one can benefit tremendously from sending salawat and salaam on our beloved

      Why did Allah order to send durood and salaam on Holy Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam ?  

“Allah did confer a great favour on the believers when He sent among them an apostle from among themselves, rehearsing unto them the Signs of Allah, sanctifying them, and instructing them in Scripture and Wisdom, while, before that, they had been in manifest error.” (Chapter 3, verse 164)

Although his name is now invoked in reverence several billion times every day,

Holy Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam  was the most reviled figure in the history of the West from the 7th century until quite recent times.

 He is the only founder of a major world religion who lived in the full light of history and about whom there are numerous records in historical texts,

although like other pre modern historical figures not every detail of his life is known. Because Holy Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam  is one of the most influential figures in history,

. Over the centuries Muslim authorities have believed that, when Christ spoke of the coming reign of the Paraclete, he was referring to Ahmad.

Also of great importance are the names that identifyHoly Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam  as the Prophet, including Nabi (“Prophet”) and Rasul Allah (“the Messenger of God”).

Holy Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam , however, has many other names, including “sacred names,” which Muslims believe were given to him by Allah SWT (God) and by which he is called in various contexts. Traditionally, 99 names for him are:

Qasim (The Distributor)       Mahmood (The Commendable)     Hamid (The Praised) Ahmad (The Most Commendable)              Muhammad (The Praised One)      Rashid (The Guided) Hashr (The Awakener)        Noor (The Light)               Faateh (The Victor) Aqib (The Latest)             Sha'fin (The Healing)        Daa'in (The Inviter) Nazeer (The Frightener)   Basher (The Messenger of Good News)     Madani (Resident of Madina)         Muneer (The Radiant)       Shafi (Healer Recommender) Maa (The Obliterator of Infidelity)               Mahd (The Guided One)   Had (The Leader) Hashim (The Hashmi)       Tehama (The Meccan)      Ummi (Unlettered) Nabi (The Prophet)           Rasool (The Messenger)               RaHeeM (The Merciful) Ra uf (Mild Compassionate)          Harris (The Covetous for the Believers)      Aziz (Noble Dear Honored One) Naseer (The Conqueror)   Murtaza (Content Beloved One)    Mujtaba (The Selected) Wali (The Protector)         Muzammil (The Wrapped One)      Waiz (The Deliverer) Yasin (The Yasin)          Mustafa (The Chosen)      Muti (Obedient) Musaddiq (The Verifier)     Mateen (The Strong)         Muddassir (The Wrapped One) Sahib (The Companion)   Yateem (Orphan)             Burhan Alim (The Scholar)           Mansoor (The Victorious)              Nasser (The Helper) Tayyab (Chaste Good Sweet)        Arabi (The Arabic)            Makeen Qarshi (The Member of the Quraish)         Siddiq (The Truthful)        Hijaz (The Hijaz) Murabi (The Fruit)            Kareem (Generous)         Hakim (The Wise)

Aleem (The Knowledgeable)          Natiq'un Amin (The Honest One) Hafiz (The Guardian)         Fasih (The Clarifier)          Gharib (The Poor) Awal (The First)               Zakir (The Reiter)            Amir (Prince) Qaim (Staying One)        Bayan (The Statement)   Mukhtar (The Controller) Habib (Loved One)            Hashim (Arabic Tribe)       Khaleel (The True Friend) Muntahin (The Examiner)              Shahid (Witness Martyr)               Naqeer (Refuse) Miraj (The Above)             Mahdi (He who is Well Guided)     Hadi (He Who Guides Right) Fasih (Clear)        Mahi (He Who Wipes Out Infidelity)           Ghani      Mutahhar (He Who Cleans)           Qayyim (He Who Stays) Mashkoor (Thankful)         Shakur (Grateful)             Khatim (Seal) Mutawasit (The one who walks in center Muzakkir (The Adviser Preacher)               Zahir (Outward External)               Imam (The Guide)            Naji (Safe Intimate) Khateeb (The one who explains)   Aadil (Justice Deliverer)   Jawad (The Generous) Mashhud (The Witness)   Sabiq     Kamil (Perfect) Abdullah (God's Servant)               Kaleem (Who has talked)            Mujeeb (Complying Replying) Qawi (Strong)      Haq (Truth)          Mubin (Clear Evident) Mukarram (Honored)         Mubashir (Bringer of Good News)             Muttahir (Purified) Siraj (Lamp)         Syed (Lord)         Mamun (Trusted) Batin (Internal Inner)         Malum (Well known)        Qarib (Near) Shahir (Well known)        Taha (The Clean)            Madu (Who is called) Safi (Sincere)

Names play a major role in daily Muslim piety and in the practice of Sufism. An understanding of their meaning is essential to gaining any serious knowledge of the Islamic view of Holy Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam  or what some have called Islamic prophet logy.

Why did Allah SWT order to send durood and salaam on Holy Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam ? Some may argue that he is not physically alive so what good can come from it. Abu Huraira (ra) narrates that Holy Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam said: ‘If anyone of you greets me, Allah SWT returns my soul to body and I respond to the greeting’.

So if I should say ‘Ya Nabi salaam alaika’ through the Grace of Allah SWT ,Holy Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam  soul is reunited with his body in order for him to reply ‘Wa Alaika’. And this happens all the time, whenever we send salawat and salaam on him. So if I should send salaam on him and he responds every single time, then am I not then building a connection and relationship with him?

Sending salawat and salaam on Holy Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam  is amongst the Sunnah of Allah, because He and His angels are practicing it all the time. Sunnah is what you say, do and allow, so therefore salawat and salaam on Prophet is one of the Sunnah of Allah. Some say that Allah’s is the manifestation of His Divine Attributes, but if He is doing something constantly then it is part of His Sunnah. So if Allah is doing it and you follow Him you are then aligning yourself with your Lord in a special way.

one can benefit tremendously from sending salawat and salaam on our beloved leader. Not only in this world but also the next because on that Day instead of looking for help, the Messenger (saw) will be searching for you as he will be doing for all his followers. The matter is in your hands.( What Is Your excuse?)

"Live as long as you wish, you shall die. Love whatever you wish, you shall be separated from it. Do whatever you wish; you shall be rewarded for it. - Jibraeel (A.S)

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Invocation of Blessings on the Holy Prophet Muhammad Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa Sallam

Unceasing salawat (invocations of blessings) on the Holy Prophet Muhammad Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa Sallam,

The invocation of Blessings on the Holy Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam is styled in Arabic as "Salawat", in Persian as "Durood", and in Urdu as "Salawat-o-Salaam".

