ZAIN_UL_ABDIN
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ThE vIrTuEs Of FrIdAy
he Virtues of Friday
1. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: "Friday is the best of days. It was on this day that Hadrat Adam (peace be upon him) was created, it was on this day that he was granted entry into Paradise, it was on this day that he was removed from Paradise (which became the cause for man's existence in this universe, and which is a great blessing), and the day of resurrection will also take place on this day." (Sahih Muslim)
2. It is related from Imam Ahmad (Allah have mercy on him) that he said that in certain aspects the rank of the night of Friday is even higher than Laylatul Qadr. One of the reasons for this is that it was on this night that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) appeared in the womb of his mother. The Messenger of Allah's (Allah bless him and give him peace) appearance in this world was a cause of so much good and blessings both in this world and in the hereafter that they cannot be enumerated. (Ash'atul Lama'aat)
3. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: "There is such an hour on Friday that if any Muslim makes dua in it, his dua will definitely be accepted." (Bukhari, Muslim)
The ulama have differed in specifying that hour which has been mentioned in the Hadith. Shaykh Abdul Haq Muhaddith Dehlawi (Allah have mercy on him) has mentioned 40 different opinions in his book Sharh Sifrus Sa'adah. However, from among all these opinions he has given preference to two opinions:
1. That time is from the commencement of the khutbah till the end of the prayer,
2. That time is towards the end of the day.
3. A big group of ulama have given preference to this second opinion and there are many Hadiths which support this opinion. Shaykh Dehlawi (Allah have mercy on him) says that this narration is correct that Hadrat Fatimah (Allah be pleased with her) used to order her maid on Fridays to inform her when the day is about to end so that she could occupy herself in making zikr and duas. (Ash'atul Lama'aat)
4. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: "Of all the days, Friday is the most virtuous. It is on this day that the trumpet will be blown. Send abundant blessings upon me on Fridays because they are presented to me on that day." The Companions (Allah be pleased with them) asked: "O the Messenger of Allah! How will they be presented to you when even your bones will not be present after your death?" The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) replied: "Allah Most High has made the earth forbidden upon the prophets forever." (Abu Dawud)
5. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: "The word witnesses refers to Friday. There is no day more virtuous than Friday. There is such an hour in this day that no Muslim will make dua in it except that his dua will be accepted. And he does not seek protection from anything except that Allah Most High will grant him protection." (Tirmidhi) The word "shahid" appears in Surah Burooj. Allah Most High has taken an oath of that day. He says in the Quran:
"By the sky in which there are constellations. By the promised day (of judgement). By the day that witnesses [Friday], and the day that is witnessed [day of Arafah]."
6. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: "Friday is the best of all days and the most virtuous in the sight of Allah Most High. In the sight of Allah Most High it has more greatness than Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Ad'haa." (Ibn Majah)
7. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: "The Muslim who passes away on the night or during the day of Friday, Allah Most High saves him from the punishment of the grave." (Tirmidhi)
8. Once Hadrat Ibn Abbas (Allah be pleased with him) recited the following verse: "This day, I have completed your Deen for you." A Jew was sitting near him. On hearing this verse being recited he remarked: "If this verse was revealed to us, we would have celebrated that day as a day of eid." Ibn Abbas (Allah be pleased with him) replied: "This verse was revealed on two eids, i.e. on the day of Friday and the day of arafah." In other words, what is the need for us to make that day into a day of eid when it was already a day of two eids?
9. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) used to say that the night of Friday is a lustrous night, and the day of Friday is a lustrous day. (Mishkaat)
10. After Resurrection, Allah Most High will send those who deserve paradise into paradise, and those who deserve hell into hell. The days that we have in this world will also be there. Although there will be no day and night, Allah Most High will show us the extent of days and nights and also the number of hours. So when Friday will come and that hour when the people used to go for Friday will approach, a person will call out saying: "O dwellers of Paradise ! Go into the jungles of abundance, the length and breadth of which are not known to anyone besides Allah Most High. There will be mounds of musk which will be as high as the skies. The prophets (peace be upon them) will be made to sit on towers of light, and the believers on chairs of sapphires. Once everyone is seated in their respective places, Allah Most High will send a breeze which will carry that musk. That breeze will carry the musk and apply it to their clothing, faces and hair. That breeze will know how to apply that musk even better than that woman who is given all the different perfumes of the world. Allah Most High will then order the carriers of His throne to go and place His throne among all these people. He will then address them saying: "O my servants who have brought faith in the unseen despite not seeing Me, who have attested My Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace), and who have obeyed My laws! Ask Me whatever you wish for. This day is the day of giving abundantly." they will all exclaim in one voice: "O Allah! We are pleased with You, You also be pleased with us." Allah Most High will reply: "O dwellers of Paradise ! If I were not pleased with you all, I would not have kept you in My Paradise. Ask for something because this is the day of giving in abundance." they will all say in one voice: "O Allah! Show us Your beauty, that we may be able to look at Your noble being with our very eyes." Allah Most High will lift the veil and will become apparent to these people and His beauty will engulf them from all sides. If this order was not given from before hand that the people of paradise will never get burnt, without doubt they would not have endured the heat of this light and they would all have got burnt. He will then ask them to go back to their respective places. Their beauty and attractiveness will double through the effects of that Real beauty. These people will then go to their wives. They will not be able to see their wives nor will their wives be able to see them. After a little while, the nur which was concealing them will be removed and they will now be able to see each other. Their wives will tell them that how is it that you do not have the same appearance which you had left with? That is, your appearance is a thousand times better now. They will reply that the reason for this is that the noble being of Allah Most High was made apparent to us and we saw His beauty with our very eyes. (Sharh Sifrus - Sa'aadah) See what a great bounty they received on the day of Friday.
11. Every afternoon, the heat of hell is increased. However, through the blessings of Friday, this will not be done on Fridays. (Ihya' `Ulum al-Din)
12. On one Friday, the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: "O Muslims! Allah Most High has made this day a day of eid. So have a bath on this day, whoever has perfume should apply it, and use the miswaak." (Ibn Majah)
The Adab of Friday
1. Every Muslim should make preparations for Friday from Thursday. After the asr prayer of Thursday, he should make a lot of istighfaar. He should clean his clothes and keep them ready. If he does not have any perfume in his house, then if it is possible he should try and obtain some and keep it ready so that he will not get distracted with these things on Friday. The pious people of the past have stated that the person to receive the most benefit on Friday will be that person who waits for it and who makes preparations for it from Thursday. The most unfortunate person will be he who does not even know as to when Friday will fall, so much so that he will ask the people in the morning as to which day this is. Some pious people used to go and stay in the congregational mosque from the night of Friday in order to make full preparations for the following day. (Ihya' `Ulum al-Din, vol. 1, page 161)
2. On the day of Friday, ghusl should be made and the hair of the head and the rest of the body should be thoroughly washed. It is also very virtuous to use the miswaak on this day.
