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Post by Ummati on Sept 2, 2011 13:42:15 GMT 5
Private Sunnah
Shawwal Spirit
I am sure you all are missing Ramadan terribly. There is no spiritual high like the high of days spent fasting and nights spent in Qiyaam.
Leaving wrong actions was so easy in Ramadan. Doing good came naturally. But the day of Eid, or perhaps more accurately- the night before it, "Chaand Raat"- everything starts to go downhill for some of us. We plug in that i-Pod, blow off the dust from the TV screen and movie DVDs. Go out shopping, full inter-mingling of the genders. Eid concerts (Allah u Akbar! May Allah SWT save us). Its all- I did soo much ibaadat in Ramadan, now I can 'chill and relax'.
Did we remember, realize the night before Eid is the Night of Reward (Lailatul Jaiza)?
Whoever stands up (in worship) in the nights preceding the two Eids expecting rewards from his Lord, his heart will not die when the other hearts will die. (Ibn Majah)
Subhan Allah! Ramadan was the month to acquire Taqwa. And so we should be stronger these first few days especially when Shayateen have been unchained and our nafs is trying to smile bravely after having been spiritually nourished in the Month of Mercy.
Lets remind ourselves of Ramadan and nourish our souls:
Abu Ayyub al-Ansari narrated that Allah’s Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: "He who fasts Ramadan, and six of Shawwal, it will be (in terms of rewards) as if the fasted a whole year."
[Muslim, at-Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, Ahmad, Ibn Majah]
Lets not miss on this reward.
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We need to assess ourselves and since this month made us prevent ourselves from doing many of the sins we may usually do why should we go back to those sins now that we have stopped or reduced them?
If we continue the rest of the year with the evil we committed before Ramadan then know that we are risking the acceptance of all of our fasts and good deeds because Ramadan is not merely just for abstaining from food and evil for just one month but is a time to train ourselves to change for the better in everyway so that we may become god fearing and pious and continue that way the rest of the year.
We should strive to continue the good we have done in Ramadan throughout the year in our daily lives and discontinue the evil that we left before Ramadan and NEVER go back to it again.
Allah SWT tells us In the Qur'an:
O believers enter into Islam completely and do not follow the footsteps of Shaitan, surely he is your clear-cut enemy.... (Surah Al-Baqara, Ayah 208-210)
So then fellow Muslims In Action, will we not make Islam a FULL part of our lives?
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Post by Ummati on Sept 2, 2011 14:04:43 GMT 5
The wisdom of fasting these six days.
Among the benefits of fasting the six days of Shawwal is:
Sign of acceptance. It is a sign of the acceptance of one’s Ramadan fasts. This is because a sign of Allah’s accepting a good deed is to be granted the success to perform similar good deeds, with consistency.
[ii] Consistency itself is beloved. The actions most beloved to Allah and the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) are those done most consistently.
[iii] Sign of thankfulness. Fasting these six days is an expression of thankfulness for the reward of fasting that Allah grants on the day of Eid. Continuing to fast is a sign of being, as the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) described himself, “A truly thankful servant.” Thankfulness is the key to increase, and a means of securing one’s blessings and good.
[iv] Sign of commitment to continue. Fasting these six days is a sign of one’s commitment to continue in worship and submission to Allah, willingly–and not merely out of obligation.
