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    Migration to Allah ( Ibn Qayyim ) Part4)

    Bismillah,ir-Rahman,ir-Rahim. Ashahadu An Laa illaaha illal llahu
    Wa Ash Hadu Anna Muhammadan Abdu Hu Wa Rasooluhu


    ''I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah
    who is without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) is the Rasool.''
    "O Allah, Shower Your Peace come upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have brought peace to Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious. O Allah, Shower your blessing upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have blessed Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious." I am Satisfied with Allâh as My Rabb and Cherisher, I am Satisfied With Islam as My Din(religion) and I am satisfied with Muhammad as a Rasulallah (Messenger)sallallahu alaihi was salam. {
    The Excellence of Obeying the Messenger}

    The above ayah (An-Nisa' 59) ends with, " ... that is best, and most suitable for final determination... ". This means, "That with which I commanded you (to obey Me and obey My Messenger and the people of authority, and to refer disputes to Me and My Messenger) is better for you in this life and in the Hereafter; it leads to your happiness in both lives. Therefore, it is best and most rewarding for you."
    This indicates that obeying Allah ta'ala and His Messenger sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam, and taking them as the referees, is the means to immediate and continued happiness.
    Anyone who examines closely the evils of the world will find that each of them is caused by disobeying the Messenger sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam. Similarly, every good in the world results from obeying him. Furthermore, all the evils and pains in the Hereafter result from disobeying him sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam.
    Thus, all the evils in both lives are caused by disobeying the Messenger sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam and by its consequences. If people obeyed him sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam properly, there would be no evil on earth. This applies equally to the general natural catastrophes and calamities, and to the personal evils, pains, and sorrow that occur to people.
    In obeying him sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam is a refuge and a protection for those who want to prosper and be happy. And this prosperity and happiness cannot be achieved until one strives first to learn what the Messenger sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam taught, and then confirm it with true actions.
    The Human Excellence

    There are two additional actions which complete the happiness arising from truly obeying the Messenger sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam. The first is to invite people to obey him sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam, and the second is to have patience and perseverance in fulfilling this mission.
    Thus the human excellence is confined to four matters:


    1. Knowing the Message of Messenger sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam.
    2. Acting in accordance with this knowledge.
    3. Spreading this knowledge among people and inviting them to it.
    4. Persevering and striving in accomplishing all this.

    One who seeks to learn how the Sahabah lived and who want to follow them should know that this was indeed their way [so let him follow it). A poet once said:
    "If you want to reach those folk, follow their way: It is quite manifest for those who aspire to it."
    Deviating from the Messenger

    Allah ta'ala said addressing His Messenger sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam:
    "Say, 'Were I to go astray, I would only stray to the hurt of myself; but if I am guided, it is because of what my Lord reveals unto me; He is indeed All-Hearing, Ever-Near.' " [Al-Qur'an 34:50]
    This carries a clear evidence that the Messenger's guidance occurs only through the wahy{qluetip title=[22]}Wahy: The revelation.{/qluetip}. How surprising it is then to find men with confused minds and conflicting opinions claim to be guided! How does this guidance reach them? Indeed, "He whom Allah guides is rightly guided; but as for him whom He leaves to stray, you will find no protector to lead him." [Al-Qur'an 18:17]
    What misguidance is worse than that of one who claims that guidance does not occur through the wahy! He would rather refer matters to the opinions of this and that person! Great indeed is Allah's bounty toward one whom He guarded from such a serious deviation and a great disaster. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the peoples.
    Following Falsehoods

    Also, Allah ta'ala said:
    "A Book has been revealed unto you, so let there be no tightness in your chest about it - that you might warn [people] with it, and remind the Believers. Follow [people] what has been sent down to you from your Lord, and do not follow other than Him - as allies or protectors. How seldom do you remember [the admonition]." [Al-Qur'an 7:2-3]
    Here, Allah ta'ala commands people to follow what He revealed to His Messenger, and He forbids following others. One can either follow the Revelation or follow others - as allies; Allah does not give other than these two alternatives. Thus, anyone not following the wahy is indeed following falsehoods and other allies instead of Allah. By Allah's Grace, this should be clear and obvious.
    The Confidants

    And Allah ta'ala said:
    "On the Day when the wrong-doer will bite his hands [in despair], saying, 'Oh! Would that I had followed the path shown to me by the Messenger! Ah! Woe is me! Would that I had never taken so- and-so for a confidant! Indeed, he lead me astray from the Message (of Allah) after it had come to me! Ah! Satan is ever a betrayer of man.' " [Al-Qur'an 25:27-29]
    Anyone who follows a person other than the Messenger sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam, abandoning his guidance for the sake of that person's words or opinions, will surely say these same words. This is why Allah refers here to the confidant as 'so-and-so', which is a generic term that could apply to any person taken as a confidant instead of Allah.
    This applies then to confidants whose friendship is based on anything other than obeying the Messenger sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam: their friendship will eventually turn to enmity and accusations, as Allah ta'ala said:
    "The confidants on that Day will be foes unto one another - except the pious." [Al-Qur'an 43:67]
    The Followers and the Followed

    Allah ta'ala describes the plight of the followers and of those whom they followed in several places of His Book; He says for instance:
    "On the Day when their faces will be tossed about in the Fire, they will say, 'Woe to us! Would that we had obeyed Allah and obeyed the Messenger!' And they will say, 'Our Lord! We obeyed our chiefs and our great men, and they lead us astray from the right path. Our Lord! Give them double suffering, and banish them utterly from Your Grace!' " [Al-Qur'an 33:66-68]
    Those people will wish that they had obeyed Allah ta'ala and His Messenger sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam. But they will do it at a time when wishes avail them nothing. They will confess that they had obeyed their chiefs and leaders and disobeyed the Messenger sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam, acknowledging that they had no excuse for doing so. This realization will lead them to request doubling the punishment and curses for those leaders.
    This carries an important lesson and a useful admonition for a man of reason, Indeed, assistance [in seeing the truth] is from Allah ta'ala only.
    Partners in Deviation

    Allah ta'ala said,
    "Who could be more unjust than one who devises lies against Allah or rejects His messages? For such, their appointed portion must reach them from the Book [of Decrees] until, when Our messengers [of death] arrive to take their souls, they say, 'Where are the things that you used to invoke besides Allah?' They will reply, 'They have forsaken us!' And thus they will testify against themselves that they had been denying the truth (kuffar).
    "He (Allah) will say, 'Join those peoples who have preceded you, of men and jinn{qluetip title=[23]}Jinn: An invisible creation that Allah ta'ala made from fire and smoke. Like human beings, jinnhave a choice of action, and are accountable for their deeds. Satan is one of the jinn.{/qluetip}, in the Fire.' Every time a new people enters, it curses its sister people [that went before].
    "Once they have all joined each other in it, the last of them will say about the first, 'Our Lord! It is these who have misled us, so give them a double suffering in the Fire.' He will reply, 'Every one of you will have a double suffering, but this you do not understand.'
    "Then the first of them will say to the last, 'See then! You have no advantage over us, so taste of the suffering for all that you did!' "[Al-Qur'an 7:37-39]
    A sensible person should reflect on these ayat, and on the lessons they carry. The first ayah (Al-A'raf 37) mentions the two classes of evildoers:

    1. Those who start fallacies, establish injustice, and call people to it. Thus they distort the truth and initiate falsehood.
    2. Those who reject or deny the truth.

    Every evildoer belongs to one of these two classes. If, in addition, he invites people to his evil and drives them away from the truth, then he deserves a double penalty because of his disbelief and evil. For this reason Allah ta'ala says:
    "Those who disbelieve and hinder people from the Path of Allah, for them will We add penalty to penalty because of the mischief that they used to spread." [Al-Qur'an 16:88]
    They deserve a double punishment because of their double evil. But as for those who commit kufr (disbelief) without coaxing others toward it, Allah ta'ala does not threaten them with a doubled suffering:
    "For those who disbelieve, there is a grievous punishment ... " [Al-Qur'an 58:4]
    In the above ayat (7:37-39), Allah ta'ala informs that what had been decreed for the evildoers in their first life reaches them, such as their life span, sustenance, etc.
    Then, when death comes to them, they part with their old claims, acknowledge their falsehood, and become witnesses against themselves.
    Allah ta'ala commands them to enter into the Fire where many previous peoples have preceded them. Every time a new people enters, its members curse their ancestors who preceded them into the Fire. When they are all in it, the later nations request doubled penalties for the previous ones because they led them astray and drove them away from obeying Allah's messengers.
    Allah ta'ala replies that the punishment will be doubled for both the "followers" and the "followed", in accordance with their deviation and disbelief, and that a generation does not know what doubled suffering other generations deserve.
    The former generation then tells the later, "You do not possess any advantage over us. You had your own messengers who showed you the truth, warned you against our deviation, and forbade you from following or imitating us. Yet you rejected them and insisted on following and imitating us, and on forsaking the guidance of the messengers. Thus what advantage do you have over us, when you strayed just as we did, and when you gave up the truth just like us? You strayed because of us, just as we strayed because of other people. You can claim no advantage over us, and thus you should taste the suffering because of what you earned yourselves."
    By Allah, this is indeed a strong admonition and an eloquent advice for any living heart! These, and similar ayat would awaken the hearts of those who migrate to Allah ta'ala. But as for the lazy people, they have no effect on them.
    Untrue Followers

    The above discussion deals with the followers who share in the deviation with those whom they follow.
    Another case is that of the followers who turn away from whom they claim to follow, taking a different course than theirs, while maintaining false claims of true compliance with them. Allah ta'ala mentions such people in the following:
    "Then would those who had been followed disown their followers; they (the followers) would see the suffering [awaiting them], and all relations between them would be cut off. And then those followers would say: 'If we can only have one more chance: we would disown them as they have disowned us.' Thus will Allah show them the fruits of their deeds as nothing but bitter regrets. Nor will there be a way for them out of the Fire." [Al-Qur'an 2:166-167]
    The followed ones are truly guided. Their "followers" claim to adhere to them when, in reality, they follow a different way and guidance. They claim to love them, presuming that this love would benefit them despite their deviation. But they will discover on the Day of Judgement that they will be disowned by them. They take them as allies instead of Allah, imagining this to benefit them!
    Great indeed is the deviation of a person who takes other than Allah ta'ala and His Messenger sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam for allies and confidants, making peace or hostility for their sake, and getting satisfied or infuriated for their cause. Regardless of how numerous his deeds are, or how much effort and toil he puts into them, they will be futile on the Day of Judgement, and will only add to his misery and regret.
    His allegiance and enmity, love and hatred, satisfaction and anger, and so on, are not sincerely maintained for Allah and His Messenger; because of this, Allah will shatter his deeds and sever his connections.
    The Only Unsevered Tie

    Thus, on the Day of Resurrection, all connections and allegiances that had not been for Allah will be severed, leaving only one tie: that which connects an 'abd to his Lord.
    This tie is maintained by:

    • Continued migration to Allah and to His Messenger sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam.
    • Continuously purifying one's acts of worship to Allah ta'ala. This includes love, hatred, giving, preventing, taking as allies or enemies, and the like.
    • Continuously purifying one's adherence to the Messenger sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam. This includes abandoning others' opinions for what he says, discarding anything that disagrees with his guidance, and associating none with him in this adherence.

    This is the only tie that will not be severed. It is the true relationship between an 'abd and his Lord: the relationship of pure 'ubudiyyah. It is the only thing that he continues to long for, no matter how far he departs from it. It is as a poet once said:
    Let your heart wander in love affairs as you wish:True love will only be for the first lover.How many houses does a man habituate!But he will always long for his first home.
    This relationship [with Allah] is the only one that profits man. Nothing else will profit him in any of his three lives: the first, the intermediate (barzakh), and the final eternal life. He cannot endure or live or be happy and successful without this relationship. A poet once said:
    When ties (of communion) will be severed (between lovers),The bond of the true lovers [of Allah] will not be possible to sever,And when their unity shatters,The unity of the true lovers [of Allah] will be impossible to splinter.

    Conclusion

    In conclusion, on the Day of Judgement Allah will sever all connections and ties that are among people in this life, sparing only the ties between them and Him - the ties that reflect pure 'ubudiyyah(servitude),which can only be accomplished through true adherence to the messengers. Allah ta'ala said:
    "And We shall turn to whatever deeds they did (in the first life), and We shall make such deeds as floating dust scattered about."[Al-Qur'an 26:23]
    So all the deeds of the first life conflicting with the way and guidance of Allah's messengers, and with which was sought anything other than Allah's Countenance, will be turned by Allah (on the Day of Judgement) into scattered dust, availing their owners nothing.
    This is indeed one of the greatest miseries on the Day of Judgement: for one to find all he did completely lost and worthless, at a time when one will be in the greatest need for every good deed.

    Last edited by Hamza Asadullah; 08-17-2022 at 08:51 PM.

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    Re: The Four Great Imams Of Islamic Law And Jurisprudence.

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    Some good evidence for 'taqleed' there
    Lol what a bizarre statement. good evidence for not following evidence
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    Re: The Four Great Imams Of Islamic Law And Jurisprudence.

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    You're contradicting yourself. If you are a blind follower you dont have the mental capacity according to you to determine which evidence is authentic so how do you know this makes sense
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    Virtues of the Scholars

    Bismillah Ir-Rahman, Ir-Raheem. I begin with ALLAH's auspiciousness, whose Name is the Best among all the names. All Revences, All Sanctities and All Worships are due to ALLAH alone. Ashahadu An Laa illaahaillalllahuWa Ash Hadu Anna Muhammadan Abdu Hu WaRasooluhu ''I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah who is without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad (Sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) is the Rasool.''
    "O Allah, Shower Your Peace come upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have brought peace to Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious. O Allah, Shower your blessing upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have blessed Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious". I am Satisfied with ALLAH as My Rabb and Cherisher, I am Satisfied With Islam as My Din (religion) and I am satisfied with Muhammad as a Rasulallah (Messenger)sallallahualaihi was salam.(Amin!)------------------------------------------------------------
    Virtues of the Scholars---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    The scholars are the most fortunate of people with regard to this blessing, and the most entitled to this mercy. Imam Ahmad, may Allah have mercy on him, recorded that Qays bin Kathir said, "One of the people of Al-Madinah came to Abu Ad-Darda', may Allah be pleased with him, when he was in Damascus. ﴿Abu Ad-Darda'﴾ said, `What brought you here, my brother' He said, `A Hadith which I heard that you narrate from the Messenger of Allah .' He said, `Have you come for trade' He said, `No.' He said, `Have you come for any other reason' He said, `No.' He said, `Have you come only to seek this Hadith' He said, `Yes.' He, may Allah be pleased with him said, `I heard the Messenger of Allah say:
    (Whoever follows a path to seek knowledge, Allah will show him the way to Paradise. The angels lower their wings being pleased with the one who seeks knowledge. Whoever is in the heavens and on earth, even the fish in the sea, ask for forgiveness for the scholar. The superiority of the scholar over the worshipper is like that of the moon over all other heavenly bodies. The scholars are the heirs of the Prophets, for the Prophets did not leave behind Dinars and Dirhams, but they left behind knowledge; and whoever receives it, receives an abundance of good fortune.)''' It was also reported by Abu Dawud, At-Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah.

    (33. `Adn (Gardens) will they enter, therein will they be adorned with bracelets of gold and pearls, and their garments therein will be of silk.) (34. And they will say: "All praise and thanks be to Allah, Who has removed from us (all) grief. Verily, our Lord is indeed Oft-Forgiving, Most Ready to appreciate.'') (35. "Who, out of His grace, has lodged us in a home that will last forever, where toil will touch us not nor weariness will touch us.'') Allah tells us that those whom He chose among His servants, those who inherited the Book which was revealed from the Lord of the worlds, will, on the Day of Resurrection, have an abode in Everlasting Gardens which they will enter on the Day when they are raised anew and meet Allah.

    (therein will they be adorned with bracelets of gold and pearls,) It was recorded in the Sahih from Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Messenger of Allah said:
    (The ornaments of the believer will reach as far as his Wudu'.)

    (and their garments therein will be of silk.) For this reason it is forbidden for them (the males) in this world, but Allah will permit it for them in the Hereafter. It was recorded in the Sahih that the Messenger of Allah said:
    (Whoever wears silk in this world, will not wear it in the Hereafter.) And he said:
    (It is for them in this world, and for you in the Hereafter.)
    (And they will say: "All the praises and thanks be to Allah, Who has removed from us (all) grief...'') which means fear of everything that is feared; it has been lifted from us and we have been relieved of all that we used to fear of the anxieties of the world and the Hereafter. Ibn `Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, and others said, "He forgives them for their major sins, and appreciates even the smallest of their good deeds.''

    (Who, out of His grace, has lodged us in a home that will last forever,) means, `Who has given us this position and status out of His grace and blessing and mercy, for our good deeds are not equivalent to this.' It was reported in the Sahih that the Messenger of Allah said: -

    (None of you will enter Paradise by virtue of his good deeds.) They said, "Not even you, O Messenger of Allah'' He said,
    (Not even me, unless Allah encompasses me with His mercy and grace.)

    (where toil will touch us not nor weariness will touch us.) means, neither hardship nor exhaustion will touch us. The words translated here as "toil'' and "weariness'' both mean exhaustion, as if what is meant by the negation of both is that neither their bodies nor their souls will become exhausted; and Allah knows best. They used to exhaust themselves in worshipping this world, but their obligations will come to an end when they enter Paradise, where they will enjoy eternal rest and repose. Allah says:

    (Eat and drink at ease for that which you have sent on before you in days past!) (69:24)

    (36. But those who disbelieve, for them will be the fire of Hell. Neither will it have a complete killing effect on them so that they die nor shall its torment be lightened for them. Thus do We requite every disbeliever !) (37. Therein they will cry: "Our Lord! Bring us out, we shall do righteous good deeds, not that we used to do.'' (Allah will reply "Did We not give you lives long enough, so that whosoever would receive admonition could receive it And the warner came to you. So taste you. For the wrongdoers there is no helper.'')
    What is knowledge?
    Knowledge is the noblest thing that one can ask for, and the best thing a seeker can strive to attain. Knowledge consists of many branches, but according to the scholars of Islam: “What is meant by knowledge in the absolute sense is Islamic Knowledge.” i.e. what “ Allaah said….” And “ The Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said…”, which is called ‘Ilm-e-Sharah. It is the knowledge of the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of the Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) and all that assists it’s understanding (e.g.: the sayings of the Sahabah (radhi allahu anhu). This is the intended meaning of knowledge in the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam).

    Shaykh al-Isalm Ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullah) says “…the source of all good and blessings is that one seeks help from Allaah in acquiring knowledge inherited from the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam), because that is what is truly fit to be named knowledge. Anything else is either not knowledge at all, even though people call it so, or it is knowledge which is not beneficial knowledge, in which case it is necessarily true that there exists in the inheritance of Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) that which replaces it, being similar to it or better than it. Thus, the person's effort should be to understand the purposes of the Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) in his commands, prohibitions and his various other sayings.” [Abul `Aasim al-Qaasim bin Yoosuf bin Muhammad at-Tajeebee as-Sabtee al-Maghribee]

    Muadh Ibn Jabal (radhi allahu anhu), who was praised by the Prophet of Allaah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) for his excellence in Deen, said: "Verily, when the people of knowledge will be present before their Lord, the Mighty and Sublime, Mu’aadh (radiyallahu anhu) will be one step ahead of them." [Saheeh - Ibn Sa`d, Aboo Nu`aim, at-Tabaraanee]

    He (Muadh Ibn Jabal (radhi allahu anhu)) described knowledge saying: "Knowledge is a comforting friend in times of loneliness, it is the best companion during travels, and it is the inner friend who speaks to you in your privacy. Knowledge is the discerning proof of what is right and what is wrong, and it is the positive force that will help you surmount the trials of comfort, as well as those of hardships. Knowledge is your most powerful sword against your enemy, and finally, it is your most dignifying raiment in the company of your close companions." [Reported by Aboo Nu`aim]
    Islamic Knowledge is the best of sciences worth acquiring because through it Allah is recognized and acknowledge. In the absolute sense, it is the knowledge regarding Allah, His names and attributes, knowledge of His rights over His creation, and what He the Most High has prescribed for them. It is the detailed knowledge of the path that leads to Allah, knowledge of the purpose of our creation, and the end in which the slave will result. One who possesses this knowledge knows what Allah has made lawful for him and what He has prohibited him from, what pleases Him and what evokes His anger. Amongst those who have taken upon themselves to observe the precepts of the religion will result in Paradise and bliss, and the rest will result in a place of disgrace, humiliation and misery. Moreover, seeking knowledge is an obligation on every Muslim.

    {Knowledge - Guidance and A Cure to Ignorance and Disunity of the Ummah}
    Knowledge serves multiple purposes in Islam. For instance, seeking Islamic knowledge is a means of eliminating (getting rid of) one of the major factors that contribute to the disunity of the Ummah – namely, ignorance.

    Ignorance directly effects every aspect of our lives. Moreover, we cannot unite in the absence of knowledge, which should be precipitated (hastened) by correct belief and correct understanding. When individuals in a society are armed with the necessary knowledge in regards to the religion, as well as how to deal with each other justly, only then can a society unite. Individuals firmly grounded in correct beliefs, knowledge, and understanding would unite in order to formulate a strong, healthy and united Ummah. Only such an ummah would be deserving of Allah’s protection and victory from Him. Therefore, it becomes essential to oppose it in a fashion that tackles (deals with) not simply the symptoms but the root cause of this disease itself.

    {Cure for Ignorance }

    The most fundamental ingredient of such a cure is to question and inquire (i.e. acquire knowledge.) As the Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: "Indeed, the cure for ignorance is to ask. (Inquire)" [Hasan - Reported by Abu Daawood # 337 narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas, Ahmed and Ibn Maajah.]

