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"Recognize the value of His kindness towards you and His protection over you. He only prohibited you from sins as means of safeguarding and preserving you, not out of stinginess towards you. He only commanded you to obey Him as an act of mercy and benevolence, not because He has any need of you."

ابن القيم | بدائع الفوائد الفوائد (٢٣١/٣)

اللهم رمضان، وبُيوتك، والتراويح، والتهجّد، والقبول وحسن الختام والجنة يا رحمن!

"إنَّ خير الصاحب ما تهبُ عمرك له هو القرآن."
"The best companion you can dedicate your life to is the Quran."

قال امام الحسن البصري رَحمَهُ اللهُ: «إِنَّ الرَّجلَ إذا طلب القرآن والعلم اللهِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ لم يلبث أن يُرى ذلك في خُشُوعِهِ ، وزهده، وحلمه، وتواضعه.

Imam Hasan al-Basri, may Allah have mercy on him, said: "When a person seeks the Quran and the knowledge of Allah, the Almighty, it won't be long before this is reflected in their humility, self descipline, forbearance, and modesty."

«آداب الحسن البصري ومواعظه» (ص ٩٤)

فإن قال قائل: فإذا كانت لي همة، ولم أرزق ما أطلب، فما الحيلة؟
"If someone says: 'If I have ambition, yet I have not received/been granted what I seek, what should I do?'

فالجواب: أنه إذا امتنع الرزق من نوع، لم يمتنع من نوع آخر، ثم من البعيد أن يرزقك همة، ولا يعينك
The answer is: If provision is withheld from one type/way, it will not be withheld from another. It is unlikely that He granted you ambition and does not assist you.

فانظر في حالك: فلعله أعطاك شيئًا ما شكرته، أو ابتلاك بشيء من الهوى ما صبرت عنه.
So examine your situation: perhaps He gave you something that you did not appreciate, or He tested you with a desire that you did not endure( could not have patience).

واعلم أنه ربما زوى عنك من لذات الدنيا كثيرًا ليؤثرك بلذات العلم، فإنك ضعيف، ربما لا تقوى على الجمع، فهو أعلم بما يصلحك.
And know that sometimes He withholds many of the pleasures of this world from you in order to give you the pleasures of knowledge. You are weak and might not be able to handle both. He knows best what is suitable for you."

- ابن القيم صيد الخاطر

"Whoever is inspired to pray, is also prompted to receive the response."

قال عبد الله بن مسعود -رضي الله عنه-:
Abdullah ibn Masood said ( May Allah be pleased with him) :

إنَّ أكبر آية في القرآن فرجًا:
The greatest Ayah in the Qur’an that provides relief is,

{ وَمَنْ يَتَّقِ اللهَ يَجْعَلْ لَهُ مَخْرَجًا }.
"And Whoever fears Allah, he will make a way out for him."

- تفسير ابن كثير ( 400/4)

‏﴿ قَالُوا أَتَعْجَبِينَ مِنْ أَمْرِ اللَّهِ ﴾
"They said, 'Do you wonder at the decree of Allah?'

‏رحمة الله إذا تداركت الإنسان أدهَشته!
The mercy of Allah when it encompasses a person, it amazes him.🤍

الله ولىُ الذين امنوا
Allah is the protector of those who have faith. (٢:٢٥٧)

" الله أمان الخائفين
Allah is the peace for the fearful.

ومعاذ العائدين
the refuge for those who return to Him,

وغياث المستغيثين
and the help for those who seek assistance.

من التجأ إليه اطمأن، ومن عاذ به سكن
Whoever seeks refuge in Him finds peace, and whoever seeks His protection is granted comfort.

لا حصن أعظم من حصنه، ولا جند أقوى من جنده، غالب لا يغلب
There is no stronger fortress than His, nor any army mightier than His. He is the over-powering, and no one can defeat Him.

وعزيز لا يطلب
He is the mighty, and no one can overpower Him.

فيا فوز الواقفين ببابه اللائذين بجنابه.
So blessed are those who stand at His door, seeking his shelter."

- الشيخ د صالح العصيمي

{وَظَنُّوا أَنْ لَا مَلْجَأَ مِنَ اللَّهِ إِلَّا إِلَيْهِ}
"And they thought that there is no refuge from Allah except to Him."

أي:
This means:
تيقنوا وعرفوا بحالهم، أنه لا ينجي من الشدائد، ويلجأ إليه، إلا الله وحده لا شريك له،
They were certain and aware of their situation, realizing that no one but Allah alone could save them from hardships and they could seek refuge in Him.

فانقطع تعلقهم بالمخلوقين، وتعلقوا بالله ربهم، وفروا منه إليه..
Thus, they cut off their reliance on the creation and turned to Allah, their Lord. They fled from Him to Him.