3. After making ghusl, a person should wear the best clothing that he possesses, and if possible he should also apply some perfume. He should also clip his nails.
4. He should try and go very early to the congregational mosque. The earlier a person goes, the more reward he will receive. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: "On the day of Friday, the angels stand at the entrance of that mosque in which Friday prayer is to be offered. They write down the name of the person who enters the mosque first, and thereafter the name of the person who follows, and they continue doing this. The person who entered first will receive the reward of sacrificing a camel in the path of Allah, the one who followed him will get the reward of sacrificing a cow, thereafter a chicken, thereafter the reward of giving an egg as charity in the path of Allah. Once the khutbah commences, the angels close the register and begin listening to the khutbah." (Bukhari and Muslim)
In olden times, the roads and alleys used to be extremely busy in the mornings and at fajr time. All the people used to go so early to the congregational mosque and there used to be such a large crowd that it used to look like the days of eid. Later, when this habit was given up, people began saying that this is the first innovation in Islam. After writing this, Imam Ghazali (Allah have mercy on him) says: "Aren't the Muslims ashamed of themselves that the Jews and Christians go so early in the morning to their synagogues and churches on Saturdays and Sundays. Those who are businessmen go so early to the bazaars in order to do their buying and selling. Why don't the Muslims do the same?" the reality of the situation is that the Muslims have totally reduced the value of this blessed day. They do not even know what day this is, and what a high status it has. How sad it is that the day which was more valuable than eid in the eyes of Muslims of the past, which the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) was proud of and the day which was not granted to the previous nations has become so dishonoured at the hands of Muslims today and it is such a great ingratitude to the favour of Allah Most High that the consequence of all this can be seen with our very eyes."
5. By going walking for the Friday prayer, one gets the reward of fasting for one year for every step that he takes. (Tirmidhi)
6. On Fridays, the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) used to recite Surah Alif Laam Meem Prostration and Surah Hal Ataa, in the fajr prayer. These Surahs should therefore be occasionally recited in the fajr prayer on Fridays. Occasionally, they should be left out so that people do not regard their recitation as necessary.
7. For the Friday prayer, the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) used to recite the following Surahs: al-Friday and al-Munaafiqun, or al-A'la and al-Ghaashiyah.
8. There is a lot of reward in reciting Surah Kahf either before the Friday prayer or after it. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: "the person who recites Surah Kahf on Fridays, a nur will appear for him from below the arsh as high as the skies. This light will help him in the darkness of the day of resurrection. And all the sins which he may have committed from the last Friday till this Friday will be forgiven." (Sharh Sifrus-Sa'aadah) the ulama have written that this Hadith refers to minor sins because major sins are not forgiven without making taubah.
9. There is more reward in reciting blessings on Fridays than on other days. It has been mentioned in the Hadith that blessings should be recited abundantly on Fridays.
The Virtues and Importance of Friday Prayer
Friday prayer is personally obligatory. It has been established from the Quran, Hadith and the consensus of the ummah. It is one of the most salient features of Islam. The person who rejects Friday prayer is a kaafir. The one who misses it without any valid excuse is a faasiq.
1. Allah Most High says in the Quran:
"O you who believe! When the call for Friday prayer is made, hasten towards the remembrance of Allah Most High and leave all transactions. This is best for you if only you know."
In this verse, "remembrance" refers to the Friday prayer and khutbah. "Hasten" means that one should go with great concern and care.
2. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: "the person who has a bath on Friday, purifies himself as far as possible, applies oil to his hair, applies perfume, leaves for the mosque, when he arrives at the mosque he does not sit down by removing anyone from his place, offers as many nafl prayers as possible, when the imam delivers the khutbah he remains silent - then his sins from the previous Friday till now will be forgiven." (Bukhari)
3. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: "the person who has a bath on Friday and goes early to the mosque on foot, and not by a vehicle, listens to the khutbah and does not do any foolish act while it is being delivered, will get the reward of one year's worship, one year's fasting, and one year's prayer; for every step that he takes." (Tirmidhi)
4. Hadrat Ibn Umar and Abu Hurayrah (Allah be pleased with them) a narrate that they heard the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) saying: "People should abstain from leaving out Friday prayer. If not, Allah Most High will put a seal over their hearts whereby they will fall into severe negligence." (Muslim)
5. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: "the person who misses out three Friday's without any valid reason, Allah Most High puts a seal over his heart." (Tirmidhi) In another narration it is mentioned that Allah Most High becomes displeased with him.
6. Taariq bin Shihaab (Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: "the Friday prayer with congregation is a duty which is necessary for every Muslim with the exception of the following four persons: (i) a slave, that is the one who is owned by someone according to the rules laid down by the Shariah, (ii) a woman, (iii) an immature boy, (iv) a sick person." (Abu Dawud)
7. Ibn Umar (Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said the following in regard to those who leave out Friday: "It is my earnest desire that I appoint someone as imam in my place while I go and burn the homes of those who do not attend the Friday prayer." (Muslim) A similar Hadith has also been related with regard to leaving out congregation. We have mentioned this Hadith previously.
8. Ibn Abbas (Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: "the person who leaves out Friday prayer without a valid reason is written down as a hypocrite in a book that is absolutely protected from any changes and modifications." (Mishkaat) In other words, he will be labeled as a hypocrite forever. However, if he repents or Allah forgives him solely out of His mercy, then this is another matter.
9. Hadrat Jaabir (Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: "Friday prayer becomes obligatory on the person who believes in Allah Most High and the last day, except for the sick, musafir, woman, child, and a slave. If a person occupies himself in something unnecessary, or in some transaction, Allah Most High also turns away from him and does not worry about him and Allah is worthy of all praise." (Mishkaat) In other words, He is not affected by anyone's worship nor does He benefit in any way. His essence and being will remain the same irrespective of whether anyone praises Him and worships Him or not.
