits seen from that limited amount increase, reach further and last longer.

Barakah in anything, especially wealth, which is a part of one’s destined sustenance from Allah Most High, can increase and decrease depending on the good and bad actions one does.



SOURCES OF BARAKAH

I’m a firm believer that Barakah is not a lost treasure, rather, it’s right in front of our eyes! This treasure is only available and ready to be handed over to the one who works for it. Below, are the list of some of the sources of Barakah. It’s not an exhaustive list, therefore, I do hope you can contribute to it with your comments In sha Allah so we can all share and extend our understanding of this great treasure.

There are many, many different means we can take to bring barakah into our wealth, and indeed, into every aspect of our lives. The most important thing to remember is that these are only means – worldly causes that we put forth with our human efforts- but the One who gives wealth and bestows blessings in the first place is Allah Most High.

Hence, these actions are not mathematical formulae for automatic increase. One must keep Allah at the forefront of one’s seeking in this world, and make pleasing and reaching Him the ultimate goal, rather than the increase of wealth. Amongst the things that one can do are:

1. Good Intentions

If you want something to have barakah attached to it, have good intentions for it. More specifically, make sure that deed is intended for the sake of Allah (Subahanahu Wa Ta’ala). Looking again at the definition of Barakah, you may guess that without us intending what we have or do for the Sake of Allah, the “Divine goodness” won’t be found in our deeds.

2. Piety and Belief in Allah

Allah says in the Quran: “If the people of the towns had but believed and feared Allah, We should indeed have opened out to them (All kinds of) blessings from heaven and earth…”(Surah Al-A’raf, Verse 96). And He says in the Quran: “And for those who fear Allah, He (ever) prepares a way out. And He provides for him from (sources) he never could imagine” (Surah Al-Talaq, Verses 2-3).

3. Putting your trust in Allah

Allah says in the Quran: “And if any one puts his trust in Allah, sufficient is (Allah) for him. For Allah will surely accomplish his purpose. Verily, for all things has Allah appointed a due proportion” (Surah Al-Talaq, verses 3)
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “If only you relied on Allah a true reliance, He would provide sustenance for you just as He does the birds: They fly out in the morning empty and return in the afternoon with full stomachs. (Ahmad, An-Nasa’I, Ibn Majah, Al-Hakim and At-Tirmidhi)

4. Reading Quran

This is the fountain of Barakah! But subhanaAllah, we rarely drink from it! Allah says in the Quran: “And this is a Book which We have sent down, bringing blessings, and confirming (the revelations) which came before it…” (Surah Al-An’am, Verse 92). So read the Quran, and observe the blessings and barakah of Allah enter your life. The further we are from this Book of Guidance, the less barakah we will have in our lives.

5. Saying Bismillah

When you say “Bismillah” before anything you do, you’re invoking the Name of Allah on that activity; not only will that activity be blessed but shaytaan cannot take part in it! So always say “Bismillah” before anything you do! SubhanaAllah, it’s easy for us to forget to say “Bismillah”. Sometimes we’re so used to saying it that we cannot remember whether we said it or not! Try to be conscious of saying “Bismillah” and understand what you’re saying before your action is performed.

6. Eating with People

Anyone who has had the experience of inviting guests to his/her house will know this one. No matter how little you think the food you’re presenting to your guest is, it’s always more than enough! (Note: this is not an excuse to be miserly when you invite guests over; in fact we should follow the Sunnah of our Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) whom when visited by the angels prepared a large meal for them). What I’m referring to here is the blessing that occurs when eating together, confirmed in the hadeeth of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) who said: “Eat together, for blessing is in Jamma’a (congregation or being together)…” and in another hadeeth: “Whoever has food enough for two persons, should take a third one, and whoever has food enough for four persons, should take a fifth or a sixth (or said something similar).” (Bukhari, Volume 4. Book 56. Number 781)

7. Honesty in Trade

This is for all of the business people out there. We shouldn’t assume lying and deceiving people will make our trade profitable. On the contrary, it will remove the blessing from your trade. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “The buyer and the seller have the option of canceling or confirming the bargain unless they separate, and if they spoke the truth and made clear the defects of the goods, then they would be blessed in their bargain, and if they told lies and hid some facts, their bargain would be deprived of Allah’s blessings”.( Bukhari, Volume 3, Book 34, Number 293)

Yes, it’s difficult to be honest when you’re trying to sell something, but trust me it’s worth it.


8. Dua

Ask Allah for barakah! If you take note of some of the Duas of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) you’ll notice that the Prophet used to make dua for barakah. We always say: “May Allah bless you!” Well, guess what? That’s a source of barakah! Also, when you’re invited to someone’s house, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) advised us to make the following dua for the host: “O Allah, bless for them, that which You have provided them, forgive them and have mercy upon them.”

9. Halal Income/money

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “O people, Allah is good and He therefore, accepts only that which is good” (Scholars say this refers to Halal income and the importance of it).

A scholar also said of the one who eats Haram, that his limbs will disobey Allah whether he likes it or not, and that the one who eats Halal and seeks Halal income, his limbs will also do good and will be given the permission to seek goodness.

This concept of your limbs being ‘blessed’ and enabled to do good is truly a blessing and a barakah we should all seek. It reminds me of a story of an old man who jumped a large distance that the young men were unable to jump. When the young men asked the old man how he did it, he replied: “These are our limbs: we protected them from committing sins when we were young, so Allah preserved them for us when we got old”.

10. Following the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad in everything

The most productive and worthy of example of a man in the history of humanity is our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Therefore, by simply following his lifestyle and the acts of Sunnah we so often hear about, we obtain a great source of Barakah!

Some of these Sunnahs include: eating Suhoor, eating with the right hand from the side of the plate, going out for Eid Salah, licking your fingers after finishing your meal, sleeping on your right hand side, using the siwaak, and many more. Look out for these Sunnahs and follow them, for imitating the life of the most blessed man on earth is surely a source of blessing!