    And Allah, the All Knowledgeable has revealed unto us the method by which we can obtain this cure: He said: "And We sent not (as Our Messenger) before you (O Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam)) any but men, whom We inspired (to preach and invite mankind to believe in the Oneness of Allah) So, ask of the people of knowledge if you do not know." [Soorah An-Nahl (16): 43]

    The primary role that knowledge plays is one of guidance. It enables us to possess the correct and necessary understanding of the Qur’aan and the Sunnah. In order to worship Allah, it is imperative to know the instructions laid down by Allah and His Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) in regards to the religion contained within the Qur’aan and the Sunnah as Allah revealed to us in the Qur'aan: "And thus, We have sent to you (O Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam)) Ruhan (an Inspiration and a Mercy) of Our Command. You knew not what is the Book, nor what is Faith? But We have made it (this Qur’aan) a light wherewith We guide whosoever of Our slaves. And verily, you (O Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam)) are indeed guiding (mankind) to the straight path. (Allah’s Religion of Islamic Monotheism)" [Soorah Ash-Shoorah (42): 52]

    And He made the Qur’aan and the Sunnah as limits regarding religious matters. He said: "These are the limits (set by) Allah, and whosoever obeys Allah and His Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) will be admitted to gardens under which rivers flow (in Paradise), to abide therein, and that will be the great success. And, whosoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) and transgresses His limits He will cast him in the Fire, to abide therein; and he shall have a disgraceful torment." [Soorah An-Nisa (4): 13-14]

    Furthermore, Allah reminds us the main purpose of the creation of mankind saying: "And I created not the jinn and men except that they should worship Me." [Soorah Az-Zariyat (51): 56]

    The aforementioned verses clarify the fact that Allah wants us to worship Him alone, and that this worship should be completely based upon what He revealed to His slave, Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam). And Knowledge is the factor that enables us to possess the correct and necessary understanding of the Qur’aan and the Sunnah.
    As Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “Knowledge ensures our acts as lawful for us. It provides the basis of worship.” [Abu Dawood and Saheeh at-Tirmidhee # 2590]
    {Seeking Knowledge is Obligatory. }

    As far as the knowledge of the Sharee’ah is concerned, it is incumbent, since Allah has created jinn and mankind so that they may worship and fear Him. As He declares it in His Book saying: “I have not created jinn and mankind except to worship Me.” [Soorah Ad-Dhariyaat (51): 56]
    And worship is not permissible except through Islamic knowledge. He cited the obligation of acquiring knowledge in His Book saying: “So ask the people of Knowledge if you don’t know” [Soorah An-Nahl (16): 43]
    He also pointed out this obligation [i.e. seeking knowledge of Allah] prior to declaration of the Shahadah: “And know that there is no deity worthy of worship but Allah then seek forgiveness for your sins...” [Soorah Al-Quraan 47: 19]
    The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) made this obligation certain in his (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) Sunnah, when he said: “The seeking of knowledge is obligatory for every Muslim; and the conveying of knowledge to the non-deserving is like putting necklaces of jewels, pearls and gold around the necks of swine.”
    [Transmitted by Ibn Majah and Bayhaqi in Shu'ab al-Iman up to the word "Muslim" saying: This is a hadith the text of which is quite well known but the chain of transmission is weak. [At-Tirmidhi # 218]
    Consequently, we understand that it is a duty of every Muslim to study and understand the Deen, and reflect upon what Allah has prescribed. To explore the authentic Pure Aqeedah, which the Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) was sent with, which he (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam), his Companions (radhi allahu anhu) and their followers in righteous were upon - which is belief in Allah, His Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam), His Names and His Attributes, believing in them in a manner, which is fitting to Allah without distortion (tahreef), denial (ta’teel), qualification (takyeef), or likening (tamtheel) – without increase or decrease.
    {Merits and Virtues of Knowledge}

    Merits and virtues of Knowledge vary depending on the extent of one’s adherence to it (knowledge). Knowledge is a sign of goodness, happiness and success. As the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) is reported to have said:"If Allah wants to favor someone, He grants him comprehension (understanding) of this religion." [Sahih Bukhari vol.1 # 71, Tirmidhi and Musnad Ahmad]
    The Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: "The example of guidance and knowledge with which, Allah has sent me is like abundant rain falling on the earth, some of which was fertile soil, absorbed rain water and brought forth vegetation and grass in abundance. (And) another portion of it was hard and held the rainwater and Allah benefited the people with it and they utilized it for drinking, making their animals drink from it and for irrigation of the land for cultivation. (And) a portion of it was barren which, could neither hold the water nor bring forth vegetation (then that land gave no benefits). The first is the example of the person who comprehends Allah's religion and gets benefit (from the knowledge), which Allah has revealed through me (the Prophet) and learns and then teaches others. The last example is that of a person who does not care for it and does not take Allah's guidance revealed through me (He is like that barren land.)" [Sahih Al-Bukhari v.1 no.79. Narrated by Abu Musa]
    {The Excellence of Seeking Knowledge.}

    {Seeking knowledge – a cure for weak Iman}

    Seeking knowledge of the religion helps to achieve Taqwa (fear) from Allah and increases Iman. Allah said
    “It is only those who have knowledge amongst His slaves that fear Allah.” [Soorah Al-Fatir (35): 28]
    Generally speaking the fear is present in all believers. But the true and complete fear is present only among the people of knowledge, due to their knowledge of Allah, His Names and His attributes; they are the most eager among the men for the truth depending on the extent of their knowledge of Allah. At the head being the Prophets. Hence, when some people who took the knowledge to which, the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) was guiding to be insufficient and said: “We are not like you, O Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam)! Allah has forgiven your past and future sins.” The Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said, “By Allah! Indeed I am the one who fears Allah the most amongst you, and the most pious of you.” [Sahaeeh Al-Bukhari]
    {Seeking Knowledge - Sign of a Believer}

    Knowledge is what distinguishes a believer from a hypocrite because he (a hypocrite) is abundantly acquainted of trivial things and various other useless facts, which do not benefit him, but when comes the understanding of Deen, he knows, not a thing. As also mentioned in the Book of Allah: "But the hypocrites do not understand." [Soorah Al-Munaafiqoon (63): 7]
    The sign of a believer is that he is acquainted with his Religion and is constantly increasing his knowledge about subjects that benefit him and he is desirous of all that is good, as well as the gatherings wherein it is detached.
    Seeking the knowledge of Deen is a path to Paradise, learning it more is a Jihaad. Reviewing and learning more is like Tasbeeh. As the companion of our Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam), Muadh ibn Jabal (radhi allahu anhu) said: "Seek knowledge, because seeking it for the sake of Allah is a worship. And knowing it makes you more God-fearing; and searching for it is jihad, teaching it to those who do not know is charity, reviewing and learning it more is like tasbeeh. Through knowledge Allah will be known and worshipped. With the knowledge Allah will elevate people and make them leaders and imams, who will in turn guide other people." [Fatawa Ibn Taymiyya vol.10, p.39]
    In the same vein, Imam Shafi’ (rahimahullah) said: "Whoever seeks the fruits of this life should gain Islamic knowledge, and whoever seeks the hereafter should gain (Islamic) knowledge." [An-Nawawi, Majmoo’ vol.1, p.12]
    {Excellence of one, who seeks knowledge}

    There are many ahadeeth showing the virtues and merits of those who go in search of knowledge. From them being: "Whoever treads on a path in search of Islamic knowledge, Allah will ease the way to Paradise for him. The angels will lower their wings, pleased with this seeker of knowledge, and everyone in the heavens and on earth will ask forgiveness for the knowledgeable person, even the fish in the deepest of waters will ask for his forgiveness” [Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah, Tirmidhi # 2835-sahih hadith]
    Every path that he takes in search of knowledge is a way to Paradise; this is true for every path literal or otherwise. His journey from one country to another; from one circle of knowledge to another, from one mosque to another with the sole intention of seeking knowledge. These are the ways of acquiring knowledge, likewise memorizing and studying books of knowledge, perusal (reading or studying carefully), and writing even his sleep are also from the ways of seeking knowledge and the paths to Paradise.
    If the seeker of knowledge dies while, striving to acquire knowledge, then there will be a difference of one degree between him and the Prophets in Paradise.
    Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “He whom death overtakes while he is engaged in acquiring knowledge with a view to reviving Islam with the help of it, there will be one degree between him and the Prophets in Paradise.” [Al-Tirmidhi Hadith no. 249. Narrated by Al-Hasan al-Basri]
    {Virtues of Scholars – People of Knowledge}

    The people of knowledge are the leaders of this earth, they are the lights and lamps, and they have been preferred above everyone else. They direct the people to the way of happiness, they guide them to the means of salvation, they lead them to that which pleases Allah, the Majestic and Sublime, and His Mercy, and keep them far from that which evokes His Anger and punishment. They are the heirs of Prophets, as Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) informed us emphasizing the excellence of the people of knowledge.
    He said: “…The superiority of the knowledgeable man over the worshipper in Islam, is like the superiority of the full moon over the rest of the planets. And the scholars are the inheritors of the Prophets, but the Prophets did not leave behind wealth but they left behind knowledge. And whoever takes firm hold of this is a very fortunate man." [Abu Dawood, Ibn Majah, Tirmidhi # 2835 Sahih hadeeth]
    The message of this hadeeth is truly profound. As we all know, worship is a praiseworthy act in Islam. However, it dulls in comparison to practicing with knowledge, as is obvious from the above-mentioned hadeeth.
    Allah has honored and extolled those who posses knowledge, and raised their status high, He made them bear witness to His Oneness with sincerity and devotion. He reminds us of the exalted status that is bestowed upon them saying: “Allah will exalt in degree those of you who believe and those who have been granted knowledge.” [Soorah Mujadilah (58): 11]
    Regarding their virtues Allah says: “Allah (Himself) bears witness that La ilaha illa huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He) and the Angels and those having knowledge (also give this witness).” [Soorah Aal-Imran (3): 18]
    The above mentioned verse shows the superiority of knowledge and its people, the following points can be referred from this verse:
    1. Allah chose the people of knowledge (Oolul ’ilm) to bear witness to His Oneness (Tawheed: La ilaha illa Allah) over and above the rest of His creation.
    2. Allah honored the people of knowledge by mentioning their testimony along with His testimony.
    3. He raised the status of the scholars by associating their testimony with the testimony of the angels.
    4. This verse bears witness to the superiority of those who posses knowledge because Allah does not make any of His creation bear witness except the upright amongst them. There is a well-known narration from the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam): “The upright in every generation will carry the knowledge, rejecting the distortion of the extremists, the false claims of the liars, and the false interpretation of the ignorant.” [Declared Hasan by Shaykh Saleem al-Hilaalee]
    5. Allah the One free from all defects, Himself bears witness to His Oneness, and He is the greatest witness. Then, He chose from His creation the angels and the scholars – this is sufficient to show their excellence.
    6. Allah made the scholar bear witness with the greatest and the most excellent testimony: “La ilaha illa Allaah.” We know this because Allah, the One free from all defects and the Most High does not bear witness except to matters of great importance and only the greatest of Allah’s creation bear witness to this.
    7. Allah made the testimony of the people of knowledge a proof against the rejecters. Thus, they are its proof and its signs, indicating His Oneness (Tawheed).
    8. Allah, the Most High, used a single verb (shahadah) to refer to His testimony and the testimony of the Angels and the scholars. He did not use additional verb for their testimony: thus he connected their testimony to His. This show the strong link between their testimony and Allah of testimony, as if He bore witness to His Oneness upon their tongue and made them utter this testimony.
    9. Allah, the One free from all defects made the scholars fulfill His right (that none has the right to be worshipped but Him) through this testimony and if they fulfill it, then they have fulfilled and established this right of Allah upon them. Then, it is obligatory upon mankind to accept this right of Allah upon them. Then it is obligatory upon mankind to accept this final return, this testimony, which, is the means to reach happiness in this life and in their final return (to Allah). Whosoever takes this guidance from the scholars and accepts this truth because of their testimony, then for the scholars there is a reward equal to them. And none knows the value of this rewards but Allah.
    The Most High explained clearly that there is none equal to them: “Say: Are those who know equal with those who know not? It is only men of understanding that will remember (i.e. get lesson from Allah’s Signs and Verses)” [Soorah Az-Zumar (39): 9]
    And the Mighty and Majestic distinguished the people of Knowledge from the ignorant. He said: “Shall he then who knows that what has been revealed unto you (O Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) from your Lord is the truth be like him who is blind? But it is only the men of understanding that pay heed.” [Soorah Ar-Raa’d (13): 19]

    Therefore, the people of knowledge and the ignorant are not alike. There is an immense difference between the knowledgeable and the ignorant. It is the difference between one who knows the truth and obtains insight through its light and acts accordingly to its guidance until he meets his Lord achieving success with nobility, and the on who is blind to this way and follows his desires taking the path of Shaytan.
    {Sincere Intention}

    Absolute sincerity should be ensured in our intention and action, since intentions are the foundation actions.
    The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “The actions are Innama (only, certainty) tied to the intentions and every person will earn that which he intended. Therefore, he whose migration was for Allah and His Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) then his migration will be for Allah and His Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam). And he whose migration was to achieve some worldly gain or to take a woman in marriage, then his migration will be for that for which he migrated.” [Related by Saheeh al-Bukhari, and Muslim]
    This hadeeth establishes a very important principle and foundation of the Deen, [1]
    One who corrects his intention in seeking knowledge and only the Face of Allah, is on the road to salvation and happiness. Knowledge should be sought for the right reasons: for its implementation (acting according to the knowledge) not for the sake of ostentation (Riyaa), fame or for any other gain.
    Because Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “The thing I fear for you the most is Shirk Al-Asgar (the minor Shirk)!” The Companions (radhi allahu anhu) asked: “O Messenger of Allaah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam)! What is Shirk al-Asgar?” He replied: “Ostentation (showing off)” [Saheeh reported by Ahmed]
    Baihaqee reported the addition of shu’ab al-Eman. “…On the Day of Judgement, Allah will reward people for their deeds, He will say: “ Go to those for whose attention and praise you did these deeds and see whether you will find with them any reward!”
    A proper student is concerned with all those paths that lead to knowledge. He seeks it desiring the Face of Allah’s (pleasure of Allah) and a home in Paradise, to be acquainted with the Deen and reflect upon it, to have insight into what Allah has made incumbent upon him and what He has prohibited him from. He attempts to gain abundant knowledge, to be amongst the guided callers striving for the truth, guide people, bring them out of darkness into the light, so he seeks knowledge and acts upon it. Teaches others about the good that a Muslim is ordered to do…etc. So wherever he turns he is in great excellence with these correct intentions contrary to the one who has an evil intention, for he is in great danger.
    It is related in a hadeeth, where Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) makes us aware of the punishment of those who seek the knowledge of Deen for other than the pleasure of Allah. He (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: "Whoever seeks Islamic knowledge only for worldly gain, he would not even smell the scent of Paradise on the Day of Judgement," [(Sahih) Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah. Narrated Abu Huraira]
    He (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) also said: “If anyone acquires knowledge of things by which Allah’s good pleasure is sought but instead he acquires it only to get worldly advantage, he will not smell the fragrance of Paradise on the Day of Reckoning.” [Abu Dawood with a sound chain of narration (Ibn Baaz)]
    In another hadeeth, K‘ab ibn Malik (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) narrated that the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: "Whoever seeks knowledge to argue with the scholars, or to show off with the ignorant people, and attracts the faces of the people towards him, Allah would enter him into the Hellfire." [Hasan - Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah]
    The first of the people who will be thrown into the Fire will be from amongst those who acquired knowledge and recited the Qur’aan for others besides Allah, hoping that it might be said: ‘He is a scholar or it might be said, he is a reciter.’
    On the authority of Abu Huraira (radhi allahu anhu) who said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) saying: “… (Another) will be a man who has acquired knowledge (Ilm) and has taught it and who used to recite the Qur’aan. He will be brought (on the Day of Judgement) and Allah will make known to him His favors and he will acknowledge them. The All Mighty will say: “And what did you do about them? He will say: “I studied knowledge and taught it and recited the Qur’aan for your sake. He will say: “ You have lied- you did acquire knowledge so that it might be said (of you): ‘He is learned.’ Then, he will be ordered to be dragged along on his face until he is cast into the Hellfire...” [Saheeh Muslim # 4688, narrated Abu Huraira, At-Tirmidhee and an-Nisaee]
    The main message to be gained from these ahadeeth is that true and sincere knowledge should yield goodness which, should manifest itself in one’s practice of Islam. Knowledge without such fruit is completely futile (useless)
    Hence, it is indeed a very serious sin to commit such grave action as to preach about Islam without a sincere intention. Moreover, it is essential to act on what you know to be of true and correct knowledge. Failure to fulfill with such guidelines would subsequently result in most grievous consequences, in both this life and the Hereafter.
    Al-Hasan al-Basree, rahimahullaah, said: "Whoever learns something in the name of Allah, seeking that, which is with Him, he will win. And whoever learns something for other than Allah, he will not reach the goal, nor will his acquired knowledge bring him closer to Allaah." [Related by Ibn al Jawzee]
    {Trials take place when knowledge is sought for other than Action.}

    On the authority of Alee’ (radhi allahu anhu) that he made mention of trials at the end of time. Umar (radhi allahu anhu) asked him: “When will that be O Alee’?” He said: “When understanding of the Religion is sought for other purposes, and knowledge is acquired for other than acting upon, and worldly gain is sought with the actions of the Hereafter. [Reported by Abdar Razzak in his musannaf as a statement of Alee’ Saheeh at-Targeeh wat-Tarheeh # 106]
    {Seeking Beneficial Knowledge and Refuge from the Knowledge that does not benefit.}

    One should ask Allah, the All Knowledgeable, for Knowledge that is beneficial to him, as the Prophet of Allah (sallalalhu alahi wa-sallam) is known to be beseech Allah for the same, he (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) used to say: "O Allah, grant me benefit in what You have taught me, teach me what will benefit me, and increase my knowledge. Praise be to Allah in all circumstances. I seek refuge in Allah from the state of those who go to Hell." [Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah transmitted it, Tirmidhi saying this is a tradition whose isnad is gharib]
    One should also be aware of the knowledge that does not benefit and beseech Allah and seek refuge form it, as was done by Prophet Muhammd.
    On the authority of Zayd ibn Arqam (radhi allahu anhu) that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) used to say: “O Allah I seek refuge in You from knowledge which does not benefit, from a heart that does not feel humble, from a soul that does not feel contended and from an invocation that is not answered. [Muslim. Eng. Vol. 4, # 6568 and others.]
    [1]Ash –Shawkhani [one of the greatest faqihs and mujtaheds. (1173-1250)] said: “This hadeeth is one of the basis of the religion. Although this is only one hadeeth, it deserves to be explained in a volume by itself.” The scholars held this hadith in such a high position that they would usually start their books by mentioning this hadeeth, in order for those who seek knowledge of the religion to start their quest by correcting their niyyah.

    {Indications of beneficial Knowledge}

    Indications that knowledge is beneficial are that it leads to fine character, good manners, praiseworthy attributes and Taqwa (fear of Allah). He whose knowledge does not cause him to weep, can be justifiably considered not to have been granted beneficial knowledge; since Allah described the people of knowledge saying:
    “Say believe in it (the Qur’aan) or do not believe. Verily, those who were given the knowledge before it, when it is recited to them, fall down on their faces in humble prostration. And they say: “Glory be our Lord! Truly the promise of our Lord must be fulfilled. And they fall down on their faces weeping and it adds to their humility.” [Soorah Al-Israa (17): 107-109]
    Indeed, expression of grief and fear (through weeping) is the clearest sign and best proof of the knowledge one possesses and one’s truthfulness. Since he is acquainted about Allah’s Exalted, Perfect, Lofty Attributes, which causes his heart to humble. He has read in the Book of Allah and the sayings of Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam), texts pertaining to the Fire, the terrors of grave and the fearful accounts of the Resurrection which brings about fear in his heart and causes his eyes to shed tears, verses pertaining to Paradise and everlasting bliss compel him to strive for it. He turns to Allah in humbleness, invoking Allah with sincerity, for his sins to be forgiven in this life and the Hereafter, hoping to attain the Pleasure of Allah, entering Paradise and being saved from the Fire.
    And Indeed this act of his i.e. supplication, is a cause of attaining the Love and Pleasure Allah : Allah says in the Final Revelation: “Say: My Lord pays attention to you only because of your invocation to Him.” [Soorah al-Furqaan (25): 77]
    The Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) emphasized the fact that invocation is the noblest and the best form of worship as indicated in his saying: “Invocation is worship” [Abu Dawood and Saheeh at-Tirmidhee # 2590]
    “The best form of worship is invocation.” [Al-Hakim and others. As-Silsilah as-Saheehah # 1579]
    He (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) further said: “No form of worship is better in the sight of Allah than invocation” [Musnad Ahmad # 8733, Al-Bukhari chp: 296, Saheeh at-Tirmidhee # 2684 and others.]
    However, the servant is not granted the acceptance unless he is sincere and true in his supplication, as the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “… and know that Allah doesn’t accept the invocation of an averted, inattentive heart.” [An-Nawawi mentioned in Sharah Saheeh Muslim, Kitaab-ul Eeman # 365]
    And certainly, invocation is one of the means of relieving oneself from the Fire. As Allah says in His Book: And Your Lord said: “Invoke Me and I will answer your (invocation). Verily those who scorn My worship, they will surely enter Hell in humiliation.” [Soorah Ghafir (40): 60]
    And as indicated in the saying of Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam), When Aa’isha (radhi allahu anha) asked the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) about Abu Jud’aan Sayin, “O Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam), in the days of Jahiliyah, Ibn Jud’aan would join ties of relationship and feed the poor, so will that benefit him any?” He said: “No, O Aaisha t! He never once said: “O my Lord, forgive me my sins on the Day of Judgement.” [Saheeh Muslim. Eng. Vol. 1, # 416] and others. See as-Silsilah as-Saheehah # 249.]
    So Ibn Jud’aan’s not turning to Allah in supplication caused him eternal abode of Hellfire.
    Sufyaan Ath-Thawree, rahimahullaah, said: "The excellence of knowledge is due only to the fact that it causes a person to fear and obey Allah, otherwise it is just like anything else." [Related by ibn Rajab]
    Consequently, Knowledge that leads to (Taqwa) fear Allah, supplicate to Him with humbleness and sincerity, is the beneficial Knowledge. 2019_10_15_22_37_271.jpg
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    Virtues of the Scholars (Part 2)

    Bismillah Ir-Rahman, Ir-Raheem. I begin with ALLAH's auspiciousness, whose Name is the Best among all the names. All Revences, All Sanctities and All Worships are due to ALLAH alone. Ashahadu An Laa illaahaillalllahuWa Ash Hadu Anna Muhammadan Abdu Hu WaRasooluhu ''I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah who is without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad (Sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) is the Rasool.''
    "O Allah, Shower Your Peace come upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have brought peace to Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious. O Allah, Shower your blessing upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have blessed Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious". I am Satisfied with ALLAH as My Rabb and Cherisher, I am Satisfied With Islam as My Din (religion) and I am satisfied with Muhammad as a Rasulallah (Messenger)sallallahualaihi was salam.(Amin!)-------------------------------------------------------------------------{How to Acquire Knowledge?}-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Knowledge is acquired by exploring and studying the Deen of Islaam, known according to the saying of Allah’s Messenger: “Knowledge is acquired by studying..” [Shaykh Al-Albanee’s Silsilatul Ahadeeth as-Saheehah (1/605/342)]
    {Sources of Knowledge.}

    Narrated Jabir Ibn Abdullah (radhi allahu anhu): “When Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) gave a Khutbah (sermon) his eyes became reddened, his voice raised, and his anger grew to the extent that it were as if he were one exhorting an army saying. “They will attack you morning and evening,” and he would say, “I have been sent along with the (Last) Hour like these two and he joined his forefingers and middle finger, and would say, “To proceed: Indeed the best speech is the book of Allah and the best guidance is the guidance of Muhammad and the worst affairs are the newly invented matters, and every innovation is misguidance.” [Saheeh - Muslim eng.trans. vol.2, p.410, no. 1885]
    From Abdullah ibn Mas’ood (radhi allahu anhu) who said: “Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) drew a line for us, then he said: “This is my Way.” Then he drew lines to it’s right and left and said: “These are different ways, upon each is a devil calling to it.” Then he recited: “And verily this is my straight path, so follow it, and do not follow other paths for they will separate you away from His Path.” [Soorah An’am (6):153] [Hasan -Ahmad (1/435, 465) ]
    {Clarification of the way}

    Al-Irbaad Ibn Saaryah who said: “Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) gave us an admonition which caused our to shed tears and the hearts to fear, so we said: “O Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam), this is as if it were a farewell sermon, so with what do you counsel us?” So he (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said, “I have left you upon clear proofs, its night if like its day, no one deviates from it except one who is destroyed, and whoever lives (long) from amongst you will see great controversy. So stick to what you know from my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the orthodox, rightly guided caliphs. Cling to that with your molar teeth, and stick to obedience even if it is took an Abyssinian slave since the believer is like the submissive camel, wherever he is led, he follows.” [Ahmad 4/126, Ibn Majah # 43, Haakim 1/96, Baihaqee in al-Madkhal # 51]
    So the way is white and pure, manifest and untainted, such that its night is like its day! And so are the its signposts, as mentioned in the hadeeth of Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam): “O people I have left amongst you that which if you cling onto you will never go astray: The Book of Allah and my Sunnah.” [Hasan – Haakim (1/93), al- Baihaqee (10/114) and iBn Hazam in al-Ahkaam (/108)]
    Consequently, the two main signposts for this way are the Book and the Sunnah, there is a fine point here which must be noted and mentioned, that being the matter of how these two references points are to be understood – and the answer is that it can only be understood by the criterion.
    {The Criterion}

    Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) was asked: “Which of the people are the best?” So he replied: “Myself and those with me, and then those who follow them, and then those who follow them.” [Hasan - Ahmad (2/297, 340)]
    Then it is as if he declined those who remained. So the criterion for the correct understanding of the Book and the Sunnah is the practice of the Companions and those who followed their way after them since they are the best of the people, and those who do not follow their way contain no good. Whoever claims to be following the Book and the Sunnah without this criterion, then without doubt they are going astray.
    {What to start with?}

