🔰Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) reported to have said, "A prostitute was forgiven by Allah, because, passing by a panting dog near a well and seeing that the dog was about to die of thirst, she took off her shoe, and tying it with her head-cover she drew out some water for it. So, Allah forgave her because of that."
[Sahih al-Bukhari 3321]
💠Muhammad bin al-munkadir (D. 747 | Rahimahu'Allah) said :
💥 "If Allah the exalted, forgave a woman who gave water to a thirsty dog, what would he do to the one who gives water to the thirsty, food to the hungry and dress to those Muslims who do not have clothes."
[Excellence of Patience and Gratefulness : English Translation of "Uddat al Sabirin wa Dhakhirat al-Shakirin"by Imam Ibn al Qayyim rahimahu'Allah]
💢This encourages us to engage in acts of charity and kindness. It suggests that if a single act of mercy towards an animal can lead to forgiveness, then consistent compassion towards people in need holds even greater potential for divine reward.
🍃 Sincere compassion whether towards animals or humans is profoundly valued and can be a means to attain Allah's forgiveness and favor.
#helptheneedy
[Sahih al-Bukhari 3321]
💠Muhammad bin al-munkadir (D. 747 | Rahimahu'Allah) said :
💥 "If Allah the exalted, forgave a woman who gave water to a thirsty dog, what would he do to the one who gives water to the thirsty, food to the hungry and dress to those Muslims who do not have clothes."
[Excellence of Patience and Gratefulness : English Translation of "Uddat al Sabirin wa Dhakhirat al-Shakirin"by Imam Ibn al Qayyim rahimahu'Allah]
💢This encourages us to engage in acts of charity and kindness. It suggests that if a single act of mercy towards an animal can lead to forgiveness, then consistent compassion towards people in need holds even greater potential for divine reward.
🍃 Sincere compassion whether towards animals or humans is profoundly valued and can be a means to attain Allah's forgiveness and favor.
#helptheneedy
💠 Imam Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله:
💥"You will find a righteous and virtuous man, distinguished by his beautiful manners, appearing among the most pleasant-looking people — even if he is not handsome.
🍃This is especially true if he has been blessed with the habit of praying at night, for indeed, the night prayer brings light and beauty to the face."
[Rawdat al-Muhibbin | Pg. 264]
💥"You will find a righteous and virtuous man, distinguished by his beautiful manners, appearing among the most pleasant-looking people — even if he is not handsome.
🍃This is especially true if he has been blessed with the habit of praying at night, for indeed, the night prayer brings light and beauty to the face."
[Rawdat al-Muhibbin | Pg. 264]
🔥"Nothing is more wicked than treachery by a person who is in a position of trust and nothing is more vile than the distortion of facts by a witness.
🔥Those who are given the title “RELIGIOUS MEN” do commit such treachery and distortion.
‼️ They remain idle when they are called upon to work for the implementation of Allah’s revelation and they lift words out of their context in order to please those in power at the expense of Allah’s revelation..."
[Fi Dhilal Al Qur'an, Commentary on Al Ma’idah Ayah : 44]
🔥Those who are given the title “RELIGIOUS MEN” do commit such treachery and distortion.
‼️ They remain idle when they are called upon to work for the implementation of Allah’s revelation and they lift words out of their context in order to please those in power at the expense of Allah’s revelation..."
[Fi Dhilal Al Qur'an, Commentary on Al Ma’idah Ayah : 44]
🔰 Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) has created man to be free, to worship no fellow creature and to maintain his freedom in the face of any chief or leader.
💥This is the essence of man’s nobility. If man does not protect it, he deserves no kindness from Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala).
☝No community of people can claim to have any degree of dignity and humanity when they submit themselves to anyone other than Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala).
🔥Those who do submit to their fellow creatures, and obey their legislation, cannot be excused.
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💢 This emphasizes about Tawheed and the dignity of human freedom. It asserts that:
🍃 Human beings are created free by Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) , and their purpose is to worship Him alone, not to submit to or worship other people or human-made systems.
