Weekend wishes

Narrated Anas bin Malik:





The Prophet said, "None of you should wish for death because of a calamity befalling him; but if he has to wish for death, he should say: "O Allah! Keep me alive as long as life is better for me, and let me die if death is better for me.' "
Have a great weekend. 
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Whispers of Jummah

Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, "Allah forgives my
followers those (evil deeds) their souls may whisper or
suggest to them as long as they do not act (on it) or speak."
[Sahih Bukari]
Share your love, smiles, greetings and kindness with your fellow muslims (whether poor or rich) - it starts irregularly with one person but it catches on like weed soon becoming a norm!
Have a beautiful weekend
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Try Kindness

Never feel hurt when you bestow good or kindness on others yet when you are in need, you find that all that kindness you gave did not come back to you. Alhumdulillah, sufficient is Allah for he who places all his needs in Allahs hand  -  let your heart shine and continue to do good because Allah is watching and that is all that matters.







Narrated 'Aisha (r.a.): "Allah's Messenger  said, "Be calm, O 'Aisha!  Allah loves that, one should be kind and lenient in all matters." (Bukhari)
"Give gifts to one another, for gifts take away malice." (Mishkat) "The messenger of Allah  used to accept gifts and give gifts in return." (Bukhari)









وَلَمَن صَبَرَ وَغَفَرَ إِنَّ ذَٰلِكَ لَمِنْ عَزْمِ الْأُمُورِ
And verily, whosoever shows patience and forgives that would truly be from the things recommended by Allah.
Surat Ash-Shūraá (42:43)



Have a fantastic weekend, my dear ones:)
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The Night Journey (Isra) of Mi'raj إ

                           












Tomorrow is سراء والمعراج‎الأ, Eid al-'Isrā' wal-Mi'rāj 09 July (27 Rajab 1431)










Narrated Malik bin Sasaa: The Prophet said, "While I was at the House in a state midway between sleep and wakefulness, (an angel recognized me) as the man lying between two men. A golden tray full of wisdom and belief was brought to me and my body was cut open from the throat to the lower part of the abdomen and then my abdomen was washed with Zam-zam water and (my heart was) filled with wisdom and belief. 



Al-Buraq, a white animal, smaller than a mule and bigger than a donkey was brought to me and I set out with Gabriel. When I reached the nearest heaven. Gabriel said to the heaven gate-keeper, 'Open the gate.' The gatekeeper asked, 'Who is it?' He said, 'Gabriel.' The gate-keeper asked, 'Who is accompanying you?' Gabriel said, 'Muhammad.' The gate-keeper said, 'Has he been called?' Gabriel said, 'Yes.' Then it was said, 'He is welcomed. What a wonderful visit his is!' Then I met Adam and greeted him and he said, 'You are welcomed O son and a Prophet.' 





Then we ascended to the second heaven. It was asked, 'Who is it?' Gabriel said, 'Gabriel.' It was said, 'Who is with you?' He said, 'Muhammad' It was asked, 'Has he been sent for?' He said, 'Yes.' It was said, 'He is welcomed. What a wonderful visit his is!" Then I met Jesus and Yahya (John) who said, 'You are welcomed, O brother and a Prophet. 





Then we ascended to the third heaven. It was asked, 'Who is it?' Gabriel said, 'Gabriel.' It was asked, 'Who is with you? Gabriel said, 'Muhammad.' It was asked, 'Has he been sent for?' 'Yes,' said Gabriel. 'He is welcomed. What a wonderful visit his is!' - (The Prophet added:). -There I met Joseph and greeted him, and he replied, 'You are welcomed, O brother and a Prophet!' 





Then we ascended to the 4th heaven and again the same questions and answers were exchanged as in the previous heavens. There I met Idris and greeted him. He said, 'You are welcomed O brother and Prophet.' 





Then we ascended to the 5th heaven and again the same questions and answers were exchanged as in previous heavens. There I met and greeted Aaron who said, 'You are welcomed O brother and a Prophet".





Then we ascended to the 6th heaven and again the same questions and answers were exchanged as in the previous heavens. There I met and greeted Moses who said, 'You are welcomed O brother and a Prophet.' When I proceeded on, he started weeping and on being asked why he was weeping, he said, 'O Lord! Followers of this youth who was sent after me will enter Paradise in greater number than my followers.' 





