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Enthusiasm and Zeal for the Deen
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:
(Narrated by Muslim (145).)
The Islamic New of 1433 has recently ushered in. People, generally, begin to think about their life and some even make resolutions about how they will approach this New Islamic Year and their work, health and relationships. As humans and believers we also have ambitions. Instead of making resolutions only about material progression, the resolutions of a believer would and should be about one’s progression on the path of enlightenment and nearness to the Creator Allah Ta’ala. In reality we don’t need a New Year or special occasion to make a resolution for doing or achieving good. It can be... Enthusiasm and Zeal 08 Jan 2012 Hits:27 Concerning this point, Satan has many ways and means. It is recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said,
"During your sleep, Satan ties three knots at the back of your necks. He breathes the following into them: 'The night is long so keep on sleeping.' If the person wakes and praises Allah, then one of the knots is unfastened. And if he performs ablution, the second knot is unfastened. When he prays, all of the knots are unfastened. After that he will be energetic and happy in the morning. Otherwise he would get up listless and... Enthusiasm and Zeal 01 Jan 2012 Hits:28
“By the night when it covers,
And by the day when it appears,
And by He who created the male and the female,
Indeed, your efforts are diverse.
As for he who gives and fears Allah,
And believes in the best (reward),
We will ease him towards ease,
But as for he who withholds and considers himself free of need,
And denies the best reward,
We will ease him towards difficulty.
And what will his wealth avail him when he falls?
Indeed, (incumbent) upon Us is guidance,
And indeed, to Us belongs the Hereafter and the first (life).
So I have warned you of a blazing Fire,
None will burn therein except the most... Enthusiasm and Zeal 06 Dec 2011 Hits:24 The status of the Muslim woman in Islaam is a very noble and lofty one, and her effect is very great in the life of every Muslim. Indeed the Muslim woman is the initial teacher in building a righteous society, providing she follows the guidance from the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of the Messenger (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). Since adherence to the Qur`aan and the Sunnah distances every Muslim – male or female – from being misguided in any matter. The misguidance that the various nations suffer from, and their being deviated does not come about except by... Enthusiasm and Zeal 01 Jul 2011 Hits:92 I wanted to share a moving story that I once heard and will always remember and cherish for its meanings. It’s the story of one of the great Imams of this Ummah, Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal.
His son, Abdullah, asked his father one day: “Abi when will we ever relax?” His father, one of the greatest revivers of the Sunnah and a role model for all Muslims, looked him in the eye and said:
“With the first step we take into Jannah.”
Ya Allah, what a beautiful response!
There are days that come to you and you’re tired, you just... Enthusiasm and Zeal 24 Jun 2011 Hits:148 {Say: "If you (really) love Allâh then follow me, Allâh will love you and forgive you of your sins.
And Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."} (Aal 'Imraan [3]:31)
The sound of this duff is silent and only I know,
That within my heart it beats love with a rhythmical flow,
For as I read the biography of the Rasool I came to know,
That without a doubt he was the last Prophet sent after many in a row.
Yes, his Character was so pure… just like snow,
His shoulders testified so that all would recognize him... Enthusiasm and Zeal 11 May 2011 Hits:82
Abdullah ibn Al-Mubarak used to often stay at home, so he was asked, "Don’t you get lonely?" He replied,
"How can I get lonely when I am with the Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wasallam, i.e. I read his hadith)?"
(Ibn ‘Asâkir, Târîkh Dimishq Vol. 32 p458.)
***
Even if I were to spend my whole life,
Fighting off the soul’s strife,
Completing the day-to-day chores of a wife,
But studying the Prophetic Narrations with a heartfelt drive,
By the Will of Allah, the Most Wise,
I’d surely have made the most of my life.
Each time the soul endures,
... Enthusiasm and Zeal 24 Apr 2011 Hits:607 Laziness is a sister of failure. Keep yourself busy all the time. Take care of your house, do your duties your work or pray, read Qur’an, read useful books or sit with family and friends and talk to them about things that will bring them closer to Allah. Idleness leads to worries, anxiety, devilish whispers and doubts that nothing can relieve except hard work. Never look at the past because it makes your future not worth anything, try to move on as you go on. Try to keep your emotions in control whenever you see something that makes your future feel... Enthusiasm and Zeal 20 Mar 2011 Hits:296 Khalid ibn Al Waleed (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated the following hadith:
A Bedouin came, one day, to the Prophet (may Allah bestow peace and blessings upon him) and said to him, “0 Messenger of Allah! I’ve come to ask you a few questions about the affairs of this Life and the Hereafter.”
The Prophet (peace be upon him) replied, "Ask what you wish." Q: I’d like to be the most learned of men. A: Fear Allah, and you will be the most learned of men. Q: I wish to be the richest man in the world. A:... Enthusiasm and Zeal 01 Mar 2011 Hits:134 It is reported that Wahb b. Munabbih - Allâh have mercy on him - said:A scholar once asked another greater than him in knowledge,
"How much should I build?" He replied,
"As much as shelters you from the sun and the rain."
