Matters on the Day of Judgement

On the authority of Abu Harayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) from the Prophet (peace be upon him), who said: Allah (mighty and sublime be He) says:
The first of his actions for which a servant of Allah will be held accountable on the Day of Resurrection will be his prayers. If they are in order, then he will have prospered and succeeded: and if they are wanting, then he will have failed and lost. If there is something defective in his obligatory prayers, the Lord (glorified and exalted be He) will say: See if My #servant has any supererogatory prayers with which may be completed that which was defective in his obligatory prayers. Then the rest of his actions will be judged in like fashion.

It was related by at-Tirmidhi (also by Abu Dawud, an-Nasa'i, Ibn Majah and Ahmad).

Allah SWT is the all hearing all knowing

[2.Surah Al-Baqarah]Ayah 74:  "Allah is not at all heedless of what you do."

Ayah 77:  "Allah knows what they keep secret and what they make known?"

Ayah 216:    "Allah knows, while you do not know."

Ayah 234:     "Allah is aware of what you do."

Ayah 244:      "Allah is Hearing, Knowing."

Ayah 261:     "Allah is Ample-giving, Knowing "

Ayah 265:    "And Allah sees what you do."

Ayah 285:      "Allah knows what you do."


[3.Surah Aal-e-Imran]

Ayah 5:    "Allah-surely nothing is hidden from Him in the earth or in the heaven."

Ayah 15:   "Allah sees the servants."

Ayah 34:  "Allah is Hearing, Knowing."

Ayah 98:   "And Allah is a witness of what you do."

Ayah 99:     "Allah is not heedless of what you do."

Ayah 119:    "Perish in you rage; Allah knoweth well all the secrets of the heart."

Ayah 121:    "Allah is Hearing, Knowing."

Ayah 153:    "Allah is aware of what you do."

Ayah 156:   "Allah knows what is in the hearts."

"And you are not (engaged) in any affair, nor do you recite concerning it any portion of the Quran, nor do you do any work but We are witnesses over you when you enter into it, and there does not lie concealed from your Lord the weight of an atom in the earth or in the heaven, nor any thing less than that nor greater, but it is in a clear book."         [10.Surah Yunus : Ayah 61]

"Who sees you when you stand up, and your turning over and over among those who prostrate themselves before Allah. Surely He is the Hearing, the Knowing."    [26.Surah Shu'raa : Ayahs 218-220]


[58.Surah Al-Mujadila]

Ayah 1:  "Allah is Hearing, Seeing."

Ayah 7:  "Do you not see that Allah knows whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth? Nowhere is there a secret counsel between three persons but He is the fourth of them, nor (between) five but He is the sixth of them, nor less than that nor more but He is with them whosesoever they are; then He will inform them of what they did on the day of resurrection: surely Allah is Cognizant of all things."

Ayah 13:   Allah is Aware of what you do."


[4.Surah An-Nisaa]

Ayah 26:  "Allah is Knowing, Wise."

Ayah 32: "Allah knows all things."

Ayah 33:  "Surely Allah is a witness over all things."

Ayah 58:  "Surely Allah is Seeing, Hearing."

[57 .Surah Al-Hadid]

Ayah 3:  "He is Cognizant of all things."

Ayah 4:  "He knows that which goes deep down into the earth and that which comes forth out of it, and that which comes down from the heaven and that which goes up into it, and He is with you wherever you are; and Allah sees what you do."

Ayah 6: "He is Cognizant of what is in the hearts."

Ayah 10:  "Allah is Aware of what you do."

‎4 Important things from Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

[Sahih Bukhari: Volume 3, Book 29, Number 87]

Narrated Qaza'a, the slave of Ziyad: Abu Said (Radi Allah Anhu) who participated in twelve Ghazawat with the Prophet (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) said, I heard four things from Allah's Apostle (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) (or I narrate them from the Prophet ) which won my admiration and appreciation. They are:

1. No lady should travel without her husband or without a Dhu-Mahram for a two-days' journey.

2. No fasting is permissible on two days of 'Id-al-Fitr, and 'Id-al-Adha.

3. No prayer (may be offered) after two prayers: after the 'Asr prayer till the sun set and after the morning prayer till the sun rises.

