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Be in this world like a traveler. And leave behind a beautiful trace since we are nothing but guests in this world. And a guest must some day depart.

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Reminder to make dua for the imprisoned and oppressed and make dua against the oppressors and their allies.

This is the least we can do for our brothers and sisters.

May Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'alā accept our a’diyah. Amīn ajmaeen.

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Sayyid al-Istighfar: The Best Way of Seeking Forgiveness

Allāhumma Anta Rabbī, lā ilāha illā Ant, khalaqtanī wa ana ‘abduk, wa ana ῾alā ‘ahdika wa waʻdika māʼstațaʻt, aʻūdhu bika min sharri mā șana't, abū'u laka bi niʻmatika 'alayya wa abū'u laka bidhambī fa-ghfir lī fa-innahū lā yaghfiru-dh-dhunūba illā Ant.

O Allāh, You are my Lord. There is no God worthy of worship except You. You have created me, and I am Your slave, and I am under Your covenant and pledge (to fulfil it) to the best of my ability. I seek Your protection from the evil that I have done. I acknowledge the favours that You have bestowed upon me, and I admit my sins. Forgive me, for none forgives sins but You.

Sahih al-Bukhari 6306

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السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

In Shaa Allah everyone is in the best state of health, happiness and imaan, I write this message sincerely from my heart

For those of you who are unaware, I have a chronically ill mother, who has suffered many health issues throughout her life and lives with unbearable pain every day of her life, may Allah سبحانه وتعالى ease her pains and grant her firdous Al A’la, Allahuma ameen

I usually do not like to relay any information about myself especially my personal life or identity, but my mother is known as @beloved_aiysha on socials, and I know many sisters who have a deep respect for her, hence why I am calling out, because during these blessed days i ask that you all remember her in your Ad’iyat, and make as much dua as you can for her that Allah سبحانه وتعالى grants her shifaa, and eases her pains and grants her Jannat Al Firdous without hisab

My mum has lived with chronic issues with her feet leading to 2 amputations ❤️‍🩹 and each day she finds the pain in her feet harder and harder to bare, Alhamdulilah there are days where the pain eases, and days when she needs to be rushed to hospital, we live in bilad Al Kufr and due to Islamophobia, and the despicable acts of the mushrikeen, they had the opportunity of giving my mum the medical care she needs, but withheld it from her all because she wears Niqab, leading to further deterioration to her feet, Alhamdulilah, those upon correct Tawheed are those who will taste the sweetness of the akhira, no matter how miserable the mushrikeen try to make the lives of the muslimeen, in the end Allah will send down upon them what they deserve, Subhan Allah because of my mums feet condition she is unable to go aboard planes or else it gets worse so getting treatment in another country is not even an option, Alhamdulilah

My mamas shifa lays in the hands of Allah سبحانه وتعالى, Ash-Shafi, so I sincerely ask all my brothers and sisters to please remember her in your duas, especially on the day of ‘Arafah, and to share this around may Allah سبحانه وتعالى bless you all immensely

May Allah سبحانه وتعالى accept this as an expiation and elevation, and allow it to weigh heavy on her scales ❤️‍🩹 my mother is an honourable women who no matter what happened to her, she always had high imaan and made sure to strengthen those suffering around her in reliance in Allah, she never allowed the sicknesses and hardships she went through to make her turn away from Allah, and instead used them as reasons to be closer to him سبحانه وتعالى , and although she deals with so much on a daily basis she has always been the backbone of my family, may Allah سبحانه وتعالى honour her and place a crown upon her head yawm Al qiyama, Allahuma ameen

جزاكم الله خيرا

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Advice for a student of knowledge in times of Fîtân amd Ghûrbā'?

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Recite the Qur’an as if you are hearing it from Allāh ﷻ

Some of the righteous Salaf said:

I used to recite Qur’an and did not find any sweetness in it. So I said to myself: Recite it as if you are hearing it from Prophet ﷺ then I began to feel a little sweetness.

Then I said to myself: Recite it as if you are hearing it from angel Jibreel (عليه السلام) as he conveys it to the Prophet ﷺ so the sweetness increased.

Then I said to myself: Recite it as if you are hearing it from the One who spoke it. He said: Then all the sweetness increased completely.

حلية الأولياء: (٨/ ٢٧٩)

How beautiful it is to bring this experience into your life, because then you will truly find the sweetness of Qur’an.

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Standing, sitting or laying down don’t be silent.

