#Which Surah is good for husband and wife?

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Dua To Fix Marriage Problems Immediately

Marriage is a long time commitment. But when two unknown people stay together. Some problems can arise. And it needs trust, the capacity of understanding to make the marriage work. But if everything your marriage still has problems, the best thing is to ask for Allah’s help. There is a dua to fix marriage problems. And by performing it, your marriage problems will vanish. Dua To Fix Marriage…

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Hi! I just wanted to reach out to share some truth and some 'fun facts' with you🥰🥰 You'll probably ignore this, and that's fine. Just thought I'll share this with you, have a blessed day! 🤗🤗

"Your wives are a place of sowing of seed for you, so come to your place of cultivation however you wish and put forth [righteousness] for yourselves. And fear Allah and know that you will meet Him. And give good tidings to the believers." - Quran 2:223

This verse suggests that marital rape is deemed acceptable.

"Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: By Him in Whose Hand is my life, when a man calls his wife to his bed, and she does not respond, the One Who is in the heaven is displeased with her until he (her husband) is pleased with her.

Abu Huraira (Allah he pleased with him) reported Allah's Messenger (may, peace be upon him) as saying: When a man invites his wife to his bed and she does not come, and he (the husband) spends the sight being angry with her, the angels curse her until morning." - Sahih Muslim, Book 8, Number 3367 & 3368

"Abu Sirma said to Abu Sa’id al Khadri (Allah he pleased with him): O Abu Sa’id, did you hear Allah’s Messenger (May peace be upon him) mentioning al-‘azl? He said: Yes, and added: We went out with Allah’s Messenger (May peace be upon him) on the expedition to the Bi’l-Mustaliq and took captive some excellent Arab women; and we desired them, for we were suffering from the absence of our wives, (but at the same time) we also desired ransom for them. So we decided to have sexual intercourse with them but by observing ‘azl (Withdrawing the male sexual organ before emission of semen to avoid conception). But we said: We are doing an act whereas Allah’s Messenger is amongst us; why not ask him? So we asked Allah’s Messenger (May peace be upon him), and he said: It does not matter if you do not do it, for every soul that is to be born up to the Day of Resurrection will be born." - Sahih Muslim Book 8, Hadith Number 3371.

"And also forbidden to you are all married women (muhsanat) except those women whom your right hands have come to possess (as a result of war)." - Quran 4:24

This verse suggests that it's deemed acceptable to rape your captives of war.

"Those [women] whose nushuz you fear, admonish them, and abandon them in bed, and strike them. If they obey you, do not pursue a strategy against them. Indeed, God is Exalted, Great." - An-Nisa 34

"So when you meet those who disbelieve [in battle], strike [their] necks until, when you have inflicted slaughter upon them, then secure their bonds, and either [confer] favor afterwards or ransom [them] until the war lays down its burdens. That [is the command]. And if Allah had willed, He could have taken vengeance upon them [Himself], but [He ordered armed struggle] to test some of you by means of others. And those who are killed in the cause of Allah - never will He waste their deeds." - Surah 47:4

"Humaid b. ‘Abd al-Rahman b. ‘Auf reported that his mother Umm Kulthum daughter of ‘Uqba b. Abu Mu’ait, and she was one amongst the first emigrants who pledged allegiance to Allah’s Apostle (may peace be upon him), as saying that she heard Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: A liar is not one who tries to bring reconciliation amongst people and speaks good (in order to avert dispute), or he conveys good. Ibn Shihab said he did not hear that exemption was granted in anything what the people speak as lie but in three cases: in battle, for bringing reconciliation amongst persons and the narration of the words of the husband to his wife, and the narration of the words of a wife to her husband (in a twisted form in order to bring reconciliation between them)." - Sahih Muslim Book 32, Hadith Number 6303.

This verse suggests that it's okay to lie to you spouse (which may allude that it's okay to be deceitful with infidelity).

all of this same shit is in the bible, if not worse, so hopefully you are showing up in the christians inboxes to say this same islamophobic bullshit to them 🥰🥰

1 timothy 2:12 — i do not permit a woman to teach or have authority over a man, she must be silent.

1 samuel 15:3 — now go and strike amalek and devote to destruction all that they have. do not spare them, but kill both man and woman, child and infant, ox and sheep, camel and donkey.

psalm 137:9 — happy is he who repays you for what you have done to us / he who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks.

ephesians 5:22 — wives, submit to your husbands as to the lord.

genesis 22:2 — take your son, your only son isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of moriah, and offer him there as a burnt-offering on one of the mountains that i shall show you.

1 peter 2:18 — slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the cruel.

exodus 21:20-21 — when a man strikes his slave, male or female, with a rod and the slave dies under his hand, he shall be avenged. / but if the slave survives a day or two, he is not to be avenged, for the slave is his money.

deuteronomy 20:10-14 — as you approach a town to attack it, first offer its people terms for peace. if they accept your terms and open the gates to you, then all the people inside will serve you in forced labor. but if they refuse to make peace and prepare to fight, you must attack the town. when the lord your god hands it over to you, kill every man in the town. but you may keep for yourselves all the women, children, livestock, and other plunder. you may enjoy the spoils of your enemies that the lord your god has given you.

deuteronomy 22:28-29 — if a man is caught in the act of raping a young woman who is not engaged, he must pay fifty pieces of silver to her father. then he must marry the young woman because he violated her, and he will never be allowed to divorce her.

deuteronomy 22:23-24 — if within the city a man comes upon a maiden who is betrothed, and has relations with her, you shall bring them both out of the gate of the city and there stone them to death: the girl because she did not cry out for help though she was in the city, and the man because he violated his neighbors wife.

numbers 31 — moses, eleazar the priest, and all the leaders of the people went to meet them outside the camp. but moses was furious with all the military commanders who had returned from the battle. “why have you let all the women live?” he demanded. “these are the very ones who followed balaam’s advice and caused the people of israel to rebel against the lord at mount peor. they are the ones who caused the plague to strike the lord’s people. now kill all the boys and all the women who have slept with a man. only the young girls who are virgins may live; you may keep them for yourselves.”

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The Meaning of Mawaddah in Marriage

Mawaddah is a popular term in marriage, especially in the relationship between husband and wife in Islam. This post will explore what mawaddah is and how to cultivate it."

This revised sentence reads a bit more smoothly and clearly conveys your intended meaning Mawaddah means "love". in Arabic grammar (sharaf) ,the form of the word "mawaddah" from “wadda," which means "to love" or "love." In the context of Surah Ar-Rum verse 21, "mawaddah" is one of the signs of the greatness of Allah.

The meaning of Mawaddah as term "affection". its means use does not only mean loving someone, but also means prioritizing the good and well-being of our partner without expecting anything in return. Mawaddah is an important factor in the formation of a harmonious husband and wife relationship in Islam. This happens because God creates a feeling of love in the hearts of husband and wife who love each other.

Thus, the husband's desire to defend his wife and the woman's willingness to leave her family and live with her husband is a miracle that would not have been possible without God's power that governs the hearts of husband and wife.

In the end, mawaddah is an important factor in a household. Mawaddah should be created between husband and wife in marriage. One way to do so is by being Sabr patient and trying to think positively. May Allah grant us a sense of mawaddah between ourselves. One way to cultivate mawaddah is by praying for your spouse when they are sick. May Allah heal you.

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The story of Ayyub (A.S) is usually told from the perspective of patience, but in fact, it is also about the devoted love between him and his wife. 

For 50 years he lived a life of comfort and luxury, raising 7 sons and 7  daughters. h=H eenjoyed many forms of wealth such as real estate, livestock, gold and jewelery. Everyone in his community acknowledged him as their prophet; they had accepted the message because they associated his wealth, status, children, succes, health and good looks with the truth- until Allah decided to test him and his people. 