This is a well-known invocation of blessings and peace upon the Prophet sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam. Some of the words in it come from the Ansar who greeted the Prophet  Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam with outpourings of joy and acclamation when he entered Madinah for his Emigration there.
May Allah forgive the dryness of our tongues and the obduracy of our hearts for the sake of His Beloved Prophet sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam who said: "I was sent only as Mercy? I was not sent as a punishment." [Innama bu`ithtu rahmatun wa lam ub`athu `adhaban.

YA NABI SALAM `ALAYKA

YA RASUL SALAM `ALAYKA

YA HABIB SALAM `ALAYKA

SALAWATULLAH `ALAYKA

O Prophet, Peace be upon you.

O Messenger, Peace be upon you.

O Beloved, Peace be upon you.

The Blessings of Allah be upon you.


The regular recitation of Durood Shareef on Sayidina Rasulullah (Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam) lifts up our hearts on to a plane of comprehension where we gaze in our new found peace and moral armor.

The reciters of Durood Shareef will, after some time, come to realize by himself that it is the spontaneous outpouring of his heart before the Great Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam) of Islam, whose love and attachment is needed to get all the present day problems solved and obtain mercy in the next world.

Tradition has it that when our Beloved Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam) was in the Presence of Allah, he greeted him with Attahiyyatu.

Allah responded with:

As-Salamu ‘alaika ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

Peace be upon you, O Prophet! And the Mercy of Allah and His Blessings.

The Prophet (sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam), remembering his Ummah responded with:

As-Salamu ‘alayna wa ‘ala ‘Ibadillahi’s-salihin

Peace be on us and on all the righteous servants of Allah.

The angels who heard this responded with the Tashahhud (Testimony of Faith).

Tradition also has it that the Prophet (sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam) received the last three verses of Surah al-Baqarah (2:284-286) on Miraj.

The Holy Quran and Hadith say about Durood Shareef (Salawat):

"Inna llaha wa Mala’ikatihi Yusalluna Alan nabi.

Ya Ayu halla zina amanu sallu alaihi wasallimu tasleema." (Surah Ai-Ahzab, Verse 56)

Almighty Allah says: "Surely Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Holy Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam). O you who believe!

Send Blessings, Durood) and Salutations (Salaams) on the Prophet with worthy Salutation". (Surah al-Ahzab: 56)

In this verse of the Holy Quran, Almighty Allah, His Mala’ikah and the Muslims have been mentioned as sending Durood upon Sayidina Rasulullah (Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam). So, Durood Shareef is actually "a Du’aa in praise of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam)."

Hazrat Anas (radiyallaahu anhu) narrates that Sayidina Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said: "He who reads a single Durood upon me, Almighty Allah blesses him ten times, ten of his sins are forgiven, and he is increased ten times in stages (internally). (Mishkaat)

Reciting salawat and salaam for Prophet Muhammad (sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam) and for other Prophets (sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam) is a reflection of the commitment, affection and respect felt towards them. This task can be performed anywhere anytime. In fact, the only deed Almighty Allah commands His servants to perform and acknowledges of Himself performing is the act of reciting salawat and salaam. In one the verses, He decrees "Lo! Allah and His angels recite salawat for the Prophet..."

The dictionary meaning for the term "Salat" is "prayer, Salah, and blessing."   When the salawat comes from Allah, it is used in the sense of a blessing; when it comes from the angels, it is used in the sense that they wish to receive His divine forgiveness; when the salawat is recited by the believers, it implies the act of praying.

In the 56th verse of the Surah Al-Ahzab, we are asked to recite just as much salaam for the Prophet as the Salats. Salaam does not only refer to the name of Allah but also denotes greeting, being free of faults and such meanings as safety and peace.

The overall intention in reciting salawat and salaam is honoring the Holy Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam and paying him respect. The way he is praised in this world is by glorifying his deeds, spreading his religion and struggling to maintain it. For the afterlife, one prays for the Prophet's good deeds to increase and for him to be rendered as the intercessor of his people.

"The benefit of the salawat for the Holy Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam comes back to the person who recites it. The act of reciting salawat shows the sincere faith and aim of the reciters, his affection for the Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam, his observance of the worship and his respect. .

Reciting Salawat enables the person to contact the spirit of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam and to benefit from his light. When a person recites salawat for him, the Holy Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam recites twice as much salawat (wishes blessing) as that of the reciters.

FOR WHOM SHOULD WE RECITE SALAAT AND SALAAM?

The salawat and salaam is recited only for the Prophets. The Prophets are honored and   valued by these prayers. When the name of Allah is uttered, He is revered by reciting the fact that He is free of defects.

For the other Prophets, the expression "Alayhi Salaam" is used, whereas the forgiveness and consent of Allah is sought for the leading Islamic figures ("the prayer Radiyallaahu Anhu -May Allah bless him" is stated for the companions,” the prayer Rahmatullahi- May Allah have mercy on him is stated for the scholars, and for the awliyâ (spiritual leaders).

Moreover, the salawat recited by the Holy Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam in return for those reciting salawat for him implies that he is praying for them
.
 As a matter of fact, he commanded the following on this issue:  "Whoever sends salaam for me, Allah at that point returns my soul to my body and I grant my salaam to that person.” In the hadith (sayings of the Prophet) it is also expressed that there are angels in charge of conveying the salawat and salaams to the Holy Prophet.

THE PLACE AND AUTHORITY OF SALAAT AND SALAAM

It is a religious duty to recite salawat and salaam for the Holy Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam. In a verse: Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) orders: "O! Allah and His angels shower blessings on the Prophet. O you who believe! Ask blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation."

There are many hadiths reported on the importance of reciting salawat and salaam.

"When you hear the muezzin (caller to prayer) recites azan (call to prayer), recite azan like him and recite salawat for me."

"Whoever recites salawat for me once, Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) shows His blessings for him ten times."

"Whoever recites salawat for me once, Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) recites salawat for him ten times, his ten mistakes are forgiven, and he is elevated ten degrees high"

We learn from many hadiths that reading salawat is conducive to forgiveness, that writing salawat and salaam wherever his name is encountered causes angels to repent and that the ones who frequently recite salawat and salaam for the Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam will be saved from the dreadfulness of the Judgment Day.

The person who does not recite salawat and salaam when he hears the name of the Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam commits an evil deed which must be denounced. As a matter of fact, in a hadith, it is stated that an evil person is the one who does not recite salawat and salaam for the Holy Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam.

Indeed, reciting salawat and salaam is an obligation. In a gathering, it is obligatory to recite salawat and salaam once when the name of the Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam is uttered; it is recommended to recite salawat and salaam in accordance with the number of times that his name is uttered.

It is accepted as Sunnah (practice of the Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam) to recite salawat and salaam in Salah (ritual prayer) after saying at-Tahiyyat. It is recommended to recite salawat and salaam and it is conducive to the acceptance of prayer when saying prayers regardless of which prayer is said.

