<<< Spreading the 'ILM >>>

[samiha]

>>> One Ayah / Hadeeth at a time! <<<

So I haven't made a thread here in a long time, but I wanted to spice up my own "game" that I've been thinking of for a while. It goes like this:

We start off with one ayaah or one hadeeth which I will post below inshaAllaah.

After I give the Ayaah / Hadeeth - I will post a topic of my choice. The next member must then bring a Ayaah / Hadeeth with the topic that I posted. They can then go on to provide a small blurb about their post - either from tafseer, commentary, or just how it referred to them.

This gives them ONE point. Their final task is to then put the topic for the next person. The topics can range from general to specific, like to be about Mercy, Love, Compassion, or Bani Isra'eel, Hud, Musa etc...

Each Hadeeth or Ayaah needs a reference, and one person cannot post 2 times consecutively (in a row). However, each time you answer once, you get a point. And at the end of the week the member with the most points will be announced, and the game point reset inshaAllaah.

But the main goal of course is Spreading the 'ILM inshaAllaah! =)

[samiha]

:salam2:

Here goes!

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (:saw:) said, "He who calls others to follow the Right Guidance will have a reward equal to the reward of those who follow him, without their reward being diminished in any respect on that account.''
[Muslim].

My comments: This hadeeth is something I think we should all remember. It shows us the importance of learning, teaching and imparting knowledge because if by it – ONE person gains something, learns something and ACTS on it, we will have the reward of their action, AND those who follow him subhanAllaah!! How glorious an action the spreading of knowledge… and this is what we’re doing here – so let’s get to it!

Samiha: 1 (point)

Next Topic: Love

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

:salam2:wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!!

weeeeeeee sis samiha jazakallah khiarn for the game:D!!i'm all in all for the games:p

قُلْ إِن كُنتُمْ تُحِبُّونَ اللَّـهَ فَاتَّبِعُونِي يُحْبِبْكُمُ اللَّـهُ وَيَغْفِرْ لَكُمْ ذُنُوبَكُمْ ۗ وَاللَّـهُ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ

"If you love Allah, then follow me, Allah will love you and forgive you your faults, and Allah is Forgiving, Merciful"(3(ale imran:31)

This Ayah indicates that the pious person should express his love to Allah by believing in His Prophet and following the Message, and through obeying the Prophet, abiding by his orders, leaving what he prohibits and obeying all what Allah has revealed to him, because that is the vivid expression of the practical love that fills his whole entity.


all this comes from another site:oi'm not this knowledgeable!!!


okay next topic

nature:p(i loveeeeee nature:SMILY252:)

[suhaanah]

As-salamu 'Aleykum

okeeey, so sis samiha, i'm guessing your topic was knowledge??:)
Verry cool masha'allah!:biggrin::biggrin:

ok, here goes mine-

In varoius hadiths, it's stated that the two who love one another for the sake of Allah swt has been promised a high position in Jannah, and among them there's one hadith that describes the seven who our Rabb will provide shades when there's No shade But His;
"...a just leader; a youth who grows up worshipping Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta`ala); a man who is deeply attached to the masjid; two men who love one another for the sake of Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta`ala), meeting for His sake and parting for His sake; a man who is called by a beautiful woman and says, I fear Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta`ala)'; a man who gives charity in secret such that his left hand does not know what his right hand is doing; and a man who remembers Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala) when he is alone and his eyes fill with tears." (Bukhari and Muslim)

Allah swt will also grant those who love each other for His sake a far Greater gift- That Is His pRecious lOVE, which we all know is verry hard to attain,
There's a hadith which is narrated by Abu Hurairah that The messenger of Allah swt says,
"A man went to visit a brother of his in another village. Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala) sent an angel to wait for him on the road. When the man came along, the angel asked him, 'Where do you intend to go?' He said, 'I am going to visit a brother of mine who lives in this village.' The angel asked, 'Have you done him any favour (for which you are now seeking repayment)?' He said, 'No. I just love him for the sake of Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala).' The angel told him, I am a messenger to you from Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala), sent to tell you that He loves you as you love your brother for His sake."' (Muslim)

*Love For Allah's sake is really hard to find these days wallahi- But if we keep in mind that we'll have His in return, then That is what we should do, for this world is NothinG compared to Allah's pleasure!!:)

Next Topic:BackBiting:biggrin::biggrin:

@sis samiha, Hope I did ok:biggrin::biggrin:..sooo, am I suppose to give myself a poin??or yu'll do that part?:biggrin::biggrin:

wassalam!

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

As-salamu 'Aleykum

okeeey, so sis samiha, i'm guessing your topic was knowledge??:)
Verry cool masha'allah!:biggrin::biggrin:

ok, here goes mine-

In varoius hadiths, it's stated that the two who love one another for the sake of Allah swt has been promised a high position in Jannah, and among them there's one hadith that describes the seven who our Rabb will provide shades when there's No shade But His;
"...a just leader; a youth who grows up worshipping Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta`ala); a man who is deeply attached to the masjid; two men who love one another for the sake of Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta`ala), meeting for His sake and parting for His sake; a man who is called by a beautiful woman and says, I fear Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta`ala)'; a man who gives charity in secret such that his left hand does not know what his right hand is doing; and a man who remembers Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala) when he is alone and his eyes fill with tears." (Bukhari and Muslim)

And those who Love one another for His sake and NoT for any worldly reasons such as greed, desire or intrests, Allah swt will give them a status and blessing in reward-
Mu'adh narrated that the Prophet (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) said: "Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala) said: 'Those who love one another for My glory, will have minbars of light, and the Prophets and martyrs will wish that they had the same." [Reported by al-Tirmidhi, who said it is a
hasan sahih hadith]

Allah swt will also grant those who love each other for His sake a far Greater gift- That Is His pRecious lOVE, which we all know is verry hard to attain,
There's a hadith which is narrated by Abu Hurairah that The messenger of Allah swt says,
"A man went to visit a brother of his in another village. Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala) sent an angel to wait for him on the road. When the man came along, the angel asked him, 'Where do you intend to go?' He said, 'I am going to visit a brother of mine who lives in this village.' The angel asked, 'Have you done him any favour (for which you are now seeking repayment)?' He said, 'No. I just love him for the sake of Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala).' The angel told him, I am a messenger to you from Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala), sent to tell you that He loves you as you love your brother for His sake."' (Muslim)

*Love For Allah's sake is really hard to find these days wallahi- But if we keep in mind that we'll have His in return, then That is what we should do, for this world is NothinG compared to Allah's pleasure!!:)

Next Topic:BackBiting:biggrin::biggrin:

@sis samiha, Hope I did ok:biggrin::biggrin:..sooo, am I suppose to give myself a poin??or yu'll do that part?:biggrin::biggrin:

wassalam!

sis it was sup[posed to be one hadith/ayah:D!!

okay i got this one then:)

surah alhumaza-ayah-1

وَيْلٌ لِّكُلِّ هُمَزَةٍ لُّمَزَةٍ

Woe to the slanderer(one who back bites)and the defamer.

next topic:NATURE!! so no harm done;)

[al-fajr]

Assalamu'alaykum wa rahmatullaah,

On the topic of nature then, Surah Nahl Ayah 66

And verily! In the cattle, there is a lesson for you. We give you to drink of that which is in their bellies, from between excretions and blood, pure milk; palatable to the drinkers (Surah Nahl Ayah 66)

My comments: I pass by cows and other farm animals all the time on my travels, this ayah is particularly thought provoking in that, looking at a cow you can see filth/mud/dung and not much else, but subhanAllaah the milk is a true sign from the Creator and something to reflect upon. Also reminds me of the times I've tried to milk cows ..its certainly something to think about when the smell is bad and the surroundings are far from clean, yet the substance you get is 100% pure.

Can we please keep the use of smilies to a minimal as this will increase the readability of the thread and inshaAllaah result in maximum benefit aswell. Try not to make posts unless its actually participating in the game itself, if you feel the need to just 'lol' at someone, (which is perfectly understandable sometimes) then do it on their personal profile instead.

Next topic: Tawakkul

[samiha]

wa 'alaykum salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu

إِن يَنصُرْكُمُ اللّهُ فَلاَ غَالِبَ لَكُمْ وَإِن يَخْذُلْكُمْ فَمَن ذَا الَّذِي يَنصُرُكُم مِّن بَعْدِهِ وَعَلَى اللّهِ فَلْيَتَوَكِّلِ الْمُؤْمِنُونَ

"If Allah helps you, none can overcome you; and if He forsakes you, who is there after Him that can help you? And in Allah (Alone) let believers put their trust (Tawakkul)." (Ali 'Imraan: 160)

My comments: So many times in this Dunya I feel really down and out of it, like as in, living in the societies we do, how are we to advance, what will people think, how will they react? Kind of like 'It's impossible!!' But then SubhanAllaah you go to the Qur'aan and come across ayaat like this, and it's such a boost to the Imaan. If you have Allaah on your side, you do things that please Him, submit to Him, it doesnt matter the amount of opposition then, it doesnt matter if the whole world is against you if Allaah is on your side. And if the whole world loves you and is in your favor but Allaah forsakes you, then all your efforts are futile because you have lost the most important ally. So we can't spend our time cowering in fear but have to trust in Allaah and do things our own way, as Muslims.

Samiha: 2

Next Topic: Heat

PS -- I removed some of the posts because it clears space and lets the game kind of work out =) BUT I need to remind all of you to keep points! I don't do that -- at the end of your posts keep the points, and by the end of the month we'll see who has the most inshaAllaah. It gives an air of competition =D but of course even participating once or twice will give you points in the Aakihrah so everyone should try it inshaAllaah

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

that's beautifyul ayah sister:)!!jazakallah khairan for it!!

“Verily you have [a promise from Us] that you will never be hungry therein nor naked. And you [will] suffer not from thirst therein nor from the sun’s heat.” [20:118-119]


inshallah we'll get to jannah and get protection from the heat of jahanum and the sun....it's kind of HOT here!!summers!!!


topic:water!!

[suhaanah]

As-salamu 'Aleykum!

Allah swt says,
14:32 “Allah is He Who created the heavens and the earth, and causeth water to descend from the sky, thereby producing fruits as food for you, and maketh the ships to be of service unto you, that they may run upon the sea at His command, and hath made of service unto you the rivers,"

*Water, Alhamdulillah for It, is A pleasant gift from The Mercifull one, And without it- May of us would be sooo weak from Thirst Subhanallah! So it's a gift we should treasure Instead of putting it to waste Insha'allah!

Next Topic:Patience

Points: 2

[arzafar]

“Surely, Allaah is with those who are As‑Saabiroon (the patient)”
[al-Anfaal 6:46]

In the Qur’aan, Allaah has guaranteed those who are patient that He will give them reward without measure.

Rafay: 01

next topic: charity

[Kakorot]

“O you who believe! Spend of that with which We have provided for you, before a Day comes when there will be no bargaining, nor friendship, nor intercession. And it is the disbelievers who are the Zaalimoon (wrongdoers)”
[al-Baqarah 2:254]

Giving charity saves a person from greed and from being selfish. It also benefits others. Allaah has promised the people who give charity for His sake and not for showing off an immense reward.

Next topic: honey

Channa: 1 point

[suhaanah]

As-salamu 'Aleykum!
^Honey?lol...I'm not a big fan of it tho.

The messenger of Allah swt said;
'Honey is a remedy for every illness and the Qur'an is a remedy for all illness of the mind, therefore I recommend to you both remedies, the Qur'an and honey.'(Bukhari)

*As the prophet said, Honey Is a healer of disease- It has cured lots of people throughout history masha'allah!

points; 3
Next Topic:Riba

[Kakorot]

:wasalam:

“Those who consume Ribaa will not stand (on the Day of Resurrection) except like the standing of a person beaten by Shaytaan (Satan) leading him to insanity. That is because they say: ‘Trading is only like Ribaa,’ whereas Allaah has permitted trading and forbidden Ribaa. So whosoever receives an admonition from his Lord and stops consuming Ribaa, shall not be punished for the past; his case is for Allaah (to judge); but whoever returns (to Ribaa), such are the dwellers of the Fire — they will abide therein”

[al-Baqarah 2:275]

Allaah has made riba forbidden and there is a reason for that. SubhanAllaah, just look at what is happening today with the recession. Today the Muslims live in challenging times where they cannot study or buy a house because they can't afford it, and because of this, they have been lead to take loans.

Next topic: wealth

Channa: 2 points

[suhaanah]

As-salamu 'Aleykum!

Narrated Ka’b bin ‘Iyad: Allah’s Messenger said, “Verily, there is a Fitnah (trial) for every nation and the trial for my nation (or Ummah) is wealth.” (At-Tirmidhi)

*We, Ummatu Muhammad's, Have a disease called 'wealth' na'udhubillah. Everyone IS chasing after money these days when the reality is, Unless Allah Allah swt grants it to you, You'll just be wasting your time running after Nothing Subhanallah. May Allah grant us pure intentios in everything we do, Insha'allah!

points:4
Next Topic; Jannah

[IbnAhmad]

^^^
You was too quick. :)

[IbnAhmad]

Abu Said Al Khudri

The Prophet said, "When the people of Paradise will enter Paradise and the people of Hell will go to Hell, Allah will order those who have had faith equal to the weight of a grain of mustard seed to be taken out from Hell. So they will be taken out but (by then) they will be blackened (charred). Then they will be put in the river of Haya' (rain) or Hayat (life) (the Narrator is in doubt as to which is the right term), and they will revive like a grain that grows near the bank of a flood channel. Don't you see that it comes out yellow and twisted" Sahih Al Bukhari


Next Topic: The Poor/Needy
Points: 1

[suhaanah]

As-salamu 'Aleykum!

Lol, sorry i posted b4 yu bro:biggrin::biggrin:

Allah swt says in the Qur'an-
Have you seen him who belies the rewards and punishments of the Hereafter? He it is who drives away the orphan and does not urge giving away the food of the poor. (107:1 - 3)

*As The Al-Mighty tells us, It's obligated upon us to feed the poor and not chase them away if we can afford it.

Points:5
Next Topic:Salaat

[samiha]

wa 'alaykum salaam wa rahmatullah

Abu Hurairah reports that the Messenger of Allah said: "Those who raise their sight to the sky during the prayer should stop doing so or their sight may be taken away." This is related by Ahmad, Muslim, and an-Nasa'i.

