Sekai no Himitsu~

*All good manners are delivered from 4......*

An-Nawawi writes:

_The Imam Al-Khaleel Abu Muhammad Abdullah ibn Abu Zaid, the leader of the Maliki scholars in the West in his time, said that all good manners are derived from four traditions._

Source: Sharh Sahih Muslim

👉These four traditions are the following:

1. _Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said:_

*Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak goodness or remain silent.*

Source: Sahih Muslim 47, Grade: Sahih

We have been commanded to speak good words or remain silent.

 It is not permissible to use the tongue for bad purposes like telling lies, slander, gossip, curses, profanity, or abuse.

👉If we apply this tradition, we will be saved from the sins of the tongue by which many people enter Hellfire.

2  _Ali ibn Hussein reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said:_

*Verily, from the perfection of Islam is that a person leaves what does not concern him.*

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2318, Grade: Sahih

We have been commanded to leave what does not concern us and to mind our own business.

 It is not permissible to gossip, repeat everything we hear without verification, spy on others, seek out people’s faults, or to busy ourselves with matters beyond our concern.

👉 If we apply this tradition, we will make the most of our time and avoid violating the privacy and honor of others.

3. _Abu Huraira reported: A man came to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and said, “Advise me.” The Prophet said:_

لَا تَغْضَبْ

*Do not get angry.*

The man repeated his request twice and the Prophet said:

لَا تَغْضَبْ

*Do not get angry.*

Source: Sahih Bukhari 5765, Grade: Sahih

We have been commanded to control our anger and to avoid acting impulsively.

 It is not permissible to allow anger to be the cause of transgression, aggression, oppressing others, harboring rancor in our hearts, or envying others.

👉If we apply this tradition, we will be saved from the innumerable sins caused by losing control of our anger.

4. _Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said:_

*None of you will have faith until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.*

Source: Sahih Bukhari 13, Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi

We have been commanded to love for each other what we love for ourselves and to treat each other the way we would love to be treated.

We should have a desire and intention to benefit others and to love good for them.

We should not hold any malice towards others or have an intention to harm others.

👉If we apply this tradition, Allah will honor us on the Day of Resurrection in the same way that we treated others well in this life.

_*From these four prophetic traditions are derived the foundations of all good character and manners in Islam.*_

_We should strive to apply these four traditions and thereby achieve a blessed rank among the righteous in the Hereafter._

Success comes from Allah, and Allah knows best.

Assalaamu'alaikum
Please Read this Hadith for the sake of Allah:

 *A traveler* once came to the masjid to see the *Prophet Muhammad* (S.A.W) after greeting the *Prophet* (S.A.W), he was asked where he was from. The *traveler* replied that he came from very far just to get a few questions answered.
Following is the dialogue between the *traveler* and the *Prophet* (S.A.W).
*Traveler* : I do not want
punishments to be written in my account.
*Prophet* : Behave well with your parents
*Traveler* : I want to be known amongst people as an intelligent person.
*Prophet* : Fear Allah (Jalla Jalalu),always.
*Traveler* : I want to be counted amongst Allah's favourites.
*Prophet* : Recite Quran every morning and evening.
*Traveler* : I want my heart to always be enlightened.
*Prophet* : Never forget death.
*Traveler* : I never want to be away from Allah's blessing.
*Prophet* : Always treat fellow creatures well.
*Traveler* : I never want to be harmed by my enemies.
*Prophet* : Always have faith in Allah.(Only)
*Traveler* : I never want to be humiliated.
*Prophet* : Be careful of your actions.
*Traveler* : I wish to live long.
*Prophet* : Always do Goodness towards blood Relations
*Traveler* : I want my sustenance to increase.
*Prophet* : Always be in wudhoo.
*Traveler* : I wish to stay free of punishment in the grave.
*Prophet* : Always wear pure clothes.
*Traveler* : I never want to be burnt in hell.
*Prophet* : Control your eyes and tongue.
*Traveler* : How do I get my sins forgiven?
*Prophet* : Always ask forgiveness from Allah with
a lot of humility.
*Traveler* : I want people to respect me always.
*Prophet* : Never extend your hands of need at people.
*Traveler* : I want to always be honored.
*Prophet* : Never humiliate or put down anyone.
*Traveler* : I don't want to be squeezed by Qabr.(Squeezing in the grave)
*Prophet* : Recite Surat Al Mulk (The Dominion)often.
*Traveler* : I want my wealth to increase.
*Prophet* : Recite surat Al Waqiah (The Inevitable) every night.
*Traveler* : I want to be safe and at peace on Day of Judgment.
*Prophet* : Do zikr (Praises) of Allah from dusk to night.
*Traveler* : I want to be in full
attention & concentration during prayers.
*Prophet* : Always do wudhoo with concentration and attention.
*Kindly* do forward to all Muslims & Allah Will reward you Insha'Allah..
Sharing of Knowledge is
*Sadaqatul-Jaariyah* for you & me and you will receive thawab for all those who will read it Insha 'Allah.

*Signs of Matured Muslims*
✅ They speak the truth at all times
✅ They are good listeners
✅ They hardly take offense
✅ They are quick to forgive
✅ They are reliable
✅ They are supportive
✅ They have appetite for prayer and fasting
✅ They rely on the Word of God
✅ The more God lifts them up, the more they become humble
✅ They hardly defend themselves
✅ They are quick to repent
✅ They seek peace and pursue it
✅ They love people and they are compassionate
✅ They know when to talk and when to be quiet
✅ They are full of wisdom in many aspects of life
✅ They respect people and are very sensitive to people's feelings
✅ They have a lot of patience and they are not short tempered
✅ They fear God
✅ They give honour where it is due
✅ They are content with what they have
✅ They have good leadership skills
✅ They are hospitable
✅ They are not carried away by all kinds of teachings
✅ They are good followers
✅ They have a sacrificial spirit
✅ They don't gossip and look down on people
✅ They have faith
✅ They take part in mosque activities and attend mosque regularly
✅ They are clean in every aspect of life
✅ Their spirits are sensitive, they hate sin
✅ They don't act holier than others
✅ They don't compete with others

*Ask yourself: Am I a matured Muslim?*🔦
May God give us the grace to identify and work on our weak areas.        Please join me to forward it.

►Benefits of Ayatul Kursiyyu:

►1. Recite while Leaving your House, And 70,000 Angels Will Protect
You from All sides.

►2. Recite On Entering your Home, And Poverty Won't Enter your Home.

►3. Recite After ablution, And It Raises You 70 Times In Allah's Rank.

►4. Recite Before Sleeping, And 1 Angel Will Protect You The Whole
Night.

►5. Recite After obligatory prayers, And The Only Thing That Is Separating You From Paradise Is Death.

►If you pass this on, It is Sadaqatul
Jaria. (meaning you keep on getting rewarded for it, every time
someone acts upon it even when
you have died, until the day of
judgment).

►Please, Don't Forget To Share, I have done mine by sharing the knowledge with you.

►Please even if You will not read, just FORWARD it.

►Astaghfirullah!

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🔴THINGS TO BE AVOIDED DURING RAMADAAN
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1. Don't sleep during the day and pray all night. By doing this you are converting the day into night and the night into day, which is not the purpose of fasting.

2. Avoid being lazy and inactive during the day.

3. Don't waste time playing games during the day. Rather, please Allah by increasing in your worship of him.

4. Avoid having Iftar parties. Ramadan wasn't meant to be a food extravaganza.

5. Dont ask your wife to spend Ramadan in the Kitchen. Eat something light and quick - she isn't Biryani woman.

6. Spend the last 10 days worshipping Allah rather than trying to prepare for Eid! A day that is better than a thousand months is in these last 10 days. You can't afford to miss this.

7. Dont stay awake the full night. Your body has a right over you, and when it wants rest, then rest.

8. Avoid excessive socialising after Taraweeh

9. Avoid shopping a lot in Ramadhaan.

10. Dont eat the full night.

11. Dont loiter around at night rather than worshipping Allah.

12. Eid doesnt require loads of preparation. Dont fall into this trap! Keep it simple, and it will be blessed.

May we witness this forthcoming Ramadan with sound health -
Aameen....

