“Be Patient and Paradise will be Yours”

Narrated Abu Said-Khudree (Ra):

Some Ansari persons asked for (something) from Allah’s Messenger (saw) and he gave them. They again asked him for (something) and he again gave them. And then they asked him and he gave them again till all that was with him finished. And then he (saw) said:

“If I had anything I would not keep it away from you. (Remember) Whoever abstains from asking others, Allah will make him contented, and whoever tries to make himself self-sufficient, Allah ill make him self-sufficient. And whoever remains patient Allah will make him patient. Nobody can be given a blessing better and greater than patience.” [Sahih Bukhari]

Also, Ata bin Rabah (RA) said: Ibn “Abbas said to me, “Shall I show you a woman of the people of paradise?” I said, “Yes” He said, “This black lady came to the Prophet (saw) and said, ‘I get attacks of epilepsy and my body becomes uncovered; please invoke Allah for me.’ The Prophet (saw) said (to her):

‘If you wish, be patient and Paradise will be yours’ and if you wish, I will invoke Allah to cure you.’

She said, ‘I will remain patient’ and added, ‘but I become uncovered, so please invoke Allah for me that I may not become uncovered.’ So he invoked Allah for her” [Sahih Bukhari]                              

The Month of Ramadan is Near

Ramadan is near! ... Cleanse your heart in the month of Shabaan, Let the month of Shaban be the means to purify your heart, so You can POLISH your heart in the month of Ramadan. You can avail the maximum barkah of Ramadan if you don't waste the month of Shaban.

For Formula 1 lovers, you can consider the importance of Shabaan as the qualifying session prior to race day. :-)

'The issue of our Heart'

The issue of people’s hearts is an important and sensitive issue. The heart is called al-qalb in Arabic because it changes so quickly and frequently(taqallub – alteration, variation, ups and downs).

The Prophet (peace beupon him) said:
"The heart (qalb) takes its name from its constant changes (taqallub). The likeness of the heart is that of a feather at the root of a tree, being turned over and over by the wind." [Reported by Ahmad 4/408].

Man’s heart changes constantly, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) described: “The heart of the son of Adam changes more quickly than a pan of rapidly boiling water.” [Kitab al-Sunnah, no. 226]. 

 
Allah is the One Who turns hearts around and controls them.
Abd-Allah ibn Amr ibn al-As reported that he heard the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) say: “The hearts of the children of Adam are as one between the fingers of the Most Merciful, and He turns them in whatever way He wills.” Then he said: “O Allah, Controller of the hearts, direct our hearts to obey You.” [Reported by Muslim, no. 2654].

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Etiquettes of the Masjid

The illustrious Tabi’ee; Sa’eed ibnul Musayyab (rahimahullah) said:

One who is seated in the Masjid, is actually seated in the company of Allah Ta’ala.

(Tafsir Qurtubi, vol.6 pg.560)

The renowned Mufassir (commentator of Quran) Imam Abu ‘Abdillah Al-Qurtubi (rahimahullah) has listed the following etiquettes of the Masjid:

DO’S in Masjid:

1.1. Upon entering the Masjid, one should greet the people with Salam. (This only applies when those present are not offering salah, or reciting Quran. If they are occupied in the above, one should not greet them)

1.2. If there is no one present, one should say:

Assalamu’alaini wa’ala ‘ibadillahis salihin

2. Before being seated one should offer two rak’ats of Tahiyyatul Masjid. (The makruh-forbidden- times of salah are excluded in this etiquette)

The Makruh times of salah are:

a)        After Fajr till 15 minutes after sunrise, (Sahih Bukhari, hadith: 586 & Sahih Muslim, vol.1 pg.275)

b)       At mid-day. (Sahih Muslim, vol.1 pg.276)

c)        After ‘Asr till sunset. (Sahih Bukhari, hadith: 586)

d)       During the Friday khutbah (sermon) (Nasbur rayah, vol.2 pgs.201-201)

3. One should keep the Masjid free of filth, children and insane people (as they do not understand the sanctity of the Masjid)

4. One should remain engaged in the dhikr (remembrance) of Allah as much as possible.

DONT’S  of the Masjid:

1. One should not carry out any business transaction in the Masjid. (even by means of the cellphone)

2. One should not draw a weapon in the Masjid.

3. One should not make an announcement for the search of lost items.

4. One should not raise his voice. (This includes cellphone rings, beepers, pagers etc)

5. One should not discuss worldly affairs. (even via a phone call or sms!)

6. One should not climb over the shoulders of those already seated in the rows. (to get to the front. This disrupts the congregation)

7. One should not force his way into a row wherein there isn’t enough space.

8. One should not cross in front of someone offering salah.

9. One should avoid spitting or blowing his nose in the Masjid.

10. One should not crack the fingers. (as this is a futile act and it causes disturbance)

11. One should not play/fiddle with any part of the body.

After enlisting these 15 etiquettes, ‘Allamah Qurtubi (rahimahullah) writes:

“Whoever abides by these has fulfilled the right of the Masjid, and it will be a place of security and protection for him against Shaytan.

(Tafsir, Qurtubi, vol.6 pg.560; Darul Hadith, Cairo)

Note: Take notice of the fact that there are more DON’TS than DO’S in the masjid. This is so its sanctity be maintained….

May Allah Ta’ala inspire us all to uphold the respect for his House. Ameen.

Taken From: http://www.al-miftah.com/2014/03/14/etiquettes-of-the-masjid/

'10 Dangerous Mistakes that husbands make'

1. To ignore your wife
2. Threat for divorce
3. Threat for Second Marriage
4. To humiliate your wife
5. To not give proper time to your wife
6. To put restrictions on your wife but not on your own self
7. To make criticisms
8. To fight with your wife because of some third person
9. To blame your wife
10. To ignore wife’s relatives (In-laws)

'Controlling your gaze'

"A young man came to a shaykh and said, “I am a young man with strong desires. I cannot help looking at people when I am in the market. What do I do?”
 

The shaykh handed him a cup of milk that was full to the brim, and told him to deliver it to an address that would take the young man directly through the market

He then instructed the young man that the milk should not spill, and the man said that it would not.

The shaykh then summoned one of his students and told him to accompany the man through the market to the destination, and to severely beat him if any milk were to spill.

This man successfully took the milk to the destination and returned to give the good news to the shaykh. The shaykh asked, “Tell me, how many sights and faces did you see in the market?”

The man replied incredulously, “Sheik, I didn’t even realize what was going on around me. I was only fearful of the beating and disgrace that I would have to endure in public if a drop of milk were to spill.”

The shaykh smiled and said, “It is the same with a believer. The believer fears that Allah (swt) may disgrace him in front of the entire creation on the Day of Judgment if his faith were to spill over from his heart.”