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Post by Ummati on Sept 10, 2011 6:31:23 GMT 5
9.9.11 - 16.9.11Private Sunnah
Increase in ZikrullahAbu Hurairah narrates that Prophet (SAW) said: “The Mufarridun have gone ahead.” When asked “Who were Mufarridun?” He (SAW) replied: “Those men and women who frequently celebrate the remembrance of Allah.” [Muslim]Abud Darda (RA) quotes Prophet (SAW) who said: “Shall I not inform you of the best of your actions which are the purest to your Lord, which exalt you to the high ranks, which are more efficacious than spending gold and silver (in charity), and better for you than you should encounter your enemies whom you will smite their neck and they will smite your necks?” Companions submitted, “Certainly Ya Rasul Allah!” He (SAW) said: “Remembrance of Allah the Exalted,” [At-Tirmidhi]The Prophet (pbuh) said: "The dearest words to Allah are four: Subhan Allah (Hallowed be Allah), Al Hamdulillah (praise be to Allah), Wa la ilaha illa Allah (there is no God but Allah), Allah-O-Akbar (God is the greatest)." [Narrated by Muslim] Haafiz Ibn-e-Qayyim (RahA) in his book “Al Wabilus Sayyib min’al Kalimit Tayyib” has mentioned 78 blessings and rewards of Zikr. 10 are mentioned here: 1. Zikr make the Shaitan flee and breaks his power of temptation. 2. Zikr is the best source to seek Allah’s pleasure. 3. Zikr gives contentment and enables you to taste the sweetness of love. 4. Zikr bring light to your face and enlightens the heart. 5. Zikr creates and intensifies the love of Allah in the heart. 6. Zikr directs the heart towards Allah and bring the heart closer to Allah. 7. Zikr washes out the sins. 8. Zikr saves from the punishment of Allah and according to one tradition of Prophet (SAW) there in no other act but Zikr which saves man from Allah’s punishment. 9. Zikr relieves the heart from pain and grief. 10. Zikr enables the Zaakir (the one who remembers) to achieve peace. The Rahma of Allah embraces him and he is surrounded by angels. Public Sunnah
Brother, I am here for youNarated By 'Abdullah bin 'Umar : Allah's Apostle said, "A Muslim is a brother of another Muslim. So he should neither oppress him nor hand him over to an oppressor. And whoever fulfilled the needs of his brother, Allah will fulfil his needs." (bukhari)"Whosoever relieves from a believer some grief pertaining to this world, Allah will relieve from him some grief pertaining to the Hereafter. Whosoever alleviates the difficulties of a needy person who cannot pay his debt, Allah will alleviate his difficulties in both this world and the Hereafter. Whosoever conceals the faults of a Muslim, Allah will conceal his faults in this world and the Hereafter. Allah will aid a servant (of His) so long as the servant aids his brother. Whosoever follows a path to seek knowledge therein, Allah will make easy for him a path to Paradise. No people gather together in one of the houses of Allah, reciting the Book of Allah and studying it among themselves, except that tranquility descends upon them, mercy covers them, the angels surround them, and Allah makes mention of them amongst those who are in His presence. Whosoever is slowed down by his deeds will not be hastened forward by his lineage." (muslim)The Prophet, sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam, wants to convey to us that we should help our brothers in any way possible. There are hundreds of forms of need. The greater the help, the greater the reward. This is something that we Muslims should take seriously- try and build a community in which people care about each other and help one another. This should be our attitude - we should seek to be motivated to offer our help at any and every time to our Muslim brothers. www.ahya.org/amm/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=125
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Post by ahsen on Sept 15, 2011 10:32:20 GMT 5
Narrated Abu Huraira(RA): The Prophet(P.B.U.H) never criticized any food (he was invited to) but he used to eat if he liked the food, and leave it if he disliked.
