Poem: A Warning Against Purposely Cutting Off Family Ties

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

💌 Note to those who claim to be Muslims yet pridefully 

Left their parents who nurtured them since they were babies, 

Blocked cousins on Facebook due to animosity, 

Treat some of their relatives with foul hostility, 

Or who disown some from their clan because of money: 

~•~

Do you think Allah the Almighty will instantly 

Answer your Du'a when you cause your mother to weep, 

When you've abandoned some cousins due to jealousy, 

When your ego and pride are louder than lightning streaks 

As you view some relatives like they're sworn enemies?

~•~

You fast in Ramadan, obey Allah partially, 

And you expect Allah to help you immediately 

When you refuse to reconcile with your family, 

Let alone respond to them when they cheerfully greet, 

Or reach out and send some salaams once a year at least?

~•~

Fear Allah the Most Wise and don't take His Laws lightly. 

Maintaining family ties is a Muslim's duty. 

Respecting one's parents is a must similarly, 

Even if they're not Muslims yet, you treat them kindly, 

To please Allah through behaving with humility. 

~•~

If you can't always visit loved ones since you're busy, 

At least contact them or message occasionally, 

Or ask another relative to forward kindly 

Your salaams to relatives in faraway cities. 

Don't block them online, lest you're barred from Allah's Mercy.

~•~

📖 Jubayr Ibn Mut’im RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The one who severs (cuts off) his family ties will not enter Paradise."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5984 

Sahih Muslim 2556

Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim

📖 Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The bond of family (kinship) is suspended from the Throne and it says: 'Whoever upholds me, Allah will uphold him. Whoever severs me, Allah will sever him.'"

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5643, Sahih Muslim 2555

Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "Charity does not decrease wealth, no one forgives except that Allah increases his honor, and no one humbles himself for the sake of Allah except that Allah raises his status."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2588, Grade: Sahih

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The gates of Paradise are opened on Monday and Thursday. Allah forgives every servant who does not associate anything with Him, except a man with enmity between himself and his brother. It will be said: 'Delay these two until they reconcile, delay these two until they reconcile, delay these two until they reconcile.'"

Source: Sahih Muslim 2565

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

📖 Abdullah Ibn Mas’ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "No one who has the weight of a seed of arrogance (atom's weight of kibr) in his heart will enter Paradise." A man said, “But a man likes to have nice clothes and nice shoes.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah is Beautiful and He loves beauty. Arrogance is to disregard (or reject) the truth and to look down upon the people."

Source: Sahih Muslim 91

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

📖 Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The best act of charity is to reconcile people (to make peace between disputing individuals)."

Source: Al-Mu’jam Al-Kabīr 31

Grade: Sahih li ghayri according to Al-Albani

https://binbaz.org.sa/fatwas/13189/%D8%B4%D8%B1%D8%AD-%D8%AD%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AB-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%88%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%8A-%D8%B1%D8%AE%D8%B5-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D8%B0%D8%A8-%D9%81%D9%8A%D9%87%D8%A7

Note: Notes On Praying Taraweeh In Ramadan

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

🗒️ Notes on praying Taraweeh: 

1] It is Sunnah, not obligatory. If you pray Taraweeh after 'Ishaa during Ramadan, 

Inn-sha-Allah you'll be rewarded, and there is no penalty or punishment for not praying Taraweeh. Praying a few Rak'ahs of Taraweeh though is better than neglecting this rewarding Sunnah good deed. 

2] Taraweeh consists of 2 Rak'ahs, then 2 Rak'ahs, then 2 Rak'ahs, then 2 Rak'ahs and then Witr 2 then one Rak'ah. Taraweeh can also be prayed in 20 plus Rak'ahs if you have the capability or energy to do so. 

3] According to some scholars, the Imaam or the person praying individually (not those following the Imam, to avoid unnecessary movements) can recite while holding a copy of the Noble Qur'an (Mushaf) when praying the Taraweeh prayers if they haven't memorized longer Surahs. 

4] It is allowed to recite Ayatul Kursi and short Surahs like Surah Al-Ikhlaas during Taraweeh for those who have not memorized the whole of the Noble Qur'an. 

5] Taraweeh prayers can be delayed to about a few minutes before midnight. 

