The Difference Between a Prophet and a Messenger (عليه السلام)
All Messengers are Prophets, but not all Prophets are Messengers.
A Prophet (Nabi) is someone who Allah has given guidance or a Shari’ah (law) for himself. Sometimes, Allah asks the Prophet to teach it to people who already believe in the same message (of Tawheed—Islamic Monotheism).
A Messenger (Rasool) is someone who Allah has given a new Shari’ah (law) and commanded him to deliver it to people who disagree with him or oppose the message (of Tawheed—Islamic Monotheism).
📚 Sharh al-Tahawiyyah (78–79).
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All Messengers are Prophets, but not all Prophets are Messengers.
A Prophet (Nabi) is someone who Allah has given guidance or a Shari’ah (law) for himself. Sometimes, Allah asks the Prophet to teach it to people who already believe in the same message (of Tawheed—Islamic Monotheism).
A Messenger (Rasool) is someone who Allah has given a new Shari’ah (law) and commanded him to deliver it to people who disagree with him or oppose the message (of Tawheed—Islamic Monotheism).
📚 Sharh al-Tahawiyyah (78–79).
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The 3 Types of Bliss for a Believer
Imam Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
"The believer has three types of bliss that he attains due to obedience to Allah and His pleasure. Bliss in this world, bliss in the grave—which is greater than the bliss of this world, and bliss in Paradise—which is greater than the bliss of this world and the grave."
📚 Majmu’ al-Rasa’il (1/172).
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Imam Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
"The believer has three types of bliss that he attains due to obedience to Allah and His pleasure. Bliss in this world, bliss in the grave—which is greater than the bliss of this world, and bliss in Paradise—which is greater than the bliss of this world and the grave."
📚 Majmu’ al-Rasa’il (1/172).
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Forwarded from Authentic Du’a & Supplications
Are You Worse Than Iblees? Then Don’t Stop Making Du’a!
Al-Hafiz Ibn Hajar (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
“Do not let your bad opinion of yourself or your many sins stop you from calling upon your Lord. He answered the prayer of Iblees (Shaytan) when he said, ‘My Lord, give me respite until the Day they are resurrected.’ Allah replied, ‘Indeed, you are of those given respite.’”
[Al-A’raf (7:14-15)]
📚 Fath al-Bari [11/168].
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Al-Hafiz Ibn Hajar (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
“Do not let your bad opinion of yourself or your many sins stop you from calling upon your Lord. He answered the prayer of Iblees (Shaytan) when he said, ‘My Lord, give me respite until the Day they are resurrected.’ Allah replied, ‘Indeed, you are of those given respite.’”
[Al-A’raf (7:14-15)]
📚 Fath al-Bari [11/168].
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O Men, Strive to Pray in Congregation!
Imam Ath-Thahabi (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
"A man’s honour and religion are not complete until he is committed to praying in Jama’ah (congregation)."
📚 Tareekh al-Islam (9/102).
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Imam Ath-Thahabi (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
"A man’s honour and religion are not complete until he is committed to praying in Jama’ah (congregation)."
📚 Tareekh al-Islam (9/102).
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Forwarded from Authentic Du’a & Supplications
Think Well of Allah and Keep Making Du’a
Shaykh Abdul Aziz Ibn Baz (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
"You should have good thoughts about Allah and keep making du’a (supplication).
Be persistent in this, for in making du’a there is much good for you."
📚 Majmu’ al-Fatawa (5/305).
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Shaykh Abdul Aziz Ibn Baz (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
"You should have good thoughts about Allah and keep making du’a (supplication).
Be persistent in this, for in making du’a there is much good for you."
📚 Majmu’ al-Fatawa (5/305).
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The Expiation of Sins from Hardship and Discomfort
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:
"Nothing afflicts a Muslim, whether hardship, sickness, sadness, distress, or hurt, even a thorn that pricks him, except that Allah expiates his sins because of it."
[Sahih al-Bukhari (5641) and in Sahih Muslim (2573)—With a Similar Wording].
Imam Ibn Rajab (may Allah have mercy on him) said whilst discussing performing Wudu (Ablution) in the cold:
"There is no doubt that performing wudu properly in the cold is difficult on the soul and causes pain. However, anything that causes the soul hardship or discomfort serves as an expiation for sins."
📚[Majmoo’ ar-Rasa’il (17/4)].
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The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:
"Nothing afflicts a Muslim, whether hardship, sickness, sadness, distress, or hurt, even a thorn that pricks him, except that Allah expiates his sins because of it."
[Sahih al-Bukhari (5641) and in Sahih Muslim (2573)—With a Similar Wording].
