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Ramadan: A Month Of Enormous Blessings

We Are Now So Fortunate That Allah Ta’ala Has Blessed Us With This Great Month Of Ramadan. We Wish To Share With You Some Beautiful Advise As Passed On To Us By The Greatest Teacher The Noble And Final Messenger Of Allah (Peace Be Upon Him). This Message Was Delivered On The Last Day Of Sha’baan.

Salman (Radhiallaho Anhu) reports On the last day of Shabaan, Rasulullah (Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam) addressed us and said: Oh people there comes over you now a great month, a most blessed month in which lies a night more greater in virtue than a thousand months.

It is a month in which Allah has made fasting compulsory by day and has made sunnah the Taraweeh by night. Whosoever intends drawing near to Allah by performing any virtuous deed, for such person shall be the reward like the one who had performed a Fard in any other time and whoever performs a Fard, shall be blessed with the reward of seventy faraaidh in any other time.

This is indeed the month of patience and the reward for true patience is Jannah (paradise). It is the month of sympathy with one’s fellowmen. It is the month wherein a true believer’s rizq is increased.

Whosoever feeds another who fasted, in order to break the fast (at sunset), for the feeder there shall be forgiveness of sins and emancipation from the fire of Jahannam (hell) and for such feeder shall be the same reward as the one who fasted (who he fed) without that person’s reward being decreased in the least.

Thereupon we said, ‘O Messenger of Allah, not all of us possess the means whereby we can give a fasting person to break his fast’ Rasulullah (Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam) replied Allah grants the same reward to the one who gives a fasting person to break the fast a mere date or a drink of water or a sip of milk.

This is a month, the first of which brings Allah’s mercy, the middle of which brings His forgiveness, and the last of which brings emancipation from the fire of Jahannam.

Whosoever lessens the burden of his servants (bondsmen) this month; Allah will forgive him and free him from the fire of Jahannam.

And in this month four things you should continue to perform in great number, two of which shall be to please your Lord, while the other two shall be those without which you cannot do. Those which shall be to please your Lord, are that you should in great quantity bear witness that there is no deity to worship except Allah (i.e. recite the Kalimah Tayibbah Laa Ilaaha illallah) and make much Istighfaar (beg Allah’s forgiveness with Astaghfirullah) and as for those without which you cannot do, you should beg of Allah entrance into paradise and ask refuge in Him from Jahannam.

And whoever gives a person water to drink, Allah shall grant that giver to drink from my fountain, such a drink whereafter that person shall never again feel thirsty until he enters Jannah.

(HADITH-BAIHAQI)

Anyone Killed A Person, Killed All Mankind. Anyone Saved A Person, Saved All Mankind

Allah’s saying: “Anyone killed a person, killed all mankind. Anyone saved a person, saved all mankind”

[5.Surah Al-Maidah : Ayahs 27]
“And relate to them the story of the two sons of Adam (alaihi salaam) with truth when they both offered an offering, but it was accepted by one of them and was not accepted by the other. He said: I will most certainly slay you. (The other) said: Allah only accepts from those who guard (against evil).”

[5.Surah Al-Maidah : Ayahs 28-29]
“If you will stretch forth your hand towards me to slay me, I am not one to stretch forth my hand towards you to slay you surely I fear Allah, the Lord of the worlds. Surely I wish that you should bear the sin committed against me and your own sin, and so you would be of the inmates of the fire, and this is the recompense of the unjust.”
[5.Surah Al-Maidah : Ayahs 30-31]

“Then his mind facilitated to him the slaying of his brother so he slew him; then he became one of the losers. Then Allah sent a crow digging up the earth so that he might show him how he should cover the dead body of his brother. He said: Woe me! do I lack the strength that I should be like this crow and cover the dead body of my brother Earth? So he became of those who regret.”
[5.Surah Al-Maidah : Ayahs 32]

Because of that, We ordained for the Children of Israel that if anyone killed a person not in retaliation of murder, or (and) to spread mischief in the land – it would be as if he killed all mankind, and if anyone saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of all mankind. And indeed, there came to them Our Messengers with clear proofs, evidences, and signs, even then after that many of them continued to exceed the limits (e.g. by doing oppression unjustly and exceeding beyond the limits set by Allah by committing the major sins) in the land!.

