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Everything is created in sequence and for reason

Everything has a purpose, a balance - you reap what you sow; Because Allah will held us accountable for only what we did, not anything beyond  that

When a heart is sealed (by Allah) no ilm can penetrate it

1st meaning - Aliha ya’lahu - something that grabs our attention - ALLAH is the ultimate Ilaah 2nd meaning Illah - the one you call upon
Ilah • something to grab attention •One you call upon for help

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https://quran.com/45/24

The people of jahiliyah would say that only the passage of time would take their lives away. Thus, Quran 45:24 was revealed. They believed in Allah (s) but they would deny the akhirah.

Surah Insan  = time

Hadeeth Qudsi:
https://www.abuaminaelias.com/dailyhadithonline/2012/03/31/do-not-curse-lord-of-time/

Hadith Qudsi - sayings of Allah (s) and usually is verbatim; Hadith Nabawi - sayings from the Prophet (s)

Allah SWT said not to curse time as he created it. The idol worshippers would curse times.

COMPLAINING ABOUT DAY/Time - Giving time some power is minor shirk.

times passing by fast is one of the signs of getting close to Judgement Day

Associating good or bad luck with time is sinful. (Roohi)

Reminder to be optimistic doer, rather than self pitying complainer (Anna)

When Allah swears by something it means pay close attention to what is coming next
(Roohi)

an amazing series !
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9kNYOUgRrmd2-1BysttWOkq7YMox2_Tq

TIME IS LIMITED - Read & Recite surah Asr to be far from loss

What you lose of time, you can never regain! Its more precious than all of this world’s wealth (Abdul Malik)

Pray as if it’s your last prayer

Ramadan is limited days - limited time is limited opportunities
Live as though you are a traveller checking into a hotel for one night - dont get attached to worldly materials

https://sunnah.com/tirmidhi:2466#:~:text=Devote%20yourself%20to%20My%20worship%2C%20I%20will%20fill%20your%20chest,riches%20and%20alleviate%20your%20poverty.

"Indeed Allah, Most High said: 'O son of Adam! Devote yourself to My worship, I will fill your chest with riches and alleviate your poverty. And if you do not do so, then I will fill your hands with problems and not alleviate your poverty.'"

Ma’qil ibn Yasar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Your Lord Almighty said: Son of Adam, be free for My worship. I will fill your heart with richness and fill your hands with provision. Son of Adam, do not distance yourself from Me, or else I will fill your heart with poverty and fill your hands with worthless distractions.” Source: al-Mu’jam al-Kabīr 500

The only thing You enter the grave with is your currency of deeds.

Hold yourself accountable now so you are less regretful when you die

Ask Allah (s) to cover your faults and protect you from your fears. When your time is up, you must now be accountable. If you hold yourself accountable as a lifestyle, you’ll be less regretful when your time is up. (Anna)

Hold yourself accountable before you’re held accountable (Minela)

You bury your dead and you don’t take lessons. Remember how active Sh Muhammad al-Shareef (r) was few hours before he passed on.

Fasting for a month is like fasting for a life time

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2466 - Chapters on the description of the Day of Judgement, Ar-Riqaq, and Al-Wara’ - كتاب صفة القيامة والرقائق والورع عن رسول الله صلى الله - Sunnah.com - Sayings and Teachings of Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه و سلم)

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Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (saws) in English and Arabic

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Sh.Waleed Basyouni | Surah Abasa (80:1-10)

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Sh.Waleed Basyouni | Surah Abasa (80:1-10)

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Surah also known as Surah Abdullah Ibn Umi Maktum - reason for the revelation of the first surah.

One of the earliest surahs revealed; Abdullah Ibn Umi Maktum was one of the first to accept Islam.

"maqtum" = blind

Abdullah Ibn Umi Maktum's mother - Atiqa

"Tarbiyah" = manners; it could also mean the upbringing or development of one’s character; Nurturing, upbringing

dont leave something you're certain about for something uncertain; i.e. chasing someone who "might" be interested in the teachings of Islam over someone who is already guided

work on those who already accept the message and build the muslim community - never turn away the one who already has love for Allah SWT

look at what you are capable of

Dont judge/ignore a disabled person as they are more loved by Allah SWT

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Sh. AbdulNasir Jangda; Surah At-Tawbah (9:118- 121)

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Sh. AbdulNasir Jangda; Surah At-Tawbah (9:118- 121)

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This entire incident occurred in 9th year of hijrah

"The lesson from the seerah is that sometimes right when we figure that things are done, we have made it, we did it, we have scaled the mountain, then Allah SWT test us" - Sh. AbdulNasir.

WHY? Because we were meant for levels higher than where we are - we are trying to sell ourselves short, so Allah pushes us further up

when you think you're done(when you reach a certain level) Aalah SWT tests us - He wants us to reach a higher level

All able-bodies persons were called to participate to fight the Roman army & everyone was asked to donate/contribute whatever they could.
When Ummar RA bought half of everything he had and Uthman donated the supplies for nearly a third of the army. Someone asked Uthman why he didnt stand up and say he wanted to donate in one go, he responded by saying that the Prophet kept guaranteeing paradise, so he wanted to get it again and again, etc.

Kaab ibn Malik, young sahabah, talented poet who was at the stage in his life where he was "settled, family/business growing,etc".
He was one of the 60 companions that came to Hajj to give the oath of allegiance to the Prophet SAW.
His first encounter with the Prophet SAW was when he followed an older sahabi to meet the Prophet SAW's uncle and he asked the uncle, Abbas RA to introduce him to the Prophet SAW as he had not met him.
When the uncle introduced the older sahabi to the Prophet SAW then Kaab, he said it was something he will never forget the way the Prophet SAW validated him that night when the Prophet SAW knew him as a talented Poet.
Kaab Ibn Malik was the first to give the oath of allegiance.
8-9yrs later, when the companions were called to war, Kaab kept procrastinating, putting it off.
The companion camped at Tabuk for 20 days and the Roman's never came.

On the Prophet SAW's return, the people (hypocrites) who stayed behind came up to him and started making excuses except for Kaab who knew that there was no point in lying - he was lazy, lost focus and messed up, no excuses for not being there.
The Prophet SAW summoned them that Allah SWT had placed them in 40days of isolation without any communication with anyone.

Kaab Ibn Malik cried and begged for forgiveness from Allah SWT before Allah accepted his repentance and could return back to the Prophet SAW.
The only way to escape the wrath for  Allah is to go back t   Allah (repentance)

[117] Allah showers his mercy, forgiveness & blessings on the Prophet SAW & his companions (muhajirin & ansar) after their hearts were tested & shaken.

Allah SWT also showered his mercy ultimately upon the 3 who stayed back and did not make the journey - placing them in isolation (the earth became restricted for them) & their own souls became constricted until they reached the point of saving themselves from the wrath of Allah is to repent.

Seek forgiveness & mercy always from Allah SWT

Isolation/restriction needed to regain the clarity that Allah SWT is all you need in your life/this dunya

REGAIN OUR OWN CLARITY

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Sh Ahmad Saleem | Surah Al-Mutaddir (74:11-20)

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Sh Ahmad Saleem | Surah Al-Mutaddir (74:11-20)

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Mutaddiir & Muzamil revealed simultaneously

Al mutadathir= almuddathir (he one who is covered with multiple layers of clothes)

Almutazamil=almuzzamil (someone covered with layers of cloth and you’re clinging on to it)

These speak of the state of the Prophet (s) after the first revelation.

"sheear" type of cloth - clothes touching the skin because you feel them

"dithar" type of cloak

Khadijah RA controlled 1/5th of the trade in Makkah

[74:11] This verse has 7 different translations
"Darni" let me (be with Waleed Ibn Mugheerah)

1. "Darni Waheedah" - leave me all by myself with Waleed

leave me alone with him and let me handle him

2. darni waman khalaqtu - Waleed came into this world alone with no power and money, so leave him alone with him, i.e. when he had no one

3. I was the sole creator of Waleed

4. He is a singular example of the dumbness/stupidity from one person

[74:4] do not mix sin with treachery
make sure your clothes are pure
cleanse your ruh from all your sins
purify your amal
make sure your akhlak/characteristics is purified
roll up your sleeves and show you are ready to do ibddah for Allah SWT
purify the covering of your heart
Go and clean your clothes with water

"maalan mamdood"

1. Abundance

2. permanence - ever present

3. consistent - cashflow is constant

chasing the goods for worldly gains and forgetting whats more beneficial for the next life

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The Quran was brought down on Laylatul Qadr

Worship Allah SWT in the evening & fight for his words during the day - did this for 1000mths
Pure fardh from Allah SWT
The sahabah, upon hearing about the reward of the man from Bani Israil who devoutly lived for 1000 months, wanted to be at his level or higher. They had that healthy competition when it comes to seeking a status in the sight of Allah. Who are you competing with in Ramadan?
Who are you competing against in your life?
The sahaba didn’t leave any stones unturned when it comes to taking the opportunity to do good.
The surahs that mention about competing, racing towards good? https://quran.com/83/26
The way abu bakr(ra) and umar (ra) compete in doing good deeds .

You forgot and He forgave 😭 (Hafsah - Toronto 5:30 AM)

“What an Excellent Master of a worthless slave”- Allahu Akbar (Roohi)

Laylatul-Qadr being the night the Quran was sent down shows the value of the Qur’an. Allah (s) raises the status of the people by the Qur’an. (Anna - Manila)

"Everything the Quran touches turns to gold"

“wa maa adraka” - Allah (s) will explain it to him (s); “wa maa yudrik” - the Prophet (s) won’t know

Our ummah has short lifespans but we are given seasons of immense blessings when we can have multiplied rewards

The angels descend on Laylatul Qadr, along with Jibrael by the command of Allah SWT. (the angels that descend are more than the pebbles/particles on earth)

Sheikh's book is: What The Pen Wrote: The Collected Poems of Ammar AlShukry

The angels greet every single believer - the tranquility we feel is the presence of an angel.

