Explantion Of Riyaad Saliheen,The Chapter On Hastening Towards Good Deeds By Shaykh Muhammad Bin Saleh Al-Uthaymeen ISBN: 9781467585842 Shaykh Muhammad Bin Saleh al-'Uthaymeen, may Allaah have mercy upon him, explains the chapter on "hastening towards good deeds"..... "Hastening towards good deeds and urging whoever pursues good deeds to be steadfast, without hesitation." This title makes two points: Firstly: Hastening and taking the initiative to do good deeds. Secondly: If one is determined to do good, one should proceed without hesitation. The first point is initiative, which opposes laziness and apathy. The person who is lazy and apathetic has missed many good deeds. The Prophet Muhammad said, ا"The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allaah than the weak believer, although both are good. Strive to do that which will benefit you and seek the help of Allaah, and do not feel helpless." One should hasten to do good deeds as soon as he is told about them, such as prayer, charity, fasting, pilgrimage, obedience to parents, maintaining ties of kinship and so on. One should hasten to perform these good deeds because one does not know whether one will lose the ability to do these deeds later due to death, sickness, or something else if the present opportunity is missed. The Messenger of Allaah said, "Whoever intends to perform Hajj, let him hasten to do so, for he may fall sick, lose his mount, or be faced with some need. Something may appear (suddenly) and prevent the individual from proceeding to do good deed. Hence, one should hasten to do good deeds and shun laziness.

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Fundamentals Of Eemaan By Shaykh Abdul Azeez Bin Abdullah Bin Baaz ISBN: 9781631733185 The Qur'aan has clarified these fundamentals ‎within many verses; likewise, our Prophet, ‎‎(sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam), has clarified ‎them within the authentic Sunnah. They are six ‎fundamentals, and they are the fundamentals of ‎Eemaan. They are the fundamentals of the ‎religion; for Eemaan is the entire religion, and it ‎is Islaam and the guidance. It is righteousness ‎and piety. It is that with which Allaah sent the ‎Messenger, (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam), from ‎beneficial knowledge and righteous actions. All ‎of it is referred to as Eemaan. These six ‎fundamentals of our religion have been clarified ‎by the Mighty Book within various places and ‎the trustworthy Messenger of Allaah (sallallahu ‎‎'alayhi wa sallam) clarified them within the ‎Ahadeeth. From that which has come within the ‎Book of Allaah, the Mighty and Majestic, is His ‎statement:‎ ‎ "It is not Al-Birr (piety, righteousness) ‎that you turn your faces towards east and ‎‎(or) west (in prayers); but Al-Birr is (the ‎quality of) the one who believes in Allaah, ‎the Last Day, the Angels, the Book, the ‎Prophets." ‎ ‎[Soorah Al-Baqarah 2:177]‎ Allaah, Glorified and Exalted be He, clarified ‎here five of the fundamentals of Eemaan. They ‎are:‎ Eemaan in Allaah The Last Day The Angels The Book The Prophets The religion revolves around these five ‎fundamentals, inwardly and outwardly. Allaah, ‎the Majestic and High, has said:‎ ‎ "The Messenger (Muhammad) believes in ‎what has been sent down to him from his ‎Lord, and (so do) the believers. Each one ‎believes in Allaah, His Angels, His Books, ‎and His Messengers. They say, "We make ‎no distinction between one another of ‎His Messengers." ‎ ‎[Soorah Al-Baqarah 2:285]‎  

