No good deed is a small deed..

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Verse’s from the Holy Qur’an referring to the Believers who do good deeds and their reward of Jannah (i.e. Paradise).

And give glad tidings to those who believe and do righteous good deeds, that for them

will be Gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise). Every time they will be provided with a fruit there from, they will say: “This is what we were provided with before,” and they will be given things in resemblance and they shall have therein Azwajun Mutahharatun (purified mates or wives) and they will abide therein forever.
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Surah Al-Baqarah 2: Ayah 25

And those who believe and do righteous good deeds, they are dwellers or paradise, they will dwell therein forever.

➢Surah Al-Baqarah 2: Ayah 82
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But those who believe and do deeds of righteousness, We shall admit them to Gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise), abiding therein forever. Therein they shall have Azwajun Mutahharatun (purified mates or wives), and We shall admit them to shades wide and ever deepening.

➢Surah An-Nisa’ 4: Ayah 57
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But those who believe and do deeds of righteousness, We shall admit them to

Gardens under which rivers flow (i.e. in Paradise) to dwell therein forever. Allah’s promise is the Truth; and whose words can be truer than those of Allah?

➢Surah An-Nisa’ 4: Ayah 122
• And whoever does righteous good deeds, male or female, and is a (true) believer, such will enter Paradise and not the least injustice, even to the size of a speck on the back of a date-stone, will be done to them.
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Surah An-Nisa’ 4: Ayah 124

Allah has promised those who believe and do deeds of righteousness, that for them there is forgiveness and a great reward (i.e. Paradise).

➢Surah Al-Maidah 5: Ayah 9
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Verily, those who believe, and do deeds of righteousness, their Lord will guide them through their faith; under them will flow rivers in the Gardens of Delight (Paradise).

➢Surah Yunus 10: Ayah 9

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Except those who show patience and do righteous good deeds: those, theirs will be forgiveness and a great reward (Paradise).

➢Surah Hud 11: Ayah 11
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Verily, those who believe and do righteous good deeds, and humble themselves before their Lord, they will be dwellers of Paradise to dwell therein forever.

➢Surah Hud 11: Ayah 23
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Verily as for those who believed and did righteous deeds, certainly We shall not make the reward of anyone who does his (righteous deeds in the most perfect manner to be lost. These! For them will be ‘And (Eden) Paradise (everlasting Gardens); wherein rivers flow underneath them; therein they will be adorned with bracelets of gold, and they will wear green garments of fine and thick silk. They will recline therein on raised thrones. How good is the reward, and what an excellent Murtafaq (dwelling, resting place.)!

➢Surah Al-Kahf 18: Ayat 30 – 31

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Verily those who believe and do righteous deeds shall have the Gardens of Al-Firdaus (Paradise) for their entertainment.

➢Surah Al-Kahf 18: Ayah 107
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Truly, Allah will admit those who believe and do righteous good deeds to Gardens underneath which rivers flow (in Paradise). Verily, Allah does what He wills.

➢Surah Al-Hajj 22: Ayah 14
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Truly, Allah will admit those who believe and do righteous good deeds, to Gardens underneath which rivers flow (in Paradise), wherein they will be adorned with bracelets of gold and pearls and their garments therein will be of silk.

➢Surah Al-Hajj 22: Ayah 23.
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So those who believe and do righteous good deeds, for them is forgiveness and Rizqun karim (generous provision, i.e. Paradise).

➢Surah Al-Hajj 22: Ayah 50
• Verily, those who believe and do righteous good deeds, for them are Gardens of Delight (paradise).

➢Surah Luqman 31: Ayah 8
• That He may recompense those who believe and do righteous good deeds. Those, theirs is forgiveness and Rizq karim (generous provision, i.e. Paradise).

➢Surah Saba 34: Ayah 4
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… and those who believe and do righteous good deeds, theirs will be forgiveness and a great reward (i.e. Paradise).

➢Surah Fatir 35: Ayah 7
• Truly, those who believe and do righteous good deeds, for them will be an endless reward that will never stop (i.e. Paradise).

➢Surah Fussilat 41: Ayah 8
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… But those who believe and do righteous deeds (will be) in the flowering meadows of the Gardens (Paradise). They shall have whatsoever they desire with their Lord. That is the supreme grace, (Paradise).

