BISMILLAAHIR RAHMAANIR RAHEEM.
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WRBTH, DEAR ILHAM FRIENDS,
It is stated in a Hadith that Prophet Muhammad SAWS said: " If my Ummah could realize what Ramadhan really is, they would wish that the whole year should be Ramadhan."
In another Hadith Prophet Muhammad SAWS said: " The fasting of Ramadhan and fasting three days of every month keeps evil away from the heart."
Ma'Salamah,
Sr. Tasneem
Monday, August 25, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
WISDOM OF ALI (RA)
BISMILLAAHIR RAHMAANIR RAHEEM.
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WRBTH,DEAR ILHAM FRIENDS,
Ali RA said, " Shedding tears is of three types - the first is from the fear of Allah's punishment, the second is from the fear of Allah's anger, and the third is from the fear of being cut off from Allah.
The first one is a compensation for sins, the second is purification from faults, and the third is elevation to the ranks of sainthood accompanied by the pleasure of the Beloved. The fruit of the compensation of sins is salvation from punishment; the fruit of the purification of faults is eternal bliss and high ranks; and the fruit of the elevation to the ranks of sainthood accompanied by the pleasure of the Beloved is glad tidings from Allah the Exalted of His pleasure, of seeing Him, of the visiting of angels, and of an increase in virtue."
Ma'Salamah,
Sr. Tasneem
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WRBTH,DEAR ILHAM FRIENDS,
Ali RA said, " Shedding tears is of three types - the first is from the fear of Allah's punishment, the second is from the fear of Allah's anger, and the third is from the fear of being cut off from Allah.
The first one is a compensation for sins, the second is purification from faults, and the third is elevation to the ranks of sainthood accompanied by the pleasure of the Beloved. The fruit of the compensation of sins is salvation from punishment; the fruit of the purification of faults is eternal bliss and high ranks; and the fruit of the elevation to the ranks of sainthood accompanied by the pleasure of the Beloved is glad tidings from Allah the Exalted of His pleasure, of seeing Him, of the visiting of angels, and of an increase in virtue."
Ma'Salamah,
Sr. Tasneem
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
THE BEST CURE FOR ALL AILMENTS
BISMILLAAHIR RAHMAANIR RAHEEM.
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WRBTH, DEAR ILHAM FRIENDS,
The following story was related by Al-Hasan al-Basri (ra):
" One day I was walking with a young pious man in the narrow streets of Basra and its markets until we reached a physician sitting on a chair and around him were many men, women and children who had bottles of water in their hands. Each one of them was seeking a cure for his illness. The young man moved closer to the physician and asked him, 'O physician! Do you have a medicine that cleans away sins and cures the (spiritual) diseases of the heart?' He replied, 'Yes!' The man said, 'Give it to me!' The physician said, 'Take ten things from me :-
Take the roots of the tree of poverty with the roots of the tree of humility, and pour in it the milk of repentance, then place it in the mortar of acceptance (of whatever is predestined for one), crush it with the pestle of contentment, then place it in the pot of piety, pour over it the water of shame, then boil it with the fire of love, then place it in the cup of gratitude and cool it down with the fan of hope, then drink it with the spoon of praise. If you do all of this, then it will cure you of every illness and trial in this world and in the Hereafter."
Ma'Salamah,
Sr. Tasneem
ASSALAMU'ALAIKUM WRBTH, DEAR ILHAM FRIENDS,
The following story was related by Al-Hasan al-Basri (ra):
" One day I was walking with a young pious man in the narrow streets of Basra and its markets until we reached a physician sitting on a chair and around him were many men, women and children who had bottles of water in their hands. Each one of them was seeking a cure for his illness. The young man moved closer to the physician and asked him, 'O physician! Do you have a medicine that cleans away sins and cures the (spiritual) diseases of the heart?' He replied, 'Yes!' The man said, 'Give it to me!' The physician said, 'Take ten things from me :-
Take the roots of the tree of poverty with the roots of the tree of humility, and pour in it the milk of repentance, then place it in the mortar of acceptance (of whatever is predestined for one), crush it with the pestle of contentment, then place it in the pot of piety, pour over it the water of shame, then boil it with the fire of love, then place it in the cup of gratitude and cool it down with the fan of hope, then drink it with the spoon of praise. If you do all of this, then it will cure you of every illness and trial in this world and in the Hereafter."
Ma'Salamah,
Sr. Tasneem
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
A BEAUTIFUL DU'A
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
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
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
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