My comment: SubhanAllaah these needs to be known and spread! Because it proper freaks me out when I see someone praying and I look at them and see them staring back! We have to remember to fix our eyes in the place of sujood and remind others as well inshaAllaah!

Samiha: 3

Next: Tests

[IbnAhmad]

Allah SWT tells us in the Quraan:

Al-Baqara (155)
And certainly, We shall test you with something of fear, hunger, loss of wealth, lives and fruits, but give glad tidings to As-Sâbirun (the patient)

Points: 2
Next: Kinship

[suhaanah]

As-salamu 'Aleykum!

The prophet saw said: "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him maintain the bonds of kinship"

*But these days, all we see is relatives drifting apart instead, when what we're suppose to do is have good family relations subhanallah! May Allah swt guide us All.Aameen

points:6
Next Topic;[B]Jihad

[Kakorot]

:wasalam:

“And spend in the Cause of Allaah (i.e. Jihad of all kinds) and do not throw yourselves into destruction (by not spending your wealth in the Cause of Allaah), and do good. Truly, Allaah loves Al-Muhsinoon (the good-doers)" (al-Baqarah 2:195)


Shaykh ‘Abd al-‘Azeez ibn Baaz (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:

“Jihad is of various kinds, with one’s self, one's wealth, by making du’aa’, by teaching and guiding, by helping to do good in any way. The greatest form of jihad is jihad with one’s self (i.e., going oneself and fighting), followed by jihad with one's wealth, jihad by speaking out and guiding others. Da’wah is also part of jihad. But going out oneself to fight in jihad is the highest form.

(Fataawa al-Shaykh Ibn Baaz, 7/334, 335)

Next topic: friends

Channa: 3 points

[suhaanah]

As-salamu 'Aleykum!

The Prophet saw says,
“Man is influenced by the faith of his friends. Therefore, be careful of whom you associate with.”

*Friend are easy to find, But friends who'll stand by your side- doing what's right and leaving alone what's forbidden, instead of becoming a bad influence on you are hard to find these days. So as Allah swt's Apostle said, choose your friends carefully.

points: 7
Next Topic:The rights of a muslim upon a muslim-

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

sis suhanah is all in for this game:)

Ash-Shaikh 'Abdur-Rahmaan As-Sa'dee's explanation of the hadeeth regarding the Muslim's rights Abu Hurayrah (radhiyallaahu 'anhu) narrated that the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "The rights of the Muslim upon the Muslim are six." It was said, "And what are they Oh Messenger of Allaah?" He replied, "When you meet him, give him the greeting of peace, when he invites you, respond to his invitation, when he seeks your advice, advise him, when he sneezes and praises Allaah, supplicate for mercy upon him, when he becomes ills, visit him, and when he dies follow him (i.e. his funeral)."

next topic: Hadhrat haroon aleh salam

[abu'muhammad]

Assalaamu alaykum wa rahmatullah,


Tafseer ibn katheer


Concerning His statement,

﴿وَوَهَبْنَا لَهُ مِن رَّحْمَتِنَآ أَخَاهُ هَـرُونَ نَبِيّاً ﴾

(And We granted him his brother Harun, (also) a Prophet, out of Our mercy.) This means, "We responded to his request and his plea on behalf of his brother and We made him a Prophet as well.'' This is as Allah says in another Ayah,

﴿وَأَخِى هَـرُونُ هُوَ أَفْصَحُ مِنِّى لِسَاناً فَأَرْسِلْهِ مَعِىَ رِدْءاً يُصَدِّقُنِى إِنِّى أَخَافُ أَن يُكَذِّبُونِ ﴾

(And my brother Harun he is more eloquent in speech than me: so send him with me as a helper to confirm me.Verily, I fear that they will belie me.) ﴿28:34

﴾ Also, Allah said,

﴿قَدْ أُوتِيتَ سُؤْلَكَ يمُوسَى﴾

((Allah said: ) "You are granted your request, O Musa.'') ﴿20:36﴾ He also said,

﴿وَيَضِيقُ صَدْرِى وَلاَ يَنطَلِقُ لِسَانِى فَأَرْسِلْ إِلَى هَـرُونَ - وَلَهُمْ عَلَىَّ ذَنبٌ فَأَخَافُ أَن يَقْتُلُونِ ﴾

(So send for Harun. And they have a charge of crime against me, and I fear they will kill me.) ﴿26:13-14﴾ Because of this, some of the Salaf (predecessors) said, "No one in this life pleaded on behalf of someone else more than Musa pleaded for his brother to be a Prophet.'' Allah, the Exalted said,

﴿وَوَهَبْنَا لَهُ مِن رَّحْمَتِنَآ أَخَاهُ هَـرُونَ نَبِيّاً ﴾

(And We granted him his brother Harun, (also) a Prophet, out of Our mercy.)

﴿وَاذْكُرْ فِى الْكِتَـبِ إِسْمَـعِيلَ إِنَّهُ كَانَ صَـدِقَ الْوَعْدِ وَكَانَ رَسُولاً نَّبِيّاً - وَكَانَ يَأْمُرُ أَهْلَهُ بِالصَّـلَوةِ وَالزَّكَـوةِ وَكَانَ عِندَ رَبِّهِ مَرْضِيّاً ﴾

(54. And mention in the Book, Isma`il. Verily, he was true to what he promised, and he was a Messenger, (and) a Prophet.) (55. And he would enjoin on his family and his people the Salah and the Zakah, and his Lord was pleased with him.)


Nest topic - salaat

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

Assalaamu alaykum wa rahmatullah,


Tafseer ibn katheer


Concerning His statement,

﴿وَوَهَبْنَا لَهُ مِن رَّحْمَتِنَآ أَخَاهُ هَـرُونَ نَبِيّاً ﴾

(And We granted him his brother Harun, (also) a Prophet, out of Our mercy.) This means, "We responded to his request and his plea on behalf of his brother and We made him a Prophet as well.'' This is as Allah says in another Ayah,

﴿وَأَخِى هَـرُونُ هُوَ أَفْصَحُ مِنِّى لِسَاناً فَأَرْسِلْهِ مَعِىَ رِدْءاً يُصَدِّقُنِى إِنِّى أَخَافُ أَن يُكَذِّبُونِ ﴾

(And my brother Harun he is more eloquent in speech than me: so send him with me as a helper to confirm me.Verily, I fear that they will belie me.) ﴿28:34

﴾ Also, Allah said,

﴿قَدْ أُوتِيتَ سُؤْلَكَ يمُوسَى﴾

((Allah said: ) "You are granted your request, O Musa.'') ﴿20:36﴾ He also said,

﴿وَيَضِيقُ صَدْرِى وَلاَ يَنطَلِقُ لِسَانِى فَأَرْسِلْ إِلَى هَـرُونَ - وَلَهُمْ عَلَىَّ ذَنبٌ فَأَخَافُ أَن يَقْتُلُونِ ﴾

(So send for Harun. And they have a charge of crime against me, and I fear they will kill me.) ﴿26:13-14﴾ Because of this, some of the Salaf (predecessors) said, "No one in this life pleaded on behalf of someone else more than Musa pleaded for his brother to be a Prophet.'' Allah, the Exalted said,

﴿وَوَهَبْنَا لَهُ مِن رَّحْمَتِنَآ أَخَاهُ هَـرُونَ نَبِيّاً ﴾

(And We granted him his brother Harun, (also) a Prophet, out of Our mercy.)

﴿وَاذْكُرْ فِى الْكِتَـبِ إِسْمَـعِيلَ إِنَّهُ كَانَ صَـدِقَ الْوَعْدِ وَكَانَ رَسُولاً نَّبِيّاً - وَكَانَ يَأْمُرُ أَهْلَهُ بِالصَّـلَوةِ وَالزَّكَـوةِ وَكَانَ عِندَ رَبِّهِ مَرْضِيّاً ﴾

(54. And mention in the Book, Isma`il. Verily, he was true to what he promised, and he was a Messenger, (and) a Prophet.) (55. And he would enjoin on his family and his people the Salah and the Zakah, and his Lord was pleased with him.)


Nest topic - salaat

jazakalah khairan akhi:)!!
(Sahih Muslim Book 2, Number 0448)

Narrated Abu Huraira: I heard Allah's Apostle saying, "If there was a river at the door of anyone of you and he took a bath in it five times a day would you notice any dirt on him?" They said, "Not a trace of dirt would be left." The Prophet added, "That is the example of the five prayers with which Allah blots out (annuls) evil deeds."


pray regularly inshallah:)

next topic:zakat!!

[abu'muhammad]

Assalaamu alaykum,

Tafseer Ibn katheer


Allah said,

﴿وَأَقِيمُواْ الصَّلَوةَ وَءَاتُواْ الزَّكَوةَ وَمَا تُقَدِّمُواْ لأَنْفُسِكُم مِّنْ خَيْرٍ تَجِدُوهُ عِندَ اللَّهِ﴾

(And perform the Salah and give the Zakah, and whatever of good you send forth for yourselves before you, you shall find it with Allah).

Allah encouraged the believers to busy themselves in performing deeds that would bring them benefit and reward on the Day of Resurrection, such as prayer and paying Zakah. This way, they will gain Allah's aid in this life and on a Day when the witnesses testify,


Next topic : Hajj

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

Assalaamu alaykum,

Tafseer Ibn katheer


Allah said,

﴿وَأَقِيمُواْ الصَّلَوةَ وَءَاتُواْ الزَّكَوةَ وَمَا تُقَدِّمُواْ لأَنْفُسِكُم مِّنْ خَيْرٍ تَجِدُوهُ عِندَ اللَّهِ﴾

(And perform the Salah and give the Zakah, and whatever of good you send forth for yourselves before you, you shall find it with Allah).

Allah encouraged the believers to busy themselves in performing deeds that would bring them benefit and reward on the Day of Resurrection, such as prayer and paying Zakah. This way, they will gain Allah's aid in this life and on a Day when the witnesses testify,


Next topic : Hajj


jazakallah khairan again akhi!!

“And Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) to the House (Ka‘bah) is a duty that mankind owes to Allaah, those who can afford the expenses (for one’s conveyance, provision and residence); and whoever disbelieves [i.e. denies Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah), then he is a disbeliever of Allaah], then Allaah stands not in need of any of the ‘Aalameen (mankind, jinn and all that exists)”

[Aal ‘Imraan 3:97]
Hajj is only obligatory for the one who is able to do it. Being able to do it includes being able to afford it, and the physical ability to travel and perform the rituals.

No one should take out a loan in order to do Hajj, and it is not recommended to do that, but if a person goes against that ruling and takes out a loan, his Hajj is still valid, in sha Allaah


from islamq&A fatwa:http://www.islamqa.com/en/ref/65494


NEXT TOPIC: HONEY BEE:)

[IbnAhmad]

Surah Muhammad:15

The description of Paradise which the Muttaqûn (pious - see V.2:2) have been promised (is that) in it are rivers of water the taste and smell of which are not changed, rivers of milk of which the taste never changes, rivers of wine delicious to those who drink; and rivers of clarified honey (clear and pure) therein for them is every kind of fruit; and forgiveness from their Lord. (Are these) like those who shall dwell for ever in the Fire, and be given, to drink, boiling water, so that it cuts up their bowels?

Next topic: Parents
Points: 3

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

i said honey beee:D!!!



Say not to them a word of contempt, nor repel them, but address them in terms of honour. - Quran 17:23

since our parents are the one beacuse of whom we are what we are we should do our level best to make them at ease happy and contented:)!!


NEXT TOPIC:GRAPES!!!

[Kakorot]

:wasalam:

Ibn Zayd relates: "The blessed Prophet loved grapes and melon among fruits."

Not only was the Prophet :saw2: fond of grapes, but he liked eating other foods, such as pomegranates, dates, he recommended olives, honey etc, all which have benefits in them.

Next topic: dhikr

Channa: 4 points

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

sobhanallah i didn't knew the grapes was the prophet's favourite fruit:)!!

""And whoever turns himself away from the remembrance (dhikr) of al-Rahman (The Compassionate), We appoint for him a shaitan (a satan), so he becomes his close companion (and associate). And most surely they (the satan's) turn them away from the path, though they (the people) persistently imagine that they are rightly guided...." (Qur'an 43:36-37)


This verse, highlights a repeatedly arising theme in the Qur'an - the importance of dhikr (remembrance of God) - but highlights it in a unique and powerfully crucial manner. It links the turning away from a steady and steadfast contemplation and remembrance of God in the aspect of His Mercy and compassion with the entry of Shaitan (Satan) into one's affairs.


again from a webbie!!

next topic:Jihad!!


i think my points are 8:confused:

[IbnAhmad]

Narrated Abdullah bin Masud:

I asked Allah's Apostle, "O Allah's Apostle! What is the best deed?" He replied, "To offer the prayers at their early stated fixed times." I asked, "What is next in goodness?" He replied, "To be good and dutiful to your parents." I further asked, what is next in goodness?" He replied, "To participate in Jihad in Allah's Cause." I did not ask Allah's Apostle anymore and if I had asked him more, he would have told me more. Sahih Al Bukhari


Next Topic: Firoun

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

Narrated Abdullah bin Masud:
I asked Allah's Apostle, "O Allah's Apostle! What is the best deed?" He replied, "To offer the prayers at their early stated fixed times." I asked, "What is next in goodness?" He replied, "To be good and dutiful to your parents." I further asked, what is next in goodness?" He replied, "To participate in Jihad in Allah's Cause." I did not ask Allah's Apostle anymore and if I had asked him more, he would have told me more. Sahih Al Bukhari


Next Topic: Firoun

good one akhi.like it's said service to parents is greater then jihaad:)jazakallah khairan for this hadith

surah al dukhan-ayah:30-31
وَلَقَدْ نَجَّيْنَا بَنِي إِسْرَائِيلَ مِنَ الْعَذَابِ الْمُهِينِ ﴿٣٠﴾ مِن فِرْعَوْنَ ۚ إِنَّهُ كَانَ عَالِيًا مِّنَ الْمُسْرِفِينَ

And certainly We delivered the children of isreal from the abasing chastisement,From Firon;surely he was haughty,(and)one of the extravagant.

next topic:trees:)!!

me points 9:SMILY259:

[suhaanah]

As-salamu 'Aleykum!
Lol, sis seeking Allah's mercy...I see you've passed me!

The prophet saw said,
"Whenever Muslims plant a tree, they will earn the reward of charity because of the food that comes from it; and likewise what is stolen from it, what the wild beasts eat out of it, what the birds eat out of it, and what people take from it is charity for them" (Muslim).

