Tackling Low Emaan..

 

 

 

 

 

Abu Huraira (radhiAllaahu anhu) narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said:

 

“Allaah (subhaanahu wa t'Aala) says I am closer to my slave than his supposition of which he keeps of me. And when he/she does dhikr of Allaah, I am with him/her. If he does dhikr in his heart, I do his dhik near MY proximity (closeness) and if he does dhikr in a gathering, I mention him in a gathering Afdhal (better) than it."

 

--Sahih Bukhari

So I've been meaning to just sit down and jot down some ideas on how to increase our emaan in times of low emaan. Of course as human beings, we do experience dips in emaan every now and then. It all depends on how we pick ourselves back up. The main thing is to realize and acknowledge that we are at a low-point. Once we acknowledge this, Insha'Allah we can take steps to recover from it. Some ways in in increasing our emaan may be:

• Increase the recitation of the Qur'aan
• Understand the tafseer behind the words in the Qur'aan
• Attend Islamic lectures or classes (This, I personally find is always a big booster)
• Fast the sunnah fasts of Monday and Thursday
• Fast the 'White days' or the 14th, 15th, and 16th of each Islamic month.
• Be sincere with your deeds (niyaah/intention)
• Must, must, must keep the waajib (obligatory) prayers going.
• Maybe read the seerah of our beloved Prophet (peace be upon him)
• Why not read about all the Prophets (peace be upon them all)
• Make du'a. Lot's and lot's and lot's of du'a to increase our emaan and make us better Muslims

On that note, May Allaah continue to increase our knowledge and sincerity in His deen for His sake. And may He continue to strengthen our emaan and guide us on the right path. *Ameen*




 

Dhul-Hijjah

So the following is some information about these blessed 10 days that are soon coming to an end, from a sister's halaqa (amazing halaqa btw, mashaAllaah).

It's Importance:

• It is the month of Hajj - one of the 5 pillars of Islam!

    Hajj is centered around the story of Hajar (radhiAllaahu anha), who was Ibrahim (alayhi salaam)'s second wife and the mother of Ismael (alayhi salaam). It was through her and Ismael  (alayhi salaam) that the city of Makkah was formed and the well of ZamZam discovered. Many actions performed during Hajj are re-enactments of what she did throughout her test from Allaah t'Aala.

• It is the month of Eid-ul-Adha

On this day we offer qurbani (sacrifice) in order to appreciate and understand Ibrahim (alayhi salaam)'s test from Allaah to sacrifice his son, Ismael (alayhi salaam). We are meant to develop true love for Allaah - which should be above everyone.

• Its first 10 days are the BEST DAYS of this world - even better than the days of Ramadhan!

Ibn 'Abbaas (radhiAllaahu anhu) reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allaah than these ten days." The people asked, "Not even Jihaad for the sake of Allaah?" He (peace be upon him) said, "Not even jihaad for the sake of Allaah, except in the case of a man who went out to fight giving himself and his wealth up for the cause, and came back with nothing." --Reported by al-Bukhari, 2/457)

• It's 9th day is the Day of Arafat - Day of Forgiveness

Aa'isha (radhiAllaahu anha) narrated that our Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "There is no day on which Allaah frees more people from the Fire than on the day of Arafat. He comes close and expresses His pride to the angels saying, 'What do these people (the Hajis) want?'" --Sahih Muslim

 

 

 

 

What We Should do to MAXIMIZE the Benefits:

• Perform Hajj or Umrah!
• Fast - Especially on the 9th (Day of Arafat)

When the Messenger of Allaah (peace be upon him) was asked about the fasting on the Day of Arafat, he said: "It expiates the sins of the previous year and that of the following year." --Sahih Muslim

• Extra Salaah - Tahajjud, salaat-ul istighfar, salaat-ul shukr

• Khatm-ul-Qur'aan - Or at least read more than you normally do; Look up the english version of Surah Al-Hajj.

• Dhikr

• Sincere Du'a and Repentance

• Qurbani/Sacrifice - Share your qurbani with friends, family, and for extra bonus points give some to the poor/orphans.

• Attend the Eid Prayer! - Perform the Sunnah of  'Eid as well such as not eating anything until after the prayer.

• Good Deeds in General - Smile, give sadaqa, reconcile with family memebers and old friends, forgive others. If you can't seem to do any good deeds for some reason, make du'a to Allaah, and at least ABSTAIN FROM SINNING.

