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Duties And Rights After Marriage

Allah informs us about the just rights of each other on us:

“But, in accordance with justice, the wife’s rights (with regard to their husbands) are equal to the (husband’s) rights with regard to them, although men are a degree above them; and Allah is Almighty, Wise.“ (Qur’an, Al Baqarah : 228)

The statement that men are a degree above women means that authority within the household has been give to the husband in preference to the wife because a heavier burden has been placed on his shoulders by another verse of the Quran which says:

“Men shall take full care of women because Allah has given the one more strength than the other, and because they support them with their means.” (Qur’an, An Nisaa: 34)

ADVICE TO HUSBANDS:
Jabir narrated that the Prophet, peace be upon him, gave these instructions in his sermon during Farewell Pilgrimage: “Fear God regarding women; for you have taken them [in marriage] with the trust of God.“ [Mishkat]

Narrated Aisha, God’s messenger said: “Among the believers who show most perfect faith are those who have the best disposition and are kindest to their families.“ [Tirmidhi]

Narrated Abu Huraira, God’s messenger said: “The believers who show the most perfect faith are those who have the best disposition and the best of you are those who are best to their wives.” [Tirmidhi]

Hadrat Aisha has related that the Holy Prophet, peace be upon him, would enter the house with a pleasing disposition and a smile on his lips. [Uswa-i-Hasana]

Narrated Al-Aswad: “I asked Aisha, `What did the Prophet, peace be upon him, do at home?’ She said, `He used to work for his family and when he heard the call for the prayer, he would go out.‘” [Bukhari]

Narrated Abu Huraira: “Allah’s Apostle, peace be upon him, said, `The woman is like a rib; if you try to straighten her, she will break. So if you want to get benefit from her, do so while she still has some bent.‘” [Bukhari]

Stories Of Our Salaf…

Hadhrat Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) says: “After the passing away of the Prophet (peace be upon him), I said to an Ansari friend of mine: ‘The Prophet is not now with us. But a large number of Sahabah are still among us. Let us go to them and get knowledge of the Islamic practices.’ He said: ‘ Who is going to approach you for learning a regulation in the presence of these eminent Sahabah?’ I was not discouraged. I kept up my quest for knowledge and approached every person who was supposed to have heard something from the Prophet.

I managed to gather substantial information from Ansar. If on my visit to someone of the Sahabah, I found him asleep, I spread my shawl at the gate and sat waiting. Sometimes my face and body would get covered with dust, but I kept sitting till they woke and I was able to contact them.
Some of them said: ‘Abdullah you are the cousin of the Prophet; you could have sent for us. Why did you take the trouble of coming to our places?’ I said to them: ‘I must come to you, for I am a student and you are my teachers.’

Some people for whom I had waited said: ‘Since when have you been waiting for us?’ I informed them that I had been sitting there for a pretty long time. They said: ‘What a pity! You could have awakened us from our sleep.’ I said: ‘I did not like to disturb you for my own sake.’
I thus carried on my pursuits, till there came a time when people began to flock to me for learning. My Ansari friend realized this at that time and remarked: ‘This boy has surely proved himself more sensible than us.'”

(Source: From the book “Stories of the Sahabah” by Shaikh Muhammad Zakariyya Kaandhlawi.)

Besides our quest for knowledge to earn a livelihood in this world, we must as well gain sufficient knowledge of Islam. No matter what age group we belong to at this moment, we should at least have that much Islamic knowledge with which we can turn our 24 hours life into worship. Those with knowledge and practice will be exalted in this world and in the hereafter.

