BEAUTIFUL ISLAMIC "LAY DOWN WORRIES MESSAGES"

Read rest of entry

DON'T GIVE UP....

It is a fact that we will face many difficult situations in our lives. It doesn't get easier when you grow up. These difficulties change but are always there.

Take the example of doing sums. Sometimes they are so hard and your brain begins to ache with all the working out. Once you practice the sums, they seem to get easier and before you know it, you have mastered it.

This is true for everything in life. If you find something difficult, you should never give up or lose heart. If you trust in Allah and keep going, you will one day be successful.

Islam is not about doing things the easy way but its about doing things the right way. If we keep trying really hard we will succeed. This was the character of the best teachers-the prophets and also the best of people-the Sahabah. So remember when the going gets tough , Muslims keep going.

Read rest of entry

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.”
And put thy trust in Allah, and enough is Allah as a disposer of affairs.(Holy Qu’ran 3

Read rest of entry

DEEDS LOVED BY ALLAH!

It is narrated on the authority of Abdullah bin Mas’ood (may Allah be pleased with him), who observed:

“I asked Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) which deed was the best.” He (the Holy Prophet) replied: ‘The Prayer at its appointed hour.’ I (again) asked: “Then what?” He (the Holy Prophet) replied: ‘Kindness to the parents.’ I (again) asked: “Then what?” He replied: ‘Earnest struggle (Jihad) in the cause of Allah.’ I refrained from asking any more questions for fear of annoying him. (Sahih Muslim: 120)

Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) was asked about the best of deeds. He observed: “Belief in Allah.” He (the inquirer) asked: ‘What next?’ He (the Holy Prophet) replied: “Jihad (struggle to the utmost) in the cause of Allah.” He (the inquirer) again asked: ‘What next?’ He (the Holy Prophet) replied: “Pilgrimage accepted into the grace of the Lord.” (Sahih Muslim: 118)

Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that I asked the Messenger of Allah:

“Which of the deeds is the best?”
He (the Holy Prophet) replied:

‘Belief in Allah and Jihad in His cause.’

I again asked: “Who is the slave whose emancipation is the best?”
He (the Holy Prophet) replied: ‘One who is valuable for his master and whose price is high.’

I asked: “What if I cannot afford to do it?”
He (the Holy Prophet) replied:
‘Help an artisan or make anything for the unskilled (laborer).’

I (Abu Dharr) said:
“O Messenger of Allah, you see that I am helpless in doing some of these deeds.”
He (the Holy Prophet) replied:

‘Desist from doing mischief to the people. That is your own charity for your self.’
(Sahih Muslim: 119)

Read rest of entry

THANK YOU ALLAH

The sky is clear
The air is clean
The land is green
Thank you Allah

The path we walk
The lines we talk
The thing we see
Thank you Allah
Thank you Allah

Say Thank You Allah
Thank You Allah

When I sleep
When I eat
When I breath
Thank You Allah
Thank You Allah

Say Thank You Allah
Thank You Allah

In the night or in the day
Every morning after prayer
I'll never forget to say thank you

There are times when I'm alone
Feel alright or not so strong
I'll pray to you and say
Thank You Allah
Thank You Allah

So friends every time remember
Allah The Most Merciful
Say Thank you Allah
Thank You Allah



THANK YOU ALLAH

Lyrics by RAIHAN

Read rest of entry

WAYS TO INCREASE OUR IMAAN:

1. Recite and ponder on the meanings of the Quran. Tranquility then descends and our hearts become soft. To get optimum benefit, remind yourself that Allah is speaking to you. People are described in different categories in the Quran; think of which one you find yourself in.

2. Realize the greatness of Allah. Everything is under His control. There are signs in everything we see that points us to His greatness. Everything happens according to His permission. Allah keeps track and looks after everything, even a black ant on a black rock on a black moonless night.

3. Make an effort to gain knowledge, for at least the basic things in daily life e.g. how to make wudu properly. Know the meanings behind Allah's names and attributes. People who have taqwa are those who have knowledge.

4. Attend gatherings where Allah is remembered. In such gatherings we are surrounded by angels.

5. We have to increase our good deeds. One good deed leads to another good deed. Allah will make the way easy for someone who gives charity and also make it easy for him or her to do good deeds. Good deeds must be done continuously, not in spurts.

6. We must fear the miserable end to our lives; the remembrance of death is the destroyer of pleasures.

7. Remember the different levels of akhirah, for instance when we are put in our graves, when we are judged, whether we will be in paradise or hell.

8. Make dua, realize that we need Allah. Be humble. Don't covet material things in this life.

9. Our love for Subhana Wa Ta'Ala must be shown in actions. We must hope Allah will accept our prayers, and be in constant fear that we do wrong. At night before going to sleep, we must think about what good we did during that day.

10. Realize the effects of sins and disobedience- one's imaan is increased with good deeds and our imaan is decreased by bad deeds. Everything that happens is because Allah wanted it. When calamity befalls us- it is also from Allah. It is a direct result of our disobedience to Allah.

Read rest of entry

Signs of weak imaan:

1. Committing sins and not feeling any guilt.
2. Having a hard heart and no desire to read the Quran.
3. Feeling too lazy to do good deeds, e.g. being late for salat
4. Neglecting the Sunnah.
5. Having mood swings, for instance being upset about petty things and bothered and irritated most of the time.
6. Not feeling anything when hearing verses from the Quran, for example when Allah warns us of punishments and His promise of glad tidings.
7. Finding difficulty in remembering Allah and making dhikr.
8. Not feeling bad when things are done against the Shariah.
9. Desiring status and wealth.
10. Being mean and miserly, i.e. not wanting to part with wealth.
11. Ordering others to do good deeds when not practising them ourselves.
12. Feeling pleased when things are not progressing for others.
13. Being concerned with whether something is haram or halal only; and not avoiding makroo (not recommended) things.
14. Making fun of people who do simple good deeds, like cleaning the mosque.
15. Not feeling concerned about the situation of Muslims.
16. Not feeling the responsibility to do something to promote Islam.
17. Being unable to deal with calamities, for instance crying and yelling in funerals.
18. Liking to argue just for the sake of arguing without any proof.
19. Becoming engrossed and very involved with dunya, worldly things, i.e. feeling bad only when losing something in terms of material wealth.
20. Becoming engrossed and obsessive about ourselves.

Read rest of entry