We All need it ..Repentance

A Cry for Help - Turn to Repentance

Shaykh Ibn Baaz ,

Al-Istiqaamah Magazine, Issue No.6 - Dhul-Qa'dah 1417H / March 1997

[Q]: I am a young man, nineteen years of age, and have involved myself in a great deal of sin. Even to the extent that I do not pray most of my Prayers in the mosque, and I have never completely fasted the month of Ramadaan in my entire life. Besides these, I have committed other sins as well. I have vowed to repent many times before, however, after doing so I lapse back into these same sins. The youths of my area are just as bad, as are the friends that I associate with. And Allaah knows that I have transgressed against myself and that whenever I repent, I return back to the same sins. I hope that you may direct me to a path that will bring me closer to my Lord and distance me from these evil actions of mine.

10 Useless Matters.. Wasting the heart by preferring this wordly life over the Hereafter!

Allaah said:

إِنَّمَا الحَيَاةُ الدُّنْيَا لَعِبٌ وَلَهْوٌ

"The life of this world is but play and pastime"

{Muhammad S:47-V:36)

Al-Albaani Destroys, “If you’re not with us, you’re against us.”

by Ahmed Abu Turaab

Questioner: There are principles, O Shaikh, which some of the youth act upon, from these rules is, ‘Whoever does not declare a disbeliever to be a disbeliever then he is a disbeliever.  Whoever does not declare an innovator to be an innovator then he is an innovator,’ and another rule, ‘Whoever is not with us, then he is against us.’

What is your opinion about these rules, O Shaikh?

Having taqwaa of Allaah

source: silsilat ul-hudaa wa nnoor, tape no. 5a/1
asaheeha translations

Question: [Advice to the Muslims to fear Allaah when seeking provision, and during hardships and trials]

Shaykh al-Albaani (rahimahullaah) says:

“Our calamity today is that we have turned away from the main purpose for which we were created, which is: worshiping Allaah, tabaarak wa ta’aala. So most of us don’t worship Allaah, and the few who do worship Allaah don’t know how to worship Him. And from the things that we have forgotten – which are mentioned in the preserved Qur’aan that Allaah, ‘azza wa jal, blessed upon us as He said: {Verily, it is We Who have sent down the Dhikr (i.e. the Qur’aan) and surely, We will guard it}[1] – is: {And whosoever fears Allah and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty). And He will provide for him from (sources) he never could imagine}.[2]

The status of the Sunnah in Islam

The Role of the Sunnah towards the Quran:

The Sunnah cannot dispense with the Quran: Allaah Almighty chose Muhammad  , as His Prophet and selected him to deliver His final message. The Quran was revealed to the Prophet  in which Allaah commanded him to obey everything that was ordered of him; that is, to convey and explain His message to the people.

Allaah Almighty says what means: "…And We revealed to you the message [i.e., the Quran] that you may make clear to the people what was sent down to them…" [Quran: 16:44]

The declaration mentioned in the verse contains two commands:

1. To propagate the speech of Allaah (i.e. the Quran). This is to openly communicate the Quran to (all) mankind as Allaah Almighty has revealed to the Prophet  that which means: "O Messenger! Announce that which has been revealed to you from your Lord…" [Quran: 5:67]

Whoever Imitates A People then He Is Of Them

Bismillah ar-rahman araheem

Immam al-Albani (english)

