Friday, December 10, 2010

Whenever you see eclipses pray till the eclipse is over.

Bukhari :: Book 2 :: Volume 18 :: Hadith 150
Narrated Abu Bakra:
We were with Allah's Apostle when the sun eclipsed. Allah's Apostle stood up dragging his cloak till he entered the Mosque. He led us in a two-Rakat prayer till the sun (eclipse) had cleared. Then the Prophet (p.b.u.h) said, "The sun and the moon do not eclipse because of someone's death. So whenever you see these eclipses pray and invoke (Allah) till the eclipse is over."

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Mention the name of Allah and eat it

Bukhari :: Book 3 :: Volume 34 :: Hadith 273

Narrated 'Aisha:
Some people said, "O Allah's Apostle! Meat is brought to us by some people and we are not sure whether the name of Allah has been mentioned on it or not (at the time of slaughtering the animals)." Allah's Apostle said (to them), "Mention the name of Allah and eat it."

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

"In the prayer one is occupied (with a more serious matter)."

SAHIH BUKHARI - Volume 2, Book 22, Number 290:
Narrated 'Abdullah:

We used to greet the Prophet while he was praying and he used to answer
our greetings. When we returned from AnNajashi (the ruler of Ethiopia),
we greeted him, but he did not answer us (during the prayer) and (after
finishing the prayer) he said, "In the prayer one is occupied (with a
more serious matter)."

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Allah makes the way to Jannah easy for him who treads the path in search of knowledge

 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The
Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Allah makes the way to Jannah easy for
him who treads the path in search of knowledge.'' [Muslim].
Commentary:  In this Hadith, knowledge means the knowledge of the religion, that is to say the
correct knowledge of the Qur'an and Hadith which is acquired without
any prejudice of any juristic school. Otherwise juristic prejudice can
turn knowledge into great obstruction. May Allah bestow His Mercy on us.

And march forth in the way (which leads to) forgiveness from your Lord,
and for Paradise as wide as are the heavens and the earth, prepared for
Al-Muttaqûn (the pious).[ Âl-'Imrân:133]


278. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger
of Allah (PBUH) said, "The believers who show the most perfect Faith
are those who have the best behaviour, and the best of you are those
who are the best to their wives".[At-Tirmidhi].

Truly, Allâh is with those who fear Him (keep their duty unto Him)[],
and those who are Muhsinûn (good-doers).[AN-NAHL:128]

Monday, December 6, 2010

The honest treasurer who gives

Sahih bukhaari - Volume 3, Book 36, Number 461:

Narrated Abu Musa Al-Ashari:

The Prophet said, "The honest treasurer who gives willingly what he is
ordered to give, is one of the two charitable persons, (the second
being the owner)."

Sunday, December 5, 2010

When one of you leads the Salat, he should not prolong it

Abu Hurairah (May Allah bepleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "When one of you leads the Salat, he should not prolong it because the congregation includes those who are feeble, ill or old". One version adds: "those who have to attend to work'') While offering prayers alone, you may pray as long as you like". [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Commentary:  According to this Hadith, the Imam - one who leads the congregational prayer, is enjoined to shorten the prayer in consideration of those who pray behind him. Shortening of prayer here means that the Surah of the Qur'an recited by him in the prayer should not be very long.
This does not mean, however, that the postures of Salat, such as standing, bowing, prostration and sitting should not be done properly, as it is taken to mean by Muslims in general. Although it is a Sunnah about which the Noble Prophet (PBUH) is reported to have said, "Pray as you see me praying.'' Thus, it is essential to perform Salat properly.

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Importance of the Qur'an and the Sunnah

170.  Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Whenever the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) delivered a Khutbah, his eyes would become red, his tone loud and he showed anger as if he were warning us against an army.
He (PBUH) would say, "The enemy is about to attack you in the morning and the enemy is advancing against you in the evening". He would further say, "I am sent with the final Hour like these two fingers of mine.'' Messenger of Allah (PBUH) held up his index finger and the middle finger together to illustrate. He used to add: "To proceed, the best speech is the Book of Allah and the best guidance is the guidance of Muhammad (PBUH), the worst practice is the introduction of new practices in Islam and every Bid`ah is a misguidance". He would also say, "I am, in respect of rights, nearer to every believer than his own self. He who leaves an estate, it belongs to his heirs, and he who leaves a debt, it is my responsibility to pay it off.'' [Muslim].

Commentary:
1. This Hadith mentions the style of the speech of the Prophet (PBUH). His auspicious presence is regarded in it as a sign of the nearness of the Day of Resurrection.

2. It emphasizes the importance of the Qur'an and the Sunnah and brings into focus the destruction caused by Bid`ah in Deen.