Allah sent the first test in the foorm of an earthquake.His house collapsed instantly killing all his children. But Ayyub (A.S) was patient. Then theives entered his ranch and his home, stealing his livestock, torching his orchards and murdering his servants. In just one night, Ayyub (A.S) went from rich to bankrupt. Subsequently, his health began to deteriorate that he couldnt even stand. He could only pray lying down. His wife had to bath him, feed him and comb his hair for him.

In those times, everyone he knew departed except his wife - she alone remained. All of a sudden, everyone who believed in him started to disbelieve that he was a prophet of Allah. If this is happening to a prophet of Allah,that must mean he is cursed, they declared. He must have committed a sin we are not aware of that has caused Allah to inflict him with this. Leave him and do not belive anything from him. They associated a life of luxury with the completion of faith.

His wife was the only one who remained with him through wealth and poverty, sickness and health, happiness and sorrow. She now had to work as a servant to help her husband. She asked Ayyub (A.S) once to ask Allah to help him but he told her that he couldnt do so because he was so shy before Allah, that Allah gave them 50 years of luxury and he couldnt bear a few years of distress. She went quiet, suffering in silence with him. At the moment, Ayyub (A.S) had not thought about her conditon. Eventually, the situation became worse.Nobody would hire his wife. they would say, “We do not want you to come, you mmight carry the curse into our house.” 

Even though she told that she did not even have food, people would just shut her out. For days they did not have anything to eat. Even in this situation Ayyub (A.S) refused to ask Allah’s mercy and remained patient. 

The next day she went out again to find someone who would give them something to eat. She came to a house a woman opened the door. Upon hearing her appeal, she was told that she had to shave her beautiful hair if she wanted food. She wanted to make a wig out of that beautiful hair.Because of her love for her husband, she shaved all of her hair and carried the food back home. When she reached home, she refused to answer Ayyub (A.S)’s questions reagrding the food.When he got angry, she simply pulled her veil down to show him. Ayyub (A.S) was moved by what he saw. He pitied her. He could not bear her suffering despite his. At that moment, Ayyub (A.S) made a dua which Allah has recorded for us in the Quran, “And (mention), Ayyub when he called to his lord, “Indeed adversity has touched me and you are the most merciful of the merciful.”” Surah Al Anbiya

Allah responded immediately, and commanded him to touch the ground with his foot. He was told by Allah that the water which emerged was cleansing water; so to drink and wash with it. When his wife returned back, she could not even recognize her husband who was no more a sickly man. 

Thereafter Allah returned to Ayyub (A.S) everything in double. 14 children became 28 children. Estates as well as people who believed his message increased. 

The Lessons:

1. It is important for a husband and wife to connect and bear burdens as a team. Sometimes, we may think that out spouse is not doing enough, but it is easy to forget what they are actually doing for the family. 

2. Perhaps by seeing us loving our spouses immensely and caring for each other, we might set an example to our children on how marital relations work. 

3. There is always going to be difficulties. If two people go into marriage thinking that married life is an endless honeymoon, the moment they hit a bump in life, they will give up on each other. Do not forget about perseverance and patience.

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When a woman feels emotionally safe in her marriage, she is free to pour into her children all that they need from her. Her energy isn’t spent in survival mode. Instead, she can focus on creating a nurturing environment for her family. This is a great responsibility, as the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said, "Each of you is a shepherd and is responsible for his flock." (Sahih al-Bukhari 893). The wife, as a mother, plays a key role in shaping the future of the children, and her emotional well-being is crucial to fulfilling this role.

However, when a wife feels emotionally unsafe, constantly on high alert, it leads to emotional exhaustion. This leaves her unable to give her children the patience, love, and attention they deserve. As a result, the family suffers, and the children feel the absence of their mother's care and support.

A good husband is the one who makes it easy for his wife to be a good mother. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The best of you are those who are best to their wives" (Sunan al-Tirmidhi 1162), indicating that the emotional and spiritual support a husband gives his wife reflects his commitment to fulfilling his duties in the marriage. A husband who fears Allah and treats his wife with kindness, care, and respect fulfills this command, making her role as a mother and caretaker much easier.

However, a husband who neglects his duties towards Allah—especially by taking his prayer lightly or delaying it when he feels ready—does not only harm his relationship with his Creator but also weakens the foundation of the family. Allah says in the Qur’an: 

**"And seek help through patience and prayer, and indeed, it is difficult except for the humbly submissive [to Allah]"** (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:45). 

Prayer is not something to be delayed or ignored based on one’s feelings; it is a command from Allah. The Prophet (ﷺ) emphasized the seriousness of missing prayer, saying, "The covenant that distinguishes between us and them (disbelievers) is prayer, and whoever neglects it has disbelieved." (Sunan al-Tirmidhi 2621).

A man who takes prayer lightly and delays it until he "feels right" is ignoring his responsibility as a leader of his household. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The man is the shepherd of his family and is responsible for them." (Sahih al-Bukhari 893). If the husband is not leading by example in obedience to Allah, the entire family structure is weakened. His neglect of prayer impacts his spiritual state, which in turn impacts his family, as they look to him for guidance and stability.

In the same way, a good wife supports her husband, helps him stay on the path of righteousness, and honors him. Both husband and wife are pillars holding up the family. If one pillar is broken, the other crumbles under the weight. Allah says, **"They (your wives) are a garment for you, and you are a garment for them"** (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:187), emphasizing the mutual support and protection that marriage offers.

A successful marriage and family life are built upon obedience to Allah, mutual respect, and fear of His commandments. By observing the prayer and following the teachings of Islam, both husband and wife strengthen their relationship and protect their family from harm. The key is to fear Allah in all matters, especially in fulfilling the duties of marriage and parenthood. **"And whoever fears Allah – He will make for him a way out and provide for him from where he does not expect"** (Surah At-Talaq, 65:2-3).

Thus, a husband’s commitment to prayer and his obedience to Allah directly influences the well-being of his wife and children. Without this foundation, the family cannot thrive, and the emotional safety needed for a nurturing environment is lost.

[almaqead]

"The Slave Boy." From Surah 12, Yusuf.

Political analysts are claiming the Enemy of God, Donald Trump cannot be stopped before the November, 2024 election but we know this is not true. Pressure upon the White House to excrete Donald Trump from the human race for his role in October 7 must be continually exerted until he is gone.

The dream of Masjid is the most important dream mankind has ever shared with itself. We are on the cusp of a significant conversation that could lead to a boon in global governance and Donald Trump and his Republican Party are in the way. Their presence in the government after January 6, 2021 is absolutely illegal and this must be taken into account at once. The risk to America and the governments of the rest of the world is too great to allow voters to be seduced by Donald Trump a second time.

Seductions are synonymous with revolutions. During revolutions, people are seduced by immoral principals and become violent when a rational approach to social change through due process would serve the public far greater than an insurrection.

Potiphar's wife in our story of Joseph in Egypt was clearly planning a rebellion against her husband, and her plan was to turn his biggest asset, a Jewish Prophet against him. Had Potiphar not had the wisdom of God, she would have succeeded.

The people of Egypt seemed to agree. While it is a stereotype for persons of power to rip the clothes off the slave boy and do what one wants, slavery, especially sex-slavery is forbidden by the Torah. Unless the boy was paid in money, land, or title, anything but in privelege, God's wrath will come for anyone who tries to make a slave of a boy.

When parents sell the boys into slavery to the Shule, they are paid in knolwedge of God which leads to their freedom and independence later in life. This is the only kind of boy slavery permitted in the Torah. As Talmud, one can expect the same logic to apply to the Quran.

12: 30-34:

Some women of the city gossiped, “The Chief Minister’s wife is trying to seduce her slave-boy. Love for him has plagued her heart. Indeed, we see that she is clearly mistaken.”1

When she heard about their gossip,1 she invited them and set a banquet for them. She gave each one a knife, then said ˹to Joseph˺, “Come out before them.” When they saw him, they were so stunned ˹by his beauty˺ that they cut their hands,2 and exclaimed, “Good God! This cannot be human; this must be a noble angel!”

