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Preparing For Month Of Mercy

A lot of us yearn to prepare for Ramadan, but we have no idea how to start. Below are a few tips to insha’Allah (Allah willing) help prepare our minds and hearts for this upcoming Month of Mercy.

Make the Intention
Simple to do, with a powerful impact. Maybe you want to prepare for Ramadan, but between school, work, family, and your other activities, you just have no idea how to fit in ‘prepare for Ramadan’ time. Instead of separating ‘prepare for Ramadan’ from your daily activities, make your daily activities a MEANS of preparation for Ramadan.
For example, perhaps your mom asked you to pick up your brother from school on the day you finally had time to read a few extra pages of the Qur’an. Instead of feeling upset as if you have lost a great opportunity to prepare for Ramadan, make the intention that you are picking up your brother to please Allah and prepare for Ramadan by obeying your mother, helping your family members, building ties of kinship…and the list continues.

The point is that preparing for Ramadan does not have to be some magnificent, enormous, extra-special thing that needs to be done at a certain time of the day. Many of your daily actions can be turned into Ramadan preparation actions with a sincere intention insha’Allah.

Do these Easy-to-Reap-Reward Actions
Ask Allah to forgive your brothers and sisters. “Whoever seeks forgiveness for believing men and believing women, Allah will write for him a good deed for each believing man and believing woman.” [at-Tabarani, classed as Hasan by al-Albani]

It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah radi allahu `anhu (may Allah be pleased with him) said “The Messenger of Allah said: ‘Whoever says subhan Allah wa bi hamdih (praise and glory be to Allah) 100 times, morning and evening, his sins will be erased even if they are like the foam on the sea.“ [Bukhari, Muslim]

Faithful Servants Of Allah Learn And Teach The Book

[ALLAH’S Quran – 3:79] “………..Be ye, faithful servants of the Lord, by virtue of your constant teaching of the Scripture and of your constant study thereof.”

The Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) has said :
[Bukhari, Book #61, Hadith #545] ” Narrated ‘Uthman: The Prophet said, “The best among you (Muslims) are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it.”

[Bukhari, Book #92, Hadith #419] “Narrated ‘Abdullah: Allah’s Apostle said, “Do not wish to be like anybody except in two cases: The case of a man whom Allah has given wealth and he spends it in the right way, and that of a man whom Allah has given religious wisdom (i.e., Qur’an and Sunna) and he gives his verdicts according to it and teaches it.” (to others i.e., religious knowledge of Qur’an and Sunna (Prophet’s Traditions).”

[Bukhari, Book #3, Hadith #79] “Narrated Abu Musa: The Prophet said, “The example of guidance and knowledge with which Allah has sent me is like abundant rain falling on the earth, some of which was fertile soil that absorbed rain water and brought forth vegetation and grass in abundance. (And) another portion of it was hard and held the rain water and Allah benefited the people with it and they utilized it for drinking, making their animals drink from it, and for irrigation of the land. (And) a portion of it was barren which could neither hold the water nor bring forth vegetation (then that land gave no benefits). The first is the example of the person who comprehends Allah’s religion and gets the benefit (from the knowledge) that Allah has revealed through me (the Prophets and learns and then teaches others. The last example is that of a person who does not care for it and does not take Allah’s guidance revealed through me (He is like that barren land.)”

Believers Are Brothers To One Another

[ALLAH’S Quran – 49:10] “The believers are brothers to one another, therefore, make reconciliation between your brothers and fear Allah, so that you may be shown mercy.”

The Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him ) has said:

[Muslim, Book #001, Hadith #0096] “Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace and blessing be upon him) observed: You shall not enter Paradise so long as you do not affirm belief (in all those things which are the articles of faith) and you will not believe as long as you do not love one another. Should I not direct you to a thing which, if you do, will foster love amongst you: (i. e.) give currency to (the practice of paying salutation to one another by saying) as-salamu alaikum.”

[Muslim, Book #037, Hadith #6631] “Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: There are one hundred (parts of) mercy for Allah and He has sent down out of these one part of mercy upon the jinn and human beings and the insects and it is because of this (one part) that they love one another, show kindness to one another and even the beast treats its young one with affection, and Allah has reserved ninety-nine parts of mercy with which He would treat His servants on the Day of Resurrection.”

Ahadith Of The Day

Assalamualaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu.