3. It clearly lays down that the orphans and the needy are the liability of the government/Bait-ul-Mal (public exchequer). The reason being that the caliphs were the successors of the Prophet (PBUH) and the work which was done by him in his lifetime was after him their responsibility.

4. The rightful owners of the deceased are their heirs and none else.

Friday, December 3, 2010

"Are you the same people??

SAHIH BUKHARI - Volume 7, Book 62, Number 1:

Narrated Anas bin Malik:

A group of three men came to the houses of the wives of the Prophet asking how the Prophet worshipped (Allah), and when they were informed about that, they considered their worship insufficient and said, "Where are we from the Prophet as his past and future sins have been forgiven." Then one of them said, "I will offer the prayer throughout the night forever." The other said, "I will fast throughout the year and will not break my fast." The third said, "I will keep away from the women and will not marry forever." Allah's Apostle came to them and said, "Are you the same people who said so-and-so? By Allah, I am more submissive to Allah and more afraid of Him than you; yet I fast and break my fast, I do sleep and I also marry women. So he who does not follow my tradition in religion, is not from me (not one of my followers)."

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Everyone will do the deeds

Sahih bukhari - Volume 8, Book 77, Number 595:
Narrated Imran bin Husain:

A man said, "O Allah's Apostle! Can the people of Paradise be known (differentiated) from the people of the Fire; The Prophet replied, "Yes." The man said, "Why do people (try to) do (good) deeds?" The Prophet said, "Everyone will do the deeds for which he has been created to do or he will do those deeds which will be made easy for him to do." (i.e. everybody will find easy to do such deeds as will lead him to his destined place for which he has been created).

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Jo Shaks.............

Jo Shaks Yom-e-Aashora Asmad Surma aankhon mein laga'ay tu us ki aankhain kabhi na dukhain gi. (Sha'ab-ul-Eman, Jild-3, Page-367)




Sarkar-e-Madina Salallaho Ta'ala Alehi Wassalam ka Farman hai: "Jis kay Dil mein Raayi kay daanay kay barabar Takabur hoga wo Bihisht mein nahi jay'ay ga". (Kimya-e-Sa'aadat Page-587)




Aur aay Mehboob jab tum say meray banday mujhay pochain tu mein nazdeek hon Dua Qabool kerta hon pukaarnay walay ki jab mujhay pukaray P2, Al-Baqara, 186




"Hazrat Younis Bin Ubaid (Radi Allaho Ta'ala Anho) Farmatay hain kay Jis ki ZABAN aik thikanay par rehti hai us kay sub kaam theek rehtay hain" (FaizaneSunnat page-694)




Jo Shaks raat kay aakhri hissay mein uth ker Surah-e-Bakarah aur Aal-Imran parhay tu Allah Azawajal usay kabhi ruswa na karay ga. (Tibrani, page-480)




"Jis nay Farz Namaz kay Baad Aayat-ul-Kursi parhi wo banda agli namaz tak Allah Azawajal kay zimay karam par hai" (Majma'al-Zawa'id, jild10, page-128)



Sarkar-e-Madinah Salallaho Ta'ala Alehi Wassalam ka Farman: Jis Nay Kitab mein mujh par Durood Pak Likha tu Jab tak Mera naam us mein rahay ga Faristay us kay lye Astag Sarkar-e-Madinah Salallaho Ta'ala Alehi Wassalam ka Farman: Jis Nay Kitab mein mujh par Durood Pak Likha tu Jab tak Mera naam us mein rahay ga Faristay us kay lye Astagfar kartay hain. (Sa'adat-ud-Darain)far kartay hain. (Sa'adat-ud-Darain)

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

There is no Hijra

Sahih BUKHARI - Volume 4, Book 52, Number 42:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:

Allah's Apostle said, "There is no Hijra (i.e. migration) (from Mecca to Medina) after the Conquest (of Mecca), but Jihad and good intention remain; and if you are called (by the Muslim ruler) for fighting, go forth immediately.

Superiority of Poor, Weak and unrenowned Muslims

Sahl bin Sa`d As-Sa`idi (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: A man passed by the Prophet (PBUH), so he asked a man who was sitting near him, "What is your opinion about this man?'' That man replied: "He is one of the noblest men. By Allah he is certainly a proper person for (a girl) being given in marriage if he seeks to marry, and his recommendation is fit to be accepted if he recommends". Messenger of Allah (PBUH) remained silent. Then another man passed. Messenger of Allah (PBUH) enquired, "What is your opinion about this man?'' He replied: "O Messenger of Allah, he is one of the poor Muslims. He is not a proper person (for a girl) to be given in marriage to, and his recommendation would not be accepted if he makes one; if he speaks, he is not to be listened to.'' Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "He is better than the former by earthfuls".
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Commentary:  This Hadith contains the following two important points:
1. The distinction and greatness of such poor Muslims who are neither known in society because due to their poverty nor are they respected by people.
But due to their Faith and piety, each of them is better in the sight of Allah than others. This Hadith makes it abundantly clear that what really matters with Allah is Faith and piety not lineage nor pomp and show.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Superiority of Poor, Weak and unrenowned Muslims