She said, “This is the one for whose love you criticized me! I did try to seduce him but he ˹firmly˺ refused. And if he does not do what I order him to, he will certainly be imprisoned and ˹fully˺ disgraced.”1 

Joseph prayed, “My Lord! I would rather be in jail than do what they invite me to. And if You do not turn their cunning away from me, I might yield to them and fall into ignorance.”

So his Lord responded to him, turning their cunning away from him. Surely He is the All-Hearing, All-Knowing.

Commentary:

So Misses Potiphar wants a piece of ass instead of peace. Fortunately the Ladies Auxiliary is concerned about this and there is a pause during very tense circumstances and Joseph squeaks out a prayer. It's a good thing because those women, who had knives, had no intention of letting him live once they were done with him.

Joseph's dream of Mashiach was clearly at odds with any kind of power sharing the wicked queen was planning for herself. Her plans clearly included putting a bunch of buns in the oven which she would probably have used to steal Joseph's inheritance from his father, Israel.

Knowing full well they could not get away with seducing Joseph, the women gathered by the Queen of Egypt cut their wrists and died. All of their false dogmas, those which were leading them to revolution died with them. This is how it must go in the presence of the Noble Angels, the laws that protect the dream of the common man for final freedom from an oppressive and cunning regime.

No one on this planet has ever really been an Egyptian slave boy we have always been fully grown men capable of standing up for ourelves against bullies. We fail only because of seduction, as Muhammad said.

In the rest of the story, Egpyt was heading for a drought, a world war and complete economic collapse, presumably because the government was inept. Such a government, one that sits still while such things happen is decidely ungodly and unlikely to change its path unless its head of state decides like Potiphar to borrow a dream of liberation from another culture.

Muhammad chose to borrow Potiphar from the Torah for a reason, to help persons who speak Arabic benefit from a non-native approach to solving the problems of issurrection, revolution, and the resulting collapse of all life saving basic services they cause.

All religious docments like the Torah and Quran are instruments of evolution, preventive medicine for the horrors of revolution. They were given by God to keep us from settling for a dim way of life under the heel of the boot of a total loser, which will certainly happen if we allow Donald Trump to live.

What is happening to the world because of him and those like him is blasphemy against God. Those responsible have to pay for it, and whatever can be done to prevent another Donald Trump or Vladimir Putin must be done.

If you read this forum, please share it with friends and family and raise your pens and your voices to the attention of the United Nations and the press until the world is finally free from the evil of Donald Trump and his Republican Party. If believers all around the world persist in this effort, the Quran says God will turn his cunning away from us and reward all mankind with refuge as a reward.

The most successful approach for a full frontal assault against the US Government will be to prosecute its failure to observe the Rome Statute , which forbids state interference during pregnancy. There have many deaths and complications under Joe Biden's Administration as a result of negligence with this federal and international law which Donald Trump openly admits to violating. Both presidents can be arrested and charged is something is not done to protect America from restrictions on abortion. Chief Executives who do not abide by the Rome Statute which provides due process for Crimes Against Humanity to victims cannot be trusted to hold office.

As the world can see the Devils of the Diabolic Estate are not going to stop trying to plunder the world unless we stop them:

Everyone condemned Israel for violations of the Statute, it is perfectly plausible to use this vehicle to rid the world of Donald Trump.

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Hi! I just wanted to reach out to share some truth and some 'fun facts' with you🥰🥰 You'll probably ignore this, and that's fine. Just thought I'll share this with you, have a blessed day! 🤗🤗

"Your wives are a place of sowing of seed for you, so come to your place of cultivation however you wish and put forth [righteousness] for yourselves. And fear Allah and know that you will meet Him. And give good tidings to the believers." - Quran 2:223

This verse suggests that marital rape is deemed acceptable.

"Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: By Him in Whose Hand is my life, when a man calls his wife to his bed, and she does not respond, the One Who is in the heaven is displeased with her until he (her husband) is pleased with her.

Abu Huraira (Allah he pleased with him) reported Allah's Messenger (may, peace be upon him) as saying: When a man invites his wife to his bed and she does not come, and he (the husband) spends the sight being angry with her, the angels curse her until morning." - Sahih Muslim, Book 8, Number 3367 & 3368

"Abu Sirma said to Abu Sa’id al Khadri (Allah he pleased with him): O Abu Sa’id, did you hear Allah’s Messenger (May peace be upon him) mentioning al-‘azl? He said: Yes, and added: We went out with Allah’s Messenger (May peace be upon him) on the expedition to the Bi’l-Mustaliq and took captive some excellent Arab women; and we desired them, for we were suffering from the absence of our wives, (but at the same time) we also desired ransom for them. So we decided to have sexual intercourse with them but by observing ‘azl (Withdrawing the male sexual organ before emission of semen to avoid conception). But we said: We are doing an act whereas Allah’s Messenger is amongst us; why not ask him? So we asked Allah’s Messenger (May peace be upon him), and he said: It does not matter if you do not do it, for every soul that is to be born up to the Day of Resurrection will be born." - Sahih Muslim Book 8, Hadith Number 3371.

"And also forbidden to you are all married women (muhsanat) except those women whom your right hands have come to possess (as a result of war)." - Quran 4:24

This verse suggests that it's deemed acceptable to rape your captives of war.

"Those [women] whose nushuz you fear, admonish them, and abandon them in bed, and strike them. If they obey you, do not pursue a strategy against them. Indeed, God is Exalted, Great." - An-Nisa 34

"So when you meet those who disbelieve [in battle], strike [their] necks until, when you have inflicted slaughter upon them, then secure their bonds, and either [confer] favor afterwards or ransom [them] until the war lays down its burdens. That [is the command]. And if Allah had willed, He could have taken vengeance upon them [Himself], but [He ordered armed struggle] to test some of you by means of others. And those who are killed in the cause of Allah - never will He waste their deeds." - Surah 47:4

"Humaid b. ‘Abd al-Rahman b. ‘Auf reported that his mother Umm Kulthum daughter of ‘Uqba b. Abu Mu’ait, and she was one amongst the first emigrants who pledged allegiance to Allah’s Apostle (may peace be upon him), as saying that she heard Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: A liar is not one who tries to bring reconciliation amongst people and speaks good (in order to avert dispute), or he conveys good. Ibn Shihab said he did not hear that exemption was granted in anything what the people speak as lie but in three cases: in battle, for bringing reconciliation amongst persons and the narration of the words of the husband to his wife, and the narration of the words of a wife to her husband (in a twisted form in order to bring reconciliation between them)." - Sahih Muslim Book 32, Hadith Number 6303.

This verse suggests that it's okay to lie to you spouse (which may allude that it's okay to be deceitful with infidelity).

Your wives are like farmland for you, so approach them ˹consensually˺ as you please.2 And send forth something good for yourselves.3 Be mindful of Allah, and know that you will meet Him. And give good news to the believers. Quran 2:223

Notice you 'forgot' the context.

And,

Divorced women must wait three monthly cycles ˹before they can re-marry˺. It is not lawful for them to conceal what Allah has created in their wombs,1 if they ˹truly˺ believe in Allah and the Last Day. And their husbands reserve the right to take them back within that period if they desire reconciliation. Women have rights similar to those of men equitably, although men have a degree ˹of responsibility˺ above them. And Allah is Almighty, All-Wise. Quran 2:229

I believe women and men have different roles in society, whether it be a businesswoman or a stay at home mother, or a businessman or a stay at home father, but regardless, they're all important. Men in Islam are supposed to treat women in their lives with lots of care and women were always held up on a pedestal, to be treated well.

Sahih Muslim, Book 8, Number 3367 & 3368. 'It is not permissible for a woman to abandon the bed of her husband.' The verse listed, in my interpretation, is to stay loyal to your spouse, and there should be reason behind not having intercourse, reason behind saying no. Both the husband and wife can't refuse if there isn't good reason behind it, such as health issues.

