A Unique Bank Account

Unique Bank Account!

Imagine you had a bank account that deposited Rs.86,400 each morning. The account carries over no balance from day to day, allows you to keep no cash balance, and every evening cancels whatever part of the amount you had failed to use during the day. What would you do? Draw out every Rupees each day!

We all have such a bank. Its name is Time. Every morning, it credits you with 86,400 seconds. Every night it writes off, as lost, whatever time you have failed to use wisely. It carries over no balance from day to day. It allows no overdraft so you can't borrow against yourself or use more time than you have. Each day, the account starts fresh. Each night, it destroys an unused time. If you fail to use the day's deposits, it's your loss and you can't appeal to get it back.

There is never any borrowing time. You can't take a loan out on your time or against someone else's. The time you have is the time you have and that is that. Time management is yours to decide how you spend the time, just as with money you decide how you spend the money. It is never the case of us not having enough time to do things, but the case of whether we want to do them and where they fall in our priorities.

Allah Ta'ala, The Most Wise says:  "By time, indeed, mankind is in loss, Except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience." (Quran, 103: 1-3)

The Messenger of Allah Ta'ala Muhammad (peace be upon him) is reported to have said:  "There are two blessings which many people lose: (They are) health and free time for doing good" (Hadith- Bukhari). 

"I will pass this way but once, so let me do whatever good I can now for I may never pass this way again!"

Believer Reminds

*The Day of Eid!*


The Month of Ramadaan is coming to an end and the transition from Ramadan to Eid and thereafter should be a path that brings us closer to our Creator and a path that treads the Sunnah i.e. The way of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) .

After a month of sacrifice, Allah Ta'ala takes it upon Himself to reward His faithful servants. Allah Ta'ala is the Most Generous and Most Benevolent. Indeed Allah Ta'ala's Generosity multiplies in Ramadaan. When Allah Ta'ala sees His servants carry out all their duties faithfully and strive to gain closeness to Him through their Fasting, Salaat, patience, recitation of Quraan, zikr, dua, and controlling of even permissible desires and needs like food, drink etc. then Allah Ta'ala bestows on His faithful servants a special prize on the night preceding the day of Eid.

*THE PRIZE GIVING NIGHT* :  The night before Eid ul Fitr is known as Laylatul Jaaizah (the night of prize giving). It is on this night that Allah Ta-ala rewards His servants for all the good that they have done in Ramadaan.

Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said: “ *On the last night of Ramadhaan the fasting Muslims are forgiven* .” The Sahaabah radiyallahu anhum inquired,
“O Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam, is that the night of power(Laylatul Qadr)?”
Rasullallah (Sallahu Alayhi Wasallam) replied: ‘ *No! But it is only right that a servant should be given his reward on having completed his duty’* [Ahmad].

We should engage in acts of worship on this night. We should make dua and ask Allah for forgiveness, read Quraan, make Zikr etc.

The Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, is reported to have said: *Whoever stands up (in worship) in the nights preceding the two Eids expecting rewards from his Lord, his heart will not die when the other hearts will die* . (Ibn Majah)

*EID-UL-FITR*  :
Celebrated on the first day of Shawwaal, at the completion of Ramadhaan. Shawwaal is the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. Eid-al-Fitr is a very joyous day for the believing men and women. On this day Muslims show their real joy for the many blessings Allah Ta'ala has given to them to fulfil their obligation of fasting and other good deeds during the blessed month of Ramadhaan.

*SADAQATUL FITR* -Islam has prescribed a simple yet graceful way to observe this happy day. First of all well off Muslims start their day by giving charity-Sadaqtul Fitr to the poor of their society, so that the less endowed can also enjoy their day along with others. Ibn Abbas(Radiallahu Anhu) said that the Messenger of Allah Ta'ala (Sallalaahu Alaihi Wasalaam) enjoined Sadaqatul Fitr so that those who fasted  may be purified of idle deeds and shameful talk committed during Ramadaan and so that the poor may be fed. Whoever gives it before salaah(even days before) will have his obligation accepted, and whoever gives it after salaah it will be an ordinary charity.(Hadith -Abu Dawood)

*SUNNAH ACTS ON THE DAY OF EID:*

Wake up early.

Take a Ghusl (bath) before Eid Salaah

Brush your teeth (use Miswaak)

Dress up, putting on best clothes available.

Use itr (perfume)

Eat something sweet before proceeding to the Eid Musallah e.g. Dates etc.

Pay Sadaqatul Fitr before Salaatul-Eid (on Eid-al-Fitr).

Go to Eid Musallah (Eid Gah/prayer ground) early.

Offer Salaah-al-Eid in congregation in an Eid Musallah except when weather is not permitting like rain, snow, etc.

Use different roads en route to the Eid Musallah and back home.

Recite the following Takbir on the way to Eid Musallah :

 *Allahu-Akbar, Allahu-Akbar. La ila-ha illallahu Allahu-Akbar, Allahu-Akbar. Wa-lillahil hamd.* (Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. There is no god but Allah. Allah is Greatest, Allah is Greatest. And all praises are for Allah)

*THE EID PRAYER*
On the morning of Eid Allah sends down the Malaa’ikah(Angels) to all the lands of the earth where they take their positions at access points of roads, calling out with a voice that is heard by all except man and jinn. “ *O Ummah of Muhammad (sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) come forth from your houses towards a Lord that is noble and gracious, who grants much and pardons the major sins* ”.