Imitation of the Kuffar 2

I had not planned to speak to you, rather the plan was that we would have a brother of ours visiting us. This brother is with us in the da’wa salafiya from old times. When his brothers called him to submit to the book of Allah and the sunnah of his messenger, he submitted and came to it. We had planned that he should speak and give us a word that would benefit the Muslimeen in general, the Salafiyeen in specific. But as I was entering, another thought came upon me. I have decided to speak on a topic because this is an opportunity that I find. It is concerning a brother of ours that we did not know before; rather he is a brother from the brothers that we did not see. He came and visited us a few days ago and he is here visiting once again tonight. That is that this brother had visited us and sat in some of our sittings. He saw the interaction between me and our brothers. He looked at me as their Sheikh and them as the students. As he saw this interaction between us, he criticized it, which lead me to have to explain to him that you will not find us like the Sheikh with his followers. The brother went on to say that I just do not find the interaction from the students with you similar to the other Shyookh and their students. The sheikh then explained to him, you will not find us like the followers of those Shyookh. In fact, we are about to enter into the sitting and you are going to see something else that you will not like. The brother said what is it? The Sheikh told him, wait and you will see. As the brother entered the sitting, no body moved. No one got up to give the Sheikh salam, as is the tradition in some of the sittings that this brother was speaking about. The answer to the sheikh was as he was used to, the anwer being, if you want to get up, then get up, if not, then you don’t have to.

"...they think that they know everything."

Imaam Al-Albaani, rahimahu`Allah, said: 

"The problem with the youths of today is that, as soon as they learn something new, they think that they know everything."

[Al-Hudaa wa An-Nur p.861]

"Never think that Allaah is unaware..."

Imaam Ahmad (rahimahu`Allah) used to say:

''If you are alone one day, do not say 'I am alone,' but say, 'There is an All-Watcher with me.' Never think that Allaah is unaware even for an hour or that unhidden things are not known by Him.'"

Jami Ul Uloom Wa'l Hikam by Imaam Ibn Rajab

Blowing on One's Food - Shaykh Saalih Al-Fawzaan

Shaykh Saalih Al-Fawzaan, hafidhahu`Allah, said:

"It is disliked to blow on the food if it isn't hot. Otherwise, it is allowed (i.e. if it were to be hot).

(Al-Ittihaf, p. 387)

Allah does not change a people's condition unless they change what is in their hearts

Allah will not change the condition of a people as long as they do not change themselves 
(Part No. 9; Page No. 297) 


Q: What is the Tafsir (explanation/exegesis of the meanings of the Qur'an) of Allah's Saying in Surah (Qur'anic chapter) Ar-Ra`d, Verily, Allâh will not change the (good) condition of a people as long as they do not change their state (of goodness) themselves (by committing sins and by being ungrateful and disobedient to Allâh). But when Allâh wills a people’s punishment, there can be no turning back of it, and they will find besides Him no protector. ? 

My husband is not concerned with me at all

Question: My husband, may Allaah forgive him, although he has noble character and fear of Allaah, is not concerned with me at all in the home. He is always frowning and depressing. One might claim that I am the cause but, and Allaah knows this, I am, and all praises are due to Allaah, fulfilling his rights and I try my best to make everything very pleasant and nice for him. I also keep anything harmful from him and I am patient with how he treats me. Every time I ask him about something or speak to him, he gets upset and agitated. He claims that it is ridiculous and useless speech, although he is very friendly with his companions and friends.

As for me, I only see harshness and contempt. This hurts me very much and I really suffer from it. Many times I have thought about simply leaving the home. I am a woman, and all praises are due to Allaah, who has an average education and I fulfill the obligations Allaah has put upon me. Dear Shaykh, if I leave the house, bring up my children alone and take on my worldly needs by myself, would I be sinful? Or should I stay with him in this situation and just stop talking and participating with him?

Imaam al-Baghawee: The Meaning of Kufr and It's Types

Source: Tafseer al-Baghawee: "Ma'aalim at-Tanzeel" of al-Imaam, the Reviver of the Sunnah, Aboo Muhammad al-Husayn bin Mas'ood al-Baghawee, died 516 AH.

Imaam al-Baghawee (rahimahullaah) states in his Tafseer of Ayaah 6 of Soorah al-Baqarah:
His Saying: "Verily, those who disbelieve" (al-Baqarah:6), meaning: the Arab Polytheists. Al-Kalbee said: "Meaning: the Jews." And Al-Kufr (unbelief) is al-Juhood (rejection), and its origin is from al-Kufr, and that means to conceal. And the night is referred to as kaafir, because it conceals things with its darkness. 

