هذه الحياة ابتلاء واختبار
"This life is a trial and a test,
ولیست..تنعم وترغد وطيب مرقد !
not a place for luxury, indulgence, and resting in comfort!"
"This life is a trial and a test,
ولیست..تنعم وترغد وطيب مرقد !
not a place for luxury, indulgence, and resting in comfort!"
Forwarded from The Sunnah School
The thief that steals our most precious treasure ⌛️
The thief that has prevented us from so much Khair
The thief that not only steals, but does so everyday
Oh Allah put barakah in our time, give us mental clarity and peace of mind
And protect us from the many many many trials of this thief. 🤲
آمين يا رب العالمين
The thief that has prevented us from so much Khair
The thief that not only steals, but does so everyday
Oh Allah put barakah in our time, give us mental clarity and peace of mind
And protect us from the many many many trials of this thief. 🤲
آمين يا رب العالمين
Forwarded from منهج السلف الصالح (Muzammil Ahmed)
Asad bin al-Furāt, [may Allāh have mercy on him], said:
“Never did I take leave of Ibn al-Qāsim except that he would say to me:
‘I counsel you with three things:
1. Fear Allāh,
2. Remain devoted to the Qur’ān,
3. And spread knowledge [far and wide].’”
Tartīb ul-Madārik, 1/609 | Abul-Fadl Qādi Iyādh, [may Allāh have mercy on him]
“Never did I take leave of Ibn al-Qāsim except that he would say to me:
‘I counsel you with three things:
1. Fear Allāh,
2. Remain devoted to the Qur’ān,
3. And spread knowledge [far and wide].’”
Tartīb ul-Madārik, 1/609 | Abul-Fadl Qādi Iyādh, [may Allāh have mercy on him]
Forwarded from فضائل القرآن
Simple recitations that highlight the meanings of the Quran without being excessive are best.
My previous ustadh had mentioned once that it’s glaringly obvious when someone has studied maqaamat from their recitation & wallahi it’s true.
There’s no better beautification of one’s voice than tajweed and understanding of that which one recites.
From the hadeeth of Jabir رضي الله عنه، that the Prophet ﷺ said:
"إِنَّ مِنْ أَحْسَنِ النَّاسِ صَوْتًا بِالْقُرْآنِ، الَّذِي إِذَا سَمِعْتُمُوهُ يَقْرَأُ، حَسِبْتُمُوهُ يَخْشَى اللَّهَ".
‘Among the people who recite the Quran with the most beautiful voices is the man who, when you hear him, you think that he fears Allah.’
[Sunan Ibn Majah 1339]
Graded Sahih by Imam Al-Albani رحمه الله
My previous ustadh had mentioned once that it’s glaringly obvious when someone has studied maqaamat from their recitation & wallahi it’s true.
There’s no better beautification of one’s voice than tajweed and understanding of that which one recites.
From the hadeeth of Jabir رضي الله عنه، that the Prophet ﷺ said:
"إِنَّ مِنْ أَحْسَنِ النَّاسِ صَوْتًا بِالْقُرْآنِ، الَّذِي إِذَا سَمِعْتُمُوهُ يَقْرَأُ، حَسِبْتُمُوهُ يَخْشَى اللَّهَ".
‘Among the people who recite the Quran with the most beautiful voices is the man who, when you hear him, you think that he fears Allah.’
[Sunan Ibn Majah 1339]
Graded Sahih by Imam Al-Albani رحمه الله
Chapter regarding the ways that bring about love for Allah and make it grow — and there are ten of them:
1. Reading the Qur’an thoughtfully and trying to understand its meanings and messages — like how someone studies a letter from a close friend to grasp what they’re really trying to say.
2. Getting closer to Allah by doing extra (voluntary) acts of worship after performing the faraidh. These extra acts help a person move from simply loving Allah to being loved by Him.
3. Always remembering Allah — with your words, your heart, your actions, and your inner state. How much you love Him depends on how much you remember Him.
4. Choosing what Allah loves over what you want, especially when desires are strong. And aiming for what pleases Him, even if it’s difficult.
5. Thinking deeply about Allah’s names and qualities, and learning about who He is. Moving your heart through the gardens of this knowledge. Anyone who truly knows Allah through His names, actions, and attributes will naturally love Him. That’s why those who deny or distort His names and attributes block people from reaching that love.
