This blog will go through the 99 Names of Allah
which is the utmost important for all Muslims to learn and really reflect so
that we can increase our emaan and become more attached to our Creator. The
will be no particular order to the Names described and in shaa Allah all the
sources will be placed at the end. If there are any mistakes, is it from myself
and any goodness or benefit is from Allah azawajal alone.
Monday, 12 November 2012
Thursday, 5 July 2012
Motivation
Allah loves the Muslim that has the world in his hand and Allah in his heart.
Allah has ordered us to be strong Muslims. A strong believer is more beloved to Allah than a weak believer. If you are strong then you can help yourself and help others. Look at Uthman RA who gave a man looking for a camel, Uthman RA was able to give 100 camels at once. In your heart have only Allah and the hereafter. When people say you should shun the world, they are wrong, shun worldliness. Allah always reminds us to have strength in the Quran.
'Have patience at what they say, and remember Our Servant David, the man of strength: for he ever turned (to Allah)' [38:17]
1) Do not give into laziness and incompetence and be focused on what you want to achieve.
2) Remember the days of Allah, He azawajal is the only one that nourishes and sustains you all. By Allah, if you have tawakul of Allah, then Allah will provide for you. SO do not be afraid. you cannot be couragious until you have conquered your fear. What is courage except overcoming fear? It is normal to be afraid and you must overcome your fear.
In a hadith narrated from Hazrat Ibn Umar (R.A) in which our beloved Prophet said ”Teach your children swimming, archery and horse riding”. In Sahih Muslim, the Prophet (s) said, “Practice archery and horseback riding.” The Prophet (s) said “Any action without the remembrance of Allah is either a diversion or heedlessness except four acts: walking from target to target (during archery practice), training a horse, . . . , and learning to swim.” (Reported by al Tabarani on good authority)
'Teach your children horseback riding, archery and swimming'
Horseback riding refers being able to tame a horse and lead a horse meaning that you can lead people. Archery doesnt just show you how to shoot or strength by it teaches you how to be focussed. Swimming doesnt just teach how to float on water but to control your emotions and body.
Look at someone who has fears of drowning and they learn to swim. At first they try to swim and they panic because of the fear of drowing. But we know that to swim you must be calm and you must be focused. ANother example is learning to drive and even riding a bike.
Then you will be able to overcome yourself and be successful. Conquer your fears and do not fear anyone else but Allah azawajal.
3) Do not be afraid and never think that you cannot achieve anything in this world. Look at all the successful leaders in the world. They have all sacrificed something. For example, Richard Branson (Owner of Virgin) said that he sold his car and his stereo which were his prized possession to start his business in a broken telephone booth in london selling records. It is the test.
Please my beautiful ukhti's overcome the love of this world, overcome fear and strike when the iron is hot and ALlah will bring you success and self-sufficency. Allah azawajal wants us to be our own leaders. Allah azawajal doesnt want us to work for others and this can be clearly seen in the Quran were the verse can be translated as 'Allah does not give the upperhand over the believers to the disbelievers' [ end of 4:141].
Fi'amanillah my beloved akhi's and ukhti's
Allah has ordered us to be strong Muslims. A strong believer is more beloved to Allah than a weak believer. If you are strong then you can help yourself and help others. Look at Uthman RA who gave a man looking for a camel, Uthman RA was able to give 100 camels at once. In your heart have only Allah and the hereafter. When people say you should shun the world, they are wrong, shun worldliness. Allah always reminds us to have strength in the Quran.
'Have patience at what they say, and remember Our Servant David, the man of strength: for he ever turned (to Allah)' [38:17]
1) Do not give into laziness and incompetence and be focused on what you want to achieve.
2) Remember the days of Allah, He azawajal is the only one that nourishes and sustains you all. By Allah, if you have tawakul of Allah, then Allah will provide for you. SO do not be afraid. you cannot be couragious until you have conquered your fear. What is courage except overcoming fear? It is normal to be afraid and you must overcome your fear.
