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Forgotten sunnah of Husn Dhann

In the last week’s post we read that- Mental distress could be alleviated by reviving the forgotten Sunnah of Husn Dhann—having good, positive thoughts. In Islam, Husn Dhann has two key aspects: having good thoughts about Allah and expecting the best from Him. This mindset creates a self-fulfilling prophecy, as Allah is as His servant thinks of Him. Trusting in Allah during both ease and hardship reflects a heart that assumes the best of its Lord. Many people, however, fall into negative thinking, believing they deserve more or have been wronged. Overcoming this requires deep self-reflection and trust in Allah's wisdom.

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With People

The concept of Husn Dhann in the context of our relationships means to give people the benefit of the doubt.

It is a proactive mindset in which we strive to not just find excuses for other people’s behavior, but to actively search for and attribute positive reasons to their actions.

In this regard, the famous saying of the Salaf can serve as a guiding principle:

“If a friend among your friends errs, make seventy excuses for them. If your hearts are unable to do this, then know that the shortcoming is in your own selves.”

The less you jump to conclusions about other people’s intentions, the more they will be inclined to trust you. Just as we don’t like to be judged, neither does anyone else.

Having positive thoughts about others is a beautiful form of worship, as mentioned in a Hadith by the Prophet ﷺ. So while we make a conscious effort to perform and perfect our daily Ibadah (worship), we should make a conscious effort to develop a positive mindset as well.

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اَلسَّـــــلامُ عَلَــيــْكُمْ وَرَحْمَـــةُاللهِ وَبَرَكَــاتُهُ🌸

أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ

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SWEETNESS OF SALAH

🎗️Importance of khushu

Is It Not Enough That I Pray Five Times A Day?
“At least I’m praying.” “I’m happy with where I am. I’m praying 5 times a day. I pray on time and I’m content with that.”

You should certainly feel happy and grateful that Allah (ʿazza wa jall) has granted you the gift of praying your farḍ prayers, particularly if you have previously been unable to do so.

However, this should not be enough. Even if the obligation of ṣalāh has legally been fulfilled, praying ṣalāh without khushūʿ will lead you to missing out on the essence of ṣalāh.

Imām al-Ghazālī (raḥimahullāh) wrote: “ The goal of reciting the Qur’ān and the adhkār (in salāh) is praise, exaltation, asking and humility: and the One being addressed is Allah. However, whoever’s heart is covered by heedlessness is veiled from Him; thus, he does not see or experience consciousness of Him. He is heedless of the One to whom he is speaking with, and his tongue simply moves out of habit. How far is this from the purpose of prayer, which was ordained to purify the heart, renew the remembrance of Allah, and firmly tie the rope of īmān.”

In Sūrah al-Wāqiʿah, Allah (ʿazza wa jall) describes three groups of people: the people of the left (destined for Hell-fire), the people of the right (destined for Paradise), and finally the elite of Paradise (destined for the super-luxurious premium Paradise). It is this latter group who will be the closest to Allah, blessed to see Him most often, and have the Prophets and the Companions as their neighbours. They are the ‘Sābiqūn’ (the forerunners).

Your goal and duʿā’ in life should be that Allah (ʿazza wa jall) resurrects you amongst the Sābiqūn. If you wish to enjoy this premium Paradise in the hereafter, then your ṣalāh (and other acts of worship) should be of premium quality. An average or mediocre ṣalāh is not enough.

A believer always aims for the best. Thus, the Prophet ﷺ explained that when making duʿā’, ask Allah for al-Firdaws, because it is the highest Jannah (Bukhārī). He ﷺ also stated, “Indeed Allah loves that when one of you does something, he perfects it” (Ṭabarānī).

Do not become satisfied with the quantity and quality of your worship. Do not placate your inner self (nafs) with weak excuses! Do not believe that the ʿibādah you are doing is sufficient. Rather, reflect on your shortcomings, battle your nafs and ask Allah to make your ṣalāh like the ṣalāh of the Messenger ﷺ.

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🔖 How waswasa causes you to feel like your fears are reality 📍

Waswasa, or whispers of Shaytan, has a powerful way of distorting your perception of reality…

It causes doubt, making your worst fears seem like they will become reality if you do not given into the compulsion.

These thoughts are constantly repeated within your mind. And, the more you entertain these doubts and fears, the more insinuating they become.

Shaytaan plays with your emotions. Fear is a strong motivator and shaytaan uses it to make you believe that if you don't act on these doubts, something bad (e.g., punishment from Allah, falling into kufr or being sinful) may happen.

Shaytaan places thoughts in your mind that make you question your reality.

"Did I do wudhu correctly...?"

"Am I still on the straight path...?"

And overtime, as these thoughts develop, they start to feel like reality. The more these thoughts are dwelled on, the more real they feel.

But perhaps the biggest distortion of reality these thoughts cause to the one suffering from waswasa is to disconnect them from the trust of Allāh.

Shaytaan makes you forget about Allah being merciful, and how he is the forgiver of mistakes. So, by this, he convinces you to constantly feed into the compulsions which just makes the cycle of doubt harder to break.

