Bismillah [IslamCity] MUSLIM DEMOGRAPHY.
Dear Brothers Sisters in Islam: Assalamo'alai'kum w RahmatUllah: I was very pleased to see the email Muslims Demography yesterday. Then I was/am upset because my mind boggles Will the Muslim Majority in the World change the Scenario of the World, tilting it to look more Islamic? Well I don't find any pleasure in the majority of Muslims - WHY? 1. More than 200 million Arab Muslims can not over power 12 to 15 million Jew in Israel nor can they tame Israel to come to terms with Muslims. 2. Are the Muslims of today not infighting with each other? what difference will be if smaller groups grow like mushrooms? 3. A Muslim is Honest, speaker of Truth, Not thief in its real senses, Trust worthy, Fulfill er of Promises, NOT a drinker nor Ha ram (forbidden) eater, 4 A true Muslim is never a gambler ( forward stock Player, Bet knitters, etc) 5 A Muesli never accepts Interest neither gives money on Interest nor obtains on Interest. 6. A Muslim always TRUSTS IN ALLAH - THE LORD OF UNIVERSE/S 5. A Muslim KEEPS UP MODESTY - COMMANDED BY AL-QUMRAN- AND - CANNOT AFFORD TO ENJOY NUDITY - WHICH BRINGS WAR TH OF ALLAH s.w.t 6 A Muslim is not AFRAID/ASHAMED OF KEEPING BEARD Please tell me if the demographics can change the realities.
Bismillah [IslamCity] RRIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN:Chap. 42: On the Excellence Shown to......
42. Chapter: The excellence of dutifulness shown to the friends of one's father and mother, relatives, wife, and others whom one should honour 343. Abu Usayd Malik ibn Rabi'a as-Sa'idi said, Once while we were sitting with the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), a man from the Banu Salama came up and asked, 'O Messenger of Allah, is there any devotion to my parents which I can show them after their death?' He said, 'Yes, praying for them, asking forgiveness for them, fulfilling their pledges after them, maintaining ties with relations which are only maintained through them, and honouring any friend of theirs. [Abu Dawud]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RRIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN:Chap. 41: On the Prohibation of Disobeying Parents
41. Chapter: On The Prohibition Of Disobeying Parents And Severing Ties Of Kinship Allah Almighty says, Is it not likely that, if you did turn away, you would cause corruption in the earth and sever your ties of kinship? Such are the people Allah has cursed making them deaf and blinding their eyes. (W47:23-24; 47:22-23) The Almighty says, But as for those who break Allah's contract after it has been agreed and sever what Allah has commanded to be joined, and cause corruption in the earth, the curse will be upon them. They will have the Evil Abode. (W13:26; H13:25) and the Almighty says, Your Lord has decreed: that you should worship none but Him, and that you should show kindness to your parents, whether one or both of them reach old age with you. So do not say 'Ugh!' to them out of irritation and do not be harsh with them but speak to them with gentleness and generosity. Lower to them, out of mercy, the wing of humility and say: 'Lord, show mercy to them as they did in looking after me when I was small.' (17:23-24) 338. Abu 'Abdullah 'Amr ibn al-'As reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, One of the major wrong actions is for a man to abuse his parents. They asked, O Messenger of Allah, is it possible for a man to abuse his parents? He replied, Yes. He may curse a another man's father who in turn curses his father, and curse his mother and he in turn curses his mother. [Agreed upon] In one variant, One of the worst major wrong actions is for a man to curse his parents. It was said, O Messenger of Allah, how can a man curse his parents? He said, He may curse another man's father who in turn curses his father, and curse his mother and he in turn curses his mother. 340. Abu 'Isa al-Mughira ibn Shu'ba reported that the Prophet, (PBUH), said, Allah Almighty has forbidden you to disobey your mothers, to deny others what is rightfully theirs or demand what is not rightfully yours, and to bury your daughters alive and He dislikes you engaging in chit-chat, asking too many questions and wasting money. [Agreed upon]
Bismillah [IslamCity] SOME STUDY ABOUT AHADITH - PART 5
SOME STUDY ABOUT AHADITH – PART 5.
In the name of Allah: the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
65: He has power to send torment on you from above or from under your feet, or
TO COVER YOU WITH CONFUSION IN PARTY STRIFE, AND MAKE YOU TO TASTE THE VIOLENCE
OF ONE ANOTHER – Al-Anam
115: AND WHOEVER CONTRADICTS AND OPPOSES THE MESSENGER (MUHAMMAD-pbuh) AFTER
THE RIGH PATH HAS BEEN SHOWN CLEARLY TO HIM, AND FOLLOWS OTHER THAN BELIEVERS’
WAY, WE SHALL KEEP HIM IN THE PATH HE HAS CHOSEN, AND BURN HIM IN HELL – WHAT
AN EVIL DESTINATION- An-Nisa
150: Verily, who disbelieve in Allah and His Messengers and WISH TO MAKE
DISTINCTION BETWEEN ALLAH AND HIS MESSENGERS {BY BELIEVING IN ALLAH AND
DISBELIEVING (DISCARDING SUNNAH) IN HIS MESSENGRS} SAYING “WE BELIEVE IN SOME
(REVEALED MESSAGES- E.G. HOLY QUR’AN) BUT REJECT OTHERS (ADADITH + SEERAT)”
AND WISH TO ADOPT A WAY IN BETWEEN. An-Nisa
151: THEY ARE IN TRUTH (means in Fact) DISBELIEVERS.
AND WE HAVE PREPARED FOR THE DISBELIEVERS A HUMILIATING TORMENT
We have now to see, how the Sahih Al- Ahadith were preserved and passed over to
next generations till coming to us.
The above quoted meanings/interpretations of the Noble Qur’an are enough for
the Believer to ask Allah s.w.t if he has misbehaved with the importance of
Ahidith “ to forgive him and show him the straight path”.
Now we study the meanings/interpretations of some Ahadith
Relevant to subject:
“WHOEVER TOLD LIE ON ME OR ON MY BEHALF – HE MUST MAKE HIS (LAST) ABODE IN HELL
FIRE.” This is a very Famous Hadith you can find it in many books to day
also, one of the first lessons to the students of hadith is this Hadith.
AT NIGHT, THE STUDY OF KNOWLEDGE (AL-QUR’AN + SUNNAH), FOR SOME TIME! IS BETTER
THEN INDIVIDUAL WORSHIP FOR THE WHOLE NIGHT?
ANYBODY, TO WHOM WHEN REQUESTED FOR IMPARTING HIS KNOWLEDGE, (OFCOURSE WHICH HE
POSSESSED) MUST IMPART OTHERWISE HE MUST KNOW HE WILL BE ACCORDED FIRE REIGN.
TO CONCEAL KNOWLEDGE IS GREAT SIN
THE PERSON WHO KNEW THAT, WHICH IF HE HAD IMPARTED WITH OTHERS, COULD BENEFIT
COMMUNITY AND HE CONCEALED IT WILL BE RAISED ON THE DAY OF RESURRECTION WITH
FIRE REIGN IN HIS MOUTH.
Next we will study the Ways and Means of Preserving Shih Ahadith.
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.39# 303,304, 308 311 THE RIGHT OF THE NEIGHBOUR AND TREATIN HIM WELL
39. Chapter: The right of the neighbour and treating him well Allah Almighty says, Worship Allah and do not associate anything with Him. Be good to your parents and relatives and to orphans and the very poor, and to neighbours who are related to you and neighbours who are not related to you, and to companions and travellers and your slaves. (4:36) 303. Ibn 'Umar and 'A'isha reported: The Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, 'Jibril continued to advise me to be good to my neighbour until I thought that he would have me make him my heir.' [Agreed upon] 304. Abu Dharr reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, O Abu Dharr, if you cook a stew put a lot of water in it, keeping your neighbours in mind. [Muslim] In one variant, Abu Dharr said, My friend, (PBUH), advised me, 'When you cook a stew, put a lot of water in it and then go and see the people of a neighbouring house and give them a reasonable amount of it. 308. Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, Anyone who believes in Allah and the Last Day should not harm his neighbour. Anyone who believes in Allah and the Last Day should honour his guest. Anyone who believes in Allah and the Last Day should speak well or be silent. [Agreed upon] 311. 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, The best of companions in the sight of Allah Almighty is the one who acts best towards his companion. The best of neighbours in the sight of Allah Almighty is the one who acts best towards his neighbour. [at-Tirmidhi]
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39. Chapter: The right of the neighbour and treating him well Allah Almighty says, Worship Allah and do not associate anything with Him. Be good to your parents and relatives and to orphans and the very poor, and to neighbours who are related to you and neighbours who are not related to you, and to companions and travellers and your slaves. (4:36) 303. Ibn 'Umar and 'A'isha reported: The Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, 'Jibril continued to advise me to be good to my neighbour until I thought that he would have me make him my heir.' [Agreed upon] 304. Abu Dharr reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, O Abu Dharr, if you cook a stew put a lot of water in it, keeping your neighbours in mind. [Muslim] In one variant, Abu Dharr said, My friend, (PBUH), advised me, 'When you cook a stew, put a lot of water in it and then go and see the people of a neighbouring house and give them a reasonable amount of it. 308. Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, Anyone who believes in Allah and the Last Day should not harm his neighbour. Anyone who believes in Allah and the Last Day should honour his guest. Anyone who believes in Allah and the Last Day should speak well or be silent. [Agreed upon] 311. 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, The best of companions in the sight of Allah Almighty is the one who acts best towards his companion. The best of neighbours in the sight of Allah Almighty is the one who acts best towards his neighbour. [at-Tirmidhi]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.40# 312 314 ON DUTIFULNESS TO PARENTS ....
40. Chapter: On dutifulness to parents and maintaining ties of kinship Allah Almighty says, Worship Allah and do not associate anything with Him. Be good to your parents and relatives and to orphans and the very poor, and to neighbours who are related to you and neighbours who are not related to you, and to companions and travellers and your slaves. (4:36) The Almighty says, Have taqwa of Allah in whose name you make demands on one another and also in respect of your families, (4:1) and the Almighty says, Those who join what Allah has commanded to be joined. (W13:23; H13:21) The Almighty says, We have instructed man to honour his parents, (W29:7; H29:8) and the Almighty says, Your Lord has decreed: that you should worship none but Him, and that you should show kindness to your parents, whether one or both of them reach old age with you. So do not say 'Ugh!' to them out of irritation and do not be harsh with them but speak to them with gentleness and generosity. Lower to them, out of mercy, the wing of humility and say: 'Lord, show mercy to them as they did in looking after me when I was small.' (17:23-24) The Almighty says, We have instructed man concerning his parents. Bearing him caused his mother great debility and the period of his weaning was two years: 'Give thanks to Me and to your parents.' (W31:13; H31:14) 312. Abu 'Abdu'r-Rahman 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud said, I asked the Prophet, (PBUH), Which action does Allah Almighty love the most? He said, The prayer in its time. I said, Then what? He said, Devotedness to parents. I said, Then what? He said, Jihad in the way of Allah. [Agreed upon] 314. Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah said, Anyone who believes in Allah and the Last Day should honour his guest. Anyone who believes in Allah and the Last Day should maintain his ties of kinship. Anyone who believes in Allah and the Last Day should speak well or remain silent. [Agreed upon]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.40# 316, 318 319: ON DUTIFULNESS TO PARENTS ....