    Tawheed is the first matter, which is obligatory for a person to have knowledge of, since it is the first pillar of Islam, one does not enter Islam without it.
    This is also known by the hadeeth narrated by Ibn Abbaas (radhi allahu anhu): “When the Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) sent Mua’dh (radhi allahu anhu) to the people of Yemen he said to him: “You are going to the people of the Book. So let the first thing you call them to that they should make all worship solely for Allaah, the Most High. So if they realize that then inform them that Allah has obliged upon them zakaat from their wealth – to be taken from their riches and given to their poor. If they accept then take it from them, but avoid the best part of the people’s property. [Al-Bukhari, Eng. trans. vol.9, p.348, no.469 and Muslim Eng. trans. Vol.1, p.15, no.28]
    Allah, the All Merciful, also emphasized this essence by pointing out to the basis of salvation i.e. Tawheed without which, it is impossible to be forgiven. He said: “So know (O Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam)) that La ilaha illa Allah’ And ask forgiveness for your sins and …” [Soorah Muhammad (47): 19]
    “Verily! Allah forgives not (the sin of) setting up partners with Allah in worship with Him, but He forgives whom he pleases sins other than that, and whomever sets up partners in worship with Allah, has indeed strayed far away.” [Soorah An-Nisa: (4): 116]
    The above mentioned verses establish that Allah orders us through Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam), to know first that La ilaha illa Allah i.e. Tawheed and then ask forgiveness, he also emphasized that He does not forgive shirk (i.e. setting up rivals in worship with Him) except complete Tawheed, therefore most importantly a Muslim must seek the knowledge of Allah’s Unity, Tawheed, which opposes Shirk and all that relates to it in the first place.
    This essence is also manifested when we contemplate over the Manhaj (way) of Prophet Muhammad’s (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) Dawah. He (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) after attaining the Prophet-hood lived in Makkah for 13 years. In this entire period he (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) invited people to affirm of only one formula, he (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “O People say ‘La ilaha illalla’ and you will prosper.” Apart from this there was no mentioning of performing Prayers, Fasting, Zakaat, Hajj etc. The invitation was only to one belief viz; the Unity of Allah. The main theme of the Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) during his life in Makkah was to lay a strong foundation in the Unity of Allah.
    As the Prophet’s wife – Aaishah (radhi allahu anha) narrated, “(Be informed) that the first thing that was revealed thereof was a Soorah from Al-Mufassal, and in it was mentioned Paradise and the Fire. When the people embraced Islam, the Verses regarding legal and illegal things were revealed. If the first thing to be revealed was: 'Do not drink alcoholic drinks,' people would have said, 'We will never leave alcoholic drinks,' and if there had been revealed, 'Do not commit illegal sexual intercourse,' they would have said, 'We will never give up illegal sexual intercourse.' While I was a young girl of playing age, the following Verse was revealed in Mecca to Muhammad: 'Nay! But the Hour is their appointed time (for their full recompense), and the Hour will be more grievous and more bitter.' [Soorah al-Qamar (54): 46] [Sahih al-Bukhari vol.6, no.515.]
    This is because all the actions depend on the heart’s conviction (belief) and therefore, heart is considered as the most important organ of the body, known in a Hadeeth of Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said:
    “Indeed, there is a piece of flesh in your body that, if it be sound, then the whole body will be sound and if it be corrupt then the whole body will be corrupt. Indeed, it is the heart.” [Saheeh Muslim (4/6221)]
    {Acting upon the Knowledge is Obligatory}

    While proceeding in knowledge, one should always be aware of busying himself with the means [(i.e. gathering knowledge) for knowledge is the tool of action] at the expense of goals [worship of Allah], so much that the intend behind it become oblivious. Acting in accordance with the knowledge should not be neglected. Before assembling more knowledge one should first turn to the knowledge which has already been collected. One should spend time doing things that, which has been made obligatory, before anything else. For the fear that this might fall under the saying of Allah:
    “The mutual rivalry for piling up of worldly things diverts you.” [Soorah at-Takaathur (102): 1]
    And the fact that the virtues and Merits of Knowledge vary depending upon the adherence to it. So if the action is less then the knowledge, the scholar’s knowledge is a burden upon him. Just as wealth has no benefit unless it is spent, knowledge does not benefit except one acts upon it and observes its obligations.
    Abu Hurairah (radhi allahu anhu) said: “ The example of knowledge not acted upon is like the treasure, none of which, is spent in the way of Allah, the Mighty and Majestic. “
    Whoever speaks good things yet does not act righteously; Allah does not accept his good speech. Whereas he who speaks good things and works righteous acts, his speech is raised by his good deeds. That is because Allah said: “To Him ascends the goodly word, and the righteous actions raises it.” [Soorah al-Faatir (35): 10]
    Ibn Mas`ood, (radhi allahu anhu) said: "True knowledge is not measured in relationship to how much you memorize and then narrate, but rather, true knowledge is an expression of piety [protecting oneself from what Allah prohibited and acting upon what He mandated]."Also, "Study and act upon what you learn." [Related by Abu Na`eem]
    {Verses of the Qur’aan regarding the Rewards of Actions}

    Allah says in the Qur’aan: “Eat and drink with happiness because of what you used to do.” [Soorah at-Toor (52): 19]
    And it will be cried out to them: “This is the Paradise you have inherited for what you have inherited for what you used to do!” [Soorah al-A’raaf (7): 43]
    Thus, Allah rewards the pious, those whose lives the Angels take while, they are in a pious state saying: ‘Peace be upon you, enter your Paradise because of that which you used to do.” [Soorah an-Nahl: (16): 32]
    {The Punishment of not acting upon one’s knowledge.}

    Narrated Ibn al-Khattab (radhi allahu anhu) that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “Islam will dominate so that traders frequent the seas and horses enter into the path of Allah. Then there will appear a people who will recite the Qur’aan saying: “Who amongst us has memorized the most Qur’aan? Who is most knowledgeable of us? Which one of us has the most understanding? Then he asked the companions: “Is there any good in them?” They replied, “Allah and His Messenger know best,” He said, “They are from you and from this Ummah and they are from the fuel of the Fire.” [Reported by At-Tabaranee in Al-Awsat and al-Bazaar, Saheeh at-Targeeh wa-Tarheeh # 131.]
    Allah makes clear the destination of all created beings. Their different ascending and descending ranks will only be in accordance to their actions:"O you who believe! Why do you say that which you do not do? Most hateful it is in the sight of Allah that you say that which you do not do," [Soorah As-Saff (61): 2-3]
    {Hindrances in Action}

    On the authority of Aboo Bakr Ibn Abdullah ibn Qays from his father who, said that he heard his father say whilst he was facing the enemy “The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “Surely, the gates of Paradise are under the shadows of the swords. A man in a shabby condition got up and said: “Abu Musa, did you hear the Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) of Allah (peace be upon him) say this? He said: ‘Yes. (The narrator said): He returned to his friends and said: ‘I greet you (a farewell greeting). Then he broke the sheath of his sword, threw it away, advanced with his (naked) sword towards the enemy and fought (them) with it until he was killed“ [Sahih Muslim no 468]
    On the authority of Jabir (radhi allahu anhu) who said: ‘A man said: “O Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) where will I be if I am killed?” He replied: “In Paradise” So he threw the dates he had in his hands then went and fought until he was killed.” [Muslim Eng. Vol.3, page 1052, # 4681.]
    “A man in a shabby condition got up and said: ‘Abu Musa, did you hear the Messenger of Allah say this?”
    So the first thing we must race towards is to remove all that is unauthentic attributes to the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam)
    “Then he broke the sheath of his sword, threw it away, advanced with his (naked) sword towards the enemy and fought (them) with it until he was killed.”
    Then, after removing the important barrier, he (man in a shabby condition) broke the sheath of his sword not even thinking about returning.
    Similarly, the Companion (radhi allahu anhu) who asked the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) about his place if he was killed, as soon as he heard about Paradise, he threw away the dates that were in his hand only because he believed that these dates would delay him and hinder him from entering Paradise.
    So Secondly, as a result one should hasten to do good deeds and righteous actions as ones ability, and refrain from delaying and being lazy, keeping the saying of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam): “There is hesitation I everything except in the actions of the Hereafter.” [Aboo Dawood # 4792, [Shaykh Al-Albanee’s Silsilatul Ahadeeth as-Saheehah # 1794]
    Islam consists of acting and abstaining, so it becomes important for us to build the levels of knowledge and actions upon a firm foundation, as the Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “From a man’s perfecting his religion is his leaving alone that does not concern him.” [Musnad Ahmed, at-Tirmidhee, Ibn Majah and others. Sharah Aqeedah at-Tahawiyyah # 268]
    It is understood from this narration that from a man’s deficiency in his religion is his indulging in that, which does not concern him. This includes everything of secondary importance, whichever form it may take. What should concern a believer is all that relates to the essentials of his lively-hood, he should be concerned with all that relates to his salvation in the Hereafter, that being Islam, Eeman, Ihsan.
    Whereas striving to accomplish other than that is loss of irreplaceable valuable time. In this way knowledge, speech and studies are purified, every attribute denounced in the Book of Allah and the Sunnah is removed and what remains are the beneficial and worthy actions. This is the way a Muslim arranges and plans his affairs with generosity whether it be intention, speech or actions. As mentioned in a hadeeth:
    “Verily Allah the All Mighty and Majestic is Generous, He loves generosity and noble character and hates the despicable character.” [As-Silsilah As-Saheehah #1378]
    {Spreading Knowledge is an Obligation}

    Allah has ordered us to spread His Deen amongst the people, which reads: “Invite to the Way of your Lord with wisdom and fair preaching and argue with them in a way that is better.” [Soorah An-Nahl (16): 125]
    The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alahi wa-sallam) said: “The first defect that permeated Banu Isra'il was that a man (of them) met another man and said: O so-and-so, fear Allah, and abandon what you are doing, for it is not lawful for you. He then met him the next day and that did not prevent him from eating with him, drinking with him and sitting with him. When they did so. Allah mingled their hearts with each other. He then recited the verse: "curses were pronounced on those among the children of Isra'il who rejected Faith, by the tongue of David and of Jesus the son of Mary"...up to "wrongdoers". He then said: By no means, I swear by Allah, you must enjoin what is good and prohibit what is evil, prevent the wrongdoer, bend him into conformity with what is right, and restrict him to what is right.” [Sunan of Abu-Dawood # 4322, narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud]
    The Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said encouraged making Dawah by addressing it as a Sadaqa: "Enjoining all that is good is a Sadaqa." [Sahih Al-Bukhari # 8.50, narrated by Jabir bin Abdullah]
    The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) forbade his Ummah to refrain from enjoining good and forbidding evil. He (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) also alarmed us from the punishment of Allah, if we desist in it. He said: “By Him in Who’s Hand is my soul, you will enjoin good and prohibit evil or (else), Allah will soon send upon you a punishment from Him, then you will call Him and He will not answer you.” [Ahmad Musnad, Saheeh At-Tirmidhee. No. 1712]
    {The Excellence of the Caller and Calling to the Path of Salvation}

    Allah praises the one who invites with knowledge in His Book, He said: “And who is better in speech than he who invites to Allah and does good deeds ...” [Soorah Fussilat (41): 33]
    Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) supplicated for him who spreads the Deen of Allah, saying: “May Allah be well pleased with the servant who heard our words, remembered them, retained them well and then passed them on to others.” [Shafi'i reported it and also Bayhaqi in Al-Madkhal. [Al-Tirmidhi # 228, narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud]
    Allah's Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “When a man dies, his acts come to an end, but three, recurring charity, or knowledge (by which people) benefit, or a pious son, who prays for him (for the deceased)” [Sahih Muslim # 4005, narrated by Abu Hurayrah]
    Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) pointed towards the superiority of calling and inviting people to the path of salvation, saying (to Ali (radhi allahu anhu)): “If Allah guides a man through your help, it is better (for you) than red camels. (Red camels at that time were from among the people's most precious possession.) [Saheeh al-Bukhari and Muslim]
    Once, when Allah's Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) happened to pass by two groups (of Muslims) in the mosque, he (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “Both of them are good, but one is superior to the other. One group is supplicating Allah and praying Him. If He so wills He will confer upon them and if He so wills He will withhold. So far as those who are acquiring the understanding of religion and its knowledge and are busy in teaching the ignorant, they are superior. Verily, I have been sent as a teacher. He then sat down amongst them.” [Al-Tirmidhi, 257 narrated by Abdullah ibn Amr]
    Those who acquire knowledge and then spread it are the most generous after Allah and His Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam): He (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “Do you know who is most generous? They said: ‘Allah and His Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) know best. Whereupon he said: ‘Allah is the Most Generous, then I am most generous to mankind and the most generous people after me would be those who will acquire knowledge and then disseminate (spread) it. He will come on the Day of Resurrection singly, like a ruler, or he said: As a single Ummah. [Al-Tirmidhi, no. 259. Narrated by Anas ibn Malik]
    The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) emphasized the reward for a Da’ee, due to whom people benefit and perform good deeds. He (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said:“Whoever guides or directs to good, then he gets the same amount of blessing as the one who does it." [Saheeh Muslim]
    He (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) also brought to our attention the punishment of him, who conceals his knowledge, saying: “Whoever acquires knowledge and keeps it concealed, Allah will bridle (check, control) him with a bridle of fire on the Day of Resurrection.” [Abu Dawood, Ibn Majah, At-Tirmidhi]
    {Whom to start with?}

    One should start with ones own-self and then progressing by his family and others. As Allah says in the Qur’aan: “O you who believe! Ward off from yourself and your families a Fire whose fuel is men and stones, over which are (appointed) angels stern and severe, who disobey not, from executing the Commands they receive from Allah, but do that which they are commanded.” [Soorah at-Tahreem (66): 6]
    {Characteristics of a Da’ee - (The inviter to Allah’s path, one who gives Dawah}

    It is essential for a Daa’ee to correct his intention so that he sees all the affairs in their true perspectives so that they are not disguised (dressed) by false adornments (decoration), keeping in mind the saying of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam).
    “The actions are Innama (only, certainty) tied to the intentions and every person will earn that which he intended.” [Bukhari, and Muslim]
    When his heart is settled with good and sincere intention, then it will be easy for him to realize the true state of the Ummah today, and the humiliation, which the Muslims are suffering.
    A Daa’ee should strive towards beneficial knowledge and righteous actions and bear in mind to set a good example with fine character, for actions speak louder than words. Everybody’s eyes are on him, so he should act in accordance with the responsibility he is given, in knowledge; actions and Dawah, having patience upon any harm people may cause. As this was the attitude of our beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) through his whole life.
    The Daa’ee should take great care about being lazy about what Allah has made obligatory and from falling into that which He has forbidden – for others will follow him in it. It is important that he takes care in reviving the Sunnah, in order to encourage the people to follow it. It is an obligation and responsibility of the people of knowledge over and above everyone else.
    The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “Everyone is a shepherd, and is responsible for his flock.” [1]
    Daa’ee guides them to the ways of salvation and prevent them from the ways of destruction; implants between them love for Allah and His Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam), being firmly established upon His Deen, yearning for Allah’s Paradise and His Mercy, being cautious of the Fire of Hell, for it is and evil abode.
    He should be aware of saying ‘Soon’ - Abdullah bin 'Umar (radhi allahu anhu) said, "Allah's Apostle (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) took hold of my shoulder and said, 'Be in this world as if you were a stranger or a traveler." The sub-narrator added: Ibn 'Umar (radhi allahu anhu) used to say, "If you survive till the evening, do not expect to be alive in the morning, and if you survive till the morning, do not expect to be alive in the evening, and take from your health for your sickness, and (take) from your life for your death." [Sahih Al-Bukhari, # 8.425. Narrated by Mujahid]
    Time is of utmost value, it is one of the principle blessings from Allah, so seize the opportunity and take from it what is good and beware of saying soon, for the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “There are two blessings which many people lose. (They are) health and free time for doing good.” [Saheeh al-Bukhari 8: 421]
    The value of time can be seen from what the scholars of tafseer say regarding Soorah al-Asr (no.103) where Allah swore an oath by time: “By al-Asr (time), man is in lost.” [Soorah al-Asr (103: 1-2]
    Fakhrur Razee says in his Tafseer (32/84): “Allah, the Most High, swore an oath by time, due to the amazing things it contains happiness and adversity, health and illness, and wealth and poverty all occur in it, and nothing is equal to it in value. So if you were to waste a thousand years uselessly, but then repent and success was confirmed for you in the last moment of your life then you will remain in Paradise forever. The best of all things was your life at that moment. Time is one of the blessings, so Allah swears an oath by it, and indicates that the day and the night is an opportunity which mankind wastes! And that the time is more excellent than the place – so He swears an oath by it, since time a pure blessing containing no blemish, rather the one at loss and the blameworthy is man!
    The caller should be careful and precise in everything what he hears from the people or what he reads in books. It is obligatory upon him to carefully check and verify everything, which reaches his hears before spreading.
    Narrated Aboo Hurayrah t who said that Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “It is sufficient falsehood for a person that he narrates everything which he hears” [Hasan- Muslim: 5, Abu Dawood:. 4971, Ibn Hibban:.30.al-Haakim. 1/112.]
    Do not under take giving lectures and lessons without thorough preparations, as your role is one of great importance, one shouldn’t take it lightly. It is sad to see a Daa’ee goes to lecture not knowing what he will say?
    Do not relate a hadeeth unless you know that the people of knowledge have ruled in favor to its authenticity.
    Do not hasten to give fatawas without verification, for passing ruling without knowledge is a great sin and it’s punishment is severe
    Desist from saying “There is a difference in opinion in this issue” or “There are two opinions in this issue” in order to flee from teaching the true position. It is incumbent upon the people of knowledge that they adhere to the great principles (beliefs, ideology) of the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam). Call people to it and direct the students to it, making sure that there objective is always, “Allah said…” and “The Messenger said…” acting accordingly, directing and guiding people to it.
    Divisions and disputes are not permissible, nor to invite people to join one group or another, nor to take the opinion of this person or the sayings of another. Rather it is necessary that the call is one: the Call to Allah and His Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam): the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam): nor to the madhhab of this person or the dawah of the other: nor to this persons group or the opinion of another.
    It is incumbent upon the Muslims that their way and their goals are one – and that is adherence to the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam).
    As for what yields from the differences amongst the people of knowledge in the four schools of thought and others, then it is compulsory that you take from that which is closest to the truth. That is the saying, which is closest to what Allah has said in the Qur’aan and His Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) in the Hadeeths.
    This is the way of the scholars, as it was the way of the Sahabah (radhi allahu anhu) who are the scholars after the Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam). They were the most knowledgeable of people with regards to Allah and they were the best of people and most perfect in knowledge and manners. They also differed in some issues but still their call was one and their way was one, calling to the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of the Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam). Likewise, those who came after them, they forbade their students from Taqleed[2]saying ‘take from where we took.’ Meaning the Qur’aan and the Sunnah.
    Whoever is ignorant of the truth then it is compulsory for him to ask the people of knowledge, who are recognized with knowledge, merit, correct aqeedah, and biography of the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam).
    The Most High says in His Book: “ So ask the people of knowledge if you know not.” [Soorah an-Nahl (16): 43]
    If the scholars differ then it is compulsory to return to Allah and His Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam):
    “… if you differ in anything amongst yourselves, refer it to Allah and His Messenger …” [Soorh an-Nisaa (4): 59]
    “And in whatsoever you differ, the decision thereof is with Allah…” [Soorah ash-Shoorah (42): 10]
    It is essential that the goal of the Muslim is one and that is to follow the Book of Allah and the Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) in all instances: in hardship and in comfort, in difficulty and in ease, when traveling and when residing – in every condition. When the people of knowledge differ, then one should look at their saying and support that which is in agreement with the evidence without prejudice against anyone.


    [1]The full text is as follows: Abdulla Ibn Umar (radhi Allahu anhu) narrates that the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said “Everyone is a shepherd and is responsible for his flock. The ruler is a shepherd and is responsible for his subjects a man is a shepherd for hid households, and the woman is a guardian and is responsible for her husband’s house and his offspring. The slave of a man is a guardian of his master’s property and he is responsible for it. Surely each of you is a shepherd and is responsible for his flock.” [Reported by Imaam al-Bukhari in his Sunnah]
    [2]Taqleed- Blind Following: Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (rahimahullah) says in his Nooniyyah: “Knowledge is the realization of the guidance with its proofs – that and blind following are not equal.
    Imaam Ibn al-Jawzee (rahimahullah) says in Talbees Ibless: “Know that verily the blind followers does not have any trust in what he follows. Taqleed suspends the use of the intellect, whereas the intellect is created for thinking and reasoning. It is stupidity when a man is given light to show him the way, he extinguishes it and walks in darkness.”
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    In The Golden Age of Islam! (Part 2)

