Forwarded from Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah - Pearls of Wisdom
BENEFITS OF PRONOUNCING ADHAN IN NEWBORN'S EAR
Ibn al-Qayyim (may ALLĀH have mercy on him) said:
"The reason behind uttering the adhān, which ALLĀH knows best, is to make the first thing a person hears in its words, the glory and might of ALLĀH, and the creed of Islam which is its first deed. It is as though he or she is inspired by the creed of Islam upon entering this life, just as he or she is urged to utter it (Laa ilāha ill-Allāh) upon his departure from it (i.e., at the time if death).
It is not improbable for the effect of the adhan to reach the child's heart and influence it, even if he or she does not feel it at the time.
Another benefit of such an act is to repel Shayṭān away with the adhan's words; he is waiting for the child to be born in order to accompany him or her throughout the trial, which ALLĀH had decreed and willed. Therefore, Shayṭān hears what weakens and frustrates him at the first moments of his company.
Another meaning that it entails is to make the invitation to ALLĀH, HIS religion of Islam and HIS worship preceding to the invitation of Shayṭān, just as the nature upon which ALLĀH created him or her was preceding to Shayṭān's alteration, in addition to other reasons. ALLĀH knows best."
📚 Tuhfatu al-Mawdud bi Ahkam al-Mawlud (pp. 37-38)
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Ibn al-Qayyim (may ALLĀH have mercy on him) said:
"The reason behind uttering the adhān, which ALLĀH knows best, is to make the first thing a person hears in its words, the glory and might of ALLĀH, and the creed of Islam which is its first deed. It is as though he or she is inspired by the creed of Islam upon entering this life, just as he or she is urged to utter it (Laa ilāha ill-Allāh) upon his departure from it (i.e., at the time if death).
It is not improbable for the effect of the adhan to reach the child's heart and influence it, even if he or she does not feel it at the time.
Another benefit of such an act is to repel Shayṭān away with the adhan's words; he is waiting for the child to be born in order to accompany him or her throughout the trial, which ALLĀH had decreed and willed. Therefore, Shayṭān hears what weakens and frustrates him at the first moments of his company.
Another meaning that it entails is to make the invitation to ALLĀH, HIS religion of Islam and HIS worship preceding to the invitation of Shayṭān, just as the nature upon which ALLĀH created him or her was preceding to Shayṭān's alteration, in addition to other reasons. ALLĀH knows best."
📚 Tuhfatu al-Mawdud bi Ahkam al-Mawlud (pp. 37-38)
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REMINDER: FASTING AL-AYYĀM AL-BĪD (THE WHITE DAYS) FOR MUHARRAM 1448AH
The white days of the month refer to the 13th, 14th, and 15th of each lunar month. The moon is at its fullest and most luminous during this period. Fasting on these days is sunnah, mentioned in various hadith.
Abu Dharr said: The Messenger of ALLĀH ﷺ said to me: "If you fast any part of the month, then fast the 13th, 14th, and 15th." {An-Nasai #2424}
Abdullāh ibn 'Amr ibn al-'As said: The Messenger of ALLĀH ﷺ said to me: "It is sufficient for you to fast three days every month because, for every good deed, you will have ˹the reward of˺ ten like it, so that will be like fasting for a lifetime." {Al-Bukhārī #1874}
Abu Hurayrah said: "My close friend (the Prophet ﷺ) advised me to do three things which I will not give up until I die: fasting three days of each month, praying Duha, and sleeping after Witr." {Muslim #721}
It is also worth noting that the month of Muharram is the best month for fasting after Ramadān, as the Prophet ﷺ said: "The best fasting after Ramadān is fasting in the month of ALLĀH, Muḥarram." {Muslim #1163}
Combining the virtue of Muharram with the Sunnah of the White Days makes these days even more significant. Therefore, be keen, be mindful, and eager to take advantage of these blessed opportunities.
FASTING DATES:
28th (Sunday), 29th (Monday) and 30th (Tuesday) of June in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia
And,
29th (Monday), 30th (Tuesday) of June and 1st (Wednesday) of July South Africa.
NB: Please confirm the dates with your local Islamic Centres if your country is not listed.
