USOOL -AT TAFSEER
Tafseer (or Tafsir) refers to the exegesis or interpretation of the Quran, the holy book of Islam. The principles of Tafseer are the guidelines and methodologies used by scholars to understand and explain the meanings of the Quranic text. These principles ensure that the interpretation is accurate, consistent, and aligned with the teachings of Islam. Below are the key principles of Tafseer:
1. **Reliance on the Quran Itself**
- The Quran is the primary source for its own interpretation. Verses are often explained by other verses within the Quran (Tafseer al-Quran bil-Quran).
- Example: General statements in one verse may be clarified by more detailed verses elsewhere.
2. **Explanation by the Prophet Muhammad (Sunnah)**
- The Sunnah (sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad) is the second most important source of Tafseer.
- The Prophet was the best interpreter of the Quran, as he received divine guidance to explain its meanings.
3. **Use of the Companions' Explanations**
- The companions of the Prophet (Sahaba) were direct witnesses to the revelation and its context. Their understanding and interpretations are highly valued in Tafseer.
- Prominent companions like Ibn Abbas, known as the "Interpreter of the Quran," are often cited.
4. **Consideration of the Arabic Language**
- The Quran was revealed in Arabic, so understanding its linguistic nuances, grammar, and vocabulary is essential for accurate interpretation.
- Scholars study classical Arabic poetry, prose, and pre-Islamic literature to grasp the meanings of Quranic words.
5. **Context of Revelation (Asbab al-Nuzul)**
- Understanding the historical and situational context in which a verse was revealed helps clarify its meaning.
- This includes knowing the events, questions, or circumstances that prompted the revelation of specific verses.
6. **Consistency with Islamic Beliefs and Principles**
- Tafseer must align with the core beliefs of Islam (Aqeedah) and not contradict established Islamic teachings.
- Interpretations should not promote ideas that conflict with the Quran, Sunnah, or consensus (Ijma) of scholars.
7. **Avoidance of Personal Opinion (Ra'y) Without Evidence**
- Personal opinions or interpretations without a solid basis in the Quran, Sunnah, or scholarly consensus are discouraged.
- Unfounded interpretations can lead to misguidance.
8. **Use of Reason and Intellect (Within Limits)**
- While reason and intellect are used to understand the Quran, they must operate within the boundaries of Islamic teachings.
- Rational interpretation should not override clear textual evidence.
9. **Avoiding Isra'iliyyat (Non-Islamic Narrations)**
- Isra'iliyyat refers to stories and narrations from Jewish and Christian traditions. While some early scholars included these in Tafseer, they are not considered reliable unless verified by Islamic sources.
10. **Respect for Scholarly Consensus (Ijma)**
- Interpretations should align with the consensus of qualified Islamic scholars throughout history.
- Disagreements among scholars are addressed through careful analysis and evidence.
11. **Understanding the Quran's Universality and Timelessness**
- The Quran addresses all people and all times, so its interpretations should consider both its historical context and its relevance to contemporary issues.
12. **Avoiding Extremism or Distortion**
- Tafseer should avoid extreme or exaggerated interpretations that distort the original meaning of the Quran.
- The goal is to present a balanced and accurate understanding.
Types of Tafseer:
1. **Tafseer bil-Ma'thur**: Based on transmitted sources like the Quran, Sunnah, and companions' explanations.
2. **Tafseer bil-Ra'y**: Based on reasoned interpretation by qualified scholars, supported by evidence.
3. **Tafseer al-Ishari**: Mystical or symbolic interpretations, often used by Sufi scholars.
Conclusion:
The principles of Tafseer ensure that the Quran is interpreted in a way that preserves its divine message and guides Muslims in their faith and practice. Scholars who engage in Tafseer must have deep knowledge of the Quran, Sunnah, Arabic language, and Islamic jurisprudence to provide accurate and reliable interpretations.
*Day of passing of beloved Sayyidah Khadijah Al-Kubra رضي الله عنها*
10th of Ramadān marks the day of passing of the Mother of the Believers Sayyida Khadijah Al Kubra رضي الله عنها.
The first woman to accept Islam and became a mountain of comfort and support to the Prophet of Allah ﷺ during the difficult early years. Loyalty beyond words!
Sacrificed her wealth for the religion to such a level that the Holy Prophet ﷺ said, "No ones wealth benefitted me more than the wealth of Khadijah..."
