Note: Permissibility To Say Du'a Even Without Wudhu/Ablution

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

📜 Question: In some nights I get up from sleep at around 2:00 AM and I supplicate to Allah from within without performing wudhu/ablution and without praying Tahajjud (Qiyaam Al-Layl) yet. Is this allowed? Or should I perform wudhu and pray Sunnah prayers before I can say Du'a?

📝 Answer: There is no problem in saying Du'a without wudhu/ablution. It is also permissible to say Du'a while in a state of janaaba (sexual impurity from intimacy with one's spouse or from a wet dream) because saying Du'a does not require wudhu/ablution. And this is from Allah's Mercy, because the servant is in need of saying Du'a at all times. However, being in a more purified condition, having wudhu and saying Du'a while praying, is closer to having one's supplications being guaranteed to receive a response, particularly when you are performing Sujood/prostration. 

Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The closest a servant is to his Rabb (Lord Allah the Almighty) is when he is performing Sajdah or Sujood, so increase your supplications." [Sahih Muslim]

From the Fataawa of sheikh AbdulAziz Ibn Baz (May Allah have mercy on him. Ameen.) 

~•~

📖 ‘Ubadah Ibn Al-Samit RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "There is no Muslim on earth who calls upon Allah in supplication but that Allah will grant it to him or divert some evil away from him, so long as he does not ask for something sinful or to cut off family ties." A man said, “In that case we will ask for more.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Allah has even more."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3573 

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to At-Tirmidhi

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Poem: Reminders On Reaching The Fifteenth Of Ramadan

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

💌 Two weeks of blessed Ramadan have passed by already. 

As the days and nights nowadays go by so quickly, 

Have you seen some changes? Do you feel differently? 

Has your heart become softer? Your faith level increased 

Through reading the Qur'an and learning Islam daily?

~•~

Or are you the same person as you were previously, 

Envying others' lives, questioning Allah's Decree, 

Stalking the accounts of those whom you hate intensely, 

Doubting other Muslims' niyyah, ready to deceive, 

And withholding surplus blessings from those in dire need?

~•~

Whichever page you're on in the Qur'an currently, 

Whether Surah Al-Kahf, Al-Furqaan, or Yaseen, 

Or in Surah Al-Baqarah reciting slowly, 

Make sure you recite for Allah with sincerity, 

To honor Allah's Speech and strengthen your piety.

~•~

Speed up your efforts to please Allah as it comes near, 

Laylatul Qadr in which the Qur'an was revealed. 

Be eager to pray Tahajjud while most are asleep 

In the remaining nights of Ramadan before Eid. 

That Allah can answer your Du'as firmly believe.

~•~

Cleanse your heart. Free it from lousy traits like jealousy, 

Greed for dunya's joys, suspicion and hypocrisy. 

Forgive Muslims for Allah though you didn't receive 

Response or sorry, so with a pure heart you can greet 

Laylatul Qadr while Allah accepts our good deeds.

~•~

Realize as well that not all of us will be here, 

Many may return to Allah prior to next year. 

So make this month better than those of the previous years,  

Read more chapters from the Noble Qur'an faithfully, 

And pray that Allah takes us while He is with us Pleased.

~•~

No human is perfect. Hence if you ignorantly 

Misbehaved, watched indecent scenes, or hurt somebody 

Some time ago before today Ramadan fifteen, 

Seek Allah's Forgiveness. Do Istighfaar aplenty, 

Say Du'a, and don't you dare deny Allah's Mercy.

~•~

📖 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 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-Bukhari 1802 

Sahih Muslim 760

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

Note: It Is Allowed To Recite Short Surahs During Taraweeh

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

📜 Question: In some small villages, during the blessed month of Ramadan, the Imaam, while praying Taraweeh, usually recites one Ayah or two verses at most in every Rak'ah. And there are others who recite Surah Al-Ikhlaas in each Rak'ah (while praying Taraweeh). Is the prayer correct (valid, accepted)?

📝 Answer: The prayer is correct, but it is better that the Imaam starts the Taraweeh prayer with reciting whatever verse one can recite from the beginning of the Noble Qur'an, and if possible to complete reading or reciting the whole of the Noble Qur'an, as this is more rewarding and more ideal. As for dividing a Surah into several portions when praying each Rak'ah, it is allowed to recite even two Ayaat / verses (after Surah Al-Fatiha). 

Allah the Almighty says, "And fear Allah as much as you are able." [Surah At-Taghaabun verse 16] 

Allah the Almighty also says, "And read (or recite) whatever it is easy for you to read (or recite) from It (The Noble Qur'an)." [Surah Al-Muzzammil verse 20] 

There is no specified number of verses to recite in the Taraweeh prayer. You may recite whatever amount of verses from the Noble Qur'an after reciting Surah Al-Fatiha. 

Question: What can you say about reciting Surah Al-Ikhlaas in each Rak'ah (after Surah Al-Fatiha) during Taraweeh? 

Answer: If the person did not yet memorize another Surah besides Surah Al-Ikhlaas (especially if the individual recently embraced Islam), then there is no problem. However, if they have memorized other Surahs, then it is better to recite the other chapters and verses which one has learned, and to reserve Surah AI-Ikhlaas specially for the last Rak'ah, in Salat Al-Witr. This is better. 