Also Read: The Excellence of Fasting Three Days Every Month
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The white days of the month refer to the 13th, 14th, and 15th of each lunar month. The moon is at its fullest and most luminous during this period. Fasting on these days is sunnah, mentioned in various hadith.
Abu Dharr said: The Messenger of ALLĀH ﷺ said to me: "If you fast any part of the month, then fast the 13th, 14th, and 15th." {An-Nasai #2424}
Abdullāh ibn 'Amr ibn al-'As said: The Messenger of ALLĀH ﷺ said to me: "It is sufficient for you to fast three days every month because, for every good deed, you will have ˹the reward of˺ ten like it, so that will be like fasting for a lifetime." {Al-Bukhārī #1874}
Abu Hurayrah said: "My close friend (the Prophet ﷺ) advised me to do three things which I will not give up until I die: fasting three days of each month, praying Duha, and sleeping after Witr." {Muslim #721}
It is also worth noting that the month of Muharram is the best month for fasting after Ramadān, as the Prophet ﷺ said: "The best fasting after Ramadān is fasting in the month of ALLĀH, Muḥarram." {Muslim #1163}
Combining the virtue of Muharram with the Sunnah of the White Days makes these days even more significant. Therefore, be keen, be mindful, and eager to take advantage of these blessed opportunities.
FASTING DATES:
28th (Sunday), 29th (Monday) and 30th (Tuesday) of June in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia
And,
29th (Monday), 30th (Tuesday) of June and 1st (Wednesday) of July South Africa.
NB: Please confirm the dates with your local Islamic Centres if your country is not listed.
Also Read: The Excellence of Fasting Three Days Every Month
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THE FIRST DEED TO BE ACCOUNTED FOR IS SALĀH
Abu Hurairah (May ALLĀH be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of ALLĀH (ﷺ) said, "The first of man's deeds for which he will be called to account on the Day of Resurrection will be Salāh. If it is found to be perfect, he will be safe and successful; but if it is incomplete, he will be unfortunate and a loser. If any shortcoming is found in the obligatory Salāh, the Glorious and Exalted RUBB will command to see whether HIS slave has offered any voluntary Salāh so that the obligatory Salāh may be made up by it. Then the rest of his actions will be treated in the same manner." {At- Tirmidhi}
📚 Riyādhus-Saliḥīn #1081
LESSONS AND BENEFITS:
● The great importance of Salāh and its superiority over other acts of worship.
● Salāh is among the first deeds about which a person will be questioned on the Day of Judgment.
● Salāh must be performed with sincerity, presence of heart, and in accordance with the Sunnah of the Prophet (ﷺ) as he (ﷺ) commanded: "Pray as you have seen me pray"
● The individual should continually learn the rulings of Salāh to review his Salāh and correct mistakes before standing for accountability.
● The soundness of a person's Salāh makes his reckoning easy on the Day of Judgment.
● Supererogatory Salāh complement the obligatory ones. So, a wise person would be keen to offer supererogatory Salāh to make up for any deficiency in his obligatory Salāh and to attain the love of his Lord.
● Out of HIS mercy towards HIS servants, ALLĀH has legislated for them supererogatory Salāh as a safeguard and in recognition of the great status of the obligations, and to make up for any deficiency in them.
● There's no safety and success for the one who doesn't offer Salāh.
O ALLĀH! Make us an establiher of Salah, aid us in worshipping YOU in the best way and overlook our shortcomings.
✍🏽 Abū Abdīllāh AbdulWaahid Yunus
Abu Hurairah (May ALLĀH be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of ALLĀH (ﷺ) said, "The first of man's deeds for which he will be called to account on the Day of Resurrection will be Salāh. If it is found to be perfect, he will be safe and successful; but if it is incomplete, he will be unfortunate and a loser. If any shortcoming is found in the obligatory Salāh, the Glorious and Exalted RUBB will command to see whether HIS slave has offered any voluntary Salāh so that the obligatory Salāh may be made up by it. Then the rest of his actions will be treated in the same manner." {At- Tirmidhi}
📚 Riyādhus-Saliḥīn #1081
LESSONS AND BENEFITS:
● The great importance of Salāh and its superiority over other acts of worship.