10. Hadrat Ibn Abbas (Allah be pleased with him) says that the person who leaves out several Friday prayers consecutively has in fact turned away from Islam. (Ash'atul Lama'aat)
11. A person asked Ibn Abbas (Allah be pleased with him) regarding a person who passed away and who should not join the Friday and congregation prayers: "What do you have to say regarding such a person?" He replied: "That person is in hell." This person continued asking him this question for a full month and he gave him the same reply. (Ihya' `Ulum al-Din)
Even by merely glancing at these Hadiths, one can come to the conclusion that the Shariah has laid great stress on Friday prayer and that severe warnings have been given to the one who leaves out Friday. Can a person who claims to be a Muslim still have the audacity of leaving out this fard duty?
The Method of Offering Friday Prayer
After the first adhan of Friday and before the second adhan, four rakats of sunnah prayer should be offered. This sunnah is confirmed sunnah (sunna mu'akkada). After the khutbah, two rakats fard Friday prayer should be offered with the imam. Thereafter, four rakats sunnah should be offered. These are also a confirmed sunnah (sunna mu'akkada). Thereafter, another two rakats should be offered. According to some ulama these two rakats are also confirmed sunnah (sunna mu'akkada).
Prerequisites which make Friday Prayer Necessary
1. To be a muqeem. Friday prayer is not necessary for a musafir.
2. To be sound and healthy. Friday is not necessary for a person who is sick. That sickness which prevents a person from going to the congregational mosque on foot will be considered. If a person is very weak due to old-age, is unable to go to the mosque or is blind, then all these people will fall under the category of the sick and Friday prayer will not be necessary for them.
3. To be a free person. Friday prayer is not necessary for a slave.
4. To be a male. Friday prayer is not necessary for a female.
5. To be free from those excuses which allow one from leaving out the congregation. These have been mentioned previously. If any of these excuses are found, Friday prayer will not be necessary. Examples: (i) It is raining very heavily. (ii) One is taking care of a sick person. (iii) By going to the mosque there is a fear of a certain enemy. (iv) the prerequisites which we mentioned in order for prayer to be necessary are also considered here. That is, to be sane, mature, and to be a Muslim.
All these prerequisites which have been mentioned make Friday prayer necessary. If any of these prerequisites are not found in a person and he still offers Friday prayer, then his prayer will be valid. That is, the duty of offering Zuhr prayer will fall off. For example, a certain musafir or woman offers Friday prayer.
Prerequisites for the Friday Prayer to be Valid
1. The place has to be a city or town. Friday prayer is not valid in a village or jungle. However, Friday will be valid in a village if its population is equal to that of a town. For example, if there is a population of three to four thousand, Friday prayer will be valid.
2. It has to be at the time of Zuhr. Friday prayer is not valid before Zuhr time or after the expiry of Zuhr. So much so, that if the Zuhr time expires while Friday prayer is being offered, then that prayer will become invalid even if the last sitting equal to the tashahhud has been completed. It is for this reason that qada is not made for Friday prayer.
3. The khutbah has to be delivered. That is, to face the people and remind them of Allah Most High even if it means merely saying Sub'haanallah or Alhamdo lillah. However, it is makruh to suffice with this alone because it is contrary to the sunnah.
4. The khutbah has to be before the prayer. If the khutbah is delivered after the prayer, the prayer will not be valid.
5. The khutbah has to be delivered within the time of Zuhr. If the khutbah is delivered before the time of Zuhr, the prayer will not be valid.
6. Congregation. That is, there has to be at least three persons apart from the imam who are present from the beginning of the khutbah till the prostration of the first rakaat. This is irrespective of whether those who were present for the khutbah are different from those who are present for the prayer. But this is on the condition that these three persons are such that they are eligible for imamate. Therefore, if there are only women or immature children, the prayer will not be valid.
7. If the people go away before the prostration and less than three persons remain or no one remains, the prayer will become invalid. However, if they go after the prostration, the prayer will not be invalid.
8. To offer Friday prayer openly and with full permission. It will not be permissible to offer Friday prayer in any private and secluded place. If Friday prayer is offered at such a place where the general public is not allowed to come or the doors of the mosque are closed at the time of Friday, the prayer will not be valid.
If a person offers Friday prayer despite any of the above-mentioned prerequisites not being met, his prayer will not be valid. He will have to offer Zuhr prayer. Since this prayer of his will become a nafl prayer, and since nafl prayer is not offered with such preparations, in such a case it will be prohibitively disliked (makruh tahriman) to offer Friday prayer.
Rules for the Friday Khutbah
1. Once all the people have gathered together, the imam should sit on the minbar and the mu'azzin should call out the adhaan in front of him. Immediately after the adhan, the imam should stand up and deliver the khutbah.
2. Twelve things are sunnah in the khutbah:
a. the person delivering the khutbah should be standing,
b. Two khutbahs should be delivered,
c. He must sit in between both the khutbahs to such an extent that Sub'haanallah could be recited three times,
d. He must be pure from major ritual impurity (hadath akbar) and minor ritual impurity (hadath asghar),
e. While delivering the khutbah, he must face the people,
f. He must recite A'udhu billahi minash shaytaanir rajeem in his heart before commencing with the khutbah,
g. He must deliver the khutbah in such a way that all the people can hear his voice,
h. the subject matter of the khutbah must comprise of the following eight things:
1. gratitude to Allah Most High,
2. praise to Allah Most High,
3. testifying the Oneness of Allah Most High and the prophethood of the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace),
4. salutations to the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace),
5. admonition and advice,
6. recitation of verses or a Surah from the Quran,
7. to repeat all these things in the second khutbah as well,
8. to make dua for the Muslims instead of giving advice and admonition in the second khutbah. This was a list of the subject matter.
We will now go back to those factors which are sunnah for the khutbah itself.
i. the khutbah should not be too lengthy. Instead, it should be shorter than the prayer.
j. To deliver the khutbah from the minbar. If there is no minbar, one should stand up by taking support from a staff or rod. To take support from a staff or rod or to place one hand over the other while one is on the minbar, which is the habit of some people; has not been reported.
k. Both the khutbahs have to be in Arabic. To deliver the khutbah in any other language or to add any poetry or idioms of another language as is prevalent today at some places is contrary to confirmed sunnah (sunna mu'akkada) and is in fact prohibitively disliked (makruh tahriman).
l. Those listening to the khutbah should face the qiblah.
