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Ayah
Surah Al-'Imran(3) Ayah 84: (Interpreters: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
Say (O Muhammad p.b.u.h): "We believe in Allâh and in what has been sent down to
us, and what was sent down to Ibrâhim (Abraham), Ismâ'il (Ishmael), Ishâque
(Isaac), Ya'qûb (Jacob) and Al-Asbât [the twelve sons of Ya'qûb (Jacob)] and
what was given to Mûsa (Moses), 'Iesa (Jesus) and the Prophets from their Lord.
We make no distinction between one another among them and to Him (Allâh) we have
submitted (in Islâm)."
Hadith
Sahih Bukhari Volume 4, Book 55, Number 654: (Translator: M. Muhsin Khan)
Narrated 'Umar:
I heard the Prophet saying, "Do not exaggerate in praising me as the Christians
praised the son of Mary, for I am only a Slave. So, call me the Slave of Allah
and His Apostle."
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Hadith 51
Ibn Mas`ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger
of Allah (PBUH) said, "You will see after me favoritism and things
which you will disapprove of.'' They submitted: "What do you order us
to do (under such circumstances)?'' He replied, "Discharge your
obligations and ask your rights from Allah".
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: This Hadith tells that if you have rulers who deny your
rights and give themselves and their relatives preference over you
then patience is a better recourse. Rather than revolting against
them, you should seek pardon and forgiveness from Allah and pray for
His Protection against the mischief and tyranny of the rulers
provided they do not show outright disbelief.
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Surah Yunus(10) Ayah 24: (Interpreters: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
Verily the likeness of (this) worldly life is as the water (rain) which We send
down from the sky, so by it arises the intermingled produce of the earth of
which men and cattle eat until when the earth is clad with its adornments and is
beautified, and its people think that they have all the powers of disposal over
it, Our Command reaches it by night or by day and We make it like a clean-mown
harvest, as if it had not flourished yesterday! Thus do We explain the Ayât
(proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, laws, etc.) in detail
for the people who reflect.
Hadith
Sahih Bukhari Volume 7, Book 65, Number 338: (Translator: M. Muhsin Khan)
Narrated Abu Mûsa Al-Ash'ari:
Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) said, "The example of a Believer who recites the
Quran, is that of a citron which smells good and tastes good; And the example of
a Believer who does not recite the Quran, is that of a date which has no smell
but tastes sweet; and the example of a hypocrite who recites the Quran, is that
of an aromatic plant which smells good but tastes bitter; and the example of a
hypocrite who does not recite the Quran, is that of a colocynth plant which has
no smell and is bitter in taste."
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Ayah
Surah Al-Muzzammil(73) Ayah 6: (Interpreters: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
Verily, the rising by night (for Tahajjud prayer) is very hard and most potent
and good for governing (the soul), and most suitable for (understanding) the
Word (of Allâh).
Hadith
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Number 232: (Translator: M. Muhsin Khan)
Narrated Masruq:
I asked 'Aisha which deed was most loved by the Prophet (p.b.u.h). She said, "A
deed done continuously." I further asked, "When did he used to get up (in the
night for the prayer)." She said, "He used to get up on hearing the crowing of a
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Hadith 49
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger
of Allah (PBUH) said, "A Muslim, male or female, continues to remain
under trial in respect of his life, property and offspring until he
faces Allah, the Exalted, with no sin record".
[At-Tirmidhi].
Commentary: We come to know from this Hadith that Muslims are
special targets of trials, but a redeeming feature of these trials is
that Muslims' sins are pardoned through them provided they remain
firm in their Faith and patience.
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Surah Az-Zukhruf(43) Ayah 63-64: (Interpreters: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
And when 'Iesa (Jesus) came with (Our) clear Proofs, he said: "I have come to
you with Al-Hikmah (Prophethood), and in order to make clear to you some of the
(points) in which you differ, therefore fear Allâh and obey me,
"Verily, Allâh! He is my Lord (God) and your Lord (God). So worship Him (Alone).
This is the (only) Straight Path (i.e. Allâh's religion of true Islâmic
Monotheism)."
Hadith
Sahih Bukhari Volume 9, Book 92, Number 384: (Translator: M. Muhsin Khan)
Narrated Abu Hurairah:
Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) said, "All my followers will enter Paradise except
those who refuse." They said, "O Allah's Apostle! Who will refuse?" He said,
"Whoever obeys me will enter Paradise, and whoever disobeys me is the one who
refuses (to enter it)."
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Hadith 48
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: A man
asked the Prophet (PBUH) for an advice and he (PBUH) said, "Do not
get angry". The man repeated that several times and he replied, "Do
not get angry".
[Al-Bukhari].
Commentary:
1. Rage which is declared objectionable is the one which concerns
worldly affairs but that which is for Allah and His religion, that is
to say, which occurs on the violation of the Injunctions of Allah, is
meritorious and essential.
2. Anyone who gets furious quickly should be advised again and again
to control his anger so that he becomes conscious of this weakness
and tries to overcome it.
3. Rage is a means of fulfillment of satanic aims; so it is a great
evil and people are advised to make every effort to prevent
themselves from this satanic device.
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Surah Fatir(35) Ayah 10: (Interpreters: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
Whosoever desires honor, power and glory then to Allâh belong all honor, power
and glory [and one can get honor, power and glory only by obeying and
worshipping Allâh (Alone)]. To Him ascend (all) the goodly words, and the
righteous deeds exalt it (the goodly words i.e. the goodly words are not
accepted by Allâh unless and until they are followed by good deeds), but those
who plot evils, theirs will be severe torment. And the plotting of such will
perish.
Hadith
Maliks Muwatta Book 56, Number 56.7.16: (Translator: Aisha Abdurrahman & Ya'qûb
Johnson)
Malik related to me that he heard that Abdullah Ibn Mas`ud used to say, "You
must tell the truth. Truthfulness leads to right action. Right action leads to
the Garden. Beware of lying. Lying leads to corruption, and corruption leads to
the Fire. Don't you see that it is said, 'He speaks the truth and acts rightly,'
and, 'He lies and is corrupt.'"
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Surah At-Tahrim(66) Ayah 6: (Interpreters: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
O you who believe! Ward off from yourselves and your families a Fire (Hell)
whose fuel is men and stones, over which are (appointed) angels stern (and)
severe, who disobey not, (from executing) the Commands they receive from Allâh,
but do that which they are commanded.
Hadith
Sahih Muslim Book 35, Number 6471: (Translator: Abdul Hamid Siddiqui)
Abu Hurairah reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying that
Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, thus stated : I am near to the thought of My
servant as he thinks about Me, and I am with him as he remembers Me. And if he
remembers Me in his heart, I also remember him in My Heart, and if he remembers
Me in assembly I remember him in assembly, better than his (remembrance), and if
he draws near Me by the span of a palm, I draw near him by the cubit, and if he
draws near Me by the cubit I draw near him by the space (covered by) two hands.
And if he walks towards Me, I rush towards him.
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Hadith 47
Mu`adh bin Ana's (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The
Prophet (PBUH) said, "The one who suppresses anger and has the power
to give effect to it, will be called out by Allah, the Exalted, to
the forefront of the creatures on the Day of Resurrection and he
will be asked to choose any of the virgins (Hur) of his liking".
[Abu Dawud and At-Tirmidhi].
Commentary: The word `Hur' is the plural of `Haura', an extremely
beautiful woman of fair complexion. The word "Ein" is the plural of
"Aina", woman with large eyes. Both the words stand for the most
beautiful women who will be awarded to Muslims in Jannah. This Hadith
mentions the distinction and reward of self-control of a man who, in
spite of being powerful and having the means to avenge, suppresses
his rage and does not exercise his power.
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Hadith 55
Hasan bin `Ali (May Allah be pleased with them) said: I remember
(these words) from Messenger of Allah (PBUH): "Give up
what is doubtful to you for that which is not doubtful; for truth is
peace of mind and falsehood is doubt".
[At-Tirmidhi].
Commentary: This Hadith leads us to the conclusion that one must
always avoid doubtful things so that he does not do
anything unlawful. This message is repeated in another Hadith which
says that he who has saved himself from doubts has in
fact saved his Faith and honour.
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Ayah
Surah Al-Mu'minun(23) Ayah 112-118: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
He (Allâh) will say: "What number of years did you stay on earth?"
They will say: "We stayed a day or part of a day. Ask of those who keep account."
He (Allâh) will say: "You stayed not but a little, if you had only known!
"Did you think that We had created you in play (without any purpose), and that you would not be brought back to Us?"
So Exalted be Allâh, the True King, Lâ ilâha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), the Lord of the Supreme Throne!
And whoever invokes (or worships), besides Allâh, any other ilâh (god), of whom he has no proof, then his reckoning is only with his Lord. Surely! Al-Kâfirûn (the disbelievers in Allâh and in the Oneness of Allâh, polytheists, pagans, idolaters, etc.) will not be successful.
And say (O Muhammad p.b.u.h): "My Lord! Forgive and have mercy, for You are the Best of those who show mercy!"
Hadith
Sahih Bukhari Volume 9, Book 93, Number 535: (Translator: M. Muhsin Khan)
Narrated 'Adi bin Hatim:
Allah's Apostle said, "There will be none among you but his Lord will speak to him, and there will be no interpreter between them nor a screen to screen Him."
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Hadith 56
Abu Sufyan (May Allah be pleased with him) reported, in course
of his detailed narration about Heraclius when the
latter questioned him about the teachings of the Prophet (PBUH) He
said that: He (PBUH) told (us): "Worship Allah Alone and
do not associate a thing with Him; and give up all that your
ancestors said. "He also commands us to perform Salat
(prayers), to speak the truth, to observe modesty and to strengthen
the ties of kinship.
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: In this Hadith an enemy of the Prophet (PBUH)
acknowledges the veracity of the Prophet's teaching, because Abu
Sufyan (May Allah be pleased with him) made this admission when he
was a pagan. This Hadith is mentioned in detail in Sahih
Al-Bukhari.
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Ayah
Surah Al-An'am(6) Ayah 71: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
Say (O Muhammad p.b.u.h): "Shall we invoke others besides Allâh (false deities), that can do us neither good nor harm, and shall we turn on our heels after Allâh has guided us (to true Monotheism)? - like one whom the Shayâtin (devils) have made to go astray, confused (wandering) through the earth, his companions calling him to guidance (saying): 'Come to us.' " Say: "Verily, Allâh's Guidance is the only guidance, and we have been commanded to submit (ourselves) to the Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns and all that exists);
Hadith
Sahih Bukhari Volume 8, Book 76, Number 482: (Translator: M. Muhsin Khan)
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should talk what is good or keep quiet, and whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should not hurt (or insult) his neighbor; and whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, should entertain his guest generously."
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Hadith 57
Abu Thabit from Sahl bin Hunaif (May Allah be pleased with him)
said: The Prophet (PBUH) said: "He who asks Allah for
martyrdom, Allah will raise him to the high status of the martyrs,
even if he dies on his bed".
[Muslim].
Commentary: This Hadith highlights the merit and importance of
sincere intention which in fact is so great that by virtue
of it Allah raises a person's status to that of a martyr. On the
contrary, persons of foul intention will be consigned to
Hell by Allah even if they die in Jihad.
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Ayah
Surah Hud(11) Ayah 112-115: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
So stand (ask Allâh to make) you (Muhammad p.b.u.h) firm and straight (on the religion of Islâmic Monotheism) as you are commanded and those (your companions) who turn in repentance (unto Allâh) with you, and transgress not (Allâh's legal limits). Verily, He is All-Seer of what you do.
And incline not toward those who do wrong, lest the Fire should touch you, and you have no protectors other than Allâh, nor you would then be helped.
