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A Mother’s Labour Of Love
No one can deny the supreme sacrifice and care that a mother renders to her child. The mother carries him (in her womb) by enduring strain after strain. And subsequently, at the time of birth, she is suspended between life and death. All this she faces with determination as much as patience, barring any regret or anger.

After the child is born, the mother looks after him and brings him up with enormous love. She breastfeeds him for as long as two years, after which she continues to look after her child with all sincerity, regardless of the

Virtues Of The Ahl al-Bayt: A Means Unto The Revival Of The Dead Soul

All praise is to Allah, the Lord of Creation. The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Owner of the Day of Recompense. Who blessed us, being the Ummah of His Beloved Rasool Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam. Who sanctified our hearts with the Love and Affection towards His Beloved Rasool Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam. Who blessed us with the most precious treasure of Iman (Faith). Countless Salutations, Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon the Cream of the Creation; Mercy for all Worlds; Seal of the Prophets Sayyiduna wa Mawlana MuHammadur Rasoolullah Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam, His Blessed Parents, His entire Family, His Progeny, His Companions and all those who Follow Him!!

Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta’ala says in the Holy Qur’an: “Say (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him), do not ask any fee from you upon this, except the love between close ones” [Surah al-Shoora, Verse 23]

Sa’eed bin Mansur, in his Sunan, narrates from Sa’eed bin Jubayr Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu, He said: “In this verse, close ones refers to the relatives of the Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam. [Jami’ al-Bayan, Vol. 11, Page 144 | Zakhair al-‘Uqba, Page 33, Durr al-Manthur, Vol. 5, Page 701 | Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 3, Page 288]

This reveals that love for the Muslim relatives of the beloved Prophet through either blood or marriage is obligatory (Fard) upon every Muslim, neglect of which will prompt questioning by Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta’ala.

The following are a few out of many sacred and blessed Ahadith containing the virtues of the Ahl al-Bait al-Kiraam Alaihim ar-Ridwan, and thereby reveal the rank of the beloved Prophet’s Ahl al-Bait and relatives.

Syedinna Abu Bakr Siddique radiallahu taala anhu’s Love Towards The Ahle Bayt

The Sahabas are the stars in the sky. Their lives are examples to the travelers, a true example of the love, respect, and following of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallalaahu Alaihi wasallam) and the utter submission to his command by both body, heart, and soul.

The Ahle bayt is like a boat we must enter. The spiritual legacy of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallalaahu Alaihi wasallam) continued through his progeny (Ahle bayt) to the Awliya Allah. All the Sufi chains descend from the progeny of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallalaahu Alaihi wasallam).

Only the people who take the boat and also follow the stars will succeed. The Brightest Star is Abu Bakr

60 Islamic Ways To Get And Keep Your Wife’s Love Forever Insh’Allah

1. Make her feel secure; QUIT BEING AGGRESSIVE

2. When you go home, say ‘Assalamualikum.’ (Greetings) It kicks the shaitaan out of your home!

3. Prophet (Sallal lahu alaihy Wasallam) described the wife as a fragile vessel and said to take care of this fragile vessel. Remember that there is goodness in this vessel, so treat it gently.

4. When you advise her, do so in privacy, in a peaceful environment. NOT IN PUBLIC, as it’s a type of slandering.

5. Be generous to your wife- it keeps her LOVED

6. Move and let her have your seat. It will warm her heart.

7. AVOID ANGER. HOW? Keep your wudu at all times. Prophet Sallal lahu alaihy Wasallam said if you are angry, sit down; if you’re sitting, then lie down. Follow the sunnah!

Respecting The Companions Of The Holy Prophet

Part of respecting and obeying the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa aalihi wa sallam) consists of respecting his Companions (radiAllahu anhum), obeying them, recognizing what is due to them, following them, praising them, asking forgiveness for them, refraining from discussing their differences, showing enmity to those who are hostile towards them, and shunning the misguidance of some people and the innovators and the reports of any historians or ignorant transmitters who detract from any of them. If there is something equivocal that is reported about them regarding the trials that took place between them, then adopt the best interpretation and look for the correct way out of it, since that is what they deserve. None of them should be mentioned in a bad manner, nor are they to be rebuked for anything. Rather, we mention their good deeds, their virtues, and their praiseworthy lives and are silent about anything else.