Imam Ibn Rajab (may Allah have mercy on him) said whilst discussing performing Wudu (Ablution) in the cold:
"There is no doubt that performing wudu properly in the cold is difficult on the soul and causes pain. However, anything that causes the soul hardship or discomfort serves as an expiation for sins."
📚[Majmoo’ ar-Rasa’il (17/4)].
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Your past acts of obedience prepare you to overcome future trials, just as Prophet Yunus’s devotion saved him from the belly of the whale!
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The Best Deed to Leave this World With
It was narrated by 'Abdullah bin Busr Al-Mazini (may Allah be pleased with him), that Allah’s Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
"The best deed is that you leave this world while your tongue is moist with the remembrance of Allah."
📚 As-Silsilah As-Sahihah (1836).
The Prophet ﷺ said:
"Whoever’s last words are: لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ | La ilaha illa Allah | (there is none worthy of worship but Allah) will enter Jannah."
📚 Reported by Abu Dawud (3116)—Sahih.
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It was narrated by 'Abdullah bin Busr Al-Mazini (may Allah be pleased with him), that Allah’s Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
"The best deed is that you leave this world while your tongue is moist with the remembrance of Allah."
📚 As-Silsilah As-Sahihah (1836).
The Prophet ﷺ said:
"Whoever’s last words are: لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ | La ilaha illa Allah | (there is none worthy of worship but Allah) will enter Jannah."
📚 Reported by Abu Dawud (3116)—Sahih.
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The One Who Dies Upon Shirk Vs. the Muslim Who Dies Upon Sins
Imam Ash-Shawkaani (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
"There is no disagreement among the Muslims, that if a mushrik (polytheist) dies while committing shirk (associating others with Allah), he will not be forgiven in the way that Allah may forgive those who do not commit shirk, according to His will and decree. As for the Muslim sinners who do not associate others with Allah, they are under Allah’s will—He may forgive whomever He wills and punish whomever He wills."
📚(Fath al-Qadeer 1/717).
Imam Ash-Shawkaani (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
"There is no disagreement among the Muslims, that if a mushrik (polytheist) dies while committing shirk (associating others with Allah), he will not be forgiven in the way that Allah may forgive those who do not commit shirk, according to His will and decree. As for the Muslim sinners who do not associate others with Allah, they are under Allah’s will—He may forgive whomever He wills and punish whomever He wills."
📚(Fath al-Qadeer 1/717).
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It’s One or the Other
Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
"People must die, they must be judged, they must be resurrected, and they must go to one of two places—there is no third: Either Paradise or Hell. We ask Allah to make us and you among the people of Paradise and to protect us from Hell."
📚Explanation of Riyadh Al-Salihin (Volume 1, p. 584).
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Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
"People must die, they must be judged, they must be resurrected, and they must go to one of two places—there is no third: Either Paradise or Hell. We ask Allah to make us and you among the people of Paradise and to protect us from Hell."
📚Explanation of Riyadh Al-Salihin (Volume 1, p. 584).
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A Sign of the Servants’ Love for their Lord, from Deeds that Lead to His Love for them
Imam Al-Hafiz Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbali (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
“Among the deeds that lead to the love of Allah—and they are the greatest signs of those who love Him—is the frequent remembrance of Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, with both the heart and the tongue.”
📚[Ikhtiyār al-Awlā, p. 115].
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Imam Al-Hafiz Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbali (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
“Among the deeds that lead to the love of Allah—and they are the greatest signs of those who love Him—is the frequent remembrance of Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, with both the heart and the tongue.”
📚[Ikhtiyār al-Awlā, p. 115].
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Your Faith in Allah is a Barrier Between Sins and the Hellfire
Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) said regarding Allah’s statement:
{وَاعْلَمُوا أَنَّ اللَّهَ يَحُولُ بَيْنَ الْمَرْءِ وَقَلْبِه}
“Indeed, Allah comes between a person and his heart”
(Qur’an 8:24).
He said: "He comes between the believer and the sin that would drag him into Hell."
📚(Jami’ al-’Ulum, p. 352).
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Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) said regarding Allah’s statement:
{وَاعْلَمُوا أَنَّ اللَّهَ يَحُولُ بَيْنَ الْمَرْءِ وَقَلْبِه}
“Indeed, Allah comes between a person and his heart”
(Qur’an 8:24).
He said: "He comes between the believer and the sin that would drag him into Hell."
📚(Jami’ al-’Ulum, p. 352).
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Disobedience to Allah Leads to the Corruption of Affairs—May Allah be Merciful to us
Imam Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
"Allah is not disobeyed with anything except that He corrupts it for its owner. Whoever disobeys Allah with his wealth, He corrupts it for him. Whoever disobeys Him with his status, He corrupts it for him. Whoever disobeys Him with his tongue, heart, or any of his limbs, He corrupts it for him, even if he does not feel its corruption."
