#quran lessons

[itsmaats13]

Masha Allah 💚🤍

[journal-rasa]

Jika kamu ingin cepat berdamai dengan orang-orang yang menyakitimu, maka jangan lihat ia sebagai teman, keluarga, pasangan atau siapa pun yang kamu kenal.

Tapi lihatlah mereka sebagai malaikat yang Allah samarkan khusus untuk menguji hatimu.

Dan sungguh akan Kami berikan cobaan kepadamu dengan sedikit ketakutan, kelaparan, kekurangan harta, jiwa, dan buah-buahan. Dan berikanlah berita gembira kepada orang-orang yang sabar, (yaitu) orang-orang yang apabila ditimpa musibah, mereka mengucapkan, “Inna lillaahi wa innaa ilaihi raaji'uun.” (Kami dari Allah, dan hanya kepada-Nya kami kembali). <<<Q.S Al-Baqarah: 155-156>>>

Sesungguhnya, berbahagialah manusia yang ditegur Allah; sebab itu janganlah engkau menolak didikan Yang Mahakuasa. Karena Dialah yang melukai, tetapi juga yang membebat; Dia yang memukuli, tetapi yang tangan-Nya menyembuhkan pula. <<<Taurat, kitab Nabi Ayub 5: 17-18>>>

[refat-ahmed]

If a woman is qualified to give da'wah based upon (sound) knowledge of the Sharee'ah and good manners, then she should allocate time in exerting herself to give da'wah to her sisters in Islaam. This is because the callers to Islaam from amongst the women are very few and giving da'wah is a collective obligation (fard kifaayah).

[Mawaaqif Mudhee'ah fee Hayaat al-Imaam 'Abdul 'Azeez Ibn Baaz (rahimahullah), pg. 80]

[nanamins-overtime]

حب الدنيا رأس كل خطيئة

The love of this world is the root of all evil

[eretzyisrael]

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[quranwithsehar]

When will the help of Allah arrive?

The revelation of Surah Al-Ankabut occurred when Muslims faced severe oppression. Once Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) began preaching Islam publicly, his few followers quickly found that professing faith meant facing ruthless torture and execution. Men from the Mecca like Abu Bakr (ra), were beaten unconscious in the streets, while slaves like Bilal b. Rabah (ra) and Suhayb b. Sinân (ra) were shackled and left to scorch in the midday desert sun.

The conditions had become extremely unfavorable, and a noble companion was tortured with burning coals without clothes. They took him to hot, open areas in the city when the sun was very strong. It was scorching on the ground. They removed his clothes, put iron armor on him, and laid him on the hot ground. Because of the intense heat, his skin would burn, and his body would become still. His skin melted due to the extreme conditions, and he went to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), asking, "Why isn't Allah's help coming, considering what we are going through?"

Then, the verses of Surah Al-Ankabut were revealed. When Surah Al-Ankabut was revealed, its initial verses emphasized patience. The first verses addressed the companions, saying, “Do people think once they say, “We believe,” that they will be left without being put to the test? We certainly tested those before them. And ˹in this way˺ Allah will clearly distinguish between those who are truthful and those who are liars.”

After this, the mention of Prophet Noah began, highlighting that he had to endure centuries of waiting, and eventually, Allah's help came through the flood. After that, the mention of Prophet Abrahim followed, who faced difficulties from his own people and was saved from the fire.

Then the story of Prophet Lut is mentioned. Prophet Lut was also supposed to migrate. However, at that point, the command for migration had not yet been given. Prophet Lut would be questioning when the command would come and when they would leave this place.

After a long period of patience, finally, the angels came, and the command for migration was given.

Allah, through these stories, was conveying to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) that just as He helped all those previous prophets, He would help them too. However, they needed to be patient and wait, just as all of them had to wait.

This Surah gives us hope that help would surely come, and it would come in a way one cannot anticipate. All we have to do is wait patiently.

[draree]

People have gone through miserable times across the history of Mankind just for standing firm upon Islamic principles of Tawheed and justice! Even the people of highest character and piety i.e. the Prophets, themselves went through such scenarios. Some incidents have been covered in the Islamic tradition in order to inculcate among the Muslim masses the concept of trial, test, affliction and tribulation! And through this one becomes spiritually oriented with the difficult times one is going to have in this life!

Allah Azawajal says, "And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient."

Surah Baqarah V. 155

[sukoon-rooh]

Shouldn't we be grateful to Allah ﷻ for being there with us every second?

Unlike others, we don't have to find people to tell us what we feel!