Achieving a Strong Marriage Bond

Marriage is considered an 'ibaadah, an act that is pleasing to Allah Ta’aala. It is in accordance with His commandments that husbands and wives love each other and help one another to rear their children as true servants of Allah Ta’aala.

Most spouses start out with hopes and rosy dreams; truly committed to making their marriage work. However, as the reality of living with a less than perfect spouse lurks in, and as the pressures of life builds, many individuals do not find as much satisfaction in their relationships. All marriages change over time. However, with hard work and dedication, people can keep their marriages strong and enjoyable. How is it done? What does it take to create a long-lasting, satisfying marriage?

Inside the womb

Narrated Anas bin Malik (Radi-Allahu 'anhu):


The Prophet (Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, "Allah puts an angel in
charge of the uterus and the angel says, 'O Lord, (it is) semen! O Lord,
(it is now) a clot! O Lord, (it is now) a piece of flesh.' And then, if
Allah wishes to complete its creation, the angel asks, 'O Lord, (will it
be) a male or a female? A wretched (an evil doer) or a blessed (doer of
good)? How much will his provisions be? What will his age be?' So all that is written while the creature is still in the mother's womb."


Bukhari Vol. 8 : No. 594 

The Youth Who Prayed Next to Ibn Baaz and what The Shaikh Advised Him With

Khaalid ibn Abdur-Rahmaan ash-Shaayi’ said, ‘In 1405ah/1984ce, approximately, when I was at secondary school, I prayed next to the Shaikh in a mosque close to his house.  So I recited some Quraan while the Shaikh was praying the two rak’ahs one must pray when entering the mosque [tahayyatul-masjid].  After he finished praying he gave me salaam and said, ‘Who are you?’  So I introduced myself to him and what I was studying so he said to me:

Praying at the Fixed Times

عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مَسْعُودٍ قَالَ سَأَلْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ -صلى الله عليه وسلم- أَىُّ الْعَمَلِ أَفْضَلُ قَالَ « الصَّلاَةُ لِوَقْتِهَا ». قَالَ قُلْتُ ثُمَّ أَىٌّ قَالَ « بِرُّ الْوَالِدَيْنِ ». قَالَ قُلْتُ ثُمَّ أَىٌّ قَالَ « الْجِهَادُ فِى سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ

Abdullah ibn Mas’ud(may Allah be pleased with him)mentioned that he asked the Prophet(peace and blessings b upon him)about the most beloved deeds to Allah. He(peace and blessing be upon him)answered saying,” Offering prayers at their early fixed times”. Then he asked what other deeds are dear to Allah? He (peace and blessings be upon him) replied by saying,” Being kind and dutiful to your parents.” After that, he asked is there another action which is much-loved by Allah? He (peace and blessings be upon him) replied,” To participate in Religious fighting for Allah’s cause.”

(Bukhari7534 and Muslim 262)

A Letter from "Mom n Dad

My child,

When I get old, I hope you understand ...and have patience with me
... ... In case I break the plate, or spill soup on the table because I’m losing my eyesight, I hope you don’t yell at me. Older people are sensitive, always having self pity when you yell.

Two purposes to meet with friends and companions

There are two purposes to meet with friends and companions:

1. Spending the time and having company, and this type’s harm outweighs its benefit. The least one could say about associating with this type is that they busy the heart and waste precious time.

Which is better for a Muslim woman, seeking knowledge or taking care of the house?

Question: Which is better for a Muslim woman, taking care of her house and husband, or devoting her time to seeking knowledge, and bringing a servant to take care of the house?

"O my brothers! Prepare for a day like this."

On the authority of Al-Baraa ibn `Aazib (radhiy`Allahu `anhu) who said:

“While we were with the Messenger of Allah (sall`Allahu `alayhi wasallam), he suddenly looked towards a group (of people) and said: ‘For what reason have they gathered here?’