Hadith – 1
Narrated Abu Huraira (May Allah Subhanahu wa ta’ala be pleased with him)

Allah’s Apostle (May Peace, blessings, and mercy of Allah Subhanahu wa ta’ala be on him) said, “By Him in Whose Hands my life is, none of you will have faith till he loves me more than his father and his children.”
Sahih Bukhari:Volume 1, Book 2, Number 13

Hadith – 2
Narrated Abu Huraira (May Allah Subhanahu wa ta’ala be pleased with him) –
Allah’s Apostle (May Peace, blessings and mercy of Allah Subhanahu wa ta’ala be on him) said, “When Allah completed the creation, He wrote in His Book which is with Him on His Throne, “My Mercy overpowers My Anger
Sahih Bukhari:Volume 4, Book 54, Number 416

Hadith – 3
Narrated ‘Aisha (May Allah Subhanahu wa ta’ala be pleased with her)
A man said to the Prophet (May Peace,blessings and mercy of Allah Subhanahu wa ta’ala be on him), “My mother died suddenly, and I think that if she could speak, she would have given in charity. May I give in charity on her behalf?” He said, “Yes! Give in charity on her behalf.”
Sahih Bukhari:Volume 4, Book 51, Number 22

Some Questions & Answers On Holy Quran

I hope the following Questions and Answers about Holy Quran will help us in understanding ourselves and the religion of Islam better.
May Allah bless all Muslims.

Q) What is the meaning of the word “Qur’an”?
A) That which is Read.

Q) Where was the Qur’an revealed first?
A) In the cave of Hira (Makkah)

Q)Â On which night was the Qur’an first revealed?
A) Lailatul-Qadr (Night of the Power)

Q) Who revealed the Qur’an?
A) Allah revealed the Qur’an

Q) Through whom was the Qur’an revealed?
A) Through Angel Jibraeel (Alaihis-Salaam)

Q) To who was the Qur’an revealed?
A) To the last Prophet Muhammed (Sallahu Alaihi Wasallam)

Q) Who took the responsibility of keeping the Qur’an safe?
A) Allah himself

Q) What are the conditions for holding or touching the Qur’an?
A) One has to be clean and be with wudhu (ablution)

Q) Which is the book which is read most?
A) The Qur’an

Q) What is the topic of the Qur’an?
A) Man

Q) What are the other names of the Qur’an according to the Qur’an itself?
A) Al-Furqaan, Al-Kitaab, Al-Zikr, Al-Noor, Al-Huda

Q) How many Makki Surahs (chapters) are there in the Qur’an?
A) 86

Q) How many Madani Surahs (chapters) are there in the Qur’an?
A) 28

Whom Allah SWT Does Not Love

[2.Surah Al-Baqarah : Ayah 190]

Surely Allah does not love those who exceed the limits

Surely Allah does not love those who exceed the limits.
Surely Allah does not love those who exceed the limits

[3.Surah Aal-Imran : Ayah 32]

Surely Allah does not love the unbelievers

Surely Allah does not love the unbelievers.
Surely Allah does not love the unbelievers

Nafil Prayers

TAHIYATUL WUDHU
After completion of the wudhu of two Rakaats is full of blessings (sawab). It is related in the Hadith that performance of the two Rakaats of Tahiyatul wudhu Namaaz makes paradise obligatory (wajib) for the performer (ref:Muslim Sharif) There are also many other benefits.

It should not be performed during Improper (makruh) times. (When the sun rises, when it is at Zenith and when it sets.)

NAMAAZ E-ISHRAAK
After the Fajar Namaaz one should sit at the same place and recite Durood Sharif, Zikr, tasbih., Quran or listen to religious talks, etc. without participation in worldly affairs until the sun has fully risen, then perform two or four Rakaats. This is called Ishraak Namaaz.

Performance of this Namaaz brings blessings (sawab) equal to a Haj or Umrah. (Ref. Tirmizi Sharif ). Another Tradition says the performance of this Namaaz(Prayer) wipes away all one’s sins. (Ref: Abu Dawood). One can perform the Namaz even after one has indulged in worldly affairs although the swab will be much less.

Avoid Ridiculing Others And Making Fun Of Others

Enquire about things before taking action, take action only if are dead sure about the truth, or else you may cause harm

Surah Hujrat Verse 6.

