Wednesday, 28 March 2007
Monday, 26 March 2007
Week 13
HADITH:
"The world is a prison for the believer and a paradise for the unbeliever" (Muslim, Tirmidhi)
DID YOU KNOW:
Hamza (raa), the prophet's uncle died at the battle of uhud along with 70 martyrs.
TARGET:
Encourage good relations between siblings.
"The world is a prison for the believer and a paradise for the unbeliever" (Muslim, Tirmidhi)
DID YOU KNOW:
Hamza (raa), the prophet's uncle died at the battle of uhud along with 70 martyrs.
TARGET:
Encourage good relations between siblings.
Sunday, 25 March 2007
Prescribed prayers
Wednesday, March 21, 2007, my respected teacher delivered a Hadith discourse on “prescribed prayers….”
Sayyidatuna Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) used to remember Allah at all times. [Muslim].
We are all advised to remember Allah at all times as well.
Allah mentions in the Qur’an:
"And remember Allah much, that you may be successful.'' (62:10)
The reason stated to remember Allah is that we may be successful and if we do not remember Him it will not effect Allah even an iota bit. As by remembering him it will only save us from sins and increase the love for him.
Now the statement, which arises is that it is virtually impossible to sit in one place and remember Allah for hours and hours on end, with the rest of the day to day duties on our plate. However the foremost way of remembering Allah subhana wat'ala is by enforcing the prescribed prayers in our life.
Therefore when we go to sleep, wake up, eat, go out etc we must pray the specific prayers that has been given to us by our Rasul Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, in that way not only will we be remembering Allah every moment in our daily routine, but also acting upon the sunnah of Rasul Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam. This will increase both the love for Allah and his Rasul Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam. Insha-Allah.
Therefore hadhrat has chose to start these Wednesday lessons mentioning and explaining the daily prescribed prayers. The first prayer explained was:
When rising from sleep
We are reminded a few points concerning our beloved Allah Subhana Wa'tala in this prayer:
* He is the one who woke us up after sleep.
*Sleep is the brother of death; we are not conscious and are unaware of the happenings around us whilst we are asleep. He brought us back from that state.
* Finally we are reminded of death, as we will return to our most beloved.
NOTE:
This was the introductory of the prescribed prayers, from now insh'Allah Hadhrat will mention one prayer every week and in that way insha-Allah we will be able to act upon it and make our life in remembrance of Allah subhana Wat'ala and according to the Sunnah.
Wednesday, 21 March 2007
"A Thief only goes to a rich man's house"
"A Thief only goes to a rich man's house"
(Shaykh Molana Imran bin Adam)
A rich man is one who has Iman, therefore the thief (shaytaan) will go to a person, who has Iman. Attacking a non-believer will leave him no treasure.
Due to his incredible intelligence he will try his utmost best to lead the believer astray, no matter what level of piety/spirituality they are at. His attempts and plans will become greater, this does not always mean one has weakened their Iman. It can prove that one has strengthened it and making shaytaan work harder.
Week 11 and 12
HADITH:
"Oppression will be darkness on the day of judgment" (bukhari)
DID YOU KNOW:
During the first years of the advent of Islam the Qibla (direction for prayer) was in the direction of Jerusalem and then by Divine command the direction was changed towards Makkah.
TARGET:
reflect on on past/current arguments, and analyse if a different response could have created a more peaceful outcome.
"Oppression will be darkness on the day of judgment" (bukhari)
DID YOU KNOW:
During the first years of the advent of Islam the Qibla (direction for prayer) was in the direction of Jerusalem and then by Divine command the direction was changed towards Makkah.
TARGET:
reflect on on past/current arguments, and analyse if a different response could have created a more peaceful outcome.
Sunday, 11 March 2007
Quote
"Check your Love Thermometer"
(Shaykh Molana Imran bin Adam)
Week 10
HADITH:
"A believer is simple and noble and a transgressor is deceitful and ignoble" (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi).
DID YOU KNOW:
The number zero reached European civilisation through the Arabs after 800 AD. The Greeks and Romans did not need the number zero for they did their calculations on an abacus. The name 'zero' comes from the Arabic 'sifr'.
TARGET:
Insha'Allah- reflect on any wasteful financial spending.
"A believer is simple and noble and a transgressor is deceitful and ignoble" (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi).
DID YOU KNOW:
The number zero reached European civilisation through the Arabs after 800 AD. The Greeks and Romans did not need the number zero for they did their calculations on an abacus. The name 'zero' comes from the Arabic 'sifr'.