In the second khutbah it is recommended (mustahab
to make dua for the Messenger of Allah's (Allah bless him and give him peace) family, companions, wives, and specifically for the khulafaa-e-raashidin and Hadrat Hamzah and Abbas (Allah be pleased with them). It is also permissible to make dua for the leader of the Islamic state. But it is prohibitively disliked (makruh tahriman) to praise him for things which are not true.
3. Once the imam stands up to deliver the khutbah, it is prohibitively disliked (makruh tahriman) to offer any prayer or to speak with each other. However, it is permissible for the saahib-e-tarteeb to offer his qada prayer at that time. In fact, it is necessary for him to offer his qada prayer. As long as the imam does not complete his khutbah, all these things will be prohibited.
4. Once the khutbah commences, it is necessary for all those present to listen to the khutbah. This is irrespective of whether they are sitting near the imam or far away from him. It is also prohibitively disliked (makruh tahriman) to do such a thing which will distract one from listening. Just as eating, drinking, talking, walking, making salaam, answering to a salaam, reading some tasbeeh, showing someone a masa'ala of the Shariah is prohibited while one is in prayer, it is also prohibited while the khutbah is being delivered. However, it is permissible for the one who is delivering the khutbah to show a issue of the Shariah while he is delivering his khutbah.
5. If the khutbah commences while one is offering one's prayer, it is better to complete it if it is confirmed sunnah (sunna mu'akkada). If it is a nafl prayer, one should make salaam after two rakaats.
6. It is prohibitively disliked (makruh tahriman) for the muqtadis as well as the imam to raise their hands and make dua in-between the two khutbahs when the imam is sitting. However, it is permissible to make dua in one's heart without raising one's hands as long as one does not say anything with one's tongue - neither silently nor loudly.
Nothing has been related from the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) and his companions with regard to delivering khutbahs on the last Friday of Ramadan which contain matters related to the departure of Ramadan. Nor is there any mention of this in the books of Islamic jurisprudence. In doing so, there is the danger of the masses thinking that this is necessary. It is therefore a bid'ah. Note: these days undue attention is given to this sort of khutbahs. If anyone does not deliver such khutbahs, he is accused and mocked at. Special preparations are made in listening to such khutbahs.
7. It is permissible to deliver a khutbah while looking into a book.
8. If the Messenger of Allah's (Allah bless him and give him peace) name is mentioned in the khutbah, it is permissible for the muqtadis to send blessings to him in their hearts.
The Friday Khutbah of the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace)
By quoting the Friday khutbah of the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) it is not intended that people should start restricting themselves to this khutbah. This khutbah should be delivered occasionally as a source of barakah and with the intention of following the sunnah. It was the habit of the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) that once all the people had gathered, he used to enter the mosque and make salaam to all those present. Hadrat Bilal (Allah be pleased with him) used to call out the adhaan. On the completion of the adhaan, he used to immediately stand up and deliver his khutbah. Until the minbar was not constructed, he used to take support from a staff. Occasionally, he used to place the staff against a pillar which was near the prayer niche (mihra from where he used to deliver his khutbah, and then lean against it. After the construction of the minbar, there is no evidence that he used to take support from a staff.
He used to deliver two khutbahs and sit down for a little while in-between the two khutbahs. When sitting down, he did not engage in any conversation nor should he make any dua. On completing the second khutbah, Hadrat Bilal (Allah be pleased with him) used to call out the iqaamah and the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) used to commence the prayer.
While delivering the khutbah, the Messenger of Allah's (Allah bless him and give him peace) voice used to get loud and his blessed eyes used to get red. It is mentioned in Sahih Muslim that when the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) used to deliver the khutbah his condition used to be as if he is warning the people of an invasion of an enemy that is very nearby. In most of the khutbahs he used to say: "Resurrection and I have been sent just as these two fingers are!" And he used to join his middle and forefinger together. ....
A Sahabi says that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) used to recite Surah Qaaf very regularly in his khutbahs so much so that I learnt Surah Qaaf merely by listening to the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) reciting it on the minbar. At times he used to recite Surah al-Asr, ...
Rules Related to Friday Prayer
1. It is preferable that the person who delivers the khutbah also performs the prayer. However, it is permissible for someone else to perform the prayer.
2. It is sunnah to call out the iqaamah and commence with the prayer immediately after the completion of the khutbah. It is prohibitively disliked (makruh tahriman) to engage in any worldly activity between the khutbah and the prayer. If there is a very lengthy gap between the khutbah and the prayer, it will be necessary to repeat the khutbah. However, if the delay is caused because of a Deeni reason, e.g. To show someone a issue, or the wudu of the imam broke and he went to make wudu, or after delivering the khutbah he realized that he had to have a bath, so he went to have a bath - in all these cases it will not be makruh nor will it be necessary to repeat the khutbah.
3. Friday prayer should be offered with the following intention: "I intend offering two rakaats fard of Friday prayer."
4. It is preferable for all the people to get together and offer Friday prayer in one mosque. However, it is permissible for the people of one place to offer their Friday prayer in several mosques.
5. If a person joins the prayer in the last sitting at the time of reciting the at-tahiyyaat or after prostration-e-sahw, his joining the congregation will be correct and he will have to complete his Friday prayer. He will not have to offer Zuhr prayer.
6. Some people offer Zuhr prayer after the Friday prayer as a precaution. Since the belief of the masses has become corrupted in this regard, they should be strictly stopped from this. However, if a knowledgeable person wishes to offer the Zuhr prayer due to some doubt, he should do so without letting anyone come to know of it. -
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He climbed to the treetop, ate the apples, took a nap under the
shadow...
He loved the tree and the tree loved to play with him.
Time went by...the little boy had grown up,
And he no longer played around the tree every day.
One day, the boy came back to the tree and he looked sad.
"Come and play with me," the tree asked the boy.
"I am no longer a kid, I do not play around trees any more"
The boy replied.
"I want toys. I need money to buy them."
"Sorry, but I do not have money...
But you can pick all my apples and sell them.
So, you will have money.
" The boy was so excited.
He grabbed all the apples on the tree and left happily.
The boy never came back after he picked the apples.
The tree was sad.