    Bismillah Ir-Rahman, Ir-Raheem. I begin with ALLAH's auspiciousness,whose Name is the Best among all the names. All Revences, All Sanctities and All Worships are due to ALLAH alone. Ashahadu An Laa illaaha illal llahu Wa Ash Hadu Anna Muhammadan Abdu Hu Wa Rasooluhu ''I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah who is without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) is the Rasool.'' "O Allah, Shower Your Peace come upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have brought peace to Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious. O Allah, Shower your blessing upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have blessed Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious". Iam Satisfied with Allâh as My Rabb and Cherisher, I am Satisfied With Islam as My Din(religion) and I am satisfied with Muhammad as a Rasulallah (Messenger)sallallahu alaihi was salam) I seek Protection with ALLAH! With the Glorious and Noble Face of ALLAH! With the Complete and Perfect words of ALLAH! With the Exalted Attributes of ALLAH! From the Punishment of Hell; From chastisement in the Grave; From the Trial of Life and Death; From the Mischief of the dajjal. There is no power nor strength with (anyone) save Allah. ALLAH is Good and Only accept that which is Good. ALLAH is the Truth and only accept that which True. ALLAH is Pure and only accept that which is Pure. Ya ALLAH! ALL the praises are for You, You are the Holder of the Heavens and the Earth, And whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All praises are for You; You are are the Substaner of the Heavens and the Earth And whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All the praises are for you; You have the Possession of the Heavens and the Earth and whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All the praises are for You; You are Light(Nur) of the Heavens and Earth And whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All praises are for You; You are the King of the Heavens and the Earth And whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All praises are for You; You are the Truth and Your Promise is the Truth, And Your word is the Truth and the Meeting with You is true, And Parardise is True And Hell is true and All the Prophets(peace be upon them) are true; And Muhammad Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam) is true,And the Day of Resurrection is True. Ya ALLAH! You have promise and Your promise is the truth,Ya ALLAH! You have promise and Your words is the truth, Ya ALLAH! You have promise and You are the Truth!.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------{The Holy Quran: Surah 48 : Ayats-1- 5 ---(1)Verily We have granted thee a manifest Victory(2)That Allah may forgive thee thy faults of the past and those to follow;fulfil His favour to thee; and guide thee on the Straight Way; (3) And that Allah may help thee with powerful help. (4) It is He Who sent down tranquillity into the hearts of the Believers, that they may add faith to their faith;- for to Allah belong the Forces of the heavens and the earth; and Allah is Full of Knowledge and Wisdom;-(5) That He may admit the men and women who believe, to Gardens beneath which rivers flow, to dwell therein for aye, and remove their ills from them;- and that is, in the sight of Allah, the highest achievement (for man).----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------{In The Golden Age of Islam!}---------------------------- If we want to see the golden age of Islam! then we need to look at the Days of Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam)When He walked on this Earth! The golden age begin for Humanity when ALLAH mission Him(sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) as the Last Nabi and last Rasul, He is (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam)the rahmatul lil alamin(the mercy to all the Worlds)! And All of humanity is His Ummah. When The Holy Quran was being revealed to Him(sallallahu alayhi wa sallam), He lived in a time when the Hearts of Men melted when they heard the words of ALLAH. This is the real beginning of the Golden Age! when the most Excellent examples for mankind was before the Eyes of Men and they could see him with their own Eyes, and there was no doubt about His Character! We can not return to those days,but we can live this Din as ALLAH has instructed us to and He(sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) exemplify! Often, when we think of the Islamic Golden Age, we should think of the past and that is Good!. And The Muslims when we invoking the glory and splendor of the Islamic Golden Age,we are quick to reflex on the numerous and significant achievements of the inspired Muslim sages of history. Yet few seem to see the cause and impetus that led to fueled and propelled the Golden Age of Islam. Fewer still yet realize that perhaps a great Golden Age of Islam actually lies ahead, ------------------------------------
    ---------{In The Golden Age of Islam!} The Muslim civilization was the Greatest in the then known World! The first truly Universal Civilization! It was able to build a Empire of Faith and Devotion that stretched from ocean to ocean! From northern climes to the tropics and to the deserts! Within the Muslims dominion, the Muslims territory lived hundreds of Millions of people of different creeds and ethnic origins, one of its languages became the universal language of much of the then known world! The Quranic Language! There were various Quranic injunctions and Hadith, which place values on education and emphasize the importance of acquiring knowledge, these injunctions played a vital role in influencing the Muslims of Golden Age in their search for knowledge and the development of science and Medicine! This was also the bridge between the people of hundred lands! The Muslim armies were made up of people of many nationalities, and its Military provide protection that allowed a great degree of peace,tranquility and prosperity that had never been known or seen before! The reach of the Musilms civilization’s commerce extended….
    From Latin America to China! And everywhere in between, In this Golden Age of Islam this was the period in history where the Hearts of men were open to the Light of Islam and they were inspired by the words of ALLAH(The Light) The Nur of the Quran and The Sunnah of Rasulullah(Sallallahu alayhi wa salam)and during this period of time the Islamic civilization made great significant advances in nearly every field of science known to man! The Muslims architects designed building that defied gravity! The Muslim Mathematicians carefully thought out devise and formulate Algebra Algorithms that would enable the building of computers and the formulation of encryption. Also In The Islamic Civilization was The Beginning of the first Hospitals! The First Hospitals was one of the great achievements of Muslim world! Its Doctors examined the human body and found new cures for many disease! The Muslims Astronomers Look in to the heavens, the skys and name the Stars, and paved the way for space travel and exploration as we known it today! -------------------------
    How did Muslims acquire a special interest in Astronomy? Many verses in the Quran mention various natural phenomena in an inspiring way, which has challenged Muslims to ponder about the creation that is around us and to pursue knowledge by exploring a universe replete with ALLAH’s wonders. Here are a few examples from the Quran:
    “It is He (ALLAH) who created the Night and the Day, and the Sun and the Moon: all (celestial bodies) swim along, each in its orbit”. (Quran 21:33)
    “(ALLAH) is the One who has set out for you the stars, that you may guide yourselves by them through the darkness of the land and of the sea. We have detailed the signs for people who know”. (Quran 6:97)
    “The Sun and the Moon follow courses computed”. (Quran 55:5)
    “Verily, in the creation of the heavens and of the earth, and the succession of night and day; and in the ships that speed through the sea with what is useful to man; and in the waters which ALLAH sends down from the sky, giving life thereby to the earth after it had been lifeless, and causing all manner of living creatures to multiply thereon; and in the change of the winds, and the clouds that run their appointed courses between sky and earth; (in all this) there are messages indeed for people who use their reason.” (Quran 2:164)
    These verses put natural phenomena in the context of their use to mankind as in time keeping and navigation; some verses mention precise orbits and courses, thus passing the message that behind these phenomena lies a coherent system that people are invited to explore. [4] Along with the Quranic verses, interest in astronomy arose because of a practical need for observing religious tenets. First, Muslims needed to determine the times of five daily prayers (dawn, noon, afternoon, evening, and night), which depend on the Sun’s position in the sky. Second, Muslims pray facing Mecca and thus scientists had to figure out the direction of Mecca from any location, which could be done by examining the position of the Sun and Moon. Third, there was a need to compute the lunar calendar and to observe holy practices such as annual fast during the month of Ramadan, attending Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) and celebrating Islamic holy days. The Muslim calendar, called hijri calendar (from Arabic word Hijra, emigration), began with the emigration of Rasulullah(Sallallahu alayhi wa salam) and his Sahabah in the year 622 from Mecca to Medina. That year is marked as the first year in the hijri calendar. In the Golden Age! The Muslims Scholars and Philosophers written thousands of books on many subjects--During this period, the Muslims showed a strong interest in assimilating the scientific knowledge of the civilizations that had been conquered. Many classic works of antiquity that might otherwise have been lost were translated from Greek, Roman, Persian, Indian, Chinese, Egyptian, and Phoenician civilizations into Arabic and Persian, and later in turn translated into Turkish, Hebrew, and Latin! When Other Nations were afraid of ideas! The Muslim Civilization thrived on them and kept them alive! When censors threatened to wipe out knowledge from the past civilizations. The Muslim civilization kept the knowledge alive and passed it on to others! While the modern western world shares many of these traits the Civilization that we are talking about is the Islamic world! The Golden Age of Islam! Some say it started in the year 800 to 1600! But the truth of the matter is that! If we want to see The Golden Age of Islam! Then we need to look at the Days of Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam)When He walked on this Earth! The Golden Age begin for Humanity than! When ALLAH mission Him(sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) as the Last Nabi and last Rasul, He(sallallahu alayhi wa sallam)is rahmatul lil alamin(the mercy to all the Worlds)! And All of humanity is His Ummah. When The Holy Quran was being revealed to Him(sallallahu alayhi wa sallam), He lived in a time when the Hearts of Men melted when they heard the words of ALLAH. This is the real beginning of the Golden Age! which included The Sahabah, The Rightly-Guided Caliphs, The Tabi'un(Umar ibn Abdul Aziz The Fifth Rightly Guided Khaleefah and( Hasan of Basra) and the Tabi al- Tabi'un()and The righteous Scholars! The Ummayad periods! The Abbasid reign-(Harun Al-Rashid)-
    and The sets of knowledge like the courts of Baghdad(House of Wisdom-where scholars from various parts of the world with different cultural backgrounds were mandated to gather and translate all of the world's classical knowledge into Arabic.)The Muslim government heavily patronized the scholars! In these places such as Kufa, Baghdad, Damascus ,Cairo and Cordoba! In Cairo may well be described as an era of learning and research which gave an impetus to set up the Cairo Academy of Science(Dar al Hikmah)in Egypt, while in Spain based on Baghdad model al-Hakam(No.2)set up an huge library.-The Abbasid reign!
    Which ruled the Islamic world, oversaw The Golden Age of Islamic prosperity flourished in Din, flourished in Culture and flourished in Science and Medicine! The dynasty ruled the Islamic Caliphate from 750 to 1258 AD, making it one of the longest and most influential Islamic dynasties. For most of its early history, it was the largest empire in the world, and this meant that it had contact with distant neighbors such as the Chinese and Indians in the East, and the Byzantines in the West, allowing it to adopt and synthesize ideas from these cultures.
    And this included The Ottoman Empire!
    We are also talking about The Golden Age of Islam that stretched across North Africa, from Mali to Egypt and the Sudan!
    And we are talking about enlightened Rulers like Suleiman the magnificent and Mansa Musa! Although many are often unaware of the World indebtedness to The Islamic civilization and the Muslim gifts to mankind are very much apart of the heritage of the western world and the World itself! The technology industry would not exist without the contributions of the Muslim Scholars of mathematics! O Muslim people! Indeed! These were our Forefathers! Indeed! These were the Muslim people of yesterday! Indeed! These were the followers of Muhammad Rasulullah(Sallallahu alayhi wa salam)! Indeed! Our forefathers were foremost in Imam and Khushoo(Knowledge, Faith, devotion and humility! When the Spirit of Iman(Faith) and Truth entered their Hearts and Minds! This was The Great Spiritual inner Strength that they the Sahabah(Radi allahu anhum)had developed this inner strength through the Blessed company of Rasulullah(Sallallahu alayhi wa salam )That made them the Best of Creation!!
    The Sahabah Tawakkul: (Trust and Reliance on Allah was phenomenal! Their Iman(Faith)was phenomenal! Their quality of Iman was phenomenal! Their Yaqin-( Their Certainty)they had in ALLAH was phenomenal! The sacrifices they made for ALLAH, for the Din of ALLAH was phenomenal! Their obedience to ALLAH was phenomenal! Their characters was phenomenal!
    -Indeed! Our Forefathers had Great Spiritual insight and Great Spiritual foresight into Science, architecture, Mathematics, Medicine and Astronomy! When the condition in Europe were such that the people of Royalty! The royal Ladies, The Barrens and the Princesses could not even read or write! We the Muslim people! Our Forefathers! The Islamic heritage that we belong too! Our ancestry! Our Roots! Our Forefathers were the beacons of Nur(of Light)! They were the light houses! They were the torch bearers of Truth! They were the epitomes of Guidance! Our Forefathers were the World Leaders! They were leading the whole of mankind in every aspect of life! It was our Forefathers who excelled and excelled and excelled and still further excelled so much so that our Forefathers were Hundreds of years ahead of their own time!
    Our forefathers excelled because of sincere devotion and obedience to ALLAH and sincere obedience To Rasulullah(Sallallahu alayhi wa salam) Their Hearts were inspired by the Nur(the light) of Guidance The Holy Quran! And the practice of the Sunnah! The more obedience they were! The more ALLAH inspired their hearts to achieve greater and greater things! Like insight into every aspect of life this was the Golden Age! This was the Golden Age of ISLAM! The Pursuit of Knowledge! The Pursuit of Guidance! The Hearts, The Minds, The Souls Enlightenment! The Great Spiritual Insight and Great Spiritual Foresight! This is The Din Of ALLAH! ISLAM! In practice! This is what actually happens!-We The Muslim people can learn a very valuable lesson from our ancestry of the importance of Iman(Faith),Conviction, Commitment and Devotion And that we should never giving up on what we know is Right!--- When The Muslim people live and practice Islam! ALLAH(subhanahu wa ta`ala), deposits Nur (a Light) into the Hearts of His servants this light is Firasah (Spiritual Foresight-Spiritual Insight)By this Nur (light), His servants distinguishes between truth and falsehood and between right and wrong!---Firasah is a sense of visual acumen, perception and insight. Allah says, "Surely! In this are the signs for the mutawassimeen [those who read the signs]." [15:75]
    one who sees the ruins and houses of those who belied Allah's Messengers would receive insight, admonition and reflection.
    Allah, subhanahu wa ta`ala, says the following with the regards to the hypocrites, "Had He willed, We could have shown them to you and you would have known them by their marks, but surely you will know them by the lahn of the speech!" [47:30] The first thing mentioned is the firasah of the eye and watching and the second thing noted is the firasah of the ear and hearing. The lahn of their speech is namely two varieties. One is proper and the other is wrong.
    The proper lahn may mean eloquence as stated in the hadith: "And perhaps some of you are more eloquent in their claim than others." (Bukhari and Muslim) Or it may mean an indirect reference or indication. The wrong lahn is the speech that has grammatical mistakes. By using it, people tend to change the meaning to something incorrect or to a hidden meaning which may not have been intended.
    The meaning of the verse is that Allah has confirmed to His Rasulullah(Sallallahu alayhi wa salam), that he would know them from the lahn of their speech. It is more likely that one may know more about the speaker and what is within his mind from his speech and the tone of his voice than from his physical appearance. The words and the tone of voice can tell much more, than the appearance, about the intention of the speaker. firasah can be either visual or auditory. Rasulullah(Sallallahu alayhi wa salam), is reported to have said, "Beware of the firasah of the believer, for he sees with the light of Allah," then he recited the verse, ""Surely! In this are the signs for the mutawassimeen." (Tirmidhi) The firasah of the believers is always truthful.
    The firasah is a light which Allah, subhanahu wa ta`ala, deposits in the heart of His servants. By this light, His servant distinguishes between truth and falsehood and between right and wrong.
    The reality of firasah is a sharp thought that enters the heart and dominates its opinion. It overwhelms the heart just as the lion does to its pray, fareesah. Note the similarity between firasah and fareesah in Arabic. However, in their linguistic forms, fareesah is an object whereas firasah is similar in form to wilayah (authority and power), imarah (authority and command) and siyasah (administration and leadership).
    The strength of firasah is dependent on the strength of Faith and Devotion. A person with stronger faith has sharper firasah. Amr bin Nujaid said that Shah al-Kermani had sharp firasah and was never wrong. He also used to say that whoever lowers his gaze away from prohibitions, restrains himself from vain desires, constructs his interior according to muraqabah (knowledge that Allah is watching over us), his exterior according to the Sunnah, and accustoms himself to eat only halal, his firasah will never be wrong.
    Ibn Mas`ud (r) said: There are three people with the sharpest firasah. The Egyptian who bought Yusuf (as) and then said to his wife, "Make his stay comfortable, maybe he will profit for us or we shall adopt him as a son." [12:21]. The other was the daughter of Shuaib, who said to her father with regards to Musa, "Hire him!" [28:26] And Abu Bakr (r), for he appointed Omar (r) as his successor." Another narration includes the wife of Pharaoh who said about Musa, "A comfort of the eye for me and for you. Kill him not, perhaps he may be of benefit to us, or we may adopt him as a son." [28:9]
    Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (r) is considered to be the one with the greatest firasah in the Ummah and `Umar (r) was the second. The incidents that prove `Umar (r)'s firasah are numerous, familiar and well-known. He never said with regards to anything, "I think this is so," but it was what he thought. The fact that the Quran approved of his opinion sin many incidents is sufficient evidence of his sharp firasah. One of which was his opinion regarding the redemption of the captives from the Battle of Badr.
    Once a man named Sawad Bin Qarib passed by and `Umar (r) did not know him. `Umar (r) said, "This is either a soothsayer or he was so in the days of jahiliyyah." Upon sitting before `Umar (r), Sawad said, "O commander of the faithful! You never received any of your guests the way you did me." `Umar (r) said, "What we used to do in the days of jahiliyyah is worse than this. But tell me about what I have asked you." Sawad said, "You were true, O commander of the faithful! I was a soothsayer in the days of jahiliyyah, then he told him the story."
    The sahabah, in general, had the most accurate and sharpest firasah. The true firasah is obtained from life and from the light Allah grants to whom He wishes from amongst His true servants. The heart receives life and light and then its firasah will almost never be wrong. Allah says, "Is he who was dead and We gave him life and set for him a light whereby he can walk amongst men, like him who is in the darkness from which he can never come out?" [6:122]
    The verse describes the person as "dead" because of the disbelief in his heart and the life of jahiliyyah or ignorance he was leading, but then Allah gave him life through iman or faith of knowledge. Upon his acceptance of these gifts, the Qur'an and faith become the light by which he sees his way out of the darkness (of disbelief and ignorance) and onto the straight path.
    Firasah is linked to three human organs: the eye, ear and heart. His eye examines the look and the signs, his ear examines the speech, the over expressions, oblique inferences and hints, content, logic and tone of voice. And his heart analyzes both what is seen and hear to perceive hidden thoughts of others. His analysis and examination of the interior compared to the exterior is like one who examines currency to see if it is counterfeit after examining the outside. It is also similar to Ahlul-Hadith (scholars who specialize in the knowledge of the hadith), who will read a hadith that has a sound isnad (chain of narrators) but upon examination of the matn (text of the hadith), it is found that it is a fabricated hadith.----(commentary)The wicked and the disbelievers do not received such a divine Nur(Light) as Firasah(Spiritual insight)------
    There are two factors in firasah. One is the quality of one's mind, the sharpness of the heart and the intelligence. The second is the appearance of the signs and indications on others. When both factors are present than one's firasah may not be wrong. Iyaas bin Mu`awiyah had great firasah and he was well-known because of it , as was Imam Shafiee who was also reported to have written about it. ***
    None knows the rank of a person in knowledge except he who is his peer and has known him personally, and he only knows him to the extent of what he himself was granted to know.
    None of his companions knew al-Shafi`i like al-Muzani knew him, and al-Muzani knew al-Shafi`i only to the extent of al-Muzani's strength.
    Nor can anyone estimate Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam) as he deserves except Allah (may He be exalted), and each knows him (Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam)) only to the extent of what he himself possesses.
    Thus the most knowledgeable in the Ummah about Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam) rank is Abu Bakr (Allah be well-pleased with him) because he was the best of the Ummah, and Abu Bakr (r) knows Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam) only according to Abu Bakr (r)'s strength.
    [Shaykh al-Islam Taqi al-Din Abu al-Hasan al-Subki as recorded by his son Ibn al-Subki, Tabaqat al-Shafi`iyya al-Kubra ( 6:191-389 #694)trans.GF.Haddad.]

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    (Spiritual Foresight)Firasah is a light with which the Rabb awards the hearts of His beloved servants. In other words, it is the transpiring of an incisive intelligence, genius, sensitivity, a depth of knowledge and understanding in the heart, in the form of spiritual comprehension.
    Through the genuine feelings and inspirations that emerge in the heart, it is the ability to discern the hidden truth of things that take place and accurately foresee and determines the thoughts passing through hearts and minds.
    The Blessed Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam) has stated:
    “Beware of the foresight of a believer…for he gazes with the light of Allah” (Tirmidhi, Tafsir, 15).
    Undoubtedly, attaining this prudential foresight, which enables one to look with the penetrating light of the Rabb, is reserved only for those who are triumphant in shedding the conceit of their egos.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Beginning of Hospitals in the Islamic world-The First Hospitals was one of the great achievements of Islamic society, And Possibly the earliest hospital in Islam was a mobile dispensary following the Muslim armies, dating from the time of Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam). By the 12th century, the hospital had become a very advanced institution, a tradition which remained throughout the centuries of Islamic Civilisation. --. The Islamic hospital served several purposes: a center of medical treatment, a convalescent home for those recovering from illness or accidents, an insane asylum, and a retirement home giving basic maintenance needs for the aged and infirm who lacked a family to care for them.
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    The Return of the Golden age of Islam (Part 2)