And perform As-Salât (Iqâmat-as-Salât), at the two ends of the day and in some hours of the night [i.e. the five compulsory Salât (prayers)]. Verily, the good deeds remove the evil deeds (i.e. small sins). That is a reminder (an advice) for the mindful (those who accept advice).
And be patient; verily, Allâh loses not the reward of the good-doers.
Hadith
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Number 620: (Translator: M. Muhsin Khan)
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) said, "The reward of the prayer offered by a person in congregation is twenty five times greater than that of the prayer offered in one's house or in the market (alone). And this is because if he performs ablution and does it perfectly and then proceeds to the mosque with the sole intention of praying, then for every step he takes towards the mosque, he is upgraded one degree in reward and his one sin is taken off (crossed out) from his accounts (of deeds). When he offers his prayer, the angels keep on asking Allah's Blessings and Allah's forgiveness for him as long as he is (staying) at his Musalla. They say, 'O Allah! Bestow Your blessings upon him, be Merciful and kind to him.' And one is regarded in prayer as long as one is waiting for the prayer."
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Hadith 58
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported that the
Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: "One of the earlier
Prophets who was out on an expedition proclaimed among his people
that no man should follow him who had married a woman
with whom he wished to cohabit but had not yet done so, or who had
built houses on which he had not yet put the roofs, or
who had bought sheep or pregnant she-camels and was expecting them
to produce young. He, then, went on the expedition and
approached the town at the time of the 'Asr prayer or little before
it. He then told the sun that both it and he were under
command and prayed Allah to hold it back for them, so it was held
back till Allah gave him victory. He collected the spoils
and it (meaning fire) came to devour these, but did not. He said
that among the people there was a man who stole from the
booty. He told them that a man from every tribe must swear
allegiance to him, and when a man's hand stuck to his, he said:
"There is thief among you and every individual of your tribe must
swear allegiance to me". (In course of swearing of
allegiance,) hands of two or three persons stuck to his hand. He
said: "The thief is among you". They brought him a head of
gold like a cow's head and when he laid it down, the fire came and
devoured the spoils. Spoils were not allowed to anyone
before us, then Allah allowed spoils to us as He saw our weakness
and incapacity and allowed them to us".
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary:
1. In the opinion of Imam As-Suyuti, the Prophet (PBUH) referred to
in this Hadith was Prophet Yusha` bin Nun (Joshua). His
conduct shows that it is necessary to make suitable arrangements for
the worldly needs of those who are engaged in the
Cause of Allah so that they can concentrate on their struggle
without any distraction.
2. The lawfulness of the booty of war fought in the way of Allah is
a specialty of the Muslim Ummah. Before the advent of
Islam (the Shar'iah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)), the booty of war
which was free from dishonesty used to be consumed by
fire. This Hadith also confirms the miracle of the Prophet Yusha'
(Joshua) in which the movement of the sun was stopped
until he had conquered the village.
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Hadith 59
Hakim bin Hizam (May Allah be pleased with him) reported that:
Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: "Both parties in a
business transaction have a right to annul it so long as they have
not separated; and if they tell the truth and make
everything clear to each other (i.e., the seller and the buyer speak
the truth, the seller with regard to what is
purchased, and the buyer with regard to the money) they will be
blessed in their transaction, but if they conceal anything
and lie, the blessing on their transaction will be eliminated.''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: Here, the two persons engaged in business are seller
and buyer. The word 'right' here means that so far both
of them are present at the spot where business is being transacted
they have a right to cancel their bargain. In other
words, even after the mutual acceptance of the terms of the bargain
so long as they are present at the spot they are
entitled to cancel the deal until the time they separate from each
other. Generally, people do not think it permissible to
cancel the bargain after it has been settled even though both
parties are present there, but this is not correct. Their
view is contradicted by the Hadith.Truthfulness is a means of
blessings in the business while falsehood and hiding of any
defect of the merchandise detract from its blessings.
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Ayah
Surah Al-Hijr(15) Ayah 9: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
Verily We: It is We Who have sent down the Dhikr (i.e. the Qur'ân) and surely, We will guard it (from corruption).
Hadith
Malik's Muwatta Book 58, Number 58.1.1: (Translators: Aisha Abdarahman & Yaqub Johnson)
Malik related to me from Yahya ibn Said from Abu'l-Hubab Said ibn Yasar that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "Whoever gives sadaqa from good earning - and Allah only accepts the good - it is as if he placed it in the palm of the Merciful to raise it, as one of you raises his foal or young camel until it is like the mountain ".
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Allah, the Exalted, says:
"Who sees you (O Muhammad (PBUH)) when you stand up (alone at night
for Tahajjud prayers). And your movements among those who fall
prostrate (to Allah in the five compulsory congregational prayers)".
(26:218,219)
"And He is with you (by His Knowledge) wheresoever you may be". (57:4)
"Truly, nothing is hidden from Allah, in the earth or in the
heaven". (3:5)
"Verily, your Rubb is Ever Watchful (over them)". (89:14)
"Allah knows the fraud of the eyes, and all that the breasts
conceal". (40:19)
Hadith 60
'Umar bin Al-Khattab (May Allah be pleased with them) said: Once
we were sitting in the company of Messenger of Allah (PBUH) when
there appeared a man dressed in very white clothes and having
extraordinary black hair. No signs of fatigue of journey appeared on
him and he was known to none of us. He sat down facing the Prophet
(PBUH) leaning his knees against the knees of the Prophet (PBUH) and
placing both of his palms over his two thighs and said, "O Muhammad
(PBUH)! Tell me about Islam". He (PBUH)replied, "Islam is to testify
that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah, and that Muhammad
(PBUH) is the Messenger of Allah; that you observe Salat (prayers),
pay Zakat, observe Saum (fasting) of Ramadan and perform Hajj
(pilgrimage) of the House, provided you have resources of making
journey to it.'' He replied: "You have spoken the truth". We were
surprised to see that he had asked him and confirmed the correctness
of the answers. He then enquired: "Tell me about Iman". He (PBUH)
said. "It is to believe in Allah, and His Books, and His Messengers
and the Last Day and that you believe in foreordainment, its bad and
good consequences.'' He said, "You have spoken the truth.'' He then
enquired: "Tell me about Ihsan.'' He (PBUH) said, "It is to worship
Allah as if you are seeing Him; and although you do not see Him, He
sees you". He enquired: "Inform me about the Hour (i.e., the Day of
Resurrection)". He (PBUH) replied, "I have no more knowledge thereof
than you". He said, "Inform me about some of its signs". He (PBUH)
said, "They are - that a bondswoman gives birth to her own master,
and that you will find the barefooted, naked, poor shepherds
competing one another in the construction of higher buildings". Then
he departed. The Messenger of Allah kept silent for a while then he
said to me, "O `Umar! Do you know who the questioner was?'' I
replied, "Allah and His Messenger know better". The Prophet (PBUH)
said, "He was Jibril (Gabriel); he came to you to teach you your
religion".
[Muslim].
Commentary: This Hadith is known as 'Hadith Jibril'. It mentions
the basics of Islam the details of which are known to every Muslim.
Al-Qadr (Divine foreordainment) means that Allah already knows and
had recorded everything that will happen until the Day of
Resurrection. Now whatever happens is in accordance with that
knowledge and writing. What is meant by its good and bad consequences
can be illustrated by saying that tranquillity, prosperity and
abundance of crops come in the category of good consequences. Famine,
calamities and troubles, etc., fall in the list as evil consequences.
But we regard them good or bad according to our own understanding;
otherwise, every action of Allah has some wisdom and expedience which
are known to Him Alone.
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Surah Al-An'am(6) Ayah 164-165: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
Say: "Shall I seek a lord other than Allâh, while He is the Lord of all things? No person earns any (sin) except against himself (only), and no bearer of burdens shall bear the burden of another. Then unto your Lord is your return, so He will tell you that wherein you have been differing."
And it is He Who has made you generations coming after generations, replacing each other on the earth. And He has raised you in ranks, some above others that He may try you in that which He has bestowed on you. Surely your Lord is Swift in retribution, and certainly He is OftForgiving, Most Merciful.
Hadith
Sahih Muslim Book 33, Number 6441: (Translator: Abdul Hamid Siddiqui)
Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: A strong believer is better and is more lovable to Allah than a weak believer, and there is good in everyone, (but) cherish that which gives you benefit (in the Hereafter) and seek help from Allah and do not lose heart, and if anything (in the form of trouble) comes to you, don't say : If I had not done that, it would not have happened so and so, but say: Allah did that what He had ordained to do and your "if" opens the (gate) for the Satan.
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Surah Al-An'am(6) Ayah 164-165: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
Say: "Shall I seek a lord other than Allâh, while He is the Lord of all things? No person earns any (sin) except against himself (only), and no bearer of burdens shall bear the burden of another. Then unto your Lord is your return, so He will tell you that wherein you have been differing."
And it is He Who has made you generations coming after generations, replacing each other on the earth. And He has raised you in ranks, some above others that He may try you in that which He has bestowed on you. Surely your Lord is Swift in retribution, and certainly He is OftForgiving, Most Merciful.
Hadith
Sahih Muslim Book 33, Number 6441: (Translator: Abdul Hamid Siddiqui)
Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: A strong believer is better and is more lovable to Allah than a weak believer, and there is good in everyone, (but) cherish that which gives you benefit (in the Hereafter) and seek help from Allah and do not lose heart, and if anything (in the form of trouble) comes to you, don't say : If I had not done that, it would not have happened so and so, but say: Allah did that what He had ordained to do and your "if" opens the (gate) for the Satan.
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Hadith 59
Hakim bin Hizam (May Allah be pleased with him) reported that:
Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: "Both parties in a
business transaction have a right to annul it so long as they have
not separated; and if they tell the truth and make
everything clear to each other (i.e., the seller and the buyer speak
the truth, the seller with regard to what is
purchased, and the buyer with regard to the money) they will be
blessed in their transaction, but if they conceal anything
and lie, the blessing on their transaction will be eliminated.''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: Here, the two persons engaged in business are seller
and buyer. The word 'right' here means that so far both
of them are present at the spot where business is being transacted
they have a right to cancel their bargain. In other
words, even after the mutual acceptance of the terms of the bargain
so long as they are present at the spot they are
entitled to cancel the deal until the time they separate from each
other. Generally, people do not think it permissible to
cancel the bargain after it has been settled even though both
parties are present there, but this is not correct. Their
view is contradicted by the Hadith.Truthfulness is a means of
blessings in the business while falsehood and hiding of any
defect of the merchandise detract from its blessings.
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Hadith 61
Abu Dharr and Mu`adh bin Jabal (May Allah be pleased with them)
reported that: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Fear Allah wherever
you are, do good deeds after doing bad ones, the former will wipe out
the latter, and behave decently towards people".
[At-Tirmidhi].
Commentary: Virtue obliterates vice means that virtue becomes an
atonement for sin. But this applies to minor sins only because major
ones will not be forgiven without sincere repentance. Similar is the
case of encroachment on public rights which will not be forgiven
without their compensation.
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Surah At-Taubah(9) Ayah 23: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
O you who believe! Take not for Auliyâ' (supporters and helpers) your fathers and your brothers if they prefer disbelief to Belief. And whoever of you does so, then he is one of the Zâlimûn (wrong-doers, etc.).
Hadith
Sahih Bukhari Volume 7, Book 70, Number 547: (Translator: M. Muhsin Khan)
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h ) said, "The example of a believer is that of a fresh tender plant; from whatever direction the wind comes, it bends it, but when the wind becomes quiet, it becomes straight again. Similarly, a believer is afflicted with calamities (but he remains patient till Allah removes his difficulties.) And an impious wicked person is like a pine tree which keeps hard and straight till Allah cuts (breaks) it down when He wishes."
