Dhul al-Qa'dah First Message

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Dhul al-Qa'dah First Message: Contemplate before it is too late!

Written by Sheikh Hany Hilmy




In the name of Allah the Most Beneficent, Most Merciful



My Beloved in Allah,We shall start insha Allah, recharging our faith, with Dhul al-Qaeda messages in preparation for the days of Dhul- Hijah.


First of all, who is still supplicating that Allah accepts Ramadan from them? Did your change of state (In terms of weak faith and worship) in Shawal weakened your hope (Rajaa’) and will?



Scholars said: The sign of dependence on one’s deeds (i.e. Depending on your deeds to achieve Allah’s mercy) is the lack of hope in Allah when you stumble!


Let’s say we stumbled in Shawal.. Does that mean that we stop working and we stop renewing our repentance???


We will not lose hope in Allah even if we stumbled. Our hope in Allah is that He helps us when we stumble and forgives us when we sin and erases our wrongdoings.

The Second thing, so we can recharge our will and challenge ourselves, we must learn what Allah desires from us

As Allah the all Mighty said “Then if you slide back after the clear signs (Prophet Muhammad peace and blessing be upon him and this Qur'an, and Islam) have come to you, then know that Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise.”{Al-Baqara:209}

Allah is the All Mightywants you to be humble..
Allah the All Wise wants you to learn and understand to avoid stumbling in the future.

1. We need now a humble supplication between Allah’s hands that may soften our hearts and push away satan’s whispers..

Allah the all-Mighty said “When Our Torment reached them, why then did they not humble themselves (believe with humility)? But their hearts became hardened, and Shaitan (Satan) made fair-seeming to them that which they used to do.” {Al-Anam:43}

2. Allah the all Mighty said “So, when they forgot (the warning) with which they had been reminded, We opened for them the gates of every (pleasant) thing, until in the midst of their enjoyment in that which they were given, all of a sudden, We took them (in punishment), and lo! They were plunged into destruction with deep regrets and sorrows.” {Al-Anaam:44}

We need to remember the warnings.. And to listen once more to anything that may soften our hearts

We want to engrave this verse in our hearts so we can behave with Allah and understand the dangerous case of (Replacement) ..Allah uses us to serve His religion .. After that we misbehave with Him -the all Mighty -We misbehaved as we felt self-sufficient without Him..

As a result we must understand that our misbehavior will in consequence lead to the seizing of bounties and descending of problems and unhappiness.

Contemplate in the light of this verse carefully: “But if these disbelieve therein (the Book, Al-Hukm and Prophethood), then, indeed We have entrusted it to a people (such as the Companions of Prophet Muhammad peace and blessing be upon him) who are not disbelievers therein.”{ Al-Anaam:89}

And relate the verse to the other similar in context:

Allah the all-Mighty said: “Behold! You are those who are called to spend in the Cause of Allah, yet among you are some who are niggardly. And whoever is niggardly, it is only at the expense of his ownself. But Allah is Rich (Free of all needs), and you (mankind) are poor. And if you turn away (from Islam and the obedience to Allah), He will exchange you for some other people and they will not be your likes.”{ Muhammad:38}


Why were we denied the bounties of Ramadan?

Why did we lose our assigned role?


The answer is all clear after understanding the previous verse:Because we didn’t feel in need for Allah .. We misbehaved .. Thus Allah is Rich and doesn’t need us… Your place and the role you should fulfill were given to someone who deserves it more than you.




But who will understand the lesson!!



Who will announce from now the preparation for worship in the greatest days of the year??



Start with contemplation and understanding about Allah .. lots of steps will follow insha' Allah.



The Assignment for the coming week:

· Contemplate on Surat al-Hadeed .. Understand how it can be a cure for your heart.

· Brothers, visit a grave for someone dear to you to soften your heart

· Sisters, visit a hospital anticipating the descending of Allah’s mercy




May Allah help us get rid of any obstacles that we face in our way to Him