IBADAH ?

= Any action that Allah is pleased with, done with the intention for Allah’s sake.

How can we gain hikmah through worship?

- Sincerity (Ikhlas)

- ⁠Following the correct way (Qur’an and Sunnah)

- ⁠Understanding the true purpose of worship

Surah Adh-Dhariyat (51:56):

“And I did not create jinn and mankind except to worship Me.”

i) Ibadah trains discipline

-develop self-control

-manage desires

-control anger

-organize time

ii) Ibadah purifies our inner self

2. Sources of Hikmah

- The Qur’an

- ⁠Hadith of Prophet Muhammad

- ⁠Stories and teachings of the scholars (ulamak)

our heart directed solely to Allah SWT during prayer.

-engaging the soul and heart with feelings of fear, love towards Allah

Ways to Attain Khusyuk in Solat

1. Understand the meaning of the recitations in solat

2. ⁠Pray at the beginning of the prescribed time

3. ⁠Avoid external distractions (phones, noise)

4. ⁠Always remember that Allah is watching us while we pray

5. ⁠Make du’a, asking Allah for khusyuk

📌 Fasting trains patience in three main forms:

a) Patience in obedience:

Staying consistent in ibadah:

• Reading the Qur’an frequently

• Performing more sunnah prayers

b) Patience in avoiding prohibitions:

• Gossiping

• Anger

• Speaking about pointless matters

c) Patience with takdir:

Accepting trials takdir we cannot change:

• We should not complain / blame fate

2️⃣ Takrim (Respect)

📌 Fasting cultivates respect in various aspects:

a) Respecting others by controlling speech and actions

b) Respecting time, discipline, and the commands of Allah

3️⃣ Rahmah (Compassion/ Friendliness)

a) Allah’s mercy towards His servants

b) Mercy among humans:

• Giving charity

• Speaking gently and kindly

c) Mercy within the family:

• suhoor with family

• breaking fast together as a family

-cleanse the heart from greed and love for worldly things.

-train us to be generous, and to accept what Allah has decreed

b) Tawakkul (Reliance on Allah )

-When we give zakat/sadaqah, we let go of our wealth, believing that Allah will replace it with greater goodness.

Hadith:

“Wealth does not decrease because of sadaqah.”

c) Ukhuwwah (Brotherhood)

-When we help others, we build a sense of empathy, and love within the community.

-Those who are helped will feel valued and not left out.

THE RELATION BETWEEN UKHUWWAH & SADAQAH

1. Even a small sadaqah is counted by Allah

-It may seem small to us, but it is great in the sight of Allah.

2. Through that small act of kindness, ukhuwwah can be formed

-When we constantly do small acts of good for those around us, that’s what builds heartfelt connections

One small act of kindness ➡️ opens someone’s heart ➡️ that person also does good in return ➡️ eventually, a loving community is formed

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* Completely obeying Allah's commands, even if they contradict our desires or logic.

* Not just doing what Allah commands, but doing it sincerely even when the heart finds it difficult.

* Solat (prayer) is the most consistent training in obedience—standing, bowing, and prostrating because we are commanded to, not merely because we enjoy it.

Al-Jihad (Struggle in the Path of Allah)

* Struggling to overcome desires and avoid sinful paths for the sake of the afterlife.

* The greatest jihad is the struggle against oneself.

* Solat teaches us jihad against comfort by leaving ease during prayer time.

Muhasabah (Reflection)

* Reflecting on one's sins and weaknesses, and resolving to change.

* Without reflection, we may feel at peace even while being heedless—this is a sign of weak faith.

* The five daily prayers are the closest checkpoints for self-reflection—"Am I better than I was in my last prayer?"

* Reflection is not for self-blame, but for realization and returning to the right path.

Iffah (Modesty/Self-restraint)

* Restraining oneself from sins, unlawful acts, vain things, and disgraceful behavior.

* Correct solat builds a shield—“Indeed, prayer prevents immorality and wrongdoing” (Al-‘Ankabut: 45).

* ‘Iffah is a form of self-worth that must be preserved.

Tawaddu’ (Humility/Humbleness)

* Humbling oneself before Allah and not exalting oneself over others.

* Prostration is the lowest position, but the heart is closest to Allah when the forehead touches the ground—a true sign of humility.

* When solat is done correctly, it makes us realize how weak we are before Allah, leading to greater faith and consciousness of Him.

* Humility seems weak—but is actually strong because it relies on the Almighty.