We have Allah ﷻ, Subhan' Allah 🥺

It doesn't matter if you're happy, sad, angry, depressed, or anxious, Allah ﷻ is always there to hear us out!🥺

Yet we take it for granted.😓

May Allah ﷻ forgive us and make us among those who He loves, Aameen.🤍

-اقرأ

[musht-e-khaak]

What exactly prevents us from following our faith? Why do our steps falter when we try to walk the path of truth? Why does standing up for justice scare us? Why do we perceive being a Muslim as being backward? Why, after all? Do you know why? Because we prioritize others' opinions over our own. In simple terms, we worry about "what will people think?" How will people view me if I wear a hijab? What will people say if I grow a beard? What will people think if I refuse to attend parties? It’s always about people, people, and people.This has led our society to adopt the mentality that those who adhere to religion are the ones who have forsaken the world, who have no dreams, and who hold outdated beliefs. Consequently, the majority eventually excludes religion from their lives. Do you consider your faith so fragile that anyone's thought can lead you astray from your true purpose? Do you ever realize that our steps cannot be firm until we internalize and embrace the mindset that there is nothing stronger than the path we follow, and there never can be. Islam does not separate you from the world; rather, it teaches you how to live within it.

"never let your principles be overshadowed by your emotions, never ever."

- musht-e-khaak. 🦋

[anordinaryarchitect]

14.07.24 • 26/51 Productive Day

Today was so productive day 🫠

Reading 10 page book 

Reading 2 page Quran

Duolingo English and Italian

Listening English podcast

Online ALES lesson

Cambly lesson

Correction to restoration project

Spending time with family

🗓️ Last 13 days to the ALES exam 📣

[laanam]

A beautiful thing I noticed in surah Al-Qasas is that every time Musa عليه السلام found himself in a state of need/fear/worry, he calls out to his Lord only:

‎قَالَ رَبِّ إِنِّى ظَلَمْتُ نَفْسِى فَٱغْفِرْ لِى فَغَفَرَ لَهُۥٓ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ ٱلْغَفُورُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ

He pleaded, “My Lord! I have definitely wronged my soul, so forgive me.” So He forgave him, ˹for˺ He is indeed the All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

(Quran 28:16)

فَخَرَجَ مِنْهَا خَآئِفًۭا يَتَرَقَّبُ ۖ قَالَ رَبِّ نَجِّنِى مِنَ ٱلْقَوْمِ ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ

So Moses left the city in a state of fear and caution, praying, “My Lord! Deliver me from the wrongdoing people.”

(Quran 28:21)

وَلَمَّا تَوَجَّهَ تِلْقَآءَ مَدْيَنَ قَالَ عَسَىٰ رَبِّىٓ أَن يَهْدِيَنِى سَوَآءَ ٱلسَّبِيلِ

And as he made his way towards Midian, he said, “I trust my Lord will guide me to the right way.”

(Quran 28:22)

فَقَالَ رَبِّ إِنِّى لِمَآ أَنزَلْتَ إِلَىَّ مِنْ خَيْرٍۢ فَقِيرٌۭ

“…and prayed, “My Lord! I am truly in ˹desperate˺ need of whatever provision You may have in store for me.”

(Quran 28:24)

And the final ayah of surah Al-Qasas reinforces this strong sense of faith/tawakkul in Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala. In calling out to Him, رَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ only.

‎وَلَا تَدْعُ مَعَ ٱللَّهِ إِلَـٰهًا ءَاخَرَ ۘ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ۚ كُلُّ شَىْءٍ هَالِكٌ إِلَّا وَجْهَهُۥ ۚ لَهُ ٱلْحُكْمُ وَإِلَيْهِ تُرْجَعُونَ

“And do not invoke any other god with Allah. There is no god ˹worthy of worship˺ except Him. Everything is bound to perish except He Himself. All authority belongs to Him. And to Him you will ˹all˺ be returned.”

(Quran 28:88)

[refat-ahmed]

أجمل النساء هن أولئك اللواتي بقين مجهولات وغير مرئيات في هذا العالم، واللواتي توّجن رؤوسهن بالحشمة.

The most beautiful women are those who remain unknown & unseen In this world, who crowned their heads with modesty.

كلما قلّ من يراها، زادت قيمتها.

The less people see her, the more her value increases.

كلما نسيت حَياءها، تقلّ قيمتها وتصبح شيئًا يمكن لأي شخص أن يحصل عليه.

The more she forgets her Haya. The more her value decreases, she becomes something anyone can have.