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Surah At-Taubah(9) Ayah 23: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
O you who believe! Take not for Auliyâ' (supporters and helpers) your fathers and your brothers if they prefer disbelief to Belief. And whoever of you does so, then he is one of the Zâlimûn (wrong-doers, etc.).
Hadith
Sahih Bukhari Volume 7, Book 70, Number 547: (Translator: M. Muhsin Khan)
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h ) said, "The example of a believer is that of a fresh tender plant; from whatever direction the wind comes, it bends it, but when the wind becomes quiet, it becomes straight again. Similarly, a believer is afflicted with calamities (but he remains patient till Allah removes his difficulties.) And an impious wicked person is like a pine tree which keeps hard and straight till Allah cuts (breaks) it down when He wishes."
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Hadith 62
Ibn Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) said: One day, I was
riding behind the Prophet (PBUH) when he said, "O boy! I will
instruct you in some matters. Be watchful of Allah (Commandments of
Allah), He will preserve you. Safeguard His Rights, He will be ever
with you. If you beg, beg of Him Alone; and if you need assistance,
supplicate to Allah Alone for help. And remember that if all the
people gather to benefit you, they will not be able to benefit you
except that which Allah had foreordained (for you); and if all of
them gather to do harm to you, they will not be able to afflict you
with anything other than that which Allah had pre-destined against
you. The pens had been lifted and the ink had dried up".
[At-Tirmidhi].
Another narration is: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Safeguard
the Commandments of Allah, you will find Him before you. Remember Him
in prosperity and He will remember you in adversity. Be sure that
which you miss, was not to hit you; and what hits you, was never to
miss you. Remember that the Help of Allah is obtained with patience,
and relief emerges after distress, prosperity follows adversity, and
hardship is followed by ease".
Commentary:
1. No one has the power to change the Decision of Allah.
2. Whatever trouble one has to suffer in this world, it does not
last for ever. Every trouble is followed by prosperity, pleasure and
happiness.
3. One should never ask other than Allah anyone's help in
supernatural way because it amounts to ascribing partnership with
Allah. If a person is mindful of the Rights of Allah, then Allah, in
return takes care of his needs and helps him.
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Hadith 63
Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) said: You indulge in (bad)
actions which are more insignificant to you than a hair while we
considered them at the time of Messenger of Allah (PBUH) to be great
destroying sins".
[Al-Bukhari].
Commentary: The less fear of Allah, one has the more disobedient he
becomes to Him. As the fear of Allah decreases, one becomes more bold
in committing sins. As the Companions of the Prophet (PBUH) were
intensely fearful of Allah, they were afraid of committing even very
minor sins.
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Surah An-Nisa(4) Ayah 104: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
And don't be weak in the pursuit of the enemy; if you are suffering (hardships) then surely, they (too) are suffering (hardships) as you are suffering, but you have a hope from Allâh (for the reward, i.e. Paradise) that for which they hope not, and Allâh is Ever All Knowing, AllWise.
Hadith
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 2, Number 10: (Translator: M. Muhsin Khan)
Narrated Abu Musa:
Some people asked Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h), "Whose Islam is the best? i.e. (Who is a very good Muslim)?" He replied, "One who avoids harming the Muslims with his tongue and hands."
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Hadith 64
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The
Prophet (PBUH) said, 'Verily, 'Allah, the Exalted, becomes angry, and
His Anger is provoked when a person does what Allah has declared
unlawful".
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: Commitment of unlawful acts calls for the displeasure
and Wrath of Allah.
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Surah An-Nisa(4) Ayah 37: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
Those who are miserly and enjoin miserliness on other men and hide what Allâh has bestowed upon them of His Bounties. And We have prepared for the disbelievers a disgraceful torment.
Hadith
Sahih Muslim Book 5, Number 2228: (Translator: Abdul Hamid Siddiqui)
Abu Haraira reported that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) gave similitudes of a miserly man and the giver of charity as two persons who have two coats-of-mail over them with their hands pressed closely to their breasts and their collar bones. Whenever the giver of charity gives charity it (the coat-of mail) expands so much as to cover his finger tips and obliterate his foot prints. And whenever the miserly person intends to give charity (the coat-of-mail) contracts and every ring grips the place where it is. He (Abu Huraira) said: I saw the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) saying with fingers in the opening of his shirt: "If you had seen him trying to expand it, it will not expand."
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Surah Al-'Imran(4) Ayah 27: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
You make the night to enter into the day, and You make the day to enter into the night (i.e. increase and decrease in the hours of the night and the day during winter and summer), You bring the living out of the dead, and You bring the dead out of the living. And You give wealth and sustenance to whom You will, without limit (measure or account).
Hadith
Sahih Muslim Book 35, Number 6518: (Translator: Abdul Hamid Siddiqui)
Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: He who alleviates the suffering of a brother out of the sufferings of the world, Allah would alleviate his suffering from the sufferings of the Day of Resurrection, and he who finds relief for one who is hard pressed, Allah would make things easy for him in the Hereafter, and he who conceals (the faults) of a Muslim, Allah would conceal his faults in the world and in the Hereafter. Allah is at the back of a servant so long as the servant is at the back of his brother, and he who treads the path in search of know- ledge, Allah would make that path easy, leading to Paradise for him and those persons who assemble in the house among the houses of Allah (mosques) and recite the Book of Allah and they learn and teach the Qur'an (among themselves) there would descend upon them the tranquillity and mercy would cover them and the angels would surround them and Allah makes a mention of them in the presence of those near Him, and he who is slow-paced in doing good deeds, his (high) descent does not make him go ahead.
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Hadith 66
Shaddad bin Aus (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The
Prophet (PBUH) said, "A wise man is the one who calls himself to
account (and refrains from doing evil deeds) and does noble deeds to
benefit him after death; and the foolish person is the one who
subdues himself to his temptations and desires and seeks from Allah
the fulfillment of his vain desires".
[At-Tirmidhi].
Commentary: This Hadith highlights the importance of the
accountability of one's self. Mere desires which are not coupled with
practical efforts are of no avail because Allah grants reward on good
deeds and not on yearnings and desires which are not supported by
noble actions.
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Ayah
Surah An-Naba(78) Ayah 38-40: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
The Day that Ar-Rûh [Jibrael (Gabriel) or another angel] and the angels will stand forth in rows, none shall speak except him whom the Most Beneficent (Allâh) allows, and he will speak what is right.
That is without doubt the True Day, so, whosoever wills, let him seek a place with (or a way to) His Lord (by obeying Him in this worldly life)!
Verily, We have warned you of a near torment, the Day when man will see that (the deeds) which his hands have sent forth, and the disbeliever will say: "Woe to me! Would that I were dust!"
Hadith
Sahih Bukhari Volume 7, Book 64, Number 276: (Translator: M. Muhsin Khan)
Narrated Al-Aswad bin Yazid:
I asked 'Aisha "What did the Prophet (p.b.u.h) use to do at home?" She said, "He used to work for his family, and when he heard the Adhan (call for the prayer), he would go out."
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Hadith 67
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger
of Allah (PBUH) said, "It is from the excellence of (a believer's)
Islam that he should shun that which is of no concern to him".
[At-Tirmidhi].
Commentary: This Hadith lays down a very important principle that
one should avoid senseless talk and actions. If one acts upon this
principle, he can save himself from many sins and evils.
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Surah An-Naba(48) Ayah 4-7: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
He it is Who sent down As-Sakinah (calmness and tranquillity) into the hearts of the believers, that they may grow more in Faith along with their (present) Faith. And to Allâh belong the hosts of the heavens and the earth, and Allâh is Ever All-Knower, All-Wise.
That He may admit the believing men and the believing women to Gardens under which rivers flow (i.e. Paradise), to abide therein forever, and to expiate from them their sins, and that is with Allâh, a supreme success,
And that He may punish the Munâfiqûn (hypocrites), men and women, and also the Mushrikûn men and women, who think evil thoughts about Allâh, for them is a disgraceful torment, and the Anger of Allâh is upon them, and He has cursed them and prepared Hell for them, and worst indeed is that destination.
And to Allâh belong the hosts of the heavens and the earth. And Allâh is Ever All-Knower, All-Wise.
Hadith
Sahih Bukhari Volume 7, Book 64, Number 273: (Translator: M. Muhsin Khan)
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said, "If the wife gives of her husband's property (something in charity) without his permission, he will get half the reward."
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Surah Saad(38) Ayah 65-66: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
Say (O Muhammad p.b.u.h): "I am only a warner and there is no Ilâh (God) except Allâh (none has the right to be worshipped but Allâh) the One, the Irresistible,
"The Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, the All-Mighty, the Oft-Forgiving."
Hadith
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 2, Number 20: (Translator: M. Muhsin Khan)
Narrated Anas:
The Prophet p.b.u.h said, "Whoever possesses the following three qualities will taste the sweetness of faith:
1. The one to whom Allah and His Apostle become dearer than anything else.
2. Who loves a person and he loves him only for Allah's sake.
3. Who hates to revert to disbelief (Atheism) after Allah has brought (saved) him out from it, as he hates to be thrown in fire."
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Hadith 68
`Umar (May Allah be pleased with him) reported that: The Prophet
(PBUH) said, "No man shall be asked for the reason of beating his
wife".
[Abu Dawud].
Commentary: This Hadith is also reported by Ibn Majah and Ahmad.
Sheikh Al-Albani* has classified this Hadith as `weak' since its
narration is not authenticated, therefore its contents are also not
valid. Islam has not given the husbands absolute right over their
wives and that they will not be questioned in the Hereafter or that
they should not be questioned for their action and misbehaviour with
the wives. On the contrary, Islam has stressed upon them to be
lenient and tender in relation with wives; and this means that they
will be taken to task for any wrong and injustice done by them to
their wives.
* Sh. Al-Albani is the leading authority in the science of Hadith.
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Allah, the Exalted, says:
"O you who believe! Fear Allah as He should be feared". (3:102)
"So, keep your duty to Allah and fear Him as much as you can...''
(64:16)
This second Verse explains the meaning of the first one.
"O you who believe! Keep your duty to Allah and fear Him, and speak
(always) the truth". (33:70)
"... And whosoever fears Allah and keeps his duty to Him, He will
make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty). And He will
provide him from (sources) he never could imagine...'' (65:2,3)
"If you obey and fear Allah, He will grant you Furqan [(a criterion
to judge between right and wrong), or (Makhraj, i.e., a way for you
to get out from every difficulty)], and will expiate for you your
sins, and forgive you; and Allah is the Owner of the great bounty".
(8:29)
Hadith 69
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: It was
asked, "O Messenger of Allah! Who is the most honourable amongst
mankind?'' He (PBUH) said, "The most honourable of them is one who is
the most pious of them.'' They said, "We are not asking about this".
He said, "Then, the most honourable of men was Yusuf (Joseph), the
Prophet of Allah, the son of Allah's Prophet, who was the son of
the Prophet of Allah, who was the son of the Khalil of Allah (i.e.,
Ibrahim (PBUH))' They said, "We are not asking you about this.'' He
enquired, "Are you then asking me about the classes of the Arabs? The
best of them in the Pre-Islamic Period of Ignorance are the best of
them in Islam, provided they comprehend the religious knowledge".
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: We come to know from this Hadith that the families
which enjoyed popularity and prestige for their eminent qualities
(like generosity, chivalry, honesty, etc.) in the pre-Islamic period
were also credited for these values after their acceptance of Islam.
But now their respect was qualified with their religious knowledge
and practice. Their capabilities, self-respect and other qualities
were turned towards a different direction. These qualities which were
previously used for paganism were now devoted for Islam.
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Hadith 70
Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Prophet (PBUH) said, "The life of the world is sweet and green.