🔰 True nobility and dignity lie in maintaining this freedom by not allowing others (leaders, rulers, or ideologies) to control their moral or spiritual allegiance.
♨️ If a person or community gives up this freedom and submits to man-made laws or authority instead of Allah's guidance, they lose their honor and may not deserve Allah's mercy.
☝️Obedience and loyalty belong only to Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) , and submitting to other "lords" (in belief or law) is considered a serious deviation, not something that can be easily excused.
💥Real dignity and worth for humans come from submitting solely to Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala), and not compromising that by following or worshipping human beings or their ideologies.
💥This is the essence of man’s nobility. If man does not protect it, he deserves no kindness from Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala).
☝No community of people can claim to have any degree of dignity and humanity when they submit themselves to anyone other than Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala).
🔥Those who do submit to their fellow creatures, and obey their legislation, cannot be excused.
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💢 This emphasizes about Tawheed and the dignity of human freedom. It asserts that:
🍃 Human beings are created free by Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) , and their purpose is to worship Him alone, not to submit to or worship other people or human-made systems.
🔰 True nobility and dignity lie in maintaining this freedom by not allowing others (leaders, rulers, or ideologies) to control their moral or spiritual allegiance.
♨️ If a person or community gives up this freedom and submits to man-made laws or authority instead of Allah's guidance, they lose their honor and may not deserve Allah's mercy.
☝️Obedience and loyalty belong only to Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) , and submitting to other "lords" (in belief or law) is considered a serious deviation, not something that can be easily excused.
💥Real dignity and worth for humans come from submitting solely to Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala), and not compromising that by following or worshipping human beings or their ideologies.
💢 Al-wala' wa-l-bara' (الولاء والبراء)
💢 Many read about it in books, but it only those upon who Allah has mercy who experience it in reality.
💠 Ibn Abbas (radyAllahu`anhu) reported to have said :
💢 "Whoever loves for the sake of Allah, and hates for the sake of Allah, and whoever seals a friendship for His sake, or declares an enmity for His sake, will receive, because of this, the protection of Allah.
💢 No one may taste true faith except by this, even if his prayers and fasts are many. People have come to build their relationships around the concerns of the world, but it will not benefit them in any way."
[Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali | Jami' al-Ulum wal Hikam | p.30]
💢 Many read about it in books, but it only those upon who Allah has mercy who experience it in reality.
💠 Ibn Abbas (radyAllahu`anhu) reported to have said :
💢 "Whoever loves for the sake of Allah, and hates for the sake of Allah, and whoever seals a friendship for His sake, or declares an enmity for His sake, will receive, because of this, the protection of Allah.
💢 No one may taste true faith except by this, even if his prayers and fasts are many. People have come to build their relationships around the concerns of the world, but it will not benefit them in any way."
[Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali | Jami' al-Ulum wal Hikam | p.30]
💢☝“Tawhid is actually the most precious medicine.
💢☝If a drop of this medicine was laid upon a mountain of sins and disobedience, they’d be transformed into good deeds!”
[Imam Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali, Jami’ al-‘Uloom wal-Hikam | v. 2, p. 417]
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☝️True belief in Tawhid is so powerful and pure that it can wipe away even the greatest sins if held sincerely. Like a healing medicine, it purifies the heart and transforms disobedience into obedience when combined with sincere repentance and Imaan.
💢☝If a drop of this medicine was laid upon a mountain of sins and disobedience, they’d be transformed into good deeds!”
[Imam Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali, Jami’ al-‘Uloom wal-Hikam | v. 2, p. 417]
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☝️True belief in Tawhid is so powerful and pure that it can wipe away even the greatest sins if held sincerely. Like a healing medicine, it purifies the heart and transforms disobedience into obedience when combined with sincere repentance and Imaan.
💠Virtues of the First 10 Days of “Dhul-Hijja”💠
❖❐ The Prophet (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) said, “There is no deed that is better in the sight of Allah or more greatly rewarded than a good deed done in the (first) ten days of Al-Adha”.