Sahih Muslim Book 8, Hadith Number 3371. From Mir Farooq Ali,

Slaves acquired during war could be ransomed back by their family at anytime or sold. However, if the slave became pregnant with child then she could not be sold since she would become the master’s responsibility and he would be responsible for maintaining her (feeding, clothing and protecting her) and the baby she was carrying.

Azl means “Coitus Interruptus”. The Muslims wanted to practice that to avoid getting the women pregnant and be bound by the rules above which forbade them from selling the slaves.

The Hadith which is quoted actually goes on further but the quote which has been shared here has been curtailed. The Muslims asked the Prophet about his approval of practicing Azl and he said, “It does not matter if you do not do it, for every soul that is to be born up to the Day of Resurrection will be born.” That is the complete hadith. The Prophet meant that it did not matter if they did Azl or not since whoever has been fated to be born will be born inspite of what actions they do/

Some of the translations are up to interpretation and are very weak. Theres many variations. Slavery has been disallowed for many parts of the world. This point doesn't stand much in many areas of the world, that do not have slaves like they did centuries ago, since slavery in modern times is different.

Also ˹forbidden are˺ married women—except ˹female˺ captives in your possession.1 This is Allah’s commandment to you. Lawful to you are all beyond these—as long as you seek them with your wealth in a legal marriage, not in fornication. Give those you have consummated marriage with their due dowries. It is permissible to be mutually gracious regarding the set dowry. Surely Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise. Quran 4:24

Why didn't you include the part that men may seek out women but with only interest in marriage?

Men are the caretakers of women, as men have been provisioned by Allah over women and tasked with supporting them financially. And righteous women are devoutly obedient and, when alone, protective of what Allah has entrusted them with.1 And if you sense ill-conduct from your women, advise them ˹first˺, ˹if they persist,˺ do not share their beds, ˹but if they still persist,˺ then discipline them ˹gently˺.2 But if they change their ways, do not be unjust to them. Surely Allah is Most High, All-Great. Quran 4:34

Again, you left out some context.

(47:4) When you meet the unbelievers (in battle), smite their necks until you have crushed them, then bind your captives firmly; thereafter (you are entitled to) set them free, either by an act of grace, or against ransom, until the war ends.8 That is for you to do. If Allah had so willed, He would have Himself exacted retribution from them. (But He did not do so) that He may test some of you by means of others.9 As for those who are slain in the way of Allah, He shall never let their works go to waste.

 The words of this verse as well as the context in which it occurs clearly show that it was sent down after the revelation of the command for fighting and before the actual fighting began. The words, “So when you meet (in battle) those who disbelieve”, indicate that the fighting has not yet taken place and the Muslims are being instructed that when it does take place, what they should do.

The words of (verse 20 )below testify that this Surah was sent down at a time when the command for fighting had already been given in (Surah Al-Hajj, Ayat 39) and (Surah Al- Baqarah, Ayat 190), and the hypocrites of Madinah and the people of the weak faith had been so upset that it seemed as if they were actually facing death.

Besides,( verses 67-69 of the Surah Al-Anfal )also testify that this verse had been sent down before the Battle of Badr. There it has been said:

It does not behoove a Prophet to have captives until he has crushed down the enemies in the land. You desire the gains of this world, but Allah desires the Hereafter, and Allah is All-Powerful, All-Wise. Had not a decree already been issued by Allah, you would have incurred a severe chastisement in consequence of what you have done. So eat of what you have taken as spoils because it is lawful and pure.

A careful study of this passage shows that what had displeased Allah on this occasion was that before crushing down the enemy completely in the Battle of Badr, the Muslims had started taking the enemy soldiers as captives, whereas the instruction given to them in Surah Muhammad before the actual fighting was this: When you have crushed them completely, then bind the captives tight. However, as the Muslims had been permitted, among other things in Surah Muhammad, to accept ransom from the prisoners, Allah declared the money taken from the captives of Badr as lawful and did not punish them for that. The words: Had not the decree already been issued by Allah, are clearly pointing to the fact that the command for permission to accept ransom had already been given in the Quran before this event, and obviously, there is no other verse in the Quran beside this verse of Surah Muhammad, which contains this command. Therefore, it will have to be admitted that this verse had been sent down before the above cited verse of the Surah Al-Anfal (For explanation, see (E.N. 49 on Surah Al-Anfal).

This is the first verse of the Quran in which preliminary instructions have been given about the laws of war.

SAHIH MUSLIM BOOK 32, HADITH NUMBER 6303.

Chapter : Forbiddance of telling a lie and the cases in which telling of lie is permissible.

Humaid b. ‘Abd al-Rahman b. ‘Auf reported that his mother Umm Kulthum daughter of ‘Uqba b. Abu Mu’ait, and she was one amongst the first emigrants who pledged allegiance to Allah’s Apostle (may peace be upon him), as saying that she heard Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: A liar is not one who tries to bring reconciliation amongst people and speaks good (in order to avert dispute), or he conveys good. Ibn Shihab said he did not hear that exemption was granted in anything what the people speak as lie but in three cases: in battle, for bringing reconciliation amongst persons and the narration of the words of the husband to his wife, and the narration of the words of a wife to her husband (in a twisted form in order to bring reconciliation between them).

You can lie to bring peace. Such as compromise. Not everyone is going to like compromise but for the sake of peace they have to accept it and move on.

Like I said before, these points (such as captives of war and slavery) are obsolete, as the degree of these things happening centuries ago do not occur now. Since the text of the Quran hasn't changed ever, many verses are up to interpretation, and since the complex language the Quran was written with also hasn't changed, it's hard to accurately translate from language to language we understand in the modern day.

Hope you have a good day as well. Next time I would add more context and clarification if you spread these 'truths' to others.

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The Obligation of a Woman Obeying her Husband – Shaykh Saalih Fawzaan

AUTHOR: Shaikh Saalih bin Fawzaan Al-Fawzaan

SOURCE: His book “Tanbeehaat ‘alaa Ahkaam takhtassu bil-Mu’minaat” (pg. 97-99)

PRODUCED BY: Al-Ibaanah.com

"From the rights the husband possesses over his wife is that she fulfills the duty of tending to his household and not coming out from it except with his permission. The Messenger of Allaah (sallAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:

“The woman is the caretaker of her husband’s household and she will be questioned as to her responsibility.” [Reported by Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim]

Another right he possesses over her is that she fulfills the duties of the household and that she does not make him hire a female servant, which will cause harm and due to which there will be a risk of danger for himself and his children.

Shaikh-ul-Islaam Ibn Taimiyyah (rahimahullaah) said commenting on Allaah’s saying:

“Therefore the righteous women are devoutly obedient and guard in the husband’s absence what Allaah orders them to guard (i.e. their chastity).” [Surah An-Nisaa: 34]: “This mandates the unrestricted obligation of a woman obeying her husband, in all affairs, such as serving him, traveling with him, assisting him and other matters, as is indicated in the Sunnah of Allaah’s Messenger.” Majmoo’ al-Fataawaa (32/260-261)

The great scholar, Ibn Al-Qayyim, said:

“Those who say that it is obligatory for the woman to serve the husband use (this ayah) as proof in that those who Allaah directed His Speech to (on this occasion) considered this to be from al-ma’roof (good). But as for the woman relaxing and having the husband serve her, sweep, grind the flour, knead the bread, wash the clothes, fix the bed, and serve the household, then that is from al-munkar (evil). And Allaah says: ‘And they (women) have rights (over their husbands) similar to those (of their husbands) over them.’ [Surah Al-Baqarah: 228] And Allaah says: ‘Men are the protectors and maintainers over women.’ [Surah An-Nisaa: 34] So if a woman doesn’t serve her husband, but instead he acts like a servant to her, then this means that she is the protector and maintainer over him.”