 

May Allaah accept our repentance and reward all those performing Hajj. *Ameen*

Major Sins (Al-Kaba'ir) ..

"If you avoid the major (part) of what you have been forbidden (to do), We will cancel out for you your (other) evil deeds and will admit you (to Paradise) with a noble entry."

                                                           -- al-Nisa 4:31

"Avoid the seven noxious things"- and after having said this, the Propeht (Peace be upon him) mentioned: "associating anything with Allaah; magic; killing one whom Allaah has declared inviolate without a just case, consuming the property of an orphan, devouring usury, turning back when the army advances, and slandering chaste women who are believers but indiscreet."

 --Bukhari and Muslim

There is some dispute amongst the scholars in whether it is 7 major sins or 70.

The scholars who say there are 70 major sins, do so on the basis that crimes such as those which call for a prescribed punishment (Hadd; plural, Hudud), such as theft, fornication or adultery (Zina), and murder; those prohibited acts for which a warning of a severe punishment in the hereafter is given in the Qur'aan or the tradition; and also those deeds which are cursed by our Prophet (peace be upon him), are all considered major sins.

The 70 Major Sins Are:

01. Associating anything with Allaah 
02. Murder 
03. Practising magic 
04. Not Praying 
05. Not paying Zakat 
06. Not fasting on a Day of Ramadhan without excuse 
07. Not performing Hajj, while being able to do so 
08. Disrespect to parents 
09. Abandoning relatives 
10. Fornication and Adultery 
11. Homosexuality(sodomy) 
12. Interest(Riba) 
13. Wrongfully consuming the property of an orphan 
14. Lying about Allaah and His Messenger (peace be upon him) 
15. Running away from the battlefield 
16. A leader's deceiving his people and being unjust to them 
17. Pride and arrogance 
18. Bearing false witness 
19. Drinking Khamr (wine) 
20. Gambling 
21. Slandering chaste women 
22. Stealing from the spoils of war 
23. Stealing 
24. Highway Robbery 
25. Taking false oath 
26. Oppression 
27. Illegal gain 
28. Consuming wealth acquired unlawfully 
29. Committing suicide 
30. Frequent lying 
31. Judging unjustly 
32. Giving and Accepting bribes 
33. Woman's imitating man and man's imitating woman 
34. Being cuckold 
35. Marrying a divorced woman in order to make her lawful for the husband 
36. Not protecting oneself from urine 
37. Showing-off 
38. Learning knowledge of the religion for the sake of this world and concealing that knowledge 
39. Bertrayal of trust 
40. Recounting favours 
41. Denying Allaah's Decree 
42. Listening (to) people's private conversations 
43. Carrying tales 
44. Cursing 
45. Breaking contracts 
46. Believing in fortune-tellers and astrologers 
47. A woman's bad conduct towards her husband 
48. Making statues and pictures 
49. Lamenting, wailing, tearing the clothing, and doing other things of this sort when an affliction befalls 
50. Treating others unjustly 
51. Overbearing conduct toward the wife, the servant, the weak, and animals 
52. Offending one's neighbour 
53. Offending and abusing Muslims 
54. Offending people and having an arrogant attitude toward them 
55. Trailing one's garment in pride 
56. Men's wearing silk and gold 
57. A slave's running away from his master 
58. Slaughtering an animal which has been dedicated to anyone other than Allah 
59. To knowingly ascribe one's paternity to a father other than one's own 
60. Arguing and disputing violently 
61. Witholding excess water 
62. Giving short weight or measure 
63. Feeling secure from Allaah's Plan 
64. Offending Allaah's righteous friends 
65. Not praying in congregation but praying alone without an excuse 
66. Persistently missing Friday Prayers without any excuse 
67. Unsurping the rights of the heir through bequests 
68. Deceiving and plotting evil 
69. Spying for the enemy of the Muslims 
70. Cursing or insulting any of the Companions of Allaah's Messenger (peace be upon them all)

Unfamiliar Time..

It is reported from Al-Hasan Al-Basrî that he said, “If a man from amongst the Salaf were to be sent forth today, he would not recognize anything from Islam.” He put his hand on his cheek and added, “Except this prayer (salâh).” Then he said, “But by Allâh, this does not apply to the person who lives in this unfamiliar time, never having seen the Righteous Predecessors, but who sees [instead] the innovator calling to his bid’ah, and the follower of worldly wealth calling to his materialism, but Allâh protects him from all this and makes his heart love and aspire to those Righteous Predecessors, asking about their way, searching and trying to follow in their footsteps, and adhering to their path. Such is a person who will be recompensed with an immense and great reward. So be you all like this, by Allâh’s permission”.