4. Not to travel (for visiting) except for three mosques: Masjid-al-Haram (in Mecca), my Mosque (in Medina), and Masjid-al-Aqsa (in Jerusalem).

Thankful slave

Narrated Al-Mughira bin Shu'ba: The Prophet used to pray so much that his feet used to become edematous or swollen, and when he was asked as to why he prays so much, he would say, "Shall I not be a thankful slave (to Allah)?     Volume 8, Book 76, Number 478  [Sahih Al Bukhari]

Best Deed: To offer prayer at its appointed time

"When, the son of Adam recites the Ayat of Sajdah (prostration) and then falls down in prostration, the Satan goes into seclusion and weeps and says: Alas, and in the narration of Abu Kuraib the words are: Woe unto me, the son of Adam was commanded to prostrate, and he prostrated and Paradise was entitled to him and I was commanded to prostrate, but I refused and am doomed to Hell." 
[Sahih Muslim : Book 1 Kitab Al-Iman, Number 144]

It is narrated on the authority of 'Abdullah b. Mas'ud (Radi Allah Anhu) that he observed. I asked the Messenger of Allah (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) which deed was the best. He (the Holy Prophet) replied: Prayer at its appointed hour. I (again) said: Then what? He (the Holy Prophet) replied: Kindness to the parents. I (again) said: Then what? He replied: Earnest endeavour (Jihad) in the cause of Allah. And I would have not ceased asking more questions but out of regard (for his feelings).[Sahih Muslim : Book 1 Kitab Al-Iman, Number 151]

Combining Fasting with feeding the poor

Combining fasting with feeding the poor is one of the means of reaching Paradise, as the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:

“In Paradise there are rooms whose outside can be seen from the inside and the inside can be seen from the outside. Allaah has prepared them for those who feed the poor, who are... gentle in speech, who fast regularly and who pray at night when people are asleep.”
[Reported by Ahmad 5/343; Ibn Khuzaymah, no. 2137. Al-Albaani said in his footnote, its isnaad is hasan because of other corroborating reports].


The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever gives food to a fasting person with which to break his fast, will have a reward equal to his, without it detracting in the slightest from the reward of the fasting person.”
[Reported by al-Tirmidhi, 3/171; Saheeh al-Targheeb, 1/451). Shaykh al-Islam [Ibn Taymiyah] (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: “What is meant is that he should feed him until he is satisfied.” (Al-Ikhtiyaaraat al-Fiqhiyyah, p. 109].

Lailatul Qadr

Narrated Abu Salama (Radi Allah Anhu) : I asked Abu Sa'id (Radi Allah Anhu) about the Night of Qadr and he said, "We practised Itikaf in the middle third month of Ramazan with Prophet Muhammad (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam). In the morning of the 20th of Ramazan, the Prophet Muhammad (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) came to and addressed us and said, " I was informed of the date of the Night of Qadr but I was caused to forget it, or I forget, so search it in the last ten nights of month of Ramazan."  [Sahih Bukhari : Volume 3, Book 32 "Taraweeh" , Number 233]



Abu Huraira (Radi Allah Anhu) reported: We were talking about Lailat-ul-Qadr in the presence of the Messenger of Allah (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) and he said: "He who amongst you remembers (the night) when the moon arose and it was like a piece of plate (at the fag end of the month in a state of waning)."   [Sahih Muslim : Book 6 "Kitab Al-Sawm", Number 2635]

Power and Importance of Istighfar (Seeking Forgiveness)

This story about “Istighfar” is from the life of Imam Ahmed Bin Hanbal, who is considered as a renowned scholar of Islam and a famous theologian. Imam Ahmed is also considered to be the founder of the Hanbali school of fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) and is one of the most celebrated Sunni theologians, often referred to as the "Sheikh ul-Islam" or the "Imam of Ahl al-Sunnah."

During his old age, while Imam Ahmed was travelling he stopped by a town. After the prayers, he wanted to stay for the night in the masjid yard because he didn’t know anyone in the town. Owing to his humility, he hadn’t introduced himself to anyone thinking that if he did, he would be welcomed by many people.