The Prophet ﷺ said: “Verily, Allah has overlooked for my nation their honest mistakes, forgetfulness, and what they are forced into doing.”

Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 2045

Hence, you must realize all of these fears you are facing are nothing but a delusion.

The solution is to try your best to ignore them, even if it is uncomfortable at first. This is how you break the cycle of doubt.

Ibn Hajr Al Haythami was asked whether there is any remedy for whispers, he replied: ‘Yes, it has a beneficial remedy – which is to renounce them all – even if our own self recalls what had happened – because by renouncing them they do not stay for a long time and disappear quickly.'

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Sending ṣalāwat upon the Prophet ﷺ on Friday is better than on the rest of the days, and its night (Thursday night) is the best of nights.

He ﷺ said, “Among the best of your days is Friday, so frequently send ṣalāh upon me therein.”

الصلاة على النبي ﷺ يوم الجمعة أفضل من بقيّة الأيام، وليلتها أفضل الليالي، قال ﷺ: (إن من أفضل أيامكم يوم الجمعة فأكثروا عليّ من الصلاة فيه)

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We all face many decisions in life. Some are big, some are tough and life-changing, and some are so heartbreaking that it feels like walking on eggshells. But deep down, we know that we can't do things that upset Allaah. We might have to let go of things that aren't pleasing to Him, whether it's the company of a friend, a personal desire, or love for someone or something. You're not alone, my dear friend. Trust me when I say:

You will never regret a decision you made for the sake of Allaah.

Feeling lost or confused like a fly trapped under a glass?

This happens to everyone at some point. We all face moments when we're burdened with choosing what's best for us. If you’re feeling uncertain on the inside, even Istikhara might not seem to guide you clearly.

But if your decision is truly for the sake of Allaah, then there's no need to worry about the outcome. You will never regret it.

Think of the mother of Musa علیه السلام. When she placed her baby in the basket, she did it for the sake of Allaah. Even in her fear and uncertainty, she trusted in Him, and she was rewarded beyond her imagination.

So, when you choose for Allaah's sake, know that He will never let your efforts go in vain.

أم اُسامہ

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اَلسَّـــــلامُ عَلَــيــْكُمْ وَرَحْمَـــةُاللهِ وَبَرَكَــاتُهُ 🌸

أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ

بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ 🌸

KHUSHU

🎗️Allah Wants You To Give Your Heart To Him

Why am I here? Where am I going? What is my purpose in life?

At certain stages in your life, these questions may have occupied your thoughts. Allah (subḥānahū wa taʿālā) says, “I did not create jinn and men except so that they worship Me” (51:56). Thus, if there is one word that would capture the purpose of our life, it is ʿibādah.

ʿIbādah, often translated as 'worship', is a comprehensive term for every action and utterance that Allah (subḥānahū wa taʿālā) loves and is pleased with.

ʿIbādah consists of:

Actions of the limbs, or physical acts of worship.
Actions of the heart, or inner acts of worship. These include: firm belief (īmān), knowledge of Allah (maʿrifah), sincerity (ikhlāṣ), piety and mindfulness (taqwā), trust in Allah (tawakkul), hope (rajā’), fear (khawf), gratitude (shukr), patience (ṣabr), love (ḥubb), yearning for Allah (shawq) and certainty (yaqīn).
The Inner Reality
Every act of worship in Islam consists of both an outer manifestation (‘action of the limb’) and an inner reality (‘action of the heart’), which is its essence and core.

The outer manifestation of ṣalāh consists of rukūʿ and sujūd, whilst its essence is khushūʿ.

The outer manifestation of fasting is to stay away from anything that invalidates the fast, whilst its essence is taqwā.

The outer manifestation of ḥajj consists of ṭawāf, standing in ʿArafah and the pelting, whilst its essence is to honour the symbols of Allah (subḥānahū wa taʿālā).

The outer manifestation of duʿā’ is to raise the hands and utter words, whilst its essence is humility and an utmost need for Allah (subḥānahū wa taʿālā).

The outer manifestation of dhikr is to utter Subḥānallāh, Alḥamdulillāh, Allāhu Akbar etc. whilst its essence is loving, fearing and having hope in Allah (subḥānahū wa taʿālā); and contemplation upon His creation and blessings.

The Centrality of The Heart
Whilst we often focus on the outer and physical acts of worship, we often neglect the inner dimensions and spiritual elements of these same acts. In other words, we do not pay enough attention to our hearts.

Imām al-Ghazālī (raḥimahullāh) explains the inner reality of worship and the centrality of the heart: “The honour and excellence of the human being, by which he surpasses all other creatures, is his ability for knowing Allah (subḥānahū wa taʿālā). Knowing Allah is the human’s beauty, perfection and glory in this world; and his provision for the hereafter.

He is prepared for such knowledge only through his heart, and not through any other organ. For it is the heart that knows Allah, works for Allah, strives towards Allah, and draws near to Him.

In contrast, all the other organs are mere subordinates and instruments that are employed by the heart … For it is the heart that is accepted by Allah when it is free from everything except Him. And it is veiled from Him when it becomes immersed in other than Him … Thus, knowledge of the heart and the reality of its qualities is the root of religion and the foundation of the path of the seekers.”