11. Praying Istikhara

Praying istikhara in all matters and then leaving the outcome to Allah as well as accepting His Decree is a great source of barakah. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught us this beautiful dua which helps us make decisions and not regret the choices we make in the following hadeeth:
On the authority of Jaabir Ibn ‘Abdullah he said: “The Prophet (peace be upon him) would instruct us to pray for guidance in all of our concerns, just as he would teach us a chapter from the Qur’an. He (peace be upon him) would say: ‘If any of you intends to undertake a matter then let him pray two supererogatory units (two rak’ah optional nafil) of prayer and after which he should supplicate as follows:
‘O Allah, I seek Your counsel by Your knowledge and by Your power I seek strength and I ask You from Your immense favour, for verily You are able while I am not and verily You know while I do not and You are the Knower of the unseen. O Allaah, if You know this affair (and here he mentions his need) to be good for me in relation to my religion, my life, and end, then decree and facilitate it for me, and bless me with it, and if You know this affair to be ill for me towards my religion, my life, and end, then remove it from me and remove me from it, and decree for me what is good wherever it be and make me satisfied with such.”


One who seeks guidance from his Creator and consults his fellow believers and then remains firm in his resolve does not regret for Allah has said:
‘…and consult them in the affair. Then when you have taken a decision, put your trust in Allah…” [Quran 3: 159]


12. Giving thanks to Allah in abundance

Allah says in the Quran: “If ye are grateful, I will add more (favours) unto you”.

A scholar once told me that if one looks into this verse, the Arabic word that is used to confirm that Allah Wills favours unto the person who thanks Him is actually in the form of an Oath – “La azidannakum”. So Allah is promising the person who thanks Him an increase in goodness and blessings, and Allah never breaks His promises.

13. Charity

In a Hadeeth Qudsi, Allah says: “O son of Adam, spend (in charity), and I’ll spend on you!” Whenever you are broke, or you feel barakah is zapped out of your life and urgently need it to return, the quickest of way of gaining barakah in your life can be through giving charity. For example, let’s say barakah was removed from your life due to a sin you committed; charity cleanses your sins, adds good deeds and is a source of barakah.

Give in charity, both yourself and your wife: this includes the obligatory charities (Zakat, Sadaqatul Fitr and the Qurbani for those with sufficient wealth), but also optional charity to good causes. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Charity does not reduce wealth.” [Muslim, Sahih] The physical amount outwardly decreases, but the remaining amount attracts barakah so that the actual benefit from it is not less. [al-Nawawi, Sharh Muslim]

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14. Tying your ties of kinship

Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, “Allah created His creation, and when He had finished it, the womb, got up and caught hold of Allah whereupon Allah said, “What is the matter?’ On that, it said, “I seek refuge with you from those who sever the ties of Kith and kin.” On that Allah said, “Will you be satisfied if I bestow My favours on him who keeps your ties, and withhold My favours from him who severs your ties?” On that it said, “Yes, O my Lord!” Then Allah said, “That is for you.” Abu Huraira added: “If you wish, you can recite: ‘Would you then if you were given the authority do mischief in the land and sever your ties of kinship?” (Bukhari, Volume 6. Book 60. Number 354)

15. Waking up early

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Allah made the early hours blessed for my Ummah.”(Ahmed)

Waking up early is such an important step to being blessed and feeling good throughout your day.
Try to wake up for Tahajjud, and then work during the hours before Fajr Salah. If you cannot, then at least wake up for Fajr and stay up till sunrise before you return to sleep. Those hours are filled with Barakah. If you’re able to go to work in those hours, do so, you’ll get much more work done than the whole day put together!

16. Marriage

Allah says in the Quran: “Marry those among you who are single, or the virtuous ones among yourselves, male or female: if they are in poverty, Allah will give them means out of His grace: for Allah encompasseth all, and He Knoweth all things.” (Quran 24:32)

In some aspects of life, baraka is more important than in others. Marriage is one of these aspects. We are supposed to be with our spouses in paradise, insha Allah. So barakah in a marriage will help the relationship develop into a strong bond for eternity. In fact, our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) used the word barakah twice in one du’a for a newly married couple.

Other areas of life where we should ask for blessing are in our time and wealth. Barakah in wealth gives one contentment and satisfaction and one feels that they are receiving value for their money. Nowadays, despite the fact that technology and other material possessions are there to make our lives easier and save us time, we still feel dissatisfied and struggle to find time to fulfil our responsibilities for both this world and the hereafter. This is a symptom of our lives being devoid of barakah and is certainly something to ponder upon.


17. Salah

Allah says in the Quran: “Enjoin prayer on thy people, and be constant therein. We ask thee not to provide sustenance: We provide it for thee. But the (fruit of) the Hereafter is for righteousness”. To illustrate the point of Salah further, just imagine your life without this great act of ibadah. Where would Barakah come from? For those of you who are still wavering in your Salah, please get back on track; this is your lifeline for the final destination in the hereafter, and the daily food for your soul.


18. Asking Allah for forgiveness

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “If anyone continually asks forgiveness from Allah, Allah will appoint for him a way out of every distress, and a relief from every anxiety, and will provide for him from where he did not reckon.”

Sins strip away barakah from our lives, while repentance restores the barakah. Hasan al-Basri (may Allah have mercy on him) had a person come to him complaining of a drought in his community and he was told to repent. Another came to see him complaining of poverty, and again he was told to repent. Another came to see him complaining of not having children, and again he was told to repent. He was asked why his advice remained the same whatever the issue he was confronted with. The Shaykh replied that this was not his own advice. It was the advice of the Qur’an and he cited the verses of Sura Nuh: “Pray to your Lord for your forgiveness. Indeed, He is All-forgiving; He will cause the heavens to rain upon you in abundance, and will help you with riches and sons, and will cause gardens to grow for you, and cause rivers to flow for you (Qur'an 71:10-12).

Haven known some of the sources of barakah, we should always ask Allah to accept us for the service of His faith, and ask that He grant us all, a way of earning perpetual reward and showers us with His blessings (Amin).


Maa Salam

Jazaka'Allah Khair for the wonderful article...

ISLAM is a complete and perfect religion which covers every area of our life and how we can live peacefully with our neighbours, relations and colleagues. If only we research and decide to learn more about our deen, we would definitely be the best among mankind.

Almighty Allah will continue to guide us towards the right path (Ameen).

By the time you reach your thirties, you will have wised up to many of the foolish money habits of your twenties. It might be just as tempting to give in to careless spending, impulsive buying, and paycheck-to-paycheck living, but at least you know better now. After all, you are about halfway to retirement, and these 20 lessons will help you get there comfortably.