In a hadith narrated from Hazrat Ibn Umar (R.A) in which our beloved Prophet said ”Teach your children swimming, archery and horse riding”. In Sahih Muslim, the Prophet (s) said, “Practice archery and horseback riding.” The Prophet (s) said “Any action without the remembrance of Allah is either a diversion or heedlessness except four acts: walking from target to target (during archery practice), training a horse, . . . , and learning to swim.” (Reported by al Tabarani on good authority)
'Teach your children horseback riding, archery and swimming'
Horseback riding refers being able to tame a horse and lead a horse meaning that you can lead people. Archery doesnt just show you how to shoot or strength by it teaches you how to be focussed. Swimming doesnt just teach how to float on water but to control your emotions and body.
Look at someone who has fears of drowning and they learn to swim. At first they try to swim and they panic because of the fear of drowing. But we know that to swim you must be calm and you must be focused. ANother example is learning to drive and even riding a bike.
Then you will be able to overcome yourself and be successful. Conquer your fears and do not fear anyone else but Allah azawajal.
3) Do not be afraid and never think that you cannot achieve anything in this world. Look at all the successful leaders in the world. They have all sacrificed something. For example, Richard Branson (Owner of Virgin) said that he sold his car and his stereo which were his prized possession to start his business in a broken telephone booth in london selling records. It is the test.
Please my beautiful ukhti's overcome the love of this world, overcome fear and strike when the iron is hot and ALlah will bring you success and self-sufficency. Allah azawajal wants us to be our own leaders. Allah azawajal doesnt want us to work for others and this can be clearly seen in the Quran were the verse can be translated as 'Allah does not give the upperhand over the believers to the disbelievers' [ end of 4:141].
Fi'amanillah my beloved akhi's and ukhti's
Friday, 9 December 2011
Unshakable
As-salaamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa baraktuh,
SubhanAllah, FOSIS (http://fosis.org.uk/) held an incredible dinner today called 'UNSHAKABLE'
When you are going through hardship and your about to give up because your struggling I want you to think about this...
in the case of a believer, there is always going to be struggles. The Prophets (peace be upon them all) struggled: Prophet Ayub AS lost his wealth, his children and his health. Yet he remained patient and said 'Alhamduillah'. Ibrahim AS was put to great tests by Allah when asked to leave his family in the desert, when he was to slaughter his own son and even when they threw him into the blazing fire. Yet, he trusted in Allah azawajal and passed the test of faith. Yusuf AS was thrown into prison for false allegations for years and his own brothers left him to die in the desert because they were jealous. Yet it was to Yusuf AS was freed from all false allegations and given a lofty position. His brothers came to seek provisions from him during the famine and his family was returned to him. Nuh AS struggled when no one listened and including his own son. Yet Allah gave him better family and children who believed in Allah azawajal. Muhammad SAWS was an orphan and faced loss of loved ones year after year. He was persecuted for years for his pure belief. He has to leave his beloved home and faced great trials that no other mankind has faced. Subhan’Allah, I cannot even begin to convey the struggled faced by our beloved prophet Muhammad SAWS and so I highly suggest that you read the Seerah of the Prophet SAWS).
What do they all have in common?
in the case of a believer, there is always going to be struggles. The Prophets (peace be upon them all) struggled: Prophet Ayub AS lost his wealth, his children and his health. Yet he remained patient and said 'Alhamduillah'. Ibrahim AS was put to great tests by Allah when asked to leave his family in the desert, when he was to slaughter his own son and even when they threw him into the blazing fire. Yet, he trusted in Allah azawajal and passed the test of faith. Yusuf AS was thrown into prison for false allegations for years and his own brothers left him to die in the desert because they were jealous. Yet it was to Yusuf AS was freed from all false allegations and given a lofty position. His brothers came to seek provisions from him during the famine and his family was returned to him. Nuh AS struggled when no one listened and including his own son. Yet Allah gave him better family and children who believed in Allah azawajal. Muhammad SAWS was an orphan and faced loss of loved ones year after year. He was persecuted for years for his pure belief. He has to leave his beloved home and faced great trials that no other mankind has faced. Subhan’Allah, I cannot even begin to convey the struggled faced by our beloved prophet Muhammad SAWS and so I highly suggest that you read the Seerah of the Prophet SAWS).
What do they all have in common?
These Prophets (peace be upon them all) had an unshakable connection, unshakable emaan, unshakable faith, unshakable trust, unshakable believe in Allah and the hereafter.