He further said:

“For indeed Allaah obligated him to spend on her, to clothe her and to provide her with a place of dwelling in exchange for his enjoying her and her serving him, as well as what the habits of the spouses call for. Likewise, the binding marriage agreements require that the spouses live in kindness. And kindness means a woman’s serving (her husband) and taking care of the inner affairs of the household.” al-Hadee (5/188-189)

And he said:

“And there is no difference as to whether the woman is prestigious or lowly, or if she is poor or rich. Just look at this woman who was the most prestigious of women in the world…”

He is referring to Faatimah (radyAllaahu ‘anhaa) for she would serve her husband and come to the Prophet (sallAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) complaining to him, but he would not complain about her."

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Islam

Islam, one of the world's major religions and considered by many to be a religion of peace, surrender to God and the way to Heaven. However most don't realize the deception behind Islam. We do NOT mean to be unkind to Muslims or threaten them with death if they do not convert but we am here to show Muslims the falsity of their religion and the truth that is in Jesus Christ, the very truth that will SET THEM FREE! Islam is a sure road to Hellfire but Jesus Christ has come to offer His FREE GIFT of salvation which one can know for sure that he/she has eternal life! For rejecters of the Gospel, I will just have to continue praying for their salvation.

So what's wrong with Islam? Here are the following points that may soon be elaborated one by one by any possible future writers:

These are just some, more coming soon!

Islam teaches the idea of a dictator god- Yup like it or not, Islam teaches the idea of a dictator god. They teach that their god Allah demands salvation by works (Surah (3:135; 7:8-9; 21:47; 49:14; 66:8-9) which is first, unrealistic because all fell down. Despite their statement Allah is merciful, he is NOT! Allah is one to send unbelievers to Hell without remorse. Every Muslim in order to enter Heaven is demanded to go to Mecca at least ONCE in their lifetime, attend the feast of sacrifice, fast (except for the sick and the pregnant but if you're healthy NO excuses), not miss a single time of the five times daily prayer, kill the infidel (which will also be shown here) and WHATEVER to please their dictator god. Allah is taught to be impersonal, using fear and terrorism (Surah 8:12) to spread his gospel. Now that's a dictator god! Christians on the other hand do good works only because God has saved them and changed their way of life, NOT SO WITH ISLAM! Allah is a dictatorial hypocrite because while he claims to be merciful (Surah 2:256) he actually IS NOT (Surah 9:27, 47:4).

Allah is NOT the God of the Bible- In contrast to the statement that Allah and Jehovah are the same God they are NOT. Allah is but a false god, an idol- the moon god. Point 1 shows that Allah could not be the God of the Bible. The God of the Bible, Jehovah, is One God, Three Persons (the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit) but Allah is not. While God Himself loves sinners and sent Christ to die for them and redeem those who choose to believe it (Romans 5:5-8), Allah does not as said in point 1. Also the crescent moon of Islam represents the false god Allah who is derived from the moon god Sin. Read "The Islamic Invasion" by Dr. Robert A. Morey pages 211-218. So Allahu Akbar means Allah is great.

Its "prophet" Muhammad was a fraud- Although Muhammad was concerned about the immoral practices like throwing away of unwanted babies, drunkenness and the like in his community that day but he was an immoral man himself. Why? Let's face it- Muhammad was a con artist at best who preached a religion of hate and intolerance. He claimed to have one vision after the other, some of them were Satan's, the others were from his mind mind. He was no prophet. Besides, he lived a very immoral life of having many mistresses and his youngest mistress was only nine years old (Surah 54:46). He stole women from their husbands, killed their husbands and forced them into his harem as his mistresses. He was also a wife beater in which for Muslims, it is tolerable (Surah 4:34).

Islam teaches the use of fear of terrorism like their dictator god Allah- Muslims' terrorist activities HAVE SOMETHING to do with their religion (if you don't believe that then try to read Surah 4, 5:33, 8:60-65) and MANY Muslims are misled into believing it has nothing to do with it. The "holy war" is not holy. The days when God commanded the Jews to exterminate the wicked heathen are over! 9/11 had something to do with Islam (and Jack T. Chick is NOT wrong to blame Islam for its involvement), the Al Qaida network is carrying out the will of Allah (and yup, Osama bin Ladin has been reading the Koran diligently and following it). Fanaticism is a dead end for many of the children of Islam!

Islam like Communism and liberal theology teaches the satanic idea that man is basically good- Based on Islamic theology, man is basically good. This idea is SO DIFFERENT from Romans 3:10-23 that man is fallen.

The Koran is filled with failed prophecies and is pretty inconsistent- Unlike the Bible that does not contradict itself, the Koran does.

Do we hate Muslims? No. But we do hate Islam because it's another sure road to Hell fire like every other false religion. Only Jesus Christ can set them free!

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Dear Dr. Ghouse, GREETINGS!

I am one of your admirers and sincerely appreciate your interfaith activities between Christians, Jews and Muslims to promote understanding between the followers of Three (3) Great Abrahamic Religions, so that we all can live in peace and harmony with each other as one Nation (Ummah) under Almighty God. In shaa Allah

Under the order of Amr bil-Ma'roof and Nahi 'an-il-Munkar, it is my duty as a Muslim to advise all of my Muslim Brothers and Sisters to do GOOD and refrain from doing OTHERWISE.

Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds; and may His Blessings and Peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu ‘alaihi wacSallam), and upon all his Family and Companions.

It is not permissible for a Muslim woman to marry a non Muslim man at all as Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) says: "And give not (your daughters) in marriage to Al-Mushrikûn (Polytheists) till they believe in Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala). Alone)." (Surah (Chapter) Al-Baqarah 2, AyahVerse (Verse 221)

Al-Qurtubi said: "The above Verse means that we must not marry a Muslim woman to a Kaafir (a non-Muslim). The Ummah (Muslim nation) agreed in a consensus that a non-Muslim should not marry a Muslim woman under any circumstances, whatsoever, because allowing so is an offence to both Islam and Muslims”.

So the above statement clarifies the wisdom why it is not permissible for a Muslim woman to marry a non-Muslim man.

Doctor Al-Qardawi, in his book Al-Halal Wal Haram says: "The basis for this is that the husband must respect the belief of his wife in order to preserve the good martial relationship between them. The woman of the People of the Book Christians, Jews and Muslims) lives under the guardianship of her husband, who respects the origin of her religion, Holy Book and Prophet (SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam), and even says, that he will not be a true believer except if he believes in that. Whereas a Jew, or a Christian does not believe in the slightest thing in Islam, or in the Holy Book of Islam, or in the Prophet of Islam (SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam).

Therefore, how could it be possible for a Muslim woman to live with him while her religion requires of her to perform some ritual acts of worship and obligations, legislates things for her and forbids her to do other things? It will also be impossible for the Muslim woman to respect her religion while her husband completely denies and rejects her faith. 

Hence, Islam is logical when it forbids a Muslim woman to marry an idolater because Islam completely rejects Shirk (associating partners with Allah Subhanahu waTa’ala and idol worship, so how can affection, kindness and mercy exist between the two”.

Lastly, yet importantly,,one should try to convince one’s parents that Islam does not approve of such a marriage and it is consider Zina’ (Adultery or Fornication), which is a hideous and disgraceful act in the eyes ofAllah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala and Muslim Ummah at large. 

In the meantime, one is advised to seek the help of one's fellow Muslims to find a pious Muslim man who is a suitable spouse for you in order to put an end to this problem. It should be noted that it is permissible for a Muslim woman to ask a righteous man whom she wishes to marry to be her husband as long as this is done within the limits and boundaries of noble Islamic manners set by the Sharee‘ah. This has been highlighted in Fatwah 82471, highlighted in Fatwah 82471.

Allah Subhanhu wa Ta’ala knows the Best.

REFERENCES:

https://fatwa.islamweb.org/en/fatwa/87987/marriage-between-a-muslim-and-a-non-muslim

https://theislamicinformation.com/blogs/islam-muslim-marrying-a-non-muslim/#:~:text=Imam%20al-

Tabari%20has%20given%20a%20fatwa%20that%20Muslim,but%20a%20Muslim%20must%20pay%20the%20Mahr%20first.

