QUALITIES OF THE RIGHTEOUS WIFE

The woman’s role is to obey her Lord and obey her husband. Hence ALLĀH says:

فَٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتُ قَٰنِتَٰتٌ حَٰفِظَٰتٌ لِّلۡغَيۡبِ بِمَا حَفِظَ ٱللَّه
So righteous women are devoutly obedient, and guard in the husband's absence, what ALLĀH orders them to guard.

That is, they obey their husbands even in their absence; the wife guards her husband with regard to herself and his wealth. That is because ALLĀH has enjoined upon them to guard themselves, and HE has guided them to that; they could not do it without HIS help, because the human soul is inclined to evil. But whoever puts his trust in ALLĀH, HE will suffice him and take care of everything that worries him of his religious and worldly affairs.

{Tafsi‌r As-Sa'di}

Abu Hurayrah said that the Messenger of ALLĀH ﷺ said,

"The best women is she who when you look at her, she pleases you, when you command her she obeys you, and when you are absent, she protects her honor and your property."

{An-Nasā'i #3231}

Abdur-Rahman bin 'Awf said that the Messenger of ALLĀH ﷺ said,

"If the woman prayed her five daily prayers, fasted her month of Ramaḍān, protected her chastity and obeyed her husband, she will be told, 'Enter Paradise from any of its doors you wish.'"

{Musnad Ahmad #1661}

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EPISODE 1️⃣1️⃣ - AL-QARIB (القريب) - THE NEAR
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Loneliness is a universal human experience, but when it's compounded by the sting of betrayal, it takes on a new dimension. Have you ever felt abandoned by those who should be closest to you, leaving you yearning for someone to understand your struggles? If you've ever found yourself in this emotional whirlwind, consider redirecting your gaze to a source of solace that surpasses human limitations – the Creator of all, Allāh (ﷻ).

Imagine a reality where time constraints and lack of understanding vanish, replaced by a Being who comprehends you better than you comprehend yourself. Allāh's knowledge of your struggles predates their existence, and His solutions far exceed what you could fathom. Embracing one of Allāh's names  as "Al-Qarib," entails recognizing that no one is more intimately connected to you than He is.

Allāh's nearness transcends comprehension. He's both omnipotent, with absolute control over His creation, and omniscient, with complete knowledge of all beings. As you stand on the precipice of life's challenges, remember that Allāh is ever-present, comprehending your every thought, movement, and whisper before they materialize.

The notion of Allāh's nearness is not a mere theological concept; it's a transformative perspective. A unique reciprocity exists between Allāh and those who draw near to Him. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasized this symbiotic relationship, stating that “when a servant draws near to Allāh by an inch, Allāh draws near by a mile.”. The profundity lies in the third scenario: “when a servant approaches Allāh, He accelerates towards them at a pace beyond measure.”

(Riyad As-Saliheen 96)

Consider the common situation of longing for someone's attention. Allāh's attention, however, eclipses all else. He is closer to you than your jugular vein, aware of your most concealed thoughts. Recognizing His ever-watchful gaze should evoke a sense of shyness and mindfulness.

Allāh's benevolence is evident in His accessibility. While high-profile individuals often shy away from providing their contact information due to incessant requests, Allāh encourages us to ask of Him. He's both capable and willing to respond, without the barriers of technology or distance.

Drawing nearer to Allāh(ﷻ) is a simple yet profound journey. No elaborate equipment or technology is required – just a heart humbled in supplication. Allāh's nearness is irrefutably linked to the act of dua, a reminder that our deepest connections with Him are established through earnest communication.

Three practical steps can guide you towards the profound nearness of Allāh: first, embrace the power of sujood (prostration), for it is during this act that you are closest to Him. Second, fulfil your obligations as prescribed by the deen, as Allāh's love is cultivated through the fulfilment of duties. Third, invest in voluntary acts of worship, allowing them to elevate you to a higher plane of closeness.

Picture the night sky, where the darkest hour precedes dawn. Similarly, the darkest moments of your life can herald Allāh's closest proximity. Embrace the tranquility of the night and pour your heart out to Him, for the closest distance between two points is a heartfelt dua.

In the end, the journey towards Allah's nearness offers a refuge from the isolation of betrayal. The Creator's love surpasses the confines of human relationships, His knowledge penetrates the depths of your being, and His power is boundless. As you draw near to Him, remember that He hastens to meet you, closing the gap with a love that knows no bounds.