TARGET:
Insha'Allah- reflect on any wasteful financial spending.
Friday, 9 March 2007
Taalib-e-ilm
SEEKER OF KNOWLEDGE:
Soon there will be a section for the seekers of knowledge.
A few words of wisdom from My respected teacher, so that we can act upon and become the best of seekers.
Insh'Allah
Wednesday, 7 March 2007
Food 4 thought
A Musalee (one who goes to a Mosque) wrote a letter to the editor of a newspaper and complained that it made no sense to go to Mosque.
"I've gone for 30 years now," he wrote, "and in that time I have heard something like 3,000 Lectures. But for the life of me, I can't remember a single one of them. So, I think I'm wasting my time and the Imams are wasting theirs by giving Lectures at all."
This started a real controversy in the "Letters to the Editor" column, much to the delight of the editor. It went on for weeks until someone wrote this clincher, I've been married for 30 years now. In that time my wife has cooked some 32,000 meals. But for the life of me, I cannot recall the entire menu for a single one of those meals.
But I do know this: They all nourished me and gave me the strength I needed to do my work. If my wife had not given me these meals, I would be physically dead today. Likewise, if I had not gone to Mosque for nourishment, I would be spiritually dead today.
(Shaykh Molana Imran bin Adam)
"I've gone for 30 years now," he wrote, "and in that time I have heard something like 3,000 Lectures. But for the life of me, I can't remember a single one of them. So, I think I'm wasting my time and the Imams are wasting theirs by giving Lectures at all."
This started a real controversy in the "Letters to the Editor" column, much to the delight of the editor. It went on for weeks until someone wrote this clincher, I've been married for 30 years now. In that time my wife has cooked some 32,000 meals. But for the life of me, I cannot recall the entire menu for a single one of those meals.
But I do know this: They all nourished me and gave me the strength I needed to do my work. If my wife had not given me these meals, I would be physically dead today. Likewise, if I had not gone to Mosque for nourishment, I would be spiritually dead today.
(Shaykh Molana Imran bin Adam)
Tuesday, 6 March 2007
Quote
"Life Upon deen is like playing snakes and ladders"
(Shaykh Molana Imran bin Adam)
There will be times where we become so engrossed in deen that we assume, we will never go back. We almost touch the skies and feel a spiritual upliftment and feel our iman becoming stronger. This is climbing the ladder in the game.
However there are occasions where we land on a snake and we end up going back a few steps. These must be avoided, as the snake (satan) will never leave you, he will try his utmost best to lead you astray.
Never give up hope and faith, get up and keep throwing that die, Inshallah you will succeed with the help of Allah.
May allah increase the knowledge of my esteemed beloved teacher.
However there are occasions where we land on a snake and we end up going back a few steps. These must be avoided, as the snake (satan) will never leave you, he will try his utmost best to lead you astray.
Never give up hope and faith, get up and keep throwing that die, Inshallah you will succeed with the help of Allah.
May allah increase the knowledge of my esteemed beloved teacher.
Week 9
HADITH:
"Alcohol constitutes many sins" (razin)
DID YOU KNOW:
In 697 C.E Abd. al-Malik Ibn Marwan (685-705 C.E.) introduced the first Islamic coins. Devoid of figurative representation, both sides of the dinar were inscribed with verses from the Qur'an.
TARGET:
Insha'Allah - consume a spoonful of honey, black seed oil and drink a glass of milk each day.
"Alcohol constitutes many sins" (razin)
DID YOU KNOW:
In 697 C.E Abd. al-Malik Ibn Marwan (685-705 C.E.) introduced the first Islamic coins. Devoid of figurative representation, both sides of the dinar were inscribed with verses from the Qur'an.
TARGET:
Insha'Allah - consume a spoonful of honey, black seed oil and drink a glass of milk each day.
Monday, 26 February 2007
Week 7 and 8
HADITH:
"Gatherings are to be kept in confidence" (Abu Dawud)
DID YOU KNOW:
Ibn 'Amr reported that the prophet was reported to have said, "Prayers in my mosque are better than 1000 times of prayer at other mosques, except at Al-Masjid Al-Haram". (reported by Ahmed, Muslim and An-Nisai")
TARGET:
InshAllah - Make more of an effort to learn about the Prophet sallahu alaihi wassalam's life.