*True muslims are those who appreciate the beauty surrounding them, and keep the invironment around them pure and clean.

points:8
Next Topic: Qawmu Lut

[IbnAhmad]

Allah SWT tells in Surah Hud

وَلَمَّا جَآءَتۡ رُسُلُنَا لُوطً۬ا سِىٓءَ بِہِمۡ وَضَاقَ بِہِمۡ ذَرۡعً۬ا وَقَالَ هَـٰذَا يَوۡمٌ عَصِيبٌ۬

'And when Our messengers came unto Lot, he was distressed and knew not how to protect them. He said: This is a distressful day'. (77)

Next: Olive and Palm trees. (they must come together) ;)

[suhaanah]

As-salamu 'Aleykum!

^^So they MusT be together huh:)

"He it is Who sends down water from the sky; from it you drink and from it (grows) the vegetation on which you send your cattle to pasture.
With it He causes to grow for you the crops, the olives, the date-palms, the grapes, and every kind of fruit.
Verily! In this is indeed an evident proof and a manifest sign for people who give thought."
(16:10-11)

*As always, Allah swt's Blessings are too many to count subhannalah!
He is the one Who makes it possible for us to survive everyday, so As His servants, we should trully be thankfull Insha'allah!

points:9
Next Topic: Spiders

[IbnAhmad]

^^^
MashaAllah! Your quite clever huh? :D

Allah SWT tells us in Surah Ankabut:

The parable of those who take protectors other than Allah is that of the Spider, who builds (to itself) a house; but truly the flimsiest of houses― is the Spider's house if they but knew. (41)

Next Topic: Repentance

[suhaanah]

^^^
MashaAllah! Your quite clever huh? :D

Allah SWT tells us in Surah Ankabut:

The parable of those who take protectors other than Allah is that of the Spider, who builds (to itself) a house; but truly the flimsiest of houses― is the Spider's house if they but knew. (41)

points:6

Next Topic: Repentance


Lol, I try my best akhy:biggrin::biggrin:

Hadrat Aghir bin Yasār al-Muzanī r.a relates that the Holy Prophet Muhammad saw has advised his followers saying: "Turn to Allāh, O people, offer repentance and seek His forgiveness. I myself offer repentance to Allāh a hundred times a day." (Muslim)

*Allah swt promised Our prophet muhammad saw jannah, and yet, HE kept asking for Allah's forgiveness everyday. and If we're his true followers, we should be doing the same- Always turning to Him and repenting.

points:10
Next Topic: Fasting

[IbnAhmad]

^^^
SubhanAllah! A hundred times a day! May Allah SWT grant us all the Taufeeq. Aameen

يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ كُتِبَ عَلَيۡڪُمُ ٱلصِّيَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبۡلِڪُمۡ لَعَلَّكُمۡ تَتَّقُونَ 

O ye who believe! fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you that ye may (learn) self-restraint.― (183)

Next Topic: Time

[Kakorot]

Narrated by ibn Abbas: Allah's Apostle said,

"Take advantage of five matters before five other matters: your youth before you become old; and your health before you fall sick; and your richness before you become poor; and your free time before you become busy; and your life before your death."

[Musnad Imam Ahmad]

We should make good use of our time to do good, before our time is up.

Next topic: tawheed

Channa: 5 points

[IbnAhmad]

Narrated Abu Hurairah (R.A):

The Prophet SAW said, "On the Day of Resurrection Allah will hold the whole earth and fold the heaven with His right hand and say, 'I am the King: where are the kings of the earth?" '
Sahih Al Bukhari

SubhanAllah I just love this Hadeeth!

Next Topic: Ilm(Knowledge)
Points: 8

[BADTASTEBEARS]

http://quran.com/images/ayat/35_28.png

And among people and moving creatures and grazing livestock are various colors similarly. Only those fear Allah , from among His servants, who have knowledge. Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Forgiving. (Surah Fatir 35:28)

Next Topic: Mountains
Points: 1

[suhaanah]

As-salaamu 'Aleykum!

"And He has set firm mountains in the earth so that it would not shake with you... " (Quran, 16:15)

*Allah swt created the moutains, and it plays an important role in stabilizing the crust of the earth- They hinder the shaking of this earth as He told us in the ayah above subhanallah.

points:11
Next Topic:Black seed

[Aisya al-Humaira]

Assalamua'laykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,

لَوْ أَنزَلْنَا هَـٰذَا الْقُرْآنَ عَلَىٰ جَبَلٍ لَّرَأَيْتَهُ خَاشِعًا مُّتَصَدِّعًا مِّنْ خَشْيَةِ اللَّـهِ ۚ وَتِلْكَ الْأَمْثَالُ نَضْرِبُهَا لِلنَّاسِ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَتَفَكَّرُونَ

"If We had sent down this Qur'an upon a mountain, you would have seen it humbled and coming apart from fear of Allah . And these examples We present to the people that perhaps they will give thought." 59:21

Comment: Even the mountain was humble enough to accept the Quran, but we as a khalifaah on this earth yet still sometimes neglect our guidance in life - Al Quran al Kareem. Of all the years that we have lived in this short life, have we read the WHOLE Quran with its translations (to non-Arabic speaker) page-to-page? Something for us to ponder about.

Aisya: 1 point

Next topic: Mother

Opps Sis Suhanah was way over me. Lol. Anyways I'll still keep the message as its still an ilm' :)

[Aisya al-Humaira]

Narrated Khalid bin Sad:

We went out and Ghalib bin Abjar was accompanying us. He fell ill on the way and when we arrived at Medina he was still sick. Ibn Abi 'Atiq came to visit him and said to us, "Treat him with black cumin. Take five or seven seeds and crush them (mix the powder with oil) and drop the resulting mixture into both nostrils, for 'Aisha has narrated to me that she heard the Prophet saying, 'This black cumin is healing for all diseases except As-Sam.' Aisha said, 'What is As-Sam?' He said, 'Death."

Bukhari :: Book 7 :: Volume 71 :: Hadith 591

My point: 2-1=1 Lol

Next Topic: Mother

[suhaanah]

^^You're right sis, even tho i beat you to it- your post is still beneficial to everyone:)
I'll go ahead and do 'Mommy':D:D

The following is narrated by the grandfather of Bahz ibn Hakim; the same incident has also been reported by Abu Huraira:

I asked, "Messenger of Allah, to whom should I be dutiful?" He replied, "Your mother." I asked, "Then whom?" He replied, "Your mother." I asked, "Then whom?" He replied, "Your mother." I asked, "Then to whom should I be dutiful?" He replied, "Your father,and then the next closest relative and then the next."(Bukhari, Muslim)

*Mothers are one of the means by which Allah SWT exercises His creation. Beyond what she is due as a parent, a mother is additionally due special feelings of reverence and dutifulness. This is because of the travails that she suffered during pregnancy, childbirth, and nursing. The Prophet (saw) has particularly instructed that mothers are due the best conduct three times before fathers are.
After worshiping Allah SWT alone, beautiful conduct to parents is the next most important duty for a Muslim. Considering that mothers are due this conduct even before fathers, it is no wonder that the Prophet (saw) also said that Paradise is at the feet of mothers! We can never repay back our mothers for what they've done for us, but we try by always being obedient daughters and sons Insha'allah!

points:12
Next Topic:Hajj,:)

[ilyas_eh]

Narrated Abu Hurairah (R.A):

The Prophet SAW said, "On the Day of Resurrection Allah will hold the whole earth and fold the heaven with His right hand and say, 'I am the King: where are the kings of the earth?" '
Sahih Al Bukhari

SubhanAllah I just love this Hadeeth!

Next Topic: Ilm(Knowledge)
Points: 8




:salam2:
i love it a lot too brother.

Also in Al-Qur'an, Allah exalted is He, says:

The Day when they will (all) come out, nothing of them will be hidden from Allah. Whose is the
kingdom this Day? (Allah Himself will reply to His Question): It is Allahs the One, the Irresistible! (Surah Al-Ghafir: verse 16).

HAJJ...

reported in Al-Bukhari
Volume 002, Book 026, Hadith Number 687.
-----------------------------------------
Narated By Ibn Abbas : While the Prophet was performing Tawaf of the Kaba, he passed by a person who had tied his hands to another person with a rope or string or something like that. The Prophet cut it with his own hands and said, "Lead him by the hand."


Next Topic:Remembrance of Allah, Glorified is He

[IbnAhmad]

Yahya related to me from Malik that Ziyad ibn Abi Ziyad said that Abu'd-Darda had said, "Shall I not tell you the best of your deeds, and those that give you the highest rank, and those that are the purest with your King, and are better for you than giving gold and silver, and better for you than meeting your enemy and striking their necks?" They said, "Of course." He said, "Remembrance (dhikr) of Allah ta ala." - Malik

Next: Marriage
Points:9

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

:salam2:wa rahamtullahi wabarakhtuhu!!
sobhanallah you guys are running fast:)!!

“And marry those among you who are single (i.e. a man who has no wife and the woman who has no husband) and (also marry) the Saalihoon (pious, fit and capable ones) of your (male) slaves and maid‑servants (female slaves). If they be poor, Allaah will enrich them out of His Bounty. And Allaah is All‑Sufficient for His creatures’ needs, All‑Knowing (about the state of the people)”

[al-Noor 24:32]



Poverty is nothing to be ashamed of, because wealth comes and goes, and a poor man may become rich.so it is better not choose a man/woman on the basis of his wealth choose him for hi/her god deeds!!

source:http://www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/93543

points:10!!

next topic:birds:)!!

[suhaanah]

As-salamu 'Aleykum!

^^Lol, sis- you're catching up tho masha'allah!

"Seest thou not that Allah is He, Whom do glorify all those who are in the heavens and the earth, and the birds with wings outspread? Each one knows its prayer and its glorification. And Allah is Knower of what they do".
-Quran, surah 24, ayat 41.

*Allah-our Creator swt, made it possible for All of His creatures to live- He provides for Us and In return, All we need to do is Glorify Him Insha'allah~

points:13
Next Topic: Stars!

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

you won't let me anywhere near you huh??:D!!was busy with exam lol:D!!

surah Al mul-ayah-

وَلَقَدْ زَيَّنَّا السَّمَاءَ الدُّنْيَا بِمَصَابِيحَ وَجَعَلْنَاهَا رُجُومًا لِّلشَّيَاطِينِ ۖ وَأَعْتَدْنَا لَهُمْ عَذَابَ السَّعِيرِ

And certainly We have adorned this lower heaven with lamps(stars) and WE have made these missiles for the shaitans,WE have prepared for them chastisement of burning.

this ayah makes me really happy lol:p!!
points 11
next topic:RUBY!!!

[IbnAhmad]

next topic:RUBY!!!

What do you mean by Ruby Sister? A little confused here! lol

[IbnAhmad]

Allah SWT tells us in Surah Rahman:

Wherein both will be Qasirat-ut-Tarf [chaste fmales (wives) restraining their glances, desiring none expect their husbands], with whom no man or jinni has had Tamth[] before them. (56) Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinn and men) deny? (57) (In beauty) they are like rubies and coral. (58

SubhanAllah!

Next Topic: Qareen.
Points: 10

[Kakorot]

“His companion (qareen) will say: ‘Our Lord! I did not push him to transgression, (in disbelief, oppression, and evil deeds), but he was himself in error far astray.’

Allaah will say: ‘Dispute not in front of Me, I had already in advance sent you the threat.

The Sentence that comes from Me cannot be changed, and I am not unjust to the slaves’”

[Qaaf 50:27-29]

Ibn Katheer said: “ ‘His companion (qareen) will say’ – Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him), Mujaahid, Qutaadah and others said: this refers to the devil who is appointed to accompany him. ‘Our Lord! I did not push him to transgression’ means, he will disown that person on the Day of Judgement, and will say, ‘Our Lord! I did not push him to transgression’ meaning, I did not lead him astray.
‘but he was himself in error far astray’ means, he was misguided in himself, receptive to falsehood and resistant to the truth – as Allaah says elsewhere (interpretation of the meaning):

‘And Shaytaan (Satan) will say when the matter has been decided: “Verily, Allaah promised you a promise of truth. And I too promised you, but I betrayed you. I had no authority over you except that I called you, and you responded to me. So blame me not, but blame yourselves. I cannot help you, nor can you help me. I deny your former act in associating me (Satan) as a partner with Allaah (by obeying me in the life of the world). Verily, there is a painful torment for the Zaalimoon (polytheists and wrongdoers).”’



Next topic: istawa

[I]Channa: 6 points

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

Allah SWT tells us in Surah Rahman:

Wherein both will be Qasirat-ut-Tarf [chaste fmales (wives) restraining their glances, desiring none expect their husbands], with whom no man or jinni has had Tamth[] before them. (56) Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinn and men) deny? (57) (In beauty) they are like rubies and coral. (58

SubhanAllah!

Next Topic: Qareen.
Points: 10


i was worired waht Qareen was and here i get istawa:shymuslima1:???

but i see this thread is for ilm so i'll search......

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

yeah got this:D!!

Aboo Hurayrah narrated that the Messenger (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Our Lord descends every night to the lowest heaven when the last third of the night remains, and He says, 'Who will call Me that I might answer him, who will ask of Me that I might give him, who will ask My forgiveness, that I might forgive him?’"

References: al-Bukhari: Kitab at-Tawhid, #6940 and al-Muslim: Salat al-Musafirin #1262.


next topic:Green trees

my points:12

[BADTASTEBEARS]

This is definitely the best game ever!

Jabir ibn ‘Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to go and stand next to a tree or palm-tree on Fridays. A woman or a man of the Ansar said: "O Messenger of Allah, should we not make for you a Minbar ("pulpit")?" He said, "If you wish." So they made a Minbar for him, and when the next Friday came, he was shown to the Minbar. The tree cried like a small child, then the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) came down and hugged the crying tree until it calmed down." Jabir said: "It was crying because of the Dhikr (remembrance of Allah) that it used to hear." (al-Bukhari, 3319).

Points: 2
Next Topic: Speech

[IbnAhmad]

Allah SWT tells us In Surah Ta-Ha:

قَالَ رَبِّ ٱشۡرَحۡ لِى صَدۡرِى وَيَسِّرۡ لِىٓ أَمۡرِى وَٱحۡلُلۡ عُقۡدَةً۬ مِّن لِّسَانِى

(Moses) said: "O my Lord! Expand me my breast;" (25) "Ease my task for me; (26) "And remove the impediment from my speech. (27)

*SubhanAllah! A Beautiful Du'a we should all use when giving Dawah InshaAllah*

Next: Dawah
Points: 11

Brother you are right! Defo the Best game ever MashaAllah!

