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.

Top 7 Must Have Apps on Islam/Religion of Peace

Asalam-u-Aliekum,
I have searched out the best Islamic apps for your Android Smartphone. Once you Install them, you would never like to uninstall them because they are so coherent,intuitive and informative. All the link are provided individually. However if you are an avid iPhone user, you can find these apps in App Store from the very developers. For Example iQuran Pro. By Guided Ways Technologies Ltd
1) IQuran
Description:
Read the Holy Quran in Arabic alongside its translation. Provides verse by verse audio playback, color coded Tajweed, repeat functions, unlimited bookmarks, search, excellent navigational controls, several translations and reciters and much more.[Google PlayStore Link for IQuran]

2) Deen TV
Description:
LIVE TV & RADIO APP FOR FREE WITH ZERO ADS!
Watch LIVE Islamic TV channels and Stream radio stations from around the world for FREE! [Google PlayStore Link for Deen TV]

3) Sahih Al Bukhari
Description:
Read the most authentic hadith book in Islam. Feature rich and easy to use.
Sahih Al Bukhari is one of the six canonical hadith collections of Islam. These prophetic hadith were collected by the Muslim scholar Muhammad Ibn Ismail Al Bukhari, after being transmitted orally for generations. [Google PlayStore Link for Sahih Al Bukhari]


4) Sahih Muslim
Description:
Read the most authentic hadith book after Sahih Al Bukhari in Islam.
Sahih Muslim is one of the 6 major collections of the hadith in Islam. It is the second most authentic hadith collection after Sahih Al-Bukhari and is highly acclaimed by the Muslims. It was collected by Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj (also known as Imam Muslim). Imam Muslim was born in 202 AH and died in 261 AH. He traveled widely to gather his collection of ahadith, including to Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Egypt. Each report in his collection was checked and the veracity of the chain of reporters was painstakingly established.
[Google PlayStore Link for Sahih Muslim]
 

5) Jami al-Tirmidhi
Description:
Read the hadith book of Jami al-Tirmidhi. Feature rich and easy to use.
Jami al-Tirmidhi, also known as Sunan al-Tirmidhi is one of the Sunni Six major Hadith collections. It was collected by Abu 'Eesa Muhammad ibn 'Eesa al-Tirmidhi. Sunnis regard this collection as fifth in strength of their Six major Hadith collections. [Google PlayStore Link for Jami al-Tirmidhi]


6) Dua & Azkar
Description:
This App contains 6 Chapters :::
Chapter 1: Duas after FARD Saalah (With Audio)
Best and authentic selection of Dhikr & Azkar to be recited after every Fard Saalah.
Chapter 2: Morning Azkar (With Audio)
Authentic Dhikr & Azkar to be recited from Sub-e-Sadik to Sunrise (You may also listen to the audios by selecting ‘Play all Dua’)
Chapter 3: Evening Azkar (With Audio)
Authentic Dhikr & Azkar to be recited from Asr to Sunset (You may also listen to the audios by selecting ‘Play all Dua')
Chapter 4: Daily Essential Dua's (With Audio)
Some of the most authentic and important Dua's for all ages (Highly recommended for children) to be implemented for various occasions.
Chapter 5: Quránic Dua’s begins with ‘Rabbana’ (With Audio)
Best Selection of Quránic Dua's beginning with 'Rabbana' which has been selected form over 40 Dua's from the Al-Qur'an.
Chapter 6: 'Ruquiya' (Audio Only)
One of the best selections of 'Ruquiya' which is divided into THREE parts.
1. For the Children
2. For the ill person (Short Ruquiya)
3. For the protection from the Jinn, Unseen [Google PlayStore Link for Dua & Azkar]


7) One Legacy Radio
Description:
One Legacy Radio is unlike any Islamic application you've experienced !
Talk Radio: We broadcast daily Talk radio shows from American Muslim writers, thinkers scholars and professionals. From Relationships, Youth, Love, Sex, Health and Wellbeing, Civil Rights, World Affairs, Politics, Economics, Activism, and of course re-known scholars and guests.[Google PlayStore Link for One Legacy Radio]

Note:

• You can download the free version of iQuran from the PlayStore as well. However its one big limitation is that you can listen to only Sheikh Husary Recitation. However if you are interesting in the recitation of beautiful reciters like Rashid Mishary Rashid Al-Afasy(my favorite), it is recommended to buy it from PlayStore. For those who can't afford to buy it, i have found a download link of iQuran Pro version. You can download it here
• In Order to block the ads in your smart phone which run while browsing the apps like Sahih Muslim, it is hugely recommended to disable the ''Packet data'' under 'Mobile Network Settings'' and/or disable Wifi. However If your Phone is rooted, You can install the apps like ''AdFree or AdAway" from PlayStore to Ward the ads off once for all.
• If you love listening to Arabic/English Nasheeds, like me, Deen TV is best for you. 

Disclaimer: All the links provided here have been carefully taken from the huge internet resources and each web-link belongs to their respective owners/websites and this article is solely for educational purpose!!!
If you find this tutorial interesting, share it(option provided at the end) with your loved ones to get extra rewards from Allah. Please keep me in your prayers, i need it. If you have any question, drop me a comment. 

Fi'ammanillah:)

Who To Choose For Marriage?

A woman is married for four reasons, for her religion, her property, her status, her beauty, so you should choose one with religion and character, Jabir b. 'Abdullah reported from Prophet Muhammad(PBUH).
[SAHIH MUSLIM 36:3458]