Prayer An Expiation For Past Sins

Narrated by Uthman ibn uffan (Radhiallaho anho):
I heard Allah’s Messenger (sallAllaahu ‘alaihi wasallam) say: When the time for a prescribed prayer comes if any Muslim performs ablution well and offers his prayer) with humility and bowing, it will be an expiation for his past sins, so long as he has not committed a major sin; and this applies to all times.
Sahih Muslim Number 441

Invoke blessing after Adan
Narrated by Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-‘As (Radhiallaho anho):
Allah’s Messenger (sallAllaahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said: When you hear the Mu’adhdhin (who says Adhan), repeat what he says, then invoke a blessing on me, for everyone who invokes a blessing on me will receive ten blessings from Allah: then beg from Allah al-Wasilah for me, which is a rank in Paradise fitting for only one of Allah’s Servants, and I hope that I may be that one. If anyone asks that I be given the Wasilah, he will be assured of my intercession.
Sahih Muslim Number 747

Allah elevates the ranks (of man)
Narrated by Abu Huraira (Radhiallaho anho):
Allah’s Messenger (sallAllaahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said: Should I not suggest to you that by which Allah obliterates the sins and elevates the ranks (of man)? They (the hearers) said: Yes, Messenger of Allah. He said: Performing the ablution thoroughly despite odds, traversing at more pace towards the mosque, and waiting for the next prayer after observing a prayer, and that is mindfulness.
Sahih Muslim Number 485

Establish Straight rows in prayer
Narrated by Abu Huraira(Radhiallaho anho):
Allah’s Messenger (sallAllaahu ‘alaihi wasallam)(directed us thus): Establish rows in prayer, for the making of a row (straight) is one of the merits of prayer.
Sahih Muslim Number 873

Excellence lies in the first rows
Narrated by Abu Huraira (Radhiallaho anho):
Allah’s Messenger (sallAllaahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said: If you were to know, or if they were to know, what (excellence) lies in the first rows, there would have been drawing of lots (for filling them); and Ibn Harb said: For (occupying) the first row there would have been drawing of lots.
Sahih Muslim Number 880

Man is nearest to Allah when he is prostrating
Narrated by Abu Huraira (Radhiallaho anho):
Allah’s Messenger (sallAllaahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said: The nearest a servant comes to his Lord is when he is prostrating himself, so make supplication (in this state).
Sahih Muslim Number 979

Supplication of prostrating
Narrated by Abu Huraira (Radhiallaho anho):
Allah’s Messenger (sallAllaahu ‘alaihi wasallam) used to say while prostrating himself: O Lord, forgive me all my sins, small and great, first and last, open and secret.
Sahih Muslim Number 980

Friday Prayer
Narrated by Abu Huraira (Radhiallaho anho):
Allah’s Messenger (sallAllaahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said: Five prayers and from one Friday prayer to (the next) Friday prayer is an expiation (of the sins committed in between their intervals) if major sins are not committed.
Sahih Muslim Number 448

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A Lost Sunnah, How The Prophet Behaved In His Home

A Lost Sunnah,
How the Prophet Behaved in his Home

Since childhood we men see our mothers and sisters working in the kitchen, doing the daily routine household chores of our home.

After we grow up, we behave in the same way and like the “King who enters his house (and does nothing), we start commanding things and start getting them done by the wife or the servant.

We only remember the ayat from the Quran wherein men are allowed to have 4 wives but easily forget how the Prophet behaved when he was in his home.

So what did Prophet do when he would spend time in his home. ?
Order everyone to clean the house? NO
Lie down on the bed and leave it as it is. NO
Order the nicest dishes to be prepared. NO
Eat and Sleep? NO

So what did Prophet do when he would spend time in his home?
The Apostle of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) occupied himself at his home like a common man.

As Aishah relates, he used to clean his clothes, milk the sheep, and do his odd jobs. She also says that he would mend his clothes, repair his shoes and do similar other works.

When asked how the Prophet occupied himself at home, she replied, He used to keep himself busy with household chores and went out when the time for prayer came.

In another report related to her authority, she is reported to have said, The Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) used to repair his shoes, mend his clothes, and occupied himself at home even as any of you occupy yourself.

Aishah relates, Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) was very softhearted, the kindliest of all. He laughed often and smiled.

Anas says that he had not seen a man who was more clement and nice to his household members than the Apostle of Allah.