➢Surah Ash-Shura 42: Ayah 22
• Then, as for those who believed and did righteous good deeds, their Lord will admit

them to His Mercy. That will be the evident success.

➢Surah Al-Jathiya 45: Ayah 30
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But those who believe and do righteous good deeds, and believe in that which is sent down to Muhammad (salla allahu alaihi wa salaam) for it is the truth from their Lord – He will expiate from them their sins, and will make good their state.

➢Surah Muhammad 47: Ayah 2
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… And whosoever believes in Allah and performs righteous good deeds, He will expiate from him his sins, and will admit him to Gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise) to dwell therein forever; that will be the great success.
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Surah At-Taghabun 64: Ayah 9
• Save those who believe and do righteous deeds. Then they shall have a reward without end (Paradise).

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Surah At-Tin 95: Ayah 6

Verily, those who believe and do righteous good deeds, they are the best of creatures. Their reward with their Lord is ‘Adn (Eden) Paradise (Gardens of eternity), underneath which rivers flow. They will abide therein forever, Allah will be pleased with them, and they with Him. That is for him who fears his lord.

➢Surah Al-Bayyinah 98: Ayah 7-8

“Sadaqalla hul adheem”
(Almighty Allah has spoken the truth).

Source : Reward for good deeds in Quran

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SMILE:

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: Your smile for your brother is charity.” -- (Graded authentic by Ibn Hajar and al-Albani: Hidaayat-ur-Ruwaah, 2/293)

Narrated ‘Aisha I never saw the Prophet laughing to an extent that one could see his palate, but he always used to smile only. Bukhari 008.073.114


Action plan:

1. Practise good dental hygiene -- Use a miswak/toothbrush.

2. Smile with your eyes. the eyes are more essential to a warm, genuine smile. To get a feel for how to make your eyes smile, get in front of a mirror and practice smiling, but concentrate only on your eyes. You may find it helpful to cover the lower part of your face with a piece of paper. Play around with it a bit, and you’ll find that you can make your mouth smile when your eyes aren’t smiling, and you can also smile only with your eyes. When your eyes do smile, remember how it feels, which muscles are working and how. With practice, you’ll be able to smile with your eyes at will.

www.wikihow.com/Smile

Benefits of smiling

1. Smiling changes our moods
Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile. There’s a good chance you mood will change for the better. Smiling can trick the body into helping you change your mood.

2. Smiling Is Contagious
When someone is smiling they lighten up the room, change the moods of others, and make things happier. A smiling person brings happiness with them. Smile lots and you will draw people to you.

3. Smiling Relieves Stress
Stress can really show up in our faces. Smiling helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed. When you are stressed, take time to put on a smile. The stress should be reduced and you’ll be better able to take action.

4. Smiling Boosts Your Immune System
Smiling helps the immune system to work better. When you smile, immune function improves possibly because you are more relaxed. Prevent the flu and colds by smiling.

5. Smiling Releases Endorphins, Natural Pain Killers and Serotonin
Studies have shown that smiling releases endorphins, natural pain killers, and serotonin. Together these three make us feel good. Smiling is a natural drug.

From article: reasons to smile

Other resources

Smiling is charity -- Khuram Murad

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The above nasheed, without music:



perhaps we could watch the video on that one, n the audio on this, insha Allah

this nasheed is beautiful- illustrates the beauty of a smile, and how even after one passes away, it can linger in the hearts and minds of those who knew it .

So smile.

You're a Muslim.

You have reason to

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Remove an obstacle




125. Abu Hurayra reported that the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, “Belief has over sixty branches. The best of them is the words, ‘There is no god but Allah’ and the least of them is to remove an obstacle from the road.” [Agreed upon] Riyad as-Salihin

119. Abu Dharr also reported that the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace said: “The actions of my community, both good and bad, were displayed before me and I found among their good actions removing obstacles from the road and I found among their bad actions spittle in the mosque which is not buried.” [Muslim] Riyad as-Salihin
122. Abu Hurayra said, “The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, ‘Sadaqa is owed by every limb people have. Every day on which the sun rises in which someone establishes justice between two people is sadaqa. To help a man with his animal and help him onto it is sadaqa. Or to lift his goods onto it is sadaqa. A good word is sadaqa. Every step you take to the prayer is sadaqa. Removing an obstacle from the road is sadaqa.” [Agreed upon] Riyad as-Salihin

Action Plan

How to remove an obstacle?