● Salāh is among the first deeds about which a person will be questioned on the Day of Judgment.
● Salāh must be performed with sincerity, presence of heart, and in accordance with the Sunnah of the Prophet (ﷺ) as he (ﷺ) commanded: "Pray as you have seen me pray"
● The individual should continually learn the rulings of Salāh to review his Salāh and correct mistakes before standing for accountability.
● The soundness of a person's Salāh makes his reckoning easy on the Day of Judgment.
● Supererogatory Salāh complement the obligatory ones. So, a wise person would be keen to offer supererogatory Salāh to make up for any deficiency in his obligatory Salāh and to attain the love of his Lord.
● Out of HIS mercy towards HIS servants, ALLĀH has legislated for them supererogatory Salāh as a safeguard and in recognition of the great status of the obligations, and to make up for any deficiency in them.
● There's no safety and success for the one who doesn't offer Salāh.
O ALLĀH! Make us an establiher of Salah, aid us in worshipping YOU in the best way and overlook our shortcomings.
✍🏽 Abū Abdīllāh AbdulWaahid Yunus
BEIGN PLEASED WITH ALLĀH'S DECREE AS IT UNFOLDS
It is authentically reported on the authority of Abu Hurairah (may ALLĀH be pleased with) that the Messenger of ALLĀH (ﷺ) said: "Seek what benefits you, and seek help only from ALLĀH and do not lose heart. If any adversity comes to you, do not say: "If I had only acted in such-and-such a way, it would have been such-and-such;" but instead, say:
قَدَرُ اللّٰهِ، وَمَا شَاءَ فَعَلَ
(It is the Decree of ALLĀH and He does whatever HE wills.)
for verily, ˹the word˺ "if" opens the way for the work of Satan."
{Sunan Ibn Majah #79}
Because Islam calls mankind to that which leads to success, prosperity and betterment of society, ALLAH'S Messenger(ﷺ) commanded the Muslims to take part in jihad in ALLAH'S cause; and in order that they might attain the aforementioned blessings - in this life and the Hereafter - he ordered them to accept calamities - which are all from ALLAH'S Qadr with equanimity, and not to become depressed or open the outcome;" for to do so will lead to anger and despair, and these are the works of the devil. Instead he guided them to that which is better and more worthy, which is to say: "ALLĀH (ﷺ) has decreed ˹it˺ and what HE willed HE has done."
BENEFITS DERIVED FROM THIS HADITH
1⃣. That undertaking the necessary precautions in order to achieve one's objectives does not conflict with Tawhīd.
2⃣. That man has a measure of free will and is not driven helplessly by events.
3⃣. That despair conflicts with seeking help from ALLĀH.
4⃣. The forbiddance of seeking help from other than ALLĀH in those matters over which they have no control.
5⃣. That Islam encourages the Muslim to work and be productive.
6⃣. The prohibition of rejecting ALLĀH'S Qadr.
7⃣. That good and evil are ordained by ALLĀH.
8⃣. Confirmation of ALLAH'S Divine Attribute of Will in a manner befitting HIS Majesty.
9⃣. Confirmation of ALLĀH'S Divine Attribute of Action.
1⃣0⃣. That belief in ALLĀH'S Qadr is a cure for what ails the heart and leads to mental peace and stability.
Kitābu At-Tawheed Explained || Page 303-304
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It is authentically reported on the authority of Abu Hurairah (may ALLĀH be pleased with) that the Messenger of ALLĀH (ﷺ) said: "Seek what benefits you, and seek help only from ALLĀH and do not lose heart. If any adversity comes to you, do not say: "If I had only acted in such-and-such a way, it would have been such-and-such;" but instead, say:
قَدَرُ اللّٰهِ، وَمَا شَاءَ فَعَلَ
(It is the Decree of ALLĀH and He does whatever HE wills.)
for verily, ˹the word˺ "if" opens the way for the work of Satan."