It is related to the authority of Aishah that the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said, The best of you is one who is most nice to his wife and children and I am the nicest among you.

Prayers Attended By Angels

Congregational prayer is a feature of Islamic worship to which much importance is attached. In addition to the fulfillment of the duty God requires all Muslims to fulfill, it has a social role, cementing the feelings of unity within the Muslim community. It brings people into the local mosque where they join in a simple exercise of devotion, addressing God directly, reading His revealed words, declaring their submission to Him alone, acknowledging Him as the Master, Creator, Owner, and Controller of the universe and everything in it. They realize that He sees them at every moment and listens to their prayers and supplication. He grants them all that they pray to Him for. Thus, their unity is established on the basis of a bond of faith that is far stronger than any other tie.

The Arabic term denoting prayers, salat, is derived from the same root as silah, which means tie, bond, or means of communication. Hence, scholars often describe Islamic prayer as a bond between man and God. We feel this tie as we address God, appeal for His forgiveness of our sins, and request His mercy and help. We expect His reward, feeling that it comes as we go about, conducting our life affairs and seeking His guidance.

Yet there is more to prayer than this, as the following Hadith suggests. Abu Hurayrah quotes the Prophet as saying: “Different angels come and join you during the night and during the day. They congregate at Fajr and Asr prayers. Then those who were with you during the night ascend to heaven where God, who knows best, asks them: in what condition you have left My servants? They answer: We have left them praying, and we had arrived among them as they were praying. [Related by al-Bukhari].

Sunnahs Of Leaving A Meeting

Uttering the expiation (Kaffarah) of quitting a meeting “I honor Allah from all that is ascribed to Him, O Allah, all praises are for You, I testify that there is no worth worshipping but Allah, I repent and ask Allah for His forgiveness (narrated by Sunnah scholars)
Every day includes many meetings such as:

1- While eating daily meals you mostly speak with whom you’re eating with.

2- When you meet one of your friends or neighbors even if you both were standing.

3- When sitting with your classmates or work colleagues.

4- When sitting with your spouse and children chatting together.

5- While driving home with your spouse or friends.

6- While attending a lecture, a seminar, or a forum.

Look what you do by applying these Sunnahs you keep:

· Praising Allah several times, which keeps you always in contact with Allah.
· Repenting and asking for Allah’s forgiveness for whatever happens during those meetings.
· Testifying that there is no god but Allah.

The benefit of applying these sunnahs on a daily basis is forgiveness of whatever happens during those meetings with others.
Note: Arabic version of Duas is preferable.

Small Words

Ar Rahman{the beneficent}
He whoever recites it 100 times after every namaaz will be free from a heavy heart.

Ar Raheem{the merciful} 
He whoever recites it 100 times after every namaaz will be free from worldly calamities and people will be helpful towards him.

Al Malik{the sovereign lord}
He who recites this name regularly after morning prayers Allah will make him rich.

Al Quddus{the holy} 
He who recites this name after zawal(noon) regularly, his heart will be free from anxiety.

As Salaam{the source of peace} 
He who recites this name frequently will be free from calamities. recite this name 115 times to a sick person Allah will heal him.

Al Mumin{the guardian of faith}
During harm one who recites this name 630 times will be free from any harm and loss. he who recites this or keeps this name with him Allah will guard him.

Al Muhaymin{the protector} 
He who takes bath,prays 2 rakaat nafil prayers and recites this name 100 times with sincere heart, Allah will purify his external and internal conditions. whosoever repeats this name 115 times will see hidden things.

Al Azeez{ the mighty} 
he who recites this name 40* a day for 40 days, Allah will make him rich. he who recites this name 41* after morning prayers, by the grace of God, will be independent of need from others.

Al Jabbar{the compeller} 
whosoever has this name printed on a silver ring will become famous and whoever repeats this name 226* daily will be free from enemies.

Al Mutakabbir{the majestic} 
He who recites this name frequently at the start of any work, will achieve success and will be granted status and success.