He asked, "How much food should I eat?" He replied, "
More than what keeps you hungry and less than what makes you full."
He asked, "How much should I wear?" He replied,
"As the Messiah (Jesus) did."
He asked, "How much should I laugh?" He replied,
"As much as appears on your face but does not make audible your voice."
He asked, "How much... Enthusiasm and Zeal 12 Nov 2010 Hits:231 The history of Islam abounds in scores of such gallant actions on the part of Muslim women, although, unfortunately, they are not commonly known. Prior to Islam, the Arab women used to accompany men to the battlefield. With their children, they remained behind the fighting lines and looked after the wounded soldiers, attended the horses, comforted their valiant husbands, roused their spirit by narrating the thrilling achievements of their ancestors, disarmed the dead soldiers of the enemy, rallied the panic-stricken fugitives, and guarded the prisoners. The famous poet of Arabia, 'Umar Bin Kulthum, recites in pride,
"Behind our ranks are... Enthusiasm and Zeal 25 Oct 2010 Hits:316 For one to feel alienation is not necessarily a bad sign, infact it could well be a good sign for you! The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, “Islam began as something strange and will revert to being something strange, so glad tidings to the strangers.” (Narrated by Muslim (145).)The word tooba (translated here as, “glad tidings”) has many meanings, such as:
goodness and honour,
a great tree in Paradise,
joy and happiness,
and many other meanings, all of which may apply here.
As-Sindi (may Allaah have mercy on him) said,
'“Strange” because its followers are small in... Enthusiasm and Zeal 23 Aug 2010 Hits:380 The Muslim student puts his trust in Allaah when facing the tests of this world, and he seeks His help whilst following the prescribed means, in accordance with the words of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), “The strong believer is better and is more beloved to Allaah than the weak believer, although both are good. Strive to attain that which will benefit you and seek the help of Allaah, and do not feel helpless.” (Saheeh Muslim, hadeeth no. 2664)Among those means are the following:- Turning to Allaah by making du’aa (supplication) in any way that... Enthusiasm and Zeal 23 Aug 2010 Hits:190
I walked by our dream and was saddened to find
Tears filling her eyes with a look quite resigned.
She sat in the jail where we left her behind
Trapped behind the bars of a colonized mind.
I stood and wondered how I could set her freeSo I asked if she knew where they’d hidden the key.She wiped away tears and looked over at meWith pity that I assumed it would be so easy!She said: “Buried inside pages of distant pastWith a heritage of lions, so rich and so vastYou’ll find the key with Sumayyah, when to faith she held fastAs... Enthusiasm and Zeal 21 Aug 2010 Hits:212
1) Six Etiquettes of Learning [2] Ibn al-Qayyim - rahimahullâh - said,
“There are six stages to knowledge: Firstly: Asking questions in a good manner. Secondly: Remaining quiet and listening attentively. Thirdly: Understanding well. Fourthly: Memorising. Fifthly: Teaching. Sixthly - and it is its fruit: Acting upon the knowledge and keeping to its limits.”[3]
2) Fruits of Humility Ibn al-Qayyim - rahimahullâh - said,[4] "One of the Salaf (Pious Predecessors) said,
‘Indeed a servant commits a sin by which he enters Paradise; and another does a good deed by which he enters the Fire.’
It was asked, ‘How is that?’... Enthusiasm and Zeal 02 Jan 2010 Hits:352 When news of the Christian army that had prepared on the horizons to wipe out Islam reached him, Abu Qudaamah Ash-Shaamee moved quickly to the Mimbar of the Masjid. In a powerful and emotional speech, Abu Qudaamah ignited the desire of the community to defend their land, Jihad for the sake of Allah. As he left the Masjid, walking down a dark and secluded alley, a women stopped him and said,
"As salamu alaykum wa Rahmatullaah!"
Abu Qudaamah stopped and did not answer. She repeated her salaam again, adding,
"This is not how pious people should act."... Enthusiasm and Zeal 02 Jan 2010 Hits:338 The following two narrations from the Sunnah explain how a Muslim’s enthusiasm for the Deen (religion) changes from time to time and also the essential point of not falling short of what is required during the period of inactivity and rest.
It is in these times in particular that an encouragement of other fellow Muslims is particularly beneficial. Ibn Shawdhab, from the third generation of Muslims, said,
"From Allah’s blessings upon a youth when he turns to worship is that he is given a brother who is a follower of the Sunnah encouraging him upon it."
Hanzalah al-Usayyidee (radiyallahu `anhu) said,
"Abu... Enthusiasm and Zeal 02 Jan 2010 Hits:369Let’s Make Our Lives Spiritually Enriching With Anytime Resolutions...
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