[Aisya al-Humaira]

"[Allah praises] those who convey the messages of Allah and fear Him and do not fear anyone but Allah . And sufficient is Allah as Accountant." 33:39

I understand that the word يبلغ - بلغ in the Quran which means convey also means da'wah.

Aisya: 2

Next topic : Love! :)

Yeah, lets keep this thread at the top.

[Kakorot]

"...Surely Allaah loves Al-Muttaqeen".

[At-Taubah: 4]

Allaah is Al Wadood (The Loving) and He Loves the pious and righteous people.

Next topic: Jerusalem

Channa: 7 points

[IbnAhmad]

Narrated Al-Bara' (bin 'Azib):

When the Prophet came to Medina, he stayed first with his grandfathers or maternal uncles from Ansar. He offered his prayers facing Baitul-Maqdis (Jerusalem) for sixteen or seventeen months, but he wished that he could pray facing the Ka'ba (at Mecca). The first prayer which he offered facing the Ka'ba was the 'Asr prayer in the company of some people. Then one of those who had offered that prayer with him came out and passed by some people in a mosque who were bowing during their prayers (facing Jerusalem). He said addressing them, "By Allah, I testify that I have prayed with Allah's Apostle facing Mecca (Ka'ba).' Hearing that, those people changed their direction towards the Ka'ba immediately. Jews and the people of the scriptures used to be pleased to see the Prophet facing Jerusalem in prayers but when he changed his direction towards the Ka'ba, during the prayers, they disapproved of it - Bukhari

Next: Nafs
Points: 12

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

Allah takes the souls (al-nafs) at the time of their death, and those that die not during their sleep; then He withholds those on whom He has passed the decree of death and sends the others back till an appointed term; most surely there are signs in this for a people who reflect." (Qur'an 39:42)

next topic:Clothes

points 13

[Kakorot]

"Eat and drink and wear clothes and be charitable, not being extravagant or self- conceited."

(Bukhari)

A lot of people buy a lots of clothes and wear them only once or twice and never again. This is being extravagant.

Next topic: shahawat

Channa: 8 points

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

sister pat me on my back i found it:D!!

A type of the diseases of the heart is called shahawat, and these are the base desires of the self. For instance, food and sex are shahawat; they are appetites. These become diseases when they grow out of proportion from their natural states. In Islam, we have a method or a means by which our hearts can be remedied and return to their sound state again. The dhikr that the Prophet sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam did more than any other dhikr was "Oh Turner-Overer of the hearts, make my heart firm on your deen," and it is important that Muslims be reminded of this.(i dunnop how authentic it is:()

The sincere believer has a heart like a burning coal, hence it was narrated by al-Haakim in his Mustadrak and al-Tabaraani in his Mu’jam with a saheeh isnaad that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, “Faith wears out in your heart as clothes wear out, so ask Allaah to renew the faith in your hearts.”

NeXt topic:Shubahat:D sis channa says give tough one:p...kidding lol

POints:14

[suhaanah]

As-salamu 'Aleykum!

^^lol, sis seekingAllah'sMercy I see yu've passed me but i'll catch up soon:D:D

Shubuhat- Doubts regarding arbitration to taghout.

*If we refute the doubts about these concepts it becomes easier to explain the
concept itself. We know very well, that whatever man utters from his mouth, he will be
accounted for it. Whatever he does willingly he will be accounted. Allah (swt) says,
“Any atoms weight of good you do, you will see it, and any atom’s weight of evil you do, you will see it.” [Zalzalah
And The prophet (saw) also said,
“A man may say a word without to consider it important and it will take him to the
hellfire for 40 decades".
^^*ahem*got this form a site:D:D

points:14
Next Topic: Earthquake

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

lol winning from you'd be a tough thing:)you got more knowledge sis!!

“Heavy is its burden through the heavens and the earth. It shall not come upon you except all of a sudden”

[al-A’raaf 7:187]

“Say: ‘He has power to send torment on you from above or from under your feet, or to cover you with confusion in party strife, and make you to taste the violence of one another.’” [al-An’aam 6:65]

and like ALLAH says:
“And whatever of misfortune befalls you, it is because of what your hands have earned. And He pardons much” [al-Shoora 42:30]
we should seek refuge of ALLAH against all these calamaties that we shower on ourselves bescause of our deeds!!!may ALLAH have mercy on us.ameen

next topic:BIRDS!!

my poits:15

[HIBBA2009]

Sahih Al Bukhari Volumn 1,Book 2,Hadith No 40
Narated By Abu Huraira(Radiallahuanhu): Allah's Apostle(Sallallahualeihiwasallam) 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."

[suhaanah]

AS-salamu 'Aleykum!
^^Awww sis, but i'm sure my knowledge is limited- May Allah swt increase our knowledge in His deen!

"Do they not look at the birds held poised in the midst of (the air and) the sky? Nothing holds them up but (the power of) Allah. Verily in this are Signs for those who believe"
Surah An-Nahl 16, Ayah 79

*Birds and every other creature move, and breath only with Allah's power subhanallah! We should always be thankfull for waht He provides for us Insha;allah!

points: 15
Next Topic: Isra' wal Mi'raj!

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

Sahih Al Bukhari Volumn 1,Book 2,Hadith No 40
Narated By Abu Huraira(Radiallahuanhu): Allah's Apostle(Sallallahualeihiwasallam) 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."

OH beautiful:)!!jazakallah khairan sister!!! but in this game you follow the lst topic assigned and the topic was birds:)

[HIBBA2009]

OH beautiful:)!!jazakallah khairan sister!!! but in this game you follow the lst topic assigned and the topic was birds:)

yaa i know ghandi bachey:p btw thanx for appreciating :D

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

yaa i know ghandi bachey:p btw thanx for appreciating :D

:p
AS-salamu 'Aleykum!
^^Awww sis, but i'm sure my knowledge is limited- May Allah swt increase our knowledge in His deen!

"Do they not look at the birds held poised in the midst of (the air and) the sky? Nothing holds them up but (the

power of) Allah. Verily in this are Signs for those who believe"
Surah An-Nahl 16, Ayah 79

*Birds and every other creature move, and breath only with Allah's power subhanallah! We should always be thankfull

for waht He provides for us Insha;allah!

points: 15
Next Topic: Isra' wal Mi'raj!

beautiessss:)!!jazakallah khairan for all this:)!!this thread really is good:)!!i was gonna go for surah Almulk's

ayah had this been for me:D!!

surah Alisra-ayah 1:

Glory be to HIM WHO made HIs servant to go on a night from the sacred mosque to the remote mosque of which WE have blessed the precincts,so that WE may show to him some of OUR signs;surely HE is all hearing,the seeing

next topic:SUN!!

points 16

[IbnAhmad]

Allah SWT tells us in Surah Qiyamah:

فَإِذَا بَرِقَ ٱلۡبَصَرُ وَخَسَفَ ٱلۡقَمَرُ وَجُمِعَ ٱلشَّمۡسُ وَٱلۡقَمَرُ
But when sight is confounded (7) And the moon is eclipsed (8) And sun and moon are united, (9)

*About the day that will be as long as 50,000 years of this life!*

Next: Hijab
Points: 12

[suhaanah]

As-salamu 'Aleykum!

"O Prophet! Tell your wives and daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (jalabib) close round them (when they go abroad)..." (33:59)

*Ibn Rushd in Bidaya al-Mujtahid (1:83) said that this verse has been adduced as proof that no part of a woman's body should be evident to those who are not among the prohibited degrees of relationship (mahram) or her husband. Al-Qurtubi in his commentary on the verse said that the jilbab is the cloak that conceals all of the body including the head.

points:16
Next Topic:Death

[IbnAhmad]

Allah SWT tells us in Surah Waqia:

Is it you who create it (i.e. make this semen into a perfect human being), or are We the Creator? (59) We have decreed death to you all, and We are not outstripped, (60) To transfigure you and create you in (forms) that you know not. (61)
Allahu Akbar!

Next: The Soul
Points: 13

[suhaanah]

aS-SALAMU 'aLEYKUM!!
^^Akhy is backkk,lol.

Reported by Aishah, the Prophet’s wife, who quotes him as saying:
“Souls are like soldiers grouped in ranks: those of them which are familiar with each other will be friends, and those which are unfamiliar will be in conflict.” (Al-Bukhari, Muslim and others)

*Allah swt created souls and gave them their qualities. Those of similar qualities will easily be friends when they meet in this life, while those who have different natures are likely to be in conflict. This in fact accounts for endless cases of people getting along together when their apparent circumstances should have kept them well apart. Moreover, it tells us something about what brings good people together and what allows evil ones to flock together and even trust each other, when they know that they are evil at heart.

points:17
Next Topic: Bad deeds

[IbnAhmad]

Yes I'm Back! Alhamdulilah. :D:D

Narrated Abu Hurairah (RA):

Allah's Apostle SAW 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." Sahih Al Bukhari

SubhanAllah!

Next: Brothers and Sisters
Points: 14

[suhaanah]

^^Welcome back then!:SMILY259:

Abu Hurairah:) r.a narrated that the Prophet saw said;
“None of you are believers unless you love for your brother/sister what you love for yourself.” (bukhari, Muslim)

*This hadith is primarily referring to your Muslim brothers or sisters–and rightly so. If you look to give to another person what you would desire for yourself, you have given the utmost respect to that individual masha'allah.

points:18
Next Topic: Respesct

[IbnAhmad]

Allah SWT tells us in Surah Kahf:

Say: "Shall we tell you of those who lose most in respect of their deeds?― (103) "Those whose efforts have been wasted in this life while they thought that they were acquiring good by their works?" (104) They are those who deny the Signs of their Lord and the fact of their having to meet Him (in the Hereafter): vain will be their works, nor shall We on the Day of Judgment, give them any Weight. (105)

Next: Smiling
Points: 15

[suhaanah]

Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said,
“There is no person who does not have the obligation of (doing) charity every day that the sun rises.”
Whereupon he was asked, “O Messenger of Allah, from where would we get something to give in charity (so often)?” To which he (peace and blessings be upon him) replied,

“Indeed the gates to goodness are many: glorifying God, praising Him, magnifying Him, saying ‘There is no god but Allah,’ enjoining the good and forbidding the wrong, removing (any source of) harm from the road, making the deaf hear (and understand), guiding the blind, showing the seeker his need, striving as far as your two legs could carry you and with deep concern to give succor to him who asks, carrying with the strength of your arms (the burdens of) the weak. All these are (acts of) charity.” And he added, “And your smiling in the face of your brother is charity, your removing of stones, thorns, and bones from people’s paths is charity, and your guiding a man gone astray in the world is charity for you.”

*There are some people who do not ever smile and they do not ever open up their facial features when they meet others. There are people who are even stingy with a drop of water, a drop of God-given water! They may be malicious, or within them there is a disease that has blocked the springs of goodness in their souls. The problem is not merely a smile or a drop of water. It concerns the act of giving. Giving is movement from within which opens up the locked doors of the self, stirring the spiritual hand and making it open freely and widely. Giving is a positive movement, and the soul that is conditioned by positive impulses is a living, stirring, active soul that stands in marked contrast to the negative, cramped, and feeble soul.<<got it from a site- It's verry good masha'allah!
May Allah swt lighten up our souls, so we could at least do the smallest of charities:Smile!!.

points:19
Next Topic;manners

[Zaynab123]

Asalamu alaykum

Ahem! let me join. I hardly knew this awesome game was going on around here. Thanks brother Hurairah for inviting me:D:D:D. Ok... so here i go:D

I'm answering:Manners
Hadith - Bukhari's Book of Manners #271, Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Ahmad, and Ibn Hibban.

...Abu Darda' reported that the Prophet of Allah, upon him be peace, said, "Nothing is weightier on the Scale of Deeds than one's good manners."

If the one that i choose was already chosen, since i just joined, then next person may choose whatever topic he/she thinks wasn't chosen.:hearts: Jazak Allahu khayran.

Knoweldge:

wasalam

[Kakorot]

:wasalam:

Prophet Muhammad :saw2: said: "Seeking Knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim." (Related by Ibn 'Adiyy, Al-Bayhaqi & Al-Tabarani).

Knowledge of the deen is obligatory upon every Muslim, be they male of female.

Next topic: magic

Channa: 9 points

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

:wasalam:

Prophet Muhammad :saw2: said: "Seeking Knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim." (Related by Ibn 'Adiyy, Al-Bayhaqi & Al-Tabarani).

Knowledge of the deen is obligatory upon every Muslim, be they male of female.

Next topic: magic

Channa: 9 points

Sulaymaan did not disbelieve, but the Shayaateen (devils) disbelieved, teaching men magic…”

[al-Baqarah 2:102]

“but neither of these two (angels) taught anyone (such things) till they had said, ‘We are for trial, so disbelieve not (by learning this magic from us)’”

[al-Baqarah 2:102]
This proves that that magic is kufr

Most of the Shaafa’i fuqahaa’ were of the view that the one who practices magic is not a kaafir unless he believes that magic is permitted or he believes something like the people of Babylon believed, that practicing magic would bring them closer to the seven stars [which they used to worship].

This is subject to further debate; there is no evidence to suggest that (describing the one who practices magic as a kaafir) is conditional upon his believing that to be permissible

next topic:hell guards

[BADTASTEBEARS]

http://quran.com/images/ayat/40_49.png

And those in the Fire will say to the Guards of Hell, "Supplicate your Lord to lighten for us a day from the punishment."