Allah makes you generations succeeding one another so that He may try
you in respect of your actions. So beware of the beguilements of the
world and those of women. The first trial of Banu Israel was through
women".
[Muslim].
Commentary: Wealth and property of this world are favourites of
everyone like the fresh fruit which is sweet, delicious and
attractive for all. Everyone likes them and is attracted towards
them. The most delicious fruit of this world is woman but at the same
time it is the most baneful. One who inclines towards wealth and
women and ignores the Islamic legal injunctions, has at stake both
his Deen and Faith; and one who benefits from them keeping oneself
within the bounds of Islam, would be safe from their ruinous effects.
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Surah Al-Hadid (57) Ayah 13-15: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
On the Day when the hypocrites men and women will say to the believers: "Wait for us! Let us get something from your light!" It will be said: "Go back to your rear! Then seek a light!" So a wall will be put up between them, with a gate therein. Inside it will be mercy, and outside it will be torment."
(The hypocrites) will call the believers: "Were we not with you?" The believers will reply: "Yes! But you led yourselves into temptations, you looked forward for our destruction; you doubted (in Faith); and you were deceived by false desires, till the Command of Allâh came to pass. And the chief deceiver (Satan) deceived you in respect of Allâh."
So this Day no ransom shall be taken from you (hypocrites), nor of those who disbelieved, (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism). Your abode is the Fire, that is the proper place for you, and worst indeed is that destination.
Hadith
Sahih Muslim Book 004, Number 1374: (Translator: Abdul Hamid Siddiqui)
Abu Huraira reported: There came to the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him) a blind man and said: Messenger of Allah, I have no one to guide me to the mosque. He, therefore, asked. Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him)permission to say prayer in his house. He (the Holy Prophet) granted him permission. Then when the man turned away he called him and said: Do you hear the call to prayer? He said: Yes. He (the Holy Prophet p.b.u.h then) said: Respond to it.
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Hadith 71
`Abdullah bin Mas`ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported
that the Prophet (PBUH) used to say: "Allahumma inni as'alukal-huda
wat-tuqa wal-`afafa wal-ghina (O Allah! I ask You for guidance,
piety, chastity and self-sufficiency)".
[Muslim].
Commentary: This Hadith contains four words, the meanings and
implications of which constitute its essence. These words are
guidance, piety (fear of Allah), chastity and sufficiency. Guidance
here means guidance at every turn of life and steadfastness on the
path of truth. Fear of Allah is the greatest means of piety and
strongest defense against sins. Chastity is the state of being free
from what is unlawful. Self-sufficiency is the antonym of poverty and
here it means the self-contentment. What it implies is that one
should not care for what people possess. In view of all these
qualities, the prayer of the Prophet (PBUH) mentioned in this Hadith
is very comprehensive and valuable.
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Surah Al-Anbiya (21) Ayah 83-84: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
And (remember) Ayûb (Job), when he cried to his Lord: "Verily, distress has seized me, and You are the Most Merciful of all those who show mercy."
So We answered his call, and We removed the distress that was on him, and We restored his family to him (that he had lost), and the like thereof along with them, as a mercy from Ourselves and a Reminder for all who worship Us.
Hadith
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 39, Number 513: (Translator: M. Muhsin Khan)
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) said, "There is none amongst the Muslims who plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person or an animal eats from it, but is regarded as a charitable gift for him."
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Hadith 72
`Adi bin Hatim At-Ta'i (May Allah be pleased with him) said: I
heard the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) say: "He who has taken an oath
(to do something) but found something else better than that (which
brings him closer to Allah), then he should do that which is better
in piety (and he should expiate for the breaking of oath)".
[Muslim].
Commentary: This Hadith emphasizes the importance of having the
fear of Allah. So much so that if somebody has made a vow to commit
some sin he should break it, arrange for its expiation and keep
himself away from that sin or any other act that contravenes the fear
of Allah.
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Surah Al-A'la(87) Ayah 14-17: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
Indeed whosoever purifies himself (by avoiding polytheism and accepting Islâmic Monotheism) shall achieve success,
And remembers (glorifies) the Name of his Lord (worships none but Allâh), and prays (five compulsory prayers and Nawâfil additional prayers).
Nay, you prefer the life of this world;
Although the Hereafter is better and more lasting.
Hadith
Sahih Muslim Volume 3, Book 39, Number 513: (Translator: Abdul Hamid Siddiqui)
Book 1, Number 0164:
It Is narrated on the authority of Abdullah b. Mas'ud that the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him), observed: He who has in his heart the weight of a mustard seed of pride shall not enter Paradise. A person (amongst his hearers) said: Verily a person loves that his dress should be fine, and his shoes should be fine. He (the Holy Prophet) remarked: Verily, Allah is Graceful and He loves Grace. Pride is disdaining the truth (out of self-conceit) and contempt for the people.
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Hadith 73
Abu Umamah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: I heard
Messenger of Allah (PBUH) during the sermon of the Farewell
Pilgrimage saying, "Be mindful of your duty to Allah; perform your
five daily Salat, observe Saum during the month (of Ramadan) , pay
the Zakat on your properties and obey your leaders; (if you do so)
you will enter the Jannah of your Rubb".
[At-Tirmidhi].
Commentary: The word Wada`, means to say farewell. The Farewell
Pilgrimage was the last pilgrimage, the Prophet (PBUH) performed, and
on this occasion he bade farewell to the people and for this reason
it came to be known as Hajjat-ul-Wada`. Obedience of the rulers is
stressed but it is conditional, that is to say, they are to be obeyed
only if their orders are not against the injunctions of Allah.
Similarly, their obedience is obligatory till such time that they do
not do anything which amounts to open disbelief. If any of these two
things occurs, then no obedience would be due to them.
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Firm Belief and Perfect Reliance on Allah
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"And when the believers saw Al-Ahzab (the Confederates), they said:
'This is what Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad (PBUH)) had promised
us, and Allah and His
Messenger (Muhammad (PBUH)) had spoken the truth, and it only added
to their Faith and to their submissiveness (to Allah)". (33:22)
"Those (i.e., believers) unto whom the people (hypocrites) said,
`Verily, the people (pagans) have gathered against you (a great army),
therefore, fear them.'
But it (only) increased them in Faith, and they said: `Allah (Alone)
is Sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of affairs (for
us)'. So they returned
with grace and bounty from Allah. No harm touched them; and they
followed the good Pleasure of Allah. And Allah is the Owner of great
bounty". (3:173,1Hadith 74
"And put your trust (O Muhammad (PBUH)) in the Ever Living One Who
dies not.'' (25:58)
"And in Allah (Alone) let the believers, put their trust.'' (14:11)
"... Then when you have taken a decision, put your trust in Allah...''
(3:159)
"And whosoever puts his trust in Allah, then He will suffice him".
(65:3)
"The believers are only those who, when Allah is mentioned, feel a
fear in their hearts; and when His Verses (this Qur'an) are recited
unto them, they (i.e.,
the Verses) increase their Faith; and they put their trust in their
Rubb (Alone).'' (8:2)
Hadith 74
Ibn `Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: Messenger of
Allah (PBUH) said, "I was shown the past nations. I saw a Prophet who
had a very small
group (less than ten in total) with him, another Prophet who was
accompanied by only one or two men and some did not have even one.
Suddenly I was shown a huge
crowd and I thought that they were my Ummah, but I was told: 'This is
Musa (Moses) and his people, but look towards the other side.' I
looked and beheld a
great assemblage. I was told: 'These are your people and amongst them
there are seventy thousand who shall enter Jannah without being taken
to account or
torment". Then the Prophet (PBUH) stood up and went into his
apartment, and the Companions began to guess who may be those people
who would enter Jannah
without any accounting or torment. Some said: "Probably, they are the
ones who kept company with Messenger of Allah (PBUH)". Others said:
"Probably, they are
the ones who have been born as Muslims and have never associated
anyone with Allah in worship". Then Messenger of Allah (PBUH) came out
and asked, "What are
you discussing?'' So they told him. He then said, "They are those who
do not make Ruqyah (blowing over themselves after reciting the Qur'an
or some prayers and
supplications the Prophet (PBUH) used to say) nor seek it, nor
perceive omens (i.e., they are not pessimistic) but keep trust in
their Rubb (Allah).'' On this
'Ukashah bin Mihsan stood up and asked: "Pray to Allah to make me one
of them.'' The Prophet (PBUH) said, "You are one of them.'' Then
another man stood up and
asked the same thing. The Prophet (PBUH) answered, "'Ukashah has
surpassed you".
[Al-Bukhari and Mulsim].
Commentary:
1. This Hadith mentions the importance of faith in Allah, inducement
for having trust in Him and the distinction of people who have these
qualities.
2. Although the practice of blowing over someone after reciting the
Qur'an or supplications of the Prophet (PBUH) and medical treatment
are permissible but
they who avoid them because of their extreme trust in Allah and save
themselves from bad omen, enjoy a distinguished position.
3. These conditions of various communities were shown to the Prophet
(PBUH) in dreams for the dreams of the Prophets reflect the truth, or
by means of
Revelation, or he had witnessed them in the event of Isra (the Night
Journey) of the Prophet (PBUH).
4. The followers of the Prophet (PBUH) exceed the followers of other
Prophets in number.
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Surah Al-'Imran(3) Ayah 185: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
Everyone shall taste death. And only on the Day of Resurrection shall you be paid your wages in full. And whoever is removed away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise, he indeed is successful. The life of this world is only the enjoyment of deception (a deceiving thing).
Hadith
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 23, Number 470: (Translator: M. Muhsin Khan)
Narrated Aisha:
A man said to the Prophet (p.b.u.h), "My mother died suddenly and I thought that if she had lived she would have given alms. So, if I give alms now on her behalf, will she get the reward?" The Prophet (p.b.u.h) replied in the affirmative.
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Hadith 75
Ibn `Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported that the
Messenger of Allah (PBUH) used to supplicate: "O Allah! To You I have
submitted, and in You
do I believe, and in You I put my trust, to You do I turn, and for You
I argued. O Allah, I seek refuge with You through Your Power; there is
none worthy of
worship except You Alone; that You safeguard me against going astray.
You are the Ever Living, the One Who sustains and protects all that
exists; the One Who
never dies, whereas human beings and jinn will all die".
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
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Hadith 76
Ibn `Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) said: When (Prophet)
Ibrahim (Abraham) was thrown into the fire, he said: "Allah (Alone) is
sufficient for us,
and, He is the Best Disposer of affairs.'' So did Messenger of Allah
Muhammad (PBUH) when he was told: "A great army of the pagans had
gathered against him, so
fear them". But this (warning) only increased him and the Muslims in
Faith and they said: "Allah (Alone) is sufficient for us, and He is
the Best Disposer of
affairs (for us)".
[Al-Bukhari].
Commentary: Even in the worst circumstances one should always have
faith and trust in Allah.
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Ayah
Surah Al-Qiyamah(75) Ayah 20-21: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
Not [as you think, that you (mankind) will not be resurrected and recompensed for your deeds], but (you men) love the present life of this world,
And leave (neglect) the Hereafter.
Hadith
Malik's Muwatta Book 1, Number 1.5.21: (Translators: A. Abdarahman & Y. Johnson)
Yahya related to me from Malik from Nafi from Abdullah ibn Umar that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "If someone misses the asr prayer it is as if he has suffered a great misfortune in his family and wealth."
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Hadith 77
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet
(PBUH) said, "A group of people (both men and women) whose hearts will
be like the
hearts of birds, will enter Jannah".
[Muslim].
It has been interpreted that such people are those who put their
trust in Allah; another interpretation is that these people are
tender-hearted.
Commentary:
1. Excellence of trust in Allah and kindness of heart are most
valuable qualities because both of them are means to enter Jannah.
