BISMILLAAHIR RAHMAANIR RAHEEM.
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WRBTH, DEAR ILHAM FRIENDS,
The following du'a was made by Prophet Muhammad SAWS in the last sitting of the fourth Rak'ah before sending salam. It is reported that after teaching this du'a to Shaddad ibn Aws RA, Prophet Muhammad SAWS said: " When you see people collecting gold and silver as treasures, consider this du'a as your treasure." (At-Tirmidhi)
" O Allah, I beg You for steadfastness in religious affairs.
I beg You for determination to follow the guidance.
I beg You to enable me to show gratitude for Your bounties and to worship You with the
best devotion.
I beg You for a truthful tongue, a sound heart, and an upright character.
I seek Your protection from the evil of all that only You are aware of.
I beg You for the good that only You know.
And I seek forgiveness from You for what You know (of my sins). Surely You are the
All-Knowing of the hidden."
Source: The Accepted Whispers, compiled by Ashraf Ali Thanwi (Khalid Baig translation)
Ma'Salamah,
Sr. Tasneem
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
A PARABLE OF DUNYA
BISMILLAAHIR RAHMAANIR RAHEEM.
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WRBTH, DEAR ILHAM FRIENDS,
The following ayat is from surah Al-Hadid (57:19). I love this ayat because in a few words Allah SWT informs us about the nature of our temporal lives:
"Know that the life of the dunya is merely a game and a diversion and ostentation and a cause of boasting among yourselves and trying to outdo one another in wealth and children: like the plant-growth after rain which delights the cultivators, but then it withers and you see it turning yellow, and then it becomes broken stubble. In the Akhira there is terrible punishment but also forgiveness from Allah and His good pleasure. The life of the dunya is nothing but the enjoyment of delusion." (57:19)
Aisha Bewley's translation.
Ma'Salamah,
Sr. Tasneem
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WRBTH, DEAR ILHAM FRIENDS,
The following ayat is from surah Al-Hadid (57:19). I love this ayat because in a few words Allah SWT informs us about the nature of our temporal lives:
"Know that the life of the dunya is merely a game and a diversion and ostentation and a cause of boasting among yourselves and trying to outdo one another in wealth and children: like the plant-growth after rain which delights the cultivators, but then it withers and you see it turning yellow, and then it becomes broken stubble. In the Akhira there is terrible punishment but also forgiveness from Allah and His good pleasure. The life of the dunya is nothing but the enjoyment of delusion." (57:19)
Aisha Bewley's translation.
Ma'Salamah,
Sr. Tasneem
Sunday, July 27, 2008
RE: WITR SALAT
BISMILLAAHIR RAHMAANIR RAHEEM.
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WRBTH, DEAR ILHAM FRIENDS,
Jabir RA narrated that Prophet Muhammad SAWS said: " He who apprehends that he may not get up in the last part of the night, should observe the Witr prayer in the first part of it. And he who is certain about getting up in the last part of it, he should observe the Witr prayer at the end of the night, because salat at the end of the night is attended by the angels and that is better." {Muslim}
Ma'Salamah,
Sr. Tasneem
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WRBTH, DEAR ILHAM FRIENDS,
Jabir RA narrated that Prophet Muhammad SAWS said: " He who apprehends that he may not get up in the last part of the night, should observe the Witr prayer in the first part of it. And he who is certain about getting up in the last part of it, he should observe the Witr prayer at the end of the night, because salat at the end of the night is attended by the angels and that is better." {Muslim}
Ma'Salamah,
Sr. Tasneem
Thursday, July 24, 2008
SUNNAH OF JUMUAH SALAT
BISMILLAAHIR RAHMAANIR RAHEEM.
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WRBTH, DEAR ILHAM FRIENDS,
1. 'Abdullah bin 'Umar RA related: " I offered along with Allah's Messenger SAWS two Rak'ah (sunnah prayer) after the Jumuah prayer." (Al-Bukhari & Muslim)
2. Abu Hurairah RA narrated that Allah's Messenger SAWS said: " If anyone of you offers the Friday prayer, he should offer four Rak'ah (sunnah) after it." (Muslim)
3. Ibn 'Umar RA related: " Allah's Messenger SAWS would not offer any salat (in the mosque) after the Friday (Jumuah) prayer till he returned to his house. He would then offer two Rak'ah there." (Muslim)
COMMENTARY: It can be assumed from the above different rulings regarding the sunnah prayers that they are all acceptable. However, many Ulama are of the opnion that if one is offering them at the mosque, then they should offer four Rak'ah and if offering at the home, then two Rak'ah are sufficient.
