Ibn Rajab (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
The Salaf used to advise perfecting one’s deeds and doing them well, rather than doing a great deal of them.
For a small amount of work done with excellence and precision is better than a large amount done with heedlessness and lack of care.
Majmūʿ al-Rasāʾil (1/352)
The Salaf used to advise perfecting one’s deeds and doing them well, rather than doing a great deal of them.
For a small amount of work done with excellence and precision is better than a large amount done with heedlessness and lack of care.
Majmūʿ al-Rasāʾil (1/352)
“And know that Allah, the Exalted, is watching you and fully aware of you.
So say to yourself:
If a righteous man from my own people were to see me, I would feel ashamed before him—so how could I not feel ashamed before my Lord, Blessed and Exalted?
Then I cannot feel safe from the hastening of His punishment or from His removing the veil (that conceals my faults).”
Ibn Qudāmah al-Maqdisī, al-Waṣiyyah al-Mubārakah, pp. 94–95
So say to yourself:
If a righteous man from my own people were to see me, I would feel ashamed before him—so how could I not feel ashamed before my Lord, Blessed and Exalted?
Then I cannot feel safe from the hastening of His punishment or from His removing the veil (that conceals my faults).”
Ibn Qudāmah al-Maqdisī, al-Waṣiyyah al-Mubārakah, pp. 94–95
“إِذَا مَاتَ الْعَبْدُ اِنْقَطَعَ عَنْهُ عَمَلِهُ إِلا مِنْ ثَلاثٍ: صَدَقَةِ جَارِيَةٍ، أَوْ عِلَمٍ يُنْتَفَعُ بِهِ، أَوْ وَلَدٍ صالِحِ يَدعَوْ لهَ.”
The prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
“When a person dies, all action is cut off for him with the exception of three things:
sadaqa which continues,
knowledge which benefits,
or a righteous child who makes supplication for him.”
The prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
“When a person dies, all action is cut off for him with the exception of three things:
sadaqa which continues,
knowledge which benefits,
or a righteous child who makes supplication for him.”
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Shaitan makes every possible effort to lead us away from the straight path and make us ungrateful. And if he cannot do that, then he tries to make sure that at least we don't collect reward and good deeds for Aakhirah or even if we do, it is very little.
Forwarded from تيسير الذِكْر
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لماذا لا نتأثر بالقرآن في رمضان؟
🎙️ الشيخ محمد برهجي
🎙️ الشيخ محمد برهجي
تيسير الذِكْر
لماذا لا نتأثر بالقرآن في رمضان؟ 🎙️ الشيخ محمد برهجي
Why does one of us complain about not being affected by the Qur’an in the month of Ramadan?
Why does Ramadan come to him and leave — and, Allah forbid, he remains the same?
By Allah, he remains the same. He does not benefit from it. He recites but does not humble himself. He completes many recitations of the Qur’an, yet there is no change in his heart, nor in his limbs, nor in his soul.
This is because, O servants of Allah, the heart was not prepared before Ramadan.
The Qur’an does not settle in a heart that is preoccupied, nor does it enter a heart over which sin has cast a covering, veiled by disobedience.
Allah, the Exalted, says:
“No! Rather, a covering has been placed over their hearts because of what they used to earn.”
When a person sins, O servants of Allah, it forms a covering over the heart. So Sha‘ban is an opportunity to regret what has passed, to make sincere repentance, to resolve truthfully to worship Allah, to have firm intention to do good and abandon wrongdoing, to give preference to acts of nearness to Allah, and to strengthen the connection between the servant and his Lord, Glorified and Exalted.
So in these days, O beloved ones, there is a tremendous opportunity for seeking forgiveness, repentance, and reforming the hearts so that they may be prepared for the Month of the Qur’an and the gates of goodness within it.
Allah says:
“Indeed, in that is a reminder for whoever has a heart or listens attentively while being present.”
The limbs — the ears and the eyes — convey to the heart, so a Muslim should use these faculties in what pleases Allah, Glorified and Exalted.
You will be held accountable for these limbs:
“The Day when their tongues, their hands, and their feet will testify against them about what they used to do.”
Why does Ramadan come to him and leave — and, Allah forbid, he remains the same?
By Allah, he remains the same. He does not benefit from it. He recites but does not humble himself. He completes many recitations of the Qur’an, yet there is no change in his heart, nor in his limbs, nor in his soul.