Points: 3
Next Topic: Smile :)

[suhaanah]

As-salaamu 'Aleykum

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Do not abuse anyone…Do not look down upon any good work, and when you speak to your brother, show him a cheerful face.” - Sunan of Abu-Dawood, Hadith 1889

*Show him a cheerful face as in, give him a toothy grin:biggrin::biggrin:

Next Topic:Kiraaman Kaatibeen

[BADTASTEBEARS]

http://quran.com/images/ayat/82_11.png

Noble and recording; (Surah Al-Infitar 81:11)

Points : 4
Next Topic : Ya'juj and Ma'juj

[samiha]

:salam2:

SubhanAllaah I'm losing at my own game! But it seems to be good alhamdulillah, lots of good ayaat and hadeeth here! I'm going to slightly change the rules though --- we'll score the points at the end of every week. If I'm not around I'd request we just please have someone announce at the end of Sunday the winner and then we'll re-start the counting again from Monday inshaAllaah. This will give a chance for everyone to win =) (myself included lol)

Anyways the Hadeeth:

Umm Habeebah bint Abi Sufyaan reported from Zaynab bint Jahsh (may Allaah be pleased with them) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) entered upon her in an agitated state and said, “Laa ilaaha ill-Allaah, woe to the Arabs from an evil that has approached! Today a hole like this has been opened in the barrier of Ya’jooj and Ma’jooj,” and he made a circle with his thumb and forefinger. Zaynab bint Jahsh said: “I said, ‘O Messenger of Allaah, will we be destroyed even though there are righteous people among us?’ He said, ‘Yes, if evil becomes overwhelming.’” (Reported by al-Bukhaari, 3097).

My comments: This hadeeth about them was mentioned 1400 years ago ... what is our state now? What are the state of our righteous? subhanAllaah ... these signs and the Day of Judgment may be right around the corner and we remain woefully ignorant!

May Allaah protect us.

Points : 4

Next: Pomegranate !

[suhaanah]

Wa'aleykum Salaam!
^^ welcome back sis:)

"There is not a pomegranate which does not have a pip from one of the pomegranate of the Garden(of Jannah) in it."[Abu Nu'aim]

"Pomegranate and its rind strengthen digestion (stomach)."
[narrated Ali(radhiyallahu anhu), (Abu Nu'aim)

*It is said that pomegranate fruit fights various illnesses masha'allah!

Next Topic: Children

[BADTASTEBEARS]

http://quran.com/images/ayat/6_141.png

And He it is who causes gardens to grow, [both] trellised and untrellised, and palm trees and crops of different [kinds of] food and olives and pomegranates, similar and dissimilar. Eat of [each of] its fruit when it yields and give its due [zakah] on the day of its harvest. And be not excessive. Indeed, He does not like those who commit excess. [Al-'An`am 6:141]

Points : 5
Next Topic : Scholars

[BADTASTEBEARS]

lol I was slow ><

http://quran.com/images/ayat/3_10.png

Indeed, those who disbelieve - never will their wealth or their children avail them against Allah at all. And it is they who are fuel for the Fire. [Surah Al-Imran 3:10]

Points : 5
Next Topic : Scholars

[Hudda]

The Statement of Allah azawajl. "And He is the All-Mighty, the All Wise(V.14:14) "Glorified be your Lord, the Lord of Honour and Power.(He is free)from what they attribute unto Him" (V.37:180). "But Honour, Power and Glory belong to Allah and His Messenger......"(V.63:8)
Chapter 3 The Book of Tauhid- Sahih Al-Bukhari




Tawakul

[suhaanah]

As-salamu 'Aleykum!

Allah swt says about Scholars in the Qur'an-

"Innama Yakhsha- Allaha min 'Ibaadihil 'Ulamaa...'"
"The most god-fearing of you are the 'Ulamaa's(people of knowledge)"

^ahem, tht was my own translation:)- Not sure if it's right, so feel free to correct me anyone Insha'allah!

Next Topic: Disbelievers

[suhaanah]

As-salamu 'Aleykum!

"Wa yarzuqhu min haythu la yahtasib, wa man yatawakkal 'ala-Allahi fahuwa hasbuhu Inna Allaha baalighu Amrihi, qad ja'ala-Allahu likulli shay'in qadra"

"And He provides for him from where he does not reckon. And whoever puts trust in Allah, so Allah is sufficient for him. Surely Allah will accomplish His purpose. And Allah has set a measure for all things" (surah 66, ayah 3)

The following is an excerpt of commentary on this ayah, from Tafsir Ibn Kathir:
*Whoever has Taqwa of Allah in what He has commanded and avoids what He has forbidden, then Allah will make a way out for him from every difficulty and will provide for him from resources he never anticipated or thought about… Allah will execute His decisions and judgement that He made for him, in whatever way He wills and chooses.<<got it frm a cool site:)

'kay then-
Next Topic: Disbelivers

[BADTASTEBEARS]

http://quran.com/images/ayat/60_13.png

O you who have believed, do not make allies of a people with whom Allah has become angry. They have despaired of [reward in] the Hereafter just as the disbelievers have despaired of [meeting] the inhabitants of the graves. [Surah Mumtahanah 60:13]

Next : Wealth

[ilyas_eh]

The likeness of those who spend their wealth in the Way of Allah, is as the likeness of a grain (of corn); it grows seven ears, and each ear has a hundred grains. Allah gives manifold increase to whom He pleases. And Allah is All-Sufficient for His creatures needs, All-Knower.[2:261]

Next: Hell fire

[suhaanah]

As-salamu 'Aleykum!

"Wa amma man khaffat mawazinuh- FA ummuhu hawiyah- Wa ma adraaka maa hiyah- Naarun Haamiyah"

"But as for Him whose(of good deeds) will be light- He will have his home in haawaiyah- And what will make you know what it is?- (it is) a fiercely Blazing Fire"
( Surat Al-Qari'ah, ayahs 8-11)

*May Allah SWT save us from This fire!!

[Next Topic: Masihu Dajjal

[ilyas_eh]

Reported in Sahih Muslim

Book 041, Hadith Number 7007.
------------------------------
Chapter : Account of the Dajjal and his features and what would be along with.

Anas b. Malik reported that Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: There is never a prophet who has not warned the Ummah of that one-eyed liar; behold he is one-eyed and your Lord is not one-eyed. On his forehead are the letters k.f.r (Kafir).




Next : Companions of Prophet (pbuh)

[suhaanah]

As-salamu 'Aleykum!




[48:29] "Muhammad - the messenger of GOD - and those with him are harsh and stern against the disbelievers, but kind and compassionate amongst themselves. You see them bowing and prostrating, as they seek GOD's blessings and approval. Their marks are on their faces, because of prostrating. This is the same example as in the Torah. Their example
in the Gospel is like plants that grow taller and stronger, and please the farmers. He thus enrages the disbelievers. GOD promises THOSE AMONG THEM who believe, and lead a righteous life, forgiveness and a great recompense."

*As we can see, God was pleased with these "Sahabas" for what they did at that time, supporting the Prophet and standing with him against the aggressors. There is no guarantee or promise by God in these verses that these "Sahabas" would not make any mistakes, turn back on their heels or stay on the right path. Notice the expression in 48:29, "THOSE AMONG THEM", which tells you, it is not ALL of them. God in the Quran told us about those who believe, then disbelieve then believe again then disbelieve, see 4:137, which reminds us that once you blessed with becoming a believer, there is not a guarantee that you stay a believer. What happened to some of these "Sahabas" as we know from history confirms such that. <<<May Allah swt lead us All in the way of our Prophet and the sahabas.Aameen

points:25
Next Topic:Zinah

[BADTASTEBEARS]

http://quran.com/images/ayat/17_32.png

And do not approach unlawful sexual intercourse. Indeed, it is ever an immorality and is evil as a way. [Surah Al-Isra' 17:32]

Next : Grave

[suhaanah]

As-salamu 'Aleykum!

Sahih Muslim Book 4, Hadith # 2121
Narrated AbuMarthad al-Ghanawi (R.'A) Allah's Messenger (SAW) said: "Do not sit on the graves and do not pray facing towards them."

*..And yet when we go to the burial, we see people sitting on the graves and crying their eyes out subhanallah!!

Next Topic:Lying

[BADTASTEBEARS]

My first post with ahadith!

Narrated by Abu Bakr, Allah's Apostle said thrice:
"'Shall I not inform you of the biggest of the great sins?' We said ' Yes, O Allah's Apostle '. He said, ' To join partners in worship with Allah, To be undutiful to one's parents '. The prophet sat up after he had been reclining and added, ' And I warn you against giving forged statements and a false witness; I warn you against giving forged statements and a false witness '. The Prophet kept on saying that till we thought that he would not stop " (Bukhari, Book of Good Manners)

Next : Quran

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

As-salamu 'Aleykum!




[48:29] "Muhammad - the messenger of GOD - and those with him are harsh and stern against the disbelievers, but kind and compassionate amongst themselves. You see them bowing and prostrating, as they seek GOD's blessings and approval. Their marks are on their faces, because of prostrating. This is the same example as in the Torah. Their example
in the Gospel is like plants that grow taller and stronger, and please the farmers. He thus enrages the disbelievers. GOD promises THOSE AMONG THEM who believe, and lead a righteous life, forgiveness and a great recompense."

*As we can see, God was pleased with these "Sahabas" for what they did at that time, supporting the Prophet and standing with him against the aggressors. There is no guarantee or promise by God in these verses that these "Sahabas" would not make any mistakes, turn back on their heels or stay on the right path. Notice the expression in 48:29, "THOSE AMONG THEM", which tells you, it is not ALL of them. God in the Quran told us about those who believe, then disbelieve then believe again then disbelieve, see 4:137, which reminds us that once you blessed with becoming a believer, there is not a guarantee that you stay a believer. What happened to some of these "Sahabas" as we know from history confirms such that. <<<May Allah swt lead us All in the way of our Prophet and the sahabas.Aameen

points:25
Next Topic:Zinah


“And those who invoke not any other ilaah (god) along with Allaah, nor kill such person as Allaah has forbidden, except for just cause, nor commit illegal sexual intercourse and whoever does this shall receive the punishment”
[al-Furqaan 25:68]

next topic:zeenat

points :18(sis samiha i like the game this way:D,let sis suhanah win the grant prize first sister)

[suhaanah]

^^lol, masha'allah akhi 'Badtastebear! welcome to the hadith users' club!:biggrin::biggrin:

Allah SWT says in The noble Qur'an-

(02.02) "This is the Book; in it is guidance sure, without doubt, to those who fear God";

*Surely, the qur'an is our guiide in this life and those who fear Him truly will follow it!

Next Topic:Laylatul-Qadr
^^yayy, sis you're backk^_^
awww sis, IF i win a grand prize, i'll share it wit yu 'kay.LOL

[BADTASTEBEARS]

http://quran.com/images/ayat/97_3.png

The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months. [Surah Al-Qadr 93:7]

Next : Fasting

[suhaanah]

As-salamu 'Aleykum!!

Allah-The Almighty says,

"Oh you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you many learn piety and rightousness"
(Qur'an, al-Baqarah, 2:183)

*CAN'T wait 'till ramadaan masha'allah!

Next Topic:'Eid

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

gosh the two of you won't lemme play huh??


Al-Bukhaari (953) narrated that Anas (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) did not go out on the morning of Eid al-Fitr until he had eaten some dates, and he would eat an odd number.

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

yeah done:D!!

on time:p..........kay next topic:sacrifice of animals

[BADTASTEBEARS]

http://quran.com/images/ayat/22_27.png

And proclaim to the people the Hajj [pilgrimage]; they will come to you on foot and on every lean camel; they will come from every distant pass. [Al-Haj 22:27]

Next: Food

[BADTASTEBEARS]

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And complete the Hajj and 'umrah for Allah . But if you are prevented, then [offer] what can be obtained with ease of sacrificial animals. And do not shave your heads until the sacrificial animal has reached its place of slaughter. And whoever among you is ill or has an ailment of the head [making shaving necessary must offer] a ransom of fasting [three days] or charity or sacrifice. And when you are secure, then whoever performs 'umrah [during the Hajj months] followed by Hajj [offers] what can be obtained with ease of sacrificial animals. And whoever cannot find [or afford such an animal] - then a fast of three days during Hajj and of seven when you have returned [home]. Those are ten complete [days]. This is for those whose family is not in the area of al-Masjid al-Haram. And fear Allah and know that Allah is severe in penalty. [Surah Al-Baqarah 2:196]

Next: Food

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

http://quran.com/images/ayat/2_196.png

And complete the Hajj and 'umrah for Allah . But if you are prevented, then [offer] what can be obtained with ease of sacrificial animals. And do not shave your heads until the sacrificial animal has reached its place of slaughter. And whoever among you is ill or has an ailment of the head [making shaving necessary must offer] a ransom of fasting [three days] or charity or sacrifice. And when you are secure, then whoever performs 'umrah [during the Hajj months] followed by Hajj [offers] what can be obtained with ease of sacrificial animals. And whoever cannot find [or afford such an animal] - then a fast of three days during Hajj and of seven when you have returned [home]. Those are ten complete [days]. This is for those whose family is not in the area of al-Masjid al-Haram. And fear Allah and know that Allah is severe in penalty. [Surah Al-Baqarah 2:196]

Next: Food

surah AlWAqia-ayah

فِي سِدْرٍ مَّخْضُودٍ ﴿٢٨﴾ وَطَلْحٍ مَّنضُودٍ ﴿٢٩﴾ وَظِلٍّ مَّمْدُودٍ ﴿٣٠﴾ وَمَاءٍ مَّسْكُوبٍ ﴿٣١﴾ وَفَاكِهَةٍ كَثِيرَةٍ ﴿٣٢﴾ لَّا مَقْطُوعَةٍ وَلَا مَمْنُوعَةٍ

Amid thornless lote-trees,And banana-trees(with fruits),one above the other.And extended shades,and water flowing constantly,And abundant fruits.

sobhanallah!!

next topic:Iron!!

[samiha]

:salam2:

Wow mashaAllaah... you all are going too quickly!