Laylatul Qadr: (1) night of peace (2) night of rahmah (3) night of barakah

"Anything in excess can be taken for granted" (Warda)

Different positions of when Laylatul-Qadr is: 1. Abu Sa’id al-Khudri: 21st night 2. Abdullah ibn Abbas: 23rd or 27th night 3. Ubayy ibn Ka’b: 27th night

Laylatul-Qadr shifts in different nights. So we are encouraged to seek it out every night in the last 10 nights.

Actions we can do when we see Laylatul Qadr:
Make a checklist
Hit all basics
Salah in congregation until they are done
Isha and fajr in congregation
Recite Quran
Sadaqah
Supplication for forgiveness
Seek knowledge'
(Roohi)

What can we do in the last 10 days (when seeking for laylatul-Qadr)? 1. Say Allahumma innaka ‘Affuwun, tuhibbul afwa, fa’ fu anni/a. 2. Have a basic checklist of what you would want to do during these nights (e.g., du’a, dhikr, repentance, sadaqah/zakat, qur’an) - Anna

Qadr has at least three meanings: (1) honor/dignity; (2) destiny (i.e., every matter is destined during this night so make du’a during this night) (3) restriction (i.e., space is restricted because of the presence of the immense number of angels) - Anna

Qadar: - sharaf: honour/dignity             - destiny             - restriction (Mariam UK)

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Laylatul Qadr - leader of the nights, leader of the months

“What portion of the Quran is in your life”

use these nights to open your hearts to Allah
The entire angel-kind and Jibrael descend all at one time.

Value Laylatul Qadr & the Quran

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Shortest surah in the Quran

Read with a smile as the Prophet smiled when he read this surah

The kuffar enjoyed humiliating the Prophet SAW

It’s normal for those without intellectual argument to resort to physical altercation or character assassination. (Anna - Manila)

8:28 - And know that your possessions and your children are but a means of trial, and that Allah possesses a great reward.  (bn Uthmaan Gombe)

Abu Talib was convinced that Prophet Muhammad (s) was a prophet but he was warned about his public image. It caused him to die upon disbelief.

The absence and presence of children is a fitna. No one is living in this life without fitna. Let us not be drowned by the idea that we are cut off when we are not gifted with a child/children. (Anna - Manila)

Kauthar - kauthar - kathura/katheer

second surah which related to Al-Kauthar is Surah At-Takathur

This Surah talks about abundance and khair

Kawthar: river in Paradise
"We give you this river that the Prophet will give the water to the believers from the river with his own hands

When people were accusing the Prophet (s) of being abtar (cut off), they’re claiming he (s) does not have takathur (worldly materialistic belonging). Instead of takathur, Allah (s) has given him (s) al-Kawthar.  This teaches us to chase after al-Kawthar (a more eternal reward) rather than the temporary takathur.

Ayah 2 - Pray and Sacrifice - Eid ul Adha

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Allah has gifted the Prophet with "Al-Kawthar" (Pond/river that has cups - as many as the stars)

Anything Allah SWT gives the Prophet, his ummah benefits from it.

shafaah
1. conditional on Allah SWT's permission only. Acceptance by Allah SWT
2. Exclusive - Shafaah of Abu Talib (his level of punishment was reduced)
3. Entrance of Jannah.

6 aqwal of kawthar
1. An-nahar
2. Abundance of Khair
3. Knowledge of the Quran
4. the Prophethood - Haur (intercession of people from Araf)
5. Kathratul Iktibar (Those destined for hellfire)
6. the number of people that would follow the Prophet SAW

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/26259/types-of-intercession-shafaaah

Abtar:  cut off from goodness
1) cut off from barakah of Allah, 2) cut off from any goodness if it doesn't begin with Bismillah

Life doesn’t stop after Eid, the Qur’an doesn’t close for another year. Alhamdulillah we race to the end and then we start the race again

FOCUS ON THE GAIN NOT THE GAP

Three realistic habits to hold on to consistently post Ramadan: 1. Salah - see where you are now and set realistic goals and hold on to it firmly 2. Quran - recitation, Tadabur and tafseer. Start with five ayahs - small amounts but be consistent. 3. Daily Dhikr

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1. Set an example/be a good example
2. Requires patience to be around "Wasbir" - people with high standards
3. Always be in a state of dzikr

Element of Absence of dhikr= ghafla

1. state of delusion

2. when you are told what is halal/haram and they dont respond

3. no remorse when commiting the sin & feels happy/at peace to commit

Cure for the above "ayah 28" - Wassabir nafsaka maalazina yad'oona rabbahum

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Surah An-am, Ayah 52 (6:52) connected to Surah Kahf ayah 28 (18:28)
Story behind Quran 18:28: One of the leaders of the Quraysh said they will listen to the recitation of the Quran if they are not made to sit with the “lowly class”. (Anna-Manila)
"sabr"/"habasa"
Sabr: lock yourself, commit yourself (Roohi)

For a time, the Prophet (s) considered doing the suggestion of the arrogant Quraysh leaders, thinking the leaders might become Muslims and so the hardship of the Muslims might be alleviated. However, Allah (s) told him what to do instead with Qur’an 18:28.(Anna-Manila)

Make connection with people who have good deeds not those who are heedless, have/chase status and wealth
Having wealth and power was not their sin, their disbelief was their sin (Roohi)

Become closer to Allah in an intangible way and/or from the mercy of Allah SWT - through dzikr & ibadah
Intangible nearness - When Allah loves you, opens doors for you. Tangible Nearness is physical on the day of judgement in Jannah

The desires are too plentiful and the bad company are bountiful (Raghed)

Jannah is surrounded by hardships and jahannum is surrounded by desires (Roohi)

Hadith - https://sunnah.com/bukhari:2101#:~:text=Allah's%20Messenger%20(%EF%B7%BA)%20said%2C,clothes%20or%20your%20house%2C%20or

Important lessons from this ayah:
1. importance of good company - be with the truthful ones
"Saddiq" means friend
They will remember you in good gatherings and make duaa for you when you aren’t there
2. Not being part of a regulated brotherhood with ranks and a hierarchy. This type of  brotherhood is not considered as righteous company.

HADITH: https://www.abuaminaelias.com/dailyhadithonline/2012/10/13/believer-mirror-to-brother/

"Verily, a person is upon the religion of his close companion, so let one of you look at whom he befriends." - Imam Malik

3. dont have the attitude of the kuffar - arrogance
4. Dont seek the adornment of this life
5. "we made our hearts heedless" - when their heart and mind is not on Allah SWT
6 Use your time wisely
7 Be careful about false assumptions about da’wah/benefit.
8 consistency with Ibadah
9. be sincere

HADITH: https://www.abuaminaelias.com/dailyhadithonline/2018/06/10/poor-jannah-before-rich/

"Dunya should be in our hands not hearts" (Abdul H Malik)

Heedless heart worse than a heedless tongue because don’t even think about Allah swt. (Tanzeela)

ANNA
Lessons of Quran 18:28 1. The importance of good company (e.g., those who are remembering Allah much and are not afraid to correct you). A good friend is better than being alone; being alone is better than being in bad company. 2. Do not be part of a regulated brotherhood. 3. Don’t let this dunya corrupt you. 4. A heedless heart is worse than a heedless tongue because the former does not even think about Allah (s). 5. Don’t waste your life. Start the good you’re planning to do now; don’t put it off until tomorrow. Ask Allah (s) to rectify your affairs. 6. Be careful about false assumptions about da’wah. 7. The true status of one’s person is iman. 8. Be patient. 9. Be consistent with our ibadah 10. Be sincere. 11. The verse shows the virtue of the sahabah because the Prophet (s) was told to stick to their company. 12. Importance of being in a good company in the face of fitan. 13. Don’t ever let the seemingly perfect lives of the disbelievers and the fasiq among the Muslims mislead you. All those are temporary joys. 14. Whoever loses Allah (s) has a big loss.

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Sh. Mohannad Hakeem | Surah Mujadilah (58:1-3)

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Sh. Mohannad Hakeem | Surah Mujadilah (58:1-3)

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The only surah which has the name of Allah (s) all over.
Reminder the presence of Allah - He is everywhere and all hearing/listening.

Surah At-Talaq mentions about Taqwa to Allah SWT

Quranic maxim #2: What they say is certainly detestable and false. Yet Allah is truly Ever-Pardoning, All-Forgiving

Ayah 3 talks about the consequence of doing Ayah 2

https://www.amazon.ca/Tips-Help-Finally-Memorize-Quran/dp/1533048630

[6] Maximum - "Ahsahu Allah wa nussuh" meaning "Allah has kept account of it all, while they have forgotten it"

Najwa is a secret conversation. It can become good (e.g., planning something good) or bad (e.g., backbiting). When you participate in one, make sure that it’s something that is not displeasing to Allah (s) (Anna - Manila)

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Ust. Taimiyyah Zubair; Surah Al-Mujadilah (58:1-3)

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Ust. Taimiyyah Zubair; Surah Al-Mujadilah (58:1-3)

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Surah for difficulties with family difficulties & marriages.
Incident about a female companion - Khuwayla bint Th'alabah (ra)  RA her Husband was Awus Ibn Samid where she complained to Allah SWT regarding the hurtful words he said towards her ("you are to me like the back of my mother" - said to be permanent divorce from the wife in anger) and hence this verse was revealed.
He regretted it and asked his wife to go to the Prophet for advice. the Prophet said she was now haram on him and cannot return to him.
She argued with the Prophet & Allah was listening to the whole conversation. Now she is old, she didnt know what else to do where to go. so she said "Oh Allah I complain to you". Allah SWT heard her complaint and so these verses were revealed

Surah Azhaab also reveals similar verses regarding words spoken by men - revealed before this event.

