Wednesday, 15 February 2017

Angels

*Your read for tonight*
By SISTERS' PROJECT💞

💎NOTES OF THE CIRCLE OF KNOWLEDGE:

*The Angels and YOU*

Bismillaahir-rahmaanir-raheem

They have a very close relationship with you and are with you from the very beginning until the end of your life and beyond.

Some spend their whole existence in ruku’, and when judgement is called they raise their heads and say:
"Glory be to You, our Lord, we did not worship You in a way befitting Your Majesty."

Believing in them is one of the pillars of emaan.

And...  *they make the most amazing dua’ for you*:

*The Malaa’ikah: the angels*

Once Jibreel ‘alayhi sallam came to the Prophet salallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam and asked him about Islam, eman, and ihsan.

“What is eman?” he asked.

Rasulullah salallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said, Eman is to believe in Allah, in His angels, His books, His Messengers, the Last Day, and the divine decree– the good and the bad thereof. 

This week we learn how our belief in the angels can make us more productive inshaAllah!

*Three Reasons Why It’s Important to Talk About the Angels:*

🔹Reflection on the angels demonstrates the Greatness of their Creator.

When you hear that Jibreel can turn a town upside down with the tip of his wing and that the distance from the earlobe to the shoulder of an angel who carries the throne would take 700 years to travel, what do you think? Wow? Amazing? Enormous? Now think about the greatness of their creator. When you hear about the angels, remember Allah the greatest.

🔹Contemplating the angels helps you to be patient.

When we know that angels are praying for us, it encourages us to be steadfast in our religion and to stay motivated to push forward.

🔹Pondering the angels makes your realize your worth.

Even though the angels are righteous and noble, Allah ‘azza wajall told them to prostrate before Adam ‘alayhi sallam and to serve people.

*Be Motivated by the Recording Angels*

The closest angels to you are those on your shoulders, the ones responsible for recording all your deeds, good and bad. These are the “honourable scribes” (kiraaman kaatibeen).

Allah ‘azza wajall says: 
But verily, over you (are appointed angels in charge of mankind) to watch you, Kiraaman (honourable) kaatibeen— writing down (your deeds). [al-Infitaar 82:10-11]

🔸Productivity tip: 
Imagine you had a tape recorder on both shoulders and every time you glorified Allah you would get one dollar and each time you spoke evil you would be lashed. Imagine winning 30,000 dollars at the end of the day! The angels are recording everything you say, do, intend, or cause (good and bad), and the stakes are much, much higher with Allah!

🔸🔸Extra tip: Evaluate your deeds within short intervals!
When you do a bad deed, the angel in charge (ameer) of the recording angels tells the angel on the left, “Wait, don’t write it down— he or she might repent.” A hadeeth mentions that we are given six hours (periods of time) to make tawbah, and if we do repent in those six hours, the sin is not even written down!

*Show Off to the Angels*

How many times did you want to show off to someone you respect— to your father, mother, husband, wife, or friends? Show off to the angels and make them send nothing but the best report to your Lord!

Angels take turns around you, some at night and some by day, and all of them assemble together at the time of the Fajr and Asr prayers. Then those who have stayed with you throughout the night ascend to Allah, Who asks them, and He knows the answer better than they about you, ‘How have you left My servants?’ They reply, ‘As we have found them praying, we have left them praying.’ [Al-Bukharee]

*Who of Mankind Loves You the Most?*

At this moment, angels are with us, looking, listening, and writing. A question for you: Who from the people around you loves you the most? And if they really love you, what do they do? They make duaa’ for you! Can you believe that the greatest of Angels make duaa’ for you? An amazing duaa’ which even your father, mother, or most beloved person is not even making for you.

The huge, honorable angels, selected for the duty for nothing less than to carry the throne of The Allmighty, make this amazing duaa’ for the believers. An ultimate duaa’ for your productivity. Strive and make sure you are one of them.

Look at these mind-blowing ayaat from Surah Ghafir (40):

Those (angels) who bear the Throne (of Allah) and those around it glorify the praises of their Lord, and believe in Him, and ask forgiveness for those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah) (saying): “Our Lord! You comprehend all things in mercy and knowledge, so forgive those who repent and follow Your Way, and save them from the torment of the blazing Fire!
Our Lord! And make them enter the ‘Adn (Eden) Paradise (everlasting Gardens) which you have promised them, and to the righteous among their fathers, their wives, and their offspring! Verily, You are the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.

And save them from (the punishment, because of what they did of) the sins, and whomsoever You save from (the punishment, because of what they did of) the sins (i.e. excuse them) that Day, him verily, You have taken into mercy.” And that is the supreme success. [Surah Ghafir, ayaat 7-9]

SubhanAllah, look how they start their duaa’:  Our Lord! You comprehend all things in mercy and knowledge. We can learn from this while making duaa’!

*Some Practical Tips on How You Can Make the Beautiful Angels Make Duaa’ For You!*

*1. Make dua for others.*
The Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam said, The Dua of a person for his Muslim brother in his absence will be answered. At his head there is an angel, and every time he prays for him for something good, the angel who has been appointed to be with him, says, ‘Ameen, may you have likewise.’ [Muslim]

Qadhi Ayaz (rahimahullah) relates, If the Salaf wanted to beseech Allah for something with regards to oneself, then they would supplicate to Allah with the same on behalf of their Muslim brethren because such a supplicate is accepted and the Angel supplicates for the supplicant.