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Most Effective Rohani Amal For Love

Love is one of the most beautiful feelings on earth. Once you fall in love, everything becomes so exciting and exciting. You feel like one of the luckiest people on earth since the person does everything for you. Everyone tries to feel special, and love is the only way that can make you do so. No other feeling in the world can seem so happy than love. But not everyone is lucky enough to get true…

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Dua For Finding A Good Husband

Dua For Finding A Good Husband

Assalam alaykum wa rahmat Allah wa barakatuh! Today we have brought for you a very powerful and effective dua for spouse. Many people had reached out to us for sharing a dua for good spouse. We all want a good spouse in our life and a good spouse is the basis of happy and joyous marriage. If you are someone who is getting married or is in the process of getting married, recite this dua for spouse…

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"The Cunning Shrewd Woman." From Surah 12, Yusuf.

We continue to look at ways the Dream of Joseph, the youngest son of Israel compares to life on earth today.

In the story, as on earth today, the Seven Deadly Cows are loose, consuming the healthy ones. Joseph eventually tells the Pharaoh what to do to prevent their appearance from permanently ending life on earth: The Lady of the House, all democratically elected governments must become enraptured with the idea of Joseph, "a second chance to be fruitful" instead of trying to survive a global conquest and be the final victor.

12: 23-29:

"And the lady, in whose house he lived, tried to seduce him. She locked the doors ˹firmly˺ and said, “Come to me!” He replied, “Allah is my refuge! It is ˹not right to betray˺ my master, who has taken good care of me. Indeed, the wrongdoers never succeed.”

She advanced towards him, and he would have done likewise, had he not seen a sign from his Lord.1 This is how We kept evil and indecency away from him, for he was truly one of Our chosen servants.

They raced for the door and she tore his shirt from the back, only to find her husband at the door. She cried, “What is the penalty for someone who tried to violate your wife, except imprisonment or a painful punishment?”

Joseph responded, “It was she who tried to seduce me.” And a witness from her own family testified: “If his shirt is torn from the front, then she has told the truth and he is a liar.

But if it is torn from the back, then she has lied and he is truthful.”

So when her husband saw that Joseph’s shirt was torn from the back, he said ˹to her˺, “This must be ˹an example˺ of the cunning of you ˹women˺! Indeed, your cunning is so shrewd!

O  Joseph! Forget about this. And you ˹O wife˺! Seek forgiveness for your sin.1 It certainly has been your fault.”

Commentary:

Men always run from overbearing women. Governments who are not interested in publishing the peace are too threatening for their populations to ponder an equitable way of life. The Mashiach, the essence of the ethical intentions of a democratically elected government will never happen if an overbearing government is in place.

The Quran says a spontaneous change in the way the public eye views corruption is needed before the Mashiach will happen. It will not come from the top, no one listens to the President. It will not happen because of the Mosque or the Temple, everyone knows all they do is stir up trouble anyway.

The only voice polities will listen to is the voice of shame that tells them God will turn His face away from them if they are not being honest about the reasons for their fallout with Him.

In this case as in ours, it is being caused by a wet wife, one who is not honest, wants what she wants and except for the power of her husband has no reason to believe she is not going to get it.

The test to see which side of Joseph's body from which his shirt is torn gives us a way to test our own circumstances. The Gematria for verse 26, 10056, י‎אֶפֶסהו‎‎ "His plaster". Josephs plaster is the essence of his dream. He wants to build a realm, but she, the wet wife, just wants to get her bricks laid.

Governments like this are toxic to the young, especially to young men who naturally seek power who are naturally drawn to vacuums of power such as have been apparent all around the world out of fear for their own futures. This kind of wild boy is the opposite of the son of Israel.

So the Pharaoh named Potiphar, "beloved of Ra" who is as wise as Solomon, deduces a way to prove his wives guilt and prosecute her, but he is merciful so as to not create a power vacuum in the Court. He gives her a second chance and tells Joseph to keep dreaming his dream.

Joseph continues to wait for a sign from God as to how to fulfill his destiny. What kind of sign should we look for? The Gematria says 15026, "a placebo." תחרד. גיפסב, "be alarmed of being too passive."

If one's government is more of a wicked wet wife interested in seducing the young rather than pleasing God by looking after the realm, the Quran says allowing it to proceed is a huge mistake. More naked babies will be born and the problem will double in size.

Everyone, not enough effort is being applied to the problems posed by Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. This cannot be the case. They are wet wives, willing to sell every last soul to the devil for nothing anyone sane would value. The planet cannot and does not deserve to be subjected to the tests we are putting it through. Pressure on the White House to permanently rid of us of these menaces must not relent.

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You're tired.

You feel like life is throwing too much on you, you delay your salah and at times to a point that you miss it. You feel stressed out as if there's no more way out from all the problems you are facing. You feel unhappy that even through listening to Islamic lectures or the Qur'an - your heart still feels empty.

Indeed, you are positive that you have drifted away - that you are truly lost.

Yet, here you are - reading this post because you saw "hold on" on the poster. Doesn't that tell you something? Yes, you want to read this because you are holding on - you are looking for a way out. You have not totally drifted away from Allah rather Allah is still calling you back to Him.

Wandering soul, you have to understand that a believer's heart will always become uneasy when it has swayed away from its Creator. Whatever you are feeling now - this emptiness, this depression, this sadness and all those negative emotions - its a result of your abandonment of Allah and the Qur'an - nothing else.

You"think" you may have many "reasons" to justify why you are in such situations such as:

[1] you find it hard to marry someone.

Have you not thought that maybe you are in a haraam relationship or that you are having idle talks with the opposite sex or just ultimately you are not doing the means of asking Allah for it?

[2] you are in so much debt.

Have you not thought that maybe you are in this mess because you are earning from a thing that is haraam or has riba (interest) in it? Give sadaqah even a smile or a good word is sadaqah. Do not be greedy on it.

[3] your marriage is on the rocks.

Have you not thought that maybe your relationship has gone downhill because you have made your spouse greater in position in your life than Allah? Recollect your thoughts. The more a couple is closer to Allah, so will their relationship will be.

[4] you are failing in everything you seem to do.

Have you not thought that maybe you are having so much screen time that you get so lazy in studying or revising. Remember, Allah is the one who brings ease, he told you this in the Qur'an not only once - but twice. Inna ma'al usri yusra.

These are just maybe the couple of challenges that us, nowadays, face yet let me give you some samples that would make you realize how minute these challenges we face compared to the people who came before us.

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Julaybib Radiyallahu Anhu - I know a lot of you may have heard about his story but let me just tell you a glimpse of it - he found it very hard to get married due to his appearance yet his adaab and akhlaaq were such high that our beloved Prophet Muhammad took him as his own.

Due to his diligence upon Allah and his perfection of his faith, Allah showered him with the blessings of raising his status both here in the dunya and akhirah. Allah blessed him with a great woman to be his wife as well - all of this because he held on (to Allah). So, hold on. [1]

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Mus'ab Ibn Umair Radiyallahu Anhu - if you have been reading my posts, then I am sure you would have come across his story in one of them. He was known as the flower of the Qurash - due to his appearance and status. He was so handsome and came from a high status and prominent family. He was known for his lavish clothes, as well.

When Islam came, he was one of the few people who accepted it and due to this his family threw him out from their lives and along with it all of the luxuries. He was the person that when the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wassalaam see, he would tear up because of the sacrifices he has done for Islam and being with him.

My dear brothers and sisters in Islam, you may be in debt which is a thing that you can repay here and there but imagine Mus'ab - he was left with nothing and know that he was brought up with all the luxuries in life so his life turned 360 in just one day.

