book five - masjid-e-raza
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Ikhwat-ul-iman
Book Five
“O Allah! Do not leave me a sin without forgiving it, an
error without covering it, a debt without repaying it or a
worldly need that meets with Your pleasure and our
righteousness without providing for it. O Most Merciful of
the merciful.”
Title: Noorani Islamic Studies
Book Five
Compiled by: Ikhwat-ul-Iman
First Edition: Jamaada al-Awaal 1438 / February 2017
For the Esaal-e-Thawaab of the entire Ummah of the Blessed Nabi
Open permission is granted for reprinting of this book provided it is not for
any financial gain and is used without any alterations.
A Humble appeal is also directed to the readers to offer any suggestions,
corrections, etc. to improve the quality of this publication in the future.
May Allah reward you for your dedication in bringing Islam into the life of
our children.
We humbly request your du’aa for all that have been involved in this
publication, for their parents, their families, the Mashaikh and the Ustaad
of Ahle-Sunnah Wal-Jammaat.
Please also humbly ask you to remember in your du’aa one of the great
personalities the late Shaykh Peer-e-Tarikat, Wali of Allah, Sayyiduna
Noorani Baba and his pious family.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
DU’AA In Salaah Du’aa
Tha’na 4
Tasbeeh for Ruku 4
Tasmee and Tahmeed 4
Tasbeeh for Sajood 4
Tashahud 5
Durood-e-Ibrahim 6
Du’aa after Durood-e-Ibrahim 7
Du’aa after Salaah 7
Du’aa-e-Qunoot 8
Du’aa when a loss occurs 8
Du’aa when Entering the House 9
Du’aa when Leaving the House 9
Du’aa when Drinking Zam-Zam 10
Du’aa when eating at someone’s house 10
Du’aa when Wearing Clothes 10
Du’aa when Looking into a Mirror 11
Du’aa before Intending to Fast 11
Du’aa when Opening the Fast 11
AL-ASMAA-UL-HUSNA 12
FIQH /
PRACTICAL
Glossary of Terms 14
Etiquettes of Salaah (Prayer) 15
Benefits of Salaah 16
Salaah Names 16
The Pre-Conditions to Salaah 17
The Faraidh of Salaah 18
The Wajibaat of Salaah 19
The Sunnah of Salaah 22
The Makroohats in Salaah 25
Actions that Break Salaah 25
Method of Performing Salaah 27
Prescribed Du’aa after Salaah 32
Females Salaah 33
More Benefits of Salaah 34
HADITH Hadith 62-81 38
AQAID /
HISTORY
The Coming and the signs of Qiyamah 42
When will Qiyamah be? 43
The Coming of Imam al-Mahdi 50
The Coming of the Dajjal 52
Al-Jassasa – The Spy 54
Emergence of Sayyiduna Isa 58
SEERAH Noble Character and Nature 62
The Prophets Miracles 63
Blessed Character 68
Manner of Communication 69
Manner of Eating and Drinking 70
Manner of Sleeping 73
Manner of Worship 74
Manner of Fasting 76
Recitation of the Holy Qur’an 78
Weeping / Crying 79
The Children of Rasoolullah 80
Good Conduct and the Company of Good
People 82
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INTRODUCTION
All Praises and Thanks due to Allah جل جلاله, the Lord of the Al-Alamin
(mankind, jinn and all that exists), for His open and concealed bounties,
graces and favours which He confers at all times. He solely owns all
things, is the Most Dignified, and the Most Protective, and infinite
Durood and Salaam be upon our Noble Master, the last of all the
Prophets, who is our Patron, our Beloved One and our Intercessor with
Allah جل جلاله on the Day of Resurrection, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم, His
Blessed and Honourable Family , the Righteous Companions , and all
the Awliya-ul-Allah .
Al-hamdullilah with the grace of Almighty Allah جل جلاله this book has been
prepared as a guide to complement the madrasah syllabus.
We have attempted to ensure that the content matter, which is in this
book, is simple and adequately equipped with the fundamental basics of
the religion.
It is hoped, that Insha Allah after the studying this book, the child
should be acquainted with the basic Aqaaid (beliefs) as well as the
Mas’aail (issues) regarding the day to day life.
Any constructive suggestions and critique are most welcomed and
should be passed onto the author for future publications.
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DU’AA
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DU’AA IN SALAAH
Tha’naa
اله غیرك ك ول سبحانك اللهم وبحمدك وتبارك اسمك وتعا لی جد
SUBHANAKALLAHUMMA WA’BIHAMDEKA WA’TABA
RAKASMUKA WA’TA AA LAJADDUKA WA’LAA ILAHA GHAYRUK
O Allah, Glory and Praise are for You, and blessed is Your Name, and
Exalted is Your Majesty; there is no god but You.
Tasbeeh for Ruku
SUBHAANA RAB-BIYAL A’ZEEM ی العظیم سبحان رب
Glory to my Lord, the Great
Tasmee’ and Tahmeed after Ruku
SAMI-A’L-LAAHU LIMAN HAMIDAH سمع الله لمن حمده
Allah hears those who Praise Him.
RAB-BANAA WALAKAL HAMD ربنا ولك الحمد
Our Lord, Praise be to You
Tasbeeh for Sajood
SUBHANAA RAB-BIYAL A’LA ی العلی سبحان رب
Glory to my Lord, the Highest
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Tashahud
حیات لله الت اتبات الا لوت وال علاتنا و حمة ا یها النبی و ر علیك والو الله و بركاته الا
الحین الله الو ا عب علی عباد دا حم هد ان اله ال الله و ا هد ان ل ده و رسوله ا
AT-TA-HIY-YAATU LIL-LAAHI WAS-SALAWAATU WAT-
TAYYIBAATU AS SALAAMU A’LAIKA AY-YUHAN-NABIY-YU
WA RAHMATUL-LAAHI WA BARAKAATUH. AS-SALAAMU
A’LAYNAA WA A’LAA I’BAADIL-LAA-HIS-SAALIHEEN. ASH
HADU AL-LAA ILAAHA IL-LAL-LAAHU WA-ASH HADU AN-NA
MUHAMMADAN A’B-DUHU WA RASOOLUHU
All Prayer is for Allah, and worship and goodness. Peace Be upon You,
O Prophet and the Mercy of Allah and His Blessings. Peace be upon us
and on the righteous servants of Allah. I bear Witness that there is
no god but Allah and bear Witness that Muhammad is His Servant and
Messenger.
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Durood-e-Ibrahim
د كما صلیت علی سیدنا ابراهی حم ی ال سیدنا عل د و حم ی ال اللهم صل علی سیدنا م وعل
جید ك حمید ی ا ١سیدنا ابراهیم ان عل د و حم د كما اللهم بارك علی سیدنا حم ل سیدنا
جید ك حمید ی ال سیدنا ابراهیم ان ١باركت علی سیدنا ابراهیم وعل
AL-LAAHUM-MA SAL-LI A’LAA SAYYIDINA MUHAM-MADIW-
WA A’LAA AALI SAYYIDINA MUHAM-MADIN KAMAA SAL-
LAYTA A’LAA SAYYIDINA IBRAAHEEMA WA A’LAA AALI
SAYYIDINA IBRAHEEMA IN-NAKA HAMEEDUM-MAJEED. AL-
LAAHUM-MA BAARIK A’LAA SAYYIDINA MUHAM-MADIW-WA
A’LAA AALI SAYYIDINA MUHAM-MADIN KAMAA BAARAKTA
A’LAA SAYYIDINA IBRAAHEEMA WA A’LAA AALI SAYYIDINA
IBRAAHEEMA IN-NAKA HAMEEDUM-MAJEED.
O Allah, send Your Blessings upon Muhammad and the family of
Muhammad, as you have blessed Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You
are Praiseworthy and Glorious. O Allah, bless Muhammad and the
family of Muhammad, as you have blessed Ibrahim and his family.
Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious
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Du’aa after Durood-e-Ibrahim (Du’aa-e-Mathoora)
نات والما لمین وال نین والمؤ لی و لوالدی ولستاذی و لجمیع المؤ ات ما لم اللهم اغف
م الراحمین برحمتك یا ارح
AL-LAAHUM-MAGHFIRLEE WALI WAALIDAY-YA WALI
USTAAZHI WALI JAMEE-I’L M’U’MINEENA WAL
M’U’MINAATI WAL MUSLIMEENA WAL MUSLIMAAT.
BIRAHMATIKA YAA AR-HAMAR RAAHIMEEN
O Allah, forgive me, my parents, my Muslim teachers, and all Muslims,
men and women, with Your Mercy. O, the Best of those who are
Merciful.
Du’aa after Salaah
ة حا نةا و قنا عذاب النار نیا حا نةا و فی الخ ربنا اتنا فی الد
RAB-BANAA AATINAA FID-DUNYAA HASANATOW-WA FIL
AAKHIRATI HASANATOW-WA QINAA A’ZHAABAN-NAAR
O Lord! Give us good in this world and in the Hereafter and save us
from the punishment of the fire.
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Du’aa-e-Qunoot
ل ن بك و نتوك ك و نؤ ا نا تعاتنك و نا تغف ك ول اللهم ان علیك و نثنی علیك الخیر و نشك
ی و نا جد و الیك فجرك اللهم ایاك نعبد و لك نول ن ی ك و نخلع و نترك فد و نا عی و نح نكف
لحق نرجوا رحمتك و نخشی عذابك ان ار عذابك بالكف
AL-LAA-HUM-MA IN-NAA NAS-TA-'EE-NU-KA WA NAS-
TAGH-FI-RU-KA WA NU-MI-NU BI-KA WA NA-TA-WAK-KA-
LU 'A-LAY-KA WA NUS-NEE 'A- LAY-KAL KHAIR. WA NASH-
KU-RU-KA WA LAA NAK-FU-RU-KA WA NAKH- LA-'U WA
NAT-RU-KU MAY YAF-JU-RUK. AL-LAA-HUM-MA IY-YAA-KA
NA'-BU-DU WA LA-KA NU-SAL-LEE WA NAS-JU-DU WA 'I-
LAY-KA NAS-AA WA NAH-FI-DU WA NAR-JOO RAH-MA-TA-
KA WA NAKH-SHAA'A- ZAA-BAKA. IN-NA 'A-ZAA-BA-KA
BIL KUF-FAA-RI MUL-HIQ
O Allah, we invoke You for help and beg You for forgiveness, and we
believe in You and have trust in You, and we Praise You, in the best
way and we thank You and we are not ungrateful to You, and we
forsake and turn away from the one that disobeys You. O Allah, we
worship You and pray to You and prostrate ourselves before You, and
we hasten towards You and serve You, and we hope to receive Your
Mercy, and we dread Your torment, Surely, your chastisement
overtakes the unbelievers.
Du’aa when a loss occurs
اجعون نا الیه ر و ا نا لله اIN-NA LIL-LAHI WA-IN-NA ILLAY-HAY RAJE-OON
From Almighty Allah do we come and to Him is our return
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Du’aa when Entering the House
ج ی اسا لك خیر المولج وخیرلمخ ن جنا با م الله ولجناو اللهم ا وعلی با م الله خ لنا الله ربنا تو ك
علیكم الا
AL-LAAHUM-MA IN-NI AS ALUKA KHAIRAL MAWLAJI WA
KHAIRAL MAKHRAJ. BISMIL-LAAHI WALAJNA WA
BISMILLAHI KHARAJNA. WA A’LAL-LAAHI RAB-BINAA TAWAK-
KALNA. ASSALAMO ALAIKUM
O Allah! I ask you the blessing of entering the home and the
blessing of leaving the home. With the Name of Allah we enter and
with the Name of Allah we leave and upon our Sustainer, Allah, do
we rely. Peace be upon you
Du’aa when Leaving the House
لت علی الله ة ال با الله با م الله توك و ل حول ول قو
BISMIL-LAAHI TAWWAK-KALTU A’LAL-LAAH. WA LAA HAWLA
WALAA QUW-WATA IL-LA BIL-LAAH
In Allah’s Name, I put trust in Allah and (there is) no power and no
strength except from Allah, the Most High, the Most Great.