1. Identify obstacle to be removed. The ability to identify obstacles and understand why they are causing problems is only the first step in removing obstacles.

2. DIY (Do it yourself) -- Deal with the obstacle directly without involving other people. This can be as simple as getting up and moving an the obstacle from the road. e.g

•picking up a brick or stone from the road,
•picking up litter as you walking pass,
•Cleaning up the masjid
•picking up a small branch that is obstructing traffic. (Be careful and assess if it is safe to do it yourself)
3. Delegate -- Identify the obstacle and give precise instructions for its removal to a person who will directly perform the removal. This can sometimes work if removing an obstacle takes a great deal of time, effort or specialized skills that you yourself do not possess. E.g.

•Calling the water company when there is a burst pipe,
•Call the fire station if there is a huge tree in the middle of the road.
•Call the traffic department if there is something on the highway/freeway.

source: Art of obstacle removal

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Greet one another




Narrated Abu Umamah The Prophet(SAW) said: ” Those who are nearest to Allah are they who are first to give a salutation/greeting” Abu Dawood 5178

008.074.270 Narrated ‘Aisha: that the Prophet said to her, “Gabriel sends Salam (greetings) to you.” She replied, “Wa ‘alaihi-s-Salam Wa Rahmatu-l-lah.” (Peace and Allah’s Mercy be on him). Bukhari

Action plan

Islam has professed the use of the Islamic greeting when encountering another Muslim or leaving the company of another Muslim because it unifies the hearts and strengthens bonds between Muslims.

How to greet the islamic way?

The complete form for the Islamic greeting is Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh meaning peace, mercy, and blessings be upon from Allah (S.W.T.).

This is because Imams Abu-Dawood and At-Tirmithi reported in a good hadith that a man came to the prophet (S.A.W.) and said,

“Assalamu alaikum “ The prophet responded and the man sat down. The prophet said, “Ten rewards.”

Another man came and said, “Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah.” The prophet responded and the man sat down. The prophet said, “twenty rewards.”

Then another man came and said: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh The prophet responded and the man sat down. The prophet said, “thirty rewards.

From the Etiquette of Salam:

1. The one who comes greets the Muslims that are present.

2. The one who is riding greets the one who is walking.

3. The one who is walking greets the one who is sitting.

4. The smaller group greets the bigger group.

5. The young greet the elder.

Source: Islamic greeting and it’s etiquette

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PLANT A TREE:


Or, Who has created the heavens and the earth, and Who sends you down rain from the sky? Yea, with it We cause to grow well-planted orchards full of beauty of delight: it is not in your power to cause the growth of the trees in them. (Can there be another) god besides Allah. Nay, they are a people who swerve from justice.



The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is reported to have said, “Whenever Muslims plant a tree, they will earn the reward of charity because of the food that comes from it; and likewise what is stolen from it, what the wild beasts eat out of it, what the birds eat out of it, and what people take from it is charity for them” (Muslim:2904).

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is also reported to have said, “Muslims will always earn the reward of charity for planting a tree, sowing a crop and then birds, humans, and animals eat from it”

Action Plan

1. Start a fruit tree waqf campaign in your area for the poor e.g. Sanzaf fruit tree waqf

2. Plant a tree in your home and teach your children. How to plant a tree?

3. Introduce the teaching of planting and harvesting trees in your local school. Donate all the produce to charity.

4. Donate a tree -- Find an organisation in your area e.g. Food & Trees for Africa

5. Start a greening committee in your area and get the community involved in beautifying your neighbourhood. e.g. LEGG

NB: Always remember when doing a good deed, have the correct intention/niyyah, do it for Allah’s pleasure with sincerity. May all our good deeds be accepted. InshaAllah.

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Feed a fasting person




The Messenger of Allaah (salallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said,
“Whoever feeds a fasting person will have a reward like that of the fasting person, without any reduction in his reward.”
(Ahmad and Al-Nasai. Also verified by Al-Albani as sahih)

Salmaan Al-Faarisi, may Allaah be pleased with him, reported that the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam gave a speech on the last day of Sha’baan, and said, “O people! You are being approached by a great and blessed month. A month which contains a night that is better than one thousand months. Allaah made fasting within it an obligation and made praying in that night an optional act of worship. He who performs any righteous voluntary act within it, will be rewarded like one who does an obligatory act at any time other than during Ramadhaan.