"Gatherings are to be kept in confidence" (Abu Dawud)
DID YOU KNOW:
Ibn 'Amr reported that the prophet was reported to have said, "Prayers in my mosque are better than 1000 times of prayer at other mosques, except at Al-Masjid Al-Haram". (reported by Ahmed, Muslim and An-Nisai")
TARGET:
InshAllah - Make more of an effort to learn about the Prophet sallahu alaihi wassalam's life.
Friday, 16 February 2007
Sweetness Of Iman
On Wednesday the 14Th February 2007, my respected teacher articulated on the topic Sweetness of Imaan (faith) and love for Allah. As you all may have noticed my respected teacher delivers his discourses mainly on one topic Love. Acknowledge, as this Love for Allah will take us to appreciate and obey him sincerely.
Anas bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Prophet (PBUH) said,
"There are three qualities whoever has them, will taste the sweetness of Iman: To love Allah and His Messenger (PBUH) more than anyone else; to love a servant (of Allah) only for (the sake of) Allah; and to abhor returning to infidelity after Allah has saved him from it as he would abhor to be thrown into the fire (of Hell)".
(Al-Bukhari and Muslim).
When one loves his/hers beloved, they will sacrifice themselves to them and will do everything it takes to maintain their delectation.
My esteemed teacher reminds us of a quote:
"A lover surrenders to his beloved"
May Allah give us Taufique, Ameen
Anas bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Prophet (PBUH) said,
"There are three qualities whoever has them, will taste the sweetness of Iman: To love Allah and His Messenger (PBUH) more than anyone else; to love a servant (of Allah) only for (the sake of) Allah; and to abhor returning to infidelity after Allah has saved him from it as he would abhor to be thrown into the fire (of Hell)".
(Al-Bukhari and Muslim).
When one loves his/hers beloved, they will sacrifice themselves to them and will do everything it takes to maintain their delectation.
My esteemed teacher reminds us of a quote:
"A lover surrenders to his beloved"
May Allah give us Taufique, Ameen
Monday, 12 February 2007
Guarding Secrets
وعن ثابت عن انس رضي الله عنه قال: اتي علي رسول الله صلي الله عليه وسلم وانا العب مع غلمانفسلم علينا فبعثني في حاجة، فابطآت علي امي ، فلما جئت قالت ما حبسك؟ فقلت: بعثني رسول الله صلي الله عليه وسلم لحاجة قالت: ما حاجته قلت انها سر قالت لا تخبرن بسر رسول الله صلي الله عليه وسلم احدا. قال انس: والله لو حدثت به احدا لحدثتك به يا ثابت رواه مسلم
Narrated by Thabit رضي الله عنه that Anas رضي الله عنه said :
Once Rasulullah صلي الله عليه وسلم came to me while I was playing with the boys. He greeted us and sent me on an errand. This delayed my return to my mother. When I came to her, she asked, “What detained you?” I said; “Allah’s Messenger صلي الله عليه وسلم sent me on an errand.” She asked, “What was it?” I said, “It is a secret.” My mother said, “Do not disclose to any one the secret of Rasulullah صلي الله عليه وسلم.” Anas رضي الله عنه said to Thabit رضي الله عنه "By Allah, were I to tell it to anyone I would have told you". (Muslim)
Today’s lesson is regarding to guard the secret. To disclose a secret is the theme of this Hadith. When Anas رضي الله عنه told his mother about the cause of secrecy, she refrained from insisting that the secret should be disclosed to her. Rather, she lent her support to her son’s standpoint and advised him to conceal the secret.
It is part of Shariah and moral teaching that we should keep the secrets of our friends in our hearts. Unless we receive a go ahead from a friend, we must not make his/her secret public.
