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Ibn Al-Qayyim said :

فإنه لو لم يرد اجابته لما ألهمه الدعاء

if Allah did not want to accept your duaa, he would've not guided you to make it (in the first place)

[ عدة الصابرين ]

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عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه، أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لَيْسَ الشَّدِيدُ بِالصُّرَعَةِ، إِنَّمَا الشَّدِيدُ الَّذِي يَمْلِكُ نَفْسَهُ عِنْدَ الْغَضَبِ ‏"‏‏.‏ صحيح البخاري ومسلم حديث ٦١١٤ - ٢٦٠٩

Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said, "The strong is not the one who overcomes the people by his strength, but the strong is the one who controls himself while in anger." Sahih al-Bukhari 6114 In-book reference : Book 78, Hadith 141 USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 8, Book 73, Hadith 135 \\ Sahih Muslim 2609a In-book reference : Book 45, Hadith 140 USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 32, Hadith 6313

(ليس الشديد بالصرعة) والصرعة: الذى يصرع الناس ويكثر منه ذلك، كما يقال للكثير النوم نومه، وللكثير الحفظ حفظه، فأراد عليه السلام أن الذى يقوى على ملك نفسه عند الغضب ويردها عنه هو القوى الشديد والنهاية فى الشدة لغلبته هواه المردى الذى زينه له الشيطان المغوى، فدل هذا أن مجاهدة النفس أشد من مجاهدة العدو؛ لأن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم جعل للذي يملك نفسه عند الغضب من القوة والشدة ماليس للذي يغلب الناس ويصرعهم. ومن هذا الحديث قال الحسن البصرى حين سئل أي الجهاد أفضل؟ فقال: جهادك نفسك وهواك. وفى حديث سليمان بن صرد أن الاستعاذة بالله من الشيطان الرجيم تذهب الغضب، وذلك أن الشيطان هو الذى يزين للإنسان الغضب وكل ما لا تحمده عاقبته ليرديه ويغويه ويبعده من رضا الله تعالى فالاستعاذة بالله تعالى منه من أقوى السلاح على دفع كيده .. شرح صحيح البخاري لابن بطال : https://shamela.ws/book/10486/4677#p1

Hadith Translation/ Explanation : English French Spanish Turkish Urdu Indonesian Bosnian Russian Bengali Chinese Persian Tagalog Indian Kurdish Portuguese Malayalam Telugu Swahili: https://hadeethenc.com/en/browse/hadith/5351

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WHEN MARRIAGE IS A MISTAKE

🧩 An Article worth reading

Most times when a *marriage is in trouble* , people tend to see their Marriage as a *mistake* rather than seeing the *mistakes they are making* in their marriage. At this point they *regret marrying their wife or husband, begin to think of a new partner, imagine marrying their ex or fantasizing a marriage without issues.*

Some even divorce or remarry and later wish they had *remained* with their first Spouse, as they find greater trouble in the new spouse. This is because *the first marriage was not a mistake,* and the mistake has not been *discovered yet.*

So you can remarry as many times as you like, you will still experience problems in marriage until *you discover the mistakes you are making in your marriage and correct them.*

So divorce or separation is not a solution to consider when you are having problems with your marriage.

When your car has a flat tyre, you do not abandon it, but repair the tyre and move on.

When we have a headache, no matter how excruciating, we do not cut off the head but take care of the headache.

When a bulb blows out in the room we do not change the room or the house, we replace the bulb and light up the room.

When we have challenges at work, we do not refuse to go to work, we go there to solve the problems.

So when marriage has an issue, we don't have to try to change the spouse instead of changing the *attitude* that is creating the problem.

Most times when we see some couples enjoying their marriages and enjoying each other to the fullest, we admire and cherish them, but the opposite is seen in our own marriage. The reason is that some people have worked on their marriage *by paying the necessary price* and that is why they are enjoying the fruits of their labour. It is said, “The way you make your bed is the way you will lie on it”.

Your marriage is as *good* or as *sweet* as you make it. Some couples, because of the *negative things* they are seeing in their marriage, accuse each other of being responsible. They point accusing fingers at each other for being responsible. Some even say many bad things about their spouse, even *calling him or her names;* some think that marrying that man or that woman was a mistake.

