Surah Kahf

Make the Quran Your Best Friend

Make the Quran your best friend; the more you sit with it, the more it honours you, gives you its secrets and elevates your status.

If you want the Quran on your side in the next life, then have the Quran by your side in this life.

Dr. Bilal Philips

Reward of reciting Quran

‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said : “When somebody recites one letter from the Quran he will get one good deed in recompense which will be equal to ten good deeds. I do not say that Alif Lam Meem is a letter, but Alif is a letter, Lam is a letter and Meem is a letter (i.e it is equal to three letters).” [ At-Tirmithi]. 

Dangers of Gossiping

First 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah

Among the great seasons of worship are the first ten days of Dhu’l-Hijjah, which Allaah has favoured over other days. 

It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “There are no days on which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allaah than these ten days.” They said: “Not even jihad for the sake of Allaah?” He said: “Not even jihad for the sake of Allaah, unless a man goes out himself for jihad taking his wealth with him and does not come back with anything.” Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 2/457 

It was also narrated from Anas (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “There is no deed that is better before Allaah or more greatly rewarded than a good deed done in the (first) ten days of al-Adha.” It was said: “Not even jihad for the sake of Allaah?” He said: “Not even jihad for the sake of Allaah, unless a man goes out himself for jihad taking his wealth with him and does not come back with anything.” Narrated by al-Daarimi, 1/357; its isnaad is hasan as stated in al-Irwa’, 3/398. 

These texts and others indicate that these ten days are better than all other days of the year, with no exception, even the last ten days of Ramadaan. But the last ten nights of Ramadaan are better than the first ten nights of Dhu’l-Hijjah, because they include Laylat al-Qadr, which is better than a thousand months. See Tafseer Ibn Katheer, 5/412. 

(Source: Islam QA)

Only Your Deeds Remain

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

"The deceased is followed by three things; two go back and one remains with him. He is followed by his family, his wealth and his deeds, then his family and wealth go back and his deeds remain." 

(Saheeh al Bukhari, 6514)

Show Mercy to Others

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

"Whoever does not show mercy to people, Allah will not show mercy to him."

(Saheeh Muslim 2319)

Prophet's Prayer

Learn how to pray like the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him):

'Prophet's Prayer' by Sheikh Salah

Reminders from the Quran: Ayah on the Mercy of Allah

Giving Charity

A man came to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and said: "O Messenger of Allah, which charity brings the greatest reward?" He said, "If you give in charity when you are healthy and miserly, fearing poverty and hoping for richness. Do not delay until you are at the point of death and you say: 'Give this to so and so, give this to so and so,' when it already belongs to so and so."
(Saheeh al Bukhari, 1419)

Role Model for Modesty (Fatima bint Muhammad) - Women of Paradise

Fatima RA, a role model for us all. A lecture by Omar Suleiman

Dealing with Tribulations

Great article on how to deal with tribulations productively..

http://productivemuslim.com/dealing-with-tribulations-productively/#more-9410

Seek Allah's Forgiveness

We must try to develop the habit of seeking Allah's forgiveness every day. For surely, ours sins are great. But the Mercy of Allah is far greater. 

The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said "O people, repent to Allah, for I repent to Allah one hundred times a day." (Saheeh Muslim)

An Amazing Story of a Shahada

By Abdur Raheem Green

An Inspirational Story

Robert Davila- By Nouman Ali Khan

Gratitude

A great article capturing why its important to develop an attitude of gratitude. We should focus on the countless blessings Allah has granted us instead of focusing on the things we lack. Such an attitude can generate a positive impact that can touch many aspects of our lives.

Follow this link to read the article:
http://productivemuslim.com/the-attitude-of-gratitude-a-productive-muslims-approach-to-life/#more-9075

Be Thankful for All that You Have

We complain about everything! We tend to take things for granted, not knowing that what we enjoy is all from Allah. Allah says: “And if you would count the graces of Allah, never could you be able to count them”. We have a roof over our heads, three meals at least a day and canned food that is sufficient for three months or more. We have running water and heating systems were others are living in freezing conditions in tents without any of that. You go to the toilet everyday like clockwork. How many people do you know who suffer from constipation? The Prophet salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam said: “Look at the one who is at a lower level than you, and do not look at the one who is above you, for that may keep you from scorning the blessing of Allah. If you have a car, be grateful as others have motorcycles. If you have a motorcycle, be grateful as others have bicycles. And if you are fed up with your bicycle, there are those who walk all day and their biggest wish is to have two wheels! Walking is one of the greatest blessings of Allah as there are those who are on a wheelchair. Someone who can’t walk is more blessed in our eyes than someone who is bedridden and paralyzed. Allah has said the truth: “And if you would count the graces of Allah, never could you be able to count them”. Therefore, stop whining and wailing and show your gratitude and appreciation to Allah wherever you are before He takes it from you!

Sh Assim Al Hakeem

Recommended to fast both 9th and 10th of Muharram

‘Abd-Allaah ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: When the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) fasted on the day of ‘Ashoora and told the people to fast, they said, “O Messenger of Allaah, this is a day that is venerated by the Jews and Christians.” The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, “Next year, if Allaah wills, we will fast on the ninth day.” But by the time the following year came, the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) had passed away.

Narrated by Muslim, 1916.

Al-Shaafa’i and his companions, Ahmad, Ishaaq and others said: It is mustahabb [recommended] to fast both the ninth and the tenth, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) fasted the tenth and intended to fast the ninth.

Based on this, there are different ways of fasting ‘Ashoora’, the least of which is to fast the tenth only, but it is better to fast the ninth as well. The more one fasts in Muharram, the better.

(Source: Islam QA)