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Post by Ummati on Sept 16, 2011 14:50:17 GMT 5
Aoawrwb. We're going to over the Sunnahs we've sought to revise in this thread so far. Some alhumdulilah we've incorporated into our lives, while others are still in progress. May Allah SWT make our lives the reflection of the Sunnah of our Beloved Nabi sallalahu alayhi wassalam. Review:PRIVATE SUNNAH1 Perform four rak'a of prayer in the early part of the day 2 Sunnah of Eating: Eat from what’s near, picking up fallen food, no leaning, no fault-finding, washing and gargling, spreading cloth on floor, reciting bismillah aloud.3 satisfied with a little food 4 Drinking Water: Sit, bismillah, right hand, three sips, alhumdulilah, not directly from jug/bottle5 I go to sleep, like my Prophet did 6 As I go up I say Allah u Akbar, & as I come down I say Subhan Allah 7 Wudhu before Sleeping 8 Seeking repentance 9 Offering prayer at earliest time 10 Right before Left when wearing, Left before Right when removing 11 remembering death often 12 Miswak-ing 13 rub your face upon awakening 14 Qaylula 15 Voluntary fasting 16 Being steadfast 17 Zikr after Salat ul Fajr 18 Fasting in Shawwal 19 Increasing in Zikr of Allah PUBLIC SUNNAH1 Smiling 2 When they seek your advice, advise them sincerely 3 When they sneeze and praise Allah, supplicate for mercy upon them 4 Accepting Invitations 5 Humble, associating with one and all 6 Spending on family 7 Replacement of words: jazakAllah, waiyyak, alhumdulilah, subhan Allah, masha Allah, astagfirullah, insha Allah8 Sunnahs of Speech: speaking good or keeping silent, slowly, giving pauses, no foul language 9 Sunnah of greeting and gatherings: saying salam, sit wherever place found, 2 shouldn’t talk to the exclusion of the 3rd10 Prevent Yawning as Far as Possible 11 Eating together 12 Hose off that anger 13 Shake hands when you meet each other 14 Clarity in discourse 15 Honoring the guest 16 Keeping Secrets 17 Never saying no 18 Avoiding excessive laughter 19 Getting neighbourly 20 Helping others in whatever way possible P.S. For details, refer to previous posts insha Allah
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Post by Ummati on Sept 23, 2011 13:56:50 GMT 5
23.9.11 - 30.9.11
Public Sunnah
Asking permission to enter
"O you who believe! Do not enter houses other than your own until you have asked permission and greeted their inhabitants. That is better for you – so that perhaps you may pay heed. And if you find no one at home do not go in until permission has been granted you. And if you are told to go away then go away. That is far purer for you. Allah knows what you do. There is nothing wrong in your entering houses where no one lives where there is some service for you. Allah knows what you divulge and what you conceal." (24:27-29)
Within the house, ask for permission:
1- Before Fajr 2- The afternoon (mid-day nap) 3- After isha
O you who believe! Let your slaves and slave-girls, and those among you who have not come to the age of puberty ask your permission on three occasions: before the Fajr prayer, and while you put off your clothes during the afternoon, and after the `Isha’ prayer. (These) three (times) are of privacy for you; other than these times there is no sin on you or on them to move about, attending to each other. Thus Allah makes clear the Ayat to you. And Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.
And when the children among you come to puberty, then let them (also) ask for permission, as those senior to them (in age) ask permission. Thus Allah makes clear His Ayat for you. And Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.
Three times, then back
Busr ibn Sa'id related that Abu Sa'id al-Khudri said, "I was in one the gatherings of the Ansar when Abu Musa came as if he was frightened, He said, 'I asked permission to visit 'Umar three times and he did not give me permission, so I returned. Then he said, 'What kept you from entering?' I said, 'I asked permission to enter three times and was not given permission, so I went back. The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, 'When one of you asks for permission to enter three times and is not given it, he should go back.'
When someone asks, who is it? Dont say it is "I"!
Muhammad ibn al-Munkafir said, "I heard Jabir say, 'I went to the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, about a debt which my father owed, I knocked on the door and he said, 'Who is it?' I said, 'I.' He said, 'I? I?' as if he disliked it."
Asking permission to enter is for looking
Az-Zuhri said, "I preserved it as you are here from Sahl ibn Sa'd who said. "A man looked into one of the rooms of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, while the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, was scratching his head with an iron comb. He said, 'If I had known that you were looking, I would have poked this in your eye. Asking permission to enter was instituted on account of the eyes."