When they proceed towards the places for their Eid salaah, Allah says to the Malaa’ikah: “ *What indeed is the reward of that employee who had rendered his services?”* The Malaa’ikah replies, “ *O Lord and Master, it is only right that he should receive his reward in full for his services”* . Allah Ta'ala then says, “ *I call you to witness, O My Malaa’ikah, that for their having fasted during the month of Ramadhaan, and for their having stood before Me in prayer by night, I have granted to them as reward My pleasure and have granted them forgiveness. O My servants ask now of Me, for I swear by My honour and My greatness, that whatsoever you shall beg of Me this day in this assembly of yours for the needs of the Hereafter, I shall grant you; and whatsoever you shall ask for worldly needs, I shall look at you favourably. By My honour I swear, as long as you shall obey My commands, I shall cover your faults. By My Honour and My Greatness do I swear that I shall never disgrace you among the evil-doing ones and disbelievers. Depart now from here, you are forgiven. You have pleased Me and I am pleased with you.*

The Malaa’ikah(Angels) on seeing this great reward bestowed by Allah upon the ummah of Muhammad(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr become greatly pleased and happy”. [Targheeb, also a similar hadith reported by Anas (radhiyallahu anhu) in Bayhaqi].

 Jubayr ibn Nufayr (RadiaAllahu Anhu) said: 'When the companions of Allah Ta'ala's Messenger (peace be upon him) met on the day of `Eid, they would say to each other, ' *TaqaballAllahu Ta'ala minna wa minkum (may Allah Ta'ala accept from you and us ).* " (Fathul  Bari ).

*TIPS ON HOW TO SPEND THE DAY OF EID:*

Keep in mind the pleasure of Allah and uphold Shari'ah at ALL times.

Adorn yourself and your family modestly in the best of garments (not necessarily new).

Avoid over eating and other festivities that have no benefit.

Visit the poor, needy, orphans, elderly and sick.

Should Eid be made at "my mum or your mum or wherever?" This requires Shura/Mashurah (mutual consultation). Shurah is a Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (Sallalaho alaihe wassallam).Try to compromise and accommodate each other.

Maintain and strengthen family bonds- Rasulullah (Salallaho alaihe wassallam) is reported to have said, " *Anyone who wishes to have his means of livelihood enlarged and a prolonged life, should treat his relatives with kindness.* "(Hadith)

Don't forget the suffering, oppressed, poor and needy Muslims in all parts of the world in your du'as and charity. Be punctual with our acts of worship and on this joyous day.

*BE CAUTIOUS!* - Avoid excessive indulgence of any kind and stay away from places where the laws of Islam are violated. It is a joyous occasion indeed and let it be spent in ways that are pleasing to our Creator.

Use the day profitably to earn the pleasure of Allah Ta'ala and continue to do so everyday.  A Muslim is Muslim for life and not just during Ramadaan.

*WHAT NOW AFTER RAMADAAN…* We leave the month Ramadaan, its beautiful days and nights, we leave the Month of Mercy, Quraan, Taqwa and Ibadat, sympathy, forgiveness...we need to ask ourselves:
*Ramadaan is over and what have we gained*?

Ramadaan was a 30 day course on self restraint and piety, have we graduated from the course having learnt to fight our desires and defeat them..?

Have we recharged our spiritual batteries and gained Taqwa (Allah consciousness)?

If we have …then ALHAMDULILLAH (Praise be to Allah)…now let us continue to obey Allah Ta'ala and ask Allah Ta'ala to keep us steadfast. Ramadaan is over and Shawwal has come,  let us save the changes that we all made in our lives during the month of Ramadaan. Let Ramadaan not be a final destination but a stepping stone to greater good from now on. We need to make a firm resolution to continue with the momentum and lead a life of piety and free of sins. We now face another eleven months after this training. Let it be that we come out stronger and better servants of Allah Ta'ala…AMEEN!

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*"And keep reminding, because reminding benefits the believers."*(51:55)

 
 
 


حَمْدِهِ SAY ُسُبْحَ
نَا ﷲِ وَبِ
Subhaanallaahi wa Bihamdihi
100 times a day
WHAT IT MEANS

Glorified is Allah and praised is He.

THE REWARD ) said,
Narrated Abu Hurairah (RA):
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ
"Whoever says,
'Subhaanallaahi wa Bihamdihi,' one hundred times a day,
will be forgiven all his sins
even if they were as much as the foam of the sea"
[Bukhari]


إ َّ لِا بِا ِ SAY لَا حَوْلَ
وَلَا ق َّ وُةَ
Laa hawla wa laa quwwata
'illaa billaah
WHAT IT MEANS

There is no power and no might except by Allah.