Married the Holy Prophet ﷺ at the age of 40 after witnessing his beauty and awe and mothered 6 of the noble children of the Prophet of Allah ﷺ
Sayyidah Khadija RadiAllāhu Anha was the first woman to embrace Islam and have belief in The Prophet ﷺ
Rasūlullāh ﷺ said about Sayyidah Khadijah "She believed in me when no one else did, she accepted Islam when people rejected me."
Sayyidah Khadija RadiAllāhu Anha was blessed with the distinction of having been greeted with salam by Allāh Ta’ālā
May Allāh Ta’ālā elevate her and shower His Choicest blessings and mercies on her blessed resting place. May we be raised with those who are obedient to her of the Day of Resurrection, Āmeen.
(53)باب مَا جَاءَ فِي خُرُوجِ النِّسَاءِ إِلَى الْمَسْجِدِ
Chapter: What Has Been Narrated Concerning Women Leaving (Their House) For The Masjid
عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " لاَ تَمْنَعُوا إِمَاءَ اللَّهِ مَسَاجِدَ اللَّهِ وَلَكِنْ لِيَخْرُجْنَ وَهُنَّ تَفِلاَتٌ " .
Narrated AbuHurayrah:
Do not prevent the female servants of Allah from visiting the mosques of Allah, but they may go out (to the mosque) having no perfumed themselves.
Reference : Sunan Abi Dawud 565
عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " لاَ تَمْنَعُوا إِمَاءَ اللَّهِ مَسَاجِدَ اللَّهِ "
Ibn ‘Umar reported the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) as saying; Do not prevent the female servant your women from visiting the mosques of Allah.
Reference : Sunan Abi Dawud 566
عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " لاَ تَمْنَعُوا نِسَاءَكُمُ الْمَسَاجِدَ وَبُيُوتُهُنَّ خَيْرٌ لَهُنَّ " .
صحيح : حكم
Ibn ‘Umar reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying; Do not prevent your women from visiting the mosque; but their houses are better for them (for praying).
Reference : Sunan Abi Dawud 567
حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، وَأَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ مُجَاهِدٍ، قَالَ قَالَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عُمَرَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم " ائْذَنُوا لِلنِّسَاءِ إِلَى الْمَسَاجِدِ بِاللَّيْلِ " . فَقَالَ ابْنٌ لَهُ وَاللَّهِ لاَ نَأْذَنُ لَهُنَّ فَيَتَّخِذْنَهُ دَغَلاً وَاللَّهِ لاَ نَأْذَنُ لَهُنَّ . قَالَ فَسَبَّهُ وَغَضِبَ وَقَالَ أَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " ائْذَنُوا لَهُنَّ " . وَتَقُولُ لاَ نَأْذَنُ لَهُنَّ
‘Abd Allah b. ‘Umar reported the prophet (ﷺ) as saying; Allow women to visit the mosque at night. A son of his (Bilal) said; I swear by Allah, we shall certainly not allow them because they will defraud. I swear by Allah, we shall not allow them. He (Ibn ‘Umar) abused him and became angry at him and said :
I tell you that the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) said: Allow them; yet you say; we shall not allow them.
Reference : Sunan Abi Dawud 568
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مَعْمَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَيُّوبُ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " لَوْ تَرَكْنَا هَذَا الْبَابَ لِلنِّسَاءِ " . قَالَ نَافِعٌ فَلَمْ يَدْخُلْ مِنْهُ ابْنُ عُمَرَ حَتَّى مَاتَ . قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ رَوَاهُ إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ عَنْ أَيُّوبَ عَنْ نَافِعٍ قَالَ قَالَ عُمَرُ وَهَذَا أَصَحُّ .
Grade: Sahih (Al-Albani) صحيح (الألباني) حكم :
Ibn ‘Umar reported the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) as saying :
if we reserve this door for women (it would be better). Nafi' said: Ibn ‘Umar did not enter through it( the door) till he died.
Abu Dawud said: This tradition has been narrated though a different chain of transmitters by 'Umar. And this is more correct.