1. You really Do Need an Emergency Fund

Sometimes it seems that the older you get, the more expensive your problems are. Creating an Emergency Fund within the range of N100,000 to N200,000 is a great start, but now that you are in your thirties, you shouldn't stop there. Plan on the worst-case scenarios, like a job loss or unexpected medical expenses, and put more money into your Emergency Fund.

2. You should keep applying for jobs

According to Business Insider, you should be interviewing two to three times a year, even if you love your current position. This allows you to stay on top of what is available in your career field, as well as how much you are worth. If you end up being offered a higher-paying position, you can always take that offer to your current employer to see if they will match the salary.

3. It's OK to take a Career Risk

Once you get into your forties and fifties, changing your career or going back to school comes with a lot more risks that you might not be able to bounce back from when you are older. Your thirties is the prime age to take those career risks that can help you achieve your professional goals or boost your resume.

4. The bigger salary will come

You spent your twenties going to school and developing skills in your career field. Your thirties is the time when you should expect to make more money. According to some research, both men and women experience a 60 percent wage growth at the age of 30. However, if you don't revamp your budget to match your new salary, you will likely spend it frivolously. Increase the amount of money you save, and invest when your salary increases. Learn how to make a budget in order to spend your hard earned income judiciously.

5. It's Important to Invest in Yourself

In his book, "The 21 Success Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires," success expert Brian Tracy said, "Here is a rule that will guarantee your success and possibly make you rich: Invest 3% of your income back into yourself." Tracy wrote that if you continually invest in advancing your career, skills, knowledge and more, then you will "virtually guarantee your success."

6. Insurance coverage is really important

Getting the most affordable insurance is generally the objective in your twenties. But as your assets grow, you want your insurance coverage to actually protect your finances, car and estate in case anything happens. So say goodbye to the days of paying for minimum insurance just because it was mandatory, and research which insurance coverage options you need. Insurance is expensive, but it is worth the price, especially when the unexpected occurs. Try to invest in Health Insurance for your family as well, this will definitely save you the high cost of health care when any of your family members (wife or children) is sick.

7. Retirement is a reality – and so is the need to save

How much money did you invest into your retirement savings in the past decade? You are not alone if your answer is not impressive. It is hard to focus on retirement savings in your twenties when there are so many other expenses to worry about. Now that you're in your thirties, however, it's time to increase the percentage of your income set aside for your retirement accounts. Start by putting three percent of your income into retirement savings, and work your way up to 15 percent.

8. You probably want to own a home

Are you still dealing with a landlord? Owning a home can be less stressful and more affordable. You will also have the chance to build home equity and cash in on tax advantages. You can start looking for less developed area in your State of residence to acquire some plots of land, this will help you in building your own house in a short time. If you plan on working and living in your current area for several years, then start saving up for a down payment on a mortgage and researching what kind of home loan you qualify for.

9. Cash can take you further than credit

In your twenties, you might have been made to believe that you can afford anything, as long as you have the right to seek for loan at work or applying for some Banks financing (e.g. is Car Loan, Home appliance loan, etc). Now is the time to realize that cash has greater negotiating value. Many companies would rather get paid right away instead of dealing with the fees and hassles of financing from a bank. Next time you are shopping for furniture, a car, or another big purchase, ask what type of discounts are available when you pay in cash.

10. Being in Debt is Dangerous

Many financial resources will say that your total debt “not including your mortgage (If any)” should not exceed 20% of your take-home pay. However, your amount of debt could still be too much for you due to other budgeting factors. Kiplinger reports that if you rely heavily on overtime or side income, or can't seem to save even small amounts of money, then these are signs you have too much debt for your personal budget. While 20% might be the common rule, aim to have as little debt as possible.

11. You have to talk about money with your partner

Whether you are tying the knot or have been married for several years, get on the same page financially. There is nothing embarrassing about getting marital counselling for financial issues. Knowing your partner's financial personality and coming to an agreement on your budget is one way to strengthen your marriage and bank account. You don't want to let small financial problems or blunders cause irreparable marital or financial damage later down the road.

12. Yes, you need a will

You might feel like you have plenty of time left on this earth, but there is no guarantee. Spend the money to create a will so that your assets and loved ones will be financially safe and secure. Make sure to update your will occasionally or when a major life event happens.

13. You need life insurance too

Thinking about mortality is kind of depressing, but if you have anyone that depends on your income, then you need to plan for what will happen if you pass away. Life insurance is usually offered through your employment benefits and costs very little per paycheck.

14. Investing really is important

Once you have your Emergency Fund and Retirement Savings settled, you can start growing your investments. Invest a majority in mutual funds and stocks. Take advantage of discounted pricing on some company's stock, but don't only invest in one particular industry stocks. Instead, diversify your investments to include stocks from large, midsize and small companies.

15. But you're no Day Trader

You might be encouraged to take more investing risks when you are in your thirties since you will have time to bounce back. Know that it is wiser to invest for the long term instead of investing in businesses or stocks that promise to help you get rich quickly.

16. Someone has to pay for your kids to go to College

Your children might not even be old enough to talk yet, but starting their College Savings Funds now is essential. Setting aside money while your children are young could result in that money earning interest for more than a decade. So many parents find it difficult sponsoring their children through University especially when they are old, and some might have even been retired from their job, which will not really make money forthcoming to them as usual again.

17. It's Important to set a Good Example

Not only can you start saving for your child's college expenses, but you can teach them how to be financially wise. Your children can learn how to manage their money just by watching how you manage yours, both the good and bad habits.

18. You have the Power to Control your Financial Knowledge

There are a lot of personal finance gurus out there, all with their own set of finance tips and rules. Take control of your finances by increasing your knowledge of investments, savings and retirement. The more you know, the better you will be able to make wise financial decisions.

19. Frivolous expenses aren't worth the long-term cost

Your paycheck might be bigger now that you're in your thirties, but that doesn't mean you should be rewarding yourself with unnecessary luxuries. Who cares if your friends or neighbors have nicer houses or cars? They might also have a higher level of debt too. Live within your financial means, or pay for it when you are close to retirement.