"Mujadilah" - the woman who argues.

Only Allah knows the state of your heart

Reminder to be ehsan towards our parents

Quran 58:1 shows us that Allah (S) has the solution to our problems. We can spend hours talking to people, seeking solutions/validations from them but they still won’t be able to give us a comprehensive solution. We should complain more to Allah (s), the One who can facilitate ease to anyone. (Anna - Manila)

Whenever we find ourselves in trouble, remember that it is Allah (s) who can open the doors to solution for us

"Tashtaki ilallah" - the shaqwa is to show what is inside. (The act of shakwa is to show what is inside. In your unique circumstance, you can hold various emotions that other people may not understand. Don’t bottle it all up inside, pour out your feelings before Allah (s). Allah (s) already knows about your situation but when you do so, you are truly admitting tawheed, “You alone I worship, You alone I ask for help.” - Anna)

Your friends and others can only give you advice from their own opinions - the real solution comes from Allah SWT.

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Sh. Mohannad Hakeem | Surah Al-Ahzaab (33:23)

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Sh. Mohannad Hakeem | Surah Al-Ahzaab (33:23)

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Allah is looking at the perfection of the ending and not at the shortcomings of the beginning (Abdirrahman Karive, HHRD)

Find the ayahs that mention the Maqam of Rasulallah (e.g. 33:36)

The best expression of love of the Prophet (s) is when we follow his sunnah.

[33:36] when its said, we dont have a choice but to follow the teachings of the Prophet SAW.
The next following ayahs mentions the punishment if you choose not to follow (e.g 33:57)

Defend the Prophet (s) but don’t go against his teaching in doing so. (Anna - Manila)

Whenever you carry the banner of Islam, expect to be tested/share the load, burden, responsibility that comes with it

BE APOLOGETIC!

1) The status of the Prophet (PBUH) 2) Test of Submission
3) harm the believers and Prophet ﷺ received 4) private life of Prophet ﷺ

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Dr. Farhan Abdul Azeez; Surah Ahzaab (33:23)

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Dr. Farhan Abdul Azeez; Surah Ahzaab (33:23)

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People who were true to their promises to Allah SWT and fulfil their promises
Allah SWT described the Battle of Badr as the “Day of Al-Furqan (The Criterion)"

Battle of Badr first (313 Muslims X 1000 hypocrites), then Battle of Uhud. (1000 Muslims X 3000 hypocrites).

Leader of the hypocrites - Abdullah ibn Ubay ibn Salul

Abu Dajanah - Skilled companion at the front of the line in war who fought with the Prophet SAW sword. He was an ansari sahabi.

Badr - importance of La ilaha ilallah

Uhud - importance of Muhammadur Rasulullah (saw) - Saera

"The Seerah - narrates the actual events
The Quran - narrates the spiritual and emotional backstory of these events!" (Sh. Mohannad Hakeem)

Flagbearer (Talha RA) for the Battle of Uhud was killed in martyrdom to deter the attention & bide the Prophet SAW time as the hypocrites came towards them. They chopped off his hands each time he waved the flag & then he uses his teeth.

nusayba (ra) - stories of courageous women
Anas bin nadr (the uncle of anas bin malik) - "About Anas (RA) His body was not known due to the injuries, but his memory was remembered in an ayah that is recited till the day of judgment" (Sh.Mohannad Hakeem)

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Sh. Ahmad Saleem | Surah At-Tawbah (9:118-121)

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Sh. Ahmad Saleem | Surah At-Tawbah (9:118-121)

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[118] Story about Kaab Ibn Malik, Murah, & Bilal (3 companions that chose to stay behind when the Prophet SAW asked the ummah to go to war)

characteristics of a person - Those who follow, practice or stay on faith when it gets difficult, Allah SWT will take care of them.

Allah will be most kind and most merciful when we go through difficult times as long as we remain on faith.

Others that were left behind from the war - munafiqs, hypocrites & the sick or elderly or poor

"Left behind" multiple meanings:

1. Rasulallah left them behind in Madinah

2. When Rasulallah came he left them

3. They disobeyed the command of Rasulallah

"Dthakatil" meanings

1. financial constrictment

2. depression

3. not accepted in society/left out

the world became constricted/crumbled around him for not partaking in the war (for the 3 sahabahs)

Feelings of depression does not mean you dont have strong iman.

when realities of life kick in, iman is one element, but the realities of this world is not always a direct reflection of your iman - Allah may be testing you just to purify you or could also be of your own hands (testing you for the decisions you make - procrastinating).

"dthanna" followed by "an-na" = certainty

"dthanna" without "an-na" = conjecture/probability

when pondering always look for "dthanna"/"an-na" as this is absolute.

The 3 came to the realisation that there is no refuge but Allah SWT - reminder for those who go through mental health concerns. Take medication but never forget Allah SWT - say "Lahawlawala Quwatailabillah"

In those difficult times DO NOT LOSE HOPE IN ALLAH SWT

Q1: find the statement in the Quran where Allah SWT states that he loves you & that they love him? (hint: find the word "hud/hoob")

Q2: does Allah's SWT pleasure come first or do you have to please Allah SWT for Allah SWT to be pleased with you? Juz Ammah "Allah is pleased with them and they were pleased with Allah"

Allah is all forgiving and merciful, so they were able to repent to Him.

[119] "Ma'as Sadiqin" (Sadiqin = 3 companions)
first meaning:
1. regarding all the people during the time of the Prophet SAW, be together
2. General statement - be with those who believe and have taqwa
3. Be from those who are congruent from within

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Ust. Taimiyyah Zubair | Surah Al-Furqan (25:21-29)

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Ust. Taimiyyah Zubair | Surah Al-Furqan (25:21-29)

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[21] on that day for the criminals (the arrogant ones) there will be no good news at all when they see the angels.
Angels seen at the time of death and Judgement Day
Surah Fusilat mentions - that indeed those who believe in Allah SWT, the angels come to them (at the time of their death) and tell  them dont be afraid and dont be sad - rejoice as you will be going to Jannah.
A believer will not be lonely in the grave as they will be accompanied by the angels

[22] Hijra Mahjura- strong prohibition that you would place on someone but will not protect you from the punishment. A saying the angels would you. "no good news for you at all"

Hijran Mahjura means ‘You cannot attack us’. It’s a way of forbidding someone from harming you. In this world, such a statement is honored by the enemy. In Qur’an 25:23, it will no longer be honored. (Anna)

[23] Their tiniest (as small as dust particles) good deeds will be lost - scattered and no way of regathering. Therefore it will be lost. Their deeds will be useless & no weight will be assigned to their deeds on judgement day.

Shirk is the biggest lie; tawheed is the biggest truth

Any deeds not done for the sake of Allah SWT will not be accepted.
Riyah, jealousy, envy, reminding favours

[24] As much as we focus in increase in actions (e.g., increase in sadaqa, qiyam), the quantity is not enough. Quality has to go along with it. The intention (with utmost sincerity of doing it only for Allah) and manner should be good.

how do we know when our good deeds have been accepted? keep it between you and Allah SWT - you never know if your deeds are accepted.

Always be in a state of hope n fear when doing good deeds
When doing good, have fear in your heart of Allah SWT in hopes that He will accept the deed

[24] Mustaqar is a place of residence (also described as maqeem)
َقَيلُولَةٌ "qaylula" short nap
Rayyan: quenching of thirst - this is an indication of their love for Allah SWT for a better resting place (i.e. Jannah)

Taking qaylula is a habit of those who do good because they get to have more energy to do good

When you do something in a good way, it brings so much joy that you want to do it again even if it’s tiring for the body. Allah (s) gives us that enjoyment of worshipping Him. (Anna- Manila)

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There’s no greater act of ibadah in these last days of ramadan that is more virtuous than when Qur’an is added to it. Ibn al-Qayyim: Standing is better than pro

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Sh. Yahya Ibrahim; Surah Al-Furqan (25:21-29)

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Sh. Yahya Ibrahim; Surah Al-Furqan (25:21-29)

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Different periods of revelations in Makkah:

1st period: Introduction of faith

2nd period: Instilling patience and other traits that would make the Muslims stick to their principle

3rd period: Making the Muslims decide better based on a set rule of criterion

the surah was revealed on the 3rd part of the Prophet SAW's Meccan period (right before hijjrah). Referred to as the criterion (the separator - from falsehood & truth), i.e differentials

Allah revealed new tasks to the Prophet SAW, code of conduct, rules, etc

the closer you get to the light, the stronger the affect (distance from a lit candle)

making the right choices - that leads and keeps you on the straight path.

As you become closer to the light of Islam, it leaves greater impact in your life. The light has always been there and is accessible, but you have to get closer to it.

As believers, it’s part of our belief that there will be a day when we will be questioned about what we have done in the earth. There will never be a chance when we can “demand” a place in jannah because none of us has done enough, not even the Prophet (s). We only can enter jannah after Allah (s) grants us His Mercy.