Reference : Sunan Abi Dawud 571
عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ لَا تَمْنَعُوا النِّسَاءَ حُظُوظَهُنَّ مِنْ الْمَسَاجِدِ إِذَا اسْتَأْذَنُوكُمْ
900 صحيح البخاري كتاب الجمعة باب هل على من لم يشهد الجمعة غسل من النساء والصبيان وغيرهم
442 صحيح مسلم كتاب الصلاة باب خروج النساء إلى المساجد إذا لم يترتب عليه فتنة وأنها لا تخرج مطيبة
Ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Do not prevent women from their share of the mosques if they seek your permission.”
Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 900, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 442
عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ أَيُّمَا امْرَأَةٍ أَصَابَتْ بَخُورًا فَلَا تَشْهَدْ مَعَنَا الْعِشَاءَ الْآخِرَةَ
444 صحيح مسلم كتاب الصلاة باب خروج النساء إلى المساجد إذا لم يترتب عليه فتنة وأنها لا تخرج مطيبة
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Any woman who adorns herself with strong fragrances should not attend the evening prayer with us.”
Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 444
Women Having Proper Etiquette In The Mosque
عَنْ عَمْرَةَ بِنْتِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ عن عائشة رضي الله عنها قالت لَوْ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ رَأَى مَا أَحْدَثَ النِّسَاءُ لَمَنَعَهُنَّ الْمَسْجِدَ كَمَا مُنِعَتْ نِسَاءُ بَنِي إِسْرَائِيلَ
445 صحيح مسلم كتاب الصلاة باب خروج النساء إلى المساجد إذا لم يترتب عليه فتنة وأنها لا تخرج مطيبة
‘Amrah bint Abdur Rahman reported: Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, said, “Were the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, to see what women are now doing, he would have prevented them from attending the mosque, just as the women of the children of Israel were prevented from attending.”
Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 445
Can Women Go To Mosques?
But the fact that praying at home is preferable does not mean that that women are not permitted to go to the mosque, as is clear from the following hadith:
From ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar, who said: "I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) say: ‘Do not prevent your women from going to the mosque if they ask your permission.’" Bilal ibn ‘Abdullah said, "By Allah, we will prevent them." (Ibn ‘Umar) turned to him and told him off in an unprecedented fashion, saying: "I tell you what the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon Him) said, and you say ‘By Allah, we will prevent them’!!"
(Reported by Muslim, 667)
Conditions Attached For women To Go To The Mosque , As Follows:
She should wear complete hijab .
She should not go out wearing perfume .
She should have the permission of her husband.
Her going out should not involve any other kind of prohibited acts, such as being alone in a car with a non-mahram driver. If a woman does something wrong like that, her husband or guardian has the right to stop her; in fact it is his duty to do so.
And Allah knows best.
EXCELLENT THINGS TO DO FOR COUNTLESS REWARDS AND SAWAB
1) Whoever reads Surah Ikhlas ten times, Allah will build a palace for him in Paradise. ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) exclaimed, “If that’s the case, then we will increase in our palaces!” The Prophet ? (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) responded, “Allah is better and greater (in reward).” [Ahmad]
2) Whoever reads Surat al-Kahf on Friday, it will act as a light/protection for him from one Friday to the next. [Bayhaqi]
3) Whoever memorizes the first ten verses from Suratul Kahf, he will be protected from the trial of the Dajjal (Anti-Christ). [Ahmad]
4) Whoever reads Ayatul Kursi after every obligatory prayer, nothing will keep him from Paradise except death. [Nasaa’i]
5) When you go to your beds at night, read Surat Al-Kafirun then sleep upon completing it, for it will be a protection from Shirk (associating partners with Allah). [Ahmad]