Apart from these occasions, on Fridays, it is also recommended to recite salawat and salaam when entering the mosque and when performing the funeral Salah. Furthermore, Hanafis recite salawat and salaam after "at-Tahiyyat" prayer of "Salii and Barik" salawat as Sunnah, and Shafi recite salawat and salaam after "at-Tahiyyat" prayer of "Salii and Barik" salawat as an obligation.

SALAAT AND SALAAM EXPRESSIONS

. The shortest salawat is "Allahumma sally ala Muhammadin..."
                   
 .....Most commonly read salawat:

                    "Allahumma sally ala Muhammadin... (" Which means?” O Allah! Honor Muhammad on earth by glorifying His deeds and by spreading His religion. Let your blessings come upon Him after life, render Him as the intercessor of His people and ascend Him to Maqaam al-Mahmood." "Wa’ala Ali Muhammadin..." which means, "May your grace and peace rest upon Muhammad." "Kama sallaita ala Ibrahima wa ala alley Ibrahima...” "(Which means, “As you blessed Abraham and the family of Abraham?" "Innaka Hamidun majidun" which means, "Verily you are the Praiseworthy and Glorious."
                    "Allahumma Barik alaa Muhammadin WA ala Alley Muhammad... (." which means, "O Allah! Confer your blessings on Muhammad and the family of the Muhammad." "Kama Barikta ala Ibrahima wa ala Ali Ibrahima..." "As you confer your blessings on Abraham and the family of Abraham." "Innaka Hamidun majidun" which means, "Verily you are the Praiseworthy and Glorious."

Recitation of Durood Shareef (Salawat) is in perfect obedience to the Divine Command and in complete conformity with the teachings of Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam) of Islam. There is no scope to choose anything else when we have with us the words of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) and His Apostle, Sayidina Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam).

The Commands of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) and the Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam) to recite Salawat-o-Salaam is unconditional i.e. no where in Quran or Hadiths, Allah or His Messenger (Sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam) mentioned in what position we have to send Salawat and Salaam and how loud? It is entirely up to believers in what position and volume he or she invokes Salawat-o-Salaam, whether while sitting or laying on bed/floor or standing still or walking, it does not matter. Since we respect our beloved prophet (Sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam) the most after Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD), it is the demand of this respect that we stand up and send Salat-o-Salaam to the Prophet (Sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam)   

“Whoever, on the night proceeding Friday, prays 2nafl- rak’ah, reciting Ayat al Kursi 5 times in each rak’ah after Fatiha, and then after this Salah, sits and prays salawat 1,000 times upon the Prophet Sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam and then he will see him in his dream.”

The highest blessings, which Islam has conferred on man is the concept of Tawhid or Unity of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) in its purest form. This has been furnished to mankind through Sayidina Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam), the last of the Prophets. It is a cardinal duty of every Muslim man and woman, young and old to entertain the highest respect, regard, love and esteem for the Prophet (Sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and his family. It should be clear that obedience to Sayidina Rasulullah (Sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam) is always to be charged with intense love and highest regard for him, for it is through love and esteem that truth can be comprehended and communion with the Creator can be vouch-safe. In fact, love is the motive force, reverence dissolves and implicit obedience to the Prophet (Sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam) which is the natural outcome. It is therefore incumbent on those who love him, to pray to Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) and His Angels in wishing for him peace according to the Divine Command. This will reshape the life which is otherwise infested with turmoil. The reciters will get countless and matchless benefits in both the Worlds and can claim to be the lover of Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam).

The reason why Abraham and his family are mentioned in both of these salawat is because he is among the prophets qualified as "Ulu al-Azm (great)" for having rebuilt the Kabba. Another reason is to reciprocate to the prayer Abraham he said for Ummah al-Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam (people of Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam) while he was building the Kabba.

Ghufraanaka Rabbanaa WA ‘alaika masiyr

WA sallallaahu Ta’aala ‘alaa Sayidina WA Mawlana Muhammadin WA Alayhi WA Sahabihi wasallam

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He bestows them as He wishes

      Prayer is judged based on action......
Prayer is judged based on action as this is what a person can control. Of course a person's mind should be focused on what they are doing especially when it is worship.

The position of all four madhaahib–Maalikis, Shadflies, Hannibal’s, and Hanafis–with no difference of opinion–is that a person who does not pray, ever, is not a Muslim.

However, Allah is the most Merciful and is fully aware that Shaitan will try and discourage you from praying and therefore he will use all types of distraction.

Every choice we make moves us closer to or farther away from something we love.
Complete acceptance of the teachings and guidance of God 'Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala  ' as revealed to His Messengers Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam) is the religion of Islam.

 Islam enjoins faith in the oneness and sovereignty of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD), which makes man aware of meaningfulness of the Universe and of his place in it.

This belief frees him from all fears and superstitions by making him conscious of the presence of the Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) and of man's obligations towards Him.

This faith must be expressed and tested in actions, faith alone is not enough. Belief in one Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) God requires that we look upon all Humanity as one family under the universal Omnipotence of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) the Creator and Nourishes of all. Islam rejects the idea of chosen people, making belief in Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) and good actions the only way to heaven.

Thus, a direct relationship in established with Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD), without any intercessor.

Belief in the Oneness of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) creates an attitude of peace and contentment, purges the mind of subtle passions and jealousy, envy and greed, and keeps away the ideas of resorting to base and unfair means for achieving success.

The believer understands that wealth is in Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) ’s hands, that honor, power, reputation and authority are  subjected to His Will, and that He bestows them as He wishes; and that man’s duty is only to endeavor and struggle fairly.

He knows that success and failure depend upon Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)’s grace; if He wills to give, no power in the world can prevent Him from doing so; and if He does not will it, no power can force Him but the believer never forgets that it is incumbent upon him to try his hardest to Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)’s grace. On the other hand, the polytheists and atheists consider success and failure to come solely from their own efforts or by the help of earthly powers without taking Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)’s grace and Will into consideration. Therefore they always remain slaves to cupidity and envy. To achieve success, they never hesitate to have recourse to bribery, flattery, conspiracy, and other kinds of base and unfair means.  

THE FUNDAMENTAL ARTICLES OF FAITH IN ISLAM

The true faithful Muslim believes in the following Principal articles of faith:-

    He believes in One God 'Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala ‘, Supreme and Eternal, Infinite and Mighty, Merciful and Compassionate, Creator and Provider.
   
He believes in all Messengers of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) without any discrimination among them.

Every known nation had a Warner or Messenger from Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD).

They were chosen by Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) to teach mankind and deliver His divine message. The Quran mentions the name of twenty five of them. Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam) stands as the last Messenger and the crowning glory of the foundation of Prophet Hood.
  
 Muslin believes in all scriptures and revelations of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD).

They were the guiding light which the Messengers received to show their respected peoples the Right Path of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD).

In the Quran a special reference is made to the books of Abraham (Alayhi Salaam), Moses, David and Jesus. (Alayhi Salaam).