There are many things in life that we are asking for in du’a; but once it’s there, we might rather have it taken away from us. Think: Is it best to ask for what we specifically want in du’a or stick to the Prophetic du’as?
(Anna Manila)

learn
acquire
teach

dont give up the good deeds for worldly gains, otherwise you lose it for the akhirah - lack of sincerity.

we are accountable to do our best to follow the path of the Prophet SAW

Number 1 reason for the straying from the path of Allah (s) is a companion or friend who might have influenced you. Thus, take a critical look at your companions—where are you going? (Anna)

live by the motto of WWMSAWD - What Would Muhammad SAW Do

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SH. Abdulbary Yahya; Surah Al Mutaddir (73:11-20)

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SH. Abdulbary Yahya; Surah Al Mutaddir (73:11-20)

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Umayya ibn Khalaf
Al-Waleed ibn Mugheerah

Arrogance was the reason why Al-Waleed ibn Mugheerah refused to accept Islam. He thought he should be the one to become the prophet because of his so-called credentials. (Anna - Manila)

Nobody enters paradise with an atom’s weight of arrogance. (Anna - Manila)

When you see the truth, call it & follow it.

Arrogance is rejection the truth and belittling others

Khalid ibn waleed (his son)

Despite being one of the staunchest enemies of Islam, there are so many from his lineage who became a companion.

Your wealth and reputation will not avail you unless you accept laa ilaaha ilallah

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• Gives character building
• To use the tongue as less as possible
• Not to take one sided action listen to both sides
• Not to follow the footsteps of the shaiytan
• Need of the time collective effort and collective  repentance
• How is Allah the noor (light) of the heavens and the earth?
• Reflect and Contemplate
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Surah Hajj
• Allah helps those who help Allah
• How can we help Allah?
• Iman and Trials are parallel
• We have given the rights of Allah to people
• Strengthen the relationship with Allah
• How can vulgarity be erased from the society?
• What are the frustrations of the society and how to deal with them’
• Four sunnahs modesty, fragrance (Women need to be careful not to use when going out), miswak and Nikkah
• The Surah also teaches the personality traits of Ayesha (ra)

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Sh. Muhammad Elshinaway, Surah Al-Ahzab (33:36-40)

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Sh. Muhammad Elshinaway, Surah Al-Ahzab (33:36-40)

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Sh. Ahmad Saleem | Surah Al-Masad (111:1-5)

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Sh. Ahmad Saleem | Surah Al-Masad (111:1-5)

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Also known as surah 'tabbat', surah 'abi lahab' and surah 'tabbat yada abi lahab'

The main purpose is it doesnt matter who you're related to or what network/connection you have. they dont matter/help when it counts.

Surah is about how Abu Lahab was destroyed

[1] Allah mentions 2 hands, meaning your whole livelihood.

Whatever you do, work on with your hands, will be destroyed

"yada" whatever is in front of him, "tabat" will be destroyed

Abu Lahab's real name is Abdul Uzza - Allah uses Abu Lahab and not his real name

his respect became a punishment (Afifa)

subtle insult

he was known as Abu Lahab due to the redness on his cheeks, he was very good looking and had power

[2] "Ma" has 6 meanings

1. No

2. What

3. questioning

4. negation

5. surprise

6. place

Abu Lahab's money wont save him

[3] Sayaslah means he will be taken to his final destination where he will burn i.e. hellfire

Every Monday Abu Lahab will received azhab (reduction of his punishment) it was the day that he was so happy when he freed the slave on the day the Prophet SAW was born - Allah SWT gave him eternal rahmah

[4] the verse about Abu Lahab's wife (Umm Jameel)
find a partner who is pious and bring you closer to Allah SWT

[5]  a narration of this verse:

Her nafs is what controlled her

A shackle around her neck made of hellfire

Pride/Arrogance - Allah SWT will punish a person on their internal state

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Sura Kawthar was revealed when the prophet got called ‘abtar’ (forgotten) when his son died.
Earlier ayahs that mention about the warning for the Prophet that ustadh mentioned is Al ma’arij 44-46 (https://quran.com/en/al-haqqah/44-47)

This surah is about Abu Lahab & his wife.

At the end of the day we are always family & the Prophet did not respond back to Abu Lahab when he called him a loser.

The Prophet (s) did not embarrass the uncle who embarrassed him. He maintained his respect to him as his family.

Abu Lahab was the first one to open the door to insult the Prophet SAW.

Abu Laha's wealth was his priority, mattered more to him than everything else - He chose dunya over akhirah

you will always be made accountable for your actions

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The rulings of slander/backbiting & protecting their dignity
The surah was named "An-Nur", there is an ayah of the noor (light)
This surah guides us to improve/brighten our own noor. The guidance of Allah always leads to light.

Dua Noor

اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ فِي قَلْبِي نُورًا ، وَفِي لِسَانِي نُورًا ، وَاجْعَلْ فِي سَمْعِي نُورًا ، وَاجْعَلْ فِي بَصَرِي نُورًا ، وَاجْعَلْ مِنْ خَلْفِي نُورًا ، وَمِنْ أَمَامِي نُورًا ، وَاجْعَلْ مِنْ فَوْقِي نُورًا ، وَمِنْ تَحْتِي نُورًا ، اللَّهُمَّ أَعْطِنِي نُورًا O Allah, place within my heart light, and upon my tongue light, and within my ears light, and within my eyes light, and place behind me light, and in front of me light, and above me light, and beneath me light. O Allah, bestow upon me light.

[11]  The one who starts the slander will receive the worst punishment.

If you want to live in a society of light, make sure their are restrictions in your life, the safety mechanisms:

Ayah 24:31 mentions around the dress code and who can see their beauty.

24:30 instructs men to lowering gaze, make it clear to a sister, there are no other intentions in a conversation.

[12] The slander that took place involved a man and a woman explaining why the ayah addresses both men and women.

[13] "Azeem" mentioned in numerous ayahs - emphasises on the punishment.

Don’t belittle the little (normalizing sins)

One word could cause a person to fall 70 years into hellfire

Bury the ill thought before it leaves your tongue

The surah also addresses marriage, addressing pre-pubescent children to protect from early exposure
(24:58)

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Sr. Sarah Sultan, Surah An-Nur (24:11-26)

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Sr. Sarah Sultan, Surah An-Nur (24:11-26)

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The harms of speaking ill of one another and how to avoid doing that.

How to manage emotionally, islamicly and psychologically if it happens to you.

The slandering of Aisha RA by Abdullah Ibn Baik with a vague insinuation about Aisha RA and a companion. The time when she got left behind by the caravan and was find by one of the companions found her and escorted her back.

[10] Before Allah SWT delves into the story, He reminds us of his mercy and his acceptance of repentance.
[11] Reminder: How can something that gives you pain, is good for you? if it brings you closer to Allah SWT (how we handle these difficult situations)

Allah SWT promises to expatiate the sin (backbiting) if you repent

[12] Action items:
What do we do when we hear slander?

Take note of what should be done - not about the people that spread the rumours, it was the people who think ill in the heart.

Cover the faults of one another

If someone thinks ill of a person, it is more to do with what they think of themselves

[13] Ask yourself - can you believe this slander to be true?

"Truth leads one to paradise;
Lies lead to obscenity, obscenity leads to hellfire"

[14] Risks of being labeled as liars if we believe something without evidence. It’s the first step towards spreading a lie (Anna - Manila)

[15] Receiving slander with your tongue vs your heart & mind - always think good if you have no true knowledge about the information.

[16] the default is to deny in your mind and heart - always place yourself in a position & ask "what if this slander was about you"

Switch into akhirah mode every time such a situation arises (Roohi)

"Allah's mercy and forgiveness is not conditional"

Arm yourself with hadiths, before joining any gatherings to ensure people are safe from your tongue

before anyone gets mad at me this is what we need to do when Allah says يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ (Solange)

[22] this ayah specifically about Aisha RA father when he swore to end his financially support to a family who joined in the slander. Allah SWT commanded him not to do that, but to forgive them.

Dont allow other peoples thoughts and opinions change you.

Among the perfection of one’s Islam is to leave something that which doesn’t concern him. Remind ourselves of this whenever we’re on the way to a gathering. (Anna)

Other people’s actions don’t determine who you are

[23-24] Your limbs and tongue will be the source for your personal justice on Judgement Day

The experience of having someone spread rumor about you can make you feel hopeless, esp. when no one defends you. Allah (s) reassures you that the people who hurt you will eventually defend you with their limbs and tongues. The same limbs and tongues that hurt you will give you happiness in the akhirah. (Anna)

Dont let the slander get to  you as your truth is already written above the 7th heaven

Forgiving others only impowers oneself and clears ones heart and mind of negative energy.

CHANGE YOUR MINDSET & SHIFT GEAR TO WHERE THE CONVERSATION IS HEADING

Q. what happeneds to the ones that don't backbite, but are the ones that sit and listen when backbiting is going on? are they just as bad as there company?
The answer is in https://quran.com/74/45
"َوَكُنَّا نَخُوضُ مَعَ ٱلْخَآئِضِينَ ٤٥ "We used to indulge ˹in falsehood˺ along with others"

https://yaqeeninstitute.ca/read/books/your-lord-has-not-forsaken-you

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Sh. Mohannad Hakeem | Surah Al-Muddathir

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Sh. Mohannad Hakeem | Surah Al-Muddathir

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Surah Al Muzzammil (previous ayah) - the one who is covered whilst being asleep
[1] Surah Al Muddathir - the one who is covered/wrapped up but awake

[2] Remove a form of laziness and to rise

Qiamulayl Vs Qiamunnahar = private moment between you and Allah Vs Public (da'wah) - you need to do both.

What you need to be a da'i:

forbid evil

https://www.amazon.ca/40-Hadith-Activism-Community-Service/dp/1847741592

[3] Worship Allah alone - with Qiamunnahar: fear Allah alone, not other people or other things.