2. One should not worry much about one's food and means of
subsistence. In fact, people should have the heart like birds who do
not collect to keep in reserve
anything and go out every morning in search of food and return to
their nests fully satiated. This advice is repeated in another Hadith
to the effect that when
birds leave their nests in the morning they are hungry but when they
come back, their stomachs are full and they do not need any more food.
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Ayah
Surah Al-An'am(6) Ayah 125: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
And whomsoever Allâh wills to guide, He opens his breast to Islâm, and whomsoever He wills to send astray, He makes his breast closed and constricted, as if he is climbing up to the sky. Thus Allâh puts the wrath on those who believe not.
Hadith
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 3, Number 71: (Translators: M. Muhsin Khan)
Narrated Muawiya:
I heard Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) saying, "If Allah wants to do good to a person, He makes him comprehend the religion. I am just a distributor, but the grant is from Allah. (And remember) that this nation (true Muslims) will keep on following Allah's teachings strictly and they will not be harmed by any one going on a different path till Allah's order (Day of Judgment) is established."
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Hadith 78
Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I went in an
expedition along with the Prophet (PBUH) in the direction of Najd.
When Messenger of Allah
(PBUH) returned, I also returned with him. Then the mid-day sleep
overtook us in a valley full of prickly shrubs. Messenger of Allah
(PBUH) got down and the
people scattered around seeking shade under the trees. Messenger of
Allah (PBUH) hang up his sword on the branch of a tree. We were
enjoying a sleep when
Messenger of Allah (PBUH) called us, and lo! There was a desert Arab
bedouin near him. He (PBUH) said, "This man brandished my sword over
me while I was
asleep. I woke up and saw it in his hand unsheathed. He asked: `Who
will protect you from me?' I replied: 'Allah' - thrice". He did not
punish him and sat
down.
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
In another narration, Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) said: We
accompanied Messenger of Allah (PBUH) in the campaign of
Dhat-ur-Riqa`. We left
Messenger of Allah (PBUH) to take rest under a shady tree. One of the
polytheists came to him. The sword of Messenger of Allah (PBUH) was
hanging on a tree. He
drew it and said: "Are you afraid of me?'' Messenger of Allah (PBUH)
said, "No". Then he said: "Who will then protect you from me?''
Messenger of Allah (PBUH)
replied, "Allah".
And in a narration of Abu Bakr Al-Isma`ili, the polytheist asked:
"Who will protect you from me?'' Messenger of Allah (PBUH) replied,
"Allah.'' As soon as he
said this, the sword fell down from his hand and Messenger of Allah
(PBUH) catching the sword, asked him, "Who will protect you from me.''
He said, "Please
forgive me.'' Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "On condition you
testify that there is none worthy of worship but Allah and that I am
His Messenger.'' He said,
"No, but I promise you that I shall not fight against you, nor shall I
be with those who fight with you". The Prophet (PBUH) let him go. He
then went back to
his companions and said: "I have come to you from one of the best of
mankind".
Commentary: Besides the Prophet's habit of pardoning, and gracious
attitude, this Hadith mentions his utmost trust in Allah. It tells
that one who has trust
in Allah is helped by Him. Later on, the bedouin mentioned in the
Hadith embraced Islam. In the battle of Dhat-ur-Riqa` which took place
in the sixth year of
the Hijra, due to intense heat and lack of footwear, the Companions of
the Prophet (PBUH) wrapped their feet with pieces of cloth and for
this reason it was
called "War of patches of cloth (Dhat-ur-Riqa`)''. Some scholars have
also given a different reason for this name.
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Ayah
Surah Al-Qalam(68) Ayah 8-9: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
So (O Muhammad p.b.u.h) obey not the deniers [(of Islâmic Monotheism those who belie the Verses of Allâh), the Oneness of Allâh, and the Messenger of Allâh (Muhammad ), etc.]
They wish that you should compromise (in religion out of courtesy) with them, so they (too) would compromise with you.
Hadith
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 43, Number 654: (Translators: M. Muhsin Khan)
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Yazid Al-Ansari:
The Prophet (p.b.u.h) forbade robbery (taking away what belongs to others without their permission), and also forbade mutilation (or maiming) of bodies.
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Hadith 79
`Umar (May Allah be pleased with him) said: I heard Messenger of
Allah (PBUH) saying: "If you all depend on Allah with due reliance, He
would certainly
give you provision as He gives it to birds who go forth hungry in the
morning and return with full belly at dusk".
[At-Tirmidhi].
Commentary: Trust in Allah does not mean that one should not give any
importance to material resources. What it really means is that along
with their due
importance, one should have full trust in Allah. Without His Will,
material resources are of no avail. But nevertheless it is necessary
to have material
resources because their procurement is also ordained by Him. Birds do
not keep sitting in their nests for food but fly out in search of it.
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Hadith 80
Al-Bara' bin `Azib (May Allah be pleased with them) said:
Messenger of Allah (PBUH) asked me to recite whenever I go to bed:
"Allahumma aslamtu nafsi
ilaika, wa wajjahtu wajhi ilaika, wa fawwadtu amri ilaika, wal-ja'tu
zahri ilaika, raghbatan wa rahbatan ilaika, la malja wa la manja minka
illa ilaika. Amantu
bikitabikal-ladhi anzalta, wa nabiyyikal-ladhi arsalta (O Allah! I
have submitted myself to You, I have turned my face to You, entrusted
my affairs to You; and
committed my back to You out of desire for You and fear of You;
expecting Your reward and fearing Your punishment). There is no refuge
and no place of safety
from You but with You. I believe in the Book You have revealed and in
the Prophet You have sent.'' Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said that if
anyone recited these
words and died that night, he would die in the true religion. In case
he remains alive till morning, he will obtain good.
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
In another narration: He reported Messenger of Allah (PBUH) as
saying: "If you go to bed, perform the Salat Wudu', lie down on your
right side and say [the
above Du`a (supplication)] and let these words be your last".
Commentary: It is better to make Wudu' before going to sleep.
Similarly, it is also meritorious to recite the invocation mentioned
in the Hadith before one
goes to bed, because it is a prayer for the renewal of Islam and Faith
and request for grant of peace and security.
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Ayah
Surah At-Taghabun(64) Ayah 7-8: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
The disbelievers pretend that they will never be resurrected (for the Account). Say (O Muhammad p.b.u.h): "Yes! By my Lord, you will certainly be resurrected, then you will be informed of (and recompensed for) what you did, and that is easy for Allâh.
Therefore, believe in Allâh and His Messenger (Muhammad ), and in the Light (this Qur'ân) which We have sent down. And Allâh is All-Aware of what you do.
Hadith
Sahih Bukhari Volume 4, Book 55, Number 551: (Translators: M. Muhsin Khan)
Narrated Anas:
The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said, "Allah will say to that person of the (Hell) Fire who will receive the least punishment, 'If you had everything on the earth, would you give it as a ransom to free yourself (i.e. save yourself from this Fire)?' He will say, 'Yes.' Then Allah will say, 'While you were in the backbone of Adam, I asked you much less than this, i.e. not to worship others besides Me, but you insisted on worshipping others besides me.'"
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Ayah
Surah Ghafir(40) Ayah 65: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
He is the Ever Living, Lâ ilâha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), so invoke Him making your worship pure for Him Alone (by worshipping Him Alone, and none else, and by doing righteous deeds sincerely for Allâh's sake only, and not to show off, and not to set up rivals with Him in worship). All the praises and thanks be to Allâh, the Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns and all that exists).
Hadith
Sahih Bukhari Volume 9, Book 93, Number 611: (Translators: M. Muhsin Khan)
Narrated 'Abdullah:
I asked Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) "What is the biggest sin in the sight of Allah?" He said, "To set up rivals unto Allah though He alone created you." I said, "In fact, that is a tremendous sin," and added, "What next?" He said, "To kill your son being afraid that he may share your food with you." I further asked, "What next?" He said, "To commit illegal sexual intercourse with the wife of your neighbour."
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Hadith 81
Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (May Allah bepleased with him) said: When
Messenger of Allah (PBUH) and I were in the cave of Thaur and I saw
the feet of the
polytheists who were above us at the mouth of the cave (on the eve of
the Emigration), I submitted: "O Messenger of Allah! If one of them
were to look down
below his feet, he would see us". He (PBUH) said, "O Abu Bakr! What do
you think of two whose third is Allah".
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: This incident occurred when the Prophet (PBUH) was
emigrating from Makkah to Al-Madinah with Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (May
Allah be pleased with him) The
disbelievers had announced a huge reward for their arrest for which
people were searching them wildly. In the course of their search, some
of them reached the
mouth of the cave of Thaur where the Prophet (PBUH) and Abu Bakr (May
Allah be pleased with him) were staying for refuge and rest. This
Hadith describes the
valour, fearlessness and unlimited confidence and trust of the Prophet
(PBUH) in Allah; it also indicates how Allah helps His favourites. See
Verse (40:51) of
the Qur'an in this regard.
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Ayah
Surah Az-Zumar(39) Ayah 13-14: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin
Khan)
Say (O Muhammad p.b.u.h): "Verily, if I disobey my Lord, I am afraid
of the torment of a great Day."
Say (O Muhammad p.b.u.h) "Allâh Alone I worship by doing religious
deeds sincerely for His sake only and not to show-off, and not to
set up rivals with Him in worship."
Hadith
Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 13, Number 51: (Translators: M. Muhsin
Khan)
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said, "When it is a Friday, the angels stand
at the gate of the mosque and keep on writing the names of the
persons coming to the mosque in succession according to their
arrivals. The example of the one who enters the mosque in the
earliest hour is that of one offering a camel (in sacrifice). The
one coming next is like one offering a cow and then a ram and then a
chicken and then an egg respectively. When the Imam comes out (for
Jumua prayer) they (i.e. angels) fold their papers and listen to the
Khutba."
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Hadith 82
Umm Salamah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: Whenever the
Prophet (PBUH) stepped out of his house, he would say, "Bismillah,
tawakkaltu `alallah.
Allahumma inni a`udhu bika an adilla aw udalla, aw azilla aw uzalla,
aw azlima aw uzlama, aw ajhala aw yujhala `alayya". "[I go forth. (I
begin with the Name
of Allah, I trust in Allah; O Allah! I seek refuge in You from leaving
or being led astray, or against slipping or being caused to slip; or
doing injustice or
being done injustice; or doing wrong or having wrong done to me)]".
[Abu Dawud and At-Tirmidhi reported it. According to At-Tirmidhi, this
Hadith is classified as Hasan Sahih. Its wording is from Abu Dawud].
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Ayah
Surah Al-Furqan(25) Ayah 45-46: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
Have you not seen how your Lord spread the shadow. If He willed, He could have made it still then We have made the sun its guide [i.e. after the sunrise, it (the shadow) squeezes and vanishes at midnoon and then again appears in the afternoon with the decline of the sun, and had there been no sun light, there would have been no shadow].
Then We withdraw it to Us a gradual concealed withdrawal.
Hadith
Sahih Bukhari Volume 4, Book 55, Number 596: (Translators: M. Muhsin Khan)
Narrated Ibn Umar:
The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said, "The honorable is the son of the honorable, the son the honorable, i.e. Joseph, the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham.
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Hadith 83
Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah
(PBUH) said, "Whoever says (upon leaving his house): `Bismillah,
tawakkaltu `alallah, wa
la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah [I begin with the Name of Allah; I
trust in Allah; there is no altering of conditions but by the Power of
Allah],' it will
be said to him: 'You are guided, defended and protected.' The devil
will go far away from him".
[Abu Dawud, At-Tirmidhi and An-Nasa'i].
Abu Dawud reported it with this addition: "One devil will say to
another: 'How can you deal with a man who has been guided, defended
and protected?".