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Du’aa when drinking Zam Zam
ن كل داء فاءا و ا ورزقاا واسعاا ی أسألك علماا نافعاا ن اللهم إ
AL-LAHUM INI ASALOKA ILMUN NAFAY-AN WA-RIZQAN WA-
SAY-AN WA-SHIFA-AN MIN KULI DAAEIN
O Allah, I ask you for beneficial knowledge, plentiful provisions and
cure from all illnesses.
Du’aa when Someone Offers a Drink
ن سقانی ن اطعمنی واسق اللھم اطعم
AL-LAHUM-MA AT-IM MAN AT-AM-ANI WAS-KI MAN SAQA-NI
O Allah , feed the one who has fed me and drink to the one who has
given me drink.
Du’aa when eating at someone’s house
للهم بارك لهم فیم رزقتهم واغف لهم وارحمهم ا
AL-LAAHUM-MA BAARIK LAHUM FEEMAA RAZAQ-TAHUM
WAGHFIR LAHUM WAR-HAM-HUM
O Allah! Bless them in what You have provided them and forgive
them and be merciful to them.
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Du’aa when Wearing Clothes
ل به فی حیاتی ا اواری به عورتی و اتجم الحمد لله الذی كا انی
AL-HAMDO-LILLA-HIL LATHI KASANI MA-OWARI-BEHI AWRA-
TI WA-A-TA-JAM-MA-LO BE-HI FI HAYA-TI
All Praise be to Allah Who clothed me with that through which I
cover my shame and through which I adorn myself in my life.
Du’aa when Looking into a Mirror
نت خلقی فحا ن خلقی اللهم انت حا
AL-LAHUM-MA ANTA HAS-SUN-TA KHAL-QI FA-HAS-SIN
KHUL-QI
O Allah, You have made my body beautiful so beautify my character
as well.
Du’aa before Intending to Fast
ت ا اخ ت و ا قد لی ك فاغف
ا ل اللهم اصو غدا
AL-LAHUM-MA AS-SUMU GHA-DAL-LAKI FAG-FIRLI MA-
QADAM-TU WA-MA AKH-KHARTU
O Allah ! I will fast for You tomorrow, therefore forgive me, my
future and past sins.
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Du’aa when Opening the Fast
نی ت فتقبل لت وعلی رزقك افط نت وعلیك توك ی لك صمت وبك ا ن اللهم ا
AL-LAHUM-MA LAKA-SUM-TO WAB-EKA AMAN-TO WA-ALAY-KA
TAWAK-KUL-TO WA-ALA RIZK-KI-KA AFTAR-TO FATA-KAB-BAL
MINI
O Allah! I have fasted for You, and I believe in You, and I have
complete trust in You and I am breaking my fast with the food given
by You, therefore, accept it from me.
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AL-ASMAA-UL-HUSNA
The Beautiful Attributes of ALLAH
` _ ^ ] The Self-Existing
One The Eternal The Taker of Life The Giver of Life
d c b a The One The Unique One The Glorious The Finder
h g f e The Expediter
The Creator of All
Power The All Powerful
The Satisfier of All
Needs
l k j i The Manifest One The Last The First The Delayer
p o n m The Beneficent The Supreme One
The Protecting
Friend The Hidden One
Our Glorious Master Rasoolullah has said “Indeed, Allah has ninety-nine
names, and whoever will memorise them will enter Jannah.” [Muslim:6986]
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FIQH
PRACTICAL
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Glossary of Terms
Fardh / Faraidh – Obligatory / Compulsory Acts
An act commanded by Allah جل جلاله in the
Holy Qur'an
If one omits to perform any Fardh without any
valid Shari'i reason, then such a person is
regarded as a major sinner.
Fardh-e-Kifaayah – Obligatory / Compulsory Acts Community
An act commanded by Allah جل جلاله in the
Holy Qur'an
Actions which are compulsory, but if they are
performed by a few or a single Muslim, it ends
the responsibility of other Muslims.
Wajib / Wajibaat– Necessary Acts
An act that is almost as compulsory as
a Fardh
To miss a Wajib once (deliberately) is a minor
sin (Gunah-e-Saghira). However, persistently
omitting a Wajib shall turn it into a major sin
(Gunah-e-Kabira).
Sunnat-e-Mu'akkadah
An act done or liked by Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم
in relation to worship
One shall gain reward for performing this
Sunnah, but there is no sin of one omits it.
However, to continually omit it is a sin.
Sunnat-e-Ghair Mu’akkadah
An act done or liked by Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم
in relation to worship
One shall gain reward for performing this
Sunnah, but there is no sin of on omits it.
Nafl / Mustahab / Mandub – Desirable Acts
An act that is appreciated by the
Sacred Islamic Law (Shari’ah)
One gains reward for doing it, but one is not
punished for omitting it
Halaal / Mubah Actions and Items that are Permissible
Haraam Actions and Items that are Forbidden
Makrooh Actions and Items that is a disliked or an
offensive act
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ETIQUETTES OF SALAAH (Prayer)
Salaah is the most important Ibaadah in the life of a Muslim. It is the
second pillar of Islam. Rasoolullah said, “A person who has missed
one Salaah is like the one who has lost all of his family and wealth.”
If a person loves Salaah and is punctual in his Salaah then Insha Allah,
his or her wrongs will all be forgiven.
After Iman (belief), Salaah is regarded as the most essential
and glorious Fardh (compulsory act) of all Faraaidh actions.
Allah mentions in the Holy Qur’an
‘In it, there us guidance for the pious, those who believe without
seeing; and perform Salaah regularly and spend in Our Way, of
substance which We have provided for them.’
It has been reported that Rasoolullah said, Allah loves a person
most when he sees him in the position of Sajdah, whereby he is
rubbing his face in the dust.’
A child who has reached the age of seven should be taught how to
perform Salaah, and when the child reaches the age of ten, they
should be reprimanded for not reading Salaah.
Sayyiduna Jaabir z narrates that Rasoolullah said,
‘Salaah is the Key to Paradise, and Tahaarat (purification) is the Key
to Salaah.’
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BENEFITS OF SALAAH
1. Salaah is the key to Jannah.
2. Salaah is the difference between a Muslim and a Non-Muslim.
3. Allah Ta’ala will be happy with us if we read our five daily Salaah.
4. Salaah will save us from the punishment in the grave and in the
hereafter.
There are five Salaah in a day:
1. Fajr - The early morning Salaah. It is performed after Subh
Saadiq and before sunrise.
2. Zuhr - The midday Salaah. It is performed after Zawaal i.e. when
half the day has passed (after + 12:15pm).
3. Asr - The late afternoon Salaah. It is performed + 1 ½ hours
before sunset.
4. Maghrib - The evening Salaah. It is performed immediately after
the sun has set.
5. Esha - The night Salaah. It is performed when total darkness has
set in. (About 1 ½ hours after sunset)
Hadhrat Abu Zar z narrates that once Nabi came out of his
house. It was autumn and the leaves were falling off the trees. He
caught hold of a branch and shook it. Its leaves began to fall in
large number.
At this he remarked, “O Abu Zar! When a Muslim offers Salaah to
please Allah, his sins are shed away from him just as these leaves
are falling off this tree.”
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THE SIX PRE-CONDITIONS TO SALAAH
Salaah is very important to a Muslim. Therefore we should ensure that
before performing Salaah seven conditions are adhered to.
Allah Ta’ala will only accept our Salaah if these six conditions are found.
Before performing Salaah, we must ensure that:
These are:
1. Tahaarat (Purification) of the
Body
Clothes
Place
2. Satr-e-Awrat (Veiling or Covering of the Body)
The satr (private area) of a male is from the navel to the knee and
the satr (private area) of a female is her entire body besides her
face, palms and feet.
3. Istiqbal-e-Qiblah (Facing towards Qiblah)
4. Waqt (Time of Salaah)
5. Niyyat (Intention to Perform Salaah)
6. Takbeer-e-Tahrimah (Saying Allah-O Akbar)
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THE SEVEN FARAIDH (CONDITIONS) OF SALAAH
There are seven faraidh actions (compulsory acts) in Salaah, without
performing one of these actions the Salaah becomes void/nullified and
the Salaah will require to be repeated.
1. Takbeer-e-Tahrimah
To Say ALLAH-U-AKBAR
2. Qiyaam
To Stand Erect with Arms folded
3. Qira’aat
To Recite Surah Al-Fateha plus an additional Surah
4. Ruku
To bow down
5. Sujood
To perform both the Sajdahs (prostration).
6. Qa’idah Akheerah
The last sitting.
7. Khuruj-e-Bisun’ihi
To Indicate the End of Salaah by Saying ‘As-Salaam
Alaykum Warahmatullah’
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In this section we will look at Wajibaat Action (Obligatory Acts) that
are involved when we perform our Salaah.
The status of a Waajib act is on level with that of a Fardh act.
To miss out one of these actions from Salaah would invalidate the Salah
unless a Sajda-e-Sahw (Prostration for Forgetfulness) is not
performed.
WAJIBAAT ACTIONS IN SALAH
There are around 28 Wajib actions in Salaah. Missing any one of these
will invalidate the Salaah unless Sajda-e-Sahw is performed.
The Wajibaat of Takbeer –e- Tahreema
1. In the Takbeer-e-Tahrimah uttering the words of 'Allah-o-
Akbar'
The Wajibaat of Qirat
2. To pray the whole of Surah Al-Fatihah.
3. To join a Surah, or a verse equivalent too three small Ayahs in
every Rakat of every Salaah, except the last two Rakat of
Fardh Salaah.
4. Not to recite anything other than 'Ameen' and Bismillah
between Surah Al-Fatihah and another Surah.
5. To go into Ruku as soon as the Qira’aat has finished.
The Wajibaat of Ruku
6. Maintaining Ta’dil-e-Arkan i.e. staying in Ruku, Sujood, Qaumah
or Jalsah for the amount of time in which Subhan-Allah can be
uttered thrice.
7. To perform Qaumah, meaning to stand up erect/straight after
Ruku.
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The Wajibaat of Sajdah
8. To go into one Sajdah after the other one.
9. When in Sujood to have three toes of each foot to be flat on
the ground and the tips pointing towards the Qiblah.
10. To perform Jalsah, meaning to sit upright between two Sujood.
The Wajibaat of Qaidah
11. Qaidah-e-Aula, meaning to sit after two Rakats, if there are
more than two Rakats in Salaah.
12. Reciting the complete Tashahhud in both Qa’dah. If even one
word is missed, then Sajda-e-Sahw will be Wajib.
13. If someone forgetfully recites Allahuma Salliala Mohammed
after Tashahhud in the first Qa’dah of Fardh, Witr, and
Sunnat-e-Muakkadah, then Sajda-e-Sahw will become Wajib;
if someone says it deliberately, repeating the Salaah will be
Wajib.
The Wajibaat of Salaam
14. Saying the word ‘As-Salaam’ when turning the face to the right
and left is Wajib, the words 'Alaikum Wa Rahmutullah' is not
Wajibm it’s a Sunnah.
Additional Wajibaats
15. To perform Takbeer in Kunoot (To lift your hands and say
Allah-o-Akbar in the third Rakat of Witr).
16. To recite 'Dua-e-Kunoot' in the third Rakat of Witr.
17. All six Takbeers in both the Eid Salaah.
18. The Takbeer of Ruku in the second Rakat of the Eid Salaah and
utter the words 'Allah-o-Akbar’.
19. Imam’s doing Qira’at in such a loud voice (that at least three
persons could hear) in Jahri Salaah such as the first two
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Rakats of Maghrib and ‘Isha and all the Rakats of Fajr,
Jumu’ah, Eidain, Tarawih and the Witr of Ramadhan.
20. Doing Qira’at with low volume in the “Sirri Salaah” such as Dhur
and ‘Asr.
21. Performing every Fardh and Wajib in its prescribed order.
22. Doing Ruku’ only once in each Rakat and performing Sajdah
twice in each Rakat.
23. Not to perform a Qaidah before two Rakats
24. Not to perform a Qaidah in the third Rakat if it is a four Rakat
Salaah.
25. To perform Sajdah-e-Tilawat if an Ayat of Sajdah has been
recited.
26. To perform Sajda-e-Sahw, if a Wajib action has been missed.
27. There is not to be a gap between two Faraidh actions or
between two Wajib actions or between a Fardh and a Wajib
actions longer than the time it takes to say Subhanallah three
times.