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Post by Ummati on Sept 23, 2011 14:05:59 GMT 5
23.9.11 - 30.9.11[/u][/size]
Private Sunnah
Don't proclaim out loud your sins!
From among the teachings of Allah’s Messenger (sallalahu alayhi wassalam) is to keep sins a secret matter. If someone commits a sinful act which is against the Commandments of Allah, or is against the moral character, or is such an act that may cause harm to one’s honor, then he should keep it a secret and seek forgiveness from Allah in the darkness of night.
Abu Hurayrah (ra) said: I heard the Messenger of Allaah (saws) say: “All of my ummah will be forgiven except those who sin openly. It is a part of sinning openly when a man does something at night, then the following morning when Allah has concealed his sin, he says, ‘O So and so, I did such and such last night,’ when all night his Lord has concealed him and the next morning he uncovers what Allaah had concealed.” (Muslim).
Another narration,
“My entire nation is safe, except al-Mujahirin (those who boast of their sins). Among the Mujaharah is that a man commits an (evil) act, and wakes up in the morning while Allah has kept his (sin) a secret, he says: “O so-and-so! Last night I did this and that.” He goes to sleep while Allah has kept his (sin) a secret but he wakes up in the morning and uncovers what Allah has kept a secret!” [Bukhari]
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The implications of this hadith are not that we should keep performing sins in private. Rather, it also implies having a great sense of shyness, regret and repentence after sinning, which should make us stronger in our goal of leaving all sins. When we sin and discuss that sin, does it show we are really regretting the sin and we are shy in front of Allah swt?
Today, there are also many novel channels through which sins are propagated in the society, such as books, magazines, and television programs that mention the crimes of others, illicit acts, and immorality under the name of creating awareness among the people. These programs–which are meant to help the people against the crimes–are in reality, helping the crime to spread faster in the society! Crimes, which were previously unknown to people have become common offenses! It is therefore necessary for the Muslims to avoid all such avenues which may lead to the destruction of our Muslim Ummah.
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Post by Ummati on Sept 30, 2011 23:20:39 GMT 5
30.9.11 - 7.10.11Public Sunnah
Respect the ElderlyRecognise the status of the elderly and give them due respect. When walking with them, walk slightly behind, to the right. Let them enter and exit first. When you meet them, greet them properly and respectfully. When you discuss something with them, let them speak first, and listen to them attentively and graciously. If the conversation involves debate, you should remain polite, calm and gentle. Ensure that you speak to an elder in a low tone. When you address him, never forget to remain respectful. Hadith:Two brothers came to Rasulullah [Sallallahu álayhi wa sallam] to discuss a personal matter. The younger brother began to speak. At this Rasulullah [Sallallahu álayhi wa sallam] remarked, “The elder, the elder,” meaning, give the elder brother his right and allow him to speak first. [Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim]Sayyiduná ‘Ubádah Ibn Samit [Radiallahu anhu] reports that Rasulullah [Sallallahu álayhi wa sallam] said, “Whoever does not respect our elders is not of us.” Another version reports that, “Whoever does not respect our elders, is not compassionate to our youth, and does not give our scholars due honour is not of us.” [Ahmad, Hákim and Tabaráni]Observe in the following narration how Rasulullah [Sallallahu álayhi wa sallam] taught the youth the manners of companionship