Everything a believer does is beneficial and is never wasted. The sweetness of the struggle and outcome may be felt straight away or you may wait until the hereafter. Remain upon the truth and become unshakable and in return you are promised Jannah. So you might be thinking... ‘‘but these amazing people are Prophets (peace be upon them) and who am I compared to them?’’
Everything a believer does is beneficial and is never wasted. The sweetness of the struggle and outcome may be felt straight away or you may wait until the hereafter. Remain upon the truth and become unshakable and in return you are promised Jannah. So you might be thinking... ‘‘but these amazing people are Prophets (peace be upon them) and who am I compared to them?’’
However, everyone has the potential to be untouchable just make your connection with Allah azawajal strong and firm.
Let me give you a story of slave who became untouchable and unshakable:
Bilal (RA) was a slave who came to the belief of Allah (for more detailed story: http://www.sln.org.uk/storyboard/stories/i3.htm ). For his belief in Islam, Bilal (RA) was punished severely; he was dragged across Makkah, he was starved, beaten, he was stretched, he was placed under all torture methods that people could think of and finally he was placed under a rock and left there during the high heat of the entire day. The continued to torture his until he denounced his faith from Islam but even under the most extreme torture condition Bilal remained in his words ‘Ahad-one Allah’.
Many Muslims at this time was tortured and the Prophet SAWS told them that it was permissible to denounce Islam under conditions that threatened there life as long as the emaan was alive in their heart. Yet Bilal was never to be broken. For his struggle and his unshakable belief, the Prophet SAWS asked Bilal RA to give the call to prayer, the Azan. The Azan is the Sunnah of Bilal RA and when the Muslims had won the conquest of Makkah, Bilal (RA) was told to get on top of the Kaba and give the call!
SubhanAllah, in the sight of Allah azawajal look at this beautiful outcome. Bilal was a slave and the stone was placed on top of him, yet look with his unshakable emaan he was on top of the Kabaah calling all the Muslims.
Life is a test and we all live in difficulty. The more you practise Islam, the more difficult your life will become. The most tested were The Anbya (Prophets) peace be upon them. We should not move away from the difficulty or away from Allah. W should become closer to Allah, become unshakable, become untouchables and receive the rewarded from Allah azawajal.
Finally be patient as our ultimate goal is Janaah (Heaven)!
Practical Application:
Studying Islam gives us the solutions we need.
1) Read the Qur’an frequently
2) Be aware of the ayats in the Qur’an
3) Attach yourself to the Book of Allah
4) And never forget: Every single human on this earth will have to face the reality of death. If we forget then we may go astray. So it’s important to hold firm and remember death frequently as it strikes a balance.
Insha’Allah this beautiful reminder and event from FOSIS is beneficial to you as it has been to me Al’hamduillah.
JazakaAllah khayr.
Fi’amanillah
Saturday, 3 December 2011
Spread the word about Islam
As-salaamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa baraktuh,
I search, read and listen ways to increase my emaan and subhanAllah there is so many amazing things out there and I pray that the links below provide to be benefical to you as it has been to me.
Islamic Tube:
http://www.islamictube.com/index.php
KhalifahKlothing's Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/khalifahklothing/featured
The aim of this channel mentioned by the authors themselves:
This is Islam: Islam means "submission to God". Islam is the belief that there is only One God, whose proper name is Allah, which means " the God". Islam is the same message given to all the prophets, from Adam, Noah, Moses, Abraham, Jesus, and finally to the Prophet Muhammad, the last messenger (peace and blessings be upon them). They all brought the same message: worship only God, and stop worshipping human beings and their ideas.
Become a Muslim Now: If you believe there is only One God who should be worshiped, and no one/nothing else has that right but Him, and you believe Muhammad, peace be upon him, was a messenger who brought the same message as all the prophets before him, then you are basically a Muslim.
Al'hamduillah I have benefitted alot from this channel so CHECK IT OUT.
Fi'amanillah
I search, read and listen ways to increase my emaan and subhanAllah there is so many amazing things out there and I pray that the links below provide to be benefical to you as it has been to me.
Islamic Tube:
http://www.islamictube.com/index.php
KhalifahKlothing's Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/khalifahklothing/featured
The aim of this channel mentioned by the authors themselves:
This is Islam: Islam means "submission to God". Islam is the belief that there is only One God, whose proper name is Allah, which means " the God". Islam is the same message given to all the prophets, from Adam, Noah, Moses, Abraham, Jesus, and finally to the Prophet Muhammad, the last messenger (peace and blessings be upon them). They all brought the same message: worship only God, and stop worshipping human beings and their ideas.