*2. Send Salaat upon the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.*
The Messenger of Allah said, There is no person who sends blessings on me, but the angels send blessings on him so long as he sends blessings on me. So, let the person do a little of that or a lot.[Saheeh al-Jamee]

*3.  Sleep in a state of purity.*
Allah’s Messenger sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam said, Purify these bodies and Allah will purify you. There is no one who sleeps in the state of purity except that an Angel accompanies him for the night. He (the slave of Allah) does not turn his side (during his sleep) except that the Angel says, ‘O Allah, forgive your slave because he slept in a state of purity.’[At Tabarani in Al-Awsat]

*4. Spend for a good cause.*
The Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam said, Every day two angels descend from heaven and one of them says, ‘O Allah! Compensate every person who spends in Your Cause,’ and the other (angel) says, ‘O Allah! Destroy every miser.’[Saheeh Bukharee] Remember, this is not just money, but any good deed with your body, soul, wealth, or time!

*5. Visit your ill brothers or sisters.*
The Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa-sallam said, There is no man who visits a sick person in the evening, but seventy thousand angels go out with him, and pray for his forgiveness until the morning, and he will have provision in Paradise. And whoever goes to him in the morning, seventy thousand Angels go with him, and they pray for forgiveness for him until the evening, and he will have provision in Paradise. [Sunan Abi Dawood]

*What is Our Duty to the Angels?*

It is to believe in them and respect them in the manner they deserve. SubhanAllaah, think about this: when you’re committing a sin, these beautiful, noble angels feel ashamed writing them down.

☝🏻May Allah ‘azza wajall make us of those who remember Him often and of those who reflect on the creation of the Angels while being patient, thankful, and hard-working to benefit from their beautiful service! Ameen.

📄Find the article here:
http:/understandquran.com/bearers-of-the-throne.html

Praying you will benefit and much love,

SISTERS' PROJECT💞
🌏www.sistersproject.co.uk

Evil eye

Must-read for each Muslim:

🛡 *EVIL EYE:*
*DAILY PROTECTION PLAN!*

Bismillaahir-rahmaanir-raheem

Find in these notes:
🔹What is al-'ayn?
🔹The difference between the evil eye & jealousy
🔹The effect of the evil eye
🔹HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN DAILY PROTECTION PLAN

*Introduction*
It is real and you need to know about  it, because it can greatly affect both your physical and spiritual productivity. What is it?
It is the evil eye.

Be motivated to renew and get re-connected to your daily life protection as most of us have been slacking too much, and the harm is clear.

*Proof in the Qur'an*
Allah 'azza wa jall says:
And indeed, those who disbelieve would almost make you slip with their eyes when they hear the message, and they say, ‘Indeed, he is mad.’ [Quran,68:51]
So the evil eye is real? Yes!

The  Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said:
The evil eye is real, and if anything were to overtake the divine decree (al-qadar) it would be the evil eye [Muslim]

Let’s learn about the meaning of the evil eye and focus on ways to protect yourself and your productivity in shaa Allah by making your own Daily Protection Plan!

*What is the evil eye?*
The concept of al-‘ayn in Islam (translated as the evil eye) refers to when a person harms another with his eye. It starts when the person likes a thing, then his evil feelings affect it by means of his repeated looking at the object of his jealousy.

It’s not for nothing that Allah 'azza wa jall taught His Prophet to seek refuge with Him from the evil of the envier in a surah you should use yourself for protection: Wa min sharri haasidin idhaa hasad— And from the evil of the envier when he envies . . . [Quran, 113:5]

*So what is the difference between the evil eye and jealousy (envy)?*
Everyone who puts the evil eye on another is envious, but not every envier puts the evil eye on another. The word haasid (envier) is more general in meaning than the word ‘aa’in (one who puts the evil eye on another), so seeking refuge with Allah from the one who envies includes seeking refuge with Him from the one who puts the evil eye on another. The evil eye is like an arrow which comes from the soul of the one who envies and the one who puts the evil eye on another towards the one who is envied and on whom the evil eye is put; sometimes it hits him and sometimes it misses. If the target is exposed and unprotected, it will affect him, but if the target is cautious and armed, the arrow will have no effect and may even come back on the one who launched it  [Ibn al Qayyim, Zaad al-Ma’aad].

⚔Imagine walking around daily without having used supplications nor ayaat of the Quran to protect yourself - would you like being a completely exposed and unprotected target?
No! Yet how many of us daily take action to protect ourselves?

*The effect of the evil eye*
Let’s take an incident from the seerah to realize the effect of the evil eye. The Prophet salallahu alayhi wa sallam came out and traveled towards Makkah, until they were in the mountain pass of al-Kharaar in al-Jahfah. There Sahl ibn Haneef did ghusl, and he was a handsome white-skinned man with beautiful skin. ‘Aamir ibn Rabee’ah, one of Banu ‘Adiyy ibn Ka’b looked at him whilst he was doing ghusl and said: “I have never seen such beautiful skin as this, not even the skin of a virgin,” and Sahl fell to the ground.

They went to Messenger of Allah and said, “O Messenger of Allah, can you do anything for Sahl, because by Allaah he cannot raise his head.” He said, “Do you accuse anyone with regard to him?” They said, “ ‘Aamir ibn Rabee’ah looked at him.” So the Messenger of Allaah  called ‘Aamir and rebuked him strongly. He said, “Why would one of you kill his brother? If you see something that you like, then pray for blessing for him.”

Then he said to him, “Wash yourself for him.” So he washed his face, hands, forearms, knees and the sides of his feet, and inside his izaar (lower garment) in the vessel. Then that water was poured over him, and a man poured it over his head and back from behind. He did that to him, then Sahl got up and joined the people and there was nothing wrong with him 
[Ahmad, An-Nasaa’i and others]

This was the effect of someone admiring another without praying for blessings for the person. It shows that al-‘ayn can make you seriously ill!

*How to?*
🛡 *YOUR DAILY PROTECTION PLAN*🛡

What is better, prevention or cure?
Here are 6 actions to take to PREVENT the evil eye from harming you. Follow up each action point and you'll have your Daily Protection Plan ready, inshaa'Allah!