Common mistakes in Ramadhan:

1. Drinking
Milkshakes made with syrups etc on a daily basis

- Why: It contains high amounts of sugar, additives  and colourants
- Solution: If you have to, drink it twice a week maximum


2. Drinking large amounts of water at iftaar time

- Why: Filling the stomach with water is more strenuous to it than with food.
- Solution: have a few sips at iftaar then a glass after every two hours.


3. Exercising directly after iftaar.

- Why: the body's blood flow is concentrated around the stomach at that time.
- Solution: Exercise after two hours of eating to ease digestion.


4. Chewing and swallowing food fast.

- Why: chewing food slowly can speed up digestion and help maintain your weight


5. Having dessert directly after iftaar

- Why: they make you drowsy and sleepy
- Solution: leave at least a two hour gap between iftaar and dessert to stay fresh and awake for ishaa and taraweeh prayers

6. Consuming foods with high amounts of sodium

- Why: Sodium triggers thirst through out the fasting hours of the day
- Solution: instead, eat foods that are high in potassium, they retain water and supress your thirst.


# Bananas are high in potassium. A banana at Suhoor time can control your thirst level through out the day.

# Best sources of potassium for Suhoor time:
 - bananas
 - milk
 - dates
 - avocados
 - dried peaches
 - pistachios
 - pumpkin
 - peas
 - dark chocolate

# Worst choices for Suhoor:
 - biryani
 - kebab
 - pizza
 - fast food in general
 - cheese
 - haleem

# Best choices for Suhoor:
 - potato
 - rice
 - dates
 - whole grain bread
 - banana

# Drinking lots of water at suhoor is important, but not as much as drinking it through out your non-fasting hours.

The Grave is calling......! Listen very very carefully!
 Oh son of Adam! I'm full of darkness so bring with you the light of Salaah.

Please do not keep this reminder to yourself, share with your beloved brothers and sisters اللَّهُ give us the understanding

The Horrors Of Hell

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The unbeliever will pray for his death when they sense its heat,

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“And when they are thrown into a narrow place therein bound in chains, they will cry out thereupon for destruction.  (They will be told), ‘Do not cry this Day for one destruction but cry for much destruction.’” (Quran 25:13-14)

Their screams will get louder and they will call onto God hoping He will take them out of Hell:

“And they will cry out therein, ‘Our Lord, remove us; we will do righteousness – other than what we were doing!’” (Quran 35:37)

They will realize theirs sins and the error of stubborn disbelief:

“And they will say, ‘If only we had been listening or reasoning, we would not be among the companions of the Blaze.’  And they will admit their sin, so (it is) alienation for the companions of the Blaze.” (Quran 67:10-11)

Their prayers will be rejected:

“They will say, ‘Our Lord, our wretchedness overcame us, and we were a people astray.  Our Lord, remove us from it, and if we were to return (to evil), we would indeed be wrongdoers.’  He will say, ‘Remain despised therein and do not speak to Me.’” (Quran 23:106-108)

After that, they will call the keepers of Hell asking them to intercede to God on their behalf for reduction in torment:

“And those in the Fire will say to the keepers of Hell, ‘Supplicate your Lord to lighten for us a day from the punishment.’  They will say, ‘Did there not come to you your messengers with clear proofs?’  They will say, ‘Yes.’  They will reply, ‘Then supplicate (yourselves), but the supplication of the disbelievers is not except in error.’” (Quran 40:49-50)

Their will even plead for their own destruction to relieve themselves of the pain:

“And they will call, ‘O Malik, let your Lord put an end to us!’  He will say, ‘Indeed, you will remain.’” (Quran 43:77)

They will be told the punishment will never be reduced, it is eternal:

“Then be patient or impatient – it is all the same for you.  You are only being recompensed for what you used to do.’” (Quran 52:16)

They will weep for a long time:

“So let them laugh a little and then weep much as recompense for what they used to earn.” (Quran 9:82)

They will weep until no tears are left, then that they will weep blood, which will leave its traces as described by the Prophet:

“The people of Hell will be made to weep, and they will weep until they have no tears left.  Then they will weep blood until they have, as it were, channels in their faces, if ships were put in them, they would float.”[Ibn Majah ]

رَبَّنَا اصْرِفْ عَنَّا عَذَابَ جَهَنَّمَ إِنَّ عَذَابَهَا كَانَ غَرَامًا

Translation

"Our Lord! Avert from us the torment of Hell. Verily! Its torment is ever an inseparable, permanent punishment."

Ameen

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_*SADAKA is not only related to MONEY. Infact these things are also considered as SADAKA*_

☝ _1. Dua_


☝ _2. Knowledge._

☝ _3. Advice._

☝ _4. To smile at your Muslim brother._

☝ _5. Help._

☝ _6. Time._

☝ _7. Be happy with your life_

☝ _8. Patience over difficult times._

☝ _9. To advise for good._

☝ _10. To stop from evil._

☝ _11. To talk softly._

☝ _12. To forgive._

☝ _13. To give respect._

☝ _14. To be a part of someones happiness._

☝ _15. To visit the sick._

☝ _16. To remove harmful       things from the path._

☝ _17. To guide       someone on   the right way._

*Forwarding this is also SADAKA*

_*💐 Assalamualaikum*_                          _*Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barkatuhu 💐                                    🍁 Bismillahir Rehmanir Rahim 🍁*_
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         *The Sweet Taste of Hunger: The Spirituality of Fasting*

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```We are constantly bombarded with images and messages that invite us to fulfill our immediate desire without thinking of the implications. “Just Do it!” “Have it your way,” “Obey your thirst,” “Don’t leave home without it,” and “America runs on Dunkin.” Implicit in these slogans is a message that these materialistic things are necessary for us to experience happiness. Must we obey our thirst? Why must it always be our way? Why should we just do things? These products are not inherently bad or evil, but the messages they use to sell their products instill in society a love for the self and its immediate desires.

Fasting allows one a break from materialism and shifts focus to the heart and soul. It “interrupts” one’s daily routine and breaks their connection to the things they are so used to easily having. While severing the connection to the materialistic, it also forces inner-reflection. Fasting sharpens our spiritual awareness so that we can connect to Allah . Although many people’s bodies are nourished, they still experience and emotional and spiritual emptiness. The soul and heart yearn for something more. When they are unable to find that, they turn again to materialism in hopes of filling that void. This creates a situation where one is constantly trying to keep up in the never ending cycle of getting the newest cars, gadgets, clothes, and toys in order to finally feel happy. This results in constant disappointment because one only finds a fleeting moment of happiness in these things and then returns to a starving and empty soul.

Food and water is our strongest desire and most basic human need. They connect us to the physical world and fasting breaks that connection so that we receive spiritual sustenance and are connected to our spirit. In other words, the fasting person intentionally denies themselves the strongest cravings of their body in order to focus on the cravings of the soul. When one fasts they give their body a break and focus on their soul.

Fasting is an act of worship in which one can easily cheat by eating or drinking when they are alone. However, most people do not cheat because they know that Allah  is watching and aware of what they are doing. This instills God consciousness in the heart because although they can cheat people, Allah  knows whether they eat or not. Therefore, fasting brings sweetness to the act because it is only between the person and Allah . Fasting is certainly challenging, but just like any other challenge in life, there is a sweetness to it. When one does a rigorous workout, it is difficult and challenging, but there is also a positive emotion of accomplishment that one experiences. Likewise, fasting is challenging, but it a spiritual workout that weakens the body and strengthens the soul.

Despite the physical challenge of fasting, Muslims experience a great ease in spirituality during the month of Ramadan. Mosques are full, people stand in prayer during the night, recite more Qurʾān, give more charity, and build stronger family and communal relations.

To be continued...