❐ It was asked, “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah?” The Prophet (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) replied,
❐ “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah, unless a man goes out himself for Jihad taking his wealth with him and does not come back with anything.” [Narrated by Al-Bukhari]
❐ Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) blessed the nation of Muhammad (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) with opportunities to reap rewards and blessings every day of the year.
❐ The last ten nights of Ramadan (the month of fasting) are among the most blessed nights of the year; in particular Laylatul-Qadr (the night of power) is extremely sacred.
❐ Similarly, the first ten days of Dhul-Hijja (the 12th Islamic calendar month) carry special status during the blessed month of “(Hajj) Pilgrimage.”
❐ The above Hadith of the Prophet (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) spells out the importance of these ten days in the sight of Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) and the amplified reward for all good deeds during this blessed season.
❐ Just like the last ten nights of Ramadan are the best ten nights out of the year, these first ten days of Dhul-Hijja are the best days of the year and the most beloved to Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) as they combine acts of worship in a way unlike any other time.
❐ So, the questions we should be asking ourselves are, “How do we make the most of this season of blessings?”, “What deeds can I perform to attain His pleasure?”.
❐ The following are some examples of the acts of worship that will help us gain His pleasure In shaa Allah.
1⃣ Perform Hajj (Pilgrimage)
💠 Obviously, Hajj is one of the best deeds that one can do during these ten days. However for those of us who were not invited to His House this year, there are still many more ways to earn the pleasure of Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala).
2⃣ Fast all nine days and especially on the ‘Day of Arafah’
💠 RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) used to fast on the first nine days of Dhu’l-Hijjah.
❐ It was narrated from Hunaydah ibn Khaalid from his wife, that one of the wives of RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) said:
❐ "RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) used to fast on the first nine days of Dhu’l-Hijjah and the day of Ashura, and three days each month, the first Monday of the month and two Thursdays." [Nasai; Abu Dawud]
❐ Hafsah (Rady'Allahu Anha) reported, "There are five things that RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) never abandoned:
❖ fasting on the day of Ashurah,
❖ fasting the [first] 10 [days of Dhul-Hijjah],
❖ fasting 3 days of every month
❖ and praying two rak'ah before the dawn prayer." [Ahmad; Nasai]
❐ "The fuqaha are unanimously agreed that it is mustahabb to fast during the first eight days of Dhu’l-Hijjah, before the day of Arafah.
❐ The Malikis and Shafi’is stated that it is Sunnah to fast on these days for the pilgrim too." [al-Mawsu’ah al-Fiqhiyyah, 28/91]
❐ "It is Sunnah to fast the eight days before the day of Arafah, as is stated in al-Rawdah, and that applies equally to pilgrims and others, but it is not Sunnah for the pilgrim to fast on the day of Arafah,
❐ rather it is mustahabb for him not to fast then, even if he is able for it, following the example of RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam), and so that he will have more strength for du'a."
[Nihaayat al-Muhtaaj, 3/207]
❐ RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) said: “Anyone who fasts for one day for Allah’s pleasure, Allah will keep his face away from the (Hell) fire for (a distance covered by a journey of) seventy years.” [Bukhari, Muslim]
❐ RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) used to fast on the ninth day of Dhul-Hijja and he said:
❐ “Fasting the Day of ‘Arafah (ninth Dhul-Hijja) is an expiation for (all the sins of) the previous year and expiation for (all the sins of) the coming year.” [Muslim]
❖❐ The Prophet (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) said, “There is no deed that is better in the sight of Allah or more greatly rewarded than a good deed done in the (first) ten days of Al-Adha”.
❐ It was asked, “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah?” The Prophet (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) replied,
❐ “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah, unless a man goes out himself for Jihad taking his wealth with him and does not come back with anything.” [Narrated by Al-Bukhari]
❐ Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) blessed the nation of Muhammad (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) with opportunities to reap rewards and blessings every day of the year.
❐ The last ten nights of Ramadan (the month of fasting) are among the most blessed nights of the year; in particular Laylatul-Qadr (the night of power) is extremely sacred.
