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The Little Candle

Once upon a time a little candle stood in a room filled with other candles, most of them much larger and much more beautiful than she was. Some were ornate and some were rather simple, like herself. Some were white, some were blue, some were pink and some were green. She had no idea why she was there, and the other candles made her feel rather small and insignificant.

When the sun went down and the room began to get dark, she noticed a large man walking toward her with a ball of fire on a stick. She suddenly realized that the man was going to set her on fire.

“No, no!!”, She cried, “Aaaaagghhh! Don’t burn me, please don’t burn me!!” But she knew that she could not be heard and prepared for the pain that would surely follow.

To her surprise, the room filled with light. She wondered where it came from since the man had extinguished his fire stick. To her delight, she realized that the light came from herself.

Then the man struck another fire stick and, one by one, lit the other candles in the room. Each one gave out the same light that she did.

During the next few hours, she noticed that, slowly, her wax began to flow. She became aware that she would soon die. With this realization came a sense of why she had been created.

“Perhaps my purpose on earth is to give out light until I die”, she mused. And that’s exactly what she did.

Lord created you and me to produce light in a dark world. Like that little candle, we all can produce the light and enlighten the world, no matter how small we are or of what color we might be. But we can’t produce light until we receive it from an outside source. And that source of light is ‘ALLAH’, our Lord, the creator of the world.

Mr. No Problem

A believer is a no-problem person. In all situations and circumstances he stands out as Mr. No Problem. His sensitivity towards others is so heightened that he does not like creating any problems whatsoever. The companions of the Prophet were very sensitive in this way, so much so that if a horse-rider’s whip fell to the ground, he would not ask a passerby to pick the whip for him. Instead, he would dismount and pick the whip himself (Abu Dawud, 2/124).

We learn from Islamic traditions that the best Muslim is one from whose evils people are safe. From one of these traditions we have the saying: A believer is one who fears God and keeps people safe from his evil (Al-Bukhari).

According to another tradition recorded in Al-Bukhari, the Prophet of Islam observed: “Sadaqa (voluntary alms) is incumbent upon every Muslim.” That is, every Muslim should be a giver. Asked what to do if one had nothing to give, he replied that one should earn and be a giver. When asked what the would-be giver should do if he were unable to earn, the Prophet replied: He should voice his good intentions towards others. Asked if he were unable to do even that, the Prophet replied that he should then refrain himself from causing harm to others, because this is also a gift. (Fathul Bari, 10/462).

According to another hadith the Prophet observed: “A believer with perfect faith is one who struggles to spend his life and property in the cause of God. And the second in rank is one who is engaged in prayer in some corner and from whom people are safe (Sunan Abi Dawud, 3/5).

We have a large number of such traditions in book of hadith. These demonstrate a range of characters which can be taken as models for posterity. Of this selection, the individual, who ranks highest in character is one who benefits others. The honest, but still acceptable standard of character in Islam is that of the individual who, being entirely harmless, creates no problems for the rest of society.

Make Peace Among People

[49. Surah Al-Hujurat : Ayah 9-10]

“And if two parties of the believers quarrel, make peace between them; but if one of them acts wrongfully towards the other, fight that which acts wrongfully until it returns to Allah’s command; then if it returns, make peace between them with justice and act equitably; surely Allah loves those who act equitably. The believers are but brethren, therefore make peace between your brethren and be careful of (your duty to) Allah that mercy may be had on you. ”

Narrated Um Kulthum bint Uqba (Radi Allah Anhu): That she heard Allah’s Apostle (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) saying, “He who makes peace between the people by inventing good information or saying good things, is not a liar.”
[Sahih Bukhari : Volume 3, Book 49, Number 857-858]

Narrated Sahl bin Sad (Radi Allah Anhu) : Once the people of Quba fought with each other till they threw stones on each other. When Allah’s Apostle (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) was informed about it, he said, “Let us go to bring about a reconciliation between them.”

A Place In Jannah Everyday

A PALACE IN JANNAH EVERYDAY

Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, “Whoever performs 12 Rakaats of Salaat in one day excluding the Fardh Salaat, he will be granted a house in Jannah.” (Sahih Muslim Hadith1691)

These 12 Rakaats have been specifically enumerated in another narration as: the 2 Rakaats before Fajr, 4 Rakaats before Dhuhr, 2 Rakaats after Dhuhr, 2 Rakaats after Maghrib and 2 Rakaats after Esha. (Sunan Tirmidhi Hadith415). This Hadith is authentic according to Imaam Tirmidhi.

On the day of Qiyaamat, if there be any deficiency in a person’s Fardh Salaat, his Nafl Salaats will compensate for that. (Sunan Tirmidhi Hadith413) ? Imaam Tirmidhi has classified this narration as sound.

Therefore, utmost care should be taken in correcting and perfecting our Fardh Salaat by fulfilling all its requirements as well as by being particular of performing the Sunnah Salaat.