وَقَالَ الَّذِينَ اسْتُضْعِفُوا لِلَّذِينَ اسْتَكْبَرُوا بَلْ مَكْرُ اللَّيْلِ وَالنَّهَارِ إِذْ تَأْمُرُونَنَا أَن نَّكْفُرَ بِاللَّهِ وَنَجْعَلَ لَهُ أَندَادًا وَأَسَرُّوا النَّدَامَةَ لَمَّا رَأَوُا الْعَذَابَ وَجَعَلْنَا الْأَغْلَالَ فِي أَعْنَاقِ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا هَلْ يُجْزَوْنَ إِلَّا مَا كَانُوا يَعْمَلُونَ

Those who were deemed weak will say to those who were arrogant: "Nay, but it was your plotting by night and day, when you ordered us to disbelieve in Allah and set up rivals to Him!" And each of them (parties) will conceal their own regrets (for disobeying Allah during this worldly life), when they behold the torment. And We shall put iron collars round the necks of those who disbelieved. Are they requited aught except what they used to do? [Surah سبأ 34:33]

~~~ SubhnaAllaah ... even in our societies we have the 'leaders' and 'followers' ... each with individual status and place. However, if we listen to and obey 'leaders' who are arrogant and themselves astray, we will find nothing but destruction. And when we come to have regret and see the punishment... we won't have any choice because it is only because of our actions. So we should evaluate ourselves now, and see who it is we follow.

Points: 5

Next: City

(PS -- Remember to add a reflection / or a commentary on the ayaat or hadeeth you put inshaAllaah, because that way we'll benefit from the ayaat / hadeeth itself, and from your own reaction, which we might not have thought of ourselves. It also helps solidify information in our own minds when we take the time out to review it! JazaakumAllaahu khayran katheera!)

wasalam

[IbnAhmad]

Alllah SWT tells us in Surah Al-Shura:

By inspiration We told Moses: "Travel by night with My servants; for surely ye shall be pursued." (52) Then Pharaoh sent heralds to (all) the Cities, (53) (Saying): "These (Israelites) are but a small band, (54) "And they are raging furiously against us; (55)

Next: Sincerity

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

Their flesh and blood does not reach Allah but your heedfulness does reach Him. In this way He has subjected them to you so that you might proclaim Allah's greatness for the way that He has guided you. Give good news to the good-doers. (Surat al-Hajj: 37)

As mentioned, the deed done by one slaughtering a beast for the sake of Allah is appreciated by Him depending on one's devotion, or fear of Him. The meat or blood of any beast slaughtered by man calling Allah's name could not be of any value in His presence if the deed were not performed for His sake. Here, the important factors are the goodwill and sincerity felt towards Allah while performing the deed or act of worship. Therefore, a man does not ascend in virtue in the sight of Allah only by his acts of charity, his worship, his attitude, and his kind words. Of course, all these are deeds that must be accomplished by Muslims during their life times, and for which one may hope to attain great rewards on the Judgment Day. But, the most essential factor to be guarded while fulfilling all such deeds is the extent of the nearness one feels towards Allah. What is important is not the quantity of deeds accomplished, but that one turns to Allah with purity and sincerity of heart.


next topic:Bravery!!

[suhaanah]

As-salamu 'Aleykum!!
^^'kay, i'm back now sis:biggrin:


"He who perseveres will be safe from the disasters"

*Hadrat Muawiya, may Allahu ta'ala be pleased with him, says that he was intending to escape during the war at "Siffeen" then he says he remembered the hadith, and stayed and continued fighting and consequently ended up being the Caliph by his persevering (Sabr).
Essence of bravery is to be content with the decree of Allahu ta'ala and to depend and have trust in Him....Masha'allah! we should keep that in mind Insha'llah!!

Next Topic: hardening of hearts:)

[Zaynab123]

Asalamu alaykum:SMILY259:

ثُمَّ قَسَتۡ قُلُوبُكُم مِّنۢ بَعۡدِ ذَٲلِكَ فَهِىَ كَٱلۡحِجَارَةِ أَوۡ أَشَدُّ قَسۡوَةً۬*!ۚ وَإِنَّ مِنَ ٱلۡحِجَارَةِ لَمَا يَتَفَجَّرُ مِنۡهُ ٱلۡأَنۡهَـٰرُ*!ۚ وَإِنَّ مِنۡہَا لَمَا يَشَّقَّقُ فَيَخۡرُجُ مِنۡهُ ٱلۡمَآءُ*!ۚ وَإِنَّ مِنۡہَا لَمَا يَہۡبِطُ مِنۡ خَشۡيَةِ ٱللَّهِ*!ۗ وَمَا ٱللَّهُ بِغَـٰفِلٍ عَمَّا تَعۡمَلُونَ (٧٤) ۞

Then, even after that, your hearts were hardened and became as rocks, or worse than rocks, for hardness. For indeed there are rocks from out which rivers gush, and indeed there are rocks which split asunder so that water floweth from them. And indeed there are rocks which fall down for the fear of Allah. Allah is not unaware of what ye do.

Next: Shirk
So again, if this was already chosen, then ye may move on, brothers and sisters:D:D:D

wasalam:SMILY259:

[IbnAhmad]

Allah SWT tells us in Surah Az-Zumar:

أَفَمَن شَرَحَ ٱللَّهُ صَدۡرَهُ ۥ لِلۡإِسۡلَـٰمِ فَهُوَ عَلَىٰ نُورٍ۬ مِّن رَّبِّهِۦۚ فَوَيۡلٌ۬ لِّلۡقَـٰسِيَةِ قُلُوبُہُم مِّن ذِكۡرِ ٱللَّهِۚ أُوْلَـٰٓٮِٕكَ فِى ضَلَـٰلٍ۬ مُّبِينٍ

Is one whose heart Allah has opened to Islam, so that he has received enlightenment from Allah, (no better than one hard-hearted)? Woe to those whose hearts are hardened against celebrating the praises of Allah! They are manifestly wandering (in error)! (22)

Alhamdulilah Allah SWT has guided us to the light of Islam!

Next: Virtue(s) for Salaah with Congregation!

[IbnAhmad]

Narrated Abu Hurairah RA:

Allah's Apostle SAW said, "Avoid the Mubiqat, i.e., shirk and witchcraft." Sahih Al Bukhari

Sorry guys, Sister Zaynab was too quick for me! :D

Next: Virtue for Salaah with Congregation!

[Kakorot]

Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Salat in congregation is twenty-seven times more meritorious than a Salat performed individually.''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "A man's Salat in congregation is twenty-five times more rewarding than his Salat at home or in his shop, and that is because when he performs his Wudu' properly and proceeds towards the mosque with the purpose of performing Salat in congregation, he does not take a step without being raised a degree (in rank) for it and having a sin remitted for it, till he enters the mosque. When he is performing Salat, the angels continue to invoke Blessings of Allah on him as long as he is in his place of worship in a state of Wudu'. They say: `O Allah! Have mercy on him! O Allah! Forgive him.' He is deemed to be engaged in Salat as long as he waits for it.''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Commentary: This Hadith tells us that Salat in congregation is far more in reward than Salat offered alone. In the preceding Hadith it has been held 27 times and in the present, 25 times more rewarding. The reason for this variation offered by some `Ulama' is that at first it was told to the Prophet (PBUH) 25 times and then it was increased to 27 and he communicated to his Companions what was revealed to him. Some other scholars have linked it with the form, spirit and concentration of the Salat. The more meticulous one is about its details, the greater will be the reward for it. Another difference of opinion in this respect is regarding the nature of Salat in congregation. How does one become eligible for higher reward? Does he become eligible for it by performing Salat in congregation anywhere, i.e., at home, in business premises, at an open place, in the desert etc., or in that congregation which gathers in a mosque? Some `Ulama' go with the first opinion while others agree with the second. Hafiz Ibn Hajar preferred the second view on the grounds that the words occuring in the text of this Hadith support this view. - Riyad-us-Saleheen - Book Eight: The Book of Virtues.

Next topic: turban

Channa: 10 points

[suhaanah]

As-salamu 'Aleykum!

Hazrat Huraith (radiAllahu anhu) narrates that he saw the beloved (Sall’Allahu Ta’ala Alayhi Wa’alihi Wa’sallam) standing on the pulpit while he had on a black turban. Both the loose ends of the turban were hanging between his shoulder blades. (Muslim Vol.1 Pg. 490; Ibn Abi Shaibah Vol.8, Pg.239, Ibn Majah Pg. 256, Pg.653)


Next Topic: Adam 'Alayhi salaam

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

As-salamu 'Aleykum!

Hazrat Huraith (radiAllahu anhu) narrates that he saw the beloved (Sall’Allahu Ta’ala Alayhi Wa’alihi Wa’sallam) standing on the pulpit while he had on a black turban. Both the loose ends of the turban were hanging between his shoulder blades. (Muslim Vol.1 Pg. 490; Ibn Abi Shaibah Vol.8, Pg.239, Ibn Majah Pg. 256, Pg.653)


Next Topic: Adam 'Alayhi salaam

"O Children of Adam! Let not Satan deceive you, as he got your parents (Adam and Eve) out of Paradise, stripping them of their raiments; to show them their private parts. Verily he and Qabiluhu (his soldiers from the jinn or his tribe) see you from where you cannot see them. Verily, We made the devils (protectors and helpers) for those who believe not."Surah 7: 27

the shaitan has always been man's worse enemy.he never rest to get to us and never will,what he started with our father will end only when the wrld ends.it's up to us to choose which way we want ot go.back to Jannah y following ALLAH's commands or to jahanum choosen for shayateen and his followers.may ALLAh give us hidaya and refuge from shaitan.ameen

next topic:sword:)!!

[IbnAhmad]

Narrated Anas RA:

The Prophet SAW had informed the people about the death of Zaid, Ja'far and Ibn Rawaha before the news of their death reached them. He said with his eyes flowing with tears, "Zaid took the flag and was martyred; then Ja'far took the flag and was martyred, and then Ibn Rawaha took the flag and was martyred. Finally the flag was taken by one of Allah's Swords (i.e. Khalid bin Al-Walid) and Allah gave them (i.e. the Muslims) victory."

*SubhanAllah. A beautiful Hadith*

Next:Du'a (Supplication)

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

Narrated Anas RA:

The Prophet SAW had informed the people about the death of Zaid, Ja'far and Ibn Rawaha before the news of their death reached them. He said with his eyes flowing with tears, "Zaid took the flag and was martyred; then Ja'far took the flag and was martyred, and then Ibn Rawaha took the flag and was martyred. Finally the flag was taken by one of Allah's Swords (i.e. Khalid bin Al-Walid) and Allah gave them (i.e. the Muslims) victory."

*SubhanAllah. A beautiful Hadith*

Next:Du'a (Supplication)

It was narrated from ‘Uthmaan ibn Hunayf that a blind man came to the Prophet (S) and said: Pray to Allaah to heal me. He said, “If you wish, you may delay the reward until the Hereafter, for that is better, or if you wish, I will make du’aa’ for you.” He said, Make du’aa’. So he told him to do wudoo’ and do it well, and to pray two rak’ahs, and to say this du’aa’: “Allaahumma inni as’aluka wa atawajjahu ilayka bi Muhammadin Nabi al-rahmah. Yaa Muhammad inni qad tawajjahtu bika ila rabbiy fi haajati haadhihi li tuqdaa. Allaahumma shaffi’hu fiyya (O Allaah, I ask of You and I turn my face towards You by the virtue of Muhammad the Prophet of Mercy. O Muhammad, I have turned my face by virtue of you to my Lord concerning this need of mine so that it may be met. O Allaah, accept his intercession concerning me).”

Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 3578; Ibn Maajah, 1385; this hadeeth was classed as saheeh by al-Tirmidhi and by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Jaami’, 1279

next topic:TAHAJUD!!

[Zaynab123]

Asalamu alaykum

Answering Tahajud:

وَمِنَ اللَّيْلِ فَتَهَجَّدْ بِهِ نَافِلَةً لَّكَ عَسَى أَن يَبْعَثَكَ رَبُّكَ مَقَامًا مَّحْمُودًا

And (during part) of the night, abandon sleep and keep vigil to pray Salat, in addition to the regular obligatory prayer. Your Rabb (the Sustainer) may (as a reward) elevate you to the position of High Distinction, Glory and Praise.”[THE HOLY QUR’AN: 17:79]

pints: 2:(

Next: Orphan

wasalam

[IbnAhmad]

Allah SWT tells us in Surah Al-Insan:

And feed with food the needy wretch, the orphan and the prisoner, for love of Him, (8) (Saying): We feed you, for the sake of Allah only. We wish for no reward nor thanks from you; (9)

*As Muslims we should take this seriously. Some Brothers and Sisters are not as fortunate as us and it is our responisbility to reach out to those, trying to support them in the best ways we can*

Next: Greed

[Zaynab123]

Asalamu alaykum

Beware of greed
Bukhari :: Book 8 :: Volume 76 :: Hadith 448
Narrated Hakim bin Hizam:
I asked the Prophet (for some money) and he gave me, and then again I asked him and he gave me, and then again I asked him and he gave me and he then said, "This wealth is (like) green and sweet (fruit), and whoever takes it without greed, Allah will bless it for him, but whoever takes it with greed, Allah will not bless it for him, and he will be like the one who eats but is never satisfied. And the upper (giving) hand is better than the lower (taking) hand."

Greed is another great disease, as harmful for the life of Islam as enmity
Greed is the excess fondness of money and fortune. It is one of the bad manners that draw to various evils and sins. Greed is selfish excessive or uncontrolled desire for possession or pursuit of money, wealth, food, or other possessions, especially when this denies the same goods to others.

Next: Loving/hating for the sake of Allah

wasalam

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

Asalamu alaykum

Beware of greed
Bukhari :: Book 8 :: Volume 76 :: Hadith 448
Narrated Hakim bin Hizam:
I asked the Prophet (for some money) and he gave me, and then again I asked him and he gave me, and then again I asked him and he gave me and he then said, "This wealth is (like) green and sweet (fruit), and whoever takes it without greed, Allah will bless it for him, but whoever takes it with greed, Allah will not bless it for him, and he will be like the one who eats but is never satisfied. And the upper (giving) hand is better than the lower (taking) hand."

Greed is another great disease, as harmful for the life of Islam as enmity
Greed is the excess fondness of money and fortune. It is one of the bad manners that draw to various evils and sins. Greed is selfish excessive or uncontrolled desire for possession or pursuit of money, wealth, food, or other possessions, especially when this denies the same goods to others.

Next: Loving/hating for the sake of Allah

wasalam

O you who believe! Whoever of you becomes a rebel against his deen, (know that in his place) Allah will bring a people whom He loves and who love Him, humble towards the believers, harsh towards the disbelievers, striving in the way of Allah and not fearing the blame of any blamer. (Suratul Maaidah 5

next topic:EVIL

[suhaanah]

As-salamu 'Aleykum!

Hadith - At-Tirmidhi, Narrated Abu Sa'id al-Khudri

The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to seek protection against the Jinn and the evil eye till surahs al-Falaq and an-Nas were revealed. After they were revealed he stuck to them and discarded everything beside them.[Transmitted by Tirmidhi.]

*May Allah swt protect us from this illness called Evil subhanallah!

Next Topic:Envy

[Zaynab123]

Asalamu alaykum

Hasad (destructive envy) means wishing that a blessing that Allaah has bestowed on the envied person be taken away. Allaah enjoined His Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) to seek refuge with Him from the evil of the envier when he envies. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Say: ‘I seek refuge with (Allaah), the Lord of the daybreak,

2. ‘From the evil of what He has created,

3. ‘And from the evil of the darkening (night) as it comes with its darkness; (or the moon as it sets or goes away),

4. ‘And from the evil of those who practise witchcraft when they blow in the knots,

5. ‘And from the evil of the envier when he envies.’”

[al-Falaq 113]

Next: Bid'ah

wasalam

[suhaanah]

Wa'aleykum salaam!

Narrated Jabir ibn 'Abdillah-