Why not fill these passing moments with dhikr or short du’as? Wether it’s laying down, standing, doing work, keep your tongue busy. Try to be fully present while doing so, and avoid saying the words without understanding or reflecting on what you are saying, in shā’ Allāh.

Easy on the tongue yet heavy on the scales: SubhanAllāh wa-bi hamdihi & SubhanAllāh Al-‘Azim 1

SubhanAllāh, Alhamdulillah, La ilaha illa Allāh, Allāhu Akbar, Astaghfirullāh wa atūbu ilayh

Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul-‘afwa fa‘fu ‘anni O Allah, You are Most Forgiving and love to forgive, so forgive me

Yā Muqallibal-qulūb, thabbit qalbī ‘alā dīnik O Turner of the hearts, keep my heart firm upon Your religion 2

1 Sahih Al-Bukhari 7563 2 Jami' at-Tirmidhi 2140

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Contemplate. Contemplate upon everything. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم led a contemplative life, that's exactly what we should do.

Anywhere and everywhere you look, everywhere you see the power and signs of Allāh indicating He is the One and the Only One. The Creator of all things. We have become so accustomed to some things that we forget what a true blessing and miracle they are, such as breathing. Breathing alone is a miraculous function of the body but because we're so accustomed to it, we don't appreciate it!

The majority of the people don't contemplate nor comprehend, it is not the eyes that grow blind, but the heart. Their hearts are locked and sealed.

Shaykh Musa Jibril حفظه الله

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Allāh said in a Hadith Qudsi, "I will declare war against him who shows hostility to a pious worshipper of Mine. And the most beloved thing with which My slave comes nearer to Me is what I have enjoined upon him; and My slave keeps on coming closer to Me through performing Nawafil [prayer or doing extra deeds besides what is obligatory] till I love him. And when I love him, I become his hearing with which he hears, his seeing with which he sees, his hand with which he strikes, and his leg with which he walks; and if he asks [something] from Me, I give him, and if he asks My Protection [refuge], I protect him." 1

Look at this Hadith, in which Ibn Taymiyyah رحمه الله said regarding it, 'It is the most noble Hadith narrated [regarding] the virtues of [being amongst] Al-Awliya.' Truly. For [it details how] the door is open for every person who desires to be among the Awliya of Allah. Whoever desires to reach this lofty rank is able to, by drawing nearer to Allah. Allah obligated the mandatory acts of worship, when you fulfill them He loves you for that, and His love toward you will increase the more you increase from the Nawafil.'

From the Nawafil, is if you say SubhanAllāh, this is from the Nawafil. You pray two units of prayer, this is from the Nawafil. You fasted Monday or Thursday, this is from the Nawafil, you performed another Hajj, this is from the Nawafil. Anything extra [from worship] other than what Allah ordained upon you is considered amongst the Nawafil. The more you increase from these Nawafil, the more Allāh will increase His love toward you.

1 Sahih al-Bukhari 6502 Gems of Ramadān s2 Shaykh Ahmad Musa Jibril حفظه الله

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The inner self (nafs) is described in three states:

1. Nafs al-Ammārah – the soul that inclines to evil all the time. It consistently urges the person to do what Allāh prohibited; always dragging the person into evil, crime and wrongdoing all the time.

Example: A businessperson consumed in greed. Cheating, deceiving, falsifying reports, overcharging to make extra profit even at the expense of others. They feel no guilt — only satisfaction at their success. They even justify it saying: “Everyone does it. You’re just being smart.”

2. Nafs al-Lawwāmah – the reproaching soul, he holds himself accountable. The person is aware: they’ve done wrong, or missed something good; they reproach themselves, feel regret, try to improve. They want to repent and return to Allāh.

Example: in this category, that businessperson feels uneasy. They can’t stop thinking about how they deceived people. They feel ashamed and anxious: “What if I get caught? More importantly, what will I say to Allah?” They decide to make things right — perhaps refunding a client or resolving to never cheat again.

3. Nafs al-Mutmaʾinnah – the tranquil soul in peace with Allāh, the righteous person, always hastening to good and staying away from what’s forbidden. These are the people of high rank who have tasted the sweet delight taste of faith — the awliyāʾ (friends/close ones) of Allāh. Always following the good and abstaining from the prohibitions. They reside in this world physically but their souls roam in heaven.

Example: In this category, the businessperson conducts their work honestly. They refuse dishonest gains even when no one is watching. They feel calm, trusting that provision comes from Allah alone. When profits rises or falls, they say sincerely: “Alhamdulillāh — Allāh provides as He wills.

