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Allah takkan bebankan hamba-Nya dengan apa yang dia tak mampu!
Hidup tak selalunya lawa
Tak selalunya ada pelangi
Kalau nak kata a bed of roses pun, duri-durinya tetap ada
Kadang-kadang... bilamana ‘malapetaka’ tu datang, terasa macam kena gelek ke bumi dek ahli sumo
Rasa macam dah tak mampu bangkit
Rasa macam dah tak mampu hela nafas
..." live well or hell you choose May Allah bless....
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Hlovate (Rooftop Rant)
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Ibn Mas'ud reported that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "Shall I tell you who is unlawful for the Fire - or the one for whom the Fire is unlawful? It is unlawful for everyone who is easy, flexible, modest and uncomplicated.
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Muhammad al-Tirmidhi
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Ka'b ibn Malik reported that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "Two hungry wolves loose among sheep do not cause as much damage as that caused to a man's deen by his greed for money and reputation.
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Muhammad al-Tirmidhi
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Goodness! Golly! Good God! Blessed Allah! Zeus and Hera! Mary and Joseph! Nathaniel Hawthorne! Don't touch her! Grab her! Move closer! Run away! Don't move! Kill the snake! Leave it alone! Give it some food! Don't let it bite her! Lure the snake away! Here, snakey! Here, snakey snakey!
”
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Lemony Snicket (The Reptile Room (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #2))
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A calamity that makes you turn to Allah(God) is better for you than a blessing which makes you forget the remembrance of Allah (God).
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ابن تيمية
“
Thank you,’ I answered, unsure of the proper American response to her gracious enthusiasm. In the Arab world, gratitude is a language unto itself. “May Allah bless the hands that give me this gift”; “Beauty is in the eyes that find me pretty”; “May Allah never deny your prayer”; and so on, an infinite string of prayerful appreciation. Coming from such a culture, I have always found a mere “thank you” an insufficient expression that makes my voice sound miserly and ungrateful.” (169).
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Susan Abulhawa (Mornings in Jenin)
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Verily, Allah lets [a person] enjoy a blessing for as long as He wills. But when He is no longer thanked for it, He turns it into a punishment.
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al-Hasan al-Basri
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Do not share the knowledge with which you have been blessed with everyone in general, as you do with some people in particular; and know that there are some men in whom Allah, may He he glorified, has placed hidden secrets, which they are forbidden to reveal.
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علي بن أبي طالب
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The Jihad of this age is to strive in upholding the word of Islam, to refute the objections of the opponents, to propagate the excellences of the Islamic faith, and to proclaim the truth of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, throughout the world. This is Jihad till God Almighty brings about other conditions in the world.
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Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
“
Maybe that ship is the Praise Allah or the Blessings of Vishnu or something.
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Andy Weir (Project Hail Mary)
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May Allah bless you." Or had she said: "May Allah burn you?" He was not sure which: the two Arabic words sounded so much alike.
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Paul Bowles (The Spider's House)
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The Blessed Day
Try , when you pray Fajr to set in a humble manner and face the Qiblah for ten to fifteen minutes , remembering Allah a great deal and calling upon Him . Ask Allah for a good day m a blessed day , a happy day , a day of success and achievement with no calmaties , crises or problems , a day with bountiful provision , goodness and care . A day with no distress and worry - because from Allah one can ask for happiness and all that is good . If you sit like this and pray , this will by Allah's leave be guranteed to prepare you for a good , blessed and useful day .
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عائض القرني
“
So often we think that Allah only tests us with hardships, but this isn’t true. Allah also tests with ease. He tests us with na`im (blessings) and with the things we love, and it is often in these tests that so many of us fail. We fail because when Allah gives us these blessings, we unwittingly turn them into false idols of the heart.
”
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Yasmin Mogahed (Reclaim Your Heart: Personal Insights on Breaking Free from Life's Shackles)
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Your blessings, your trials and triumphs, your journey of falling and rising, your gifts and talents—they are all connected. Your true calling is held in the arms of your deepest wounds. God only breaks you to remake you, because breakdowns come before breakthroughs. Everything that God has written into your path was meant to prepare you for this exact moment. God wants you to come as you are, not as you think you should be.
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A. Helwa (Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam)
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As long as your heart is beating, you have a purpose. God is intentional, so He does not keep anyone on Earth that doesn’t have to be here; if we are blessed with more life, it is because someone in the world needs us. If we are alive, it means that what we were sent to this Earth to create has not yet been accomplished.
”
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A. Helwa (Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam)
“
There are two basic types of panicking: standing still and no saying a world, and leaping all over the place babbling anything that come into your head. Mr. Poe was the leaping-and-babbling king. Klaus and Sunny had never seen the banker move so quickly or talk in such a high pitched voice. 'Goodness!' he cried. 'Golly! Good God! Blessed Allah! Zeus and Hera! Mary and Joseph! Nathaniel Hawthorne! Don't touch her! Grab her! Move closer! Run away! Don't move! Kill the snake! Leave it alone! Give it some food! Don't let it bite her!Lure the snake away! Here, snakey! Here, snakey snakey!
”
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Lemony Snicket (The Reptile Room (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #2))
“
The Qur’ān is Allah’s greatest blessing for you.
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Khurram Murad (Way to the Qur'an)
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As Yazid, the tyrant of Karbala, never suffered even from a headache, people believed that he was blessed by Allah. But that was a misinterpretation. In reality, Allah had abandoned him completely. He wanted nothing to do with him.
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Tehmina Durrani (Blasphemy)
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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.
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Darussalam (200 Golden Hadith)
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May Allah bless you, Faisal, for how you loved me when I could not even love myself.
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Tal Bauer (Enemy Within (The Executive Office #3))
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As the Prophet Muhammad (May Allah bless him and grant him peace) said "Allah does not look at your forms and possessions, but He looks at your hearts and your deeds.
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Harun Yahya (The Prophet Moses)
“
Every 'repetition' of a prayer upon the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) is a new tajalli, thus there is no real repetition.
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Abdul Aziz Suraqah
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REMEMBER: No matter what happens in your life, if it turns you towards Allah, it is a blessing. Whether Allah is testing you to strengthen you or holding you accountable for a sin you may have committed, the response is the same: turn to Allah and ask for His help and guidance.
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A. Helwa (Secrets of Divine Love Journal: Insightful Reflections that Inspire Hope and Revive Faith)
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That’s all it might take. It wasn’t death he feared—none of them feared that—but rather failure. But were not the Holy Warriors of Allah those who did the hardest things, and would not his blessings be in proportion to his merit? To be remembered. To be respected by his compatriots. To strike a blow for the cause—even if he managed to do that without recognition, he would go to Allah with peace in his heart.
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Tom Clancy (Dead or Alive (Jack Ryan Jr., #2))
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There are things so awful in this world that the good-hearted people, may Allah bless them all, have absolutely no idea of. And that's perfectly fine, I tell you: it is all right that they know nothing about such things because it proves what good-hearted people they are. Otherwise they wouldn't be good, would they? But if you ever step into a mine of malice, it won't be one of these people you will ask help from.
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Elif Shafak (The Bastard of Istanbul)
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The overarching message of Boqol Sawm was that this life is temporary. If you lived outside the dictates of the Prophet you would burn in hell for the duration of your real life, the afterlife. But if you lived righteously, Allah would reward you in paradise. And men in particular would receive special blessings if they became warriors for Allah.
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Ayaan Hirsi Ali (Heretic: Why Islam Needs a Reformation Now)
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And he recalled Ahmad Shah Massoud, the Lion of the Panjshir, talking by the campfire. "We are all sentenced to die, Angleez. But only a warrior blessed of Allah may be allowed to choose how!" Colonel Mike Martin made his choice . . .
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Frederick Forsyth (The Afghan)
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Rumi says:
O seeker of the Truth! Be happy if you have sorrows!
They are the tricks of reunion that the Beloved has set for you since one remembers Allah and seeks refuge in Him when one is overcome by sorrow.
Sorrow is a treasure. Your illnesses and the
other troubles you face are all treasures.
Likewise, sorrow is as a blessed wind that blows on the mirror of the heart to clear the dust from it; never compare it with harmful winds.
In this path of love, no one but grief remembers me, thousands of thanks to it.
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Osman Nuri Topbaş (Tears of the Heart)
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Allah, Most High, has truly blessed us. He has created just for us the mysterious spirit that He has breathed into us and by so doing distinguished us from all other physical creation. He has adorned us with our incomparable intellect, which further distinguishes us from all else in this creation. What other creature on this planet -another gift He has blessed us with- can even begin to create the likes of this Internet? Will we not stop, give thanks to our Merciful and Generous Lord? Will we not stop and realize how precious our lives are and begin to show each other more love, mercy, kindness and empathy? Will we not stop, take time, and reflect?
”
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Imam Zaid Shakir
“
In the peaceful moments of night,
Whenever i remember you..!
At that moment,
Me beg to Allah Almighty
For your eternal happiness..!
I pray to Him,
All griefs, all tears and all sorrows,
In your fate,
Shift to mine..!
And,
All possible joys of mine,
Shift to yours..!
O Aysel Stay blessed and happy..!
”
”
zia
“
If Allah allows us to make supplication then know that we are in a good place, that we are in a relationship with Allah. So, the ability to call upon Him, knowing that Allah loves to hear me, despite how broken I am, despite how sinful I am, despite how distant I am with Allah, yet He loves to hear me—in that there is a blessing.
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Omar Suleiman (Allah Loves)
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In the name of God, the One who is merciful and compassionate. May blindness strike the eye of the envious one! Ma sha’ allah, it’s God’s will, this is right! The first one’s a girl, and a girl comes to raise her little brothers. Ten boys will follow her, God willing. Bismillahi . . . allahuma salli ala n-nabi. Prayers be on the blessed Prophet!
”
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Jokha Alharthi (Celestial Bodies)
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Allah has made patience the means for attaining His love, His companionship, His help and support, and His good rewards. This is sufficient honour and blessings.
”
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Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya (Patience and Gratitude)
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2.513: Narrated Asma: The Prophet said to me, "Do not withhold your money, (for if you did so) Allah would withhold His blessings from you.
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محمد بن إسماعيل البخاري (Complete Sahih Bukhari.English Translation Complete 9 Volumes)
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Allahs blessings are a treasure so true that their value cannot be measured and one of Allahs blessings is you!
”
”
Imam Shafi’i
“
May the Blessing
of Allah keep yours
Heart and Home
Happy and Joyous!!
to get Bright Future
wish U Happy New Year !!!
”
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Baset
“
The Prophet (may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Whoever forces himself to endure, Allah will make him steadfast.
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Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya (Excellence of Patience & Gratefulness)
“
Thank you,” I answered, unsure of the proper American response to her gracious enthusiasm. In the Arab world, gratitude is a language unto itself. “May Allah bless the hands that give me this gift”; “Beauty is in your eyes that find me pretty”; “May God extend your life”; “May Allah never deny your prayer”; “May the next meal you cook for us be in celebration of your son’s wedding . . . of your daughter’s graduation . . . your mother’s recovery”; and so on, an infinite string of prayerful appreciation. Coming from such a culture, I have always found a mere “thank you” an insufficient expression that makes my voice sound miserly and ungrateful. I gazed at the cityscape. Ribbons of concrete and asphalt stretched and looped under more cars than I had ever seen.
”
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Susan Abulhawa (Mornings in Jenin)
“
Our Prophet (saas) says:
“Love Allah due to the blessings He gives to you, and love
me because Allah loves me.” (al-Tirmidhi)
Allah, in His infinite power and might, and out of His
love and compassion toward humanity, allows all people to
enjoy blessings in this life. Such people view getting up
and breathing the morning air as wonderful blessings, for
they take pleasure in the fact that He has given them
another day to win His favor. They consider being able to
walk, talk, laugh, and move as sources of happiness,
knowing that He could remove these blessings if He so
willed. Thus, they take great pleasure in this life.
”
”
Harun Yahya (Those Who Exhaust All Their Pleasures In This Life)
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A Lion Overpowered
Sheikh Abu Masood bin Abi Bakr Harimi (r.a) reports that there was a very great Saint by the name of Sheikh Ahmed Jaam (r.a) He used to travel on a lion wherever he went. In every city that he visited, it was his habit to ask the people of the city to send one cow for his lion’s meal. Once, he went to a certain city and requested from the Saint of that city a cow for his lion. The Saint sent the cow to him and said, “If you ever go to Baghdad, your lion will receive a welcome invitation.”