and the habit of giving priority to elders. Sayyiduná Malik Ibn Huwairith [Radiallahu anhu] said, “I was among a group of youth of similar age that visited Rasulullah [Sallallahu álayhi wa sallam] in Madinah for twent nights. Rasulullah [Sallallahu álayhi wa sallam] was very kind and compassionate. He sensed that we might have been longing for our families back home, and enquired about whom we had left behind. When we informed him, he remarked, “Go back to your families, live with them, teach them Islam and inform them of good deeds. At the time of prayer, let one of you call out the adhán and let your eldest lead the saláh.” [Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim]Hafidh Ibn Rajab Al-Hambali [Rahimahullah] has narrated from a jurist, Imam Áli Ibn Mubarak Al-Karkhi [Rahimahullah] who studied under Imam Qadhí Abu Ya’lá Al-Hambali [Rahimahullah], himself a jurist, judge and chief shaykh of the Hambali school of law during his time. Imam Áli Ibn Mubarak Al-Karkhi [Rahimahullah] says, “One day, Qadhí Abu Ya’lá said to me, while walking with him, “If you had walked with someone you honour, where would you walk?” I replied, “I do not know.” He said, “Walk to his right. place him at the position of Imam in saláh, leave his left side clear, in case he needs to spit or get rid of dirt.”from islamicetiquette.wordpress.com/
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Post by Ummati on Sept 30, 2011 23:25:24 GMT 5
Private Sunnah
Patience
Patience is illumination. [Muslim, Tirmidhi]
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Post by Mujaahid on Oct 2, 2011 4:31:46 GMT 5
Narrated Anas (radiyAllâhu 'anhu): The Prophet (sallAllâhu 'alayhi wa salam) said, "Whoever possesses the following three qualities will have the sweetness (delight) of faith: [Bukhari: Book 1 Vol 2 Hadith 15]
1. The one to whom Allah and His Apostle becomes dearer than anything else. 2. Who loves a person and he loves him only for Allah's sake. 3. Who hates to revert to Atheism (disbelief) as he hates to be thrown into the fire."
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Post by Ummati on Oct 8, 2011 20:13:45 GMT 5
7.10.11 - 14.10.11
Public Sunnah
Make Peace!
The Noble Qur'an - Al-Hujurat 49:10
The believers are nothing else than brothers (in Islâmic religion). So make reconciliation between your brothers, and fear Allâh, that you may receive mercy.
A few hadith regarding the excellence of making reconciliation:
Narrated Sahl bin Sad:
Once the people of Quba fought with each other till they threw stones on each other. When Allah's Apostle was informed about it, he said, "Let us go to bring about a reconciliation between them."
Narrated Abdullah bin Kab:
That Ka'b bin Malik told him that in the lifetime of Allah's Apostle he demanded his debt from Ibn Abu Hadrad in the Mosque. Their voices grew louder till Allah's Apostle heard them while he was in his house. So he lifted the curtain of his room and called Ka'b bin Malik saying, "O Ka'b!" He replied, "Labbaik! O Allah's Apostle!" He beckoned to him with his hand suggesting that he deduct half the debt. Ka'b said, "I agree, O Allah's Apostle!" Allah's Apostle then said (to Ibn Abu Hadrad), "Get up and pay him the rest."
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "There is a Sadaqa to be given for every joint of the human body; and for every day on which the sun rises there is a reward of a Sadaqa (i.e. charitable gift) for the one who establishes justice among people."
Making peace is given so much importance, that Prophet peace be upon him is reported to have said:
"He who makes peace between the people by inventing good information or saying good things, is not a liar."
(Bukhari)
Private Sunnah
The three qul before sleeping
Recite Surah Ikhlaas, Surah Falaq and Surah Naas three times before sleeping thereafter blowing over the entire body thrice.