Allah the Almighty knows best.

From the Fataawa of sheikh AbdulAziz Ibn Baz (May Allah have mercy on him. Ameen.)

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📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Do good deeds only as much as you are able, for the best deeds are those done regularly (consistently and sincerely for Allah's sake) even if they are few."

Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 4240

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani 

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Poem: What It Means To Hate Someone For Allah's Sake

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

💌 What hating for Allah means, who deserves our hatred - 

It's to prove we love Allah with faith that's authentic 

By avoiding or loathing those whom Allah detests 

From among staunch unbelievers, liars, hypocrites, 

And those who take pride in siding with misguided sects.

~•~

Among those whom we hate for Allah's sake are toxic 

People who use their big mouths to spread lies and gossip, 

Who cruelly mock others for how they were created, 

Blabbering nonsense so their presence won't benefit, 

And they themselves witness the fact they can't be trusted.

~•~

Hating for Allah doesn't mean being oppressive. 

Those whose goals and interests with ours clearly conflict 

Shouldn't cause us to backbite, earning sins that they did. 

Online we avoid them, ignore content they've posted, 

And offline we don't socialize if it's not needed.

~•~

Horses would stay in their lane so they remain shielded,

Far from snakes, jaguars, wolves and other critters vicious. 

Place a rotting fruit near fresh ones, they'll get affected, 

And speeding cars with marred breaks can worsen a traffic. 

To succeed in both worlds, with Allah's rivals don't mix.

~•~

Dislike someone not because they're greedy or selfish, 

But coz they purposely take Allah's Laws for granted 

And from Allah's Way their bad vibes keep you distracted. 

So long as they're astray, as you withhold your friendship, 

Still maintain good ethics. Hope someday they'll be guided.

~•~

📖 Abu Umamah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever loves for the sake of Allah, hates for the sake of Allah, gives for the sake of Allah, and withholds for the sake of Allah has perfected the faith."

Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4681

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "A man is upon the religion of his best friend, so let one of you look at whom he befriends."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2378

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Nawawi

📖 Abu Darda RadhiAllahu 'anhu said: "A righteous companion is better than loneliness, and loneliness is better than an evil companion. A good writer is better than one silent, and one silent is better than an evil writer."

Source: Rawdat Al-‘Uqalā 56

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Poem: Do Good Deeds Just To Please Allah The Almighty Without Waiting To Be Thanked By His Servants

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

💌 Admit the fact that not all people were brought up well. 

Just because you're kind doesn't guarantee that you will 

Always be treated kindly by each individual. 

There'll be some souls who doubt your kindness, ones ungrateful, 

And those who, despite your favors, choose to hate you still.

~•~

From the secrets to inward happiness in this world 

Is to do good just for Allah Who justly rewards 

Your efforts to please Him, while people's praise isn't sought. 

Thoughts like "Where's my thanks?", "Ingrates!", "They didn't thank enough," 

And "my altruism was wasted" aren't thought of.

~•~

Your gifts, treats, advice you shared, freebies, or meals you bought 

For loved ones and friends are meant to attain Allah's Love. 

You're generous not so people can admire, applaud 

Or return your favors, but you seek Allah's Reward, 

Aware that kindness makes you from those whom Allah loves.

~•~

Numbers who were taught by their mothers to talk and walk 

Disrespect the mom like her tireless works they forgot. 

There may have been news of sons who've had their fathers shot 

And some students who caused their teachers to lose their jobs. 

Don't be shocked if you're nice while some guess you're "showing off".

~•~

Strive to serve Allah. Realize that those with pure hearts 

Recognize the light and good intentions in your heart. 

Some Muslims' quietness try not to quickly misjudge. 

You may think they're unthankful for your unselfish acts, 

When they've gratefully mentioned you in loving Du'as.

~•~

📖 Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "A Muslim is the one who avoids harming the Muslims with his tongue and hands. And a Muhaajir (emigrant) is the one who gives up (abandons) all what Allah has forbidden."

Reference: Sahih Al-Bukhari 10

In-book reference: Book 2, Hadith 3

USC-MSA web (English) reference: Vol. 1, Book 2, Hadith 10

📖 Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "We are now in this day. Blessed are the strangers." It was said, “O Messenger of Allah, who are the strangers?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Righteous people among many evil people. Those who disobey them are more numerous than those who obey them."

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Ahmed Shakir

📖 Ibn Umar RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The most beloved people to Allah are those who are most beneficial (useful, helpful) to the people. The most beloved deed to Allah is to make a Muslim happy (in halal/permissible ways), or to remove one of his troubles, or to forgive his debt, or to feed his hunger. That I walk with a brother regarding a need is more beloved to me than that I seclude myself in this Mosque in Madinah for a month. Whoever swallows his anger, then Allah will conceal his faults. Whoever suppresses his rage, even though he could fulfill his anger if he wished, then Allah will secure his heart on the Day of Resurrection. Whoever walks with his brother regarding a need until he secures it for him, then Allah the Almighty will make his footing firm across the bridge (the Siraat) on the day when the footings are shaken."

Source: Al-Muʻjam Al-Awsaṭ 6192

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

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