Sunday, March 19, 2023

Note: Some Good Deeds To Do More Of Before Iftaar

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
🗒️ List of some good deeds which some Muslims do during Ramadan a few minutes before Iftaar and the Adhaan of Salat Al-Maghreb (do these for Allah's sake as often as you can when capable): 
1] Saying Du'a and asking Allah the Almighty for all your needs and wants etc.
2] Saying Dhikr, Tasbeeh and lots of Istighfaar while resting or reclining. 
3] Saying Dhikr, Tasbeeh and Istighfaar while multitasking and doing a charitable deed such as cooking or assisting in preparing the meals for Iftaar, distributing Iftaar meals to some Masaajid (Mosques), Islamic institutes or orphanages etc.
4] Attending an Islamic conference or listening to some Islamic lectures. 
5] Reading from the Noble Qur'an as frequently as one can with the intention of attaining plentiful rewards for every letter that one recites from each Ayah verse and reflecting on Allah's Message if one is able to understand Arabic or occasionally checking the Tafseer and translation to enhance one's understanding. 
6] Reading some Islamic books or articles while saying Dhikr every now and then.
7] Delivering an Islamic speech or conducting a Qur'an memorization or recitation class. 
❎ List of actions carried out by many individuals during Ramadan a few minutes before Iftaar and the Adhaan of Salat Al-Maghreb (avoid these for Allah's sake as much as possible): 
❌ Playing games excessively on one's electronic device while deliberately neglecting reading from the Noble Qur'an.
❌ Sleeping after Salat Al-'Asr and intending to not wake up until the Muaddhin calls the Adhaan for Salat Al-Maghreb. Don't miss out on the rewards of saying Du'a before the Iftaar even for five minutes.
❌ Watching inappropriate videos online (including "mukbang" and "eating challenge" video clips), listening to songs, or being too preoccupied with trying to complete all the episodes of a particular movie series.
❌ Gossiping online or offline about a specific group or individual.
❌ Loudly complaining about one's hunger or thirst, even jokingly, instead of keeping negative thoughts to oneself.
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📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever fasts the month of Ramadan with faith (Imaan) and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven. Whoever stands in prayer during the Night of Decree (Laylatul Qadr) due to faith (Imaan) and (sincerely) seeking reward (rewards from Only Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala), his previous sins will be forgiven."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 1802 
Sahih Muslim 760
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 Ibn Umar RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: Whenever the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam saw the new crescent moon, he would say, "Allah is the Greatest! O Allah, bring it over us with safety and faith, peace and Islam, and guidance to what our Rabb (Allah) loves and is pleased with. Our Rabb (Allah) and your Rabb is Allah." ["Allahu Akbar. Allahumma ahillahu 'alaynaa bil-amni wal Imaan, wa as-salaamati wa al-Islaam, wa at-tawfeequ limaa Tuhebbu wa Tardaa, Rabbunaa wa RabbukAllah. Ameen."]
Source: Sunan Al-Dārimī 1729
Grade: Sahih li ghayrihi according to Al-Arna'ut
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The five prayers, Friday to Friday, and Ramadan to Ramadan will expiate the sins committed between them, as long as the major sins are avoided."
Source: Sahih Muslim 233
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
🔊 Some valuable reminders regarding the blessed month Ramadan, lectures delivered by brother in Islam Hamzah AbdurRazzaaq: