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Being accessible, lenient, tender, and easy to get along with

 - Ibn Mas‘ūd (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Shall I not inform of whom Hellfire is forbidden for? Or he is forbidden for Hellfire? It is forbidden for someone who is accessible, lenient, tender, and easy to get along with."     [Authentic hadith] - [Narrated by At-Termedhy - Narrated by Ahmad] الشرح Shall I not inform you of whom Hellfire is forbidden to burn? It is forbidden for he who is accessible to people, who sits with them in the places of worship, and treat them kindly to the best of his ability; and he who is forbearing, lenient, and tolerant in dealing with them. Source: received through WhatsApp message.

I was already given something even better than what I asked for, but I was too blind to see:

- - You learn only when you are humbled. Alhamdulillah, I have never been told that I cannot do something. My parents have always been super supportive, my closest and dearest have always been extremely encouraging and affirmative. And I have always been privileged to have the luxury of choice. So, to be told I could not do something truly was a kick to my pride. But this Ayah in the Quran was a much-needed slap to my ego, a wake up call my soul sorely needed, and it was an Ayah that truly humbled me. Allah SWT says in Surah Ibrahim, Ayah 34:  "If you tried to count Allah’s blessings, you would never be able to number them."  When Allah SWT says you would never, then it means you would never. Full stop. Meaning... no one, from the beginning to the end of time, can ever list ALL of Allah's Blessings even if they tried! His Ni'mah is truly innumerable!  So here I am thinking...  if I cannot even begin to number all of the things that He has already blessed me with, the

HANDBOOK OF ISLAMIC FINANCE:

 - It's time to openly question the interest-based paradigm and promote interest-free finance as the proven alternative. The time has come. But the first step to questioning a paradigm and offering an alternative is to educate oneself. Click to read: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O-fSEUEsjf6fJ6BoveFdfhkSSWoY8fam/view?usp=drivesdk Source: Received the document through WhatsApp message. This blog does not have any connection with the document source.

What Namaz tells about our life discipline?

 - *Every human wants "Success"* *Always late in offering Namaz says a lot about your character and personality that you lack discipline, inner strength and faith and you are not trustworthy.* *No one wants to be told or heard that they are unreliable or lack discipline. But actions speak louder than words and being late in prayer is the first warning that you are headed for constant procrastination in every aspect of your life.* Hazrat Hasan Basri says: "When prayer becomes the least important thing for you, then what else is the most important thing for you? The more you improve your prayer, the better your life will be. You do not know that prayer is associated with prosperity and success. Come to prayer, come to success. How is it possible that you ask God for success? Do not arrive in time to fulfill the right of?”* *If you are facing a delay in your affairs and social life, such as livelihood, marriage, work or health, then examine your prayer to see if you are not

Do we burden ourselves by persistently overthinking as we wait?

 - Life, in general, is a constant waiting game. We are always waiting for something - a taxi, a text message, the next meal, the next holiday, an opportunity, forgiveness, etc etc. But how do we wait?  Do we put our lives on pause as we wait? Do we burden ourselves by persistently overthinking as we wait? Are we distracted while we wait?  I believe the "wait" gets torturous the moment we start questioning Allah's plans for us. Because that is when our Trust in our Rabb starts shaking, and so the real test is in the wait.  And what we do as we wait says a lot about our faith. When we wait with 100% trust in Allah's plans, gratitude takes over the place of anxiousness. Because we know with full conviction that as we wait, He is gently preparing us for what He has already perfectly planned for us. And when we wait with beautiful patience, we understand that Allah keeps no one waiting unless He sees that there is only goodness within the wait. Sometimes the ultimate rewa

Grant our sisters pious husbands:

 - Sisters don't seek a husband who can lift heavy weights Look for the one strong enough to lift his blanket & leave his bed at Fajr time Because if he remembers his duty to Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى‎   He will always remember his duty towards his wife in shaa Allah  May Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى‎  grant our sisters pious husbands... Aameen Source: WhatsApp Message.