Then we ascended to the seventh heaven and again the same questions and answers were exchanged as in the previous heavens. There I met and greeted Abraham who said, 'You are welcomed O son and a Prophet.' Then I was shown Al-Bait-al-Ma'mur (i.e. Allah's House). I asked Gabriel about it and he said, This is Al Bait-ul-Ma'mur where 70,000 angels perform prayers daily and when they leave they never return to it (but always a fresh batch comes into it daily).' 





Then I was shown Sidrat-ul-Muntaha (i.e. a tree in the seventh heaven) and I saw its Nabk fruits which resembled the clay jugs of Hajr (i.e. a town in Arabia), and its leaves were like the ears of elephants, and four rivers originated at its root, two of them were apparent and two were hidden. I asked Gabriel about those rivers and he said, 'The two hidden rivers are in Paradise, and the apparent ones are the Nile and the Euphrates.' Then fifty prayers were enjoined on me. I descended till I met Moses who asked me, 'What have you done?' I said, 'Fifty prayers have been enjoined on me.' He said, 'I know the people better than you, because I had the hardest experience to bring Bani Israel to obedience. Your followers cannot put up with such obligation. So, return to your Lord and request Him (to reduce the number of prayers.' I returned and requested Allah (for reduction) and He made it forty. I returned and (met Moses) and had a similar discussion, and then returned again to Allah for reduction and He made it thirty, then twenty, then ten, and then I came to Moses who repeated the same advice. 





Ultimately Allah reduced it to five. When I came to Moses again, he said, 'What have you done?' I said, 'Allah has made it five only.' He repeated the same advice but I said that I surrendered (to Allah's Final Order)' " Allah's Apostle was addressed by Allah, "I have decreed My obligation and have reduced the burden on My slaves, and I shall reward a single good deed as if it were ten good deeds." - Sahih Al-Bukhari 4:429 





In many muslim communities, the family take children along to the masjid where they are told the stories of this night. Thereafter dinner and treats are served for this auspicious occasion.



Have a great Isra-wal-Miraj and a good weekend too:)









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You are Beautiful

If you are a practicing muslimah,  you are beautiful already so it is better for you, if you consider these things, so as to remove doubt or any wrong doing...



(1) Eye brows
Do not re-shape or pluck them for there are hadith that lend towards it being incorrect and we can not know for sure (or without a doubt) what is right in this matter. For this purpose it is often better to stay away from doing it.



Allah has cursed those women who modify their eyebrows or ask others to do it for them (Sahih al-Bukhari)





(2) Nail polish
Nail polish can be known to have extracts which are not halaal so exercise caution when purchasing these products. There is also a concern when it comes to wudhu - the wudhu can not reach your nail if you have nail polish on. Some scholars say it is okay if you make wudhu and then apply the nail polish, however the point rather to be noted here, is, you should be removing and reapplying every single time you lose your wudhu. For all practical reasons, it is best to stay away from it considering we are not sure how it negates wudhu which is more important than nail polish.



(3) Jewelery
Don't be excessive in jewellery, as it is, an ornament that should be kept for your those in your private circle (the ones who are allowed to see you uncovered). I know we all have loves and I am no exception so I restrict myself to only piece which is normally my ring and nothing else. I wear earrings but these cannot be seen as my head is covered.



(4) Dress
As a muslim woman, our clothes need to be clean, neat and loose fitting. I often see girls or ladies wearing a scarf with tight jeans and tops. This is not hijab. You might as well not cover your hair then because the dressing negates the requirement of jalabiya/hijab. If you want to wear tight clothes, atleast cover up with an abayya when  you go out.









يَا أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ قُل لِّأَزْوَاجِكَ وَبَنَاتِكَ وَنِسَاءِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ يُدْنِينَ عَلَيْهِنَّ مِن جَلَابِيبِهِنَّ ۚ ذَ‌ٰلِكَ أَدْنَىٰ أَن يُعْرَفْنَ فَلَا يُؤْذَيْنَ ۗ وَكَانَ اللَّهُ غَفُورًا رَّحِيمًا ﴿٥٩

































(59) O Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) all over their bodies (i.e. screen themselves completely except the eyes or one eye to see the way). That will be better, that they should be known (as free respectable women) so as not to be annoyed. And Allah is Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. [Surah Al-Ahzaab Verse 59)










(5) Perfume and Salaat
If you like me and wear perfume, always make sure that you do not pray in the same clothes if you have used perfume that contains alcohol. Re-perform wudhu and/or rather use non-alcohol based perfumes only.



