Two important Manners(Adaab) for a Muslim

There are two forms of adaab (manners) for a Muslim:

(1) Adaab towards Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala) where one does not commit shirk or bid'ah.

(2) Adaab towards His creation where one treats them with utmost humility whilst having taqwah towards Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala).

The two go hand in hand for believers of understanding, but what I notice amongst a large group of Muslims today that somehow affects the ummah is that how one may either adopt the first form of adaab or the second--never both. The first group of Muslims, mashaAllah, follow the correct Tawheed, avoid bid'ah and have the understanding of Islam but they might not necessarily have the best adaab towards people in terms of implementation of Islam holistically-- there are a general bluntness and know-it-all attitude that contradicts the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ regardless of their knowledge of who he was and what he was like in essence. The second group of Muslims, mashaAllah, have great adaab towards the people thus shaping them to be people of character like the essence of what Rasool ﷺ was but some of what they do in terms of Ibadah in context of Tawheed and bid'ah may be contradictory to the way the Rasool ﷺ worshipped Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala). This contradiction causes confusion and deviation amongst the ummah. The point being is one either worship the way the Rasool ﷺ worshipped Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala) in acts of ibadaah but acting contradictory to his essence or one embodies the Rasool ﷺ in terms of conduct in his essence but without worshipping the way he did. This brings forth to a lot of problems in the ummah and does not bring forth well-rounded and sound believers. It also creates a lot of confusion not only for those that are not Muslims but also Muslims themselves. One must realize that if one were to attain good adaab with Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala) in its *pure* essence then they would then automatically have the correct adaab with His creation because being kind and humble with taqwah in itself is a form of worship towards Allah (Subhanahu WaTa'ala). One must also understand that the reason why they try to have adaab with people is that of Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala) therefore it doesn't make sense not to first have the correct form of adaab with Him in terms of correct ibadaah. By internalizing the two one would automatically follow our blessed prophet both in worship and in character--this was the formula of the influential Muslims of the past. Both the understanding and implementation of this would make a huge difference in the ummah & Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala) knows best.May Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala) guide us to be those of understanding that worship Him with the best of manners like our blessed prophet ﷺ while treating His creation in the best of manners by abiding by our blessed prophet's ﷺ conduct in essence.


Ameen.

What Is Islam, Iman, Qadr, Ihsan & Qiyamah?

It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Ask me (about matters pertaining to religion), but they (the Companions of the Holy Prophet) were too much overawed out of profound respect for him to ask him (anything). In the meanwhile a man came there, and sat near his knees and said: Messenger of Allah, what al-lslam is? -to which he (the Holy Prophet) replied: You must not associate anything with Allah, and establish prayer, pay the poor-rate (Zakat) and observe (the fasts) of Ramadan. He said: You (have) told the truth. He (again) said: Messenger of Allah, what al-Iman (the faith) is? He (the Holy Prophet) said: That you affirm your faith in Allah, His angels, His Books, His meeting, His Apostles, and that you believe in Resurrection and that you believe in Qadr (Divine Decree) in all its entirety, He (the inquirer) said: You (have) told the truth. He (again) said: Messenger of Allah, what al-Ihsan is? Upon this he (the Holy Prophet) said: (Al-Ihsan implies) that you fear Allah as if you are seeing Him, and though you see Him not, verily He is seeing you. He (the inquirer) said: You (have) told the truth. He (the inquirer) said: When there would be the hour/ (of Doom)/Qiyamah ? (Upon this) he (the Holy Prophet said: The one who is being asked about it is no better informed than the inquirer himself. I, however, narrate some of its signs (and these are): when you see a slave (woman) giving birth to her master -that is one of the signs of (Doom) ; when you see barefooted, naked, deaf and dumb (ignorant and foolish persons) as the rulers of the earth -that is one of the signs of the Doom. And when you see the shepherds of black camels exult in buildings -that is one of the signs of Doom. The (Doom) is one of the five things (wrapped) in the unseen. No one knows them except Allah. Then (the Holy Prophet) recited (the following verse):" Verily Allah! with Him alone is the knowledge of the hour and He it is Who sends down the rain and knows that which is in the wombs and no person knows whatsoever he shall earn on morrow and a person knows not in whatsoever land he shall die. Verily Allah is Knowing, Aware. He (the narrator, Abu Huraira) said: Then the person stood up an (made his way). The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: Bring him back to me. He was searched for, but they (the Companions of the Holy Prophet) could not find him. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) thereupon said: He was Gabriel and he wanted to teach you (things pertaining to religion) when you did not ask (them yourselves).

Source: Sahih Muslim
Volume: The Book of Faith (Kitab Al-Iman)
Chapter 2, Hadith no. 6.

Incredible Love Story From Syria

No love story is better then this one. This is absolutely the beautiful story. Nour al Hassan was a former hair stylist and the daughter of a Syrian Minister, her family were proud supporters of Assad to which she strongly opposed. She used to be active on social media exposing the regime's atrocities. Once her father and brother found out, they beat her to the point she woke up in hospital. Mahmoud Al Halabi, a former Syrian prisoner, then came and helped her escape from her family. He taught her how to defend herself and soon after she her self chose to fight for her people!!!

One day on the battlefield Mahmoud was injured, Nour then came running and dragged him from the line of fire, when no other rebel in the battalion would have dared to do so. This is when Mahmoud realised she was the right person for him to marry and they married immediately after.
 

***ALLAHUAKBAR***
 

what a beautiful story!! May Allah bless their marriage!!
Such a beautiful couple, sacrificing their lives for the safety of their people.  May Allah Bless Syria.

Repentance Wipes Out Whatever (Sins) Came Before It [Islam]

Shaykh Saalih ibn Fawzaan al-Fawzaan (may Allaah preserve him) was asked the following question:

“I am a Muslim woman, al-hamdu-Lillaah. Not so long ago I did not pray and I did not know anything about matters of religion. But now, al-hamdu Lillaah, Allaah has guided me and I have started to pray, fast, read Qur’aan and recite Tasbeeh. I have completed the Qur’aan for the tenth time. Will Allaah forgive me for what I have done in the past and what I will do in the future, in secret and openly in my life? What more can I do so that Allaah will forgive me?” 

The response was: 
Repentance wipes out whatever (sins) came before it. So long as you have repented sincerely – al-hamdu Lillaah – and you are doing the duties enjoined upon you by Allaah and avoiding what He has forbidden, then Allaah will forgive whatever came before that repentance. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Say: “O ‘Ibaadi (My slaves) who have transgressed against themselves (by committing evil deeds and sins)! Despair not of the Mercy of Allaah, verily, Allaah forgives all sins” [al-Zumar 39:53] – even shirk, if the person who committed shirk then repents from it to Allaah, He will accept his repentance. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Say to those who have disbelieved, if they cease (from disbelief), their past will be forgiven” [al-Anfaal 8:38]. 

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Islam wipes away whatever (sins) came before it, and repentance wipes away whatever (sins) came before it.” (Narrated by Ahmad, 4/204). If you have repented sincerely and you do what Allaah has enjoined upon you and avoid that which He has forbidden, this will be sufficient in’sha’Allaah for your past sins to be forgiven, but you must do good deeds in the future, and keep on repenting and obeying the Islamic commandments which Allaah has enjoined upon you. 

It is to be noted that the person who deliberately does not pray is a kaafir, if he does not pray at all; but if he repents and prays, he comes back to Islam, and he does not have to make up what he has missed, but he is advised to do a lot of naafil prayers.

And Allaah knows best