- السعدي

"الحسنات في ظلمة الليل أنواز يهتدي بها السائرون إلى الله، فمن كثرت حسناته فيه عظمت الأنوار التي تهديه."

"Good deeds in the darkness of the night are like lights that guide those who are walking towards Allah. So, the more good deeds a person has, the greater the lights that guide them."

- الشيخ صالح العصيمي

Why must we wait for misfortunes to remind us of Allah and bring us closer to Him?

Is He not worthy of heeding to without troubles reminding us to do so?

Is all that He favoured us with ie life, health, faith, safety, and happiness so insignificant that we don't bow our heads without material reasons.

Adjust the compass of your heart towards Him, then walk towards Him even if you have to crawl on your knees. You will arrive,

"for wherever you turn, there is the face of Allah."

- لانك الله❤️

Ibn Hajar رحمه الله said:

"Allah provides ways of escape for His allies when they are tested. However, the delay in this for some of them at certain times is a means of purification and an increase in their reward."

Increase in the obedience of Allah in the month if Sha'ban
Increase in the recitation of Qur'an in this month

من استعد لرمضان بالطاعة؛ أعين على ما فيه منها، ومن قدم بين يدي رمضان أنواع المعاصي والمحرمات؛ فإنه يضع على قلبه وروحه أثقالا تحول بينه وبين الطاعات في رمضان.

Whoever prepares for Ramadan through obedience will find help in performing acts of worship during it. But whoever approaches Ramadan with various sins and prohibitions, he burdens his heart and soul with weights that will obstruct him from acts of worship during Ramadan.

[من خطبة "طاعة شعبان عون رمضان"]

- الشيخ صالح العصيمي

أيها الصائمون شهر رمضان شهر الخيرات والبركات والطاعات، شهر القرآن والإيمان والإحسان، شهر التميز والتقوى والدعاء، وشهر الصبر والجود والعطاء، وشهر البذل والنفقات والسخاء، شهر مليء بالمزايا والخصائص والأوصاف.
O fasting ones, the month of Ramadan is the month of goodness, blessings, and acts of obedience. It is the month of the Qur'an, faith, and charity. It is the month of distinction, piety, and supplication. It is the month of patience, generosity, and giving. It is the month of sacrifice, spending, and generosity. A month filled with virtues, characteristics, and qualities.

كنا بالأمس نودع شهر رمضان الماضي مرَّ كلمح البصر، عام مضى بأفراحه وأتراحه، بآلامه وآماله، وفي ذلك عبرة وعظة بسرعة انقضاء الدنيا، ما يدفع العبد للجد والاجتهاد والمثابرة في اغتنام هذا الشهر المبارك بكل أوقاته التي لا تُعَوَّضُ.
Just yesterday, we were bidding farewell to the past Ramadan, which passed like the blink of an eye—one year gone with its joys and sorrows, its pains and hopes. In this, there is a lesson and a reminder of how quickly the world passes, encouraging the servant to strive, work hard, and be diligent in seizing this blessed month in all its moments, which cannot be replaced.

كان أبو بكر الشبلي رحمه الله إذا دخل شهر رمضان جد فوق جد من عاصره ويقول: شهر عظمه ربي فأنا أول من يعظمه.
Imam Abu Bakr al-Shibli, may Allah have mercy on him, used to intensify his efforts during the month of Ramadan, saying: "The month that my Lord has honored, so I am the first to honor it."

- محطات رمضانية

ادعوا ربكم تضرعا وخفية
Call upon your Lord with humility and in secret.

قال الشيخ صالح الفوزان 🇧🇼 :
Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan said:

« ‏الدعاء ‏هو مفتاح خزائن ‏الله جل وعلا، فإذا أردت فتح خزائن الله = فأكثر من الدعاء »
"Supplication is the key to the treasures of Allah, the Almighty. If you wish to open the treasures of Allah, then increase your supplication."

‏• شرح منظومة الآداب الشرعية صـ (٥٣٠)

كرم الله لا يتأخر
the generosity of Allah is not delayed

إنما يأتيك في وقته المناسب
it comes to you at the right time

- كما يشاء الله
just as Allah wills.

إذا لم يَكُن لله فِعْلُكَ خَالِصًا
"If your deeds are not sincere for Allah

فكل بناء قد بنيت خَرَابُ
Then every building you have built will be in ruins."