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Post by Ummati on Oct 14, 2011 14:10:01 GMT 5
14.10.11 - 21.10.11Public Sunnah
Lets not Argue Rasul Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “Whoever does not argue when he is in the wrong will have a home built for him on the edge of Paradise. Whoever avoids it when he in the right will have a home built for him in the middle of Paradise. And whoever improves his own character, a home will be built for him in the highest part of Paradise.” [Tirmidhi]Arguing with people is strongly discouraged in Islam. We are to state our point of view and then leave it at that. Nor are we to involve ourselves in matters that do not affect a person’s deen. Note that a person is to shun argument whether he is in the right or whether his stand is wrong. Both get houses built for them in Paradise. But since the person who knows that he is right finds it more difficult to leave the argument and let things be, he/she is promised a greater reward. Arguing with people rarely gets anyone to change their minds. It usually only produces defensiveness and creates ill feelings between people. The issue becomes a matter of one’s ego and makes it more difficult for a person to change their stance. Allah (subhana wa ta’ala) loves to have Muslims live harmoniously with each other. Try this hadith out in practice, and you will see that your relations improve with people and that you have greater peace of mind. Private Sunnah
Rinsing Mouth after Drinking MilkNarrated Ibn Abbas (radi Allahu anhu): “Allah’s Messenger (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) drank milk, rinsed his mouth and said, ‘It has fat.’”[The Book of Wudu: Sahih Bukhari]
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Post by Ummati on Oct 25, 2011 23:43:27 GMT 5
21.10.11 - 28.10.11
Private Sunnah
Pick up the Food you Drop
The Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said, “When a morsel of any of you falls, he should pick it up and remove any of the dirt on it and then eat it, and should not leave it for Shaitaan...” [Sahih Muslim]
This hadith tells us to pick up a fallen dry morsel of food and eat it after brushing off any dirt that might be on it. This is an expression of humility and also prevents Shaitaan from deriving blessings from our food.
Public Sunnah
Pass to the Right First
Narrated Anas bin Malik (radi Allahu anhu): "Milk mixed with water was brought to Allah's Messenger (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) while a bedouin was on his right and Abu Bakr (radi Allahu anhu) was on his left. He drank (of it) and then gave (it) to the bedouin and said, 'The right. The right (first).'" [Sahih Bukhari]
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Post by Ummati on Oct 28, 2011 20:45:46 GMT 5
28.10.11 - 4.11.11
Public Sunnah
Having a 'sense' of humour
The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “Shame on him who tells lies in order to make people laugh! Shame on him! Shame on him!” [Abu Dawud]
We can say without doubt that lying is one of the most evil characteristics, against which all religions and systems of ethics warn, and which man's innate common sense (Fitrah) also recognizes as wrong. However, many people do not take seriously telling lies when they are joking. Lying is not permissible whether the one doing it is joking or serious. Practical jokes are another form of lying.
The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “I joke, but I speak nothing but the truth.” [Tabarani]
Private Sunnah
Yawning is from Shaitaan
Abu Hurairah (radi Allahu anhu) reported that the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “Allah likes sneezing and dislikes yawning. When any one of you sneezes and says ‘Al-hamdulillah’ (praise be to Allah), it becomes obligatory upon every Muslim who hears him to respond with ‘Yarhamuk-Allah’ (may Allah have mercy on you). Yawning is from the Shaitaan. When one of you feels like yawning, he should restrain it as much as possible, for the Shaitaan laughs at you when one of you yawns.” [Sahih Bukhari]
Sneezing is something that purifies the body and brings one comfort. It is therefore something good and one should glorify Allah for it. However, yawning is indicative of gluttony, sloth and heaviness and is considered disagreeable. The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) commanded us to stop it either by closing our mouth or by putting our hand across it in order to avoid an act which pleases Shaitaan.
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Post by Ummati on Nov 5, 2011 13:30:50 GMT 5
4.11.11 - 11.11.11
Private Sunnah
On Eid ul Adha
The following acts are sunnah on the day of Eid-ul Adha:
1. To wake up early in the morning. 2. To clean one’s teeth with a miswak or brush 3. To take a bath (make ghusl). 4. To put on one’s best available clothes. 5. To use perfume. 6. Not to eat before the Eid prayer. 7. To recite the Takbir of Tashriq in a loud voice while going to the Eid prayer.
Public Sunnah
Celebrating and Eating Together
Although the person offering a Qurbani can keep all its meat for his own use, yet, it is preferable to distribute one-third among the poor, another one-third among his relatives and then, keep the rest for his personal consumption.
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