28. To follow the Imam in all actions except Qira’at, if the Imam
is performing qira’at, whether it is loudly or quietly, the
Muqtadi must remain completely quiet.
Except for the Fardh and Wajib actions, all the rest of the actions
mentioned in the method of Salaah are either Sunnah or Mustahhab.
They should not be missed on purpose, and if they are missed by
mistake then it is not necessary to perform Sajda-e-Sahw nor repeat
the Salaah. If however, you repeated the Salaah then it is a good thing
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The Sunnah of Salaah
In this section we will look at the Sunnah actions in Salaah. In total
there are about 31 Sunnah actions in Salaah.
The Sunnan of Takbeer –e- Tahreema
1. It is Sunnah for the males to lift up their hands to their ears
for Takbeer, while the females should lift up their hands to their
shoulders.
2. While lifting the hands, the fingers should be kept relaxed with
the palms facing towards the Qiblah.
The Sunnan of Qiyaam
3. The males, after lifting up their hands, should then fold them
below their navels with the right hand over the left hand.
4. The females should place their hands on their chest, with the
right hand over the left hand.
The Sunnan of Qiraah
5. To read the Tha’naa.
6. To read the Ta’awuth or A’oozubillah.
7. To read the Tasmiyah or Bismillah.
8. To read Bismillah at the beginning of every Rakaah.
9. To say Ameen at the end of Surah Fatihah.
10. To Read the Ta’awuth, Tasmiyah and say the Ameen silently.
11. The first Rakaah should be longer than the second Rakaah.
The Sunnan of Ruku
12. To say the Takbeer, “Allahu Akbar”, when going into Ruku.
13. To read the Tasbeeh of Ruku 3 times.
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14. To hold (clutch) the knees firmly. The males should have their
fingers spaced out while clutching their knees, while the female
should have their fingers closed.
15. The legs should be straight and not bent at the knees.
16. The back should be in line with the neck. This means that it must
be straight so that if a glass of water is placed on the back of a
person, the water will not spill over.
The Sunnan of Qaumah
17. To read the Tasmee when rising up from Ruku and to read the
Tahmeed while in Qiyaam.
The Sunnan of Sajdah
18. When going into Sajdah make sure that the knees touch the
ground first, followed by the hands, the nose and lastly the
forehead.
19. When rising up from Sajdah, the whole method should be
reversed.
20. In Sajdah, the fingers should be closed and facing the Qiblah.
The forehead should rest between the hands.
21. To say the Takbeer, “Allahu Akbar”, when going into Sajdah and
when waking up from Sajdah.
22. To read the Tasbeeh of Sajdah three times.
23. When in Sajdah, the males should make sure that their stomach
does not rest on their thighs and that the arms do no rest flat
on the ground, whilst the females should keep their stomach
close to their thighs and their arms should be flat on the ground
and close to their bodies.
24. All the toes of the feet must touch the ground.
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The Sunnan of Qai’dah
25. Males should sit on the left foot by placing it flat on the ground
and the right foot should be up with the toes facing the Qiblah.
Whilst the females should sit on their left rear, placing both
their feet out to the right.
26. Place the palms of both hands above the knees.
27. When reading “Attahiyat”, lift the right Shahaadah finger on
reaching the “Laa” of “Ashhadu al Laa Ilaaha”. Fold the rest of
the fingers into of the fingers into a ball and lower the
Shahaadah finger on reaching “Illal Laahu”.
28. To read the Durood-e- Ibrahim and any Masnoon Du’a after this.
The Sunnan of Khuruj-e-Bisun’ihi (Salaam)
29. The face should be first turned to the right and then to the left
when making Salaam.
30. When making Salaam in Jamaat, one should have the intention of
greeting the Imaam, the Musallies and the Angels.
31. A person who is reading alone should make the intention of
greeting the Angels.
Note: If one misses the Sunnahs, then the thawaab of the Salaah is
reduced.
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MAKROOHATS IN SALAAH
Makrooh actions are those that are disliked and not preferred. These
actions will lessen the reward that one can gain.
1. To scratch the body unnecessarily.
2. Playing with one’s clothes.
3. To close ones eyes through tiredness.
4. To miss out on any Sunnah deliberately.
5. To make the second Rakaah longer than the first.
6. To read the Surah in the incorrect sequence, for example, to read
Surah An Naas in the first Rakaah and then Surah Al Falaq after.
7. To read Salaah when one is very hungry, or one has to go to the
toilet or when the food has already been served.
MUFSIDAAT –E- SALAAH - ACTIONS THAT BREAK SALAAH
The following actions will break our Salaah:
1. When one’s wudhu breaks.
2. To speak or laugh in Salaah.
3. To turn one’s chest away from the Qiblah.
4. To eat or drink in Salaah.
5. To use both hands to perform an action not in Salaah (straighten
clothes, scratching etc.), known as Amal-e-Kaseer, where if a
person from a distance observed and was certain that they were
not performing Salaah, otherwise if they were in doubt then it
would be ‘Amal-e-Qalil, that does not invalidate Salaah.
6. To greet somebody by saying As-Salaam or to reply somebody.
7. To miss any of the Faraidh actions or conditions of Salaah.
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8. By scratching three times in one act breaks the Salaah. Meaning if
you scratch and then replace your hand, you scratch again and
replace your hand and you scratch again and replace your hand then
your Salaah will break.
9. Whilst saying the Takbeer-e-Inteqal you mispronounced the words
Allah-o-Akbar by saying Aallah or Aakbar or Akbaar, then in all
these situations the Salaah will break. If you mispronounced Allah-
o-Akbar in the Takbeer-e-Tahrimah then the Salaah would not
start.
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METHOD OF PERFORMING SALAAH
In this section we will learn on how to offer our Salaah in accordance
with the teaching of our Glorious Master Sayyiduna Mohammed .
The method of Salaah that we will be using is that of the Hanafi school
of thought, as explained by the great Jurist of Islam, the Leader of
his time, Sayyiduna Imam-e-Azam Abu Hanifa .
Practical method of performing a two Rakat Salaah
One must first make the niyyah (intention) of the particular Salaah.
Thereafter raise both hands up to the ears and with the palms facing
the Qiblah and say while folding both the hands below the
navel.
The Left Hand should be placed horizontal below the navel and the palm
of the right hand should be rested on the back of the left hand, with
the little finger and thumb wrapped around the wrist.
Thereafter recite the Tha’naa
ك ول اله غیرك سبحانك اللهم وبحمدك وتبارك اسمك وتعا لی جد
SUBHANAKALLAHUMMA WA’BIHAMDEKA WA’TABA
RAKASMUKA WA’TA AA LAJADDUKA WA’LAA ILAHA GHAYRUK
O Allah, Glory and Praise are for You, and blessed is Your Name, and
Exalted is Your Majesty; there is no god but You.
Then we should pray Ta’awwuz and then recite Tasmiya.
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Now recite Surah Al-Fatiha (Alhamdu). After completing Surah Al-
Fatiha, say Ameen softly. Recite Tasmiyah and thereafter recite any
Surah you know, and then while saying Allah-O Akbar go into Ruku.
In Ruku hold the knees with your hands and spread the fingers around
the knees, we should bend our back enough that it is as horizontal (flat)
as possible.
Recite the Tasbeeh of Ruku three times:
SUBHAANA RAB-BIYAL A’ZEEM ی العظیم سبحان رب
Glory to my Lord, the Great
Stand up while saying:
SAMI-A’L-LAAHU LIMAN HAMIDAH حمده سمع الله لمن
Allah hears those who Praise Him
While standing in Qaumah (standing up) say:
RAB-BANAA WALAKAL HAMD ربنا ولك الحمد
Our Lord, Praise be to You
While Saying move into the Sajdah position by first placing
your knees, then both the hands, then the nose and lastly the forehead
between both the hands on the ground.
In Sajdah recite the Tasbeeh thrice:
SUBHANAA RAB-BIYAL A’LA ی العلی سبحان رب
Glory to my Lord, the Highest
Thereafter, while saying sit upright in Jalsah.
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One must sit on the left foot with the right foot straight up with the
toes facing the Qiblah.
Now repeat the Takbeer and go back into Sajdah in the same manner
as in the first Sajdah, then on saying the takbeer stand into the
Qiyaam position. This will have completed One Rakaah.
Now the second Rakaah will begin as in the first.
Recite the Tasmiya, Surah Al-Fatiha and a Surah, perform the Ruku,
Qauma and both Sajdahs.
After the second Sajdah do not stand up but remain in a sitting position
and recite Tashahhud followed by Durood-e-Ibraaheem and the du’aa
after Durood-e-Ibraaheem.
Tashahhud – At-Tahiyaat
اتبات الا لوت وال حیات لله والو الله و بركاته حمة ا یها النبی و ر علیك الت
الحین الا الله الو ١ علاتنا و علی عباد هد ان ل ا ا دا حم هد ان اله ال الله و ا
١عبده و رسوله
AT-TA-HIY-YAATU LIL-LAAHI WAS-SALAWAATU WAT-
TAYYIBAATU AS SALAAMU A’LAIKA AY-YUHAN-NABIY-YU
WA RAHMATUL-LAAHI WA BARAKAATUH. AS-SALAAMU
A’LAYNAA WA A’LAA I’BAADIL-LAA-HIS-SAALIHEEN. ASH
HADU AL-LAA ILAAHA IL-LAL-LAAHU WA-ASH HADU AN-NA
MUHAMMADAN A’B-DUHU WA RASOOLUHU
All Prayer is for Allah, and Worship and Goodness. Peace Be upon You,
O Prophet and the Mercy of Allah and His Blessings. Peace be upon us
and on the righteous servants of Allah. I bear Witness that there is
no god but Allah and bear Witness that Muhammad is His Servant and
Messenger.
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Durood-e-Ibraaheem
د كما صلیت علی سیدنا حم ی ال سیدنا عل د و حم اللهم صل علی سیدنا
جید ك حمید ی ال سیدنا ابراهیم ان د ١ابراهیم وعل حم اللهم بارك علی سیدنا
و ی ال سیدنا ابراهیم ی اعل د كما باركت علی سیدنا ابراهیم وعل حم ل سیدنا
جید ك حمید ١ان
AL-LAAHUM-MA SAL-LI A’LAA SAYYIDINA MUHAM-MADIW-
WA A’LAA AALI SAYYIDINA MUHAM-MADIN KAMAA SAL-
LAYTA A’LAA SAYYIDINA IBRAAHEEMA WA A’LAA AALI
SAYYIDINA IBRAHEEMA IN-NAKA HAMEEDUM-MAJEED. AL-
LAAHUM-MA BAARIK A’LAA SAYYIDINA MUHAM-MADIW-WA
A’LAA AALI SAYYIDINA MUHAM-MADIN KAMAA BAARAKTA
A’LAA SAYYIDINA IBRAAHEEMA WA A’LAA AALI SAYYIDINA
IBRAAHEEMA IN-NAKA HAMEEDUM-MAJEED.
O Allah, Shower Your Blessings upon Mohammad and the family of
Mohammad, as you have blessed Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You
are Praiseworthy and Glorious. O Allah, Shower Your Mercy upon
Mohammad and the family of Mohammad, as you have Showered Your
Mercy upon Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and
Glorious.
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Dua after Durood-e-Ibraaheem
Dua-e-Masoora #2
AL-LAAHUM-MA ZALAMTO NAF-SI ZUL-MAN KATHEER-RUW
WALA-YAGH-FIR THU-NU-BA ILA-AN-TA MAG-FIR-LI MAG-
FERA-TAM MIN –IN-DIKA WA-RHAM-NI INNA-KA AN-TAL
GAHFOOR-ROR RAHEEM
O Allah! I have been very unjust to myself and no one can forgive sins
but You, so forgive me with Your forgiveness, and have mercy upon
me. You are The Most Forgiving, The Most Merciful.
Lastly conclude the Salaah by making salaam:
AS-SALAAM-MALAY-KUM
WAR-RAH-MATU-LLAH
Peace be upon you and mercy of
Allah
First turn the head towards the right and make salaam and then
towards the left and make salaam.
Your face should be turn enough so the side of the face is visible to
the person behind, and your eyes should be fixated to your shoulders.
When we make salaam we should be aware that we are making salaam
to the Imam, the Muslims and Angels on the right and then on the left,
especially a special angel called Mulhim.
