Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Signs of True Muslims

 

Tarbiyyat Lessons- 21


Islamic teachings empower individuals in their everyday lives. Divine commands in the Holy Qur’an guide our souls and minds to distinguish between what is right and wrong so as to truly prosper through a God-centric life of pure devotion, clean habits, justice-orientation, and spirit of kinship and service to all humanity. If we hold true Faith and sincere allegiance to the Way of Life practiced by the Holy Prophet of Islam (sa), it will enable us to form personal habits and preferences that will reflect the true wisdom of the same values he preached. When we embrace Islam in our inner temperament and behaviour, we will be intuitively guided to good deeds and productive habits; we will also move away from frivolity and wastage and bad habits, and truly prioritize that which will benefit the individual person, her family and friends and the society at large, both in this world and in the world to come, Insha Allah.


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‘The servants of the Lord of Mercy are those who walk humbly on the earth, and who, when the foolish address them, reply, ‘Peace’; those who spend the night bowed down or standing, worshipping their Lord, who plead, ‘Our Lord, turn away from us the suffering of Hell, for it is a dreadful torment to suffer! It is an evil home, a foul resting place!’

 

They are those who are neither wasteful nor niggardly when they spend, but keep to a just balance; those who never invoke any other deity beside God, nor take a life, which God has made sacred, except in the pursuit of justice, nor commit adultery.


(Whoever does these things will face the penalties: their torment will be doubled on the Day of Resurrection, and they will remain in torment, disgraced, except those who repent, believe and do good deeds: God will change the evil deeds of such people into good ones. He is most forgiving, most merciful. People who repent and do good deeds truly return to God.)

 

[The servants of the Lord of Mercy are] those who do not give false testimony, and who, when they see some frivolity, pass by with dignity; who, when reminded of their Lord’s signs, do not turn a deaf ear and a blind eye to them; those who pray, ‘Our Lord, give us joy in our spouses and offspring. Make us good examples to those who are aware of You’. These servants will be rewarded with the highest place in Paradise for their steadfastness. There they will be met with greetings and peace. There they will stay– a happy home and resting place!'  [25: 64- 77]

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Surahs That Can Change Your Life

 

1.      Surah Yaseen: 

Try to read after Fajr: increase in blessing throughout the day, productive & easy life.

 

2.     Surah Kahf:  

Safety from the Dajjal: one’s light will stretch from Friday to the next.

 

3.     Surah Mulk: 

Read after Isha before sleeping: Saves you from the torment of the grave; you will be defended until you enter Paradise.

 

4.     Surah Sajdah:

Recite after Maghrib: you will receive a reward equal  to staying awake during Laylatul Qadr.

 

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Istaghfar: Miracles of Life

 

‘Istaghfar’ works for anything in life you desire!

 

‘You know, what's the best part of posting Islamic content and share stories and experiences?

 

It reaches people who really wanted a Duah, a Zikr for their problem. It may be for getting married to your loved one, having a child, or clearing debts.

 

One of my followers messaged me saying she saw my post about ‘Istaghfar’ and started doing to have a child and today Allah blessed her. She did ‘Istaghfar’ everyday without fail.’

 

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Duahs & Sincerity

 

Not-Getting Your Duahs Answered?

 

Consider and reflect on this: If you really wanted it to happen [- to have your Duahs accepted, then] you would have started praying on time; you would have started doing Istighfar; you would have stopped frivolity [all the time listening to music, dancing, merry-making]; you would have wore proper Hijab; you would have started praying Tahajjud; you would done all the Zikr, secluded yourself in worship and remembrance of God Almighty; you would have proved yourself that you deserve it- you would have made Allah listen to your Duahs. Tell me, how much are you sincere with doing it?


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‘Say to them: what would my Lord care for you, were you not to worship Him and were you not to abide by His Commandments?’ [25: 78]

 

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[Adapted from Tarbiyyat lessons compiled and shared by the office of Imam- Jamaat Ul Sahih Al Islam International Hazrat Muhyiuddin Al Khalifatullah Munir Ahmad Azim (aba) of Mauritius in a recent series of communications with disciples and followers around the world].