Be the change Allah wants to see in the world.(Afifa Darabuddin)

[4] Look presentable, cleanliness & purify your appearance as well

Purify your thoughts before purifying your garments (Amna - Toronto)

[5] Avoid uncleanliness, filth.
Similar command in the previous ayah (Muzzammil) -

وَٱصْبِرْ عَلَىٰ مَا يَقُولُونَ وَٱهْجُرْهُمْ هَجْرًۭا جَمِيلًۭا "Be patient ˹O Prophet˺ with what they say, and depart from them courteously."

[6] Dont expect anything in return

don’t do it for the sake of people; awaiting on their rewards (Ilham - London)
Less expectations more self control,awareness. More seeking of knowledge >>>seeking validations (Sabyan)

[7] be patient and remember you are doing the dawah for Allah SWT alone and no one else.

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Sh. Mohammed Faqih; Surah Al-Muddathir (74:1-5)

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Sh. Mohammed Faqih; Surah Al-Muddathir (74:1-5)

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First revelation made him a nabi and second revelation made him a Rasul
The Prophet was covered in a cloak/loose garment
"Dithar" is a garment that goes on top of your clothing, i.e. shawl, cloak.
He was told to wake up and to warn his people.
Glorify, announce and proclaim the greatness of your Lord
Purify your clothes & continue to stay away from the idols.
First step of engaging with the people is to tell them to shun the idols
Your intention should not be to help someone for worldly gains, i.e. financial but for the sake of Allah SWT

Purify thoughts before purifying garments (Amna - Toronto)

Name of CD collection Guiding to Allah SWT by the book (Fiqh of dawah) - link

Tips from Sheikh

Take advantage of every day of Ramadan - treat it like its the last 20 days of Ramadan

Start a few days prior to 10 days to be able to improve by the 10 days and recover from any deficiencies/schedule conflicts, i.e. prepare your home, work prior to commencing with your last 10nights of Ibadah.

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Surah Al-Alaq (96:1-5); Sh. Yaser Birjas

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Surah Al-Alaq (96:1-5); Sh. Yaser Birjas

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The first time the Quran was revealed.

Jabal Nor (Mountain of Light) is the cave where the Prophet Muhammad SAW went to search for answers.

The Prophet Muhammad SAW received revelations telling him that he was a prophet.

Qualities of Prophet Muhammad SAW according to Khadijah RA:

1. maintain the ties of kinship

2. carries the burden of the overwhelmed

3. revives the hope of the hopeless (at the individual and communal level)

4. generous to the guest (NB: feeding is one of the most virtuous deed esp in Ramadan)

5. help & assist where and when need - the first responder when there’s a crisis

2nd revelation was to deliver the message, hence how he became the Messenger of Allah SWT

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Sh Ahmad Saleem | Surah Ali-Imran (3:188)

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Sh Ahmad Saleem | Surah Ali-Imran (3:188)

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Helpful info- Surah Mind Map (the arabic book Sh. Ahmad shared - "Maalim Assuad (the things you need to know about the different surahs of the Quran)"

[185-186] Teaches us this dunya is temporary and these verses promotes in us the ability and understanding that patience is a matter of great virtue and must adopt in our lives
[185] ذَآئِقَةُ ٱلْمَوْتِ ۗ "Zaikatul Maut" = "Every soul will taste death"

Allah is referring to your soul will never die (only your body).

Every soul will taste the pain of exiting of the body (that exit is the maut)

The only thing that matters for your soul is ??

U-turn from heading towards hellfire

1. rahmah of Allah

2. Shafa'ah (intercession that comes), people who "fell into" a sin/unintentional

"This life is nothing but a delusional enjoyment"

When a person didnt see the reality of something. So the day a person dies, their veils/cover will be lifted to open their eyes to the truth

[186]

Allah reminds you about the inevitable reality of this delusional world is that Allah will certainly test us

We will be tested in

1. wealth - loss & gains

2. health - sickness

3. you will hear things that will hurt you - be patient on obeying Allah SWT & resist temptation; Focus on your Taqwa

[187-188] Describes some of the attributes of the people of the book that we have to be careful about
[187]

To be steadfast on the deen by telling us to follow the book and not being like the disbelievers

[188]

The connection with the previous ayah - the characteristics of the people of the book, their arrogance, attitude

"Every punishment has pain"

Allah emphasises the element of pain within a punishment to specify the intensity, the extent of the punishment.

1. The renewal of punishment is aleem(painful)

2. Punishment can be painful if it is done in the public eye

3. Calling out for water on the Day of Judgement. That water will BBQ their faces, like molten copper.

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Sh. Ahmad Saleem | Surah Al-Fath (48:1-5)

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Sh. Ahmad Saleem | Surah Al-Fath (48:1-5)

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Previous surah is about struggle & fighting and protecting the muslims & their lives (Surah Muhammad).

Put in the struggle for your deen & Allah SWT will provide you with the victory (This surah).

[1-2]

What is the value of the victory if its not coupled with guidance in the eyes of Allah SWT?

Victory is not an indication of Allah's acceptance, unless  coupled with guidance

[3-4]

reassurance of the heart of a believer

The source of sakinah only comes from Allah SWT

Whoever turns away from the dzikr of Allah you will feel the constrictions

[5]

Allah is going to descend the specific type of sakina to the believers

Allah has created an equal amount of spot in both the hellfire and Jannah. Those who dont make it in Jannah you will get/inherit the jannat

Every single bounty/gift has 2 states - either it will outlast you or you will outlast it, but in Jannah you get to stay in that bounty forever.

Every day is a new experience in Jannah that intensifies with every new day.

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Ust. Yasmin Mogahed; Surah Al-Fath (48:1-5)

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Ust. Yasmin Mogahed; Surah Al-Fath (48:1-5)

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Al-Fath means the Opening, the Victory.

This surah teaches us lessons on "things not being as they seem"

At the time the surah was revealed, 6th & 7th year of hijjrah after many battles.

A companion had a dream that they (with the Prophet SAW) were making Umrah/Hajj (the pilgrimage).

Group of 1400 muslims made the journey to Makkah unarmed and in their ihram

The treaty of Hudaibiyah - The Prophet SAW sent a negotiator to meet with the Quraish to come to an agreement to enter Makkah.

Treaty from the negotiation included the companions were told to turn back and couldnt come back until the next year (hardest point for the companions). The Prophet SAW told them to remove their Ihram & shaved their heads. This was the first instruction the companions did not follow until the Prophet SAW did it first.

Most of the terms appeared like a disadvantage to the companions.

The Prophet SAW received a revelation after this event - Surah Fath.

This surah teaches us

1.  external vs the actual reality.  Apparent - the companions were defeated, and the Actual is that Allah had given them a victory.

"Look through/passed the things that has happened in our lives."
"The reality of the matter is not in the appearance/how it seems"

You may hate something but it is actually good for you

True definition of success is that Allah will forgive all the sins of past and future, perfect his favours on you and give us guidance to the straight path.

The definition of ultimate victory is attaining the forgiveness of Allah SWT

"Allah SWT is the one who will give you victory"

Allah is the one that gives sakinah (peace, tranquility)

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1.The bee doesn’t think the honey I make will be eaten by whom, can be a good person or a bad person. It does what it is commanded to do
2.Be like a bee as do what I can do and leave the result to Allah

3.Reflection and contemplation on the beauty that surrounds us in the form of nature brings softness to our hearts
4.This nature teaches us how to live our lives and understand the real purpose of life
5.Being grateful all the time
6.Perceive the goodness in everyone
7.Take the example from the angels they don’t take pride in themselves they are very humble
8.Neither does the bee it works and works and works it is  humble but strong
9.So the tree of Iman is evergreen and it gives multiple fruits.
10.The reason we are given this beautiful nature is to recognise the creator behind and when we do this the automatic utterance of Subhan Allah is the real Subhan Allah

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This verse is specifically mentioning the role as a Messenger ie to convey all of the messages of Allah SWT.

The Prophets job is to convey the message. The people are accountable for their actions - if they choose to follow the message or not.

[5:65] talks about the people & the blessings from Allah SWT
[5:66] if they observed the book Allah SWT gave them
[5:67] The people of the book chose not to follow the book and would hide it from their people.

“Convey the message without fear of what the people will say.“ (Anna - Manila)
"Take the message in its entirety, not pick and choose" (Shazia - London)

The Prophet was not only given the Quran but also the sunnah to teach the people.

IF you do not convey the full message then you are not conveying the message of Allah SWT. This can lead to misunderstanding & misinterpretation. (Changes the entire message - Roohi)

"An incomplete message is a wrong message" - Ust. Taimiyyah Zubair

"Baligh" - to send/convey the message gradually (but make sure the message is fully conveyed)

[5:3] "Today I have perfected your faith for you completed My favour upon you, and chosen Islam as your way." - proof that the Prophet SAW had  conveyed the whole message.

"They will not be able to harm you without some hurt" - no permanent damage, only temporary
harm vs. hurt

Allah SWT will always protect the one who conveys His messages

YOU protect the deen of Allah SWT (by conveying His message) - REMEMBER YOU NEED ALLAH SWT, ALLAH SWT DOESNT NEED YOU

The only people who were saved of the 3 groups were the ones who advised the Sabbath breakers

A yah 30 of Al-Anfal is: "And [remember, O Muhammad], when those who disbelieved plotted against you to restrain you or kill you or evict you [from Makkah]. But they plan, and Allah plans. And Allah is the best of planners." - The correct translation is "Allah PLOTS"

ِن يَنصُرْكُمُ اللَّهُ فَلَا غَالِبَ لَكُمْ وَإِن يَخْذُلْكُمْ فَمَن ذَا الَّذِي يَنصُرُكُم مِّن بَعْدِهِ وَعَلَى اللَّهِ فَلْيَتَوَكَّلِ الْمُؤْمِنُونَ ‎﴿آل عمران: ١٦٠﴾‏ If Allah should aid you, no one can overcome you; but if He should forsake you, who is there that can aid you after Him? And upon Allah let the believers rely. [3:160] Sahih International

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Sh. Omar Suleiman; Surah Al-Maida (5:67)

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Sh. Omar Suleiman; Surah Al-Maida (5:67)

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Allah makes a way out for a person who chooses to leave their sin.