Sheikh Ahmed Jaam (r.a) then journeyed to Baghdad Shareef. On arriving in Baghdad, he sent one of his disciples to al-Ghawth al-A’zam (r.a) and commanded that a cow be sent to him, as a meal for his lion. The great Ghawth was already aware of his coming. He had already arranged for a cow to be kept for the lion. On the command of Sheikh Ahmed Jaam (r.a) Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (r.a) sent one of his disciples with a cow to him. As the disciple took the cow with him, a weak and old stray dog which used to sit outside the home of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (r.a) followed the disciple. The disciple presented the cow to Sheikh Ahmed Jaam (r.a) who in turn signalled the lion to commence feeding. As the lion ran towards the cow, this stray dog pounced on the lion. It caught the lion by its throat and killed the lion by tearing open its stomach. The dog then dragged the lion and threw it before al-Ghawth al-A’zam (r.a)
On seeing this, Sheikh Ahmed Jaam (r.a) was very embarrassed. He humbled himself before the great Ghawth and asked for forgiveness for his arrogant behaviour. This incident shows the strength of a dog that only sat outside the stoop of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (r.a) This was due to its Nisbat to the blessed stoop of the great Saint. It also proves that even animals recognise and are loyal to the the Awliya Allah. A’la Hazrat, Sheikh Imam Ahmed Raza al-Qaadiri (r.a) portrays the above-mentioned incident in one of his poetic stanzas. He says: “Kya Dab’be Jis Pe Himayat Ka Ho Panja Tera, Sher Ko Khatre me Laata, Nahi Kut’ta Tera
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Hazrat Abdul Qadir Jilani
“
The Qur’ān is Allah’s greatest blessing for you. It is the fulfilment of His promise to Adam and his descendants: ‘There shall come to you guidance from Me, and whosoever follows My guidance no fear shall be on them, neither shall they sorrow’ (al-Baqarah 2: 38). It is the only weapon to help your frail existence as you struggle against the forces of evil and temptation in this-world. It is the only means to overpower your fear and anxiety. It is the only ‘light’ (nūr), as you grope in the darkness, with which to find your way to success and salvation. It is the only healing (shifā’) for your inner sicknesses, as well as the social ills that may surround you. It is the constant reminder (dhikr) of your true nature and destiny, of your station, your duties, your rewards, your perils. It was brought down by one who is powerful and trustworthy in the heavens – the angel Jibra’īl. Its first abode was that pure and sublime heart, the like of which man has never had – the heart of the Prophet Muhammad, blessings and peace be on him. More than anything, it is the only way to come nearer and closer to your Creator.
”
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Khurram Murad (Way to the Qur'an)
“
When we grasp that all of this world’s blessings are a
gift of Allah and are thankful for them, we please Allah. As
a result, we are always aware that the beauty, blessings,
and good things around us come from Him.
However, those who deny Allah do not see this truth.
Instead, they ignore Him and appease their desires and
passions. As they enjoy more and more of these blessings,
their discontent also increases, because they are consumed
by the maniacal desire to possess everything.
Instead of being content with what they have, they are
unhappy until they get even more. And as a result, they can
never fully appreciate the countless blessings and limitless
potentials that they already possess. For example, they
may have a fine car but become dissatisfied with it as soon
as a new model comes out. They believe that going on
vacation will end all of their difficulties; however, the slightest
setback causes them misery and anxiety. They do not
try to overcome their difficulties with patience and submission
to destiny, but become pessimistic and return even
more anxious and disappointed. Even if they had enjoyed
themselves, their pleasure is only temporary; the following
anxiety is far more enduring.
”
”
Harun Yahya (Those Who Exhaust All Their Pleasures In This Life)
“
In the peaceful moments of night,
Whenever i remember you..!
At that moment,
Me beg to Allah Almighty
For your eternal happiness..!
I pray to Him,
All griefs, all tears and all sorrows,
In your fate,
Shifts to mine..!
And,
All possible joys of mine,
Shifts to yours..!
O Aysel..!
Stay blessed and happy..!
”
”
zia
“
Prophet Muhammad (s) says: “Whenever you go to bed, perform ablution like that for the prayer, lie or your right side and say: ‘O Allah! I surrender to You and entrust all my affairs to You and depend upon You for Your Blessings both with hope and fear of You. There is no fleeing from You, and there is no place of protection and safety except with You O Allah! I believe in Your Book which You have revealed and in Your Prophet whom You have sent.’ Then if you die on that very night, you will die with faith (i.e. the religion of Islam). Let the aforesaid words be your last utterance [before sleep]”. [Bukhari]
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Mohammed Faris (The Productive Muslim: Where Faith Meets Productivity)
“
Ask Allah to open the eyes of your heart so that you are able to witness the miracles and blessed moments that are constantly unfolding around you, patiently waiting for you to notice them. The miraculous gifts of Allah are not rare, however, our inability to be receptive enough to receive them limits our ability to experience them.
”
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A. Helwa (Secrets of Divine Love Journal: Insightful Reflections that Inspire Hope and Revive Faith)
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1 SHA’BAN
Did you know that 6 month prior to Ramadan the Sahaba’s used to make du’a to Allah that He would let them reach Ramadan. After Ramadan they used to make du’a for 6 month that Allah would accept their fasting and good deeds.
Today is the first day of Sha’ban and Ramadan is not too far off. You might be wondering where the time has gone, and might feel a bit overwhelmed or even afraid of the long hours of fasting. You might also be asking yourself, “what have I done so far to prepare myself for this blessed month?”
Many times we focus too much on the aspect of planning our meals for this month, but Ramadan is not the month of cooking, it is the month when the Quran was sent down, a month of worship. So let’s put the menu planning on the side, and prioritize on how we can prepare our hearts for this glorious month.
Something you can start right now is to follow the Sahaba’s example and make that same du’a until we reach Ramadan.
“Allahumma Balighna Ramadan”
“Oh Allah let us reach Ramadan
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Cristina Tarantino (Be Successful This Ramadan)
“
Abu'd-Darda' (may Allah be pleased with him) said, "I heard the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), say, 'Allah will make the path to the Garden easy for anyone who travels a path in search of knowledge. Angels spread their wings for the seeker of knowledge out of pleasure for what he is doing. Everyone in the heavens and everyone in the earth ask forgiveness for a man of knowledge, even the fish in the water. The superiority of the man of knowledge to the man of worship is like the superiority of the moon to all the planets. The men of knowledge are the heirs of the Prophets. The Prophets bequeath neither dinar nor dirham; they bequeath knowledge. Whoever takes it has taken an ample portion.'" [Related by Abu Dawud and Tirmidhi; Riyad al-Salihin: 1388]
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Tirmidhi
“
But if anyone turns away from My reminder, his life will
be a dark and narrow one and on the Day of
Resurrection We will gather him blind. (Surah Ta Ha:
124)
Only belief can save us from a life of anxiety, for we
cannot find true happiness on our own. Even if people are
rich, they cannot properly enjoy their wealth or enjoy the
blessings they possess. In order to do this, they must
understand how to appreciate them. For example, they
must realize that a carnation with perfectly arranged petals,
as well as its scent, softness, and incomparable beauty,
is a great blessing of creation. But only believers can
really understand this, because they know that whatever
exists is a gracious gift from Allah and that all blessings
come from Him. Therefore, they contemplate His infinite
creative power in every beautiful thing, thereby increasing
their love and attachment to Him.
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Harun Yahya (Those Who Exhaust All Their Pleasures In This Life)
“
Imam 'Ali Zayn al-'Abidin (Sohn von Imam Husayn; möge Allah mit ihnen zufrieden sein), wurde beim Eintreten ins Gebet blass und begann zu zittern. Als er nach dem Grund gefragt wurde, antwortete er: "Wisst ihr denn nicht, Wem ich gleich gegenüber stehen werde?"
Wie sein Name "Zayn al-'Abidin" bereits verkündet, ist er die "Zierde (oder der Schmuck) der Anbeter".
Ihm gebührt noch ein anderer Titel, nämlich "as-Sajjad", weil er jede Nacht 1000 Rak'as betete.
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”
Mostafa al-Badawi (A Blessed Valley: Wadi Hadramawt and the 'Alawi Tradition)
“
In Fez Yasmin had another dream. „I saw myself in a shower. Water poured over me, washing and purifying me and I was told ‚All your sins have been washed away by that water. You‘ve been cleansed. Your sins have been washed away and you‘re blessed.‘ „I feel that Allah has been knocking on my door for some time now, perhaps all my life. ‚But you just haven‘t recognized Me‘, He says, ‚You haven‘t recognized Me. You keep waiting but I have been there all along.‘“ (p.195)
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Michael Sugich (Hearts Turn: Sinners, Seekers, Saints and the Road to Redemption)
“
Companions asked: “O Messenger of Allah, what are those?” He (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) said, “To associate anything with Allah, sorcery (magic), without any just cause killing a life Allah has forbidden, taking interest (usury), usurping the wealth of orphans, turning back from the battlefield, and making a false charge (accusation) against the chaste but unmindful women (i.e. they never even think of anything touching chastity).” (Bukhari and Muslim)
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محمد بن عبدالوهاب (Kitab At-Tawhid – The Book of Monotheism)
“
Spiritual frigidity develops because of egotistical desires that lie on the carpet-spread of caprice within the Satanic presence. There are three ways to shake one's soul free of these desires. The first way is to remember, recall, and engage in mutual reminders about the Muhammadan Essence. This is for those who have had an inkling of a taste of its love. The second way is to remind oneself of the bounties of Paradise and what Allah has prepared within it for those who put forth efforts for it. The third way is to visit the people of Allah among the living and the deceased, send abundant prayers upon our master the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace), vigilantly guard the five prescribed prayers in their times in congregation, speak only as much as absolutely necessary (whether it pertains to religious matters or daily matters), and to keep oneself aloof from others. This is the remedy for those who have been made to suffer from spiritual frigidity.
”
”
محمد بن القاسم القندوسي (التأسيس في مساوي الدنيا ومهاوي إبليس)
“
Allah manifests Himself in a special way in every creature. He is the Outwardly Manifest in
every graspable sense, and He is the Inwardly Hidden from every understanding except the
understanding of the one who says that the universe is His form (4) and His He-ness
(huwiyya), and it is the name, the Outwardly Manifest. Since He is, by meaning, the spirit of
whatever is outwardly manifest, He is also the Inwardly Hidden. His relation to whatever is
manifested of the forms of the world is the relation of the governing spirit to the form. The
definition of man, for example, includes both his inward and outward; and it is the same with
every definable thing. Allah is defined in every definition, yet the forms of the universe are
not held back and He is not contained by them. One only knows the limits of each of their
forms according to what is attained by each knower of his form. For that reason, one cannot
know the definition of Allah, for one would only know His definition by knowing the
definition of every form. This is impossible to attain, so the definition of Allah is impossible.
Similarly, whoever connects without disconnection has given limits to Allah and does not
know Him. Whoever combines connection and disconnection in his gnosis, and describes
Allah with both aspects in general - because it is impossible to conceive in detail because we
lack the ability to encompass all the forms which the universe contains - has known Him in
general and not in particular, as he knows himself generally and not in particular. For that
reason, the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, linked knowledge (ma'rifa) of
Allah to knowledge of oneself and said, "Whoever knows himself knows his Lord." Allah
says, "We will show them Our signs on the horizons (what is outside of you) and in
themselves (what is your source) until it is clear to them (the contemplators) that it is the
Truth," (41:53) inasmuch as you are His form and He is your spirit. You are to Him as your
body-form is to you, and He is to you as the spirit which governs the body.
