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Woe To Every Slanderer And Backbiter

Woe to every Slanderer and Backbiter (Source ‘Qur`an: Surat Al-Humazah (TheSlanderer) 104 A # 1)

‘O you who Believe! Avoid many suspicions, indeed some suspicions are sins. And spy not, neither backbite one another. Would one of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? You would hate it (so hate backbiting). And fear Allah. Verily, Allah is the One Who accepts repentance,Most Merciful. (Source ‘Qur`an: Surat Al-Hujuraat (The Dwellings) 49 A #12 )

“Whomsoever Slanders to you about others, will slander about you… And whoever reports to you… will soon report about you” (‘SUBHAN ALLAH’) Source Imam Al Shafi`ee (may ALLAH have mercy on him

PROPHET (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) Inquired of the Sahaaba (R.A.): “Do you know what is Gheeba”? “Allah and His Messenger know best ” they replied. “To mention something about your brother which he would dislike”
A person then asked: “What if this is true ? “(That the person being spoken about is actually involved in that sin).
replied: “If it is true then you have indeed backbitten about him But if it is untrue, then you have slandered him (which is worse).”
Hence to mention anything about a person in his absence which he would dislike is ‘Gheeba’

  1. Woe to every slanderer and backbiter.
  2. Who has gathered wealth and counted it,
  3. He thinks that his wealth will make him last forever!
  4. Nay! Verily, he will be thrown into the crushing Fire.
  5. And what will make you know what the crushing Fire is?
  6. The fire of Allah, kindled
  7. Which leaps up over the hearts,
  8. Verily, it shall be closed in on them,
  9. In pillars stretched forth(they will be punished in the Fire with pillars, etc.)
    (Source: ‘Qur`an Surat Al-Humazah (The Slanderer) 104 A # 1-9)

Allah Rewards According To Intentions

[Allah’s Quran – 2:225] “Allah will not call you to account for thoughtlessness in your oaths, but for the intention in your hearts; and He is Oft-forgiving, Most Forbearing.”

The Prophet (peace be upon him) has said: [Bukhari, Book #1, Hadith #1] “Narrated ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab: I heard Allah’s Apostle saying, “The reward of deeds depends upon the intentions and every person will get the reward according to what he has intended. So whoever emigrated for worldly benefits or for a woman to marry, his emigration was for what he emigrated for.” (Book #1, Hadith #1)

[Muslim, Book #020, Hadith #4692] “It has been narrated on the authority of Umar b. al-Khattab that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: (The value of) an action depends on the intention behind it. A man will be rewarded only for what he intended. The emigration of one who emigrates for the sake of Allah and His Messenger (may peace be upon him) is for the sake of Allah and His Messenger (may peace be upon him), and the emigration of one who emigrates for gaining a worldly advantage or for marrying a woman is for what he has emigrated.”

[Abudawud, Book #20, Hadith #3105] Narrated Jabir ibn Atik: “The Apostle of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Allah Most High gave him a reward according to his intentions.”

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim] Abdullah bin ‘Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: Messenger of Allah (SWT) said that Allah, the Glorious, said: “Verily, Allah (SWT) has ordered that the good and the bad deeds be written down. Then He explained it clearly how (to write): He who intends to do a good deed but he does not do it, then Allah records it for him as a full good deed, but if he carries out his intention, then Allah the Exalted, writes it down for him as from ten to seven hundred folds, and even more. But if he intends to do an evil act and has not done it, then Allah writes it down with Him as a full good deed, but if he intends it and has done it, Allah writes it down as one bad deed”.

Everything we do has to be intended for the sake of Allah (SWT). A good action with the wrong intention will not get us any reward in the Hereafter

Hazrat Saad Bin Abi Waqqas: A Short Lifestory

His name was Abu Ishak Saad. the name of His father is Abu Waqqas Malik. The name of his mother is Amna. Hazrat Saad was one of those few who became a Muslim at the beginning of Islam. His brother was Hazrat Umair. He was martyred in the battle of Badr. His mother created a scene when she heard about the Islam of Saad. This story was in the 6th year of Nobuat. Though he converted to Islam earlier, he didn’t tell his mother until the 6th year of Nobuat. She shouted aloud and told Saad to leave Islam. His mother, however, converted to Islam later.