🔷 *1. Use al-mu’awwidhatayn and Surah Ikhlaas with the right intention.*

This means the two surahs for seeking refuge, which are the last two chapters of the Quran: surah Al-Falaq and surah An-Naas.
Awadha (عوذ) means 'he refuged' and both surahs are in fact two supplications that begin with: 
Say: I seek refuge in the Lord . . . 

However, key is to recite them with a strong intention for them to truly protect you.
How many of us rattle them off without truly 'feeling' they are a protection for us.
🗡It's like putting a sword in someone's hand who doesn't even bother to use it, or just holds it weakly. Imagine holding that sword with strength and conviction!

So next time you recite them, do so with a strong conviction they are an actual supplication and protection for you.

Ibn Al-Qayyim said that “the effectiveness of these surahs is great to repel magic, evil eye, and the rest of the evils and *the need for a slave to seek Allah’s protection from these two surahs is greater than his need for self, eating, drinking, and wearing dress* [Al-Fawwaid]

🔶 *Action point:*
*Next time I recite Surah Al Falaq and Surah An Naas, I do so with the right intention and with conviction!*

🔷 *2. Recite Surah Al-Ikhlaas, Al-Falaq, and An-Naas three times in the morning and evening.*

The Prophet salallahu alayhi wa sallam said: 
Recite ‘Qul Huwallaahu Ahad’ and ‘Mu'awwidhatayn’ when you enter the evening and when you wake up in the morning three times and it will protect you from everything.
(At-Tirmidhee # 3575), Abu Dawood (# 5084).

🔶 *Action point:*
*I will recite Surah Al Ikhlaas, Al Falaq and An-Naas 3 times each after fajr (in the morning) and 3 times in the evening and I will gain protection and the great reward of reviving a sunnah, in shaa Allah!*
Remember to recite with conviction.

🔷 *3. Blow these surahs over your body before you go to sleep.*

Aisha radiyallahu ‘anha narrated that whenever Allah’s Messenger went to bed every night, he used to cup his hands together and blow over it after reciting surah Al-Ikhlaas, surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Naas, and then rub his hands over whatever parts of his body he was able to rub, starting with his head, face, and front of his body. He used to do that three times. [Al-Bukhaaree]

Start teaching this habit to your children from their early years and it will be an amazing sadaqah jaariyah for you!

🔶 *Action point:*
*Each night before I go to sleep I will:*
*- Cup my hands together*
*- Recite Surah Al Ikhlaas, Al Falaq and An-Naas in them*
*- Blow in them with a little saliva*
*- Then rub my hands over my head, face, front of my body and whatever I can reach.*
*- I will repeat this three times (so 3x each Surah in total)*

🔷 *4. Say a’oodhu bi kalimaatillaahit-taammaati min sharri maa khalaq.*

The Prophet salallahu alayhi wa sallam said:
Whosoever says at nightfall: أعوذ بكلمات الله التامات من شر ما خلق -I seek refuge in the complete words of Allah from the evil in what He has created- no harm shall affect him. [Muslim]

This is only takes ten seconds, key is you really make it part of your evening routine!

🔶 *Action point:*
*I will learn how to pronounce this supplication correctly and say it each day after 'asr and before maghrib (the evening) comes in.*

🔷 *5. Protect the children.*
Even though we do everything for our children’s education and future, children can also be affected by the evil eye and we should think about protecting them according to the sunnah! Do you daily recite the dua for protection for (your) children?

The Prophet used to seek refuge for al-Hasan and al-Husayn and say:
أُعِيذُكُمَا بِكَلِمَاتِ اللهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ ، وَهَامَّةٍ ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ – I seek refuge
for you both in the perfect words of Allah, from every devil and every poisonous reptile, and from every evil eye
U'eedhukumaa bi kalimaatillaahit-taammaah - min kulli shaytaanin wa haammah- wa min kulli 'aynin laammah.
 [At-Tirmidhee, Abu Dawood]

Above is for two children; you can replace u’eedhukumaa (I seek refuge for you both) by: u’eedhuka (for one boy), u’eedhuki (for one girl) or u’eedhukum (for more than three children).

🔶 *Action point:*
*I will memorize this supplication correctly and use it on the children consistently.*
Use a 🗒sticky note in the house/near the door to remember before you leave the house if needed

🔷 *6. Pray for blessings.*

"Oh mashaa'Allah she's so cute!"
"Wow, I love your dress!"
"Unbelievable, their house is sooooo beautiful!"
"Mashaa'Allah he's so clever!"

Although it is correct that the evil eye comes from people who feel jealous (hasad) the scholars explained it can also come from someone who is not jealous but just likes something.

The Prophet salallahu‘ alayhi wa sallam said: 
Whoever among you sees something in himself or in his possessions or in his brother that he likes, let him pray for blessing for it, because the evil eye is real.
 [Ibn al-Sunni , al-Haakim]

It is even possible to harm yourself, your wealth or a loved one! Think of your own children, husband, parents and relatives.
❗Don't only protect yourself from the evil eye- also protect others from your evil eye!

It is recommended to say: Allahumma baarik feehu, feeha or feehi ( O Allah, bless him, her or it) or the like. The simplest general way to pray for blessings of both people and objects is to say:
Allahumma baarik.

Next time you see something nice someone has, or even seeing the beauty of your children or spouse, pray for blessings for them. This also means it is ok to like something someone has and want it for yourself; as long as you don’t wish that thing is taken away from the person and you make sure you pray for blessings for them!

🔶 *Action point:*
*Pray for blessings and say: 'Allahumma baarik'!*

❕IMPORTANT NOTE:
*'Saying 'mashaa'Allah'*

Saying Mashaa’Allah laa quwatta illaa billaah is not necessarily related to the evil eye.
The hadith that was reported from Anas ibn Maalik radiyallahu‘ anhu
saying that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ  said: Whoever sees something that he likes, and says, ‘Ma sha Allaah laa quwwata illa Billaah’, the evil eye will not affect him is classified as da’eef jiddan (very weak).  Allah 'azza wa jall says: It was better for you to say, when you entered your garden: Mashaa’Allaah laa hawla wa laa quwwatta illaa billaah [Quran, 18:39] This ayah is not related to jealousy, but rather Allah destroyed the man’s garden because of his disbelief and transgression.