This is because, O servants of Allah, the heart was not prepared before Ramadan.
The Qur’an does not settle in a heart that is preoccupied, nor does it enter a heart over which sin has cast a covering, veiled by disobedience.
Allah, the Exalted, says:
“No! Rather, a covering has been placed over their hearts because of what they used to earn.”
When a person sins, O servants of Allah, it forms a covering over the heart. So Sha‘ban is an opportunity to regret what has passed, to make sincere repentance, to resolve truthfully to worship Allah, to have firm intention to do good and abandon wrongdoing, to give preference to acts of nearness to Allah, and to strengthen the connection between the servant and his Lord, Glorified and Exalted.
So in these days, O beloved ones, there is a tremendous opportunity for seeking forgiveness, repentance, and reforming the hearts so that they may be prepared for the Month of the Qur’an and the gates of goodness within it.
Allah says:
“Indeed, in that is a reminder for whoever has a heart or listens attentively while being present.”
The limbs — the ears and the eyes — convey to the heart, so a Muslim should use these faculties in what pleases Allah, Glorified and Exalted.
You will be held accountable for these limbs:
“The Day when their tongues, their hands, and their feet will testify against them about what they used to do.”
“Or do you think that you will be left (without trial) while Allah has not yet made evident those among you who strive (in His cause) and do not take other than Allah, His Messenger, and the believers as intimate allies? And Allah is All-Aware of what you do.”
It is from the way (law) of Allah to test (His servants), so do not think, O believers, that Allah will leave you without trial. Rather, He tests you so that it becomes evident to people who among you are sincere in striving, and who do not take anyone other than Allah, His Messenger, and the believers as close allies. And Allah is fully aware of all your deeds and will recompense you accordingly.
- Tafseer al muyassar
Surah At-Tawbah (9:16).
It is from the way (law) of Allah to test (His servants), so do not think, O believers, that Allah will leave you without trial. Rather, He tests you so that it becomes evident to people who among you are sincere in striving, and who do not take anyone other than Allah, His Messenger, and the believers as close allies. And Allah is fully aware of all your deeds and will recompense you accordingly.
- Tafseer al muyassar
Surah At-Tawbah (9:16).
Patience (الصبر) is not only when you suffer physical pain and you remain patient, or when you lose something beloved or someone passes away and you remain patient. This is patience upon Allah’s decree.
But there is an even higher level of patience, and that is patience in staying away from sins and patience in obeying Allah. Patience in avoiding sin means that when you are alone, no one is watching you, and you have all the means to commit a wrong act, but still you don't do it because you fear Allah Subhanahu Wata'ala. And also, if someone curses you or abuses you and you remain patient and don't respond, this is also a type of patience, patience in avoiding wrongdoing.
The second type of patience is to remain firm in obedience to Allah. For example, it is a very cold night, you are extremely tired, your sleep is very sweet and deep, and your heart does not feel like getting up. But when you hear the azan (حي على الصلاه) you still get up and establish the prayer despite your tiredness and Similarly, if someone treats you badly and you respond with kindness and goodness, this is also a form of patience in obedience.
But there is an even higher level of patience, and that is patience in staying away from sins and patience in obeying Allah. Patience in avoiding sin means that when you are alone, no one is watching you, and you have all the means to commit a wrong act, but still you don't do it because you fear Allah Subhanahu Wata'ala. And also, if someone curses you or abuses you and you remain patient and don't respond, this is also a type of patience, patience in avoiding wrongdoing.
The second type of patience is to remain firm in obedience to Allah. For example, it is a very cold night, you are extremely tired, your sleep is very sweet and deep, and your heart does not feel like getting up. But when you hear the azan (حي على الصلاه) you still get up and establish the prayer despite your tiredness and Similarly, if someone treats you badly and you respond with kindness and goodness, this is also a form of patience in obedience.
قُلْ يَـٰعِبَادِ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ ٱتَّقُوا۟ رَبَّكُمْ ۚ لِلَّذِينَ أَحْسَنُوا۟ فِى هَـٰذِهِ ٱلدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةٌۭ ۗ وَأَرْضُ ٱللَّهِ وَٰسِعَةٌ ۗ إِنَّمَا يُوَفَّى ٱلصَّـٰبِرُونَ أَجْرَهُم بِغَيْرِ حِسَابٍۢ
( الزمر ١٠)
Say, 'O My servants who have believed, fear your Lord. For those who do good in this world is good, and the earth of Allah is vast. Indeed, the patient will be given their reward without measure.