The Messenger of Allah (
Thereupon he ( THE REWARD ) said to me,
 said, "(Recite)
Narrated Abu Musa (RA):
ﷺ
"Shall I not guide you to a treasure from the treasures of Jannah?"
I said: "Yes, O Messenger of Allah!"
ﷺ)
'Laa hawla wa la quwwata 'illa billaah'"
[Bukhari & Muslim]


ﷲُ SAY
ُسُبْحَنَا ﷲِ حَلاومْدُ ِ
وَلَا إلَِهَ إلِاَّ   وَﷲُ أكَْبَُرُ
Subhaanallaahi, walhamdu lillaahi, wa laa 'ilaaha 'illallaahu, wallaahu 'Akbar
WHAT IT MEANS

Glory is to Allah, and praise is to Allah,
and there is none worthy of worship but Allah, and Allah is the Most Great.
THE REWARD
ﷺ) said,
Narrated Abu Hurairah (RA):
The Messenger of Allah ( "The uttering of the words:
"SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah,
La ilaha illallah and Allahu Akbar, is dearer to me than anything over which the sun rises."
[Muslim]


مْدِهِ
ظِمِي SAY ُسُبْ
 ُسُبْ
حَنَا ﷲِ وَبِحَ
حَنَا ﷲِ عَلا
Subhaanal-laahi wa bihamdihi Subhaanal-laahil 'Adheem
WHAT IT MEANS

Glorified is Allah and praised is He, Glorified is Allah the Most Great.

THE REWARD ﷺ) said,
Narrated Abu Hurairah (RA):
The Messenger of Allah (
"There are two statements that are light for the tongue to remember, heavy in the Scales
and are dear to the Merciful:
'Subhaanal-laahi wa bihamdihi Subhaanal-laahil 'Adheem'.
[Bukhari & Muslim. ]


دَدَ خَلْقِهِ عَرْشِهِ SAY ُسُبْحَنَا
وَرِضَ
ﷲِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ عَ
نَافْسِهِ وَزِنَةَ
 وَمِدَدَا كَلمَِتِاهِ
Subhanallaahi wa bihamdihi, 'Adada khalqihi, wa ridhaa nafsihi, wa zinata`arshihi, wa midaada kalimaatihi
3 times
WHAT IT MEANS

Glory is to Allah and praise is to Him, by the multitude of His creation, by His Pleasure,
by the weight of His Throne, and by the extent of His Words
The Reward
The Prophet ( "
Narrated Juwairiyah bint Al-Harith (RA):
ﷺ) came out from my apartment
in the morning as I was busy in performing
the dawn prayer. He came back in the forenoon and found me sitting there. The Prophet (ﷺ) said,
"Are you still in the same position as I left you." I replied in the affirmative.
Thereupon the Prophet said,
"I recited four words three times after I had left you.
If these are to be weighed against all you have recited since morning,  these will be heavier. These are (see above)... [Muslim]


شَرِكَي لَُهُ،مْدُ قَدِرٌي SAY "
لَا إِ هَلِ إ َّ لِا
 لَُهُ وَُهُوَعَ
ﷲ وَحْدَُه لَا
الُُمُُلُْكُ وَلَُهُ الحَ
ىل كُ ِّ ل شَيْءٍ
Laa 'ilaaha 'illallaahu wahdahu laa shareeka lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa Huwa 'alaa kulli shay'in Qadeer

WHAT IT MEANS
None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, Who has no partner.
His is the dominion and His is the praise, and He is Able to do all things.

THE REWARD ) said,
Narrated Abu Hurairah (RA):
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ
"He who utters a hundred times in a day these words: (see above) he will have a reward
equivalent to that for emancipating ten slaves,
a hundred good deeds will be recorded to his credit,
 hundred of his sins will be blotted out from his scroll, and he will be safeguarded against the devil on that day till the evening; and no one will exceed him in
doing more excellent good deeds except someone who has recited these words more often than him..."
[Bukhari & Muslim]
 


ُبُ إلَِيْهِ SAY أسَْتَغْفِ
ُرُﷲَ وَأتَُو
'Astaghfirullaaha wa 'atoobu 'ilayhi
WHAT IT MEANS

I seek Allah's Pardon and turn to Him in repentance

HADITH ﷺ) saying,
Narrated Abu Hurairah (RA): I heard
the Messenger of Allah (
"I swear by Allah that
I seek Allah's Pardon and turn to Him in repentance more than seventy times a day."
[Bukhari]
 

RECITE
 Absolutely any part of the Qur'an
THE REWARD
Ibn Mas'ud (RA):
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said,
"Whoever recites a letter from the Book of Allah,
he will be credited with a good deed,
and a good deed gets a ten-fold reward.
I do not say that Alif-Lam-Mim is one letter, but Alif is a letter,
Lam is a letter and Mim is a letter."
[Tirmidhi]


RECITE
 Surah Ikhlas
(Chapter 112 of the Qur'an)
THE REWARD
Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri (RA):
reported about Surat Al-Ikhlas
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said,
“By Him in Whose Hand my soul is,  it is equivalent to one-third of the Qur’an.”
According to another version, he (ﷺ) said to his Companions,
“Is anyone of you incapable of reciting one-third of the Qur’an in one night?”
They considered it burdensome and said:
“O Messenger of Allah, which of us can afford to do that?”
He (ﷺ) said, “Surat Al-Ikhlas  is equivalent to one-third of the Qur’an.”
[Bukhari]


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Islamic Habits of Excellence–Avoid being Quarrelsome

Avoid being Quarrelsome

One of the lessons we learn from this hadith is to avoid conflicts and being quarrelsome even in situations where we may be right. Again, while we should point out the truth but we should not become quarrelsome and should avoid all attitudes and attributes of being one of such people. We especially tend to get into such situations with people to whom we are closer because there are fewer barriers between us and them but then that exposure also risks deterioration of relationships by getting into quarrelsome situations frequently…Let’s heed to the prophet’s call and restrain ourselves instead.