📚[Al-Sawāʿiq al-Mursalah, 3/865].
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Imam Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
"Allah is not disobeyed with anything except that He corrupts it for its owner. Whoever disobeys Allah with his wealth, He corrupts it for him. Whoever disobeys Him with his status, He corrupts it for him. Whoever disobeys Him with his tongue, heart, or any of his limbs, He corrupts it for him, even if he does not feel its corruption."
📚[Al-Sawāʿiq al-Mursalah, 3/865].
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The Blessings of Obedience—May Allah be Generous to us
Imam Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
"Obedience brings blessings to a servant in everything, while disobedience wipes away every blessing from him…!"
📚Tariq al-Hijratayn (1/547).
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Imam Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
"Obedience brings blessings to a servant in everything, while disobedience wipes away every blessing from him…!"
📚Tariq al-Hijratayn (1/547).
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📢 Breaking News 📢
The Supreme Court has announced that tomorrow, Saturday, 1st March 2025, will be the first day of Ramadan for this year 1446 AH.
#RamadanMubarak
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المحكمة العليا تُقرر أن يوم غدٍ السبت الموافق 1 مارس 2025م، هو أول أيام شهر #رمضان لهذا العام 1446هـ.
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The Supreme Court has announced that tomorrow, Saturday, 1st March 2025, will be the first day of Ramadan for this year 1446 AH.
#RamadanMubarak
Official Announcement:
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المحكمة العليا تُقرر أن يوم غدٍ السبت الموافق 1 مارس 2025م، هو أول أيام شهر #رمضان لهذا العام 1446هـ.
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#الديوان_الملكي:
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#الديوان_الملكي:
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Reaching the Month of Ramadan is a Great Blessing
Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
“My brothers, reaching Ramadan is a great blessing for those who witness it and fulfill its rights by returning to their Lord—from disobedience to obedience, from heedlessness to remembrance, and from being distant to turning back to Him.”
📚Majalis Shahr Ramadan, p. 10.
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Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
“My brothers, reaching Ramadan is a great blessing for those who witness it and fulfill its rights by returning to their Lord—from disobedience to obedience, from heedlessness to remembrance, and from being distant to turning back to Him.”
📚Majalis Shahr Ramadan, p. 10.
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Sins Are More Severe in Ramadan and Good Deeds are Multiplied
Shaykh Abdul Azeez ibn Baz (may Allah have mercy on him) stated:
"Sins are more severe in Ramadan, and committing a sin during this month is graver than committing it at other times. Likewise, acts of obedience in Ramadan bring greater rewards from Allah compared to other times."
📚 Majmu‘ al-Fatawa (15/446).
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Shaykh Abdul Azeez ibn Baz (may Allah have mercy on him) stated:
"Sins are more severe in Ramadan, and committing a sin during this month is graver than committing it at other times. Likewise, acts of obedience in Ramadan bring greater rewards from Allah compared to other times."
📚 Majmu‘ al-Fatawa (15/446).
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The Blessings of Righteous Companionship—Even a Dog Was Honoured!
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Allah, the Glorified and Exalted, said in His Book:
وَكَلْبُهُم بَاسِطٌ ذِرَاعَيْهِ بِالْوَصِيدِ
“And their dog stretched out its forelegs at the entrance.” (Al-Kahf: 18).
Qadi Abu Muhammad (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
“My father, may Allah be pleased with him, told me that he heard Abu al-Fadl al-Jawhari in the mosque of Egypt, delivering a sermon in the year 469 AH, saying from the pulpit: ‘Whoever loves the people of goodness will attain some of their blessings. A dog loved the people of virtue and accompanied them, and Allah mentioned it in His clear Book.’”
— Ibn ‘Atiyyah, Al-Muharrar Al-Wajiz, Tafsir of Surah Al-Kahf, v. 18.
Ibn ‘Atiyyah (may Allah have mercy on him) is also reported to have stated:
“Since even a dog attained this high status due to its companionship and association with the righteous and the friends of Allah—such that Allah, the Almighty, mentioned it in His Noble Book—then what do you think of the believing monotheists who accompany, love, and associate with the righteous and the pious?”
And what is apparent, is that this is in line with the hadeeth of our noble beloved Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), when he said:
“The example of a good companion and a bad companion is like that of the perfume seller and the blacksmith. The perfume seller will either give you some of his perfume, or you will find a pleasant fragrance from him, while the blacksmith will either burn your clothes or you will find an unpleasant smell from him.”