*It is not so, your marriage was not a mistake,* *but you are the mistake.*

Your *habit* is the mistake

Your *character* is the mistake

Your *manner, anger, unforgiveness, laziness, lack of love, lack of affection, lack of attention, impatience, bitterness, selfishness, ignorance, stinginess, not being considerate, infidelity and lovelessness are the mistakes.*

*Talking about Bitterness.*

Some still dream of a marriage with their ex seeing your spouse as a stumbling block. *Wake up* and smell the coffee. Be *content* with your spouse. That *behavior* is your mistake.

So *get up now* and *build your marriage* because it is not a mistake.

*Divorce or separation* are never options unless it is LIFE threatening.

*I Beseech Almighty GOD bless all marriages.*

Amen 🤲

Source: Mohsina Rawat

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Folks, I have been promoting for years on how important it is to see yourself in a positive light. I have always asked you to focus on taking care of yourself first, and in turn help others once you are strong.

When we get into the sincere habit of looking for and seeing the positive in every situation, we become truly magnetic. Others seriously want to be around you. They begin to see the world through your eyes. Just by seeing yourself in a pure positive light and holding yourself as worthy, you are already helping others.

When we treat ourselves with respect, the effect on the world around us is truly profound. Others begin to treat us differently and the humbling seed of self-respect is planted in them. We’re not responsible or even able to completely take over the watering and nurturing of that seed. That, unfortunately, is up to them. But we can be a beacon of Light, like a 'lighthouse' in the darkness of a storm and lead by example.

You may never get the direct feedback that tells you how deeply you’ve inspired someone else, but trust me folks you have.

The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), said:

"Actions are according to intentions, and everyone will get what was intended.”

Related by Bukhari & Muslim

-Qasim Rafique

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"And make me one of the inheritors of the garden of bliss" (26:85).

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وإن كان لقائي بكَ قد إقترب، فارزقني خاتِمة حَسِنة يا الله.

And when my meeting with You is near, grant me a good end, O Allah.

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The Prophet ﷺ said, 'Whoever among you wakes up physically healthy, feeling safe and secure within his property and with provision for the day - it is as if he possesses the whole world.'

Say Alhamdullilah for all the blessings you have.

Billions across the earth would do anything to be in your position.

-Via Shaykh Mohammed Aslam

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Indeed the path is long, and during (your) walk down this road… some will be bored, some will fall, some will retreat, some will despair and only a handful of believers will remain and be patient with what Allaah decreed; enduring the hardships of the road until they reach their destination… may Allaah make me and you among them.

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why do we follow a god that we’re suppose to be fearful of?

The idea of “fearing” God comes from how we translate the word “Taqwa.”

The phrase “fear God” is the most common translation of the concept of Taqwa, and can also be rendered as “be conscious of God.” I think that is a more accurate translation, most of the time. You should be keenly aware of God’s presence, which should translate into you acting correctly with other people.

However, Taqwa is not just about others, it is of benefit to yourself.

Taqwa’s root is “waqa” (وقى) which means “to protect.” So Taqwa isn’t just about awareness, but also about protecting yourself.

The Prophet is reported to have said:

There is nothing that you leave out of God-consciousness [taqwa] except that God will compensate you with something better. [Ahmad]

Again, the issue here is how you translate the word “taqwa.” But when you put things into perspective, God-consciousness is about how we approach life, and that even if we learn more about Islam, we must implement that knowledge.

Imam Sufyan Al-Thawri said:

Knowledge is considered to be superior over all things because it is meant to be used for the purpose of Taqwa.

So you can know something, the question is do you put it into your mindset. So like, let’s say you know that something is bad for you, knowledge is not sufficient, you must put that knowledge into your consciousness, be aware of it, and thus act upon that knowledge.

Does that make sense?

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Offensive jihad in Islam?

The concept of “offensive jihad” (jihād al-ṭalab) is a legal term in classical Islamic law that has been misunderstood and abused by both Muslim and non-Muslim extremists. In their view, Islam allows no permanent or stable peace with the non-Muslim world. Muslims, they say, must continue to advance their political interests by military means if necessary. Islamic political rule, in their minds, is the purpose of jihad and an end in itself.

In reality, the legal texts that express offensive warfare are describing preemptive military action as a tactic and not as an end in itself. This misconception is dangerous because it is used by anti-Muslim activists to malign Islam in the Western world and justify aggression against Muslims countries, and it is likewise used by Muslim extremists to justify acts of terrorism or belligerence against the West. Agreeing with each other on the meaning of jihad, both of these groups stand in the way of peaceful relations between Muslims and non-Muslims.

The Quran is consistent in expressing the goal of armed warfare as defense of the community. It does not permit aggression, terrorism, or attacks against any category of peaceful people.

Allah said:

وَقَاتِلُوا فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ الَّذِينَ يُقَاتِلُونَكُمْ وَلَا تَعْتَدُوا ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يُحِبُّ الْمُعْتَدِينَ

Fight in the way of Allah those who fight you, but do not transgress. Verily, Allah does not love transgressors.

Surat al-Baqarah 2:190

This verse expresses the general purpose of jihad as a response to aggression, to maintain freedom and security to practice Islam, and to protect people’s basic human rights – including the non-Muslim citizens residing in Muslim countries. This is the aim or end of jihad in itself.

Sufyan Ath-Thawri, may Allah have mercy on him, said:

الْقِتَالُ مَعَ الْمُشْرِكِينَ لَيْسَ بِفَرْضٍ إلَّا أَنْ تَكُونَ الْبِدَايَةُ مِنْهُمْ فَحِينَئِذٍ يَجِبُ قِتَالُهُمْ دَفْعًا

Fighting the idolaters is not an obligation unless they begin it themselves, in which case it is required to fight them in defense.

Source: Sharḥ al-Siyar al-Kabīr 1/187

And Ibn Al-Qayyim writes:

من مقصود الجهاد أن يدفع عن نفسه وعن المسلمين

It is the purpose of jihad that one defends himself and the Muslims.

Source: ‘Uddat al-Ṣābirīn 1/32

For this reason, the majority of scholars maintain that unbelievers are only fought if they initiate hostilities first.

Ibn Taymiyyah writes:

فأما الباغي من غير قتال فليس في النص أن الله أمر بقتاله بل الكفار إنما يقاتلون بشرط الحراب كما ذهب اليه جمهور العلماء وكما دل عليه الكتاب والسنة

As for the transgressor who does not fight, then there are no texts in which Allah commands him to be fought. Rather, the unbelievers are only fought on the condition that they wage war, as is practiced by the majority of scholars and as is evident in the Book and Sunnah.

Source: al-Nubūwāt 1/140

This general rule was augmented by the inclusion of offensive preemptive strikes or preventive war as a tactic against credible threats, but only after an official notice of war is given.

Allah said:

فَإِذَا انسَلَخَ الْأَشْهُرُ الْحُرُمُ فَاقْتُلُوا الْمُشْرِكِينَ حَيْثُ وَجَدتُّمُوهُمْ وَخُذُوهُمْ وَاحْصُرُوهُمْ وَاقْعُدُوا لَهُمْ كُلَّ مَرْصَدٍ ۚ فَإِن تَابُوا وَأَقَامُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَآتَوُا الزَّكَاةَ فَخَلُّوا سَبِيلَهُمْ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ

When the sacred months have passed, then kill the idolaters wherever you find them and capture them and besiege them and sit in wait for them at every place of ambush. But if they repent, establish prayer, and give charity, let them go their way. Verily, Allah is forgiving and merciful.

Surat al-Tawbah 9:5

This verse is a command to take the initiative against the Arab tribes who, while not attacking the Muslims at that exact moment, had a history of violating their peace treaties again and again. By their actions over time they had proven that they could not be trusted to make peace.

The belligerent tribes were given four months notice before the Muslims went on the offense, which rules out any kind of preemption that involves treachery or deceit. Offense against these types of enemies was never unlimited; it was narrow, limited, contextual. The following verse offers asylum to any of them who refuse to wage war:

وَإِنْ أَحَدٌ مِّنَ الْمُشْرِكِينَ اسْتَجَارَكَ فَأَجِرْهُ حَتَّىٰ يَسْمَعَ كَلَامَ اللَّهِ ثُمَّ أَبْلِغْهُ مَأْمَنَهُ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ بِأَنَّهُمْ قَوْمٌ لَّا يَعْلَمُونَ

If any one of the idolaters seeks your protection, then grant him protection that he may hear the words of Allah. Then deliver him to his place of safety. That is because they are a people who do not know.

Surat al-Tawbah 9:6

Both Muslims and non-Muslims are confused by this apparent contradiction. Is jihad defensive or offensive? Do the offensive verses cancel the defensive verses?

The confusion arises because they have not distinguished between the overall purpose of jihad and the inclusion of a specific, limited tactic. The overall purpose of jihad, the defense of the Muslim community, as expressed in several verses and traditions was never cancelled. Rather, the command was given to respond proactively against real threats to the safety of the community.

