Lessons from Hadith Shareef ~ Virtues of Ayatul Kursi

Excerpts from ~ Ramadaan 1434 Programmes

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اللّهُ لاَ إِلَـهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ لاَ تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلاَ نَوْمٌ لَّهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الأَرْضِ مَن ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ عِنْدَهُ إِلاَّ بِإِذْنِهِ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ وَلاَ يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ مِّنْ عِلْمِهِ إِلاَّ بِمَا شَاءَ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالأَرْضَ وَلاَ يَؤُودُهُ حِفْظُهُمَا وَهُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيمُ

Allah! None is worthy of worship but He, the Ever-Living, the Self-Subsisting.  Neither slumber nor sleep overtakes Him. Whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth belongs to Him alone. Who can dare intercede with Him except by His permission? HE knows all that happens before the Creation and after them; and they cannot encompass anything of His knowledge except that which He wills. His Throne  encompasses the heavens and the earth, and the protection of both the earth and the heavens does not pose Him any difficulty. He alone is Most High, Most Great ~  Ayatul Kursi ~ Surah Al Baqarah 2:255

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Tafseer of Surah Baqarah ~ Explanation of Selected Verses / 255 / Ayaatul Kursi

Hadith Pertaining to Ayatul Kursi :

1. It is narrated from Hazrat Ubay ibn Ka’b Radiyallahu-Anhu that the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam asked, “Abu Mundhir, do you know which verse of Allah’s book is the greatest?”… I replied, “Allah and His Messenger know best.” He repeated his question and I said, “Allahu La ilaha illa Huwal Hayyul Qayyum.” …. Thereupon he struck me on the chest and said, “May Knowledge become easy for you Abu Mundhir!”  ~ (Muslim)

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2. Hazrat Abu Umamah Radiyallahu-Anhu relates that Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam has said, “Whoever recites Aayatul Kursi after every obligatory prayer nothing except death prevents him from entering heaven.”  ~ (Nasai)

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3. Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu anhu said, “Allah’s Messenger Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam appointed me to take charge of the Zakaat of Ramadhaan. At night someone came to me and began to take up handfuls of the food. I seized him and told him I was certainly going to take him to Allah’s Messenger Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam.

However, when he said, “I am needy, I have children dependent on me, and I have a pressing need.” I let him go.

In the morning the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam asked, “What happened to your prisoner last night, Abu Hurairah” I replied, “O’ Messenger of Allah, he complained of great need and of having children dependant on him, so I had pity on him and let him go.”

He said, “He lied to you and he will come back.” I realised that he would return because Allah’s Messenger Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam had told me so. Therefore, I lay waiting for him. When he came and began to take up handfuls of food, I seized him and told him I am certainly going to take you before Allah’s Messenger.

He said, “Let me go, for I am needy with children dependent on me, and I shall not return.” I had pity on him and let him go.

In the morning, Allah’s Messenger Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam asked me, “What happened to your prisoner, Abu Hurairah?”

I replied, “Messenger of Allah, he complained of great need and of having children dependent on him, so I had pity on him and let him go.”

Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said, “He has certainly lied to you, and he will come back.”

So, I lay in wait for him, and when he came back and took up handfuls of food I seized him and said, “I am certainly going to take you before Allah’s Messenger Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, for this is the third time you are asserting you will not return, but you always do.”

He said, “If you let me go I will teach you some words by which Allah will reward you. When you go to your bed recite the “Verse of the Throne”, till you finish the verse, a guardian from Allah will then remain over you and no devil will come near you till the morning.”

Therefore, I let him go, and in the morning Allah’s Messenger Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam asked me, “What happened to your prisoner.”

I replied, “He asserted that he would teach me some words by which Allah will benefit me.”

He Sallallaahu alayhi Wasallam said, “He certainly told you the truth, though he is a great liar. Do you know whom you have been talking to for three nights?” When I replied that I did not, he said, “That was Shaytaan.”  ~ (Bukhari)

The Importance of Zikrullah in the Life of a Believer

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Our heart continuously  accumulates filth ~

sins, vice, evil, malice, jealousy, anger, enmity etc

and hence becomes rusted …

All these things ‘cover and engulf our heart’.