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: A black woman (or probably a young man) used to clean the mosque. Messenger of Allah
(PBUH) missed her (or him) and asked about her (or him). He was told that she (or he) had died. He (PBUH) said, "Why did you not inform me?'' (It seemed as if) they (Companions) considered the matter insignificant. Then he (PBUH) said, "Show me her (or his) grave.'' When it was shown to him, he offered (Janazah-funeral) prayer over it and said, "These graves cover those in them with darkness, and Allah illumines them for the inmates as a result of my supplication for them".
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Commentary:  On the basis of some other narrations, the 'Ulama' have accepted that the person mentioned in this Hadith who used to sweep the mosque was a woman known as Umm Mihjan. This Hadith highlights the following four important points:
1. The merit of keeping mosques clean.
2. The height of compassion and kindness of the Prophet (PBUH).
3. The importance of participation in the funeral prayer of virtuous persons.
4. Permission to perform funeral prayer of virtuous person after his/her burial, if one is unable to participate in it when it is performed before the burial of the deceased.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Hadith of the Day - forgiveness

`Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: Prior to his demise, the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) used to supplicate frequently: Subhan Allahi wa bihamdihi; Astaghfirullaha wa atubu ilaihi (Allah is free from imperfection, and I begin with praising Him. I beg forgiveness from Allah and I turn to Him in repentance.''[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Commentary:  In general, asking of forgiveness all the time is necessary and commendable. But during the old age and the last days of one's life it is particularly very essential. In this way, the Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH) would also be followed.

And all of you beg Allâh to forgive you all, O believers, that you may be successful [An-Nor V: 31 Ch: 24.]

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Hadith of the day - patience

Bukhari :: Book 7 :: Volume 70 :: Hadith 545
Narrated Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri and Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "No fatigue, nor disease, nor sorrow, nor sadness, nor hurt, nor distress befalls a Muslim, even if it were the prick he receives from a thorn, but that Allah expiates some of his sins for that."

Bukhari :: Book 7 :: Volume 70 :: Hadith 547
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "The example of a believer is that of a fresh tender plant; from whatever direction the wind comes, it bends it, but when the wind becomes quiet, it becomes straight again. Similarly, a believer is afflicted with calamities (but he remains patient till Allah removes his difficulties.) And an impious wicked person is like a pine tree which keeps hard and straight till Allah cuts (breaks) it down when He wishes." (See Hadith No. 558, Vol. 9.)

Bukhari :: Book 7 :: Volume 70 :: Hadith 548
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "If Allah wants to do good to somebody, He afflicts him with trials."

Bukhari :: Book 7 :: Volume 70 :: Hadith 549
Narrated Aisha:
I never saw anybody suffering so much from sickness as Allah's Apostle.

Bukhari :: Book 7 :: Volume 70 :: Hadith 550
Narrated 'Abdullah:
I visited the Prophet during his ailments and he was suffering from a high fever. I said, "You have a high fever. Is it because you will have a double reward for it?" He said, "Yes, for no Muslim is afflicted with any harm but that Allah will remove his sins as the leaves of a tree fall down."

Bukhari :: Book 7 :: Volume 70 :: Hadith 552
Narrated Abu Muisa Al-Ash'ari:
The Prophet said, "Feed the hungry, visit the sick, and set free the captives."

Bukhari:Book 7:Vol70:Hadith 553
Narrated Al-Bara bin Azib:
Allah's Apostle ordered us to do seven things and forbade us to do seven other things. He forbade us to wear gold rings, silk, Dibaj, Istabriq, Qissy, and Maithara; and ordered us to accompany funeral processions, visit the sick & greet everybody.

Friday, November 26, 2010

Hadith of the Day

Buraidah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "That which differentiates us from the disbelievers and hypocrites is our performance of Salat. He who abandons it, becomes a disbeliever.''[At-Tirmidhi].

Every person is a pledge for what he has earned, Except those on the Right, (i.e. the pious true believers of Islâmic Monotheism); In Gardens (Paradise) they will ask one another, About Al-Mujrimûn (polytheists, criminals, disbelievers, etc.), (And they will say to them): "What has caused you to enter Hell?" They will say: "We were not of those who used to offer their Salât (prayers)[]  [Al-Muddaththir:38 to 43]