Become a Muslim Now: If you believe there is only One God who should be worshiped, and no one/nothing else has that right but Him, and you believe Muhammad, peace be upon him, was a messenger who brought the same message as all the prophets before him, then you are basically a Muslim.
Al'hamduillah I have benefitted alot from this channel so CHECK IT OUT.
Fi'amanillah
Learn Qu'ran Arabic
Are you looking to understand what you recite in salah? Are you always listening or reading the Qur'an and wondering what it means?
I think the soultion is here!
A brother who has dedicated his time and effort into helping you. Check out the link below:
http://www.time-for-quran.com/tfq-2/video1/
and the link to free lectures and resources also avaliable below:
http://understandquran.com/courses/basic-course/english.html
and if that is too difficult, I came across this link which also seems valuble:
http://understandquran.com/courses/short-course-1/english-2011/lesson-1.html
The success of this aim and course is determination and motivation. You must ask Allah azawajal for guidance and aid as Allah azawajal is your Wali (Helper, Supporter and Protector).You must persevere and be patient when it becomes hard. And inshaAllah you can achieve this goal and go onto things that also requires our attention such as Tafsir, Tajweed, memorisation etc.
Insha'Allah you shall be successful.
JazakaAllah Khayr for reading
Fi'amanillah
Thursday, 7 July 2011
Your Potential
The Ummah of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) contains talent, possibilities, motivatation, relentless, determination, awakened people and people ready to work for the cause of Allah azawajal (waiting for inspiration).
The Ummah needs to aim high and this means every single one of us needs to aim for our full potential.
The Ummah needs to aim high and this means every single one of us needs to aim for our full potential.
Ali ibn Abu Talib (RA) said, "May Allah have mercy on one Who knows his own value and did not go beyond the limits."
1) Set yourself realistic goals and insha'Allah you will achieve them. Allah azawajal has mercy on a person who knows the greatness of their potential and the extent of their ability. Allah azawajal allows them to reach their aim, goal and potential.
2) Motivate oneself and ask Allah azawajal to become a giant in the Ummah. There is always a few problems that are preventing us from achieveing. But if we know the problem then we can overcome that obstacle.
All individuals have fanatastic ideas but people rely on others to take the burden of the Ummah. So make the change and take the lead, yes it will be difficult on yourself but this will bring you closer to Allah azawajal inshaAllah. Another problem seen is that the Muslim Ummah lack role models. Yes, there are amazing role models out there e.g. Muhammad Al-Shareef. But, why dont you make a change and become the role model. Be the person that the next generation of young muslims look up too and inspire to be like. Another problem that we might face, is that we do not take action after we are motivated .
THE ADVICE
1) Make Dua to Allah azawajal
Make tremendous dua's whenever possible as it is our weapon as a believer.
- Ya' Allah make me a benefit to this Ummah
- Ya' Allah make me a giant in this Ummah
- Ya' Allah make me the highest achiever in my exams
- Ya' Allah you know my weaknesses, so help me overcome my weaknesses
- Ya' Allah make my speech beautiful
- Ya' Allah give me people to help
- Ya' Allah make me an Imam
- Ya' Allah make me someone who this Ummah can look up too
- Ya' Allah make me a Hafiz, an Alim, a Huja for the deen (someone who helps the people in need).
Ameen
2) Fill your heart with the Love for this Ummah
- Ya' Allah, if Muslims in the West are destroyed you will worship you,
- Ya' Allah, if there were no more Muslims in England, then who will worship you
- Ya' Allah strengthen this Ummah so we can worship you
3) Take on a Coach
This person will help you unlock your potential. The Prophet SAWS has Jibreel (AS) to teach him/ The Companions (RA) has the Prophet (SAWS) to teach them.
4) Keep Company with Righteous People
These people will help you in your emaan and they will encourage you to aim high enough, that is why it is essential to have a good circle of friends. You can study hard together, help on another and remember that Allah azawajal wants you to do well and the Ummah is waiting for you.