❕ *What to do when the harm is done?*

Study ways of treatment from the sunnah.
If the evil is done and someone –or yourself— is already affected by the evil eye, it is crucial to follow the instructions from the sunnah, two examples of these cures are doing ruqyah (reciting certain ayaat and supplications) and if you  know who gave the evil eye, asking that person to wash themselves and pour the water over the affected person. It is strongly recommended to use trustworthy sources to study about these treatments. An example is the book:
📓The world of the jinn and devils by Dr Umar Sulaiman al Ashqar.

🔰 *SUMMARY DAILY PROTECTION PLAN*

✔1. Intention + conviction each time you recite Surah Al Falaq and An-Naas.

✔2. Recite Surah Al Ikhlaas, Al Falaq and An-Naas 3 times in the morning and evening each day.

✔3. Blow them over your body each night (3x)

✔4. Before each evening say the supplication: a’oodhu bi kalimaatillaahit-taammaati min sharri maa khalaq

✔5. Say the supplication for children consistently:
U'eedhukumaa/ka/ki/kum bi kalimaatillaahit-taammaah - min kulli shaytaanin wa haammah- wa min kulli 'aynin laammah.

✔6. Say Allahumma baarik (pray for blessings) instead of saying 'mashaa'Allah'.

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💎 May Allah ‘azza wa jall protect us all from the evils of the creation and cure all those who are affected by both physical and spiritual diseases, ameen.

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Friday, 10 February 2017

He is Al'Wadood

💕sana:
Many Muslimahs today find themselves   faced with the challenges of single parenting, either through being widowed or divorced. It is a struggle that can sometimes leave one feeling isolated, dejected, despondent. Some women lose their identity, self worth, purpose in life and battle to keep afloat the murky waters of a turbulent storm.Others cope well, have their private moments with their Lord and the world is blind to their pain, immune to their sadness and oblivious of their struggle.

To those of you who fight silent tears alone each night, longing for the comfort and warmth of a spouse, remember the lonely nights Haajar  AS spent under the stars, devoid of shelter.Her refuge was her Lord.She too must have ached to be held, to be caressed, to know she had someone to share this journey of life with.What must have gone through her mind in the initial moments of isolation? She was human too, but she understood that this sacrifice was essential for something unique and significant to occur.

Today, the entire ummah pays tribute to her and honours her. Have faith my sister in the Lord of the entire universe. Soon you will witness and taste the sweetness of the fruits of your patience.Perhaps through you great works of ilm will be established or you may be honoured with children who are beacons of Islam.

To you Oh Mother who has had to let go of your children...

Imagine how the heart of the mother of Moosa AS  must have shattered into a million fragments as she placed her baby into the river, knowing not what his fate would be, trusting the wisdom and command of Her Lord. But oh dear broken soul, look at how Allah SWT returned him to her, older, wiser and someone who could make her proud. She did not have the responsibility of raising him with fear and hardship, and she still had the privilege of intermittent access to him. From a distance, she could still watch him grow into an honourable young man. The same Allah who cocooned her broken heart, will calm your restless soul and quell your darkest fears. Your tears and sacrifice will not go in vain. Perhaps one day you will be the proud mother of a great scholar, who through your sacrifice, struggle and tears, Allah SWT uses to benefit humanity.

And to you oh sister who shared a passionate and intense bond with your husband,  full of Mawaddah and Rahmah. To you who enjoyed a soul mate and a spouse that completed you perfectly, and lost him due to tragedy, death or some other circumstance.

To you who cannot ever imagine such a relationship ever again. I ask you dear friend to look no further than the example of Umm Salamah RA. A woman just like you and I who enjoyed a perfect relationship with her husband Abu Salamah RA. Who did Allah SWT replace him with?

None other than the best of creation, the Master SAW.

Do you think that the same Allah SWT who loves you 70 times more than your mother will forsake you?

Will reject you?

Will neglect you?

Will abandon you?

He is Al'Wadood. ...The Creator of Love.

Just as He causes the sun to rise after a dark night, so too will He lift your sorrow and sadness.

Turn to Him dear sister.

He listens.

He responds.

He replaces.

He heals.

He honours.

"Verily my prayer, my sacrifice, my life and my death are for Allah alone, the Lord of the Universe." (Quraan 6:162)

no Adhan for the newborn

Answer from Sheikh Khaled Fekry:
baby Athan
All ahadith of doing athan in a new born baby ears are DAEEF (WEAK)
The scholars of Hadith and Fiqh said NOTHING is authentic regarding athan in the newly born ears .

The question from a sister:

what is the Sunnat method of giving Azan in new born baby ears?

and who can give this? what are its requirements?

Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

The recitation of Adhan and Iqamah in a new born baby ear is regarded to be Sunnah[1]. The Blessed Nabi Sallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam has performed this act upon Hasan Radiyallahu Anhu. Take the following Hadith into consideration:

سنن أبي داود (5/ 518)دار اليسر

رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ «أَذَّنَ فِي أُذُنِ الْحَسَنِ بْنِ عَلِيٍّ حِينَ وَلَدَتْهُ فَاطِمَةُ بِالصَّلَاةِ

Translation: Abu Rafi’ saw Nabi Sallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam perform Azan in the ear of Hasan Radiyallahu Anhu when Fatimah gave birth to him (Abu Dawud V.5 Pg.518 Darul Yusr)

A male family member of the new born child should recite the Azaan and Iqamah upon the child. If a male member is not present then any female member can recite the Azan and Iqamah upon the child, even it be the child’s mother[2].