”
”
Ibn ʿArabi (The Bezels of Wisdom)
“
A Thief Becomes an Abdaal (High-Ranking Saint)
Once a thief entered the house of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (r.a) with the intention of stealing. On entering the house, he became blind and could not see anything. He was unable to find his way out of the house and he eventually sat in one corner of the house. In the morning, he was caught and brought before Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (r.a) . When Al-Ghawth al-A’zam (r.a) saw him, he placed his blessed hands on the thief’s eyes. The thief’s eyesight was immediately restored. Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (r.a) then said, “He came to steal materialistic (worldly wealth), I will bless him with such a treasure that it will remain with him forever.” On saying these words, Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (r.a) placed his blessed sight on the thief once and elevated him to the status of Wilayat (Sainthood). It was also during this time that one of the appointed Abdaals had passed away. Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (r.a) took the thief, now a Wali, and sent him out as the replacement for the Abdaal that had passed away. Subhan-Allah!
”
”
Hazrat Shaykh Sayyid Abdul Kadir Jilani
“
On my best days, Allah give me gratitude. On my worst days, Allah give me patience. When I am blessed, Allah make me generous. When I am wronged, Allah make me forgiving. When I am struggling, Allah make me persevere. When I am anxious, Allah give me peace. When I am heartbroken, Allah heal me. When I sin, Allah forgive me. When I am lost, Allah give me guidance. When I am in darkness, Allah give me light. When I see others sin, Allah protect me from the eyes of judgment. No matter what I face, Allah make it a means for turning my heart toward Your names.
”
”
A. Helwa (From Darkness Into Light (Studying Qur'an & Hadith Book 4))
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These were the attributes and qualities on whose basis the Prophet (May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) wanted to build a new society, the most wonderful and the most honorable society ever known in history. On these grounds, he strove to resolve the longstanding problems, and later gave humanity the chance to breathe a sigh of relief after a long exhausting journey on dark and gloomy avenues. Such lofty morals lay at the very basis of creating a new society with integrated members who would be immune to all fluctuations of time, and powerful enough to change the whole course of humanity.
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Safiur Rahman Mubarakpuri (The Sealed Nectar | Biography of Prophet Muhammad (SAW))
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SECTION 2: Establishment of Truth needed Sacrifices 10 O you who believe, shall I lead you to a merchandise which will deliver you from a painful chastisement? 11 You should believe in Allah and His Messenger, and strive hard in Allah’s way with your wealth and your lives. That is better for you, did you but know! 12 He will forgive you your sins and cause you to enter Gardens wherein rivers flow, and goodly dwellings in Gardens of perpetuity — that is the mighty achievement — 13 And yet another (blessing) that you love: help from Allah and a victory near at hand; and give good news to the believers.a 13a. The
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Anonymous (Holy Quran)
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His Sight on Lauh-e-Mahfooz (The Protected Tablet)
It is written in one narration that Sheikh Abul Hafs (r.a) states: “Our Sheikh Abd al-Qaadir Jilani (r.a) used to fly in the air and would say, ‘The sun does not rise before presenting Salaams in my court. By the Wrath and Honour of Allah! All the good and bad persons are before my sight. My eyes are fixed firmly on Lauh-e-Mahfooz. Time and again, I immerse myself in the sea of knowledge and wisdom blessed by Allah and I am the Sign (Nishaan) of Allah to the people, and the specially appointed representative of my forefather, Nabi Muhammad ﷺ and I am his viceroy on this earth.
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Hazrat Shaykh Sayyid Abdul Kadir Jilani
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If your existence is merely light then why did you said I created Adam in his own image.
If we are just created from drops of sperm how was our father created.
If you are not to be seen or felt why did you called your beloved on the night of ascension.
If your existence is merely light on the day of judgement why will you show shin to us to prostrate you ?
If your existence is merely light then who sits on the throne upon water you created after creating creation?
You are no more a hidden treasure to me, you have been unveiled when your love arrived.
Blessed is Ayaz who's master has secret within to be explored more. I am his dog at his feet eats and live what he feeds and content.
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Aiyaz Uddin
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Shortly after the Gulf War in 1992 I happened to visit a July Fourth worship service at a certain megachurch. At center stage in this auditorium stood a large cross next to an equally large American flag. The congregation sang some praise choruses mixed with such patriotic hymns as “God Bless America.” The climax of the service centered on a video of a well-known Christian military general giving a patriotic speech about how God has blessed America and blessed its military troops, as evidenced by the speedy and almost “casualty-free” victory “he gave us” in the Gulf War (Iraqi deaths apparently weren’t counted as “casualties” worthy of notice). Triumphant military music played in the background as he spoke.
The video closed with a scene of a silhouette of three crosses on a hill with an American flag waving in the background. Majestic, patriotic music now thundered. Suddenly, four fighter jets appeared on the horizon, flew over the crosses, and then split apart. As they roared over the camera, the words “God Bless America” appeared on the screen in front of the crosses.
The congregation responded with roaring applause, catcalls, and a standing ovation. I saw several people wiping tears from their eyes. Indeed, as I remained frozen in my seat, I grew teary-eyed as well - but for entirely different reasons. I was struck with horrified grief.
Thoughts raced through my mind: How could the cross and the sword have been so thoroughly fused without anyone seeming to notice? How could Jesus’ self-sacrificial death be linked with flying killing machines? How could Calvary be associated with bombs and missiles? How could Jesus’ people applaud tragic violence, regardless of why it happened and regardless of how they might benefit from its outcome? How could the kingdom of God be reduced to this sort of violent, nationalistic tribalism? Has the church progressed at all since the Crusades?
Indeed, I wondered how this tribalistic, militaristic, religious celebration was any different from the one I had recently witnessed on television carried out by Taliban Muslims raising their guns as they joyfully praised Allah for the victories they believed “he had given them” in Afghanistan?
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Gregory A. Boyd (The Myth of a Christian Nation: How the Quest for Political Power Is Destroying the Church)
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But Paradise would not be a bore for Muslims with different proclivities. Allah also promised his blessed that in Paradise, “round about them will serve, devoted to them, young male servants handsome as pearls well-guarded” (Qur’an 52:24), “youths of perpetual freshness” (Qur’an 56:17): “if thou seest them, thou wouldst think them scattered pearls” (Qur’an 76:19). But surely the Qur’an isn’t condoning homosexuality, is it? After all, it depicts Lot telling the people of Sodom: “For ye practise your lusts on men in preference to women: ye are indeed a people transgressing beyond bounds” (7:81) and “of all the creatures in the world, will ye approach males, and leave those whom Allah has created for you to be your mates? Nay, ye are a people transgressing all limits!” (26:165). A hadith commands that “if a man who is not married is seized committing sodomy, he will be stoned to death.”6 Another hadith has Muhammad saying: “Kill the one who sodomizes and the one who lets it be done to him.”7 These strictures have worked their way into Islamic legal codes, such that two Saudis were so anxious to avoid a flogging or prison term that they murdered a Pakistani who witnessed their “shameful acts” by running over him with a car, smashing his head in with a rock, and setting him on fire.8 But the pearl-like youths of Paradise have given rise to a strange double-mindedness about homosexuality in Islam. The great poet Abu Nuwas openly glorified homosexuality in his notorious poem the Perfumed Garden:
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Robert Spencer (The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (and the Crusades))
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Being bored with their possessions
In the Qur’an, Allah tells us that His blessings do the
unbelievers no good:
So leave them in their glut of ignorance for a while. Do
they imagine that, in the wealth and children We
extend to them, We are hastening to them with good
things? No indeed, but they have no awareness. (Surat
al-Mu’minun: 54-56)
Unbelievers may spend their lives surrounded by
wealth, beauty, honor, fame, and respect. But none of
42 THOSE WHO EXHAUST ALL THEIR PLEASURES IN THIS LIFE
these things does them any good or becomes a blessing
for them, and they will only experience increased agony in
both worlds. On the surface it seems that Allah gives them
blessings, but He does not enable them to enjoy them.
Therefore, even though the blessings are all around them,
they are, nevertheless, deprived of them. A person can
possess everything he wants, but it becomes a great misery
for him not to be able to enjoy what he already has.
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Harun Yahya (Those Who Exhaust All Their Pleasures In This Life)
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So you've nearly done it, huh?" I said, a trifle inanely but just trying to make conversation.
"Yes" said the girl. She said it slowly, as two syllables, as if it hadn't previously occurred to her. There was something serenely mindless in her manner.
"Did you ever feel like giving up?"
The girl thought for a moment. "No," she said simply.
"Really?" I found this amazing. "Did you never think, 'Jeez, this is too much. I don't know that I want to go through with this'?"
She thought again, with an air of approaching panic. These were obviously questions that had never penetrated her skull.
Her partner came to her rescue. "We had a couple of low moments in the early phases," he said, "but we put our faith in the Lord and His will prevailed."
"Praise Jesus," whispered the girl, almost inaudibly.
"Ah," I said, and made a mental note to lock my door when I went to bed.
"And God bless Allah for the mashed potatoes!" said Katz happily and reached for the bowl for the third time.
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Bill Bryson
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This life has been created with blessings that are
deeply appealing to people, for:
He has given you everything you have asked Him for. If
you tried to number Allah’s blessings, you could never
count them. Humanity is indeed wrongdoing, ungrateful.
(Surah Ibrahim: 34)
Moreover, Allah allows us to enjoy these blessings as
we wish and informs us that if we thank Him, our blessings
will increase even more. However, these wonderful blessings
will be a cause of misery to those who are ungrateful.
This is one of the Qur’an’s deepest secrets, a manifestation
of Allah’s justice, and an important indication of the
wisdom of His creation. For those who see the true Way
and believe, He continually creates new opportunities and
shows them the beauty of belief and the darkness of the
unbelievers’ lives. So, whatever blessings people may
have cannot give them a sense of real security and contentment.
This, in fact, is Allah’s mercy toward His servants,
for by this means they can understand that only
believers who submit themselves to Allah can find true
happiness and contentment, and thus submit themselves
to Him.
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Harun Yahya (Those Who Exhaust All Their Pleasures In This Life)
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One Hundred Jurists Humbled
It is well known that the lectures of al-Ghawth al-A’zam (r.a) attracted scores of scholars to Baghdad from all over the world. Once, a hundred Jurists formed a group and each one chose a difficult question. They all decided to present themselves in the gathering of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (r.a) and each would ask his question during the lecture in an attempt to cause Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (r.a) to be confused. The one hundred Jurists chose what they thought to be the most difficult question and travelled to Baghdad. They sat in the gathering of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (r.a) waiting for the appropriate time to ask their questions. It was during this gathering that a bright ray of light emerged from the blessed chest of al-Ghawth al-A'zam (r.a) and travelled into the heart of each of the one hundred Jurists. This light could only be seen by them and to those whom Almighty Allah desired to see. As this light entered their hearts, each one of them entered a state of spiritual ecstasy. Each one of them fell at the feet of al-Ghawth al-A'zam (r.a) and repented from their improper intentions. The great Saint, with great compassion, embraced each one of them, filling their hearts with Noor, and at the same time answering every one of their questions, even though they had not asked
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Hazrat Shaykh Sayyid Abdul Kadir Jilani
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All that we have seen in this work shows us one clear fact: The
Qur'an, this extraordinary book which was revealed to the Seal of the
Prophets, Muhammad (saas), is a source of inspiration and true knowledge.
The book of Islam-no matter what subject it refers to-is being
proved as Allah's word as each new piece of historical, scientific or
archaeological information comes to light. Facts about scientific subjects
and the news delivered to us about the past and future, facts that
no one could have known at the time of the Qur'an's revelation, are
announced in its verses. It is impossible for this information, examples
of which we have discussed in detail in this book, to have been known
with the level of knowledge and technology available in 7th century
Arabia. With this in mind, let us ask:
Could anyone in 7th century Arabia have known that our atmosphere
is made up of seven layers?
Could anyone in 7th century Arabia have known in detail the various
stages of development from which an embryo grows into a baby
and then enters the world from inside his mother?
Could anyone in 7th century Arabia have known that the universe
is "steadily expanding," as the Qur'an puts it, when modern scientists
have only in recent decades put forward the idea of the "Big Bang"?
Could anyone in 7th century Arabia have known about the fact
that each individual's fingertips are absolutely unique, when we have
only discovered this fact recently, using modern technology and modern
scientific equipment?
Could anyone in 7th century Arabia have known about the role of
one of Pharaoh's most prominent aids, Haman, when the details of
hieroglyphic translation were only discovered two centuries ago?