May Allāh makes us from those who are loved by Him

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HOW CAN YOU LIVE BY THE NAME AL-QARĪB

1⃣ In Salah, connect with Al-Qarīb, acknowledging HIS proximity by HIS knowledge. Share worries, seek help, express gratitude, transform concerns into supplications, and be certain of a response. ALLĀH mentioned: Indeed, my Lord is near and responsive. {Hud: Verse 61}

2⃣ Heed the call of Al-Qarīb.
When MY servants ask you ˹O Prophet˺ about ME: I am truly near. I respond to one’s prayer when they call upon ME. So let them respond ˹with obedience˺ to ME and believe in ME that they may be  ˹rightly˺ guided. {Al-Baqarah: 186}

So not only let this Name inspire you to ask HIM, but also by following HIS commands, avoiding HIS prohibitions, and sticking to the guidance found in the Quran and Sunnah.

3⃣ Be cautious of your words and actions in all aspects of life, recognizing that Al-Qarīb is closer to you than your jugular vein. Feel comforted by HIS proximity, but also be ashamed of any wrongdoing, knowing HE is intimately close to you by HIS knowledge and listening. Al-Qarīb uses HIS attribute of closeness together with HIS attribute of hearing when HE said: Say, If I should err, I would only err against myself. But if I am guided, it is by what my Lord reveals to me. Indeed, HE is Hearing and near. [Fātir: Verse 50]

4⃣ Aspire to be among those near to the Prophet ﷺ in Paradise. Strive for this elevated status by prostrating frequently in prayer, following his Sunnah, and ALLĀH to grant you his companionship. Rabi’ah ibn Ka’b said I spent the night with the Messenger of ALLĀH ﷺ and I brought him water for his ablution and his needs. The Prophet ﷺ said to me, “Ask.” I said, “I ask for your companionship in Paradise.” The Prophet ﷺ said, “And anything else besides that?” I said, “That is all.” The Prophet ﷺ said, “Then help me do it for you by prostrating often.” {Muslim 489}

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SUNNAH PRAYER AFTER JUMU'AH PRAYER

Abdullah bin 'Umar (May ALLĀH be pleased with them) reported: I performed along with the Prophet ﷺ two Rak'ah (Sunnah prayer) after the Jumu'ah prayer.

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Abu Hurairah (May ALLĀH be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of ALLĀH ﷺ said, "If anyone of you performs the Friday prayer, he should perform four Rak'ah (Sunnah) after it.''

[Muslim].

Ibn 'Umar (May ALLĀH be pleased with them) reported: The Prophet ﷺ would not perform any Salat (in the mosque) after the Friday prayer till he had returned to his house. He would then perform two Rak'ah there.

[Muslim].

{Riyadhus-Saliheen: Hadith 1125, 1226 & 1127}

COMMENTARY:
In one Hadith, there is mention of four Rak'ah, while in the other it is mentioned as two Rak'ah. It can be deduced that both of these are acceptable. 'Ulama' are of the opinion that one who performs them in the mosque, should perform four Rak'ah; whereas the one performing them at home, should perform two Rak'ah with one Taslim. It is better to perform them in twos as the Prophet ﷺ is reported to have said, "Perform the Nawafil of the day and night in twos.'' {Al-Bukhari}.

{Commentary by Hafiz Salahudeen Yusuf}

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ADHERING TO TAWHĪD UNTIL DEATH

ALLĀH said,

يَا بَنِيَّ إِنَّ اللّهَ اصْطَفَى لَكُمُ الدِّينَ فَلَ تَمُوتُنَّ إَلاَّ وَأَنتُم مُّسْلِمُونَ

(Yaqub saying to his sons) "O my sons! ALLĀH has chosen for you the (true) religion, then die not except as Muslims."

Meaning, perform righteous deeds during your lifetime and remain on this path, so that ALLĀH will endow you with the favor of dying upon it.

Usually, one dies upon the path that he lived on and is resurrected according to what he died on. ALLĀH, the Most Generous, helps those who seek to do good deeds to remain on the righteous path.

This by no means contradicts the authentic Hadith that says,

Man might perform the works of the people of Paradise until only a span of outstretched arms or a cubit separates him from it, then the Book (destiny) takes precedence, and he performs the works of the people of the Fire and thus enters it.

Also, man might perform the works of the people of the Fire until only a span of outstretched arms or a cubit separates him from the Fire, but the Book takes precedence and he performs the works of the people of Paradise and thus enters it.