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Mulhim is our Angelic inspirer who reside in our heart and encourages
us towards good.
After the salaam, make du’aa asking Allah to fulfil all your needs
make sure you especially make du’aa for your parents.
The method of du’aa is to raise the hands to the height of the chest
with the palms facing the sky. After the completion of du’aa, pass the
hands over the face.
ة حا نةا و قنا عذاب النار نیا حا نةا و فی الخ ربنا اتنا فی الد
RAB-BANAA AATINAA FID-DUNYAA HASANATOW-WA
FILAAKHIRATI HASANATOW-WA QINAA A’ZHAABAN-NAAR
O Lord! Give us good in this world and in the Hereafter and save us
from the punishment of the fire.
م ان و ١ربنا ظلمنا انفا نا ین ن لنكونن ترحمنا و لنا تغف ل الخس
RAB-BANAA ZA-LAMNA AN-FOSANA WA-IL-LAM TAG-FIR
LANA WA-TAR-HAMNA LANA-KU-NAN-NA MI-NAL KHA-
SIR-REEN
Our Lord! We have wronged ourselves. If you do not forgive us and
have mercy on us, surely we shall be the losers.
نین یو یقو الحا اب ربنا اغف لی و لوالدی و للمؤ
RAB-BANAG FIR-LI WA-LE-WALIDAY-YA WA-LIL
MUMINEENA YAUM-A YAQU-MUL HISAAB
O Allah! Forgive me, my parents and all Believers on the Day the
Judgement will be taken
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The method of du’aa is to raise the hands to the height of the chest
with the palms facing the sky. After the completion of du’aa, pass the
hands over the face.
Differences in the Salaah of Females
1. Takbeer-e-Tahreema (The first takbeer) Females should raise
their hands up to the chest without exposing their hands. i.e. the
hands should remain beneath the Burqah. She must not bend her
head forward nor make her head touch her chest.
2. Qiyaam (standing posture) She should keep her feet together and
tie her hands on her chest in such a way that the palm of her
right hand is placed on the back of her left palm. She will not tie
her hands below the navel (as men do).
3. Ruku (Bowing) She should only bow down so much that the tips of
her fingers are able to touch the top of her knees. Her fingers
and feet should be kept together. She should also ensure that
her elbows touch her sides in Ruku.
4. Sajdah (Prostration) Her stomach and thighs must be kept
together with her forearms placed flat on the ground and her
feet horizontally facing towards the right. Her fingers should
face the Qiblah in Sajdah.
5. Qa’dah (Sitting Posture) She should not sit on the left leg (as men
do) but rather sit on the floor. Her feet should be spread out
horizontally on the ground towards the right side. Both the hands
should be kept on the upper part of the thighs with the fingers
kept together.
Women must not raise their voices when reciting in Salaah.
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THE BENEFITS OF SALAAH
Salaah is the key to Jannah.
Salaah is the difference between a Muslim and a Non-Muslim.
Allah جل جلاله will be happy with us if we read our five daily Salaah.
Salaah will save us from the punishment in the grave and in the
hereafter.
Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah z narrates that once Rasoolullah asked his
companions,
“Do you believe that dirt can remain on a person bathing five times a
day in a stream running in front of his door?’ ‘No’, replied the
companions. ‘No dirt can remain on his body.’
Rasoolullah remarked: ‘Exactly is the effect of Salaah offered five
times a day. With the grace of Allah جل جلاله it washes away all sins.’”
Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah z narrates that Rasoolullah said, “The five
Salaah, from Jummah to Jummah and from Ramadhan to Ramadhan,
wipes out all the sins that are between them, as long as one abstains
from Kaba’ir (major sins).” [Mishkaat, Sahih Muslim]
It has been reported by Ibn Mas’ud z that a person committed a sin
and thereafter came to Rasoolullah and confessed. Upon this, the
verse:
And establish Salaah at both ends of the day and in some portion of the night.
Undoubtedly, good deeds remove sins. This advice is for those who accept advice.
[Surah 11:114].
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The person then asked ‘Ya Rasoolullah is this command specific to
me?’ He said ‘This is for my entire Ummah.’ [Mishkaat]
Imam Ahmed reported that Abu Zarr z mentioned that the Holy
Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم went out in cold weather, it was autumn. He held two
branches and the leaves began to fall off.
He صلى الله عليه وسلم said, ‘O Abu Zarr!’ I said, ‘I am present Ya Rasool’Allah’, He صلى الله عليه وسلم
then said, ‘When a Muslim servant performs Salaah for Allah , his
sins are shed, just as the leaves have fallen from this tree.’ [Mishkaat]
Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah narrates that once Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم asked his
companions, “Do you believe that dirt can remain on a person bathing
five times a day in a stream running in front of his door?’ ‘No’, replied
the companions. ‘No dirt can remain on his body.’ Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم remarked:
‘Exactly is the effect of Salaah offered five times a day. With the
grace of Allah Ta’ala it washes away all sins.’”
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HADITH
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WHAT IS A HADITH?
In this section we will look at Hadiths that are relevant in our life, how
we can relate to each one and practise them throughout our day.
Each Hadith will be categorised into five sections. The five section are
listed below:
1. IMAN
Hadith relating to our Faith and Belief.
2. IBADAT
Hadith relating to our Worship.
3. MU’AAMLAAT
Hadith concerning how we deal with others.
4. MU’AASHARAH
Hadith concerning how we should socialise with others.
5. AKHLAQ
Hadith concerning how our character should be.
HADITH or AHADITH are a collection of Sayings, and Actions
of our Beloved Master, Most Beautiful Prophet Sayyiduna
Mohammed صلى الله عليه وسلم
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6.
7.
Hadith No 21 on Iman (Faith)
When you need to ask for help, ask help from
Allah
Allah helps everyone by His power and might. Whenever we are in need of help, we should ask
Allah .
Hadith No 22 on Ibadat (Act of Worship)
The best of you is he, who learns the Qur’an
and teaches it.
Reciting and listening to the Qur’an is an act of worship, we need to learn and recite it correctly.
Hadith No 23 on Mu’aamlaat (Dealings)
A truthful and honest trader will be with the
Nabi’s, the Pious and the Martyrs.
Truthfulness and trustworthiness are excellent of qualities, which brings blessings and
nearness from Allah .
Hadith No 24 on Mu’aasharah (Social Life)
Do not swear at anyone.
To swear is a major sin, as it brings the displeasure of Allah
Hadith No 25 on Akhlaq (Good Character)
A generous person is close to Allah and close
to Jannah.
Generosity is an excellent of habits, Allah loves thosewho are generous, and a generous
person is also close to peoples hearts.
8. ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOU LEARN THE HADITH AND YOU
ACT UPON THEM!
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU KNOW YOU’RE PREVIOUS HADITH
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Hadith No 26 on Iman (Faith)
Fear Allah wherever you may be.
Allah observes his servants at all times. One should always fear Allah and not commit any sins
even when alone.
Hadith No 27 on Ibadat (Act of Worship)
Du’aa is the essence of worship.
Allah has commanded us in the Qur’an to make du’aa. We should try and make du’aa before
every good deed or task.
Hadith No 28 on Mu’aamlaat (Dealings)
Be careful of taking to many oaths.
To take oaths for every little thing is a bad habit. One must always speak the truth, as
taking false oath is a major sin.
Hadith No 29 on Mu’aasharah (Social Life)
One who does not thank people has not
thanked Allah
Thanking people is a great habit. We should always be thankful for the favours we
receive, as Allah dislikes the person who is ungreatful.
Hadith No 30 on Akhlaq (Good Character)
A kind word is also Sadaqah.
When there is a need to speak, always speak a kind word, and do not use foul language.
If there is nothing for you to say then it is better to remain quiet.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOU LEARN THE HADITH AND YOU
ACT UPON THEM!
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AQAID /
HISTORY
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THE COMING AND THE SIGNS OF QIYAMAH
Qiyamah it is real and it’s true, and it is a fundamental belief of Islam.
It will definitely come at its appointed time, as decreed by Allah جل جلاله
On that day all the universe and the worlds, the human race, the
animals, the jinn’s, the angels, the earth and the skies and whatever
that is in them will all come to an end, when Sayyiduna Israfeel i will
be commanded to blow the “Soor” (trumpet like object). Even
Sayyiduna Israfeel i and the Soor will cease to exist.
At that time, with the exception of Allah جل جلاله there will be no one else in
existence.
This is known as the coming of 'Qiyamah'.
A person who reject the reality of Qiyamah or even has the slightest
doubt regarding it, is a Kafir (infidel) and hence comes out of the folds
of Islam.
The exact time that has been appointed by Allah جل جلاله has been kept
hidden from the knowledge of the humans, the only exception is our
Glorious Leader Sayyiduna Mohammed who has been given this
knowledge by Allah جل جلاله.
It is mentioned in the books of tafseer, that Allah commanded
Rasoolullah to keep this information hidden from his Ummah.
Hence the Unlettered Prophet did not inform any of his Ummah
about when it will come, and after how long will it come or in which year
it will come. However, the Holy Prophet did inform his Ummah about
the month, the day and the date of when it will come.
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WHEN WILL QIYAMAH BE?
Our Noble Prophet informed us that the Qiyamah will come in the
month of Muharram, on the 10th of this month, on a Friday between
the time of Dhur and Asr.
This hadith has been reported by Sahl b. Sa'd that he heard Allah's
Messenger as saying: I and the Last Hour are (close to each other)
like this (and he, in order to explain it) pointed (by joining his)
forefinger, (one) next to the thumb and the middle finger (together). [Muslim:41:7044]
Our Glorious Master Sayyiduna Mohammed has mentioned and talked
in detail about the coming of Yaume-Qiyamah.
It has been mentioned in the Hadith attributed to Sayyiduna Jibraeel
p came to Rasoolullah and asked about the Hour.
“Sayyiduna Jibraeel p asked: Inform me about the hour (of the Doom).
He remarked: One who is asked knows no more than the one who is
inquiring (about it).
Sayyiduna Jibraeel p said: Tell me some of its indications. The Holy
Prophet said: That the slave-girl will give birth to her mistress and
master, which you will find barefooted, destitute goat-herds vying with
one another in the construction of magnificent buildings.” [Muslim1:1]
Insha-Allah in this chapter we will look at some of the most common
signs that have already appeared and that which are due to appear, as
our belief is that no word of Rasoolullah can ever be wrong and that
what has been said by Rasoolullah will definitely occur.
Our Saviour with Allah جل جلاله on the Day of Qiyamah, Sayyiduna Mohammed
has advised and educated His blessed companions a about the
signs and indications as to the coming of Qiyamah.
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These signs are broken up into two categories. One is called “Alaamaat-
e-Sughra” (minor signs) and the other “Alaamat-e-Kubra” (major signs).
Alaamat-e-Sughra are those signs that will become apparent long
before the coming of Qiyamah, and Alaamat-e-Kubra are those signs
that will become apparent very close to Qiyamah.
In a hadith narrated in Kanzul Umaal, a total number of 72 signs have
been mentioned, from which some are mentioned below.
"When honesty is lost, then wait for the Hour." It was asked, "How will
honesty be lost, O Allah's Apostle?" He said, "When authority is
given to those who do not deserve it, then wait for the Hour." [Bukhari
8:76:503]
To stay in Islam will be as difficult as it is to hold hot ash in the hands,
up to the extent that a person will go the cemetery and wish that they
were in that grave today.
“When you see people destroying Salaah and harming what is given to
them in trust”
How can you destroy your Salaah? What does this refer to?
There are a few ways people can squander their Salaah. One way is by
not abstaining from impurities (Najaasat). This will be when there is
such an amount of impurities on the clothing that it will cause the Salah
to be invalidated, or by reading Salaah in an impure place or by not
performing the Wudhu correctly or by not fulfilling any of the
conditions of Salaah.
Another way to destroy Salaah is to perform the actions in Salaah
incorrectly, not staying in Ruku or Sajdah for the prescribe time
whereas to do so is Waajib. In the same way to omit any actions in
Salaah.
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There will be great use of music in society.
People will curse their ancestors and speak ill of them.
People will scream and shout in the Masajid, and will have no respect
for the Masajid.
Men will listen to their women more than their parents.