The procedure of performing Azan and Iqamah in a new born baby’s ears is as follows:

The baby should face towards the Qibla.
The Azan should be recited normally in the right side of the baby’s ear.
The Iqamah should be recited normally in the left side of the baby’s ear[3].

Sunday, 29 January 2017

Stress

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25 ways to deal with stress and anxiety5

Abdul Malik Mujahid

Stress is life. Stress is anything that causes mental, physical, or spiritual tension. There is no running away from it. All that matters is how you deal with it.1 This article does not deal with the factors of stress, anxiety, and depression, nor is it a clinical advice. If you feel depressed, you are not alone. It has been estimated that 75 to 90 percent of all visits to primary care physicians in America are for stress-related problems. This is why it is wise to consult a doctor if you are having physical symptoms of stress. However, here are some tips that can help from a spiritual perspective.

Torture. Beatings. Loss of property. The death of loved ones. These were just some of the enormous challenges the Muslims of Makkah faced in the seventh century following their acceptance of Islam in fiercely tribal and polytheistic Makkah.

Detention. Harassment. Beatings. Discrimination. Loss of Job. Profiling. Hate Crimes. Constant media attention. Surveillance. These are just some of the challenges Muslims in America today face, post-9/11. Like our predecessors in Makkah, we have begun to face great stress, anxiety, and pressure, more than ever in our recent history on this continent, although Muslims who were brought here as slaves faced worse than what we can even imagine. 

1. Ask Him. He Listens: DU`A 

Turn each anxiety, each fear and each concern into a Dua (supplication). Look at it as another reason to submit to God and be in Sajdah (prostration), during which you are closest to Allah. God listens and already knows what is in your heart, but He wants you to ask Him for what you want.

The Prophet said: Allah is angry with those who do not ask Him for anything (Tirmidhi).

The Prophet once said that in prayer, he would find rest and relief (Nasai). He would also regularly ask for God's forgiveness and remain in prostration during prayer praising God (Tasbeeh) and asking for His forgiveness (Bukhari).

Allah wants you to be specific. The Prophet advised us to ask Allah for exactly what we want instead of making vague Duas. Dua is the essence of worship (the Prophet as quoted in Tirmidhi).

"Call on your Lord with humility and in private: for Allah loveth not those who trespass beyond bounds. Do not make mischief on the earth, after it hath been set in order, but call on Him with fear. And longing (in your hearts): for the mercy of Allah is (always) near to those who do good" (Quran 7:55-56).

2. Tie your Camel: DO YOUR PART

One day Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, noticed a Bedouin leaving his camel without tying it. He asked the Bedouin, "Why don't you tie down your camel?" The Bedouin answered, "I put my trust in Allah." The Prophet then said, "Tie your camel first, then put your trust in Allah" (Tirmidhi).

Muslims must never become fatalistic.Although we know only Allah is in control and that He has decreed all things, we are each2 responsible for making the right choices and doing the right thing in all situations of our lives. We must take action (link to planning articles on SV). We must work to alleviate the hardships we, our families and our communities face.

Ask yourself the following questions if you are worried about the state of the world: are you part of the peace movement? Is your Masjid part of the peace movement? Are you part of an interfaith group with an agenda of peace and justice? Are you working with a group fighting discrimination? If your answer is no, it is time that you sat down to plan your share of time and money in finding solutions to the problems you face.

"Verily Allah does not change men's condition unless they change their inner selves" (Quran 13: 11).5

Turn each worry into a Du`a and each Du`a into an action plan. That will show your commitment to your request and will focus your energy in the right direction. 

3. Remember that human responsibility is limited

While we need to carry out our duty to the best of our abilities, always remember that you don't control the outcome of events. Even the Prophets did not control the outcome of their efforts. Some were successful, others were not. Once you have done your duty, leave the results to Allah. Regardless of the results of your efforts, you will be rewarded for the part you have played.

However, never underestimate your abilities. Understand the concept of Barakah (blessings from Allah) and remember that Allah can and Insha Allah will expand them if you are sincerely exerting your energies for the right path.

4. Leave the world behind you FIVE TIMES A DAY2

Use the five daily prayers as a means to become more Hereafter-oriented and less attached to this temporary world. Start distancing yourself as soon as you hear Adhan, the call to prayer. When you perform Wudu, keep repeating Shahada, the declaration of faith, as water drops slip down your face, hands, arms, and hair. When you stand ready to pray, mentally prepare yourself to leave this world and all of its worries and stresses behind you.

Of course, Shaytan will try to distract you during prayer. But whenever this happens, go back and remember Allah. The more you return, the more Allah will reward you for it. Also, make sure your Sajdas (prostrations) are talking Sajdas, in which you are really connecting to God and seeking His Mercy, praising Him, and asking His forgiveness. (link to Sajda article...ramadan page) 

5. Seek help through SABR

Seek help through Sabr and Salat (Quran 2:45).

This instruction from Allah provides us with two critical tools that can ease our worries and pain. Patience and prayer are two oft-neglected stressbusters. Sabr is often translated as patience but it is not just that. It includes self-control, perseverance, endurance, and a focused struggle to achieve one's goal. Unlike patience, which implies resignation, the concept of Sabr includes a duty to remain steadfast to achieve your goals despite all odds.

Being patient gives us control in situations where we feel we have little or no control. 'We cannot control what happens to us but we can control our reaction to our circumstances' is the mantra of many modern-day self-help books. Patience helps us keep our mind and attitude towards our difficulties in check.