❐ Similarly, the first ten days of Dhul-Hijja (the 12th Islamic calendar month) carry special status during the blessed month of “(Hajj) Pilgrimage.”
❐ The above Hadith of the Prophet (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) spells out the importance of these ten days in the sight of Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) and the amplified reward for all good deeds during this blessed season.
❐ Just like the last ten nights of Ramadan are the best ten nights out of the year, these first ten days of Dhul-Hijja are the best days of the year and the most beloved to Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) as they combine acts of worship in a way unlike any other time.
❐ So, the questions we should be asking ourselves are, “How do we make the most of this season of blessings?”, “What deeds can I perform to attain His pleasure?”.
❐ The following are some examples of the acts of worship that will help us gain His pleasure In shaa Allah.
1⃣ Perform Hajj (Pilgrimage)
💠 Obviously, Hajj is one of the best deeds that one can do during these ten days. However for those of us who were not invited to His House this year, there are still many more ways to earn the pleasure of Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala).
2⃣ Fast all nine days and especially on the ‘Day of Arafah’
💠 RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) used to fast on the first nine days of Dhu’l-Hijjah.
❐ It was narrated from Hunaydah ibn Khaalid from his wife, that one of the wives of RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) said:
❐ "RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) used to fast on the first nine days of Dhu’l-Hijjah and the day of Ashura, and three days each month, the first Monday of the month and two Thursdays." [Nasai; Abu Dawud]
❐ Hafsah (Rady'Allahu Anha) reported, "There are five things that RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) never abandoned:
❖ fasting on the day of Ashurah,
❖ fasting the [first] 10 [days of Dhul-Hijjah],
❖ fasting 3 days of every month
❖ and praying two rak'ah before the dawn prayer." [Ahmad; Nasai]
❐ "The fuqaha are unanimously agreed that it is mustahabb to fast during the first eight days of Dhu’l-Hijjah, before the day of Arafah.
❐ The Malikis and Shafi’is stated that it is Sunnah to fast on these days for the pilgrim too." [al-Mawsu’ah al-Fiqhiyyah, 28/91]
❐ "It is Sunnah to fast the eight days before the day of Arafah, as is stated in al-Rawdah, and that applies equally to pilgrims and others, but it is not Sunnah for the pilgrim to fast on the day of Arafah,
❐ rather it is mustahabb for him not to fast then, even if he is able for it, following the example of RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam), and so that he will have more strength for du'a."
[Nihaayat al-Muhtaaj, 3/207]
❐ RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) said: “Anyone who fasts for one day for Allah’s pleasure, Allah will keep his face away from the (Hell) fire for (a distance covered by a journey of) seventy years.” [Bukhari, Muslim]
❐ RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) used to fast on the ninth day of Dhul-Hijja and he said:
❐ “Fasting the Day of ‘Arafah (ninth Dhul-Hijja) is an expiation for (all the sins of) the previous year and expiation for (all the sins of) the coming year.” [Muslim]
3⃣ Perform Dhikr and Takbeer :
💠 The RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) said: “There are no days on which good deeds are greater or more beloved to Allah than on these ten days, so recite much
❖ Tahleel (saying Laa ilaaha ill-Allah),
❖ Takbeer (saying Allahu Akbar) and
❖ Tahmeed (saying Alhamdu Lillaah).”
[Ahmad -Saheeh]
❐ Ibn ‘Umar and Abu Hurayrah (Rady'Allahu Anhu) used to go out in the marketplace during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijja, reciting Takbeer, and the people would recite Takbeer when they heard them. [Bukhari]
❐ Takbeer at this time is a Sunnah that has mostly been forgotten, especially during the first few days. So say it in the masjid, in your home, on the street and every place where it is permitted to remember Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala).
❐ Revive the Sunnah that have been virtually forgotten and earn great rewards for doing so.