6) Whoever performs their ablution carefully and then affirms (their faith by testifying):
“Ash-hadu an laa ilaha il Allah wahdahu laa shareeka lahu wa anna Muhammadan `abduhu wa rasuluhu; Allahumma-ja’lni min at-tawaabeen waj-a’lni min al-mutatahireen”:
‘I testify that there is no true deity except Allah Alone, Who has no partners, and that Muhammad ? is His slave and Messenger; O Allah, make me from those who repent and purify themselves’ – the eight gates of Jannah are opened for him so he may enter through whichever of these gates he desires. [Tirmidhi]
7) Whoever makes ablution then says upon finishing: “Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika;, Ashhadu an laa ilaha ila anta, Astaghfiruka wa atoobu ilayk”:
‘Glory be to You O Allah and all praise belongs to You; I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except You. I seek Your Forgiveness, and I turn to You,’ – it is written in a parchment, then sealed; and is not opened till the Day of Resurrection. [Nasaa’i]
8) While we were praying one day with the Messenger of Allah, a man from among the people said, “Allahu Akbaru Kabeera, walhamdulillahi Katheera, wa Subhan’Allahi bukratan wa aseela”,
‘Allah is the Greatest above everything else, and All Praise is for Allah abundantly, and Glory be to Allah in the morning and evening.’ The Prophet ? asked, “who said those words?” A man replied, “I did, O Messeger of Allah.” The Prophet ? then said, ‘I am amazed by your speech, for they caused the doors of heaven to open.’ Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) added to this narration, “I never left saying those words after I heard the Messenger of Allah say that. [Muslim]
9) One day we were praying behind the Messenger of Allah ? and when he ? raised his head from the position of ruku` (bowing position), he said: “Sami Allahu leman hamidah” – ‘Allah hears the one who praises Him’. A man from behind added: “Rabbanna wa la kal hamd – hamdan katheeran tayyiban mubarakan fih” –
‘Our Lord, all praise is due only to You, praise which is abundant, excellent and blessed.’ When we finished [the prayer] the Prophet ? said: ‘Who spoke?’ The man said, ‘I did’. He ? said, ‘Indeed I saw some 30 angels all scuffling to see which one of them could record it.’ [Muslim]
10) Whoever prays twelve units of prayer voluntarily in a day and night, Allah will build him a house in Paradise. [Muslim]
11) Whoever observes four rakaat (units) before dhuhr (midday) prayer, and four rakaat after prayer, the fire will not touch him. [Abu Dawud]
12) May Allah have mercy on a person who prays four rakaat before ‘Asr (afternoon) prayer.
[Abu Dawud]
13) Whoever stands in night prayer and recites ten verses (from the Qur’an) will not be written as a heedless person. And whoever recites 100 verses will be written as a devout slave. And whoever recites 1000 verses will be written as one who has mountains of good deeds. [Abu Dawud]
14) The voluntary prayer of a man where no one can see him is 25 times greater than voluntary prayer in front of the people. [Abu Ya’la]
15) Whoever prays four rakaat of Duha (mid-morning) prayer, and then another four (for a total of eight rakaat), a house is built for him in Paradise. [Tabarani]
16) Verily, Allah and His angels pray for the ones who fill in (or complete) the rows [in prayer], and whoever fills in a gap, Allah will raise his status because of it and will build a house for him in Paradise. [Ahmad]
17) Whenever a servant prostrates to Allah, Allah writes a reward for him, wipes out one of his sins and elevates his rank by one degree; so prostrate as much as you can. [ibn Majah]
18) Whoever prays fajr (morning prayer) in congregation then sits remembering Allah until the sun rises, then prays two units of prayer has the reward like that of Hajj and Umrah. [Tirmidhi]
19) “Whoever prays to Allah for forty days in congregation, not missing the first takbeer (of prayer), he will be recorded as being free from two things: free from the Fire and free from hypocrisy.
