"Acquire knowledge, comprehend it and use it. And do not acquire it in order to adorn yourselves with it, for indeed, it is imminent-should your life-spans be prolonged for you-that knowledge will be used as a means for adorning oneself, just as a man adorns himself with his garment."
"Knowledge is what you implement (in your actions), and certainty (yaqeen) is what you carry (in your heart)."
"If Allah presents you with knowledge, then present Him with worship,and do not let your only concern to narrate it to the people."
Taken From The Book Knowledge Mandates Actions By Al-Baghdaadee With Verification Notes By Shaykh Naasir Albaani pg 30-31
Monday 19 March 2012
THE PROBLEMS THAT PERSIST IN THE HEART OF THE YOUTHS
THE PROBLEMS THAT PERSIST IN THE HEART OF THE YOUTHS
by Shaikh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen [d.1421H]
Translated by Abu Aaliyah Abdullah ibn Dwight Battle
Al Hujjah and Authentic Statements Publishers, USA, 2007
Thoughts and whispers that contradict the religion do not frequent the dead heart, on account of its being lifeless and a destroyed organ. Shaytaan does not want more than with what he is charged. For that reason, it was said to Ibn Mas'ud radiyallahu anhu or Ibn Abbas radiyallahu anhu that the Jews say: "They do not get any whispers while they pray." In other words uneasiness does not afflict them. He said: "They have spoken the truth and what can Shaytaan do with a heart that is already ruined."
However, as for the heart that is alive, which contains a portion of faith, Shaytaan attacks it. There is not any leniency or pause in his assault. Shaytaan casts misgivings contradicting his religion. If the servant submits to these misgivings and doubts, they serve as the most severe means of destruction. Eventually, he casts doubts on this youth about his Lord, religion, and belief. Whenever Shaytaan finds weakness and frustration in the heart, he occupies it until he separates this adolescent from his religion. In contrast, whenever Shaytaan finds a heart that is strong and steadfast he succumbs to defeat. His scheme is feeble and as a result he is made miserable.
The whispers that Shaytaan hurls into the heart do not affect the person if he uses the cure mentioned by the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam).
Ibn Abbas (radiyallahu anhu) narrated that a person came to the Prophet (sallallahu alahyi wa sallam) and said: "I have a certain feeling within myself which being a burning ember is more desirable to me than my uttering it." The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa salaam) said: "All praise is due to Allah who has rejected his scheme [i.e driven away Shaytaan's evil thoughts]. [Collected by Abu Dawood in his Sunnan #5122 and graded Sahih by Al-Albaani]
Some people from the Companions came and said, "O Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) we find within ourselves (such a feeling) which overwhelms each one of us from speaking about it (i.e he feels it imposing to speak about it)." The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) asked: "Do you also experience it?" The Companions replied, "Yes." The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) replied "That is true Imaan (faith)". [Collected by Muslim in his Saheeh #132]
The meaning of having true faith is the evil thoughts that you face - and your rejection of them - does not harm your faith a single bit. In fact, rejecting these thoughts is a proof that your faith is sincere and has not been affected by any loss.
The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: "Shaytaan comes to one of you and says, "Who has created this? Who has created that?" until he says: "Who has created your Lord?" When he reaches this limit, then seek refuge in Allah and in His Compassion." [Sahih: Agreed upon. On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (radiyallaahu anhu).
And in a similar Hadeeth in Abu Dawood (#4722) with a Hasan isnad (chain of narration), the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said:
"So! Say Allah is One, Allah is Independent (as-Samad), He does not give birth nor was He given birth to, then spit towards the left three times and seek refuge from the Accursed Shaytaan."
In these ahadeeth the Companions described illnesses to the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam). He (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) in turn prescribed four things for them as a remedy:
* Abstain from these temptations. This means to completely turn away from it then act as though it never existed. Then occupy yourself with the remembrance of Allah (i.e. recitation of the Quran and dhikr from the Sunnah).
* Seek refuge in Allah from the whispers of the Accursed Shaytaan.
* Say I believe in Allah and His Messenger (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.
* Recite Surah Al-Ikhlaas. Then spit to your left side three times and say I seek refuge in Allah from the Accursed Shaytaan.
Taken From the Book Islaams Solution For The problems Facing Today's Youth By Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen pg 49-51
by Shaikh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen [d.1421H]
Translated by Abu Aaliyah Abdullah ibn Dwight Battle
Al Hujjah and Authentic Statements Publishers, USA, 2007
Thoughts and whispers that contradict the religion do not frequent the dead heart, on account of its being lifeless and a destroyed organ. Shaytaan does not want more than with what he is charged. For that reason, it was said to Ibn Mas'ud radiyallahu anhu or Ibn Abbas radiyallahu anhu that the Jews say: "They do not get any whispers while they pray." In other words uneasiness does not afflict them. He said: "They have spoken the truth and what can Shaytaan do with a heart that is already ruined."
However, as for the heart that is alive, which contains a portion of faith, Shaytaan attacks it. There is not any leniency or pause in his assault. Shaytaan casts misgivings contradicting his religion. If the servant submits to these misgivings and doubts, they serve as the most severe means of destruction. Eventually, he casts doubts on this youth about his Lord, religion, and belief. Whenever Shaytaan finds weakness and frustration in the heart, he occupies it until he separates this adolescent from his religion. In contrast, whenever Shaytaan finds a heart that is strong and steadfast he succumbs to defeat. His scheme is feeble and as a result he is made miserable.
The whispers that Shaytaan hurls into the heart do not affect the person if he uses the cure mentioned by the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam).