Secrecy of Fatimah رضي الله عنها:
Aishah رضي الله عنها reported:
On one occasion all the wives of the Prophet صلي الله عليه وسلم were with him when his daughter, Fatimah رضي الله عنها who walked in the style of her father, arrived. He صلي الله عليه وسلم welcomed her saying, "Welcome, O my daughter", and asked her to sit on his right side, or on his left side and then whispered something to her at which she wept bitterly. When he perceived her grief, he whispered in secret to her again and this time she smiled (with happiness). I said to her: "Messenger of Allah صلي الله عليه وسلم chose you his daughter from amongst all his wives to speak secretly to you and yet you wept.'' When he left, I asked her, "What did Messenger of Allah صلي الله عليه وسلم say to you?'' She said, "I will not divulge the secret of Messenger of Allah صلي الله عليه وسلم .'' When Messenger of Allah صلي الله عليه وسلم passed away, I said to her: "I adjure you by the right I have in respect of you to tell me what Messenger of Allah صلي الله عليه وسلم had told you.'' She said: "Now (when Messenger of Allah صلي الله عليه وسلم has died), I will tell you. When he whispered to me the first time, he told me, `Jibril (Gabriel) used to listen to my recitation of the Qur'an and then recite it back to me once, and this time he has done it twice; and so I perceive that my death is approaching. Then be mindful of your duty to Allah and be patient and steadfast, for I shall be an excellent predecessor for you." On this I wept as you saw. When he perceived my distress he said to me in secret for the second time, `O Fatimah, are you not pleased that you will be the chief among the believing women or of this Ummah?' This made me smile as you saw.'' [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
This Hadith, too, has an implication for keeping a secret and concealing it from people.
Islam also treats conjugal union as a sacred and secret act, both in social and moral terms. Indeed, the sanctity of conjugal rights contributes to the consolidation of moral norms and social cohesion. Yet, what passes between wife and husband on the consummation night is usually taken in a light vein in our societies. In the morning, both of them relate their sexual experience to their friends respectively. This is moral indecency, which is incompatible with human dignity and civilized behaviour.
Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri رضي الله عنه reported:
Messenger of Allah صلي الله عليه وسلم said,
"The most evil of the people to Allah on the Day of Resurrection will be the man who consorts with his wife and then publicizes her secret.'' [Muslim].
This Hadith reckons it as a grave sin, which must be shunned. The bed-experience must be kept private by the married couple to the exclusion of a third person
May Allah give us taufique to act what has been said. Aameen
Please forgive me for any mistakes that have been made, they were made unintentionally.
Narrated by Thabit رضي الله عنه that Anas رضي الله عنه said :
Once Rasulullah صلي الله عليه وسلم came to me while I was playing with the boys. He greeted us and sent me on an errand. This delayed my return to my mother. When I came to her, she asked, “What detained you?” I said; “Allah’s Messenger صلي الله عليه وسلم sent me on an errand.” She asked, “What was it?” I said, “It is a secret.” My mother said, “Do not disclose to any one the secret of Rasulullah صلي الله عليه وسلم.” Anas رضي الله عنه said to Thabit رضي الله عنه "By Allah, were I to tell it to anyone I would have told you". (Muslim)
Today’s lesson is regarding to guard the secret. To disclose a secret is the theme of this Hadith. When Anas رضي الله عنه told his mother about the cause of secrecy, she refrained from insisting that the secret should be disclosed to her. Rather, she lent her support to her son’s standpoint and advised him to conceal the secret.
It is part of Shariah and moral teaching that we should keep the secrets of our friends in our hearts. Unless we receive a go ahead from a friend, we must not make his/her secret public.
Secrecy of Fatimah رضي الله عنها:
Aishah رضي الله عنها reported:
On one occasion all the wives of the Prophet صلي الله عليه وسلم were with him when his daughter, Fatimah رضي الله عنها who walked in the style of her father, arrived. He صلي الله عليه وسلم welcomed her saying, "Welcome, O my daughter", and asked her to sit on his right side, or on his left side and then whispered something to her at which she wept bitterly. When he perceived her grief, he whispered in secret to her again and this time she smiled (with happiness). I said to her: "Messenger of Allah صلي الله عليه وسلم chose you his daughter from amongst all his wives to speak secretly to you and yet you wept.'' When he left, I asked her, "What did Messenger of Allah صلي الله عليه وسلم say to you?'' She said, "I will not divulge the secret of Messenger of Allah صلي الله عليه وسلم .'' When Messenger of Allah صلي الله عليه وسلم passed away, I said to her: "I adjure you by the right I have in respect of you to tell me what Messenger of Allah صلي الله عليه وسلم had told you.'' She said: "Now (when Messenger of Allah صلي الله عليه وسلم has died), I will tell you. When he whispered to me the first time, he told me, `Jibril (Gabriel) used to listen to my recitation of the Qur'an and then recite it back to me once, and this time he has done it twice; and so I perceive that my death is approaching. Then be mindful of your duty to Allah and be patient and steadfast, for I shall be an excellent predecessor for you." On this I wept as you saw. When he perceived my distress he said to me in secret for the second time, `O Fatimah, are you not pleased that you will be the chief among the believing women or of this Ummah?' This made me smile as you saw.'' [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
This Hadith, too, has an implication for keeping a secret and concealing it from people.