O, believers! If some wicked person brings you any news, inquire thoroughly into its truth (lest) you should cause (undue) harm to a people unknowingly, and later feel regret for what you have done.

When two parties of Muslims fight, reconcile between them

Surah Hujrat Verse 9.

. And if two parties of the Muslims fight, make them reconcile. Then if either of these (parties) commits injustice and aggression against the other, fight against (the party) that is committing aggression till it returns to Allah’s command (of establishing peace). When they revert and submit, make peace between them with equity. And put justice to work. Surely, Allah loves those who do justice.

Surah Hujrat Verse 10.

The truth is that (all) believers are brothers (to one another). So make peace between your two brothers and always fear Allah, so that you may be shown mercy.

Don’t make fun of others and avoid ridiculing others

Quran (Sura al-Hujurat, Verse 11)

O, believers! Let no community ridicule another community. It is likely that they may be better than those (who ridicule) them. Nor should women make fun of other women. It is likely that they may be better than those (who make fun). And do not offend or find fault with one another, nor call each other names. Calling someone wicked or indecent after (he embraces) faith is an extremely evil name. And those who do not turn to Allah in repentance, it is they who are the wrongdoers.

Follow The Exemplar

[ALLAH’S Quran – 33:21] You people have always had an exemplar of the Messenger of Allah who displays a good quality as well as a magnificent attribute of a great master whose conduct induces imitation by the one in whose bosom hope springs eternal of Allah’s mercy and of the bliss of the hereafter and applies remembrance to Allah often enough.

Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) Prayed for forgiveness.

[Muslim, Book #035, Hadith #6563] Abu Musa Ash’ari reported on the authority of his father that Allah’s Apostle (may peace be upon him) used to supplicate in these words:” O Allah, forgive me my faults, my ignorance, my immoderation in my concerns. And Thou art better aware (of my affairs) than myself. O Allah, grant me forgiveness (of the faults which I committed) seriously or otherwise (and which I committed inadvertently and deliberately). All these (failings) are in me. O Allah, grant me forgiveness from the fault which I did in haste or deferred, which I committed in privacy or in public, and Thou art better aware of (them) than myself. Thou art the First and the Last and over all things Thou art Omnipotent.”

[Bukhari, Book #75, Hadith #319] Narrated Abu Huraira: I heard Allah’s Apostle saying. ” By Allah! I ask for forgiveness from Allah and turn to Him in repentance more than seventy times a day.”

The Power Of Forgiveness

God has granted intellect to human beings. The intellect entails responsibility. The more intellect a person has, the more he/she is responsible.

When the intellect is missing, the responsibility is also not there. Little children are not held responsible, because their intellect has not yet developed. The insane are not responsible, because they have lost their intellectual capacity. However, part of our being human is also that we make mistakes. Sometimes we make mistakes without deliberation and intention. But sometimes we knowingly and deliberately sin and do wrong to others.

It is said: To err is human and to forgive is divine. Both parts of this statement are very true. As human beings we are responsible, but we do also make mistakes and we are constantly in need of forgiveness. Islam speaks about two elements of forgiveness: a) God’s forgiveness; b) Human forgiveness. We need both because we do wrong in our relations to God as well as in our relations to each other.

There are many names of God given in the Quran. They are called the most beautiful names and they indicate many different and diverse attributes and qualities of God. Some of these names are related to His mercy and forgiveness. Let us look at some of these names:

*1. Al-Ghafoor (The Most Forgiving):* This name occurs in the Quran more than 70 times. There are other names from the same root, such as Ghafir and Ghaffar. The meaning of the Arabic word Ghaffar is to cover, to hide and from it comes the meaning to excuse, to pardon, to remit, and to forgive. God does all these things. In the Quran, it is mentioned that God does not forgive the Shirk (without repentance) but He may forgive every other sin for whomsoever He wills. (4:116) We must turn to God to seek His forgiveness.

*2. Al-Afuw:* This has another part of forgiveness. This name occurs in the Quran five times. Literally, the word Afw means to release, to heal, to restore, to remit. Thus in relation to God it means “to release us from the burden of punishment due to our sins and mistakes; to restore our honor after we have dishonored ourselves by committing sins and making mistakes. Sometimes in the Quran, both names, Afuw and Ghafoor, come together.