(6)  Mannerisms:
Never be loud in your speech but rather soft. It is better to say less if you have nothing to say. Greet others and adopt a kind mannerism in all you do. In your dealings, treat people equally whether you are in the company of a maid or a king, you should be consistent. 







Be Proud of who you are - Have a great weekend!
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Queens of Islam

"When you see a person who has been given more than you in money and beauty, look to those, who have been given less." (Muslim) [THERE IS A SIMILAR RENDITION BY BUKHARI]













يَا أَيُّهَا الْإِنسَانُ مَا غَرَّكَ بِرَبِّكَ الْكَرِيمِ ﴿٦ 
6) O man! What has made you careless about your Lord, the Most Generous?   
الَّذِي خَلَقَكَ فَسَوَّاكَ فَعَدَلَكَ ﴿٧ 
7) Who created you, fashioned you perfectly, and gave you due proportion.   
فِي أَيِّ صُورَةٍ مَّا شَاءَ رَكَّبَكَ ﴿٨ 
8) In whatever form He willed, He put you together.



Have a great weekend gorgeous muslimahs
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Take care of your soul روح‎

And they ask you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) concerning the Rûh (the Spirit); Say: "The Rûh (the Spirit) is one of the things, the knowledge of which is only with my Lord. And of knowledge, you (mankind) have been given only a little."[al-Isra 17:85]





The ruh (روح) ....



...is the most important immortal aspect of a person, according to islamic belief - it is not well elaborated in Quraan and hadith however we know that it is connected to the body in five different ways:


1. Its connection to the body as a foetus in his mother’s womb.


2. Its connection to the body after a person is born.


3. Its connection to the body when a person is asleep, when the soul is connected in one way and separated from it in another way.


4. Its connection to the body in al-Barzakh برزخ (the period between a person's death and the Day of Resurrection), when it has departed from the body and separated from it, but is not separated completely in such a way that there is no connection at all. We have mentioned at the beginning of this reply that there are ahaadeeth and reports which indicate that the soul is returned to the body when somebody sends the greeting of salaam to a deceased person. This returning is of a special nature which does not mean that the life is restored to the body before the Day of Resurrection.


5. Its connection to the body on the Day when bodies will be resurrected. Your soul and your heart are connected - it's what keeps us centered as humans. To keep the heart and soul happy, is to exude goodness in everything we do, to adhere to the straight path away from evil. The concept of "sickness of the soul" is very much alive, more so in the modern era, where evil is widespread. As it becomes absorbed in abundance of worldy matters, in confrontation with bad or evil, the ruh/soul becomes more inclined towards "sickness".  


In everything we do, we need to question ourselves and hold firmly onto our beliefs and prayer. There is no greater gift that Allah has bestowed upon us than the Quran, the five pillars of islam, the sunnah of the prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), repentance and the gift of dua/prayer.




We all make mistakes, we all do wrong  - there is none more patient than Allah - His Kursi (footstool/throne) extends over the heavens and the earth, and He feels no fatigue in guarding and preserving them. Turn to Him - Converse with Him, the Almighty, the wise, the hearer, seer and knower of all known and unknown.

 "And whoever does evil or wrongs himself but afterwards seeks Allah's forgiveness, he will find Allah Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.''
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This Life حياه is only temporary

يَا عِبَادِيَ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِنَّ أَرْضِي وَاسِعَةٌ فَإِيَّايَ فَاعْبُدُونِ ﴿٥٦
(56) O My slaves who believe! Certainly, spacious is My earth. Therefore worship Me." (Alone) .
كُلُّ نَفْسٍ ذَائِقَةُ الْمَوْتِ ۖ ثُمَّ إِلَيْنَا تُرْجَعُونَ ﴿٥٧
(57) Everyone shall taste death. Then unto Us you shall be returned.
وَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ لَنُبَوِّئَنَّهُم مِّنَ الْجَنَّةِ غُرَفًا تَجْرِي مِن تَحْتِهَا الْأَنْهَارُ خَالِدِينَ فِيهَا ۚ نِعْمَ أَجْرُ الْعَامِلِينَ ﴿٥٨
 (58) And those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah - Islamic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds, to them We shall surely give lofty dwellings in Paradise, underneath which rivers flow, to live therein forever. Excellent is the reward for the workers.
الَّذِينَ صَبَرُوا وَعَلَىٰ رَبِّهِمْ يَتَوَكَّلُونَ ﴿٥٩
 (59) Those who are patient, and put their trust (only) in their Lord (Allah).
وَكَأَيِّن مِّن دَابَّةٍ لَّا تَحْمِلُ رِزْقَهَا اللَّهُ يَرْزُقُهَا وَإِيَّاكُمْ ۚ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ ﴿٦٠ 
(60) And so many a moving (living) creature carries not its own provision! Allah provides for it and for you. And He is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower.
 [سورة العنكبوت]