6. Excuse Me! You are Not Running the World, HE is.

It is important to remind ourselves that we don't control all the variables in the world. God does. He is the Wise, the All-Knowing. Sometimes our limited human faculties are not able to comprehend His wisdom behind what happens to us and to others, but knowing that He is in control and that as human beings we submit to His Will, enriches our humanity and enhances our obedience (Uboodiah in Arabic) towards him. Read the story of the encounter of Moses with the mysteries behind God's decision (Quran: 18:60-82). Familiarize yourself with God's 99 Names, which are also known as His Attributes. It is a powerful way of knowing Him.

"God-there is no deity save Him, the Ever-Living, the Self-Subsistent Fount of All being. Neither slumber overtakes Him, nor sleep. His is all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth. Who is there that could intercede with Him, unless it be by His leave? He knows all that lies open before men and all that is hidden from them, whereas they cannot attain to aught of His knowledge save that which He wills them to attain. His eternal power overspreads the heavens and the earth, and their upholding wearies Him not. And He alone is truly exalted, tremendous." (Quran 2:255).

The Prophet recommended reading this verse, known as Ayat al kursi, after each prayer, Allah's peace and blessings be upon him. Once Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, approached the Prophet during a difficult time and he found the Prophet in Sajda, where he kept repeating "Ya Hayy Ya Qayyum", words which are part of this verse. 

7. Birds Don't Carry their Food

Allah is al Razzaq (the Provider).

"How many are the creatures that carry not their own sustenance? It is Allah Who feeds them and you, for He hears and knows all things (Quran 29:60)."

By reminding yourself that He is the Provider, you will remember that getting a job or providing for your family in these economically and politically challenging times, when Muslims are often the last to be hired and the first to be fired, is in God's Hands, not yours. As Allah says in the Quran:

"And He provides for him from (sources) he never could imagine. And if anyone puts his trust in Allah, sufficient is (Allah) for him. For Allah will surely accomplish His purpose. Verily, for all things has Allah appointed a due proportion (Quran 65:3).

8. God controls Life and Death

If you fear for your physical safety and security, remember that only Allah gives life and takes it back and, that He has appointed the time for it. No one can harm you except if Allah wills. As He says in the Quran:

"Wherever you are, death will find you out, even if you are in towers built up strong and high!" (Quran 4:78).

9. Remember that life is short

It's easy to get caught up in our own stress and anxiety. However, if we remember that our life is short and temporary, and that the everlasting life is in the Hereafter, this will put our worries in perspective. 

This belief in the transitory nature of the life of this world reminds us that whatever difficulties, trials, anxieties, and grief we suffer in this world are, Insha Allah, something we will only experience for a short period of time. And more importantly, if we handle these tests with patience, Allah will reward us for it.

10. Do Zikr, Allah, Allah!

"... without doubt in the remembrance (Zikr) of Allah do hearts find tranquility" 
(Quran 13:28).

If you commute, use your time in Zikr. Pick any Tasbeeh and do that instead of listening to the radio or reading the newspaper. Maybe you can divide it up between Zikr and planning. Personally, I recite the Tasbeeh of "Subhana Allahe wa be hamdihi, subhan Allahil Azeem" 100 times as I drive. The Prophet taught us these two short phrases which are easy to say but will weigh heavy on our scale of good deeds in the Hereafter. 

When your heart feels heavy with stress or grief, remember Allah and surround yourself with His Zikr. Zikr refers to all forms of the remembrance of Allah, including Salat, Tasbeeh, Tahmeed, Tahleel, making supplication (Dua), and reading Quran.

"And your Lord says: 'Call on Me; I will answer your (prayer)..." (Quran 40:60)

By remembering Allah in the way He has taught us to, we are more likely to gain acceptance of our prayers and His Mercy in times of difficulty. We are communicating with the only One Who not only Hears and Knows all, but Who can change our situation and give us the patience to deal with our difficulties.

"Remember Me, and I shall remember you; be grateful to Me, and deny Me not" 
(Quran 2:152).

11. Relying on Allah: Tawakkul

When you awaken in the morning, thank Allah for giving you life after that short death called sleep. When you step out of your home, say 'in Your Name Allah, I put my trust in Allah, and there is no power or force except with Allah' (Bismillahi Tawakal to al Allah wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah). At night, remember Allah, with His praises on your lips.

Once you have established a plan you intend to follow through on to deal with a specific issue or problem in your life, put your trust in the most Wise and the All-Knowing.

"When you have taken a decision, put your trust in Allah" (Quran 3: 159).

Rely on Allah by constantly remembering Him throughout your day. When you
lay down to sleep, remember that sleep is death. That is why one of the recommended supplications before going to sleep is "with Your (Allah's) Name I die and become alive". 

12. Connect with other human beings

You are not alone. Muslims are not alone. We are not suffering in silence. There are millions of good people who are not Muslim with beautiful hearts and minds. These are people who have supported us, individually and collectively, post-9/11, by checking up on us and making sure we are safe. These are individuals and organizations who have spoken up in defense of Muslims as we endured harassment and discrimination.

We must think of them, talk to them, connect with them, and pray for them. Through our connections, we will break the chain of isolation that leads to depression and anxiety. 

13. Compare your dining table with that of those who don't have as much as you do

The Prophet said: Whenever you see someone better than you in wealth, face or figure, you should look at someone who is inferior to you in these respects (so that you may thank Allah for His blessings) (Bukhari, Muslim).

Next time you sit down to eat, eye the table carefully. Check out the selection of food, the quality, the taste, the quantity, and then think of the millions of others who don't have even half as much. The Prophet's Hadith reminds us of this so that we can appreciate and thank God for all that we have.

Also remember that the Prophet only encouraged us to compare ourselves to others in two respects: in our Islamic knowledge and level of belief in God (Deen). In these two areas, we should compare ourselves with those who have more than what we do.