    Bismillah Ir-Rahman, Ir-Raheem. I begin with ALLAH's auspiciousness,whose Name is the Best among all the names. All Revences, All Sanctities and All Worships are due to ALLAH alone. Ashahadu An Laa illaaha illal llahu
    Wa Ash Hadu Anna Muhammadan Abdu Hu Wa Rasooluhu
    ''I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah
    who is without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) is the Rasool.''
    "O Allah, Shower Your Peace come upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have brought peace to Ibrahim and his family.
    Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious. O Allah, Shower your blessing upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have blessed Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious". Iam Satisfied with Allâh as My Rabb and Cherisher,Iam Satisfied With Islam as My Din(religion) and I am satisfied with Muhammad as a Rasulallah (Messenger)sallallahu alaihi was salam) I seek Protection with ALLAH! With the Glorious and Noble Face of ALLAH! With the Complete and Perfect words of ALLAH! With the Exalted Attributes of ALLAH! From the Punishment of Hell; From chastisement in the Grave; From the Trial of Life and Death; From the Mischief of the dajjal. There is no power nor strength with (anyone) save Allah. ALLAH is Good and Only accept that which is Good. ALLAH is the Truth and only accept that which True. ALLAH is Pure and only accept that which is Pure. Ya ALLAH! ALL the praises are for You,You are the Holder of the Heavens and the Earth, And whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All praises are for You; You are are the Substaner of the Heavens and the Earth And whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All the praises are for you;You have the Possession of the Heavens and the Earth and whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All the praises are for You; You are Light(Nur) of the Heavens and Earth And whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All praises are for You; You are the King of the Heavens and the Earth And whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All praises are for You; You are the Truth and Your Promise is the Truth, And Your word is the Truth and the Meeting with You is true, And Parardise is True And Hell is true and All the Prophets(peace be upon them) are true; And Muhammad Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam) is true,And the Day of Resurrection is True. Ya ALLAH! You have promise and Your promise is the truth,Ya ALLAH! You have promise and Your words is the truth, Ya ALLAH! You have promise and You are the Truth!.
    {The Return of the Golden Age of Islam!} If we want to see the golden age of Islam! then we need to look at the Days of Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam)When He walked on this Earth! The golden age begin for Humanity when ALLAH mission Him(sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) as the Last Nabi and last Rasul, He is (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) rahmatul lil alamin(the mercy to all the Worlds)! And All of humanity is His Ummah. When The Holy Quran was being revealed to Him(sallallahu alayhi wa sallam), He lived in a time when the Hearts of Men melted when they heard the words of ALLAH. This is the real beginning of the Golden Age! when the most Excellent examples for mankind was before the faces of Men and they could see him with their own Eyes, and there was no doubt about His Character! We can not return to those days,but we can live this Din as ALLAH has instructed us to and He(sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) exemplify! Often, when we think of the Islamic Golden Age, we should think of the past and that is Good!. And The Muslims when we invoking the glory and splendor of the Islamic Golden Age,we are quick to reflex on the numerous and significant achievements of the inspired Muslim sages of history. Yet few seem to see the cause and impetus that led to fueled and propelled the Golden Age of Islam. Fewer still yet realize that perhaps a great Golden Age of Islam actually lies ahead, it will begin to take shape and to bloom in the very near future. What exactly was the Golden Age of Islam, what led to it, what is the Second Golden Age of Islam, and perhaps most importantly, what’s our part in it? The Golden Age of Islam is a period in history where the Hearts of men were open and inspired by the words of ALLAH and the Sunnah of Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam) during which Muslims made significant advances in nearly every field of science known to man. Achievements were made in fields such as medicine, physics, astronomy, chemistry, mathematics, architecture, and other existential fields and sciences. Yet the most profound and significant advances in understanding Islam and It practic, during the Golden Age of Islam the Muslims hearts and Souls were actually in the obedience to ALLAH. It was during the Golden Age of Islam that emerged the greatest Scholars and thinkers the world has ever known, men and women of incomparable stature and realization. These rare and unique individuals who contributed immensely to the understanding of Islam and it Spiritual development and are now read, studied and loved by people from every tradition and in every part of the world. Although few speak of it now, it was precisely this Love for ALLAH and His Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam) And His Din! that was the key to the emergence of the Golden Age of Islam. And it will be a return to this foundational root of Islam, The words of ALLAH(the Holy Quran) and the Sunnah of Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi was salam) that begin and will continue to fuel the Second Golden Age of Islam.This profound and infinitely deep spirituality, beginning with the Two Mercys that ALLAH sent too all the worlds,The Holy Quran And Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam)was the key to an expansion of the Brilliance Light(Nur) of ALLAH! the likes of which the world had never seen before or since. It was not love of power, nor love of the world, nor any other base drive or motivation that propelled the Islamic Golden Age to Great Heights. The passion and divine purpose of the Golden Age of Islam was fueled by a profound love for ALLAH and the Search for Knowledge , understanding and application. Although many contributed in many fields to the Golden Age of Islam, it was the Men and Women of ALLAH that were the true leaders in that age of Enlightenment during which much of the world was steeped in darkness and Ignorance. Now, the Ummah, the Muslim Nation is perhaps at the lowest point ever in its entire fourteen hundred years of history. Many are trying to find a way out of the current unfortunate circumstances we find ourselves, in a world where it seems no longer a point of honor and dignity to be a Muslim, this is Disgraceful! but where it seems Islam must constantly be defended from slander and accusation, from misunderstanding and prejudice. Ignorance about Islam is now the norm, and this ignorance applies not only with regards to non-Muslims, but unfortunately to Muslims as well. Few now know or remember what Islam actually is, or what Islam call's for! its original meaning, purpose and path are lost to Hearts and Minds of the Muslim people. A part of the second Golden age of Islam is to
    ReEducate the Entire Muslim World,with basic Islam,The Sunnah and manner of everyday life,
    the first and the most important is ReEducation of the Muslim World, Islam emerged in the barren Arabian land, which was both culturally and socially backward,the age of Ignorance. Thus education was put forward as the lamp to illumine the darkness in that age. In Qur'an, the word, 'Ilm is used, which means knowledge. It is said that Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam) asked Muslims to "Acquire knowledge from cradle to grave." The acquisition of knowledge and learning, both religious and scientific is considered an act of religious merit in Islam. The Sahabah were encouraged by Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam)to acquire knowledge wherever it was available. Consequently, the Muslims learned reading and writing with zeal from the very beginning. When Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam)asked the Muslims to go to China to acquire knowledge or to get educated from non-Muslim prisoners obviously to learned reading and writing. Not religious teachings. Islam essentially, in several ways, directs acquiring knowledge of the world and modern education. One part of Islamic Educate is Manners and behavior. Adab (good manners) is an integral part of the development of a sound Islamic Society and personality. It is something that one is brought up with, sees around him and thus acquires. The beauty of a civilization is manifested in the values and manners embodied in the interaction of its members. The more dignified the manners, the more stable and vibrant the social fabric of the society. But sadly, we live in times where adab is lacking at all levels of society. We live in an "adab-less" society where parents are disrespected, teachers are not treated with due honor, elders are not given their due rights, and the basic manners of eating, visiting, appearance and conversation are not observed. "It is therefore important for Us the Muslims to learn the basic points of adab that are applicable in everyday situations in a way that was exemplified by Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam) sunnah. In the ReEducation of the Muslim world,This Adad(good manner) is designed to empower the muslims in building their Islamic personality through self-improvement in the finer points of Islamic manners.
    ALLAH (swt) said: "And whoever purifies himself does so for the benefit of his own soul; and the destination (of all)is to ALLAH"Qur'an: Surah Fater, 35:18.
    A major portion of building the Muslim personality comes from the Islamic fundamental source, al Tazkiyah or the purification of the heart and soul. Through tazkiyah comes spiritual health and morality. The traits of loving of Allah and His Prophets, adorning and practicing the ninety-nine attributes of Allah, applying the virtues of compassion and mercy, holding one's brother or sister's well-being higher than one’s own self, generosity, piousness, trustworthiness and much more are consequent virtues of tazkiyah.
    The Muslims, with Allah’s permission, will have a deeper awareness and appreciation for proper manners and etiquettes in a variety of everyday situations.
    The Golden Age of Islam: The Islamic world flourished during the Dark Ages of Europe: by the 13th century, both Africa and India had become great centers of Islamic civilization, and soon after, Muslim societies were established in the Malay-Indonesian world while Chinese Muslims flourished throughout China. Islam therefore is The religion for all people from whatever part of the world the people came from or background they might be: Islamic civilization is based on a unity which stands completely against any racial or ethnic discrimination. Such major people as the Arabs, Persians, Turks, Africans, Indians, Chinese and Malays in addition to countless smaller units embraced Islam and contributed to the building of Islamic civilization. Islam was not opposed to learning from the earlier civilizations and incorporating their science, learning, and culture into its own world view. Each people that embraced Islam made its contribution to the one Islamic civilization to which everyone belonged. The global civilization created by Islam also succeeded in activating the Hearts and minds and thoughts of the people who entered its fold. As a result Islam, the Muslims became torch-bearers of science and learning. The Persians, who had manufactured a great civilization before the rise of Islam, produced even more science and learning in the Islamic period than before. The same can be said of the Turks and other peoples who embraced Islam,THIS WAS THE GOLDEN AGE! . The Din of Islam was itself responsible not only for the creation of a world Renaissance , a world civilization in which people of many different backgrounds participated, but it also played a central role in inspiring the Hearts and developing intellectual and cultural life on a scale never seen before.
    Intellect and observation are the grounds of every flourishing civilization. Thousands of verses of the noble Qur'an are stimulus for inspiring the heart and expanding the mind through observation, study of nature and contemplation. The first word revealed to Muhammad Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam) was "read". This word helps open the eyes of the believers for examination and study in all fields of matter and knowledge. Furthermore, one comes across hundreds of verses in the Qur'an with inquisitive style enticing the Muslim people to enlarge their scope to think, calculate and come up with better ways to improve the quality of life. Here are some examples: "Are the blind equal with those who see? Or is the depth of the darkness equal with the light?" Qur'an, 6:50. "Say: go through the earth and see what has been the end of those guilty of sin." Qur'an, 27:69. "Say: travel through the earth and see how ALLAH did originate creation." Qur'an, 29:20."Say: wonder in the heavens and earth for the signs of ALLAH." Qur'an, 10:101. "It is He Who gives life and death, and to Him is due the alteration of night and day: Will you not then understand." Qur'an, 23:80. The direct result of this inquisitive approach widens the horizon of exploration and the expansion of thinking and vision. This open observation phenomenon led to the making of the Golden Age and was the cradle to the scientific and academic revolution that led to the Renaissance.
    The Islamic Civilization, Islamic culture has Always shown great concern for the future of modern societies. (in all its theological, philosophical, scientific, and religious aspects) as the heritage of the Islamic cultural itself.(Culture) The Arabic equivalent for culture, al-thiqafa, means triumph, intelligence and skill, and also means talent for science, crafts and life nature. There is a need for us to recognize that we, as the Ummah of Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam) possess the most comprehensive heritage in comparison with the other nations of the world. we can't understand Islam without returning to the ReEducation of Islam, the knowledge of Islam, the practise of islam, the Manners of Islam! Islam has appeal to every age! The Islamic teachings have great inspirational traditions for equitable and gentle dealings and behavior, and inspire people to nobility and tolerance. These are teachings for humanity of the highest order and at the same time practicable. These teachings of Islam brought into existence a society, a civilization in which hard-heartedness and collective oppression and injustice were the least as compared with all other societies preceding it....Islam is replete with gentleness, courtesy, and fraternity."
    We are, without doubt, in the Second Age of Ignorance. ALLAH! the Almighty declares in the Qur’an that a condition of a people will not be changed until they change themselves. And it is only by embracing personal responsibility as Muslim people, finally and completely relinquishing the role of victims, that the Muslim Ummah can again rise to its inherent Dignity. Verily, ALLAH does not change the condition of a people until they change themselves. –– Surah Ar-Rad (Holy Qur’an Quotes, 13:11) It is the Light( the Nur) of ALLAH that led to the Islamic Golden Age, and it will be that Light (Nur) from the pages of The Holy Quran and the Sunnah that will enable the Ummah to rise out of the current abyss it has fallen into and usher in a Second Golden Age of Islam, an age of peace, prosperity and divine purpose during which the Dignity, honor, integrity, nobility and beauty of Islam will be restored this will be in the time of the Mahdi. As Muslims, it is our divine duty to be exemplars of excellence, demonstrating perfect muslim conduct and character in all situations and under all circumstances. This Spiritual Excellence naturally emerges from an authentic and real spiritual center, root and foundation. In the Second Golden Age of Islam, a Muslim will again be a real example of Islam, one who lives in a state of internal peace, presence and sublime surrender, free of conflict, violence, aggression and resistance this will be in the time of Isa (alayhi salam). Such a Muslim will have no self-created enemies, for he or she will have transcended and dissolved , the ego, that requires conflict and hatred to survive. The Muslim of the Second Golden Age of Islam will be so rooted in seeking the pleasure of ALLAH and being close to Him that he or she will be a jewel in the world, an oasis in an utterly dry desert, and will be sought out by all for Knowledge, wisdom, clarity, guidance, direction . The Second Golden Age of Islam has not begun yet. But Small groups of Muslims throughout the world are beginning to rediscover the divine depth of Islam and it Spirituality(the true path of Islam )and its ability to raise (the human spirit) to the highest of heights, And the deepest of realizations in understanding the purity of Islam . The Second Golden Age of Islam will unveil (the Divine Destiny of humanity)that is to worship ALLAH alone,and not to join partners With Him ,in the time of Isa(alayhi'salam),it will be an un-limiting of human potential, and a realization of the Dignity of the Humanbeing, that we were created to worship ALLAH alone Wilfully, in total submission to ALLAH's will, that is beyond all human illusions and beyond all human veils. A new world that is ispired By the Light(Nur) of the Quran is about to be born, It will not be an easy birth it will take 40 months, or 40 years to come about, thought a great war, And the threat of that great war Loom over the Horizon in the current Mideast and in the world, it is the Last War! when those circumstances occur or appear, it will be unfortunate that the majority of mankind will be very much like the son of Noah(as)instead of getting on the Ship of Islam! where it is safe! By accepting the Leadership of Isa(alayhi salam) and the Mahdi, they will go in a another direction to a so call higher authority where they will be destroyed. The Destiny of men cannot be change, what is written has to be! And it is our first and foremost duty to make the shift to a new state of consciousness, A complete change of heart toward obeying the instruction in the Quran. And also to realize the very purpose of Islam and the creation itself, and with the Hope to become a bridge of peace for Humanity, Before these circumstances appear.(Surah Al-Ma’ida (Holy Qur’an Quotes, 5:3) This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed My favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion.”
    A new world beyond violence and beyond conflict, a new world based in peace and in divine surrender, submission to the Will of ALLAH. (This after the Great War!) A Second Golden Age of Islam knowledge, wisdom, understanding and righteous behavior . ALLAH said in the Quran: We created not the heavens, the earth, and all between them, but for just ends. And the hour is surely coming when this will be manifest, so transcend with gracious forgiveness.” –– Surah Al-Hijr (15:85) The way forward is to cross into th new frontier, the Golden Age of Islam! . Islam! The final Din, Final Way of Life, the Final frontier! And the Final Golden Age before day of judgement . And the journey that the Heart and soul takes, Is the journey to seek the Nearness to ALLAH. The Ummah will not be able to make positive change through force of any kind. Rather, positive change will result as a return to righteous behavior and true belief, and this can only be achieved through the Practice of Islam and thought the development of our Spiritual life. In the Second Golden Age of Islam, the Muslim, The believers will be deeply rooted in faith and in the presence of a world deeply in need of reconnection itself with ALLAH its Creator. The original Golden Age of Islam was a time of great progress and enlightenment, and it was fueled by a profound and deep belief and practice of Islam . Although the Muslim Nation now finds itself in a Second Age of Ignorance, its hope in the realization of the Second Golden Age of Islam lies in a return of Good muslim behavior and Practice. and thus a return to the very goal of Islam: To increase the growth and the development of the human beings towards a state of good character and so, through self-purification, the purification of the Soul and Divine Grace, will awaken the consciousness. this entire Universe belong To ALLAH, And to ALLAH it will return!
    Islam indisputably is a religion of spirituality, peace and tranquility. The name Islam in Arabic means peace--one of the names of ALLAH, ALLAH, is The Peace. Many more attributes of ALLAH are directly related to peace-The Giver of Peace (al Mu’min), The Reliever, The Just, The Judge, The Merciful, The Gracious, The Beneficent, The Compassionate, The Loving (al Wadood) and The Subtle (al Lateef), center around the theme of peace and love and compassion. Islam is the keys to social justice and gender equality. Ingrained in its philosophy is the brotherhood of mankind, which enables it to combine civilizations. It considers all prophets to be brothers of one another and honors their teachings. Islam’s philosophy regarding peace will become clear as we consider the following verses:
    “And indeed it (the Holy Qur’an) is a guide and mercy for the believers.” Qur’an, 27:77.
    "Seek not mischief in the land, ALLAH does not love mischief makers." Qur'an, 28:77.
    "ALLAH commands justice, the doing of good, and liberality to kith and kin, and He forbids all shameful deeds, and injustice and rebellion. "Qur'an, 16:90.
    "You who believe! Enter absolutely into peace (islam). Do not follow the footsteps of Satan. He is an outright enemy of you." Qur'an, 2:208.
    “O humankind! We created you from a single pair of a male and female, and made you into nations and tribes, that you may know and deal with each other in kindness (not that you may despise each other). Verily the most honored of you in the sight of ALLAH (is he who is) the most righteous of you, and ALLAH is Knower, Aware.”Qur'an, 49:13.
    “And when you judge between people that you judge with justice.” Qur’an 4:58.
    So Why did Islam spread so fast All over the then known world? The simple answer is that it was ALLAH’s will. And it will be once again ALLAH’s will that there will be a second golden age of Islam !
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    {The story of the three Men in the cave}

    Bismillah Ir-Rahman, Ir-Raheem. I begin with ALLAH's auspiciousness, whose Name is the Best among all the names. All Revences, All Sanctities and All Worships are due to ALLAH alone. Ashahadu An Laa illaahaillalllahuWa Ash Hadu Anna Muhammadan Abdu Hu WaRasooluhu ''I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah who is without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad (Sallallahu 'alayhiwasallam) is the Rasool.''
    "O Allah, Shower Your Peace come upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have brought peace to Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious. O Allah, Shower your blessing upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have blessed Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious". I am Satisfied with ALLAH as My Rabb and Cherisher, I am Satisfied With Islam as My Din (religion) and I am satisfied with Muhammad as a Rasulallah (Messenger)(Sallallahu 'alayhiwasallam).(Amin!)--------------------------------------------------------------------{The story of the three Men in the cave}--------------- The story of the three men who were trapped in the cave is one of the most authentic of stories that can be attributed to the Prophet ((Sallallahu 'alayhiwasallam)), however, it is often neglected despite it containing real solutions to what we are experiencing as Muslims at both the global and individual levels. Since it was a prophetic habit of using the stories of the past to address current dilemmas, today we will be doing the exact same.


    Abdullah ibn Umar reported that The Prophet (sallallāhuʿalayhiwasallam) said,

    “Three men from among those who were before you, set out together (it began to rain) until they reached a cave at night and entered it. A big rock rolled down the mountain and closed the mouth of the cave. They said to each other, ‘Nothing will save you from this rock but to call upon Allāh by mentioning the most righteous of your deeds.’ So, one of them said, ‘O Allāh! I had old parents and I never provided my family or workers with milk before them. One day, by chance I was delayed, and I came late at night. I milked the sheep and took the milk to them, but I found them sleeping. I disliked to provide my family or workers with the milk before them. I waited for them and the bowl of milk was in my hand whilst my children were crying from hunger at my feet, and I kept on waiting for them to get up until the day dawned. Then they got up and drank the milk. O Allāh! If I did that for Your Sake only, please relieve us from our critical situation caused by this rock.’ So, the rock shifted a little but they could not get out.”

    The Prophet (sallallāhuʿalayhiwasallam) added, “The second man said, ‘O Allāh! I had a cousin who was the dearest of all people to me and I wanted to have sexual relations with her but she refused. Later she had a hard time in a famine year and she came to me and I gave her one-hundred-and-twenty Dinars on the condition that she would not resist my desire, and she agreed. When I was about to fulfil my desire, she said, ‘Fear Allāh and do not engage in this except by marriage.’ So, I walked away from her whilst she was the dearest of all the people to me, and I also left the gold I had given her. O Allāh! If I did that for Your Sake only, please relieve us from the present calamity.’ So, the rock shifted a little more, but still they could not get out from there.”

    The Prophet (sallallāhuʿalayhiwasallam) added, “Then the third man said, ‘O Allāh! I employed few labourers and I paid them their wages with the exception of one man who did not take his wages and went away. I invested his wages and much property came from that investment. Then after some time he came and said to me, ‘O so and so! Pay me my wages.’ I said to him, ‘All the camels, cows, sheep and workers are yours.’ He said, ‘O so and so, don’t mock me!’ I said, ‘I am not mocking you.’ So, he took all the herd and drove them away and left nothing. O Allāh! If I did that for Your Sake only, please relieve us from this suffering.’ So, that rock shifted completely and they got out walking. -----------------Lessons from the Story of 3 men trapped in a cave. -------------Well, the first and foremost lesson we love from the story is directing all our hopes and expectations towards Allah and having a tawakkul on Allah.

    The three men in the story relied on the help of Allah. They were not great men and they were sinners like you and me. They were in in trouble but they did not lose hope in the Mercy of Allah. And they knew that if they prayed to Allah, Allah’s help would definitely come.

    This is the most important part of Iman an act that is loved by Allah. Iman is not just an affirmation of “La illahaIlallah”, it is to believe that Allah is all watching. He is capable to do all things and he is our master.

    The second lesson we learn from the story is the importance of good deed and abstaining from sin.

    We should pause here and ask ourselves – What good deeds have we done that we can relate to Allah and ask mercy from Him.

    The third and most important lesson we learn from the story is if Allah can move the big rock away from the cave, if Allah can bring out Yunus from the belly of large fish, our troubles are nothing compared to them.

    Unfortunately, we get hopeless even in small difficulty and we begin to curse our fate our destiny. We ask questions like, “Why me?” and do so many things that Allah dislikes. Shouldn’t we turn to Allah?

    May Allah increase us in our Iman and tawakkul and pull us out of the difficult situations we are facing in our life. ------This Hadith contains many benefits and lessons:
    First, the virtue of filial obedience and showing that it is one of the righteous actions by which hard troubles are removed. Allah (may He be Exalted) says: "And your Rabb has decreed that you worship none but Him. And that you be dutiful to your parents." [Surat Al Isra': 23].
    It was reported in Sahih Al Bukhari and Sahih Muslim on the authority of `Abdullah in Mas`ud(may Allah be pleased with him) who said: I asked the Prophet (Sallallahu 'alayhiwasallam): "Which deed is the dearest to Allah?" He replied, "To offer the prayers at their early stated fixed times." I asked, "What is the next (in goodness)?" He replied, "To be good and dutiful to your parents." I again asked: "What is the next (in goodness)?" He replied: "To participate in Jihad (religious fighting) in Allah's cause."[2]
    Second, the virtue of chastity and showing that if man abstains from adultery while he is able to commit it, that will be one of the best righteous actions. It was reported in Sahih Al Bukhari and Sahih Muslim on the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (Sallallahu 'alayhiwasallam)said: "Allah will give shade to seven kinds of people on the Day when there will be no shade but His." and mentioned of them: A man who refuses the call of a charming woman of noble birth for an illegal sexual intercourse with her and says: I am afraid of Allah. [3]
    Third, the Hadith also contains a proof to the virtue of honesty and perfection of actions because that man could conceal the money and gives the hired person his wage only, but his honesty and loyalty to his Muslim brother entailed that he would give him all the output of his money. Allah (may He be Exalted) says: "Those who are faithfully true to their Amanât (all the duties which Allâh has ordained, honesty, moral responsibility and trusts) and to their covenants." [Surat Al Mu'minun: 8].
    Fourth, one of the causes which are used to remove hardships is invocation because Allah heard the invocation of those people and responded to them. Allah (may He be Exalted) says: "And when My Servants ask you (O Muhammad peace be upon him) concerning Me, then (answer them), I am indeed near (to them by My Knowledge). I respond to the invocations of the supplicant when he calls on Me (without any mediator or intercessor). So let them obey Me and believe in Me, so that they may be led aright." [Surat Al Baqarah: 186].
    Fifth, sincerity is one of the causes of relieving afflictions because everyone of them said: “O Allah, if I did so for Your Sake, please relieve us from the present suffering."
    Sixth, the permissibility of beseeching Allah with the righteous actions because each one of them besought Allah with his righteous actions to remove their hardship.
    Praise be to Allah, the Rabb of the worlds. May Allah send His Peace and Blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and all his Companions!
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    {Remembrance of Allah}

    Bismillah Ir-Rahman, Ir-Raheem. I begin with ALLAH's auspiciousness, whose Name is the Best among all the names. All Revences, All Sanctities and All Worships are due to ALLAH alone. Ashahadu An Laa illaahaillalllahuWa Ash Hadu Anna Muhammadan Abdu Hu WaRasooluhu ''I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah who is without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad (Sallallahu 'alayhiwasallam) is the Rasool.''
    "O Allah, Shower Your Peace come upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have brought peace to Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious. O Allah, Shower your blessing upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have blessed Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious". I am Satisfied with ALLAH as My Rabb and Cherisher, I am Satisfied With Islam as My Din (religion) and I am satisfied with Muhammad as a Rasulallah (Messenger)sallallahualaihi was salam.(Amin!) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------{Remembrance of Allah}------------------------------ We believe that dhikr is the most beneficial form of practice a person can perform while still alive on Earth. Even though dhikr is translated as "invoke" or "remembrance" of Allah, this translation is extremely insufficient.


    1.Dhikr increases the capacity of brain in the direction of the meaning of words repeated in mind.

    2.Dhikr transfers the wave energy generated by brain to the person's soul (ruh), which is the hologram-like spiritual body of waves, thus, it provides the person with a strong soul in the afterlife.

    3.Dhikr develops brain faculties such as comprehension, understanding and assimilation of the meanings of the repeated words.

    4.Dhikr brings certainty (yaqeen) about Allah.

    5.Dhikr results in realization with the divine meanings.

    Due to its properties, some of which we pointed out above, dhikr is mentioned as a highly regarded practice in the Qur'an ul-Kareem; and those who do not pay enough attention to dhikr are urgently warned:

    "And whoever turns himself away from the dhikr of the Rahman, We set a Satan on him, then he becomes his associate. And most surely they turn them away from the true path, but they still think that they are guided aright. (43: 36/37)

    "Satan has taken them under control and made them forget the remembrance (dhikr) of Allah; they are the Satan's party, now surely, those who follow Satan will be disappointed." (58: 19)

    "…Practice dhikr of Allah very much."(33: 41)

    "Whoever turns away from my dhikr, verily for him is a difficult (narrowed down) living, and We raise him on the day of resurrection, as blind."(20: 124)

    "When you remember (dhikr) me, I am remembering you…"(2: 152)

    "When my servants ask you of Me, I am indeed close to them. I answer the du'a of those when they pray du'a to Me." (2-186)

    "And certainly the dhikr of Allah is of the highest degree (akbaar)."(29-45)

    Take a look at Hadrat RasulAllah's words pointing out how very beneficial dhikr is for people:

    His reply to the question "Which deeds are most favored by Allah?":

    "To pass away while your tongue is still moist with the dhikr of Allah!"[1]

    "Would you like me to inform you of which deed of yours is of the highest benefit, which is the purest at the sight of Allah, and which will increase your degrees the most, and which is more beneficial for you than giving away gold and silver, and than encountering your enemies on battlefields and cutting off their necks and they cut off yours in the name of Allah?

    That is dhikr of Allah, the highest."[2]

    "No deed can save you from the punishment of Allah more than dhikr of Allah."

    When asked "Which servant's degree is of the highest merit at the sight of Allah on the Day of Judgment?" he replied:

    "The ones who do dhikr of Allah the most!"

    When asked, "What about the degree of the veteran who fights in the Name of Allah?"

    He replied:

    "Even if he fights with infidels and polytheists until his sword shatters and is covered in blood, certainly the degree of the ones who practice dhikr of Allah is of still higher merit" .[3]

    "It is only by practicing dhikr of Allah that a servant may be safeguarded from Satan."

    "Of all the things you possess, a tongue which practices dhikr of Allah, a heart full of gratitude and a life partner who supports your faith are of the highest merit."

    "The example of people who do dhikr of Allah and who don't is like people who are alive and dead!"[4]

    "Practice dhikr of Allah so much so that people should start to question your madness."[5]

    "Practice dhikr of Allah so much so that the hypocrites (munafiqun) should think you are doing it to show off."

    "The mufarridun have surpassed all." They asked, "Who are the mufarridun, Rasul of Allah?" He replied, "Those men and women who are devoted to do dhikr of Allah abundantly. Dhikr puts off their burdens, so that they will come light-footed (agile) in the hereafter."[6]

    "Satan has his mouth on the hearts of the sons of Adam. When they do dhikr of Allah, he moves away. When they stop the dhikr due to absence of mind, he swallows their hearts!"

    This hadith involves a simile meaning that as a person practices dhikr of Allah, the jinn stay away from him and they cannot cloud his judgment by inducing misgivings in his mind; but when he stops dhikr, the jinn can exert influence on his mind very easily and control him as they like.

    "It is the highest merit of all the things that Allah inspires his servants to do dhikr ".

    "No charitable deed is more meritorious than practicing dhikr of Allah."

    "The people of heaven will not be upset for anything except for the times they spent on Earth without doing dhikr ."

    "Whoever does not practice dhikr of Allah very much will get distant from faith."

    "People will feel disappointment on the Doomsday due to every moment they lived without practicing the dhikr of Allah."

    "If a group of people gathers for a meeting, and they leave this meeting without ever doing dhikr of Allah, that meeting turns out to be a reason of disappointment for them on the Doomsday."

    "Whoever practices dhikr of Allah will be distant from hypocrisy!"

    Many other hadiths of RasulAllah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam like the ones above, provide us big warnings regarding the practice of dhikr.

    [1] [Mu'az ibn Jabal (rahmatullahi alaih) said that the last words I heard from the Rasul of Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam were, when I asked him: which deeds are most favored by Allah, he said: "To die and your tongue is moist with dhikr of Allah." [Tabarani and others], and El-Bazzar reported it, with good chain, as follows: Tell me of the best deeds that are most favoured by Allah (bring nearer to Allah)".
    [2] [Abu Darda'a (rahmatullahi alaih) narrated that RasulAllah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallamsaid, "May I tell you what is the best of your deeds, which is the purest in the estimation of your King, the deed which is the highest and noblest among your deeds, and is better for you than spending the gold and silver, and is better for you than encountering your enemies and cut off their necks and they cut off yours (i.e. you meet them in jihad)". The Companions said: O Rasul of Allah do tell us. The RasulAllah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam said, "It is the zhikr of Allah, the Most High". (Reported by Tirmidhi and El-Hakim and said: authentic; and by Ahmed with a good chain). And, Imam Malik added in his Muwata'a "Ziad ibn Abi Ziad, and Abu Abdurrahman Mu'adh ibn Jabal, both narrated: "no deed is done by the son of Adam more calculated to save him from punishment of Allah than dhikr of Allah".