While you have the opportunity, do good, help others, appreciate your life, say good or kind words, educate others, be humble, be patient,  seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave, help the elders, visit the sick, spend time with family, attend weddings and funerals, give time to orphans, practice the five pillars of Islam أركان الإسلام  [Shahadah الشهادة ; Salat صلاة‎; Sawm صوم‎; Zakat زكاة‎ ; Hajj حج‎ ] and separate yourself from materialistic needs.


I fear that as women this consequence is of higher need, i.e., seperation from materialism is key in becoming more humble. Ladies, you dont need to succumb to peer pressure or following trends blindly - rather be a trend setter yourself! You dont need to have fancy jewellery or fancy handbags to be noticed but if you  have a beautiful heart, it will extend to paradise where jewels and pleasures far more beautiful that this earth's offering, awaits you. [See the hadith below on women]




Todays Hadith
Narrated Al-Bara' bin 'Azib: Allah's Apostle ordered us to do seven things and forbade us to do other seven. He ordered us: to follow the funeral procession. to visit the sick, to accept invitations, to help the oppressed, to fulfill the oaths, to return the greeting and to reply to the sneezer: (saying, "May Allah be merciful on you," provided the sneezer says, "All the praises are for Allah,"). He forbade us to use silver utensils and dishes and to wear golden rings, silk (clothes), Dibaj (pure silk cloth), Qissi and Istabraq (two kinds of silk cloths).    



 "The Prophet said: 'I was shown the Hell Fire and the majority of its dwellers were women who are disbelievers or ungrateful.' When asked what they were ungrateful for, the Prophet answered, 'All the favors done for them by their husbands.'"





Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi was sallam) said, "A woman is married for four things, i.e., her wealth, her family status, her beauty and her religion. You should marry the religious woman (otherwise) you will be a loser. "(Bukhari)



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Patience صبر

In a time where newspapers have become darth vaders showcasing doom more and more, it makes you wonder though, how much of good there is left.



I often question my own values daily and make sure that in my treatment of others, I always deliver patience, goodness, kindess, care and good conversation.  I try my utmost never to hurt anyones feelings and if I do for some reason, I often apologise immediately because I dont know when my time will end. When I am confronted with in the face arguments, I often remain silent because I wish not to say anything to hurt someone and talking on the spur of the moment without a collation of my thoughts, is a disaster.





Why is it that we have lost our patience? Surely life has become more easier with all the modern offerings we have at our disposal. Perhaps its all the luxury and materialism that life has afforded us allowing us to elevate/rank ourselves higher than others and let our ego's rule our attitude.



It is a thought, that, at the end of the day, we are all answerable to Allah, the one and only, the one who created us and the one to whom we will return and who is the Judge of us. It is also an amazement how patient Allah must be with us while we become fake, greedy and ignorant people who have lost our sense of direction.



Today I thank my mother for teaching us patience, for drilling it in to us and no matter how bad things got, her famous words still remain in my head till this day "Be patient, Allah knows best" and for Allah, without whom my life would make no sense. Read. 2 Rakah nafl after your salaat and you will feel like a different person every day. 