Could anyone in 7th century Arabia have known that
the word "Pharaoh" was only used from the 14th century
B.C. and not before, as the Old Testament erroneously
claims?
Could anyone in 7th century Arabia
have known about Ubar and Iram's Pillars, which were only discovered
in recent decades via the use of NASA satellite photographs?
The only answer to these questions is as follows: the Qur'an is the
word of the Almighty Allah, the Originator of everything and the One
Who encompasses everything with His knowledge. In one verse, Allah
says, "If it had been from other than Allah, they would have found
many inconsistencies in it." (Qur'an, 4:82) Every piece of information
the Qur'an contains reveals the secret miracles of this divine book.
The human being is meant to hold fast to this Divine Book
revealed by Allah and to receive it with an open heart as his one and
only guide in life. In the Qur'an, Allah tells us the following:
This Qur'an could never have been devised by any besides Allah.
Rather it is confirmation of what came before it and an elucidation of
the Book which contains no doubt from the Lord of all the worlds. Do
they say, "He has invented it"? Say: "Then produce a sura like it and call
on anyone you can besides Allah if you are telling the truth." (Qur'an,
10:37-38)
And this is a Book We have sent down and blessed, so follow it and
have fear of Allah so that hopefully you will gain mercy. (Qur'an, 6:155)
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Harun Yahya (Allah's Miracles in the Qur'an)
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Ship Protected From Storm
The students of the great Ghawth (r.a) state that once he was delivering his lessons as usual to them when suddenly his blessed face turned red and beads of perspiration covered his blessed forehead. He then placed his hand into his cloak and remained silent for a short time. The students state that after he removed his hand from inside his cloak, drops of water began to drip from his sleeves. Due to his spiritual state, the students say that they did not ask him any questions but rather, they recorded the date, day and time of this astonishing event. The students say that two months after this incident, a group of traders, who had come by sea to Baghdad, arrived and presented various gifts to al-Ghawth al-A’zam (r.a) The students were very confused by this as they had never seen these traders in Baghdad before. They asked the traders the reason for them bringing the gifts. The traders said that two months previously, whilst they were sailing to Baghdad, their ship was caught in a fierce storm.
When they realised that there was a real danger of sinking, they called out the name of “Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani” (r.a). When they called out his name, they found that from the Unseen a hand lifted their ship to safety. When the students compared this narration to the incident in the Madrassa, it was confirmed that it was the same date, day and time in which the great Saint (r.a) had put his hand into his cloak. Suhban-Allah! This incident shows that although Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (r.a) seemed to be placing his hand into his cloak, but in reality, he was stretching his hand into the sea to assist those who called for his assistance!
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Hazrat Shaykh Sayyid Abdul Kadir Jilani
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Hakim records on the authority of Jabir that the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said that Jibril said, “A servant worshipped Allah on the top of a mountain, in the middle of an ocean, for five hundred years. Then he asked his Lord to let him die in the state of prostration. We used to pass by him each time we would descend and ascend and we would find written in the (pre-eternal knowledge) that he would be resurrected on the Day of Judgment and would stand before Allah, Mighty and Magnificent. The Lord would say, ‘Enter My servant into Paradise by virtue of My mercy.’ The servant will say, ‘My Lord, rather by virtue of my deeds!’ This will happen three times, then Allah will say to His angels, ‘Weigh my favours against his deeds,’ and they will find that the blessing of sight alone takes up all the deeds he did during his five hundred years of worship, with the other bodily blessings still remaining. He will say, ‘Enter My servant into the Fire!’ He will be dragged towards the Fire and will cry out, ‘Enter me into Paradise by virtue of Your mercy! Enter me into Paradise by virtue of Your mercy!’ Thereupon he shall enter Paradise.” Jibril went on to say, “Muhammad, things only happen by the mercy of Allah.” [Hakim #7637]
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ابن رجب الحنبلي (The Journey to Allah)
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Abu Sulayman would say, ‘How can an intelligent person be amazed with his deeds? Deeds are one of Allah’s blessings, as such it is upon him to show gratitude and to show humility. It is only the Qadariyyah who are amazed at their deeds!’ [Abu Nu‘aym, vol. 8, p. 155 #13896] i.e. those who do not believe that the actions of the servant are created by Allah, Mighty and Magnificent.
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ابن رجب الحنبلي (The Journey to Allah)
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Prof. Pervez Hoodbhoy, a noted Physicist, asks that if Salat-e-Istasqa is performed, then why it does not rain often. He wrote: “The equations of fluid flow, not the number of earnest supplicants or quality of their prayers, determine weather outcomes.” The answer is that Salat-e-Istasqa is a voluntary prayer to ask Allah’s blessings. The collective performance of this prayer is not the replacement of physical efforts or understanding of physical phenomena. It only serves as a moment of reflection and reminder for the people who pray. For instance, when Qur’an says that Allah provides sustenance, it does not imply that we sit idle and do not engage in Kasb-e-Halal (legitimate economic enterprise). Likewise, if physical efforts or physical understanding can help in dealing with physical problems, then all efforts towards these ends shall be undertaken.
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Salman Ahmed Shaikh (Reflections on the Origins in the Post COVID-19 World)
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Some people argue that why Allah despite being most merciful, does not end suffering and evil. Charles Darwin also had problem with understanding why there is evil. We know Allah by His attributes, which are informed to us by the divine scriptures. Even if one does not believe in the divine scriptures, one has to refer to the scriptures to understand the religious viewpoint. Allah is merciful as well as just and He is consistent in His attributes. The hardships people go through in this world are not necessarily a punishment in response to disobedience only. The blessings that we enjoy in this world are also not necessarily in response to virtuous actions alone. The endowment inequality in this world is a way to test thankfulness and patience in us. The test concerns the choices we make with free will and Allah will reward the quality of actions and sincerity of intentions in afterlife.
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Salman Ahmed Shaikh (Reflections on the Origins in the Post COVID-19 World)
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Religion is not just concerned with psychological and spiritual medication and meditation. It is concerned essentially with the question of why life and for what purpose. The religious answer based on historically transmitted knowledge is that we are created by the Creator and Who will reward us justly in the afterlife. The afterlife will actualize the cause and effect in ethical matters and establish absolute justice which we desire for every action and intention. Qur’an repeatedly reminds of the blessings of Allah in the form of matter and intelligence which we use for our comforts and cures. After using the matter and intelligence which exists not because of our efforts, how rational and ethical it is that we remain not only thankless, but negate the one Who is to be thanked altogether.
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Salman Ahmed Shaikh (Reflections on the Origins in the Post COVID-19 World)
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211. Ask the Children of Israel how many clear signs We have given them. Whoever alters the blessing of Allah after it has come to him-Allah is severe in retribution.
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Talal Itani (Quran: English Translation. Clear, Pure, Easy to Read, in Modern English.)
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May all our prayers be answered by Allah and so embrace with divine blessings, Eid al-Adha Mubarak.
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Santosh Kumar (Who has a heart and the mind?)
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A Quotation of the Foreword of Sheikh Hasan ‘Abdul-Bassir ‘Arafah (General Manager of the Islamic Da‘wah, the Ministry of Awqaf of Egypt in Alexandria):
For the present, there is a ferocious attack on our Islamic heritage. Modernity Thoughts and radical groups still misunderstand and impugn the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Besides, to offend the companions of the Prophet ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ had witnessed to them with fairness. They were like the stars in the heavens. The book’s contents are simple but not easy, written down by Eng.: Ahmad ElYamany. The author was affected by his father’s upbringing; I mean that his father educated him according to the Thought of Al-Azhar Ash-Sharif (1). His father did his best upon a pulpit of Masjid(s) for standing up for the Sunnah until his death. Now, the author does follow the example of his father. He did write down this book to explain The Study of Tradition Terminology (2) for ordinary people in simple words. Besides, he does show how the previous Imams of the ‘Ummah took care of The Study of Tradition Terminology. This book geared-towards an obstacle against those who make a ferocious attack on the Sunnah and the heritage.
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(1) The Thought of Al-Azhar Ash-Sharif: I do mean the Sunni Madhab. The Sunni Madhab is a term generally applied to the large sect of Muslims, which consists of:
• Regarding Fiqh: who follows one of these authorised Madhabs:
- Madhab of Imam Abu Hanifah (مذهب أبو حنيفة), Madhab of Imam Malik (مذهب مالك), Madhab of Imam Ash-Shafi‘i (مذهب الشافعي), or Madhab of Imam Ahmad son of Hanbal (مذهب أحمد بن حنبل).
• Regarding Creed: who follows one of these authorised Theologies:
- The Ash‘arism Theology (Ash‘ariyah: Arabic المدرسة الأشعرية) or The Maturidism Theology (Maturidiyah: Arabic: المدرسة الماتُريدية).
• Regarding Sufism: who follows one of any authorised Orders or Schools (Tariqah: Arabic: الطريقة الصوفية) of Sufism, such:
- Al-Ghazzaliyah (الغزَّالية), Al-Qadiriyah (القادرية), Ash-Shazliyah (الشاذلية), Ar-Rifa‘iyah (الرفاعية), and so on.
(2) The Study of Tradition Terminology: (Arabic: علم مصطلح الحديث), pronounced in the Roman Transliteration: ‘Ilm Mustalah Al-Hadith. The word Al-Hadith or Hadith means Communication or Narration. In the Islamic context, it has come to denote the record of what the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, did, or tacitly approved.
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أحمد اليمني (The Hadith And The Narrators ... In Simple Words)
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Ask God for all you need,
Wish you a happy Eid!
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Md. Ziaul Haque
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Chapter 50: Invocation in sitting in the Tashah-hud. 368. Narrated Ibn Mas`ud: Allah's Messenger (s) taught me the Tashah-hud as he taught me a Sura from the Quran, while my hand was between his hands. (Tashah-hud was), التَّحِيَّاتُ لِلَّهِ وَالصَّلَوَاتُ وَالطَّيِّبَاتُ ﴿﴾السَّلامُ عَلَيْكَ أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ ﴿﴾ السَّلامُ عَلَيْنَا وَعَلَى عِبَادِ اللَّهِ الصَّالِحِينَ ﴿﴾ أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لا إِلَهَ إِلا اللَّهُ ﴿﴾ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ “Attahiyyaatu Lillahi Was Salawatu Wattayyibatu Assalamu Alaika Ayyuhannabi 'yu 'Warahmatullahi Wabarka'tuhu Assalamu Alaina Wa'ala'Ibadillahis Saa'liheen, Ash'had'u'un La ilahaillallahu Wa Ash'hadu Anna Muhammadun Abd'uhu Wa Rasooluh” “All the best compliments and the prayers and the good things are for Allah. Peace and Allah's Mercy and Blessings be on you, O Prophet! Peace be on us and on the pious slaves of Allah, I testify that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah, and I also testify that Muhammad is Allah's slave and His Apostle. (We used to recite this in the prayer) during the lifetime of the Prophet (s), but when he had died, we used to say, "Peace be on the Prophet." (6265)
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Imam Al Bukhari (Sahih Al Bukhari: (1 to 9 Volumes in One Book) English Text Only)
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We always feel that Allah's blessings never come on time, but the truth is, they are always on time, but we are always in a hurry. The more you rush, the more mistakes you make. Slow down, breathe and be patient. Let Allah guide you through your circumstances.
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Syedhamzamallik
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the event of the ‘golden calf ’ stands for love of this-worldly things as objects of worship (v. 51). This event happened soon after the great blessing of Bani Israel’s deliverance from the Pharaoh. The Book and the covenant had yet to come. This love, when it competes with and overwhelms the love for Allah, is the root cause of decadence.
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Khurram Murad (Key to al-Baqarah: The Longest Surah of the Qur'an)
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However, there is an issue of confusion, as there are texts stating that actions are a reason for being safe from the Fire, such as Allah's words, “A reward for the things you used to do." There are other verses with this meaning. Verily, actions are a cause for salvation, not compensation. If actions were compensation, then one of Allah's blessings would suffice all actions. Therefore, actions are a reason for reward, but they are not reimbursed.
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محمد صالح العثيمين (Heart Softeners)
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Despite our sins, Allah bestows all we need,
Veiling our flaws with His merciful deed.
Though we provoke Him, He still provides,
His generosity endless, in His grace we abide.