40. Chapter: On dutifulness to parents and ties of kinship maintaining 316. Abu Hurayra said, A man came to the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, and asked, 'Messenger of Allah, what person is the most entitled to the best of my company?' He replied, 'Your mother.' He said, 'Then whom?' He replied, 'Your mother.' He said, 'Then whom?' He replied, 'Your mother. He said, 'Then whom?' He answered, 'Your father.' [Agreed upon] In one variant, 'O Messenger of Allah, who is the most entitled to good companionship?' He replied, 'Your mother, then your mother, then your mother, then your father, then the nearest relative and the next nearest.' 318. Abu 'Abdu'r-Rahman 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud reported that a man said, Messenger of Allah, I have some relatives with whom I maintain relations but they cut me off. I am good to them and they are bad to me. I am forbearing to them and they are impatient towards me. He said, If you are as you have said, then it is as if you are giving them hot embers to drink. You will continue to have a helper from Allah against them as long as you remain doing that. [Muslim] 319. Anas reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, Anyone who desires the expansion of his provision or to have the best of his life prolonged, should maintain ties of kinship.' [Agreed upon]
Bismillah [IslamCity] SOME STUDY ABOUT AHADITH- 4
SOME STUDY BOUT AHADITH –4 In the Name of Allah: the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. He it is Who sent among the unlettered ones a Messenger ( Muhammad pbuh ) from among themselves, reciting to them His Verses, purifying them (from the filth of disbelief and polytheism ) and teaching them the Book ( this Qur’an, Islamic Laws and Islamic jurisprudence) and Al-Hikmah (As-Sunnah, legal ways, orders, acts of worship of Prophet Muhammad pbuh) and verily, they had been before in manifest error ( Al-Quran, Soorah Al-Jmu’ah # 62 Ayat # 2.) And whatsoever the Messenger (Muhammad pbuh ) gives you, take it; and whatsoever he forbids you, abstain (from it) and fear Allah, verily, Allah is Severe in Punishment. ( Al-Qur’an, Soorah # 59 Al-Hashar, Ayat # 7 ) Before we go further, to understand the establishment of Sahih Ahadith, it is essential to learn the ways and means of reaching Ahadith to the Scholars and how they classified them. In this connection, the Narrators are classified as: SAHABI; Those fortunate people who could see, talk, sit in company of The Messenger pbuh. Even in alive condition one had, the Glimpse of the Messenger is also a Sahabi. TABA’EE: The person who saw while alive, at least one Sahabi is called Taba’ee. TABA-TABA’EE: The person who saw while alive, atleast one Taba’ee is called Taba-Taba’ee. The individuals who narrated the hadith or Ahadith (plural of hadith ), were classified and as a result of such classification The KNOWLEDGE OF MEN “ ILMUL-RIJAL” came into existence. In Ilmul-Rijal, we will find about each individual, the name of person, his family tree, his characters particularly how much truth he speaks, How is (was) his memory, how much religious and righteous he is. In Mishquat shareef, I have over 1000 (probably) names with classification. TYPES AND CLASSIFICATION OF AHADITH: Sanad or Asnad ( certificate or certificates) The chain of narrators of Hadith, from Messenger pbuh to the writer ( the narrators contained in the chain who have conveyed hadith to the writer from the Messenger pbuh ) Matan: the words of Hadith is called matan. And is supposed to be the words of the Messenger pbuh. MARFOO: The chain of certifiers reaches to the Messenger pbuh form the writer means both end are meeting ; is called Marfoo Hadith. MOUQUOOF: the chain of hadith that reaches to the Narrator Sahabi but not to the Prophet pbuh. MAQ’TOO: The chain that terminates upon a Tabaee HADITH-E-MUTTASIL: The narrators of hadith are all in order, Non-is missing. ( from Prophet pbuh to the Writer ) MUNQETA: Hadith which is missing one link in the chain. MU’ADDHAL: Hadith which is missing two or more narrators from the chain. MURSAL: Hadith narrated by Taba’ee further chain of narrators missing. MU’ALLAQUE: Hadith which misses the last one or two narrators of the chain – to the writer. QUALITIES OF AHADITH; SAHEEH HADITH: That hadith the narrators of which are all Pious,Rightious,Strong Memory, just, tolerant Narrating the Exact Words of the Messenger pbuh. And from the Messenger pbuh to the Writer the chain is complete. HASAN HADITH: Which is of average grade: The chain of Narrators contain, at least one narrator of weak memory or not so truthful or not very pious. Or just or tolerant or may be missing one narrator in the chin.. DHAIF HADITH: In defined Hasan Hadith if more than one narrator is weak or missing then it is called dhaif hadith. THE HADITH REACHING US ARE OF FOUR TYPES: Mutwatir (continues) Mashoor (wellknown) Aziz ( ? ) Ghareeb ( Weak). MUTWATIR: Such Hadith the narrators are very many in each stage of chain and so strong that even cant think it as false. MASHHOOR: Those hadith in the chain of which, on each stage ( sahabi or taba’ee or taba-taba’ee or still lower unto writer) there are at least three narrators. AZIZ: Same as Mashhoor but instead of three two narrators compulsory. GHAREEB: Those hadith of which the narrator in the chain is only one BY DIFFERENCE OF AUTHENTICITY WE HAVE FOUR CLASSES OF AHADITH: SHAZ: Those ahadith, the narrator of which are Righteous, but his Hadith is countering to Hadith by higher grade Righteous narrator. MAHFOOZ: The Hadith of which, the narrator is of better grade then the one who has quoted conflicting Hadith (against the hadith of this narrator) MUNKER: Such hadith, the Narrator of which is weak and he is quoting against the hadith of stronger Narrator. MAROOF: Quoted by Stronger Narrator against weaker narrator. The above was some study of the Ahadith. In the fifth part, we will study the concluding result of how the Sahih Ahadith reached us and how much our ancestors (scholars) worked hard for us to remain on the Right Track.
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.35# 281 286 288 : THE RIGHT OF A HUSBAND
35. Chapter: On The Rights Of A Husband From His Wife Allah Almighty says, Men have charge of women because Allah has preferred the one above the other and because they spend their wealth on them. Right-acting women are obedient, safeguarding their husband's interests in his absence as Allah has guarded them. (4:34) 281. Abu Hurayra said, The Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, 'When a man calls his wife to bed and she does not come and he spends the night angry with her, the angels curse her until morning.' In one variant, the Messenger of Allah said, By the One in whose hand my soul is, there is no man who calls his wife to his bed and she refuses to come without the One in the heaven being angry with her until until her husband is pleased with her again. 286. Umm Salama reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, Any woman who dies at a time when her husband is pleased with her will enter Jannah. 288. Usama ibn Zayd reported that the Prophet, (PBUH), said, I have not left after me any temptation more harmful to men than women. [Agreed upon]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.37# 297 SPENDING OUT OF WHAT ONE LOVES ...
37: Spending Out Of What One Loves And Spending What Is Excellent Allah Almighty says, You will not attain true goodness until you give of what you love (W3:91; H3:92) and the Almighty says, O you who believe! Give away some of the good things you have earned and some of what We produce for you from the earth. Do not have recourse to bad things when you give, things you would only take with your eyes shut tight. (W2:266; H2:267 297. Anas said, Abu Talha had more property in palm trees than any of the Ansar in Madina. His favourite property was Bayruha' which was opposite the mosque. The Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), used to enter it and drink its sweet water. Anas said, When this ayat was sent down: 'You will not attain true goodness until you give of what you love,'(3:92) Abu Talha went to the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), and said, 'Messenger of Allah, Allah, Almighty says, You will not attain true goodness until you give of what you love The property I love the best is Bayruha'. It is sadaqa for Allah whose goodness I hope for and I hope that it will be stored up for me with Allah Almighty. Messenger of Allah, dispose of it in whatever way Allah shows you is best.' The Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, 'Excellent! That is a profitable property. That is is a profitable property. I have heard what you have said and I think that you should give it to your relatives.' Abu Talha said, 'I will do that, Messenger of Allah!' So Abu Talha divided it among his relatives and cousins. [Agreed upon]
Bismillah [IslamCity] SOME STUDY ABOUT AHADITH- 2
SOME STUDIES ABOUT AHADITH – 2. As the Authenticity of Al-Qur’an is Guaranteed and no subtraction or Addition Is Guaranteed by Allah Jalla-Shan’hoo – this sacred Book remains Original and Protacted, BUT NO Direct Guarantee is forwarded for Ahdith! However, the dedicated People, individually and collectively, endeavored to keep the Ahadith preserved and Authentic. The writing of and memorizing of the Ahadith commenced in the times of the Messenger PBUH. Hazarat Abu Huraira R.A. Memorised and then wrote over 5000 Ahadith. Next in line is Hazarat Anas R.A. who delivered valued Authentic Ahadith of More than 3500 Ahadith and in the third place is Maa Aishya R.A. Who has narrated more than 2250 Ahadith? The Call of the Messenger PUBH is: My century is the best then next (century) then next (century) that means three centuries were the best on account of strengthen The Deen of Islam it also means the age of Sahaba(es) R.A. and Ta’be’een and Taba – ta’be’een Alai-hi-Rahma ajmeen. WHY PRESERVATION OF AHIDTH/SEERAT WAS/IS/WILL BE NECESSARY? The answer is very simple. Because, Ahadith/Seerat are the explanation of Al-Qur’an and ALHUDA = AL-QUR’AN + SUNNAH (Ahadith+Seerat). If we do not have Authentic Ahadith then we can never understand, what Al-Qur’an specifically says, what is its Wisdom, What is Allah s.w.t’s writ/desire/ordain/command etc? Unfortunately, in every age, the people have/are trying to sabotage the Message of Al-Mighty. It is not only with Ahadith but also with Torah, Bible, Vaidas, Puranas and etc. They put their own thoughts in the books and say this is from Almighty, similarly, if they find anything irritating to them, they pluck out what is (according to them ) harmful. Ask a christen bishop:” which of the so many books is Engieel, or Word of God” the answer is very queer:”no book is Word of God but all these books contain word of God!” In the next Chapter we will see how the Authentic Ahadith were collected and compiled in the light of Quran/Hadith - Inshallah
Bismillah [IslamCity] SOME STUDY ABOUT AHADITH- 3
SOME STUDY ABOUT AHIDTH –3 In the Name of Allah the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Indeed Allah conferred a great favour on the believers when He sent among them a Messenger (PBUH) from among themselves, reciting unto them His Verses (the Qur’an), and purifying them (from sins by their Following him), and instructing them (in) the Book (the Qur’an) and Al-Hikmah (the wisdom and the SUNNAH of the Prophet pbuh i.e his legal ways, statements and acts of worship) while before that they had been in manifest error (Al-Quran,Al-Hakeem, Soorah Al-Imran Ayat # 164) WHAT IS FAITH OF A MUSLIM? VERY SIMPLE! IN ONE SENTENCE: BELIEVE IN WHATEVER SAID/DONE/INSTRUCTED BY MUHAMMED (PBUH) – This is faith of Muslim. TYPES OF MUSLIMS BELIEFS: Believe in Only One God –He is Allah: The creator, Master, Controller of every/anything. Sustainer, Cherisher, OmniPresent, All Listener at the same time and to each individual and etc.. Believe: RISALAT: All Apostles/Messengers and relevant : is The Books and Angles, Belief that Muhammad p.b.u.h. Is the Final Messenger and Al-Quran is the Final Book and “Explanation of Al-Quran and the Wisdom therein “ is The Explanation given by Muhammed pbuh. In addition, Wisdom is his practice and instructions. Qiyamat/The Hour/Resurrection. To believe that after death, we will be reincarnated and will face our Deeds and beliefs we had in this world and will be called to stand before justice of the Lord and if found according to what was ordained in this world then will have ever lasting peace in Paradise otherwise if the Lord is unhappy with the performance and beliefs He would send these culprits to the Hell! Allah save us from Hell Fire. The Holy Qur’an is the final word of Al-mighty Allah.s.w.t and Muhammed sallalaho-alai-he-wassalam (pbuh) is the last Messenger and the EXPLANATION/ISDOM OF AL-QUR’AN IS CONTAINED IN AHADITH. So, if we do not have Ahadith with Qur’an with us then we cant obey Quranic injunctions. For example: How many Rak’ats are to be offered in Fajr, how many in Zuhar, Asr, Maghrib Isha? We need Sahi-Hadith. We have to recite soorah Fateha: in every rak’at. Who told us obviously – Hadith! About soora fateha: this soorah and the last two verses of soorah Al-Baqarah were gifted to The Messenger in the Heavens when he was invited to visit the LORD of Universes. The person who wants us to believe that to Jew and to christen were given such prayer is a liar! Why? Because the Torah is not available (it is Old Testament of Chriestien) and Engel was not revealed in English. The commencing of Fast time and end of fast time – which told us? In nutshell, it is very clear that we need Ahadith in every Step occupation – From Cradle to Grave and from Get-up in the Morning to Retiring to Bed in the night If we do not have Sahi-Al-Hadith for all and every function, we cannot be Muslims as required. Since many, many Ahait were invented by the time of Imam Bukhari Rehmatuulah alaih, the Leading Iemma from the time of appearance of Abdullah ibne Saba – The Hypocrite/Jew, had commenced to take precautions to keep Sahi-Ahadith separate from invented. Thus the formulae adopted with more or less points is: NO HADITH SHOULD CONTRADICT ANY VERSE OF AL-QUR’AN. NO HADITH SHOULD BE IN CONFLICT WITH ANY OTHER AUTHENTIC AHADITH. ALL A HADITH ARE DEVIDED INTO SEVERAL CATGORIES: LIKE SAHI- GHAREEB, HASAN, MUTWATIR, MAUOQOOF ETC. IN THE NEXT PART WILL STUDY THE VARIOUS TYPES OF AHADITH.