20. You're never too old to treat yourself

It might seem like you have a lot of financial responsibilities on your shoulders at this age. While you do have to think about retirement, investments, mortgage payments and the cost of children, you should also allow room for fun in your budget. You don't want to spend all of your thirties working hard and making money, only to enter your forties exhausted and drained. Budget for the dream vacations, and actually take them before you become too old to enjoy them.

Praise be to Allaah.

Allaah has made patience like a horse that never gets tired, an army that can never be defeated and a strong fortress that can never be breached. Patience and victory are twin brothers, for victory comes with patience, relief comes with distress and ease comes with hardship. Patience is of more help to the one who has it than men, as it helps without any need for equipment or numbers and its relationship to victory is like that of the head to the body. 

In the Qur’aan, Allaah has guaranteed those who are patient that He will give them reward without measure.  

He tells them that He is with them by guiding and supporting them and granting them a clear victory. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):                                                                    

“Surely, Allaah is with those who are As‑Saabiroon (the patient)”

[al-Anfaal 6:46] 

Allaah has made leadership in terms of religion conditional upon patience and certain faith, as He says (interpretation of the meaning):   

“And We made from among them (Children of Israel), leaders, giving guidance under Our Command, when they were patient and used to believe with certainty in Our Ayaat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.)”

[al-Sajdah 32:34] 

Allaah tells us that patience is better for those who are patient, as He says (interpretation of the meaning): 

“But if you endure patiently, verily, it is better for As‑Saabiroon (the patient)”

[al-Nahl 16:126] 

Allaah tells us if we are patient and pious, the plot of the enemy cannot do any harm, even if he is powerful, as He says (interpretation of the meaning): 

“But if you remain patient and become Al-Muttaqoon (the pious), not the least harm will their cunning do to you. Surely, Allaah surrounds all that they do”

[Aal ‘Imraan 3:120]  

Allaah tells us that the patience and piety of his Prophet Yoosuf brought him to a position of power and strength, as He says (interpretation of the meaning): 

“Verily, he who fears Allaah with obedience to Him (by abstaining from sins and evil deeds, and by performing righteous good deeds), and is patient, then surely, Allaah makes not the reward of the Muhsinoon (good‑doers) to be lost”

[Yoosuf 12:90] 

Allaah has connected success to patience and piety, and the believers understand that. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): 

“O you who believe! Endure and be more patient (than your enemy), and guard your territory by stationing army units permanently at the places from where the enemy can attack you, and fear Allaah, so that you may be successful”

[Aal ‘Imraan 3:200] 

Allaah tells us that He loves those who are patient, and that is the greatest encouragement. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): 

“And Allaah loves As-Saabiroon (the patient)”

[Aal ‘Imraan 3:146] 

Allaah has given glad tidings of three things to those who are patient, each of which is better than that for which the people of this world envy one another. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“but give glad tidings to As‑ Saabiroon (the patient).

156. Who, when afflicted with calamity, say: ‘Truly, to Allaah we belong and truly, to Him we shall return.’

157. They are those on whom are the Salawaat (i.e. who are blessed and will be forgiven) from their Lord, and (they are those who) receive His Mercy, and it is they who are the guided ones”

[al-Baqarah 2:155-157] 

Allaah exhorts His slaves to seek help with patience and prayer when facing calamities that may befall a person. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): 

“And seek help in patience and As-Salaah (the prayer) and truly, it is extremely heavy and hard except for Al-Khaashi‘oon [i.e. the true believers in Allaah — those who obey Allaah with full submission, fear much from His punishment, and believe in His Promise (Paradise) and in His Warnings (Hell)]”
[al-Baqarah 2:54] 

Allaah states that the victory of attaining Paradise and being saved from Hell will be won only by those who are patient, as He says (interpretation of the meaning): 

“Verily, I have rewarded them this Day for their patience; they are indeed the ones that are successful”

[al-Mu’minoon 23:111]  

Allaah tells us that the desire to earn His reward and to turn away from this world and its adornments is attained only by those who are patient and are believers. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): 

“But those who had been given (religious) knowledge said: “Woe to you! The reward of Allaah (in the Hereafter) is better for those who believe and do righteous good deeds, and this none shall attain except those who are As‑Saabiroon (the patient in following the truth)”

[al-Qasas 28:80] 

Allaah tells us that repelling evil with that which is better makes the evildoer become like a close friend. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): 

“The good deed and the evil deed cannot be equal. Repel (the evil) with one which is better (i.e. Allaah orders the faithful believers to be patient at the time of anger, and to excuse those who treat them badly) then verily he, between whom and you there was enmity, (will become) as though he was a close friend”

[Fussilat 41:34] 

But this is something that “none is granted it (the above quality) except those who are patient — and none is granted it except the owner of the great portion (of happiness in the Hereafter, i.e., Paradise and of a high moral character) in this world” [Fussilat 41:35]. 

Allaah tells us, and reinforces it with an oath, (interpretation of the meaning): 

“By Al‑‘Asr (the time).

2. Verily, man is in loss,

3. Except those who believe (in Islamic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds, and recommend one another to the truth [i.e. order one another to perform all kinds of good deeds (Al‑Ma‘roof) which Allaah has ordained, and abstain from all kinds of sins and evil deeds (Al‑Munkar) which Allaah has forbidden], and recommend one another to patience (for the sufferings, harms, and injuries which one may encounter in Allaah’s Cause during preaching His religion of Islamic Monotheism or Jihad)”

[al-‘Asr 103] 

Allaah will divide His creation into two categories: those who are on the right hand and those who are on the left hand (cf. al-Waaqi’ah 56:8ff); those who are on the right hand are those who recommend one another to patience and mercy. 