No one in this world but Allah stands by,
Oh Allah, we seek You, to You we cry.
Forgive us, oh Allah, for we are deeply ashamed,
Our hearts are heavy, our souls inflamed.
We beg for Your mercy, on our knees we implore,
Pardon our misdeeds, as we open each door.
Oh Lord, we falter, we stumble, we sin,
But Your mercy is boundless, let it begin.
In our darkest hours, You light our way,
Despite our transgressions, You never sway.
Oh Allah, we ask for Your forgiveness divine,
Cleanse our hearts, let Your mercy shine.
For in this vast world, none can we claim,
But You, oh Allah,we call by name.
Forgive us, for the errors we've made,
Guide us, protect us, let Your love cascade.
Despite our sins, Your blessings abound,
In Your compassion, our solace is found.
Oh Lord, we seek You, with hearts contrite,
Forgive us, in Your infinite light.
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Bilkis Noorani
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Yahya related to me from Malik that he heard that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "I have left two things with you. As long as you hold fast to them, you will not go astray. They are the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Prophet.
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according to the Muwatta by Malik ibn Anas
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A familiar example cited by ulama is the law of talion, “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth”, which was obligatory in the religious law of Moses (upon whom be peace), subsequently forbidden by the religious law of Jesus (upon whom be peace) in which “turning the other cheek” was obligatory; and finally both were superseded by the law of Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace), which permits victims to take retaliation (qisas) for purely intentional physical injuries, but in which it is religiously superior not to retaliate but forgive.
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Nuh Ha Mim Keller
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When Allah gives something to someone, and He gives it to him by a request which arises
from a divine command, He does not take him to account for it in the Next Abode. When
Allah gives something to someone, and He gives it by a request which is not by a divine
command, the business in it is up to Allah. If He wishes, He will take him to account for it,
and if He wishes, He will not take him to account for it. I hope for knowledge from Allah in
particular for which He will not call one to account, for He commanded the Prophet, may
Allah bless him and grant him peace, to seek increase of knowledge, and it is the same
command which is addressed to the Prophet¹s community. Allah said, "You have an excellent
model in the Messenger of Allah," (33:21) and what greater model is there than this model
who is a source of solace (20) to the one who possesses understanding from Allah?
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Ibn ʿArabi (The Bezels of Wisdom)
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If the Prophets, peace be upon him, thanked Allah for what He had bestowed on them and
given to them, that was not from the command of Allah. They undertook that freely from
themselves, as the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, stood
thanking Allah until his feet were swollen, when Allah had forgiven Him his wrong actions,
past and present. When people commented what he did, he said, "Am I not a thankful slave?"
Allah said that Nuh was a thankful slave. (4) So the thankful among the slaves are few.
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Ibn ʿArabi (The Bezels of Wisdom)
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All this is part of the effect of the young on the old. That is due to the strength of his station.
The young has a new covenant with his Lord because he has newly come into being. The old
person is further from Him. Whoever is nearer to Allah subjects whoever is further away
from Him, just as the elite of the near angels subject the further ones. The Messenger of
Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, used to expose himself to the rain when it
came down and to uncover his head so that it would fall on him. He said that it has a new
covenant with Allah. Look at this recognition of Allah on the part of this Prophet! What is
more glorious, more sublime and clearer than this? The rain subjected the best of men due to
its proximity to its Lord. That is a likeness of the Messenger on whom the revelation
descends. The rain called him by its own state, (2) and so he exposed himself to the rain in
order to receive from it what it brought from his Lord. If he had not received this divine
benefit from it by the rain, he would not have exposed himself to it. This is the message of
water from which Allah has fashioned every living thing
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Ibn ʿArabi (The Bezels of Wisdom)
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What is from the Messenger (Allah bless him and grant him peace), then that will gladly be given priority (‘ala al-ra’s wa al-‘ayn); what comes from the Companions, we shall choose, and what is apart from that, then they are men and we are men.
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Imam Abu Hanifah
“
The light of early dawn through the low window struck him in the face as he lifted his face from the prayer rug, gazing east toward Mecca. “Assalaamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatu-Allah.”
The blessings and peace of God be upon you. Hands flattened out upon his knees, he finished performing the taslim, rising as the last of the sacred words passed across his lips.
He rose to his feet, folding the rug reverently and placing it in the small closet beside his bed. Right beside the shoebox containing a pair of mobile phones—and his double-action Browning High Power.
The gun was illegal in the UK, but so were many other things. And with what was coming, it was not a time for followers of the Apostle to be unarmed.
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Stephen England (Embrace the Fire (Shadow Warriors #3))
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When they searched for Musa (after he had killed the Copt), he left in flight, fearful
outwardly and in the meaning, it was love of deliverance for movement is always by love, but
the onlooker is veiled from it by other causes, which are not the movement. This is because
the root is the movement of the universe from non-existence which was immobile in
existence. That is why it is said that the matter is movement from immobility. The movement
which is the existence of the universe is the movement of love. The Messenger of Allah, may
Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, quoting Allah, "I was a hidden treasure, therefore I
wanted (lit. loved) to be known.
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Ibn ʿArabi (The Bezels of Wisdom)
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The Messenger of Allah (Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Verily, man will be deprived of Rizq (provision) because of sins that he commits.
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Darussalam (Rizq And Lawful Earnings)
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The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: Verily Allah has prescribed ihsan (proficiency, perfection) in all things. So if you kill then kill well; and if you slaughter, then slaughter well. Let each one of you sharpen his blade and let him spare suffering to the animal he slaughters.” [Muslim]
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Abu Ya’la Shaddad bin Aws
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The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "Verily Allah has prescribed ihsan (proficiency, perfection) in all things. So if you kill then kill well; and if you slaughter, then slaughter well. Let each one of you sharpen his blade and let him spare suffering to the animal he slaughters.” [Muslim]
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Abu Ya’la Shaddad bin Aws
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The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "Verily Allah has prescribed ihsan (proficiency, perfection) in all things." [Muslim]
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Abu Ya’la Shaddad bin Aws
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10Sometimes life is getting so complicated; yet you have to STAND UP gallantly and SURVIVE your life. Allah has written your ENDING GOAL, and he wants you to do your BEST for getting His blessing.
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itsnaini
“
He used to vary the adhkaar he recited in rukoo‟. In addition to “Subhaana Rabbi al- „Azeem (Glory be to my Supreme Lord)” and “Subhaana Rabbi al-„Azeem wa bi hamdih (Glory and praise be to my Supreme Lord)”, he would say: “Subbooh, Quddoos, Rabb il-Malaa‟ikati wa‟l-Rooh (Perfect, Blessed, Lord of the Angels and the Spirit),” or, “Allaahumma laka raka‟tu wa bika aamantu wa laka aslamtu wa „alayka tawakkaltu anta Rabbi.Khasha‟a sam‟i wa basari wa dammi wa lahmi wa „azmi wa „asabi Lillaahi Rabbi‟l-„Alaameen (O Allah, to You have I bowed, to You I have submitted, in You I have believed, to You I have submitted and in You I have put my trust. Humbled are my hearing, my seeing, my blood, my flesh, my bones and my nerves for Allah, Lord of the Worlds
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Anonymous
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A sick person is Allah’s guest for as long as he is ill. Every day he is sick, God gives him countless rewards, as long as he says ‘ al hamdulillah’, praise be to God, and does not fight it and complain. When God returns to him his health, he expiates his sins and gives him the status of the newly-born (completely pure and free of any sin). Illness is a mercy and a blessing.
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Kristiane Backer (From MTV to Mecca: How Islam Inspired My Life)
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Hasan Basri He advised some of his students admonishing them about avoiding the state of being proud. He said: 1) Do not deceive yourself into becoming too proud because you are in a good or righteous environment, for there is no place that is better than Paradise, and our father, Adam, experienced there what is known to all. 2) Do not become proud merely because you worship often, for consider what happened to Iblis (Satan) after he spent a great deal of time worshipping. 3) Do not think yourself great because you have met with righteous people, for there is no man more righteous than the Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him), yet the disbelievers and hypocrites did not benefit by simply knowing him.
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Abdul Malik Mujahid (Gems & Jewels)
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4.139: Narrated Anas bin Malik: I went along with the Prophet to Khaibar so as to serve him. (Later on) when the Prophet returned he, on seeing the Uhud mountain, said, "This is a mountain that loves us andis loved by us." Then he pointed to Medina with his hand saying, "O Allah! I make the area which is in between Medina's two mountains a sanctuary, as Abraham made Mecca a sanctuary. O Allah! Bless us in our Sa and Mudd (i.e. units of measuring).
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محمد بن إسماعيل البخاري (Complete Sahih Bukhari.English Translation Complete 9 Volumes)
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Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It"
[Female Insert]
Maestro!!!
[Ice Cube]
Blame me
[Intro: Ice Cube]
You niggas know my pyroclastic flow
You niggas know my pyroclastic flow flow
You niggas know my pyroclastic flow it's R-A-W, R-A-W
[Ice Cube]
You looking at the grand wizard, war lord vocal chord so vicious
And I don't have to show riches to pull up pull off with some bad bitches
And it ain't about chivalry
It's about dope lyrics and delivery
It's about my persona ain't nothing like a man that can do what he wanna
Ain't nothing like man on that you knew on the corner
See 'em come up and fuck up the owner
See 'em throw up Westside California
Nigga I'm hot as Phoenix Arizona
I'm Utah I got multiple bitches
It's a new law keep a hold of yo riches
Dumb nigga don't spend it as soon as you get it
And recognize I'm a captain and you a lieutenant
[Chorus 1]
I can say what I want to say ain't nothing to it gangsta rap made me do it
If I call you a nigga ain't nothing to it gangsta rap made me do it
I can act like an animal ain't nothing to it gangsta rap made me do it
If I eat you like a cannibal ain't nothing to it gangsta rap made me do it
[Ice Cube]
I'm raw as a dirty needle
Choke an eagle
Just to feed all my people
Lyrically I'm so lethal
Plant thoughts in they mind just to defeat you
Ice Cube is a saga y'all spit saliva
And I spit lava
I got the fearless flow
Don't get near this ho
If you sacred to go
I keep it gangsta and why should change that
fuck you all you motherfuckers trying to change rap
But aren't you the same cat that sat back when they brought cocaine back
I'm trying to get me a Maybach
how you motherfuckers gonna tell me don't say that
you the ones that we learned it from
I heard nigga back in 1971
[Chorus 2]
So if I act like a pimp ain't nothing to it gangsta rap made me do it
If I call you a nappy headed ho ain't nothing to it gangsta rap made me do it
If I shoot up your college ain't nothing to it gangsta rap made me do it
If I rob you of knowledge ain't nothing to it gangsta rap made me do it
[Ice Cube]
Thank God when I bless the mic
You finally get to hear the shit that you like
A nigga talking bout real life so you can try to get this shit right
Use your brain not your back use your brain not a gat
It's a party not a jack (for real)
Don't be scared of them people
Walk up in there and show them that you equal (fuck them fuck them)
Don't be material a nigga grew up on milk and cereal
I never for got vaness and imperial
Look at my life Ice Cube is a miracle
It could be you if you was this lyrical
It could be her if she was this spiritual
Cause me and Allah go back like cronies
I don't got to be fake cause he is my homie
[Chorus 3]
If I sell a little crack ain't nothing to it gangsta rap made me do it
If I die in Iraq ain't nothing to it gangsta rap made me do it
If I take you for granted ain't nothing to it gangsta rap made me do it
If I fuck up the planet ain't nothing to it gangsta rap made me do it
[Intro]
[Ice Cube]
Oh yeah and another thing
For all ya niggas that don't do gangsta rap
Don't get on TV talking about gangsta rap
Cause 9 times at a 10 you don't know the fuck you talk about
Talk about that bullshit rap you do
Stay the fuck out of mine
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Ice Cube
“
In the peaceful moments of night,
Whenever i remember you..!
At that moment,
Me beg to Allah Almighty
For your eternal happiness..!
I pray to Him,
All griefs, all tears and all sorrows,
In your fate,
Shift to mine..!
And,
All possible joys of mine,
Shift to yours..!
Stay blessed and happy..!
”
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zia
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I am god, I ruled to the whole world. Anybody obey my rules and regulations, I gave them wealth, prosperity and my blessings, if anybody rejects my orders I will give them negative blessings” said the god.