Bismillah [IslamCity] SOME STUDY ABOUT AHADITH
SOME STUDY ABOUT AHADITH “AND WHOMSOEVER ALLAH WILLS TO GUIDE – HE OPENS HIS BREAST TO ISLAM: AND WHOMSOEVER HE WILLS TO SEND ASTRAY, HE MAKES HIS BREAST CLOSED AND CONSTRICTED, AS IF HE IS CLIMBING UP TO THE SKY THUS ALLAH PUTS THE WRATH ON THOSE WHO BELIEVE NOT (soorah # 6 Al-Anam/ Ayat # 125 – Al Qur’an ) HE WHOM ALLAH GUIDES, HE IS THE RIGHTLY GUIDED; BUT HE WHOM HE (ALLAH) SENDS ASTRAY, FOR HIM YOU WILL FIND NO WALI (GUIDING FRIEND) TO LEAD HIM ( TO THE RIGHT PATH ) ( Soorah # 18 Al-Kahf / Ayat # 17 ) AHADITH: Narrated Abu Sa’id A-Khudri R.A.: Allah’s Messenger PBUH.said:” A time will come when the best property of a Muslim will be sheep which he will take on the top of mountains and places of rainfall (valleys) so as to flee with his Deen from Al-fitan ( trials and afflications etc ) Al-Bukhari- Book of Belief, Chapter ten. Narrated by Anas R.A.: Allah’S Messenger PBUH said: “ From among the portents of the Hour are ( the following): Religious knowledge will be taken away ( by the death of religious learned men ) 2. ( Religious ) ignorance will prevail. 3. Drinking of Alcoholic drinks ( will be very common ) 4. There will be prevalence of open illegal Sexual intercourse In another version next Hadit says: 5 Women will increase in number and men will decrease in number so much that fify women will be looked after by one man.( Al-Bukhari, Book of Knowledge Chapter thirteen. IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MOST GRACIOUS, THE MOST MERCIFUL. I have notice in the past few weeks that people are attacking Islam Deen from within and without. The peolple who attack from out side ( i.e. without ) are obviously non-muslims and they do so because of the present conditions of Muslim Ummah and anyhow they are Ignorants. How about the champions of Deen Destroyers from within !!! They are many sorts of them but can be devided mainly into three categories: Those who say Messenger was nothing but a man, The Koran was revealed through him – Matter finished . Now we are an Koran is enough for us !! ( Allah s.w.t save us from such uttering/thinking ) Those who say :” Messenger PBUH is omni-present, omniscient, All knowing, Listening to those who call him directly- means Besides Allah s.w.t the Messenger PBUH is also …. I don’t find words to tell. They have broken all the barriers of Shariat and indulged in GHLOO. The third party is the one who says: BUZRAGH HAST TU BA’AD AZ KHUDA – QISSA MUKHTIR. However they believe: Only Allah s.w.t is Always alive,Controller of any/every thing, Listener, Replier, Almighty, Creator, Sustainer, Cherisher and so on and so forth. Muhammed peace be upon him is His Messenger: He is just like any other man BUT not ordinary man: He is the only to Attain Meraage to the havens bodily. He is only the Messenger on record who practically/physically carried out the greatest revolution in shape of erection of DEEN. His Miracle is alive ! The Holy Qur’an – nobody could in the past and not in the present will never be able to change its Arabic Text and it is solution for the problems of all time –past/present and future. The belief is in the nutshell: That Muhammed PBUH is Allah’s s.w.t Messenger and man and has left behind : Al-Qur’an Al-Hakeem Sunnah (Ahadeeth/seerat) For the guidance of those who are seeking the Right Path and Allah’s s.w.t pleasure. Al-Qur’an Al-Majeed is guaranteed to remain changed but what about Ahadeeth/Sareet ? TO BE CONTINUED
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap:33 # 263 265 ON: KINDNESS TO WEAK/ORPHAN ETC.
33. Chapter: Kindness to orphans, girls, the weak, the very poor, and the downtrodden. Treating them well, compassion towards them, humility with them, and gentleness towards them Allah Almighty says, And take the believers under your wing, (15:88) and the Almighty says, Restrain yourself patiently with those who call on their Lord morning and evening, desiring His Face. Do not turn your eyes from them. (18:28) The Almighty says, So as for the orphans, do not oppress them, and as for beggars, do not berate them, (93:9-10) and the Almighty says, Have you seen him who denies the deen? He is the one who harshly rebuffs the orphan and does not urge the feeding of the poor. (107:1-3) 263. Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, I and an orphan's guardian, whether he is a relative or a non-relative, will be like these two in Jannah, and the transmitter, Malik ibn Anas, indicated the index and middle fingers. [Muslim] In a variant in the two Sahih collections, The very poor man is not the one who goes around to people to ask for a bite or two to eat or a date or two, but the one who does not have enough for himself but is too shy to ask so that he is given sadaqa - or does not beg from people importunately. 265. Abu Hurayra reported that the Prophet, (PBUH), said, 'Someone who strives on behalf of widows and the poor is like someone who fights in the way of Allah.' I think that he also said, 'And like someone who continually stands at night in prayer and like someone who continually fasts.' [Agreed upon]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.34# 278 280 : TREATING WOMEN WELL
34. Chapter: Treating Women Well Allah Almighty says, Live together with them correctly and courteously, (4:19) and the Almighty says, You will not be able to be completely fair between your wives, however hard you try. But do not be completely partial so as to leave a wife, as it were, suspended in mid-air. And if you make amends and have taqwa, Allah is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (W4:128; H4:129) 278. Abu Hurayra stated, The Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, 'The most perfect of believers in belief is the best of them in character. The best of you are those who are the best to their women.' [at-Tirmidhi] 280. 'Abdullah ibn 'Amr ibn al-'As reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, This world is enjoyment, and the best of its enjoyment is a righteous (pious) woman.
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.32# 253 254 ON THE EXCELLENCE OF THE WEAK POOR OBSCURE MUSLIMS
32. Chapter: On the excellence of the weak, poor and obscure Muslims Allah Almighty says, Restrain yourself with those who call on their Lord morning and evening, seeking His Face, and let not thine eyes pass beyond them. (18:28) 253. Abu'l-'Abbas Sahl ibn Sa'd as-Sa'idi said, A man passed by the Prophet, (PBUH), who said to the man who was sitting with him, 'What do you think of this one?' He replied, 'A man who is one of our nobles. This man, by Allah, if he proposes marriage, his proposal is accepting, and if he intercedes his intercession would be granted.' The Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), was silent. Then another man passed by and the Messenger of Allah asked him, 'What do you think of this one?' He answered, 'O Messenger of Allah, this is just one of the poor Muslims. If he were to propose marriage, his proposal would not be worth accepting, and if he were to intercede, his intercession would not be granted, and if he were to speak, his words would not be listened to.' The Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, 'This one is better than the whole earth full of the first one. [Agreed upon] 254. Abu Sa'id al-Khudri reported that the Prophet, (PBUH), said, Jannah and the Fire had an argument. The Fire said, 'I contain the arrogant and the proud,' and Jannah said, 'I contain the weak and the poor.' So Allah decided between them, 'You, Jannah, are My mercy. I show mercy through you to whomever I wish. You, the Fire, are My punishment. I punish by you whomever I wish. Both of you will be filled by Me.' [Muslim]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap:31 # 248 On PUTTING THINGS RIGHT BETWEEN PEOPLE
31. Chapter: On Putting things right between people Allah Almighty says, There is no good in much of their secret talk, except in the case of those who enjoin sadaqa, or what is right, or putting things right between people, (W4:113; H4:114) and the Almighty says, Reconciliation is better. (W4:127l H4:128) The Almighty says, So have taqwa of Allah and put things right between you, (8:1) and the Almighty says, The believers are brothers, so make peace between your brothers. (49:10) 248. Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, There is sadaqa owed by every joint people have every day on which the sun rises. Putting things right between two people is sadaqa. Helping a man with his mount and helping him up onto it or lifting up his baggage onto it is sadaqa. A good word is sadaqa. Every step you take to the prayer is sadaqa. Removing an obstruction from the road is sadaqa. [Agreed upon]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap:29# 244 - 245: TAKING CARE OF THE NEEDS OF THE MUSLIMS
29. Chapter: Taking care of the needs of the Muslims Allah Almighty says, Do good so that hopefully you will be successful. (W22:76; H22:77) 244. Ibn 'Umar reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, The Muslim is the brother of the Muslim. He should not wrong him nor surrender him to his enemy. Allah will take care of the needs of anyone who takes care of the needs of his brother. On the Day of Rising Allah will dispel the anxiety of anyone who dispels the anxiety of another Muslim. On the Day of Rising Allah will veil anyone who veils another Muslim. [Agreed upon] 245. Abu Hurayra reported that the Prophet, (PBUH), said, Allah will relieve anyone who relieves a believer of one of the afflictions of this world, of one of the afflictions of the Day of Rising. Allah will give ease in this world and the Next to anyone who eases the hardship of another. Allah will veil anyone who veils another Muslim in this world and the Next. Allah will help His slave as long as His slave is helping his brother. [Muslim]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.27# 235 -236 -237.RESPECTING THE SACRED THINGS OF...
27. Chapter: On respecting the sacred things of the Muslims, clarification of their rights and having compassion and mercy for them Allah Almighty says, If someone honours Allah's sacred things, that is better for him his Lord's sight, (22:30) and the Almighty says, As for those who honour Allah's sacred rites, that comes from taqwa in their hearts. (22:32) The Almighty says, And take the believers under your wing, (15:88) and the Almighty says, If someone kills another person - unless it is in retaliation for someone else or for causing corruption in the earth - it is as if he had murdered all mankind. And if anyone gives life to another person, it is as if he had given life to all mankind. (5:32) 235. He reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, Do not envy one another, do not bid against on another, bidding in order to raise the price, do not hate one another, do not turn your backs on one another, and none of you should sell against the sale of anyone else. Be slaves of Allah, brothers. A Muslim is the brother of another Muslim: he should not wrong him nor scorn him nor disappoint him. Godfearing is here, and he pointed to his breast three times. It is enough evil for man to scorn his Muslim brother. The blood, property and honour of a Muslim is unlawful to another Muslim. [Muslim] 236. Anas reported that the Prophet, (PBUH), said, None of you can truly be said to believe until he wants for his brother what he wants for himself. [Agreed upon] 237. He also reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, Help your brother, wronging or wronged. A man said, Messenger of Allah, I can help him if he is wronged but tell me how I can help him if he is wronging? He said, You can restrain him - or prevent him - from injustice. That is helping him. [al-Bukhari]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.27# 238 -239.RESPECTING THE SACRED THINGS OF...
27. Chapter: On respecting the sacred things of the Muslims, clarification of their rights and having compassion and mercy for them Allah Almighty says, If someone honours Allah's sacred things, that is better for him his Lord's sight, (22:30) and the Almighty says, As for those who honour Allah's sacred rites, that comes from taqwa in their hearts. (22:32) The Almighty says, And take the believers under your wing, (15:88) and the Almighty says, If someone kills another person - unless it is in retaliation for someone else or for causing corruption in the earth - it is as if he had murdered all mankind. And if anyone gives life to another person, it is as if he had given life to all mankind. (5:32) 238. Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, The rights one Muslim has over another Muslim are five: returning the greeting, visiting the sick, joining funeral processions, accepting invitations and blessing those who sneeze. [Agreed upon] In the variant of Muslim, The Muslim has six rights. When you meet him, you should greet him. When he invites you, you should accept his invitation. When he asks you for counsel, you should counsel him. When he sneezes and praises Allah, you should bless him. When he is ill, you should visit him. When he dies, you should follow him. 239. Abu 'Umara al-Bara' ibn 'Azib said, The Prophet, (PBUH), instructed us to do seven things and forbade us seven. He instructed us to visit the sick, to join funeral processions, to bless people who sneeze, to fulfil our oaths, to help the wronged, to accept invitations, and to return the greeting. He forbade us gold rings, drinking from silver vessels, red silk, fine silk, mixed silk and cotton, and wearing silk and istibraq silk, and brocade. [Agreed upon] One variant has declaring stray animals among the first seven.
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.27# 224 -227 -228.RESPECTING THE SACRED THINGS OF...
27. Chapter: On respecting the sacred things of the Muslims, clarification of their rights and having compassion and mercy for them Allah Almighty says, If someone honours Allah's sacred things, that is better for him his Lord's sight, (22:30) and the Almighty says, As for those who honour Allah's sacred rites, that comes from taqwa in their hearts. (22:32) The Almighty says, And take the believers under your wing, (15:88) and the Almighty says, If someone kills another person - unless it is in retaliation for someone else or for causing corruption in the earth - it is as if he had murdered all mankind. And if anyone gives life to another person, it is as if he had given life to all mankind. (5:32) 224. An-Nu'man ibn Bashir reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, The metaphor of the believers in their mutual love, mercy and affection is that of the body. When one limb of it complains, the rest of the body collapses with sleeplessness and fever. [Agreed upon] 227. Jarir ibn 'Abdullah reported that the Messenger of Allah said, If someone does not show mercy to people, Allah will not show mercy to him. [Agreed upon] 228. Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, When any of you lead other people in prayer, you should make it short, for among you are there are weak, sick and old people. When you pray by yourself, you can make it as long as you wish. [Agreed upon}
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.26# 218 219 On INJUSTICE COMMAND TO MAKE...
