Chapter 248: Remembrance of Allah in the Morning and in the Evening

 Chapter 248Remembrance of Allah in the Morning and in the Evening قَالَ الله تَعَالَى : ﴿ وَاذْكُرْ رَبَّكَ في نَفْسِكَ تَضَرُّعَاً وَخِيفَةً وَدُونَ الجَهْرِ مِنَ القَوْلِ بِالغُدُوِّ وَالآصَالِ وَلا تَكُنْ مِنَ الغَافِلِينَ ﴾ [ الأعراف (205)]. قَالَ أهلُ اللُّغَةِ : « الآصَالُ » : جَمْعُ أصِيلٍ ، وَهُوَ مَا بَيْنَ العَصْرِ وَالمَغْرِبِ . قال ابن… Continue reading Chapter 248: Remembrance of Allah in the Morning and in the Evening

Chapter 247: The Excellence of Gathering in which Allah is Remembered

Chapter 247The Excellence of Gathering in which Allah is Remembered Allah, the Exalted, says: "And keep yourself (O Muhammad (PBUH)) patiently with those who call on their Rubb (i.e., your companions who remember their Rubb with glorification, praising in prayers, and other righteous deeds) morning and afternoon, seeking His Face; and let not your eyes… Continue reading Chapter 247: The Excellence of Gathering in which Allah is Remembered

Chapter 246: Supplication at the time of going to Bed and Waking up

Chapter 246Supplication at the time of going to Bed and Waking up [1446] عن حُذَيفَةَ وأبي ذرٍ رضي الله عنهما قالا : كَانَ رسولُ الله إِذَا أوَى إِلَى فِرَاشِهِ ، قَالَ : « بِاسْمِكَ اللَّهُمَّ أَحْيَا وَأموتُ » وَإذَا اسْتَيقَظَ قَالَ : « الحَمْدُ للهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بعْدَ مَا أماتَنَا وإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ » . رواه… Continue reading Chapter 246: Supplication at the time of going to Bed and Waking up

Chapter 245: Remembrance of Allah in all Conditions

Chapter 245Remembrance of Allah in all Conditions Allah, the Exalted, says: "Verily! In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and in the alternation of night and day, there are indeed signs for men of understanding. Those who remember Allah (always, and in prayers) standing, sitting, and lying down on their sides..'' (3:190,191)  … Continue reading Chapter 245: Remembrance of Allah in all Conditions

Chapter 243: The Obligation of Supplicating to Exalt Prophet (pbuh)

Chapter 243The Obligation of Supplicating Allah to Exalt His Mention and its Excellence, and its Manner Allah, the Exalted, says: "Allah exalts the mention of His Messenger (PBUH) and His angels supplicate Him to do so. O you who believe! supplicate Allah to exalt his mention and to grant him safety and security.   1397.… Continue reading Chapter 243: The Obligation of Supplicating to Exalt Prophet (pbuh)

Chapter 242: The Obligation of Gratitude

Chapter 242The Obligation of Gratitude Allah the Exalted says: "Therefore, remember Me (by praying, glorifying). I will remember you, and be grateful to Me (for My countless Favours on you) and never be ungrateful to Me.'' (2:152) "If you give thanks (by accepting Faith and worshipping none but Allah), I will give you more (of… Continue reading Chapter 242: The Obligation of Gratitude

Five Qualities, Must Have, Must Keep

The following is the main text of a Jumuah Khutbah given on June 20, 2008. (Ishaq Zahid) Allah T'ala says in the Holy Qur'an:  يَـٰٓأَيُّہَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ مَن يَرۡتَدَّ مِنكُمۡ عَن دِينِهِۦ فَسَوۡفَ يَأۡتِى ٱللَّهُ بِقَوۡمٍ۬ يُحِبُّہُمۡ وَيُحِبُّونَهُ ۥۤ أَذِلَّةٍ عَلَى ٱلۡمُؤۡمِنِينَ أَعِزَّةٍ عَلَى ٱلۡكَـٰفِرِينَ يُجَـٰهِدُونَ فِى سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ وَلَا يَخَافُونَ لَوۡمَةَ لَآٮِٕمٍ۬‌ۚ ذَٲلِكَ فَضۡلُ ٱللَّهِ… Continue reading Five Qualities, Must Have, Must Keep

Chapter 240: Excellence of Fair Bargaining and Matters Relation to it

Chapter 240Excellence of Fair Bargaining and Matters Relation to it Allah, the Exalted, says: "And whatever you do of good deeds, truly, Allah knows it well.'' (2:215) "And O my people! Give full measure and weight in justice and reduce not the things that are due to the people.'' (11:85) "Woe to Al-Mutaffifun (those who… Continue reading Chapter 240: Excellence of Fair Bargaining and Matters Relation to it