Allaah has chosen the people of patience and gratitude to benefit from His signs and be distinguished by this great good fortune. He says in four places in His Book (interpretation of the meaning): 

“Truly, therein are Ayaat (evidences, proofs and signs) for every patient, thankful (person)”

[Ibraahem 14:5; Luqmaan 31:31; Saba 24:19; al-Shoora 42:33]  

Allaah has made forgiveness and reward conditional upon doing righteous deeds and being patient, and that is easy for the one for whom He makes it easy. Allaah says:  

“Except those who show patience and do righteous good deeds: those, theirs will be forgiveness and a great reward (Paradise)”

[Hood 11:11] 

Allaah tells us that patience and forgiveness are among the things recommended by Allaah and those who pay heed to this will never lose, as He says (interpretation of the meaning): 

“And verily, whosoever shows patience and forgives, that would truly be from the things recommended by Allaah”

[al-Shoora 42:34] 

Allaah commanded His Messenger to wait patiently for His Decision, and told him that his patience is not but from Him, and by virtue of patience all calamities become easy, as He said (interpretation of the meaning): 

“So wait patiently (O Muhammad) for the Decision of your Lord, for verily, you are under Our Eyes”

[al-Toor 52:48] 

And He said (interpretation of the meaning): 

“And endure you patiently (O Muhammad), your patience is not but from Allaah. And grieve not over them (polytheists and pagans), and be not distressed because of what they plot.

128. Truly, Allaah is with those who fear Him (keep their duty unto Him), and those who are Muhsinoon (good‑doers)”

[al-Nahl 16:127] 

Patience is the foundation of the believer’s faith which has no other foundation. The one who has no patience has no faith, and if he has any, then it is only a little faith and it is very weak, and such a person worships Allaah as it were upon the edge (i.e. in doubt): if good befalls him, he is content therewith; but if a trial befalls him he turns back on his face (i.e. reverts to disbelief after embracing Islam). He loses both this world and the Hereafter (cf. al-Hajj 22:11). All he gets from them is a losing deal. 

The best life is attained by the blessed through patience, and they rise to the highest degrees through their gratitude. So they fly on the wings of patience and gratitude to gardens of delight (i.e., Paradise). That is the bounty of Allaah that He bestows upon whomsoever He will, and Allaah is the Owner of Great Bounty.  End quote from ‘Uddat al-Saabireen by Ibn al-Qayyim, p. 3-5. 

With regard to the ahaadeeth which speak of the virtue of patience, they include the following: 

Al-Bukhaari (1496) and Muslim (1053) narrated that Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “…whoever is patient Allaah will bestow patience upon him, and no one is ever given anything better and more generous than patience.” And Muslim (918) narrated that Umm Salamah (may Allaah be pleased with her) said: I heard the Messenger of Allaah (S) say: “There is no Muslim who is stricken with a calamity and says what Allaah has enjoined – ‘Verily to Allaah we belong and unto Him is our return. O Allaah, reward me for my affliction and compensate me with something better’ – but Allaah will compensate him with something better.”  

And Muslim (2999) narrated that Suhayb (may Allaah be pleased with him)said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “How wonderful is the affair of the believer, for his affairs are all good, and this applies to no one but the believer. If something good happens to him, he is thankful for it and that is good for him. If something bad happens to him, he bears it with patience and that is good for him.” 

For more ahaadeeth about the virtue of patience and exhortation to be patient, please see al-Targheeb wa’l-Tarheeb by al-Mundhiri (4/274-302). 

‘Umar ibn ‘Abd al-‘Azeez (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: Allaah has not bestowed any blessing upon His slaves then taken it away and replaced it with patience, but what He has compensated them with is better than what He has taken away.  

And Allaah knows best.

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Alhamdu Lillah. Indeed, all praise is due to Allah. We praise him and seek his help and forgiveness. We seek refuge with Allah from the evil within ourselves and from our wrongdoings. He whom Allah guides, no one can misguide; and he whom He misguides, no one can guide.

I bear witness what there is no (true) god except Allah – alone without a partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad (SAW) is His ‘Abd (servant) and messenger.

“O You who Believe! Revere Allah the right reverence, and do no die except as Muslims”. (Al-Imran, 3:102)

“O people! Revere your Lord who has created you from a single soul, created from it its mate, and dispersed from both of them many men and women. Revere Allah, through whom you demand things from one another; and (cherish the ties of) the wombs, indeed, Allah is ever-watchful over you”. (An-Nisaa’, 4:1)

“O you who believe! Revere Allah and say fair words. He will then rectify your deeds and forgive your sins. He who obeys Allah and his messenger have certainly achieved a great victory.” (Al- Ahzaab, 33:70-71)

Indeed, the best speech is Allah’s (SWT) book and the best guidance is Muhammad’s (SAW) guidance. The worst affairs (of religion) are those innovated (by people), for every such innovation is an act of misguidance leading to the fire. To proceed:

My dear Brothers and Sisters in Islam,
Our khutbah (Friday Sermon) today is about the value and the power of words. No matter who we are, no matter where we live, or what we do in our daily lives, we all depend on the proper use of words, to convey our thoughts and feelings to one another…Certainly the more articulate and wise we are in the use of words, the more effective we can be in our society.
Whatever we choose to do as a career, we can certainly do it better by mastering the skill of good communication. But we must understand the power of words, and we must harness that power, in order to serve our wider responsibilities, and to serve Allah. Never be careless about words. Words are vital instruments. Words are the means by which we can study our past and leave a legacy for the future. It is the means chosen by Allah to reveal His message and to preserve it for future generations, for all time to come.

Words can be weapons. Words can wound, humiliate and inflict pain far greater than physical violence. Words can be used to inflame passions, to arouse anger, to declare war, to bring about failure and to destroy. But just as potent as they are as weapons, words can also heal wounds and make peace. They can be soothing to those in grief, they can offer hope to those in despair. Indeed, well-chosen words have a power and a beauty that can project well beyond one lifetime. Think of the great works of literature that still enrich our lives today, centuries after they were written.

Islam is pre-eminently a faith founded on the power of words. It is very significant that the Prophetic mission of Rasulullah Sallal Lahu ‘Alayhi Wasallam, began with just one word, “IQRA’!’’”READ!”

The development and growth of Islam is due to the persuasive power of the word of Allah, as it touched the hearts and minds of those seeking enlightenment, throughout the ages.

The first verses to be revealed to Prophet Muhammad, declared the power of the Divine Word:

“Iqra’bismi rabbi kallathee khalaq
Khalaqal insana min ‘alaq
Iqra’ warab bukal akram
Allathee ‘al-lama bil qalam.
Al-lamal insaana maa lam ya’lam…

Meaning:

“Read, in the name of your Rabb (Lord, Cherisher and Sustainer) who created!
Read, and your Rabb (Lord, Cherisher and Sustainer) is most Gracious,
He who taught Man the use of the Pen;
Taught Man that which he did not know.”