ALLĀH said:

فَأَمَّا مَنۡ أَعۡطَىٰ وَٱتَّقَىٰ وَصَدَّقَ بِٱلۡحُسۡنَىٰ فَسَنُیَسِّرُهُۥ لِلۡیُسۡرَىٰ وَأَمَّا مَنۢ بَخِلَ وَٱسۡتَغۡنَىٰ وَكَذَّبَ بِٱلۡحُسۡنَىٰ  فَسَنُیَسِّرُهُۥ لِلۡعُسۡرَىٰ وَمَا یُغۡنِی عَنۡهُ مَالُهُۥۤ إِذَا تَرَدَّىٰۤ

As for him who gives (in charity) and keeps his duty to ALLĀH and fears HIM. And believes in Al-Husna. WE will make smooth for him the path of ease (goodness).

But he who is a greedy miser and thinks himself self-sufficient. And belies Al-Husna (none has the right to be worshipped except ALLĀH). WE will make smooth for him the path for evil.

[Surah Al-Layl: 5-11]

{Tafsi‌r Ibn Kathīr}

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EPISODE 1️⃣2️⃣A - AL-SAMĒÉ AL-BASĒR (البصير السميع) - THE ALL-HEARING THE ALL-SEEING
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Al-Samēé can hear every sound that every creature makes, in every language, in every location, at every decibel, and at every point in time. He hears their cries and whispers, their complaints and thanks, their plotting and conniving, their speech, thoughts, and intents. He hears more than the silence itself. He is also Al-Basēr, the one who sees the minute intricacies of the earth's deepest locations, as well as the details of existence beyond the observable universe and the seven Heavens. He sees the orbits of every planet at the cosmic level and the movement of each electron around every nucleus at the atomic level. He sees water flowing through the branches of every tree, nutrients within every grain of soil, and blood flowing through every vein of every creature.
Subhanallah!

Unlike us, who can't maintain numerous conversations or view multiple events at the same time, Allāh’s vision and hearing are not impaired by two concurrent events. No two simultaneous voices, let alone the trillions that He hears, understands, and reacts to individually around the clock, dull each other's sound. Secrets are revealed to him, private affairs become public, distant matters become close, and the unseen becomes fully plain.

The New York City blackout was a power outage in New York City in 1977. The city went dark, and the power had been off for roughly 24 hours. When they were turned back on, the extent of the destruction became clear. For that brief period while the city was without power, violence erupted, with stores looted, windows smashed, and buildings set ablaze, all because the city had fallen off for a few moments.

I stated this because we all experience similar blackouts on a regular basis, moments of solitude when it appears no one can see us, and this is precisely where many individuals will exploit those blackout periods to do to their Imaan what those New Yorkers did to their city. Be wary of allowing your desires to mislead you, that Allāh cannot see during these times.

There is no matter which you engage in  or any portion of  Qur'ān which you recite in nor any deed  which you do except that We are witness of you when you are doing it, and nothing is hidden from your Lord so much as the weight of an atom on the earth or in the heaven, nor anything that is lesser than that or greater than that except that it is in a clear record.

( Yūnus 10:61)

To be continued… in shaa Allāh

May Allāh (ﷻ) guide us to understand His religion 

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ALLĀH IS THE PROTECTOR OF THE RIGHTEOUS

ALLĀH said,

إِنَّ وَلِيِّـيَ اللّهُ الَّذِي نَزَّلَ الْكِتَابَ وَهُوَ يَتَوَلَّى الصَّالِحِينَ

Verily, my protector is ALLĀH Who has revealed the Book (the Qur'an), and HE protects the righteous.

ALLAH'S support is sufficient and HE will suffice for me, HE is My supporter, I trust in HIM and take refuge with HIM. HE is my protector, in this life and the Hereafter, and the protector of every righteous believer after me.

Similarly, the people of Hud said,

إِن نَّقُولُ إِلاَّ اعْتَرَاكَ بَعْضُ ءَالِهَتِنَا بِسُوءٍ

"All that we say is that some of our gods have seized you with evil (madness)."

قَالَ إِنِّى أُشْهِدُ اللَّهِ وَاشْهَدُواْ أَنِّى بَرِىءٌ مِّمَّا تُشْرِكُونَ مِن دُونِهِ فَكِيدُونِى جَمِيعًا ثُمَّ لَا تُنظِرُونِ إِنِّى تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ رَبِّى وَرَبِّكُمْ مَّا مِن دَابَّةٍ إِلاَّ هُوَ ءاخِذٌ بِنَاصِيَتِهَأ إِنَّ رَبِّى عَلَى صِرَطٍ مُّسْتَقِيمٍ

Hud replied: "I call ALLĀH to witness, and bear you witness that I am free from that which you ascribe (as partners in worship, with HIM (ALLĀH)). So plot against me, all of you, and give me no respite. I put my trust in ALLĀH, my Lord and your Lord! There is not a moving (living) creature but HE has the grasp of its forelock. Verily, my Lord is on a path that is straight. {Hud: Verse 54-56}

{Tafsi‌r Ibn Kathīr}

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"They are like livestock,"

“means, those who neither hear the truth, nor understand it, nor see the guidance, are just like grazing cattle that do not benefit from these senses, except for what sustains their life in this world.”