In Sha Allah```

_*May Allah  ﷻ Bless us and guide us in all our affairs*_

*_Aameen_*

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Juz 2: *Facts you may not know:*

1. It is called Sayaquul. Covers verses 142 to 152 of Surah Baqarah, the longest Surah in the Quran ⭐🌟✨

2. The verses of this section were largely revealed in the early years after migration to Madiinah, at the initiation of the muslim ummah.
🎆🎇
3. It is full of political and social guidelines and examples of how the newly-established muslim community should operate🌆🏙🌃

4. It starts with the famous verses in which Allah changed the Qiblah from Jerusalem to Mekka. It is said that the Prophet(alaihi salaam) changed during swalah in masjid qablatain in Madiinah🕌🕌

5. Hajj was prescribed in this Juz and guidelines on how Hajji and Umrah are performed 🕋

6. In this juz, Allah prohibited the eating of dead animals, blood, and the flesh of swine. Also gambling and alcohol where banned😤

7. Allah prescribed Revenge. "and in it there is life..." Allah told us.💪😊

8. Another pillar of Islam, fasting Ramadan was prescribed in this Juz, '..so that we might become righteous!'. _Alhamdulillah Rabbil Aalamin_ 👳🙏

9. Allah forbids suicide, forbids bribery and prescribes Jihad when attacked, banished from Homes, and
 prevented from accessing the qaabah 💂‍♀👮‍♀👳

10. Polytheitic women and polytheitic men are made haraam for muslim men and muslim women respectively because, "they call you to Hell while Allah calls you to Paradise" 👰🙅‍♂

11. Sex with menstruating women was prohibited in this Juz 😤

12. Mothers were advised to breast feed their babies for 2 complete years, '..for proper grooming'. However husbands should pay their breast feeding wives according to their capabilities.. 👶

13. The Juz ends with the story of how Saul became the King of Isreal, the battle of David and Goliath and how Allah made David a king and a prophet!  🤴

*Oh Lord! Make us among those that stand in the Taraweh Prayer and listen to your Quran*

*HOW TO PERFORM GHUSL*
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_*What is Ghusl?*_
*Ghusl* is considered an act of worship;  an act of purifying oneself from the ritual impurity. I.e sexual intercourse.

*TYPES OF GHUSL*
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✅Bath for Janabat
✅Bath for Hayz (for women only)
✅Bath for Nifas (for women only)
✅Bath for Istihaza (for women only)
✅Bath for touching a dead body
✅Bath for a dead body
✅Bath which becomes obligatory on account of a vow or an oath to perform it.

*MANNER OF PERFORMING GHUSL*
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*1)*🚿Niyat from the heart to purify oneself from major impurity i.e Janaba
*2)*🚿Say Bismillah and wash the hands three times
*3)*🚿Wash any dirt from the private part
*4)* 🚿Then do wudoo’as for prayer, a complete wudoo’.
*5)* 🚿Pour water over the head three times, and rub the hair so that the water reaches the roots of the hair.
*6)*🚿Then wash the body thrice starting with the right side making sure that the water reaches all parts
*7)*🚿Then wash the body thrice with the left side making sure that the water reaches all parts.
*8)*🚿Wash the whole body

*THE CONDITION FOR THE VALIDITY OF GHUSL*
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*i. The Water:*💧
1. The water must be mutlaq (unmixed, pure).
2. The water must be tahir (ritually clean).
3. The water must be mubah (lawful). The details of these conditions are same as the conditions of the water of wudu.

*ii. The Person:*👤
4. Niyyat.
5. All parts of the body must be clean from the impurity (e.g., semen, blood) before starting the ghusl .
6. Use of water should not be harmful to the person who wants to perform ghusl.
7. The ghusl must be performed by the person himself. (The details are same as in wudu)

*iii. The Ghusl* 🚿
8. The place where ghusl is being performed must be
mubah (lawful).
9. The ghusl should be performed either in tartibi manner or in irtimasi manner.
10. All parts of the body must be washed thoroughly as explained above.

_*Don't forget to share*_

*Nine things will give you benefits everyday**

1/ تريد السعاده = صل الصلاة في وقتها.
1/If you seek happiness: Offer salaa on time.

2/ تريد نور الوجه =  بقيام الليل.
2/ If you want light on your face:
Rise up for tahajjud in the night.

3/ تريد الطمئنينة = عليك بترتيل القرآن.
3/If you want tranquility and peace: Recite the Qur'an slowly and carefully.

4/ تريد الصحه = عليك بالصيام.
4/If you seek health: Fast

5/ تريد الفرج = لازم الإستغفار.
5/If you seek inner joy: Keep on with repentance.

6/ تريد زوال الهم = لازم
 الدعاء.
6/If you want to be free from sorrow: Keep on praying.

7/ تريد زوال الشده = قل لاحول ولا قوة إلا بالله
7/If you want violence to disappear, say: La hawla wa lâ quwwata illa billah.

8/ تريد البركه = صل على النبي واله الطيبين الطاهرين.
8/If you seek abundance:
Recite praises and greetings (durood) to the Holy Prophet (SAW) and his virtuous family and companions.

9/ تريد حسنات بدون تعب =
 لاتحتفظ بها أرسلها لينتفع بها كل الاحبه
سبحان الله
من كان مع ﺂلله كان ﺂلله معه
ومن كان يحب ﺂلله كان ﺂلـله يحبه
9/If you wish to do goodness without getting tired: Do not keep this message to yourself. Let your loved ones benefit from this too.

Allah (SWT) is with those who are with Him and consider His commandments.

Allah (SWT) loves those who love Him.

هل تعلِم :
عند قرآءة آية الكرسي بعد كل صلآة
يbbصبح بينك وبين الجنه الموت فقط
تذكير :لا تكتم علماً خيراً تجزى به

Do you know?
If you recite Ayat al Kursiyy after prayers, only Death will remain between you and Paradise.

Note: Never hide any knowledge for which you will be rewarded with goodness and auspiciousness.