    [3] [Mu'adh bin Jabal (rahmatullahialaih) narrated that, the Rasul of Allah SallaAllahu 'alayhiwaSallamsaid, "The son of Adam does nothing more calculated to rescue (save) him from punishment of Allah than dhikr of Allah." They said: "O Rasul of Allah is it greater than jihad in the cause of Allah?" He replied: "It is indeed more than jihad in the cause of Allah, even if you strike with your sword until it breaks, then you strike with it until it breaks. He repeated it three times."

    [4] [Abu Musa (rahmatullahi alaih) narrated that the RasulAllah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhu wa Sallamsaid, "The example of the one who do zhikr his Rabb (compared) to the one who does not zhikr his Rabb, is like that of a living creature to a dead one". [Agreed upon].


    [5] [Abu Saeed El-Khudari narrated that the Rasul of Allah SallaAllahuta'ala 'alayhuwaSallamsaid, "indulge in (do as much of) zhikr of Allah until they say (he is) mad." [Ahmed, Ibn Habban and El-Hakim who said: authentic chain].

    [6] [Abu Hurayrah (rahmatullahi alaih) narrated that Rasul of Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhu wa Sallam on his way to Makkah, passed by a mountain called Jamadan, so he (RasulAllah) said, "Continue walking (marching), this is Jamadan, the Mufarridun have taken lead (over the rest)". The Companions asked: who are the Mufarridun? He answered, "The men who remember Allah much and the women who do zhikr of Allah much". [Muslim].

    And, Imam Ahmed reported the Hadith as follows: "… the Companions asked: who are the Mufarridun? He said (RasulAllah) those who debilitate (wear-out) in the zhikr of Allah." And, Tirmidhi reported it as follows: "… who are the Mufarridun? He said those who infatuate with the zhikr of Allah; as the zhikr puts off their burdens, so that they will come light-footed (agile) in the hereafter."

    {Dhikr - Remembrance}

    Sura Al-Baqara [Yusuf Ali Translation 2:152]

    Then do ye remember Me; I will remember you. Be grateful to Me and reject not faith.156

    Note 156:
    The word "remember" is too pale a word for zikr, which has now acquired a large number of associations in our religious literature, especially Sufi literature. In its verbal signification it implies: to remember, to praise by frequently mentioning; to rehearse; to celebrate or commemorate; to make much of; to cherish the memory of as a precious possession. In Sufi devotions zikr represents both a solemn ritual and a spiritual state of mind or heart, in which the devotee seeks to realise the presence of ALLAH. Thus there is zikr of the mind and zikr of the heart. For beginners the one may lead to the other, but in many cases the two may be simultaneous. There is a subtler distinction, between the zikr that is open, and the zikr that is secret, corresponding to the two doors of the heart, the fleshly and the spiritual. In English some account (very imperfect) of zikr will be found in Hughes' Dictionary of Islam [see below], covering over 14 columns.


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    The Signs of The Mujaddids (revivers)

    Bismillah Ir-Rahman, Ir-Raheem. I begin with ALLAH's auspiciousness, whose Name is the Best among all the names. All Revences, All Sanctities and All Worships are due to ALLAH alone. Ashahadu An Laa illaahaillalllahuWa Ash Hadu Anna Muhammadan Abdu Hu WaRasooluhu ''I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah who is without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad (Sallallahu 'alayhiwasallam) is the Rasool.''
    "O Allah, Shower Your Peace come upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have brought peace to Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious. O Allah, Shower your blessing upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have blessed Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious". I am Satisfied with ALLAH as My Rabb and Cherisher, I am Satisfied With Islam as My Din (religion) and I am satisfied with Muhammad as a Rasulallah (Messenger)sallallahualaihi was salam.(Amin!) ---------------------------------------------------------Mujaddid (Arabic: مجدد‎) in Islam is a reformer who is given the task of removing errors that have occurred among Muslims. Their job is to show people the great religious truths of the Muslim Ummah that is in the Quran and the Sunnah of
    Rasulallah (Sallallahu alaihi was salam).
    The Arabic word mujaddid means "reformer", "renewer" or "regenerator". ------------------------------------ A mujaddid(Arabic: مجدد‎), is an Islamic term for one who brings "renewal" (تجديدtajdid-Tajdīd (Arabic: تجديد‎) is the Arabic word for renewal. In an Islamic context, tajdīd refers to the revival of Islam, in order to purify and reform society, to move it toward greater equity and justice.One who practices Tajdid is a Mujaddid to the Din (Religion of ISLAM).------------- In this last period of time it has 40 years sent the beginning of Islamic calendar of 1400 years and there is No real sign of a mujaddid or of the Mujaddid! ----------------------------------------------------- According to the popular Muslim tradition, it refers to a person who appears at the turn of every century of the Islamic calendar to revive Islam, cleansing it of extraneous elements and restoring it to its pristine purity. The concept is based not on the Quran but on a hadith (a saying of Islamic prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam), recorded by Abu Dawood, Abu Hurairah narrated that Muhammad (sallallahualaihiwasallam) said:
    Allah will raise for this community at the end of every hundred years the one who will renovate its religion for it.

    Sunan Abu Dawood, Book 37: Kitab al-Malahim [Battles], Hadith Number 4278) ---Mujaddids tend to come from the most prominent Islamic scholars of the time, although they are sometimes pious rulers.---it was narrated by the great Sahaabi Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) from the Messenger of Allah (sallallahualaihiwasallam), that he said:

    “At the beginning of every century Allah will send to this Ummah someone who will renew its religious understanding.”

    Narrated by Abu Dawood (4291); classed as saheeh by as-Sakhkhaawi in al-Maqaasid al-Hasanah (149) and by al-Albaani in as-Silsilah as-Saheehah (no. 599) ---------------------------------Tauhid (belief in one God-ALLAH) is ALLAH’s Din and he sent down prophets(alayhi salam) and messengers (alayhi salam) for its revival in every age. The prophets(alayhi salam), whom ALLAH gave a scripture and Shariah, were called the messengers and the prophets who did not get any scripture or Shariah were in a sense Mujaddids (revivers) who revived the Din of their predecessor messenger. This way the Din kept being revived. In view of the revival of the Din is not merely rejuvenating or restoring the original Din but it also meant making harmony with the needs of the modern times. we also know that the needs of ancient times is the same as the needs of modern times, that is that the human being is seeking peace and contentment of the Heart, mind and soul through the guidance of ALLAH, and that guidance is complete for all times as an inspirational Nur(the light)for the Hearts, Minds and Souls of mankind. ALLAH has made his Din as an inspiration for all times, That’s why the Din of every messenger was an evolved and developed form of the Din of his predecessor and was in harmony with the modern times. In this late time! A Mujaddid or a group of Mujaddids their work would have a major impact on history as it unfold and the direction their work takes the Ummah in.

    The Almighty Allah due to His Wisdom and Mercy has chosen some of the noblest men to be Mujaddids (revivers)At the beginning of every century Allah will send to this Ummah someone who will renew its religious understanding.”
    {Hadhrat Muhammad(sallallahualaihiwasallam) was the seal of the prophets as Quran has called him KhatimunNabiyeen. After him no prophet or messenger will come till the Day of Judgment. In previous ages, various prophets and messengers were sent to different regions of the world simultaneously and after one messenger, the next messenger was sent after 500, 1000 or 1200 years. 1400 years have elapsed since the passage of Prophet Muhammad (sallallahualaihiwasallam) and no prophet will come after Him. In the last day of the world there will be only Mujaddids, Muslims people who will come to
    revived the Din
    . Naturally, many distortions, misinterpretations and innovations have creep into the Din. Therefore, ALLAH has planned the revival of Din (Tajdeed e Din) to cleanse Din of these corruptions and innovations. According to a Hadith, ALLAH will send a Mujaddid (reviver) in every century who will remove impurities from the Din and restore its purity.-----------However, it is not clear from the Hadith whether ALLAH will raise one Mujaddid for the entire world at a time or will raise several Mujaddids in various parts of the world simultaneously according to the needs of the region because the situation does not remain the same in the world at a given point of time. In some places, the evil is not so pervasive while in some other place, the moral and social condition is pathetic. Therefore, some places need reforms more than the others. The Holy Quran was revealed for all of Mankind! In Quran, it is said that Quran was revealed for the people of Makkah and adjoining areas. That does not mean that the Quran was revealed only for the people of Makkah and the tribes around it. It means that the conditions in Makkah and its suburbs were the worst and therefore they needed the message of ISLAM and the Quran the most. --- When we study the Islamic history, we find many scholars and jurists of Islam who are considered Mujaddids (revivers). Some of the names are: Hadhrat Umar bin Abdul Aziz, Imam bin Hanbal, Abul Hasan Ash’ari, Imam Al Ghazali, Ibn-e-Arabi, Ibn-e-Taymiyya, Abdul Quadir Geelani, Ibn-e-Hajar Asqalani, Jalaluddin Sayuti, Hadhrat Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi and Shah Waliullah. This is not the final and agreed upon list. People add some more names to it according to their views and beliefs. In Hadiths about Mujaddids, no identical virtues or signs of Mujaddis have been mentioned other then they came only to revive, renewal the Din, nor has it been made a religious duty to recognise a Mujaddid. A Mujaddid is more a scholar and a religious activist who proactively tries to remove the impurities that have crept into the Din in his times. They attain a prominent place in Islamic world through their distinct work, services and character. The Hadiths only confirm to the Muslims that their Din will be protected from distortions, innovations and misinterpretations through the institution of revivers (Mujaddid) no matter how much external factors of a region affect the Din or even a majority of a region consider the distorted version of Din the original and pure Din for a certain period. In every century revivers will be born who will revive, rejuvenate, restore and at the same time develop it keeping the soul of the Din intact. ---------- Similarly, numerous Islamic scholars and jurists were born in different parts of the world in different ages. However, Hadith also do not hint as to the Mujaddids will only be religious scholars. The Hadiths say that ALLAH will raise persons who will revive the Din. It does not specify that they will only be Ulema. In other words, a Mujaddid can be an Alim or a righteous and pious king who will through his power remove the un-Islamic practices from Islam. Hadhrat Umar Bin Abdul Aziz is one such king who is also considered to be a Mujaddid. He was a reformist king who put an end to many un-Islamic practices of his age like mixed bathrooms for men and women. He also contributed to the spread of education. ---------------- In our times, many Islamic scholars are considered Mujaddids or their followers try to prove that they are Mujaddids but in fact they are representatives of one or the other sect of the Muslims. A true Mujaddid will not have sectarian belief or outlook. He will be a Muslim in the Quranic and Sunnah sense of the term. ---------------- In the modern times, chaos, disorder, unIslamic ideology, injustice and Tyranny and unjustified bloodshed has gripped the entire Islamic world and disbelief has taken the form of faith. In the given circumstances, the significance and importance of Mujaddids has increased manifold. The Islamic world, The Muslim world in this last period of time is waiting for its Mujaddid who will infuse a new life into Islam and start Islamic renaissance, and he will come to rid Islam of innovations that have entered it subsequently and he or They will be instrumental in reviving the moral values and virtue of Islam and the Sunnah of our Prophet (sallallahualaihiwasallam ). A Mujaddid will be inspired by the Noor of the Quran and Sunnah of The prophet(sallallahualaihiwasallam) that will lift the Hearts of the Believers} ----------------------------- A true Mujaddid will stressed on the Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad(sallallahualaihiwasallam) and inner purification of self along with outer piety, whereas the socalled flag bearers of Islam have only focused on the outer rituals of Islam. They seem to be in a haste to establish the Islamic caliphate but do not bother to get a correct understanding of Islam. ------------------------------ The efforts to distort and misinterpret the teachings of Islam had been going on for a long, long time and they have gradually culminated into violent ideologies. Takfiri ideology that is in direct confrontation with the multicultural and peaceful spirit of Islam seems to dominate the Islamic world now! And a powerful and violent coterie is hell bent on proving that only theirs is the original form of Islam. Suicide is prohibited (haram) in Islam but the terrorists have declared suicide legitimate and permissible. To them killing of innocent people, including women, children and the old is considered Islamic jihad. Sectarian differences have also distorted the image of Islam as an intolerant faith. A term ‘Jihad al Nikah’ has been coined to promote adultery among Muslim men and women in the name of jihad and has been termed as a noble act deserving reward in the Hereafter. In short, the entire religion of Islam has been distorted by human devils'disguise as Muslims. - The revival of Islam is needed the most today but the work in that direction is not being done in the scale expected. The advent of Mujaddid is true if it is predicted in the Hadiths but the Islamic world has either failed to recognize its Mujaddid or has not been able to listen to his voice in this bedlam. The world is anxiously waiting for its Mujaddid.----
    Ya ALLAH! You have promise and Your promise is the truth, Ya ALLAH! You have promise and Your words is the truth, Ya ALLAH! You have promise and You are the Truth!. Ya ALLAH! You have created Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam) to be the most truthful of men and what He(sallallahu alayhi wa salam) has said is the absolute truth! Ya ALLAH! You have promise that You would send one who would revive, restore, rejuvenate Your Din(religion).Ya ALLAH it is getting late and time is not with us, Ya ALLAH You have Promise! Ya ALLAH You have Promise! and Your Promise is the Truth! O Most Merciful of those who show mercy!,O Most Merciful of those who show mercy!,O Most Merciful of those who show mercy!"--
    {Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "Even if the entire duration of the world's existence has already been exhausted and only one day is left (before the day of judgment), Allah will expand that day to such a length of time, as to accommodate the kingdom of a person from my Ahlul-Bayt who will be called by my name. He will fill out the earth with peace and justice as it will have been full of injustice and tyranny (by then)." Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: That "Even if the entire duration of the world's existence has already been exhausted and only one day! And Only one day is left (before the day of judgment)-- Allah will expand that day to such a length of time, as to accommodate the kingdom of a person from my Ahlul-Bayt who will be called by His name(sallallahu alayhi wasallam).

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    What is the progress for the human being?(Part3)

    Bismillah Ir-Rahman, Ir-Raheem. I begin with ALLAH's auspiciousness,whose Name is the Best among all the names. All Revences, All Sanctities and All Worships are due to ALLAH alone. Ashahadu An Laa illaaha illal llahu Wa Ash Hadu Anna Muhammadan Abdu Hu Wa Rasooluhu ''I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah who is without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) is the Parasol.'' "O ALLAH, Shower Your Peace come upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have brought peace to Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious. O Allah, Shower your blessing upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have blessed Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious". I am Satisfied with ALLAH as My Rabb and Cherisher, I am Satisfied With Islam as My Din(religion) and I am satisfied with Muhammad as a Rasulallah (Messenger)sallallahu alaihi was salam) I seek Protection with ALLAH! With the Glorious and Noble Face of ALLAH! With the Complete and Perfect words of ALLAH! With the Exalted Attributes of ALLAH! From the Punishment of Hell; From chastisement in the Grave; From the Trial of Life and Death; From the Mischief of the dajjal. There is no power nor strength with (anyone) save Allah. ALLAH is Good and Only accept that which is Good. ALLAH is the Truth and only accept that which True. ALLAH is Pure and only accept that which is Pure. Ya ALLAH! ALL the praises are for You,You are the Holder of the Heavens and the Earth, And whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All praises are for You; You are are the Substaner of the Heavens and the Earth And whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All the praises are for you; You have the Possession of the Heavens and the Earth and whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All the praises are for You; You are Light(Nur) of the Heavens and Earth And whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All praises are for You; You are the King of the Heavens and the Earth And whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All praises are for You; You are the Truth and Your Promise is the Truth, And Your word is the Truth and the Meeting with You is true, And Paradise is True And Hell is true and All the Prophets(peace be upon them) are true; And Muhammad Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam) is true,And the Day of Resurrection is True. Ya ALLAH! You have promise and Your promise is the truth,Ya ALLAH! You have promise and Your words is the truth, Ya ALLAH! You have promise and You are the Truth!---------- Bismillah Ir-Rahman, Ir-Raheem. -- OurRasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam)
    himself serves as a paramount example for mankind, in his ability to bring about a complete social transformation of the human condition from ignorance to enlightenment as a Nabi (prophet) of ALLAH. Today, the Muslim world desperately needs a Mujaddid(one who brings "renewal, revive to the Din and restoring it to its pristine purity) A Quranic and Sunnah inspire visionary leadership that would be an inspiration to the Hearts of the Muslim people.Abu Hurairahnarrated that MuhammadRasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam)said:Allah will raise for this community at the end of every hundred years the one who will renovate its religion for it.
    Leadership With the truthfulness, the integrity and the honesty of Abu Bakr al-Siddiq(Radi Allahu Ánhu). Leadership with the justice of Umar ibn khattab Al-Faruq(Radi Allahu Ánhu) ("The one who distinguishes between right and wrong"). Leadership with the kindness and generosity of Uthman ibn Affan(Radi Allahu Ánhu). And Leadership with the courage and contentment of Ali(Radi Allahu Anhu)These are the true beacons of guidance! And a Leadership with the Love for Rasulallah(Sallallahu alayhi wa salam) that the Sahabah had! This kind of Leadership would take us in to the Golden Age of Islam! And to help to save this Ummah from the unfolding disasters.

    One root of many evils today involves the moral decay in the Muslim world, and within this Ummah there cannot be a better catalyst of changing the human condition and progress for the human being than dedicated and courageous people of faith. Many key region of the Muslim world share alarming resemblance to the pre-Islamic period of jahiliyyah, with blind conformity to medieval and incorrect cultural traditions that do not accurately reflect at all Islam as well as false indoctrination and lack of exercise of human intellect. In the jahiliyyah period, unconditional tribal and ethnic loyalties often defied reason and ethics, helping to precipitate violence and hatred as well as shameful and counterproductive struggle within groups and nations. Today, symptoms of a much deeper crisis of the hearts and souls penetrates many Muslim-majority societies around, including but not limited to: rampant corruption and mismanagement, turmoil and violence reaching great height -A look around us at this very moment shows what the regression of the so call civilized world into Barbari and savage behavior or state. The value of human life surpasses all other values. With no real balance of power to help sustain healthy civilizational life ,With No real legitimate and accountability in governments which consequently creates, a serious support system deficiencies leading to illiteracy, poverty and degradation and degeneration of the human condition. We are busy pointing our fingers at the faults of others, but we fail to mind our own failures — and we are failing ourselves in a big way. It is long overdue that a group of faith leaders rise up to address these moral crises among Muslims of the world in a comprehensive manner, helping to move them in the right direction towards a better future. Progress---Progress for the human being, as noted before, signifies a movement forward; but it tells us nothing about the direction of this movement. Is it uphill or downhill? Is it an ascent or a descent? Is it a lifting of the human Spirit or a fall from Grace? There are many things that march progressively forward. Even cancer is progressive. What I am saying is: How do we know if this so call progress is good for us the Muslim world and by what standard is it measured? Do we measured progress by sacrificing your family life or by sacrificing our dignity as men or as human beings? We the Ummah measured life and progress by light of the Quran and the Sunnah of Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam), this is our measuring rod! We have no other. Not all of this so call progress is good for the human being or for the Muslim world! Islam is our way of life not these western man made laws that one day will fall apart.

    Even the point of how far we’ve advanced in terms of science and technology is something of a red herring when evaluating the idea of changing the human condition and progress for the human being. The Qur’an relates a number of narratives about former Civilizations and their ‘technological’ achievements of the day. Yet when put side by side with their stubbornness and heedlessness of the divine Reality, such progress is seen for what it really is: folly, foolishness! Delusion and civilizational arrogance and ignorance. Says the Qur’an: Have they not travelled in the earth and seen the end of those before them. They were stronger than they in power, and they dug the earth and built upon it more than they have built. Their Messengers came to them with clear proofs. ALLAH wronged them not, but they wronged themselves. Evil was the end of those who dealt in evil, because they denied the signs of ALLAH and mocked them.--- The Early Muslim were at pains to instill in us the vital Quranic lesson, that material progress – ‘digging the earth and building upon it’ – can never be the measure of any true or meaningful success. Islamic sources relate to us that in 28 A.H. the first Muslim navel expedition was sent against the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, which was under the control of a Byzantine Empire(Roman empire)now in its twilight years. The Muslim army was quick to overrun the small Byzantine garrison and the Cypriots were soon paying tribute to the Muslims. On seeing the ease with which the people of this once powerful empire lay defeated and subdued, and its people wept and were in great sadness and humiliation. the famous Sahabah of Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam), Abu’l-Darda, began to weep. On being asked why he wept on the day ALLAH had granted victory to Islam and the Muslims, he answered: “Woe to you! How insignificant Creation ( People) become in the sight of ALLAH when they neglect His commands. Here is a nation that was once mighty and strong, and had dominion. But they abandoned the commands of ALLAH, so look what’s become of them.”{A divided America is a weak America who has turn away from ALLAH! So what do you think their fate will be?} ----In looking at the contemporary world’s unrelenting drive for progress, the believers need not agree with all the popular assumptions of the age. Civilizational greatness and technological progress for their own sake, as can be seen, count for very little in the Quranic scheme of things. We are not to be mesmerised by “the barefooted, scantly clad, destitute herdsmen competing in constructing lofty buildings,” as Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam), forewarned. Digging the earth is one thing; burying the path to the soul’s salvation is another thing altogether. Hence let us pose that all-important question again: How should changing the human condition and progress for the human be appraised? “For Muslims,” “there can be only one test by which to assess changing the human condition and progress for the human being . Does it promote piety – awareness of the divine presence – or diminish it? Does it lead to an increasing number of men and women to the gates of Paradise or does it encourage them to stray from ALLAH’s path? Does it reinforce the divinely revealed Law or does it blur the distinction between what is commanded and what is forbidden? There are, of course, other considerations but they must take a lower place in a fixed order of priorities. An increase in life expectancy is, obviously, a good thing, but it is worthless if these additional years do not lead to an increasing awareness of the divine Reality which we are soon to meet and face! There is nothing inherently wrong with the comforts provided by the modern world, better hygiene, better drainage, more convenient means of transport, but these count for nothing if these things encourages us to forget our origin and our end as Muslims or cause us to become dehumanized living in these concrete Jungles.
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    What is the progress for the human being? (Part 4)