When Allah's Messenger delivered the sermon, his eyes became red, his voice rose, and his anger increased so that he was like one giving a warning against the enemy and saying: "The enemy has made a morning attack on you and in the evening too." He would also say: "The last Hour and I have been sent like these two," and he would join his forefinger and middle finger. He would continue: "The best speech is that embodied in the Book of Allah, and the best guidance is the guidance given by Muhammad. The most evil affairs are their innovations; and every innovation is an error." He would add: "I am dearer to a Muslim than even his self. He who has left behind property, that is for his family, and he who dies in debt or leaves children (in helplessness), the responsibility (of paying his debt and bringing up his children) lies on me." (muslim)

Next Topic:Laziness

[Zaynab123]

Asalamu alaykum

اَللّهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْعِجْزِ ، وَالْكَسْلِ، وَالْجُبْنِ ، وَالْهَرَمِ ، وَالْبُخْلِ ، وَأَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، وَأَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ فِتْنَةِ الْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ

O Allah, I seek refuge in You from weakness and laziness, miserliness and cowardice, anxiety and sorrow, and I seek refuge in You from the torments of grave, and I seek refuge in You from the trials and tribulations of life and death.

Muslim and Bukhari

Next: The importance of promises

wasalam

[suhaanah]

As-salamu 'Aleykum!

It was reported that the prophet saw said;
"The signs of the hypocrite are three: when he speaks he lies, when he promises he breaks his promise and when he is entrusted he betrays the trust."
(Bukhari and Muslim)

*Subhanallah! This is something we should be aware of wallahi.- How many times a day do we break promises? some of us even do it without meaning to, But, a promise is a promise and if you break it, you fit into the category of 'hypocricy' Subhanallah! Lets seek refuge agains it Insha'allah!May Allah swt keep the haraam away from us.Aameen.

Next Topic:Trust

[Zaynab123]

Asalamu alaykum

Trust In Allah:

And it was by Allah's grace that you [O Prophet] did deal gently with your followers: For if you had been harsh and hard of heart, they would indeed have broken away from you. Pardon them, then, and pray that they be forgiven. And consult them in all matters of public concern; then, when you have decided upon a course of action, place your trust in Allah: For, verily, Allah loves those who place their trust in Him. 3:159

Trusting Allah almighty is a very important factor. The Qur'an teaches us that trust in Allah can never be detached from active striving. This is a fact stated in a number of verses; it has been further explained by the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) through his many statements; even as it is amply illustrated by his own practices.

Trust Concerning among People:

Verily, Allâh commands that you should render back amanah (the trusts) to those, to whom they are due; and that when you judge between men, you judge with justice. (4:58)

Abdullah ibn ‘Umar –may Allah be pleased with him- said, “I heard the Messenger of
Allah –peace be upon him- say, ‘You are all custodians, and you all will be questioned
about the things under your custody. The Imam (leader) is a custodian and he shall be questioned about his custody. The man is a custodian of his family and he shall be questioned about his custody. The woman is a custodian in her husband's home and she will be questioned about her custody. The employee is a custodian of the property of his employer and he shall be questioned about his custody.' (The Sahabi said) I think he also said, ‘A person is custodian of his father's money and he shall be questioned
about his custody. You are all custodians and you all shall be questioned about your custody. (Al- Bukhari, Hadith no. 844)
It is noticed that some of us may not take the Amanah or the responsibility in the manner it should be taken, some may take it in a light manner such that it is not the centre of their attention and highest priority in their mind.
Lets all work hard to keep the things under our custody and take care of it in the best of manners.

Next: Worship

[suhaanah]

As-salamu 'Aleykum!


Allah swt said,
“And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me.” (51:56)

*Allah swt created us to only worship Him subhanallah! we are accountable for and obligated to perfom all the duties ordained upon us by Him subhanahu wa ta'aala!

Next Topic: Shaytaan

[Kakorot]

And Satan will say when the matter is decided: "It was Allah Who gave you a promise of Truth: I too promised, but I failed in my promise to you. I had no authority over you except to call you but ye listened to me: then reproach not me, but reproach your own souls. I cannot listen to your cries, nor can ye listen to mine. I reject your former act in associating me with Allah. For wrong-doers there must be a grievous penalty." (Ibraaheem, aayah 22).

Allaah warns us in many places in the Qur'aan, that the shaytaan is our plain enemy. Therefore, we should treat him as our enemy.

Shaytaan is decieving and his promises are nothing but lies.

Shaytaan takes small steps to make people commit sins, especially major sins.

Next topic: sleep

[IbnAhmad]

Allah SWT tells us in Surah Naba:

Have We not made the earth as a wide expanse, (6) And the mountains as pegs? (7) And (have We not) created you in pairs, (8) And made your sleep for rest, (9) And made the night as a covering, (10)

*SubhanAllah. We should really ponder over how perfectly Allah SWT has created everything. Allahu Akbar!*

Next: Acceptance from Allah SWT.

[suhaanah]

As-salamu 'Aleykum!

"So whoever hopes for the meeting with his Lord, let him work righteousness and associate none as a partner in the worship of his Lord." [18:110]

*In his tafseer of the Qur'an, Ibn Kathir said on this ayah:"these are the two conditions that ensure the acceptance of any righteous act: it must be performed for the sake of Allah alone and according to the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah."

Next Topic:Bribery

[Zaynab123]

Asalamu alaykum wr wb:SMILY259:

"And do not eat up Your property among yourselves For vanities, nor use it As bait for the judges, With intent that ye may Eat up wrongfully and knowingly A little of (other) people's property. (The Noble Quran, 2:188)"

Even though the exact term "bribe" or "bribery" (rashwa in Arabic) didn't exist 1400 years ago in the Arabic language, but this Noble Verse is sufficient enough to cover this topic.

As we clearly see from the above Noble Verse, Allah Almighty prohibited us from using our property or money (as we call it today) as a "bait" to "eat up wrongfully and knowingly" what doesn't belong to us, or what we don't deserve.

What Allah Almighty talked about in the Noble Verse above is exactly what we refer to as "bribery" today.

Next: Tayamum (dry ablution)

Wasalam:SMILY259:

[suhaanah]

Wa'aleykum Salaam!!

In Arabic, the word Tayammum literally means an ''aim'' or ''purpose.'' In Islamic Law, it refers to: 'Aiming for or seeking soil to wipe one's face and hands with the intention of purification and preparing oneself to pray, and so on."

Related by Abu Umaamah, may Allaah be pleased with him, in which the Prophet sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam said: "All of the earth has been made a pure place of prayer for me and my nation. Whenever a person from my nation wants to pray, he has something with which to purify himself, that is, the earth." [Ahmad]

*Tayammum replaces ablution with water under specific circumstances in Islam.

Next Topic: Miracles

[al-fajr]

Wa'aleykum Salaam!!
Next Topic: Miracles

Miracles? Well, I just read this..

“The women of this world who enter Paradise will surpass Al-Hûr Al-‘În by the deeds they did in this world."
This is a saying of Hibbân b. Abî Jablah in Ibn Al-Mubârak, Al-Zuhd wa Al-Raqâ`iq Vol. 4 p463. Hibbân b. Abî Jablah is from the Tâbi’ûn. He died in 122 or 125H. And Allah knows best.


Next topic: Al-walaa' wal Baraa'

[Kakorot]

^ Lol, how is that a miracle sis? :-D

Al-Walaa means loyalty and Al-Baraa means disownment. In the context of Islaam al- walaa is loyalty to Allaah and whatever He is pleased with as well as friendship and closeness to the believers. Al-Baraa is freeing oneself from that which is displeasing to Allaah and dis owning the disbelievers.

Shaykhul-Islaam, Ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullaah) in his book Al-'Uboodiyyah has described the signs that Allaah Almighty has established for people who love Him as two: (1) Following the Messenger :saw2: and (2) striving in the path of Allaah (al-Jihaad fee sabeelillaah). He explained the latter sign by saying, that this is because the reality of al-Jihaad is striving to accomplish that which Allaah loves of al-Eemaan and righteous deeds, and the repulsion of that which Allaah hates of al-Kufr, al-Fusooq (to rebel against Allaah) and disobedience. He subsequently said, that the reality of loving someone is never comple except by having loyalty to the beloved one, that is, to comply with him by loving what he loves and hating what he hates. For Allaah loves al-Eemaan and at-Taqwah, and He hates al-Kufr, al-Fusooq, and disobedience.

Many of us now-a-days behave in ways that often show the weak and confused nature of our love and hate towards the adherents of Islaam and false religions. We should know that both the requirement and the concept of al-walaa and al-baraa stems from the shahaadah (testification that none has the right to be worshipped except Allaah and that Muhammad :saw2: is His Messenger). It is a matter of faith and thus fundamental importance.

Next topic: Az-Zuhd

[IbnAhmad]

Ok so first what is Az Zuhd??

Az-Zuhd is, "The opposite of being eager and concerned about the Dunya (the life of this world)." Further, ibn Al-Qayyim said,
"Az-Zuhd, in the Arabic language, the language of Islam, entails abandoning a matter while despising it and while belittling its significance, so that one will exchange it for what is more significant."
Ibn Al-Qayyim for example said,
"I heard Shaikh Al-Islam ibn Taymiyyah say, 'Az-Zuhd entails abandoning what does not bring about benefit in the Hereafter. Al-Wara' (abandoning a part of the permissible for fear of falling into the impermissible) entails abandoning what you fear its consequences in the Hereafter.'"

And here is a Hadith precisely about Az Zuhd:

Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: A servant says, My wealth. my wealth, but out of his wealth three things are only his: whatever he eats and makes use of or by means of which he dresses himself and it wears out or he gives as charity, and this is what he stored for himself (as a reward for the Hereafter), and what is beyond this (it is of no use to you) because you are to depart and leave it for other people. This hadith has been narrated on the authority of al-'Ala' b. 'Abd al-Rahman with the same chain of transmitters. Muslim

Next: Ramadhan

[BADTASTEBEARS]

Assalamualaikum

Abu Huraira related that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

Whoever fasts during Ramadan with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven. Whoever prays during the nights in Ramadan with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven. And he who passes Lailat al-Qadr in prayer with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven

(Bukhari, Muslim).

Next: Syaaban

[Kakorot]

:wasalam:

^ Did you mean sha'ban?

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

:wasalam:

^ Did you mean sha'ban?

UNless i'm very wrong then i think you are right and that's what akhi mean.coz i think some ppl use y in place of H like in sister aiysa-alhumaira's name: D

btw to get an answer you got to contact the brother as he's busy with the military^_^.

[Kakorot]

Oh yeah.

You can do the next one. :)

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

Oh yeah.

You can do the next one. :)

Right so akhi BTB you can choose when you are around.

sis how about i give you the topic of HOPE=D

[Kakorot]

"And never give up hope of Allah's soothing Mercy: Truly no one despairs of Allah's soothing Mercy except those who have no faith." (12:87)

Next topic: sky

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

surah infitar:Ayah(1,2)

إِذَا السَّمَاءُ انشَقَّتْ. وَأَذِنَتْ لِرَبِّهَا وَحُقَّتْ

When the heaven is split asunder
And attentive to her Lord in fear,

next topic:'Uboodiyyah

[Kakorot]

You should note – may Allaah guide you to obey Him – that ‘uboodiyyah (servitude to Allaah) is of two types: a specific type and a general type.

‘Uboodiyyah in the specific sense means the servitude of love, submission and obedience by which a person is honoured. This is what is referred to in verses such as the following (interpretation of the meaning):

“Allaah is very Gracious and Kind to His slaves”

[al-Shoora 42:19]

“And the (faithful) slaves of the Most Gracious (Allaah) are those who walk on the earth in humility and sedateness”

[al-Furqaan 25:63]

This kind of ‘uboodiyyah or servitude applies only to the believers who obey Allaah, and is not shared with the kuffaar who rebel against the laws, commands and prohibitions of Allaah. People vary greatly with regard to this servitude; the more a person loves Allaah, follows His commands and submits to His laws, the greater his servitude. The ones who achieved the highest level in this regard were the Prophets and Messengers, and the greatest of all was our Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). Hence no one is described as being a true slave of Allaah in the most complete sense in the Qur’aan except him (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him).

From islamqa

Next topic: taweez

[suhaanah]

As-salamu 'Aleykum!

^Ukhti, isn't "taweez" Ruqyah, but in urdu?

Narrated Aisha r.a, "During the Prophet's (prayers and peace be upon him) fatal illness, he used to recite the Mu'auwidhat (Surat An-Nas and Surat Al-Falaq) and then blow his breath over his body. When his illness was aggravated, I used to recite those two Suras and blow my breath over him and make him rub his body with his own hand for its blessings." Bukhari

*Ruqyah(Taweez) in Islam is the recitation of Qur'an, seeking of refuge, remembrance and supplications that are used as a means of treating illnesses and other problems.
But we should be aware because there are some who do it involving Sihr, na'udhu Billah!


Next Topic:Al-birr(piety)
^use Only evidence from the Qur'aan:)

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

:salam2:wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu,

This what Al-Birr is according to Quran:

[2:177] Al-Birr(Righteousness,piety) is not turning your faces towards the east or the west. Righteous are those who believe in GOD, the Last Day, the angels, the scripture, and the prophets; and they give the money, cheerfully, to the relatives, the orphans, the needy, the traveling alien, the beggars, and to free the slaves; and they observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) and give the obligatory charity (Zakat); and they keep their word whenever they make a promise; and they steadfastly persevere in the face of persecution, hardship, and war. These are the truthful; these are the righteous.

and another ayah
[3:92]By no means shall you attain Al-Birr (piety, righteousness - here it means Allâh's Reward, i.e. Paradise), unless you spend (in Allâh's Cause) of that which you love; and whatever of good you spend, Allâh knows it well.

next topic:HIdaya

[Kakorot]

As-salamu 'Aleykum!

^Ukhti, isn't "taweez" Ruqyah, but in urdu?