ً🌏اجعلوها تلف العالم🌏
🍀Let this knowledge move around the world.

```SELF REMINDER```
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_Hasan Al-Basree (rahimahullaah) advised some of his students admonishing them about avoiding the state of being proud. He said;_

1⃣Do not deceive yourself into being too proud because you are in a good or righteous environment, for there is no place that is better than Paradise, and our father, Aadam (`alayhis-salaam), experienced there what is known to all.

2⃣Do not become proud merely because you worship often, for consider what happened to Iblees (Satan) after he spent a great deal of time worshiping.

3⃣Do not think yourself great because you have met with righteous people, for there is no man more righteous than the Prophet (ṣalAllaahu `alayhi wa salaam), yet the disbelievers and hypocrites did not benefit by simply knowing him.

📚 [Taken from “Gems And Jewels,” P. 182]
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✍ As'salamu Alaykum my brothers and sisters in Islam.

     ```Advise & Guidance```
   🌴 *🔟 Quotes from*🌴
     ```Mufti Ismail Menk```
        *(By Abu Sumayya)*

*Praise be to Allah Almighty. We send blessings and salutations upon our beloved prophet Muhammad peace be upon him.*

1⃣ 🌴Whatever you do, be gentle. People might have
forgiven your harsh words but they may never
forget how it stabbed their heart at that time!

2⃣ 🌴Your self worth doesn't depend on what others
 say about you. You don't have to apologise for the
way you look & your belief. Be yourself.

3⃣ 🌴Many times things happen which you don't
understand. You feel discouraged by the twists &
turns in life. They're all a part of the Almighty's
plan.

4⃣ 🌴At times, the pain you're going through seems so unbearable & you feel you can't go on. Don't get
angry with yourself. Nothing is permanent.

5⃣ 🌴Your haters & critics don't control your life. They
want to show that they have a hold on you, your emotions & reactions. Ignore them.

6⃣ 🌴Just because the Almighty hasn't given it to you
yet, doesn't mean He won't or can't. He'll give it
when you're ready. He knows best!

7⃣ 🌴Don't fret when you're tested. The Almighty
 knows what He's doing. Some of your greatest
tests will turn out to be your greatest strengths.

8⃣ 🌴If you don't like someone, leave them alone &
don't hurt them. By swearing, being vulgar,
abusive & disrespectful towards them, you're showing signs of weak faith & how distant you are from the Almighty.

9⃣ 🌴Don't wish ill on others as much as you want to
hurt those who hurt you. Wish them healing. Wish them love. Walk away. The Almighty knows.

🔟 🌴No matter how much material gains you make in
this world, if your heart is not connected to the
 Almighty, your happiness is temporary.

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Brothers and sisters, If we keep looking back & living a life of regret,
how can we expect to move forward & embrace
all that the Almighty has in store for us?
 Always look forward. Forgive and forget

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*A Summary of How the Beginning of Ramadan is Established*

This summary is based on what is contained in the Fatāwā of the Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Verdicts, Saudi Arabia (no.1657 et al), the Resolutions of the Council of Senior Scholars, Saudi Arabia, (no.1, no. 2) as well as a fatwā issued by Shaykh Ṣāliḥ Al-Fawzān (Arabic audio).

The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said:

When you see [the crescent of Ramaḍān] then fast, and when you see [the crescent of Shawwāl], then stop fasting; and if it is obscured from you, then count it as 30 days. Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim

1. The Sharīʿah regards the sighting of the moon crescent by eye as the legitimate method of determining the beginning and ending of the fast of Ramaḍān, based on the texts (like the ḥadīth above).
2. Astronomical calculations are not a legitimate way to determine the beginning or end of the month for worship like fasting in Ramaḍān.

3. Scholars are agreed that the crescent appears at different times in different geographical locations, but there is a difference of opinion as to whether this variation is to be considered for fasting Ramaḍān:

4. Some scholars say if it is confirmed that a reliable Muslim sees the crescent of Ramaḍān then it becomes obligatory on everyone else who knows of this sighting to start fasting regardless of where they are. Other scholars say every location that has a different time for moonrise must go by their own sighting.

5. This difference of opinion is based on the interpretation of textual evidence on both sides. It is a legitimate issue of ijtihād, and is not a cause for concern. It is not known that the Ummah ever had a unified Ramaḍān or ʿEid across its expanded lands; and this was never a problem.

6. Therefore, the Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Verdicts views that the issue should not be agitated, but instead should remain as it is, i.e. every Muslim country should leave the decision about whether to consider different moon sighting times to their scholars, and follow what they deem to be correct based on the evidence, and the people of the country should follow what the ruler of the country does on that basis.

7. It is not correct to specify one country or land, e.g. Makkah, as the place that everyone must go by. This would lead to Muslims who have seen the crescent in one location not starting the fast if it was not seen in that specified place, which contradicts what is commanded in the Sharīʿah.

8. In Non-Muslim countries: the Muslims try to sight the crescent themselves, and if sighted, they should fast and inform the Islamic centre or representative Muslim body in their land. The representative body has the right to choose one of the two opinions about whether fasting is established based on any sighting or whether it must be a sighting from their own crescent locality. The centre then announces the beginning of the month to the rest of the Muslims there. The Muslims fast united based on this announcement.

9. If they do not have an Islamic centre that takes care of the affairs of the Muslims, they fast per the nearest country to them, in the same sighting locality, where the moon is sighted.

Summarised and Translated by Owais Al-Hāshimī Shaʿbān 1438 (May 2017)

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Assalamu Alaikum warahmatullah 😃

As the blessed month comes, May Allah help us to make the best out of it and get maximum deeds In Shaa Allah (Amin)

This Ramadan remember 💡👇🏽:

1. It's all about that connection with Allah S.W.T, so try your best to practice technology hygiene. Don't stay glued to your phone and gadgets. Every time is precious ⌚ ⌚

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2. Try to ZONE OUT during Salah. Find your 'Ramadan spot', a nice quiet area where you can hear yourself when saying your salah and practice great khushoo 🙂

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3. Set REALISTIC goals for yourself. Focus on what YOU want to achieve during this blessed month and try not to overwhelm yourself with plenty to-do's. Remember, Allah loves consistency 🥇

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4. Sunnah, sunnah, SUNNAH is the best way to achieve maximum deeds during Ramadan so let's try to copy as much as our Prophet( peace be upon him) did.

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5.It's not a competition for who throws the most lavish of Iftars 🥘, travels yearly for umrah ✈ etc. The whole point of this month is to try and live simply and understand that we are fortunate to be where we are, not show off to each other and indulge in extravagance

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6. FORGIVE those who have wronged you without reservations. Humans are NOT perfect and therefore very prone to making mistakes. Holding on to grudges has never done anyone any good and Allah S.W.T loves those of us who forgive 🌈🌈🌈🌈

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7. Try to give Sadaqah In any way you can (Da'wah, donations, helping those in need/ family members etc) and according to what you can do. Again, don't overwhelm yourself with too much goals😥😥😥😥

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8. Take what you've learnt forward after Ramadan. Even if it's one aspect e.g reading Qur'an a daily/listening to sermons etc. If you can be a great Muslim during Ramadan guess what? You can keep being great all year 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽👍👍👍
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9. Be as supportive as you can be to your children, spouse and family members. Encourage each other to be the best you can be during this holy month👫👫👫👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

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10. If you cannot physically spare time to do nafil during the day due to school, work or other commitments, Dhikr (remembrance of Allah) is a great way of keeping proactive and solidifying our connection with Allah S.W.T. Why not make a Dhikr/ dua list to say daily or at different times of the day? ✍🏽🗒🗒

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11. No prayer is too much or little. Ask for whatever you want and BELIEVE that Allah S.W.T will fulfill it for you In Shaa Allah.

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Forward to others of this has benefitted you and May Allah S.W.T answer all our duas, bless each and every one of our efforts (big or small) and may he continue to guide us in all our affairs (Amin).

Ramadan Mubarak to you and your family 💐💐💐💐

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*7-tips how to prepare for the*
         📿 *Ramadan*📿
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1⃣ *FAST VOLUNTARILY*
This month—Shabaan—is the prime time to start fasting those extra fasts or making up your missed fasts from last *Ramadan.*