Throughout the literature of Qur’an and Hadith, the Believers are urged to use words wisely in their relations with all people. Sura An-Nahl, sets this out eloquently in verse 125,

“And invite to the path of your Rabb (Lord, Cherisher and Sustainer), using wisdom and beautiful preaching.”

Wisdom and beautiful preaching, rather than words of anger or abuse, is what the Noble Qur’an prescribes. This is the only way we can hope to win the hearts and minds of others, to the way of Islam.

My Respected people, Fellow Nigerians,
Who can forget the moment when Sayyidina ‘Umar first heard the words of Al-Qur’an? He had just been told that his sister had joined the Muslims, so in an angry rage he went over to her house, with his sword in hand. Then, just as he passed her open window, he heard the words of Allah being recited. These words carried such beauty and persuasive power that it stopped an angry and aggressive man in his tracks. As he stood and listened, it slowly melted his heart and aroused such deep desire within him to identify and accept the Author of those beautiful verses (Words). When he heard that these were the revealed words of Allah, he immediately went out to find Rasulullah (Messenger of Allah), and to announce his acceptance of Islam.

Dear brothers and sisters, let us also, like Sayyidina ‘Umar, allow the beautiful words of Allah to tame our hearts and the desires within us, and to transform us into the noble ambassadors of Allah, which is our Divine destiny.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Islam, Fellow Nigerians,
Last four years I heard a Khubah (Sermon) in South Africa, where a Sudanese brother used the term, Heart-to-heart missile as the topic of his sermon. He was describing the power of sincere advice. When we find ourselves deeply moved by inspiring words, these words can touch our hearts in a special sort of way that changes our lives dramatically. It feels like being struck by a missile.. in this case, a heart-to heart missile. When this happens, we instinctively want to share the good news with our loved ones. And when they are affected in the same way, then they also, are hit by a heart-to heart missile.

We’ve heard of cruise missiles, scud missiles and patriot missiles, air-to-air and surface to air missiles. Sometimes they hit their targets, sometimes they don’t. A sincere word, loving advice, the heart-to-heart missile never misses its target. In order to benefit, we must ensure that our hearts are pure, and soft, and receptive to guidance, and then we can be targets for heart-to-heart missiles. And the more we purify our hearts, and allow ourselves to be influenced by good advice, the more Allah smiles on us, and give us the honour to fulfill His Divine plan.

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Dear Nigerians,
When we open our hearts to the influence of the Noble Qur’an, the Word of Allah will grow within us and make us strong. And when we strengthen our Faith, Iman, we can more effectively fight on the information battlefield.

Today we hear terms like info-warrior, and the battle for hearts and minds. Yes indeed there is a war of ideas, there is an information jihad out there, and we must do our best to present the message of Islam truthfully, sincerely, powerfully and effectively.

History teaches us that no power on earth can resist an idea whose time has come. In the 7th Century, Islam was the idea whose time had come. Islam saved mankind. Neither the Romans nor the Persians could stop it. Today, at the dawn of the 21st century, Communism lies dead and buried, and Islam remains the only real challenge to Secular Materialism. Today, Islam is the idea whose time has come.

In many ways, the war of ideas, the battle for hearts and minds, is much more important than any military conflict. Military campaigns are won and lost, territories change hands over and again, but ideas endure. And in the realm of ideas, Islam will always triumph. Truth ultimately prevails over falsehood. This is borne out in the words of Al-Qur’an:

“Truth has come, and falsehood has perished; falsehood by its nature, is bound to perish.”
But Dear Brothers and sisters, although the ultimate victory of Islam is guaranteed by Allah, you and I must still work hard, to earn the good pleasure of our Rabb (Lord, Cherisher and Sustainer). Our place in al-Jannah (Paradise) is by no means guaranteed. You and I will be judged by our words and deeds, by our intentions, actions and inactions.

In the information jihad, the most powerful weapons are not guns, bombs and missiles, but wise words and good actions.
It is not enough for us to know Islam well. We Muslims must also become effective and influential communicators. We must master communications technology and psychology. Those of us who are gifted communicators, like our teachers, broadcasters, writers, poets and artists, must transmit the message of Islam in a beautiful, powerful and effective manner.

Our dear Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) was a communicator without equal. When he spoke, it was with absolute sincerity. His thoughts, and words and deeds were of the same substance. There was no contradiction in his personality. Armed with the message of truth from Allah, he was an information-warrior, and a military leader, a strategist and a statesman of exceptional brilliance. He commanded implicit obedience from his devoted followers, and even his enemies regarded him with deep admiration and respect.
One English writer who admired him greatly was Thomas Carlyle, who wrote these words 80 years ago in his book, (On Heroes and Hero Worship, and the Heroic in History, London, 1918).
He said:

“…These Arabs, the man Muhammad and that one century. It is as if a spark had fallen, one spark on a world of what seemed black unnoticeable sand, but lo, the sand proves explosive powder, blazes heaven high from Delhi to Grenada: I said: the great Man was always as lightning out of heaven; the rest of the men waited on him like fuel, and then they too would flame…How one man single-handedly could weld warring tribes and wandering Bedouins into a most powerful and civilized nation in less than twenty years…”

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Islam, Fellow Nigerians, Let us pray to Allah, Subhanahu Wata’ala, to help us become like the fuel that flamed with the light of Islam, many centuries ago, when Muslims led the world from darkness into light. Despite the material prosperity we see around us today, we do indeed live in an age of spiritual darkness. Modern man has a spiritual hunger that only Islam can satisfy. Dear Muslims, let us not fail in our duty, to hold up the light of Islam, in our thoughts, in our words, and in our actions. May Allah guide us all in the correct used of words, in our exams, in our speech, in our work, our homes and in our relations with one another. May Allah guide us all, to use the right word, in the right place, at the right time. Ameen!

Even if people give you the best business in Nigeria now, you might still lose your money in such business.

The best way to start a business, is to (1) Know what your passion is; (2) Study your environment to know what really sell most in the area (3) Carry out some survey to know how best you can package your own in order to have an edge over others.

Follow these three steps before you will determine what type of business will really fit your current situation.

You can however consider the following business with the money you have for now:

1. Importation: Try to know the kind of product that sell well in your environment
2. Ladies wears and accessories
3. Phone accessories
4. Shoe and shirts, etc.