26. Chapter: On injustice and the command to make restitution in cases of injustice Allah Almighty says, Nor intercessor will the wrongdoers have, who could be listened to, (40:18) and the Almighty says, For those that do wrong there is no helper. (22:71) 218. Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, Do you know who is really destitute? They said, The destitute among us are those who have no money or property. He said, The truly destitute person among my community is someone who comes on the Day of Rising with prayer, fasting and zakat, but having insulted this person and slandered that person and consumed the property of this person and shed the blood of that person and beaten that person. He will give this person some of his good deeds and that one some of his good deeds. If his good deeds are wiped out before he has paid what he owes, some of their wrong actions are taken and thrown on him and then he is thrown into the Fire. [Muslim] 219. Umm Salama reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, I am a human being and you bring your disputes to me. It may be that one of you is more eloquent in stating his case than another and so I give judgement in his favour according to what I hear. If I award him judgement at the expense of the right of his brother, I am cutting out a piece of the Fire for him. [Agreed upon]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.26# 210 211 On INJUSTICE COMMAND TO MAKE...
26. Chapter: On injustice and the command to make restitution in cases of injustice Allah Almighty says, Nor intercessor will the wrongdoers have, who could be listened to, (40:18) and the Almighty says, For those that do wrong there is no helper. (22:71) 210. Abu Hurayra, reported that the Prophet, (PBUH), said, Whoever has done an injustice to his brother with regard to his honour or anything else should seek to be absolved by him before the day when there will be neither dinar nor dirham. If he has right actions, they will be taken from him to counterbalance the injustice he did, and if he does not have any good actions, some of the bad actions of his friend will be taken and he will be made to carry them. [al-Bukhari] 211. 'Abdullah ibn 'Amr ibn al-'As reported that the Prophet, (PBUH), said, A Muslim is someone from whose tongue and hand the Muslims are safe. An emigrant (muhajir) is someone who leaves behind what Allah has forbidden. [Agreed upon]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.26# 209 On INJUSTICE COMMAND TO MAKE...
26. Chapter: On injustice and the command to make restitution in cases of injustice Allah Almighty says, Nor intercessor will the wrongdoers have, who could be listened to, (40:18) and the Almighty says, For those that do wrong there is no helper. (22:71) 209. Abu Humayd 'Abdu'r-Rahman ibn Sa'd as-Sa'idi said, The Prophet, (PBUH), appointed a man from al-Azd, called Ibn Al-Lutiyya to collect the zakat. When he arrived back, he said, 'This is for you and this was given as a gift to me.' The Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), stood on the minbar, praised and glorified Allah and then said, 'I appointed one of your men to be in charge of an activity for which Allah has made me responsible, and then he came and said, This is for you and this was given as a gift to me. Why did he not sit in the house of his father or mother until his gift came to him if he is speaking the truth. By Allah, none of you will take anything without right but that he will meet Allah Almighty carrying it on the Day of Rising. I do not know if any of you will meet Allah carrying a camel which is grumbling, or a cow which is mooing, or a sheep which is bleating.' Then he raised his hands until the whites of his armpits could be seen, and said, 'O Allah! Have I conveyed it?' three times. [Agreed upon]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.26# 206 207 On INJUSTICE COMMAND TO MAKE...
26. Chapter: On injustice and the command to make restitution in cases of injustice Allah Almighty says, Nor intercessor will the wrongdoers have, who could be listened to, (40:18) and the Almighty says, For those that do wrong there is no helper. (22:71) 206. 'A'isha reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, If anyone wrongs someone else even to the extent of a piece of land measuring a hand's width, his neck will be encircled with it from the the seven earths. [Agreed upon] 207. Abu Musa reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, Allah prolongs the life of the unjust but when He takes them, He will not let them escape. Then he recited, 'Such is the iron grip of your Lord when He seizes cities which do wrong. His grip is painful, violent.' (11:102) [Agreed upon ]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.26# 203 204 On INJUSTICE COMMAND TO MAKE...
26. Chapter: On injustice and the command to make restitution in cases of injustice Allah Almighty says, Nor intercessor will the wrongdoers have, who could be listened to, (40:18) and the Almighty says, For those that do wrong there is no helper. (22:71) 203. Jabir reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, Beware of injustice. Injustice will be darkness on the Day of Rising. Beware of avarice. Avarice destroyed those before you and prompted them to shed each other's blood and make lawful what was unlawful. [Muslim] 204. Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, Rights will be given to those to whom they are owed on the Day of Rising until even the hornless sheep will have retaliation from the horned sheep. [Muslim]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.25# 199 On the COMMAND to DELIVER TRUST
25. Chapter: On the command to deliver trusts Allah Almighty says, Allah commands you to return to their owners the things you hold on trust, (W4:57; H4:58) and the Almighty says, We offered the Trust to the heavens, the earth and the mountains, but they refused to take it on and shrank from it. But man took it on. He is indeed wrongdoing and ignorant. (33:72) 199. Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, There are three signs of a hypocrite: whenever he speaks, he lies; whenever he makes a promise, he breaks it; and whenever he is trusted, he betrays his trust. [Agreed upon] In one variant, Even if he fasts and prays and claims that he is a Muslim.
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.24# 198: ON FORGETING SELF WHILE COMMANDING....
24. On the harsh punishment of someone who commands right or forbids wrong while his own actions contradict what he says Allah Almighty says, Do you order people to devoutness and forget yourselves, when you recite the Book? Will you not use your intellect? (W2:43; W2:44) and the Almighty says, O you who believe! Why do you say that what you do not do? It is deeply abhorrent to Allah that you should say what you do not do. (61:2-3) The Almighty says, I would clearly not want to go behind your backs and do something I have forbidden you to do. (11:88) 198. Abu Zayd Usama ibn Zayd ibn Haritha said, I heard the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), say, 'A man will be brought on the Day of Rising and thrown into the Fire and the intestines of his belly will come out and he will be dragged round by them as the donkey goes round the mill. The people of the Fire will gather round him and say, So-and-so! What has happened to you? Did you not command the right and forbid the wrong? He will say, Yes. I used to command the right and forbid the wrong and then do it.' [Agreed upon]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.23# 184 ON COMMANDING THE RIGHT AND FORBIDDING THE WRONG
23. Chapter: On Commanding The Right And Forbidding The Wrong Allah Almighty says, Let there be a community among you who call to the good, and enjoin the right, and forbid the wrong. They are the ones who have success. (3:104) The Almighty says, You are the best nation ever to be produced before mankind. You enjoin the is right, forbid the wrong. (3:110). The Almighty says, Make allowances for people, command what is right, and turn away from the ignorant, (7:199) and the Almighty says, The believers, men and women, are friends of one another. They command what is right and forbid what is wrong. (9:71) The Almighty says, Those among the Tribe of Israel who rejected were cursed on the tongue of Dawud and that of 'Isa, son of Maryam. That is because they rebelled and overstepped the limits. They would not restrain one another from any of the wrong things that they did. How evil were the things they used to do! (5:78-79) and the Almighty says, Say: 'It is the truth from your Lord; so let whoever wishes believe and whoever wishes reject.' (18:29) The Almighty says, Proclaim what you have been ordered to, (15:94) and the Almighty says, We rescued those who forbidden the evil and seized those who did wrong with a harsh punishment because they were deviators. (7:165) 184. Abu Sa'id al-Khudri said, I heard the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), say, 'Whoever of you sees something wrong should change it with his hand; if he cannot, then with his tongue; if he cannot, then with his heart, and that is the weakest form of belief.' [Muslim]
Bismillah [IslamCity] Fw: Yahya Ahmed Bawany and Abdul Karim Bawany passed away.
--- On Tue, 3/17/09, awobe...@yahoo.co.uk awobe...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: From: awobe...@yahoo.co.uk awobe...@yahoo.co.uk Subject: Yahya Ahmed Bawany and Abdul Karim Bawany passed away. Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2009, 10:44 AM “And certainly We shall test you with something of fear, hunger, loss of wealth, lives and fruits but give glad tidings to As Sabirin (the patient ones, etc.) who when afflicted with calamity, say: Truly! To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return. They are the ones on whom are the Salawat (i.e. blessings etc.) (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.” (Surah 2 Al-Baqarah Verses: 155 to 157) “Everyone shall taste death. And only on the Day of Resurrection shall you be paid your wages in full. And whoever is removed from the Fire and admitted to Paradise, he indeed is successful. The life of this world is only the enjoyment of deception (as deceiving things).” (Surah 3 Al-Imran Verse: 185) “Verily everything belongs to Allah that He hath taken away and belongs to Allah that He hath given. Allah is with him for an appointed time; forbear and expect reward. (Prayers of the Prophet) Yahya Ahmed Bawany Ex President Pakistan Memon Educational Welfare Society (PMEWS) and Rotarian expired on 13th. Muharram, 1430 A.H./ 12th. January, 2009 and his son Abdul Karim Bawany, of Begum Aisha Bawany Waqf expired on 12th. Rabi-ul-Awal 1430 A.H./10th. March, 2009 for whom we offer our heartfelt condolences praying to Allah to grant patience and fortitude to all concerned and their near and dear ones to bear the irreparable loss. Besides we can only pray to Allah for the departed soul to rest in peace and according to the Hadith (saying of our Beloved Holy Prophet Muhammad, the Final and Last Messenger and Seal of all Prophets on whom Allah and His angels send their blessings, peace and salutations!) as follows: “O Allah forgive and have mercy upon them, excuse them and pardon them. And make honorable their reception. Expand their entry and cleanse them with water, snow and ice and purify them of sin as white robe is purified of faith. Admit them into the Garden; protect them from the punishment of the Grave and torment of Fire.” Zebunnissa Muhammad Zakaria Bawany and Abdul Wahid Osman Belal, Advocate High Court. ABDUL WAHID OSMAN BELAL
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.21# Helping One Another to Goodness ........
21. Helping One Another To Goodness And Fear Of Allah Allah Almighty says, Help each other to goodness and taqwa, (5:2) and the Almighty says, By the Late Afternoon, truly man is in loss. Except for those who believe and do right actions and encourage each other to the truth and encourage each other to steadfastness. (103:1-4)
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.22# 183 ON GOOD COUNSEL
22 On Good Counsel Allah says, The believers are brothers, (49:10), and the Almighty said, reporting about Nuh, I am giving you good counsel, (7:62) and about Hud, I am a faithful counsellor to you. (7:68) 183. Anas reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, None of you can truly be said to believe until he wants for his brother what he wants for himself.
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.18# 169 170 On the PROHIBATION AGAINST INNOVATIONS
18. On The Prohibition Against Innovations And New Matters Allah Almighty says, And what is there after truth except misguidance? (10:32) and the Almighty says, We have not omitted anything from the Book. (W6:39; H6:38) The Almighty says, If you have a dispute about something, refer it back to Allah and the Messenger (W4:58; H4:59) i.e. the Book and the Sunna, and the Almighty says, This is My Path and it is straight, so follow it. Do not follow other ways or you will become cut off from His Way. (W6:154; H6:153) The Almighty says, Say: 'If you love Allah, then follow me and Allah will love you and forgive you for your wrong actions, (3:31) and the ayats about this topic are numerous and well-known. 169. 'A'isha said that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, Anyone who introduces an innovation in this affair of ours which is not part of it, it will be rejected. [Agreed upon] In a variant of Muslim, Anyone who does an action which is not in accordance with this affair of ours will be rejected. 170. Jabir said, While the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), was delivering an address, his eyes would become red, he would raise his voice and he would become very angry until he was like someone admonishing an army. He would say, (Guard yourselves against attack) in the morning and the evening.' He would say, 'I have been sent at a time when I and the Last Hour are like these two,' and he joined together his index finger and middle finger.' He would say, 'Following on from that: the best speech is the Book of Allah. The best guidance is the guidance of Muhammad, (PBUH). The worst of matters are the new ones, and every innovation is misguidance.' Then he would say, 'I am more entitled to every believer than his own self. Whoever leaves property, it is for his family. Whoever leaves a debt or family, it is for me and on me. [Muslim]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.19# 171 On the ONE WHO MAKES A GOOD OR BAD SUNNA
19. Chapter: On The One Who Makes A Good Or Bad Sunna Allah Almighty says, Those who say, 'Our Lord, give us joy in our wives and children and make us a good example for those who have taqwa. (25:74) and the Almighty says, We made them leaders, guiding by Our command. (W21:72; H21:73) 171. Abu 'Amr Jarir ibn 'Abdullah said, Once we were with the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), at the beginning of the day when some people came, barefoot, wearing striped garments or cloaks, girded with swords. Most of them were from Mudar, indeed, all of them were from Mudar. The face of Messenger of Allah hanged because his concern at what he saw of their extreme need. He went inside and then came out and commanded Bilal to give the adhan and the iqama. He prayed and then spoke and said, 'O mankind! have taqwa of your Lord who created you from a single person' to the end of the verse, whoever does it after him without that decreasing his reward in any way. Anyone who creates a bad sunna in Islam bears its burde and the burden of whoever acts by it after him without that decreasing his burden in any way. [Muslim] 'Allah watches over you continually.' (4:1) and the other verse which is at the end of al-Hashr, 'O you who believe! Have taqwa of Allah, and let each self look to what it has sent forward for Tomorrow.' (59:18) 'Let a man give from his dinars and his dirhams, from his clothes, from the sa' of his wheat, from the sa' of his dates, even,' he said, 'a half of a date.' A man of the Ansar brought a bag which he could barely get his hand round, indeed, he could not. Then the people came one after another until I saw two heaps of food and clothes and I saw the face of the Messenger of Allah shining as if it was illuminated. The Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, 'Anyone who creates a good sunna in Islam has its reward and the reward
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.17# 168 On the OBLIGATION TO OBEY .......