 The true Muslim believes in the Angels of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD).

 They are purely spiritual and splendid beings whose nature requires on food, drink or sleep.

They spend their days and nights in the worship of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD).

    Muslim believes in the last Day of Judgment. This world will come to an end someday, and the dead will rise to stand for their final and fair trial. 

 People with good records will be generously, rewarded and warmly welcomed to the Heaven of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD), and those with bad records will be punished and cast into Hell.

    Muslim believes in the timeless knowledge of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) and His power to plan and execute His planes and nothing could happen in His Kingdom against His will.

 His knowledge and power are in action at all times and command over His creation. He is wise and merciful, and whatever He does must have a meaningful purpose.

If this is established in our mind and hearts, we should accept with good faith all that He does, although we may fail to under stand it fully, or think it is bad.

THE FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM

      There are five pillars of Islam:

      The declaration of faith:

     To bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD), and that Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam) is His Messenger to all human beings till the Day of Judgment.

     The Prophet Hood of Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam obliges the Muslims to follow, His exemplary life as a model. (SUNNA)
  
      Prayers: Daily, prayers are offered five times a day as a duty towards Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD).

     They strengthen and enliven the belief in Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) and inspire man to a higher morality.

They purify the heart and prevent temptation towards wrong - doings and evil.
   
Fasting in the month of Ramadan: The Muslims during the month of Ramadan not only abstain from food, drink and sexual intercourse from dawn to sunset but also sincerity and devotion.

 It develops a sound social conscience, patience, unselfishness and will - Power.
  
 Zakat: The literal and simple meaning of Zakat is purity.

The technical meaning of this word designates the annual amount in kind or coin which a Muslim with means must distribute among the rightful beneficiaries.

But the religious and spiritual significance of Zakat is much deeper and livelier. So it has humanitarian and sociopolitical values.

When it is not out of practice or out of use, it quickly loses its liveliness and motivation power

  (Remember the orphan’s look around where you live if there is one,” Do something for him or her

"They have no one but Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)   who is testing those who are fit and have been lucky to have there mums and dads to care for them. 

Hajj (Pilgrimage to Makkah): It is to be performed once in a lifetime, if one can afford it financially and physically.

Faith by nature is very sensitive and can be most effective.

When it is not out of practice or out of use, it quickly loses its liveliness and motivation power

Ghufraanaka Rabbanaa WA ‘alaika masiyr

WA sallallaahu Ta’aala ‘alaa Sayidina WA Mawlana Muhammadin WA Alayhi WA Sahabihi wasallam

May Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) make our efforts sincere and keep us all on the straight path...........

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“Stronger the religious commitment, stronger the test will be.”

         We have to love Allah for making us Muslims
  Say: O you mankind! Now truth (i.e. the Quran and Prophet Muhammad), has come to you from your Lord. So whosoever receives guidance, he does so for the good of his own self; and whosoever goes astray, he does so to his own loss; and I am not (set) over you as a Wakeel (disposer of affairs to oblige you for guidance) [Yunus 10:108]

Islam is the religion of the natural state of man (fit rah), the religion of reason and thought. Allah has distinguished the truth from falsehood. He has enjoined all that is good and forbidden all that is evil. He has permitted good things and forbidden evil things. There is no compulsion in religion because the benefits or harms come back upon the created being, not upon the Creator. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):


“Alif Laam-Meem. Do people think that they will be left alone because they say?
       ‘We believe’, and will not be tested? And we indeed tested those who were before them.
And Allah will certainly make known, those who are true, and will certainly make known those who are liars.”
(Al-Qur’an 29:1-3)

 “Do people think that they will be left alone because they say: “We believe,” and will not be tested?”
This is a rebuke in the form of a question, meaning that Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) will inevitably test His believing servants according to their level of faith.
 “Stronger the religious commitment, stronger the test.”

Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD), has created man and given him reason, and He has sent down to him Revelation and sent to him Messengers to call him to the truth and warn him against falsehood. Then He has left him to make his own choice.     
Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD), says,

“It is those who believe and confuse not their beliefs with wrong that are (truly) in security, for they are on (right) guidance.”

[Al Qur’an 6:82].

 Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam once said,

“The greatest reward comes with the greatest trial. When Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) loves a people He tests them. Whoever accepts that wins His Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)’s pleasure but whoever is discontent with that earns His (Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)) wrath.”

“Those who believe, and work righteousness, their Lord will guide them because of their faith, beneath them will flow rivers in gardens of bliss.”

[Al Qur’an 10:9].

“Oh Allah guides us to the straight path.” [Al Qur’an 1:5]


And this is what we need most. Just because we are believers, it doesn’t mean that we don’t need guidance.

We need guidance in every moment of our lives.
  
     Did you know?

The most frequent dua that one makes is in Surah Al-Fatiha.

As per one of the research it’s believed that Sura Al Fatiha (The Opening) is recited every second without a break.

Imagine Muslims around the world praying five times a day and in each day, each person recites minimum of 17 times. (Max even 100 times in a day) Subhan ALLAH now you can imagine how many times this Surah Al Fatiha will be recited. ALLAHU’AKBAR. You will be amazed by just imagining this.

The most frequent dua that one makes is in Surah Al-Fatiha – “Oh Allah guides us to the straight path.” [Al Qur’an 1:5]

So InshaAllah Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) will guide them because of their iman.

If you do not make an intention of acquiring Khair (Deen goodness) from ‘Ilm, Then you will be deprived of Tawfiq.
Imam Abu Haneefah, Radiyallaahu anhu).

Hedayah (Divine Guidance, which Allah bestows upon His chosen slaves) is of two kinds. one is through ilm (acquired knowledge- through scholars, books etc) and the other is direct change of heart which Allah Subhana wa Ta’aala causes in His chosen slaves, leading to a state of sudden realization of the truth of the existence of Allah Subhana wa Ta’aala, His commands and our place and purpose and high state of God-Consciousness. This kind of Guidance is called tawfiq

We cannot live without the guidance and tawfiq (ability to do good) of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)

People with religious beliefs tend to be more content in life

Religious people are better able to cope with shocks such as losing a loved one or getting laid off of a job.

In many cultures, it is commonly believed that happiness is achieved when you become rich, powerful, or popular. 

The young want to be that popular pop idol, the old dream of winning the jackpot. 

We often seek happiness by removing all stress, sadness, and irritations.

 For some, happiness lies in mood-altering therapies.  “Today, this obsession knows no bounds…

One reason we have so much trouble attaining happiness is that we have no idea about what it is. 

Consequently, we make poor judgments in life. 

An Islamic tale illustrates the relationship of judgment with happiness.

“Oh, great sage, Nasiruddin,” said

The eager student, “I must ask you a very important question, the answer to which we all seek: What is the secret to attaining happiness?”