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Sending ṣalāwat upon the Prophet ﷺ on Friday is better than on the rest of the days, and its night (Thursday night) is the best of nights.

He ﷺ said, “Among the best of your days is Friday, so frequently send ṣalāh upon me therein.”

الصلاة على النبي ﷺ يوم الجمعة أفضل من بقيّة الأيام، وليلتها أفضل الليالي، قال ﷺ: (إن من أفضل أيامكم يوم الجمعة فأكثروا عليّ من الصلاة فيه)

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HADITH OF THE DAY

Allāh's Messenger ﷺ said:
"A man will be brought on the Day of Resurrection and will be cast into Hell: his intestines will pour forth and he will go round them as a donkey goes round a millstone."

The inmates of Hell will gather round him and say: "What has happened to you, O so-and-so? Were you not enjoining us to do good and forbidding us to evil?"

He will reply: "I was enjoying you to do good, but was not doing it myself; and I was forbidding you to do evil, but was doing it my self."

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Forgotten sunnah of Husn Dhann


In the last post we read that- In relationships, Husn Dhann means giving others the benefit of the doubt, seeking positive reasons for their actions. The Salaf advised making seventy excuses for a friend’s mistakes, and if unable to do so, to recognize it as a personal shortcoming. By avoiding hasty judgments, trust is built, as everyone desires understanding over judgment. Thinking positively about others is a form of worship in Islam, and, along with performing daily acts of worship, developing a positive mindset is encouraged.

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Benefit of Husn Dhann

When you have positive expectations from Allah ﷻ, your heart feels light because it’s not weighed down with anxiety about the future or depression over your present state.

You are at peace with what Allah ﷻ has chosen for you and are able to move forward in life with confidence.

If you don’t practice Husn Dhann with others, i.e. your automatic thinking pattern is to jump to negative conclusions about them, you harm no one as much as you harm yourself by losing your mental peace.

Acting on such thoughts often leads to embarrassment and regret when you come to know someone’s real intention for doing or saying something that you had misinterpreted.

Avoid thinking bad of others and you’ll feel a significant increase in your own inner peace and in the quality of your relationships.

What we think, we reveal through our words and actions. Think positive and your actions will reflect that.


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🔹Narrated `Umar:

I heard the Prophet (ﷺ) saying, "Do not exaggerate in praising me as the Christians praised the son of Mary, for I am only a Slave. So, call me the Slave of Allah and His Apostle."



، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، سَمِعَ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ يَقُولُ عَلَى الْمِنْبَرِ سَمِعْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ لاَ تُطْرُونِي كَمَا أَطْرَتِ النَّصَارَى ابْنَ مَرْيَمَ، فَإِنَّمَا أَنَا عَبْدُهُ، فَقُولُوا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ وَرَسُولُهُ ‏"‌‏.‏


Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 3445



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Sending ṣalāwat upon the Prophet ﷺ on Friday is better than on the rest of the days, and its night (Thursday night) is the best of nights.

He ﷺ said, “Among the best of your days is Friday, so frequently send ṣalāh upon me therein.”

الصلاة على النبي ﷺ يوم الجمعة أفضل من بقيّة الأيام، وليلتها أفضل الليالي، قال ﷺ: (إن من أفضل أيامكم يوم الجمعة فأكثروا عليّ من الصلاة فيه)

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Forgotten Sunnah of Husn Dhann

In the last week's post we read about the benefit of Husn Dhann (having positive expectations) is a peaceful heart, free from anxiety and negativity. It allows you to accept Allah's plans with confidence and move forward in life. Practicing Husn Dhann with others also protects your mental peace, as assuming the best prevents misunderstandings, embarrassment, and regret. Cultivating positive thoughts not only enhances inner peace but also improves relationships, as our actions reflect our thoughts.

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*Link between Optimism and Husn Dhann*

Ibn Qayyim (rah) said: “The one who hopes in Allah should always be optimistic, cautious, and hopeful in Allah’s bounty, expecting the best from Him.”

The concept of optimism and Husn Dhann are closely interlinked. The research-backed benefits of having an optimistic attitude are also attained when we think positively about Allah ﷻ.

Optimistic people live longer and have healthier lives.
Such people are better planners and more successful in different areas of life.
Optimists are better at dealing with stress, illness, and other challenges.
Similarly, optimism and thinking good of others are interlinked concepts.

Research proves that optimists are happier in their relationships and have longer lasting ones.
Idealizing your partner acts as a self-fulfilling prophecy. People tend to behave according to the expectations placed on them, so think well of others and they will start to behave accordingly.


To be continued In'shaa'Allah...✍🏻

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Control your moods. Stop projecting your mood onto others. The world is not responsible for your misery or hurt. At a certain age, you should know how to control your emotions, especially as a fully grown adult. People shouldn't have to tolerate your negativity, criticism, rude comments, and poor behaviour. Take charge of your emotions and focus on improving them through self-reflection and seeking guidance from Allah. As Muslims we must strive to be kind, mature and respectful in all our interactions.🥀
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