( الزمر ١٠)
Say, 'O My servants who have believed, fear your Lord. For those who do good in this world is good, and the earth of Allah is vast. Indeed, the patient will be given their reward without measure.
Signs of Ignorance
Abu Darda رضي الله عنه said:
The signs of ignorance are three:
Selt-amazement.
Speaking excessively about that which does not concern a person.
Forbidding something and then doing it oneself.
[Narrated by Ion 'Abdul Barr in Jami' Bayan al-
'Ilm wa Fadlihi (1/569)]
Abu Darda رضي الله عنه said:
The signs of ignorance are three:
Selt-amazement.
Speaking excessively about that which does not concern a person.
Forbidding something and then doing it oneself.
[Narrated by Ion 'Abdul Barr in Jami' Bayan al-
'Ilm wa Fadlihi (1/569)]
Forwarded from سبل السلام
رمضان يَدنو والقلوب تشوَّقتْ
Ramadan is approaching, and the hearts are filled with longing.
ونسائِمُ الذكرى يَفيضُ حَنينُها♥️.
The winds of remembrance carry an overwhelming sense of yearning.
Ramadan is approaching, and the hearts are filled with longing.
ونسائِمُ الذكرى يَفيضُ حَنينُها♥️.
The winds of remembrance carry an overwhelming sense of yearning.
Forwarded from سبل السلام
ساعة استجابة؛ كان السلف يُسَمُون يوم الجمعة يوم الأُمنيات.
Fix your matters right with your Muslim brother, otherwise it may happen that you fast all day, recite the Qur’an, and stand in prayer at night, but none of it is accepted by Allah because of small things. نَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ
تُفْتَحُ أَبْوَابُ الْجَنَّةِ يَوْمَ الْإِثْنَيْنِ، وَيَوْمَ الْخَمِيسِ، فَيُغْفَرُ لِكُلِّ عَبْدٍ لَا يُشْرِكُ بِاللهِ شَيْئًا، إِلَّا رَجُلًا كَانَتْ بَيْنَهُ وَبَيْنَ أَخِيهِ شَحْنَاءُ، فَيُقَالُ: أَنْظِرُوا هَذَيْنِ حَتَّى يَصْطَلِحَا، أَنْظِرُوا هَذَيْنِ حَتَّى يَصْطَلِحَا، أَنْظِرُوا هَذَيْنِ حَتَّى يَصْطَلِحَا
Rasoolullah ﷺ said:
The gates of Paradise are opened on Monday and Thursday, and every servant who does not associate anything with Allah is forgiven, except a man who has hostility between him and his brother. It is said: ‘Delay these two until they reconcile, delay these two until they reconcile, delay these two until they reconcile.
[Sahih Muslim - 2565]
تُفْتَحُ أَبْوَابُ الْجَنَّةِ يَوْمَ الْإِثْنَيْنِ، وَيَوْمَ الْخَمِيسِ، فَيُغْفَرُ لِكُلِّ عَبْدٍ لَا يُشْرِكُ بِاللهِ شَيْئًا، إِلَّا رَجُلًا كَانَتْ بَيْنَهُ وَبَيْنَ أَخِيهِ شَحْنَاءُ، فَيُقَالُ: أَنْظِرُوا هَذَيْنِ حَتَّى يَصْطَلِحَا، أَنْظِرُوا هَذَيْنِ حَتَّى يَصْطَلِحَا، أَنْظِرُوا هَذَيْنِ حَتَّى يَصْطَلِحَا
Rasoolullah ﷺ said:
The gates of Paradise are opened on Monday and Thursday, and every servant who does not associate anything with Allah is forgiven, except a man who has hostility between him and his brother. It is said: ‘Delay these two until they reconcile, delay these two until they reconcile, delay these two until they reconcile.
[Sahih Muslim - 2565]
Forwarded from سبل السلام
«خَيْرُ مَا يُسْتَقْبَلُ بِهِ رَمَضَان التَّوبَةُ، التَّوْبَةُ النَّصُوحُ مَقْبُولَةٌ مَهْمَا عَظُمَ الذَّنبُ!»
