بسم الله. ربي زدني علما. امين

بسم الله. ربي زدني علما. امين
May Allah the Almighty grant us more beneficial knowledge, accept our good deeds, forgive our mistakes, protect us from fitna, and join us with the righteous believers in Jannatul Ferdaus. Ameen.

Monday, April 25, 2022

Note: Some Of The Actions Which Do Not Invalidate One's Fasting

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful 

💌 Allah the Almighty knows best. 
 From the actions which do not break or invalidate fasting:
1] Bleeding from the nose or mouth and gums, as long as the blood is not intentionally swallowed.
2] Smelling perfume or food.
3] Using an inhaler. 
4] Removing a tooth.
5] Trimming fingernails and toenails.
6] Undergoing a blood test. 
7] Using ear drops.
8] Using eye drops. 
9] Tasting food while cooking, to check if the dish is tasty enough, as long as one avoids eating and drinking.
10] Telling lies or using inappropriate language. While speaking offensively and lying do not break the fast, the rewards of fasting may decrease.
11] Using toothpaste and mouthwash, as long as one does not intentionally swallow the liquid.
12] Briefly kissing and hugging one's spouse, as long as it does not lead to actual ejaculation or sexual intercourse.
13] Taking a shower or bath, and swimming, as long as one does not purposely drink the water. 
14] Cutting and trimming one's hair. 
15] Applying henna, ointment, cream and lotion.
16] Putting on cosmetics or make-up.
17] Accidentally vomiting especially due to being overfull does not break one's fast. 
🚫 Things that break one's fast, so you must make up for this missed or invalidated fasting next time:
1] Masturbation or touching oneself for sexual pleasure.
2] Sexual intercourse with one's spouse while one is fasting. 
3] Deliberately eating and drinking. Licking lollipops and candy can invalidate one's fasting. 
4] Cupping / hijaamah.
5] Injection taken as food supplement or for nutrition purpose.
Note: If a person woke up from a sexual or wet dream while fasting, their fast is still valid since humans have no control over the self while sleeping. They must however take the Ghusl bath to purify themselves well before they can pray and recite from the Noble Qur'an. 
🔹 Tips to deal with temporary feelings of hunger while fasting:
1] Remind yourself that the main purpose of fasting is to obey Allah's Command to fast in the noble month of Ramadan, to fulfill the five pillars of Islam as a Muslim, and gain Taqwa. 
2] Realize that when you're hungry, that's usually how many less fortunate or needy people and refugees worldwide feel. This sensation should motivate you to do more charity and be extra generous when you are capable of being kind. 
3] While fasting, avoid watching mukbang videos on YouTube, cooking shows and ASMR video clips of people eating and drinking, as doing so may cause one's hunger and thirst to escalate. 
4] Instead of imagining how nice it would be if you didn't have to fast, visualize and envision how wonderful it would be to join those believers who enter Ar-Rayyaan Gate in Jannah Paradise, a special place that is reserved exclusively for those who loved fasting. 
5] Acknowledge the benefits of going through difficulties in life with patience and gratitude, recalling that when you encounter trials in dunya 
Inn-sha-Allah your sins are being expiated or washed away.
6] When taking Suhoor, stay away from extremely salty food as they can make you feel thirsty easily in the daytime. 
7] When feeling thirsty, remember your wish to be among those Muslims who are given the privilege to drink from the Kawthar spring, river or fountain of the beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam. 
Good deeds you do 
Inn-sha-Allah for Allah's sake can benefit your soul in both worlds no matter how challenging some of them may be. 
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever fasts the month of Ramadan due to faith and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven. Whoever stands in prayer during the Night of Decree (Laylatul Qadr) due to faith and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari1802, Sahih Muslim 760
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim

Hadith: Ask For Allah's Protection From The Grave's Torment And Recite Surah Al-Mulk Each Day And Night

Allah the Almighty knows best.


📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "There is a chapter in the Qur'an, not but thirty verses (Surah Al-Mulk), which will argue on behalf of its companion until he enters Paradise. It is the chapter: 'Blessed is He (Allah the Almighty) in Whose Hand is the Dominion.'" (The Noble Qur'an 67:1)
Source: Al-Mu'jam Al-Awsat 3667
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Albani
📖 Abu Bakrah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam passed by two graves and he said, "Verily, they are both being punished, but not for a sin that is difficult to avoid. As for one, he is punished for the habit of (neglectfully and knowingly) soiling himself with urine. As for the other, he is punished for the habit of backbiting."
Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 349
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