The 2 Rakaat Sunnat before the Fardh of Fajr Salaat is the most emphasised Sunnah Salaat of the day (Bukhari Hadith1169, Sahih Muslim Hadith1683, Tahtaawi pg.212) Sayyidatuna Aaisha (Radhiallaahu Anha) reports that Rasulullah r said. “The 2 Rakaats before Fajr are better than the entire world and whatever it contains.” (Sahih Muslim Hadith1685)

Regarding the 4 Sunnats before Dhuhr, Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) mentioned that the doors of the heavens open at that time (Sunan Tirmidhi) and if one follows it up with 4 more Rakaats after the Fardh of Dhuhr (2 Sunnats and 2 Nafl – Fathul Qadeer vol.1 pg.387) Almighty Allah will protect him from Jahannum. (Sunan Tirmidhi Hadith427; Sahih ibn Khuzaymah Hadith1190)

If a person performs 4 Rakaats before Asr Salaat, he will receive a house in Jannah. (Majmauz-Zawaaid vol.2 pg.222).

Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) has made a special Du’aa for the mercy of Allah to be showered on such a person. (Sunan Tirmidhi Hadith430; Sahih ibn Khuzaymah Hadith1193)

Makhool (RA) reports that Rasulullah r said, “If the 2 Rakaats after Maghrib are performed before speaking, it will be lifted high into the heavens. “(Al-Maraaseel of Imaam Abu Dawud Hadith73)

If a person performs 4 Rakaats (2 Sunnats and 2 Nafl) after Esha in the Musjid, he will receive the reward of performing these Salaats on Laylatul Qadr. This has been mentioned by various Sahaaba (Radhiallaahu Anhum) ? refer al-Musannaf of Imaam ibn Abi Shaybah Hadith7347 – 7353

To perform Witr Salaat is compulsory. Rasulullah r said, “Whosoever does not perform Witr Salaat is not among us.” (Al-Mustadrak vol.1 pg.305-306). Imaam Haakim has classified this narration as Sahih (authentic). (Ibid, also refer to Nasbul-Raayah vol.1 pg.112)

Bearing in mind the above mentioned virtues, every Musallee should endeavour to acquire these benefits by remaining steadfast on the Sunnah Salaats regarding which people are becoming increasingly lax and unmindful these days. Doing so will acquire one the love and assistance of Almighty Allah. (Sahih Bukhari Hadith6502)

Beware Of Suspicion

Abu Hurayrah (R.A. – may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah’s Messenger (SAW – may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Beware of suspicion, for verily suspicion is the most misleading form of conversation.” [Collected by Bukhari & Muslim]

Suspicion based on evidence is natural and allowable. For example, if something was missing from someone’s school bag and one student was known to have been alone in the classroom, he would naturally be a suspect. But one must avoid excesses in suspicion. A true Muslim is not overly suspicious. He does not judge all those around him guilty until proven innocent. Such excesses always lead to corruption. Often a person who is overly suspicious will openly express his opinion about others by accusing them with little or no evidence. And by doing that he falls into the grave sin of slander.

The Prophet, peace be upon him, in the above mentioned hadith, confirmed Allah’s warning to avoid a lot of suspicion by telling us to be very careful when dealing with suspicion whether in large or small quantities. He then went on to explain why extreme caution must be taken. When suspicion is spoken about, it becomes the most deceptive from of conversation. It often fools both the one expressing it, as well as the one who hears it, because it often carries with it the possibility of being true. The one who raises the suspicion does not feel that he is lying because he is only expressing a thought. The one who hears it then develops a suspicion. He, in turn, passes the suspicion on to others and others to others. And, that is how rumors are born and spread.

The greatest danger of suspicion is that it leads to the break-up of friendships and communities. Trust is destroyed by suspicion. And without trust there can be no friendships or community. Thus, Islam stands opposed to suspicion by encouraging trust among Muslims. We should always think the best of others until they prove themselves otherwise. In that way, simple misunderstandings will not become the basis for hate and anger and the break-up of relationships.

Honey

The Bee assimilates juices of various kinds of flowers and fruit and forms within its body the honey, which it stores in its cells of wax. Only a couple of centuries ago man came to know that honey comes from the belly of the bee. This fact was mentioned in the Qur’an 1,400 years ago in the following verse:

· “There issues from within their bodies A drink of varying colors, Wherein is healing for mankind.”
[Al-Qur’an: S.16,V.69]

We are now aware that honey has a healing property and also a mild antiseptic property. The Russians used honey to cover their wounds in World War II. The wound would retain moisture and would leave very little scar tissue. Due to the density of honey, no fungus or bacteria would grow in the wound.

A person suffering from an allergy of a particular plant may be given honey from that plant so that the person develops resistance to that allergy.

Honey is rich in fructose and vitamin K. Thus the knowledge contained in the Qur’an regarding honey, its origin and properties, was far ahead of the time it was revealed.