Here are today's hadith:





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 remains patient until Allah removes the difficulty). (Bukhari)



Narrated Abû Hurairah: Allah’s Messenger said, “The strong man is not one who is good at wrestling, but the strong man is one who controls himself in â fit of rage.” (Al-Bukhâri and Muslim)



Narrated Ibn ‘Umar: Allah’s Messenger said, “A Muslim is a brother of Muslim, he neither wrongs him nor does hand him over to one who does him wrong. If anyone fulfils his brother’s needs, Allah will fulfil his needs; if one relieves a Muslim of his troubles, Allah will relieve his troubles on the Day of Resurrection.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)



Narrated Harithah bin Wahb: I heard Allah’s Messenger saying, “Shall I not inform you about those who are entitled to Paradise? It is every person who is, modest and humble (before Allah), a person who is accounted weak and is looked down upon but if he swears (hoping for Allah’s Bounty), Allah will certainly give him what he desires. Now shall I not inform you about the inmates of Hell? It is every violent, impertinent and proud man.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)



Narrated Abu Hurairah: Allah’s Messenger said, “Richness is not in plenty of provisions; the (real) richness is the richness of the soul.”





Have a great weekend
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Has it been that long already?

Its been two months since I have written anything and that comes with good reasons, like



(1) I have been working real hard on some cool work projects;

(2) Been on vacation to South Africa;

(3) Spent good lazy time at home; and

(4) Been on and off sick with the change of weather sniffles



None the less,  I am somewhat officially back and would just like to say, its a great day today. Its the end of the work week, the weather in Qatar is dull and not too hot and I am on time off work at the moment.



So here is this week's hadith:

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Narrated 'Adi bin Hatim: The Prophet mentioned the Fire and turned his face aside and asked for Allah's protection from it, and then again he mentioned the Fire and turned his face aside and asked for Allah's protection from it and said, "Protect yourselves from the Hell-Fire, even if with one half of a date, and he who cannot afford that, then (let him do so) by (saying) a good, pleasant word."



 Narrated Abu Huraira: I said, "O Allah's Apostle! Who will be the luckiest person who will gain your intercession on the Day of Resurrection?" The Prophet said, "O Abu Huraira! I have thought that none will ask me about this Hadith before you, as I know your longing for the (learning of) Hadiths. The luckiest person who will have my intercession on the Day of Resurrection will be the one who said, 'None has the right to be worshipped but Allah,' sincerely from the bottom of his heart."



 Narrated Sahl bin Sa'd: The Prophet said, "Seventy-thousand or seven-hundred thousand of my followers (the narrator is in doubt as to the correct number) will enter Paradise holding each other till the first and the last of them enter Paradise at the same time, and their faces will have a glitter like that of the moon at night when it is full."

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[Sahih Bukhari]






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Weekly Hadith

Narrated 'Adi bin Hatim: The Prophet said, "Protect yourself from the Fire." He then turned his face aside (as if he were looking at it) and said again, "Protect yourself from the Fire," and then turned his face aside (as if he were looking at it), and he said so for the third time till we thought he was looking at it. He then said, "Protect yourselves from the Fire, even if with one half of a date and he who hasn't got even this, (should do so) by (saying) a good, pleasant word.'



Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, "Religion is very easy and whoever overburdens himself in his religion will not be able to continue in that way. So you should not be extremists, but try to be near to perfection and receive the good tidings that you will be rewarded; and gain strength by worshipping in the mornings, the nights."Source URL: https://pukitattoo.blogspot.com/search/label/Hadith
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Weekly Hadith

It's rather displeasing, and face reddenning, to read Islamic slander or come across blogs like this one: http://doctorbulldog.wordpress.com/?s=islam

I am always so attempted to reply but often don't because of this hadith:Narrated 'Aisha: A man asked permission to enter upon Allah's Apostle. The Prophet said, "Admit him. What an evil brother of his people or a son of his people." But when the man entered, the Prophet spoke to him in a very polite manner. (And when that person left) I said, "O Allah's Apostle! You had said what you had said, yet you spoke to him in a very polite manner?" The Prophet said, "O 'Aisha! The worst people are those whom the people desert or leave in order to save themselves from their dirty language or from their transgression." Muslim/Bukhari



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Weekly Hadith

Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: A strong believer is better and is more lovable to Allah than a weak believer, and there is good in everyone, (but) cherish that which gives you benefit (in the Hereafter) and seek help from Allah and do not lose heart, and if anything (in the form of trouble) comes to you, don't say: If I had not done that, it would not have happened so and so”, but say: “Allah did that what He had ordained to do” for your "if" opens the (gate) for the Satan.



Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet never criticized any food (presented him), but he would eat it if he liked it; otherwise, he would leave it (without expressing his dislike).



Narrated Ibn Abbas: The Prophet said, "You will meet Allah barefooted, naked, walking on feet, and uncircumcised."









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