Sahabah Of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wa Sallam)

The companions (Radiallaahu Anhum) of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) are the criterion of the Truth. It was from the Sahabahs that the world learned what the Deen of Islam was. It is from the Sahabahs that we have been able to establish the true Shariah. It is from the Sahabahs that we obtained the Sunnah of our Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wa Sallam).

The Sahaabah constitute the pivots of Deen of Islam. They are the upholders and defenders of Deen of Allah. History cannot show us any other group which has sacrificed so much blood for the glory of Allah’s Name than the Sahaabahs – may the pleasure of Allah be with them perpetually!

Hadhrat Shah Waliullah (Rahmatullaahi Alayh) has recorded in his book, “Izaala-tul-Khifaa”, approximately one hundred verses of the Qur’an Majeed which put the seal on the sanctity and the elevated position of the Sahabahs. The Qur’an Majeed raises the Sahabahs to such a lofty status that to compare them (Sahabahs) with non-Sahabahs
would be a grievous error.

Said the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) “Fear Allah! Fear Allah with regard to my Sahabahs. Do not make them a target after me. Whosoever loves the Sahabah loves them because of my love. And, whosoever dislikes them because he dislikes me. He who harms them has harmed me. And, he who harms me has caused hurt to Allah. And, he who causes hurt to Allah, Allah will soon grab hold of him.” – Tirmizi

Hasan Basri And the Fire-Worshipper

Hasan Basri is revered as one of the greatest saints of early Islam. Brought up in Basra, he met many companions of the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam including seventy of those who fought at the Battle of Badar.

Hasan Basri’s neighbour Simeon, a fire worshipper, fell ill and was on deathbed. Hasan called on him and found him discoloured with fire and smoke.

Fear God, Hasan counselled him. You have passed all your life amid fire and smoke. Embrace Islam so that God may have mercy on you.

Three things keep me from becoming a Muslim,
Simeon replied. First, you speak ill of the world, yet you run after worldly things day and night. Second, you fear facing death, yet you do not prepare for it. Third, you believe in seeing God’s face, yet you do everything contrary to His good pleasure.

This is the token of those who know truly, Hasan commented. Now if believers act as you describe, what have you to say? They acknowledge the unity of God whereas you have spent your life in fire worship. You who have worshipped fire for seventy years and I who have never worshipped fire – we are both carried off to Hell. Hell will consume both you and me. God will pay no regard to you; but if God so wills, the fire will dare not burn one hair
of my body. For fire is a thing created by God; and the creature is subject to the Creator’s command. Come now, you who have worshipped fire for seventy years; let us both put our hands into the fire, then you will see with your own eyes the impotence of fire and the omnipotence of God. Saying that Hasan thrust his hand into the fire and held
it there. Not a particle of his body was affected or burnt.

When Simeon saw this he was amazed. The dawn of true knowledge began to break. For seventy years I have worshipped fire, he groaned. Now only a breath or two remains to me. What am I to do? Become a Muslim, Hasan replied.

If you guarantee in writing that God will not punish me, said Simeon, then I will believe. But until I have it in writing, I will not believe it. Hasan wrote it down and the witnesses endorsed the document. Then Simeon wept bitterly and accepted Islam. He spoke his last testament to Hasan. When I die, bid them wash me, then commit me to the earth with your own hands, and place this document in my hand. This document will be my proof. Having charged Hasan thus, he spoke the attestation of faith and died. They washed his body, said the prayer over him, and buried him with the document in his hand.

That night Hasan went to sleep pondering what he had done. How could I help a drowning man, seeing that I am drowning myself? Since I have no control over my own fate, why did I venture to prescribe how God should act? With this thought he fell asleep and saw Simeon in a dream glowing like a candle; on his head was a crown, robed in fine raiment, he was walking with a smile in the garden of Paradise. How are you, Simeon? Hasan inquired.
Why do you ask? You can see for yourself, Simeon answered. God Almighty of His bounty brought me nigh His presence and graciously showed me His face. The favours He showered upon me beggar description. You have honoured your guarantee; so take your document. I do not need it anymore.