As a result of you sticking to your principles, Allah (s) will protect you from harm. (Anna - Manila)

Trusting Allah with not just the immediate plan, but trust in Allah's entire plan

Tawheed & Tawakkul go hand in hand

This verse is in regards to the implications of the Prophets Da'awah:

1. marriage to Zaynab
Zaynab bint Jahsh (ra): The Longest Arm | The Firsts | Dr. Omar Suleiman - https://www.youtube.com/live/JQCWaPze9gI?feature=share
TAKE PRECAUTIONS

2. The protection of the Prophet SAW - His uncle always had someone to protect the Prophet but he didnt need it as he had the protection from Allah SWT
ALLAH WILL GIVE YOU SIGNS THAT YOU ARE PROTECTED BY HIM

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Surah Az-Zumar (39:53); Sh. Suleiman Hani

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Surah Az-Zumar (39:53); Sh. Suleiman Hani

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This ayah was revealed for REPENTENCE.

The surah brings relief for the believers

Those in the lowest of the hellfire are munafiqeens

Most Powerful dua: Ayat Al-Kursi

Most Comprehensive dua: Surah An-Nahl (16:90)

Sheikh also mentioned Surah Al-Talaq (65:2-3)

3 conditions of taubah:

1. Remorse - feel guilty for the sin(s) you have committed.

2. Stop the Sin - especially if you know what you are doing is wrong

3. Intention - make the intention to not repeat the sin & work towards being closer to Allah SWT

This life for opportunities to gain the rewards for the next life.
Each wings of a bird represents hope & fear and the heart is love. The two wings are needed for balance.
Islam is a worldwide view of hope & optimism with an emphasis on action.

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Lessons from surah yusuf
• Surah Yusaf teaches us sabr, taqwa and Ihsan
• How to tackle with our jealousy feelings.
• Don’t tell about your plans to anyone until the time comes to expose it
• Don’t think your parents are crazy or husband’s or wife’s parents included.
• How to tackle your children understand their psychology
• Yusuf (as) became successful and helped his brothers to be successful although they tried to kill him
• Don’t be hasty
• Make sabr and learn how to make sabr
• The whole surah never once talked about Yusuaf’s  outer beauty always inner beauty
His beauty became a test for him

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Surah Al-Araf (163-166); Sh. Ahmad Saleem

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Surah Al-Araf (163-166); Sh. Ahmad Saleem

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Story: they were demanded to enter Jerusalem, Day of Sabbath - not allowed to work, not allowed to fish.
Group - Bani Israel
Allah brought all the fish in on a day when they were prohibited to fish.
One group that disobeyed Allah SWT - placing nets the day before, dug giant holes the day before prior to the tide coming in. (Group 1 - The sinners)
2nd group knew it was wrong (happening in front of them) but chose not to get into conflict - pacifist, complicit. (Group 2 - The ones who did not stop them
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3rd group knew it was wrong and made them stop (Group 3 - The righteous who stopped the evil)
"Hitta" means to forgive

[161] Show humbleness, humility.
they entered Jerusalem with arrogance - against what Allah had demanded them

[162] "Hinta" means give us more - greed. As a result Allah SWT punished them.
(Roohi) -
Obedience =Rahmah
Disobedience = Punishment

[163] Reveals how Allah tested them with what they love the most
"Fisq" = disobedience
(Fasiq is a person given the knowledge of Allah)

The punishment from Allah SWT is by the attitude not the action.
“there are people who obey but have the attitude of arrogance.” (Anna - Manila)

[164] message about not giving up
"no matter how weak you get, always turn back to Allah (swt) and ask for His forgiveness" (Ilham - London)

[165] when you become silent & dont raise awareness

[165]

"Yafsukun/tafsukun" - passing continuous tense.
1. defiantly disobeying - consistent
2. future of their behaviour

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A dai' must synchronize with the universe

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He spread the word of Allah for 900 years and only 70 people accepted his message. His own son disbelived him and died in front of his eyes.
SubhanAllah on his steadfastness and patience.

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Surah Al-Imran (3:188); Imam Wisam Sharieff 

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Surah Al-Imran (3:188); Imam Wisam Sharieff 

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(Tafsir) The behaviours of munafiqeen identified 3 groups of people who read the quran:

1. the believer

2. the disbeliever

3. The various level of hypocrites - finding excuses to avoid  following the message of Allah SWT

{Hadith Bukhari 4567, Abu Saad AlKhudry RA narrated}
{Hadith 2777}

"Be willing to get uncomfortable for Allah SWT"
"Quran is your antidepressant"

How many times have you had the chance to go to war with your nafs/with yourself?

The opportunity to be noticed by Allah SWT during ramadan is higher

Dont pay attention to others/dont try to fit in with others, focus on yourself to bring you closer to Allah SWT and do what pleases Allah SWT

"Dont be among those who publicise your good deeds!"

Have as much ibadah off camera as you would on camera

"Make ibadah solely for Allah SWT"

Authenticity + Vulnerability = Intimate relationship with Allah SWT

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Sh. Mohannad Hakeem | Surah Al-Baqarah (2:187)

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Sh. Mohannad Hakeem | Surah Al-Baqarah (2:187)

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"fawasul" - the ending of each ayah.

Tajweed is the way the Prophet SAW delivered the quran to the Ummah

Taqwa is an internal state of the heart of a believer

Taqwa is mentioned numerous times in the previous ayahs - 179,180,183

[179] talks about retribution. Allah SWT is telling us applying retribution requires taqwa

[2:21] the whole purpose of our creation is and was to worship Him

[2:180] about writing wills, inheritence.

Practice Taqwa in our daily duties

fasting is to build taqwa within us

[183 VS 187] - building vs practicing

"Laalakum" means perhaps

Allah's command & the objective of command

[185] Be grateful what Allah has given you (the blessings of guidance)

[186] Building your relationship with Allah through duas

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While reading, listening or learning about hypocrisy if our mind thinks about someone being a hypocrite it is regarded as a major sin. Need to be extremely careful about it. 

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While reading, listening or learning about hypocrisy if our mind thinks about someone being a hypocrite it is regarded as a major sin. Need to be extremely careful about it. 

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Zahida

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Surah Al-Baqarah (2:187); Sh.Abdulbary Yahya

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Surah Al-Baqarah (2:187); Sh.Abdulbary Yahya

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The verse reveals the period you can eat and drink (until you see the light of dawn breaking).

"Fajr" Streak of the horizon

"Libasu" garment/covering/protection - your spouses help protect and comfort you.

"Nasq" - ?

Seek what Allah has prescribed for you - pious children, protect your chastity and your act of worship etc & you will be rewarded.

End of verse - Allah clarifies his signs so the believers can have taqwa - abstain from sources that are haram

Dua for good husband : رَبِّ هَبْ لِي مِنْ لَدُنْكَ زَوْجًا طَيِّبًا وَيَكُوْنُ صَاحِبًا لِى فِى الدِّيْنِ وَالدُنْيَا وَالْأَخِرَة O Lord, give me the best husband from your side, the husband who also became my best friend in the affairs of religion, world affairs & the hereafter

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Surah Ad-Duha (93:1-11); Sh. Ammar Ashukry

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Surah Ad-Duha (93:1-11); Sh. Ammar Ashukry

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"By the morning sunlight(1) and the night when it falls still!(2) Your Lord ˹O Prophet˺ has not abandoned you, nor has He become hateful ˹of you˺.(3) And the next life is certainly far better for you than this one.(4) And ˹surely˺ your Lord will give so much to you that you will be pleased.(5) Did He not find you as an orphan then sheltered you?(6) Did He not find you unguided then guided you? (7) And did He not find you needy then satisfied your needs?(8) So do not oppress the orphan,(9) nor repulse the beggar. (10) And proclaim the blessings of your Lord. (11)"

One of the earliest surah that was revealed.  Understanding the concepts of revelation.

Revelation stopped after Surah 'Iqra' for a period of time when the Prophet didnt receive any revelation.

Another period, the revelation stopped as it was said in the hadith the Prophet had fallen sick and stopped Qiamul-Leh for a for days. The non-believers started to antagonise the Prophet SAW which caused him distress, so Allah SWT revealed this surah

When Allah SWT 'swears (oath)'  in the Quran means to direct you to the message to follow

When Allah SWT makes an oath the point is the response to that oath.

"We created mankind to be in the state of turmoil and difficulty" -  you are always going to have problems (so that you would turn to Allah for help)"

When Allah swears by something it indicates the significance of it

"Sajah" means to cover (night when it covers the earth), stillness & tranquility. Also means to become long, ie. when the night becomes long for 3 types of individuals:

1. the person is sad - painfully long, also for when afraid

2. the person is afraid

3. the person who is muhib (in love) - beautifully long

The subtle pairing of "Duha" & Sajjah" is the state of the Prophet SAW when he was not receiving any revelation

The Prophet SAW was not hated by Allah SWT

"The akhirah is better for you than the beginning /this life(Dunya).  "

Allah was going to please the Prophet SAW regarding his ummah

The most hope-enducing verse in the quran -
وَلَسَوْفَ يُعْطِيكَ رَبُّكَ فَتَرْضَىٰٓ (And ˹surely˺ your Lord will give so much to you that you will be pleased.)