❐ RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) said: “Whoever revives an aspect of my Sunnah that is forgotten after my death, he will have a reward equivalent to that of the people who follow him, without it detracting in the least from their reward.” [Tirmidhi- Hasan]
4⃣ Stand the Night in Prayer :
💠 Seeking Allah’s forgiveness and humbling ourselves in front of Him in supplication and prayers during the latter part of the night is an act of worship that is very beloved to Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala).
❐ Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) calls out to His servants in the latter part of the night: “Is there anyone to invoke Me, so that I may respond to his invocation?
❐ Is there anyone to ask Me, so that I may grant him his request? Is there anyone seeking My forgiveness, so that I may forgive him?” [Bukhaari, Muslim]
❐ We should seize this opportunity and beg Him Glorified and Exalted be He for His Divine Generosity and Mercy. We should ask Him as our Prophet (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) taught us
❐ “Our Lord, bless us with the best of this world and the best of hereafter and save us from the fire of Hell.”
5⃣ Make Sincere Repentance :
💠 Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) loves those who repent to Him in complete submission. The act of sincere repentance to Allah with intention to never return to His disobedience and sin is very dear to Him (Subhanahu wa ta'ala).
❐ Return to Allah by giving up all the deeds, open and secret, that He dislikes. Be regretful of your sins and disobedience and resolve to never return to sin and to firmly adhere to the path which Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) loves.
❐ Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) says, “But as for him who repented, believed and did righteous deeds, then he will be among those who are successful.” [Al-Qasas 28:67]
6⃣ Return to Book of Allah (The Quran)
💠 It is time to dust off your copy of the Quran. Establish a beautiful new relationship with the book of Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) starting in these ten days of Dhul-Hijja.
❐ Recite its verses and you will reap its blessings. Understand its message. Implement the commandments of this book in your life.
❐ This relationship with the Quran will open for you the doors of wisdom and happiness in your life. This will ultimately lead to guidance and success in this life and the Hereafter.
7⃣ Increase in doing ALL good deeds :
💠 If you are not able to perform Hajj this year, occupy yourself during these blessed days by any and every possible good deed. Every act that is done with sincerity for the pleasure of Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) will bring you closer to Him.
❐ “So whosoever does good equal to the weight of an atom, shall see it; and whosoever does evil equal to the weight of an atom, shall see it.“
[Al-Zalzalah 99:7-8]
8⃣ Slaughter an animal and distribute the meat (Sacrifice)
💠 Ibn Umar (Rady'Allahu Anhu) said: “ RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) lived in Madeenah for ten years and every year he slaughtered an animal.” [Ahmad-Saheeh by al-Albaani]
9⃣ Attend Eid prayers :
💠 Attending Eid prayers is from the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam).
💠 The RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) said: “There are no days on which good deeds are greater or more beloved to Allah than on these ten days, so recite much
❖ Tahleel (saying Laa ilaaha ill-Allah),
❖ Takbeer (saying Allahu Akbar) and
❖ Tahmeed (saying Alhamdu Lillaah).”
[Ahmad -Saheeh]
❐ Ibn ‘Umar and Abu Hurayrah (Rady'Allahu Anhu) used to go out in the marketplace during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijja, reciting Takbeer, and the people would recite Takbeer when they heard them. [Bukhari]
❐ Takbeer at this time is a Sunnah that has mostly been forgotten, especially during the first few days. So say it in the masjid, in your home, on the street and every place where it is permitted to remember Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala).
❐ Revive the Sunnah that have been virtually forgotten and earn great rewards for doing so.
❐ RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) said: “Whoever revives an aspect of my Sunnah that is forgotten after my death, he will have a reward equivalent to that of the people who follow him, without it detracting in the least from their reward.” [Tirmidhi- Hasan]
4⃣ Stand the Night in Prayer :
💠 Seeking Allah’s forgiveness and humbling ourselves in front of Him in supplication and prayers during the latter part of the night is an act of worship that is very beloved to Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala).
❐ Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) calls out to His servants in the latter part of the night: “Is there anyone to invoke Me, so that I may respond to his invocation?