[howtomuslim]

Islamic Governance &Exemplifying Justice with the parable of Salah ad-Din Ayyubi

Sultan Salah ad-Din Ayyubi, widely known as Saladin, stands as a paragon of Islamic governance, embodying the principles of justice, compassion, and wisdom. His reign serves as a testament to the beauty of Islam’s approach to governance, drawing inspiration from the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and the Quran.

Justice in Islamic Governance

Saladin’s commitment to justice mirrors the core Islamic principle of fairness and equity. The Quran highlights in Surah An-Nisa (4:135):

“O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm in justice, witnesses for Allah, even if it be against yourselves or parents and relatives.” 

This profound verse underscores the paramount importance of upholding justice, even if it conflicts with personal interests. The Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) also echoes this sentiment:

Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “Help your brother, whether he is an oppressor or he is an oppressed one. People asked, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! It is all right to help him if he is oppressed, but how should we help him if he is an oppressor?” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “By preventing him from oppressing others.”

This approach to justice, irrespective of one’s position, exemplifies the inherent beauty of Islamic governance.

The Legacy of Ali and Nur ad-Din Zengi

The legacy of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad(ﷺ), and Nur ad-Din Zengi, the influential ruler of Syria, further enriches the narrative of justice in Islamic governance. Both figures, renowned for their adherence to justice, famously attended court proceedings to personally adjudicate disputes, echoing the tradition of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), who was known to resolve disputes with fairness and compassion. Their actions exemplify the prophetic tradition, where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stated, 

“The most beloved of people according to Allah is he who brings most benefit, and the most beloved of deeds according to Allah is that you bring happiness to a fellow Muslim, or relieve him of distress, or pay off his debt, or stave away hunger from him.”

Compassion and Wisdom

Islamic governance, as epitomized by Saladin, Ali, and Nur ad-Din Zengi, is underpinned by compassion and wisdom. The Quran advocates for benevolence and empathy, stating in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:195) “And do good; indeed, Allah loves the doers of good.” This principle is echoed in the Hadith, where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasized, “The merciful will be shown mercy by the Most Merciful. Be merciful to those on the earth and the One in the heavens will have mercy upon you.” The integration of compassion and wisdom in governance, as demonstrated by these exemplary leaders, encapsulates the enduring beauty of Islamic principles.

By embodying the values of justice, compassion, and wisdom, these figures have etched an indelible mark on history, serving as timeless beacons of Islamic governance’s magnificence.

To learn more about Islam visit: Howtomuslim.org

References:

Biography of Salah ad-Din Ayyubi by Bahā’ ad-Dīn Yusuf ibn Rafi ibn Shaddād

[quranjournals]

// story&lessons //

Something about movies....

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In jahilliyaah days i used to watch all kinds of movies which gives very scary moves...

i repented and started to think and be grateful for what Allah Azzawajal has blessed me with my sets of eyes , a wide open mind ... which has to be mindfully taken care off and not to be taken for granted..these are the lessons learned from those years of jahilliyaah...

nowadays i get to choose watching movies which have values with really clean scenes clips... alhumdulillah..

But from movies to books.. i really prefer reading beneficial books and listening to islamic podcast/lectures , browsing authentic recipes across the globe channel..

i kept searching for knowledge of the hereafter in various healthy ways and keep on learning again and again from the same fav books... alhumdulillah for that blessings...

i prayed that Allah Azzawajal will make all of us muslims steadfast in searching & seeking for knowledge of the hereafter and keep us busy and maintaining with these blessings... آمين🤍

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[farisjax]

Allah taught dua to Yunus a.s to save him from the belly of the fish.

Allah ordered fire to not burn Ibrahim a.s

Allah split the sea for Musa a.s to provide him a way

Allah sent down revelation for Aisha r.a when the people accused her of immoral act

Allah sent down verses and made Esa a.s say " I'm a Prophet of Allah " when people accused Maryam as of immoral act.

Allah taught Adam a.s dua to save him from punishment

Allah gave Ibrahim a.s Sarah when Ibrahim a.s was alone

Allah gave Muhammad pbuh Khadija r.a when Muhammad pbuh was alone.

Allah saved Ismail a.s from the sharp knife of his father

Allah saved yusuf a.s from the well , wolf and from Zulaikha

Allah granted Yaqoob a.s his eyesight back

Allah protected Kaaba from the enemies of Islam

Allah aided Muslims with Ababil in war

Allah saved everyone who turned to Him.

Do you really think He won't help you?

It is just a matter of time. His help is near.