Failing to recognize Ahmed bin Hanbal, the caretaker of the mosque refused to let him stay in the mosque. As Imam Ahmed was quite old, the caretaker had to drag him out of the mosque. On seeing this, a baker from a nearby place felt pity for this man (Imam Ahmed) and offered to be the host to him for the night. During his stay with the baker, Imam Ahmed observed that the baker would constantly recite Istighfar (seek forgiveness from Allah). Imam Ahmed asked the baker if the constant practice of saying Istighfar had any effect on him. The baker responded by telling Imam Ahmed that Allah had accepted all of his duas (supplications), except one. When he asked him what dua was it that hadn’t been accepted, the baker replied that he had been asking Allah to provide him the privilege to meet the famous scholar Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal.

On this, Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal said that Allah had not only listened to his dua but had dragged him onto his (the baker’s) doorsteps. [Summarized from Al Jumuah magazine, vol 19, issue 7]

This story is a reminder of the power of saying Istighfar (seeking forgiveness) frequently. Let’s remember that the prophet used to say Istighfar frequently during the day. Tafseer Al-Qurtubi states:

A man complained to Al-Hasan about a drought, and he said to him: “Pray to Allah for forgiveness.”

Another man complained to him of poverty and he said to him: “Pray to Allah to forgive you.”

Another man said to him: “Pray to Allah to bless me with a child.” He said: “Pray to Allah for forgiveness.”

Another complained to him that his garden was dry. He said to him: “Pray to Allah for forgiveness.”

He was asked about it and he said: “This is not my personal opinion, for Allah says in Surah Nooh (interpretation of the meaning): ‘Ask forgiveness from your Lord, verily, He is Oft Forgiving; He will send rain to you in abundance. And give you increase in wealth and children, and bestow on you gardens and bestow on you rivers.” Tafseer Al-Qurtubi (18/301-302)

One of the narrators of a Hadith was asked about the manner in which forgiveness is to be sought, to which he answered: "The Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) used to say: ‘Astaghfirullah! Astaghfirullah! (I beseech Allah for forgiveness, I beseech Allah for forgiveness)’.” [Sahih Muslim].

‎Allah SWT smiles at you when you do the following three things:

1. Performing Hajj

2. When you're in a gathering and the time for prayer starts and you leave what you are doing behind and walk to the mosque

3. When you wake at Tahhajud time and wake your partner and perform Tahhajud

References: Khutbah given by Imam Uzair from Holland Park Mosque, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.

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Not praying in the state of drowsiness

Sahih bukhari ,Book 4, Hadith 211

Narrated 'Aisha: Allah's Apostle said, "If anyone of you feels drowsy while praying he should go to bed (sleep) till his slumber is over because in praying while drowsy one does not know whether one is asking for forgiveness or for a bad thing for oneself."

When food is brought before a man and he is inclined to take it

The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: When the supper is served to any one of you and the prayer also begins. (in such a case) first take supper, and do not make haste (for prayer) till you have (taken the food). 


Reported by Ibn 'Umar. In Sahih Muslim Book 004, The book of Prayer Hadith 1137
Under Chapter : When food is brought before a man and he is inclined to take it, He should not say Prayer before eating it and undesirability of praying while feeling the call of nature.

Importance of staying in one's place after prayer

Volume 1, Book 8, Number 436:
Narrated Abu Huraira RA:

Allah's Apostle PBUH said, "The angels keep on asking Allah's forgiveness for anyone of you, as long as he is at his Musalla (praying place) and he does not pass wind (Hadith). They say, 'O Allah! Forgive him, O Allah! be Merciful to him."

[Sahih Al Bukhari]

What is SHIRK?

SHIRK

A. Definition:The omission of any of the above mentioned categories of tawheed or deficiency in the fulfillment of any criteria of Tawheed is referred to as 'shirk'.(Please note that the Arabic word 'Shirk' has the same sound as in the English word 'ship' and not as in the English word 'shirk',which means 'to evade'

‘Shirk’ literally means sharing or associating partners. In Islamic terms it means associating partners with Allah and is equivalent to idolatry.

B. Shirk is the greatest sin that Allah will never forgive:

The Qur’an describes the greatest sin in Surah Al-Nisa’:

"Allah forgives not

That partners should be set up

With Him; but He forgives

Anything else, to whom

He pleases; to set up

Partners with Allah

Is to devise a sin

Most heinous indeed."