Islam also treats conjugal union as a sacred and secret act, both in social and moral terms. Indeed, the sanctity of conjugal rights contributes to the consolidation of moral norms and social cohesion. Yet, what passes between wife and husband on the consummation night is usually taken in a light vein in our societies. In the morning, both of them relate their sexual experience to their friends respectively. This is moral indecency, which is incompatible with human dignity and civilized behaviour.
Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri رضي الله عنه reported:
Messenger of Allah صلي الله عليه وسلم said,
"The most evil of the people to Allah on the Day of Resurrection will be the man who consorts with his wife and then publicizes her secret.'' [Muslim].
This Hadith reckons it as a grave sin, which must be shunned. The bed-experience must be kept private by the married couple to the exclusion of a third person
May Allah give us taufique to act what has been said. Aameen
Please forgive me for any mistakes that have been made, they were made unintentionally.
Week 6
HADITH:
"Calmness and patience deliberation is from Allah and haste is from satan" (Tirmidhi)
DID YOU KNOW:
The first known alphabetical encyclopedia of medicine called "The Book of water" was written by Ibn Al-Thahabi (d. 466 H).
TARGET:
Insha'Allah- ensure my priorities include salah and family ties.
points included:
* Forgiviness
* Patience
* Puntuality
May the Almighty be pleased the works of my respected teacher and may Allah give us all the ability to act upon what has been learnt.
"Calmness and patience deliberation is from Allah and haste is from satan" (Tirmidhi)
DID YOU KNOW:
The first known alphabetical encyclopedia of medicine called "The Book of water" was written by Ibn Al-Thahabi (d. 466 H).
TARGET:
Insha'Allah- ensure my priorities include salah and family ties.
points included:
* Forgiviness
* Patience
* Puntuality
May the Almighty be pleased the works of my respected teacher and may Allah give us all the ability to act upon what has been learnt.
Tuesday, 6 February 2007
Patience
My dear respected teacher's lesson on Wednesday was relating to the following Hadith:
عن ابي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلي الله عليه وسلم: ما يزال البلاء بالمؤمن والمؤمنة في نفسه وولده
و ماله حتي يلقي الله تعالي وما عليه خطيئة – رواه الترمزي
Narrated by Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه: Allah’s Messenger صلي الله عليه وسلم said:
“A Muslim male or female, continue to remain under tribulations in respect of his life, property and offspring till he or she faces Allah the Exalted, in the state that he or she has no sin on his or her record.” (At-Tirmidhi )
This Hadith shows that for Muslims, trials and tribulations are also a blessing in this world and the hereafter because their sins are forgiven in proportion to the trials and tribulations he has to face and his reward with the will of Allah will also be given. Thus, a Muslim should always be patient and contented in the event of trial or tribulation because without these qualities he will not have the privilege associated with them. In fact, his impatience would increase his sins even further.
A person will experience difficulties and tests constantly; as one conflict has been solved another will arise. This is an on going process, which does not lie in our hands. Where ever we maybe, a dilemma of some sort will approach us. It is up to us to go about it in the correct manner.
Allah turns hardships and troubles suffered by a Muslim into a means of expiation for his sins. But this is only possible if the believer exercises patience. However, if he starts wailing and complaining instead of showing patience then besides suffering hardships, he would be deprived of the reward, which lies in bearing them patiently.
Allah turns hardships and troubles suffered by a Muslim into a means of expiation for his sins. But this is only possible if the believer exercises patience. However, if he starts wailing and complaining instead of showing patience then besides suffering hardships, he would be deprived of the reward, which lies in bearing them patiently.
Allah makes us suffer for two reasons:
1) As a chastisement (عذاب)
2) As a mercy (رحمه)
How do we understand, which one we are experiencing?
Respected teacher answered:
* To complain about the dilemma and issues we are going through, it is as though a punishment from Allah سبحانه وتعالي.
* To show gratitude to Allah, as he could have sent a conflict that we couldn't have bared and to pray the following Du'a:
انا لله وانا اليه راجعون
"Inna-Lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajioon".
It is as though Allah has sent his mercy upon us, and forgiven our sins.