 Nasiruddin thought for a time, and then responded.  “The secret of happiness is good judgment.”

 “Ah,” said the student.  “But how do we attain good judgment?

 “From experience,” answered Nasiruddin.

 “Yes,” said the student.  “But how do we attain experience?’

      Nasiruddin responded: “Bad judgment.”

An example of our good judgment knows that materialistic comforts by themselves do not lead to lasting happiness.  Having reached that conclusion by our good judgment, we do not retreat into our comforts.  We continue to crave a happiness that seems out of reach.  We make more money thinking that is the way to become happy, and in the process neglect our family.  Most big events we dream of yield less sustained happiness than we hoped for.

 In addition to getting less happiness than we expected or hoped for, we frequently do not know exactly what we want, what will make us happy or how to get it.  We misjudge.

Enduring happiness does not come from ‘making it.’  Imagine someone could snap their fingers and give you fame, fortune, and leisure.  Would you be happy?  You would be euphoric, but in the short run.  Gradually you would adapt to your new circumstance and life would return to its normal mix of emotions.  Studies show that big lottery winners after a few months are no happier than the average person!  To recover the joy, you would now need an even higher high.

Allah the Almighty said: ‘My servant does not please me with anything more beloved to me than the religious duties I have imposed upon him.’” (Bukhari)

If we please Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) by performing all the acts of worship (He has enjoined upon mankind), we show gratitude to our Creator.  We need to be grateful to Allah I for all the favors He has bestowed upon us, especially for making us Muslims.  In this way we gain His love and guidance and hence, His ultimate rewards. Allah the Exalted says:
...Show (your) gratitude to Allah.  Any who is (so) grateful does so to the profit of his own soul; but if any is ungrateful, verily Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) is free of all wants, worthy of all praise.”  (Qur’an 31:12)

We have to love Allah I for making us Muslims and for all the favors He has bestowed upon us. Verily, Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) is our Creator, Sustainer and Cherisher.  Everything comes from Him.  He Alone deserves our love:

We have to love Allah, the Most High, and be devoted to Him Alone so that in return, He will love us.  Only when we gain His love, mercy and guidance can we attain success.  We need to know how to earn May Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)’s love.  One may ask, but how do we attain Allah’s love?  Alhamdu lillah, Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) provides us clear and explicit answer to this very important question.  In the Qur’an Allah the Almighty tells us two ways by which He bestows His love upon us:

       Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)'s Prophet of Mercy said:
“True enrichment does not come through possessing a lot of wealth, but true enrichment is the enrichment of the soul.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhari)

A man said to Ibrahim ibn Adam, “I cannot pray Qiyam al-layl, so tell me the cure for this.” He said, “Do not commit sin during the day, and He (Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)) will help you to stand before Him at night, for your standing before Him at night is one of the greatest honors, and the sinner does not deserve that honour.”

May Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) guide whomsoever he likes, and leaves to stray who so ever wishes? May the Almighty Allah the most exalted one guide & bless us in the both life I

Our Lord! Let not our hearts deviate after you have guided us and grant us mercy from yourself. Indeed you are the Bestowal? [Aal Imran 3:8]

May Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) grant us all Tawfiq and cause us to live and die as muttaqoon (pious) and Mu’hsinoon (good doers) and forbid for us the hell fire and grant us Jannah al firdous

Ghufraanaka Rabbanaa WA ‘alaika masiyr

WA sallallaahu Ta’aala ‘alaa Sayidina WA Mawlana Muhammadin WA Alayhi WA Sahabihi wasallam

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He who loves something mentions it much

"Woe to those whose hearts have hardened against the Remembrance of Allah! Those are in clear error".
Quran (Surah 39: Verse

Zikr involves Muraqaba (deep meditation), through which one reaches the stage of "Ihsan", wherein a person worships Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) as if he is actually seeing Him.  It helps realization of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) so that by and by a stage is reached when he comes to regard Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) as his sole Cherisher, Guardian and Master, and he turns unto Him, in all afflictions.

It is the key to nearness to Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD); the greater the Zikr, the greater the nearness to Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD), and greater the indifference to Zikr, the greater the distance from Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD).

Zikr keeps away the Satan and weakens his strength and It is the cause of Almighty Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD‘s pleasure.
It relieves the mind of anxieties and worries and It produces joy and happiness in the heart.

It saves the tongue from indulging in backbiting, loose talk, lies and abuses. It is a common experience that a man whose tongue remains engaged in Zikr does not commit these absurdities. On the other hand the tongue that is not used in Zikr falls an easy prey to all kinds of useless talk.
 The gatherings of Zikr are gathering of angels, and gatherings without Zikr are gatherings of Satan. A person is free to have a choice between the two, and verily man, by instinct is drawn towards what is akin to his temperament.

"And remember your Rubb by your tongue and within yourself, humbly and with fear and without loudness in words in the mornings, and in the afternoons and be not of those who are neglectful.'' (7:205)

Ilm or "Sacred Knowledge" is not sufficient in itself, but also entails Amaal or "applying what one knows"--"unity of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) " demanded by the Sharia, which entails total sincerity to Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) in all one's actions. Traditional ullama have long acknowledged that ilm or "Sacred Knowledge" is not sufficient in itself, but also entails Amaal or "applying what one knows"--as well as the resultant haal or "praiseworthy spiritual state"

Those who perform Zikr are Wise and are promised Success, Peace, Happiness, Mercy, Forgiveness and Great Rewards in this life and the next. All of which are valued as being positive important factors in one's religious and worldly life.
Zikr of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) strengthens the body, mind and It brightens the face and heart.
 It attracts one's subsistence.

Whilst those who do not engage in Zikr are classed as being heard hearted losers who are clearly in the error and in the group of Satan... and as such, they will be made to live a tight and narrow life, full of misery and woe, punished in this life as well as being risen blind in the next and who will be remorseful of all the time not spent in the Remembrance of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD).

So exactly how important is Zikr? Basically put, for a Muslim, Zikr is a matter of life and death:

"The likeness of the one who Remembers his Lord and the one who does not Remember Him is like that between the living and the dead" (Bukhari).

Tawhid or "unity of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)” demanded by the Sharia, which entails total sincerity to Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) in all one's actions.

“True enrichment does not come through possessing a lot of wealth, but true enrichment is the enrichment of the soul.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhari)

Allah Most High says: ". . . . My slave approaches Me with nothing more beloved to Me than what I have made obligatory upon him, and My slave keeps drawing nearer to Me with voluntary works until I love him. And when I love him, I am his hearing with which he hears, his sight with which he sees, his hand with which he seizes, and his foot with which he walks. If he asks me, I will surely give to him, and if he seeks refuge in Me, I will surely protect him (Sahih al-Bukhari. 9

Hadith Qudsi, "Those that remember me in their heart, I remember them in my heart; and those that remember me in a gathering (i.e. that make mention of me), I remember them (i.e. make mention of them) in a gathering better than theirs."