One day, the boy who now turned into a man returned
And the tree was excited "Come and play with me" the tree said.
"I do not have time to play. I have to work for my family
We need a house for shelter.
Can you help me?
" Sorry",
But I do not have any house. But you can chop off my branches
To build your house.
" So the man cut all the branches of the tree and left happily.
The tree was glad to see him happy but the man never came back since
then
The tree was again lonely and sad.
One hot summer day
The man returned and the tree was delighted.
"Come and play with me!" the tree said.
"I am getting old. I want to go sailing to relax myself.
"Can you give me a boat?"
"Said the man".
"Use my trunk to build your boat.
You can sail far away and be happy.
" So the man cut the tree trunk to make a boat.
He went sailing and never showed up for a long time.
Finally, the man returned after many years
"Sorry, my boy. But I do not have anything for you anymore.
No more apples for you...
" The tree said".
"No problem, I do not have any teeth to bite
" The man replied.
"No more trunk for you to climb on"
"I am too old for that now" the man said.
"I really cannot give you anything...
The only thing left is my dying root,"
The tree said with tears.
"I do not need much now, just a place to rest.
I am tired after all these years" the man replied.
"Good! Old tree roots are the best place to lean on and rest,
Come, come sit down with me and rest.
" The man sat down and the tree was glad and smiled with tears...
This is you and the tree is your parent. !!!!!
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Best Qoute
Umar ibn Abdul Azeez (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
إِنِ اسْتَطَعْتَ فَكُنْ عَالِماً
Become a scholar if you are able.
فَإِنْ لَمْ تَسْتَطِعْ فَكُنْ مُتَعَلِّماً
If you are not able, then be a student.
وَإِنْ لَمْ تَسْتَطِعْ فَأَحَبَّهُمْ
If you can not, then show love for them.
وَإِنْ لَمْ تَسْتَطِعْ فَلا َتَبْغَضُهُمْ.
If you are unable to do that, then (at least) do not hate them.
(جَامِعُ ْبَيَانِ الْعِلْم وَ فَضْله #١٤٣) -
Ya Rab
Tu Malik Hai Ya Rab Main Majboor Hun
Aasi Hun Phir B Ser Basajuud Hun
Bakhsh De Humain Ishq E Illahi Ik Bar
K Musalsal Hain Hub E Alam Main Girftaar
Bacha Le Hamain Ya Rab K Bandy Tere Hain
Gunhaon K Baais Dozakh K Kinary Kharray Hain
Ya Rab Ik Bar Phir Apni Rehmat Ki Bersat Ker
Muslmano Ko Phir Deen Ki Dolat Atta Ker
Humary Qalb O Jiger Ko Wo Noor De
Jo Sary Jahan Ko Manwar Ker De
Ummat-E-Nabi Zill-O-Khuwar Ho Rahi Hai
Batil Ki Quwat Her Su Galib Ho Rahi Hai -
Did You Know This ?
(1) In 2nd Hijri, Fasting was made Obligatory and Sadaqah-e-Fitr Wajib on Muslims.
(2) Among the names of the months,only Ramadhan has come in the Quraan.
(3) Regarding 30 days for Farz Fasting,some Awlmas derives this Hiqmat, that the Fruit which Hazrat Adam ate,remained in his stomach for 30 days and when Tauba of Hazrat Adam was accepted,Allah ordered the fasting of 30 days in which fasting in night was also included but for the Ummat of Prophet Muhammad only fasting during Day remained Obligatory.
(4) Rasulallah said ,"One who attended the gathering of Deen in the month of Ramzaan,he will be rewarded with the reward equal to the Ibaat of 1 year for his every single step and He will be with me under the Arsh.SubhaanAllah
(5) During Ramzaan,one who performs his prayer regularly with congregation,On the Day of Qiyamah,For his every Rakaat Allah(Subhaanwataala) will give him a City(place) filled with his bounties.
(6) One who fulfils the need of a Muslim in the month of Ramzaan,On the Day of Qiyamah,Allah will fulfil his 1000 needs.
(7) In one of the Narrations ,it is said that during Ramzaan,Allah orders the Angels holding the Asrh to leave their Ibaadat and Say Aameen on the Dua of fasting people.
(8) The Year in which Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa passed away ,He performed Itikaaf(Seclusion) for 20 days of fasting.
(9) According to Imam Shafi ,During fast,it is not allowed to do Miswaak after Noon and it is MAkrooh.And according to Imam Abu Hanifait is permissible to do Miswaak anytime even after Noon and it is one of the sunnah of Wudhu(Ablution).
(10) Namaaz,Sajdah etc is performed by Angels,humanbeings and every Makhlook but Fasting is the only Ibaadat for Humanbeings which is not Fardh on any Makhlook,not even on Angels and Jinns.
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Ramadan is a month of countless blessings and virtues. The word Ramadhaan is derived from "ramdh' which means "burning of the feet from heat" This is because of the fast, which burns the sins of a Muslim into ashes.
Ramadhaan has been given the name of blessed month because:
1. In this month, the whole Qur'aan was sent down to the first sky from Lawhe Mahfooz.
2. In this month, there is the night of Qadr which is better than 1000 months.
3. In this month, the thawaab of good deed is equal to the fardh of another month.
4. This is the month of patience and the reward of this patience is Jannah.
5. This month teaches the lesson of kindness towards others.
6. In this month, the daily-bread of Muslims is increased.
7. In this month, the first ten days are of mercy, second ten days are of forgiveness and the last ten days are of being freed from Hell.
8. The month of Ramadhaan is a month in which the Mercy and Blessings of Allah Ta'ala descend upon us continuously.
This month is so precious that one should fast, recite Qur'aan and keep himself engaged in worship (Ibaadah) day night. One should perform Taraaweeh, Nafl Salaat, make du'aa, etc. In this way, by giving preference to religion over self-desires, a person can acquire the Pleasure and Nearness of Allah. Each day and night of this blessed month can bring the reward of Ibaadah of years.
