Seeking refuge with Allaah from the fitnah of the Dajjaal, especially in salaah (prayer)..

Seeking refuge with Allaah from the fitnah of the Dajjaal, especially in salaah (prayer):

Muslim narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: “The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: ‘When any one of you says Tashahhud, let him seek refuge with Allaah from four things, and say: “Allaahumma inni a’oodhi bika min ‘adhaab jahannam wa min ‘adhaab al-qabri wa min fitnat il-mahyaa wa’l-mamaat wa min sharri fitnat al-maseeh al-dajjaal (O Allaah, I seek refuge with You from the torment of Hell, from the torment of the grave, from the trials of life and death, and from the evil of the fitnah of the Dajjaal).”’” (Narrated by Muslim, no. 924)


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"And when they hear Al-Laghw (dirty, false, evil vain talk), they withdraw from it and say: "To us our deeds, and to you your deeds...

Allah, Glorified is He says,
"And when they hear Al-Laghw (dirty, false, evil vain talk), they withdraw from it and say: "To us our deeds, and to you your deeds. Peace be to you. We seek not the ignorant."
Reference: Quran 28:55

"Whosoever desires honour, power and glory then to Allah belong all honour, power and glory...

Allah, Glorified is He, the Most High, says, ([interpretation of the meaning]),
"Whosoever desires honour, power and glory then to Allah belong all honour, power and glory [and one can get honour, power and glory only by obeying and worshipping Allah (Alone)]. To Him ascend (all) the goodly words, and the righteous deeds exalt it (the goodly words i.e. the goodly words are not accepted by Allah unless and until they are followed by good deeds), but those who plot evils, theirs will be severe torment. And the plotting of such will perish. "
Reference: Quran 35:10

Despair not of the Mercy of Allah, verily, Allah forgives all sins...

Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymuiyah (may Allah have mercy on him) said:
No sin is too great for Allah to forgive for the one who repents, rather He forgives shirkh and other sins for those who repent, as Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"Say: O 'Ibadi (My slaves) who have transgressed against themselves (by commiting evil deeds and sins)! Despair not of the Mercy of Allah, verily, Allah forgives all sins. Truly, He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."
Reference: Quran 39:53

"The one who repents from sin it like the one who did not sin."

Ibn Majah narrated that 'Abd-Allah ibn Mas'ood (may Allah be pleased with him) said:
The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:
"The one who repents from sin it like the one who did not sin."
Reference: Saheeh Ibn Majah

‘O son of Adam, so long as you call upon Me, I shall forgive you for what you have done...

Anas ibn Malik (May Allah be pleased with him) said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) say: "Allah, may He be blessed and exalted, said:
‘O son of Adam, so long as you call upon Me, I shall forgive you for what you have done, and I shall not mind. O son of Adam, were your sins to reach the clouds of the sky and were you then to ask forgiveness of Me, I would forgive you and I would not mind.' "
Reference: Saheeh al Tirmidhi

An atoms worth of Pride...

From 'Abdullaah Ibn Mas'ud who related that the Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever has an atoms worth of kibr (pride) in his heart will not enter Paradise." So a man asked: "What about a person who loves (i.e., takes pride in) wearing beautiful clothes and beautiful shoes?" So he replied: "Indeed Allah is beautiful and loves beauty. Kibr (pride) is to reject the truth, and to despise the people."
Reference: Muslim

"Is not He (better than your gods) Who created the heavens and the earth, and sends down for you water (rain) from the sky..

"Is not He (better than your gods) Who created the heavens and the earth, and sends down for you water (rain) from the sky, whereby We cause to grow wonderful gardens full of beauty and delight? It is not in your ability to cause the growth of their trees. Is there any ilah (god) with Allah? Nay, but they are a people who ascribe equals (to Him)" 
Reference: Quran 27:60

"See they not that We have made the night for them to rest therein, and the day sight-giving?...

"See they not that We have made the night for them to rest therein, and the day sight-giving? Verily, in this are Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) for the people who believe."
Reference: Quran 27:86

"So keep your duty to Allah and fear Him...

"So keep your duty to Allah and fear Him as much as you can; listen and obey; and spend in charity, that is better for yourselves. And whosoever is saved from his own covetousness, then they are the successful ones."
Reference: Quran 64:16

Love the Give more than the gift, and you will be gifted.

Love the Give more than the gift, and you will be gifted.
Love Allah.

"Blessed is He Who made the constellation in the heavens and made therein a lamp and a shining moon."

"Blessed is He Who made the constellation in the heavens and made therein a lamp and a shining moon."
Quran 25:62

"And most surely your Lord is the Mighty the Merciful."

"And most surely your Lord is the Mighty the Merciful."
Quran 26:68

"The world is 3 days. As for yesterday, it has vanished with all that was in it..

Hasan al Basri:
"The world is 3 days. As for yesterday, it has vanished with all that was in it. As for tomorrow, you may never see it. As forf today, it is yours, so work on it."