The surah ends with 3 instructions (for Rasulallah and his ummah)

1. Dont overpower the orphan - understand the respect and greatness the orphan should be given, dont abuse or harm them

2.  "Assa'ila falatanhar" - and as for the one who is asking, do not repel them. i.e. The person "asking" is someone who is asking questions. Do not reject the asker.

3. "Wa'amma bini'mati rabbikafahadith" - announce the bounties of Allah SWT. i.e. bounties that are apparent in a person include physical, spiritual (done to encourage others within reason)

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Surah Fath ayah 1-5
Opening/victory
The Prophet (saw) dream, performing Umrah.
1400 sahabah
Going without arms
- due to the dream
- allowance for people, as people around the world would do pilgrimage

The Quraysh got the word about the Umrah. They were having a dilemma of what to do so they sent a person as meditator to Hudaybiyyah.
Rumour of Uthman (ra) murder and so tye bayt Ridwan took place.

Treaty took place. The terms looked on the side of the Quraysh. Would have to go back. The Sahabah felt sad and defeated.

On the way, revelation came to the Prophet (saw) stating the manifest Victory (Surah Fath)
Look through the things that happen to us in our life, it not what it seems. Our lens cannot be a superficial lens, not the dunya analysis of it.
True definition of victory: Attaining the forgiveness of Allah is the victory.
Surah before Surah Fath struggle in the way of Allah.
Fath -
Hudaybiyyah
conquest of Makkah
Khaibar
General dominance of Islam' s victory

Emphasis of victory in ayah 1.
Victory + guidance = ultimate Victory.
Reassurance to the hearts to the hearts of the believers that Allah will never will leave you.

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Sh. Ahmed Saleem : Surah Al-Ankabut (29:1-8)

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Sh. Ahmed Saleem : Surah Al-Ankabut (29:1-8)

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Note: always go back 7-8 verses so you have a better understanding and create a context around the verse you are looking into.
Understand the main theme the surah is discussing so you can interlay with the previous surah

The previous surahs are about trials and tribulations

The huruf al mukata'at (?) exist in the Quran shows that

1. Allah knows things that we do not know

2. These are indications that Allah SWT is trying to say that there are things you will & wont understand to show that we are limited & He is not (he is limitless)

3. Allah knows these meanings

4. (In the books of tafsirs) - the meanings of these hurufs were so evident during the time of Rasulallah there was no need to elaborate what they were

All the surahs that start with the huruf al mukata'at they begin with mentioning the quran

[29:2-3]"Do people think once they say, “We believe,” that they will be left without being put to the test? (2) We certainly tested those before them. And ˹in this way˺ Allah will clearly distinguish between those who are truthful and those who are liars.(3)"

part of being a believer in this life is that you will be tested

the connection between ayah 2 & 3 - one of the sunnahs is the closer you become to him the more he tests you

The purpose of the test is to see how pure we are in our beliefs

[29:4]"Or do the evildoers ˹simply˺ think that they will escape Us? How wrong is their judgment!"

the non-believers think they wont get tested

The verse is teaching us to be humble & think positive of Allah SWT

[29:5] "Whoever hopes for the meeting with Allah, ˹let them know that˺ Allah’s appointed time is sure to come. He is the All-Hearing, All-Knowing."

Reminder that one day we will meet with Allah SWT on the day of judgement, so live a truthful life

[29:6-7] "And whoever strives ˹in Allah’s cause˺, only does so for their own good. Surely Allah is not in need of ˹any of˺ His creation (6) As for those who believe and do good, We will certainly absolve them of their sins, and reward them according to the best of what they used to do (7)"

the only way to meet with Allah SWT is to strive for him - do good.

Ties in with another surah - Allah SWT doesnt need you, it is you who needs Allah SWT

[29:8] "We have commanded people to honour their parents. But if they urge you to associate with Me what you have no knowledge of, ¹ then do not obey them. To Me you will ˹all˺ return, and then I will inform you of what you used to do"

Allah is more focused on your heart than your iman and the external.

You will still make mistakes but Allah will remove the sins from you as long as you do good and strive for Him.

One of your first tests of your truthfulness in your beliefs is your parents - how you treat them

the only exemption you have from Allah is to disobey them if they make you perform shirk.

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Surah Al-Ankabut (29:8); Sh Tariq Musleh 

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Surah Al-Ankabut (29:8); Sh Tariq Musleh 

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Allah SWT tells us about our responsibility to show excellence to our parents

Reason of revelation of this verse goes back to a companion (Saad Bin Abi Waqas RA) - early embracer of Islam.

Saad was related to the Prophet SAW - an individual who had an intimate relationship with his mother even before embracing Islam

a part of our fitra (natural disposition) to be good and do good to your parents/family

Be the potentiality of the people of goodness

if we open our hearts/expands our chests to Islam, Allah gives us a 'special light' from him which was the case of Saad Bin Abi Waqas RA

How much of Islam is entering into our day to day lives?

No matter the noise and pressure around you remain truthful to your faith, to your love for Allah SWT

Ask Allah for Istiqamah (steadfastness)

"Oh turner of hearts, allow our hearts to be firm on the truth/deen"

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Ust Taimiyyah Zubair | Surah At-Taubah (93:1-11); 

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Overview of Surah:

Allah SWT takes an oath (to make the message powerful) "Wadduha wallaili izasajjah"

Assures the Messenger SAW of his love for him

Allah SWT tells the Messenger SAW of the good he will give him in the future.

Allah SWT assures the Messenger SAW  of his love by telling him of the favours he had bestowed him from the past (when the Prophet was an orphan)

Be hopeful & expect the best from Allah SWT

The conclusion of the surah Allah SWT tells the Messenger what he expects of him - treat the orphan well, anyone who asks for anything dont repel them, express gratitude verbally for the blessings Allah has given you.

[93:1-2] "By the morning sunlight; and the night when it falls still!"

The Day & the night - the opposite times/contrast

Also mentioned in Surah Sham & Surah Lail

Allah SWT swears by day and night to encompass everything

When Allah SWT swears on something it is to draw us to it

When you pray for something and it doesnt get answered immediately by Allah SWT it is because he is already giving you so much good for your duas

[93:3] "Your Lord ˹O Prophet˺ has not abandoned you, nor has He become hateful ˹of you"

Allah hasnt forsaken/left you, He loves you and is always with you.

What seemed to be a setback wasnt a setback at all because it was in favour for the Prophet SAW

[93:4] "And the next life is certainly far better for you than this one."

Shifts the focus from the dunya to akhirah

The Prophet told us the place in paradise can be occupied by a whip/belt. such a small area in paradise is better than  the world and everything in it.

[93:5] "And ˹surely˺ your Lord will give so much to you that you will be pleased."

Allah SWT's promise that He will give until you are satisfied

[93:6]

Allah SWT assured the Messenger SAW that did he not find him an orphan and give him shelter, i.e. provided for him

[93:7] "He found you lost and guided you (onto the right path)"

"Dthola"="unaware"

You did not know but Allah taught you by guiding you.

[93:8] "Allah found the Messenger poor and self sufficient"

"Aghna" to enrich/make someone wealthy, so they dont depend on anyone else but Allah SWT

richness of the heart/contentment

[93:9] "So do not oppress the orphan"

do not bring harm or harshness onto them

do to orphans what you want done to you

[93:10] "nor repulse the beggar"

dont send them away harshly

be a gentle and kind person

[93:11] "And proclaim the blessings of your Lord."

realise whatever you have is from Allah

Verbalise what blessings Allah has given us

The blessings that Allah has bestowed upon us

1. religious blessings (spiritual)

2. worldly blessings (material)

3. the people in your life

*fa-awa / fa-aghna* "HE GAVE" - because when he gave to the Prophet it wasnt just for him but also for the orphans and his Ummah through him.

when making dua remember to thank Allah for answering your dua.

mention how He enriched you in our life in your dua - the way to have your dua accepted.

look back at your life to see how Allah SWT has already gifted you.

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Ust Taimiyyah Zubair | Surah At-Taubah [9:84]

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Ust Taimiyyah Zubair | Surah At-Taubah [9:84]

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Surah Taubah has 9 different names - commonly known as Tauba (Repentance). Also known as Bara'ah (association); Muqashqisha (the separator); AL bahuth (the examiner); Al fadeha (the one who exposes the hypocrites)

The surah is an invitation to repent to Allah SWT

[9:80] "˹It does not matter˺ whether you ˹O Prophet˺ pray for them to be forgiven or not. Even if you pray for their forgiveness seventy times, Allah will never forgive them. That is because they have lost faith in Allah and His Messenger. And Allah does not guide the rebellious people."

Allah does not forgive the hypocrites - there is no hope for them because they never repented.

[9:81] "Those ˹hypocrites˺ who remained behind rejoiced for doing so in defiance of the Messenger of Allah and hated ˹the prospect of˺ striving with their wealth and their lives in the cause of Allah. They said ˹to one another˺, “Do not march forth in the heat.” Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “The Fire of Hell is far hotter!” If only they could comprehend!"

they chose to stay home instead of going into battle

"mughalafun" - those who have been left/kept behind.  Allah left them behind, they werent deserving of the rewards

the consequences will be greater later

[9:82]"So let them laugh a little—they will weep much as a reward for what they have committed."

they will cry just as much if not more in the hereafter

'Excesses harden the heart. Too much laughing, eating, sleeping, etc' (Sr. Solange - Toronto)

'Believers don’t laugh too much, too loud or all the time. They don’t laugh over the signs of Allah. Humour is not found in something sinful.' (Sr Mariam - UK)

its also good to cry to keep a balance

Believers VS. Hypocrites - regret for missing a good deed, but Allah still rewards them

We forgive so that Allah may forgive us!

