True Love Saturday, October 31, 2009
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“As the Prophet sallalahu alayhi wasallam was born in the month of Rabī‘ul Awwal it is only natural to have an inclination to read, study and speak about the sīrah of the Prophet sallalahu alayhi wasallam during this month.
However, a sign of true love is that one constantly thinks of the Prophet sallalahu alayhi wasallam with similar devotion and love throughout the rest of the year also.”
A Sign of Love Thursday, October 29, 2009
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“The sign of having love for Allāh ta’ala is that you strive to emulate the Prophet sallalhu alayhi wasallam in every aspect of your life. Allāh ta’ala says: ‘Say (O Muhammad sallalhu alayhi wasallam): “If you really love Allāh then follow me, Allāh will love you…”’(3:31)”
Creating Love Tuesday, October 27, 2009
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Listed below are some useful ways to help create true love for our beloved Prophet sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam:
“1. Recite durūd (salāt-‘alan-Nabī) at least 300 times daily. You may read any formula of durūd as long as it is from an authentic source. The most virtuous is the Durūd Ibrāhīmī, though who are not able to read it 300 times may read a shorter one. An easy method is to recite the short formula ‘sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam’, and to read the longer Durūd Ibrāhīmī after every ten of the short durūd.
2. Increase the recitation of Durūd on Fridays because the reward increases manifold.
3. Try to recite the compilation of forty salāt and salām from authentic sources of hadīth published by the IDA as a booklet entitled ‘Salāt and Salām’ daily. If you are unable to read it daily, then read it at least once a week on Friday.
4. Study the sunnah of Nabī sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam, and aim to bring every sunnah into practice.
5. Read the sīrah of Nabī sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam.”
What is Sunnah? Thursday, October 22, 2009
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“The Sunnah is the way of Rasūlullāh sallahu alayhi wasallam, the life of Rasūlullāh sallahu alayhi wasallam, the method of Rasūlullāh sallahu alayhi wasallam, and the path of Rasūlullāh sallahu alayhi wasallam.
Rasūlullāh sallahu alayhi wasallam was sent by Allāh S as an example for all who are to come until the day of Qiyāmah. From this we can understand how perfect, complete and comprehensive his life was.
The life of Rasūlullāh sallahu alayhi wasallam is the criterion for haq (truth), and it is used to differentiate between haq and bātil (falsehood): what is in the Sunnah is haq; what is not is bātil.”
I am Being Watched Wednesday, October 21, 2009
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“Upon observing a speed camera, a driver immediately slows his car, because he is aware that he is being watched; he fears the consequences of speeding.
Likewise a person who undergoes spiritual training will always feel the presence of Allāh ta’ala and will always remember, wherever he may be: ‘Allāh ta’ala is watching me!’
Precaution Tuesday, October 20, 2009
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“Imagine the following situation: you are in the safety of a room when two people come and give you two pieces of contradictory news; one says that there is a venomous snake outside and the other says there is not. What would you do in such a situation?
You would take every precaution and stay indoors following the first person’s advice until you were 100% sure the second opinion was correct. If this is our attitude in regards to worldly harms, should we not, when we are in doubt as to whether something is halāl or harām, take the precautious measure too, until we are 100% satisfied?”
Acquiring the Love of Allah Monday, October 19, 2009
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The key to acquiring the love of Allāh ta’ala is:
1. Adopting the company of the pious (especially one’s shaykh).
2. Abstaining from sins.
3. Being punctual with one’s ma‘mūlāt (prescribed practices).
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Brushing it Under the Carpet Sunday, October 18, 2009
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“Utilising means other than the dhikr of Allāh ta’ala to acquire peace of heart is akin to brushing your difficulties under the carpet. The unease, despite being masked, is still there.
It is just like being under anaesthetic; as soon as you ‘wake up’ you will realise that the pain has not gone away.”
Flashbacks Saturday, October 17, 2009
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“After repenting from sins and turning over a new leaf, some people experience flashbacks of sinful activities they had once been involved in. Shaytān instigates such flashbacks, intending them to cause disturbance and confusion. Many people are unsettled and worried about such thoughts.
It should be understood that if such thoughts come involuntarily, without a conscious effort to bring them to mind, one should not worry. No attention whatsoever should be paid to them. And because they cause hardship to a believer, patiently putting up with them entails reward.”
Acquiring the Love of Allah ta’ala Thursday, October 15, 2009
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“The keys to acquiring the love of Allāh ta’ala are:
1. Adopting the company of the pious (especially one’s shaykh).
2. Abstaining from sins.
3. Being punctual with one’s ma‘mūlāt (prescribed practices).
When someone enters the company of his shaykh, his heart is kindled with the Love of Allāh. However, when he leaves that blessed company, the flame of love is threatened by the gusting winds of the environment around him. If, affected by these winds, a person were to commit a sin, the love of Allāh ta’ala would be extinguished. It is therefore necessary to safeguard yourself from sins.
Another necessity for keeping the flame of love kindled is fuel, which in this case is the remembrance of Allāh ta’ala prescribed by one’s shaykh in the form of ma‘mūlāt. Thus, punctuality in attending the company of one’s shaykh, abstinence from sins and completing one’s ma‘mūlāt are necessary steps towards securing the Love of Allāh.”