- الأمير الصنعاني

لَا أَبْرَحُ حَتَّىٰ أَبْلُغَ

البدايات القوية مهمة؛ ولكن استمرار المهمة أهم؛ فأحب الأعمال إلى الله أدومها، لذلك جمع موسى عليه السلام في هذه الجملة بين البداية القوية والعزيمة على الاستمرار فقال: {لَا أَبْرَحُ حَتَّىٰ أَبْلُغَ مَجْمَعَ الْبَحْرَيْنِ أَوْ أَمْضِيَ حُقُبًا}[الكهف:60]؛ فهو يخبر أنه على استعداد أن يستمر في السير لطلب العلم حتى يصل إلى غايته أو يظل يسير ولو لسنين {حُقُبًا}.

Strong beginnings are important, but perseverance is more important. The most beloved deeds to Allah are those that are consistent. Therefore, in this statement, Musa عليه السلام combines a strong beginning with the determination to continue, as he said: "I will not give up until I reach the junction of the two seas or continue for ages." [Al-Kahf: 60].
He is declaring his readiness to continue his journey in search of knowledge until he reaches his goal, or he will keep going even if it takes years (Huquban).

لذلك جاءت الآيات بعدها كلها معطوفة بحرف الفاء الذي يدل على السرعة والمتابعة: {فَلَمَّا بَلَغَا...}؛ {فَاتَّخَذَ سَبِيلَهُ...}؛ {فَلَمَّا جَاوَزَا...}؛ {فَارْتَدَّا عَلَى آثَارِهِمَا...}
This is why all the following verses are connected with the letter "Fa" (which indicates speed and continuity):
{فَلَمَّا بَلَغَا...}
"And when they reached..."
فَاتَّخَذَ سَبِيلَهُ
"And he took his path..."
{فَلَمَّا جَاوَزَا...}
"And when they passed..."
{فَارْتَدَّا عَلَى آثَارِهِمَا...}
"And they returned to their footsteps...".

وقد حذرنا الله عز وجل من النموذج الأبتر الذي ينقطع دائما مع أي عارض؛ قال الله: {أَفَرَأَيْتَ الَّذِي تَوَلَّىٰ؛ وَأَعْطَىٰ قَلِيلًا وَأَكْدَىٰ}[النجم:33-34]. هذا الشخص كان على الطريق ثم تولى ولم يكمل لسببين: الأول: ضعف البداية {أَعْطَىٰ قَلِيلًا} لاحظ كلمة قليلا .. عطاء ضعيف من البداية. الثاني: عدم مجاهدة النفس على الاستمرار عند العوارض {أَكْدَىٰ} ومعنى أكدى أي توقف لما بلغ الكُدية، والكدية أي الحجر الصلب الذي يقابل من يحفر بحثاً عن الماء، فيقال لمن طلب شيئاً ولم يدرك آخره وأعطى شيئاً ولم يتم أنه أكدى؛(السمرقندي). هذه الصخرة حتما ستقابلك في طريقك فإياك أن تتوقف.
Allah warned us against the example that falters and stops at the slightest obstacle. Allah said:

{أَفَرَأَيْتَ الَّذِي تَوَلَّىٰ؛ وَأَعْطَىٰ قَلِيلًا وَأَكْدَىٰ}
"Have you seen the one who turned away; and gave a little and then stopped?" [An-Najm: 33-34].

This person was on the right path but turned away and did not complete it for two reasons: The first reason is the weakness of the beginning ضعف البداية

"أَعْطَىٰ قَلِيلًا"
"He gave a little" – notice the word "little"... a weak offering from the start.

The second reason is the failure to struggle against one’s self to continue when faced with obstacles عدم مجاهدة النفس على الاستمرار عند العوارض

"And he stopped when he reached the rocky ground".

أَكْدَىٰ
means to stop when reaching a stone hard enough to obstruct the one digging for water. It is said about someone who seeks something but does not reach its end, or gives something but does not complete it, that they have "stopped" (Akda). This stone will certainly confront you on your path, so beware of stopping.

بقلم/ أحمد عبد المنعم

ومَعْنى "أكدى": قَطَعَ ، وهو مَن كُدْيَةِ الرَّكِيَّةِ، وهي الصَّلابَةُ فِيها، وإِذا بَلَغَها الحافِرُ يَئِسَ مِن حَفْرِها ، فَقَطَعَ الحَفْرَ، فَقِيلَ لِكُلِّ مَن طَلَبَ شَيْئًا فَلَمْ يَبْلُغْ آخِرَهُ، أَوْ أَعْطَى وَلَمْ يُتِمَّ : أَكْدى.

The meaning of "Akdi" (أكدى) is "to cut off" or "to stop". It refers to the hardness of a well's bottom, where if the digger reaches this point, they despair of continuing to dig further, so the digging is halted.

Therefore, it was said of anyone who sought something but did not reach its end, or someone who started giving but did not complete it, that they "Akdi" (قطع).

- تفسير ابن جزي