--Ibn Waddâh, Al-Bida’ Vol. 1 p190.

Do you think your heart is dead?

 

 

 

 

" Do you think your heart is dead? Is it too broken this time? Every winter the flowers crumble and the trees die. And every spring, He gives them life again. Can not the One who gives life to the dead land, give life to your dead heart? "

 

 -- Yasmin Mogahed

Crown to the Parents..

The Messenger of Allaah (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever recited the Qur'aan, learned and acted according to it, his parents will be given a crown to wear on the Day of Resurrection that it's light will be like the light of the sun. They will also be clothed in two garments of which there is nothing like in this world. The 2 parents will say, 'Why are we being dressed like this?' So it will be said, 'Due to your son/daughter taking hold of the Qur'aan.'"

 

 

--Reported by Al-Haakim who said it is Sahih according to the conditions of Imaam Muslim. Graded hasan by Albaani in Sahih ut-Targheeb.

The Night of Power..

There is a night in the month of Ramadhan which is better than a thousand months (83 years, 4 months). This night is called Laylatul-Qadr. The Revelation of the Qur'aan started in the month of Ramadhan and specifically on Laylatul-Qadr. The Night of Power is a night of blessings that has been blessed by Allaah.


The Prophet (peace be upon him) described the morning after Laylatul-Qadr so that the Muslim may know which day it is. He (peace be upon him) also advised what is most appropriate to recite during this blessed night.


'Aisha (radhiAllaahu anha) reported that she asked the Prophet (peace be upon him), "O Messenger of Allaah! If I knew which night is the night of power (Laylatul-Qadr), what should I say during it?" The Prophet (peace be upon him) advised her to recite: Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhhibul 'afwa fa' fu 'annee."

O Allaah! You are forgiving, and You love forgiveness. So forgive me.

--Reported as Saheeh in Tirmidhi, hadith no.3513. Also recorded in Ahmad and Ibn Majah.

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Ubayy (radhiAllaahu anhu) said, that he (peace be upon him) said:

"On the morning following Laylatul-Qadr, the sun rises not having any rays as if it were a brass dish, until it rises up."

--Muslim, Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah

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Ibn 'Abbas (radhiAllaahu anhu) said that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said:

"Laylatul-Qadr is calm and pleasant, neither hot nor cold. The sun rises on its morning being feeble and red."

--Ibn Khuzaimah and al-Bazzaar with a Hasan Isnad.

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Abu Hurairah (radhiAllaahu anhu) said:

"We were discussing Laylatul-Qadr in the presence of Allaah's Messenger (peace be upon him) so he said, 'Which of you remembers (the night) when the moon arose and was like half a plate?'."

--Muslim

Religion is Easy..

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:

"Religion is very easy and whoever ovberburdens himself in his religion will not be able to continue in that way. So you should not be extremists, but try to be near to perfection and receive the good tidings that you will be rewarded; and gain strength by worshipping in the mornings, the nights."

--Sahih Bukhari

Your Lord is Generous and Shy..

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:

 "Verily your Lord is Generous and Shy. If His servant raises his hands to Him (in supplication), He becomes shy to return them empty."

 --Ahmad, Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi

Baby Steps..

Since this is the month of mercy and forgiveness, dhikr (remembrance) of Allaah should be made in abaundance. Not to say we shouldn't in the remaining months, but that we should increase in it especially during Ramadhan for its great and many rewards. Keeping that in mind, here's a nice place to start inshaaAllaah..

سُبْحَانَ اللّهِ وَ بِحَمْدِهِ 

SubhaanAllaahi wa Bihamdihi

(Glory be to Allaah and Praise Him)

Whoever says the above 100 times during the day, his sins are wiped away even if they are like the foam of the sea.

 --Sahih Bukhari

SubhaanAllaah. So heavy on the scales, and yet so easy to implement. It's the small steps we take, and make a habit out of that make the biggest difference in the long run. Let's make the intention to act on those baby steps starting this Ramadhan.. starting today, this second inshaaAllaah.