They will stay in close contact with their friends and stay away from
their parents
There will be no quality in time. A year will be like a month. A month will
be like a week. A week will be like a day. A day will be like as if an item
that has caught fire and quickly turns into ash, meaning time will go
very fast.
When the shepherds compete in constructing tall buildings that is one
of the signs. [Ibn-Majah 167]
In the picture can you identify the buildings that are situated in the
Islamic World? Is this what Our Glorious Master Rasoolullah was
referring to?
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“A time would come when the murderer would not know why he has
committed the murder, and the victim would not know why he has been
killed.” [Muslim 54.69]
“There are two types among the people of Hell whom I have not yet
seen. The first are people who have whips like the tails of Oxen, with
which they beat people, and the second are women who are naked in
spite of being dressed; they will be led astray and will lead others
astray, and their heads will look like camels humps. These women will
not enter Paradise; they will not even experience the faintest scent of
it, even though the fragrance of Paradise can be perceived from such
a great distance.” [Muslim 40:6840]
"A time will come when one will not care how one gains one's money,
legally or illegally." [Bukhari 3:34:13]
"Give in charity because there will come a time on the people when a
person will go out with his alms from place to place but will not find
anybody to accept it." [Bukhari 9:88:236]
Wealth will increase, so that a wealthy man will worry in case no-one
accept his Zakah, and when he offers it to anyone, that person will say,
"I am not in need of it”.
"Time will pass rapidly, good deeds will decrease, miserliness will be
thrown (in the hearts of the people) afflictions will appear and there
will be much 'Al-Harj." They said, "O Allah's Apostle! What is "Al-
Harj?" He said, "Killing! Killing!" [Bukhari 9:88:183]
The Prophet said, "Near the establishment of the Hour there will be
days during which Religious ignorance will spread, knowledge will be
taken away (vanish) and there will be much Al-Harj, and Al-Harj means
killing." [Bukhari 9:88:184]
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“Religious knowledge will be taken away (by the death of religious
learned men)
There will be a large exploitation of illiteracy.
There will be great use of alcohol and adultery. In such a shameful
extent that it will be as common as donkeys eating grass.
There will be less male and more females. The ratio will be fifty women
compared to one man.” [Bukhari 1:3:81]
There will be three places where the earth will open up and men will be
buried alive. This is known in Arabic as Khasf meaning swallowing, one
in the west, one in the east and one in Arabia.
"The Hour will not be established till a fire will come out of the land of
Hijaz, and it will throw light on the necks of the camels at Busra." [Bukhari
9:88:234]
Hudhaifa b. Usaid Ghifari z reported: Allah's Messenger came to
us all of a sudden as we were (busy in a discussion). He said: What do
you discuss about? They g said. We are discussing about the Last Hour.
Thereupon He said:
“It will not come until you see ten signs before and (in this connection)
he made a mention of the Smoke, Dajjal, the Beast, the rising of the
sun from the west, the descent of Isa u son of Mariyam , Yajooj
and Majooj (Gog and Magog), and land-sliding (sinking) in three places,
one in the east, one in the west and one in Arabia at the end of which
fire would burn forth from Yemen, and would drive people to the place
of their assembly.” [Muslim 41:13:6931]
“In Arabia there will be green scenery such as green crops, parks and
streams. The River Euphrates will open its treasures and there will be
mountains of gold (under it).” [Bukhari 9:88:235]
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The point of a whip, the heel of a shoe will speak dialogue and will tell
you what has happened in the home. In fact a person's thigh will inform
them.
Could this be referring to CCTV and Mobile Phones that are prevalent
today? Which have now become a part of our day to day life.
"The Hour will not be established till the sun rises from the west, and
when it rises (from the west) and the people see it, then all of them
will believe (in Allah). But that will be the time when 'No good it will do
to a soul to believe then. If it believed not before." [Bukhari 6:60:159]
Except for the imposter 'Dajjal', there will be thirty other impostors
who will all claim to be Prophets. Where in fact the role of Prophecy
has concluded, as there can be no other Prophet after our Prophet
Sayyiduna Mohammad Mustapha .
Abu Hurayrah said, "The Prophet said, 'The Hour will not come ...
until nearly 30 "dajjal’s" (liars) appear, each one claiming to be a
messenger from Allah.' "[Bukhari and Muslim]
Out of these impostors that have claimed to be prophets some are
mentioned below.
Musaylimah Kizzab, Taleeha Bin Khuwild, Asood Ansi, Mirza Ali
Mohammed Baab, Mirza Ali Hussain Baha'ullah, Mirza Gulam Ahmed
Qadyani, and for sure more are still to come.
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In this section we will look at the Alaamat-e-Kubra or the major signs
leading to the Day of Qiyamah (the order in which the signs manifest
may differ, however they are sure to happen).
Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger as saying: Hasten in
performing these good deeds before these six things happen: the
appearance of Dajjal, the smoke, the beast of the earth, the rising of
the sun from the west, the general turmoil (leading to large-scale
massacre) and death of masses and individuals.” [Muslim 41:7039/7040/7041]
After the lesser signs of the Hour appear and increase, mankind will
have reached a stage of great suffering. Then the awaited Mahdi z will
appear; he is the first of the greater, and clear, signs of the Hour.
There will be no doubt about his existence, but this will only be clear
to the knowledgeable people.
The Mahdi z will rule until the False Messiah (al-Maseeh ad-Dajjaal)
appears, who will spread oppression and corruption. The only ones who
will know him well and avoid his evil will be those who have great
knowledge and Iman (faith).
The false Messiah will remain for a while, destroying mankind
completely, and the earth will witness the greatest Fitnah (tribulation)
in its history.
Then the Sayyiduna Isa u will descend, bringing justice from heaven.
He will kill the Dajjaal, and there will be years of safety and security.
Then the appearance of Ya'jooj and Ma'jooj (Gog and Magog) will take
mankind by surprise, and corruption will overtake them again. In answer
to Jesus' faithful prayer to Allah they will die, and safety, security,
justice and stability will return. This state of affairs will continue for
some years, until the death of Sayyiduna Isa u
The rising of the sun from the west.
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The emergence of the Beast from the earth.
The smoke which will engulf the sky for 40 days.
A wind will take the souls of the believers.
The Qur’an will be taken up into heaven.
A fire from the direction of Yemen, will drive the people to their last
gathering place.
The Trumpet will be sounded: at the first sound everyone will feel
terror; at the second sound all will be struck down; at the last sound
all will be resurrected.
THE COMING OF IMAM AL-MAHDI z
The Mahdi will come at the end of time; he is one of the Rightly-Guided
Caliph and Imam.
Sayyiduna Imam Mehdi z will be from the descendant of the Holy
Prophet and a Hassani Sayed. He will be an Imam and a leader.
Imam Mahdi’s z will arrive at a time when the entire world will be
trapped in kufr.
During this time, all the Abdals (Righteous and Pious) and the Awliyah
from all over the world will migrate to Haramain Sharifain.
Islam will only be prevalent there and the rest of the world will be
engulfed by kufr.
It will be the month of Ramadhan and the Abdals will immersed in the
Tawaaf of the Holy Kaaba, Imam Mahdi z will also be present there.
The Awliyah will recognise him and thus request to take (Bai’at) the
oath of Allegiance at his hands. He will initially refuse to fulfil their
requests.
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Just then, a voice will be heard saying:
"Haza Khalifatullaha Mehdi Fasma'oolahoo Wa Atee'a'oo" meaning
'This is Mehdi, the Khalifa of Allah. Listen to what he says and obey
his commands.’
Immediately, all the Awliyah will pledge their allegiance to him. He
will take all of them with him and journey to Syria.
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THE COMING OF THE DAJJAL
WHO IS DAJJAL?
Allah's Apostle said, "Shall I not tell you about the dajjal a secret
of which no prophet told his nation?
The dajjal is one-eyed and will bring with him what will resemble hell
and paradise, and what he will call paradise will be actually hell; so I
warn you (against him) as Noah warned his nation against him." [Bukhari
4:55:554]
“Allah's Apostle stood up amongst the people and then praised and
glorified Allah and then he mentioned Ad-Dajjal, saying, "I warn you
of him, and there was no prophet but warned his followers of him; but
I will tell you something about him which no prophet has told his
followers:
Ad-Dajjal is one-eyed whereas Allah is not." [Bukhari 9:88:241]
“Allah Apostle said ”While I was sleeping, I saw myself (in a dream)
performing Tawaaf around the Kaaba. Behold, I saw a reddish-white
man with lank hair, and water was dropping from his head. I asked,
"Who is this?' They replied, 'The son of Mary.' Then I turned my face
to see another man with a huge body, red complexion and curly hair and
blind in one eye. His eye looked like a protruding out grape. They said
(to me), He is Ad-Dajjal." The Prophet added, "The man he resembles
the most is Ibn Qatan, a man from the tribe of Khuza'a" [Bukhari 9:88:242]
The Prophet said, "No prophet was sent but that he warned his
followers against the one-eyed liar (Ad-Dajjal). Beware! He is blind in
one eye, and your Lord is not so, and there will be written between his
(Ad-Dajjal) eyes are the letters k. f. r. (Kafir, disbeliever)." (This
Hadith is also quoted by Abu Huraira and Ibn 'Abbas ). [Bukhari 9:88:245]
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He will travel very fast, in forty days he will travel all the world except
for 'Harmain Sharifain' (the two holy mosques in Makkah and Madinah).
Within these forty days the first day will be the length of one year,
the second day will be the length of one month, the third will be the
length of one week and the rest will each be twenty four hours long.
His mischief will be very demanding. He will have with him, one garden
and one place of fire. He will call these Jannah and Dozakh and
wherever he goes he will take them with him. His Jannah will in reality
be the fire and his Dozakh will really be a place for rest.
He will order people to believe him as the lord. Whoever believes him
as the lord he will put them into his Jannah, and whoever rejects him,
he will throw them into his Dozakh.
Through the will of Allah he will be given the power or authority to
perform what seems to be miracles, however this will be his deception.
He will be able to bring back to life the dead. He will make the rain fall.
He will order the earth and it will grow crops as not seen before. He
will go into areas of desolation. The treasures of these areas will be
with him like bees are with flowers. He will show all kinds of miracles
like these, which really will be nothing but magic and illusions. Really
there will be nothing with him and that is why when he disappears
everything will disappear with him and people with have nothing.
The Prophet said about Ad-Dajjal that he would have water and fire
with him: (what would seem to be) fire, would be cold water and (what
would seem to be) water, would be fire. [Bukhari 9:88:244]
Anas bin Malik reported that Allah's Messenger said: “There will
be no land which would not be covered by the Dajjal but Mecca and
Medina, and there would no passage out of the passages leading to them
which would not be guarded by angels arranged in rows. Then he (the
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Dajjal) would appear in a barren place adjacent to Medina and it would
rock three times that every unbeliever and hypocrite would get out of
it towards him.” [Muslim 41:7032]
This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Anas that Allah's
Messenger said this but with this addition that (the Dajjal would
come) and pitch his tent in the waste-land of Juruf and thus there
would come out of (the city) every hypocrite, man and woman. [Muslim 41:7033]
Anas bin. Malik reported that Allah's Messenger said: “The Dajjal
would be followed by seventy thousand Jews of Isfahan wearing Persian
shawls.” [Muslim 41:7034]
Abu Darda' reported Allah's Apostle as saying, ”If anyone learns
by heart the first ten verses of the Surah al-Kahf, he will be protected
from the Dajjal.” [Muslim 4:135:1766]
Allah's Apostle used to invoke (Allah):
"Allahumma ini a'udhu bika min 'adhabi-l-Qabr, wa min 'adhabi-nnar, wa
min fitnati-l-mahya wa-lmamat, wa min fitnati-l-masih ad-dajjal.”
O Allah! I seek refuge with you from the punishment in the grave and
from the punishment in the Hell fire and from the afflictions of life
and death, and the afflictions of Al-Masih Ad-Dajjal." [Bukhari 2:23:459]
AL-JASSASA – THE SPY
This hadith has been narrated by Amir Bin Sharahil Sha'bi who
reported it from Fatimah bint Qais (she was the first amongst the
emigrant women.)
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Once the Rasoolullah gathered the people of Madinah, after
completing the Salaah, He sat on the pulpit smiling and said:
“Every worshipper should keep seated in their place.” He n then said:
“Do you know why I had asked you to assemble?”