Al-Baydawi comments on verse 2:190, saying:

كان ذلك قبل أن أمروا بقتال المشركين كافة المقاتلين منهم والمحاجزين وقيل معناه الذين يناصبونكم القتال ويتوقع منهم ذلك دون غيرهم من المشايخ والصبيان والرهبان والنساء

This verse was before the command to fight the idolaters entirely, those who fight and those who remain in their lands. It is said that it means those who wage war against you and from whom that is expected, with the exception among them of elders, children, religious teachers, and women.

Source: Tafsīr al-Bayḍāwī 2:190

In other words, verse 2:190 lays down a general rule and it was only “abrogated” in the sense that Muslims were now commanded to fight against “those who wage war against you and from whom that is expected.” That the law of war in Islam developed in stages does not mean the previous stages and principles were nullified. And when some jurists said the peaceful verses were abrogated, they did not mean they were cancelled entirely. They only meant that a new rule, preemptive action, was introduced to meet the needs of a new situation.

For this reason, several jurists discussed the duty of Muslim leaders to lead an incursion into enemy territory on a regular basis. This obligation was only to be assertive in the defense of the community against hostile powers, and it did not apply to any nation that was willing to conduct a peace treaty with Muslims.

Allah said:

وَإِن جَنَحُوا لِلسَّلْمِ فَاجْنَحْ لَهَا وَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ ۚ إِنَّهُ هُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ

If they incline to peace, then incline to it also and rely upon Allah. Verily, He is the Hearing, the Knowing.

Surat al-Anfāl 8:61

Some scholars placed a time limit on peace treaties, as was customary in the ancient world, while others said it was permissible for Muslims to conduct peace treaties without any limit.

Al-Qurtubi reported:

عَنْ مَالِكٍ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ تَجُوزُ مُهَادَنَةُ الْمُشْرِكِينَ السَّنَةَ وَالسَّنَتَيْنِ وَالثَّلَاثَ وَإِلَى غَيْرِ مُدَّةٍ

Malik ibn Anas, may Allah be pleased with him, allowed truces with the idolaters for one, two, or three years, or without any limit.

Source: Tafsīr al-Qurṭubī 8:61

Permanent, stable, and just peace with non-Muslims is allowed for in Islam. In fact, the virtue of peace in Islam demands that it be the most desirable outcome possible.

In sum, the concept of “offensive jihad” as expressed in classical Islamic legal texts has been dangerously misunderstood. The Quran and Sunnah consistently express defense as the overriding aim of warfare. The rules of war were amended near the end of the Quranic revelation to include preemptive strikes as a tactic, but not as an end in itself. The understanding of offense by the majority of jurists did not include political rule or domination of non-Muslims as a goal by itself. The general purpose of jihad as defense has never changed since it was first permitted.

Ideas of offensive jihad in the hands of untrained and uneducated lay Muslims, as well as anti-Muslim activists, are dangerous because it permits no vision of stable peace between the Muslim and non-Muslim worlds. It also conflicts with the essence of Allah as peace (al-Salām) and thus peace on earth as something to strive for. The very integrity of Islamic practice is threatened if worldly political goals supersede the values, virtues, and spiritual teachings of our religion. As Muslims, we should remove this misunderstanding as it is an obstacle to peace, stability, and mutual-respect among the people of the world.

Success comes from Allah, and Allah knows best.

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THE FIRST STAGE OF KNOWLEDGE IS SILENCE; THE SECOND IS LISTENING AND MEMORIZING; THE THIRD IS APPLYING WHAT ONE LEARNED AND THE FOURTH IS TEACHING AND SPREADING THE KNOWLEDGE THAT ONE LEARNED.

Sufyan al-Thawri

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"Take the path of the truth and do not be frightened by the small number of it’s followers."

Sufyan Ath-Thawri (rahimahullah) [Al-Itisaam 1/34]

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The one who prays for his parents after every salah will be considered an obedient child on the day of judgment.

— Sufyan al-Thawri’

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"Behave well in your private life and Allāh will make your public life excellent. Take care of what is between you and Allāh, and He will take care of what is between you and the people. Work for your Hereafter and Allah will suffice your affairs in this world. Sell your worldly life for your Hereafter and you will profit in them both together, and do not sell your Hereafter for your worldly life or you will lose them both together" -Sufyan Ath-Thawri [source: Hilyat al- Awliyà 7/35 ]

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“If Shaytaan defeated me yesterday, I will defeat him today with repentance and good deeds.”

— Sufyan al-Thawri (Rahimullah)

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