❐ Is there anyone to ask Me, so that I may grant him his request? Is there anyone seeking My forgiveness, so that I may forgive him?” [Bukhaari, Muslim]
❐ We should seize this opportunity and beg Him Glorified and Exalted be He for His Divine Generosity and Mercy. We should ask Him as our Prophet (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) taught us
❐ “Our Lord, bless us with the best of this world and the best of hereafter and save us from the fire of Hell.”
5⃣ Make Sincere Repentance :
💠 Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) loves those who repent to Him in complete submission. The act of sincere repentance to Allah with intention to never return to His disobedience and sin is very dear to Him (Subhanahu wa ta'ala).
❐ Return to Allah by giving up all the deeds, open and secret, that He dislikes. Be regretful of your sins and disobedience and resolve to never return to sin and to firmly adhere to the path which Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) loves.
❐ Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) says, “But as for him who repented, believed and did righteous deeds, then he will be among those who are successful.” [Al-Qasas 28:67]
6⃣ Return to Book of Allah (The Quran)
💠 It is time to dust off your copy of the Quran. Establish a beautiful new relationship with the book of Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) starting in these ten days of Dhul-Hijja.
❐ Recite its verses and you will reap its blessings. Understand its message. Implement the commandments of this book in your life.
❐ This relationship with the Quran will open for you the doors of wisdom and happiness in your life. This will ultimately lead to guidance and success in this life and the Hereafter.
7⃣ Increase in doing ALL good deeds :
💠 If you are not able to perform Hajj this year, occupy yourself during these blessed days by any and every possible good deed. Every act that is done with sincerity for the pleasure of Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) will bring you closer to Him.
❐ “So whosoever does good equal to the weight of an atom, shall see it; and whosoever does evil equal to the weight of an atom, shall see it.“
[Al-Zalzalah 99:7-8]
8⃣ Slaughter an animal and distribute the meat (Sacrifice)
💠 Ibn Umar (Rady'Allahu Anhu) said: “ RasulAllah (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) lived in Madeenah for ten years and every year he slaughtered an animal.” [Ahmad-Saheeh by al-Albaani]
9⃣ Attend Eid prayers :
💠 Attending Eid prayers is from the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam).
We should be keen on practicing this Sunnah and performing it according to the teachings of our Prophet (Sallallahu alaihe wa sallam).
❐ Eid is a time of joy and happiness and we should be inclusive of all of our brothers and sisters in Islam who may not be as fortunate to have enough to enjoy this blessed occasion.
🔟 Thank Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) :
💠 One of the biggest forms of worshiping Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) is to thank Him, deeply, sincerely and continuously. After all, it is He who blessed us with all that we have.
❐ In fact, we wouldn’t even be here if it wasn’t for the Mercy of our Creator. So let's thank Him for ALL that He gave us: the blessing of Islam, the blessing of life and every blessing we possess.
❐ Let's Thank Him for the opportunity to experience these ten days. Let's Ask Him for His mercy, forgiveness and guidance.
❐ Alhamdulillah, there is much to be gained in these coming days. So let's make the most of this perfect opportunity offered by these invaluable and irreplaceable ten days.
❐ Let's Hasten to do good deeds and appreciate this blessing and make the most of it. “And worship your Lord until there comes unto you the certainty (death).” [Al-Hijr 15:99]
│❖ @AlfurqaN_FoundatioN | #DhulHajjah
❐ Eid is a time of joy and happiness and we should be inclusive of all of our brothers and sisters in Islam who may not be as fortunate to have enough to enjoy this blessed occasion.
🔟 Thank Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) :
💠 One of the biggest forms of worshiping Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) is to thank Him, deeply, sincerely and continuously. After all, it is He who blessed us with all that we have.
❐ In fact, we wouldn’t even be here if it wasn’t for the Mercy of our Creator. So let's thank Him for ALL that He gave us: the blessing of Islam, the blessing of life and every blessing we possess.
❐ Let's Thank Him for the opportunity to experience these ten days. Let's Ask Him for His mercy, forgiveness and guidance.