The Beloved Prophet (sallAllahu alaihi wa aalihi wa sallam) said, “When my Companions are mentioned, hold back.” (At-Tabarani)

Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’Ala) says, “Muhammad (sallAllahu alaihi wa aalihi wa sallam) is the Messenger of Allah and those with him are hard against the disbelievers but tender among themselves…” (48:29) and “And the first and foremost are the Muhajirun and the Ansar,” (9:100) and “Allah was pleased with the believers when they were swearing allegiance to you under the tree,” (48:18) and “Men who have made true the covenant they had made with Allah.” (33:23)

Those Whom Allah Will Shade With His Shade On The Day When There Will Be No Shade But His

Praise be to Allah.

Seven of those whom Allah will shade with His shade on the Day when there will be no shade except His were mentioned in the saheeh ahaadeeth.

It was reported from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “There are seven whom Allah will shade with His shade on the day when there will be no shade except His:

(1) a just ruler;
(2) a young man who has been brought up in the worship of Allah, (i.e., worship Allah (Alone) sincerely from his childhood),
(3) a man whose heart is attached to the mosque (who offers the five compulsory congregational prayers in the mosque);
(4) two persons who love each other only for Allah’s sake, and they meet and part in Allah’s cause only;
(5) a man who refuses the call of a charming woman of noble birth for an illegal sexual intercourse with her and says: I am afraid of Allah;
(6) a person who practices charity so secretly that his left hand does not know what his right hand has given (i.e., nobody knows how much he has given in charity).
(7) a person who remembers Allah in seclusion and his eyes get flooded with tears.”
(Agreed upon, narrated by al-Bukhaari, Volume 2, Book 24, Number 504; Muslim, no. 1712; and others).

Action Items For The Muttaqun

Action Items for the Muttaqun (people who fear Allah):

If a Muslim is incorrect in his words or actions, do not embarrass or degrade him in correction; instead, kindly guide him to the Truth.

It is not “kind” to dilute the truth, so the kindness comes in the manners and the love for your brother or sister by showing him/her the truth when he is first seeking.

Your brother’s reaction to the truth is of no concern and should not stop you from speaking the truth in an appropriate manner. Too often, we see people more afraid of hurting another person’s feelings or angering them than telling them the truth. It is not kindness to withhold the truth from someone, but it is not kindness to dispute over a non-fundamental issue either once the facts have been presented. And if you don’t have facts to back up what you’re saying, DON’T SAY IT, or you will likely be the cause of fitnah!

Study the proper way to give dawah and IMPLEMENT this method when a difference of opinion occurs between people of the Sunnah.

Look at each difference as a learning opportunity and be sure to have your proof and facts together before challenging a Muslim, especially one whom you have no reason to believe to be non-trustworthy (such as if he is an established person of bid’a, or an established liar and has not told enough lies to re-establish himself as a truth-teller).

To avoid quarrels, sincerely ask questions to seek the Truth, just as the Muslim revert does before accepting Islam.
Take note of the humble method in which Sheikhs present their disagreements. The pious Muslim may dispute the facts and have no desire to tear apart the person with whom they disagree, but rather, rush to hide any sins of their fellow Muslim and stick to discussing the relevant evidence in Quran and Sunnah.

Stop thinking you have to force your views on others as though this is love. It is love to tell them, but what they choose to do with Truth is up to them. But surely Allah, SWT, has already decided who will choose guidance and who will choose misguidance.

BE HUMBLE. Stop talking about it; actually, be it. This not only applies to the person who realizes their views were weak but also to the person who presents the truth. Arrogance has no place amongst Muslims.

Be patient and take your time before reacting.
Understand that many people mean well but are simply using bad logic and need to be lovingly shown the right path.
Spend more time listening (to persons of good character and knowledge) than speaking, ESPECIALLY when there is a difference of opinion starting to form in the conversation.

Repent to Allah, SWT, for any fitnah you have created when speaking without having facts to back you up; for example, if someone gives you evidence, and you maintain your weak position instead of giving it up altogether and embracing the Truth in whole. For example, your brother sees you and says, “Hey, how’s it going?” and you, at some point, remind him, “Brother, the Quran instructs us to greet one another saying As salaamu alaikum, and so I recommend you only use that greeting.” Do you really want to create fitnah by disagreeing with such a strong, true point? Whether you agree or not, if you have no facts to support your view over another, THE CORRECT REPLY IS ALHAMDULILAH (or something similar) and perhaps even JAZAKALLAH, and then to GO SEEK THE TRUTH on your own time.