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Ust Taimiyyah Zubair | Surah Al Baqarah: 142-150

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Ust Taimiyyah Zubair | Surah Al Baqarah: 142-150

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Breakdown of the Ayahs
[2:142] "The foolish among the people will ask, “Why did they turn away from the direction of prayer they used to face?”¹ Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “The east and west belong ˹only˺ to Allah. He guides whoever He wills to the Straight Path.”

"As-suffaha" = khifah/lightness, i.e. young in age or behavioural (hypocrites)

The Suffaha were not guided. Allah guides whom he wills.

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This ayah was revealed after the battle of uhud

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The beginning of Rasul Nifaq (رأس النفاق - Chief of Hypocrasy) - Abdullah Ibn Ubay

يَقُولُونَ لَئِن رَّجَعْنَا إِلَى الْمَدِينَةِ لَيُخْرِجَنَّ الْأَعَزُّ مِنْهَا الْأَذَلَّ وَلِلَّهِ الْعِزَّةُ وَلِرَسُولِهِ وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَلَـٰكِنَّ الْمُنَافِقِينَ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ ‎﴿المنافقون: ٨﴾‏

َبِمَا رَحْمَةٍ مِّنَ اللَّهِ لِنتَ لَهُمْ وَلَوْ كُنتَ فَظًّا غَلِيظَ الْقَلْبِ لَانفَضُّوا مِنْ حَوْلِكَ فَاعْفُ عَنْهُمْ وَاسْتَغْفِرْ لَهُمْ وَشَاوِرْهُمْ فِي الْأَمْرِ فَإِذَا عَزَمْتَ فَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ الْمُتَوَكِّلِينَ ‎﴿آل عمران: ١٥٩﴾‏
"So by mercy from Allah, [O Muhammad], you were lenient with them. And if you had been rude [in speech] and harsh in heart, they would have disbanded from about you. So pardon them and ask forgiveness for them and consult them in the matter. And when you have decided, then rely upon Allah. Indeed, Allah loves those who rely [upon Him]."

https://sunnah.com/bukhari:1366

Allah gives people the choice to seek forgiveness or not (9:80)

#GEM “the goal of the prophet (s) is not to condemn but to win hearts”

َلَا تُصَلِّ عَلَىٰ أَحَدٍ مِّنْهُم مَّاتَ أَبَدًا وَلَا تَقُمْ عَلَىٰ قَبْرِهِ ۖ إِنَّهُمْ كَفَرُوا بِاللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ وَمَاتُوا وَهُمْ فَاسِقُونَ ‎﴿٨٤﴾

[9:84]
Sahih International
And do not pray [the funeral prayer, O Muhammad], over any of them who has died - ever - or stand at his grave. Indeed, they disbelieved in Allah and His Messenger and died while they were defiantly disobedient

"When you look at how the Prophet ﷺ dealt with the hypocrites, then I wish that we dealt with our brothers and sisters at least as well as he dealt with the hypocrites." Sh. Omar Hedroug

How the Prophet (s) dealt with the hypocrites
1. The Prophet SAW accepted their excuses and apparent reality (face value)
2. He didnt harm them
3. He sought forgiveness for them
4. He left their internal state with Allah SWT

This surah shows the great characteristics of the Prophet SAW

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Dr Mohannad Hakeem | Surah Al-Maidah (5:94)

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Dr Mohannad Hakeem | Surah Al-Maidah (5:94)

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Allah judges us for our past & present but not our future.

This surah tells you what is permissible and forbidden.

*To understand the tadabbur look at other ayahs that start with "Ya ayuhal lazeena" to understand how it all fits together

Elements of Ihram in our daily lives include:

1. Ihram of the Tongue

2. Ihram in Salah (takbiratul ihram)

When you start something good get to the habit of finishing it

Allah gives instructions in advance (when He told the believers about the future test in the ayahs) to see how we would react when the time comes.

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Surah Al-Maidah (5:94); Ust Taimiyyah Zubair 

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Allah SWT will always test a believer so he knows who fears him in the unseen.

Allah SWT tests us through situations where a sin is easily accessible/within reach.

The bigger the test the easier to sin

Be careful not to fall into sin

This surah teaches us about self-regulation

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[96:1]"Read, ˹O Prophet,˺ in the Name of your Lord Who created—"

He is the one that created you. The Creator

to 'read' doesnt necessarily mean reading a book or manual. it could also mean visually or physically.

[96:2]"created humans from a clinging clot. 1"

Created from nothingness to a specimen (Farzana Sher)

Mankind was made of something insignificant (Fazia)

[96:3]"Read! And your Lord is the Most Generous,"

Allah SWT is telling us that we can do anything (i.e. to read) if He wills it as his generosity is unlimited.

We have to read to open our minds (Mariam - UK)

[96:4]"Who taught by the pen—"

[96:5]"taught humanity what they knew not. ¹ "

Our ignorance and lack of knowledge and how Allah unveils it with granting us with knowledge (Sherouk)

With Knowledge and guidance from Allah we are elavated (Zeba)

Allah provides us with the knowledge that we need.

"‘Alqamah reported: Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Do not scatter the Quran as if it were dates falling from a tree, nor recite quickly as if it were poetry. Stop at its verses that amaze you and let it move your hearts. Let not your concern be reaching the end of the surah.”
Source: Akhlāq Ḥamalat al-Qur’ān 1"

(An-Nisa, verse 82)
أَفَلَا يَتَدَبَّرُونَ ٱلْقُرْءَانَ ۚ وَلَوْ كَانَ مِنْ عِندِ غَيْرِ ٱللَّهِ لَوَجَدُوا۟ فِيهِ ٱخْتِلَـٰفًۭا كَثِيرًۭا
"Do they not then reflect on the Quran? Had it been from anyone other than Allah, they would have certainly found in it many inconsistencies."

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Surah Al-Baqarah (2:142-150) Dr. Mohannad Hakeem

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Surah Al-Baqarah (2:142-150) Dr. Mohannad Hakeem

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The story of the new muslim community in Medinah trying to find stability.

These verses reveals the change in the direction (qiblah) that the Prophet Mohammed SAW was facing to pray - Jerusalem (baitul maqdis, where he was commanded to do it) to the Ka'abah.

the change of qiblah direction was already revealed before the debate started as mentioned in [2:142].

To prepare the believers before the controversy happened.

The longest surah but only has one message - submission.

Keyword is SUBMISSION TO ALLAH!

"ISLAM DOESN'T NEED YOU, YOU NEED ISLAM!"

Allah will never waste your faith (salah/iman) [2:143]

Banu Israel received the revelation from Allah SWT but challenged the prophets. They didnt have the attitude of submission to Allah.

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Surah Az-Zumar (39:49-53), Sh. Ahmad Saleem

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Surah Az-Zumar (39:49-53), Sh. Ahmad Saleem

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Breakdown of the Ayahs
[39:49] "when We shower Our blessings upon them, they say, “I have been granted all this only because of ˹my˺ knowledge.” Not at all! It is ˹no more than˺ a test. But most of them do not know."

you didn't get to where you are, with what you have and what you want from your own doings and knowledge, but from the will of Allah SWT.

[39:50] "The same had already been said by those ˹destroyed˺ before them, ¹ but their ˹worldly˺ gains were of no benefit to them"

without the right intentions, all the supposed 'good deeds' you have done in this dunya reaps no benefit/gains in the next life.

[39:51] "So the evil ˹consequences˺ of their deeds overtook them. And the wrongdoers among these ˹pagans˺ will be overtaken by the evil ˹consequences˺ of their deeds. And they will have no escape."

for every action we commit, there will always be consequences. to link to the previous ayah, i.e. bragging about the good deeds you have done

[39:52] "Do they not know that Allah gives abundant or limited provisions to whoever He wills? Surely in this are signs for people who believe."

We arent perfect and will struggle in this dunya, as long as we repent with sincerity.

[39:53] "Say, ˹O Prophet, that Allah says,˺ “O My servants who have exceeded the limits against their souls! Do not lose hope in Allah’s mercy, for Allah certainly forgives all sins. ¹ He is indeed the All-Forgiving, Most Merciful."

There is no limit with Allah for the believers.

Reminder to never lose hope as Allah is The All-Forgiving

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Sh. Mohannad Hakeem | Surah Abasa (80:1-10)

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Sh. Mohannad Hakeem | Surah Abasa (80:1-10)

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The surah is used as a teaching moment in the life of the Prophet SAW which is way bigger than the incident itself.

Every ayah in this surah gives us a tip for da'wah (how to carry yourself)

[1] Watch your "outer expressions" the way you verbalise your interests to people. Watch your charisma - improve the way you carry yourself towards people

[2] Watch your internal state - people will notice the change in your voice and facial expressions

[3]  Dawah and instant gratification do not mix - the result is in the hands of Allah SWT, so detach from the result & dont assume based on your own biases. Allah's priorities are different to ours
"Tazkiya" is to purify one self.

[4] He may not purify himself, but they may remember later and that zikra may benefit them later.

You cannot order da'wah to someone you can only do your part.

NOTE: in the Arabic language, the more letters in a word, the meaning grows bigger.
e.g. "Yatazakkaru" means someone who remembers alot; and "Yazakkaru"  means someone who doesnt remember in details but the big picture/the general statement.

[5]  The kuffar of the Quraish assumed they were self-sufficient and didnt need the message.
Make sure you hook your audience - start with a knowledge gap so the audience is captivated and feel the need for information.

[6] you are giving da'wah until you are thirsty.

[7] Most who have dawah have anxiety/worries that the message isnt being conveyed. Allah tells us to not be deterred and change our da'wah if people dont respond to your da'wah to appease the audience.

"Detach from the result and make sure you are only delivering the message."