Avoiding Conflicts in Islam

Most Hated Person to Allah

(A) Narrated ‘Âishah ?: The Prophet said, “The most hated person to Allâh is the one who is most quarrelsome of the opponents.” (Sahih Al-Bukhâri, Vol.3, Hadîth No.637).

Avoiding Arguments and Disputes – A religious message

• (B) Narrated Abu Umamah Allâh’s Messenger said: “(a) I guarantee a home in Paradise for a person who gives up arguments and disputes even if he is on the truth. (b) And [I (also) guarantee] a home in the middle of Paradise for a person who gives up lying (false statements) even while joking. (c) And [I (also) guarantee] a home in the highest part of Paradise for a person who has a high standard of character.” (This Hadith is quoted by Abu Dâwûd, At-Tirmidhi, Nasâ’i and Ibn Majah).

*بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ*
ALLAAH (SUBHANAHU WA TA'ALA) has sent down the best statement, a Book (this Qur'aan), its parts resembling each other in goodness and truth, oft-repeated. The skins of those who fear their LORD shiver from it (when they recite it or hear it). Then their skin and their heart soften to the remembrance of ALLAAH (SUBHANAHU WA TA'ALA). That is the guidance of ALLAAH (SUBHANAHU WA TA'ALA) by which HE Guides whom HE wills, and whomever ALLAAH (SUBHANAHU WA TA'ALA) sends astray, for him there is no guide.

*[Surah Az-Zumar 39, Verse 23]*

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Summary Of Quran-Juz4

JUZ FOUR:
SURAHS/AYAAT:
3. Aal-e-Imran (92-end)
4. Al-Nisa (1-23)

SUMMARY:
Having appealed to the Christians in the preceding part of Aal-e-‘Imran and the Jews in the previous chapter, ALLAAH (SUBHANAHU WA TA'ALA) now directs HIS verses to the Muslim community. This begins with a call for the Muslim community to remain united, holding fast to the rope of ALLAAH (SUBHANAHU WA TA'ALA). It then addresses the battles of Badr and ‘Uhud, detailing the reasons why Badr was a victory against all odds and ‘Uhud the opposite. ALLAAH (SUBHANAHU WA TA'ALA) concludes by reminding us that HIS Promise is certain and that we must remain patient and have Taqwa (ALLAAH Consciousness). In this Juz also begins the chapter al-Nisa (Women), named after the numerous references to women and injunctions related to them. This chapter is important, as being revealed after the defeat at ‘Uhud it covers some of the inevitable consequences; widows, orphans and the fair distribution of wealth.

LESSONS:
• The importance of holding fast to ALLAAH (SUBHANAHU WA TA'ALA)’S rope and the significance of unity and not splitting;

• The high status of the Muslim nation by virtue of their enjoining the good and prohibiting the evil;

• The Battle of ‘Uhud which teaches us the result of disobedience (to Nabi SALLALLAAHU ALAYHI WA SALLAM);

• The qualities of ALLAAH (SUBHANAHU WA TA'ALA)’S righteous servants. Research and consider them well and do your utmost to be one of them! Nabi SALLALLAAHU ALAYHI WA SALLAM would recite the last verses of Aal-e-‘Imran upon waking up - ponder them carefully;

• The chapter al-Nisa’ concentrates on the rights of the weak and downtrodden, the orphans, women, and those oppressed and unable to migrate.

[Juz by Juz - A summary of the Qur’aan]

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The Virtues of Tarawih Prayers in Ramadan

Rewards of Tarawih prayer is different for each day

The importance and virtue of tarawih prayers

Tarawih is a means for forgiveness of the sins

“Allah (swt) has made Ramadan fasting obligatory. I have made the night prayer (tarawih) sunnah. He who fasts and observes night prayers believing the virtues and seeking his reward from Allah (swt), He will be saved from his sins as a newborn baby.” (Nasai)

Whoever performs Tarawih prayer a palace made of ruby will be built for him in Jannah

When it is the first night of Ramadan; the doors of skies and the Paradise are opened. And This continues until the last night (of the Ramadan).Whoever (man or woman); for every sajdah that he makes one of the nights of Ramadan, one thousand seven hundred hasanah (rewards) will be recorded. A palace made of red ruby will be built for him and each of its doors will have two wings embroidered with red ruby. (Al-Ghunyat’ut-Talibin)

During Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and Abu Bakr (ra)’s time tarawih prayers were being performed individually and this continued until the beginning of Umar’s (ra) caliphate. Upon the order of Umar (ra), tarawih prayers have been started to be performed in congregation led by Ubay bin Ka’ab (ra). Therefore, performing Tarawih prayer in congregation is called “the sunnah of Umar (ra)” (Kutub Al-Sittah)

Tarawih prayer has a different virtue for each day

Imam al-Ghazali commands about the virtue of Tarawih prayer:

It is narrated from Ali (ra)

(Who performs Tarawih prayer)

1st night: His all sins are forgiven.