With his tolerance and great sacrifice, Allah raised his status by making him the first envoy of Islam. He was the first messenger that was sent to Madinah to do dawah before our Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wassalaam made hijrah - all of this because he hold

on (to Allah), So hold on. [2]

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Umm Hakeem Bint Harith Radiyallahu Anha - I wrote about this beautiful woman in one of my posts. She is the wife of Ikrimah - the son of Abu Jahl. Her love story is very fascinating. She is an epitome of patience and true love, indeed.

When she entered the fold of Islam, her husband Ikrimah fled to Yemen out of the fear that he may be put on the sword as Muslims have finally conquered Makkah. So, instead of just living her new life as a Muslim - she made a plea to the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wassalaam instead that to give her the chance to convince her husband to come into the fold of Islam as she believes her husband will be of a useful man for Islam.

So she went on to search for her husband - the story is quite long but as soon as she found her husband - she did her best to convince him and indeed Ikrimah joined her back to Makkah and ultimately entered the fold of Islam.

If your marriage are on the rocks - then imagine Umm Hakeem's situation that time - just because she entered the fold of Islam - she was left all alone and fragile but she never gave up on her husband and indeed if our love is true for our spouse - we won't just give up on him/her - we will do whatever it takes to save them, so even with the amplest faith left - she held on (to Allah). So, hold on. [3]

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The Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wassalam - there is no introduction needed for this great man. Rather, I want to remind you of his encounter with the people of Taif when he was thrown rocks at to the point that only his sandals were not covered with blood.

And before this incident happened, he tried to talk to the people and the leaders of the tribe of Ta'if and failure upon failure did he get to the extend that he was shattered with blood with their rocks. Yet, when he was pale and in pain and Jibrail Alaihi Salaam came and asked him if he wanted to take revenge on the people of Taif - our beloved Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wassalaam said no because he held on (to Allah) that someone amongst in the progeny of these people might become a follower of Islam.

Imagine the physical abuse he had gone through, and we are here just feeling depressed as if the work has turned its back on us - he was covered with blood while here we are reading this post in the comfort of our homes - yet we still feel everything is going downhill.

He Sallallahu Alaihi Wassalaam held on (to Allah), So hold on. [4]

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My dear brothers and sisters, true and ultimate failure is the abandonment of Allah and the Qur'an. We reap what we sow. If we walk into this life deluded with the tricks of Shaitaan and giving into each of them - then we have indeed, failed our test here and ultimately we will face that on the day we meet Allah.

Yet, if we walk into this life with the light of Islam and abiding to what has been given to us in accordance of this beautiful way of life, then be ready to harvest the rewards of it on the day we finally all enter Jannah.

A simple thought that you can also go by, if all of the above has not affected your heart - Jannah. Imagine, just imagine the day you enter the gates of Jannah. So hold on, hold tight to Allah.

Allah isn't the one who has let you go, you are the one who let go - yet His Mercy is still there - so Hold on to it.

Hold on. Jannah - in there is the true success.

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May Allah make it easy for all of us.

Amin

Zohayma

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Most of the stories were paraphrased. You can find more of the stories here:

[1] Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Surah Al-Ahzab

[2] Men Around the Messenger

[3] Commanders of the Muslim Army, Ghadanfar, p. 161-165

[4] Muslim, Kitab ul Jihad

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What does it mean when they say "have sabr during difficult times"? Does it mean not being sad? I take it as meaning not losing hope in God but dunno whats the real meaning

Salaam alykum,

There is a problem in how we teach the concept of patience. I think many times the way that patience (sabr) is taught many times is in this sort of magic way, where it is taught like: “if you have faith, then you will have patience, and so when you are in the worst time in your life, if you believe in God, then nothing will bother you!”

But like... That’s not even true.

Like, where in The Qur’an do we have this fictional story that we push out in Islamic events? Where is the Prophet who just started praying and then life got good, they looked around, smiled and nodded, and just kicked their heels and ran off into the sunset?

Ibrahim (Abraham) had to deal with his father who made idols, Asiya’s husband (Pharaoh) was literally the worst man in the world, Musa (Moses) was born into a society that systematically killed boys from his people, Yusuf’s (Joseph) brothers tried to get rid of him violently, Maryam’s (Mary) honor was questioned by those around her, Ayyub (Job) lost his health, his children, and his wealth.

The Prophet Muhammad was an orphan, in a society that hated them, while he had to witness the passing of his wife and multiple children.

The Prophet Muhammad was scared about God, there was a gap in revelation, to the point that his opponents would taunt him by saying that God had forsaken him. The Prophet was distraught, and worried, anxious, sad, and that is when God revealed Surat Ad-Duha (the 93rd Surah):

“Thy Sustainer has not forsaken thee, nor does He scorn thee” [93:3]

The story of Musa (Moses) and his mother, is also really important, so I’ll just link it here, because it really underlines the point that people who are the closest to God are still worried, still cry, still sad, still anxious, because that is normal and God knows it.

Patience isn’t easy.

Patience is tears. Patience is cringing out of anxiety. Patience is wanting to smash your fists into sujud. Patience is crying for a response from God. Patience is feeling alone. Patience is painful. Patience is taxing. Patience is clenched fists and grinding teeth. Patience is swallowing insults. Patience is smiles covering tears. Patience is so hard.

But remember, The Qur'an says:

“And how could we not place our trust in God, seeing that it is He who has shown us the path which we are to follow?’ ‘Hence, we shall certainly bear with patience whatever hurt you may do us: for, all who have trust [in His existence] must place their trust in God [alone]!’” [14:12]

Remember Who gave you the path to your salvation, have trust in your Lord, and remind yourself of what The Prophet said:

“Seek closeness [to God] and be steadfast [patient], and in all that afflicts the believer there is atonement, even a thorn that pricks him, and the hardship he suffers.” [Tirmidhi]

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Tafsir Ibn Kathir: Surah Al-An’am Ayah 84-90

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

6:84 And We bestowed upon him Ishaq and Yaqub, each of them We guided, and before him, We guided Nuh and among his progeny Dawud, Suleiman, Ayub, Yusuf, Musa, and Harun.

Thus do We reward the good-doers.

6:85 And Zakariyya, and Yahya and Isa and Ilyas, each one of them was of the righteous.

6:86 And Ismail and Al-Yasa`, and Yunus and Lut, and each one of them We preferred above the Alamin (mankind and Jinns, of their times).

6:87 And also some of their fathers and their progeny and their brethren, We chose them, and We guided them to a straight path.

6:88 This is the guidance of Allah with which He guides whomsoever He wills of His servants.

But if they had joined in worship others with Allah, all that they used to do would have been of no benefit to them.

6:89 They are those whom We gave the Book, Al- Hukm, and Prophethood. But if they disbelieve therein, then, indeed We have entrusted it to a people who are not disbelievers therein.

6:90 They are those whom Allah had guided. So follow their guidance.

Say: "No reward I ask of you for this (the Qur'an). It is only a reminder for the `Alamin (mankind and Jinns).''

Ibrahim Receives the News of Ishaq and Ya`qub During His Old Age

Allah states that after Ibrahim became old and he, and his wife, Sarah, lost hope of having children, He gave them Ishaq. The angels came to Ibrahim on their way to the people of Prophet Lut (to destroy them) and they delivered the good news of a child to Ibrahim and his wife. Ibrahim's wife was amazed at the news,

She said (in astonishment): "Woe unto me! Shall I bear a child while I am an old woman, and here is my husband, an old man! Verily! This is a strange thing!''

They said: "Do you wonder at the decree of Allah The mercy of Allah and His blessings be on you, O the family (of Ibrahim). Surely, He (Allah) is All-Praiseworthy, All- Glorious.'' (11:72-73)

The angels also gave them the good news that Ishaq will be a Prophet and that he will have offspring of his own.

In another Ayah, Allah said;

And We gave him the good news of Ishaq a Prophet from the righteous.(37:112), which perfects this good news and completes the favor.

Allah said,

(of Ishaq, and after him, of Ya`qub... (11:71),

meaning, this child will have another child in your lifetime, so that your eyes are comforted by him, just as your eyes will be comforted by his father.