[Tirmidhi]
20) The best of prayers with Allah is the fajr (morning) prayer, prayed in congregation on Friday. [Abu Nu’aym] (There is a difference of opinion among the scholars if this narration is a hadith or a statement of ibn Umar – Allah knows best)
21) Whoever says, “Subhan’Allah al-Adheem wa biHamdihi” – ‘Glory be to Allah the Most Great and for Him is all praise’, will have a date-palm tree planted for him in Paradise. [Tirmidhi]
22) Whoever says “Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika, ash-hadu an laa ilaha illa anta, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilaika” –
‘(O Allah, You are free from every imperfection; praise be to You. I testify that there is no true god except You; I ask Your Pardon and turn to You in repentance)’ in a gathering of remembrance, it will be like a seal to stamp it (the remembrance) with, and he who says it in a gathering of vain talk, it will be an expiation for it (the vain talk). [Nasaa’i]
23) Indeed, (saying) “SubhanAllah” – ‘Glory be to Allah (and He is high above any imperfection)’ and “Alhamdulillah” – ‘All praise and thanks is only for Allah alone’, and “Laa ilaha ilAllah” – ‘There is no deity worthy of worship except ’llah’, and “Allahu Akbar” – ‘Allah is Greater than everything’, cause a slave’s sins to fall away just as the leaves of a tree fall. [Ahmad]
24) Would any of you like to accumulate 1000 rewards every day? Say “SubhanAllah“, ‘Glory be to Allah and He is high above any imperfection’ 100 times and Allah will record for you 1000 rewards or He will remove 1000 mis-deeds. [Muslim]
25) Verily, Allah has chosen four words from all speech: “SubhanAllah” (Glory be to Allah and He is high above any imperfection), and “Alhamdulillah” (All praise and thanks are for Allah alone), and “Laa ilaha ilAllah” (There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah), and “Allahu Akbar” (Allah is the Greater than everything). Therefore whoever says SubhanAllah twenty deeds will be recorded for him and twenty sins will be removed from him. And whoever says Allahu Akbar will get the same. And whoever says Laa ilaha ilAllah will get the same. And whoever says “Alhamdulillahi Rabbil `Alamin” – ‘All praise and thanks is for Allah alone, the Lord of all things’, from his heart, thirty good deeds will be recorded for him and thirty sins will be dropped from him. [Nasaa’i]
26.) Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates, “The Prophet ? (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) passed by me once while I was planting some crops. He said, ‘O Abu Hurayrah! What are you planting?’ I answered, ‘some crops.’ The Prophet ? said, ‘Shall I inform you of crops which are far better than all this? Saying: “SubhanAllah” – ‘Glory be to Allah (and He is high above any imperfection)’ and “Alhamdulillah” – ‘All praise and thanks is for Allah alone’, and “Laa ilaha ilAllah” – ‘There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah’, and “Allahu Akbar” – ‘Allah is Greater than everything’. With every one of these [words], a tree will be planted for you in paradise’.”
[Sunan ibn Majah]
27. Whoever is stingy about spending his wealth, and fears to fight the enemy, and is in terror of enduring the night should repeat frequently “SubhanAllahi wa biHamdihi” – ‘Glory be to Allah the Most Great and for Him is all praise’. By Him in whose Hand is my soul, they (those words) are more beloved to Allah than two mountains of gold and silver. [Abu Nu’aym]
28. Whoever enters a market and says: “Laa ilaaha illAllah waHdahu laa shareeka lah, lahul mulku wa lahul Hamdu yuHyi wa yumeetu wa huwa Hayyun laa yamoot, bi yadihil khayr, wahuwa `alaa kulli shay’in Qadeer” –
‘There is nothing worthy of worship but Allah, He is alone without partner, to Him belongs dominion and praise, he causes life and death and He is the Living and does not die. In His Hand is all the good, and He is over all things competent’; Allah will write for him a million good deeds, erase a million of his bad deeds and raise him a million levels and build for him a house in Paradise. [Tirmidhi]
29. Shall I guide you to something greater than remembering Allah (all) night and day? Say: “Alhamdulillahi `adada maa khalaq, Alhamdulillahi mil`a maa khalaq, Alhamdulillahi `adada maa fee-s-samawati wa maa fil`ardhi, Alhamdulillahi`’adada maa ahsaa kitabahu, wa Alhamdulillahi `alaa maa ahsaa kitaabahu, wa Alhamdulillahi `adada kuli shayy, wa Alhamdulillah mil`a kuli shayy”
– ‘Praise be to Allah by the multitude of what He created; Praise be to Allah by the abundance of what He created; Praise be to Allah by the multitude of what is in the heavens and the earth; Praise be to Allah by the multitude of what His book enumerates; And Praise be to Allah for what His book enumerates; And Praise be to Allah as abundantly as everything.’ Then Glorify Allah similarly (by): learn these (phrases) and teach them to those who will follow after you. [At-Tabarani]
30. Whoever sends blessings on me (the Prophet ?) 10 times in the morning and 10 times in the evening will have my intercession (Shafa’ah) on the Day of Judgment. [At-Tabarani]
31. Whoever says: “Radheetu billahi Rabba, wa bil Islaami Deena, wa bi Muhammad Nabiyya”
– ‘I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, and with Islam as my Religion, and with Muhammad as my Prophet,’ Paradise would be (made) mandatory for him. [Abu Dawud]
32. Whoever supplicates for his brother (in Islam) in his absence, an angel is appointed to his side who says “Ameen (so be it) and may you also be blessed with the same.” [Muslim]
33. Whoever defends the honor of his brother in his absence will be entitled to Allah’s Protection from the Fire. [Tirmidhi]
34. Whoever removes a harmful thing from the path of the Muslims, Allah shall write for him a virtue whose reward is Paradise. [At-Tabarani]
35. Whoever extends the time to his debtor [to return the loan] , or forgives the debt, will be in the shade of the Throne (of Allah) on the Day of Resurrection. [Muslim]
36. Whoever gives respite to a poor person or writes off his debt, Allah will put him under His shade on a day on which there will be no shade except His (Judgment Day). [Muslim]
37. Whoever asks Allah for Paradise three times (Allahumma inni as’aluk al-Jannah), then Paradise will say: “O Allah! Enter him into Paradise!” And whoever seeks protection with Allah from the Fire three times (Allahumma najjini min an-Nar), the Fire will say: “O Allah! Protect him from the Fire!”