Knowledge is to Be Acted Upon

"We've really 'sold ourselves short' in our knowledge because what we have learnt is not being actualised in our behaviour. In fact, the most that we can say is that we know the legal ruling of something, but as for putting it into practice then only little do we do that. We ask Allaah to pardon us!

The main fruit and benefit of knowledge is that it is put into practice so that its effects can be seen in the faces of people, in their behaviour, their character, their worship of Allah, their seriousness, their fear (of Allah) etc.; this is the most important thing to remember.

“Why did you not tell me?”

Ibn al-Jawzi (rahimahu`Allah) said:

There was a king who had a lot of wealth, and he had a daughter and no other children. He loved her very much, and he used to let her enjoy all kinds of entertainment. This went on for a long time. Beside the king there lived a devoted worshiper, and whilst he was reciting one night, he raised his voice saying,

“O you who believe! Ward off yourselves and your families against a Fire (Hell) whose fuel is men and stones.” [At-Tahreem 66:6 – interpretation of the meaning].

"am I guilty of disobeying my Maker?"

[Mufti Ismail Menk]

Revelation and Divine Law is for mankind to follow through all times. Therefore it will always be practical, relevant, applicable, achievable and the only way to ultimate contentment in this world and the next. For this reason whenever we are reminded of the Laws of the Almighty we will feel the reminders are directed to us because they definitely are. The first thought that should come to the mind is "am I guilty of disobeying my Maker?". Satan makes us believe that others are more in need of the reminder or that we are not in need of it. It is only after we have taken heed ourselves that we should think of others. Satan also makes some people believe that they are being attacked by the preacher even when the preacher does not know them or their issues. This feeling is a clear sign of guilt. We should rather rectify ourselves and no longer have to feel guilty that to spend our lives fighting preachers or distancing ourselves from them due to our disobedience of our Maker. They are only but conveying the Message for the sake if the Almighty and not for purposes of attacking others. May we all remind one another of what is right & wrong and never feel bad when reminded ourselves correctly. Aameen

Those who take the devil as an Ally

Translated by Ahmed Abu Turaab

Allaah, the Most High, said, “And [mention] when We said to the angels, “Prostrate to Adam,” and they prostrated, except for Iblees. He was of the jinn and departed from [i.e., disobeyed] the command of his Lord. Then will you take him and his descendants as allies other than Me while they are enemies to you? Wretched it is for the wrongdoers as an exchange.” (Surah Kahf 18:50)

The wise Man does not Argue or Seek to overcome with stratagem

Al-Hasan (al-Basree) said, 'The wise man does not argue or seek to overcome with stratagem rather he propagates his wisdom. If it is accepted he praises Allah and if it is rejected he praises Allah'[1] 

Sheikh Saaleh Al-Fawzaan (hafidhahullaah) commented on the above statement saying: Concerning the statement of Imaam Barbahaaree that Hasan al-Basree said: 'The wise man does not argue or seek to overcome with stratagem....' 

Deprived of Wisdom

Imaam Fudayl Ibn Iyaad (rahimahullaah) said: 'Whoever sits with a person of innovation has not been given wisdom'


Sheikh Saaleh Al-Fawzaan (rahimahullaah) commented on the above statement saying:
He (i.e. the one who sits with an innovator) is deprived of wisdom, and wisdom is understanding of the Religion of Allaah. The one who sits with ahlul bidah is deprived of understanding of the Religion as punishment for him.


[Source:Ittihaaful Qaaree Bitta'liqaat Alaa Sharh As-Sunnah Lil Imaam Barbahaaree (rahimahullaah) by Sheikh Saaleh Al-Fawzaan (hafidha-hullaah) (page: 318, Vol: 2)]

Sperm is pure

Question:


I had sex with my wife, then I got up and made Ghusl and prayed the
Fajr prayer. Is it permissible for me to return to sleep on the same
mattress on which I had sex with my wife, and cover myself with the
same cover?
Answer: