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Hope and Fear of Allah Almighty
Weeping Out Of The Fear Of Allah
Allah, the Most High, has said in the Qur'aan, {Has not the time come for the hearts of those who believe to be affected by Allah's Reminder and that which has been revealed of the truth, lest they become as those who received the Scripture before, and the term was prolonged for them and so their hearts were hardened? And many of them were rebellious, disobedient (faasiqoon).} [Al-Hadeed, (57):16] Allah sent to us the Qur'an and "the skins of those who fear their Lord shiver from it (when they recite it or hear it). Then their skin and their heart soften...
Hoping in and Fearing Allah 17 Jan 2010 Hits:362
Salvation Lies Between Fear And Hope
A slave should remain between fear and hope. For, the right and the approved kind of fear is that which acts as a barrier between the slave and the things forbidden by Allah. But, if fear is excessive, then the possibility is that the man will fall into despair and pessimism. On the other hand the approved state of optimism is of a man who does good in the light of the Shari'ah and is hopeful of being rewarded for it. Or, conversely, if a man committed a sin, he repents sincerely, and is hopeful of being forgiven. Allah (subhaanahu...
Hoping in and Fearing Allah 17 Jan 2010 Hits:333
The Signs, Reasons And Fruits Of The Fear Of Allah
The Signs of Fear Know! Dear Muslim brothers and sisters. We can find out whether we fear Allah or are oblivious of him through some simple tests. Here are some of them: The tongue informs us: if we talk evil, backbite and engage in frivolous gossip, it shows that there is very little concern. We should engage our tongues in the remembrance of Allah, in the recitation of the Quran and in circles of knowledge. In the heart we should expel hatred, enmity and jealousy and replace them with well-wishing and care for Muslims We should be careful of what we put...
Hoping in and Fearing Allah 17 Jan 2010 Hits:344
Qualities of the People of Taqwaa
When Allah created His creation, He did so while He was completely independent of their obedience towards Him and of their disobedience towards Him. No disobedience can hurt Him and no obedience can benefit Him. Then He distributed amongst them (the creation) their means of sustenance and placed them on earth. The people of taqwaa (those who are conscious of and fear Allah) on earth are those of virtue: their speech is correct (true); their garments are of moderate nature and their walk is one of humility. They lower their gaze when they see something that Allah has forbidden them...
Hoping in and Fearing Allah 17 Jan 2010 Hits:428
The Greatness of Allah
Imaam Ibn Al-Qayyim described Allah's Greatness, saying, He governs the affairs of the various kingdoms and He commands and forbids, creates, sustains, gives death, gives life, gives power, strips power (to and from...
Hoping in and Fearing Allah 16 Jul 2010 Hits:310
He is my Lord
He is who He is. He is the Most Beautiful, the Most Caring and He is the Most Merciful. He is the One we all look to, turn to and beseech, but yet He is the One we disobey when He grants us relief. He is the One worshipped by the hearts of those who have recognized reality, and yet in His Hand are the hearts of all Mankind. He guides and we turn away. He calls and we become deaf. He shows us signs in our lives but we become blind. He reveals, but we cast the...
Hoping in and Fearing Allah 16 Jul 2010 Hits:242
Obedience to Allaah Brings About Provision
Every believer who repents to Allaah and comes back to the right path is bestowed a blessing for which they should be thankful, because repentance is the aim of every believer, and the most important thing in this world and the Hereafter. Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: ‘Allaah does not grant His love to the penitents but they become the elite of people before Him. Were it not that repentance is a word that encompasses all the laws of Islam and truths of faith, the Lord would not rejoice so greatly over the repentance of His slave.' [Madaarij al-Saalikeen...
Hoping in and Fearing Allah 09 Aug 2010 Hits:209
What If?
The following are some simple questions needed to be answered by every Muslim concerning his/her obligations and promises between he/her and his/her Creator. Ever asked yourself these? What if, Allah couldn't take the time to bless us today because we couldn't take the time to thank Him yesterday?What if, Allah decided to stop leading us tomorrow because we didn't follow Him today?What if, we never saw another flower bloom because we grumbled when Allah sent the Rain?What if, Allah took away the Quran tomorrow because we would not read it today?What if, Allah took away His message because we failed to...
Hoping in and Fearing Allah 14 Aug 2010 Hits:289
The Six Realizations of Tawakkul
TAWAKKUL is an attitude. I have found this to be a simple and true way of defining what reliance on Allah and trusting Him means. That is its nature. We possess tawakkul only if it is actually consciously present in our hearts and minds at all times, like a second nature. It is there whether we suffer major life setbacks or soar in an inexpressible moment of bliss and facility. Tawakkul is no “now and again” mood. That kind of emotional or spiritual spike is typical of all people.Tawakkul is special, the direct result of true eman in Allah, certainty...