[Tirmidhi]
38. Whoever is easy-going, gentle and kind, Allah will make the fire forbidden for him. [Hakim]
39. Whoever abstains from asking others for some financial help, Allah will give him (help) and save him from asking others; Allah will make him self-sufficient.” [Bukhari]
40. Whoever builds a Masjid for the sake of Allah even if it is like a nest which a bird builds for its eggs, Allah will build for him/her a house in Paradise. [Tirmidhi]
41. In Paradise there are rooms whose outside can be seen from the inside and the inside can be seen from the outside. Allah has prepared them for those who feed the poor, who are gentle in speech, who fast regularly and who pray at night when (other) people are asleep. [Ahmad]
42. If a Muslim plants a tree, or sows a field and men and beasts and birds eat from it, all of it is charity from him. [Muslim]
43. Whoever visited a sick person or visits his brother in Islam, a caller calls from the skies: “You have done well and your walk was good also, and you have earned a place in paradise”. [Tirmidhi]
44. If a man visits his sick Muslim brother, it is as if he walks reaping the fruits of Paradise until he sits, and when he sits he is showered in mercy, and if this was in the morning, seventy thousand angels pray for him until the evening, and if this was in the evening, seventy thousand angels pray for him until the morning. [Tirmidhi]
45. Whoever says, “Astaghfirullah al-lathi laa ilaha illa huwa, al-Hayyul Qayyum wa atubu ilayh”
– ‘I ask forgiveness from Allah the One whom there is no deity worthy of worship except He, the Ever-Living and Sustainer and I repent to Him’ three times, Allah would forgive his sins even if they were as much as the foam of the sea. [Abu Dawud]
46. Shall I teach you some words that if you were to say them, Allah would forgive you? “Laa ilaha ilAllahul `Aliyyul ‘Adheem, laa ilaha ilAllahul Hakimul Kareem, la ilaha ilAllahu SubhanAllahi Rabbis-Samawaati as-Sabi’ wa Rabbil ‘Arshil ‘Adheem. Alhamdulillahil Rabbil `alameen”
– ‘There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, The Most High, The Great. There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, The Most Wise, The Most Generous. There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, Glory be to Allah (and He is high above any imperfection), The Lord of the Seven Heavens and the Lord of the Great Throne. All praise and thanks is for Allah Alone, Lord of all that exists.’ [Ahmad]
47. From the acts that guarantee forgiveness is being generous with the spreading of salaam [i.e., frequently greeting] and good speech. [at-Tabarani]
48. Glad tidings for the one who finds in his book (i.e. his book of deeds) lots of seeking forgiveness (repentance). [ibn Majah]
49. He who has taken food and says at the end,
”Alhamdulillah’illadhi at`amani hadha, wa razzaqanihi min ghairi hawlin minni wa la quwwatin” –
‘All praise and thanks is due to Allah Who has given me food to eat and provided it without any endeavor on my part or any power,’ all his past sins will be forgiven.’ [Ahmad]
50. Whoever seeks forgiveness for believing men and believing women, Allah will write for him a good deed for each believing man and believing woman. [At-Tabarani]
May Allah SWT increase our knowledge and Imaan.
Aamin
IMPORTANCE OF A HUSBAND.