17 On the Obligation to obey the judgement of Allah, what is said by those who are summoned to that, and commanding the right and forbidding the wrong Allah Almighty says, No, by your Lord, they are not believers until they make you their judge in the disputes that break out between them, and then find no resistance within themselves to what you decide and submit themselves completely, (4:64; H4:65) and the Almighty says, The reply of the believers when they are summoned to Allah and His Messenger so that he can judge between them, is to say, 'We hear and we obey.' They are the one who are successful. (W24:49; H24:51) 168. Abu Hurayra who said, When this verse: 'Everything in the heavens and everything in the earth belongs to Allah. Whether you divulge what is in yourselves or keep it hidden, Allah will still call you to account for it,' (2:283) came down on the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), it was hard for the Companions of the Messenger of Allah to bear. So they went to the Messenger of Allah, and knelt and said, 'O Messenger of Allah, we have been obligated to do actions of which we are capable the prayer, jihad, fasting and sadaqa. Now this ayat has been sent down on you and we are not capable of bearing it.' The Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, 'Do you want to say as the people of the two Books before you said, We hear and rebel? Rather say, We hear and obey. Your forgiveness, our Lord, and the return is to You.' When the people recited it and their tongues obeyed, Allah Almighty sent down after it, 'The Messenger believes in what has been sent down to him from his Lord, and so do the believers. Each one believes in Allah and His angels and His Books and His Messengers, We do not differentiate between any of his Messengers. They say: We hear and we obey. Forgive us, our Lord! You are our journey's end.' When they did that, Allah Almighty abrogated it and Allah, the Mighty and Exalted, sent down, 'Allah does not impose on any self any more than it can stand. For it is what it has earned; against it is what it has warranted. Our Lord, do not take us to task if we forget or make a mistake! Our Lord, do not place on us a load like the one You placed on those before us! Our Lord, do not place on us a load which we have not the strength to bear! And pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy on us. You are our Master so help us against the people of the rejectors.' He said, 'Yes.' [Muslim]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.16# 163 On the COMMAND TO FOLLOW SUNNAH ADAB
16. Chapter: On The Command To Follow The Sunna And Its Adab Allah Almighty says, Whatever the Messenger gives you you should accept, and whatever he forbids you you should forgo, (59:7) and the Almighty says, He does not speak from whim. It nothing but Revelation revealed. (53:3-4) The Almighty says, Say: 'If you love Allah, then follow me and Allah will love you and forgive you for your wrong actions, (3:31) and the Almighty says, You have an excellent model in the Messenger of Allah for all who put their hope is in Allah and the Last Day. (33:21) The Almighty says, No, by your Lord, they are not believers until they make you their judge in the disputes that break out between them, and then find no resistance within themselves to what you decide and submit themselves completely, (4:64; H4:65) and the Almighty says, If you have a dispute about something, refer it back to Allah and the Messenger. (W4:58; H4:59) Scholars say that this means the Book and the Sunna. The Almighty says, Whoever obeys the Messenger has obeyed Allah (W4:79; H4:80) and the Almighty says, Truly you are guiding to a Straight Path, (W42:49; H42:52) and the Almighty says, Those who oppose his command should beware of a testing trial coming to them or a painful punishment striking them. (W24:61: H24:63) The Almighty says, And remember the Signs of Allah and the wise words which are recited in your rooms. (33:34) 163. Jabir reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, The metaphor of me and you is that of a man who lights a fire and the grasshoppers and moths begin to fall into it and he chases them away from it. I pull you by your belts back from the Fire while you are doing your best to slip from my hand. [Muslim]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.16# 162 On the COMMAND TO FOLLOW SUNNAH ADAB
16. Chapter: On The Command To Follow The Sunna And Its Adab Allah Almighty says, Whatever the Messenger gives you you should accept, and whatever he forbids you you should forgo, (59:7) and the Almighty says, He does not speak from whim. It nothing but Revelation revealed. (53:3-4) The Almighty says, Say: 'If you love Allah, then follow me and Allah will love you and forgive you for your wrong actions, (3:31) and the Almighty says, You have an excellent model in the Messenger of Allah for all who put their hope is in Allah and the Last Day. (33:21) The Almighty says, No, by your Lord, they are not believers until they make you their judge in the disputes that break out between them, and then find no resistance within themselves to what you decide and submit themselves completely, (4:64; H4:65) and the Almighty says, If you have a dispute about something, refer it back to Allah and the Messenger. (W4:58; H4:59) Scholars say that this means the Book and the Sunna. The Almighty says, Whoever obeys the Messenger has obeyed Allah (W4:79; H4:80) and the Almighty says, Truly you are guiding to a Straight Path, (W42:49; H42:52) and the Almighty says, Those who oppose his command should beware of a testing trial coming to them or a painful punishment striking them. (W24:61: H24:63) The Almighty says, And remember the Signs of Allah and the wise words which are recited in your rooms. (33:34) 162. Abu Musa reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, The example of the guidance and knowledge with which Allah has sent me is like the abundant rain which strikes the earth. Some of it is fertile and accepts the water and brings forth plants and grass in abundance. Some of it is hard and holds the water enabling Allah to let people use it. They drink from it, water their animals and irrigate. Some of the land it strikes is level and barren and does not retain the water nor produce plants. The first is the example of someone who understands the Deen of Allah and benefits from that with which Allah has sent me and learns and teaches. The last is the example of the person who pays no attention to it and does not accept the guidance with which I have been sent. [Agreed upon]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.16# 156 On the COMMAND TO FOLLOW SUNNAH ADAB
16. Chapter: On The Command To Follow The Sunna And Its Adab Allah Almighty says, Whatever the Messenger gives you you should accept, and whatever he forbids you you should forgo, (59:7) and the Almighty says, He does not speak from whim. It nothing but Revelation revealed. (53:3-4) The Almighty says, Say: 'If you love Allah, then follow me and Allah will love you and forgive you for your wrong actions, (3:31) and the Almighty says, You have an excellent model in the Messenger of Allah for all who put their hope is in Allah and the Last Day. (33:21) The Almighty says, No, by your Lord, they are not believers until they make you their judge in the disputes that break out between them, and then find no resistance within themselves to what you decide and submit themselves completely, (4:64; H4:65) and the Almighty says, If you have a dispute about something, refer it back to Allah and the Messenger. (W4:58; H4:59) Scholars say that this means the Book and the Sunna. The Almighty says, Whoever obeys the Messenger has obeyed Allah (W4:79; H4:80) and the Almighty says, Truly you are guiding to a Straight Path, (W42:49; H42:52) and the Almighty says, Those who oppose his command should beware of a testing trial coming to them or a painful punishment striking them. (W24:61: H24:63) The Almighty says, And remember the Signs of Allah and the wise words which are recited in your rooms. (33:34) 156. Abu Hurayra reported that the Prophet, (PBUH), said, Stay with what I have left you [without asking more]. Those before you were destroyed by their excessive questioning and disagreeing with their Prophets. When I forbid you to do something, avoid it, and when I command you to do something, do it as much as you are able. [Agreed upon]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.16# 158 On the COMMAND TO FOLLOW SUNNAH ADAB
16. Chapter: On The Command To Follow The Sunna And Its Adab Allah Almighty says, Whatever the Messenger gives you you should accept, and whatever he forbids you you should forgo, (59:7) and the Almighty says, He does not speak from whim. It nothing but Revelation revealed. (53:3-4) The Almighty says, Say: 'If you love Allah, then follow me and Allah will love you and forgive you for your wrong actions, (3:31) and the Almighty says, You have an excellent model in the Messenger of Allah for all who put their hope is in Allah and the Last Day. (33:21) The Almighty says, No, by your Lord, they are not believers until they make you their judge in the disputes that break out between them, and then find no resistance within themselves to what you decide and submit themselves completely, (4:64; H4:65) and the Almighty says, If you have a dispute about something, refer it back to Allah and the Messenger. (W4:58; H4:59) Scholars say that this means the Book and the Sunna. The Almighty says, Whoever obeys the Messenger has obeyed Allah (W4:79; H4:80) and the Almighty says, Truly you are guiding to a Straight Path, (W42:49; H42:52) and the Almighty says, Those who oppose his command should beware of a testing trial coming to them or a painful punishment striking them. (W24:61: H24: 158. Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, All of my community will enter Jannah except those who refuse. He was asked, Who are those who refuse, Messenger of Allah? He said, Those who obey me will enter Jannah and those who disobey me refuse. [al-Bukhari]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.14# 145 148 ON MODERATION IN WORPSHIP
14. On Moderation in Worship Allah says, Ta Ha. We did not send down the Qur'an to you to make you miserable, (20:1) and the Almighty says, Allah desires ease for you; He does not desire difficulty for you. (W2:184; H2:185) 145. Abu Hurayra reported that the Prophet, (PBUH), said, The deen is easy. Anyone who makes the deen too hard on himself will find it becomes too much for him. So aim for what is right, follow a middle path, accept the good news of the reward for right action, and seek help [to reach your goal by being constant in worshipping] in the morning, evening and some of the night.[al-Bukhari] In one variant of al-Bukhari, so aim for what is right, follow a middle path, and head for the goal in the morning, evening and some of the night and you will reach the goal. 148. Abu 'Abdullah Jabir ibn Samura said, I used to pray the prayers with the Prophet, (PBUH), and his prayer was of medium length and his khutba was of medium length. [Muslim]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.14# 142 143 ON MODERATION IN WORPSHIP
14. On Moderation in Worship Allah says, Ta Ha. We did not send down the Qur'an to you to make you miserable, (20:1) and the Almighty says, Allah desires ease for you; He does not desire difficulty for you. (W2:184; H2:185) 142. 'A'isha reported that that once the Prophet, (PBUH), came when a woman was with her. He asked, Who is this? She replied, So-and-so, and told him about the amount she prayed. He said, Stop! You must only do what you are able. By Allah, Allah does not grow weary [of giving rewards] as you grow weary, and the deen He likes best is the one in which there is constancy. [Agreed upon] 143. Anas said, Three people came to the houses of the wives of the Prophet, (PBUH), to ask about how the Prophet worshipped. When they were told, it was as if they thought it was little and said, 'Where are we in relation to the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), who has been forgiven his past and future wrong actions?' He said, One of them said, 'I will pray all of every night.' Another said, 'I will fast all the time and not break the fast.' The other said, I will withdraw from women and never marry.' The Messenger of Allah came to them and said, 'Are you the ones who said such-and-such? By Allah, I am the one among you with the most fear and awareness of Allah, but I fast and break the fast, I pray and I sleep, and I marry women. Whoever disdains my sunna is not with me.' [Agreed upon]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.13# 130-32-33-35-41 Clarification of Path of Good.....
13. Chapter: On The Clarification Of The Many Paths Of Good Allah Almighty says, Whatever good you do, Allah knows it, (W2:213; H2:215) and the Almighty says, Whatever good you do, Allah knows it. (W2:196; H2:197) The Almighty says, Whoever does an atom's weight of good will see it (W99:8; H99:7) The Almighty says, Whoever acts rightly, it is to his own good. (W45:14; H45:15) 130. Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, Five prayers, and Jumu'a to Jumu'a, and Ramadan to Ramadan are expiation for everything between them if major wrong actions are avoided. [Muslim] 132. Abu Musa al-Ash'ari reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, Whoever prays the two cool ones (i.e. the Subh and 'Asr prayers) will enter Janna. [Agreed upon] 133. Abu Musa reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, When a slave of Allah is ill or travelling, the same is written for him as what he would normally do if he were healthy and at home. [al-Bukhari] 135. Jabir also reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, No Muslim plants something without what is eaten from it being sadaqa for him. Even what is stolen from it is sadaqa for him. And no one visits it without that being sadaqa for him. [Muslim] In one variant of it, No Muslim plants something from which man, animals or birds eat without it being sadaqa for him until the Day of Rising. In another variant of it, No Muslim plants a tree or sows a crop from which birds, man or beasts eat without it being sadaqa for him. 141. Abu Musa reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, Every Muslim should give sadaqa. He said, What about if someone has nothing to give? He said, He should get work and earn something and give sadaqa. He said, And if is unable to do that? He said, He should help someone in need. He said, What if he cannot find anyone? He said, He should command what is right or good. He said, What if he cannot do that? He said, He should refrain from evil. That is sadaqa for him. [Agreed upon]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.13# 128 129 Clarification of Path of Good.....