Hide your sins... "All the sins of my followers will be forgiven except..

Hide your sins.

The Prophet salAllahu alayhi wa sallam said,
"All the sins of my followers will be forgiven except those of the Mujahirin(those who commit a sin openly or disclose their sins to the people). An example of such disclosure is that a person commits a sin at night and though Allah screens it from the public, then he comes in the morning, and says, 'O so-and-so, I did such-and-such (evil) deed yuesterday,' though he spent his night screened by his Lord (none knowing about his sin) and in the morning he removes Allah's screen from himself."
Reference: Bukhari, Volume 8, Book 73, Number 95

"What has caused you to enter Hell?" They will said: "We were not of those who used to offer their salat (prayers)"

"What has caused you to enter Hell?" They will said: "We were not of those who used to offer their salat (prayers)"
-Quran 74: 42-43

"I laugh at the person who hopes for this world and at the same time death is seeking him...

"I laugh at the person who hopes for this world and at the same time death is seeking him, the person who neglects the death but the death does not neglect him, and the person who laughs with his mouth full of laughter without knowing of his Lord being angry with him."
-Ahmad bin Hanbal

"And indeed the hereafter is better for you than the present."

"And indeed the hereafter is better for you than the present."
Quran 93:14

Don't expect your imaan to blossom without the rainy days.

A flower can  only blossom if it has the right amount of air, light and water.

Don't expect your imaan to blossom without the rainy days.

"Every drop of sweat and every breath we take in life, if not taken for the sake of Allah..

"Every drop of sweat and every breath we take in life, if not taken for the sake of Allah, will lead to regret and sorrow on the Day of Judgement."
-Ibn al Qayyim

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Diamonds are a girls best friend?

Allah is a girls Best Friend.

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Eid (al Adha) Mubarak!

Eid Mubarak! May Allah accept all your good deeds done in these best 10 days and may you and your loved ones have a beautiful, happy, fun Eid, ameen

Had we sent this Quran down on a mountain you would surely have seen it humbling itself and rending asunder by the fear of Allah...

"Had we sent this Quran down on a mountain you would surely have seen it humbling itself and rending asunder by the fear of Allah. Such are the parables which We put forward to mankind that they may reflect."
Reference: Quran 59:21

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If you dont want to meet the angel of death there, dont go there...

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said
"Every person wil be resurrected in the manner that he died."
Reference Muslim 2878

If you dont want to meet the angel of death there, dont go there.

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"Glad tidings to the one who leaves the dunya before it leaves him..

Yahya ibn Mu'adh said:
"Glad tidings to the one who leaves the dunya before it leaves him, prepares for his grave before he enters it, and pleases his Lord before he meets Him"

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"he thinks that his wealth wil make him last forever!!!"

"he thinks that his wealth wil make him last forever!"
Reference: Quran 104:3

Your money, savings, clothes, gold, cars, homes, family and friends will not accompany you in the grave...

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Allahu Akbar

Allahu Akbar
Allah is the Greatest

"Put aside your pride, set down your arrogance. And remember your grave."

"Put aside your pride, set down your arrogance. And remember your grave."
-Ali radhiAllahu anhu

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"and my joy has been made in salah"

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said
"and my joy has been made in salah"
Reference: Saheeh al jami 3124

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the most beloved deed to Allah is...

The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wa sallam):
"Do good deeds properly, sincerely and moderately and know that your deeds will not make you enter Paradise, and that the most beloved deed to Allah is the most regular and constant even though it were little."
Reference: Al Bukhaari

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"If Allah intends good for someone, then He afflicts him with trials."

The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said,
"If Allah intends good for someone, then He afflicts him with trials."
Reference: Sahih Bukhari Book 70 Number 548

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"...and never give up hope of Allah's Mercy...

"...and never give up hope of Allah's Mercy.
Certainly no one despairs of Allah's Mercy, except the people who disbelieve."
Reference: Quran 12:87


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"...and if you count the Blessings of Allah..

"...and if you count the Blessings of Allah, never will you be able to count them."
Reference: Quran 14:34

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"But the greatest bliss is the Good Pleasure of Allah. That is the supreme success."

"But the greatest bliss is the Good Pleasure of Allah. That is the supreme success."
Reference: Quran 9:72

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"Verily in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest."

"Verily in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest."
Reference: Quran 13:28

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We think about our problems all the time, but we don't think about all the problems Allah saved us from...

We think about our problems all the time, but we don't think about all the problems Allah saved us from.
Alhamdulilaah.
All praise and thanks are due to Allaah.
"...and if you count the Blessings of Allah, never will you be able to count them." Quran 14:34

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Dont depend on people. Depend on Allah.

When you have friends, don't expect your friends to fill your emtiness. When you get married, don't expect your spouse to fulfill your every need, when you're an activist, don't put your hope in the results. When you're in trouble don't depend on yourself. Dont depend on people. Depend on Allah.