Contribute for raising a good next generation:

-  Dear parents, the teachers/ustad in the Madrasa are doing so well to instill the fear of Allah and Islamic principles in your children, please do not ruin their efforts by not practicing it!  Ruining their efforts is introducing and making the children’s daily life all about worldly music, dressing them immodestly in public, using hair extensions on them, being careless about the salah and so on. Remember what the teachers are doing is actually your job because you are accountable for your child before Allah first and foremost. They only spend not more than 16hrs with the teachers averagely in a week, so please put in more efforts. We currently tend to now use these Amanah Allah has given to us as Aesthetics, and also contribute for raising a good next generation. Dear parents you can do better. Jazaakumullahu khairaa May Allah ease parenting for us, Aameen Source: Muslimchildrentips

Celebrating Faith and Sharing: Understanding Bakrid:

  - Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakrid, is a significant festival observed by Muslims worldwide. It's a time for families to come together, celebrate their faith, and share blessings with those in need. Let's delve into the meaning and traditions behind this beautiful festival. Commemorating Sacrifice Bakrid commemorates the story of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) (Abraham) and his unwavering faith in Almighty. As a test of his devotion, Allah commanded Ibrahim (A.S) to sacrifice his son, Ishmael. Ibrahim (A.S), prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice, was ultimately stopped by Almighty. A sheep was provided in place of Ishmael, signifying Almighty’s mercy and Ibrahim's (A.S) complete obedience. A Time for Reflection Beyond the celebrations, Bakrid is also a time for self-reflection. The story of Ibrahim (A.S) teaches valuable lessons about faith, sacrifice, and complete submission to God's will. It's a reminder of the importance of putting our faith first and helping those l

Have you made your list of Duas to ask Allah (swt)?

-  Have you made your list of Duas to ask Allah (swt)?  Here are some you can include in your list, In-sha'-Allah: 1. Ya Allah grant me Ultimate Success - safety from the Fire and entry into Jannatul Firdous 2. Ya Allah make me and my family of those companions of the Right. Who receive the book of deeds in our right hands. 3. Ya Allah, Grant me a blessed death. Let me utter the shahada before I die. Grant me the intercession of Prophet Mohammed(pbuh). 4. Ya Allah grant me the companionship of Prophet Mohammed (pbuh), his family and the Sahaba's in Jannatul Firdous. 5. Ya Allah save my non-Muslim friends from the Fire. Guide them to Islam. 6. Ya Allah, reunite me in Jannathul Firdous with those whom I love for Your sake alone. 7. Ya Rabb, perfect my Deen and my Worship. 8. Ya Allah accept my good deeds and increase me in reward and Your Mercy. Wipe away my sins and pardon me completely. Shower your Mercy upon me and save me from disgrace on the Day of Reckoning. 9. Ya Allah, wh

🥀 _*بچوں کے بگڑنے کے ذمہ دار ہم خود*_ 🥀

 - 🥀 _*بچوں کے بگڑنے کے ذمہ دار ہم خود*_ 🥀 ایک بڑی تعداد ایسے لوگوں کی ہے جو کہتے ہیں ہمارا بچہ دوستوں میں رہ کر بگڑ گیا باہر کے ماحول نے اسے بگاڑ دیا بچہ جھوٹ بولے تو دوستوں نے سکھایا بدتمیزی کرے تو دوستوں نے سکھایا بچہ گالی دے تو دوستوں نے سکھایا ہے یقین جانیں یہ سوچ مکمل درست نہیں ہے در اصل کہیں نہ کہیں بچے کے بگڑنے کی سب سے اہم وجہ والدین کے اپنے فرائض کی عدم ادائگی ہوتی ہے جب شروع سے ہی بچے کی تربیت کو اہم فریضہ سمجھا جاتا ہے بچے کی پرورش کو اولین ترجیح دی جاتی ہے تو یہ بچہ دوستوں میں جا کر کبھی خراب نہیں ہوتا بلکہ دوستوں کی اصلاح کا سبب بنتا ہے بچہ پیدا ہوتے ہی دوستوں میں نہیں جا بیٹھتا پیدا ہوتے ہی اسکے دوست اسے لینے نہیں آجاتے پیدا ہوتے ہی آوارہ گردی شروع نہیں کرتا پیدا ہوتے ہی سگریٹ نہیں پکڑتا کم و بیش شروع کے دس سال تک بچہ مکمل والدین کے ساتھ اٹیچ ہوتا ہے اور یہی وہ دورانیہ ہے جہاں اکثر و بیشتر والدین عدم توجہ کا مظاہرہ کرتے ہیں بچہ جب پیدا ہوتا ہے تب اسکا دل و دماغ بلکل کورا کاغذ ہوتا ہے کہ جو دیکھے گا سنے گا وہ اس پر چھپتا چلا جائے گا اب ہم نے اس کاغذ پر کچھ نہیں لکھا زما