Ma'Salamah,
Sr. Tasneem
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WRBTH, DEAR ILHAM FRIENDS,
1. 'Abdullah bin 'Umar RA related: " I offered along with Allah's Messenger SAWS two Rak'ah (sunnah prayer) after the Jumuah prayer." (Al-Bukhari & Muslim)
2. Abu Hurairah RA narrated that Allah's Messenger SAWS said: " If anyone of you offers the Friday prayer, he should offer four Rak'ah (sunnah) after it." (Muslim)
3. Ibn 'Umar RA related: " Allah's Messenger SAWS would not offer any salat (in the mosque) after the Friday (Jumuah) prayer till he returned to his house. He would then offer two Rak'ah there." (Muslim)
COMMENTARY: It can be assumed from the above different rulings regarding the sunnah prayers that they are all acceptable. However, many Ulama are of the opnion that if one is offering them at the mosque, then they should offer four Rak'ah and if offering at the home, then two Rak'ah are sufficient.
Ma'Salamah,
Sr. Tasneem
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
THE VALUE OF TIME
BISMILLAAHIR RAHMAANIR RAHEEM.
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WRBTH, DEAR ILHAM FRIENDS,
Allah SWT created 'time' and we must use it to purify our souls. In surah Al-Asr (#103), Allah SWT reminds us of the fleeting nature of time. Similarly, Imam Al-Ghazali also stated:
"...Each of your breath is a special jewel, since each of them is irreplaceable, and once gone, can never be retrieved. Do not be like the deceived fools who are joyous because each day their wealth increases and their life shortens. What good is an increase in wealth when life grows ever shorter? Therefore be joyous only for an increase in knowledge or in good works, for they are your two companions who will accompany you in your grave when your family, wealth, children, and friends stay behind..."
May we become more conscious about the moments of our lives. May we be guided to use this special commodity to attain good. We seek Allah SWT's Help in this regard.
Ma'Salamah,
Sr. Tasneem
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WRBTH, DEAR ILHAM FRIENDS,
Allah SWT created 'time' and we must use it to purify our souls. In surah Al-Asr (#103), Allah SWT reminds us of the fleeting nature of time. Similarly, Imam Al-Ghazali also stated:
"...Each of your breath is a special jewel, since each of them is irreplaceable, and once gone, can never be retrieved. Do not be like the deceived fools who are joyous because each day their wealth increases and their life shortens. What good is an increase in wealth when life grows ever shorter? Therefore be joyous only for an increase in knowledge or in good works, for they are your two companions who will accompany you in your grave when your family, wealth, children, and friends stay behind..."
May we become more conscious about the moments of our lives. May we be guided to use this special commodity to attain good. We seek Allah SWT's Help in this regard.
Ma'Salamah,
Sr. Tasneem
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
MORE ABOUT SALAT
BISMILLAAHIR RAHMAANIR RAHEEM.
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WRTBTH, DEAR ILHAM FRIENDS,
1. Our Mother of the Believers, Umm Habibah RA narrated that Prophet Muhammad SAWS said:
" A house will be built in Paradise for every Muslim who offers twelve Rak'ah of optional salat, other than the obligatory salat, during the day and night (to seek the pleasure of Allah)." (Muslim)
2. 'Abdullah bin Mughaffal RA narrated that Prophet Muhammad SAWS said: " There is a salat between every 'Adhan and Iqamah; there is a salat between every 'Adhan and Iqamah." (After repeating this for the third time, he added), " It is for him who desires to offer it." {Al-Bukhari & Muslim}
Source: Riyad-us-Saliheen
Ma'Salamah,
Sr. Tasneem
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WRTBTH, DEAR ILHAM FRIENDS,
1. Our Mother of the Believers, Umm Habibah RA narrated that Prophet Muhammad SAWS said:
" A house will be built in Paradise for every Muslim who offers twelve Rak'ah of optional salat, other than the obligatory salat, during the day and night (to seek the pleasure of Allah)." (Muslim)
2. 'Abdullah bin Mughaffal RA narrated that Prophet Muhammad SAWS said: " There is a salat between every 'Adhan and Iqamah; there is a salat between every 'Adhan and Iqamah." (After repeating this for the third time, he added), " It is for him who desires to offer it." {Al-Bukhari & Muslim}
Source: Riyad-us-Saliheen
Ma'Salamah,
Sr. Tasneem
Monday, July 21, 2008
THE SUNNAH OF FAJR SALAT
BISMILLAAHIR RAHMAANIR RAHEEM.