Despite all of the above, we must acknowledge that, we mustn’t complain, however neither should we show bravery in the sight of Allah. He is the Almighty and we his creation must present ourselves to him in a humble position.
ADVICES:
* Hardships could be a means of elevation of ones rank
* One should not desire for one’s own death in consequence of frustration created by troubles
* One should not desire for one’s own death in consequence of frustration created by troubles
* Patience is a great weapon of a Muslim
* It is permissible to express the trouble and restlessness, which on feels.
* One should use medical treatment as a means for his health but should not ignore his prayers to Allah because both have importance and utility of their own….
* One should use medical treatment as a means for his health but should not ignore his prayers to Allah because both have importance and utility of their own….
Allahسبحانه وتعالي says:
وبشر الصابرين
"Give glad tidings to those, who are patient"
"Give glad tidings to those, who are patient"
May Allah give us the ability to act what have been said Ameen, i ask for sincere foriveness for any mistakes made as they were truly unintentional
week 5
HADEETH:
"A person will be with the one whom he loves" (Bukhari, Muslim)
DID YOU KNOW:
Al-Zahrawi (d. 1013), an illustrious surgeon began ligating arteries with fine sutures over 500 years prior to the French surgeon Ambroise Pare.
TARGET:
Insha'Allah- evaluate how much importance is attached to material possessions.
"A person will be with the one whom he loves" (Bukhari, Muslim)
DID YOU KNOW:
Al-Zahrawi (d. 1013), an illustrious surgeon began ligating arteries with fine sutures over 500 years prior to the French surgeon Ambroise Pare.
TARGET:
Insha'Allah- evaluate how much importance is attached to material possessions.
Monday, 29 January 2007
Strong Believer
My respected and most beloved teacher’s Dars/lesson on Wednesday 24/1/07 was concerning strength.
عن ابي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلي الله عليه و سلم " المومن القوي خير وأحب إلى الله من المومن الضعيف و في كل خير، احرص علي ما ينفعك، واستعن بالله ولا تعجز. وان اصابك شئ فلا تقل: لو اني فعلت كان كذا و كذا ولكن قل قدر الله و ما شاء فعل فان لو تفتح عمل الشيطان" – رواه مسلم
Narrated by Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه : Allah’s Messenger صلي عليه وسلم said,
“A strong believer is better and dearer to Allah than a weak one in all good things. Adhere to that which is most beneficial for you. Keep beseeching Allah for help and do not refrain from it. If you are afflicted in any way, do not say: If I had taken this or that step, it would have resulted into such and such,’ but say only: ‘Allah so determined and did as He willed.’ The word ‘IF’ opens the gates of satanic conduct.” [Muslim]
Respected teacher explained that in this Hadith,
1. Goodness is acknowledged in weak as well as strong because the real Faith is a common feature of both. The one who is stronger is, however, better with Allah for the reason that he is more active and energetic in the matter of noble deeds and performance of ritual prayers, obligatory as well as voluntary.
Further ahead this Hadith is related to either:
A. Physical strength (jismani)
B. Spiritual strength (ruhani)
E.g. When one turns angry and controls his anger is the strongest.
In one Hadith it is mentioned:
“The strong man is not the one who wrestles, but the strong man is in fact the one who controls himself in a fit of rage.” [Muslim]
People are usually impressed by the physical power and strength of somebody. But the real strength of man lies in the fact that he should be able to wrestle his passions in a fit of anger and avoid committing an act for which he may subsequently regret. To control the ego [nafs] is the most difficult and daring deed to achieve. One may be physically powerful, however if one is not spiritually powerful there is no use of that strength and power. Where as if one is spiritually strong even though he is physically weak, Insha-Allah he will still gain great success.
One may say, "I am willing to change my ways of life and strengthen my iman, however i don't seem to get up and do what it takes to revert myself for the better"
Respected Teacher answers this in the most amazing manner.
"Hidayah is from Allah, Allah is the one who decides whether you do such an act or not. Ask Guidance from Allah as well as changing. As we all are in need of Allah's help. We cannot achieve anything without him."
2.This Hadith also ordains that in case of trouble, one should exercise patience and show submission and obedience rather than saying ‘ifs’ and ‘buts’ about it, because it provides Shaytan with a chance to mislead the victim.
It has Allah's hikmah behind it all. May Allah be pleased with my respected and most beloved teacher and May Allah guide us all, Ameen……….
Week4
HADITH:
"Supplication is the essence of worship" (bukhari).