    Bismillah Ir-Rahman, Ir-Raheem. I begin with ALLAH's auspiciousness,whose Name is the Best among all the names. All Revences, All Sanctities and All Worships are due to ALLAH alone. Ashahadu An Laa illaaha illal llahu Wa Ash Hadu Anna Muhammadan Abdu Hu Wa Rasooluhu ''I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah who is without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) is the Rasool.'' "O ALLAH, Shower Your Peace come upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have brought peace to Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious. O Allah, Shower your blessing upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have blessed Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious". I am Satisfied with ALLAH as My Rabb and Cherisher, I am Satisfied With Islam as My Din(religion) and I am satisfied with Muhammad as a Rasulallah (Messenger)sallallahu alaihi was salam) I seek Protection with ALLAH! With the Glorious and Noble Face of ALLAH! With the Complete and Perfect words of ALLAH! With the Exalted Attributes of ALLAH! From the Punishment of Hell; From chastisement in the Grave; From the Trial of Life and Death; From the Mischief of the dajjal. There is no power nor strength with (anyone) save Allah. ALLAH is Good and Only accept that which is Good. ALLAH is the Truth and only accept that which True. ALLAH is Pure and only accept that which is Pure. Ya ALLAH! ALL the praises are for You,You are the Holder of the Heavens and the Earth, And whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All praises are for You; You are are the Substaner of the Heavens and the Earth And whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All the praises are for you; You have the Possession of the Heavens and the Earth and whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All the praises are for You; You are Light(Nur) of the Heavens and Earth And whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All praises are for You; You are the King of the Heavens and the Earth And whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All praises are for You; You are the Truth and Your Promise is the Truth, And Your word is the Truth and the Meeting with You is true, And Parardise is True And Hell is true and All the Prophets(peace be upon them) are true; And Muhammad Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam) is true,And the Day of Resurrection is True. Ya ALLAH! You have promise and Your promise is the truth,Ya ALLAH! You have promise and Your words is the truth, Ya ALLAH! You have promise and You are the Truth!---------- Bismillah Ir-Rahman, Ir-Raheem. -- This is what they say in terms of Human Progress in the world! They claim that mankind is witnessing unprecedented progress (only in technology and in ignorance)all the while the human condition is getting worse and worse throughout the world. The worth of the Human being or the Value of the human being have become meaningless! There are some places in this world where blood is running through the streets like a streams and millions of homeless refugees people from war torn environments in every region! This is the human condition, this is the plight of humanity! And every kind of disease is affecting these regions, People are dying from war, from hunger and from disease! -There is no humanitarian response able to solve the problems of so many people,” With all this technical advancement the world itself Has Regression into a primitive uncivilized Barbarian, savage State" They claim that the present is the best of all ages, the best of all times, Is this the age of technical enlightenment or the age of technical ignorance? They claim that the world keeps on growing better and better, and with the desperate condition of people starving and killing each other all over the world, how is it better? And they claim that modern western civilization has rendered (relinquish and over turn) all previous civilizations, including Islamic world, these claims are pure nonsense! They claim that Evidence from academic institutions and international organizations shows dramatic improvements in the human well-being, the human condition. They claim these improvements are especially striking in the developing world. The developing world has stop developing because it has been shattered by war. These claims are a big outrageous lie! Unfortunately, there is often a wide gap between the reality and public perception, including that of many policymakers,Lawmakers,scholars in unrelated fields, and intelligent lay persons. To make matters worse, the media never tell the truth about these matters of human Decline or anything!. What is progress for the human being? Is it more high tech gadgets or pharmaceuticals or chemicals, business growth, higher profit margins, the spread of Western democracy? We are living in a deeply troubled society, deeply troubled so call Civilization, a deeply troubled world In need of re-connecting itself with ALLAH, with its Creator, in This time that Men are turning away from ALLAH, from their Creator, in this time of blind ignorance, blind arrogance! IN this time when tyranny, injustice, cruelty, brutality and oppression is prevailing all over the world and it has becomes the law! And Resistance becomes a duty,a responsibility and an obligation!This is the time for the Good people of the world to stand up and work toward turning this world around before it too late! There are words that have to be said by someone! These words have to be the truth! It is not necessary that the person have to be somebody special or a noteworthy individuals! But he or she have to have the Faith and courage to stand up in the Face of tyranny and injustice and tell the Truth! O Good people of the world! O Good people of America! O Good Muslim people of the Muslim World! There is still Goodness in this World! There is still Goodness in People! There is still Goodness in many of the world Societies, so Let us ALL Reconnect ourselves with ALLAH (with God) our Creator. And let us reject and Turn away from this great evil and turn back to our Creator! Who created the heavens and the earth, ALLAH, The Al-Mighty. There is but one Creator.!}------------------------ In this time when the society has become sick! When this so call Civilization has become sick! When this entire world has become sick and this sickness is dominating in the lives of the people. Already it is quite clear that we are quite close to the fulfillment of Foreshadowing prophecy made by Rasulallah (sallallahu alayhi wa salam) So much so that The entire world is living on the edge! In every corner of the globe there is a nightmare! There killing and destruction and world war 3 is looming over horizon no one can ignore that. And this society is 2 steps from East Germany of the 1960's and 70's. With its mass and Global surveillance or the world under surveillance! Such a state or a society may also be referred to as an Electronic Police State! The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has directly stated that "we are fast approaching a genuine surveillance society in the United States - a dark future where our every move, our every transaction, our every communication is recorded, compiled, and stored away, ready to be examined and used against us by the authorities whenever they want. Citizens and the State, warned that increasing use of surveillance by the government and private companies is a serious threat to freedoms and constitutional rights, stating that "The expansion in the use of surveillance represents one of the most significant changes in the life of the nation since the end of the Second World War. Mass surveillance has the potential to erode privacy. As privacy is an essential pre-requisite to the exercise of individual freedom, its erosion weakens the constitutional foundations on which democracy and good governance have traditionally been based in this country. This is a part of the declining human condition in the west. The human condition itself is principally studied through the set of disciplines that make up the humanities. The study of history, philosophy, literature, and the arts all help us to understand the nature of the human condition and the broader cultural and social arrangements that make up human lives.[citation needed] The human condition is the subject of such fields of study as philosophy, theology, sociology, psychology, anthropology, demographics, biology, cultural studies, and sociobiology. The philosophical school of existentialism deals with core issues related to the human condition including the ongoing search for ultimate meaning. Which is to worship ALLAH alone and to associates nothing with Him. Verily ALLAH does not change the condition of people until they change what is within themselves.} (Sura ar-Ra`d 13:11) Lo! ALLAH changeth not the condition of folk until they (first) change that which is in their hearts.} Sura ar-Ra`d 13:11 Pickthall- The human condition is a condition that ALLAH has created in the human being that cannot be changed, but can be improved. The human Condition will be improved (bi-ithnillaah-(by the permission of Allaah)) by constant obedience to the commands of Allah: keeping away from falsehood, shameful behaviour, sloth, indifference, egotism, materialism, nihilism, greed, jealousy, love for power, ignorance etc. etc. (The way of ALLAH: Sunnah Allah ), which determines the life of individuals and communities and which lets civilizations progress or decline depending on the moral attitude of their people and their will to change ”what is in themselves” (or ”change what is in their mind, change what is in their Hearts”).” Allah would not change a favor which He had bestowed upon a people until they change what is within themselves.
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    (93.)Surah Al Duha (The Glorious Morning Light)-yusuf ali (tafsir)


    (93.)Surah Al Duha (The Glorious Morning Light) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In the Name of ALLAH, The Gracious, The Merciful.
    1. By the morning light.
    2. And the night as it settles.
    3. Your Rabb did not abandon you, nor did He forget.
    4. The Hereafter is better for you than the First.
    5. And your Rabb will give you, and you will be satisfied.
    6. Did He not find you orphaned, and sheltered you?
    7. And found you wandering, and guided you?
    8. And found you in need, and enriched you?
    9. Therefore, do not mistreat the orphan.
    10. Nor rebuff the seeker.
    11. But proclaim the blessings of your Rabb.
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. By the Glorious Morning Light,(6175) 6175 The full morning light of the sun, when its splendour shines forth in contrast with the night which has passed. Cf. 91:1. The growing hours of morning light, from sunrise to noon, are the true type of the growth of spiritual life and work, while the stillness of the night is, to those who know, only a preparation for it,and that preparation is devotion in the depths of the Night. We are not to imagine that the stillness or quiescence of the night is wasted, or means stagnation in our spiritual life. The stillness may seem lonely, but we are not alone, nor forsaken by Allah. Nor is such preparation, without immediate visible results,nor a sign of Allah's displeasure.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. And by the Night(6176) when it is still,- 6176 Cf. 92:1-2. There Night is mentioned first, and Day second, to enforce the lesson of contrasts: the veil of the night naturally comes first before the splendour of daylight is revealed. Here the argument is different: the growing hours of morning light are the main thing and are mentioned first; while the hours of preparation and quiescence, which are subordinate, come second. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3. Thy Guardian-Rabb hath not forsaken thee,(6177) 6177 As usual, there is the particular assurance to the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam), and the general assurance to mankind: see the Introduction to this Surah. The early years of the Prophet's
    (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) ministry might well have seemed blank. After inspiration there were days and periods of waiting. A sense of loneliness might well have weighed on his mind. His own tribe of Quraysh jeered at him, taunted and threatened him, and slandered and persecuted him as well as those who believed in him. But his faith was never shaken, Much less did it enter the Prophet's(sallallahu alaihi wasallam) mind to think that Allah was angry with him, as the taunts of his enemies suggested. The more general meaning is similar. To the man who prepares for spiritual work and spiritual growth the chief thing is typified by the growing hours of the morning. He should not be discouraged, nor overcome with a sense of loneliness in his early struggles or difficulties. The end will crown his work. Allah's care is always around him. If unsympathetic or hostile critics laugh at him or taunt him with being "mad" or "old-fashioned" or "ploughing his lonely furrow", his steady faith will uphold him. He will never believe that his earnest and sincere devotion to Allah, whatever be its results in this world, can be anything but pleasing to Allah. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. And verily the Hereafter will be better for thee than the present.(6179) 6179 To the truly devout man, each succeeding moment is better than the one preceding it. In this sense the "hereafter" refers not only to the Future Life after death, but also to "the Heart and mind of goodness in this very life. For even though some outward trappings of this shadow world may be wanting, his heart and soul is filled with more and more satisfaction as he goes on. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. And soon will thy Guardian-Rabb give thee (that wherewith) thou shalt be well-pleased.(6180) 6180 Allah's good pleasure is sure when we serve Him. But we are assured that even our feelings of doubt and suffering will vanish with certainty in ALLAH, and we shall have a sense of complete satisfaction, contentment, and active pleasure when our will is identified with what ALLAH has Wills. sincere devotion to Allah, whatever be its results in this world, can it be anything but pleasing to Allah. -------------------------------6. Did He not find thee (6181) an orphan and give thee shelter (and care)?(6182) 6181 Judge the future from the past. Allah has been good to us in our past experience:We can trust His goodness in the future also. Again, there is a particular and a general meaning. Three facts are taken from the Prophet's(sallallahu alaihi wasallam) outer life by way of illustration. Metaphorically they also apply to us. And further, the outer facts are themselves types for the spiritual life. (1) There is the case of the orphan, literally and figuratively. Our Prophet(sallallahu alaihi wasallam) was himself an orphan. His father 'Abd Allah died young before the child was born, leaving no property. The Prophet's(sallallahu alaihi wasallam ) mother Aminah was in ailing health, and he was chiefly brought up by his nurse Halimah. His mother herself died when he was only six years old. His aged grandfather 'Abd al Muttalib treated him as his own son, but died two years later. Thereafter his uncle Abu Talib treated him as his own son. He was thus an orphan in more senses than one, and yet the love he received from each one of his family members was greater than ordinary parental love. Each one of us is an orphan in some sense or another, and yet someone's love and shelter came to us by the grace of Allah. In the spiritual world there is no father or mother: our very first sustenance and shelter must come from the grace of Allah. --------------------------------------------------7. And He found thee wandering, and He gave thee guidance.(6183) 6183 (2) The Prophet(sallallahu alaihi wasallam ) was born in the midst of the idolatry and polytheism of Makkah, in a family which was the custodian of the Kabbah. He wandered in quest of Unity and found it by the guidance of Allah. There is no implication whatever of sin or error on his part. But we may err and find ourselves wandering in mazes of error, in thought, motive, or understanding: we must pray for Allah's grace always to give us guidance. The Arabic root dalla has various shades of meaning. In 1:7, I have translated it by the verb "stray". In 53:2 the Prophet(sallallahu alaihi wasallam ) is defended from the charge of being "astray" or straying in mind. In 12:8 and 12:95 Jacob's sons use the word for their aged father, to suggest that he was senile and wandering in mind. In 32:10 it is used of the dead, and I have translated it "hidden and lost" (in the earth). ----------8. And He found thee in need, and made thee independent.(6184) 6184 (3) The Prophet(sallallahu alaihi wasallam ) inherited no wealth and was poor. The true, pure, and sincere love of Khadijah not only raised him above want, but made him independent of worldly needs in his later life, enabling him to devote his whole time to the service of Allah. So do we all find ourselves in some want or another, which, if we work wholeheartedly and sincerely is supplied to us by the grace of Allah. When we have found the Way, it is a laborious task to climb up in our poverty of spiritual equipment: Allah will give us spiritual riches in love and knowledge.------------------------------------------------------- 9. Therefore, treat not(6185) the orphan with harshness, 6185 Verses 9-11 carry, to a step further, the triple argument of verses 6-8, as explained in the preceding notes. The Prophet(sallallahu alaihi wasallam ) treated all orphans with tender affection and respect, setting an example to his contemporaries, who frequently took advantage of the helpless position of orphans, and in any case looked upon them as subordinate creatures to be repressed and kept in their place. Such an attitude is common in all ages. Helpless creatures ought, on the contrary, to be treated as sacred trusts, whether they are orphans, or dependants, or creatures of any kind unable to assert themselves, either through age, sex, social rank, artificial conditions, or any cause whatever. -----------------------------------------------10. Nor repulse the petitioner (Unheard);(6186) 6186 Then there are the people who come with petitions-who have to ask for something. They may be genuine beggars asking for financial help, or ignorant people asking for knowledge, or timid people asking for some lead or encouragement. The common attitude is to scorn them or repulse them. The scorn may be shown even when alms or assistance is given to them. Such an attitude is wrong. Charity is of no moral value without sympathy and love. Nor is it charity to give to idle sturdy professional beggars, for show or to get rid of them. They are mere parasites on society. Every petition should be examined and judged on its merits. ---------------------------------------11. But the bounty of the Rabb - rehearse and proclaim!(6187) 6187 Besides the petitioners, who ask for help, there is the case of those who do not ask but are nevertheless poor-poor but contented in worldly goods, or poor in knowledge or resources and not even knowing that they are poor. If you are bountifully endowed by Allah, your duty is to make that Bounty spread far and wide. Proclaim it and share it, as the Prophet(sallallahu alaihi wasallam ) always did. Spiritually we all belong to one of these three classes in one sense or another-orphans, petitioners, and victims of poverty. We all receive Allah's grace and guidance in some degree or other. We all owe it as a duty to our fellow-men to be kind and helpful to those less endowed in any respect than ourselves.
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    Our Lord! Give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter

    Our Rabb! Give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and save us from the torment of the Fire!”-------------
    Bismillah Ir-Rahman, Ir-Raheem. I begin with ALLAH's auspiciousness,whose Name is the Best among all the names. All Revences, All Sanctities and All Worships are due to ALLAH alone. Ashahadu An Laa illaaha illal llahu Wa Ash Hadu Anna Muhammadan Abdu Hu Wa Rasooluhu ''I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah who is without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) is the Rasool.'' "O ALLAH, Shower Your Peace come upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have brought peace to Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious. O Allah, Shower your blessing upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have blessed Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious". I am Satisfied with ALLAH as My Rabb and Cherisher, I am Satisfied With Islam as My Din(religion) and I am satisfied with Muhammad as a Rasulallah (Messenger)sallallahu alaihi was salam) I seek Protection with ALLAH! With the Glorious and Noble Face of ALLAH! With the Complete and Perfect words of ALLAH! With the Exalted Attributes of ALLAH! From the Punishment of Hell; From chastisement in the Grave; From the Trial of Life and Death; From the Mischief of the dajjal. There is no power nor strength with (anyone) save Allah. ALLAH is Good and Only accept that which is Good. ALLAH is the Truth and only accept that which True. ALLAH is Pure and only accept that which is Pure. Ya ALLAH! ALL the praises are for You,You are the Holder of the Heavens and the Earth, And whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All praises are for You; You are are the Substaner of the Heavens and the Earth And whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All the praises are for you; You have the Possession of the Heavens and the Earth and whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All the praises are for You; You are Light(Nur) of the Heavens and Earth And whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All praises are for You; You are the King of the Heavens and the Earth And whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All praises are for You; You are the Truth and Your Promise is the Truth, And Your word is the Truth and the Meeting with You is true, And Parardise is True And Hell is true and All the Prophets(peace be upon them) are true; And Muhammad Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam) is true,And the Day of Resurrection is True. Ya ALLAH! You have promise and Your promise is the truth,Ya ALLAH! You have promise and Your words is the truth, Ya ALLAH! You have promise and You are the Truth!
    -------------------------------------------“Our Rabb! Give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and save us from the torment of the Fire!”------------------------“Rabbanaa ‘aatinaa fid-dunyaa hasanatan wa fil-‘aakhirati hasanatanwa qinaa ‘athaaban-naar.”(2:201)
    “Our Rabb! Give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good,and save us from the torment of the Fire!”----------

    Tafseer Ibn Kathir : Surah Al Baqarah Ayah 201

    The Order for Remembrance of Allah and seeking Good in this Life and the Hereafter
    (200. So when you have accomplished your Manasik, remember Allah as you remember your forefathers or with far more remembrance. But of mankind there are some who say: “Our Rabb! Give us (Your bounties) in this world!” and for such there will be no portion in the Hereafter.) (201. And of them there are some who say:“Our Rabb! Give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and save us from the torment of the Fire!”) (202. For them there will be alloted a share for what they have earned. And Allah is swift at reckoning.)Allah commands that He be remembered after the rituals are performed.
    (…as you remember your forefathers)Sa`id bin Jubayr said that Ibn `Abbas said, “During the time of Jahiliyyah, people used to stand during the (Hajj) season, and one of them would say, `My father used to feed (the poor), help others (end their disputes, with his money), pay the Diyah (i.e., blood money),’ and so forth. The only Dhikr that they had was that they would remember the deeds of their fathers. Allah then revealed to Muhammad
    (sallallahu alayhi wa salam)
    Remember Allah as you remember your forefathers or with far more remembrance.)Therefore, remembering Allah the Exalted and Ever High is always encouraged. We should mention that when Allah used “or” in the Ayah, He meant to encourage the people to remember Him more than they remember their forefathers, not that the word entails a doubt (as to which is larger or bigger). This statement is similar to the Ayat…as stones or even worse in hardness) (2:74) and,
    (. ..fear men as they fear Allah or even more) (4:77) and,
    (And We sent him to a hundred thousand (people) or even more) (37:147) and,
    (And was at a distance of two bows’ length or (even) nearer.) (53:9)Allah encourages calling Him in supplication after remembering Him, because this will make it more likely that the supplication will be accepted. Allah also criticizes those who only supplicate to Him about the affairs of this life, while ignoring the affairs of the Hereafter. Allah said But of mankind there are some who say: “Our Rabb! Give us (Your bounties) in this world!” and for such there will be no portion in the Hereafter.)meaning, they have no share in the Hereafter. This criticism serves to discourage other people from imitating those mentioned.Sa`id bin Jubayr said that Ibn `Abbas said, “Some bedouins used to come to the standing area (`Arafat) and supplicate saying, `O Allah! Make it a rainy year, a fertile year and a year of good child bearing.’ They would not mention any of the affairs of the Hereafter. Thus, Allah revealed about them But of mankind there are some who say: “Our Rabb! Give us (Your bounties) in this world!” and for such there will be no portion in the Hereafter.)The believers who came after them used to say:
    (Our Rabb! Give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and save us from the torment of the Fire!”)Next, Allah revealed:
    (For them there will be alloted a share for what they have earned. And Allah is swift at reckoning.)Hence, Allah praised those who ask for the affairs of both this life and the Hereafter. He said:
    (And of them there are some who say: “Our Rabb! Give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and save us from the torment of the Fire!”)The supplication mentioned and praised in the Ayah includes all good aspects of this life and seeks refuge from all types of evil. The good of this life concerns every material request of well-being, spacious dwelling, pleasing mates, sufficient provision, beneficial knowledge, good profession or deeds, comfortable means of transportation and good praise, all of which the scholars of Tafsir have mentioned regarding this subject. All of these are but a part of the good that is sought in this life. As for the good of the Hereafter, the best of this includes acquiring Paradise, which also means acquiring safety from the greatest horror at the gathering place. It also refers to being questioned lightly and the other favors in the Hereafter.As for acquiring safety from the Fire, it includes being directed to what leads to this good end in this world, such as avoiding the prohibitions, sins of all kinds and doubtful matters.Al-Qasim bin `Abdur-Rahman said,“Whoever is gifted with a grateful heart, a remembering tongue and a patient body, will have been endowed with a good deed in this life, a good deed in the Hereafter and saved from the torment of the Fire.”This is why the Sunnah encourages reciting this Du`a’ (i.e., in the Ayah about gaining a good deed in this life and the Hereafter). Al-Bukhari reported that Anas bin Malik narrated that the Prophet
    (sallallahu alayhi wa salam)
    used to say O Allah, our Rabb! Give us that which is good in this life, that which is good in the Hereafter and save us from the torment of the Fire.)Imam Ahmad reported that Anas said,“Allah’s Messenger
    (sallallahu alayhi wa salam)
    visited a Muslim man who had become as weak as a sick small bird. Allah’s Messenger
    (sallallahu alayhi wa salam)
    said to him, `Were you asking or supplicating to Allah about something’ He said, `Yes. I used to say: O Allah! Whatever punishment you saved for me in the Hereafter, give it to me in this life.’ Allah’s Messenger
    (sallallahu alayhi wa salam)
    said (All praise is due to Allah! You cannot bear it -or stand it-. You should have said: (Our Rabb! Give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and save us from the torment of the Fire!))The man began reciting this Du`a and he was cured.”Muslim also recorded it.Al-Hakim reported that Sa`id bin Jubayr said, “A man came to Ibn `Abbas and said, `I worked for some people and settled for a part of my compensation in return for their taking me to perform Hajj with them. Is this acceptable’ Ibn `Abbas said, `You are among those whom Allah described For them there will be alloted a share for what they have earned. And Allah is swift at reckoning.)Al-Hakim then commented; “This Hadith is authentic according to the criteria of the Two Shaykhs (Al-Bukhari and Muslim) although they did not record it.”













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    Our Lord! Bestow on us from our wives and our offspring the comfort of our eyes

    Our Rabb! Bestow on us from our wives and our offspring the comfort of our eyes, and make us leaders of those who have Taqwa.-----
    Bismillah Ir-Rahman, Ir-Raheem. I begin with ALLAH's auspiciousness,whose Name is the Best among all the names. All Revences, All Sanctities and All Worships are due to ALLAH alone. Ashahadu An Laa illaaha illal llahu Wa Ash Hadu Anna Muhammadan Abdu Hu Wa Rasooluhu ''I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah who is without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) is the Rasool.'' "O ALLAH, Shower Your Peace come upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have brought peace to Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious. O Allah, Shower your blessing upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have blessed Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious". I am Satisfied with ALLAH as My Rabb and Cherisher, I am Satisfied With Islam as My Din(religion) and I am satisfied with Muhammad as a Rasulallah (Messenger)sallallahu alaihi was salam) I seek Protection with ALLAH! With the Glorious and Noble Face of ALLAH! With the Complete and Perfect words of ALLAH! With the Exalted Attributes of ALLAH! From the Punishment of Hell; From chastisement in the Grave; From the Trial of Life and Death; From the Mischief of the dajjal. There is no power nor strength with (anyone) save Allah. ALLAH is Good and Only accept that which is Good. ALLAH is the Truth and only accept that which True. ALLAH is Pure and only accept that which is Pure. Ya ALLAH! ALL the praises are for You,You are the Holder of the Heavens and the Earth, And whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All praises are for You; You are are the Substaner of the Heavens and the Earth And whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All the praises are for you; You have the Possession of the Heavens and the Earth and whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All the praises are for You; You are Light(Nur) of the Heavens and Earth And whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All praises are for You; You are the King of the Heavens and the Earth And whatever is in them. Ya ALLAH! All praises are for You; You are the Truth and Your Promise is the Truth, And Your word is the Truth and the Meeting with You is true, And Parardise is True And Hell is true and All the Prophets(peace be upon them) are true; And Muhammad Rasulallah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam) is true,And the Day of Resurrection is True. Ya ALLAH! You have promise and Your promise is the truth,Ya ALLAH! You have promise and Your words is the truth, Ya ALLAH! You have promise and You are the Truth!