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K. Chandramohan (who is the best god? jesus chirst, allah, siva...)
“
Abu Hurairah is reported to have heard the Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) saying: “Save yourself from the seven destroyers.” The
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محمد بن عبدالوهاب (Kitab At-Tawhid – The Book of Monotheism)
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For there is no God but God of God's creation of the heavens and the earth in order to create next and find its angels and making it khalifa in the earth and the expulsion of ablys rest in eternal peace and the creation of heaven and fire
For there is no God but God send alanbyaʾ and their role in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia for 950 years until Noah called to his words he said Noah is given on the ground of the unbelievers de ballara for there is no God but god awqdt fire must see do it For there is no God but God of Moses fled his country
For there is no God but God v is the Jews killed issa for there is no God but God patience aywb gold vision Jacob and enter yusuf into the prison he was in the belly of the shark and the slaughter of yahya and dissemination of zakaria
For there is no God but god awdhy alnby out of Muhammad-may peace be upon him and encouraged in the guard and hit on him and broke his quarters and flew daughters expelled from his country
For there is no God but God has made an abdomen hamza asd God
Hands and feet amputated jafar spare ras musab graphic killing
For there is no God but God before its abou bakr he called a friend and left Pharaoh wager right before God in the territories of Omar p called Al-Faruq and their refusal to qarwn unfortunately the trap God!
There is no God but God is the beginning and the end of the first and last it pride and greatness and complete it good word it happiness it high class it faith and peace
There is no God but God will satisfy the Lord and enter paradise and expel satan and argues the owner when his golo and they posted twjrwa there is no God but God Muhammad is the messenger of God.
For no god but Allah create the heavens and the earth and created the creation of Adam and the angels worship him and make it a successor in the land and the expulsion of the devil from his mercy and the creation of heaven and hell
For no god but God sent prophets and messengers led by Noah 950 years until called on his people and said Noah Lord, do not destroy everything on the floor of the unbelievers Diarra for no god but God lit the fire to Abraham for no god but God, Moses fled his country
For no god but God Tamr Jews killed Jesus for no god but God, the patience of Job, went sight of Jacob and Joseph to enter the prison and was Younis in the belly of the whale slaughter and Yahya Zakaria deployment
For no god but God traumatized Prophet Muhammad Allah bless him and encouraged him in the head and beaten on his shoulder and broke Rbaith and divorced daughters and was expelled from his country
For no god but God made their belly Hamzah Asadullah
And amputated the hand of Jafar and beheaded and killed Musab Sumih
For no god but God accepted Abu Bakr was called the friend of God and left Pharaoh Vagrgah in the sea and before that was called Omar al-Faruq and its refusal to Karun Fajsv God to the earth
No God but God is the beginning, first and last, and finally, a pride and greatness and perfection, a kind word, a happiness which is a high degree of faith and Islam
No God but God, and accept the Lord into heaven and expel the devil and the owner argued with his Lord and Anscheroha Coloha rewarded is no god but God and Mohammed is the Messenger of Allah
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Qu'ran
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In a roiling Muslim sea, my lifelines were cast by Jewish hands. I was grateful for their solidarity toward me and felt glad that Allah had blessed me with such Jewish goodness in my life. I felt no shame for my allegiances with Jews in the way so many Muslims around the world are wrongly raised to express, especially after 9/11.
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Qanta A. Ahmed (In the Land of Invisible Women: A Female Doctor's Journey in the Saudi Kingdom)
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Allaah has not bestowed any blessing upon His slaves then taken it away and replaced it with patience, but what He has compensated them with is better than what He has taken away.
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Umar ibn ‘Abd al-‘Azeez
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Article 11 of the Hamas Covenant states: Palestine is an Islamic Waqf land consecrated for Moslem generations until Judgment Day. . . . The same goes for any land the Moslems have conquered by force, because during the times of (Islamic) conquests, the Moslems consecrated these lands to Moslem generations till the Day of Judgment. . . . Any procedure in contradiction to Islamic Sharia . . . is null and void.63 All Muslims are considered brothers; thus the fight is intensely personal. This is why Muslims of all nations are enraged over Palestine. They see Israel as an invader. The Quran refers to Muhammad’s journey to “the Farthest Mosque,” which Muslims believe is referring to the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, and states that Allah blessed its “precincts”; Muslims have interpreted this to mean that Allah set apart Palestine as holy.64 As long as Israel and other Western powers remain in Palestine and the Middle East, they cause a continual shame on the entire Muslim world.65
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Jay Sekulow (Unholy Alliance: The Agenda Iran, Russia, and Jihadists Share for Conquering the World)
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So many tankers come down with maintenance problems all at once. I do not think that the press is telling us the whole story. Then again, maybe they are just a little slow on the uptake. The truth will reveal that Allah has truly blessed us.
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Christian F. Burton (Energy Dependence Day)
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After three years of undercover activism, a group of believers emerged stamped by a spirit of brotherhood and cooperation with one definite objective in their mind: propagating and deeply establishing the call unto Islam. For full three years Muhammad (May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) had been content to teach within a rather narrow circle. The time, however, had come to preach the faith of the Lord openly. Then Revelation descended giving Allah’s Messenger (May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) the duty of publicizing it for his people, to confront them, invalidate their falsehood, and crush down their idolatrous practices.
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Safiur Rahman Mubarakpuri (The Sealed Nectar | Biography of Prophet Muhammad (SAW))
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Aalia, Allah is Al-Musawwir, the Fashioner, and He makes no mistake in beautifying His Creation. Sure, we sometimes have our set of insecurities when it comes to our physical characteristics, but this is not about me doubting my appearance or feeling unconfident. His opinion of me doesn’t change how I perceive myself, alhamdulilah I am aware of Allah’s blessings. However, looking at it from his point of view, maybe he had some specific standards he was looking for which I didn’t match.
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Sarah Mehmood (The White Pigeon)
“
Marriage has been one of your goals among others. Even as one by one all your friends found their companions, some of them became mothers, lived your dream, your tawakkal remained unshakeable. You prayed for Allah to increase their blessings and have been incredibly patient for your turn.
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Sarah Mehmood (The White Pigeon)
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It is Allah who got us this far, and it’s Allah who’ll take us further. Don’t let the past hardships steal your joy at what could be the most precious blessing. Hope for the best from the one who runs this universe. He is in control of the matters of your life. Whatever the outcome, it will be for the best. Be calm.
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Sarah Mehmood (The White Pigeon)
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What I know is that if Allah put you through a test, He will reward you for it, even if the reward at the moment isn’t apparent. You may feel you lost the best, but wait till Allah recompenses. This would be a minor impediment, a drop in exchange to the oceans of blessings it’ll lead to, in sha Allah.
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Sarah Mehmood (The White Pigeon)
“
O ne of the most reassuring phases of life is when you’re anticipating justice from Allah. You’ve finished the most difficult test, the ache of what you were put through still visits once in a while, the memories haven’t faded yet but you’re focusing on something bigger, something better. You haven’t yet figured out the entire purpose of the journey but it doesn’t bother you anymore, because your eyes are gazing at the door that is placed right in front of you. You stare and touch it, all these gruesome steps have led you to it. Although you aren’t aware of what lies on the other side, you know Allah can open it any moment and it contains the treasure of your blessings. And you’re certain that your reward is massive, boundless and so amazing that your heart is going to burst in gratitude. You hold on to that hope because your Lord is the Most Just. There’s no other way to recompense what you went through except by filling your hands with so much joy that you no more have a moment to spare at what you lost.
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Sarah Mehmood (The White Pigeon)
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I no more fear the uncertainty of the future. Allah pulled me out of my darkest moments and replaced them with better days, He can set right all affairs. I’ve learnt to stay patient in my hardships and be grateful for my blessings, praising Him all along. It is better to break and heal than to remain whole and stay alien to the strength within you.
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Sarah Mehmood (The White Pigeon)
“
Allah was Generous and in such moments she comprehended a fraction of the vastness of His Generosity. Of how the Lord who was shy to return hands empty was so bountiful in His blessings that when He finally conferred His gifts upon you, it would leave you ashamed for ever doubting His might to replace your sorrows with joys.
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Sarah Mehmood (The White Pigeon)
“
Similarly, Koran 5:33 decrees that “the penalty for those who wage war against Allah and His Messenger and strive upon earth [to cause] mischief is none but that they be killed or crucified or that their hands and feet be cut off from opposite sides or that they be exiled from the land.” Islam’s scholars agree that “wage war” most definitely includes verbal war. In fact, verbal attacks on Islam are often perceived as worse than physical attacks. As Ibn Taymiyya put it, Muharaba [waging war against Islam] is of two types: physical and verbal. Waging war verbally against Islam may be worse than waging war physically—hence the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to kill those who waged war against Islam verbally, while letting off some of those who waged war against Islam physically. This ruling is to be applied more strictly after the death of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Mischief may be caused by physical action or by words, but the damage caused by words is many times greater than that caused by physical action; and the goodness achieved by words in reforming may be many times greater than that achieved by physical action. It is proven that waging war against Allah and His Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) verbally is worse and the efforts on earth to undermine religion by verbal means is more effective.8 This is not merely a medieval interpretation; many if not most of today’s Islamic scholars agree. After quoting the aforementioned crucifixion verse of the Koran (5:33), Dr. Zakir Naik asserted in Islamic Voice in 2006, “In Islam, a person who has committed blasphemy can either be killed or crucified, or his opposite hands and feet can be cut off, or he can be exiled from that land.”9 These brutal penalties are based on the fact that, as Taymiyya points out, Muhammad himself—who once declared “whoever curses a prophet, kill him”—ordered the execution of many people simply for criticizing, questioning, or mocking him.
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Raymond Ibrahim (Crucified Again: Exposing Islam's New War on Christians)
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Similarly, Koran 5:33 decrees that “the penalty for those who wage war against Allah and His Messenger and strive upon earth [to cause] mischief is none but that they be killed or crucified or that their hands and feet be cut off from opposite sides or that they be exiled from the land.” Islam’s scholars agree that “wage war” most definitely includes verbal war. In fact, verbal attacks on Islam are often perceived as worse than physical attacks. As Ibn Taymiyya put it, Muharaba [waging war against Islam] is of two types: physical and verbal. Waging war verbally against Islam may be worse than waging war physically—hence the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to kill those who waged war against Islam verbally, while letting off some of those who waged war against Islam physically. This ruling is to be applied more strictly after the death of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Mischief may be caused by physical action or by words, but the damage caused by words is many times greater than that caused by physical action; and the goodness achieved by words in reforming may be many times greater than that achieved by physical action. It is proven that waging war against Allah and His Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) verbally is worse and the efforts on earth to undermine religion by verbal means is more effective.8
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Raymond Ibrahim (Crucified Again: Exposing Islam's New War on Christians)
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Well, the 'origin story' for Malak Tâwus is almost exactly the same as the Muslim myth about Iblis, the djinn they later call Shaytan—but Yezidi revere Malak Tâwus for refusing to submit to Adam, while Muslims believe that Iblis's refusal to submit was what made him fall out of grace with Allah. From our point of view, God praised Malak Tâwus for refusing to serve something made out of dust, because he was made from God's own light; instead of punishing him, God made the Peacock Angel His own representative on earth, telling him to dole out responsibilities, blessings, and bad luck as he saw fit. And we can't question him, because he's beyond good and evil—good and evil are human qualities.
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Gemma Files (Experimental Film)
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Messenger of Allah (may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) as saying: “If a person is ill for three days, he is as sinless as the day he was born.
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Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya (Excellence of Patience & Gratefulness)
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I’m praying to Allah for complete blessings, ones that wouldn’t leave after knocking at my door.
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Sarah Mehmood (The White Pigeon)
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Followers of Tahir ul Qadri and Imran Khan are active in forces of Pakistan and civil institutions against an elected government that has the majority of the people of Pakistan. If there is any unwise or senseless operation by any forces of Pakistan against the constitution and elected national assembly, the result will be much more worst and painful than the dissolution of East Pakistan. Patriot forces of Pakistan have to strict eye on traitors of the beloved state of Pakistan. Pakistan should take notice of the conspiracy against the Constitution, national assembly, and false claim of blames on all respective institutions of the state by Tahir ul Qadri and Imran Khan. They are both supported by the enemies of Pakistan. They are working on the agenda of enemy forces that are active inside and outside Pakistan. Where is our Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) that claims to be the best agency in the world? I hope Pakistani forces will remain in its constitutional limits and responsibilities and will respect the Constitution, national assembly, and all institutions. Allah blesses Pakistan and its people.