6] Women who have their monthly period, besides helping out in preparing Iftaar and Suhoor, can 

Inn-sha-Allah attain rewards by babysitting the infants, toddlers and younger kids while their parents are praying Taraweeh. 

7] Importance of having Ikhlaas/sincerity before doing any good deed. Our intention to pray Taraweeh should not be "because the majority of Muslims are doing it", "to fit in with those who are praying Taraweeh", or "as a habit" but to sincerely do this good deed following the Sunnah of the beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam to please Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aalaa, hoping for more rewards to be added to one's record of good deeds, and join those who are deserving of Jannatul Ferdaus.

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "One might fast and he gets nothing from his fast but hunger. One might pray at night but he gets nothing from his prayer except for fatigue."

Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 1690

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

Poem: Some Lessons Derived From The Recent Death Of A Sister In Islam

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

💌 While chatting with someone who got married recently, 

She told me her sister died during delivery, 

Less than one week ago. She was thirty-one only. 

Though we weren't close, we've shared a few good memories, 

We swapped hugs at a park while some teachers were with me.

~•~

Checked her profile, then scrolled through our messages swiftly, 

Realizing this person who used to chat with me 

Died newly, and this year's Ramadan they couldn't greet. 

It's Allah's Qadr that her last Ramadan would be 

The one in 2020. Now she's gone with her deeds. 

~•~

How do I feel about her passing? Slightly guilty, 

Wondering how nice it would be if we frequently 

Interacted more, if her dialect I could speak 

Much more fluently, but this is Allah's Destiny, 

That her soul leaves this world without a goodbye to me.

~•~

Brief lessons derived from her death, to boost piety: 

Be ready to meet Allah. Death can come suddenly. 

For each soul we deal with, be a pleasant memory, 

As much as possible treating all mercifully, 

And when you've done wrong, reform or bravely say sorry. 

~•~

Ditch prideful ego, it's Ramadan especially. 

Why keep hating some when you've got the same enemies, 

Wicked nafs and shaytan who loves it if he succeeds

In convincing you to obey him, serve worldly greed, 

Or miss out on righteous friends due to doubt or envy. 

~•~

Careful with the kind of content you post purposely. Although the body's buried, some deeds don't really sleep, 

Such as status updates, lessons learned that one did teach, 

And memorable moments which loved ones choose to keep.

~•~

This Ramadan, Du'as for others kindly increase.

Pray for those whom Allah returned to Him specially. 

While no human has strength to resurrect the deceased,  

You can ask Allah to forgive a Muslim's misdeeds, 

And if you care, on their behalf perform charity.

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "When the human being dies, (the rewards of) his deeds come to an end except for three: Ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for him."

Source: Sahih Muslim 1631

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

📖 Ibn 'Abbas RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Take advantage of five before five: Your youth before your old age, your health before your illness, your riches before your poverty, your free time before your work, and your life before your death."

Source: Shu’ab Al-Imān 9575

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Jabir Ibn ‘Atik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "There are seven martyrs besides one who is killed in the Way of Allah: the victim of plague (disease or virus) is a martyr, the one who drowns is a martyr, the one who dies of chest pain is a martyr, the one who dies of stomach infection is a martyr, the one who burns to death is a martyr, the one who is crushed under something is a martyr, and the pregnant woman who dies giving labor is a martyr."

Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 3111

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Arna’ut

https://binbaz.org.sa/fatwas/11631/%D9%87%D9%84-%D8%AA%D8%AC%D9%88%D8%B2%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%AF%D9%82%D8%A9-%D8%B9%D9%86-%D8%BA%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86

https://binbaz.org.sa/fatwas/17230/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%AF%D9%82%D8%A9-%D9%85%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D9%84%D9%84%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%AA-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%AF%D9%82

Tips: Some Suggested Tab Titles Or Headings You Can Include In Your Ramadan Checklist/Schedule

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

💌 Some suggested tab titles or headings you can include in your Ramadan checklist/schedule: 

1 ] Hijri date and Gregorian date: 

2 ] Qur'an reading before and after Salat Al-Fajr: 

3 ]  Qur'an reading before and after Salat Adh-Dhuhr: 

4 ] Qur'an reading before and after Salat Al-'Asr: 