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Helpful Guidelines In Enduring People's Harm By Ibn Taymiyyah ISBN: 9781944248697 Shaykh Abdur Razzaaq bin Abdul Muhsin al-Badr, may Allah preserve him, explains a splendid treatise of Shaykh-ul Taymiyyah (May Allah have mercy upon him) concerning the issue of enduring people's harm. A small excerpt from the book: Indeed, patience is one of the greatest status in the religion and occupies one of its loftiest classes. Allāh mentions it in numerous places throughout His Book. Imām Ahmad (may Allah have mercy upon him) said about it, "Allāh mentions patience in the Noble Qur'ān more than ninety times."[1] This statement (of Imām Ahmad) shows in a clear fashion the great and prestigious status of Patience; in addition to the servants' dire need to practice if in both performing acts of obedience and abandoning acts of disobedience; patience is also required during destined trials to avoid impatience and displeasure. The servant is in need of patience. Patience accompanies the Muslim in all of his circumstances; it is essential in performing acts of obedience, avoiding acts of disobedience, and receiving trials with what pleases Allāh. So how much in need is the Muslim (of this)! Rather, he is in more severe need to adorn himself with patience in all of his circumstances! Allāh mentions Patience in numerous places throughout the Qur'ān. It comes in the form of a command; it comes in the form of a prohibition (i.e., impatience); It comes in the form of a praise to those who have. The Qur'ān mentions what Allāh has prepared for them of an abundant reward and beautiful abode. Unlimited glad tidings are promised to those who have patience. Allāh informs (us) that He loves them, and that He gives them aid, support, and protection; Patience is mentioned in different shapes/forms elsewhere in the Book of Allāh. All of this attest to the great status of Patience; its lofty station, and (our) urgent need for it.

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How Can You Become a Key Towards Good By Shaykh Abdur Razzaaq bin Abdul Muhsin al-Badr ISBN: 9781467518857 Shaykh Abdur-Razzaaq Bin Abdil-Muhsin al-Badr, illustrates how one can be a key towards good by giving 16 points on this matter. Shaykh Abdur-Razzaaq Bin Abdil-Muhsin al-Badr, illustrates how one can be a key towards good by giving 16 points on this matter. A must read book; very beneficial!!! Covers areas such as Tawheed and worship, Supplication and Dua, Benificial Knowledge, The doors of good being ceaseless, and much much more! 82 pages (6x9 perfect binding). Beneficial knowledge that is derived from the ‎Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His ‎messenger (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam). Knowledge is the foundation, and it is essential ‎for the servant to acquire in order for him to become a key to good. He who does not possess ‎beneficial knowledge, how can he distinguish between the keys to good and the keys ‎to ‎evil?! How can he distinguish between truth and falsehood?! How can he differentiate ‎between ‎what is Sunnah and what is Bid'ah (innovation)?! ‎How can he differentiate between ‎guidance and misguidance?! How can he protect himself from falsehood while he does not ‎have any knowledge?! Just as, it has been stated in the past "How ‎can one ward off that ‎which he does not know what he is warding?!"‎ As Allah says,‎ ‎"Say (O Muhammad): 'This is my way; I invite unto ‎Allah (i.e. To the Oneness of Allah - ‎Islâmic Monotheism) ‎with sure knowledge.'" [Soorah Yusuf 12:108] ‎ Al-Baseerah is beneficial knowledge. ‎Therefore, he who does not have beneficial knowledge, ‎how can he separate between truth ‎and falsehood, guidance and misguidance?! ‎‏ ‏Allah ‎says, ‎ ‎"Is he who walks without seeing on his face, more rightly guided, or he who (sees and) ‎walks on a Straight Way (i.e. ‎Islâmic Monotheism)." [Soorah al-Mulk 67:22]‎ ‎"Shall he then who knows that what has been revealed ‎unto you (O Muhammad) from ‎your Lord is the truth be ‎like him who is blind? But it is only the men of ‎understanding that pay heed." [Soorah ar-Rad 13:19]‎ ‎"Say: 'Are those who know equal to those who know ‎not?'" [Soorah az-Zumar 39:9]‎ Thus, he who wants himself to become a key to ‎good then he must be diligent and concern ‎himself relentlessly with acquiring beneficial knowledge. There has been a Prophetic ‎tradition reported by ‎Al-Bayhaqi that the Messenger (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam), said:‎ ‎"Whoever goes out seeking to learn some beneficial knowledge, Allah will open a door ‎of Paradise for him."‎  