Zikr in a gathering can only be done aloud and in unison. The above hadith thus constitutes proof that dhikr done out loud in a gathering is an exalted kind of dhikr which is mentioned at the Highest Assembly (al-mala' al-a`la.)

 Jabber (RadiAllahu anhu) reported that Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam), said: "The best remembrance of Allah is to repeat la ilaha illallaah and the best prayer (du’aa) is al-hamdu lillah (all praise belongs to Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)”.
In Bukhari and Muslim Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam:) said that Allah Ta’aala has angels roaming the roads to find the people of dhikr, i.e. those who say La Ilaha Illallaah and similar expressions, and when they find a group of people (qawm) reciting Zikr, they call each other and encompass them in layers until the first heaven -- the location of which is in Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)’s knowledge. (This is to say, an unlimited number of angels are going to be over that group).

This is further indicated by the hadith Qudsi which runs: "Allah says: I am to my servant as he expects of Me, I am with him when he remembers me. If he remembers me in his heart, I remember him to myself, and if he remembers me in an assembly, I mention him in an assembly better than his..." (Bukhari and Muslim)

Thus, silent Zikr is differentiated from Zikr said out loud by His saying: "Remembers Me within himself," meaning: "silently," and "in an assembly," meaning "aloud."

Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam said: hatta yaqulu majnun "Remember Allah Ta’aala as much as you want, until people say that you are crazy and foolish"

Ibn `Umar (RadiAllahu Anhu) reported that Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam) said: "When you pass by the gardens of Paradise, avail yourselves of them." The Companions asked: "What are the gardens of Paradise, O Messenger of Allah?" He replied: "The circles of Zikr. There are roaming angels of Allah who go about looking for the circles of Zikr, and when they find them they surround them closely." (This includes Quran and Durood Shareef, Khatam).

Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri and Abu Huraira (RadiAllahu anhu)reported that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) said, "When any group of men remember Allah, angels surround them and mercy covers them, tranquility descends upon them, and Allah mentions them to those who are with Him." Narrated by Muslim,

    Muawiyah (RadiAllahu anhu) Said: that Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam) went out to a circle of his Companions and asked: "What made you sit here?" They said: "We are sitting here in order to remember / Allah (nadh’kuru’llaha) and to glorify Him (WA nahma’ udhuhu) because He guided us to the path of Islam and he conferred favors upon us." Thereupon he adjured them by Allah and asked if that was the only purpose of their sitting there. They said: "By Allah, we are sitting here for this purpose only." At this Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam) said: "I am not asking you to take an oath because of any misapprehension against you, but only because Jibraeel ('alaihi salaam) came to me and informed me that Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD), the Exalted and Glorious, was telling the angels that He is proud of you!" Note that the hadith stated jalasna -- we sat -- in the plural, not singular. It referred to an association of people in a group, not one person.

Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam, would often tell his Companions, "Shall I tell you about the best of deeds, the most pure in the sight of your Lord, about the one that is of the highest order and is far better for you than spending gold and silver, even better for you than meeting your enemies in the battlefield where you strike at their necks and they at yours?" The Companions replied, "Yes, O Messenger of Allah!” Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam, said:, "Remembrance of Allah."

Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam) said: "He who loves something mentions it much".

Allah says in Surat al-Ala, for example, "He has succeeded who purifies himself" (Qur'an 87:14).

The heart of a neglectful person is tormented by a feeling of remoteness from Allah, and nothing other than Zikr can rid the heart of this feeling.

 The Sunna of Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam) were not only words and actions, but also states of being: that a Muslim must not only say certain things and do certain things, but must also be something. The Sharia commands one, for example, in many Quranic verses and prophetic hadiths, to fear Allah, to have sincerity toward Him, to be so certain in ones knowledge of Allah that one worships Him as if one sees Him, to love Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam) more than any other human being, to show love and respect to all fellow Muslims, to show mercy, and to have many other states of the heart. It likewise forbids us such inward states as envy, malice, pride, arrogance, love of this world, anger for the sake of one's ego, and so on

"Only in the remembrance of Allah (swt) will your heart find peace"
Quran (Surah 13: Verse 28)

          Ghufraanaka Rabbanaa WA ‘alaika masiyr
WA sallallaahu Ta’aala ‘alaa Sayidina WA Mawlana Muhammadin WA Alayhi WA Sahabihi wasallam

May Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) make our efforts sincere and keep us all on the straight path...........
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It is not possible to understand The Qur’an fully without Sunnah

Walk the Sunna and Talk the Sunna

When you love someone, you want to be like that person and do what he or she does.

When you love someone, you want to be like that person and do what he or she does; look like that beloved person; learn about that person; wear similar clothes to those clothes and do whatever that person says.

Sunnah literally means path. The Sunnah, in Islam, is the path which has been laid down by the character, manners, ritual habits, deeds, example and legislative actions of our beloved Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam

 “He who turns away from my Sunnah is not from me.” al-Bukhari

“We have sent down unto thee (also) the Message; that thou mayest explain clearly to men what is sent for them (Halaal and haram), and that they may give thought.” (Nahl: 44)
“Nor does he say (aught) of (his own) Desire! It is no less than inspiration sent down to him.” (Najm: 3-4)

It is not possible to understand The Qur’an fully without Sunnah (the actions that the Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam practiced). Our Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam was responsible for conveying the Qur’an as well as explaining it.

For instance, Salat is a command in the Qur’an but it is not explained in details when and in how many rakah’s to perform it. Zakat is commanded, however; among what is Zakat taken from and how much Zakat is paid is not explained. The details of the commands such as Salat and Zakat and many more were explained by

"Know that indeed, I have been given the Book and, with it, that which is similar to it (the Sunnah)”. Said:  The Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam.

How can we follow the Sunnah of our Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam? This is a question every Muslim must take seriously. The traditional reasoning goes like this: the Quran says to obey Allah SWT (GOD) and to obey the Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam. Obeying Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) means obeying the Quran and obeying Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam means obeying his Sunnah. Therefore, before going any further, it is important to consider the position of the Quran and the position of Prophet’s Sunnah among Muslims. First, let us discuss the position of the Quran.

As Muslims! We are urged to follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam. Revive and apply it in our daily life. It is the proof for loving the Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam – and a sign for the true belief.

The Sunnah is (Prophetic deeds, actions, habits, and way of life) the deeds for which you will be rewarded if you apply… The Sunnah is repeated day and night and is easy to be applied by every one of us inshaa Allah


The Sunnah of our Holy Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam sets a perfect example for anyone who wishes to draw close to Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD).