By LightOfTheTruth - Shaykh Musa Jibril حفظه الله

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The Messenger of Allah ‎ﷺsaid, “Remember often the destroyer of pleasures: death.”

Reported by Abu Huraira Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2307

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It was once said to ‘Abdullah b. Al-Mubarak,

"O Abu ‘Abd Al-Rahmân, you often sit alone at home."

He said, "I am alone? I am with the Prophet ‎ﷺ and his Companions."

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In another narration ‘Abdullah was asked,

"How come you don't sit with us after praying with us?

He replied, "I go and sit with the Sahabah and the Tabi'in."

We said, "And how can you sit with the Sahabah and Tabi'in [when they have all passed away]?"

He replied, "I go and read the knowledge I have collected, I find their narrations and deeds. What would I do with you? You sit around backbiting people.”

Adh Dhahabi, siyar a’lam an-Nubala in biography of Abdullah ibn Mubarak رحمه الله

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"Stop raising your daughters to be 'pretty.' Raise them to be Sharp like ‘Ā’ishah (رضی الله عنہا). We don't need dolls; we need minds that can't be fooled."

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“There are so many gaps in our lives where we can comfortably include Adhkār in them. It's the simplest thing to do, but not everyone has been granted Tawfiq from Allāh to do it and WAllāhi, that's something to cry over.”

A man told the Messenger ‎ﷺ, "There are so many 'lbādāt, so many legislated acts, it's overwhelming. Give me something to stick to."

The messenger ‎ﷺ said, “Keep your tongue wet with the remembrance of Allāh.”

Shaykh Ahmad Musa Jibril حفظه الله Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3375

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The abandonment of the Qur'an

Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said: The abandonment (hajr) of the Qur'an is of various types:

The 1st: Abandoning its recitation, belief in it, and attentive listening to it.

The 2nd: Abandoning its implementation, failing to adhere to its lawful and unlawful rulings, even if one reads it and believes in it.

The 3rd: Abandoning its authority in judgment and refraining from referring to it for rulings in the fundamentals and branches of religion, while believing that it does not lead to certainty and that its evidences are merely verbal expressions that do not yield true knowledge.

The 4th: Abandoning its contemplation, reflection, and the pursuit of understanding what the Speaker (i.e., Allah) intended by it.

The 5th: Abandoning its use as a source of healing and remedy for all ailments of the heart, instead seeking a cure for one's affliction elsewhere and neglecting the Qur'an as a means of treatment.

All of this falls under the statement of Allāh: “And the Messenger will say, ‘O my Lord, indeed my people have taken this Qurʼān as a thing abandoned.”¹, though some forms of abandonment are grater than others. End quote²

1 Q: al-Furqān 25:30 2 See: al-Fawā'id p. 118

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Imagine the reward on Laylat al-Qadr الله أكبر

Allāh’s messenger ‎ﷺ said: Whoever says this 100 times a day will have a reward written for him as if he has freed 10 slaves and 1000 of good deeds will be written for him and 1000 of bad deeds and sins will be erased from him.

لا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ، وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ

Lā ilāha illallāhu waḥdahu lā sharīka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-ḥamd, wa huwa ʿalā kulli shayʾin qadīr

Narrated by Abu Huraira رضي الله عنه Sahih al-Bukhari 3293 & Sahih Muslim 2691

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"When you are pursuing the night of Laylatul Qadr you should say it and say it more so in the final ten nights as much as you can because it could be one of the final ten nights, more narrowed down to the odd nights.

A'ishah radiyAllahu 'anha narrated that she said: "O Messenger of Allāh, what is your view if I know when the Night of Al-Qadr is, then what should I say in it?'

He said ‎ﷺ said: 'Say: 'Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun, tuhibbul-'afwa, fa'fu 'anni.' (O Allāh, indeed You are Pardoning, You love pardon, so pardon me.)""

Shaykh Ahmad Musa Jibril حفظه الله

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“Tell me by Allāh, has he not been cheated who misses out on the blessings of this night? Has he not wronged and oppressed himself, he who spends it in vain or in prohibited gatherings and settings? Abandon that comfortable sleep.

Do not recline to laziness, especially on this night. Fix your feet firm to your Lord in humility and get those 83,33 years worth of reward. It is not something anyone with his right mind misses out on.”

Shaykh Ahmad Musa Jibril حفظه الله