2nd night: His and -if they are Mumin- his parents’ sins are forgiven.

3rd night: Angels proclaim and herald saying: “O, Mumin, Allah (swt) accepted your good deeds and your requests.”

4th night: Allah (swt) rewards him with the hasanah of those who reads the Tawrat(Torah), the Bible, the Zabur and the Quran.

5th night: Allah (swt) rewards him as if he performs prayer in Masjid Al-Haram.

6th night: Allah (swt) rewards him as if he made tawaf in Baitul Mamur.

7th night: Allah (swt) rewards as though he was with Prophet Musa (and helped him) when he fought Fir’aun and Haman.

8th night: Allah (swt) rewards him as though he accompanied Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in the Battle of Badr.

9th night: Allah (swt) rewards him as though he worshipped with Prophet Dawud.

 10th night: Allah (swt) gives safety to him both in the world and in the hereafter.

11th night: Allah (swt) rewards him with an accepted Umrah thawab.

12nd night: Whoever performs tarawih prayer this night passes from the Sirat Bridge like lightening.

13th night: Allah grants him like he constructed Baytullah.

14th night: Allah rewards him as if he stayed up for worship the whole layla-i qadr (the night of power) long.

15th night: Allah accepts his dua and wishes and gives high degrees in the hereafter.

16th night: whoever performs tarawih prayer this night says “lailaha illallah” while he is reviving from his grave in the day of judgment.

17th night: he sees his maqam (place) in Jannah A’la even before he goes there.

18th night: Allah rewards him equal to martyrs and veterans.

19th night: Allah helps him in this world and in the hereafter.

20th night: whoever performs tarawih prayer this night doesn’t leave this world without seeing prophet Muhammad in his dream.

21th night: all the angels on earth and in the heaven make istighfar (seek forgiveness) and he doesn’t leave the world unless Allah gives consent .

22nd night:  Allah rewards him as if he fed widows and orphans in the Ummah.
23th night: Allah rewards him as if he set free the slaves in the Ummah.

24th night: He gets his baraah (releasing from sins) from his right hand.

25th night: Angel of death comes in his best appearance and blesses him with Jannah blessings.

26th night: Angels protects him from satan’s evils by the order of Allah.

27th night:Gates of Jahannam is closed by the command of Allah (swt)

28th night:  Doors of Jannah is opened for him by the command of Allah and he enters whicever gate he wishes.

29th night: reward of Patience of Ayyub (as) and all his sins are forgiven.

30th night: A Munadi (invitor) calls from under arsh and says:

“Servants who pray tonight’s tarawh prayer is set free from jahannam. They are safe from what they fear, jahannam, and they embrace Allah’s beautiy.” Allah says: Form y grace and Glory’s sake I forgive these servants of mine. I prohibited their bodies from Fire of Jahannam.”

(İsmail Hakkı – Mejalisu'l-va'z ve't-tezkir, 88-90),(Osman al-Hobawi - Durratu'l-waizin, sh:16,17) (Muhammad Hayri, Mejalis i Hayriyya wa mafatih-ı ilmiyya , 15-99) 

Virtues of Understanding Quran

JUZ TW0*

AYAAT:*

Al-Baqarah (142 - 252)

*SUMMARY:*

In this Juz, ALLAAH (SUBHANAHU WA TA'ALA) responds to the Jews of the time and the accusations they made when the direction of prayer was changed from the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem to Al-Ka’bah in Makkah. Importantly ALLAAH (SUBHANAHU WA TA'ALA) concludes the issue by indicating that purification of one’s soul is more important than facing any particular direction in prayer. The Juz also covers ALLAAH (SUBHANAHU WA TA'ALA)’S wisdom over a number of matters; Inheritance; Marriage; Hajj; and most pertinently, Fasting – the only place in the Qur'aan to contain such detailed information about this great act of worship. Throughout this Juz and in between even its most detailed regulations, ALLAAH (SUBHANAHU WA TA'ALA) stresses again and again the necessity of man maintaining, at all times, Taqwa (ALLAAH Consciousness) – to remain conscious of ALLAAH (SUBHANAHU WA TA'ALA) in all his affairs.

*LESSONS:*
• The obligation of fasting, its rules and regulations and other related matters. This is the only place containing a detailed discussion about fasting, so ponder it well!

• The rules and regulations concerning Hajj, Marriage, Divorce, Suckling etc. in between which ALLAAH (SUBHANAHU WA TA'ALA) stresses the importance of Taqwa

• The story of Jalut (Goliath) and a powerful nation toppled not by sheer numbers or might but through faith, patience and constancy.