13. Chapter: On The Clarification Of The Many Paths Of Good Allah Almighty says, Whatever good you do, Allah knows it, (W2:213; H2:215) and the Almighty says, Whatever good you do, Allah knows it. (W2:196; H2:197) The Almighty says, Whoever does an atom's weight of good will see it (W99:8; H99:7) The Almighty says, Whoever acts rightly, it is to his own good. (W45:14; H45:15) 128. Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, Anyone who does wudu' thoroughly, then goes to Jumu'a, listens and is silent, will be forgiven until the next Jumu'a and three days more. Whoever plays with pebbles has wasted it. [Muslim] 129. Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, When a Muslim or believer does wudu' and washes his face, he removes from his face with the water, or with the last drop of water, every wrong action which he looked at with his eye. When he washes his hands, he removes from his hands with the water, or with the last drop of water, every wrong action which he did with his hands. When he washes his feet, he removes from his feet with the water, or with the last drop of water, every wrong action which he walked to with his feet, until he emerges free of wrong actions. [Muslim]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.13# 121 122 Clarification of Path of Good.....
13. Chapter: On The Clarification Of The Many Paths Of Good Allah Almighty says, Whatever good you do, Allah knows it, (W2:213; H2:215) and the Almighty says, Whatever good you do, Allah knows it. (W2:196; H2:197) The Almighty says, Whoever does an atom's weight of good will see it (W99:8; H99:7) The Almighty says, Whoever acts rightly, it is to his own good. (W45:14; H45:15) 121. Abu Dharr said, The Prophet, (PBUH), told me, 'Do not consider anything correct insignificant, even meeting your brother with a happy face. [Muslim] 122. Abu Hurayra said, The Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, 'Sadaqa is owed by every limb people have. Every day on which the sun rises in which someone establishes justice between two people is sadaqa. To help a man with his animal and help him onto it is sadaqa. Or to lift his goods onto it is sadaqa. A good word is sadaqa. Every step you take to the prayer is sadaqa. Removing an obstacle from the road is sadaqa. [Agreed upon] Muslim also related it with the variant of 'A'isha: The Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, 'Allah created three hundred and sixty joints in every one of the children of Adam. Whoever says Allahu akbar, praises Allah, says There is no god but Allah, glorifies Allah, asks Allah's forgiveness, removes a stone or a thorn or a bone from people's path, or commands something right or forbids something wrong, has accounted for the whole three hundred and sixty. In the evening of that day, he has moved himself away from the Fire.'
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap.13# 118 120 Clarification of Path of Good.....
13. Chapter: On The Many Clarification Of The Paths Of Good Allah Almighty says, Whatever good you do, Allah knows it, (W2:213; H2:215) and the Almighty says, Whatever good you do, Allah knows it. (W2:196; H2:197) The Almighty says, Whoever does an atom's weight of good will see it (W99:8; H99:7) The Almighty says, Whoever acts rightly, it is to his own good. (W45:14; H45:15) 118. Abu Dharr also reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, Sadaqa is owed by every joint you have. Every glorification is sadaqa. Every praise is sadaqa. Every 'la ilaha illa'llah' is sadaqa. Commanding the right is sadaqa. Forbidding the wrong is sadaqa. Praying the two rak'ats of Duha (the forenoon) takes care of all that. [Muslim] 120. Abu Dharr also reported that some people said, Messenger of Allah, the rich people have gone off with all the reward. They pray as we pray, fast as we fast, and then give sadaqa from their excess wealth. He said, Has Allah not given you something that you can give away as sadaqa? Every glorification is sadaqa. Every 'Allahu akbar' is sadaqa. Every praise is sadaqa and every 'la ilaha illa'llah' is sadaqa. Commanding the right is sadaqa and forbidding the wrong is sadaqa. There is even sadaqa in your sexual intercourse. They said, Messenger of Allah, can one of us indulge his appetite and then get a reward for it? He said, Do you not think that if you did it unlawfully, you would incur a wrong action for it? In the same way if you do it lawfully, you will receive a reward. [Muslim]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap:12 # 112 On The encouragement in later Life for Good Deeds
12. On the encouragement to increase good actions in the later part of one's life Allah Almighty says, Did We not let you live long enough for anyone who was going to pay heed to pay heed? And did not the warner come to you? (35:37) 112. Abu Hurayra reported that the Prophet, (PBUH), said, Allah has excused Himself in the case of a man whose term He extends until he reaches sixty years of age. [Al-Bukhari] The scholars say that it means, He does not need an excuse if He lets him live for this period. It is said that this is when a man reaches the utmost point of being excused.
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap:11 # 100-101-104 107 On Striving (Mujahada)
11. Chapter: On Striving (Mujahada) Allah Almighty says, As for those do jihad in Our Way, We will guide them to Our paths. Truly Allah is with the good-doers, (29:69) and the Almighty says, And worship your Lord until whay is Certain comes to you. (15:99) The Almighty says, Remember the Name of your Lord, and devote yourself to Him completely, (73:7) and the Almighty says, Whoever does an atom's weight of good will see it (W99:8; H99:7) The Almighty says, Whatever good you send ahead for your yourselves, you will find it with Allah as something better and as a greater reward. (W73;18; H73:20) The Almighty says, Whatever good you give away, be Allah knows it. (W2:272; H2:273) 100. Abu Hurayra said that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak believer although there is good in each. Desire that which will bring you benefit, and seek help from Allah and do not give way to incapacity. If something happens to you, do not say, 'If only I had done such-and-such.' Rather say, 'The decree of Allah. He does what He will.' Otherwise you will open yourself up to the action of Shaytan. [Muslim] 101. Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, The Fire is surrounded by indulgence of appetites and Jannah is surrounded by things people dislike. [Agreed upon] 104. Anas reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, Three things follow a dead person: his family, his property and his actions. Two of them return and one remains with him. His family and property return and his actions remain. [Agreed upon] 107. Abu 'Abdullah (or it is said Abu 'Abdu'r-Rahman) Thawban, the client of the Messenger of Allah, said, I heard the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), say, 'You must do a lot of prostration. For you do not do a single prostration to Allah without Allah raising you up a degree by it and shedding a wrong action from you.' [Muslim]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap:11 # 97 -98 On Striving (Mujahada)
11. Chapter: On Striving (Mujahada) Allah Almighty says, As for those do jihad in Our Way, We will guide them to Our paths. Truly Allah is with the good-doers, (29:69) and the Almighty says, And worship your Lord until whay is Certain comes to you. (15:99) The Almighty says, Remember the Name of your Lord, and devote yourself to Him completely, (73:7) and the Almighty says, Whoever does an atom's weight of good will see it (W99:8; H99:7) The Almighty says, Whatever good you send ahead for your yourselves, you will find it with Allah as something better and as a greater reward. (W73;18; H73:20) The Almighty says, Whatever good you give away, be Allah knows it. (W2:272; H2:273) 97. Ibn 'Abbas said that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, There are two blessings which deceive many people: health and free time. [al-Bukhari] 98. 'A'isha reported that the Prophet, (PBUH), used to pray at night until his feet became cracked. I said to him, 'Why do you do this. Messenger of Allah, when Allah has forgiven you all your past and future wrong actions?' He said, 'Do I not want to be a grateful slave?' [Agreed upon. This is the variant of al-Bukhari]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap:10# 90 93: Hastening to perform Good.....
10. Chapter: On Hastening To Perform Good Actions, And On Encouraging The One Who Intends To Do Something To Go Ahead And Do It With Diligence And Not To Hesitate Allah Almighty says, So race each other to the good, (W2:147; H2:148) and the Almighty says, Race each other to forgiveness from your Lord and for a Garden as wide as the heavens and the earth, prepared for the godfearing. (3:133) 90. Abu Hurayra said, A man came to the Prophet, (PBUH), and said, 'O Messenger of Allah, which sadaqa has the greatest reward?' He said, 'The sadaqa that you give when you are healthy but tight-fisted, in fear of poverty and desiring wealth. Do not put it off until death is near and you say, So-and-so should have this much and so-and-so this much,' when it already belongs to someone else. [Agreed upon] 93. Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, Race to good actions as fast as you can. What are you waiting for except delayed poverty, oppressive wealth, debilitating illness, dottering senility, a swift death or the Dajjal? Or are you waiting for an unseen evil, or the Last Hour? The Last Hour will be most bitter and terrible. [at-Tirmidhi]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap:11 # 95 -96 On Striving (Mujahada)
11. Chapter: On Striving (Mujahada) Allah Almighty says, As for those do jihad in Our Way, We will guide them to Our paths. Truly Allah is with the good-doers, (29:69) and the Almighty says, And worship your Lord until whay is Certain comes to you. (15:99) The Almighty says, Remember the Name of your Lord, and devote yourself to Him completely, (73:7) and the Almighty says, Whoever does an atom's weight of good will see it (W99:8; H99:7) The Almighty says, Whatever good you send ahead for your yourselves, you will find it with Allah as something better and as a greater reward. (W73;18; H73:20) The Almighty says, Whatever good you give away, be Allah knows it. (W2:272; H2:273) 95. Abu Hurayra said that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, Allah Almighty said, 'I have declared war on anyone who shows enmity to a friend of Mine. My slave does not draw near to Me with anything I love more than what I have made obligatory on him. And my slave continues to draw near to Me with superogatory actions until I love him. When I love him, I become his hearing with which he hears, his seeing with which he sees, his hand with which he strikes, and his foot with which he walks. If he were to ask Me for something, I would give it to him. If he were to ask Me for refuge, I would give him refuge.' [al-Bukhari] 96. Anas reported from the Prophet, (PBUH), in what he reported from his Lord, the Mighty and Majestic. He said, When the slave comes towards Me a hand-span, I go an arm-length towards him. When he comes towards Me an arm-length, I go a fathom towards him. When he comes towards Me walking, I go towards him running. [al-Bukhari]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap:10# 87 88 Hastening to perform Good.....
10. Chapter: On Hastening To Perform Good Actions, And On Encouraging The One Who Intends To Do Something To Go Ahead And Do It With Diligence And Not To Hesitate Allah Almighty says, So race each other to the good, (W2:147; H2:148) and the Almighty says, Race each other to forgiveness from your Lord and for a Garden as wide as the heavens and the earth, prepared for the godfearing. (3:133) 87. Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, Hasten to actions during the times of sedition which will be like patches of black night. A man will be a believer in the morning and an unbeliever in the evening, or a believer in the evening and an unbeliever in the morning. He will sell his deen for the goods of this world. [Muslim] 88. Abu Sirwa'a 'Uqba ibn al-Harith said, I prayed the 'Asr prayer behind the Prophet, (PBUH), in Madina. He said the salam and then got up hurriedly and stepped over people's shoulders making for the room of one of his wives. The people were alarmed at his speed. He came out to them and saw that they were surprised at his speed and said, 'I remembered a piece of gold that we had and I did not want it to distract me so I ordered that it be distributed.' [al-Bukhari] In one variant, I had left a piece of gold from the sadaqa in the house and I did not want it to remain with me overnight.
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIAZUSSALEHEEN Chapter -8 #86
Chapter 8 : On Going Straight (Istiqama) Allah Almighty says, Go straight as you have been commanded, (11:112) and the Almighty says, The angels descend on those who say, 'Our Lord is Allah,' and then go straight: 'Do not fear and do not grieve, but rejoice in Jannah you have been promised! We are your protectors in the life of this world and in the Hereafter. You will have there all that your selves could wish for. You will have there everything you demand. Hospitality from One who is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (W41:29-31; H41:30-32) The Almighty says, Those who say, 'Our Lord is Allah, and then go straight will feel no fear and will know no sorrow. Such people are the Companions of Jannah, remaining in it timelessly, for ever, as repayment for what they did. (W46: 12-13; H46:13-14) 86. Abu Hurayra said that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, Tread the middle way and be upright but know that none of you will be saved by what he does. They said, Not even you, Messenger of Allah? He said, Not even me unless Allah covers me with mercy and bounty from him. [Muslim]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIAZUSSALEHEEN Chapter -7 # 79 83
7. Chapter: Certainty and Trust in Allah Allah Almighty says, When the Believers saw the Confederates, they said, 'This is what Allah and His Messenger promised us. Allah and His Messenger told us the truth.' It only increased them in faith and in submission. (33:22) The Almighty says, Those to whom people said: 'The people great army have gathered against you, so fear them.' But that merely increased their faith and they said: 'Allah is enough for us and the best of Guardians.' So they returned with blessings and bounty from Allah and no evil touched them. They pursued the pleasure of Allah. Allah's favour is indeed immense. (3:173-174) The Almighty says, Put your trust in the Living who does not, die (25:58) and the Almighty says, So let the believers put their trust in Allah, (W14:14; H14:11) and the Almighty says, Then when you have reached a firm decision, put your trust in Allah. (3:159) The verses commanding trust are numerous and well-known. The Almighty says, Whoever puts his trust in Prophet He will be enough for him. (65:3) The Almighty says, The believers are those whose hearts tremble when Allah is mentioned, whose faith is increased when His Signs are mentioned to them, and who put their trust in their Lord. (8:2) 79. 'Umar said, I heard the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), say, If you were to rely on Allah as He should be relied on, He would provide for you as He provides for the birds. They go out in the morning hungry and return in the evening full. [at-Tirmidhi] 83. Anas reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, Whoever says, i.e. when he leaves his house, 'In the name of Allah. I have relied on Allah and there is no power nor strength except by Allah' will be told, 'You have been guided, spared and protected,' and Shaytan will be kept far from him. [Abu Dawud, at-Tirmidhi, an-Nasa'i and others] Abu Dawud added, He, i.e. Shaytan, says to another shaytan, 'How can you get at a man who has been guided, spared and protected?'