(Reported by Al-Bukhari).
And Allah knows best.
May Allah allow us to benefit from the blessings of the righteous and protect us from the harms of the wicked. Aameen.
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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Allah, the Glorified and Exalted, said in His Book:
وَكَلْبُهُم بَاسِطٌ ذِرَاعَيْهِ بِالْوَصِيدِ
“And their dog stretched out its forelegs at the entrance.” (Al-Kahf: 18).
Qadi Abu Muhammad (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
“My father, may Allah be pleased with him, told me that he heard Abu al-Fadl al-Jawhari in the mosque of Egypt, delivering a sermon in the year 469 AH, saying from the pulpit: ‘Whoever loves the people of goodness will attain some of their blessings. A dog loved the people of virtue and accompanied them, and Allah mentioned it in His clear Book.’”
— Ibn ‘Atiyyah, Al-Muharrar Al-Wajiz, Tafsir of Surah Al-Kahf, v. 18.
Ibn ‘Atiyyah (may Allah have mercy on him) is also reported to have stated:
“Since even a dog attained this high status due to its companionship and association with the righteous and the friends of Allah—such that Allah, the Almighty, mentioned it in His Noble Book—then what do you think of the believing monotheists who accompany, love, and associate with the righteous and the pious?”
And what is apparent, is that this is in line with the hadeeth of our noble beloved Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), when he said:
“The example of a good companion and a bad companion is like that of the perfume seller and the blacksmith. The perfume seller will either give you some of his perfume, or you will find a pleasant fragrance from him, while the blacksmith will either burn your clothes or you will find an unpleasant smell from him.”
(Reported by Al-Bukhari).
And Allah knows best.
May Allah allow us to benefit from the blessings of the righteous and protect us from the harms of the wicked. Aameen.
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The Reward of Fasting and Praying in Ramadan: A Chance to Be Sinless Like a Newborn
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Abdur-Rahman bin Awf (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) mentioned the month of Ramadan and said:
“Whoever fasts and prays during it with faith and seeking reward will be free from his sins like the day his mother gave birth to him.”
📚 Sahih Ibn Majah (1101). Graded as Sahih (authentic) by Al-Albani.
Is the hadith referring to minor sins, or both major and minor sins?
This hadith has various routes of transmission. However, regarding the specific wording, Shaykh Nooruddin Al-Sindi (d. 1138 AH) (may Allah have mercy on him) stated:
“The apparent meaning of the hadith is that it refers to both minor and major sins, and it is unlikely that it refers only to minor sins, due to the analogy used (i.e., the day his mother gave birth to him).”
— Al-Sindi’s Commentary on Sunan Ibn Majah, no. 1328.
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We ask Allah from His favour, bounty & forgiveness. Aameen.
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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Abdur-Rahman bin Awf (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) mentioned the month of Ramadan and said:
“Whoever fasts and prays during it with faith and seeking reward will be free from his sins like the day his mother gave birth to him.”
📚 Sahih Ibn Majah (1101). Graded as Sahih (authentic) by Al-Albani.
Is the hadith referring to minor sins, or both major and minor sins?
This hadith has various routes of transmission. However, regarding the specific wording, Shaykh Nooruddin Al-Sindi (d. 1138 AH) (may Allah have mercy on him) stated:
“The apparent meaning of the hadith is that it refers to both minor and major sins, and it is unlikely that it refers only to minor sins, due to the analogy used (i.e., the day his mother gave birth to him).”
— Al-Sindi’s Commentary on Sunan Ibn Majah, no. 1328.
And Allah knows best.
We ask Allah from His favour, bounty & forgiveness. Aameen.
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The Path to True Success: Remembering Allah
﴿وَاذْكُرُوا اللَّهَ كَثِيرًا لَعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ﴾
“And remember Allah much so that you may be successful.” [Al-Jumu’ah: 10]
Al-Tahir ibn Ashur (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
"Beware of becoming fully absorbed in worldly matters, to the point where you forget to remember Allah or become distracted from prayers. True success lies in seeking the pleasure of Allah, the Most High."
📚 Tafsir Al-Tahrir wa Al-Tanwir (227/28).
﴿وَاذْكُرُوا اللَّهَ كَثِيرًا لَعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ﴾
“And remember Allah much so that you may be successful.” [Al-Jumu’ah: 10]
Al-Tahir ibn Ashur (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
"Beware of becoming fully absorbed in worldly matters, to the point where you forget to remember Allah or become distracted from prayers. True success lies in seeking the pleasure of Allah, the Most High."
📚 Tafsir Al-Tahrir wa Al-Tanwir (227/28).
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