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Ehsan Sehgal
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Serving humanity is the priority of the real dervish, not serving in some overly sentimental sense of being charitable to those “less fortunate” than we are, but through recognizing the Divine Light in all human beings, and acting accordingly. Think of all the numerous ways that our Prophet (Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) would constantly suggest to his community to help those who were poor, sick, widowed, orphaned, and some way in need. Spend your time thinking how you can help your neighbor, rather than worrying about tekke politics. As a dervish, you only exist to serve; forget about sleights to your ego. We are only dust under the feet of Muhammad (s.a.w.s.).
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Laurence Galian (The Sun at Midnight: The Revealed Mysteries of the Ahlul Bayt Sufis)
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Of course, being content with the simpler things in life does not necessarily mean one should not strive for more; it just means that we should not underestimate what we already have (no matter how little), as the seemingly “small” things in life are all blessings provided to us by the Creator.
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N. Abdullah (Islam Taught Me: A Spiritual Guide to Deepening Your Faith and Your Relationship with Allah (SWT) (Inspirational Islamic Books Collection))
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Futuwwah is the way of the fata. In Arabic, fata literally means a handsome, brave youth. After the enlightenment of Islam, following the use of the word in the Holy Koran, fata (plural: fityan) came to mean the ideal, noble, and perfect man whose hospitality and generosity would extend until he had nothing left for himself; a man who would give all, including his life, for the sake of his friends. According to the Sufis, Futuwwah is a code of honorable conduct that follows the example of the prophets, saints, sages, and the intimate friends and lovers of Allah.
The traditional example of generosity is the prophet Abraham, peace be upon him, who readily accepted the command to sacrifice his son for Allah's sake. He is also a model of hospitality who shared his meals with guests all his life and never ate alone. The prophet Joseph, peace be upon him, is an example of mercy, for he pardoned his brothers, who tried to kill him, and a model of honor, for he resisted the advances of a married woman, Zulaykha, who was feminine beauty personified. The principles of character of the four divinely guided caliphes, the successors of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, also served as guides to Futuwwah; the loyalty of Abu Bakr, the justice of 'Umar, the reserve and modesty of 'Uthman, and the bravery of 'Ali, may Allah be pleased with them all.
The all-encompassing symbol of the way of Futuwwah is the divinely guided life and character of the final prophet, Muhammad Mustafa, may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him, whose perfection is the goal of Sufism. The Sufi aims to abandon all improper behavior and to acquire and exercise, always and under all circumstances, the best behavior proper to human beings; for God created man "for Himself" as His "supreme creation," "in the fairest form." As He declares in His Holy Koran, "We have indeed honored the children of Adam.
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Ibn Al-Husayn Al-Sulami (The Way of Sufi Chivalry)
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How can you expect Allah to bless something if you don’t fear Him while you’re going after it?
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Na'ima B Robert
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Four blessings were sent down from the sky from Allah: Fire, Water, Iron, and Salt.
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Nathan Robert Brown (The Mythology of Supernatural: The Signs and Symbols Behind the Popular TV Show)
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Hamdan has also outlined several beneficial cognitions from the Islamic tradition that may be integrated into the psychotherapeutic process with religious patients. These include the following:
1. Understanding the temporal reality of this world,
2. Focusing on the hereafter,
3. Recalling the purpose and effects of distress and afflictions,
4. Trusting and relying upon Allah (سبحانه وتعالى), and
5. Focusing on the blessings of Allah (سبحانه وتعالى).
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Aisha Utz (Psychology from the Islamic Perspective)
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A tradition (hadith of Prophet Muhammad [May peace and blessings of Allah be upon him]) says:
“[O Human Being!] Spend your life the way you like but [keep in mind that one day] you will die, and love whoever you like but [keep in mind that one day you] will get separated from him/her, and perform deeds the way you like but [keep in mind that one day] you will surely get their just compensation [good or bad depending on your deeds].
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Abu Hamid al-Ghazali (O Son! A Translation of Ayyuhal Walad)
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Allah has no partners, Allah has no equal,
Allah the All-Seeing, the All-Hearing, the All-Powerful.
Allah the Everlasting, who has no beginning and no end,
Beyond our imagination, we cannot even begin to comprehend,
Praise Allah and upon Muhammad ﷺ our blessings we send.
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Walead Quhill (Getting to Know The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): a Rhyming Seerah for Teenagers and Young Adults. (Islamic and Muslim Rhyming Book Series For Kids))
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The qualities of Allah can be generally categorized as either a Jamal or Jalal quality. Jamal, or Allah’s qualities of beauty, most often correspond to the ease that comes from His blessings. Jalal, or Allah’s qualities of majesty, relate to the difficulty and pain we experience as Allah purifies and polishes the mirror of our hearts. Although many people struggle with the Jalal faces of God, they are necessary on the path of spiritual progress. Just
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A. Helwa (Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam (Studying Qur'an & Hadith Book 2))
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I have nothing to say to a person who has yet to taste passionate love for my master [the Prophet], Allah bless him and give him peace. Without love for him, there is no way anyone can taste what I have written in my books.
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محمد بن القاسم القندوسي
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There are things so awful in this world that the good-hearted people, may Allah bless them all, have absolutely no idea of.
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Elif Shafak (The Bastard of Istanbul)
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Once we see the world for what it is, we see that it is nothing but dhikr Allâh—a reminder of God, a mention of God, a remembrance of God. Our response to the world can only be to follow its lead—to mention and to remember God. “Everything is accursed,” says the hadîth, “except dhikr Allâh.” But everything is dhikr Allâh, so nothing is accursed. The alchemy of dhikr transmutes the accursed into the blessed. The place of that dhikr, where God becomes truly present and man becomes truly blessed, is the heart. – William C. Chittick (On the Cosmology of Dhikr, p. 63)
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James S. Cutsinger (Paths to the Heart: Sufism and the Christian East)
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I think I can explain her feeling,” Sakina said, patting Razia’s hand. “If it’s publicly known that Amina has wandered the city, her reputation will be ruined. We will never find a groom for her.We are praying for Allah’s blessing on her travels to Oudh. After that, we would humbly request your assistance in returning her to Bombay.
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Sujata Massey (The Widows of Malabar Hill (Perveen Mistry, #1))
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The first condition is the blessings which come to the servant from Allah (Most High), one after another. What secures them is gratitude (shukr), based on three supports: inward recognition of the blessing; outward mention and thanks for it; and its use in a way that pleases the One to whom it truly belongs and who truly bestows it.
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Aisha Utz (Psychology from the Islamic Perspective)
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Goodness!” he cried. “Golly! Good God! Blessed Allah! Zeus and Hera! Mary and Joseph! Nathaniel Hawthorne!
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Lemony Snicket (The Reptile Room (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #2))
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Prayer helps strip us from the false weights of the ego allowing us to be vulnerable enough to receive the blessings Allah has always been pouring upon us.
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A. Helwa (Secrets of Divine Love Journal: Insightful Reflections that Inspire Hope and Revive Faith)
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Duas are sacred gifts, whispers of the soul to Allah, seeking blessings for those we hold dear.
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Zainab Rafi
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The Months of the Year Presenting Themselves to al-Ghawth al-A’zam
Hazrat Sheikh Abul Qaasim (r.a) states that once Sheikh Abu Bakr, Sheikh Abul Khair, Sheikh Ibn Mahfooz, Sheikh Abu Hafs Umar, Sheikh Abul Aas Ahmad Imkaani, Sheikh Abdul Wahab (r.a) and himself (r.a) were all in the presence of the great al-Ghawth al-A’zam (r.a) It was a Friday, the 30th of Jamadi-ul-Aakhir 560 AH. During this time, Sheikh Qaasim (r.a) states that a young handsome youth came into the blessed court of the great Saint. He sat with great respect, and then said: “O Friend of Allah! May there be Salaams upon you. I am the month of Rajab, and I have come to give you glad tiding that this is a good month for the people. They should thus do many good deeds in this month.” Sheikh Qaasim (r.a) states that on another occasion, a youth again came to the Darbaar of al-Ghawth al-A’zam (r.a) and with great respect said, “I am the month of Shabaan. I have not brought any glad tidings, but have come to inform you that in this month the people of Arabia will be in difficulty. There will be wars fought in Khorasan and there will be sickness in Iraq through which many people will die.” Sheikh Qaasim (r.a) states that after a few days, news reached Baghdad of these happenings in Arabia and Khorasan and he states that during that time a disease spread in Iraq killing scores of people.
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Hazrat Shaykh Sayyid Abdul Kadir Jilani
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Let us suppose there's person who regularly recites the Quran, invokes Allah, and sends prayers upon our master the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace); if he sits and keeps company with oppressors, it is inevitable that he will steal some of their darkness, bit by bit. The first thing that will be removed from him is the sweetness of remembrance from his heart. After that, the remembrance in his heart will be removed until nothing of it remains for him except remembrance upon his tongue. And if he continues to associate with oppressors then even that will be removed from him!
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محمد بن القاسم القندوسي
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No individual can encompass the profundity and depth of meanings within the Prophet's words except him, Allah bless him and give him peace.
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محمد بن القاسم القندوسي
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You just can’t expect business to start immediately, not until you’d drunk at least three cups of coffee. If you declined sooner, you risked insulting your host. All the while the coffee- and tea-drinking was going on, Hassan and I asked after the health of the other’s family and friends, and called on Allah to bless this one and that one and protect all of us and the whole Muslim world from the depredations of the infidel.
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George Alec Effinger (The Budayeen Cycle: When Gravity Fails, A Fire in the Sun, and The Exile Kiss)
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Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah narrated that Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) related from the Prophet (May peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) that he said: “Eat the Zait and use it as an ointment, because it is produced by a blessed tree.
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Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya (Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet (PBUH))
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Shuaib Khan (The Blessed Breaths of the Messenger of Allah)
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Istighfar brings countless blessings, it invites Allah’s mercy, eases worries, increases provisions, fosters humility, shields from hardships, and strengthens our connection with Allah. A heartfelt “Astaghfirullah” can transform both heart and life.
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Quran FM
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If you tried to count Allah’s blessings, you would never be able to number them.
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Mustafa Khattab (The Clear Quran : A Thematic English Translation : English Only)
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As for those who emigrated in ˹the cause of˺ Allah after being persecuted, We will surely bless them with a good home in this world. But the reward of the Hereafter is far better, if only they knew. 42. ˹It is˺ they who have patiently endured, and in their Lord they put their trust.
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Mustafa Khattab (The Clear Quran : A Thematic English Translation : English Only)
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How can you expect Allah to bless something if you don't fear him while you're going after it?"
Book : She wore red trainers
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Naima B. Robert
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And He has granted you all that you asked Him for. If you tried to count Allah’s blessings, you would never be able to number them. Indeed humankind is truly unfair, ˹totally˺ ungrateful. [481]
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Mustafa Khattab (The Clear Quran : A Thematic English Translation : English Only)
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And indeed, We created humankind[676] from an extract of clay, 13. then placed each ˹human˺ as a sperm-drop[677] in a secure place, 14. then We developed the drop into a clinging clot ˹of blood˺, then developed the clot into a lump ˹of flesh˺, then developed the lump into bones, then clothed the bones with flesh, then We brought it into being as a new creation. [678] So Blessed is Allah, the Best of Creators. 15. After that you will surely die, 16. then on the Day of Judgment you will be resurrected.
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Mustafa Khattab (The Clear Quran : A Thematic English Translation : English Only)
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when you enter houses, greet one another with a greeting ˹of peace˺ from Allah, blessed and good.[
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Mustafa Khattab (The Clear Quran : A Thematic English Translation : English Only)
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And he recalled Ahmad Shah Massoud, the Lion of the Panjshir, talking by the campfire.
"We are all sentenced to die, Angleez. But only a warrior blessed of Allah may
be allowed to choose how!" Colonel Mike Martin made his choice . . .