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WRBTH, DEAR ILHAM FRIENDS,
1. Aisha RA narrated: " Allah's Messenger SAWS did not attach more importance to any nawafil prayer than the two rak'ah of prayer before dawn (fajr) prayer. (Al-Bukhari & Muslim)
2. Narrated Aisha RA: Allah's Messenger SAWS said: " The two Rak'ah before the dawn (Fajr) prayer are better than this world and all that it contains." (Muslim)
Another narration states: " The two Rak'ah before the dawn (Fajr) prayer are dearer to me than the whole world."
Source: Riyad-us-Saliheen
Ma'Salamah,
Sr. Tasneem
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WRBTH, DEAR ILHAM FRIENDS,
1. Aisha RA narrated: " Allah's Messenger SAWS did not attach more importance to any nawafil prayer than the two rak'ah of prayer before dawn (fajr) prayer. (Al-Bukhari & Muslim)
2. Narrated Aisha RA: Allah's Messenger SAWS said: " The two Rak'ah before the dawn (Fajr) prayer are better than this world and all that it contains." (Muslim)
Another narration states: " The two Rak'ah before the dawn (Fajr) prayer are dearer to me than the whole world."
Source: Riyad-us-Saliheen
Ma'Salamah,
Sr. Tasneem
Sunday, July 20, 2008
re: salat
BISMILLAAHIR RAHMAANIR RAHEEM.
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WRBTH,
Abu Hurairah RA narrated that Prophet Muhammad SAWS said:
" When one of you retires for the night, Satan ties three knots at the back of his neck. He recites this incantation at every knot: 'You have a long night, so sleep!' When the person get up and remembers Allah, one knot is loosened. If he performs ablution, the second knot is loosened. When he offers salat (prayers), all knots are loosened. Then the person begins his morning in a happy and refreshed mood, otherwise he gets up in bad spirit and remains in a sluggish state." (Al-Bukhari & Muslim)
Source: Riyad-us-Saliheen
Ma'Salamah,
Sr. Tasneem
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WRBTH,
Abu Hurairah RA narrated that Prophet Muhammad SAWS said:
" When one of you retires for the night, Satan ties three knots at the back of his neck. He recites this incantation at every knot: 'You have a long night, so sleep!' When the person get up and remembers Allah, one knot is loosened. If he performs ablution, the second knot is loosened. When he offers salat (prayers), all knots are loosened. Then the person begins his morning in a happy and refreshed mood, otherwise he gets up in bad spirit and remains in a sluggish state." (Al-Bukhari & Muslim)
Source: Riyad-us-Saliheen
Ma'Salamah,
Sr. Tasneem
Saturday, July 19, 2008
ILHAM FOR THE DAY
BISMILLAAHIR RAHMAANIR RAHEEM.
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WRBTH,
A Du'a to pray when angry:
" ALLAHUMMA RABBA MUHAMMAD. IGHFIRLI ZAMBI WA AZHIB GHAIZA QALBI WA AJIRNI MIMMU-DILLATIL-FITAN."
" O Allah! Lord of Muhammad (SAWS), forgive me my sins and remove the anger from my heart, and keep me sheltered from trials which lead astray."
source: 'Radiant Prayers' compiled by Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani
Ma'Salamah,
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WRBTH,
A Du'a to pray when angry:
" ALLAHUMMA RABBA MUHAMMAD. IGHFIRLI ZAMBI WA AZHIB GHAIZA QALBI WA AJIRNI MIMMU-DILLATIL-FITAN."
" O Allah! Lord of Muhammad (SAWS), forgive me my sins and remove the anger from my heart, and keep me sheltered from trials which lead astray."
source: 'Radiant Prayers' compiled by Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani
Ma'Salamah,
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