❐ Alhamdulillah, there is much to be gained in these coming days. So let's make the most of this perfect opportunity offered by these invaluable and irreplaceable ten days.
❐ Let's Hasten to do good deeds and appreciate this blessing and make the most of it. “And worship your Lord until there comes unto you the certainty (death).” [Al-Hijr 15:99]
│❖ @AlfurqaN_FoundatioN | #DhulHajjah
💥Fasting on the day of Arafah:
💠Abu Hafsah, (Rady'Allahu anhu), reported that the Prophet, (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam), said:
🔰"Fasting on the Day of 'Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year, and fasting on 'Ashura, (the tenth day of Muharram) atones for the sins of previous years."
[Reported by all except Al-Bukhari and At-Tirmidhi]
💠In another saying the Prophet's wife Hafsah, (Rady'Allahu anha), said:
🔰"Four things the Messenger of Allâh (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) never neglected:
1️⃣Observing fast on the day of 'Ashura,
2️⃣'Arafat,
3️⃣three days every month,
4️⃣and offering fajr sunnah prayers early in the morning."
[Muslim]
💠Ibn ʿUmar (Rady'Allahu anhu) narrates that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
💥“When the evening of ʿArafa arrives, nobody with a mustard seed’s weight of faith in their heart is left, but they are forgiven.”
💢The Prophet’s companions asked,
🔰“O Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam), is this restricted only to people on ʿArafah?”
💥He (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) said,
🔰“No, it is for all Muslims.”
[Al-Tabarāni]
💠Abu Hafsah, (Rady'Allahu anhu), reported that the Prophet, (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam), said:
🔰"Fasting on the Day of 'Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year, and fasting on 'Ashura, (the tenth day of Muharram) atones for the sins of previous years."
[Reported by all except Al-Bukhari and At-Tirmidhi]
💠In another saying the Prophet's wife Hafsah, (Rady'Allahu anha), said:
🔰"Four things the Messenger of Allâh (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) never neglected:
1️⃣Observing fast on the day of 'Ashura,
2️⃣'Arafat,
3️⃣three days every month,
4️⃣and offering fajr sunnah prayers early in the morning."
[Muslim]
💠Ibn ʿUmar (Rady'Allahu anhu) narrates that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
💥“When the evening of ʿArafa arrives, nobody with a mustard seed’s weight of faith in their heart is left, but they are forgiven.”
💢The Prophet’s companions asked,
🔰“O Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam), is this restricted only to people on ʿArafah?”
💥He (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) said,
🔰“No, it is for all Muslims.”
[Al-Tabarāni]
💠Imam Ibn Rajab رحمه الله said :
💢"Strive today to actualise Tawhid; for indeed (you) cannot reach Allah's (pleasure) except by way of it.
💢 Be eager to establish the rights of Tawhid, because you cannot be saved from Allah's punishment except through it."
[Kalimah Al-Ikhlaas: page 54]
💢"Strive today to actualise Tawhid; for indeed (you) cannot reach Allah's (pleasure) except by way of it.
💢 Be eager to establish the rights of Tawhid, because you cannot be saved from Allah's punishment except through it."
[Kalimah Al-Ikhlaas: page 54]
💠Imam Ash-Shafi'i (رحمه الله):
أظْلم الظالمينَ لنفسِهِ مَن تواضع لمن لا يكرمه، ورغِب في موّدةٍ مَن لا ينفعه.
💢"The most unjust person to himself is the one who humbles himself before someone who does not honour him and seeks the affection of someone who does not benefit him."
[Ṭabaqāt Ibn As-Subkī : 2/100 | By Tāj al‑Dīn al‑Subkī | d. 771/1370]
أظْلم الظالمينَ لنفسِهِ مَن تواضع لمن لا يكرمه، ورغِب في موّدةٍ مَن لا ينفعه.
💢"The most unjust person to himself is the one who humbles himself before someone who does not honour him and seeks the affection of someone who does not benefit him."
[Ṭabaqāt Ibn As-Subkī : 2/100 | By Tāj al‑Dīn al‑Subkī | d. 771/1370]