It si important to be thankful to Allah azawajal for the knowledge and that you must continue to be the best. Change yourself to become a better person and closer to Allah azawajal so that Allah's victory comes to you.
There is two aspects that you must consider:
i. KNOWLEDGE (the divine answer)
ii. ACTION (acting upon the knowledge, practical, achieveable and realistic goals for the Ummah)
Broadbase where all the different groups so you must be able to call out to average people do not specify. improve the ummah in four different areas:
i. Education and training of Ummah
ii. Enough youth and family service
iii. Services in the government
Imagine this question was asked t you...''What would you like to be the leader of in the Islamic state lead by a khalifah?'
Insha'Allah, I hope this inspires you to go forward and achieve your potential what ever it may be.
JazakAllah khayr for reading
Fi'amanillah
Imagine this question was asked t you...''What would you like to be the leader of in the Islamic state lead by a khalifah?'
Insha'Allah, I hope this inspires you to go forward and achieve your potential what ever it may be.
JazakAllah khayr for reading
Fi'amanillah
Tuesday, 14 June 2011
When is the Victory of Allah Coming
(Notes on a lecture by Tawfique Chowdury)
Do not ask Allah to be among the companions at the time of Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) because we could have been disbelievers and our hearts may not be pure. The Prophet (SAWS) had so much sorrow in his life
i. Before death of our beloved Prophet (SAWS) who experienced so much pain, more than any human in this life
ii. When the Prophet (SAWS) was hungry, he would place 3 stones on his stomach not to feel the hunger pangs
iii. Allah azawajal took Khadijah (RA) when the Prophet (SAWS) was in great need of her.
iv. The Prophet (SAWS) lost one person at a time (his father, his morther and his beloved uncle, before they had the chance to enter Islam).
But this was all a test, so Allah reminds us here that He (SWA) created life and causes death.
Or did you expect that you would enter Paradise, while the example of those who were before you came to you; they were stricken with adversity and hardship, and they were shaken until the messenger and those who believed with him said: "When is God's victory" Yes indeed, God's victory is near [2:214]
Do not despair because victory is delayed because there is wisdom behind it:
Do not ask Allah to be among the companions at the time of Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) because we could have been disbelievers and our hearts may not be pure. The Prophet (SAWS) had so much sorrow in his life
i. Before death of our beloved Prophet (SAWS) who experienced so much pain, more than any human in this life
ii. When the Prophet (SAWS) was hungry, he would place 3 stones on his stomach not to feel the hunger pangs
iii. Allah azawajal took Khadijah (RA) when the Prophet (SAWS) was in great need of her.
iv. The Prophet (SAWS) lost one person at a time (his father, his morther and his beloved uncle, before they had the chance to enter Islam).
But this was all a test, so Allah reminds us here that He (SWA) created life and causes death.
Or did you expect that you would enter Paradise, while the example of those who were before you came to you; they were stricken with adversity and hardship, and they were shaken until the messenger and those who believed with him said: "When is God's victory" Yes indeed, God's victory is near [2:214]
Do not despair because victory is delayed because there is wisdom behind it:
[1] Allah can increase our reward by the patience and perserverance that we show
(This will help to elevate our position on the Day of Judgement. Allah azawajal will beautify us and allow us to draw nearer and remember Him (SWA))
[2] The reason why Allah azawajal tests us is because Allah wants to divide the believeing patient Muslims from the disbelieveing impatient munafique
(This will allow Allah azawajal to find those who are steadfast to Him (SWA) and His religion
'...Allah will not give the disbelievers any way (of success) against the believers.' [4:141]
Truely, Allah will not give the disbelievers the upperhand of the believers. So long as we are the believers so we cannot be sinful and transgressful against the command of Allah azawajal)
The Qur'an sets clear guidelines on how to gain mercy
i. If you help the people of Allah azawajal, Allah azawajal will help you
ii. If you give Allah a loan, thenAllah will give it back to you with abdundance
iii. The way you act with Allah azawajal, Allah will act with you.
Struggle in the cause of this religion with your life and your wealth. Allah will help you in this life and the hereafter. Allah will make you among the righteous and give you a dwelling place in Jannat-al-Firdous. Aim to establish emaan in all different aspects.
InshaAllah these will benefit you.
Fi'amanillah
(For the pleasure of Allah azawajal)
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