Certainly, one becomes jubilant and joyous when he becomes a grandfather, because this means that his offspring will continue to exist.

It was also expected that if an elderly couple had children, due to the child's weakness, he would have no offspring. This is why Allah delivered the good news of Ishaq and of his son Yaqub, whose name literally means `multiplying and having offspring'.

This was a reward for Ibrahim who left his people and migrated from their land so that he could worship Allah alone. Allah compensated Ibrahim with better than his people and tribe when He gave him righteous children of his own, who would follow his religion, so that his eyes would be comforted by them.

In another Ayah, Allah said;

So when he turned away from them and from those whom they worshipped besides Allah, We gave him Ishaq and Yaqub, and each one of them We made a Prophet. (19:49)

Allah said here,

And We bestowed upon him Ishaq and Yaqub, each of them We guided,

Allah said;

and before him, We guided Nuh...,

meaning, We guided Nuh before and gave him righteous offspring, just as We guided Ibrahim and gave him righteous children.

Qualities of Nuh and Ibrahim

Each of these two Prophets had special qualities. When Allah caused the people of the earth to drown, except those who believed in Nuh and accompanied him in the ark, Allah made the offspring of Nuh the dwellers of the earth thereafter. Ever since that occurred, the people of the earth were and still are the descendants of Nuh.

As for Ibrahim, Allah did not send a Prophet after him but from his descendants. Allah said in other Ayat,

And We ordained among his (Ibrahim's) offspring Prophethood and the Book. (29:27)

And indeed, We sent Nuh and Ibrahim, and placed in their offspring Prophethood and the Book. (57:26)

and,

Those were they unto whom Allah bestowed His grace from among the Prophets, of the offspring of Adam, and of those whom We carried (in the ship) with Nuh, and of the offspring of Ibrahim and Israil and from among those whom We guided and chose. When the verses of the Most Beneficent (Allah) were recited unto them, they fell down prostrating and weeping. (19:58)

Allah said in this honorable Ayah here,

and among his progeny... meaning, We guided from among his offspring,

Dawud, Suleiman..., from the offspring of Nuh, according to Ibn Jarir.

It is also possible that the Ayah refers to Ibrahim since it is about him that the blessings were originally mentioned here, although Lut is not from his offspring, for he was Ibrahim's nephew, the son of his brother Maran, the son of Azar. It is possible to say that Lut was mentioned in Ibrahim's offspring as a generalization. As Allah said,

Or were you witnesses when death approached Yaqub When he said unto his sons, "What will you worship after me!''

They said, "We shall worship your God, and the God of your fathers, Ibrahim, Ismail, Ishaq, One God, and to Him we submit.'' (2:133)

Here, Ismail was mentioned among the ascendants of Yaqub, although he was Yaqub's uncle.

Similarly Allah said,

So the angels prostrated themselves, all of them together. Except Iblis -- he refused to be among those to prostrate. (15:30-31)

Allah included Iblis in His order to the angels to prostrate, and chastised him for his opposition, all because he was similar to them in that (order), so he was considered among them in general, although he was

a Jinn. Iblis was created from fire while the angels were created from light.

Allah says;

Ayub, Yusuf, Musa, and Harun. Thus do We reward the good-doers. And Zakariyya, and Yahya and Isa and Ilyas, each one of them was of the righteous. And Ismail and Al-Yasa`, and Yunus and Lut, and each one of them We preferred above the Alamin (mankind and Jinns, of their times).

Mentioning `Isa in the offspring of Ibrahim, or Nuh as we stated above, is proof that the grandchildren from a man's daughter's side are included among his offspring. `Isa is included among Ibrahim's progeny through his mother, although `Isa did not have a father.

Ibn Abi Hatim recorded that; Abu Harb bin Abi Al-Aswad said,

"Al-Hajjaj sent to Yahya bin Ya`mar, saying, `I was told that you claim that Al-Hasan and Al- Hussein are from the offspring of the Prophet, did you find it in the Book of Allah I read the Qur'an from beginning to end and did not find it.'

Yahya said, `Do you not read in Surah Al- An`am, (and among his, progeny Dawud, Sulayman...) until (and Yahya and `Isa...).

Al-Hajjaj said, `Yes.'

Yahya said, `Is not `Isa from the offspring of Ibrahim, although he did not have a father!'

Al-Hajjaj said, `You have said the truth.'''

For example, when a man leaves behind a legacy, a trust, or gift to his "offspring'' then the children of his daughters are included. But if a man gives something to his "sons'', or he leaves a trust behind for them, then that would be particular to his male children and their male children.

Allah's statement,

And also some of their fathers and their progeny and their brethren,

mentions that some of these Prophets' ascendants and descendants were also guided and chosen.

So Allah said,

We chose them, and We guided them to a straight path.

Shirk Eradicates the Deeds, Even the Deeds of the Messengers

Allah said next,

This is the guidance of Allah with which He guides whomsoever He wills of His servants.

meaning, this occurred to them by Allah's leave and because He directed them to guidance.

Allah said;

But if they had joined in worship others with Allah, all that they used to do would have been of no benefit to them.

This magnifies the serious danger of Shirk and the gravity of committing it.

In another Ayah, Allah said;

And indeed it has been revealed to you, as it was to those (Allah's Messengers) before you: "If you join others in worship with Allah, surely your deeds will be in vain.'' (39:65)

`If' here does not mean that this would ever occur, as is similar in Allah's statement;

Say: "If the Most Beneficent had a son, then I am the first of Allah's worshippers.'' )43:81(

If We intended to take a pastime (a wife or a son, etc.) We could surely have taken it from Us, if We were going to do (that). )21:17(

If Allah willed to take a son, He could have chosen whom He pleased out of those whom He created. But glory be to Him! He is Allah, the One, the Compelling. (39:4)

Allah said,

They are those whom We gave the Book, Al-Hukm, and Prophethood.

We bestowed these bounties on them, as a mercy for the servants, and out of our kindness for creation.

But if they disbelieve therein..., in the Prophethood, or the three things; the Book,

the Hukm and the Prophethood,

They...,

According to Ibn Abbas, Sa`id bin Al-Musayyib, Ad- Dahhak, Qatadah, As-Suddi, and others,

refers to the people of Makkah.

then, indeed We have entrusted it to a people who are not disbelievers therein.

This Ayah means, if the Quraysh and the rest of the people of the earth - Arabs and non-Arabs, illiterate and the People of the Scripture - disbelieve in these bounties, then We have entrusted them to another people, the Muhajirun and Ansar, and those who follow, their lead until the Day of Resurrection ( who are not disbelievers therein)

They will not deny any of these favors, not even one letter. Rather, they will believe in them totally, even the parts that are not so clear to some of them.

We ask Allah to make us among them by His favor, generosity and kindness.

Addressing His servant and Messenger, Muhammad, Allah said;

They are...,

the Prophets mentioned here, along with their righteous fathers, offspring and brethren,

those whom Allah had guided. meaning, they alone are the people of guidance,

So follow their guidance. Imitate them.

This command to the Messenger certainly applies to his Ummah, according to what he legislates and commands them.

While mentioning this Ayah, Al-Bukhari recorded that; Mujahid asked Ibn Abbas, "Is there an instance

where prostration is warranted in (Surah) Sad?''

Ibn Abbas said, "Yes.''

He then recited, And We bestowed upon him Ishaq and Ya`qub... until, .)So follow their guidance...

He commented,

"He (our Prophet, Muhammad) was among them.''

In another narration, Mujahid added that Ibn Abbas said,

"Your Prophet was among those whose guidance we were commanded to follow.''

Allah's statement,

Say: "No reward I ask of you for this.''

means, I do not ask you for any reward for delivering the Qur'an to you, nor anything else,

"It is only a reminder for the Alamin (mankind and Jinns).''

so they are reminded by it and guided from blindness to clarity, from misguidance to guidance, and from disbelief to faith.