Remember, Allah Subhanuhu Wa Tala, Knows everything we do!

True Love

Dear brothers and sisters…I pray that you are all in the highest state of faith and health, and Insha Allah, your minds and hearts are full of love for Allah subhana wa ta.alaa, His messenger, peace be upon him, and your fellow Muslim brothers and sisters. Alhamdulillah, as Muslims, we learn that Allah azza wa jal, in His infinite mercy and love for us, asks us to reciprocate that love to Him through obedience and to spread it among ourselves. In this way, we can strengthen the bonds within our communities and with our Creator. Part of this love entails having mercy and compassion for our brothers and sisters and loving them regardless of their shortcomings and faults. For, we all know that NO ONE is perfect. Allah subhana wa ta.alaa says in suurat al Hujurat, ayat 11-12,

“O ye who believe! Let not some men among you laugh at others: It may be that the (latter) are better than the (former): Nor let some women laugh at others: It may be that the (latter) are better than the (former): Nor defame nor be sarcastic to each other, nor call each other by (offensive) nicknames: Ill seeming is a name connoting wickedness, (to be used by one) after he has believed: and those who do not desist are (indeed) doing wrong.”

“O ye who believe! Avoid suspicion as much (as possible): for suspicion in some cases is a sin: and spy not on each other, nor speak ill of each other behind their backs. Would any of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? Nay, ye would abhor it…but fear Allah: for Allah is oft-Returning, Most Merciful.”

and in suurat an-Nur, ayat 24, Allah azza wa jal says, “…let them forgive and overlook, do you not wish that Allah should forgive you? For Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.”

The perfect example of this can be seen in the kind and merciful behavior of Abu ad-Darda’, May Allah be pleased with him, one of the companions of the Prophet, peace be upon him:

Once, Abu ad-Darda was going about on his way when he came upon a group of people who had gathered around a man whom they were beating and cursing. He asked them what the problem was, and they told him that the man had done something very sinful. Abu ad-Darda’ said to them,

“If he had fallen into a well, would you not have pulled him out?”
“Of course we would have,” they said.
“Do not curse or beat him then. Instead, explain to him and enlighten him, and praise Allah subhana wa ta.alaa for saving you from falling into the same sin,” he said.
“Do you not hate him?” they asked Abu ad-Darda’.
“I only hate what he has done and if he repents of it, he is my brother.”

When the man whom they were beating heard this, he began to weep and said that he repented and would not return to his sin.

Subhana Allah, his mercy and kindness set an example for all of us…how many times do we see someone doing something non-Islamic, and the first thing we think or say is something negative and critical about that person, instead of thinking positively, “Oh, my poor brother/sister in Islam, I must help him/her to improve…maybe he/she didn’t know that what they did was wrong, maybe I can advise him/her and Insha Allah, and help to bring both of us closer to Allah subhana wa ta.alaa.”

Like Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, once said, “You see the believers as regards to their being merciful among themselves and showing love among themselves and being kind, resembling one body, so that, if any part of the body is not well then the whole body shares the sleeplessness (insomnia) and fever with it.” Sahih al-Bukhari Vol. 8 : No. 40

The love and mercy shown by the Prophet, peace be upon him and his companions, may Allah be pleased with them, is unmatched to today… and that is why WE must strive to achieve that level of love in our hearts…for Allah subhana wa ta.alaa, for the Prophet, peace be upon him, and for each other…this true love will then manifest itself in ourselves and our communities, and perpetuate the true meaning of Islam

I ask Allah subhana wa ta.alaa to forgive me for any of my shortcomings…all praises are due to Him only, and anything good that has come of this is from Allah azza wa jal and anything bad is from my own shortcomings, and Shaitan… Please forgive me if I have offended anyone, as that was not my intention… I pray that Allah subhana wa ta.alaa will accept this humble work for his sake…and Insha Allah, I hope that all of us will continue to strive for the sake of Allah subhana wa ta.alaa. May we all meet in the highest level of paradise… Ameen.

May Allah azza wa jal continue to guide and protect us on our journey to the highest level of paradise.