The Prophet ﺻﻠﯽ ﺍﻟﻠﮧ ﻋﻠﯿﮧ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ asked one of the Companion's wives: "Have you got a husband?" She said: "Yes." He asked: "How do you treat him?" She replied: "I spare no pains in obeying him, except what I cannot do." The Prophet then said: "Make sure that you obey him, because he is your Paradise or Hellfire" (Tirmidhi)
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The Prophet ﺻﻠﯽ ﺍﻟﻠﮧ ﻋﻠﯿﮧ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ said: "If a woman dies while her husband was pleased with her, she will enter Paradise." (Tirmidhi)
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The Prophet ﺻﻠﯽ ﺍﻟﻠﮧ ﻋﻠﯿﮧ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ said: "If a woman prays her five prayers, fasts her month (Ramadan), guards her chastity, and obeys her husband (always) she will enter Jannah." (Bukhari)
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The Prophet ﺻﻠﯽ ﺍﻟﻠﮧ ﻋﻠﯿﮧ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ was asked: "Which of women is best?" He said: “The one who makes (her husband) happy when he looks at her, obeys him when he tells her to do something, and does not disobey him with regard to herself or her wealth in a way that he dislikes.” (Nasaai)
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The Prophet ﺻﻠﯽ ﺍﻟﻠﮧ ﻋﻠﯿﮧ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ said: "If I were to command anyone to prostrate to anything other than Allah, I would have commanded women to prostrate to their husbands.
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By the One in Whose hand is the soul of Muhammad, no woman will fulfil her duty towards her Lord unless she fulfils her duty towards her husband, and if he asks her for herself when she is sitting on a saddle, she should not refuse him."
(Ibn Maajah)
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*The Prophet ﺻﻠﯽ ﺍﻟﻠﮧ ﻋﻠﯿﮧ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ said: "It is not right for any human being to prostrate to another; if it were right for one human being to prostrate to another, I would have commanded women to prostrate to their husbands because of the great rights that they have over them. By the One in Whose hand is my soul, if a man were covered from head to foot with weeping sores oozing pus, and his wife were to come to him and lick his sores (to clean them), this would not fulfil the rights he has over her."
(Ahmad)*
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The Prophet ﺻﻠﯽ ﺍﻟﻠﮧ ﻋﻠﯿﮧ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ said: "If Allah has blessed any of you with a good wife, He has helped him with half his deen, so he should fear Allah with the other half." (Hakim)
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The Prophet ﺻﻠﯽ ﺍﻟﻠﮧ ﻋﻠﯿﮧ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ said: “No woman annoys her husband but his wife among Al-Hoor Al-’Ayn says, ‘Do not annoy him! May Allah destroy you (Literally ‘Kill you’)! For he is just a temporary guest with you and soon he will leave you and join (come to us‘.” (Ahmad, Tirmidhi, ibn Majah)
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The Prophet ﺻﻠﯽ ﺍﻟﻠﮧ ﻋﻠﯿﮧ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ said: “There are three whose prayers will not be accepted and they will not ascend to heaven or even go beyond their heads: … a woman whose husband calls her at night and she refuses.” (Targhib wal-Tarhib)
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The Prophet ﺻﻠﯽ ﺍﻟﻠﮧ ﻋﻠﯿﮧ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ said: “If a man calls his wife to his bed and she refuses, and he stays angry with her all night, the angels will curse her until morning.” (Bukhari, Muslim)
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The Prophet ﺻﻠﯽ ﺍﻟﻠﮧ ﻋﻠﯿﮧ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ said: “Any woman who asked for a divorce for no reason, the fragrance of Paradise is forbidden to her.”
(Tirmidhi, Abu Dawood, Ibn Maajah)
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"If a Man is married with a righteous wife, he will live a harmonious life even if he is poor"
- Sh. Saleh Al-Fawzan
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The blessings for a woman being a righteous wife and a man having the righteous wife is pleasure in this world and the next when we meet Allah...
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When Imam ibn Hanbal's wife passed away he said "Wallahi I lived with her for 40 years and we didn't argue once." He was asked how? He said
"Whenever she got upset and tried to argue, I stayed quiet. And whenever I was upset and tried to argue she stays quiet"
May Allah guide us,forgive us and our parents, give us the ability to fulfil our husbands right upon us and may he fulfil all our good wishes...