14. Say it Loud: Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar: Takbirat & Adhan

Find a corner of a lake, go out in the wilderness, or even stand on your lawn at your home and call the Adhan with your heart. While driving, instead of listening to the same news over and over again, say Allahu Akbar as loudly as you can or as softly as you want, based on your mood. Year ago, I remember calling Adhan on a Lake Michigan shore in Chicago after sunset as the water gushed against my knees. I was calling it for myself. There was no one else accept the waves after waves of water with their symphony. It was relaxing and meaningful. Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar. 

15. Pray in congregation (Jamat)

Pray with other people instead of alone. If you can't pray all five prayers in congregation, at least find one or two prayers you can pray with others. If you are away, establish Jamat in your own family. During the Prophet's time, even though the Muslims endured great persecution, including physical beatings, they would sometimes meet on the side of a mountain or valley and tried to pray together. This is a great morale booster.

16. How is your Imam's Dua?

Does the Imam at your local mosque make Dua silently or out loud? Ask him to supplicate with the whole congregation. Suggest Duas for him to make. Ask him to make Dua for other people.

17. Work for the Unity of Muslims

Bringing Muslims together will not only help the Muslims, but it will also encourage you to focus your energies on something constructive versus zeroing in on and consistently fretting about difficulties you are going through.

Invite Muslims from other ethnic groups to your functions. Visit Masjids other than yours in your city. When you meet a Muslim leader, after thanking him for his efforts, ask him what he is doing for Muslim unity. Ask Imams to make Dua for this. These are just small ways you can help yourself and the Muslim community. 

18. Sleep the way the Prophet slept 

End your day on a positive note. Make Wudu, then think of your day. Thank Allah for all the good things you accomplished, like Zikr and Salat. Ask yourself what you did today to bring humanity together and what you did to help Muslims become servants of humanity. For everything positive, say Alhamdu lillah (Praise be to Allah). For everything negative say Astaghfirullah wa atoobo ilayk (I seek Allah's forgiveness and I turn to You [Allah]). Recite the last two chapters of the Quran, thinking and praying as you turn on your right side with your hand below your right cheek, the way the Prophet used to sleep. Then close your day with the name of Allah on your tongue. Insha Allah, you will have a good, restful night. 

19. Begin the Day on a Positive Note

Get up early. Get up thanking God that He has given you another day. Alhamdu lillahil lazi ahyana bada ma amatana, wa ilaihin Nushoor (Praise be to Allah Who gave us life after death and unto Him will be the return). Invest in an audio tape driven alarm clock so you can get up to the melody of the Quran. Or Let Dawud Wharnsby's joyful notes put you in a good mood. Sing along if you like. Develop your to do list for the day if you didn't do it the night before. Begin with the name of Allah, with Whose name nothing in the heavens or the earth can hurt you. He is the Highest and the Greatest.

(Bismillahillazi la yazurru maa ismihi shaiun fil arze wa la fis samae, wahuwal Alee ul Azeem).The Prophet used to say this after every Fajr and Maghrib prayers.

20. Avoid Media Overexposure: Switch from News to Books

Don't spend too much time checking out the news on the radio, television or internet. Spend more time reading good books and journals. When you listen to the persistent barrage of bad news, especially relating to Muslims nowadays, you feel not only depressed, but powerless. Cut down media time to reduce your stress and anxiety. It's important to know what's going on but not to an extent that it ruins your day or your mood. (similarly, when you are in a sad mood, refrain from wallowing and listening to sad songs)

21. Pray for Others to Heal Yourself.

The Prophet was always concerned about other people, Muslims and non-Muslims, and would regularly pray for them. Praying for others connects you with them and helps you understand their suffering. This in itself has a healing component to it. The Prophet has said that praying for someone who is not present increases love. 

22. Make the Quran your Partner

Reading and listening to the Quran will help refresh our hearts and our minds. Recite it out loud or in a low voice. Listen to it in the car. When you are praying Nafl or extra prayers, pick it up and use it to recite portions of the Quran you are not as familiar with. Connecting to the Quran means connecting to God. Let it be a means to heal your heart of stress and worries. Invest in different recordings of the Quran and their translations.

"O humanity! There has come to you a direction from your Lord and a cure for all [the ills] in men's hearts - and for those who believe, a Guidance and a Mercy" (Quran 10:57). 

23. Be thankful to Allah

"If you are grateful, I will give you more" (Quran 14:7).

Counting our blessings helps us not only be grateful for what we have, but it also reminds us that we are so much better off than millions of others, whether that is in terms of our health, family, financial situation, or other aspects of our life. And being grateful for all we have helps us maintain a positive attitude in the face of worries and challenges we are facing almost daily. 

24. Ideals: ONE STEP AT A TIME

Ideals are wonderful things to pursue. But do that gradually. Think, prioritize, plan, and move forward. One step at a time. 

25. EFFORTS not Results Count in the Eyes of Allah

Our success depends on our sincere efforts to the best of our abilities. It is the mercy of Allah that He does not demand results, Alhamdu lillah. He is happy if He finds us making our best sincere effort. Thank you Allah!

          

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Alhamdulilah

 rukia.dugow@gab.co.ke 09/14/2016 PERMALINK

Dear Abdul Malik Mujahid,

JazakaAllah my brother for the above it realy helped me now that am groin through divorce.

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Thank you!

 Nazmun  07/24/2016PERMALINK

Assalamualaikum. I can't actually tell you how many times I have read this article. In fact, I have bookmarked it in my browser so that I can go through it from time to time. Whenever, I become depressed and find it hard to handle the stresses in my life I come back here to read it so that I remember these beautiful words. It truly soothes me. It is very constructive and wonderfully written. May Allah (SWT) reward you for your efforts in writing this wonderful piece and may all my brothers and sisters going through stress and anxiety find it useful in handling the hardships.

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suicide

 Isa Ali  03/31/2016 PERMALINK

Salaam everyone

I am 29 and have been depressed for about 10 years. I want to just die now. So sick of living. I wish I was never born. I can't keep on going. Lately ive began trying to justify suicide to myself because I don't think i can endure this pointless life of mine any longer. The pain is unbearable. I feel trapped. If I lived in america i could have made my way to alaska to live a solitary existence. Instead I'm stuck here in the UK with no hope of getting out of here.