"Undoubtedly, you have the best in the following of the Messenger, for him who yearns for Allah"
Quran (Surah 33: Verse 21)

It is for this very reason that all legitimate paths towards Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD)), in Sufism, embody the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam. Because by following the Sunnah one eventually becomes a loved friend of  Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD).

"Say, if you love Allah, follow me, Allah will love you"
Quran (Surah 3: Verse31)

The Qur'an is the word of Allah (swt). It came from Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) presence and will return to Him. It is the last and final Divine book, and the only book of truth that will remain valid until the Day of Judgment.

We agree ON this (yes or no)
Muslims, no matter where they are, have the same Quran. Sunni, Shi’ia, Maliki, Shaafa’i, Hanafi, Hanbal, all Muslims have the same Arabic text of the Quran. There is no difference of opinion among Muslims about the authenticity of the Quranic verses.
Unlike the Bible, the Quran does not have versions. There is only one version – that of Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) There may be many translations or interpretations but there is only one Arabic text. This fact is borne out by fourteen hundred years of history. Non-Muslims may not believe in the divine origin of the Quran, but they cannot deny the fact that there is only one text of the Quran. This is no less than a miracle.... (Subhan’Allah).

    "O Prophet – behold, we have sent thee as a witness [to the truth], and as a herald of glad tidings and a Warner, and as one who summons [all human beings] to Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) by His leave, and as a light-giving beacon." (33: 45-46)

        "Now [as for thee, O Muhammad,] we have not sent thee otherwise than to humankind at large, to be a herald of glad tidings and a Warner; but most people do not understand [this]." (34:28)

        "Say, [O Muhammad]:”O humankind! Verily, I am a Messenger of God to all of you, [sent by Him] unto whom the dominion over the heavens and the earth belongs." (7:158)

       "And [thus O Prophet,] we sent thee as [an evidence of our] grace towards all the worlds." (21: 107)
The above Quranic verses clearly establish that Islam does not discriminate against human beings on the basis of color, race, blood relationships, language, or nationalities. Islam is for everyone. This means that Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) wants us to build a society based on the Quranic principle of universal brotherhood

My Friends:  The loss of religion begins with abandonment of Sunnah. Just as a rope breaks fiber by fiber, so does faith vanish with abandoning the principles of Sunnah one by one?”

Ibn ‘Awn said: there are three things which I love for myself and my brothers: this Sunnah, that they should learn about it and ask about it; the Qur’an, that they should seek to understand it and ask about it; and that they should leave people alone unless it is for a good reason.” … (Bukhari,).
It is impossible to understand and practice Islam without Sunnah; in a similar way if Sunnah is abandoned a huge gap will appear and that will be replaced by bid’ah which is exactly opposite of Sunnah and principles of Islam.
May Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) have mercy on us, strive to follow every proven Sunnah that you learn from your Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam and do not neglect it, for it will benefit you on a Day when neither wealth nor sons will be of any avail. Adhere to the Sunnah and teach it to your children. Revive it in the midst of those who are unaware of it, so that you may be among the most blessed of people through the intercession of Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam

O Allah, help us to follow the Sunnah. Cause us to live in accordance to the Sunnah and to die adhering to the Sunnah. May Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) bless our Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam?

Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) our merciful lord says in the Quran that obedience to Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam) is part of obedience to Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) and it is never possible for anyone in deep love for Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) to disobey the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam ….Sunnah also makes our life easy and makes our faith stronger

Ghufraanaka Rabbanaa WA ‘alaika masiyr
WA sallallaahu Ta’aala ‘alaa Sayidina WA Mawlana Muhammadin WA Alayhi WA Sahabihi wasallam

May Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) make our efforts sincere and keep us all on the straight path...........

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Teaching our children to love the Prophet Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam and to hold fast to the Sharia

.....Hold Fast To The Sharia and the Sunnah...

"Thus we have made you a Wasat (just) (and the best) nation, that you be witnesses over mankind and the Messenger be a witness over you." (2:143)

The most prominent characteristic of the Muslim Ummah is that they live their lives and practice their Deen in the most moderate and balanced way.

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’aala (GOD) says in the Noble Qur’an, what could be translated as, "Thus We have made you [Muslims] a Wasat nation, that you be witnesses over mankind and the Messenger Muhammad be a witness over you." (Surah Al-Baqarah, Verse 143)

In this verse, Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) says He has made this Muslim Ummah, an Ummah of Wasat. And No one has the right or authority to change the Ummah's status of Wasatiyyah.

In the same verse, Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) indicates to us what the objectives of Wasatiyyah are. They are "That you are witnesses over mankind and the Messenger Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam) is a witness over you." And no one has the authority to change the objectives of Wasatiyyah. (Get it guys)

In an Arabic dictionary, the term Wasat has three meanings. The three meanings are: to be moderate, to be in the middle, and to be the best. Therefore, when Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala describes the Muslim Ummah as a nation that is Wasat, Allah means that we are moderate, we are an Ummah that is in the middle, and that we are the best nation.

Atawasoot in an Islamic sense means that the Muslim should try his best to be moderate in all of his affairs, and he should keep away from extreme practices and making extreme statements.

Imam Bukhari reported that three companions came to the houses of the wives of the Prophet Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam to inquire about how much the Prophet Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam worshiped. When the men were informed, they considered the amount of worship to be insufficient and said: "Where are we in comparison with the Prophet Sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam while Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala has forgiven his past sins and future sins." One of them said: "As for me, I shall offer prayer all night long." Another said: "I shall observe fasting continuously and shall not break it." Another said: 'I shall abstain from the woman and shall never marry." The Prophet Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam came to them and said, "Are you the ones who said such things? By Allah, I fear Allah more then you do, and I am most obedient and dutiful among you to Him, but still I fast (some days) and I don't fast (other days), I pray at night and I also sleep (meaning he does not pray all night), and I married, and whoever does not follow my Sunnah (way of life) does not belong to me."

Prophet Muhammad Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam said, "All of you are heads of a group and all of you are responsible for your groups; the ruler is the head of state and he is responsible for his people, the man is head of his family and responsible for his family, the woman is the head in her husband's house and she is responsible for the house. In short all of you are heads and responsible for your group." (Imam Bukhari)

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The prophet Muhammad Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam did not excuse any one from responsibility that Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) has put on every individual to build the Islamic society: the ruler is responsible: the man and woman are responsible.... All within their capabilities, domains, and authorities, and the loss of Islam from our Muslim ummah these days is nothing but a result of the neglect of responsibility...

Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) has entrusted parents with their children. Parents bear the responsibility to raise their children in the Islamic way. If they do that they will be blessed in this life and in the Hereafter, and if they don't, they will get bad result during their life and in the Hereafter.

Teaching our children to love the Prophet Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam and to hold fast to the Sharia and the Sunnah he embodies that the true springs of faith will take root in their hearts. Faith begin with love and grows through love until it reaches perfection, and perfect faith can not be reached until one’s love for Allah and for the Messenger Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam is stronger than one’s love for all else.