[Tafsīr Ibn Kathīr]

HOW TO CATCH UP WITH RAK'AH

If a person joins the congregation when the imam is bowing, one of the following three scenarios applies:

1️⃣ He says takbīratul-ihram (saying “Allāhu akbar” to start the prayer) whilst standing, then he bows whilst the imam is bowing. In this case he has caught up with the rak‘ah with the imam.

2️⃣ He says takbīratul-ihram whilst the imam is bowing, but he bows after the imam has stood up from rukoo’. In this case he is not counted as having caught up with the rak‘ah with the imam, and he has to make it up.

3️⃣ He bows straightaway without saying takbīratul-ihram. In this case his prayer is invalid, because he has omitted one of the pillars or essential parts of the prayer, which is takbīratul-ihram.

"The fuqaha’ are agreed that whoever catches up with the imam in rukoo’ has caught up with the rak‘ah, because the Prophet ﷺ said: 'Whoever catches up with rukoo’ has caught up with the rak‘ah.'" {Abu Dawūd}

Shaykh al-Albāni said (in Irwa’ al-Ghaleel, pg. 262): one of the things that strengthens the hadīth is the fact that the Sahābah acted in accordance with this: 

1️⃣ Ibn Mas’ood, who said: “Whoever does not catch up with the imam when he is bowing has not caught up with that rak‘ah.”

2️⃣ ‘Abdullāh ibn ‘Umar, who said: “If you come when the imam is bowing, and you put your hands on you knees before the imam stands up, then you have caught up (with that rak‘ah).”

3️⃣ Zayd ibn Thaabit, who used to say: “Whoever catches up with the rak‘ah before the Imam raises his head has indeed caught up with the rak‘ah.”

{al-Mawsoo’ah al-Fiqhiyyah al-Kuwaitiyyah, 23/133; al-Mughni, 1/298}

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FORBIDDING MURDER AND SUICIDE

ALLAH said,

﴿وَلاَ تَقْتُلُواْ أَنفُسَكُمْ﴾
And do not kill yourselves.

That is, do not kill one another, and no one should kill himself. This includes throwing oneself into risky activities or dangers that may lead to harm or death.

﴿إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ بِكُمْ رَحِيماً﴾
Surely, ALLAH is Most Merciful to you.

By HIS mercy HE protects you and your wealth, forbids you to waste it or destroy it, and HE has ordained consequences for that in the form of hudood punishments.

{Tafsir As-Sadi}

Abu Hurayrah said that the Messenger of ALLAH, peace and blessings be upon him, said,

"Whoever kills himself with an iron tool, then his tool will be in his hand and he will keep stabbing himself with it in the Fire of Jahannam, forever and ever.

Whoever kills himself with poison, then his poison will be in his hand and he will keep taking it in the Fire of Jahannam forever and ever.

Whoever kills himself by throwing himself from a mountain, will keep falling in the Fire of Jahannam forever and ever."

{al-Bukhari #5442, Muslim #109}

Jundub reported: The Messenger of ALLAH, peace and blessings be upon him, said,

“A man among those before you was wounded. He was in such anguish that he took a knife, slit his wrist, and let the blood flow until he died. ALLAH Almighty said: MY servant has preceded me with his soul, so I have forbidden Paradise for him.”

{al-Bukhari #3276}

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HELL WILL BE CARRIED BY 4.9 BILLION ANGELS

The Messenger of ALLĀH ﷺ said:
“Hell will be brought on that day with seventy thousands reins, each rein carried by seventy thousand angels.”

{Muslim #2842}

May ALLĀH protect us from Hellfire.

WORSHIP FOR THE SAKE OF ALLĀH IS A MEANS TO ATTAINING NEARNESS TO HIM AND HIS LOVE

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of ALLĀH ﷺ said,

“ALLĀH said: Whoever shows hostility to a friend of Mine, I have declared war upon him.

My servant does not grow closer to ME with anything more beloved to ME than the duties I have imposed upon him.

MY servant continues to grow closer to ME with extra good works until I love him.

When I love him, I am his hearing with which he hears, his seeing with which he sees, his hand with which he strikes, and his foot with which he walks.

Were he to ask something from ME, I would surely give it to him.

Were he to ask ME for refuge, I would surely grant it to him.

I do not hesitate to do anything as I hesitate to take the soul of the believer, for he hates death, and I hate to displease him.”

{al-Bukhārī 6502}