6. Noticing how kind and generous Allah has been to you — all His blessings, both the obvious and the hidden — because this naturally draws your heart to love Him.
7. One of the most powerful reasons: when your heart feels totally humble and broken in front of Him. This is a deep feeling that words can’t fully explain.
8. Spending time alone with Allah, especially during the last part of the night when He "descends" (as mentioned in Hadith) — to talk to Him, recite His words al Qur'an, and stand before Him with respect and humility. Then ending that time with asking for forgiveness and turning back to Him.
9. Being around people who truly love Allah, and picking up the best and most beautiful things from their words and actions — like picking the best fruits. Only speak when you know it’s beneficial, and that it will help you or others.
10. Staying away from anything that could come between your heart and Allah.
Through these ten things, those who love Allah reach higher levels of love and closeness to Him. And at the heart of all this are two key things: a heart that’s ready for this journey, and eyes that can see with insight.
— Ibn al-Qayyim | Madarij al-Salikin
1. Reading the Qur’an thoughtfully and trying to understand its meanings and messages — like how someone studies a letter from a close friend to grasp what they’re really trying to say.
2. Getting closer to Allah by doing extra (voluntary) acts of worship after performing the faraidh. These extra acts help a person move from simply loving Allah to being loved by Him.
3. Always remembering Allah — with your words, your heart, your actions, and your inner state. How much you love Him depends on how much you remember Him.
4. Choosing what Allah loves over what you want, especially when desires are strong. And aiming for what pleases Him, even if it’s difficult.
5. Thinking deeply about Allah’s names and qualities, and learning about who He is. Moving your heart through the gardens of this knowledge. Anyone who truly knows Allah through His names, actions, and attributes will naturally love Him. That’s why those who deny or distort His names and attributes block people from reaching that love.
6. Noticing how kind and generous Allah has been to you — all His blessings, both the obvious and the hidden — because this naturally draws your heart to love Him.
7. One of the most powerful reasons: when your heart feels totally humble and broken in front of Him. This is a deep feeling that words can’t fully explain.
8. Spending time alone with Allah, especially during the last part of the night when He "descends" (as mentioned in Hadith) — to talk to Him, recite His words al Qur'an, and stand before Him with respect and humility. Then ending that time with asking for forgiveness and turning back to Him.
9. Being around people who truly love Allah, and picking up the best and most beautiful things from their words and actions — like picking the best fruits. Only speak when you know it’s beneficial, and that it will help you or others.
10. Staying away from anything that could come between your heart and Allah.
Through these ten things, those who love Allah reach higher levels of love and closeness to Him. And at the heart of all this are two key things: a heart that’s ready for this journey, and eyes that can see with insight.
— Ibn al-Qayyim | Madarij al-Salikin
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لا تقنطَنّ إذا مـا شِدّةٌ عرَضــت
أو غُمّةٌ في ثنايـَا الصــــدرِ تعتَلِجُ
Do not despair when hardship comes your way,
Or when distress stirs deep within your chest.
سيُرسلُ اللَّهُ ما تحيَا النفوسُ بِـهِ
والصبحُ عمّا قريبٍ سوفَ ينبلِجُ
Allah will send what brings the soul to life,
And soon, the dawn will break and end the night.
ما عسعسَ اليأسُ مزهُوًّا بظُلمتهِ
إلّا تنفّسَ في أعقابهِ الفـــــرَجُ»
No matter how proud despair may grow in its darkness,
Relief will surely follow close behind.
أو غُمّةٌ في ثنايـَا الصــــدرِ تعتَلِجُ
Do not despair when hardship comes your way,
Or when distress stirs deep within your chest.
سيُرسلُ اللَّهُ ما تحيَا النفوسُ بِـهِ
والصبحُ عمّا قريبٍ سوفَ ينبلِجُ
Allah will send what brings the soul to life,
And soon, the dawn will break and end the night.
ما عسعسَ اليأسُ مزهُوًّا بظُلمتهِ
إلّا تنفّسَ في أعقابهِ الفـــــرَجُ»
No matter how proud despair may grow in its darkness,
Relief will surely follow close behind.