    ----------------------Our Rabb! Bestow on us from our wives and our offspring the comfort of our eyes, and make us leaders of those who have Taqwa

    thosewhosupplicatefortheirfamiliesandoff 1 - My Islamic Knowledge blog postsRabbanaa hab lanaa min azwaajinaa wa thurriyyaatinaa qurrata a’ayun waj’alnaa lilmuttaqeena imaamaOur Rabb! Bestow on us from our wives and our offspring the comfort of our eyes, and make us leaders of those who have Taqwa(25:74)-----------------------------------------------------
    Those Who Supplicate For Their Families And Offspringوَٱلَّذِينَ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَا هَبۡ لَنَا مِنۡ أَزۡوَٲجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّـٰتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعۡيُنٍ۬ وَٱجۡعَلۡنَا لِلۡمُتَّقِينَ إِمَامًا (٧٤)<<And those who say: O our Rabb ,grant us from our wives and offspring comfort to our eyes, and make us leaders who followed upon good by those dutiful Allaah.>> (25:74)Shaikh ‘Abdur-Rahmaan Ibn Naasir as –Sa’dee raimahullaah said that,وَٱلَّذِينَ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَا هَبۡ لَنَا مِنۡ أَزۡوَٲجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّـٰتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعۡيُنٍ۬ وَٱجۡعَلۡنَا<< And those who say : O our Rabb ,grant us from our wives..>>Means ‘Our friends, our companions and wives’وَذُرِّيَّـٰتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعۡيُنٍ۬<<…and our offspring comfort to our eyes,>>means that they bring joy to our eyes.If we study the condition and attributes of the slave of Most Merciful, we will know from their concern and from their high standing that joy would not be brought to their eyes unless they saw that they were people who are obedient to their Rabb, upon knowledge and action.Just as this is a supplication for the rectification of their wives and offspring, it is also a supplication for themselves, since its benefit returns to them. It is this reason that they take it to be a gift granted to them and therefore say,هَبۡ لَنَا<<…grant us (as a gift).>>Indeed their supplication brings benefit to the Muslims in general, since the rectification of those mentioned is a means of rectifying many other people who have a connection to them, and so benefit from them.وَٱجۡعَلۡنَا لِلۡمُتَّقِينَ<<… and make us leaders who are followed upon good by those dutiful to Allaah,>>Then meaning of this is ‘O Rabb, cause us to reach this high level’- the level of Siddeeqoon (the true and sincere followers of the Messengers, who attest to the truth) and the most complete of the righteous slaves of Allaah, which is the level of leadership in the Religion. They ask that, in their sayings and their actions, they should be made an example for those dutiful to Allaah, that their actions should be followed, that the people have confidence in their sayings, and that the people of good follow on behind then so that they, themselves are upon the guidance and give guidance to others.As is known a supplication to attain something is also a supplication to whatever is essential to achieve its attainment. This level of leadership in religion cannot be achieved except by means of patient perseverance (sabr) and certain faith (Yaqeen, as He, The Most High, said:وَجَعَلۡنَا مِنۡہُمۡ أَٮِٕمَّةً۬ يَہۡدُونَ بِأَمۡرِنَا لَمَّا صَبَرُواْ-ۖ وَڪَانُواْ بِـَٔايَـٰتِنَا يُوقِنُونَ (٢٤<<And we made from them leaders who were followed upon good, when they had patience and certain Faith in Our Signs>>[Sooratus-Sajdah(32):24]This supplication therefore necessitates deeds , and patience upon obedience to Allaah; upon avoiding disobedience to Him; upon that which He has decreed to occur that is painful and upon complete knowledge which leads the person to the level of certain Faith(Yaqeen).Thus it results in the bountiful good and abundant award that they should be upon a level which, after then Messengers, is the highest possible level for the creation. Therefore, He will reward them with the highest levels.Extracted from The book : The Characteristics of The Slave of The Merciful.
    Translated By Aboo Talhah Dawood Ibn Ronald Burbank Rahimahullaah
    Tafseer Ibn Kathir(74. And those who say: “Our Lord! Bestow on us from our wives and our offspring the comfort of our eyes, and make us leaders of those who have Taqwa.”)His saying:(And those who say: “Our Rabb! Bestow on us from our wives and our offspring the comfort of our eyes…”)means those who ask Allah to bring forth from their loins offspring who will obey Him and worship Him and not associate anything in worship with Him. Ibn `Abbas said, “This means (offspring) who will strive to obey Allah and bring them joy in this world and the Hereafter.”Imam Ahmad recorded that Jubayr bin Nufayr said: “We sat with Al-Miqdad bin Al-Aswad one day, and a man passed by and said, “How blessed are these two eyes which saw the Messenger of Allah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam) ! Would that we had seen what you saw and witnessed what you witnessed.” Al-Miqdad got angry, and I was surprised, because the man had not said anything but good. Then he turned to him and said, “What makes a man wish to be present when Allah had caused him to be absent, and he does not know how he would have behaved if he had been there By Allah, there are people who saw the Messenger of Allah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam) , and Allah will throw them on their faces in Hell because they did not accept him or believe in him. Are you not grateful that Allah brought you forth from your mothers’ wombs believing in your (Rabb)- and in what your Prophet brought, and that the test went to others and not to you Allah sent His Prophet(sallallahu alayhi wa salam) during the most difficult time that any Prophet(sallallahu alayhi wa salam) was ever sent, after a long period of ignorance, when the people could see no better religion than the worship of idols, and he brought the Criterion which distinguishes truth from falsehood and which would separate a father from his son. A man would realize that his father, son or brother was a disbeliever, and since Allah had opened his heart to Faith, he knew that if his relative died he would go to Hell, so he could not rest knowing that his loved one was in the Fire. This is what Allah referred to in the Ayah,(And those who say: “Our Rabb! Bestow on us from our wives and our offspring the comfort of our eyes…”)Its chain of narrators is Sahih, although they did not report it.(and make us leaders of those who have Taqwa.)Ibn `Abbas, Al-Hasan, As-Suddi, Qatadah and Rabi` bin Anas said: “Leaders who would be taken as examples in good.” Others said: “Guides who would call others to goodness.” They wanted their worship to be connected to the worship of their children and offspring, and their guidance to go beyond themselves and benefit others. This would be more rewarding and a better end, as it was recorded in Sahih Muslim from Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Messenger of Allah saidWhen a son of Adam dies, his deeds cease apart from three: a righteous child who will pray for him, knowledge from which others may benefit after him, or ongoing charity.)

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    Make Dua for me!

    Bismillah Ir-Rahman, Ir-Raheem. I begin with ALLAH's auspiciousness,whose Name is the Best among all the names. All Revences, All Sanctities and All Worships are due to ALLAH alone. Ashahadu An Laa illaaha illal llahu Wa Ash Hadu Anna Muhammadan Abdu Hu Wa Rasooluhu ''I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah who is without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) is the Rasool.'' "O ALLAH, Shower Your Peace come upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have brought peace to Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious. O Allah, Shower your blessing upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have blessed Ibrahim and his family.---------------------------------------As-Salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. My brothers and sisters! This is k.ibrahim. I am in need of your DUA. Things are not going well with me. I have lost my house where was staying. I am now in need of a house, and a life, and a wife, and some help! Please make Dua for me! I am under a great trial from ALLAH! Please make Dua for me! As-Salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi! your brother in Din, k.ibrahim
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    Make Dua for me! (Part2)

    Bismillah Ir-Rahman, Ir-Raheem. I begin with ALLAH's auspiciousness,whose Name is the Best among all the names. All Revences, All Sanctities and All Worships are due to ALLAH alone. Ashahadu An Laa illaaha illal llahu Wa Ash Hadu Anna Muhammadan Abdu Hu Wa Rasooluhu ''I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah who is without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) is the Rasool.'' "O ALLAH, Shower Your Peace come upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have brought peace to Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious. O Allah, Shower your blessing upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have blessed Ibrahim and his family.---------------------------------------As-Salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. My brothers and sisters of the Ummah of Rasulullah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam)! This is your Brother k.ibrahim. I am in need of your DUA. These are trying times, Things are not going well with me. My life has been and is manipulated in a very systematic way, i am a targeted individual being setup to be murder in the street. Once a believing Muslim is destroyed by these human devils, no believing Muslim people will be safe! They want to set an example by killing the believing Muslim people! --I have lost the house where was staying. I am now in need of a house, and a life, and a wife, and some help! Please make Dua for me! I am under a great trial from ALLAH! Please make Dua for me! As-Salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi! your brother in Din, k. ibrahim.
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    I am in need of your DUA!

    Bismillah Ir-Rahman, Ir-Raheem. I begin with ALLAH's auspiciousness,whose Name is the Best among all the names. All Revences, All Sanctities and All Worships are due to ALLAH alone. Ashahadu An Laa illaaha illal llahu Wa Ash Hadu Anna Muhammadan Abdu Hu Wa Rasooluhu ''I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah who is without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) is the Rasool.'' "O ALLAH, Shower Your Peace come upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have brought peace to Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious. O Allah, Shower your blessing upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have blessed Ibrahim and his family.---------------------------------------As-Salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. My brothers and sisters of the Ummah of Rasulullah(sallallahu alayhi wa salam)! This is your Brother k.ibrahim. I am in need of your DUA. These are trying times, Things are not going well with me. My life has been and is manipulated in a very systematic way, i am a targeted individual being setup to be murder in the street. Once a believing Muslim is destroyed by these human devils, no believing Muslim people will be safe! They want to set an example by killing the believing Muslim people! --I have lost the house where was staying. I am now in need of a house, and a life, and a wife, and some help! Please make Dua for me! I am under a great trial from ALLAH! Please make Dua for me! As-Salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi! your brother in Din, k. ibrahim.
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    Re: Our Lord! Give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter

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    Why is it that known conspiracy have been successful in the past? (Part 3)

    {This is from years of my personal experience!}--

    Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim. I begin with ALLAH's auspiciousness,whose Name is the Best among all the Names. All Revences, All Sanctities and All Worships are due to ALLAH alone. Ashahadu An Laa illaahaillalllahu
    Wa Ash Hadu Anna Muhammadan Abdu Hu WaRasooluhu
    ''I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah
    who is without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) is the Rasool.''
    "O Allah, Shower Your Peace come upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have brought peace to Ibrahim and his family.
    Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious. O Allah, Shower your blessing upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have blessed Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious". Iam Satisfied with Allâh as My Rabb and Cherisher,Iam Satisfied With Islam as My Din(religion) and I am satisfied with Muhammad as a Rasulallah (Messenger)sallallahualaihi was salam) I seek Protection with ALLAH! With the Glorious and Noble Face of ALLAH! With the Complete and Perfect words of ALLAH! With the Exalted Attributes of ALLAH! From the Punishment of Hell; From chastisement in the Grave; From the Trial of Life and Death; From the Mischief of the dajjal. There is no power nor strength with (anyone) save Allah. ALLAH is Good and Only accept that which is Good. ALLAH is the Truth and only accept that which True. ALLAH is Pure and only accept that which is Pure.(There is none worthy of worship except Allah, the Great, the Tolerant. There is none worthy of worship except Allah, the Rabb of the Magnificent Throne. There is none worthy of worship except Allah, the Rabb of the Heaven and the Earth, the Rabb of the Edifying Throne). (There is none worthy of worship except Allah, alone, Who has no partner. For Him is the Dominion and to Him is the praise. He gives life and He brings about death. He is living and does not die. In His hand is all good and He has power over all things.) Indeed all praise is due to Allaahsubhannahuwa ta a’la. We praise Him as He deserves to be praised. And we seek His aide and His assisstance and we ask His Forgiveness. We seek Protection with Allaahsubhannahuwataa’la from the evil of our own selves and from the evil of our wicked actions. Whomsoever Allaahsubhannahuwa ta a’la guides then none can misguide and whomsoever Allaahsubhannahuwa ta a’la misguides then none can guide. I testify that none has the right to be worshipped in truth, except Allaahsubhannahuwa ta a’la. And I testify that Muhammed (sallallahualaihiwasallam)is His Slave and His Messenger.
    ------------------WE KNOW AND BELIEVE THAT ALLAH IS THE WITNESS TO ALL THINGS AND WE KNOW AND BELIEVE THAT ALLAH HAS POWER OVER ALL THINGS!!!--- So Why is it that these conspirators have been successful in the past? Or why is it that known conspiracy have been successful in the past? We can only say Only ALLAH knows and that this is a part of the decree of ALLAH! He (ALLAH) has allowed it to happen And He can change the evil of a conspiracy if He will and that evil will not be successful!--[Surah3:160]If Allah helps you, none can overcome you: If He forsakes you, who is there, after that, that can help you? In Allah, then, Let believers put their trust.
    Say: “Nothing shall ever happen to us except what Allah has ordained for us. He is our Mawla (protector).” And in Allah let the believers put their trust.)
    Quran (Surah Tawba, Verse 51)----All the disasters and tribulations that happen on earth, or happen to the individual, or to his wealth or family, etc., were known to Allah before they happened, He has written them in Al-Lawh Al-Mahfooth (the Preserved Tablet) as He Says (what means): -No calamity occurs on earth nor in yourselves but it is inscribed in the Book of Decrees before We bring it into existence. Verily, that is easy for Allah.Quran (Surah Hadid, Verses 22)
    Ibn ‘Abbas also narrates: Once I was behind the Prophet (s) and he said boy, I will teach you a few words: (a) Be loyal and obedient to Allâh [worship Him (Alone)], remember Him always, obey His Orders. He will save you from every evil and will take care of you in all the spheres of life. (b) Be loyal and obedient to Allâh, you will find Him near (in front of you) i.e. He will respond to your requests. (c) If you ask, ask Allâh.
    (d) If you seek help, seek help from Allâh.
    (e) Know that if all the people get together in order to benefit you with something, they will not be able to benefit you in anything except what Allâh has decreed for you. And if they all get together in order to harm you with something, they will not be able to harm you in anything except what Allâh has decreed for you. The pens have stopped writings [Divine (Allâh’s) Preordainments]. And (the ink over) the papers (Book of Decrees) has dried.------
    In most cases the person or people who are being conspired against is not aware of the conspiracy against him or them and the conspirators working in secrecy may be successful if ALLAH will's, but if he become aware of the conspiracy against him the circumstance can and will change!
    ---------For Sinful disbelieving hypocritical people and disobedience Muslim person or people, it is the withdrawing of ALLAH's protection, because they withdrawal from clinging to repentance and this is the withdrawal of a person or people from their clinging to ALLAH for protection and that will open the door for the rich and powerful and many wicked people to bring harms and many evils such as a conspiracy against Islam and a conspiracy against the Muslim people or musilm individuals! And that is what's go on today at this very moment! That door will open for many Evil forces coming together acting against one or acting against many Muslim people with powerful black Magic and many, many other tools! -They know what we eat and they know what we drink and they know what we like!-And what we like to do! They get to know everything about us! They study our habits and they which everything that we do! There was a time that they would have to be very close to us in order to study our habits-Now they study your habits through micro optical fiber lens camera in our homes, in our bedrooms

    and in our bathrooms And they study our way of life, In order for them to study our way of life, they have to become apart of our way of life, They learn more about Islam and the Holy Quran than the average Muslim So they can deceive and corrupt us!---- This conspiracy is a very skillful deceptive trick! That is play on many Muslim people in America and in the World! By these secret agencies such as The F.B.I. The CIA (Central Intelligence Agency), U.S.A. The ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence), Pakistan... The Mossad (HaMossadleModiinuleTafkidimMeyuadim), Israel. ...The MI6 (Military Intelligence, Section 6), UK.... GRU And KGB(Main IntelligeceAgecy)RUSSIA. ! And the trick is to make sure that Many Muslim individuals would be in a desperate situation for years,where we are separated from each other(from real Muslims ) and would have no close Muslim friends or any other real true believing Muslims around us,then these Kaffara who pretend to be Muslim, they have put their friends the hypocrites and the disbelieving people in to places around us and so that these wicked people could start their method of working on us without our knowledge, with a continuous brainwashing thought Electronic, and pulling drugs and magic in our food, trying to make sure that our faith would be destroy, they would not have been able to worked on us if we were not isolated or separated from other real Muslim, so that their method of isolation could be use against us! This Method is being use on many us Muslims throughout America and the world. One of the methods is to cut off our communication with others real Muslim and to make sure that each individual Muslim that they are working on is isolated and have no real Muslim friends!(The believing Muslim recognize each other.) The second method of isolation is that they spread Lies and to create mistrust,hostility and dissension among the Muslim people and non-Muslim people by making those individual Muslims whom they have isolated the Target of mistrust and dissension!They can only accept us as Muslim people if we are corrupt, if we are doing the same shameless wicked and filthy things that they are doing And their dirty work is still the same killing people who disagree with them or setting people up and framing them! These kafara are nothing but Hate mongers(those who incites others to hatred or prejudice)another method is use and that method is to put Drugs or black magic and pig grease in the food of those individual Muslims who are isolated from other real Muslim so that their prayres would not be answer for 40 days, They know what we like to eat,where we eats and then they paid the people to put drugs, magic and pig grease in our food. And the people they pay to do their dirty work, these people do not ask any question. And No one ask the questions?Who are these people,these conspirators? They are The F.B.I. The CIA (Central Intelligence Agency), U.S.A. The ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence), Pakistan... The Mossad (HaMossadleModiinuleTafkidimMeyuadim), Israel. ...The MI6 (Military Intelligence, Section 6), UK. And many other cloaked individuals who are very good in deception Who pray with us everyday and smile in our face everyday and pretend to be Muslim, but in reality they are against Islam and the enemies of the Din of ALLAH!They have come from many countries from around the world to work against Islam in America, WITH NO FEAR OF ALLAH!-They are trying to do everything they can to bring disgrace on Islam and hardship to the Believing Muslim people and they hate the Muslim people born in America because WE TRULY BELIEVE IN ALLAH AND THE LAST DAY! And They have been working on us and oppressing us for years through powerful black magic and VooDoo! They are the ones who have came in to our homes on many occasions when we were not there and committed every kind of wicked acts you can name and some you cannot name! They have taken our hair, they have taken our under clothes. They are the ones who have put drugs and blackmagic in my food and drink. They are Mossad agents who came from Jordan, Egypt, Ethiopia, Palestine and Africa and they are working under the direction supervision of The F.B.I. As their informants!They cannot be F.B.I. Agents! -They can only be informants because they already work for another Foreign Intelligence agency and that would be a conflict of interest. They are the leaders of this conspiracy against us, but this conspiracy have many branches and All of them are rooted in racism, Judaism and injustice. And their claim is that they are the people of Authority in the World,and that these Individuals has be monitored under surveillance by these governments 24/7 some of these Agencies wear the label claiming they are Muslims, they wear the label claiming they are christians,and they wear the label Jews ,but in reality they are ATHEIST pretending to be Religious, and Many of their Agents are the people who are over the Muslim Ummah in America pretending to be Muslim, but in reality they are jewish, Masons and christians Hate-mongers(those who incites others to hatred and prejudice) these are the people of the Dark Shadows,who don't have to stay in the shadows anymore! Their Boss(the dajjal! the one that fits the description of hadith ) is on the scene,and they don't have to hide anymore! The More their Diabolical Plan is Exposed,the More they have to cover it up! They are covering up their Plan,But they are not hiding! In every city there is but few believing Muslims and they are far apart from each other and isolated and surround by hypocrite and Kuffars-disbelievers who want to destroy our faith by their plan,and this plan is being implemented every day in every city, in every state and in every country where Muslim are! Now Is it possible that an individual person can be in the wrong place at the wrong time all of the time? The Answer is YES! If there is a conspiracy against him and he is being manipulated by a group of powerful magician! this is possible!------------------ These conspirators can only be successful against the Muslim people if we are disobedient or by putting powerful black magic or drugs in our food in order to take us away from the worship of ALLAH! If we had clung to ALLAH for protection, we would not depart from the guidance of obedience. ALLAH The Exalted says, Whoever cling to ALLAH for protection has been guided to a straight path"[3:101].If our protection with ALLAH is completed, Then He (ALLAH) would never abstain from assisting us. ALLAH The Exalted says, " Cling to ALLAH for protection, and hold fast to ALLAH! He is your Protector - the Best to protect and the Best to help![22:78] This means that when we cling to Him for protection, He (ALLAH) will protect us and He will help us against the evil of ourselves and against the evil of these human devils and jinn satans. There for ALLAH’s help against these enemies is most important, and we the Muslim people are most in need of it. The perfection of help against the enemies is in accordance to the perfection of clinging to ALLAH for protection.-----------------------------------------Ya ALLAH You are the witness to all things! Ya ALLAH! You have promise and Your promise is the truth, Ya ALLAH! You have promise and Your words is the truth, Ya ALLAH! You have promise and You are the Truth! O ALLAH every promise you have made is the absolute Truth! That You would answers the Prayers of the Oppress! -- O ALLAH who has revealed His book! O ALLAH who has complete control of the clouds! And O ALLAH Who will destroy His enemies, Curse and Destroy them! O ALLAH curse these oppressive kafir governments throughout the world especially Israeli government this American government! That are oppressing and killing the Muslims people throughout the World! O ALLAH! These fakes, these phonies, these hypocrites, these kafirs, these satanic Jews and these satanic Christian and their Bosses in this city of Houston,tx. And in America, Theyhave been oppressing me and many Muslims people for years! Ya ALLAH these human devils are your open enemies and who make mockery of Your Din, and of our Faith and they make mockery of the Sunnah of Your Nabi(sallallahualayhiwasalam) in this city of houston,tx and throughout the World..They have taken our possession and using them as tools to oppress us through black magic, sorcery, witchcraft, voodoo and the shaytaan, O ALLAH curse their wealth, their power and their Authority! O ALLAH strip these black hearted wicked hypocrites and kafirs of their power and authority for their unjustifiable cruel and malicious abuse and misuse of power and Authority by oppressing us the Muslim people in America and throughout the World., O ALLAH curse these enemies of Your especially the israeli government and this government! With a powerful curse that will last to the Day of Judgement. Ya ALLAH bring your justice in its entirety upon these oppressive Kafir governments andisraeli government who have murdered and oppress millions of Muslims people for years and years, and curse all its forces, and its secret agencies and its secret organizations who have murdered millions of muslim peoplethroughout the World. --who encouraged its people to practice homosexuality and to be disobedience to You, thesekafirsgovernments are Your open enemies are oppressing us the Muslim people throughout this World and has been oppressing us for years, O ALLAH curse all of these oppressive kafirgovernments and their secret agencies and secret agents, who sole purpose is to bring disgrace upon Islam and hardship to the believers people, O ALLAH curse theseoppressive kafir governments every day of the Islamic calendar year, O ALLAH curse them with such curses that their entire Secret Organizations and open Organizations and Secret Agencies disintegrate before their very eyes under the weight of Your curses! O ALLAH curse those kafir who are conspiring to murdered Me! Curse them with such a curse that they destroy themselves with their own hands. O kafirs if you think that this cannot be a reality or your reality then keep living! And less see if you are not Under the curse of ALLAH! O Enemies of ALLAH! O followers of the dajjal, O Oppressors! Fear ALLAH! As he should be Fear! Do you fear the Pin(Pen) more then you Fear ALLAH! Do you fear that this Pen will write about your Disgraceful behavior! Then know that your already in disgrace! And you do not know it! And ALLAH! Can disgrace you for eternity, or Do you fear that the Pen will expose your sinister Plotting with the secret societies and secret agencies against Islam and against the Believers Muslims people, It’s already expose! And ALLAH can bring to public notice every detail of your Evil plot. So O foolish ones give up your madness and come to ISLAM! Come to ISLAM Wholeheartedly the time is getting short and the Hour is near. O enemies of ALLAH! You can run around and tell as many lies to all of those who will accept it, spreading dissension among the Muslims and non-Muslims, telling lies causing the Muslims to mistrust each other, and stir up sedition and creating hostility between the Muslims and the non-Muslim, trying to destroy the Character and Integrity of the Believing Muslims, you can fool some of the people, but you cannot fool all of the people with Lies, the people can ask you one question what did this person or these people do wrong? Where are the facts? Where is the proof ? All this is the characteristics of Enemies of ALLAH. ALLAH says: “They wish that you reject faith as they have rejected (faith), and thus that you all become equal (like one another).” (An-Nisaa’: 89).----------------------------
    Go back and tell your Boss(the dajjal) and your israeli Bosses in occupied Palestine, that they have Been CURSE BY ALLAH! FOR ALL TIMES! And Time Itself will tell the Truth of these matters (isha-allah)!
    ---------- But for the disbelievers the door of harm is always open, because they the disbelievers do not cling to ALLAH for anything!--------------------------------------------------------------

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