What is Prohibited and Disliked for the one Fasting - Sheikh Saalih al-Fawzaan

 

Know that there are certain manners to fasting that one must abide by and adhere to so that the fast could proceed in the way it was prescribed so that one could achieve its benefits, fulfill its objective and not find it discomforting and without benefit. This is as the Prophet (sallAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Perhaps all a person fasting derives from his fast is hunger and thirst.”

Being Generous: A Source of Relaxation - Imam Ibnul-Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah

“…The Prophet (صلى الله عليه و سلم) was the most generous person in giving away what he owned, and he would never look at something as being either too big or too insignificant to give up for the sake of Allaah. 

Avoid Mutual Enmity, Grudges & Malice In the Month of Ramadhan

Allâh’s Messenger (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) said:

“The gates of Paradise are opened on Mondays & Thursdays, & then every servant (of Allâh) is granted forgiveness if he does not associate anything with Allâh in worship. But the person in whose heart there is rancour against his (Muslim) brother, they will not be pardoned. It will be said about them “Hold both of them until they reconcile with each other.”

                                                               Reported by: Muslim

Having Pleasant Speech - Al-Hafidh Ibn Rajab Al-Hanbali

Allaah has described the people of Jannah as those who treat the creation well by means of their good deeds and wealth, and they are patient when harmed. He said, “And hasten forth to forgiveness from your Lord, for Jannah is as wide as the heavens and the earth, prepared for the pious. Those who spend in prosperity and in adversity, who repress anger, and who pardon people; verily Allah loves Al-Muhsinun (the good-doers).”  

(Aali Imraan 3:133-134) 

Spending in prosperity and in adversity with one’s wealth implies the highest level of doing good. Repressing anger and pardoning people means that one does not reciprocate evil with evil, which entails that one must have pleasant speech and avoid ill-mannerism when it is permissible, thus He says, “Verily Allah loves Al-Muhsinun.”

Will the People of Paradise Sleep?

Sheikh ‘Abdul ‘Azeez ibn ‘Abdullaah ar-Rajhi

 

Question: May Allaah forgive you. Will the People of Paradise sleep? And what is the meaning of His saying, the Most High: “the best abode, and have the fairest of places for repose”? ^[1]

Answer: No. No they will not sleep. Sleep is the brother of death. And in Jannah there is neither sleep nor death. There is no illness nor old age. There are no worries, no sadness nor anguish. There is no urine, no excrement nor any bad smells. And for the women, no menstruation nor postpartum bleeding.

Who wants to see their Lord in the Hereafter?

Imaam ‘Abdullaah Ibn Mubaarak (d. 181H, rahimahullaah) said concerning Allaah’s Statement:

 فَمَنْ كَانَ يَرْجُوا لِقَاءَ رَبِّه ِِ فَلْيَعْمَلْ عَمَلا ً صَالِحا ً وَلاَ يُشْرِكْ بِعِبَادَةِ رَبِّهِ أَحَدا

“…So whoever hopes for the Meeting with his Lord, let him work righteousness & associate none as a partner in the worship of his Lord.”

                                          (Al-Kahf:110)

 

“Whoever wants to see their Lord in the hereafter, then let him do good deeds and Not tell anyone.”

Welcoming our guest of Barakaah (Blessings)!

And soon we will be welcoming a NOBLE GUEST, a guest of mercy and blessings. One full year has passed since his last visit.

He was your guest for 30 days and again, he is at our doorstep waiting for you to open the door so he may fill your homes with blessings and favours of Allaah. He is yours, mine & all Muslims’ guest & we ask Allaah subhaanahu wa ta3alaa to enable us to behave well during his stay and to bless us to take advantage of his presence.

It is well known that the more you love your guest, the more you prepare yourself to welcome him; the more you respect your guest, the more things you plan to entertain him or to make his visit most comfortable. And if that guest happens to be someone from among our close relatives coming from overseas, then we plan way ahead before his arrival: we paint our houses, we redesign our living rooms and his name is on every lip. And if that guest is generous and is known to bring precious gifts for all family members, then that makes him a super guest. And we impatiently look forward to his generous gifts.

What is the Best way of asking Allaah for Forgiveness?

On the authority of Shaddad ibn Aws (رضي اللّه عنـه), the Prophet (صلّى اللَّهُ عليه وسلّم) said, 
“The chief of prayers for forgiveness is:

اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي لّا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْت،

خَلَقْتَنِي وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ،

وَأَنَا عَلَى عَهْدِكَ وَوَعْدِكَ مَا اسْتَطَعْت،

أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا صَنَعْت،

أَبُوءُ لَكَ بِنِعْمَتِكَ

عَلَيَّ، وَأَبُوءُ بِذَنْبِي فَاغْفِر لِي فَإِنَّهُ لَا يَغْفِرُ

الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ

‘O Allaah, You are my Lord, none has the right to be worshipped except You, You created me and I am You servant and I abide to Your covenant and promise as best I can, I take refuge in You from the evil of which I committed. I acknowledge Your favour upon me and I acknowledge my sin, so forgive me, for verily none can forgive sin except You.’

The Mannerisms of Suhoor & The One Eating The Sahoor

 

·       Sincerity of the intentions

·       Saying Bismillaah when one is about to eat, eating with the right hand and eating from that which is closer to you. Based upon the Hadeeth Umar ibn Abee Salamah.

·       Gathering together upon the food. Indeed in that there’s a blessing.

·       Not being wasteful in the meal and praising Allaah for it.

·       The the meal is from lawful wealth. Indeed it is stronger for the (carrying out) the act of worship. Indeed Allaah is good and He only accepts that which is good. 

·       Having concern for the (proper) time (regarding the Suhoor)