ElectronByte:
Hello guys here. Really commend your efforts.

I've gone through a lot today on online importation, but please i need where i can order brazilian hair and phones.

Wouldn't mind if you can also provide the procedures too

You can order for Brazillian hair on aliexpress or alibaba depending on the quantities you actually wanted to order. Login to aliexpress or alibaba; search for Brazillian hair through the search box and select any seller with good feedback.

You can import phones from China, USA and UK depending on the type of phones you want to import. My advice for you is that, you should never import branded phones like Blackberry, Nokia, Samsung, etc. from China; you should rather import branded phones from ebay, amazon, etc. But if the phones you are interested to import is the like of Injoo, and all others not so popular phones, then China is your best bet.

You live in China and you have 1500000 laying idle for so long, that is serious!

If you truly live in China, I am sure you would have discovered that 1500000 can import some hot selling products to Nigeria, which will give you almost 40 to 80% percent of your capital within a shortest time.

Kindly talk to your trusted relations in Nigeria, who you actually know can handle business well and liaise with him/her on which products sell well in his/her environment and import small quantities to test his/her ability to market well. Thereafter, you can let your money to start working for you.

Good luck!

Davidolives:
oga wizeboy abeg oooooo what if you use all these nigerian shipping agents can ones money b refundable if so which one can you recommend

If you use Nigerian Shipping Agents, your goods will be send to their China office, and they will be the one to send the goods to Nigeria on your behalf. If the goods are faulty, you will need to send it back to China before refund can be made.

For information on Nigeria Shipping Agents, kindly click on this link to choose anyone that will suite your need: https://www.nairaland.com/1819824/newly-found-shipping-agent-china

udatso:
may Allah reward you abundantly for this as well as all the contributors but I do have some questions
1. what does Islam say about forced intimate relationship by the husband on his wife.

Praise be to Allaah.

The woman does not have the right to refuse her husband, rather she must respond to his request every time he calls her, so long as that will not harm her or keep her from doing an obligatory duty.

Al-Bukhaari (3237) and Muslim (1436) narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “If a man calls his wife to his bed and she refuses, and he spends the night angry with her, the angels curse her until morning.”

If she refuses with no excuse, she is disobeying and is being defiant (nushooz), and he is no longer obliged to spend on her and clothe her.

The husband should admonish her and remind her of the punishment of Allaah, and forsake her in her bed. He also has the right to hit her, in a manner that does not cause injury. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“As to those women on whose part you see ill-conduct, admonish them (first), (next) refuse to share their beds, (and last) beat them (lightly, if it is useful); but if they return to obedience, seek not against them means (of annoyance). Surely, Allaah is Ever Most High, Most Great”

[al-Nisa’ 4:34]

Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allaah have mercy on him) was asked what a husband should do if his wife refuses him when he asks for intimacy.

He replied:

It is not permissible for her to rebel against him or to withhold herself from him, rather if she refuses him and persists in doing so, he may hit her in a manner that does not cause injury, and she is not entitled to spending or a share of his time [in the case of plural marriage].” Majmoo’ al-Fataawa, 32/279.

And he was asked about a man who has a wife who is rebellious and refuses intimacy – does she forfeit the right to maintenance and clothing, and what should she do?

He replied:

She forfeits her right to maintenance and clothing if she does not let him be intimate with her. He has the right to hit her if she persists in being defiant. It is not permissible for her to refuse intimacy if he asks for that, rather she is disobeying Allaah and His Messenger (by refusing). In al-Saheeh it says: “If a man calls his wife to his bed and she refuses, the One Who is in heaven will be angry with her until morning comes.”

From Majmoo’ al-Fataawa, 32/278. The hadeeth was narrated by Muslim, 1736.

So the wife should be admonished first, and warned against defiance (nushooz) and of the anger of Allaah and the curse of the angels. If she does not respond, then the husband should forsake her in her bed, and if she does not respond to that, then he may hit her in a manner that does not cause injury. If none of these steps are effective, then he may stop spending on her maintenance and clothing, and he has the right to divorce her or to allow her to separate from him by khula’ in return for some financial settlement, such as giving up the mahr.

Similarly a slave woman does not have the right to refuse her master’s requests unless she has a valid excuse. If she does that she is being disobedient and he has the right to discipline her in whatever manner he thinks is appropriate and is allowed in sharee’ah.

And Allaah knows best.

http://islamqa.info/en/33597

2. what does Islam say about a husband who denies his wife sexual intercourse

It should be stated first that Islam is keen to build a strong society. Since family is the cornerstone of society, Islam pays it much attention so as to preserve its stability and well-being. In doing so, Islam defines the main objectives of family life and clearly defines the role of each partner.

The relations between the spouses should be based on tranquility, love and mercy. Allah says, "And among His Signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that you may dwell in tranquility with them, and He has put love and mercy between your (hearts): verily in that are Signs for those who reflect." (Ar-Rum: 21)

Tranquility, love and mercy are very important concepts in Islam. These three summarize the ideals of Islamic marriage. It is the duty of the husband and wife to see that they are a source of comfort and tranquility for each other. They should do everything physically, emotionally and spiritually to make each other feel happy and comfortable.

In his response to the question you posed, Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, a senior lecturer and an Islamic scholar at the Islamic Institute of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, gave the following answer:

As far as the teachings of the Qur’an and the Sunnah are concerned, just as the husband has rights over his wife, the wife has rights over her husband. Allah says in the Qur’an: “And they (women) have rights similar to those (of men) over them in kindness…” (Al-Baqarah: 228)

As Imam Al-Ghazli has analyzed this issue, this includes women’s rights to sexual satisfaction. Therefore, just as a wife will be accountable for her refusal to the demand of her husband, the husband will be also accountable for his deliberate act or negligence in this matter.

In conclusion, let us remind each other that of the Prophet’s statement that “your spouse has right over you.” This involves both partners. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, is reported to have said: “Man would be committing a huge sin if he were to neglect those who are dependant on him.”

All of these reminders would be sufficient for the husband who is conscious of Allah to do his best to please his wife just as she should be doing whatever she can within the permissible limits to please her husband.