5 ] Qur'an reading before and after Salat Al-Maghreb: 

6 ] Qur'an reading before and after Salat Al-'Ishaa: 

7 ] Sunnah Salat Ad-Duha, at least two Rak'ahs: 

8 ] Sunnah Salat At-Taraweeh and Witr: 

9 ] Sunnah Tahajjud / Qiyaam Al-Layl: 

10 ] Sadaqah / charity (kind words, helpful tips, honest advice, sharing a dish once in a while, helping out, assisting, babysitting, providing food to stray cats or birds, visiting loved ones when possible etc.): 

11 ] Seeking authentic Islamic knowledge, reading beneficial articles, attending online lectures, listening to Islamic talks and motivational podcasts: 

12 ] Number of obligatory fasts missed due to monthly excuse which should be completed before the Sunnah fasting of six days in Shawwaal:

13 ] Other notes:

Du'a to say upon the sighting of the new crescent of Ramadan: "Allahu Akbar. Allahumma ahillahu 'alayna bil amni wal Imaan, wa as-salaamati wa al-Islaam, wa at-tawfeeq lima Yuhebbu Rabbuna wa Yardha, Rabbuna wa Rabbuka Allah."

~•~

📖 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."

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, "Whoever fasts the month of Ramadan due to faith (Imaan) and (sincerely) seeking reward (from Allah the Almighty), his previous sins will be forgiven. Whoever stands in prayer during the Night of Decree (Laylat Al-Qadr) due to faith and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 1901 

Sahih Muslim 760

Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim

📖 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

Poem: Nine Mistakes In Ramadan We Should Avoid Doing

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

💌 Nine common mistakes in Ramadan we mustn't make, 

To attain more rewards as we fast for Allah's sake: 

One: Being eager to fast but too lazy to pray, 

Waking up for Suhoor while one's prayers are delayed. 

Try to ensure all of Allah's Commands are obeyed.

~•~

Two: Pausing major sins, like zina and backbiting, 

And when it's Eid, one returns to their evil-doings. 

Do your best to reform for a valid repentance. 

Three: Not caring about one's niyyah before fasting. 

Actions are nothing if they lack sincere intention.

~•~

Four: Reading the Noble Qur'an without reflection, 

Aiming to read many times without understanding. 

Understand Allah's Words so your faith can be strengthened. 

Five: Not praying Taraweeh at all, as it's "tiring". 

Learn Islam. Good deeds are easy when you've got wisdom. 

~•~

Six: Asking Allah for your needs while you've abandoned 

Purposely your relatives and blocked lots of Muslims. 

Say Du'a with a pure heart. Forgive. Ditch resentment. 

Seven: Losing rewards through complaints and impatience. 

Humbly fast for Allah without loudly complaining.

~•~

Eight: Spending most hours sleeping so hunger's forgotten. 

Recall the battle of Badr, how the Muslims won, 

And strive to do more good deeds for Allah with patience. 

Nine: Being very wasteful when eating and drinking. 

To serving Allah, not your greed, give more importance.

~•~

Ramadan, a noble month that comes in a year once, 

Shouldn't be taken for granted, dear fellow Muslim. 

From those who returned to Allah before this season 

Take lessons to hasten your Tawbah, self-improvement, 

And wise preparation, to meet Allah whilst smiling.

~•~

Cleanse your soul and pardon all Muslims for Allah's sake, 

Even if with some you don't always communicate.

Fix your niyyah at night, intend to fast the next day, 

So you're with Muslims fasting in case you wake up late. 

Seek Allah's Forgiveness if ever mistakes are made.

~•~

📖 Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Fasting and the Qur'an will intercede for the servant on the Day of Resurrection. Fasting will say: 'O Rabb (Allah the Almighty), I prevented him from food and drink during the day, so let me intercede for him.' The Qur'an will say: 'O Rabb (Allah the Almighty), I prevented him from sleeping during the night, so let me intercede for him.' Thus, they will both intercede for him."

Source: Musnad Ahmed 6589

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Ahmed Shakir

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "One might fast and he gets nothing from his fast but hunger. One might pray at night but he gets nothing from his prayer except for fatigue."

Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 1690

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 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 major sins are avoided."

Source: Sahih Muslim 233

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

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