Usamah ibn Zayd (may Allah be pleased with him) said: I said, ‘Oh Messenger of Allah, I do not see you fasting in any other month like you fast in Shabaan.’ He said, ‘That is a month to which people do not pay attention, between Rajab and Ramadan, and it is a month in which deeds are lifted up to the Lord of the Worlds. I like for my deeds to be lifted up when I am fasting.'” (Narrated by al-Nasaai)

*The best way to prepare fasting for a whole month is to start fasting often, in order to gain control over your actions, stomach and desires.*
✔Fast Mondays and Thursdays:

Abu Hurairah reported that the most the Prophet (pbuh) would fast would be Monday and Thursday. He was asked about that and he said: “The deeds of people are presented to Allah on every Monday and Thursday. Allah forgives every Muslim except for those who are deserting each other.” (Hasan)
Fast the White Days—13th, 14th and 15th of each Islamic month:

*Abu Tharr Al-Ghefari said: “The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said, ‘Oh Abu Dharr! If you fast three days of every month, then fast the 13th, 14th and 15th (these are called Al-Ayaam Al-Beedh, the White Days).'” (Sahih)*
The Prophet said, “(Allah said), ‘Every good deed of Adam’s son is for him except fasting; it is for Me, and I shall reward (the fasting person) for it.’ Verily, the smell of the mouth of a fasting person is better to Allah than the smell of musk.” (Bukhari)

2⃣ *RECITE and REFLECT UPON the QUR’AN:*
Start now to reflect on portions of the Qur’an to get closer to Allah and understand your responsibilities. Every single time you read the Qur’an, you will uncover more depths of meaning and benefit in this world and the hereafter.
Aishah (ra) related that the Prophet (pbuh) said: “Indeed the one who recites the Qur’an beautifully, smoothly and precisely, will be in the company of the noble and obedient angels. As for the one who recites with difficulty, stammering or stumbling through its verses, then he will have twice that reward.” (Muslim)

3⃣ *FOLLOW the SUNNAH and PRAY EXTRA PRAYERS*
Learn more about the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and follow him by emulating his actions.
“Say, [Oh Muhammad], If you should love Allah, then follow me, [so] Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.” (Qur’an 3:31)

4⃣ *REPENT and MAKE DUA’A*
We all make mistakes, but alhamdulilah we can always repent.
The Prophet (pbuh) said: “All the children of Adam constantly err, but the best of those who constantly err are those who constantly repent.” (Tirmidhi)

5⃣ *GIVE CHARITY:*
This world can only be a better place if we help each other. In return, Allah rewards us in both worlds.
The Messenger (pbuh) said, “Allah is in the aid of His servant as long as His aide is in the assistances of others.” (Muslim)
“Who is it that would loan Allah a goodly loan so He will multiply it for him and he will have a noble reward?” (Qur’an 57:11)
The Prophet also said: “Give charity without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity.” (Al-Tirmidhi)

6⃣ *IMPROVE Your CHARACTER*
Everyone can be a little bit more kind and work on different aspects of their character.
The Prophet (pbuh) used to say: “The best amongst you are those who have the best manners and character.” (al-Bukhari)

7⃣ *EAT HEALTHY and MODERATELY*
With less time to eat in Ramadan, we really need to pay attention to what we eat. Now is the best time to research the nutritious value of the food we eat. While we fast, the food we eat before we start our fast or to break our fast needs to provide the optimal energy so we can accomplish our daily tasks and increase our worship.
Overeating too is hazardous.
Ash-Shafi’i said: “”I have not filled myself in 16 years because filling oneself makes the body heavy, removes clean understanding, induces sleep and makes one weak for worship.”
In order to take full advantage of this holy month, we need to prepare ourselves spiritually, mentally and physically. Insha’Allah if we constantly try to improve ourselves, then when we reach Ramadan, we will be able to easily move to the next level spiritually.
_May Allah permit us to witness this coming Ramadan_
Ameen yah Allah


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🌴 *PERFORMING PRAYER*

*Praise be to Allah Almighty. We send blessings and salutation upon our beloved prophet Muhammad peace be upon him.*

We will describe the prayer below as though you are praying on your own.

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*NOTE:* When you are reciting anything in prayer, you do all of it quietly except for the following: In the first and second rakaats, when reciting Surah Al-Fatiha, “Ameen” and another Surah, you say it out loud if you are performing either Fajr, Maghrib or Isha prayers. If you are performing Dhuhr or Asr prayers, everything is said quietly, in all rakaats.

*(i)* The first rakaat

*(1)* You start, as described above, by standing and facing Qibla. You should look down at the point where your head will prostrate and you should look at this spot throughout the prayer. Your legs are shoulder-length apart.

(NOTE: If you are praying in congregation, standing in a row with other men, your feet should be touching the edges of the feet of the Muslim either side of you.)

*(2)* Raise your hands to your shoulders and say *“Allahu Akbar”* Your prayer has begun and you should try not to respond to distractions or people calling you, unless it is an emergency

*(3)* Lower your hands and place them on your chest, your right hand over your left hand.

*(4)* Begin by reciting a Dua – This is only done in the first rakaat and not any other rakaat. A recommended Dua is as follows:

👉 *“Subhana kalla humma wa bihamdika, wa tabarakasmuka, wa ta’ala jadduka, wa la ilaaha ghayruk”*

      [Abu Dawood and Haakim]

*(5)* Then seek refuge with Allah by saying the following- This is only done in the first rakaat and not any other rakaat:

👉 *“Aa-oodhobillahi minash-shaytaan nir-rajeem”*

    [Abu Dawood, Haakim, Ibn Maajah]

*(6)* Then say,
👉 *“Bismillah-hir Rahman-nir Raheem”*

     [Bukhari, Muslim, Ahmad]

*(7)* Then recite Surah Al-Fatiha

*(8)* Then say *“Ameen”*

*(9)* Then recite any other surah of the Qur’an.

*(10)* Having finished the surah, pause for a moment. Then raise your hands to your shoulders and say “Allahu Akbar”

       [Bukhari and Muslim]

*(11)* Then bend down and bow. This is called Rukoo. You grip your knees with your hands and keep your back straight and level and horizontal. Do not drop your head nor raise it.

[Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawood].

*(12)* Whilst in Rukoo, you say the following three times.

👉 *“Subhana rabiyall-adheem wa bihamdihi”*

*(13)* Then you stand up straight again. As you move back to a standing position, you say the following

👉 *“Sami-Allah huliman hamida”*

*(14)* As you move back into a standing position, you also raise your hands to your shoulders.

*(15)* When you are standing up straight, you say the following:
👉 *“Rabbana walakal hamd”*

*(16)* Then you say *“Allahu Akbar”* and prostrate on the floor. This is called sajda or being in sujood.

👉 When you go down, you place your hands down before your knees. Your hands are place either side of
your head, near to your ears and shoulders. Your fingers should be closed and not spread out and pointing in the direction of Qibla. Your nose and forehead should be firmly on the ground.
👉 Your knees and toes are also firmly on the ground. Your toes should be pointing towards Qibla.
👉 Your heels should be together.
👉 Your forearms should not be on the floor but raised slightly away from the floor. Your forearms should also be away from your sides

  [Bukhari and Muslim and others].

*(17)* Whilst in sujood, say the following three times:
👉 *“Subhana Rabi-yall ‘aala wa bihamdihi”*
👉 *Whilst in sajda, you can make as many duas as you want and ask Allah for things.*

*(18)* Then say *“Allahu Akbar”* and rise from sujood and go into an upright sitting position. In this position, you should sit with your left foot down but your right foot upright, with your toes pointing towards Qibla. You are still looking at the spot where your head has prostrated. Your back is straight. The palms of your hands are on your knees.

*(19)* Whilst sitting, you recite the following:
*“Rabbi, ghfer lee, ghfer lee”*

👆Many people don't know the above Dua. So here it is today.

*(20)* Then you say *“Allahu Akbar”* and go into sujood for a second time.

*(21)* Whilst in sujood, say the following three times:
👉 *“Subhana Rabi-yall ‘aala wa bihamdihi”*
👉 *Whilst in sajda, you can make as many duas as you want and ask Allah for things.*

*(22)* Then you say “Allahu Akbar” and return to a sitting position for a moment.

*(23)* Then you return to a standing position. To stand up, you get up by clenching your fists and supporting yourself on them on the ground, before standing up. You stand with your hands on your chest and your right hand over your left hand. This is the end of the first rakaat (one unit of prayer is now complete).

*(ii)* the second rakaat

The second rakaat is the same as the first rakaat except for a few differences.

*(24)* Start the second rakaat by reciting Surah Al-Fatiha. After this, say “Ameen” and then recite any other Surah of the Qur’an and repeat just like you did in the first rakaat.

👉 But whilst sitting, your raise the index finger on your right hand. pointing it forwards.

*(25)* Whilst sitting and pointing your finger, you recite the following, which is called Tashahhud.

🌴 *“At-tahhyyatu lillahi was-salawatu wattayyibbatu. As -salaamu ‘alayka ayyuhan-nabiyyu wa rahma tullahi wa barakatuhu. As-salaamu ‘alayna wa ‘ala ‘ibadil-la his-salihin. Ash-hadu al la ilaha illal-lahu wa ash0hadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa rasooluhu.”*

*(26)*You now lower your finger down.

*(27)* What happens next is dependent upon whether you are performing a prayer that has 2 rakaats, 3