Commentary: The prayer quoted in this Hadith shows the importance of
confidence and trust in Allah and request for security against the
mischief of Satan.
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Ayah
Surah Al-A'raf(7) Ayah 172: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
And (remember) when your Lord brought forth from the Children of Adam, from their loins, their seed (or from Adam's loin his offspring) and made them testify as to themselves (saying): "Am I not your Lord?" They said: "Yes! We testify," lest you should say on the Day of Resurrection: "Verily, we have been unaware of this."
Hadith
Sahih Muslim Book 27, Number 5600: (Translators: Abdul Hamid Siddiqui)
Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: He who is presented with a flower should not reject it, for it is light to carry and pleasant in odour.
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Hadith 84
Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: There were two
brothers in the days of the Prophet (PBUH). One of them used to attend
the Prophet's circle
(to acquire knowledge) and the other used to earn their living). Once
the latter complained to the Prophet (PBUH) against the former (for
not earning his
living). He (PBUH) replied, "Perhaps you are being provided because of
him".
[At-Tirmidhi].
Commentary: This Hadith evidently shows that it is permissible and
desirable to devote oneself or make someone else to devote himself for
religious knowledge.
Such students of religious knowledge should not be considered a
burden. Similarly, one should also not ignore those students and
scholars who are devoted to
such knowledge because Allah makes their help a means of increasing
the donor's sources of subsistence.
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Ayah
Surah Fussilat(41) Ayah 33: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
And who is better in speech than he who [says: "My Lord is Allâh (believes in His Oneness)," and then stands straight (acts upon His Order), and] invites (men) to Allâh's (Islâmic Monotheism), and does righteous deeds, and says: "I am one of the Muslims."
Hadith
Sahih Muslim Book 30, Number 5794: (Translators: Abdul Hamid Siddiqui)
Anas b. Malik reported that Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) was neither very conspicuously tall nor short-statured, and his color was neither glaringly white nor brown; his hair was neither very curly nor very straight; Allah commissioned him (as a Prophet) when he had reached the age of forty years, and he stayed in Mecca for ten years and for ten years in Medina; Allah took him away when he had just reached the age of sixty, and there had not been twenty white hair in his head and beard.
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Uprightness and Steadfastness
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"So stand (ask Allah to make) you (Muhammad (PBUH)) firm and
straight (on the religion of Islamic Monotheism) as you are
commanded..." (11:112)
"Verily, those who say: `Our Rubb is Allah (Alone),' and then
they stand firm, on them the angels will descend (at the time of their
death) (saying): 'Fear not, nor grieve! But receive the glad tidings
of Jannah which you have been promised! We have been your friends in
the life of this world and are (so) in the Hereafter. Therein you
shall have (all) that your inner-selves desire, and therein you shall
have (all) for which you ask. An entertainment from (Allah), the
Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.'" (41:30-32)
"Verily, those who say: `Our Rubb is (only) Allah,' and
thereafter stand firm and straight (on the Islamic Faith of
Monotheism), on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve. Such
shall be the dwellers of Jannah, abiding therein (forever), - a reward
for what they used to do." (46:13,14)
Hadith 85
Sufyan bin `Abdullah (May Allah be pleased with him)
reported: I said, "O Messenger of Allah, tell me something of
Islam which I will not ask anyone else about it.'' He (PBUH) said,
"Say, `I believe in Allah' and then be steadfast".
[Muslim].
Commentary: Steadfastness means adhering firmly to the
injunctions of Islam, to act upon what is ordained and avoid what is
prohibited, to perform dutifully orders in respect of obligations and
what is regarded desirable and avoid what is unlawful. Faith is not a
mere expression of Shahadah. The real Faith is one which is coupled
with its actual practice because practice of religion is in fact the
fruit of Faith. A tree which does not bear any fruit, has no value,
similarly; faith becomes meaningless without practice. Steadfastness
is the mark of perfect Faith.
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Ayah
Surah Al-Hajj(22) Ayah 33: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
O mankind! If you are in doubt about the Resurrection, then verily! We have created you (i.e. Adam) from dust, then from a Nutfah (mixed drops of male and female sexual discharge i.e. offspring of Adam), then from a clot (a piece of thick coagulated blood) then from a little lump of flesh, some formed and some unformed (miscarriage), that We may make (it) clear to you (i.e. to show you Our Power and Ability to do what We will). And We cause whom We will to remain in the wombs for an appointed term, then We bring you out as infants, then (give you growth) that you may reach your age of full strength. And among you there is he who dies (young), and among you there is he who is brought back to the miserable old age, so that he knows nothing after having known. And you see the earth barren, but when We send down water (rain) on it, it is stirred (to life), it swells and puts forth every lovely kind (of growth).
Hadith
Sahih Muslim Book 1, Number 0230: (Translators: Abdul Hamid Siddiqui)
It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) observed: Verily Allah forgave my people the evil promptings which arise within their hearts as long as they did not speak about them or did not act upon them.
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Hadith 86
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger
of Allah (PBUH) said, "Follow the Right Path of Faith strictly,
and be steadfast; and keep in mind that none of you can achieve
salvation through his (good) actions.'' Someone asked, "Not even
you, O Messenger of Allah?'' He (PBUH) said, "Not even me, unless
Allah grants me His Mercy and Grace".
[Muslim].
Commentary: This Hadith tells us that although the importance of
Faith and its practice is beyond any shadow of doubt, because this is
the only way to attain His Favours and Blessings, but one should not
entirely depend upon practice only because any shortcoming (which one
does not even know) can ruin a good deed. It is, therefore, essential
that we also pray that our good deeds are accepted by Allah and that
He grants us His Infinite Mercy and sincerity because even the
greatest noble deed is invalid without it.
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Chapter 10
Hastening to do Good Deeds
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"So hasten towards all that is good". (2:148)
"And march forth in the way (which leads to) forgiveness from your
Rubb, and for Jannah as wide as are the heavens and the earth,
prepared for Al-Muttaqun (the pious)". (3:133)
Hadith 87
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger
of Allah (PBUH) said, "Be prompt in doing good deeds (before you are
overtaken) by turbulence which would be like a part of the dark night.
A man would be a believer in the morning and turn to disbelief in the
evening, or he would be a believer in the evening and turn disbeliever
in the morning, and would sell his Faith for worldly goods.''
[Muslim].
Commentary: This Hadith tells that the Day of Resurrection will be
preceded by a long chain of calamities. Because of the rush of these
calamities, religion and Faith will loose their value in people. There
will be a race for wealth, so much so that people would not hesitate
to compromise their religion and Faith to acquire wealth. People will
rapidly change their faces. This is what actually happening. In this
situation true believers are exhorted to adhere strictly to Faith and
perform noble deeds without delay.
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Ayah
Surah Al-Furqan(25) Ayah 27: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
And (remember) the Day when the Zâlim (wrong-doer, oppressor, polytheist, etc.) will bite at his hands, he will say: "Oh! Would that I had taken a path with the Messenger (Muhammad p.b.u.h).
Hadith
Sahih Bukhari Volume 1, Book 2, Number 40: (Translators: M. Muhsin Khan)
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) said, "If any one of you improve (follows strictly) his Islamic religion then his good deeds will be rewarded ten times to seven hundred times for each good deed and a bad deed will be recorded as it is."
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Ayah
Surah As-Sajdah(32) Ayah 27: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
Have they not seen how We drive water (rain clouds) to the dry land without any vegetation, and therewith bring forth crops providing food for their cattle and themselves? Will they not then see?
Hadith
Malik's Muwatta Volume 1, Book 2, Number 40: (Translators: A Abdarahman and Y Johnson)
Book 47, Number 47.1.3:
Yahya related to me from Malik from Ibn Shihab from Ali ibn Husayn ibn Ali ibn Abi Talib that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "Part of the excellence of a man's Islam is that he leaves what does not concern him."
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Hadith 88
`Uqbah bin Al-Harith (May Allah be pleased with him) said: Once I
performed the 'Asr prayer in Al-Madinah behind the Prophet (PBUH). He
(PBUH) got up quickly after finishing the prayer with Taslim, and
stepping over the people, went to one of the rooms of his wives. The
people were startled at his haste, and when he came out and saw their
astonishment at his urgency he said, "I recalled that there was left
with me some gold which was meant for charity; I did not like to keep
it any longer, so I gave orders that it should be distributed".
[Al-Bukhari].
In another narration, Messenger of Allah said, "I had left some
gold for Sadaqah in the house, and did not wish to keep it overnight".
Commentary:
1. A person should not keep such a thing because of which his
attention is diverted from Allah (SWT) towards that thing.
2. Although it is undesirable to jump over the neck of people in
ordinary circumstances but it is permissible when special conditions
warrant it.
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Hadith 89
Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: A man, said to the
Prophet (PBUH) during the battle of Uhud: "Tell me where I shall be if
I am killed". When he (PBUH) replied that he would be in Jannah, the
man threw away some dates which he had in his hand and fought until he
was killed.
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: This Hadith mentions the passion of the Companions of the
Prophet (PBUH) for Jihad and its reward which is Jannah. It also says
that if a person heartily desires martyrdom, Allah certainly grants
him this distinction and honour.
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Ayah
Surah Al-Anbiya(21) Ayah 90: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
Verily, they used to hasten on to do good deeds, and they used to call on Us with hope and fear, and used to humble themselves before Us.
Hadith
Jabir ibn 'Abdillah stated that the Prophet (p.b.u.h) said:
"There is no person who asks Allah for anything except that Allah gives it to him, or keeps away from him a similar evil, as long as he does not ask for something evil or for breaking the ties of kinship". At this, a person said to the Prophet (p.b.u.h): "In that case, we will ask for plenty!" the Prophet (p.b.u.h) responded : "Allah (is even) more plentiful!"
Authentic narratted by al-Tirmidhi from 'Ubadah ibn Samit, as is mentioned in Sahih al-Jami #5637. And Shaykh al-Albani said of it in Sahih al-Tirmidhi, #2827, "It is hasan sahih (authentic)."
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Hadith 90
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: There came a
man to the Prophet (PBUH) and said, "O Messenger of Allah, which
charity is the most rewardable?'' He (PBUH) said, "That you should
give charity (in a state when you are) healthy and stingy and fear
poverty, hoping to become rich (charity in such a state of health and
mind is the best). And you must not defer (charity to such a length)
that you are about to die and would be saying: 'This is for so-and-so,
and this for so-and-so.' Lo! It has already come into (the possession
of) so-and-so".
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: Charity in the real sense is that which a person gives
when he is healthy. If a person gives charity when he is facing death,
it does not have much value before Allah. Moreover, in that condition
he cannot give more than one-third of his property in charity because
then it becomes the property of his successors, which cannot be spent
even in the way of Allah. For this reason Allah has prescribed a limit
in this respect, according to which if a person going through a mortal
disease wants to give his property in charity or donate it for some
charitable purpose, he cannot spend more than one-third of it on this
account. This injunction is an inducement for people to hurry in doing
good deeds, especially in the matter of alms and charity. In fact, he
should do it without delay.
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Hadith 91
Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) said: Messenger of Allah
(PBUH) took up a sword on the day of the battle of Uhud and said, "Who
will take this sword from me?'' Everyone stretched forth his hand
saying: "I will take it; I will take it". He (the Prophet (PBUH))
said, "Who will take it with its full responsibility (i.e., to use it
to fight Allah's enemies with it)?'' The Companions hesitated. Abu
Dujanah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: "I shall take it;'' and
with it he cracked the skulls of the pagans.
[Muslim].
Commentary: This Hadith mentions the chivalry and distinction of Abu
Dujanah (May Allah be pleased with him) but it should not be taken to
mean that other Companions of the Prophet (PBUH) showed cowardice on
that occasion. The latter had in fact hesitated to get the honour and
reward attached with the Prophet's sword. It is evident from the fact
that when the Prophet (PBUH) offered it without any condition everyone
stretched his hand to take it.