Hoping in and Fearing Allah 21 Aug 2010 Hits:878
Two Years in Captivity
The first minute of captivity is the hardest. Then the first hour. Then the first day. Then the first week. Then the first year.The first minute is when you freeze in shock and disbelief (I can’t believe this is really happening). The first hour is spent in anxiety about what lies ahead. The first day is when it begins to sink in that you really are in prison. The first week is occupied in trying to reconcile a mind still thinking about the outside world (family, job, bills, car, etc.) with a body in captivity. By the end of the...
Hoping in and Fearing Allah 13 Sep 2010 Hits:182
I Can Only Make Dua
"Verily, they used to hasten to do good deeds, and they used to make dua to Us with hope and fear, and they used to humble themselves before Us." (Quran 21:90) Since my arrival in prison I have received dozens, if not hundreds, of letters that revolve around a central theme: the inability (or unwillingness) to do anything except make dua. They say, ‘I am helpless to do anything else except dua,’ and ‘There is nothing we can do except dua,’ and ‘We can’t do anything so we are making dua for you,’ etc. However, upon close examination of these...
Hoping in and Fearing Allah 13 Sep 2010 Hits:364
7 Ways to Increase Your Wealth Whilst Coming Closer to Allah
1. Ask Allah for Forgiveness. (In Surah Nuh, Allah [az] says, {Ask your Lord for forgiveness...He will increase you in wealth.} 2. Fulfill ties of Kinship (Silat ar-Rahim). Anas, may Allah be pleased with him, said, 'Whoever likes to have increase in his rizq (provision) and to live long, should honor ties with his blood relatives.' [ Bukhari and Muslim ] 3. Halal Business. Allah [az] says in the Qur'aan, {And Allah made business transactions halal and riba (usury) Haram.} 4. Interest Free Loans, Qardh Hasan. Allah [swt] says in the Qur'aan, {Who is it that will loan to Allah a goodly...
Hoping in and Fearing Allah 13 Sep 2010 Hits:361
Women Who Feared Allaah
Suwaid bin Amr (may Allah be pleased with him) says that there was a devout worshipping lady in the town of Ghuna who hardly used to sleep. When someone critisiced her for that she said, "Death and the long rest in the grave will be enough sleep for the believers." Aminah (may Allah be pleased with her), the daughter of Abu Waraa' (may Allah be pleased with him) was among the devout and fearing. Whenever the fire was mentioned to her she would cry and say, "They will be forced into Hell. They will eat fire; they will drink of the fire and...
Hoping in and Fearing Allah 27 Sep 2010 Hits:260
Fear Allah Wherever You Are
Abû Dharr al-Ghifârî and Mu`âdh b, Jabal relate that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Fear Allah wherever you are. Follow up a bad deed with a good deed and it will blot it out. And deal with people in a good manner.” [ Sunan al-Tirmidhî ] The Importance of This Hadith: Ibn Rajab says: “This is powerful advice, bringing together the rights of Allah and the rights of His servants.” The Fear of Allah The Arabic word for the “fear of Allah” is taqwâ . It comes from the root word meaning “to...
Hoping in and Fearing Allah 08 Oct 2010 Hits:341
Ya Allah!
YA ALLAH! When Adam ate the forbidden fruit, he cried, “Ya Allah!” So Allah forgave him and erased his sin. When Abraham was thrown into the fire, he cried, “Ya Allah!” So Allah saved him and made the fire cool. When ordered to sacrifice his son, he cried, “Ya Allah!” So Allah replaced his son with a mountain goat. When Hagar had nothing to feed her baby, she cried, “Ya Allah!” So Allah burst forth for her the Spring of Zamzam. When Joseph was thrown into the well, he cried “Ya Allah!” So Allah reassured him of His Help and Victory. When Jacob became blind at the grief of...
Hoping in and Fearing Allah 23 Jun 2011 Hits:108
Ten Easy Phrases to Gain Jannah
Ten different phrases that are short, easy, and light, but will give you what no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and what no mind has imagined. 1 - "Whoever says: 'Glorified is Allah, the Most Great, and praised is He' [Subhan Allah al-'Adhim wa bi-Hamdih] will have a date palm planted for him in Paradise." ['Sahih al-Jami'' #5531] 2 - "Whoever is stricken with sadness, grief, sickness or hardship and says: 'Allah is my Lord, without any partners' [Allahu Rabbi, la sharika lah], then it will be removed from him." ['Sahih al-Jami'' #6040] 3 - "Whoever ate something, then said:...
Hoping in and Fearing Allah 07 Aug 2011 Hits:201
The Greatness of Allah
He governs the affairs of the various kingdoms and He commands and forbids, creates, sustains, gives death, gives life, gives power, strips power (to and from whom He wills) and alternates the night and day. He gives varying fortunes to people and alternates governments (and states), destroying some and bringing some into existence. His Command and Power are dominant in the heavens and their zones, the earth and all that which is on and in it, in the seas and in the air. His Knowledge has encompassed everything and He counted everything. He hears all types of voices and they...
Hoping in and Fearing Allah 08 Aug 2011 Hits:110
Hope and Fear