rakaats or 4 rakaats.

👉If you are performing a prayer that only has 2 rakaats, go on to step 28.

👉 If you are performing a prayer that has 3 rakaats, you say “Allahu Akbar” and stand up, with your hands on your chest – your right hand on your left hand. You now perform one more rakaat. So repeat just like the second rakaat. Then you go onto step 28.

👉If you are performing a prayer that has 4 rakaats, you need to perform 2 more rakaats. So you say “Allahu Akbar” and stand up, with your hands on your chest – your right hand on your left hand. You now repeat another two rakaats like the first and the second rakaat and then go on to step 28.

*(28)* You are sitting and have put your finger down after reading the Tashahhud. You now invoke the Blessings of Allah on the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) by reading the following:

🌴 *“Allahumma salli ‘alaa Muhammadin wa ‘alaa aali Muhammadin kamaa sallayta ‘alaa Ibraheema wa ‘alaa aali Ibraheema, innaka Hameedum Majeed. Allahumma baarik ‘alaa Muhammadin wa ‘alaa aali Muhammadin kamaa baarakta ‘alaa Ibraheema wa ‘alaa aali Ibraheema, innaka Hameedum Majeed.”*

29. After this, you can recite any supplication duas you like.

*(30)* When you have finished reciting your duas, you now end the prayer with Tasleem. This is done by first turning your head to your right side and saying the following:
👉 *“As'salaamu Alaykum*
              *Warahmatulah”*

*(31)* Now turn your face to your left side and say the following:
👉 *“As'salamu Alaykum*
              *Warahmatulah”*

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Your prayer is now complete.

👆All the above is an explanation of the basics of prayer. There are additional duas and recitations that you can recite at different stages of the prayer. We won’t go into these additional things now, to avoid confusion for people. If there is anything in the explanation of prayer above, which is confusing, please let me know.

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🌴 *O Allah! Help us and protect us from the devil and grant us the strength to fulfil our Prayers with concentration. O Allah! Accept our prayers and make our prayers a witness for us and not against us. Aameen*
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✍ As'salamu Alaykum my brothers and sisters in Islam.

Continuation on our topic:
   🌴 ```How to pray:``` 🌴
   
*Praise be to Allah Almighty. We send blessings and salutations upon our beloved prophet Muhammad peace be upon him.*

✍ When praying, our clothing should be clean. For a man, his shoulders need to be covered. Umm Hani
(radiyAllahu anha) reported that the Prophet peace be upon him wrapped his body with a single garment and crossed its ends over his shoulders

            [Bukhari and Muslim].

✍ When praying, your awra should be covered. Awra is that part of the body which should be covered and not shown publicly. For men, it is between the navel and the knee and for the woman, it is everything except the face and hands. Clothing should not contain pictures of living things. The rules of clothing for women still applies (we have not described these rules here but there are many scholars that can help women to know what the ruling of dresses).

👉If you are praying inside (eg. home, Masjid, other building), shoes are always taken off before praying.

🌴 Helpful tip: Ensure that you wear clothes that will not reveal any part of your awra, when you are performing prayers. For example, the fashion nowadays is for men to wear jeans that hang very low around the waist. This has the effect that when a man bends over, eg. for prostration, then the skin between his waist and the top of his behind becomes exposed to the public.

🌴GOING TO THE MASJID

Performing the obligatory prayers in the Masjid is a duty that Muslim men should do [Bukhari and Muslim], whenever possible (without feeble excuse as well). It is not as much of an obligation for women to pray at the Masjid.

👉 Enter the Masjid with the right foot first (when you leave, leave with the left foot first). When you enter the masjid, you should pray two rak’at before sitting [Bukhari]. In addition you should not raise your voice in the masjid

                     [Bukhari]

However, Abdullah ibn Umar (radiyAllahu anhu) narrated, ‘The Prophet (Peace be upon him) used to ask the Mu’adhin on every cold and rainy night, to announce, “Pray in your houses.”‘

           [Bukhari and Muslim].

The Mu’adhin is the person who makes the Call for Prayer.

🌴 PRAYING AT HOME

If you are praying at home, ensure there are no pictures or statues in the room you are praying in.

🌴PRAYER IN CONGREGATION
Prayer in congregation is highly recommended. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, *“Prayer in congregation in superior by 27 degrees to prayer performed individually.”*

             [Bukhari and Muslim]

✍ PRAYING AT THE PRESCRIBED TIMES

👉There are prescribed times for prayer (as described in Bukhari). The five obligatory prayers (ie. the prayers that you Must do) are:

1⃣ Fajr (morning prayer)
This is between the break of dawn and sunrise

2⃣ Dhuhr (noon prayer)
This starts when the sun declines from the meridian and ends when the shadow of an object is the same as the length of that object.

3⃣ Asr (afternoon prayer)
This starts from the end of Dhuhr up until sunset.

4⃣ Maghrib (prayer after sunset)
This starts from sunset and ends with the disappearance of the red line from the horizon.

5⃣ Isha (night/evening prayer)
This starts when Maghrib ends and remains until the start of Fajr prayer.

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To make it easier for you to know what the times are, simply get hold of a prayer timetable from your local Masjid. There are three forbidden times for prayer. These are:

1⃣ When the sun begins to rise until it is fully up
2⃣ When the sun is at its height at midday til it passes the merdian
3⃣ When the sun draws near to setting, til it has set.

      [Narrated from Muslim]

👉However, if you have missed an obligatory prayer, you are allowed to pray this, even at the forbidden times. This is because the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said, *“Whoever has forgotten the prayer should pray it whenever he remembers it.”*

           [Bukhari and Muslim]

To be continued in shaa Allah.....

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🌴 *O Allah! Help us and protect us from the devil and grant us the strength to fulfil our Prayers with Submissiveness and help us to concentrate. Aameen*
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✍ As'salamu Alaykum my brothers and sisters in Islam

🌴    HOW TO PRAY    🌴
           *CLEANLINESS*

*Praise be to Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) who ordained As-salaat (Prayer) as an act of worship on His servants, and may the utmost peace and blessings of Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) be upon His prophet who taught the Ummah how best to perform the prayer.*

Firstly, a Muslim must be clean and have washed themselves. There are two types of washing: Ghusl
(basically having a bath/shower) and Wudhu (ablution).

GHUSL (Bath/Shower)
You must do Ghusl if any one of the following conditions apply (and before performing prayer):

*After marital relations* – Ghusl must be performed when either:

👉if semen is emitted (a thick white liquid in the case of a man and a fine yellow liquid in the case of a woman)

👉if a man has penetrated his wife (in this case, it doesn’t matter if semen had been emitted or not)

👉 [The evidence for this is in Sahih Muslim]

👉After a menstrual period (for women) When a woman’s post natal bleeding has stopped

👉When a non-Muslim embraces Islam

Ghusl is done in the following way:

1⃣ Make intention to perform Ghusl
2⃣ Say “Bismillah”
3⃣ Wash your hands three times
4⃣ Wash your private parts and around that area (use your left hand, not your right)
5⃣ Perform Wudhu (see below) – except that you do not need to wash the feet at this stage
6⃣ Pour water over your head three times
7⃣ Pour water over your whole body and rinse yourself with your hands (wash yourself beginning with the right hand side first)
8⃣ Wash your feet
9⃣ [the above was reported by Ahmad and Muslim and others]

💧   *WUDHU (Ablution)*  💧

Wudhu is performed if any of the following conditions apply (and before performing prayer):

👉After sleeping
👉After visiting the toilet, ie. if anything comes out of the two private parts. You must clean your private parts with water after this.
👉After sexual discharge (this is different from semen – it is the fine fluid that comes out after a wet dream)
👉After passing wind
👉After becoming unconscious.

🌴  *Wudhu is done in the following way:*

*(1)* Make intention to perform Wudhu

*(2)* Say “Bismillah”

*(3)* Wash your hands three times, up to and including the wrists

*(4)* Rinse the mouth three times.

*(5)* Rinse inside your nostrils three times.

*(6)* Wash your face three times (for men: including the beard)

*(7)* Wash your arms three times, beginning with your right arm, from your wrist up to and including the elbow.

*(8)* Wipe your hair with water.

*(9)*Wipe your ears with water three times, including the inside of your ears.

*(10)* Wash your feet, beginning with your right foot, up to and including the ankles, three times.

*(11)* After completing this, you say *“Ash-hadu an lailaha illallahu, wahdahu laa shareekalahu, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan abduhu wa rasooluhu”.* This means “I bear witness that none has the right to worship except Allah and that Muhammad is His slace and Messenger.”

[As reported in Sahih Muslim, Sahih Bukhari, Ahmad and others]

To be continued in shaa Allah.....


🌴 May the Almighty grant us the strength and ability to always fulfil our Salah. Aameen
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*Here are some important facts about the first Juz that you may not know:*