DID YOU KNOW:
Al-Zahrawi (known as Albucassis) wrote "At-Tasrif" a 1500 page illustrated encyclopedia of medicine and surgery (1000 C.E). In it he describes 200 surgical instruments many of which are still used today with slight modifications. It became the manual for physicians at its time and for many years to come.
TARGET:
Insha'Allah- reflect on the conditions for making repentance.
*To show remorse
*To humble oneself infront of the almighty
Sunday, 21 January 2007
The Holy Qur'an
My respected teacher performed his weekly Dars of Hadeeth on Wednesday and he respected advised us on the benefits of reciting the Holy Qur’an.
يقول الله سبحانه وتعالى: ( من شغله القرآن وذكري عن مسألتي أعطيته أفضل ما أعطي السائلين وفضل كلام الله سبحانه وتعالى عن سائر الكلام كفضل الله تعالى على خلقه) رواه الترمذي
In Hadeeth-e-Qudsi it has been mentioned that Allah سبحانه وتعالي mentions:
"If anybody finds no time for My remembrance and for begging favours of Me, because of him remaining busy with the Holy Qur'an, I shall give him more than what I give to all those who beg favours of Me. The superiority of the Word of Allah over all other words is like the superiority of Allah over the entire creation."
In this Hadeeth we find that whoever is so engrossed in reading the Qur’an and does not have time for any other Nafl acts, so in return Allah will favour him more than even those who beg before Him.
We need to make a habit of reading the Qur’an contineously. Shaykh Zakariyya (ra) advised those, who are hafidh that they must read atleast 3 juz every day and to those, who aren't Hafidh may pray 1 juz per day.
There are many people, whilst in their daily routine they have the habit of reciting the Holy Qur’an completely.
My Shaykh once mentioned in his discourse that there was a man, whose job was to deliver goods, and whilst driving he would start his day reciting "Surah Fatiha" and he would complete the Qur’an by the end of the day.
Even though we may not be Hafiz-e-Qur’an we must put much effort into reciting the words of Allah as much as we can. May it be just a few lines or words, however try and make sure it is persistent.
There are three rights of the Qur’an:
1. Azmat (greatness)
a) Inner greatness (Batini)
*Love- We should have love for the Qur’an from the heart.
b) Outer greatness (Zahiri)
*Adab- We should respect the Qur’an by our actions.
2. Tilawat (recitation)
- the daily recitation of the Holy Qur’an should be our habit.
3. Amal (to act upon)
- to act upon what has been said in the Holy Qur’an.
يقول الله سبحانه وتعالى: ( من شغله القرآن وذكري عن مسألتي أعطيته أفضل ما أعطي السائلين وفضل كلام الله سبحانه وتعالى عن سائر الكلام كفضل الله تعالى على خلقه) رواه الترمذي
In Hadeeth-e-Qudsi it has been mentioned that Allah سبحانه وتعالي mentions:
"If anybody finds no time for My remembrance and for begging favours of Me, because of him remaining busy with the Holy Qur'an, I shall give him more than what I give to all those who beg favours of Me. The superiority of the Word of Allah over all other words is like the superiority of Allah over the entire creation."
In this Hadeeth we find that whoever is so engrossed in reading the Qur’an and does not have time for any other Nafl acts, so in return Allah will favour him more than even those who beg before Him.
We need to make a habit of reading the Qur’an contineously. Shaykh Zakariyya (ra) advised those, who are hafidh that they must read atleast 3 juz every day and to those, who aren't Hafidh may pray 1 juz per day.
There are many people, whilst in their daily routine they have the habit of reciting the Holy Qur’an completely.
My Shaykh once mentioned in his discourse that there was a man, whose job was to deliver goods, and whilst driving he would start his day reciting "Surah Fatiha" and he would complete the Qur’an by the end of the day.
Even though we may not be Hafiz-e-Qur’an we must put much effort into reciting the words of Allah as much as we can. May it be just a few lines or words, however try and make sure it is persistent.
There are three rights of the Qur’an:
1. Azmat (greatness)
a) Inner greatness (Batini)
*Love- We should have love for the Qur’an from the heart.
b) Outer greatness (Zahiri)
*Adab- We should respect the Qur’an by our actions.
2. Tilawat (recitation)
- the daily recitation of the Holy Qur’an should be our habit.
3. Amal (to act upon)
- to act upon what has been said in the Holy Qur’an.
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