Just like any machinary in this world requires regular servicing, cleaning and oiling …

so to, does our rusted and corroded heart need cleansing, purifying and oiling, with the Zikr of Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta’ala.

An effective method of servicing our heart, is the Zikr of the Kalimah “La ilaaha illAllah”

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When we say “La ilaaha“, 

We are removing everything that has engulfed our heart, besides Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta’ala …

And, when we say “illAllah” …

We fill our heart Only with Allah

We have a tongue that is saying Allah

Imagine …

our hearts to have a tongue, which is saying Allah

‘together with our tongue.’

Zikrullah is very powerful and effective in helping us to remain away from Nafs and shaytaan

May Allah protect us and make us true Zaakireen…

 

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Hasten with Good Deeds Before 7 Things

After Esha Majlis ~ 5th Shawaal 1434

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Just as a shop owner who worked hard all month and gained a huge profit at the end of the month, will naturally be careful how he handles his earnings. Whilst some of it will be used to pay off expenses, some will be saved and a portion will also be invested so as to yield more in the future. It is inconceivable that the profit will be left unattended and forgotten, lest it be usurped.

Similarly, after our toiling in Ramadaan, the Noor with which we have been blessed, requires careful investing for our future (Aakhirah). Left unattended and forgotten, the Noor will disappear. Essentially, in order to compound and escalate that Noor, we are required to hasten towards the Mercy of Allah, by continuing the performance of good deeds and not becoming lazy and complacent.

We should not procrastinate….

It is mentioned in Hadith Sharief that Rasulullah  صلى الله عليه و سلم advised the Believers to Hasten Toward Doing Good Deeds before the following Seven Things overtake him:

* Such poverty that makes him totally forget about doing any goods

* Such wealth that cause him to transgress the Laws of ALLAH

* A deadly illness that afflicts him

* Old age and senility overtake him

* Sudden death strikes him

* The appearance of Dajaal

* The onset of Qiyamah

Indeed, before all of the above happen, a Believer should turn to ALLAH and seek the Pleasure of ALLAH by spending in the path of ALLAH.

A few of the Malfoozaath of  Hazrath Moulana Yunus Patel Sahib (RA) from ‘Hedaayatus Saalikeen’  were also discussed, that directly influence ones Love for ALLAH Subhaanahu wa Ta’aala, encourages one to connect to Him and urge one to give priority to Deen and Shari’ah.

” Drowning in the ocean of an Illicit Love is a detrimental weakness because instead of giving ones heart to the Creator of hearts, one gives it to a body which is going to perish. Many are the lovers who run off like mules when age overtakes the beauty of the beloved.

The lovers of ALLAH however, have hearts filled with sukoon because The Beauty of ALLAH never perishes….”

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Contemplation ….

Excerpts from Ramadaan 1434 Programmes  

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What is the purpose of our Creation?
What is our Destination?
What Preparation have we made to reach our destination?

Alhamdulilah, through the Fadhl and Karam of ALLAH Subhaanahu wa Ta’aala, we have heard many talks during Ramadaan. The essence of what we have heard includes:

1. Tauheed & Supremacy of Allah :

There is NONE WORTHY OF WORSHIP BESIDES ALLAH. Everything in the Universe has been created by and belongs to ALLAH. Everything is in the Supreme Control of ALLAH ALONE.

2. Reality of The Day of Qiyamah :

That Day on which every deed shall be brought forth and weighed, is an INDISPUTABLE Reality. ALLAH does not oppress a single soul, every being will have to account for their deeds. The successful will be admitted into Paradise and he who habitually disobeyed the commands of ALLAH and failed to seek forgiveness will be condemned to the Fire.

3. Gratitude

We need to be grateful servants of ALLAH. Indeed the bounties and favours showered upon us by HIM are innumerable. Rasulullah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) would make lengthy prostrations demonstrating gratitude and he would cry out of gratitude.