Saturday, April 23, 2022

Tips: Advice On How To Live Life Without Any Regret

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful 

📑 Some tips to live life for Allah's sake without regrets: 
1] Strongly believe that Allah the Almighty has full control over everything and everybody in the whole universe. Nothing on earth occurs except that Allah the Most Wise willed and decreed it. If you wanted something to happen but it didn't take place, understand that Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala may have prevented it to protect you from its bad outcomes or to grant you something else which brings more benefit. 
2] Learn from all of the mistakes you've committed, whether they were done out of ignorance, forgetfulness or willfully assuming you were correct. Take each mistake you did as an important lesson to not repeat in the future, knowing that the more errors you learn from, 
Inn-sha-Allah the more you become wiser.
3] Imagine worst-case scenarios or think about other unpleasant circumstances which could have occurred if what you wanted but didn't receive actually took place. If you're from those believers whom Allah guides and loves, He Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala wouldn't allow you to own, keep or go through something that He knows can negatively impact your faith/Imaan or distract you from your journey to Jannah Paradise. 
4] Patiently accept that what happened or didn't succeed is part of Allah's Plans. Know that wasting your energy on regretting what Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala destined or didn't decree won't solve any problem. Say Du'a, ask Allah the Most Loving for more guidance and look forward to earning rewards for striving to stay patient. 
5] Contentedly remind yourself about the advantages of not having what you thought was good for you. For instance, failed friendships teach you to trust Only Allah the All-Knowing. By deciding to discontinue building connections with toxic individuals, you're shielding yourself from the likelihood of disclosing certain secrets to untrustworthy people who could use them against you, or you're given more valuable time to study about Islam and develop your confidence away from their distractions. 
~•~
📖 Suhayb RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Amazing is the affair of the believer, as there is good for him in every matter. This is not the case for anyone but for the believer. If he goes through ease (or happy moments), he thanks Allah and it is good for him. If he goes through difficulty, he shows patience and it is good for him."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2999
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim 
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The strong believer is more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, but there is goodness in both of them. Be eager for what benefits you, seek help from Allah, and do not be frustrated. If something befalls you, then do not say: 'If only I had done something else.’ Rather say: "Allah has decreed what He wills." Verily, the phrase ‘if only’ opens the way for the work of shaytan."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2664
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
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https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/11/poem-advice-for-muslim-wives-to-not.html 
https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/05/poem-three-tips-to-patiently-cope-with.html 
https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/06/poem-learn-from-your-mistakes.html 

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Tips: Encouragement To Wake Up For Salat Al-Fajr Early

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful 




📑 Ways to wake up for Salat Al-Fajr early:
1) Assign somebody in your family or remind your spouse to wake you up when it's time for Fajr or Tahajjud prayer. Tell them it's okay if they splash or sprinkle some water over you, poke you or shove you until you get up, you'll be happy, not angry, that they followed your order to wake you up to pray on time.
2) Set your alarm clock to ring at about thirty or so minutes before the Adhan of Salat Al-Fajr. Your alarm clock shouldn't be placed by your bedside or right next to you because you may be tempted to turn it off and return to sleep. Put it on a table, cabinet or shelf next to the bathroom so when the alarm clock rings annoyingly, you can get up from your bed and walk towards it then proceed with doing wudhu/ablution.
3) If you don't have an alarm clock, you can use your cellphone or android gadget and download as many reliable alarm clock applications as you want. Set as many alarms as you can with different timings to make sure you actually wake up at least several minutes before Salat Al-Fajr. 
4) You can stay awake throughout the whole night until you pray Salat At-Tahajjud then wait for the Adhan of Salat Al-Fajr. After you've prayed the Fajr prayer on time and said your morning Adhkaar, you can have a quick nap or sleep for around two or so hours prior to proceeding with your job, class, appointment etc. Remain energized by washing your face frequently and drinking lots of water.
5) Buy a rooster as a pet (not for eating), which can assist in waking you up around Tahajjud time and just before Salat Al-Fajr whenever it crows. Roosters are especially blessings since they have the ability to see Angels.
6) Sleep early after you've prayed Salat Al-'Ishaa and Sunnah Witr. The earlier you go to bed at night, the easier you can wake up before the Adhan of Salat Al-Fajr, particularly if you make it a habit of sleeping early. Oversleeping usually happens when the person slept late or was too stressed out and fatigued earlier that day.
7) Have the niyyah/intention before sleeping that you want to sleep early so you can wake up the next morning to pray the Fajr Salah on time. Try to also look forward to praying Sunnah Qiyam Al-Layl / Tahajjud if you can.
Allah will Inn-sha-Allah help you get up early when He sees how eager and enthusiastic you are in wanting to always pray Tahajjud and Fajr Salah on time. Say Du'as as well and supplicate to Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala that He helps you never miss any obligatory prayer from now on.
📖 Zayd Ibn Khalid RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Do not disparage the rooster, as it wakes you up for prayer.”
Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 5101
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Nawawi
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated that Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "When you hear the crowing of the rooster, ask Allah for His Favour as it sees Angels and when you listen to the braying of the donkey, seek refuge in Allah from the shaytan for it sees a demon."
Sahih Muslim 2729 Book 48, Hadith 112
USC-MSA web (English) reference: Book 35, Hadith 6581
📖 ‘Uqbah Ibn ‘Amir RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "A man from my nation arises in the night to treat himself with purification. There are knots over him. If he washes his hands, a knot is untied. If he washes his face, a knot is untied. If he wipes his head, a knot is untied. If he washes his feet, a knot is untied. Allah the Almighty will say to those in the Unseen: 'Behold this servant of Mine, treating his soul and asking from Me. Whatever this servant of Mine asks Me, he will have it.'"
Source: Sahih Ibn Hibban 2619
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Arna'ut
https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/01/poem-advice-to-those-who-regularly-pray.html 
https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/04/note-tips-to-wake-up-for-fajr-prayer.html 

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Hadith: The People Of The Noble Qur'an - Allah's People, The Chosen Ones Who Strive To Obey Allah's Commands And Avoid What He Has Forbidden

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

📖 Anas ibn Malik RadhiAllahu ‘anhu narrated: Allah’s noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam said, “Verily, Allah has His own people among humanity.” They said, “O Messenger of Allah, who are they?” The Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam said, “They are the people of the Qur’an, the people of Allah and His chosen ones.”

Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 215

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albaani

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