Hazrat Saad was a very close friend of Abu Bakr. He got the news of Islam from that great man. He turned into a Muslim to Abu Bakr’s impression. According to Saad, he was the 3rd man of Islam. He did Hijrat to Medina with all other Muslims. He was a warrior and a true Mujahid. He participated in all the battles of Islam. He was the fighter of Allah and the fighter of the ideology of Muhammad (PBUH). He fought in Badr valiantly.

Hazrat Saad also contributed to the Uhud battle. In fact, he was an instinctive warrior. He was a wise man, as well. He was one of the major weapons of Islam. In the battle of Khondok, he uprooted an eye of a kafir and Rasulullah suddenly laughed at the scene. He was on many important charges during the khelafat of Abu Bakr. He brought a lot of subjugation for Islam during the khelafat of Omar. Hazrat Saad also contributed to the khelafat of Usman. After the martyr of Usman, he didn’t participate in the works of khelafat anymore. After the martyrdom of Usman, Muslims were divided into many groups. They couldn’t uphold the instruction of the Quran and Hadith about unity. They forgot about the teaching of the Quran about brotherhood. At that time, Saad remained neutral. He didn’t take any side. Hazrat Saad was very much worried about the situation of Muslims. He followed the belief that hurting a Muslim is always forbidden.

He was always busy with the thought of a Muslim world, and he always thought of the way to Allah and His Rasul. He was always busy doing welfare for Islam and Muslims. He was one of those ten men who were given the good news of Jannat. Hazrat Saad was the worrier who never left. He always kept himself busy in the works of Islam. He was a true worrier of Rasulullah. He should be an origin of inspiration for us. May Allah dignify him hereafter as he dignified him in the earth.

Excellence Of The Day Of Arafah

Jabir reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “The ten days of the month of Dhul-Hijjah are the best days in the sight of Allah.”

A man asked, “Are these days better than an equivalent number of days that are spent fighting for the cause of Allah?”
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)answered, “They are better than an equivalent number of days spent fighting in the cause of Allah. And there is no day better in the sight of Allah than the Day of `Arafah. On this day Allah, the Almighty, and the Exalted One descend to the nearest heaven, and He is proud of His slaves on the earth and says to those in heaven, ‘Look at My servants. They have come from far and near, with hair disheveled and faces covered with dust, to seek My mercy, even though they have not seen My chastisement. Far more people are freed from the Hellfire on the Day of Arafah than on any other day. ‘”

Ibn Al-Mubarak reported from Sufyan Ath-Thawri, from Az-Zubayr ibn`Ali, from Anas ibn Malik that he said: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) spent the day at Arafah until almost sunset. Then he said, “O Bilal, ask the people to be quiet and listen to me.” Bilal stood up and asked the people to be quiet and listen to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). When the people were quiet, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “O people, a little while ago Gabriel (peace and blessings be upon him) came to me. Gave me salutations from Allah and informed me that Allah has forgiven those who spend the Day at Arafah and those who stop at Al-Mash’ar Al-Haram and that He has guaranteed their debts.”

At this Umar ibn Al-Khattab stood up and asked, “O Allah’sMessenger, is this for us only?” The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “This is for you and for all those who will come after you until the Day of Judgment.” Umar exclaimed, “How plentiful and blissful Allah’s bounties are!”

Muslim and others have reported from A’ishah that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Allah frees far more people from Hellfire on the Day of `Arafah than on any other day, and Allah comes closer this day and proudly says to the angels, What do these people want and seek?'”

Abu Ad-Darda reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “On no other day does Satan feel so belittled, humiliated, and angry as he does on the Day of Arafah.” The reason for this is the mercy of Allah that descends (this day) and the forgiveness that He grants to people for major sins, except the day of the Battle of Badr, which witnessed a far greater mercy of Allah descending upon people, which caused great sadness to Satan.
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was asked, “O Prophet of Allah, what did Satan see on the day of the Battle of Badr?” “He saw Gabriel leading the troops of angels,” he replied (Reported by Malik and Al-Hakim).

Benefits And Secrets Of Surah Al Kahf

Ever wondered why Prophet Muhammad(SAW) asked us to recite Surat Al-Kahf every Friday?
Let’s find out today inshaAllah…

This Surah has Four stories in it, having some morals, let’s see them and understand what they are saying to us:

1) The People Of The Cave
It’s the story of young men who lived in a disbelieving town, so they decided to migrate for the sake of Allah and run away. -Allah rewarded them with mercy in the cave and protection from the sun – They woke up and found the entire village believers.
MORAL: TRIAL OF FAITH.