Farwah b. Nawfal said,
"I was a neighbour of Khabbāb, may Allah be pleased with him, so we went to the masjid and he took hold of my hand and said,
"Gain closeness to Allah with whatever you are able to do, for indeed you will not gain closeness through something more beloved to Allah than His own Speech"
(Shu'ab al-Iman)
Ibn 'Abbās , may Allah be pleased with them both, said,
"Allah has guaranteed the one who follows the Qur'an that he will not become misguided in this world nor suffer in the next life" he then recited:
{so whoever follows My guidance will neither go astray nor suffer}
- al-Musannaf (7/136)
"I was a neighbour of Khabbāb, may Allah be pleased with him, so we went to the masjid and he took hold of my hand and said,
"Gain closeness to Allah with whatever you are able to do, for indeed you will not gain closeness through something more beloved to Allah than His own Speech"
(Shu'ab al-Iman)
Ibn 'Abbās , may Allah be pleased with them both, said,
"Allah has guaranteed the one who follows the Qur'an that he will not become misguided in this world nor suffer in the next life" he then recited:
{so whoever follows My guidance will neither go astray nor suffer}
- al-Musannaf (7/136)
قال رسول الله ﷺ:
«إنَّ في الجُمعةِ ساعةً لا يوافقها رجلٌ مسلمٌ قائمٌ يصلي يسألُ الله فيها خيرًا إلا أعطاه، وقلّلها بيده»
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
"Indeed, on Friday there is an hour in which a Muslim man, while standing in prayer, asking Allah for good — he will not be denied; it will be granted to him," and he gestured with his hand to show how short that time is.
يومٌ عظيم أمامكم، فأفيضوا بأمانيكم لله، وألِحّوا عليه، واطلبوا من خيري الدنيا والآخرة.
A great day lies ahead of you, so pour out your wishes to Allah, be persistent in your supplications, and ask for the best of this world and the Hereafter.
وإن مررتم هنا أو خَطَرتُ ببالكم، فهناك أمرٌ أهمّني، دعواتكم بأن يتيسر ويتمّ..
And if you pass by here or I happen to cross your mind, know that something important is weighing on me — I ask for your du‘a that it be made easy and completed.
«إنَّ في الجُمعةِ ساعةً لا يوافقها رجلٌ مسلمٌ قائمٌ يصلي يسألُ الله فيها خيرًا إلا أعطاه، وقلّلها بيده»
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
"Indeed, on Friday there is an hour in which a Muslim man, while standing in prayer, asking Allah for good — he will not be denied; it will be granted to him," and he gestured with his hand to show how short that time is.
يومٌ عظيم أمامكم، فأفيضوا بأمانيكم لله، وألِحّوا عليه، واطلبوا من خيري الدنيا والآخرة.
A great day lies ahead of you, so pour out your wishes to Allah, be persistent in your supplications, and ask for the best of this world and the Hereafter.
وإن مررتم هنا أو خَطَرتُ ببالكم، فهناك أمرٌ أهمّني، دعواتكم بأن يتيسر ويتمّ..
And if you pass by here or I happen to cross your mind, know that something important is weighing on me — I ask for your du‘a that it be made easy and completed.
«والله أعلى وأجل، والله أعلى وأجل، والله أعلى وأجل»
"By Allah, He is the Most High and the Most Glorious. By Allah, He is the Most High and the Most Glorious. By Allah, He is the Most High and the Most Glorious."
وفيه أيضا يقول الله:
(يا ابن آدم قم إلي أمشِ إليك، وامشِ إلي أهرول إليك).
And also in it , Allah says:
"O son of Adam, stand up and come to Me, and I will walk to you; walk to Me, and I will run to you."
من أقبل إلينا تلقيناه من بعيد، ومن أراد مرادنا أردنا ما يريد.
Whoever comes toward Us, We receive him from afar; and whoever desires what We desire, We desire what he desires.
ومن سألنا أعطيناه فوق المزيد، ومن عمل بقوتنا نالَه الحديد.
Whoever asks Us, We give him more than abundance; and whoever acts through Our strength, he attains even the iron (i.e., the impossible).
يا هذا، لو أنك قصدت باب والي الشرطة، لما أقبل إليك ولا تلقاك، وربما حجبك عن الوصول إليه وأقصاك،
O you, if you had gone to the gate of the police chief, he wouldn’t come to you nor meet you, and he might even block you from reaching him and drive you away
وملك الملوك يقول: "من أتاني يمشي أتيته هرولة"
Yet the King of Kings says: “Whoever comes to Me walking, I come to him running.”