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Fredrick Forsyth
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Surah Ar-Rahman talks about the many blessings Allah has given us, the rewards for good Muslims in Jannah, and the punishments for sinners.
Reading this surah can calm your heart and strengthen your faith in Allah. In this blog, we will talk about 13 benefits of Surah Ar-Rahman and why reading and listening to it is so important.
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qURANONLINEACADEMY
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When duas are sincere, they become sacred gifts, whispers of the soul to Allah, seeking blessings for those we hold dear.
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Zainab Rafi
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It is in experiencing distance from Allah that we begin to see the priceless blessing of divine proximity.
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A. Helwa (Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam)
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Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. His light[711] is like a niche in which there is a lamp, the lamp is in a crystal, the crystal is like a shining star, lit from ˹the oil of˺ a blessed olive tree, ˹located˺ neither to the east nor the west,
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Mustafa Khattab (The Clear Quran : A Thematic English Translation : English Only)
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And whoever Allah does not bless with light will have no light!
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Mustafa Khattab (The Clear Quran : A Thematic English Translation : English Only)
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Among the things that ward off worry and anxiety is to concentrate one's attention and concern oneself with the affairs of the present, and to stop being anxious about the future, or grieving over the past. This is why the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be on him sought refuge in Allah from anxiety and grief' Grief is usually over past events that you can neither bring back nor rectify. Anxiety is usually fear and concern over what will come in the future.
Therefore a person should be the 'son of the moment’, concentrating his energy and attention in the betterment of his existing events, and his present moments. Concentrating attention over the affairs of the moment is the necessary cause of their accomplishment, and it is what gets rid of grief and anxiety from the heart.
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Abdur-Rahman bin Nasir As-Sadi (Useful Ways of Leading a Happy Life)
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Heavenly Father, we love you, honor and extol you so high above all in Jesus name.
O God, you are so high, where there are no treacheries which are designed for the endless pit and low places without a bottom. Halleluyah.
Thank you Father that even on this planet ball, that you have created, You dwell with us.
Father, lift us up above your footstool in the name of Jesus, so we can be in your glorious mansion on that blessed day when Jesus our Afro Brother returns.
Do not tarry dear Father because the treacherous coveted us and have seized our mansion on earth, leaving us penniless to scald under your Heavens.
The treacherous and envious have divided, scattered, demolish and plunder our land and possessions.
Oh Dear Father reward the envious treacheries, each and every single one, double, in like manner with what they have done to us in the name of Jesus Christ.
All glory and praise to you oh Allah, Jehovah, Abba, most magnificent God in the name of your blessed Son, of the chosen and elect Mary, Jesus Christ our Lord, Saviour and King arriving soon. Amen.
May the countenance and presence of Jehovah God be upon you, now, today and forevermore in Jesus name. Have an awesome day.
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Maisie Aletha Smikle
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Another very important approach is for one to deliberate on the fact that Allah (SWT), Blessed and Elevated be His Name, has created highly fixed laws for the development and growth or weakening and decaying for all sorts of plants, animals, and even non-living things. Nothing will flourish and develop without specific reasons that proceeded this, or decay and perish without causes that lead to this.
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Abu Zayd al-Balkhi (Abu Zayd al-Balkhi’s Sustenance of the Soul: The Cognitive Behavior Therapy of a Ninth Century Physician)
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Another very important approach is for one to deliberate on the fact that Allah (SWT), Blessed and Elevated be His Name, has created highly fixed laws for the development and growth or weakening and decaying for all sorts of plants, animals, and even non-living things. Nothing will flourish and develop without specific reasons that proceeded this, or decay and perish without causes that lead to this. These are the general laws of cause and effect that Allah has set to run our universe.
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Abu Zayd al-Balkhi (Abu Zayd al-Balkhi’s Sustenance of the Soul: The Cognitive Behavior Therapy of a Ninth Century Physician)
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Best Hifz Programs in the USA
Memorizing the Quran (Hifz) is one of the greatest honors a Muslim can achieve. It strengthens the bond with Allah ﷻ, enhances spiritual growth, and preserves the noble words of the Qur’an in one’s heart. For Muslims living in the USA, especially children and adults with busy lifestyles, finding the right Online Quran Academy offering structured Hifz programs is a life-changing opportunity.
In this blog, we will guide you through the importance of memorizing the Quran, how online Hifz programs in the USA work, and why choosing the right Online Quran Academy is essential for success.
Why Memorizing the Quran Matters
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
"The best of you are those who learn the Quran and teach it." (Sahih Bukhari)
Memorizing the Quran (Hifz) is not only about storing verses in memory but also about embodying them in life. Some key benefits include:
Spiritual Rewards: Each letter recited brings immense blessings.
Closer Connection to Allah: Living daily with His words increases Taqwa (piety).
Preservation of Faith: Strengthens Islamic identity in non-Muslim societies like the USA.
Lifelong Legacy: A Hafiz’s parents are honored with a crown of light on the Day of Judgment.
Online Hifz Programs in the USA: A Modern Solution
In the past, Muslims had to attend physical madrasas or mosques to memorize the Quran. Today, technology allows USA Muslims to connect with certified teachers through Online Quran Academies, offering flexible and effective Hifz programs.
Key Features of Online Hifz Programs:
One-on-One Learning: Personalized attention from male or female teachers.
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Qualified Tutors: Hafiz-e-Quran teachers with Ijazah and Tajweed expertise.
Interactive Platforms: Classes conducted via Zoom, Skype, or custom apps.
Progress Tracking: Weekly and monthly reports to parents.
Choosing the Best Online Quran Academy in the USA
Not every Online Quran Academy offers the same quality of Hifz programs. Here are the top factors to consider when selecting the right one:
Certified and Experienced Teachers
Ensure the tutors are qualified Huffaz with excellent Tajweed knowledge.
Structured Hifz Curriculum
Look for academies with a step-by-step memorization plan and revision schedule.
Student Age Flexibility
Programs should cater to kids, teenagers, and adults separately.
Trial Classes Available
The best academies in the USA provide free trial classes before enrollment.
Affordable Packages
Quality education at reasonable prices ensures families can benefit long-term.
How Online Quran Hifz Programs Work
Here’s a typical structure followed by leading Online Quran Academies in the USA:
Step 1: Noorani Qaida & Tajweed Basics – for beginners to perfect pronunciation.
Step 2: Short Surahs Memorization – starting with Juz Amma (30th Juz).
Step 3: Daily Hifz Lessons – memorizing new verses in small portions.
Step 4: Revision (Sabqi & Manzil) – continuous review of old lessons.
Step 5: Full Quran Completion & Certification – Hafiz certification awarded upon successful memorization.
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Online Quran Academy
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Best Hifz Programs in the USA
Memorizing the Quran (Hifz) is one of the greatest honors a Muslim can achieve. It strengthens the bond with Allah ﷻ, enhances spiritual growth, and preserves the noble words of the Qur’an in one’s heart. For Muslims living in the USA, especially children and adults with busy lifestyles, finding the right Online Quran Academy offering structured Hifz programs is a life-changing opportunity.
In this blog, we will guide you through the importance of memorizing the Quran, how online Hifz programs in the USA work, and why choosing the right Online Quran Academy is essential for success.
Why Memorizing the Quran Matters
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
"The best of you are those who learn the Quran and teach it." (Sahih Bukhari)
Memorizing the Quran (Hifz) is not only about storing verses in memory but also about embodying them in life. Some key benefits include:
Spiritual Rewards: Each letter recited brings immense blessings.
Closer Connection to Allah: Living daily with His words increases Taqwa (piety).
Preservation of Faith: Strengthens Islamic identity in non-Muslim societies like the USA.
Lifelong Legacy: A Hafiz’s parents are honored with a crown of light on the Day of Judgment.
Online Hifz Programs in the USA: A Modern Solution
In the past, Muslims had to attend physical madrasas or mosques to memorize the Quran. Today, technology allows USA Muslims to connect with certified teachers through Online Quran Academies, offering flexible and effective Hifz programs.
Key Features of Online Hifz Programs:
One-on-One Learning: Personalized attention from male or female teachers.
Flexible Scheduling: Classes are arranged according to USA time zones.
Qualified Tutors: Hafiz-e-Quran teachers with Ijazah and Tajweed expertise.
Interactive Platforms: Classes conducted via Zoom, Skype, or custom apps.
Progress Tracking: Weekly and monthly reports to parents.
Choosing the Best Online Quran Academy in the USA
Not every Online Quran Academy offers the same quality of Hifz programs. Here are the top factors to consider when selecting the right one:
Certified and Experienced Teachers
Ensure the tutors are qualified Huffaz with excellent Tajweed knowledge.
Structured Hifz Curriculum
Look for academies with a step-by-step memorization plan and revision schedule.
Student Age Flexibility
Programs should cater to kids, teenagers, and adults separately.
Trial Classes Available
The best academies in the USA provide free trial classes before enrollment.
Affordable Packages
Quality education at reasonable prices ensures families can benefit long-term.
How Online Quran Hifz Programs Work
Here’s a typical structure followed by leading Online Quran Academies in the USA:
Step 1: Noorani Qaida & Tajweed Basics – for beginners to perfect pronunciation.
Step 2: Short Surahs Memorization – starting with Juz Amma (30th Juz).
Step 3: Daily Hifz Lessons – memorizing new verses in small portions.
Step 4: Revision (Sabqi & Manzil) – continuous review of old lessons.
Step 5: Full Quran Completion & Certification – Hafiz certification awarded upon successful memorization.
WhatsApp: +923 44527 2772
info@almadinaquranacademy.us
Address: 412 Minnesota Ave SE Willmar MN 56201 United States
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Neelam Muneer
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Indeed, Allah showers His blessings upon the Prophet, and His angels pray for him. O believers! Invoke Allah’s blessings upon him, and salute him with worthy greetings of peace. (Quran 33:56)
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Mohammed Faris (The Barakah Effect: More With Less)
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When man witnesses Allah in women, his witnessing is in the passive; when he witnesses
Him in himself, regarding the appearance of woman from Him, he witnesses Him in the
active. When he witnesses Him from himself without the presence of any form from him, his
witnessing is in the passive directly from Allah without any intermediary. So his witnessing
of Allah in the woman is the most complete and perfect because he witnesses Allah inasmuch
as He is both active and passive. Regarding himself, He is passive in particular. For this
reason, the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, loved women because of the
perfection of the witnessing of Allah in them since one does not ever witness Allah free of
matter. Allah by His essence is independent of the worlds. So from this aspect, the business
is impossible, yet witnessing only occurs in matter. The witnessing of Allah in women is the
greatest and most perfect witnessing. The greatest union is marriage.
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Ibn ʿArabi (The Bezels of Wisdom)
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By Sami Abouzid
I have never been to music school. I went to the Sami Abouzid School—the best school in life. I taught myself everything I needed to know to create symphonies, compose soundtracks, and produce hits in many languages. I am the best teacher I ever had.
No one in this life will ever teach you something truly powerful for your soul. The majority in this field chase money, business, and ego—no emotions, no artistic vision, no eternal goals. In music, jealousy runs deep. When you create something amazing, they don’t say, “Well done.” They look away. I’ve never met a musician who reached out with genuine happiness for me.
Years ago, singers walked into my family store, heard my music, and left in shock when they learned it was mine. That’s why I have no friends in music—I am my own best friend. And I’m lucky for that.
This month, on my birthday, I will reward myself by releasing 10 albums worldwide in one shot—to show every person who said, “You can’t,” that I can. I came to America with one song. Now I have 1,000 songs, 10,000 versions, and 672 soundtracks—created my way, not theirs.
God bless America. Thanks to Allah, I conquered my dreams.
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Sami abouzid
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Trust allah but tie your camel
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Altaf ul qadri
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Life is better when you focus on Allah's Blessings.
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Unknown Author
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Good God! Blessed Allah! Zeus and Hera! Mary and Joseph! Nathaniel Hawthorne! Don’t touch her! Grab her! Move closer! Run away! Don’t move! Kill the snake! Leave it alone! Give it some food! Don’t let it bite her! Lure the snake away! Here, snakey! Here, snakey snakey!
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Lemony Snicket (The Reptile Room (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #2))