“He who performs an obligatory act of worship within it will be rewarded like he who performs seventy acts of worship at any time outside this month. It is the month of perseverance -- and perseverance is rewarded with Jannah (Paradise). It is the month of compassion, in which the sustenance of a believer increases. He who feeds a fasting person within this month has his sins forgiven and he will be protected and released from the hellfire. He also gets the reward of that person’s fasting without decreasing the reward of the fasting person.”

Then the companions, may Allaah be pleased with them, said, ‘O messenger of Allaah! Not all of us can find the extra food needed to feed another fasting person’.

So the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam responded, “Allaah will give you the reward of feeding a fasting person even if you were to give him just a sip of milk, a date, or a sip of water. He who feeds a fasting person until he is full, Allaah will make him drink out of my river, a sip of which will never allow him to be thirsty until he enters Jannah.”

Then he continued, “…This is the month the beginning of which is mercy, the middle part is forgiveness and the last part of it is release from hellfire.” (Al-Bayhaqi).




Action plan

1. Take extra dates, water and food along with you to the masjid and share with the other brothers and sisters in the masjid.

2. Find an impoverished muslim family in your community and sponsor their iftaars and suhoors.

3. Find an organisation in your area that has an iftaar feeding scheme and volunteer your time or donate money to assist them with their cause. If there isn’t one in your town start one.


4. Give out date gift parcels to your friends, family and community.

5. Invite people to join your for iftar especially muslims that have just entered the fold of Islam.

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Look after orphans



Narrated Sahl bin Sa’d(Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet(Peace be upon him) said, “I and the person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in Paradise like this,” putting his index and middle fingers together. (Saheeh Al Bukhari ::Book 8 :: Volume 73 :: Hadith 34 )

Action plan

How to help orphans and widow in your area?

1. Search for an orphanage. Ask you local imam if there is anyone the community that falls under this categories. If no one has a clue, then search for them and start a database of orphans in the area that need help.

2. Volunteer your time. Orphans may be lonely and are looking for friendship, moral support and companionship. (Please remember only visit the same gender. )Start a big brother/sister/buddy programme in your area. e.g. Buddy programme

3. Take an orphan for an outing e.g. a picnic or a visit to the local zoo or let them join you the next time your family goes on a holiday.

3. Donate money to a local organisation that helps orphans .

4. If you can afford it raise an orphan in your home.

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Use a miswak



Aishah (Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Prophet (Peace be upon him) said, “The Miswak (tooth-stick) cleanses and purifies the mouth and pleases the Rabb.” (An-Nasa’i and Ibn Khuzaimah)

Ibn Umar (Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) said: “‘Make a regular practice of the Miswaak, for verily, it is healthy for the mouth and it is a Pleasure for the Creator (i.e. Allah is pleased with the Muslim who uses the Miswaak)’.” (Bukhari)

Anas (Allah be pleased with him)reported: The Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) said, “I stress upon you to use Miswak (tooth-stick).” (Bukhari)

Action plan

How to use a miswak?

Simply scrape off about half an inch from the tip.

Then chew the tip gently until brush-like

Start brushing horizontally.

After brushing wash the tip.

Store miswak in packet provided so it doesn’t become dirty.

Before going sleep store the miswak in a glass filled with water and put the part of the miswak that was used and leave it overnight to be soaked.

In the morning cut the bristles and start from step one again, this ensures u have clean bristles every day so that it is more hygienic and effective.

[Source: MiracleBrush.com Team]

Advantages and Benefits:

Eliminates Odor

Sharpens the Memory

Sharpens the Intelligence

Increases reward for salaah

Shaytaan becomes displeased with one who uses miswak

Dental research has discovered interesting information about the miswak. Chemical analysis revealed that it contains a total of 19 natural substances, which are beneficial to dental health. Its natural antiseptics have a bactericidal action, killing harmful micro-organisms in the mouth, the tannic acid it contains has astringent qualities which protect the gums from disease, and its aromatic oils increase salivation. Because of its built-in antiseptics, the miswak needs no cleaning, and because its bristles are parallel to the handle rather than perpendicular, it can reach more easily between the teeth, where a conventional toothbrush often misses more