وأنت عنه معرض، وعلى غيره مقبل، لقد غُبِنت أفحش الغبن وخسرت أكبر الخسران.
And yet you turn away from Him and approach others—truly, you have been deceived with the worst of deceptions and suffered the greatest of losses.
- المحجة في سير الدلجة ابن رجب
"By Allah, He is the Most High and the Most Glorious. By Allah, He is the Most High and the Most Glorious. By Allah, He is the Most High and the Most Glorious."
وفيه أيضا يقول الله:
(يا ابن آدم قم إلي أمشِ إليك، وامشِ إلي أهرول إليك).
And also in it , Allah says:
"O son of Adam, stand up and come to Me, and I will walk to you; walk to Me, and I will run to you."
من أقبل إلينا تلقيناه من بعيد، ومن أراد مرادنا أردنا ما يريد.
Whoever comes toward Us, We receive him from afar; and whoever desires what We desire, We desire what he desires.
ومن سألنا أعطيناه فوق المزيد، ومن عمل بقوتنا نالَه الحديد.
Whoever asks Us, We give him more than abundance; and whoever acts through Our strength, he attains even the iron (i.e., the impossible).
يا هذا، لو أنك قصدت باب والي الشرطة، لما أقبل إليك ولا تلقاك، وربما حجبك عن الوصول إليه وأقصاك،
O you, if you had gone to the gate of the police chief, he wouldn’t come to you nor meet you, and he might even block you from reaching him and drive you away
وملك الملوك يقول: "من أتاني يمشي أتيته هرولة"
Yet the King of Kings says: “Whoever comes to Me walking, I come to him running.”
وأنت عنه معرض، وعلى غيره مقبل، لقد غُبِنت أفحش الغبن وخسرت أكبر الخسران.
And yet you turn away from Him and approach others—truly, you have been deceived with the worst of deceptions and suffered the greatest of losses.
- المحجة في سير الدلجة ابن رجب
A Strange Story!
Shaykh Sulaymān al-Ruḥaylī – may Allah preserve him – said:
The scholars mention that a man once wanted to drink from a well, but his foot slipped and he fell in. Some people heard his groaning, pulled him out, and gave him some milk, which he drank.
One of them asked,
'How did you fall?'
The man replied, 'I stood here,' and as he showed the spot, he fell into the well and died.
What remained of his provision was that milk – he had come out to drink it – and what remained of his life was that brief time. He slipped the same slip and died.
No one can reduce your provision, and no one can increase it – no matter how skilled they are. But we still take the lawful means without becoming attached to them.
شرح الوصية الصغرى (117)
Shaykh Sulaymān al-Ruḥaylī – may Allah preserve him – said:
The scholars mention that a man once wanted to drink from a well, but his foot slipped and he fell in. Some people heard his groaning, pulled him out, and gave him some milk, which he drank.
One of them asked,
'How did you fall?'
The man replied, 'I stood here,' and as he showed the spot, he fell into the well and died.
What remained of his provision was that milk – he had come out to drink it – and what remained of his life was that brief time. He slipped the same slip and died.
No one can reduce your provision, and no one can increase it – no matter how skilled they are. But we still take the lawful means without becoming attached to them.
شرح الوصية الصغرى (117)
Forwarded from MADINAH STUDENT LIFE - MSL
Why has finding a spouse become a myth nowadays?
Brothers stop seeking perfection
Sisters stop seeking perfection
Brothers read the biography of the best man to ever walk upon this world Muhammed (صلى الله عليه وسلم) make him be your role model and no one else!
Sisters read the biographies of the sahabiyaat and the daughters and wives of the Prophet Muhammed aleyhi salam, make them be your role models and not society and what it teaches!
Let's just switch off the phones, social media (Tiktok, IG, Snap, Facebook, YouTube and anything else) let's learn about our religion.
Let us be sincere more, your future husband or wife should not be compared anyone else before you even go to meet them in the meetings. That is a big trend nowadays, Sisters see someone online who has a following and they want their future husband to be like that etc. Judge the person in front of your for who he is and put him on the scale of Islam not others on social media.
Does he fear Allah?
Does he pray 5 times a day?
Is he well mannered and kind to his mother and sisters?
Does he work?
Is he upright?
Is he responsible?
Is he mature?
Is he a man or still a boy?
Is he sincere and genuine?
Is he fit to be the father of your children?