Ibn Abbas (radiyallahu anhu) narrated that a person came to the Prophet (sallallahu alahyi wa sallam) and said: "I have a certain feeling within myself which being a burning ember is more desirable to me than my uttering it." The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa salaam) said: "All praise is due to Allah who has rejected his scheme [i.e driven away Shaytaan's evil thoughts]. [Collected by Abu Dawood in his Sunnan #5122 and graded Sahih by Al-Albaani]
Some people from the Companions came and said, "O Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) we find within ourselves (such a feeling) which overwhelms each one of us from speaking about it (i.e he feels it imposing to speak about it)." The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) asked: "Do you also experience it?" The Companions replied, "Yes." The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) replied "That is true Imaan (faith)". [Collected by Muslim in his Saheeh #132]
The meaning of having true faith is the evil thoughts that you face - and your rejection of them - does not harm your faith a single bit. In fact, rejecting these thoughts is a proof that your faith is sincere and has not been affected by any loss.
The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: "Shaytaan comes to one of you and says, "Who has created this? Who has created that?" until he says: "Who has created your Lord?" When he reaches this limit, then seek refuge in Allah and in His Compassion." [Sahih: Agreed upon. On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (radiyallaahu anhu).
And in a similar Hadeeth in Abu Dawood (#4722) with a Hasan isnad (chain of narration), the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said:
"So! Say Allah is One, Allah is Independent (as-Samad), He does not give birth nor was He given birth to, then spit towards the left three times and seek refuge from the Accursed Shaytaan."
In these ahadeeth the Companions described illnesses to the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam). He (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) in turn prescribed four things for them as a remedy:
* Abstain from these temptations. This means to completely turn away from it then act as though it never existed. Then occupy yourself with the remembrance of Allah (i.e. recitation of the Quran and dhikr from the Sunnah).
* Seek refuge in Allah from the whispers of the Accursed Shaytaan.
* Say I believe in Allah and His Messenger (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.
* Recite Surah Al-Ikhlaas. Then spit to your left side three times and say I seek refuge in Allah from the Accursed Shaytaan.
Taken From the Book Islaams Solution For The problems Facing Today's Youth By Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen pg 49-51
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آمَنْتُ بِاللهِ وَرُسُلِهِ
اللهُ أَحَدٌ اللهُ الصَّمَدُ
لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ
وَلَمْ يَكُنْ لَهُ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ
Āmantu billāhi wa rusulihi.
Allāhu Aḥad. Allāhus-Ṣamad.
Lam yalid, wa lam yūlad.
Wa lam yakullahū kufuwan aḥad.
‘I believe in Allaah and His Messengers.
Allaah is One. Allaah is the Self-Sufficient Master.
He begets not, nor was He begotten.
And there is none co-equal or comparable unto Him.’
Then spit to his left three times and then seek refuge with Allaah from the Devil.
Tuesday 13 March 2012
The Best Act of Worship: Humility
The Best Act of Worship: Humility
عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ: " يَغْفُلُونَ عَنْ أَفْضَلِ الْعِبَادَةِ: التَّوَاضُعِ
"Aisha (Radi Allahu Anha) said: " People are paying no attention to the best act of worship: Humility."
Collected by Ibn Abee Shaybah (13/360) Ibn Hajr graded this Athar as being Saheeh.
Benefits for this subject:
At-Tabari (may Allah have mercy on him) said: "Allah tests His believing servants with humility to see how they obey Him and follow His commands."
[ Saheeh Bukhari Ibn Battal ]
Shaykh Abdur Rahman As-Sa'dee (May Allah rest him in Jannah) said, "Humility and Humbleness are among the foundations of the religion and its core whereas, pride contradicts Islam.
The origin of humility is found in the verse: (سَمِعْنَا وَأَطَعْنَا) (We hear and obey)
[ Al-Baqarah 285].
This means we hear what you have said our Lord in the Quran and what Your Messenger has said.
Humility and pride are two distinct traits that aren’t hidden from anyone. Let's look at the differences between the two:
The humble person submits to the truth no matter who it comes from. He doesn’t care about his old views, speech or position. He aides the truth whenever it becomes clear to him its right.
The arrogant stubborn one clings inflexibly to his speech, actions and ways. In fact he has a high opinion of his speech and deeds. When the truth is made clear to him, he turns up his nose arrogantly; as he's amazed with himself. Having this trait lowers a person to a very low status.
The person with humility spreads the greetings of peace to the young and old, to those of high status and low. He treats everyone the same.
The conceited person doesn’t give salaams or even look at the needy and poor. He has no concern for their needs and he won't even intermingle with them.
The humble individual is loved by Allah and His servants. He is always close to good and distant from evil, sin and transgression.
The arrogant one is hated by Allah and His servants. He is always distant from piety and righteousness and close to evil, sin and transgression
.
Humbleness is a quality to the Prophets and Messengers. This attribute is for the God fearing and Guided. Arrogance is a characteristic of the tyrants and oppressors.
Humility increases a person's nobility and raises his status until he eventually reaches the ranks of those loved and pleased by Allah. How many humble people attain love and charity! How many times is a person with humility praised! How often do people supplicate to Allah for a modest man!
On one hand, there isn’t a humble person to Allah, except that the Most Merciful raises his rank. On the other hand, there isn’t an arrogant person except Allah lowers his status [ Majmu' As-Sa'dee vol 22/ 150-153]
Translated and compiled by Abu Aaliyah Abdullah ibn Dwight Battle
Doha, Qatar 1433©
Published 5th / Rabi Thani 1433
Wednesday 7 March 2012
Shaykh Mohamed Amin al Harari Ethiopee Hadifahullah
Ma sha Allah look how humble the shaykh looks, if you seen him you would never think he is a scholar, may Allah increase him in age and in knowledge.
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