*[Juz by Juz - A summary of the Qur’aan]*

Millions of Muslims in the world recite Quran daily in their prayers. Holy Quran is the last Holy Book of Almighty Allah revealed on Prophet Muhammad (SAW). We as a Muslim should read Quran with understanding so that we can understand its deep meaning. When we know its meaning what Allah has really said in this Holy book then we can implement all the things mentioned in Quran in our daily life. Once we read Quran with the understanding we can easily take guidance from this Holy book in our life. The Book of Allah is not like any other book; it is the timeless Speech of Allah and not a created thing. It deserves a far more careful study than anyone else’s speech or book. For if one would try to evaluate the meanings of the verses. So, let every sincere Muslim who hopes to earn Allah’s love by reciting and reflecting on Allah’s Book hold tight to the meanings explained by the Prophet (SAW). You can get free Quran reading application with translation for your smartphone from the link provided below:

Virtues of reading Quran with understanding

QuranReadinImportancAs the Holy Quran is full of information that transforms the lives of millions of people around the world, so, it is important to recite and understand it in geographical (local) language for better understanding its knowledge. Understanding of Quran is very important for every Muslim because when we understand its meaning then we will be able to implement it in our lives. The Quran says that Muslims should never despair of Allah’s mercy and blessings. Book of Allah is always there to help Muslims at every step but it can only help those who want to live by itLiving by the Quran requires we Muslims, understand it first. In order to understand it, we have to use our minds for this we have to spend time and effort just like we do for other things in our life. For understanding Quran, we should read it with translation in that language which we can understand easily. We have to put an effort in it. It’s important to know that gaining the knowledge and understanding of the Quran is necessary for every Muslim.  Seeking knowledge of the Quran is a spiritual duty demanded by Allah on every Muslim.

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• The teachings of Islam are present in Quran, which needs to be studied very carefully for being able to understand them properly. The Holy Prophet (SAW) said:

“That person who, due to the excessive recitation of the Quran is not able to make Allah’s Dhikr and Dua, Allah (SWT) will bestow such a person with more blessings and Ni’mat than even those who make Dhikr and Dua.” (Tirmidhi)

Above hadith shows that following the holy verses to such an extent would provide better results in life.

Therefore, reciting the Holy Quran with translation has its increased value in the life of a Muslim which leads to increased awareness and understanding of its knowledge.

• Reading Quran with understanding and then reflecting over Quran can fulfill the Islamic duty of every Muslim which Allah (SWT) imposed on us.
• The position of one in paradise is determined by one’s understanding of Quran. Thus, understanding of Quran is very important in hereafter life too.
• Quran will act as an intercessor on the Day of Judgment.
• Great efforts are always rewarded with the great benefits. Someone, who is non-Arabian, spends a lot of time and work hard to learn how to read Quran, further spend more time and energy to understand the true teaching of Quran. This person is working for sake of pleasing Allah and will get the tremendous amount of returns in the form of blessings of Allah.
• Reading of the translation of the Quran is so important because every Muslim have to know the essential commands and requirements of Allah.
•  Quran is the only way to honor and morality and it’s the duty of all Muslims to find this way. So understanding the Book of Allah is better than just Quran reciting and it is possible when it is interpreted by some local or an easily explicable language.

The Holy Quran is a highly admired book of Allah SWT that requires proper understanding, which is possible when it is interpreted in one`s own language. We should read Quran with better understanding so that we can earn Allah’s blessings in this worldly life and the life hereafter too. May Allah (SWT) bless us to understand His holy book! 

*BELIEVER REMINDS* 

Ameen.

Try to understand Quran-Juz-1

*JUZ ONE*

*SURAHS:*

1. Al-Fatiha

2. Al-Baqarah (1 - 141)

*SUMMARY:*
The first Juz of the Qur'aan comprises its opening chapter, the seven verses of al-Fatihah (the Opener) and the first part of its longest chapter, al-Baqarah (the Heifer). It is not without reason that some of the early generations considered al-Fatihah to be the ‘Mother of the Book’. In its seven short verses, it contains praise of ALLAAH, it affirms worship must be for HIM Alone and ends by informing us about the path of guidance. It is followed by the first part of al-Baqarah, which unfolds the nature of mankind through the narrative of the story of Adam (ALAHYI SALLAM) and his expulsion from Paradise. The chapter then moves onto the story of the Children of Israel (the Jews) and teaches us important lessons from the story of the heifer (cow).

*LESSONS:*

• Worship is solely and exclusively for ALLAAH (SUBHANAHU WA TA'ALA), and one must turn to HIM Alone for help

• ALLAAH (SUBHANAHU WA TA'ALA) divides mankind into three categories: believer, disbeliever or hypocrite and describes the characteristics of the hypocrite

• The story of the heifer contains great lessons: beware of faltering when faced with ALLAAH (SUBHANAHU WA TA'ALA)’S commands and do not procrastinate or ridicule them because to do so leads to hardness of the heart

• Beware the danger of preventing ALLAAH (SUBHANAHU WA TA'ALA)’S remembrance in the Masaajids, or moving to destroy them



*[Juz by Juz - A summary of the Qur’aan]*

Will they not then ponder over the Quran, or is it that they have locks on their hearts!? [Quran, 47:24]

(This is) a Scripture that We have revealed unto thee, full of blessing, that they may ponder its revelations, and that men of understanding may reflect.[Quran, 38:29]

The Quran is a guide to humanity which also includes you, dear reader. Since none of us want to be misguided, it is paramount not only to read or recite the Quran, but to understand and implement it in our lives as well.