- Quran - Juz 30 – Amma - Summary:

- Quran - Juz 30 – Amma Summary Join Us: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EwGX2NFn95O2Bo92HkyyiI • Surah Naba: This chapter too deals with the afterlife and the Hour. • The polytheists of Makkah used to discuss various aspects related to the hereafter, so Allah told them that they shouldn’t be seeing it as something different, rather they would know about its reality soon. • Allah talks about His Grand Ability to resurrect the entire humanity and hold them accountable, when he can create earth for humans to stay (to perform deeds), raised mountains on it, made human beings in pair, slumber for rest, night as a covering, day for livelihood, and sun as a source of light and heat.  • Then the horrible punishments of Hell, and heart-warming rewards of Heaven are mentioned.  • When the deniers will see the horrors of Hell, they will wish they shouldn’t have been raised back to life at all.  • Surah Nazi’aat: The chapter mentions at the start that the angels snatch out the souls of the

Zikr for daily use:

 *If you’re feeling inadequate because you’re not able to pray (or not pray much) in these final days of Ramadan, try these:* *1️⃣Get a treasure in Jannah.* *Say: لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ* The Prophet (s) said, “Be frequent in saying ‘There is no might or power except by Allah, (Lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh)’ For verily, it is a treasure from the treasures of Paradise.’” [سنن الترمذی :3601] *2️⃣Get a palace in Jannah.* *Say: Surah al-Ikhlas (10 times)* The Prophet (s) said, “Whoever recites Surah al-Ikhlas ten times, Allah will build a palace for him in paradise.” Umar (r) said, “Then we will have many palaces in Jannah?” The Prophet (s) replied, “Allah has even more and better than that.” [السلسلة الصحيحة:589] *3️⃣Landscape Jannah.* *Say: سُبْحَانَ الله وَالْحَمْدُ لله وَلاَ إله إِلاَّ الله وَالله أَكْبَرُ* The Prophet (s) said, “I met Ibrahim on the Night of Ascension (Al-Isra), and he said to me, ‘O Muhammad, convey my greetings to your Ummah, and tell them th

May this Eid be a time for spiritual renewal, strengthened bonds:

 ##  Eid Mubarak: A Time for Reflection, Commitment, Sacrifice, and Humility Eid al-Fitr, a joyous celebration marking the end of Ramadan, is more than just exchanging gifts and feasting with family. It's a culmination of a month dedicated to self-improvement, a chance to reflect on the past, recommit to our values, and carry the lessons learned into the future.  1.  **Reflection: A Look Back on Ramadan** Eid is a time to appreciate the sacrifices made during Ramadan. We fasted, prayed, and practiced charity, all while confronting our weaknesses and strengthening our connection with Almighty. During Eid celebrations, let's take a moment to reflect on this journey. What did we learn about ourselves? How can we maintain the spiritual momentum gained in Ramadan? 2. **Commitment: Renewing Our Vows** Eid is a powerful reminder of the importance of commitment. We committed to fasting and prayer during Ramadan, and now we recommit to living a life guided by Islamic principles through