"the best thing with which the servant welcomes ramadan is Seeking repentance, and s
- ابن عُثيمِين رَحِمَهُ الله
"the best thing with which the servant welcomes ramadan is Seeking repentance, and s
incere repentance is accepted, no matter how great the sin is."- ابن عُثيمِين رَحِمَهُ الله
One of the reasons for being deprived of acts of obedience
and for a weak connection to the Qur’an in Ramadan is being careless with what one listens to and looks at — for they are the greatest gateways leading to the heart.
A servant only truly tastes the sweetness of worship through the heart; so if the heart weakens, the limbs weaken in performing righteous deeds.
So guard your hearing and your sight, if you find yourself weak in worshipping Allah سبحانه وتعالى
and for a weak connection to the Qur’an in Ramadan is being careless with what one listens to and looks at — for they are the greatest gateways leading to the heart.
A servant only truly tastes the sweetness of worship through the heart; so if the heart weakens, the limbs weaken in performing righteous deeds.
So guard your hearing and your sight, if you find yourself weak in worshipping Allah سبحانه وتعالى
Forwarded from سبل السلام
رمضان
This great season for the Hereafter is a time for a Muslim to prepare themselves with the determination to its proper use from the beginning of it to the ending with good deeds that raise their ranks and forgive their sins.
Among these deeds are:
1. To protect their fast from anything that diminishes or corrupts it.
2. To maintain the night prayers with the Imams in the mosques.
3. To strive for generosity and benevolence, following the example of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). As narrated by Al-Bukhari (8) and Muslim (6009) from Ibn Abbas, who said:
"The Prophet (peace be upon him) was the most generous of people, and he was even more generous during Ramadan when he met Jibriel. Jibriel used to meet him every night of Ramadan and review the Quran with him." The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was more generous with good deeds than a fast-moving wind. And A person should read and reflect on the Quran abundantly during this month.
4. To take advantage of the means to obtain forgiveness and be cautious not to miss out on istigfar/ forgiveness during this month.
5. To avoid wasting the nights of Ramadan with frivolous entertainment, watching movies, or TV shows, especially those that portray the Companions.
6. To strive to revive the last ten nights of Ramadan in worship.
7. Just as a Muslim is diligent in fasting during Ramadan, it is even more important for them to be diligent in performing the five daily prayers on time, as they are the foundation of Islam.
8. After the month of Ramadan has passed, and the Muslim has experienced the joy and devotion in worship, it is good fate for him to continue drawing closer to Allah through good deeds.
I ask Allah عزوجل to grant success to the Muslims in fasting and standing in prayer during the month of Ramadan in a way that pleases Him and brings them closer to Him. May He reform their hearts, words, and actions. Indeed, He is the All-Hearing, the Responsive.
- عبد المحسن بن حمد العباد البدر
This great season for the Hereafter is a time for a Muslim to prepare themselves with the determination to its proper use from the beginning of it to the ending with good deeds that raise their ranks and forgive their sins.
Among these deeds are:
1. To protect their fast from anything that diminishes or corrupts it.
2. To maintain the night prayers with the Imams in the mosques.
3. To strive for generosity and benevolence, following the example of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). As narrated by Al-Bukhari (8) and Muslim (6009) from Ibn Abbas, who said:
"The Prophet (peace be upon him) was the most generous of people, and he was even more generous during Ramadan when he met Jibriel. Jibriel used to meet him every night of Ramadan and review the Quran with him." The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was more generous with good deeds than a fast-moving wind. And A person should read and reflect on the Quran abundantly during this month.
4. To take advantage of the means to obtain forgiveness and be cautious not to miss out on istigfar/ forgiveness during this month.
5. To avoid wasting the nights of Ramadan with frivolous entertainment, watching movies, or TV shows, especially those that portray the Companions.
6. To strive to revive the last ten nights of Ramadan in worship.
7. Just as a Muslim is diligent in fasting during Ramadan, it is even more important for them to be diligent in performing the five daily prayers on time, as they are the foundation of Islam.
8. After the month of Ramadan has passed, and the Muslim has experienced the joy and devotion in worship, it is good fate for him to continue drawing closer to Allah through good deeds.
I ask Allah عزوجل to grant success to the Muslims in fasting and standing in prayer during the month of Ramadan in a way that pleases Him and brings them closer to Him. May He reform their hearts, words, and actions. Indeed, He is the All-Hearing, the Responsive.
- عبد المحسن بن حمد العباد البدر