1. It is called Bismillahi of Alhamdulillahi.

2. It covers a total of 141 verses from Surah Baqarah which is the longest Surah of the Quran

3. Surah Al-Fatiha, which muslims recite daily in their prayers is considered by many as not part of any Juz, though some include it in the first Juz of the Quran

4. All the verses in this Juz are believed to have been revealed in Mediinah and there main focus is on the nature of Humanity

5. It covers the story of the creation of Adam, and Satan's disobedience to God

6. It also covers at length the example of the children of Isreal. How ungrateful they were to the favours their Lord had bestowed upon them.

7. The story of the Calf, from which Surah Baqarah gets its name is also covered halfway of this Juz

8. Towards it's end, the Juz makes mention of the affair of prophet Sulaiman and explains how withcraft and socery began.

9. The Juz towards the end makes mention of the family of prophet Abrahim, his prayer for the city of Mekka, and how a proper will is made; citing the example of Jacob's last words to his sons.

10. The Juz ends with declaration that each nation will be judged separately. And that it is not logical to stick to the ways of our fore-fathers in the face of truth!

May Allah make this Ramadan the best Ramadan in our entire lives

AN-NOOR MASJID KHUTBAH IBB WAY WUSE II ABUJA  26-05-2017:
WELCOME TO THE MONTH OF RAMADAN


O people! Fear Allah your Lord, worship Him and thank Him on his blessings upon you; praise Him and appreciate His blessings upon you of the seasons of goodness that occur repeatedly every year, so that you gain through them grace and favor repeatedly.
O Servants of Allah! Indeed it has come to you a great month and a generous season, good deeds are multiplied in it and sins are greatly heinous in it. It is the month of Ramadan that Quran was revealed in it, it is the month of fasting and night prayers, a month of charity and piety, a month whose beginning is full of mercy, whose middle is full of forgiveness and whose end is full of emancipation from the hell.
Ramadan O brothers is a month in which Allah has blessed the nation of Muhammad with (peace be upon him) and has granted her five privileges He had not given any other nation. These privileges are:

1. The khuloof (smell) of the mouth of a fasting person is sweeter in the Sight of Allah than the fragrance of musk.

2. The angels keep praying to Allah to forgive them (i.e. those who are fasting), until they break their fast.

3. Allah decorates Jannah (paradise) every day saying to it, 'My pious slaves are about to be relieved of their burdens and sufferings and enter you'.

4. Devils are chained in this month, so they cannot achieve what they usually achieve (at other times).

5. The believers' sins are forgiven by the last night of Ramadan.
Whoever fasts Ramadan out of faith and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven. Also, whoever spends the nights of Ramadan in prayer out of faith and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven. Ramadan is a month in which the doors of paradise are opened and the doors of hell are closed. It is narrated in Bukhari and Muslim that the messenger (peace be upon him) said: “Allah Said, every act by the son of Adam will be rewarded between ten and seven hundred fold. Allah said: ‘Except fasting, for it is for Me and I shall reward for it for he gave up his desires, his food and his drink for My Sake. There are two pleasures for the fasting person, one at the time of breaking his fast, and the other at the time when he will meet his Lord.”
O servants of Allah! Verily the month of Ramadan is a month you should take advantage of and profit from. You should take advantage of it through
worship, frequent prayer and
recitation of Quran, zhikr (remembrance of Allah),
forgiving people, and
goodness. Clear all enmity
and hatred from among you because People's deeds are
presented before Allah on
Mondays and Thursdays, and then every slave (of Allah) is granted forgiveness (of minor sins) if he does not associate anything with Allah in worship. But the person in whose heart there is rancor against his brother, will not be pardoned. With regard to them, it is said twice: 'Hold these two until they are reconciled.
Increase in this holy month your Istigfar, shahada (testifying that there is no deity that deserves worship except Allah), asking Allah the
paradise and seeking refuge with Allah from hell . You also should be keen of dua
(supplication) at the time of iftar (breaking fast) because it is stated in an authentic hadith that the fasting person has at the time of iftar a chance of a supplication that doesn’t get rejected.
We should know that fasting was ordained so that we get beautified with piety and for us to deprive our bodies from what Allah has prohibited. Therefore, we are to abstain from all taboos like fraud, oppression, cheating, reducing the scale and weighing balance, depriving rights, looking at haram, and
listening to forbidden songs; because listening to forbidden songs reduces the reward of fasting person. We should also abstain from all ill talks like lie, backbiting, gossip, insults and verbal abuse , even if somebody insults or verbally abuses you, you should say: “I am fasting” and don’t respond/reply with abuse or insult.
O Muslim! You should not make your fasting days look like your normal days, the prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Whoever does not give up forged speech and evil actions and does not abandon foolishness, Allah is not in need of his leaving food and drink (i.e. Allah will not accept his FASTING).”
Finally, the month of Ramadan is a school for renewing Iman (faith), polishing conducts, sharpening lives, reforming souls, and adjusting instincts. Ramadan is an institution of
curbing lust/desire . Ramadan is a month which you and I should understand the reality of fasting and its secrets, learn its etiquettes and its
provisions, spend its days and nights in pious deeds, guard
your fasting from shortages and nullifiers, renew your repentance and fulfill its conditions; Allah might overlook your sins as a result and count you among those He gives Rahma (mercy), those that He emancipates from fire.
May Allah count us among those that He will grant Aljannah and emancipate from fire in this holy month.
By: Imam Auwal Muhammad Adam

*01 Ramadhaan 1438*
*27 May 2017*
*Saturday يوم السبت*

_Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah (رضي الله عنه ) reports that_

_Rasulullah (صلي الله عليه وسلم) said:_

“During the fast, one should not engage in obscene talk or act in an ignorant manner by shouting and yelling. If anyone hurls abuse at you or swears you, or fights with you, then you should (respectfully) say ‘I am fasting’.   *(بخاري)*

Brother Osman

*01 RAMADAN 1438.
27 MAY 2017, SATURDAY. AN AYAH A DAY HELPS YOU UNDERSTAND ISLAM, INCREASES YOUR FAITH, PROTECTS YOU AGAINST EVIL & BRINGS YOU CLOSER TO ALLAH*.

01. In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
02. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds.
03. The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
04. Owner of the Day of Judgement.
05. You Alone we worship & You Alone we ask for help.
06. Guide us to the straight path/way.
07. The path of those whom You have favoured, not the path of those who earned Your Anger nor of those who go astray.
*QURAN CHAPTER 01 vs 1-7*.
                                                         
  *RULINGS OF FASTING*.
Those who are not able to fast, such as the elderly man/woman (past age off child bearing), may break their fast & instead feed a needy person for every day they missed. This is due to their falling under the saying of Allah: *And as for those who cannot fast (because of difficulty) they may feed a needy person (for each day missed)*. Anas Ibn Maalik (May Allah be pleased with him), reported that he was weak one year & could not fast. So he made a bowl of porridge & called thirty needy people & fed them." *reported by Ad-Daraqutnee*.

If a pregnant woman or a breastfeeding woman fears for herself or for her child, she may break her fast & instead feed a needy person for each day missed. This is based on her falling under the generality of the ruling found in the previous ayah. These two types of women do not have to make up for the missed days of fasting (i.e. by fasting the missed days after feeding the needy).

*BROTHERS & SISTERS, PLS LET US PERFORM OUR 5 DAILY SALLAT IN JAMAT, PAY OUR ZAKAT & CHANGE OUR BAD LIFESTYLE IN & AFTER RAMADAN, ALSO MAKE DUA FOR OUR LATE DAD, MUM & ALL DECEASED*.

*To be continued*

*HOW TO COVERT TO ISLAM AND BECOME A MUSLIM*
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Islam and Muslims

The Arabic word ‘Islam’ means ‘submission’, and is derived from a word meaning ‘peace’.  As such, the religion of Islam teaches that in order to achieve true peace of mind and surety of heart, one must submit to God and live according to His Divinely revealed Law.

Islam is not a new religion because ‘submission to the will of God’, i.e. Islam, has always been the only acceptable religion in the sight of God.  For this reason, Islam is the true ‘natural religion’, and it is the same eternal message revealed through the ages to all of God’s prophets and messengers.  The main message of all the prophets has always been that there is only One True God and He alone is to be worshipped.  These prophets start with Adam and include Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Solomon, John the Baptist, and Jesus, peace be upon them all.  God says in the Holy Quran:

“We did not send before you (O Muhammad) any messenger but We revealed to him: ‘none has the right to be worshipped except I, therefore worship Me.’” (Quran 21:25)