It's That Time of Year Again.. *Alhamdulillah*

Abu Hurairah(radhiAllaahu anhu) related that the Prophet (peace be upon him) quoted Allaah as saying, "Every act of Adam's descendants is for themselves, except fasting. It is meant for me Alone, and I alone will give the reward for it." --Sahih Muslim  

"You who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you – so that perhaps you will be godfearing."

--Qur'aan (2:183)

Abu Hurairah (radhiAllaahu Anhu) related that the Prophet(peace and blessings be upon him) said,"If anyone omits his fast even for one day in Ramadan without a concession or without being ill, then if he were to fast for the rest of his life he would not be able to make up for it."

--Bukhari

Abu Hurairah (radhiAllaahu anhu) narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "Whoever fasts during Ramadhn with faith and seeking his reward from Allaah, will have his past sins forgiven. Whoever prays during the nights in Ramadhan with faith and seeking his reward from Allaah, will have his past sins forgiven. And he who passes Laylat al-Qadr in prayer with faith and seking his reward from Allaah, will have his past sins forgiven."

--Bukhari & Muslim

May Allaah t'Aala accept our fasting and our prayers in this beautiful month of Ramadhan. May He also shower us with His infinite blessings and mercy.

*Ameen*

Ramadhan Mubarak Everyone!

I Answer to the King..

“With my veil, I put my faith on display — rather than my beauty. My value as a human is defined by my relationship with God, not by my looks. I cover the irrelevant. And when you look at me, you don’t see a body. You view me only for what I am: …a servant of my Creator. You see, as a Muslim woman, I’ve been liberated from a silent kind of bondage. I don’t answer to the slaves of God on earth. I answer to the King.”

--Yasmin Mogahed

Such a beautiful excerpt from a very well written article subhaanAllaah. You can find the rest of the article here inshaaAllaah.

May Allaah t'Aala grant us all the strength to stay firm on His religion. *Ameen*

Beautiful Nasheed..

Here's a random post. I am absolutely in love with this nasheed at the moment. The munshid is Nassir Al-Saeed who is also a Qari, subhaanAllaah.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZegS3wdt8o

Tawakkul (Reliance on Allaah)..

"The firmer man’s belief, the higher the degree of reliance on Allah."

 

– - Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (rahimullaah)

Faith is Not by Embellishment..

Faith (îmân) is not by embellishment or wishful thinking, but it is what settles in the heart and is verified through your works. Whoever says good but does not do good will have his words compared to his deeds by Allaah. Whoever says good and does good will have his words raised by his deeds. This is because Allah ‘azza wa jal said:

"To Him ascends the good word, and the righteous deed raises it." [Sûrah Al-Fâtir: 10] "

Ibn Battah in Al-Ibânah Al-Kubrâ Vol. 3 p120, and Al-Khatîb Al-Baghdâdî in Iqtidâ’ Al-’Ilm Al-’Amal no.56.

"Shams" and "Qamar"

"The word "shams" (sun) is feminine, and "qamar" (moon) is masculine. The sun burns itself out to give light and life to everything around, and the moon is muneer, meaning it reflects the light. Within itself it has no light; it radiates the brilliance of the sun. So when we shine as men, the implication is that we are reflecting the glorious light of our women. May Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta'Aala be pleased with them."

- Shaykh Abdullah Adhami

Q&A Regarding The 15th of Sha'baan

Specifying the day of the 15th of Sha’baan by fasting or reciting the Qur.aan or performing naafilah prayers

Question: We see some people specifying the 15th of Sha’baan with particular supplications and reciting the Qur.aan and performing naafilah prayers. So what is the correct position concerning this, and may Allaah reward you with good?

Response: That which is correct is that fasting the 15th of Sha’baan or specifying it with reciting (the Qur.aan) or making (particular) supplications has no basis. So the day of the 15th of Sha’baan is like any other 15th day of other months. So from that which is known is that it has been legislated for a person to fast the 13th, 14th and 15th of every month, however, Sha’baan is characterised unlike the other months in that (except for Ramadhaan) the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) used to fast more in Sha’baan than any other month . So he used to either fast all of Sha’baan or just a little. Therefore, as long as it does not cause difficulty for a person, it is befitting to increase in fasting during Sha’baan in adherence to the example of the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam).

Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen

al-Bid’u wal-Muhdathaat wa maa laa Asla lahu – Page 612

Fataawa Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Saalih al-’Uthaymeen – Volume 1, Page 190

Standing the night of the 15th of Sha’baan in prayer and fasting during it’s day

Question: Is standing the night of the 15th of Sha’baan in prayer and fasting during it’s day legislated?

Response: Nothing firm and reliable has been established on the authority of the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) that he stood in prayer in the night and fasted during the day of the 15th of Sha’baan. So the night of the 15th of Sha’baan is like any other night, and if someone is a regular worshipper during other nights, then he may stand the night in prayer on this night without assuming anything special (because of it being the night of the 15th of Sha’baan). This is because specifying a time for any act of worship requires a authentic proof, so if there is no authentic proof then the act is regarded as an innovation and all innovations are misguidance. Likewsie, regarding specifically fasting during the 15th day of Sha’baan, then no (authentic) proof has been established on the authority of the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) to indicate the legislation of fasting on that particular day.

As for that which is mentioned from the ahaadeeth regarding this subject, then all of it is weak as the people of knowledge have indicated. However, whoever has the habit of fasting the 13th, 14th and 15th (of every month), then he can continue and fast during Sha’baan as he fasts during the other months, without assuming anything special about the 15th of Sha’baan. Also, the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) used to increase in fasting during this month (Sha’baan), however, he did not particularise the 15th day, rather proceeded as per norm.

Shaykh Ibn Fowzaan

al-Bid’u wal-Muhdathaat wa maa laa asla lahu – Page 614

Noorun alad-Darb Fataawa Shaykh Saalih Ibn Fowzaan – Volume 1, Page 87

Source: fatwa-online.com

Deeds Without Sincerity..

“Deeds without sincerity are like a traveler who carries in his water-jug dirt. The carrying of it burdens him and it brings no benefit” 

--Ibn al Qayyim (rahimullaah)

'Labbaik wa Sa'daik'

Narrated Abu Huraira (RadhiAllaahu Anhu): The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم‎) said, "The first man to be called on the Day of Resurrection will be Adam who will be shown his offspring, and it will be said to them, 'This is your father, Adam.' Adam will say (responding to the call), 'Labbaik wa Sa'daik'. Then Allaah will say (to Adam), 'Take out of your offspring, the people of Hell.' Adam will say, 'O Lord, how many should I take out?' Allaah will say, 'Take out ninety-nine out of every hundred." They (the Prophet's companions) said, "O Allaah's Apostle! If ninety-nine out of every one hundred of us are taken away, what will remain out of us?". He said, "My followers in comparison to the other nations are like a white hair on a black ox."

--Sahih Muslim

Illumination of The Heart ..

 “Worship and obedience illuminate the heart and make it strong and steadfast, until it becomes like a clear mirror, shining with light.When Shaytaan draws close, he is struck by its light like those who try to eavesdrop [in the heavens] are struck by the shooting stars, and Shaytaan flees from this heart with more terror than a wolf fleeing from a lion. “

--Ibn Al-Qayyim (rahimullaah)

"Allaah forgives men's sins (minor) on their account.."

 Abu Huraira (may Allaah be pleased with him) said:

 The Prophet (may Allaah's blessings and peace be upon him) said, "Let anyone tell me; if a stream flows by the house of any person and he bathes in it five times a day, whether any dirt will remain on his body." The companions replied that no dirt would remain in such a case. He said, "So is the case with prescribed prayers. Allaah forgives men's sins (minor) on their account."

--Bukhari, Muslim

"My Companions are a protection for this Ummah.."

The Prophet (peace be upon him) raised his head toward the heavens and said:

"The stars are the protection for the sky - when the stars have gone, that which has been forewarned will come to the sky. I am the protection for my Companions (radhiAllaahu 'anhu) - when I have gone, that which has been forewarned will come to my Companions. My Companions are the protection for this Ummah - when they have gone, that which has been forewarned will come to this Ummah." 

--Saheeh Muslim

The Believers as One..

The Messenger of Allaah (peace be upon him) said:

 "The believers, in their love, mutual kindness, and close ties, are like one body; when any part complains, the whole body responds to it with wakefulness and fever."

--Sahih Muslim

The Messenger of Allaah (peace be upon him) said:

"The believers, in their love, mutual kindness, and close ties, are like one body; when any part complains, the whole body responds to it with wakefulness and fever."

--Sahih Muslim

"The best of your days is Friday.."