4. Obedience :

What type of bond do we have with ALLAH? Indeed, the preparation we have made for the Qabr and Aakhirah is indicative of our obedience to ALLAH. We need to establish a Connection (Ta’alluq) with ALLAH – develope a penitent heart having remorse for a life of disobedience.

Make a firm intention to change ones life for the better by engaging in righteous deeds and treading on Siraat e Mustaqeem.

5.  Stay in the company of the righteous and pious :

The company one keeps has a colossal effect upon the kinds of deeds one engages in. It is of paramount importance that one stays away from company which leads one away from ALLAH Subhaanahu wa Ta’aala.
Drugs, Gambling, Illicit relationships, Lying, Cheating, Stealing etc all lead to a quagmire of sins and a life of misery and restlessness. A person steeped in sins drifts further and further away from ALLAH and his heart gets very corroded and heavy. As such, he does not enjoy his Ibaadat and ends up leading a life of ghaflat (negligence).

6. Repentence :

Before overtaken by Sakraat ul Mauth or the rising of the sun from the West.
Despite the magnitude and intensity of our sins, if we make sincere taubah (Taubatun Nasuha), and shed tears of repentance, we will be forgiven by ALLAH. The moment we turn to ALLAH and seek from HIM, HE becomes Pleased and ‘comes running to us’ to assist us for HE does not wish to punish the Believer. ALLAH LOVES and has more Compassion for the Believer than a doting mother has for her child.

 7. Humility :

A Believer has no place in his heart for pride and arrogance. We are all Totally dependant on ALLAH for EVERYTHING. The obstinate, proud, arrogant ones are those who disobey the commands of ALLAH. THESE are the ones who will be punished in the Blazing Fire.

~ The Mubarak month of Ramadaan abounded with mass deeni activities and because everybody engaged collectively, proved ease to practice upon the Quran and Sunnah. The challenge for each one of us is to maintain this after Ramadaan. It is up to us to make a firm resolution to persevere on Siraat e Mustaqeem. ALLAH WILL CERTAINLY HELP US but we need to make the first step. 

~ May ALLAH Azza wa Jalla pull us with HIS Power of Jazb and make us from amongst HIS True friends.

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A Mercy Unto All Of Creation ~ Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم

Excerpts from Ramadaan 1434 Programmes  

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وَمَا أَرْسَلْنَاكَ إِلَّا رَحْمَةً لِّلْعَالَمِينَ

And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds ~ Surah Al Ambiya 21:107

~ ALLAH Subhaanahu wa Ta’aala sent HIS Final Messenger and Beloved as a Mercy unto all of Creation. Rasulullaah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) was Rahmatul Iil Aalameen .. He was a mercy to the believers, even to the disbelievers, the men, women, orphans, prisoners, the young, the elderly, the weak, animals, nature, jinn.. All of the Creation.

~ Several incidents highlighted in Quran, seerah and hadith demonstrate the softness of the heart of The Beloved of ALLAH. To enumerate a few, the description of the occasions when Rasulullah (Sallalaahu alayhi wa salam) shed tears, will be described. The crying of Rasulullaah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) was neither sobbing nor wailing – never was his Mubarak voice raised. Similarly, the laughing of Rasulullaah was not loud nor excessive. Muhaditheen describe both the crying and laughing of RasulUllah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) both moderate and restrained.

~ Rasulullaah  (صلى الله عليه و سلم) used to cry-:

– when he feared evil would befall his Ummat,
– during moments of intense spiritual introspection,
– while reading or listening to the Quran e Majeed. His mubarak tears were thus prompted by Love, Longing, and an Intense Feeling to Glorify ALLAH Subhaana wa Ta’aala.

~ Once Hazrat Bilal (RA) asked Rasulullaah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) why he cried so much, when he knew that his past and present sins were forgiven. Rasulullaah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) replied saying that why should he not be a grateful servant of Allah (his crying was out of Gratitude to ALLAH for His innumerable favours) … Then He said that the verse, ‘The Creation of the Heavens and the Earth and the alternation of the Night and Day are signs for those who ponder’, was revealed to him Rasulullaah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) said: woe unto those who do not take heed and ponder.