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Hadith 92
Az-Zubair bin `Adi said: We went to Anas bin Malik (May Allah be
pleased with him) and complained to him of suffering at the hands of
Al-Hajjaj. He replied: "Show endurance, for no time will come but will
be followed by one worse (than the present one) till you meet your
Rubb. I heard this from your Prophet (PBUH)".
[Al-Bukhari].
Commentary: This Hadith contains the prediction that with the passage
of time, conditions will become from bad to worse with the result that
rulers would become more and more cruel. In such circumstances, the
remedy suggested here is that rather than making any effort to reform
the rulers, one should try to reform oneself and worry to make one's
own life in the Hereafter, and endure patiently the tyrannies
perpetrated by the rulers.
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Hadith 93
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger
of Allah (PBUH) said, "Hasten to do good deeds before you are
overtaken by one of the seven afflictions.'' Then (giving a warning)
he said, "Are you waiting for such poverty which will make you
unmindful of devotion; or prosperity which will make you corrupt, or
disease as will disable you, or such senility as will make you
mentally unstable, or sudden death, or Ad-Dajjal who is the worst
expected absent, or the Hour, and the Hour will be most grievous and
most bitter".
[At-Tirmidhi].
Commentary: The purpose of this Hadith is that before overcoming of
the obstructions, one should do one's best to improve his Hereafter by
means of good deeds lest one is deprived of good deeds by some
obstruction.
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Hadith 94
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: On the day
of the battle of Khaibar, Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "I shall
hand over this banner to one who loves Allah and His Messenger, and
Allah will give us victory through him.'' `Umar (May Allah be pleased
with him) said: "I had never longed for leadership but that day I
expected that I might be called for. However, Messenger of Allah
(PBUH) called `Ali bin Abu Talib (May Allah be pleased with him) and
handed the banner to him and said, "Go forth and do not turn around
till Allah bestows victory upon you". (On hearing this) `Ali proceeded
a little and then halted and without turning around inquired in a loud
voice: "O Messenger of Allah, for what shall I fight them?'' He (PBUH)
replied, "Go on fighting till they affirm that none has the right to
be worshiped but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. If
they admit that, their lives and their properties will be secured,
subject to their obligations according to Islam, and they will be
answerable to Allah".
[Muslim].
Commentary:
1. This Hadith refers to prominence, special distinction and greatness
of `Ali (May Allah be pleased with him).
2. It mentions the miracle of the Prophet (PBUH) in the form of his
prophecy about the conquest of Khaibar which came true.
3. Islamic sanctions would be applied on the apparent conduct of the
people. Thus, a person who would announce his acceptance of Islam,
will be considered a Muslim. What is hidden in his heart will be left
to Allah. He will, however, be punished with retaliation (Qisas) in
case of unjust murder and execution for apostasy.
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Ayah
Surah Surah Al-Lail(92) Ayah 1-13: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
1 By the night as it envelops;
2 And by the day as it appears in brightness;
3 And by Him Who created male and female;
4 Certainly, your efforts and deeds are diverse (different in aims and purposes);
5 As for him who gives (in charity) and keeps his duty to Allâh and fears Him,
6 And believes in Al-Husna.
7 We will make smooth for him the path of ease (goodness).
8 But he who is greedy miser and thinks himself self-sufficient.
9 And gives the lie to Al-Husna
10 We will make smooth for him the path for evil;
11 And what will his wealth benefit him when he goes down (in destruction).
12 Truly! Ours it is (to give) guidance,
13 And truly, unto Us (belong) the last (Hereafter) and the first (this world).
Hadith
Safwan ibn 'Abdillah narrated: "I went to Syria and visited Abu al-Darda in his home, but he was not present when I arrived. Umm al-Darda asked me, 'Are you going to perform Hajj this year?' I replied that I was, so she said: 'In that case, do not forget to pray to Allah for us for good, for the Prophet (p.b.u.h) used to say:
"The du'a of a Muslim for his brother in his abscence is responded to. In his presence there is an angel that has been assigned to him; every time he makes a du'a for ihs brother with good, the angel assigned to him says, 'Amin. And to you the same'"
Reported by Muslim, Ibn Majah, and Ahmad, from Abu al-Darda as mentioned in Sahih al-Jami #3880.
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Surah At-Tahrim(66) Ayah 8: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
O you who believe! Turn to Allâh with sincere repentance! It may be that your Lord will remit from you your sins, and admit you into Gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise) the Day that Allâh will not disgrace the Prophet (Muhammad p.b.u.h) and those who believe with him, their Light will run forward before them and with (their Records Books of deeds) in their right hands they will say: "Our Lord! Keep perfect our Light for us [and do not put it off till we cross over the Sirât (a slippery bridge over the Hell) safely] and grant us forgiveness. Verily, You are Able to do all things."
Hadith
The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said:
The greatness of reward is based on the severity of the trial. And if Allah loves a person, He tests him, so whoever is pleased (with Allah), then he will have the Pleasure (of Allah), but whoever is angry, then he will recieve the Anger (of Allah).
Reported by al-Tirmidhi (#2396), Ibn Majah (#4031) and others. Authenticated in Sahih al-Tirmidhi 2/286.
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Surah Al-Burooj(85) Ayah 10-11: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
Verily, those who put into trial the believing men and believing women (by torturing them and burning them), and then do not turn in repentance, (to Allâh), will have the torment of Hell, and they will have the punishment of the burning Fire.
Verily, those who believe and do righteous good deeds, for them will be Gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise). That is the great success.
Hadith
The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said:
The best believer according to his practice of Islaam is one from whose tongue and hand Muslims are safe.
Collected by At-Tabaraanee in Al-Kabeer (S.J.S. 1129).
Also collected by Al-Bukharee, Vol 1 No 9, Muslim Vol 1 No 64 & Abu Dawud No 2475.
Also see Mishkat Al Masaabih Vol 1
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Surah Ya-Sin(36) Ayah 45: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
Beware of that which is before you (worldly torments), and that which is behind you (torments in the Hereafter), in order that you may receive Mercy (i.e. if you believe in Allâh's Religion Islâmic Monotheism, and avoid polytheism, and obey Allâh with righteous deeds).
Hadith
Malik Ibn Yasar narrated that the Prophet (p.b.u.h) said:
"If you ask Allah, then ask him with the palms of your hands outwards, and not with the outward portion of the hands (i.e. with the palms facing down)"
Authentic, narrated by Abu Dawud from Malik ibn Yadar, and narrated by Ibn Majah, al-Tabarani, and al-Hakim from Ibn Abbas, and authenticated by al-Albani in Sahih al-Jami #593.
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Surah As-Saff(61) Ayah 8: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
They intend to put out the Light of Allâh (i.e. the religion of Islâm, this Qur'ân, and Prophet Muhammad p.b.u.h) with their mouths. But Allâh will complete His Light even though the disbelievers hate (it).
Hadith
The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said:
"Give glad tidings to this ummah of honour, establishment upon the earth, help and victory, and pre-eminence of the Religion. Whosoever does an action of the Hereafter for a worldly motive, will have no portion of the Hereafter."
Reported by al-Hakim (4/311) from 'Ubayy ibn Ka'b radiallaahu 'anhu. It was declared to be saheeh by Shaykh Muhammad Naasirud-Deen al-Albaanee, in Saheehul-Jaami (no.2825).
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Allah, the Exalted, says:
"As for those who strive hard in Us (Our Cause), We will surely, guide them
to Our paths (i.e., Allah's religion - Islamic Monotheism). And verily,
Allah is with the Muhsinun (gooddoers)". (29:69)
"And worship your Rubb until there comes unto you the certainty (i.e.,
death)". (15:99)
"And remember the Name of your Rubb and devote yourself to Him with a
complete devotion.'' (73:8)
"So whosoever does good equal to the weight of an atom (or a small ant),
shall see it". (99:7)
"And whatever good you send before you for yourselves (i.e., Nawafil -
non-obligatory acts of worship: prayers, charity, fasting, Hajj and Umrah,
etc.), you will certainly find it with Allah, better and greater in
reward.'' (73:20)
"And whatever you spend in good, surely, Allah knows it well.'' (2:273)
Hadith 95
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of
Allah (PBUH) said, "Allah the Exalted has said: 'I will declare war against
him who shows hostility to a pious worshipper of Mine. And the most beloved
thing with which My slave comes nearer to Me is what I have enjoined upon
him; and My slave keeps on coming closer to Me through performing Nawafil
(prayer or doing extra deeds besides what is obligatory) till I love him.
When I love him I become his hearing with which he hears, his seeing with
which he sees, his hand with which he strikes, and his leg with which he
walks; and if he asks (something) from Me, I give him, and if he asks My
Protection (refuge), I protect him".
[Al-Bukhari].
Commentary:
1. Those who make innovations in religion and associate partners with Allah
(such as Hululi - who believe in the indwelling light in the soul of man,
Wujudi - who believe in the physical form of Allah, and pagans who worship
other than Allah) interpret this Hadith in support of their beliefs and
thus seek support of one wrong from another although the meaning and
interpretation of the Hadith is not at all what they describe. The Hadith
means that when a person adds voluntary prayers to the obligatory ones, he
becomes a favourite slave of Allah and on account of it, he receives
special help from Allah. Then he is protected by Allah to the extent that
He supervises every organ of his body. Thus, he is saved from disobedience
of Allah. He bears what is liked by Allah, sees what is liked by Him,
handles what pleases Him. When he attains that lofty position of love and
obedience of Allah, then Allah in return also grants prayers of His
obedient and loyal slaves.
2. A saint is not one who has a peculiar attire and appearance, or who
occupies the seat of a righteous as his successor, or a person who is lost
in meditation, or a half-mad, or one who has invented his own style of
remembrance and worship of Allah, but it is one who strictly fulfills the
obligations imposed by Islam, is fond of voluntary prayers and adheres to
Divine injunctions in every walk of life.
3. The love of such righteous is a means to attain the Pleasure of Allah,
and enmity (hatred and repulsion) with them is a cause of His serious
displeasure and wrath.
4. Voluntary prayer is certainly a means of attaining the Pleasure of
Allah, but it must be preceded by the fulfillment of obligatory prayers.
The former is of no value if the latter is neglected. The desire to attain
nearness of Allah without strict observance of the obligatory prayers is
fallacious and meaningless.
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Surah Al-Hajj(22) Ayah 18: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
See you not that to Allâh prostrates whoever is in the heavens and whoever is on the earth, and the sun, and the moon, and the stars, and the mountains, and the trees, and Ad-Dawâb (moving living creatures, beasts, etc.), and many of mankind? But there are many (men) on whom the punishment is justified. And whomsoever Allâh disgraces, none can honour him. Verily! Allâh does what He wills.
Hadith Qudsi 34:
On the authority of Anas (may Allah be pleased with him), who said:
I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) say: Allah the Almighty said:
O son of Adam, so long as you call upon Me and ask of Me, I shall forgive you for what you have done, and I shall not mind. O son of Adam, were your sins to reach the clouds of the sky and were you then to ask forgiveness of Me, I would forgive you. O son of Adam, were you to come to Me with sins nearly as great as the earth and were you then to face Me, ascribing no partner to Me, I would bring you forgiveness nearly as great at it.
It was related by at-Tirmidhi (also by Ahmad ibn Hanbal). Its chain of authorities is sound.
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Hadith 96
Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH)
said, "Allah says: ' When a slave of Mine draws near to Me a span, I draw
near to him a cubit; and if he draws near to Me a cubit, I draw near to him
a fathom. And if he comes to Me walking, I go to him running.'''.