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIAZUSSALEHEEN Chapter -5 #60 Watchfulness
5. Chapter: On Watchfulness Allah Almighty says, He who sees you stand up to pray and your movements with those who prostrate, (W26:217-218; H26:219-220) and the Almighty says, He is with you wherever you are. (57:4) The Almighty says, Allah Him from whom nothing is hidden, either on earth or in heaven. (W3:5; H3:6) The Almighty says, Your Lord is always lying in wait. (89:14). The Almighty says, (Allah) knows the eyes' deceit and people's breasts conceal. (40:19) 60. 'Umar ibn al-Khattab said, One day while we were sitting with the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), there appeared before us a man whose clothes were exceedingly white and whose hair was exceedingly black. No trace of travel could be seen on him and none of us knew him. He walked up and sat down by the Prophet. Resting his knees against his and placing the palms of his hands on his thighs, he said, 'O Muhammad! Tell me about Islam.' The Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, 'Islam is to testify that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, to perform the prayers, to pay the zakat, to fast in Ramadan and to make the pilgrimage to the House if you are able to do so.' He said, 'You have spoken the truth,' and we amazed at him asking him and then saying that he had spoken the truth. He said, 'Then tell me about belief.' He said, 'It is to believe in Allah, His angels, His Books, His Messengers, and the Last Day, and to believe in the decree, both its good and its evil.' He said, 'You have spoken the truth.' He said, 'Then tell me about ihsan.' He said, 'It is to worship Allah as though you could see Him for while you do not see Him, He sees you.' He said, 'Then tell me about the Hour.' He said, 'The one asked about it knows no more about it than the asker.' He said, 'Then tell me about its signs.' He said, 'That a slavegirl will give birth to her mistress and that you will see barefooted, destitute herdsmen competing in constructing lofty buildings.' Then he left but I stayed on a while. Then the Prophet said, ''Umar, do you know who the questioner was?' I said, 'Allah and His Messenger know best.' He said, 'It was Jibril who came to teach you your religion.' [Muslim]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap:6 # 69-70-73
6. Chapter: On Fearful Awareness of Allah (Taqwa) Allah Almighty says, O you who believe, have taqwa of Allah with the taqwa due to Him, (3:102) and the Almighty says, Have taqwa of Allah as much as you are able to. (64:16) This verse clarifies what is meant by the first verse. Allah Almighty says, O you who believe! Have taqwa of Allah, and speak words which hit the mark. (33:70) The verses which command taqwa of Allah are many and well-known. Allah Almighty says, Whoever has taqwa of Allah, He will give him a way out and provide for him from where he does not expect. (65:2-3) The Almighty says, If you have taqwa of Allah, He will you discrimination and erase your bad actions from you and forgive you. Allah's favour is indeed immense. (8:29) 69. Abu Hurayra said, It was asked, 'Messenger of Allah, who is the noblest of people?' He replied, 'The one with the most fear of Allah.' They said, 'This is not what we meant.' He said, 'Yusuf, the Prophet of Allah, son of a Prophet of Allah, son of a Prophet of Allah, son of the Friend of Allah.' They said, 'This is not what we meant either.' He said, 'Is it then about the Arabs that you asking? The best of them in the Time of Ignorance is the best of them in Islam when they have knowledge (of the deen).' [Agreed upon] 70. Abu Sa'id al-Khudri reported that the Prophet, (PBUH), said, This world is green and sweet. Allah has put you in charge of it so be careful how you behave. Beware of this world and beware of women. The first trouble experienced by the Tribe of Israel was on account of women. [Muslim] 73. Abu Umama Sudayy ibn 'Ajlan al-Bahili said, I heard the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), speaking in the Hajj of Farewell. He said, 'Fear Allah, pray your five prayers, fast your month, pay the zakat on your property and obey your leaders and you will enter Jannah of your Lord. [at-Tirmidhi]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap:5# 60 Watchfulness
5. Chapter: On Watchfulness Allah Almighty says, He who sees you stand up to pray and your movements with those who prostrate, (W26:217-218; H26:219-220) and the Almighty says, He is with you wherever you are. (57:4) The Almighty says, Allah Him from whom nothing is hidden, either on earth or in heaven. (W3:5; H3:6) The Almighty says, Your Lord is always lying in wait. (89:14). The Almighty says, (Allah) knows the eyes' deceit and people's breasts conceal. (40:19) 60. 'Umar ibn al-Khattab said, One day while we were sitting with the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), there appeared before us a man whose clothes were exceedingly white and whose hair was exceedingly black. No trace of travel could be seen on him and none of us knew him. He walked up and sat down by the Prophet. Resting his knees against his and placing the palms of his hands on his thighs, he said, 'O Muhammad! Tell me about Islam.' The Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, 'Islam is to testify that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, to perform the prayers, to pay the zakat, to fast in Ramadan and to make the pilgrimage to the House if you are able to do so.' He said, 'You have spoken the truth,' and we amazed at him asking him and then saying that he had spoken the truth. He said, 'Then tell me about belief.' He said, 'It is to believe in Allah, His angels, His Books, His Messengers, and the Last Day, and to believe in the decree, both its good and its evil.' He said, 'You have spoken the truth.' He said, 'Then tell me about ihsan.' He said, 'It is to worship Allah as though you could see Him for while you do not see Him, He sees you.' He said, 'Then tell me about the Hour.' He said, 'The one asked about it knows no more about it than the asker.' He said, 'Then tell me about its signs.' He said, 'That a slavegirl will give birth to her mistress and that you will see barefooted, destitute herdsmen competing in constructing lofty buildings.' Then he left but I stayed on a while. Then the Prophet said, ''Umar, do you know who the questioner was?' I said, 'Allah and His Messenger know best.' He said, 'It was Jibril who came to teach you your religion.' [Muslim]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap:4 # 54 - 55 Truthfulness
. Chapter 4: On Truthfulness Allah Almighty says, O who you believe! Fear Allah and be with the truthful' (W9:129; H9:119) and the Almighty says, Truthful men and truthful women, (33:35) and the Almighty says, Being true to Allah would be better for them. (W47:20; H47:21) 54. Ibn Mas'ud reported that the Prophet, (PBUH), said, Truthfulness leads to piety and piety leads to Jannah. A man should be truthful until he is written down as truthful in the sight of Allah. Lying leads to deviance and deviance leads to the Fire. A person lies to the point that he is written down as a liar in the sight of Allah. [Agreed upon] 55. Abu Muhammad al-Hasan ibn 'Ali ibn Abi Talib said, I memorised from the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH): 'Abandon anything that gives you doubt for what gives you no doubt. Truthfulness is peace of mind and lying is doubt. [At-Tirmidhi]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap:3 # 37-38-40 Steadfastness
37. Abu Sa'id and Abu Hurayra reported that the Prophet, (PBUH), said, No fatigue, illness, anxiety, sorrow, harm or sadness afflicts any Muslim, even to the extent of a thorn pricking him, without Allah wiping out his mistakes by it. [Agreed upon] 38. Ibn Mas'ud said, I visited the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), when he had a fever. I said, Messenger of Allah, you have a very high fever!' He replied, 'Yes. I have the fever of two of you.' I asked, 'Is that because you will have two rewards?' He said, 'Yes, it is like that. No Muslim is afflicted by harm, whether it is a thorn or something worse, without Allah expiating his evil deeds on that account and his sins fall away from him like leaves from a tree.' [Agreed upon] 40. Anas said, The Messenger of Allah (PBUH), said, 'None of you should wish for death because of some harm which has befallen him. If he has got to do something he should say, 'O Allah, make me live if life is best for me and make me die if death is best for me. [Agreed upon]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap:3 # 48-51 Steadfastness
48. Abu Hurayra reported that a man said to the Prophet, (PBUH), Give me counsel. He said, Do not get angry. He repeated his request several times and he said, Do not get angry. [al-Bukhari] 51. Ibn Mas'ud reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, 'After I am gone there will be misappropriation and matters of which you disapprove. They said, O Messenger of Allah, what do you command us to do? He said, To fulfill the rights you owe to others and to ask Allah for what is owed to you. [Agreed upon]
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap:3 # 30 Steadfastness
30. Suhayb reported hat the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, Among those before you there was a king who had a sorcerer. When he was old, he said to the king, 'I am old, so send me a lad to whom I can teach sorcery.' He sent him a lad for him to teach. When the boy was on the way, he came upon a monk. He sat down to listen to his words and liked what he heard. Whenever he went to the sorcerer, he would pass by the monk and sit with him. When he came to the sorcerer, the sorcerer would beat him. He complained about that to the monk who said, 'When you are afraid of the sorcerer, say, My family kept me. And when you are afraid of your family, say, The sorcerer kept me.' While all this was going on, he came upon a great beast which was barring the people's way and said, 'Today I will find out who is better, the sorcerer or the monk.' He took a stone and said, 'O Allah, if what the monk does is preferable to You to what the sorcerer does, then turn this beast aside so that the people can pass.' He threw it and killed the animal and the people went on. He went to the monk and told him and the monk said to him, 'O my boy, today you are better than I am. I see the point that your business has reached. You will be tested and, when you are tested, do not point me out.' The boy used to heal the blind and the lepers and treat people for all their ailments. A companion of the king who was blind heard this and brought him many gifts. He said, 'All that I have gathered for you here is yours if you heal me.' He said, 'I do not heal anyone. It is Allah Almighty who heals. If you believe in Allah Almighty, I will pray to Allah to heal you. So he believed in Allah Almighty and Allah Almighty healed him. He went to the king and sat with him as he used to do. The king said to him, 'Who has returned your sight to you?' He said, 'It was my Lord.' He said, 'You have a Lord other than me?!' He said, 'My Lord and your Lord, Allah.' So he seized him and did not stop torturing him until he pointed out the boy. The boy was brought and the king said to him, 'O boy, your sorcery has reached the point where you heal the blind and the lepers, and you do such-and-such and such-and-such.' He said, 'I do not heal anyone. It is Allah Almighty who heals.' He seized him and did not stop torturing him until he pointed out the monk. The monk was brought and told, 'Renounce your religion.' He refused. He called for a saw and placed the saw on the centre of his head and split it until the two halves fell apart. Then the companion of the king was brought and told, 'Renounce your religion!' He refused, and the the saw was placed on the centre of his head and split it until the two halves fell apart. Then the boy was brought and told, 'Renounce your religion,' and he refused. He handed him over to a group of his companions and said, 'Take him to such-and-such a mountain, and take him up the mountain. When you reach its summit, if he has not renounced his religion, throw him off.' They took him and brought him up the mountain and he said, 'O Allah, save me from them in whatever way You will.' The mountain shook and they fell. He walked to the king and the king said to him, 'What has happened to your companions?' He said, 'Allah Almighty saved me from them.' He handed him over to a group of his companions and said, 'Take him and put him in a ship and take him to the middle of the sea. If he does not recant, then throw him into it.' They took him and he said, 'O Allah, save me from them in whatever way You will.' The ship capsized and they were drowned. He walked back to the king and the king said to him, 'What has happened to your companions?' He said, 'Allah Almighty saved me from them.' He said to the king, 'You will not kill me until you do what I command you.' He said, 'What is that?' He said, 'You should gather the people together on one plain and crucify me on a palm trunk. Then take an arrow from your quiver and put the arrow in the centre of your bow and say, In the name of Allah, the Lord of the boy, and then shoot it. If you do that, you will kill me.' So he gathered the people together on one plain and crucified him on a trunk and then took his arrow from his quiver and placed the arrow in the middle of the bow and then said, In the name of Allah, the Lord of the boy, and then shot it and the arrow struck his temple. He put his hand on his temple and then died. The people said, We believe in the Lord of the boy. The king was brought and told, Do you not see that, by Allah, your fear has brought about the very thing you were afraid of! The people have believed. So he commanded that a trench be dug with openings onto it and had fires lit in it. He said, 'Throw into it, anyone who does not renounce his religion or tell him to jump.' They did that until a woman came with one of her children. She hesitated to jump into it and the child said to her, 'Mother, be steadfast! You have
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap:3 # 30 Steadfastness
30. Suhayb reported hat the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, Among those before you there was a king who had a sorcerer. When he was old, he said to the king, 'I am old, so send me a lad to whom I can teach sorcery.' He sent him a lad for him to teach. When the boy was on the way, he came upon a monk. He sat down to listen to his words and liked what he heard. Whenever he went to the sorcerer, he would pass by the monk and sit with him. When he came to the sorcerer, the sorcerer would beat him. He complained about that to the monk who said, 'When you are afraid of the sorcerer, say, My family kept me. And when you are afraid of your family, say, The sorcerer kept me.' While all this was going on, he came upon a great beast which was barring the people's way and said, 'Today I will find out who is better, the sorcerer or the monk.' He took a stone and said, 'O Allah, if what the monk does is preferable to You to what the sorcerer does, then turn this beast aside so that the people can pass.' He threw it and killed the animal and the people went on. He went to the monk and told him and the monk said to him, 'O my boy, tod