Juz 29 Summary – Tabarakalladhi:

 - "Juz 29 Summary – Tabarakalladhi Join us for more:   https://chat.whatsapp.com/EwGX2NFn95O2Bo92HkyyiI •        Surah Mulk: This is yet another virtuous Surah in the Quran. It is also called Surah Mani’ah.  •        By the Will of Allah this Surah is considered to be a protection against the torment of grave to the one who recites it frequently. •        In this chapter Allah spoke about the purpose of life for humans and genies, and that life is a test.  •        The Quran also speaks that quality is better than quantity, in terms of anyone doing anything. •        Allah then says that none can find any defect in His creation – and by saying this he cited the example of Him creating 7 skies, one above the other.  •        Then the Quran talks about the dialogue between the keeper of Hell and the inmates of the place (sinners). He will ask the ones who’ll receive punishment if they didn’t receive any warner (prophets and messengers of Allah). They’ll respond they did, but confes

- Quran Juz 28 – Qad SamiAllahu - Summary:

- Quran Juz 28 – Qad SamiAllahu Summary Join Us: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EwGX2NFn95O2Bo92HkyyiI • Surah Mujadalah: Mujadalah means to argue and debate. It refers to the communication of a woman of Madinah, and the concept of Zihaar. • The context is a companion named Aws bin Thamit told his wife Khawla bint Tha’lbah (radiAllahu anhuma) that she was like his mother. Jurisprudentially this is called Zihaar, and this was a kind of tradition to divorce one’s wife in the days of ignorance. • Right after this happened, Sayyidah Khawlah (ra) came to Prophet Muhammed ﷺ and stated the matter, and also mentioned her concern towards her children in case of the prospective separation from his husband. • Prophet Muhammed ﷺ remained silent as the rulings related to Zihaar were not yet revealed. But the lady in deep emotions kept on asking the prophet ﷺ for a reply. • Allah responded and revealed the first verses of this chapter. The compensation to Zihaar was revealed, which was either to release

Quran Juz 27 – Qala Fama Khatbukum - Summary:

- Quran Juz 27 – Qala Fama Khatbukum Summary Join Us: https://chat.whatsapp.com/J14FpM5kWL0IABAtM0SnRW •       This Juz commences with the conversation between Sayyiduna Ibraheem (alaihissalam) and the two angels which had come to destroy the people of Sayyiduna Loot (alaihissalam). •       When asked about their mission, the two angels revealed it to Sayyiduna Ibraheem (a.s.). •       When the angels moved on and destroyed the people of Sayyiduna Loot (a.s.) who were sodomites, only Sayyiduna Loot’s (a.s.) house remained intact, as only his family was obedient to Allah. Rest all were razed to ground. •       Below are the reasons for the destruction of other people: 1.   Firawn and his people: Political power and riches made Firawn and his people go astray; they called Sayyiduna Musa (alaihissalam) sorcerer and insane (astaghfirullah). 2.   The people of Aad had forgotten Allah, and rather than thanking Allah for their physical strength and energy, they started comparing and challengi

Quran Juz 26 – Haa Meem - Summary:

 - Quran Juz 26 – Haa Meem Summary Join Us: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EwGX2NFn95O2Bo92HkyyiI • Surah Ahqaf: Ahqaf was the capital of the then superpower Aad.  • The chapter starts with the mention of the truthfulness of Quran, the signs of nature which hint the existence of Allah, and the Oneness of Allah.  • This chapter includes Allah’s special emphasis about behaving with one’s parents in the best possible way.  • The Quran talks about the immense pains and troubles a mother carries during her pregnancy.  • The tenure of breast-feeding has been mentioned as 30 months. • Allah gave glad tidings and promised to those who pray for their parents and themselves that He will forgive their sins and enter them into Heaven.  • In verse 15 of this chapter Allah talks about treating parents well. Though it talks about treating both father and mother well, more emphasis is given on being good to mother because of the pains she undergoes, and Prophet Muhammed ﷺ too taught the same.