Sister Khadija Lin

Kindness Is A Mark Of Faith: Love Even Those Who Hurt You

Love even those who hurt. They’ll realize your worth someday. The tree does not withdraw its shade from the woodcutter…So, love even those who are hurt. They’ll recognize your worth someday.

The above quote made me think and reflect. To still love those who hurt us takes a lot and very often it’s easier said than done…!

It reminds me of our beloved Prophet [Salla Allahu Alayhi Wasalam] and how some of his loved ones really hurt him and chose to reject him as a Messenger of Allah. The hurt and grief they gave him, The Prophet [SallaAllahu Alayhi Wasalam] didn’t deter him from his mission, just like the tree that does not withdraw its shade from the woodcutter.

The Prophet [Salla Allahu `Alayhi Wasalam] still gave and showed love, compassion, mercy and kindness to all those who hurt, ridiculed, and harmed him.

These noble qualities which he demonstrated in his conduct, softened the hearts of those who opposed him, they realized his worth and his uniqueness and thus accepted Islam. Those unfortunate souls who did not realize his worth during his lifetime will realize his worth on the day of Judgment.

Loving those who hurt us is a Prophetic characteristic and may we all aspire to achieve this whether those who hurt us realize our worth in this life or not Allah [Azza Wa Jall] does and that’s all that matters. [‘SubhanAllah’]

Love For Allah Does Not Come Cheap

Allowing important areas of our lives to go unexamined and uncontrolled is the source of a vast amount of pain and loss. One such, if not the most significant, loss is our strong relationship with Allah.

Establishing a close connection with Allah requires work. Sometimes we feel that His rules are difficult to obey. We think, “Let me do what I want to do. Obedience is hard for me”.

In all honesty and to an extent, we all have felt the same way. Allah’s call to obey goes against the grain of our natural inclinations; we are all born wanting to be free and liberated without restrictions.

However, Allah pulls us in another direction by His love. He calls us to obey Him out of his concern for our best. Sometimes that means we must make hard choices.

Allah’s words aren’t given to hurt us; they are for our good. As the designer, He knows how his design works best. We cannot see the future; we cannot know where our choices lead us, but He does, and He uses his word to guide us.

As a child, my strongest motivation to be good was to please my parents. If we have no inner motivation to please Allah, we need to work on our love relationship with Him. We need to focus on His greatness and His love for us.

Even what seems insignificant to us matters to Allah. He calls us to make up our minds to obey him, even in the small things, those things that appear to be no big deal. Our obedience to the small things reveals how much we truly love Him.

We must keep our faith on the increase through daily good works using all of our bodies. Kindness with our tongue, charity with our wealth, and service with our limbs will help us remain connected to Allah. Link all of our actions to attaining His pleasure.

How to develop trust in Allah
Strengthening our trust in Allah is like learning any other skill. The more we commit to it, the stronger it gets. We cannot expect to strengthen our ties with Allah and increase our faith if we only worship when we feel like it.

Start with Qur’an
We need for starters to infuse our life with the Qur’an such that we become a living, walking, talking embodiment of the Qur’an.

I found to cultivate my heart, and I committed to repenting as many times a day as I could, every day.

Pick a time when you can sit, be in a state of peace, and be truly present with Allah. Thankfully – we serve a God who is able to forgive sins, all sins. Before or after Fajr, or `Isha’ prayer are often times of quiet, appropriate for this repenting.

At first, it may feel dry on our tongue, we must persist however until it comes alive in our heart.

Seek His Help
Even if we do have people to turn to, nobody can replace the warmth and openness we will ultimately feel with Allah. At times, sadness and difficulty bring us closer to Him than happiness and prosperity.

In those moments of sadness and confusion, we should reach out to Allah and release all our worries and sadness to Him.

Part of the reason that we feel emptiness in our prayers is because we feel that by praying fasting and supplicating, we are doing something to benefit Allah and that He should feel obliged to reimburse us for our efforts. We then desire certain outcomes that our limited insight feels is best for us and if those do not occur, then Allah has not answered them, so we become despondent.

Be Patient
We live in a time of instant gratification; we need to remind ourselves that attaining lasting faith is a tremendous gift that cannot be attained simply because we want it right now.

Strengthening our trust in Allah does not just happen. It is a journey of enormous spiritual growth. When the wounds are still sore, that is when our heart fully connects and surrenders to Allah.

Remember He knows us better than we would ever know ourselves.

Khalid Latif