Bismillah [IslamCity] RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN -Chap:3 #25
RIYADHU-US-SALEHEEN 3. Chapter on Steadfastness: Meaning of the Quranic Verses: Allah Almighty says, O you who believe! Be steadfast; be supreme in steadfastness (3:200), and the Almighty says, We will test you with a certain amount of fear and hunger and loss of wealth and life and fruits. But give good news to the steadfast, (W2:154; H2:155) and the Almighty says, The steadfast will be paid their wages in full without any reckoning. (W39:11; H39:10) The Almighty said, But if someone is steadfast and forgives, that is the most resolute course to follow. (W42:40; H42:43) The Almighty says, Seek help in steadfastness and the prayer. Allah is with the steadfast (W2:152; H2:153) and the Almighty says, We will test you until We know the true fighters among you and those who are steadfast (W47:30; H47:31) The ayats about the command to be steadfast and the clarification of its excellence are numerous and well-known 25. Abu Malik al-Harith ibn 'Asim al-Ash'ari reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, Purity is half of belief. 'Praise be to Allah' fills up the balance, and 'Glory be to Allah and praise be to Allah' fills up everything between the heavens and the earth. The prayer is a light. Sadaqa is a proof. Steadfastness is an illumination. The Qur'an is a proof for you or against you. Everybody goes out and trades with his own self, either seting it free or destroying it. [Muslim]
Bismillah [IslamCity] sec(5) REPENTANCE
when a community among them said “why do you preach to a people whom Allah is about to destroy or to punish with a severe torment?” (The preachers) said “ in order to free from guilt before your Lord (Allah), perhaps they may fear Allah .(Al-Araf 164) Say:” (O Muhammed pbuh)”: This is my way; I invite unto Allah with sure knowledge, I and whoever follows me. And Glorified and Exalted be Allah …….(Yusuf- 108) Say: “O my slaves who have transgressed against themselves (by committing evil deeds Sins) despair not of the Mercy of Allah, verily, Allah forgives all sins. Truly, He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful – And turn in REPENTANCE and in OBEDIENCE with TRUE FAITH to your Lord and SUBMIT to Him …..( Az-Zumar 53/54) CHAPTER 2: RIAZUSSALEHEEN REPENTANCE Section (5) Scholars say that it is s a duty to repent of every wrong action. If it is disobedience, which occurs between a person and Allah and does not involve the right of another human being, repentance has three preconditions. The first is that one divests him of disobedience. The second is that he regrets doing it. The third is that he resolves not to ever return to it. If one of the three is lacking, then his repentance is not sound. If it involves to another human being, repentance has four preconditions: these three and that he discharges his duty to the other person. If it is money or the like, he pays it to him. If it is a hadd-punishment because of slander and the like it, he give shim power over him or seeks his pardon. If it is slander, he undoes it, He must repent of all wrong actions. If he repents of some of them, the people of truth say that his repentance of them is sound, but he still has the rest. There is much evidence in the Book, the Sunna and the consensus of the Community about the obligation to repent. Almighty says, Turn towards Allah, O Allah believers, every one of you, so that perhaps you will have success, (24:31) and the Almighty says, Ask your Lord for forgiveness and then turn in repentance to Him, (11:3) and the Almighty says, O you who believe! Turn in sincere repentance to Allah. (66:8) 22.. Abu Nujayd 'Imran ibn al-Husayn al-Khuza'i reported that a woman from Juhayna came to the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), who was pregnant as a result of fornication. She said, O Messenger of Allah, I have broken a hadd, so carry out the punishment on me. The Prophet of Allah summoned her guardian and said, Treat her well. When she gives birth, bring her back to me. He did that and the Prophet of Allah commanded that her garment be tied tightly about her and then he commanded that she be stoned. Then he prayed over her. 'Umar said to him, Do you pray over her, Messenger of Allah, when she committed fornication? He said, She repented with such a repentance that if it were to be divided out among seventy of the people of Madina, it would be enough for all of them. Can you think of anything better than her offering herself to Allah, the Mighty and Majestic? [Muslim] 23. Ibn 'Abbas reported that the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said, If the son of Adam possessed a valley full of gold he would want to have two valleys, yet his mouth will only be filled by earth. Allah turns towards those who turn in repentance. [Agreed upon]
Bismillah [IslamCity] Sahi Al-Bukhari
Volume 1, Book 2, Number 11: A man asked the Prophet , What sort of deeds or (what qualities of) Islam are good? The Prophet replied, 'To feed (the poor) and greet those whom you know and those Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr: whom you do not Know (See Hadith No. 27). Volume 1, Book 2, Number 12: Narrated Anas: The Prophet said, None of you will have faith till he wishes for his (Muslim) brother what he likes for himself. Volume 1, Book 2, Number 13: Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, By Him in Whose Hands my life is, none of you will have faith till he loves me more than his father and his children.
Bismillah [IslamCity] FAITH : SAHI-ALBUKHARI
SAHI AL-BUKHARI Volume 1, Book 2, Number 8: Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, Faith (Belief) consists of more than sixty branches (i.e. parts). And Haya (This term Haya covers a large number of concepts which are to be taken together; amongst them are self respect, modesty, bashfulness, and scruple, etc.) is a part of faith. Volume 1, Book 2, Number 9: Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr: The Prophet said, A Muslim is the one who avoids harming Muslims with his tongue and hands. And a Muhajir (emigrant) is the one who gives up (abandons) all what Allah has forbidden
Re: Bismillah [IslamCity] Male Domination
Very good news indeed!
Now we will demend that the western World should give
equal rights to the women to fight boxing and
wrestling with challanger Male as it should be the
right of liberated women of the West.
Also make it mendatory to give birth to a child by a
male and a female alternatively - it is gross
injustice to give labour pain to give birth to child
alone by the women.
Males should cook the food and clean the house and
look after the children and women should enjoy the
office work - am I right? - I think I am far ahead of
the so called women libs around the globe and
specially the west.
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U.N. body calls for Saudis to end male guardianship
By Stephanie Nebehay
Reuters Fri Feb 1, 2008 8:41am EST
GENEVA () - A United Nations human rights body
called on Saudi Arabia on Friday to immediately end
its system of male guardianship which it said
severely limits the basic freedoms of women in the
kingdom.
The U.N. Committee on the Elimination of
Discrimination Against Women, in its first scrutiny
of Saudi Arabia's gender equality record, said
Islamic Sharia law should not trump an international
women's rights treaty that Riyadh signed in 2000.
The committee's 23 independent experts urged Saudi
Arabia to amend its legislation to confirm that
international treaties have precedence over domestic
laws, and enact a comprehensive gender equality
law.
They also said that Riyadh should take immediate
steps to end the practice of male guardianship over
women and work to eliminate negative cultural
practices and stereotypes which discriminate
against women.
Saudi Arabia's system of male guardianship severely
curtails the rights afforded in the 1979 Convention
on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination
Against Women, the committee said.
The rules restrict women's legal rights in marriage,
divorce, child custody, inheritance, property
ownership and decision-making in the family, as well
as choice of residency, education and jobs, the
committee said.
It contributes to the prevalence of a patriarchal
ideology with stereotypes and the persistence of
deep-rooted cultural norms, customs and traditions
that discriminate against women, the committee
said. A de facto ban on Saudi women driving further
reinforces such stereotypes, the U.N. body
concluded.
Although the body has no legal power to enforce its
recommendations, it is regarded as a moral authority
on women's rights.
Continued...
http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSL016754620080201
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faith and knowledge while the easy path of life
empties my mind and heart
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Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom (i.e. with the Divine
Inspiration and the Qur'an) and fair preaching, and
argue with them in a way that is better. Truly, your
Lord knows best who has gone astray from His Path,
and He is the Best Aware of those who are guided.}
(Holy Quran-16:125)
{And who is better in speech than he who [says: My
Lord is Allah (believes in His Oneness), and then
stands straight (acts upon His Order), and] invites
(men) to Allah's (Islamic Monotheism), and does
righteous deeds, and says: I am one of the
Muslims.} (Holy Quran-41:33)
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon
him) said: By Allah, if Allah guides one person by
you, it is better for you than the best types of
camels. [al-Bukhaaree, Muslim]
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon
him) also said, Whoever calls to guidance will
have a reward similar to the reward of the one who
follows him, without the reward of either of them
being lessened at all. [Muslim, Ahmad, Aboo
Daawood, an-Nasaa'ee, at-Tirmidhee, Ibn Maajah]
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With due apology: The writter must approach with his thesis to Dr. Zakir Naik - The Icon of Islam at Peace t.v.com or Islamic research foundation.com so that He could obtain the guidence for his eternal guidence. The Univers came into existance by Big Ban but who make that big Ban to happen? Over millions of years why Homocebiens came into existence with a brain of memory,hands to techinically handle a knowledge to be preserved, etc. It seems as the writter is doing mockery of the learned or trying to misguide to the i gnorants --- Jacques Hardy@yahoo.com wrote: 264- (X) HTML - FROM WHERE TO WHERE - 20080225-0330 PASS IT ON TO A MILLION (BEST SEEN WHEN OPENED FULL PAGE) FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY REVISED CORRECTED BY : L. J., Oz FOR RELEASE BEFORE 20080225-0330 (FINAL REVISION) FROM WHERE TO WHERE ? BY JACQUES HARDY MANY ARE THOSE WHO WONDER: WHERE ARE WE GOING? OK, BUT FIRST: WHERE ARE WE COMING FROM? Because yes in fact, many of us do wonder: where are we REALLY coming from and even more where are we going to! It is a quite natural curiosity because the human species is conscious as a rule of its own existence. Aware of this circumstance, many money-hungry people have been using this to their financial advantage and in the following very simple manner, in five steps: 1. Creation of religious myths such as - though not only - the Catholic Religion. 2. Race-based genocides such as the genocidal murder of millions of Africans. 3. Taking religious myths as excuse for profitable warfare and terrorism. 4. Enslaving entire populations under the cover of faith in God and Patriotism. 5. Suiciding or disappearing those who insist on thinking their own thoughts. But let's be brave and dare think a little more about all this, where it is leading to and what can be done to correct the situation. And if we are to be executed by the Washington D.C. enemy, so what? Murdered one way or the other, we are all going to be anyway. 1. WHERE ARE WE COMING FROM? Professional brainwashers have an easy response to that question: God created us! And in ancient times this was an excellent explanation since it explained everything! God created us and He takes care of everything, of the weather, of the way we live and so on. In ancient times, Holy Books explained it all, so religions flourished and priests, pastors and preachers made lots of money at the fools' expense because the latter preferred NOT to think and rely instead on others to do all the thinking for them. Isn't this typical human behaviour? So, in a way religions were good business in those days, also because they encouraged slavery, an unconscious type of perfect slavery, thanks to which religious orders and governments were able to cooperate in efforts to better impoverish the fools and hasten their death, all thanks to an incredibly excellent system of BRAINWASHING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTROL, a system in which participated close to ALL newspapers, radios, television, priesthoods and governments the world over. In other words, the most advanced mode of slavery in the entire history (though the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt were pretty good at it too). O.K. All that is very interesting but it does not answer the question: Where are we coming from? Well, believe it or not, I am going to tell you WHERE WE COME FROM! Because many of us know exactly where we are coming from though true enough, it is the kind of stuff which government people - wicked but no fools - would prefer that you don't know: Hence the deseducation and brainwashing of the masses everywhere. I am not going to use complicated technical words, no, I'll keep it simple and I am going to tell it the way I learned it when I was living in Clermont-Ferrand, Puy-de-Dome, some 65 years ago... before the modern era of deseducation and brainwashing. So then, we can consider several stages in the evolution of the human species... AND HERE IS NOW HOW HOMO SAPIENS EVOLVED, IN 20 STEPS: 1. At first, we see simple chemicals joined naturally together and making different compounds invisibly floating in all the seas: H + O + C (Hydrogen + Oxygen + Carbon) was the start... though the main element was missing! 2. All these compounds mixed and joined together in a great number of ways and inevitably some of these hydrocarbonic compounds (CHO) joined with nitrogen: N. And this N was the main element to form CHON... Proteins! CHON was the needed start to everything. 3. Indeed as it turned out, CHON was the start of multiple compounds (potentially millions) which became more and more complex. 4. Again inevitably, some of these compounds became able to replicate and to remain united in one mass which became