Islamic sayings and translation
Assalamu ‘Alaikum
when you meet a muslim
Translation: Peace be upon you
Wa’alaikum Assalam
a Muslim greets you
Translation: And peace be upon you
Assalamu ‘alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh
formal and great greeting to a Muslim
Translation: May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you
Wa’alaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh
A Muslim greets you
Translation: And peace and mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you
Hiyyak Allah
When greeting someone after Salaams
Translation: May Allah greet you (lit. May Allah preserve your life)
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
before making a beginning
Translation: In the name of Allah, most Gracious most Merciful
Jazak Allahu Khairan
for expression of thanks
Translation: May Allah reward you with blessings
(Reply: Wa iyak(i), wa iyakum; Trans. And you)
BarakAllahu feekum or Allah baraka feek(i)
responding to someone’s thanks/ a way of expressing thanks
Translation: May Allah bless you
(Reply: Wa feek(i), Wa feekum; Trans.: And you)
Fi Amanillah
by way of saying good-bye
Translation: May Allah protect you
SubhanAllah
for praising something
Translation: Glory be to Allah
Insha Allah
for expressing a desire to do something
Translation: If Allah wills/Through Allah’s will
Astaghfirullah
Repenting for sins before Allah
I beg Allah for forgiveness
Masha Allah
for expressing appreciation of something good
Translation: As Allah has willed/Praise be to Allah
Alhamdulillah
for showing gratitude to Allah after success or even after completing anything
Translation: Thanks be to Allah
Aameen
the end of a Dua or prayer
Translation: May it be so
Sallahu ‘alayhi wa salaam
whenever say the name of Prophet Muhammad
Translation: Peace be upon him (S.A.W.)
‘Alayhi salaam
whenever say the name of a prophet
Translation: Peace be upon him (A.S.)
Radi Allah ‘Anhu
whenever say name of male companion of the Prophet (Sahabi)
Translation: May Allah be pleased with him (R.A.)
Radi Allah ‘Anha
whenever say name of female companion of the Prophet
Translation: May Allah be pleased with her (R.A.)
Radi Allah ‘Anhum
Plural form of saying companions of the Prophet
Translation: May Allah be pleased with them (R.A.)
Innaa lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji’oon
this is uttered as an expression upon hearing the news of some loss or some one’s death
Translation: To Allah we belong and to Him is our return
aathaba allahu ajrakom
uttered to family of deceased
Translation: may Allah make your ajer (reward) great
Shakar Allahu Sa’yikum
uttered to people who attend aaza – when friends go to send condolences upon death of a person
Translation: May Allah accept that your effort
La hawla wala quwata illah billah
during the time of troubles
Translation: There is no strength nor power except Allah SWT.
Where we err may Allah SWT forgive us as it was not deliberate.
Allah SWT knows best!
These statements, often regarded as "bitter truths," reflect a pessimistic view of human nature and societal values. Here's a brief analysis of each:
1. **Nobody is real in this world except your parents:**
- **Interpretation:** Parents are often seen as the most genuine and selfless figures in one's life. The statement suggests that most other relationships may be superficial or motivated by self-interest.
- **Counterpoint:** While parental love is profound, genuine friendships and relationships can also exist outside the family.
2. **A poor person has no friends:**
- **Interpretation:** Financial hardship can lead to social isolation, as some people may avoid associating with those who are struggling.
- **Counterpoint:** True friendship should not be based on financial status. Many people maintain strong, supportive relationships despite economic difficulties.
3. **People do not like good thoughts, they like good looks:**
- **Interpretation:** Society often places a higher value on physical appearance than on the quality of one's character or ideas.
- **Counterpoint:** While superficial judgments can occur, there are many who value and appreciate inner qualities and intellect.
4. **People respect money, not the person:**
- **Interpretation:** Social respect and status are often tied to wealth rather than personal virtues or character.
- **Counterpoint:** Respect can be earned through actions, integrity, and contributions to society, regardless of financial standing.
5. **The person you love the most will hurt you the most:**
- Interpretation: Emotional closeness increases vulnerability, making it easier for loved ones to cause deep hurt.
- Counterpoint: While those closest to us have the power to hurt us deeply, they also have the potential to bring immense joy and support.
These "truths" reflect a skeptical and somewhat cynical view of human relationships and societal values, but it's important to recognize that life is nuanced, and positive experiences and genuine connections are also prevalent.