*BELIEVER REMINDS*

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Misconceptions about the 15th of Sha’baan

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say, when beginning a khutbah (sermon):

“… The best of speech is the Book of Allah and the best of guidance is the guidance of Muhammad. The worst of things are those which are newly-invented, and every innovation is a going astray…” [1]

Here are some of the misconceptions regarding the fifteenth of Sha’baan. Humbly request all to read them with a sincere heart and an open-mind, one which is willing to accept the truth when it is presented to it.

Misconception #1: The night of the 15th of Sha’baan should be singled out for worship, prayer, etc.

Clarification: Our best example and role model is the Prophet (peace be upon him) and he never, ever singled out this night for worship or qiyaam nor did his Sahaba (may Allāh be pleased with them all).

Shaykh Ibn Baaz (may Allāh have mercy upon him) said:

“There is no saheeh hadeeth concerning the night of the fifteenth of Sha’baan. All the ahaadeeth that have been narrated concerning that are mawdoo’ (fabricated) and da’eef (weak), and have no basis. There is nothing special about this night, and no recitation of Qur’aan or prayer, whether alone or in congregation, is specified for this night. What some of the scholars have said about it being special is a weak opinion. It is not permissible to single it out for any special actions. This is the correct view. And Allāh is the Source of strength.” [2]

Misconception #2: There are special prayers to be offered on this night.

Clarification: The truth of the matter is that there are NO special prayers to be offered on this night specifically. And all those ‘ahaadeeth’ giving you long lists of special ‘formulas’ that are “supposed to guarantee you Allāh’s forgiveness and Jannah” are all fabricated, false and innovations in our Deen. If there were such prayers, the Prophet (peace be upon him) would have told us about them and we would have had evidence of him (peace be upon him) and the Sahaba (may Allāh be pleased with them) doing it.

Misconception #3: Allāh descends to the first heaven on this night to forgive us.

Clarification: Allāh’s descending to the first heaven does not only happen on the night of the fifteenth of Sha’baan. Rather it happens every single night of the year.

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:

“Every night when it is the last third of the night, our Lord, the Superior, the Blessed, descends to the nearest heaven and says: Is there anyone to invoke Me that I may respond to his invocation? Is there anyone to ask Me so that I may grant him his request? Is there anyone asking My forgiveness so that I may forgive him?.” [3]

Thus, when ‘Abd-Allāh ibn al-Mubarak was asked about the descent of Allāh on the night of the fifteenth of Sha’baan, he said to the one who asked him:

“O weak one! The night of the fifteenth?! He descends every night!” [4]

Misconception #4: This is the night when our fate, lifespan, and provisions are decreed.

Clarification: Some people think that the “blessed night” (laylatim-mubarakah) mentioned in Surah ad-Dukhan, 44: 3, refers to the night of 15th Sha’baan, when Allāh decrees our lifespan, provisions and fate. In fact, they even pray 6 rakahs, 2 for each of these things. However, all that is fabricated and far, far away from the authentic Sunnah.

And, in reality, the “blessed night” mentioned in Surah ad-Dukhan, actually is referring to Laylatul Qadr that comes in Ramadhan. [5]

Misconception #5: One should fast specifically on the day of the fifteenth.

Clarification: Here again, there is no saheeh reports that tell us that the Prophet (peace be upon him) or his Sahabah (may Allāh be pleased with them all) ever picked this day specifically to fast. The Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him) was to fast most of the month of Sha’baan and not just the 15th. However, if the fifteenth of Sha’baan coincides with a Monday or Thursday, or with the three white days (which in this case it does since the three white days of every lunar month are 13th, 14th and 15th) or if a person is generally fasting, without associating seeking extra rewards to fasting this specific day, then it is allowed. [6]

Misconception #6: This is the night when the souls of departed ones return to their families.

Clarification: Yet again what we have here is some people misunderstanding the ayat in surah al-Qadr and thinking that the ‘sending down of the Ruh’ as mentioned in this surah refers to the souls of the dead people returning to see their families,

even though the ayat is referring to Jibreel (peace be upon him).[7]

And that is why we see women preparing the sweets, the Halwas and other ‘goodies’ for the souls of their loved ones.

Not only is that in itself an erroneous, a deviant belief and a bid’ah, but to believe that the souls of the dead can return back to the world and meet with their relatives is also totally incorrect and false. The teachings of the Qur’an and the Sunnah clearly state that the souls of the dead do not return back to the world.

Misconception #7: Visiting graveyards, especially on this night is something good.

Clarification: Although the Prophet (peace be upon him) encouraged visiting graves, he forbade singling out any day or night for any kinds of good deeds if it is not prescribed in the Sharee’ah. And he (peace be upon him) did not specifically visit the graveyard on the night of the 15th of Sha’baan. The hadeeth of ‘Aisha (may Allāh be pleased with her) that mentions that the Prophet (peace be upon him) visited the graveyard this night is not authentic and thus does not have any proof for visiting graves specifically on this night of Sha’baan.