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How To Educate Our Youth To Call To Allah In The Optimal Way By Shaykh Muhammad Amān ibn ʿAlī al-Jāmī ISBN: 9781635872149 Author: Muhammad Aman Ibn Ali Al Jami Book Binding: Paperback Pages 136 Size: 5.8 x 8.9 X 0.4 Publication year: 2017 Description About This Book: Shaykh Muhammad Amn ibn Al al-Jm's "How To Educate Our Youth To Call To Allah In The Optimal Way" is a profoundly insightful and practical handbook that addresses the critical function of developing young Muslims to become successful callers to the way of Allah (Da'wah). This book provides vital advice on how parents, teachers, and community leaders can guide and motivate children to deliver the message of Islam with wisdom, compassion, and excellence in a world filled with many influences and challenges. Key Characteristics include: Islamic Guidance: Shaykh Muhammad Amn ibn Al al-Jm draws on the Quran, Hadith, and Islamic teachings to offer a firm foundation for Da'wah's ideas. His direction is based on Islamic tradition and knowledge. Youth-Centric Approach: The book highlights the specific difficulties and possibilities that young Muslims face in today's environment. It provides targeted ideas and recommendations based on the needs and problems of today's adolescents. Optimal Methods: Shaykh Muhammad Amn ibn Al al-Jm outlines numerous successful techniques and strategies for calling to Allah. He emphasizes the need to communicate the message with knowledge, love, and consideration for people's various origins and beliefs. Moral and Ethical Principles: The importance of instilling strong moral and ethical principles in young Muslims is emphasized throughout the book. It emphasizes the importance of callers being role models in their behavior and character. Community Building: Shaykh Muhammad Amn ibn Al al-Jm investigates the role of the community in supporting and empowering adolescents in their Da'wah activities. He shares ideas for building a loving and inclusive environment that promotes young participation.

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Impact of the Qur'an in Mending Hearts By Shaykh Dr. Sulayman bin Salimallaah Ar-Ruhayli ISBN: 9781945173158 The Noble Qurʾān is the best way of reforming mankind. It is the words of Allāh are sent down to the Noble Prophet, Muḥammad Ibn ʿAbdullāh (May Allāh elevate his rank & grant him peace). Allāh (The Mighty & Majestic) described the Noble Qurʾān with many characteristics referring to its greatness, graciousness and influence. Allāh (Glorified and Exalted) said,"Verily, We have sent it down as an Arabic Qurʾān so that you may understand." [Sūrah Yūsuf 12:2]

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Islam Honors The Woman By Shaykh Abdur Razzaaq bin Abdul Muhsin al-Badr ISBN: 9781943281602 Indeed, Islam is the great religion which guides to the truth and an upright path. Truthfulness is Islam's slogan, and Justice is its axis. The truth is its makeup, Mercy is its essence and objective, good is its partner, integrity and reform are its beauty and actions while Guidance and the right path are its provisions. For this reason, the greatest form of honor achieved by the servant is guidance to this religion: the success to cling to it, adherence to its guidance, faithfulness to its evidences and directives; and complete remoteness and warning from every forbidden matter.The honor with which Islam bestows the Muslim woman with is among its perfection and beauty, it is a protection for them. Islam has concern for women's rights and prevents them from being oppressed and transgressed upon, and their weakness being taken advantage of and what is similar to that.Islam has made for her and those who live with her tremendous guidelines: instructions filled with wisdom, and upright directives which will ensure for her a pleasant life, an existence full of equality, delight, and happiness in this worldly life and the Hereafter.

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Khushu In The Prayer Al-Khushuʿ in Ṣalāh: Presence of the heart therein before Allāh the Exalted in love and honor, fearing His punishment. While desiring the reward of the Ṣalāh to acquire a tranquil heart. Then one will have a peaceful soul and clear, balanced movements. So he focuses on all thoughts and actions as well as what's mentioned in Ṣalāh from the beginning until the end so as to make sure distracting thoughts and whims are not in the way. Thus khushuʿ is the spirit of the Ṣalāh and the main point in it. Alas, any Ṣalāh without khushuʿ is like a body without a soul in it.

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Knowledge And Its Effects On Purifying Souls By Shaykh Abdur Razzaq ISBN: 9781640078895 From the book: When one handles this significantly elaborate topic of soul purification and its aspects in light of verses and authentic aḥādīth, one deduces solid principles and comprehensive foundational rules that pave the way to purifying souls. The most significant principle in this respect is that soul purification is a divine blessing. Allāh only sanctifies whom He wills. Allāh, the Almighty, says, "Have you not seen those who claim sanctity for themselves? Nay, but Allāh sanctifies whom He pleases." [Sūrah An-Nisā' 4:49] Allāh says, "And had it not been for the Grace of Allāh and His Mercy on you, not one of you would ever have been pure from sins. But Allāh purifies (guides to Islām) whom He wills, and Allāh is All-Hearer, All-Knower." [Sūrah An-Nūr 24:21] Allāh also says, "They regard as a favor upon you (O Muḥammad) that they have embraced Islām. Say: 'Count not your Islām as a favor to me. Nay, but Allāh has conferred a favor upon you, that He has guided you to the Faith if you indeed are true.'" [Sūrah Al-Hujurāt 49:17]