However, the true message of these prophets was either lost or got corrupted over time.  Even the most recent books, the Torah and the Gospel were adulterated and hence they lost their credibility to guide the people to the right path.  Therefore 600 years after Jesus, God revived the lost message of previous prophets by sending the Prophet Muhammad with His final revelation, the Holy Quran, to all of mankind.  Since the Prophet Muhammad was the final prophet, God Himself has promised to preserve His last revealed words so that it is a source of guidance for all humanity till the Last Day.  It is now imperative for everyone to believe and follow this final message from God.  God Almighty says in the Quran:

“We have not sent you (O Muhammad) but to all mankind as a giver of good news and as a warner, but most people do not know.” (Quran 34:28)

 “Whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers.” (Quran 3:85)

The word “Muslim” means one who submits to the will of God, regardless of his/her race, nationality or ethnic background.  Hence, any person who is ready to submit to the will of God is eligible to become a Muslim.

Benefits of Converting to Islam

There are many benefits of converting to Islam.  Some of them are:

•      One forms a personal and direct relationship with God by worshipping Him alone, without the need of intermediaries.  One feels this personal relationship and is aware that God knows everything and is there to assist him/her.

•      A person realizes the true purpose of his or her life, which is to recognize God and follow His commandments.

•      A person is provided with a light, which guides him/her through life.  The religion of Islam has answers to all situations, and one will always know the right steps to take in all aspects of life.

•      One finds true happiness, tranquility, and inner peace.

•      Upon converting to Islam, all of one’s previous sins are forgiven, and one starts a new life of piety and righteousness.  And as a Muslim, when one makes a mistake thereafter, he/she can always repent to God who forgives the sins of those who repent to Him sincerely.  There are no intermediaries or created beings to make confessions to.

•      One achieves salvation from Hellfire, which all prophets have warned against.

•      The greatest benefit is that a Muslim is promised by God the reward of eternal Paradise (Heaven).  Those who are blessed with Paradise, will live eternally in bliss without any sort of sickness, pain or sadness.  God will be pleased with them and they will be pleased with Him.  Even the lowest in rank among the dwellers of Paradise will have ten times the like of this world, and they will have whatever they desire.  In fact, in Paradise there are pleasures that no eye has ever seen, no ear has ever heard, and no mind has ever thought of.  It will be a very real life, not spiritual only, but physical as well.

To know more about some of the benefits in converting to Islam, you may read this article “The Benefits of Converting to Islam (3 parts)”.

How to Convert to Islam - The Testimony of Faith (Shahada)

Becoming a Muslim is a simple and easy process.  All that a person has to do is to say a sentence called the Testimony of Faith (Shahada), which is pronounced as:

I testify “La ilaha illa Allah, Muhammad rasoolu Allah.”

These Arabic words mean, “There is no true god (deity) but God (Allah), and Muhammad is the Messenger (Prophet) of God.”  Once a person says the Testimony of Faith (Shahada) with conviction and understanding its meaning, then he/she has become a Muslim.

The first part, “There is no true deity but God,” means that none has the right to be worshipped but God alone, and that God has neither partner nor son.  The second part means that Muhammad was a true Prophet sent by God to humankind.

To be a Muslim, one should also:

- Believe that the Holy Quran is the literal word of God, revealed by Him.

- Believe that the Judgment Day (Resurrection Day) is true and will come.

- Believe in the prophets that God sent and the books He revealed, and in His angels.

- Accept Islam as his/her religion.

- Not worship anything nor anyone except God.

It is that easy!  To hear the Testimony (Shahada), click here or click on “Live Help” for immediate assistance by chat.



The conversion can be done alone, but it is much better to do it with the help of one of our advisors through the “Live Help”, so we may help you in pronouncing it right and to provide you with important pieces of information and advice that is especially prepared for new converts, to help them get started with their newfound faith.

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You are Not Alone

If you have followed the guidance above and converted to Islam by yourself, then rest assured that you are not alone, rather the same faith is shared by 1.7 billion people.  We highly recommend that you inform us now through the Contact Us form or through the “Live Help”, so that we can provide you with useful resources and advice, suitable for you as a new Muslim.

We congratulate you on your decision, welcome you to Islam, and will try our best to help you in any way we can! :)

Some Common Misconceptions

Some people may postpone their conversion to Islam, though they believe it to be the true religion of God, due to some misconceptions.  They may think that things like changing their name, knowing some Arabic, informing others of their conversion, knowing some Muslims, or not having committed many sins, are conditions for conversion – however the reality is that none of these are valid excuses for delaying the conversion.

If you would like to learn more about these and other similar misconceptions, please read the article, “I want to be a Muslim but... Myths about Converting to Islam (3 parts)”.

For Those Not Yet Convinced

Islam claims to be the true way to God.  What makes one religion valid over other ideologies is the proofs it offers for its truthfulness.  Hence, one needs to look at these proofs, weight them and take an informed decision.  One needs to be sincere in one’s endeavour and above all seek the help of the Almighty to guide him/her to the right path.

If a person is still not convinced of the truthfulness of Islam, then he/she can further look at the proofs Islam offers.  Islam offers overwhelming proofs of its truthfulness and is the only religion that completely appeals to common sense.

Some of the proofs Islam offers are: the scientific proofs in the Quran, the miracles performed by the Prophet Muhammad and the prophesies of his coming in previous scriptures, the foretold events mentioned in the Quran that later came to pass, the unmet challenge of the Quran to bring even a chapter like it, and the divine wisdom in the laws and teachings of Islam that cover all aspects of life.  To learn more about the proofs of Islam, please check the articles under this section, “Evidence Islam is Truth”.

If you would like to learn more about Islam and its fundamental beliefs and practices, then please refer to the article “What is Islam? (4 parts)”.

Our everlasting life in the Hereafter depends on what faith we choose to follow in this transient life, hence let us give this struggle the priority it deserves

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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT FASTING

1. When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of paradise are opened, the gates of hell are closed and the devils are chained. (Al-Bukhari 1898, Muslim 1079)

2. Every Muslim must make intention before fajr to fast(for an obligatory fast). Intention is not uttered. It is determination in the mind and should not be done with audible wordings. (Al Bukhari 1, Abu Dawood 2454)

3. Fasting is NOT just abstaining from eating and drinking, it is also refraining from vain speech and foul language. If one is verbally abused, he should say 'I am fasting' (Muslim 1151)

4. Taking the pre-dawn meal (Sahuur) is a BLESSING. Every Muslim is expected to take the meal EVEN if with a mouthful of water. (Al Bukhari 1923, Ahmad 44)

5. It is the Sunnah to DELAY the Sahuur and HASTEN to break the fast as soon as the sun sets. (Al Bukhari 1921, Muslim 1099)

6. If one hears the call to prayer WHILE still eating the Sahuur, he should not stop eating, rather he should finish his food. (Abu Dawud 2350)

7. Whosoever does not give up speaking falsely and acting on lies and evil actions, Allaah does not care for his abstaining from eating and drinking. (Al Bukhari 1903)

8. The Messenger of Allah used to break his fast BEFORE magrib prayer with 3 fresh dates, if there were no fresh dates, he would eat 3 dry dates, if there were no dry dates, he would take 3 draughts of water. (Abu Dawud 2349)

9. Whoever provides a fasting person something with which to break his fast, he will earn the same reward as the person without the person's reward being reduced. (At-tirmidhi 807)

10. It is PERMISSIBLE for a fasting person to bath or pour over his head to relief him of the hotness of the sun or of thirst. (Abu dawud 2365)

11. If somebody eats or drinks FORGETFULLY while fasting, he should complete his fast, for what he has eaten or drunk been given to him by Allaah. (Al Bukhari 1933, Muslim 1155)

12. Zakaatul fitr is OBLIGATORY on every muslim, old & young, slave & free, male & female. One Sa'a (approx. 3kg) of food items should be given out before people go out for the 'Eid prayer. (Al Bukhari 579/2, Muslim 2159)

13. The Messenger of Allaah never proceeded(for prayer) on the day of 'Eid ul fitr unless he had eaten some odd number of dates. (Al Bukhari 73/2)

14. We should put on our BEST garments and chant Adhkaar TO & FRO the Eid ground. (Al Bukhari 88,89,102/2)

15. On the day of Eid, the Messenger of Allaah used to return (after offering the Eid prayer) through a way DIFFERENT from that by which he went. (Al Bukhari 102/2).                                          
16. Whoever observes fast in Ramadan and also fasts for six days in Shawwal, the reward of a whole year fast is recorded for him. (Muslim 2614/6)
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