I have terrible social anxiety and cant live around people. i just want to be on my own and die in the wilderness. i dont even want a funeral.

there is no point to life. I wish suicide wasnt haraam. im so fed up with living my cursed life. im such a cursed wretch. God must really hate me. There is no hope for me. i will go to hell im sure so why not just end this misearable life of mine and throw myself head first into hell.

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My views

 Sofia  11/24/2016PERMALINK

Hi assalamualaikum

Please do not think of suicide,as it will make your enemy ie shaitan strong
Please look for healthy solutions
If You are taking any of the psychiatric medicine I advice u please stop it as it has adverse side effects and u may face some withdrawl symptoms which may last for weeks or months
Secondly if u think it is unnatural or due to some black magic , start reading Quran, u can record surah baqarah, ayatal kursrey and manzil dua listen it daily and also read it continue it for a month daily it will help u inshallah

I am only 24yrs and suffered panic attacks disorder by black magic done by some one on me out of jealousy recently only thing helped me is reading Quran , I was in final year of post graduation and that all happened to me, but now alhamdulillah I recovered of that all after one and a half year

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DUA FOR PROTECTION FROM EVERYTHING WHETHER ITS IS FROM EARTH OR

 BELAL KHAN 01/16/2017 PERMALINK

PLS. RCITE .

Begin with the name of Allah, with Whose name nothing in the heavens or the earth can hurt you. He is the Highest and the Greatest.

(Bismillahillazi la yazurru maa ismihi shaiun fil arze wa la fis samae, wahuwal Alee ul Azeem).The Prophet used to say this after every Fajr and Maghrib prayers.

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Say alhumdulilah

 Fatima  11/19/2016PERMALINK

Don't get so much negative dear..there will indeed be some positive things going around u..that's why u r alive ...u r not useless dear..for allah the best of all creator does not make anything useless..ask allah for forgiveness and be patient for everything heels up after sometime ..surround ur self with positive people make new friends just randomly talk to anybody praise others get In touch with your family members I hope u will b fine

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Dont worry

 Kamrul  11/15/2016PERMALINK

Salam
How are you? I know what you are going through. I am about in a same situation as you. Specially the way you are feeling. I do not know how to calm your situation down, but try to think positive. There maybe few things that have that others do not. It does feel like its the end of the world, but if you focus and think what you have that others do not, you will feel much better.

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NY

          

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A better option , action plan

 Sal  11/04/2016PERMALINK

1. Bro go join tableeghi jamaat for a good time. 2.shut down all electronic media for some time and go on a journey .(anywhere in ur range ). 3.join a madrasa or any Islamic school (not on-line ). 4.go for an umra if u can. 5.keep a friend equal to thousand and not thousand equal to none. 6.satan will make u think as if u are the worst in the eyes of people , reply him these thousand or million are only drops of sperm and nothing much. 7. If Satan creates fear of u loosing on akhirah ,reply him by telling him ,jannah ,jahannam, dunya etc everything is Allah's, and I am his and not you. 8.and if you have any friend who is an enemy of Islam and always speaks against it then remember you have a gun called tahajjud prayer through which you can convert him into Islam .(Remember giving dawah is a good thing but don't beg people and remember it is Allah who guides and no one else )( we have seen results sincerely invoking Allah ). 9.listen some motivating lectures , beautiful Quran recitation , masters. 10.jot it down ( Courage does not bring loss near & Fear does not take loss away.).

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No don't give up

 Sm  11/01/2016PERMALINK

Life is very beautiful. Bad things happen all the time. Don't give up. Find something that makes you happy. Everyday single second, babies are dying. People are being murdered. All those innocent people dying in wars. Who ever you are, make you life worth living. As I said before find something that makes you feel happy. Everyone has something that keeps them happy. I wish I knew what your going through. As I thought I was in a bad state. Any way try and beat this cancer! please!

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Uk

          

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 cmdgn  08/18/2016PERMALINK

Salaam , As much as I understand , you're going through tough time which doesn't mean you have to think very pessimistic ways .. and You re thinking about suicide and Killing yourself is a Great Sin , so you shouldnt even think about it because as you already know , You re not the one who gave your life to yourself so You better dont try to be the one who takes it ... You are saying there is no Point to life , but I dont know if you are aware of this or not but Have you ever seen anybody who is/are in worst condition than you are but they are still thankfull for their Lord ? I mean , If you honestly think or believe that you have the worst life conditions then please do visit a hospital and see the patients there , or check out a person who lives as a beggar or jobless , or homeless or orphans at their young ages but still have Hope from their Lord ? My friend , What makes us beleiver is our HOPE to Our Lord , so you never cut your hope off from Allah ...I personally believe there are others who are really difficult situation but still thanking for what they still have ? Basically if your hand is broken then please do find a person who dont have hand at all and compare it with your life ... Ending life is the easy part of this but the hard part is to be able to cope with difficulties ... I friendly ask you to search for other people who really really desperately need help and do pls compare with what you have got then Thank to your Lord for what you have got , rather than complain about your life .... take care

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alcohol

General rules :

1-Alcohol if changed completely and loses its character, as when transformed to vinegar it becomes another substance which is HALAL

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this is applied to apple 🍎 vinegar and apple cider vinegar .
It's Consensus that using vinegar (khal) is permissible. (Only Wine vinegar may be doubtful .)
Don't confuse yourself ,don't worry .
If u still doubtful , leave it.

Q: they mayonnaise has spirit vinegar in it...is halal or not ?

Vinegar
We said before All vinegar is Halal except wine 🍷 vinegar .(if u are not using this mayonnaise ,send it to me .) 🤓