The companions said: “Allah and His Messenger know best.” He
said: “By Allah. I have not made you assemble for exhortation or for
a warning, but I have called you here, for Tamim Dari (a Christian, who
came and accepted Islam), told me something, which agrees with what
I was-telling, you about the imposter, Dajjal.
He narrated to me that he had sailed in a ship along with thirty men of
Bani Lakhm and Bani Judham, whilst out at sea they had been tossed
by waves in the ocean for a month.
These waves took them to a remote island at the time of sunset. They
sat in a small side-boat and entered that Island.
Once they had reached the Island, there they saw a beast who asked
them go to the monastery as there is a person who is very much eager
to meet them.
He (the narrator) said: When it named a person for us we were afraid
of it, for fear that it should be a Devil. Then we hurriedly went on till
we came to that monastery.
When we reached the monastery we found a well-built person there
with his hands tied to his neck and having iron shackles between his
two legs up to the ankles.
We said: Woe be upon thee, who are you? And he said: You would soon
come to know about me, but tell me who are you. We said: We are people
from Arabia and we embarked upon a boat but the sea-waves had been
driving us for one month and they brought us near this island.
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We got into the side-boats and entered this island and here a beast
met us with profusely thick hair and because of the thickness of his
hair his face could not be distinguished from his back. We said: Woe
be to thee, who are you? It said: I am al-Jassasa. We said: What is al-
Jassasa? And it said: We should go to this very person in the monastery
for he is eagerly waiting for you, to know about you. So we came to you
in hot haste fearing that, that might be the Devil.
He (that chained person) said: Tell me about the date-palm trees of
Baisan. We said: ‘What do you want to know about them?' He said: ‘I
want to know whether the trees bear fruit or not’. We said, 'Yes.' He
said, 'Soon they will not bear fruit.'
Then he said, 'Tell me about the lake of at-Tabariyyah [Sea of Galilee,
in Palestine].' We said, 'What do you want to know about it?' He asked,
'Is there water in it?' We said, 'There is plenty of water in it.' He
said, 'Soon it will become dry.'
Then he said, 'Tell me about the spring of Zughar.' We said, 'What do
you want to know about it?' He said, 'Is there water in it, and does it
irrigate the land?' We said, 'Yes, there is plenty of water in it, and the
people use it to irrigate the land.'
"Then he said, 'Tell me about the unlettered Prophet - what has he
done?' We said, 'He has left Makkah and settled in Yathrib.' He asked,
'Do the Arabs fight against him?' We said, 'Yes.' He said, 'How does
he deal with them?' So we told him that the Prophet b had overcome
the Arabs around him and that they had followed him. He asked, 'Has
it really happened?' We said, 'Yes.' He said, 'It is better for them if
they follow him.’
Now I will tell you about myself. I am the Dajjal. I will soon be
permitted to leave this place. I will emerge and travel about the earth.
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In forty nights I will pass through every town and city, except for
Makkah and Madinah, as these have been forbidden to me.
Every time I try to enter either one of them, I will be met by an angel
bearing an unsheathed sword, who will prevent me from entering. There
will be angels guarding them at every passage leading to them.'
Fatimah said, "The Prophet striking the pulpit with his staff, and
said: 'This is Taiyba, this is Taiyba and this is Taiyba [Madinah].
Have I not told you something like this?' The people said, 'Yes.' He
said, 'I liked the account given to me by Tamim because it agrees with
that which I have told you about the Dajjal, and about Makkah and
Madinah.
Indeed he is in the Syrian Sea (Mediterranean) or the Yemen Sea
(Arabian Sea). No, on the contrary, he is in the East, he is in the East,
he is in the East' and He pointed towards the East. Fatimah said:
I memorised this from the Prophet ."
Baisan or Baysan is located in Palestine, now part of Israel known as
Beit Shean. It is said that around 626 hijri the trees there stopped
bearing fruits.
Research carried out by scientist have acknowledge that the water
level in the Sea of Galilee is drying up at an alarming rate.
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SAYYIDUNA 'ISA u COMING DOWN FROM HEAVEN
When Dajjal completes travelling the whole world and heads towards
Syria. The succession of Sayyiduna Isa u, the true Messiah, will happen
at the time of the Dajjal, the false messiah.
Sayyiduna Isa u will descend from the sky and arrive on the east
minaret of the Abbasid Mosque in Damascus. The time will be morning.
The Iqamat of Fajr Salaah will have been called. Sayyiduna Isa u will
order Sayyiduna Imam Mehdi z to lead the congregation of Salaah, as
the Iqamat was called for him z
After the Fajr Salaah, Sayyiduna Isa u will say “Open the gate”. The
gate will be opened and behind it will be Dajjal and thousands of his
soldiers, each one carrying a sword and a shield. When the Dajjal sees
Sayyiduna Isa u he will begin to dissolve like salt in water, and begin
to run away, due to the fragrant smell of Sayyiduna Isa u breath, that
will reach as far as one's sight can see.
The believers and true servants of Allah will gather to support him,
and then Sayyiduna Isa u will lead them against the Dajjal and his army,
who at that time will be heading for Bayt al-Maqdis (Jerusalem).
The Dajjal will run away from him, but Sayyiduna Isa u will catch up
with him at the gate of Ludd, and will say to him, "I have to deal you a
blow; you cannot escape." When Dajjal turns towards Sayyiduna Isa v
faces him, he will begin to dissolve like salt in water. So Sayyiduna Isa
u will kill him with his spear at the gate of Ludd, and there he will die.
The Prophet said, ‘by him in whose hand is my soul, surely the son of
Mariyam will come down among you as a just ruler. He will break the
cross, kill the pigs and abolish the jizyah.
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Wealth will be in such abundance that no-one will care about it, and a
single prostration in prayer will be better than the world and all that is
in it.' "[Bukhari]
All the people will then bring faith upon him. At this time there will only
be one religion and that will be the pure religion of Islam, and there
will be only one sect and that will be of the group of Ahl-e-Sunnah.
The children will play with snakes, both tigers/lions and goats will eat
from the same patch, there will be total harmony between all of Allah
creations.
Sayyiduna Isa o will marry and will have children. He will stay in this
world for forty years and then pass away. He will be buried in the
Masjid-e-Nabawwi next to the beloved Prophet .
Ludd is the biblical city of Lydda, now known as Lod. Lod is a mixed
Jewish-Arab city 15 km southeast of Tel Aviv in the Central District
of Israel.
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THE HOLY PROPHET
An Insight into the Prophet's Noble Character and Nature
One of the names by which the Prophet Mohammad is Khayru-l-Khalq
or “Best of Creation.” Other similar names of his with identical meaning
are Khayru-l-Bariyya, Khayru-l-Khalqillah, Khayru-n-Nas, Khayru
Hadhihi-l-Umma, and Khîratullah.
These titles refers to His high status over all Prophets and
Messengers as well as over Human, the Jinn and Angels .
It is impossible to accurately describe actual beauty and elegance of
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah , as this is only known to Allah جل جلاله as what the
status and the actual beauty of Sayyiduna Mohammed is.
To draw a pen-picture of his appearance is beyond one’s capability, but
the Sahabah z have endeavoured, according to their capabilities, to
preserve what little they could, of which some is written here.
Imam Qurtubi v says: “The full beauty and elegance of Sayyiduna
Rasoolullah has not been made manifest, otherwise it would not have
been possible for man to look at him”.
The Sahabah z, have done the Ummah an immense favour by conveying
to them the perfect intrinsic knowledge, as well as the perfect
conspicuous elegance and beauty of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah .
When an unfulfilled lover is deprived of meeting the beloved then he
stands in front of the beloveds house remembering the features of his
beloved, in an attempt to gain some solace. It is from habits and
features that the heart is appeased.
Anas bin Malik z reports, “Rasoolullah was of a medium stature, he
was neither very tall nor very short. He was very handsome, of medium
built and his hair was neither very curly nor very straight (but was
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slightly wavy). He had a wheat-coloured complexion. When he walked,
he leaned forward slightly”.
It is related from Jaabir z that he said:” I once saw Rasoolullah on
the night of a full moon. On that night he wore red clothing. At times
I looked at the full moon and at times at Rasoolullah . Ultimately I
came to the conclusion that Rasoolullah was more handsome,
beautiful and more radiant than the full moon.”
Ibn Abbas z says: “The front teeth of Rasoolullah were a bit wide
(spread out). They were spaced out and not close together. When
Rasoolullah talked, an illumination emitting from his teeth. His beard
was full and dense. The pupil of his eye was black. His cheeks were full
and full of flesh could be seen.”
Jaabir bin Samurah z says: “Rasoolullah had a wide mouth. There
were red lines in the whiteness of his eyes. He had little flesh on his
heels.”
Everything of his noble features was perfect and beautiful. In the
manner that is real and intrinsic beauty had reached its last stage, in
the same manner his zaahiri (apparent) beauty had also reached its
fullest and proper stage.
The Prophet’s Miracles
The Messenger of Allah جل جلاله possesses many miracles and signs
demonstrating [his legitimacy], reaching thousands and they are well
known.
From amongst them the most exalted is the Holy Qur’an, the manifest,
a clear miracle and a brilliant proof, falsehood cannot approach it. It
is a revelation from Allah جل جلاله, the One Who is All-Wise and Praiseworthy.
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It incapacitated the most eloquent of Arabia in the most eloquent of
times to produce even a single chapter that would be comparable to the
Holy Qur’an, even if the entire creation were to get together they
would still be unable to produce a verse as beautiful as the verses of
the Holy Qur’an.
Allah جل جلاله, the Exalted says in the Holy Qur’an,
It challenged the entire creation to this despite their large numbers,
their eloquence and their severe enmity, and it challenges them to this
day.
As for the other miracles, it is not possible to enumerate them all due
to their huge number and renewing and increasing nature. However, we
will mention some below:
Once the polytheists challenged the Prophet to show a miracle to
prove that He was indeed the Prophet of Allah جل جلاله, to this the
Glorious Prophet indicated to the moon and the moon spilt into two,
and then on the command of the Prophet the moon was then pieced
together, on seeing this miracle the polytheist slandered Rasoolullah
as a magician and asked people to go to the distant lands and enquire if
this phenomenon had been seen. When they returned they confirmed
that people in the distant lands also saw this miracle, but due to
ignorance the polytheist rejected the clear sign.
Once Abu Jahl asked Rasoolullah as to what he was hiding in his
closed fist. To this Rasoolullah commanded that which was in the
Say, “If the mankind and the jinn gathered in order to bring the like of this
Quran, they could not bring the like of it, even if they assist one another.” [Al-
Isra’: 88]
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hands of Abu Jahl to proclaim as to who He was. To which the stones
in the hands of Abu Jahl greeted Rasoolullah and proclaimed the
Shahaadah. On seeing this Abu Jahl released the stones and fled away.
Everything created by Allah جل جلاله supports and loves Rasulullah as
commanded by their Creator and even when stones recite the Kalima –
La illaha illalah Mohammad Rasoolullah, they are set free.
Once the Prophet and his blessed companion’s z went on an
expedition and there was no water available for them to drink or
perform ablution for Salaah.
Our Pure Prophet asked to search for some water, the companions
came back with a few drops, to which Rasoolullah dipped his blessed
fingers, and water started flowing from between His blessed
fingers. It is mentioned that over three hundred Sahabah z quenched
their thirst and performed ablution.
Jaabir ibn ‘Abdullaah z reported that the Prophet used to go and
stand next to a palm-tree on Fridays. A woman or a man of the Ansaar
said: "O Messenger of Allah, should we not make for you a minbar
("pulpit")?" He said, "If you wish." So they made a minbar, and when
the next Friday came, He was shown to the minbar from where the
Prophet started to give the sermon. All of a sudden the congregation
heard the sound of someone crying hysterically. Upon hearing this
sound the Prophet enquired and the sound was coming from the tree,
from where the Prophet used to give the sermons. The Prophet
came down the minbar and hugged the crying tree until it calmed down."
Leading to the Battle of Badr, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah informed the
companions z of the precise places where the polytheists will die, by
saying, ‘this is the place where such polytheists will die, this is where
such a person will die, and so on’ after the battle when the Sahabah
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analysed the battle field, and indeed where the Prophet stated that
such a person will die that is precisely where that body was to found.