{Sunan Ibn Majah #79}
Because Islam calls mankind to that which leads to success, prosperity and betterment of society, ALLAH'S Messenger(ﷺ) commanded the Muslims to take part in jihad in ALLAH'S cause; and in order that they might attain the aforementioned blessings - in this life and the Hereafter - he ordered them to accept calamities - which are all from ALLAH'S Qadr with equanimity, and not to become depressed or open the outcome;" for to do so will lead to anger and despair, and these are the works of the devil. Instead he guided them to that which is better and more worthy, which is to say: "ALLĀH (ﷺ) has decreed ˹it˺ and what HE willed HE has done."
BENEFITS DERIVED FROM THIS HADITH
1⃣. That undertaking the necessary precautions in order to achieve one's objectives does not conflict with Tawhīd.
2⃣. That man has a measure of free will and is not driven helplessly by events.
3⃣. That despair conflicts with seeking help from ALLĀH.
4⃣. The forbiddance of seeking help from other than ALLĀH in those matters over which they have no control.
5⃣. That Islam encourages the Muslim to work and be productive.
6⃣. The prohibition of rejecting ALLĀH'S Qadr.
7⃣. That good and evil are ordained by ALLĀH.
8⃣. Confirmation of ALLAH'S Divine Attribute of Will in a manner befitting HIS Majesty.
9⃣. Confirmation of ALLĀH'S Divine Attribute of Action.
1⃣0⃣. That belief in ALLĀH'S Qadr is a cure for what ails the heart and leads to mental peace and stability.
Kitābu At-Tawheed Explained || Page 303-304
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ALLĀH'S GUARANTEE OF PROVISION FOR ALL CREATURES
ALLĀH says:
لَا نَسْأَلُكَ رِزْقًا نَّحْنُ نَرْزُقُكَ
WE do not ask you for provision; WE provide for you
That is, your provision is due from US and WE guarantee it, just as WE guarantee the provision of all creatures, so how about one who complies with OUR commands and focuses on remembering US? The provision of ALLĀH is guaranteed to all, both those who fear HIM and others, so we should focus our attention on that which will bring eternal happiness, which is piety or fear of ALLĀH.
{Tafsir As-Sa'di}
Abu Umamah reported: The Messenger of ALLĀH (ﷺ) said: "Verily, the Holy Spirit inspired in my mind that a soul will never die until it finishes its term and consumes its provision. Thus, be graceful in seeking provision, and let not one of you allow the delay of provision to compel him to seek it by disobedience. Verily, ALLĀH does not grant what is with HIM but by obedience to HIM." {Ḥilyat al-Awliyā #14924}
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ALLĀH says:
لَا نَسْأَلُكَ رِزْقًا نَّحْنُ نَرْزُقُكَ
WE do not ask you for provision; WE provide for you
That is, your provision is due from US and WE guarantee it, just as WE guarantee the provision of all creatures, so how about one who complies with OUR commands and focuses on remembering US? The provision of ALLĀH is guaranteed to all, both those who fear HIM and others, so we should focus our attention on that which will bring eternal happiness, which is piety or fear of ALLĀH.
{Tafsir As-Sa'di}
Abu Umamah reported: The Messenger of ALLĀH (ﷺ) said: "Verily, the Holy Spirit inspired in my mind that a soul will never die until it finishes its term and consumes its provision. Thus, be graceful in seeking provision, and let not one of you allow the delay of provision to compel him to seek it by disobedience. Verily, ALLĀH does not grant what is with HIM but by obedience to HIM." {Ḥilyat al-Awliyā #14924}
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AL-WALĪD IBN 'ABD AL-MALIK IS THE ONE WHO INCORPORATED THE PROPHET'S BURIAL CHAMBER INTO THE MOSQUE
Ibn Taymiyah (may ALLĀH have mercy on him) said, explaining that the Salaf did not seek help by means of the Prophet's grave:
"What may confirm this is the fact that when 'Ā'ishah (may ALLĀH be pleased with her) was still alive, the house did not have a small window; rather it was open to the sky and the sun would shine down into it, as it is proven in as-Sahīhayn from 'Ā'ishah that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to pray 'Asr when the sun was in her apartment and the shadow had not yet appeared in her apartment.