RAMADHAAN IN THE LIGHT OF AHAADEETH
Ka'b Ibne 'Ujrah radhiyallahu anhu relates that the Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said, "Come near the pulpit," and we came near the pulpit. When he ascended the first step of the pulpit, he said, "Aameen." When he ascended the second step, he said, "Aameen." When he ascended the third step, he said, "Aameen." When he descended, we said, "O Prophet of Allah sallallahu alayhi wasallam, we have heard from you today something which we never heard before." He said, "When I ascended the first step, jibra'eel appeared before me and said, 'Woe to him who found the blessed month of Ramadhaan and let it pass by without gaining forgiveness.' Upon that I said: Aameen. When I ascended the second step, he said, 'Woe to him before whom your name is mentioned and he does not read Durood (Salaat) on you. 'I replied: Aameen. When I ascended the third step he said, 'Woe to him in whose presence his parents or either one of them attains old age, and (through failure to serve them) he is not allowed to enter Paradise.' I said: Aameen." (Bukhaari)
Salmaan radhiyallahu anhu relates that Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said, "Ramadhaan is a blessed month. In this month is a night better than a 1000 months. Fasting has been made compulsory and Taraaweeh Sunnah. Whosoever tries drawing nearer to Allah by performing any virtuous deed in this month, for him shall be such reward as if he had performed a 'Fardh' in any other time of the year. And whoever performs a 'Fardh' for him shall be the reward of seventy 'Fardh' in any other time of the year. This is indeed the month of patience, and the reward for patience is Paradise; it is the month of sympathy with one's fellowmen; this is the month wherein a true believer's Rizq is increased." Bayhaqi
In this month the doors of Paradise are opened and the doors of hell are closed. And the Shayaateen are chained. Bukhaari, Muslim
This is a month, the first part of which brings Allah's Mercy, the middle of which brings His forgiveness and the last part of which brings emancipation from the fire of Hell. Bayhaqi
During each day and night of this month, Allah sets free a great number of souls from Hell. And for every Muslim during each day and night, at least one prayer is certainly accepted. (Bazzaa)
In this month, the Ummah of Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam are given these things specially.
1. The smell from the mouth of a fasting person is more sweeter in the sight of Allah than the fragrant smell of musk.
2. On their behalf the fish in the sea seek forgiveness until they break their fast.
3. For them, paradise is decorated everyday.
4. For them, the evil minded shaytaan is chained.
5. On the last night of Ramadhaan they are forgiven.
THINGS TO DO IN THIS MONTH
Four things have been instructed in the Hadeeth which one should continue to practice in abundance:
1. Recite the Kalimah Tayyibah.
2. Make Istighfaar.
3. Ask for Jannah.
4. Seek refuge in Allah from Hell.
In this month one should fast, perform all Salaat with congregation, engage in recitation of the Qur'aan, perform Taraaweeh, give charity and do whatever is possible to acquire the Pleasure of Allah. One should make sure that he does not do anything contrary to the Command of Allah and the teachings of His beloved Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam.
FASTING
In Ramadhaan, Allah has made fasting compulsory. It is one of the five pillars of Islaam. Just like the flower which outsmarts other flowers in its smell and colour, and like the fruit which surpasses the other fruits in its taste, the Ibaadah of fasting outweighs the other forms of devotions in reward. A person gives up everything whilst fasting, only to please his Almighty Creator. It is one of the most accepted forms of Ibaadah, because Allah Himself will give the reward for fasting.
SEHRI
Allah and His Angels send Mercy upon those who eat Sehri. Allah has made Sehri full of mercy and blessings. People of other religions also fast, but they do not eat Sehri, therefore, to differ from them, it is advisable to have at least a sip of water with the intention of Sehri
IFTAAR
Many virtues have been narrated for those who feed others when breaking fast. A person who feeds another who fasted in order to break the fast (at sunset), for him there shall be forgiveness and emancipation from the fire of Hell. Allah grants the same reward to him who gives a fasting person a mere date or a drink of water to break his fast.
TARAWEEH
In Ramadhaan, Allah has made w0 Rak'at Taraaweeh Sunnah. It is also Sunnah to complete the full Qur'aan in Taraaweeh. Taraaweeh is Sunnah for women too.
LAYLATUL QADR
This is a night of great blessings. It is better than a thousand months. The people of the past had very long lives compared to the much shorter lives of this Ummah. If this Ummah then wished to compete with them in doing of the good deeds, it would mean that because of the shorter lives it would be impossible for this Ummah to either emulate or surpass them. For this reason, Allah in His Infinite Mercy granted this Ummah, this night of great blessing. This night has great virtues i.e.
1. The Qur'aan was revealed in this night.
2. The reward of worship in this night is better than the reward of 1,000 months.
3. On this night, Jibraeel descends to the earth with a group of angels, reciting salaam and praying for the blessings for those they see in Worship and Praises Allah.
4. This is a night of peace. The blessings and mercy descends right until the break of day.
The author of Mazahir-e-Haqq states the following significance and virtues of this auspicious night:
* On this night, the angles were created.
* On this night, the matter from which Adam alayhis salaam was created had been collected.
* On this night, Jannah and Jahannan were created.
* On this night, 'Eesaa alayhis salaam was raised up bodily into the heavens.
* On this night, the repentance of Banoo Israa'eel was accepted.
* It is stated in a Hadeeth: "Whosoever stands in Ibaadah on this night with sincere faith and with genuine hopes of gaining reward, his previous sins will be forgiven." Bukhaari, Muslim
WHICH NIGHT IS LAYLATUL QADR
There is a difference of opinion amongst the Ulamaa about this night. According to the vast majority of them, the Laylatul Qadr falls on the odd dates of the last ten days of the month of Ramadhaan - i.e. 21, 23, 25, 27, 29. However, one should strive to search for this great night in all nights of the month of Ramadhaan, particularly in the last ten nights.
I'TIKAAF
It was the general practice of Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam to perform I'tikaaf in the last ten days of Ramadhaan. The women should also try to perform I'tikaaf in their homes. It is stated in a Hadeeth: Whoever performs I'tikaaf in the final ten days of Ramadhaan, for him is the reward of Hajj and Umrah.
Muslims are encouraged to fast six days in Shawwal, the month following Ramadan that begins after Eid ul-Fitr; these days need not be consecutive. According to hadith, one who fasts the month of Ramadan and six days during Shawaal will be rewarded as though he fasted the entire year.
Days to Remember in Ramadhaan-ul- Mubarak
· 1st Ramadhaan: Birth Date of "Sheikh Abdul Qaadir Jilani Ghous-e-Azam" in Baghdad Shareef.
· 3rd Ramadhaan: Death anniversary of "Khatoon-e-Jannat Fatima Zahra" in Medina Munawwarah.