2) The Owner Of Two Gardens
A story of a man whom Allah blessed with two beautiful gardens, but the man forgot to thank the One who blessed him with everything and he even dared to doubt Allah regarding the afterlife. So His garden was destroyed – He regretted, but was too late and his regret did not benefit him.
MORAL: TRIAL OF WEALTH.

3) Musa(AS) and Khidr(AS)
When Musa(AS) was asked “Who’s the most knowledgeable of the people of earth?”” Musa(AS) said: Me…, but Allah revealed to him that there’s someone who Knows more than him. Musa(AS) traveled to the man and learned how Divine Wisdom can sometimes be hidden in matters that we perceive as bad.
MORAL: TRIAL OF KNOWLEDGE.

4) Dhul-Qarnayn
It’s a story of the great King who was given knowledge and power and was going around the world, helping people and spreading all that’s good. He was able to overcome the problem of Yajooj-Majooj and build a massive dam with the help of people whom he could not even understand.
MORAL: TRIAL OF POWER

In the middle Allah mentions Iblees as the one who stirs these trials:
Behold! We said to the angels “Bow down to Adam”: they bowed down except Iblis. He was one of the Jinns, and he broke the Command of his Lord. Will ye then take him and his progeny as protectors rather than Me? And they are enemies to you! Evil would be the exchange for the wrongdoers!

Now let us see what’s the relationship between Surat Al-Kahf and the Dajjal (Anti-Christ).

Dajjal will appear before the Day of Judgement with the 4 trials:

***He’ll ask people to worship him and not Allah:
Trial of Faith.

***He’ll be given powers to start/stop rain and tempt people with his wealth:
Trial of with his wealth.

***He’ll trial people with the “knowledge” and news he gives them:
Trial of Knowledge.

He’ll control huge parts of the Earth.
Trial of Power.

How to survive these trials? The answers are in Surat Al-Kahf

Survival Kit 1: Good companionship
“And keep thy soul content with those who call on their Lord morning and evening, seeking His Face; and let not thine eyes pass beyond them, seeking the pomp and glitter of this Life; no obey any whose heart We have permitted to neglect the remembrance of Us, one who follows his own desires, whose case has gone beyond all bounds.” (Surat Al-Kahf, verse 28)

Survival Kit 2: Knowing the Truth of this World
“Set forth to them the similitude of the life of this world: It is like the rain which we send down from the skies: the earth’s vegetation absorbs it, but soon it becomes dry stubble, which the winds do scatter: it is (only) Allah who prevails over all things” (Surat Al-Kahf, verse 45)

Survival Kit 3: Humbleness
“Moses said: “Thou wilt find me, if Allah so will, (truly) patient: nor shall I disobey thee in aught.” (Surat Al-Kahf, verse 69)

Survival Kit 4: Sincerity.
“Say: “I am but a man like yourselves, (but) the inspiration has come to me, that your Allah is one Allah. whoever expects to meet his Lord, let him work righteousness, and, in the worship of his Lord, admit no one as partner.” (Surat Al- Kahf, verse 110)

Survival Kit 5: Calling to Allah
“And recite (and teach) what has been revealed to thee of the Book of thy Lord: none can change His Words, and none wilt thou find as a refuge other than Him.” (Surat Al-Kahf, verse 27)

Survival Kit 6: Remembering the Hereafter
“ One Day We shall remove the mountains, and thou wilt see the earth as a level stretch, and We shall gather them, all together, nor shall We leave out any one of them. And they will be marshaled before thy Lord in ranks, (with the announcement), “Now have ye come to Us (bare) as We created you first: aye, ye thought We shall not fulfil the appointment made to you to meet (Us)!”: And the Book (of Deeds) will be placed (before you); and thou wilt see the sinful in great terror because of what is (recorded) therein; they will say, “Ah! woe to us! what a Book is this! It leaves out nothing small or great, but takes account thereof !” They will find all that they did, placed before them: And not one will thy Lord treat with injustice.” (Surat Al-Kahf, verses 47-49)