One is Comforted at the Onset of Calamity & Hardship

 

By: Shaykh ‘Abdur-Rahmaan as-Sa’dee  رحمه الله

One is faced with trials and difficulties in every moment of life, but having faith and certainty serves to comfort and console one of them. Strong faith, reliance upon Allaah, hope in the reward of Allaah and desire for His beneficence are the basic constituents that help bring this state about. The sweetness of the reward lessens the bitterness of patience. Allaah, Exalted is He says:

“If you feel pain, they too are feeling it just as you are, but you hope for something from Allaah which they cannot hope for.”

[Soorah an-Nisaa, 4:104]

Unity with the Rafida is never possible!

The Imaam and father, ‘Abdul ‘Azeez ‘Abdullaah ibn Baaz رحمه الله said:

Unity between ‘ar-Raafida’ (The Shia) and Ahlu-Sunnah is never possible as there is a difference of ‘Aqeedah. As for the ‘Aqeedah of Ahlu-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah, it is to Tawheed of Allaah (single out Allaah) and have al-Ikhlaas (Sincerity) in the worship of Allaah سُبحانه وتعالى, that is, not to associate anything when calling (upon Allaah), neither an Angel nor a Prophet. And it is Allaah سُبحانه وتعالى who knows the Ghaib (Unseen). And from the ‘Aqeedah of Ahlu-Sunnah is to love the Sahaba (Companions of Allaah’s Messenger صلّى اللَّهُ عليه وسلّم), may Allaah be pleased with all of them and He is pleased with them, and to have ‘eemaan (faith) that they are the most excellent of the creation of Allaah after the Prophets, and the best of them are Aboo Bakr as-Siddeeq, then ‘Umar, then ‘Uthmaan, then ‘Alee, may Allaah be pleased with them all. And the Raafida oppose this. So there is no unity between these two (‘Aqeedah), just as there is no unity between the Yahood (Jews), the Nasaara (Christians), the Vathaniyyeen (Idol worshippers) and the Ahlu-Sunnah. So for this reason, there is no unification between the Raafida and Ahlu-Sunnah due to the opposition of (their) ‘Aqeedah as we have made clear.

Translated by Abu Ubaydah Nishwan al-Maldeefee

An Important Du’a

The Prophet صلّى اللَّهُ عليه وسلّم used to make the following Du’a (i.e. supplication, invocation) as reported by at-Tabaraanee in his book 'ad-Du’a' on the authority of Abu Hurairah رضي اللّه عنـه:

اللهمَّ إني أعوذُ بكَ...من خليلٍ ماكر عينَه تراني، وقلبُه يرعاني؛ إن رأى حسنة دفنها، وإذا رأى سيّئةً أذاعها)

"O Allaah! I seek refuge in you from a companion who plots (against me); his eyes observe me and his heart spies on me; if he sees any good (from me) he conceals it and if he sees any bad (from me) he exposes it."

The above hadeeth has been authenticated by al-Imaam al-Albani رحمه الله as found in his book as-Silsilatu as-Saheehah (3137). He رحمه الله used to end some of his works of research with this Du’a.

There is no Shyness in the Religion, or is there?

Questioner: The statement “There is no shyness in the Religion” has been circulating upon the tongues of the people.

Shaykh Abdul Azeez ibn Baaz (رحمه الله):

This is correct linguistically and in meaning. This is similar to what the woman (Umm Sulaym) said to the Prophet [May the peace and salutation of Allaah be upon him] “Verily, Allaah is not shy of (telling you) the truth. Is it necessary for a woman to take a ‘ghusl’ (full bath) after she has a wet dream (nocturnal sexual discharge?)”

The Fruits of Patience by Sheikh Uthaimeen رحمه الله

Discontentment is a trait of an impatient individual whose very own intolerant disposition prevents them from receiving rewards from Allaah. Moreover, their sinful behavior leads them to being overwhelmed by their difficulties. Consequently, they are besieged by two afflictions: problems in their religion caused by their unhappiness and the weight of the hardship that befell them in the first place.

To the contrary, the truly patient believer controls him or herself at the onset of their difficulty. Yes, they do not like that this calamity has happened to them, but they patiently control themselves. He or she refrains from uttering anything or doing anything that would anger Allaah. Nor does this believer harbor ill-feelings in their heart towards the Most Wise. In spite of their trials and mishaps, this person is patient. The contented one is at ease and totally calm during their adversity as though nothing has occurred.

From the wise sayings of Luqman…

“If you’re in prayer, take care of your heart; If you’re eating take care of your throat; if you’re in another man’s house, take care of your eyes; if you’re among people take care of your tongue.

Remember two matters and forget two matters; Remember Allaah and death forget any good that you have done to another and any evil that was done to you by another.”

[Gems and Jewels|Page 190]

Issues in fasting by Ahmad bin Umar Banajah al Hadhrami

Authored by: Ahmad bin Umar Banajah al Hadhrami
Transcribed by: Abu Abdillaah Muhammad Rifkhan

A very beneficial article on issues relating to fasting during Ramadan.

Read here.

What is incumbent upon the pregnant and breast feeding woman if they break their fast

Question: What is incumbent upon the pregnant and breast feeding woman if they break their fast, fearful for their children, is it (upon them) to make it up, or make it up with expiation?

Answer by Shaykh Yahya Bin 'Alee Al-Hajooree - may Allaah preserve him:

Upon her is to make it up when she is able to, Allaah - Glorified be He, said:

فَمَنْ كَانَ مِنْكُمْ مَرِيضًا أَوْ عَلَى سَفَرٍ فَعِدَّةٌ مِنْ أَيَّامٍ أُخَرَ
“.. and whoever is ill or on a journey , the same number [of days which one did not observe fast must be made up] from other days.”
(Al-Baqarah:185)

Selected Duroos from Riyaad-us-Saaliheen on Fasting - 3

 

Chapter 221 - The excellence of the Pre-dawn meal and of its being delayed, as long as the appearance of dawn is not feared
     Lesson 1
     Lesson 2

Chapter 222 - the virtue of hastening to break the fast, and what a person should break his fast upon and what he should say after breaking the fast

Chapter 223 - the command to the fasting person to safeguard his tongue and his limbs from acts contrary to the legislation and from abusing and the like

Chapter 224 - with regard to some issues regarding fasting

Lesson 1