~ The sound emanating from the mubarak chest of RasulUllah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) when he cried was described by the Sahaba (RA) as ‘a wheezing sound from a boiler’

~ Rasulullaah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) once asked Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood (RA) to recite Quran Sharief so that he may listen. When the verse in the 5th Juz ‘How will it be when WE bring from each nation a witness and WE bring you O Muhammad as witness before them’ was recited, Rasulullaah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) cried out ‘Hasbuk! Hasbuk!’ (Stop the recitation now. That was sufficient) and his eyes were overflowing with tears. This was his love for us!

~ On several occasions at the death of a family member or Sahabi, Rasulullaah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) cried:

* When Ebrahim (RA), the beloved son of RasulUllah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) passed away and he cried and was questioned by Hazrat Abdurahman bin Auf (RA) about this, Rasulullaah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) said that it was Mercy making him cry and that crying is natural, at a loss of a loved one but a believer NEVER utters that which is displeasing to ALLAH. This is when a person must exercise complete Sabr and be pleased with the Decision of ALLAH ( Ridha bil Qadha).

* When the daughter (Umme Kulsum) of RasulUllah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) passed away, he perched over her qabr and cried. Rasulullaah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) has said that ‘Verily the Believer is in a state of complete goodness in every situation’ … Even at the time of Death, the Believer praises ALLAH Rabbul Izzat.

* At the death of his infant grandson, Rasulullaah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) cried while holding the frail infant and described his mubarak tears as ‘Mercy which ALLAH has placed in the hearts of his slaves’. ‘Verily ALLAH has Mercy on all of HIS slaves that are merciful to others’. ‘ Verily what ALLAH takes and gives belongs to HIM and everything has its appointed time’.

~ Aarifbillah Hazrath Moulana Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar Sahib (RA) once mentioned, that sometimes when one remains ‘pent-up’ and does not allow oneself to cry and let out the sorrow over a loss, could cause the person to become ill.

~ Whilst remembering the martyrs of Muta (near Jordan), Rasulullaah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) cried. He was informed by ALLAH of their situation and described as he cried, the scenario on the battle field, how Zaid (RA), then Ja’far (RA), then Abdullah bin Rawaha (RA) one by one became shaheed and how the banner of the Muslims was then taken up by Khalid bin Waleed (RA).

~ Once, whilst crying at a qabr the soil below his mubarak feet became soaked with his tears, Rasulullaah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) reminded the Sahaba (RA) to remember death and prepare for the Aakhirat.

~ The night before the Battle of Badr, every Sahabi who participated, slept soundly. Rasulullaah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) however spent the entire night praying and crying before ALLAH Subhaanahu wa Ta’aala.

~ At the time of a solar or lunar eclipse, RasulUllah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) would perform a special salaah. On one such occasion, he prostrated so long and cried, then blew as he stood up and Praised ALLAH. He explained how Jahanam had appeared before him and he blew it, fearing that it may descend upon the people and punish them! 

~ What Love! Not a day went by in the life of Muhammad (صلى الله عليه و سلم) that he did not cry ‘Allahuma Ummati, Ummati!’. On one such occasion ALLAH (Despite knowing why), sent Jibraeel (AS) to ask Rasulullaah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) why he was crying. His reply was that he was crying out of mercy and compassion for his nation, as he was worried what their condition and plight would be on the Day of Qiyaamah…… ALLAH sent a message informing Rasulullaah (صلى الله عليه و سلم) ‘Verily WE will please you regarding your Ummah and WE will not give you cause to be grieved about them’

HOW HAVE WE SHOWN APPRECIATION FOR OUR Nabi (صلى الله عليه و سلم)!!! He cried for EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US, right upto the Day of Qiyamah……Do we have softness in our hearts? Do we emulate his pristine example? How much of the Sunnah is in our lives?

~ Rasulullaah  (صلى الله عليه و سلم) used to make dua for eyes that shed tears……. as such eyes cannot be touched by the Blazing Fire of Jahanam.

May ALLAH Subhaanahu wa Ta’aala bless us with soft, merciful hearts and enable us to show compassion to mankind….

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