The apartment remained like that until al-Walīd ibn 'Abd al-Malik added to the Mosque during his caliphate, when he incorporated the apartment into the Mosque of the Prophet; his governor in Madinah was his paternal cousin, 'Umar ibn 'Abd al-'Azīz. The apartments of the Prophet's wives were to the east of the mosque, towards the qiblah side (the south). al-Walīd instructed 'Umar ibn 'Abd al-'Azīz to buy the apartments from their owners, the heirs of the wives of the Prophet. So they were bought and incorporated into the mosque on the qiblah side of the mosque and on its eastern side. From that time the Prophet's burial chamber was incorporated into the mosque; before that it was outside the mosque, during the lifetime of the Prophet (ﷺ) and after his death. Then he built a high wall around the apartment of 'Ā'ishah (may ALLĀH be pleased with her), in which the grave was, and after that a small window was made in it, through which they could lower down whatever was needed to sweep and clean the chamber."
📚 Mentioned in: 'The Essential Pearls and Gems of Ibn Taymiyyah' compiled by Shaykh Muhammad Abd ar-Rahman al-Arifi (pp. 183-184)
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Ibn Taymiyah (may ALLĀH have mercy on him) said, explaining that the Salaf did not seek help by means of the Prophet's grave:
"What may confirm this is the fact that when 'Ā'ishah (may ALLĀH be pleased with her) was still alive, the house did not have a small window; rather it was open to the sky and the sun would shine down into it, as it is proven in as-Sahīhayn from 'Ā'ishah that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to pray 'Asr when the sun was in her apartment and the shadow had not yet appeared in her apartment.
The apartment remained like that until al-Walīd ibn 'Abd al-Malik added to the Mosque during his caliphate, when he incorporated the apartment into the Mosque of the Prophet; his governor in Madinah was his paternal cousin, 'Umar ibn 'Abd al-'Azīz. The apartments of the Prophet's wives were to the east of the mosque, towards the qiblah side (the south). al-Walīd instructed 'Umar ibn 'Abd al-'Azīz to buy the apartments from their owners, the heirs of the wives of the Prophet. So they were bought and incorporated into the mosque on the qiblah side of the mosque and on its eastern side. From that time the Prophet's burial chamber was incorporated into the mosque; before that it was outside the mosque, during the lifetime of the Prophet (ﷺ) and after his death. Then he built a high wall around the apartment of 'Ā'ishah (may ALLĀH be pleased with her), in which the grave was, and after that a small window was made in it, through which they could lower down whatever was needed to sweep and clean the chamber."
📚 Mentioned in: 'The Essential Pearls and Gems of Ibn Taymiyyah' compiled by Shaykh Muhammad Abd ar-Rahman al-Arifi (pp. 183-184)
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A HEARTFELT APPRECIATION
Alhamdulillāh! By the grace of ALLĀH then your generous support, the Istijaabah Central Mosque Solar-Powered Lighting Project has been successfully completed, and the system is now fully operational.
We sincerely thank everyone who donated, shared our appeals, and made du'ā for this project. Your generosity has helped illuminate the House of ALLĀH and will continue to benefit countless worshippers, in shā' ALLĀH.
May ALLĀH accept every contribution, bless your wealth and families, forgive your sins, and make every salah, adhān, Qur'an recitation and act of worship facilitated by this project a continuous Sadaqah Jāriyah for you.
Jazākumullāhu Khayran wa Bārakallāhu Fīkum.
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Alhamdulillāh! By the grace of ALLĀH then your generous support, the Istijaabah Central Mosque Solar-Powered Lighting Project has been successfully completed, and the system is now fully operational.
We sincerely thank everyone who donated, shared our appeals, and made du'ā for this project. Your generosity has helped illuminate the House of ALLĀH and will continue to benefit countless worshippers, in shā' ALLĀH.
May ALLĀH accept every contribution, bless your wealth and families, forgive your sins, and make every salah, adhān, Qur'an recitation and act of worship facilitated by this project a continuous Sadaqah Jāriyah for you.
Jazākumullāhu Khayran wa Bārakallāhu Fīkum.
— AbdulWaahid Yunus,
Imām Istijaabah Central Mosque.
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