It is narrated by Qatadah bin al Nu'man z that his eye was injured
during a battle and the eyeball slid on to his face. The other Companions
thought of cutting it off. But he said “I will go to the Prophet and
consult him". So we took him to Prophet and told him about it. The
Prophet drew him close and placed the eyeball back in its original
place and pressed it with his palm. Then He prayed for him, “O Allah
cover him with beauty ". Thereafter Qatadah's eye was restored
(healed) in a manner that one could not know which eye had been
damaged (and it became better than other eye).
Abdullah Ibn Jaafar z said “One day a camel came towards the Prophet
, made a rumbling noise and shed tears. When the Prophet saw
this, he caressed the back of it and comforted it. In turn the camel
stopped crying. He then said" Who is its owner?" A young man from
the Ansaar said "It is mine Oh Messenger of Allah". The Messenger of
Allah جل جلاله said" Do you not fear Allah regarding this animal that he has
placed under your ownership? It complained that you neglect feeding
it (properly) and mistreat it"
Narrated by Unais bin 'Amr: Ahban bin Aus said, "I was amongst my
sheep. Suddenly a wolf caught a sheep and I screamed at it (the wolf).
The wolf sat on its tail and addressed me, saying, 'Who will look after
it (i.e. the sheep) when you are busy and not able to look after it? Do
you forbid me the provision which Allah جل جلاله has provided me?' Ahban
added, "I clapped my hands and said, 'By Allah, I have never seen
anything more interesting and wonderful than this!' On that, the wolf
said, 'There is something more (interesting and) wonderful than this;
that is, Allah's Messenger is inviting people to Allah (i.e. Islam).' "Unais
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bin 'Amr added, "Then Ahban went to Allah's Messenger and
informed him what happened and embraced Islam."
Rasoolullah informed us that the Muslims would comprise of three
armies, an army in Syria, and army in Yemen and an army in Iraq. That
they would conquer Egypt, a land where Qirat (a measure of weight and
area) is used, and that they should deal with the people with compassion
for they have protection [being Copts] and ties of kinship [through
Sayyidah Hajrah d].
On the day (of the battle) of Khaybar the Prophet announced that,
"I will give the flag to a person at whose hands Allah will grant
victory." So, the companions of the Prophet got up, wishing eagerly
to see to whom the flag will be given too, and each one having the wish
that it would be given to them. But the Prophet asked for Sayyiduna
Ali z. Someone informed Rasoolullah that he was suffering from
eye-trouble. So, He ordered them to bring Ali z in front of him. Then
the Prophet spat in his eyes and his eyes were cured immediately as
if he never had any eye-trouble.
That Owais al-Qarni z would come to you from the auxiliaries of
Yemen, he would be afflicted with leprosy and it would be healed except
for the space of a dirham, and he indeed arrived during the rule of
Sayyiduna Umar z.
Sayyiduna Rasoolullah said to Sayyiduna Ali z, az-Zubair z and al-
Miqdad z, “Go to the garden of Khakh for indeed there is Dha`inah”
who has a letter with her. [Dha`inah is the woman with whom Hasib al-
Balta`ah sent a letter to the people of Mecca in order to inform them
of the plans of the Messenger of Allah جل جلاله to fight them].
It was concerning this that the first verse of Surah Mumtahinah 60:
28) was revealed.
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'O believers! Take not for friends My and your enemies, you deliver the news to
them in friendship, while they are deniers of the truth that has come to you, and
drive out the Messenger and yourselves from homes because you believe in Allah,
your Lord. If you have come out in my path to struggle and to seek My pleasure,
take them not for friends; you send them secret message of love, while I know well
what you conceal and what you reveal. And whoever of you does so, has,
undoubtedly, gone astray from the straight path.
There they found her after she initially denied having the letter, she
then revealed it out from within her braids.
A Taste of His Humility and Blessed Character
Rasoolullah always looked at people, smiled and made them feel
joyful. He never made them feel depressed.
The Messenger of Allah جل جلاله was sent to humanity as ‘Rahmat ul-
Lilalameen’ Mercy to Mankind, and hence the concern was not just for
his Ummah, but for all of humanity and this is why He went to the
non-Muslims and to the Ghifaris, the lowest tribes on the Arabian
peninsula and talked to them, and call them to the religion of Islam,
humbling himself before them bearing patiently.
Rasoolullah would always occupy people in what benefited them and
the Ummah.
He would ask about them. He would ask news about them. If
somebody was not there, He would say “where is so and so?”
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Rasoolullah gave all of the people who sat with Him full attention
so that each one of them thought they were the most important person
in the majlis (gathering).
If somebody got angry in His presence or had some need and was
forceful, He would be patient with him and He would do that to
the point where that man would end up being calm or forgetting about
His Manner of Communication
Rasoolullah did not speak slow or fast.
He spoke in a moderate tone. His words were neither too short nor
excessive but they were always just right.
When He spoke, people felt as though the exact right amount of
words were used.
Everything about Rasoolullah was in moderation.
When Rasoolullah looked at somebody, He did not just move his
blessed head, He would turn his entire body to give full attention to
that person.
Rasoolullah looked more at the ground than He did up. His n glance
was generally down because of the power of his glance. When he looked
at people, he did not maintain his stare. He would look then move away.
The Prophet was not harsh with anybody, whether they were a
Muslim or not, as Allah جل جلاله mentioned in the Holy Qur’an “If you were
harsh hearted they would have fled from around you”.
The Prophet never spoke except with what concerned him.
The Prophet always brought people together and never separated
them.
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His Manner of Eating and Drinking
Rasoolullah never found fault in anything even in a small amount of
food. Any type of food that was given to eat He did not find fault in
it nor did He excessively praise it.
Our Glorious Master Rasoolullah used to perform Wudhu before and
after eating, that is to wash the hands.
Ibn Majah narrates from Anas z that Rasoolullah said, ‘Whosoever
wishes for Allah جل جلاله to increase the goodness in his home, he should
wash, once the food has been spread out and he should wash, once it
has been gathered. In other words, he should wash his hands and
mouth.’
Ibn ul Najaar reported from Abu Hurairah z that Rasoolullah said,
‘It is the manner (way) of the Ambiya to eat with three fingers.’
Hakeem reported from Ibn Abbas z that Rasoolullah said, ‘Eat with
three fingers, for it is Sunnah and do not eat with all five fingers, for
it is the way of the village dwellers.’
Tabrani reported from Abdullah ibn Umm-e-Hiraam z that Rasoolullah
said, ‘Respect bread for it is from the blessings of the sky and earth.
That person who eats a piece of bread that has fallen from the eating
cloth shall be forgiven.’
Daarimi reported from Asma x that when Thareed (is an Arabian dish
made from pieces of bread) would be brought to her, she would ask for
it to be kept away so that the intensity of its steam may fade away;
and she says, ‘I heard from Rasoolullah that there is more barkat in
doing this.’
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Haakim reports from Jaabir z and Abu Dawud v report from Asma x
that Rasoolullah said, ‘Allow food to cool, for there is no blessing in
hot food.’
Ibn Majah reports from Ibn Umar that Huzoor said, ‘Eat together
in a group and do not eat individually for there is blessing in eating in a
group.’
Tirmidhi reported from Ibn-e-Umar that Rasoolullah heard the
sound of a person burping. Rasoolullah said, ‘Limit the sound of your
burping, for he who over fills his stomach in the world will be the
hungriest on the Day of Qiyaamat’.
Tirmidhi reported from Umm-e-Haani . She says, ‘Huzoor came to
my home and asked if there was anything (to eat). I said that there
was nothing except dry bread (roti) and vinegar.’ He said, ‘Bring it
forth! The people in a home which has vinegar are never dependant on
any condiment.’
Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah and Daarimi report from Abu Hurairah z that
Rasoolullah said, ‘When a person has eaten something (and some
particles remain in his teeth) which he removes by means of cleaning
the teeth (making khilaal of the teeth), he should spit out those
(particles which come from the teeth) and if it is from the tongue, then
he may swallow it. Whosoever did this has done a good thing and if he
hasn’t, then there is no harm.’
12 Foods which the Beloved Prophet Muhammad liked and their
Benefits.
1. Barley:
- Good in fever, while use in a soup form.
2. Dates: The Prophet said:
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- That a house without dates has no food. It should also be eaten
at the time of childbirth.
3. Figs:
- It is a fruit from paradise and a cure for piles.
4. Pomegranate: The Prophet said:
- It cleanses you of Shaytaan and evil aspirations for 40 days.
5. Grapes:
- The Prophet was very fond of grapes, it purifies the blood,
provides vigour and health, strengthens the kidneys and clears
the bowels.
6. Honey:
- Considered the best remedy for diarrhoea when mixed in hot
water. It is the food of foods, drink of drinks and drug of drugs.
It is used for creating appetite, strengthening the stomach,
eliminating phlegm; as a meat preservative, hair conditioner, eye
soother and mouthwash. It is extremely beneficial in the
morning in warm water.
7. Milk: The Prophet said:
- That milk wipes away heat from the heart just as the finger
wipes away sweat from the brow. It strengthens the back,
improved the brain, renews vision and drives away forgetfulness.
8. Mushroom: The Prophet said:
- That mushroom is a good cure for the eyes.
9. Olive Oil: The Prophet said:
- Excellent treatment for skin and hair, delays old age, and treats
inflammation of the stomach.
10. Vinegar:
- Prophet Muhammad used to have this with olive oil.
11. Water: The Prophet said
- The best drink in this world is water, when you are thirsty drink
it by sips and not gulps, gulping produces sickness of the liver.
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His manner of sleeping
Baraah reports that “When Sayyiduna Rasoolullah went to sleep
He would put his right hand under his right cheek, and recited the
following duaa.
Rabbi qini adhaa-baka yauma tub-a-thu ‘ibbaadaka
“O Allah, save me from Your punishment on the day of Qiyaamah”. [Sunnan Ibn Majah]
Although Sayyiduna Rasulullah was sinless, He recited these types
of du'aas (supplications) to express his humbleness.
A special benefit may be derived from this is the heart is on the left
side of the chest, and by sleeping on the right side, the heart remains
on the top side hence one will not have a deep sleep, but will sleep
lightly. If one sleeps on the left side, the heart will be at the bottom,
which will result in a deep sleep.
Some physicians have for this reason said, that it is good to sleep on
the left side, because if one has a deep sleep, the food digest better.
This is a fact, but there is a harm too, which has not be taken into
consideration. If the heart is at the bottom, the weight of the whole
body will be on it and this will affect it.
The heart is one of the main organs of the body and putting a little
pressure on it may cause many diseases. Therefore, medically speaking,
if it is good to sleep on the left, then too it is detrimental, from which
one should at all times take precaution. In this respect, from the
medical point of view it is important to sleep on the right side.
Hudhayfah says: "When Rasulullah lay down on a bed, he recited:
Allahumma bi-ith-mika a-mutu wa ahyaa
“O Allah! in thy name do i live and die”.
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When he awakened he recited this du'aa:
Alhamdulillaahil ladhi ahyaanaa ba'da maa amaatana wa-ilayhin nushur
“Praise be to Allah who restored unto us life, having caused us to die and unto him
shall be the resurrection”.
Sleep is synonymous with death. That is why sleep has been linked to
death, and waking with life.
Sayyidah Aayeshah narrates: "Every night before Rasulullah slept
on his bed, He put together his hands (as in the du'aa) and blew on it
and recited the following Surahs.
Al-Ikhlaas (Qul huwauahu ahad), Al-Falaq (Qul a'udhu birabbil falaq),
and An-Naas (Qul a'udhu birabbin naas) and wiped those parts of the
body that he could (wherever the hand could reach). He began with the
head, then the face and then the front part of his body. This was done
thrice".
It is reported from Sayyiduna Rasulullah that if one recites a portion
of the Qur’an before sleeping, an Angel is appointed to protect one till
one awakens.
His Worship
Every deed and action of Sayyiduna Rasulullah is divine worship,
every word and quietness is Dhikr (remembrance of Allah ).