When Hasan awoke, he saw that parchment in his hand. O God, he cried, I know well that what You do is without cause, save of Your bounty. Who shall suffer loss at Your door? You grant a fire worshipper of seventy years to come into Your near presence because of a single utterance. How then will You exclude a believer of seventy years?

[Extracted From Tahir ul Qadri’s book , Spiritualitism]

50 Things To Know About Marriage

  1. Great relationships don’t just happen; they are created. You have to work at it.

  2. If your job takes all of your best energy, your marriage will suffer.

  3. One of the greatest gifts you can give your spouse is your own happiness.

  4. It is possible to love and hate someone at the same time.

  5. When you complain about your spouse to your friends (which you shouldn’t), remember that their feedback can be distorted.

  6. The only rules in your marriage are those you both choose to agree with.

  7. It is not conflict that destroys marriage; it is the cold, smoldering resentment that you hold for a long time.

  8. It’s not what you’ve got, it’s what you do with what you have.

  9. If you think you are too good for your spouse, think again.

  10. Growing up in a happy household doesn’t ensure a happy marriage, or vice versa.

  11. It’s never too late to repair damaged trust.

  12. The real issue is usually not the one you are arguing about.

  13. Love isn’t just a feeling; it is expressed through our actions.

  14. Expectations set us up for disappointment and resentment.

  15. Arguments cannot be avoided, but destructive arguments can be avoided.

  16. One of the greatest gifts you can give your spouse is focused attention.

  17. Even people with happy marriages sometimes worry that they married the wrong person.

  18. Your spouse cannot rescue you from unhappiness, but they can help you rescue yourself.

  19. The cost of a lie is far greater than any advantage you gain from speaking it.

  20. Your opinion is not necessarily the truth.

  21. Trust takes years to establish and moments to destroy.

  22. Guilt-tripping won’t get you what you really want.

  23. Don’t neglect your friends.

  24. If you think, “You are not the person I married,” you are probably right.

  25. Resisting the temptation to prove your point will win you a lot of points.

  26. Generosity of spirit is the foundation of a good marriage.

  27. If your spouse is being defensive, you might be giving them reasons to be like that.

  28. Marriage isn’t 50/50; it’s 100/100.

  29. You can pay now or pay later, but the later you pay, the more interest and penalties you acquire.

  30. Marriage requires sacrifice, but your benefits outweigh your costs.

  31. Forgiveness isn’t a one-time event; it’s a continuous process.

  32. Accepting the challenges of marriage will shape you into a better person.

  33. Creating a marriage is like launching a rocket: once it clears the pull of gravity, it takes much less energy to sustain the flight.

  34. A successful marriage has more to do with how you deal with your current reality than with what you’ve experienced in the past.

  35. Don’t keep feelings of gratitude to yourself.

  36. There is no greater eloquence than the silence of real listening.

  37. One of the greatest questions to ask your spouse is “How best can I love you?”

  38. Marriage can stay fresh over time.

  39. Assumptions are fine as long as you check them before acting upon them.

  40. Intention may not be the only thing, but it is the most important thing.

  41. Good sex won’t make your marriage, but it’ll help.

  42. Privacy won’t hurt your marriage, but secrecy will.

  43. Possessiveness and jealousy are born out of fear, not love.

  44. Authenticity is contagious and habit-forming.

  45. If your spouse thinks something is important, then it is.

  46. Marriage never outgrows the need for romance.

  47. The sparkle of a new relationship is always temporary.

  48. There is violence in silence when it’s used as a weapon.

  49. It’s better to focus on what you can do to make things right, than what your partner did to make things wrong.

  50. If you think marriage counseling is too expensive, try divorce.

– Excerpt from ‘Fiqh of Love’ seminar by Al-Maghrib Institute