[Al-Bukhari].
Commentary: This Hadith mentions infinite benevolence, generosity,
kindness and regard of Allah for His slaves, which is evident from the
reward that He gives to His slaves even on their minor good deeds.
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Surah An-Nur(24) Ayah 35: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
Allâh is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The parable of His Light is as (if there were) a niche and within it a lamp, the lamp is in glass, the glass as it were a brilliant star, lit from a blessed tree, an olive, neither of the east (i.e. neither it gets sun-rays only in the morning) nor of the west (i.e. nor it gets sun-rays only in the afternoon, but it is exposed to the sun all day long), whose oil would almost glow forth (of itself), though no fire touched it. Light upon Light! Allâh guides to His Light whom He wills. And Allâh sets forth parables for mankind, and Allâh is All-Knower of everything.
Hadith Qudsi 9:
On the authority of Abu Harayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) from the Prophet (peace be upon him), who said: Allah (mighty and sublime be He) says:
The fist of his actions for which a servant of Allah will be held accountable on the Day of Resurrection will be his prayers. If they are in order, then he will have prospered and succeeded: and if they are wanting, then he will have failed and lost. If there is something defective in his obligatory prayers, the Lord (glorified and exalted be He) will say: See if My servant has any supererogatory prayers with which may be completed that which was defective in his obligatory prayers. Then the rest of his actions will be judged in like fashion.
It was related by at-Tirmidhi (also by Abu Dawud, an-Nasa'i, Ibn Majah and Ahmad).
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Hadith 97
Ibn Abbas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah
(PBUH) said, "There are two blessings in which many people incur loss.
(They are) health and free time (for doing good)".
[Al-Bukhari]
Commentary:
1. Al-Ghabn in Arabic means loss. What it really signifies is to sell
something of one's own on less than its due price, or to buy something on
its double or triple price. In both cases one is a loser. When a person
comes to know about such a loss, he repents and feels sorry for it. This
loss coupled with regret is called Al-Ghabn. In Ahadith, man has been
compared with trader, and health and leisure enjoyed by him with
merchandise. One who uses his merchandise with care, gains profit while he
who wastes it, that is to say, uses it carelessly, will be a loser on the
Day of Resurrection.
2. The majority of people do not take proper care of both these things,
with the result that one wastes the time in useless activities and spends
the physical strength and energy in the disobedience of Allah. One will
have to face severe consequences of it on the Day of Resurrection when he
will be brought into account for everything.
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Surah Al-Mulk(67) Ayah 1-2: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
Blessed is He in Whose Hand is the dominion, and He is Able to do all things.
Who has created death and life, that He may test you which of you is best in deed. And He is the All-Mighty, the Oft-Forgiving;
Hadith
Sahih Muslim Book 35, Number 6588: (Translator: Abdul Hamid Siddiqu)
Abu Dharr reported that Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: There is no believing servant who supplicates for his brother behind his back (in his absence) that the Angels do not say: The same be for you too.
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Surah Al-Mulk(67) Ayah 1-2: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
Blessed is He in Whose Hand is the dominion, and He is Able to do all things.
Who has created death and life, that He may test you which of you is best in deed. And He is the All-Mighty, the Oft-Forgiving;
Hadith
Sahih Muslim Book 35, Number 6588: (Translator: Abdul Hamid Siddiqu)
Abu Dharr reported that Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: There is no believing servant who supplicates for his brother behind his back (in his absence) that the Angels do not say: The same be for you too
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Surah Al-Ma'idah(5) Ayah 2: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
Help you one another in AlBirr and AtTaqwa (virtue, righteousness and piety); but do not help one another in sin and transgression.
Hadith
Sahih Bukahri Volume 2, Book 26, Number 667: (Translator: M. Muhsin Khan)
Narrated 'Abis bin Rabia:
'Umar came near the Black Stone and kissed it and said "No doubt, I know that you are a stone and can neither benefit anyone nor harm anyone. Had I not seen Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) kissing you I would not have kissed you."
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Hadith 99
`Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) said: With the start of the
last ten days of Ramadan, Messenger of Allah (PBUH) would pray all the
night, and would keep his family awake for the prayers. He tied his lower
garment (i.e., avoided sleeping with his wives) and devoted himself
entirely to prayer and supplication.
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: One should try to do more good deeds in the blessed hours and
times, as was the practice of the Prophet (PBUH) during the last ten days
of the month of Ramadan every year.
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Surah Al-'Imran(3) Ayah 96: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
Verily, the first House (of worship) appointed for mankind was that at Bakkah (Makkah), full of blessing, and a guidance for Al-'Alamîn (the mankind and jinns).
Hadith
It was recorded in the Two Sahihs that Abu Dharr said:
"I said, 'O Messenger of Allah, which Masjid was the first to be built?'
He said, 'Al-Masjid Al-Haram.'
I said, 'Then which?'
He said, 'Bayt Al-Maqdis.'
I said, 'How long between them?'
He said, 'Forty Years.'"
Fath Al-Bari 6:469
Al-Masjid Al-Haram is in Mecca
Bayt Al-Maqdis is in Al-Quds (Jerusalem)
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Hadith 100
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of
Allah (PBUH) said, "A strong believer is better and dearer to Allah than a
weak one, and both are good. Adhere to that which is beneficial for you.
Keep asking Allah for help and do not refrain from it. If you are afflicted
in any way, do not say: `If I had taken this or that step, it would have
resulted into such and such,' but say only: `Allah so determined and did as
He willed.' The word `if' opens the gates of satanic thoughts".
[Muslim].
Commentary:
1. In this Hadith, goodness is acknowledged in weak as well as strong
because the real Faith is a common feature of both. The one who is stronger
is, however, better with Allah for the reason that he is more active and
energetic in the matter of noble deeds and performance of ritual prayers,
obligatory as well as voluntary.
2. This Hadith ordains that in case of trouble, one should exercise
patience and show submission and obedience rather than saying `ifs' and
`buts' about it, because it provides Satan with a chance to mislead the
sufferer.
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Surah Ar-Ra'd(13) Ayah 26: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
Allâh increases the provision for whom He wills, and straitens (it for whom He wills), and they rejoice in the life of the world, whereas the life of this world as compared with the Hereafter is but a brief passing enjoyment.
Hadith
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Number 1 (Translator: M. Muhsin Khan)
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) said, "(The performance of) 'Umra is an expiation for the sins committed (between it and the previous one). And the reward of Hajj Mabrur (the one accepted by Allah) is nothing except Paradise."
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Hadith 101
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of
Allah (PBUH) said. "The (Hell) Fire is surrounded with all kinds of desires
and passions, while Jannah is surrounded with adversities.''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: The way to Hell is littered with these evils. When a person
crosses them, it is an indication that he has entered into Hell. On the
other side exists a series of griefs and calamities, Islamic injunctions
and obligations (the compliance with which is often irksome for man) impede
his way to Jannah. When a person endures them with patience he, in fact,
overcomes those obstacles and becomes eligible for Jannah.
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Ayah
Surah An-Nisa(4) Ayah 135: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
O you who believe! Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allâh, even though it be against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin, be he rich or poor, Allâh is a Better Protector to both (than you). So follow not the lusts (of your hearts), lest you may avoid justice, and if you distort your witness or refuse to give it, verily, Allâh is Ever WellAcquainted with what you do.
Hadith
Ibn `Umar said: The Messenger of Allaah SAWS (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: `If someone does you a favour then give something in return, and if you cannot find anything then make du'aa' for him until you feel satisfied that you have done something in return.'
(Narrated by al-Nasaa'i, al-Zakaah, 2520; classed as saheeh by al- Albaani in Saheeh Sunan al-Nasaa'i, no. 2407).
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Hadith 102
Hudhaifah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I offered Salat
(Tahajjud - optional night prayer) with the Prophet (PBUH) one night, and
he started reciting (Surat) Al-Baqarah. I thought that he would bow at the
end of one hundred Verses, but he continued reciting; I, then, thought that
he would perhaps recite the whole (Surah) in a Rak`ah, but he proceeded on,
and I thought he would perhaps bow on completing (this Surah); he then
started (reciting Surat) An-Nisa'; he then started (Surat) Al-`Imran and
his recitation was unhurried. And when he recited the Verses which referred
to the Glory of Allah, he glorified Him (by saying Subhan Allah - My Rubb,
the Supreme is far removed from every imperfection), the Great, and when he
recited the Verses that mention supplication, he supplicated, and when he
recited the Verses that mention seeking Refuge of the Rubb, he sought (His)
Refuge. Then he bowed and said: "My Rubb, the Supreme is far removed from
every imperfection (Subhana Rabbiyal-Azim);'' his bowing lasted about the
same length of time as his standing (and then on returning to the standing
posture after Ruku`) he said: "Allah listened to him who praised Him (Sami`
Allahu liman hamidah, Rabbana wa lakal hamd).'' Then he stood about the
same length of time as he had spent in bowing. He then prostrated himself
and said: "My Rubb, the Supreme is far removed from every imperfection
(Subhana Rabbiyal-A`la),'' and his prostration lasted nearly the same
length of time as his standing.
[Muslim].
Commentary: This Hadith makes the following three points clear:
Firstly, optional Salat can also be performed in congregation.
Secondly, as is commonly believed, it is not essential that in Salat, the
Ayat of Qur'an are recited according to their sequence in the Book. It is
permissible to recite them regardless of their sequence in the Qur'an.
Thirdly, it is commendable to relatively prolong the optional prayers.
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Ayah
Surah Al-Isra(17) Ayah 12: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
And We have appointed the night and the day as two Ayat (signs). Then, We have obliterated the sign of the night (with darkness) while We have made the sign of the day illuminating, that you may seek bounty from your Lord, and that you may know the number of the years and to count (periods of time). And We have explained everything in detail with full explanation.
Hadith
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Number 2: M. Muhsin Khan
Narrated Ibn Juraij:
Ikrima bin Khalid asked Ibn 'Umar about performing 'Umra before Hajj. Ibn 'Umar replied, "There is no harm in it." 'Ikrima said, "Ibn 'Umar also said, 'The Prophet (p.b.u.h) had performed 'Umra before performing Hajj.'"
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Hadith 103
Ibn Mas`ud (May Allah be pleased with him) said: One night I joined
the Prophet (PBUH) in his (optional) Salat. He prolonged the standing so
much that I thought of doing something evil. He was asked: "What did you
intend to do?'' He replied: "To sit down and leave him".
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary:
1. This Hadith makes it evident that opposition of Imam (one who leads the
prayer) is an evil act because one is ordered to follow him in the
prayers.
2. It is permissible to ask clarification of something which is ambiguous
or abstruse.
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In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
Ayah
Surah Ar-Rum(30) Ayah 8: (Interpretors: M Al-Hilali & M Muhsin Khan)
Do they not think deeply (in their ownselves) about themselves (how Allah created them from nothing, and similarly He will resurrect them)? Allah has created not the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, except with truth and for an appointed term. And indeed many of mankind deny the Meeting with their Lord.
Hadith
Sahih Bukhari Volume 7, Book 65, Number 288: M. Muhsin Khan
Narrated 'Umar bin Abi Salama:
I was a boy under the care of Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) and my hand used to go around the dish while I was eating. So Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) said to me, 'O boy! Mention the Name of Allah and eat with your right hand, and eat of the dish what is nearer to you." Since then I have applied those instructions when eating.
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Hadith 104
Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah
(PBUH) said, "Three follow a dead body: members of his family, his
possessions and his deeds. Two of them return and one remains with him. His
family and his possessions return; his deeds remain with him".
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary: This Hadith induces one to perform such deeds which always
remain with him in the grave, where every being and thing leaves one and he
is all alone in the grave. What is left is his good deeds which become the
means of refuge and salvation.
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