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Happy New Year? Another year gone.. Another year closer to your death...

Happy New Year?
Another year gone..
Another year closer to your death...
"And when the graves are turned upside down (and they bring out their contents)
(Then) a person will know what he has sent forward and (what he has) left behind (of good or bad deeds). O man! What has made you careless concerning your Lord, the Most Generous?"

Reference: Quran 82:4-6

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"Faith/emaan wears out in your heart as clothes wear out...

The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him said:
"Faith/emaan wears out in your heart as clothes wear out, so ask Allaah to renew the faith in your hearts."
Reference: Narrated by al-Haakim in his Mustadrak and al-Tabaraani in his Mu'jam with a saheeh isnaad

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Gratitude is built upon five pillars...

"Gratitude is built upon five pillars: Submissiveness to Allah from the one expressing gratitude; loving Him for it; acknowledging His favor; praising Him for it; and not utilizing it in a way that displeases Him."
-Ibn al Qayyim

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Verily my happiness is my iman and my iman is in my heart, and verily my heart does not belong to anyone but Allah

Verily my happiness is my iman and my iman is in my heart, and verily my heart does not belong to anyone but Allah
-Asma bint Abu Bakr

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An-Najwa (secret talk between Allah and His believing worshipper on the Day of Judgment)

A man asked Ibn ‘Umar (radhiAllahu ‘anhu),
"What did you hear Allah’s Apostle saying regarding An-Najwa (secret talk between Allah and His believing worshipper on the Day of Judgment)?" He said, "(The Prophet said), "One of you will come close to his Lord till He will shelter him in His screen and say: Did you commit such-and-such sin? He will say, ‘Yes.’ Then Allah will say: Did you commit such and such sin? He will say, ‘Yes.’ So Allah will make him confess (all his sins) and He will say, ‘I screened them (your sins) for you in the world, and today I forgive them for you."’

Reference: [Bukhari Volume 8, Book 73, Number 96]

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...Every person is a pledge for what he has earned."

 
"A warning to mankind, 
To any of you that chooses to go forward (by working righteous deeds), or to remain behind (by commiting sins), 
Every person is a pledge for what he has earned."
Reference: Quran: 36-37-38 

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...Verily! Those on whom you call besides Allah, cannot create (even) a fly, even though they combine together for the purpose...

"O mankind! A similitude has been coined, so listen to it (carefully): Verily! Those on whom you call besides Allah, cannot create (even) a fly, even though they combine together for the purpose. And if the fly snatched away a thing from them, they would have no power to release it from the fly. So weak are (both) the seeker and the sought. 
They have not estimated Allah His Rightful Estimate; Verily, Allah is All-Strong, All-Mighty."

Reference: 22-73-74 

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A man asked one of the salaf, How much Quran should we read?

A man asked one of the salaf, "How much Quran should we read?"
He replied, "Equivalent to the amount of happiness you are looking for"

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Be Seekers of HIS Face inshaaAllah...

"And keep yourself (O Muhammad salAllahu alayhi wa sallam) patiently with those who call on their Lord (i.e. your companions who remember their Lord with glorification, praising in prayers, etc., and other righteous deeds, etc.) morning and afternoon, seeking His Face, and let not your eyes overlook them, desiring the pomp and glitter of the life of the world; and obey not him whose heart We have made heedless of Our Remembrance, one who follows his own lusts and whose affair (deeds) has been lost.
Reference: Quran 18:28

Be seekers of His Face inshaaAllah...

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Sweetness of Faith/Iman

The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wa sallam) said, "There are three qualities, whoever has them will taste the sweetness of Iman:
- To love Allah and His Messenger (salAllahu alayhi wa sallam) more than anyone else;
- To love a slave (of Allah) only for (the sake of) Allah;
- and to abhor returning to infidelity after Allah has saved him from in as he would abhor to be thrown into the fire (of Hell)."

Reference: Al Bukhari and Muslim

Commentary:
1. In this hadith, the love of Allah signifies the sweetness of Iman.
2. The love of Allah and his Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wa sallam) is the cornerstone of the Faith. When it is said that this loveshould exceed one's love for everything else in the universe, it means that what is enjoined by Allah and His Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wa sallam) must be given preference over everything else, whether it it love for the wife, children, worldly interests, desires or whims. When there is a clash between the two, the former should be given preference over the latter.

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"And remember Allah much, so that you may be successful."

"And remember Allah much, so that you may be successful."
Reference: Surah Al-Jumah(62):10

Save your heels from the Hell-fire...

Narrated Muhammad ibn Ziyad:

I heard Abu Huraira saying as he passed by us while the people were performing ablution from a utensil containing water, "Perform ablution perfectly and thoroughly for Abul Qasim (the Prophet salAllahu alayhi wa sallam) said, 'Save your heels from the Hell-fire.' "
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 165

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