Mughirah bin Shu'bah reports that Rasulullah performed such
lengthy nafl prayers, that his blessed legs became swollen. The
Sahaabah said: "You undergo such great difficulties, when Allah جل جلاله
has forgiven your past and the future sins". Rasulullah replied:
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"When Allah جل جلاله has blessed me so much, should I not be a grateful
servant?"
Sayyiduna Rasulullah although being sinless and assured of high
status, which no Wali of Allah جل جلاله can attain, nor any previous Nabi has
attained; did not stop worshipping Allah جل جلاله but gave so much importance
and attention to voluntary devotions.
We who are called his ummah and claim to follow his path, how much
importance do we attach to these acts when we are more sinful and lax.
Sayyidina 'Ali says: "Ibaadah is something performed because the
object is Jannah, which is a businessman's 'ibaadah. The 'ibaadah is
meant for purchasing. The price is paid here and the articles obtained
in the hearafter.
Sometimes 'ibaadah is because of fear this is a slave's 'ibaadah.
Ibaadah is performed for fear of punishment, as is the custom of the
servant.
One 'ibaadah is that which is performed without any future need or
fear. It is solely for the gratitude of Allah abundant blessings".
Aswad bin Yazeed says he enquired from 'Aayeshah regarding
the Salaah of Rasulullah at night. She replied: " Rasulullah slept
(after 'Eshaa) for the first half portion of the night. He then awakened
(and performed the tahajjud prayers) till the time of Suhur (sehri),
thereafter he performed the witr Salaah. He then went to his bed.
Abu Hurayrah says that Rasulullah said: "When one awakens at
night (for-tahajjud salaah), two short rakahs should, be performed at
the beginning".
Sayyiduna Rasulullah performed different amounts of rakahs in
tahajjud. These are according to different times. If there was time he
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performed more rakahs, otherwise less rakahs were performed. There
are no specified amount of rakahs for tahajjud.
It has been reported by Ibn 'Abbaas that he once slept at the house
of his aunt Maymunah (during his childhood). Rasulullah slept till
the middle of the night, or till a little before that. Rasulullah then
awakened and began wiping off the signs of sleep from his face. He
then recited the last ten aayaat of Surah Aali 'Imraan (Inna fi khalqis
samaawaati wal ard). He got up and went to a leather bag that was
hanging and (took water in a utensil from it) performed wudu from it.
He then commenced his Salaah. 'Abdullah bin 'Abbaas says: 'I also
got up (performed wudu) and stood next to-him (on his left).
Rasulullah put his right hand on my head he caught my ear and pulled
me to his right side, so that I might stand on the right according to
the sunnah. He then performed two rakahs Salaah six times (the total
of twelve rakahs. Mulla 'Ali Qaari has written that according to the
madh-hab of Imaam Aa'zam Abu Hanifah , in tahajjud prayers there
are twelve rakahs). He then performed the witr Salaah and slept. When
the mu-adh-dhin (Sayyiduna Bilaal ) came to him, he got up and recited
two short rakahs and went for the Fajr Salaah.
Sayyidah Hafsah the wife of Rasulullah reports:
“Rasulullah performed while sitting. He recited surah in it, and
recited with such tarteel (distinct and clear tone), that the surah
became longer than one that is lengthier".
His Fasting
It was the noble practice of Sayyiduna Rasulullah to observe many
Siyaam (fasts), at times he continually observed fasts for many days.
The virtues of fasting have been mentioned in many books. In every
command of Allah جل جلاله there are thousands of benefits and wisdom. The
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human mind and lofty thinking cannot reach the wisdom of the All Wise
Allah جل جلاله . The one who remains hungry, can feel what a hungry person
experiences and the difficulties the hungry confront.
In such a state one creates a passion to help the hungry, and the feeling
to help the poor is also sensed. More than this, it subdues one's
animalistic passions and urges. Many a time when these tendencies
irritate a human, it results in degrading a human religiously as well as
materially.
Maulana Rumi explains this in the following couplets:
'This love which the people have today, is not the love which good
people have. This is a mischief to fill the stomach. When the stomach
is filled, then unlawful deeds come to mind. And when the stomach is
empty and full of hunger, then love and its kind are all forgotten'.
'Abdullah bin Shaqeeq reports: "I inquired from 'Aayeshah
regarding the (nafil) Saum of Rasulullah . She replied: 'At times
Rasulullah fasted continuously. We used to say, he will keep on
fasting (this month). At times he did not fast, till we began thinking he
will not fast (that month). Rasulullah did not fast for a month after
he came to Madinah, besides the fasts of Ramadhan'".
Ibn 'Abbaas relates: "Rasulullah fasted the major portion of the
month at times, till we thought that he did not intend ending the fasts.
In some months he did not fast, we began to think he would not fast
now, besides Ramadhan he did not fast for a full month".
Sayyidah Aayeshah says: "I did not observe Rasulullah fast for
more days in any month (excluding Ramadhan) other than Sha'baan. He
fasted for the major part of the month, and nearly fasted for the full
month".
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Sayyidah Aayeshah reports: "Rasulullah (often) gave importance
to the fasting on Mondays and Thursdays"
In a narration in Sahih Muslim regarding Monday, it has been stated
that "I was born on a Monday, the revealing of the Quran to me also
began on a Monday". In one hadith it stated that "Allah forgives the
sins of every Muslim (provided the rules apply) on Mondays and
Thursdays". It is said regarding those two people who are on bad terms
"hold the granting of their forgiveness till they reconcile among
themselves".
Abu Hurayrah says: "Rasulullah said: 'Deeds are presented before
Allah on Mondays and Thursdays. I desire that my deeds be presented
whilst I am fasting'".
His Recitation of the Holy Qur'an
The manner in which Sayyiduna Rasulullah recited and the
importance he attached to the tarteel (distinct and clear tone) and
tajweed (recital with established rules of pronunciation and intonation)
in reciting the Qur-aan.
Ya'laa bin Mamlak says: "He asked Ummul Mu'mineen Sayyiditina
Ummi Salamah about the recital of Rasulullah ". She replied: "He
recited every word separately and clearly".
Qataadah reports: "I inquired from Anas : 'How was the recital of
Rasulullah ?' He replied: 'He recited (The words of madd) with a
madd"'.
Ummi Salamah reports: "Rasulullah recited every aayah
separately. He recited 'Alhamdulillaahi Rabbil 'Aa-lameen' and paused,
then recited 'Ar Rahmaanir Raheem' and paused. Then paused after
reciting 'Maaliki Yawmiddeen"'.
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His Weeping / Crying
A person weeps (cries) because of some reason. At times one cries
because of mercy and kindness; at times because of fear; sometimes
because of fondness and-love; sometimes due to intense happiness;
sometimes due to pain or-sorrow; at times due to the oppression of
someone.
Among these there is the crying of taubah (repentance) which is an
outcome of some sin committed; one type of crying is due to nifaaq
(hypocrisy), which is done for show, where one cries in Salaah so that
others may feel that that person is crying due to piety, humbleness
etc.; one type of crying is for a request, for instance where one cries
for a dead person without taking any remuneration; one type is to cry
for a remuneration where for example one is paid to cry at the house
of a dead person as is the custom in some areas; one type of crying is
the crying of acceptance where one sees another crying and after
seeing this they also begins to cry. One type of crying is called a lie,
that is the crying of a person after committing a sin but thereafter
does not refrain from that sin.
Sayyiduna Rasulullah mainly cried due to the fondness and love for a
deceased person, or for fear of, on behalf of the ummah, or because
of the fear or longing for Allah جل جلاله
The commentators on hadith write that the crying of Sayyiduna
Daawud was due to sorrow. The crying of Sayyiduna Ibrahim was
due to a desire, and the crying of Sayyiduna Rasulullah was because
of love.
Abdullah bin Shikh-kheer says: ''I attended the noble assembly of
Rasulullah . He was performing Salaah. Because of his crying, such
sound emitted from his chest, like that of a boiling pot''.
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This was due to the total humbleness of Sayyiduna Rasulullah .
The Children of Rasoolullah
Rasoolullah and Sayyidah Khadijah had six children – four
daughters and two sons.
Rasoolullah also had a son with Sayyidah Maria Qibtiya .
Sadly all the sons of the Rasoolullah , Sayyiduna Abdullah , Sayyiduna
Qasim and Sayyiduna Ibrahim passed away in their infancy.
Sayyiduna Zainab was the eldest of the Rasoolullah four
daughters. She married her first cousin Abul 'Aas who was the son
of her maternal aunt Hala . He hadn’t accepted Islam at the time of
the marriage but was always a loving and devoted husband to Sayyidah
Zainab and good son-in-law to the Rasoolullah . Sayyidah Zainab
experienced many hardships in her life, including being severely
wounded for her love and support of Islam.
Sayyidah Ruqaiyyah was the second eldest daughter of the
Rasoolullah . Her first marriage to Utba ended in divorce after his
father, Rasoolullah Uncle Abu Lahab, forced him to divorce her. Her
second marriage was to Sayyiduna Uthman who himself experienced
cruel torture from the non-believers. Sayyidah Ruqaiyyah was a very
virtuous lady who endured many hardships courageously. She was only
in her early twenties when she passed away.
Sayyidah Umm-e Kulthum was the second youngest daughter of the
Rasoolullah . Like Sayyidah Ruqaiyyah she too was first married to
Abu Lahab’s son, the youngest Utaiba, but like his brother he divorced
his young wife at the order of his parents. After the death of Sayyidah
Ruqaiyyah , Rasoolullah gave Sayyidah Umm-e Kulthum’s hand in
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marriage to Sayyiduna Uthman . They both shared an exemplary
marriage but were only together for a few years when Umm-e Kulthum
became ill and passed away.
Sayyidah Fatima was Rasoolullah youngest daughter and shared a
very close relationship with her father. She was a very hard-working
and noble woman and despite being very poor herself she was very
generous to others. Rasoolullah gave her hand in marriage to his
cousin Sayyiduna Ali , the son of his uncle Abu Talib. Sayyidah Fatima
was Rasoolullah only living child at the time of his death, but she
passed away shortly after in the month of Ramadan. Rasoolullah
stated Fatima was one of the four most perfect, spiritual and
exalted ladies in the world.
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GOOD CONDUCT AND THE COMPANY OF GOOD PEOPLE
In this section we will mention a series of Hadith, about how a Muslim
should be and who they should be acquainted to.
The Holy Prophet has said,
"Nothing better has been endowed to mankind than good moral
character, and the man most perfect in Iman is the one who bears
excellent moral character, and the good among you are those whose
conduct is good".
"I have been sent (as a Prophet) to raise moral conduct to perfection
(which means achieving accomplishment in moral conduct is the Mission
of the Apostle of Allah).”
"Allah is Merciful and kind and loves kindness and affection. He lay
stress on kindness and not on severity and harshness.”
“Shyness or (as a virtue) consists in Iman, and residence is in the
Paradise and talking absurd is oppression (and injustice) the abode of
this is in the hell.”
“Adopt the company of none but of men of Iman”.
“Sit among the elders and learn things from the religious scholars. The
good friend is one who reminds you of Allah when you forget and
helps you in remembering Him.”
‘The good companion in one whose appearance revives you in the
remembrance of Allah and his talks encourage you for doing good,
and his activities remind you of the Day of Judgement.”
“The example of a good and bad companion is a kin to a musk seller and
the furnace bellower respectively. The former either will give you
something or the good smell will reach you (in his present), while the
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latter will either burn your clothes or the bad smell of the smoke will
cause you extreme trouble.”
“A person remains in the Deen of the one who they have befriended. It
must therefore be observed as to what kind of person is whom we make
a friend."
Sayyiduna Umar z has said, “Do not keep the company of a sinful and
evil person, who has no regard for moral virtues. They will teach you
their own evil doing and moral laxity, and do not open your secrets
before them, and consult your affairs only with those (trust worthy
people) who fear Allah جل جلاله”.
Sayyiduna Ali z has said, “Do not keep the company with an evil person,
as he will try to induce you with his behaviour and would very much like
to malign you with his doings and present his worst deeds as best ones.
Do no friendship with the fools and the crazy, as they will cause you
trouble and will not bring any benefit to you even if they try to do so,
their silence is better than speech, and distance better than nearness,
death better than life, also do not keep company with liars, this will not
benefit you, they will carry your secrets to others and bring those of
others to you. If you tell them the truth they will stick to falsehood.”
Ikhwat-ul-iman