[Al-Qur’an 4:48]

The same message is repeated in Surah Al-Nisa’:

"Allah forgives not

(The sin of) joining other gods

With Him; but He forgives

Whom He pleases other sins

Than this: one who joins

Other gods with Allah,

Has strayed far, far away

(From the Right)."

[Al-Qur’an 4:116]

C. Shirk leads to hell fire:

The Qur’an says in Surah Ma’idah:

"They do blaspheme who say:

‘Allah is Christ the son

Of Mary.’ But said Christ:

‘O Children of Israel! Worship Allah, my Lord

And your Lord’. Whoever joins other gods with Allah –

Allah will forbid him the Garden, and the Fire

Will be his abode. There will for the wrongdoers

Be no one to help."

[Al-Qur’an 5:72]

D. Worship and Obedience to none but Allah:

The Qur’an mentions in Surah Ali-’Imran:

Say: "O people of the Book!

Come To common terms

As between us and you:

That we worship none but Allah;

That we associate no partners with Him;

That we erect not, from among ourselves,

Lords and patrons other than Allah."

If then they turn back,

Say ye: "Bear witness that we (at least)

Are Muslims (bowing to Allah’s Will)."

[Al-Qur’an 3:64]

The Glorious Qur’an says:

"And if all the trees on earth were pens

And the Ocean (were ink), with seven Oceans behind it

To add to its (supply), yet would not the Words

Of Allah be exhausted (In the writing): for Allah

Is Exalted in power, Full of Wisdom."

[Al-Qur’an 31:27]

Our analysis of Concept of God in various Religion shows that monotheism is an integral part of every major religion of the world. However, it is unfortunate that some adherents of these religions violate the teachings of their own scriptures and have set up partners to Almighty God.

An analysis of the scriptures of various religions, reveals that all scriptures exhort mankind to believe in, and submit to One God. All these scriptures condemn the association of partners to God, or the worship of God in the form of images. The Glorious Qur’an says:

"O men! Here is

A parable set forth!

Listen to it! Those

On whom, besides Allah,

You call, cannot create

(Even) a fly, if they all

Met together for the purpose!

And if the fly should snatch

Away anything from them,

They would have no power

To release it from the fly.

Feeble are those who petition

And those whom they petition!"

[Al-Qur’an 22:73]

The basis of religion is the acceptance of Divine guidance. A rejection of this guidance has serious implications for society. While we have made great strides in science and technology, true peace still eludes us. All ‘isms’ have failed to provide the much vaunted deliverance.

The scriptures of all major religions exhort mankind to follow that which is good and eschew that which is evil. All scriptures remind mankind that good will not go unrewarded and evil will not go unpunished!

The question we need to address is, which of these scriptures provides us with the correct ‘instruction manual’ that we need to regulate our individual and collective lives?

Importance of Wuduh/Ablution

Narrated Nu’am Al-Mujmir (رضى الله عنه): Once I went up the roof of the mosque along with Abu Huraira. He performed ablution and said: I heard the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) saying, “Indeed, on the Day of Resurrection, my followers will be distinguished by the radiant traces of their ablution so whoever can increase his radiance should do so.” [Sahih Bukhari, Book 4, Number 138]

Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "When the Muslim - or believing - slave does wudu' and washes his face, every wrong thing at which his eyes have looked leaves with the water - or with the last drop of water. When he washes his hands, every wrong thing which his hands have touched leaves with the water - or with the last drop of water. When he washes his feet. every wrong thing to which his feet have walked leaves with the water or with the last drop of water, until he emerges cleansed of sins." [Muslim]

'Uthman ibn 'Affan reported that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "Anyone who does wudu' and does it well, his mistakes leave his body, even from under his nails." [Muslim]

This hadith informs us of the fantastic blessings of Wudhu. Wudhu is a means of purification of the body as well as of the soul. Allah (subhana wa ta’ala) in His mercy has made clearing ourselves of our sins as simple as washing off dirt. Wudhu removes minor sins, provided that these sins are not related to the rights of people. Sins which result from harming another person are only forgiven by either compensating the aggrieved, obtaining his or her forgiveness, or praying sincerely for him/her.

Quran: Surah Baqarah verse 186

‎"And when My servants ask you concerning Me, then surely I am very near; I answer the prayer of the suppliant when he calls on Me, so they should answer My call and believe in Me that they may walk in the right way"


Quran 2:186