· 10th Ramadhaan: Death anniversary of "Hazrat Khadija- tul- Kubra ".
· 13th Ramadhaan: Death anniversary of "Hazrat Sirri Saqti" in Baghdad Shareef.
· 14th Ramadhaan: Death anniversary of "Hazrat Sayed Shah Ale Hamza Rehmatullahi tala aleh" in Mahrerah Shareef.
· 16th Ramadhaan: Death anniversary of "Hazrat Syed Shah Ale Muhammad Rehmatullahi tala aleh" in Mahrerah Shareef.
· 17th Ramadhaan: Death anniversary of "Sayyida Aisha Siddiqua" in Medina Munawwarah.
· 17th Ramadhaan: Shuhada -e-Badar.
· 21st Ramadhaan: Death anniversary (Shahadat) of "Hazrat Ali Murtuza" in Najf (Iraq).
· 21st Ramadhaan: Death anniversary of "Imam Ali bin Musa Raza" in Baghdad Shareef.
· 27th Ramadhaan: Expected Laylatul Qadr. -
Best way of teaching
Bad temper
There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His Father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence.
The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the next few weeks, as he learned to control his anger, the number of nails hammered daily gradually dwindled down.
He discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence.
Finally the ! day came when the boy didn't ose his temper at all. He told his father about it and the father suggested that the boy now pull out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper.
…..The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father that all the nails are gone. The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence He said, "You have done well, my son, but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same.
When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like this one. You can put a knife in a man and draw it out.
It won't matter how many times you say "I'm sorry", the wound is still there. A verbal wound is as bad as a physical one.
Please forgive me if I have ever left a hole.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
"No one has swallowed back anything more excellent in the sight of Allah, Who is Great and Glorious, than anger he restrains, seeking to please Allah, The Most High."
Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 5116 Narrated by Abdullah ibn Umar -
SOME OF THE HUMAN QUALITIES ALLAH, THE ALMIGHTY LOVES
SOME OF THE HUMAN QUALITIES ALLAH, THE ALMIGHTY LOVES
"Say (O Muhammad to mankind): "If you (really) love Allah, then follow me (i.e. accept Islamic monotheism, follow the Quran and the Sunnah), Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful." (Quran: 3:31)
Patience
"And Allah loves as-Sabirun (the patient)." (Quran: 3:146)
Justice and Dealing with Equity
"Be just: that is nearer to piety; and fear Allah." (Quran: 5:8)
Putting Trust in Allah
"Certainly, Allah loves those who put their trust (in Him)." (Quran: 3:159)
Perfection of One's Work
The Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Allah loves that if one does a job he perfects it."
Rescuing
Abu Ya ‘la Dailami and Ibn Asakir narrated: Abu Hurairah and Anas Ibn Malik said: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Allah loves rescuing the one who needs rescue."
Being Kind and Gentle to Others
Baihaqani narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Allah is kind and gentle (to others)."
Kindliness
"Aisha narrated: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Allah loves kindliness in all matters." (Bukhari)
Repentance
"Truly, Allah loves those who turn unto him in repentance." (Quran: 2:222)
Piety
"Verily, then Allah loves those who are al-Muttaqun (the pious)."
(Quran: 3:76)
Good-doing
"Truly, Allah loves Al-Muhsinun (the good-doers)." (Quran: 2:195)
Body Purification
"And Allah loves those who make themselves clean and pure [ i.e. who clean their private parts with dust (which has the properties of soap) and water from urine and stools, after answering the call of nature]." (Quran: 9:108)
Humility of the Rich
Muslim narrated: Sa'd Ibn Abi Waqqas said: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Allah loves the believer who is pious and rich, but does not show off."
Belief and Work
Al-Tabarani narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Allah loves the slave who believes and acquires a career (or work)."
Reflection of Allah's Grace
Al-Tirmidhi narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Allah loves from amongst his slaves, the one who has a sense of zeal or honor."
Magnanimity
Al-Hakim narrated: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Allah is All-Generous and He loves generosity in sale, purchase and judgment."
Virtuosity
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: " Allah loves the slave-believer who is poor but virtuous enough to refrain from begging though he has many children." (Muslim and Ahmed)
Loftiness
Al-Tabarani narrated: the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Allah loves lofty matters and superiority and hates inferior matters."
Justice
Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Allah loves that you be just toward your children even when kissing them." (Ibn Al-Najjar)
Strength
Muslim narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "The strong believer is better and more loved by Allah than the weak one, but they are both good."
Love for the Sake of Allah
Al-Tabarani, Ibn Ya'la, Ibn Hibban and Al-Hakim narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "If two men love each other for the sake of Allah, the stronger in love to his brother will be more loved by Allah."
Forgiveness
Ibn Iday narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Allah is All-Forgiving and He loves forgiveness."
Continuous Performance of Righteous Deeds
Bukhari and Muslim narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "The best loved deeds to Allah are the ones that are continuous even if they are not very many."
Loving and Visiting Believers
Malik narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Allah said: My love is due to those who meet for My sake, visit one another and make any effort for My pleasure."
Exhortation and Advising
Abdullah, the son of Imam Ahmed narrated: It was said: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "The best loved slaves to Allah are those who exhort their slaves."
Love of Virtuous Deeds
Ibn Abi Al-Dunya narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "The best loved slaves to Allah are those who are made to love virtue and loving virtuous deeds is made lovely to them."
Good Manners and Conduct
Al-Tirmidhi narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "The best loved by me and the nearest to me on the seats on the Day of Resurrection are those who have the best manners and conduct amongst you, who are intimate, are on good terms with others and are humble, and the most hated by me and who will be on the furthest seats from me are those who are talkative and arrogant."
Love of Allah is the basis of worship that should be directed to Him alone. Any other love should be for His sake too. The real love of Allah is to do whatever He ordained and to abandon whatever He forbade, in addition to following the Prophet's Sunnah.
Whoever obeys someone or something other than Allah and His Messenger, or follows any saying other than theirs, or fears other than Allah or seeks the pleasure of other than Allah, or puts his trust in other than Him, does not love Allah, nor does he love His Messenger. Muslims should also love one another and wish the best for one another. Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said:
"One will not be a true believer unless he loves for his brother what he loves for himself." (Bukhari, Muslim, Nasa'i, Ahmed and Ibn Majah)
Imam Malik and Imam Ahmed narrated: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Allah said: My love is due to those who love one another for My sake." -
A King's Dream
‘Once a king had a dream wherein he observed a very large tray containing many varieties, shapes and sizes of flowers. Suddenly a knife appeared from above and cut these flowers; it would cut both large and small flowers.