It was narrated from Aws ibn Aws (radhiAllaahu 'anh) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:

 "The best of your days is Friday. On that day Adam (peace be upon him) was created; on that day he died; on that day the Trumpet will be blown and on that day all of creation will swoon. So send a great deal of blessings upon me, for your blessings will be shown to me." They said, "O Messenger of Allaah, how will our blessings upon you be shown to you when you have turned to dust?" He (peace be upon him) said, "Allaah has forbidden the earth to consume the bodies of the Prophets, peace be upon them."

 --Abu Dawood; Classed as saheeh by Ibn al-Qayyim in his comments on Sunan Abu Dawood, 4/273; and classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abu Dawood, 925.

Merits for Reciting the Qur'aan

The rewards of reciting the Qur'aan are many.

Whoever reads a letter from the Book of Allah, he will have a reward. And that reward will be multiplied by ten. I am not saying that “Alif, Laam, Meem” is a letter, rather I am saying that “Alif” is a letter, “laam” is a letter and “meem” is a letter.” So increase your recitation of the Qur’aan to gain these merits, and to gain the following merit as well.

--Tirmidhi 

In another hadith, Aa’isha (radhiAllaahu 'anha) relates that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said:

"Verily the one who recites the Qur’aan beautifully, smoothly, and precisely, he will be in the company of the noble and obedient angels. And as for the one who recites with difficulty, stammering or stumbling through its verses, then he will have TWICE that reward.”

 --Bukhari and Muslim

This hadith proves that people who are not well versed in the Arabic languge or have other difficulties in reciting the Quran, get even a higher reward for reciting the Quran in Arabic for their extra effort.. SubhaanAllaah!

Friday Reminder #9

The Messenger of Allaah (peace be upon him) said: “The worst type of thief is the one who steals from his prayer.”

The people asked, “O Messenger of Allaah, how can a person steal from his prayer?”

He said: “By not doing ruku’ and sujood properly.”

--Reported by Imaam Ahmad

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:

“A man’s prayer is not good enough until his back is straight in ruku’ and sujood.”

--Reported by Abu Dawud, 1/533

Friday Reminder #8

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:

“Every son of Adam makes mistakes, and the best of those who make mistakes are those who repent.”

[Tirmidhi No. 2499]

The Effect of Singing on Nifaaq

‘Abdullah bin Mas’ûd – may Allaah be pleased with him – said:

Singing sprouts hypocrisy (nifaaq) in the heart as water sprouts greens and herbs.

Ibn Battah, Al-Ibânah Al-Kubrâ Vol.2 p469, and Al-Bayhaqî, Al-Sunan Al-Kubrâ Vol. 52 p231.



Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawzîyah – may Allaah have mercy on him – said:

These are the words of someone who fully understood singing and its effects, for no one regularly sings or listens to song except that his heart falls into nifaaq without him realizing. If such a person understood the reality of nifaaq and its end he would see it in his own heart. Never do the love of song and the love of Qur`aan come together in a person’s heart except that one expels the other. I and others have witnessed how heavy the Qur`aan feels to singers and song-listeners; how they coil when it is recited and how they get angry with a reciter when he recites too long for them (in prayer etc); and how their hearts do not benefit from what he recites: they are not moved to do anything by it. But when the Qur`aan of Shaytaan comes, lâ ilâha illallâh! How they lower their voices and settle down! How their hearts feel at peace and how the crying and emotions start, how moved they are inwardly and outwardly and spend on clothing and perfume and staying up hoping for a long night ahead. If this is not nifaaq then it is certainly the way to it and its foundation.

 Madârij Al-Sâlikîn, Vol.1 p487:

Al-Nifaaq

 

It is reported from Al-Hasan Al-Basrî – Allaâh have mercy on him – that he said:

It used to be said: it is part of al-nifâq (hypocrisy) to be inwardly different from what you are on the outside, to say one thing and do another and to be different in how you enter and how you leave. And the root of al-nifâq is lying.

Abû Bakr Al-Kharâ`itî, Masâwî Al-Akhlâq wa Madhmûmihâ p62.

Friday Reminder #7

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah (radhiAllaahu 'anhu) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:

“Whoever does ghusl then comes to Jumu’ah, and prays as much as Allaah decrees for him, then listens attentively until the khutbah is over, then prays with him (the imam), will be forgiven for (his sins) between that and the next Jumu’ah and three more days.”

Narrated by Muslim