The Holy Prophet said, none amongst you can be a true believer until his love for me is greater than the love he holds for his parents, his children and everyone else.

The Prophet Muhammad Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam is a perfect example for how human beings can be elevated through the stations of spirituality. Following his example, Muslims are required to be transparent with their thoughts. In other words, a Muslim should not think one way and act differently, and it is important to be consistent with children. Witnessing an inconsistency between what adults say and do can lead to deep wounds in the spirituality of a child. 

The heart of a child should be nurtured with belief in Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (God) and spiritualism at an early age. Learning about Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (GOD) at an early age will help a child to overcome the difficulties of this life, not only in their childhood, but also in later adult years. The more a child is exposed to a community that observes religion, the easier it will be for that child to understand and accept religion and spiritualism later in their life. It has been observed that children who grow up in a spiritual environment are more likely to establish healthy relationships with their parents. Islam teaches that children are gifts from the all-compassionate and generous Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (God). We should love and care for them with perfect compassion and tenderness to ensure their healthy growth.

 A child needs to feel safe, and the best way to give them this feeling is to teach them that Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (God) is the Most Merciful and the Most Compassionate and that He is protecting them from all evil. A child, weak and needy, can feel secure in life only through this belief. Furthermore, teaching a child to be grateful for everything they possess and receive is another vital aspect for healthy spiritual development. A child should be made aware that everything that is given to them ultimately comes from   Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (God). In this way, they will grow into a thankful and appreciative person.

Showing mercy and love to children has a special place in the Prophet Muhammad's Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam teachings. To address the importance of mercy in children's spiritual development, the Prophet stated, "Whoever does not show mercy to his children is not one of us [Muslims]." Thus the Prophet Muhammad Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam taught that children should be approached with mercy, love, respect, and trust, while Islamic teachings particularly emphasize mercy and love. His wife Aisha (R.A)  gave the following example:

One day a person from the desert came to the Prophet Muhammad Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam and said, "You are kissing children but traditionally we don't kiss them." The Prophet replied, "What can I do if Allah swt (God) removed mercy from your heart?”. (Bukhari).

Another teaching by the Prophet Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam on this concept concerns his grandson Hasan Radiyallaahu:

One day the Prophet was in one of the markets of Medina. He left the market and so did I. Then he asked thrice, "Where is the small child?" Then he said, "Call Hasan." So Hasan got up and started walking with a necklace of beads around his neck. The Prophet stretched his hand out like this, and Hasan did the same. The Prophet embraced him and said, "O Allah! I love him, so please love him and love those who love him." Since Allah's Apostle said that, nothing has been dearer to me than Hasan (Bukhari).

It is important to note, however, that the Prophet Muhammad Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam was overall even-handed in his approach toward raising children. He was merciful and loving towards children, but he was also resolute in his guidance.

The Messenger was completely balanced in the way he brought up his children. He loved his children and grandchildren very much, and instilled love in them. However, he never let his love for them be abused. None of them deliberately dared to do anything wrong. If they made an unintentional mistake, the Messenger's protection prevented them from going even slightly astray. He did this by wrapping them in love and an aura of dignity. For example, Once Hasan or Hussein wanted to eat some of the dates that had been allocated for distribution among the poor as alms. The Messenger of Allah immediately took it from his hand, and said: "Anything given as alms is forbidden to us." In teaching them while they were young to be sensitive to forbidden acts, he established an important principle of education.

He never made any distinctions between his sons and daughters, saying "How beautiful a child is a girl—compassionate, helpful, easygoing, blessed, and full of motherly feelings." The Prophet Muhammad Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam did not limit his love and mercy and showed love and mercy to children from different religions. He taught Muslims to treat neighbors of other faiths as their closest relatives. For example, the Prophet Muhammad Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam visited one of his Jewish neighbor's sons when he was ill.

 The Prophet Muhammad Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam seek to remove children from the congregation while he was preaching.  One of his students said, "I saw our Prophet giving a sermon. Hasan was sitting on his knees. During his speech he occasionally would bow down, kiss the child, and say: "I love him."

The Prophet Muhammad Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam not only allowed children in the mosque, but even assigned a special space for them to join the prayers. Keeping children close by during the daily prayers is of utmost importance, for the child will benefit from the spiritual environment.  We learn from these teachings that rather than remove children from places of worship, we should train ourselves to concentrate during prayer in the presence of children. This will improve our ability to focus on our relationship with Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’aala (God) during prayer even in distracting environments. In Islam it is important to be able to live spiritually in all parts of life. This goal can be achieved by learning how to be with God even during the difficult times of our lives. A person who trains his concentration and spirit to be close to God during prayer, even in the presence of children, will be able to continue their spirituality during the difficult times of his life.

 Hazrat Umar Radiyallaahu said to the Holy Prophet Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam, ‘I love you more than everything than myself.’ The Holy Prophet Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam him) said, ‘None amongst you can be a true believer until I am dearer to him than even himself.’

 

  Hazrat Umar radiyallaahu said, ‘I swear by Him (Allah) who revealed the Book (Holy Quran) to you! You are indeed dearer to me than even myself.’

  

 The Holy Prophet Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam replied, ‘Umar, now your Iman (faith) is complete.’

(Bukhari)

A man came to the Holy Prophet and said, O Holy Prophet! You are indeed dearer to me than my family and my wealth, I remember you and I cannot wait until I can come and look at you. I think of my death and yours and know that when you enter paradise you will be at a high ranking place with the prophets and so, even if I am granted entrance to paradise I will not be able to see you (because of your high status).

In response to this, Allah revealed the verse:  And he who obeys Allah and the Prophet he will be with those whom Allah has favored-the prophets, the siddiqeen (truthful people), the shahid (martyrs) and the salihun (pious people). And what good companions they are.

(Holy Quran, Surah 4: An-Nisa, Verse69).

The Holy Prophet Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam called the man and recited this verse to him.

Hazrat Jabber bin Mutt am radiyallaahu-anhu relates that I heard the Holy Prophet say, I have many names. One of them is Muhammad (Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam) and another is Ahmad. I am known as Hasher, for (on the Day of Judgment) the entire human race will be gathered together under my banner. I am also called Aqib and Aqib is the one after whom there is no other prophet.

(Bukhari and Muslim)

Hazrat Anas radiyallaahu also relates that the Holy Prophet Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam said, ‘A person who possesses the following three qualities has acquired the true meaning of Iman (faith):

1. His love for Allah and the Holy Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu-alaihi-wasallam is greater than his love for anyone else.

2. His friendship with anyone is solely for Allah’s pleasure.

3. Having accepted Islam, he abhors ‘kufr’ (disbelief) as much as he would loathe burning in fire.’

(Bukhari and Muslim)

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