Misconception #8: Even if the ahadeeth about worship on this night are weak, one can still do it.

Clarification: The correct scholarly view is that weak ahadeeth should not be followed at all, even if they speak of righteous deeds or of targheeb and tarheeb (promises and warnings). The saheeh reports are sufficient and the Muslim has no need to follow the da’eef reports.

Shaykh Ahmad Shakir said:

“There is no difference between rulings or righteous deeds; we do not take any of them from da’eef reports, rather no one has the right to use any report as evidence unless it is proven to be soundly narrated from the Messenger of Allāh (peace be upon him him) in a saheeh or hasan hadeeth.”

Even Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) himself stated what a Muslim ought to do when there is a doubtful matter, and this is most certainly at the very least a doubtful matter:

“That which is lawful is clear and that which is unlawful is clear and between the two of them are doubtful [or ambiguous] matters about which not many people are knowledgeable. Thus, he who avoids these doubtful matters certainly clears himself in regard to his religion and his honor. But he who falls into the doubtful matters falls into that which is unlawful like the shepherd who pastures around a sanctuary, all but grazing therein. Verily every king has a sanctuary and Allāh’s sanctuary is His prohibition. In the body there is a morsel of flesh which, if it be sound, all the body is sound and which, if it be diseased, all the body is diseased. This part of the body is the heart”. [8]

Misconception #9: Look at all those people doing it. How can they all be wrong?

Clarification: The Muslim is supposed to refer to Allāh and the Sunnah of His Messenger (peace be upon him) if there is any confusion or dispute about matters and NOT what the rest of the world is doing.

“O you who believe! Obey Allāh and obey the Messenger (peace be upon him) and those of you who are in authority. (And) if you differ in anything amongst yourselves, refer it to Allāh and His Messenger (peace be upon him), if you believe in Allāh and in the Last Day. That is better and more suitable for final determination.” [9]

Shaykh Ibn Jibreen said:

“These reports (about worship and fasting an the 15th of Sha’baan) became very well known in some countries which were overwhelmed by ignorance; One should not be deceived by the large numbers of ignorant people who do these things.”

Remember it’s not about the quantity, but rather about the authenticity of the practice.

The REAL Sunnah regarding Sha’baan:

If you truly and sincerely want to please Allāh and do deeds that will be acceptable to Him, then follow the REAL and authentically proven Sunnah of the Messenger (peace be upon him). Here is what is proven in the authentic Sunnah:

1. Fast most of this month as much as you can, especially the white days and/or Mondays and Thursdays.

‘Aisha (may Allāh be pleased with her) said:

“I never saw the Messenger of Allāh (peace be upon him) fasting for an entire month except in Ramadan, and I never saw him fast more than he did in Sha’baan.” [10]

2. However, if you are weak or do not fast habitually and feel that this nafil (voluntary) fasting may be a hindrance to your obligatory fasting in the month of Ramadan, then the person may stop the nafil fasting in the last few days of this month. And for that person, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said:

“When Sha’baan is half over, do not fast.” [11]

3. If you have fasts left over from last Ramadan to make up, then hurry up and do so in this month of Sha’baan before the next Ramadan comes.

It is not permissible to delay missed fasts until after the following Ramadan, except in cases of necessity (such as a valid excuse that continues between the two Ramadans). ‘Aisha (may Allāh be pleased with her) said:

“It used to be that I had days to make up for Ramadan and I would not be able to do so except in Sha’baan.” [12]

So, if you are someone who used to or planned to celebrate the 15th of Sha’baan thinking the acts and deeds you were told to perform would bring you closer to Allāh’s mercy, we request you to kindly think again, very carefully. Is it really worth it? Why can’t we not just stick with the authentic acts? At least on the day of judgement, we know we did what was authentically passed to us and not that which had clouds of doubts over them.

May Allāh guide us to that which is best for our worldly life and the hereafter.

Article in Urdu on Shab-e-Barat.

 

Complete article in Urdu on Shab-e-Barat. 

When you read this article you will understand what is a reality about Shab e barat ( 15th of Shuban). This article is written according to Quran and Sahi Hadiths. Read this Knowledgeable article in Urdu. Some of the Hadiths about Shab e Barat are spread in Muslim Umah. What is the reality of these Hadiths, read in this article. A lot of biddah's are spread in Muslim community about shab e Barat.

Shab e barat ki Haqeqat kiya hay. ore Shab e barat main jo bidatan aam ho choki han on k baray main iss article main parhan. Shab e barat k baray main ak complete article parhan ore apnay doston ko bi parhain. Shab-e-Barat k baray main jo Hadeesan phal choki han un ki Haqeqat kiya hay. ore jo rasman Shab e barat main aam ho choki han un k baray main Islam kiya kahta hay.
Islam sirf ore sirf Quran ore Hadith ka Naam hay. Hamain har kam karnay say pahlay soch lana chahiay k, kiya yeh kam Quran wa Hadith say Sabeet bi hay ya nai. Allah hamain bidaat say Bachay Aamen.