Narrated Aisha r.a, "During the Prophet's (prayers and peace be upon him) fatal illness, he used to recite the Mu'auwidhat (Surat An-Nas and Surat Al-Falaq) and then blow his breath over his body. When his illness was aggravated, I used to recite those two Suras and blow my breath over him and make him rub his body with his own hand for its blessings." Bukhari

*Ruqyah(Taweez) in Islam is the recitation of Qur'an, seeking of refuge, remembrance and supplications that are used as a means of treating illnesses and other problems.
But we should be aware because there are some who do it involving Sihr, na'udhu Billah!


Next Topic:Al-birr(piety)
^use Only evidence from the Qur'aan:)

Taweez is those talisman thingies people wear for protection but it is shirk. But good try sis.

[suhaanah]

Aaah, it's talisman/charm some use against evil things then! Na'udhu billaah! my bad:) But Why don't you just change your "next topic" to 'ruqyah', and Javaria can change hers to 'taweez', so you can answer and help people(like me:)) who didn't know, understand this thing. cool?, cool!

As-salamu 'Alaikum

[Kakorot]

:wasalam:

Or I'll just answer SAM's q because it makes it less confusing.

Nay, but those who do wrong follow their own lusts without knowledge, Then who will guide him whom Allah has sent astray? And for such there will be no helpers. (30:29)

Next topic: barakah

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

:salam2:wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu....

Barakah (بركة : also Baraka) is an Arabic term meaning blessing, particularly, spiritual gifts or protection transmitted from God.

“If the people of the towns had but believed and feared Allah, We should indeed have opened out to them (All kinds of) blessings from heaven and earth…”(Surat Al-A’raf, verse 96)

If you want something to have barakah attached to it, have good intentions for it. More specifically, make sure that deed is intended for the sake of Allah (SWT). Looking at the definition of Barakah again, you may guess that without us intending what we have or do to be for the sake of Allah, the “Divine goodness” won’t be attached to it.

Next word:Rahmah

[Kakorot]

And We have sent you (O Muhammad) not but as a mercy (rahma) for the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists). 21:107

Next topic: nationality

[suhaanah]

As-salaamu 'alaikum!

There are Lots of ahaadeeth concerning nationality, but one I remember was,>forgive me, I can't remember the narrator> Allah's apostle said reffering to Nationalism, racism and patriotism, "Leave it, it is rotten"! (Muslim and Bukhari)

*Nationalism, along with racism, is the reason we are suffering from disunity today, Subhanallah. People are too busy being proud nationalistics to notice their mere actions are affecting others which then causes 'muslim' brothers to go at war against one another. Astaghfirullaah. May we become ONE nation, ruled by ONE fair leader, striving everyday to please ONE God, Insha'allah!

Next Topic: marriage.

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

The prophe :saw: said:

“O you young men! Those among you who have the means and the ability should marry, because it restrains the eyes (from evil glances) and preserves the private parts (from immorality).”

(Al-Bukhari no. 5066 and Muslim no. 1400)

Refusing marriage causes loss of the benefits of marriage, so my advice to my Muslim brothers who are guardians of women and to my adult Muslim sisters is not to refuse marriage in order to complete their education or teaching. However, it is possible for a woman to make it a condition of marriage that she be allowed to continue her studies until she has completed them, and likewise to continue to teach for a year or two, as long as she is not busy with children and there is no objection to this.

Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (rahimahullaah)

Next topic:food

[Abdul25]

:salam2:

Narrated 'Umar bin Abi Salama: I was a boy under the care of Allah's Apostle and my hand used to go around the dish while I was eating. So Allah's Apostle 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.

next :Patience

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

Sabr(patience) literally means enduring, bearing, and resisting pain; suffering and difficulty; and dealing calmly with problems. In more general terms it means patience, which is one of the most important actions of the heart mentioned in the Qur’an. Because of its importance, patience is regarded as half of one’s religious life (the other half is thankfulness).

The Qur’an orders patience in many verses, such as: Seek help in patience and prayer (2:45)

In many Qur’anic verses, God praises the patient, declares that He loves them, or mentions the ranks He has bestowed on them: The patient and steadfast, and the truthful and loyal

(3:16); God loves the patient (3:145); and Surely God is with the patient (2:153).
Next topic:Kindness

[ansari]

'A'isha, the wife of Allah's Apostle (may peace be upon him), reported that Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: 'A'isha, verily Allah is kind and He loves kindness and confers upon kindness which he does not confer upon severity and does not confer upon anything else besides it (kindness).
[Muslim :: Book 32 : Hadith 6273 ]

Next :- Pious woman

[Abdul25]

Abdullah b. 'Amr reported Allah's Messenger as saying: The whole world is a provision, and the best object of benefit of the world is the pious woman.


next : backbiting

[ansari]

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O you who believe! Avoid much suspicions, indeed some suspicions are sins. And spy not, neither backbite one another. Would one of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? You would hate it (so hate backbiting). And fear Allah. Verily, Allah is the One Who accepts repentance, Most Merciful.
[Surat Al-Ĥujurāt :verse 12]


Next :- Non mehram

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

“Islam prohibits backbiting (ghibah): 'And do not backbite one another.' (Al-Hujurat: 12)

'And do not backbite one anther; would any of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? You would abhor that.' (Al-Hujurat: 12)

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) wanted to drive home the meaning of backbiting to his Companions through questions and answers. He asked them, 'Do you know what backbiting is?' They replied, 'Allah and His Messenger know best'. He said, 'It is saying something about your brother which he would dislike'. Someone asked, 'What if I say something about my brother which is true?' The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) replied, 'If what you say of him is true, it is backbiting and if it is not true you have slandered him.' (Reported by Muslim, Abu Dawud, At-Tirmidhi, and An-Nasa’i)

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next topic

NON MEHRAM

[Abdul25]

Jarir b. 'Abdullah (Radi'Allahu anhu) reported:
I asked Allah's Messenger (Sall'Allahu Alaihi Wasallam) about the sudden glance (that is cast) on the face of a non-Mahram.He (Sall'Allahu Alaihi Wasallam) commanded me that I should turn away my eyes.

(Sahih Muslim ~ Book #025, Hadith #5372)

Next : hope

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

You are repeating topics=(

"O my sons! Go you and enquire about Yûsuf (Joseph) and his brother, and never give up hope of Allâh's Mercy. Certainly no one despairs of Allâh's Mercy, except the people who disbelieve." (12:87)

Next topic:struggle

[Abdul25]

Sorry but i dont know what were the previous topics.. so i guess i continue like this :)



Striving for righteous deeds

Allah declares in the Qur'an:

"As for those who strive (jahadu) in Us (the cause of Allah), We surely guide them to Our paths, and lo! Allah is with the good doers." 29:69


Aisha, wife of the Prophet(S) asked, "O Messenger of Allah, we see jihad as the best of deeds, so shouldn't we join it?" He replied, "But, the best of jihad is a perfect hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah)." Sahih Al-Bukhari #2784

At another occasion a man asked the Prophet Muhammad(S):

"Should I join the jihad?" He asked, "Do you have parents?" The man said, "Yes!" The Prophet(S) said, "then strive by (serving) them!" Sahih Al-Bukhari #5972


next : Pride

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

^Jazakallah khair...

Another important teaching that we need to know and implement is to avoid pride which is the fuel of disbelief. Allah says in the Qur’an:

“Certainly, Allah knows what they conceal and what they reveal. Truly He does not love the proud.” (soorah an-Nahl, 16: 23)

t is narrated on the authority of Abdullah ibn Mas’ud that the Messenger of Allah 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 Prophet) remarked: ‘Verily Allah is Graceful and He loves Grace. Pride is disdaining the truth (out of self-conceit) and contempt for the people.’” (Muslim Vol. 1, Hadith 164)

'Other verses of the Qur’an testify to the fact that pride is a characteristic of the disbelievers, those who deserve Allah’s severe punishment in the Hell-Fire:

“And when Our Verses (of the Qur’an) are recited to such a one, he turns away in pride, as if he heard them not – as if there were deafness in his ear. So announce to him a painful torment.” (Soorah Lukman: 31:7)

Next Topic:Doubt

[Abdul25]

Narrated An Numan bin Bashir The Prophet [sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam] said "Both legal and illegal things are obvious, and in between them are (suspicious) doubtful matters. So whoever forsakes those doubtful things lest he may commit a sin, will definitely avoid what is clearly illegal; and whoever indulges in these (suspicious) doubtful things bravely, is likely to commit what is clearly illegal. Sins are Allah's Hima (i.e. private pasture) and whoever pastures (his sheep) near it, is likely to get in it at any moment."


On the authority of Al-Hasan bin Ali, the grandson of the messenger of Allah, who said : I memorized from the messenger of Allah his saying :
"Leave that which makes you doubt for that which does not make you doubt."

Stay away from doubt, since doubt is the most dishonest word, and do not spy and do not probe (into others affairs) and do not hate each other, and be brothers to each other

(Bukhari/ Muslim)


next: Trials

[zakir sd]

Narrated An Numan bin Bashir The Prophet [sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam] said "Both legal and illegal things are obvious, and in between them are (suspicious) doubtful matters. So whoever forsakes those doubtful things lest he may commit a sin, will definitely avoid what is clearly illegal; and whoever indulges in these (suspicious) doubtful things bravely, is likely to commit what is clearly illegal. Sins are Allah's Hima (i.e. private pasture) and whoever pastures (his sheep) near it, is likely to get in it at any moment."


On the authority of Al-Hasan bin Ali, the grandson of the messenger of Allah, who said : I memorized from the messenger of Allah his saying :
"Leave that which makes you doubt for that which does not make you doubt."

Stay away from doubt, since doubt is the most dishonest word, and do not spy and do not probe (into others affairs) and do not hate each other, and be brothers to each other

(Bukhari/ Muslim)


next: Trials

Assalamoalikkum!

"And know that your properties and your children are but a trial and that Allah has with Him a great reward."


(Surah al - Anfal ayat 28)

next topic: Arsh

[Abdul25]

(7) Allah is He Who raised the heavens without any pillars that you can see. Then, He rose above (Istawa) the throne (really in a manner that suits His Majesty). He has subjected the sun and the moon (to continue going round), each running (its course) for a term appointed. He manages and regulates all affairs; He explains the Ayat (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) in detail, that you may believe with certainty in the meeting with your Lord.
Chapter #13, Verse #2)

Next : being harsh and rude

[suhaanah]

As-salamu `Alaikum!

The Prophet saw said:“Keep closer to kindness (friendliness, mildness, tenderness, indulgence) and stay away from rudeness (severity, hard-heartedness, using sharp words and resorting to violence) and a bad behaviour (indecency, shamelessness)".(Bukhari, Muslim)

*Imam al-Ghazali once said: : The importance of such quality as kindness is emphasized in many Hadith. It was to cultivate this quality that many Muslim theologians have always called upon, for humans tend to resort mostly to haste and rudeness when resolving their problems. Whereas kindness and gentleness, as a rule, turn out to lead to better results.

-As Rasool-allah saw used to say, 'those who lack kindness deprive themselves of Allah's blessings'...so adressing someone with harshness is never an answer to anything, while you'll find Allah swt's blessings with you when being kind/friendly.

Next Topic: Relief

PS: you guys, don't forget to do your little commentary/reflection thingy at the end:)

[zakir sd]

Assalamoalaikum!

"And say, ‘The truth is from your Lord, so whoever wills — let him believe; and whoever wills — let him disbelieve.’ Indeed, We have prepared for the wrongdoers a fire whose walls will surround them. And if they call for relief, they will be relieved with water like murky oil, which scalds [their] faces. Wretched is the drink, and evil is the resting place."

( Surah AL-Kahf Ayat 29).

"For indeed, with hardship [will be] ease [i.e. relief]."

(Surah ash-Sharh Ayat 5).

Next topic: Shirk

[Kakorot]

:wasalam:

And most of them believe not in Allaah except that they attribute partners unto Him [i.e. they are Mushrikun -polytheists] (12:106)

Next topic: clay

[ansari]

'A'isha reported that Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: The Angels were born out of light and the Jinns were born out of the spark of fire and Adam was born as he has been defined (in the Qur'an) for you (i. e. he is fashioned out of clay).
[Muslim :: Book 42 : Hadith 7134 ]

next topic :- Mother

[MusLiMah_Kubra]

وَوَصَّيْنَا الْإِنْسَانَ بِوَالِدَيْهِ إِحْسَانًا حَمَلَتْهُ أُمُّهُ كُرْهًا وَوَضَعَتْهُ كُرْهًا وَحَمْلُهُ وَفِصَالُهُ ثَلَاثُونَ شَهْرًا حَتَّى إِذَا بَلَغَ أَشُدَّهُ وَبَلَغَ أَرْبَعِينَ سَنَةً قَالَ رَبِّ أَوْزِعْنِي أَنْ أَشْكُرَ نِعْمَتَكَ الَّتِي أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيَّ وَعَلَى وَالِدَيَّ وَأَنْ أَعْمَلَ صَالِحًا تَرْضَاهُ وَأَصْلِحْ لِي فِي ذُرِّيَّتِي إِنِّي تُبْتُ إِلَيْكَ وَإِنِّي مِنَ الْمُسْلِمِينَ


We have enjoined on man kindness to his parents: In pain did his mother bear him, and in pain did she give him birth. The carrying of the (child) to his weaning is (a period of) thirty months. At length, when he reaches the age of full strength and attains forty years, he says, "O my Lord! Grant me that I may be grateful for Thy favour which Thou has bestowed upon me, and upon both my parents, and that I may work righteousness such as Thou mayest approve; and be gracious to me in my issue. Truly have I turned to Thee and truly do I bow (to Thee) in Islam."(46:15).


It is narrated by Asma bint Abu Bakr that during the treaty of Hudaibiyah, her mother, who was then pagan, came to see her from Makkah. Asma informed the Messenger of Allah of her arrival and also that she needed help. He said: Be good to your mother (Bukhari, Muslim).

Next Topic: LUXURY

[zakir sd]

Assalamoalaikum!

" So why were there not among the generations before you those of enduring discrimination forbidding corruption on earth – except a few of those We saved from among them? But those who wronged pursued what luxury they were given therein, and they were criminals."

Surah Hud Ayat 116

next topic: Painting (human or animal picture)

[Zaynab123]

Asalamu alaykum

Its good to be back!:)

Jabir (Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) forbade the keeping of pictures at home and making them." (Sunan Tirmidhi, no: 1749)

Next topic: The rights of daughters