Having said this, I would like to draw your attention to the fact that there might be some medical or psychological reasons for your husband’s unusual behavior towards you, so it is advised to seek professional help in this matter. People often become disinterested in sex because of depression for other reasons, so both of you should seek professional help in this matter.

Allah Almighty knows best.

http://www.onislam.net/english/ask-the-scholar/family/intimate-relations/175475-a-husband-refusing-intimacy-with-his-wife.html

fr3ddi3:
Hi Wizeboy!
Thank you very much for your support and prompt reply. But I have another challenge at the moment.

According to my product's tacking report, my product has reached Lagos since 29th of December last year (just 5days after I made the order). I visited the post office at Ikeja this morning, but I was asked to go to the post office at Shomolu, since I recide at Maryland. On getting to Shomolu's post office, the officials couldn't get a hold of my goods, claiming that my tracking number isn't correct or not in their data-base.

I even had to ask them for their manual records of all incoming parcels, so I could at least search the list using my name, but all to no avail. I didn't see my name on the list.

I'm all about opening a dispute and asking for a refund right now on Aliexpress, because it's close to 4 weeks at the moment, and I'm yet to receive my goods.

What would be your advice before I carry out my intended action?

The seller might have gave you wrong number or tracking number that belong to another customer entirely either intentionally or by mistake.

Try to engage the seller by either chatting with him or send him an email stating your discovery about the tracking number he sent to you, he may have to check again to give the correct number.

But if his response is not favourable or not genuine to you, is better you open dispute in order for your money to be refunded because some of the sellers normally gave fake tracking number sometimes especially if they don't have that particular goods you order for in stock.

KingBish:
Thank you very much wizeboy for your insightful tips. God bless you.
Please my question is - in banks, we're always advised not to give out our Mastercard details as it could be used to empty our account. So please for the paying with my Mastercard option , what particular details on my card should I give and which ones should I never give out when making payments on these online trading platforms?
I would really appreciate an indepth layman explanation

Using your ATM card either Mastercard or Visa is very secure and safe on aliexpress and dhgate as I have never heard about any fraud pertaining to any card before. So, the website is absolutely secure.

They will actually ask almost everything about your card information on the website, from Card Number, to your password/token and the Card provider which you will choose between Visa or Mastercard depending on your card.

So, kindly use your card on the website with rest of mind as there is no cause for alarm but never send your Card Information to any seller or anybody through email or any other channels apart from providing the information to the payment page of aliexpress or dhgate.

Hope this my explanation really help.

fr3ddi3:
@Wizeboy:

I have been following this thread for a while, and I must confess that I have learnt quite a lot. I followed your tips step-by-step on this mini-importation thingy, and it has been flowing well,

But I got some questions I want to ask concerning the delivery of goods; would they deliver it to my door step or to the nearest post office?

Let me shed more light:
I ordered for a wrist watch (just for trial) last month, and I have been tracking it ever since. As at last week Friday, I discovered that the wrist watch has reached Lagos, but I haven't received any phone call yet nor has it been delivered to my address. As I type this message, my Aliexpress profile's "product status" says "Awaiting Receipt".

Please what step should I take from here?
I need your reply ASAP, and thanks in anticipation.

Post office official will always give you a call to come and pick up your goods once it arrives at the nearest post office to the address you provided as your Shipping Address in aliexpress.

The parcel might have been in Lagos and not at the nearest post office to the address you provided yet because post office normally collate all Lagos letters and parcel at their Head office in Lagos before despatching to various nearest concern post office.

You can however check the nearest post office that's very close to the address you provided on aliexpress to check your parcel because the post office officials sometimes might not call you due to the fact that maybe when they called you, your number is not reachable due to network or they overlook it... I will advice you to check the nearest post office.

You can furnish me with any latest development and also ask for more clarification if need be.

I wish you success in the business!

lalasticlala:
Hi Active members of this section!

Kindly recommend quality and interesting threads from this section that should hit the Front Page to help serve you better.

Thanks.

Please, can you explain the reason why we should use this thread to suggest Islam Section topic that should make front page?

Are the moderators of Islam Section not suggesting topics that should hit front page or they are been nonchallant about it?

IS this a new policy on Nairaland that Super mod should create this kind of thread on every Section?

I am yet to see this kind of thread in other section of Nairaland I belong to. So, your brief explanation will really help us to know better because I understand that moderators of each Section are always responsible for suggesting topics that will make front page.

Maclatunjii and Sissie should come and explain how they have refused to suggest topic that will make front page which bring about this kind of thread on Islam Section only in Nairaland.

Without any concrete answer to the above questions to the super mod and mods of Islam section, then I don't see any need for this thread.

It can really make not worthy Islam thread to hit front page because I don't really think the super mod who created this thread is a muslim and might not know better than the mods themselves. There should always be division of labour in every aspect of life because nobody knows all.

Nairaland Muslim should give their opinions on this kind of thread that is only introduce in Islam section only.

Ayasunmbo:
Inna lillahi wa Inna ilaihi rajiun.

May Allah forgive her sins and protect her kids(Aamin)

Please kindly confirm which is the first name for the account ; Oyewale or Oyetunji.

Jazakaalllahu khairan

Bank: GTBank

Account Name: Oyewale S. Oyetunji

Account Number: 0026812459

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaiyhi Rajiun

Mrs. Aminat O. Fahm whose donations towards saving her life started on Monday 29th December, 2014 ( https://www.nairaland.com/2066860/urgent-appeal-donate-towards-saving ) had passed away yesterday Tuesday, 30th December, 2014 and her burial is been held today Wednesday 31st December, 2014.

Nairaland Muslim Community has now decided to seek for more assistance which will be added to the donations already received in order to assist the 6 Children she left behind.

We are using this medium to call on well meaning individuals to contribute generously towards assisting the children she left behind.

To donate towards assisting her 6 children, kindly pay into the following accounts:

Bank: GTBank

Account Name: Oyewale S. Oyetunji

Account Number: 0026812459


PayPal
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God bless you as you donate and no amount is too small or too big to contribute.

Thanks.

uwakwekamubu:
can I buy from them with my smartphone..

.. it seems not to work why? wizeboy please detail me my mail jomakizito@gmail.com......

You can order for your goods with an Android phones from aliexpress and dhgate.

Make sure you login with your correct username and password; and you are ready to go.