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Our Obligation Concerning The Companions By Shaykh Abdur Razzaaq al Badr ISBN: 9781945178849 The topic of this discussion is entitled "Our obligation concerning the noble companions" (May Allāh be pleased with them); which is an enormous duty and a great demand (by Islām) that is fitting for us all to peek our interest and devote the utmost concern. The honored reader should also know that our obligation to the companions is a part of our obligation to our religion is a part of our obligation to our religion; the religion of Islām which Allāh has approved for His servants. No other religion besides it will not be accepted from them as Allāh says,"Truly, the religion with Allāh is Islām." [Sūrah ʿAli ʿImrān 3:19]Likewise, Allāh says,"And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter, he will be one of the losers." [Sūrah ʿAli ʿImrān 3:85]And Allāh says, "This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My Favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion." [Sūrah al-Mā'idah 5:3]This true religion and straight path are the religion of Allāh (The Mighty & Majestic). Allāh selected a trustworthy Messenger; one who is a sincere advisor and wise; an honored Messenger who is Muḥammad (May Allāh elevate his rank & grant him peace).He conveyed this religion in a complete manner, explained it fully; and established what His Lord (The Blessed & Exalted) ordered in the most perfect aspect.  

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Raising Children in Islam By Shaykh Abdur Razzaaq bin Abdul Muhsin al Badr ISBN: 9781943842100 Allāh (Glorified be He) says: "Your wealth and your children are only a trial." [Sūrah at-Taghābun 64:15]Allāh honored you and bestowed upon you sons and daughters as a trial for you-a test, a tribulation-so that it can be observed whether or not you will take care of them, discipline them, teach them and straighten their behavior; or, will you neglect this trust or put this obligation to waste. Surely, from the attributes of the believers whose faith and salvation has been confirmed is their keeping of the Amānah (what they have been entrusted with) as Allāh (The Blessed and Sublime) has said at the beginning of Sūrah al-Mu'minūn while mentioning the attributes of those whose faith has materialized: "Successful indeed are the believers." [Sūrah al-Mu'minūn 23:1]Then He mentioned their attributes, from which are: "Those who are faithfully true to their Amānāt (plural of Amānah: all the duties which Allāh has ordained, honesty, moral responsibility and trusts) and to their covenants; (8) and those who strictly guard their (five compulsory congregational) Salawāt (prayers) (at their fixed stated hours). (9) These are indeed the inheritors. (10) Who shall inherit the Firdaus (Paradise). They shall dwell therein forever." [Sūrah al-Mu'minūn 23:8-11]Being faithfully true to the Amānah: "O you who believe! Betray not Allāh and His Messenger, nor betray knowingly your Amānāt (things entrusted to you, and all the duties which Allāh has ordained for you." [Sūrah al-Anfāl 8:27]So neglecting the Amānah is a seriously dangerous matter, and keeping the Amānah is an attribute of the wholesome believers whose faith has been actualized along with their happiness in the life of this world and the Hereafter.  

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Restoring One's Iman By 'Abdur-Razzāq Ibn 'Abdul-Muhsin al-'Abbād al-Badr ISBN: 9481975172458 Al-Ḥākim reported in his book al-Mustadrak and at-Tabarānī reported in his book al-Mʿujam al-Kabīr on the authority of ʿAbdullāh bin ʿUmar bin al-Aas (May Allāh be pleased with them) who said that the Messenger of Allāh (May Allāh elevate his rank & grant him peace) said,"Indeed, your ʾĪmān wears out in your heart similar to how a Thawb wears out. So supplicate Allāh to restore the ʾĪmān in your hearts." ʾĪmān wears out the same way as a Thawb wears in the sense that it is subjected to deterioration, weakness, decrease due to disobedience, sins, and conflicting diversions that keep one away from ʾĪmān, in addition to trials that reduce the strength and vigor of one's ʾĪmān. They disfigure its beauty, excellence, and splendor.  

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