At this point the king awoke and began to ponder upon the meaning of this strange dream. He related it to his Court Mu’abbirs (interpreters) but they all dismissed it as a product of the mind’s imagination. Unconvinced and worried, the king ordered that no cooking would take place in the kingdom until this dream is interpreted!
Coincidentally, a soldier returned home on leave... and asked for food. His mother replied,
‘Dear, there has been no food cooked for three days, it is the king’s command. Police patrols are going around, any sign of cooking smoke and instant arrest!’
Her son replied,
‘Well I do not care what great dream the king is supposed to have seen, I am famished, please cook a meal for me, if the smoke gets noticed and the king summons me we shall take it from there.’
Accordingly, the mother lit her stove and began cooking. Noticing smoke arising from chimney, the Royal spies arrived and arrested the soldier and took him into the kings presence who asked, ‘Why this disobedience?’ The soldier replied, ‘I am starving... anyway please relate your dream.’ The king described his dream. ‘Allow me to eat and three days grace...if by then I do not bring an interpretation you may kill me,’ commented the soldier. The king agreed.
After having eaten, the soldier mounted his horse and roamed from city to city, town to town in trying to find an interpretation...but to no avail.
Fatigued, he stopped at a small hamlet to request a drink of water from a young maiden spinning cloth in her porch way. The pious purdah nasheen lady brought a pitcher of water and left it by the gateway. Puzzled, the soldier dismounted and drank the water. Then he asked, ‘Madam you appear to be alone, where is your mother?’ The young lady answered from inside her porch way,
‘My mother has gone to deliver two from one!’
Dumbfounded, the soldier thought,
‘O heck! As if one dream to interpret wasn't bad enough...what does she mean by delivering two from one?’
Thereafter he asked, ‘Well, where is your father?’
The young lady replied, ‘My father has gone to enjoin clay with clay.’
Just then the father appeared and the soldier commented,
‘Your daughter is amazing, I asked her two simple questions and she gave such strange replies!’
Father: ‘What did she say?’
Soldier: ‘Well, first I asked her for a drink of water and she left some at the gateway.’
Father: ‘My daughter is purdah nasheen, shy and very modest. How could she possibly hand something to a non-mahram?’
Soldier: ‘Secondly, I asked her, ‘Where is your mother?’ She replied, ‘she has gone to deliver two from one!’
Father: ‘Yes, my wife is a midwife, she was called to deliver a baby, this is what she meant by delivering two from one!’
At this point, the soldier began to think, ‘Hold on, we appear to have something very special here...’
Soldier: ‘Thereafter, I asked her about you and she replied, ‘My father has gone to enjoin clay with clay.’’
Father: ‘A local has passed-away and I attended his funeral, anyhow, who are you and where have you come from?’
The soldier related his whole predicament of interpreting the king’s dream within 3 days or face the death penalty and the kings command forbidding any cooking in the kingdom. Addressing his daughter, the father asked, ‘Dear, did you hear the dream?’ ‘Yes father I heard.’ ‘Well, what do you say?’ ‘It is the king’s dream, I wish to hear it directly from him before giving the interpretation.’
Accordingly, all three left for the king’s palace...
Soldier: ‘Your Majesty, the girl who is to interpret your dream has arrived, please give a command allowing all your subjects to cook...should you find the meaning not to your liking, your majesty is king and may do as he wishes!’
A Royal Proclamation was given allowing people to cook again. Thereafter, when all had eaten, the young lady arrived and from behind a screen listened to the king’s dream and then commented...
‘The interpretation of this dream is as follows. The tray refers to earth, whilst its covering is the Heavens, the flowers therein are people and the knife represents death...which travels upon earth; ‘cutting’ some people in young age whilst others in later life. Some die in childhood, others in their teens, middle and old age. This knife keeps appearing and taking the souls of creation. Herein Allah Ta’?l? is warning you that it is not wise for Insaan [man] to remain neglectful of death: because it may appear at any time in life. These are the meanings of the tray, flowers and knife!’
The king was overjoyed on hearing this interpretation and showered gifts as a sign of his appreciation.
So dear reader, we too must be ever-careful and conscious of our own death. Nobody knows how long they are to live and the best way of being prepared is to live every minute of our life in complete accordance to the Sunnat of our beloved Nabee sallallahu alayhi wasallam who commented:
‘In whichever way you live your life, in this very state will arrive your death. Moreover, in whatever way your death appears, in this very state will you be resurrected!’
May Allah Ta'ala grant all of us Tawfeeq. Ameen. -
Harted
A kindergarten teacher decided to let her class play a game. The teacher told each child in the class to bring along a plastic bag containing a few potatoes. Each potato will be given a name of a person that the child hates, so the number of potatoes that a child will put in his/her plastic bag will depend on the number of people he/she hates.
So when the day came, every child brought some potatoes with the name of the people he/she hated. Some had 2 potatoes; some 3 while some up to 5 potatoes. The teacher then told the children to carry with them the potatoes in the plastic bag wherever they go (even to the toilet) for 1 week.
Day after day passed by, and the children started to complain due to the unpleasant smell let out by the rotten potatoes. Besides, those having 5 potatoes also had to carry heavier bags.
After 1 week, the children were relieved because the game had finally ended. The teacher asked: "How did you feel while carrying the potatoes with you for 1 week?" The children let out their frustrations and started complaining of the trouble that they had to go through having to carry the heavy and smelly potatoes wherever they go.
Then the teacher told them the hidden meaning behind the game. The teacher said: "This is exactly the situation when you carry your hatred for somebody inside your heart. The stench of hatred will contaminate your heart and you will carry it with you wherever you go. If you cannot tolerate the smell of rotten potatoes for just 1 week, can you imagine what is it like to have the stench of hatred in your heart for your lifetime???"
Moral of the story: Throw away any hatred for anyone from your heart so that you will not carry sins for a life time. Forgiving others is the best attitude to take, forgive others like you would like yourself to be forgiven for your mistakes and misgivings.