You can't do the above without the help of your father or other walee! A man can suss another man out, you can't unfortunately!
Brothers: stop comparing her to the billboards your see and the women caked up in ice cream on the screens. Judge her for who she is and no one else.
Does she pray 5 times a day?
Is she well mannered?
Is she obedient to her parents?
Does she have shyness?
Is she willing to settle down and raise a family with your support?
Is she fit to be the mother of your children?
It is so simple but we have made it rocket science!
May Allah make it easy and grant us all a righteous spouse and bless us all with righteous offsprings!
Brothers stop seeking perfection
Sisters stop seeking perfection
Brothers read the biography of the best man to ever walk upon this world Muhammed (صلى الله عليه وسلم) make him be your role model and no one else!
Sisters read the biographies of the sahabiyaat and the daughters and wives of the Prophet Muhammed aleyhi salam, make them be your role models and not society and what it teaches!
Let's just switch off the phones, social media (Tiktok, IG, Snap, Facebook, YouTube and anything else) let's learn about our religion.
Let us be sincere more, your future husband or wife should not be compared anyone else before you even go to meet them in the meetings. That is a big trend nowadays, Sisters see someone online who has a following and they want their future husband to be like that etc. Judge the person in front of your for who he is and put him on the scale of Islam not others on social media.
Does he fear Allah?
Does he pray 5 times a day?
Is he well mannered and kind to his mother and sisters?
Does he work?
Is he upright?
Is he responsible?
Is he mature?
Is he a man or still a boy?
Is he sincere and genuine?
Is he fit to be the father of your children?
You can't do the above without the help of your father or other walee! A man can suss another man out, you can't unfortunately!
Brothers: stop comparing her to the billboards your see and the women caked up in ice cream on the screens. Judge her for who she is and no one else.
Does she pray 5 times a day?
Is she well mannered?
Is she obedient to her parents?
Does she have shyness?
Is she willing to settle down and raise a family with your support?
Is she fit to be the mother of your children?
It is so simple but we have made it rocket science!
May Allah make it easy and grant us all a righteous spouse and bless us all with righteous offsprings!
"أعذب ما قيل في الحمد لله:
ربِّ لكَ الحمْد حمدًا لا انْقِطَاعَ لهُ
ربِّ لكَ الحمْدُ في صفْوٍ وفي كدَرِ
صنائعُ اللّهِ لا نُحصي لها عددا
فَنَحْمَدُ اللّهَ حَمدًا دائمًا أَبدا
الحمدُ للهِ حمدًا لا حدودَ لهُ
والشّكرُ للهِ إسرارًا وإعلانا
حمدًا لِمن باللُطف يسَّر دربنا"
ربِّ لكَ الحمْد حمدًا لا انْقِطَاعَ لهُ
ربِّ لكَ الحمْدُ في صفْوٍ وفي كدَرِ
صنائعُ اللّهِ لا نُحصي لها عددا
فَنَحْمَدُ اللّهَ حَمدًا دائمًا أَبدا
الحمدُ للهِ حمدًا لا حدودَ لهُ
والشّكرُ للهِ إسرارًا وإعلانا
حمدًا لِمن باللُطف يسَّر دربنا"
This ayah fills a good-doer with hope and encourages them to grow in goodness.
"Indeed, the mercy of Allah is near to the doers of good."
Allah has specifically mentioned the people of Ihsan (those who do good) as being close to His mercy. This is because it is Allah’s favor and kindness — and He is, in essence, the Most Merciful of the merciful. Allah's special mercy is reserved for the people of Ihsan, since recompense is of the same nature as the action. That is, the type of reward corresponds to the type of deed performed. So, the more a person acts with Ihsan in their deeds, the more Allah showers His mercy and kindness upon them in return.
- Ibn taymiyyah
(Qur'an tadabbur wa amal)
"Indeed, the mercy of Allah is near to the doers of good."
Allah has specifically mentioned the people of Ihsan (those who do good) as being close to His mercy. This is because it is Allah’s favor and kindness — and He is, in essence, the Most Merciful of the merciful. Allah's special mercy is reserved for the people of Ihsan, since recompense is of the same nature as the action. That is, the type of reward corresponds to the type of deed performed. So, the more a person acts with Ihsan in their deeds, the more Allah showers His mercy and kindness upon them in return.
- Ibn taymiyyah
(Qur'an tadabbur wa amal)
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