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From the Mercy of Allaah: If you obey Him ➡️ He brings you closer to Him If you disobey ➡️ He gives you respite to repent If you repent ➡️ He accepts your repentance

Weakness of the Hadeeth: the famous Nasheed: "Tala`al Badru `alayna…" بسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله ، وبعد Shaikh Naaserud-Deen al-Albaanee رحمه الله mentioned in al-Dha`eefah: 598 – ❝When he (The Messenger of Allaah صلى الله عليه وسلم) came to Madeenah, the Women and children began to sing: Tala`al Badru `Alaynaa (The full moon rose over us) Min Thaneeyaatil Wadaa` (From the valley of Wadaa` (one of the entrances into Madeenah)) Wajaba-sh Shukru `Alaynaa (Giving thanks is mandatory upon us) Maa Da`aa Lillaahi Daa` (As long as there is a caller calling to Allaah).❞ 👉 Ruling: “Dha`eef” Abu al-Hasan al-Khula`eey reported it in “al-Fawaa’id” (2/59), and al-Baihaqee in “Dalaa’il al-Nubuwwah” (2/233), from Fadhal Ibn al-Hibaab, who said: I heard `Ubaidullaah Ibn Muhammad Ibn `Aaishah saying… and he mentioned the Hadeeth. The Isnaad of this narration is weak; the narrators are trustworthy, but three or more narrators are missing from the chain, so it is considered “Mu`dhal”. Ibn `Aaishah is one of the Shuyookh (teachers) of Imaam Ahmad (and Abd Dawood), and he narrated it through Irsaal (i.e., omitting the names of his teachers). And this is what al-Haafidh al-`Iraaqee mentioned in his checking of “al-Ihyaa’” (2/244). [TN: Ibn `Aaishah died in the year 228 AH, and was as such, at least 120 years away from the event of the Hijrah, making absolutely clear the wide broken link between the narrator and the narration.] Al-Baihaqee said (in “Dalaa’il al-Nubuwwah”), and from him Ibn Katheer reported it in “al-Bidaayah wal-Nihaayah”, that al-Baihaqee said: “This is how our scholars have reported it, that this was said (by the people of Madeenah), when (the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم) came (to Madeenah) from Makkah; and not when he came to Madeenah through the valley of Wadaa` (after the battle of) Tabook.” But Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله refuted it (i.e. the statement of al-Baihaqee) in “al-Zaad al-Ma`aad” (3/13), saying: “It is a clear conjecture because (the valley) “Thaniyyaat al-Wadaa`” is in the direction of al-Shaam (i.e. to the north of Madeenah); people coming from Makkah to Madeenah do not even see it, and nor does anyone pass through it except those who are going to (or coming from) al-Shaam.” --end of quite from al-Dha`eefah (2/63) Ibn al-Hajar also graded this narration as “Mu`dhal” (weak due to two or three consecutive narrators missing from its chain). [Fath al-Baaree (7/261)] He also said: “Perhaps it may have happened when the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم returned from the Tabook expedition (Ghazwah).” [Fath al-Baaree (7/262)] Some historians have said that there are two “Thaniyyaat al-Wadaa`”, what is confirmed is the one to the north, in the direction of al-Shaam. But there is dispute regarding the one in the direction of Makkah. Conclusion: There are two defects regarding this incident: A) There is no doubt about the severe weakness of the Isnaad of this narration, as three or more consecutive narrators are missing from its chain. The scholars who graded it as “Weak” are Ibn Hajar, al-`Iraaqee and al-Albaanee رحمهم الله. B) There is dispute regarding the place of the valley, and whether it occurred when the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم came from Tabook or from Makkah. And Allaah knows best.

Allaah does not close a door at a servant - out of His (Divine) Wisdom... Except that He opens for him (another) door - out of His (infinite) Mercy

Anas Ibn Maalik رضي الله عنه narrated: We went with Allaah's Messenger ﷺ to the blacksmith Aboo Saif, and he was the husband of the wet-nurse of Ibraaheem (the son of the Prophet). Allaah's Messenger ﷺ took Ibraaheem and kissed him and smelled him and later we entered Aboo Saif's house and at that time Ibraaheem was in his last breaths, and the eyes of Allaah's Messenger ﷺ started shedding tears. Abdur Rahmaan Ibn Auf said: “O Allaah's Messenger, even you are weeping?!” He ﷺ said: ❝O Ibn Auf, this is mercy.❞ Then he wept more and said: ❝The eyes are shedding tears and the heart is grieved, and we will not say except what pleases our Lord. O Ibraaheem! Indeed we are grieved by your separation.❞ 📚 [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (1303) and Saheeh Muslim]

🌺 Beseech Allaah by these Beautiful Names and Lofty Attributes of His to have your Duaas responded quickly: 1️⃣ Narrated Anas Ibn Maalik رضي الله عنه: I was sitting with the Messenger of Allaah ﷺ and a man was praying, and when he bowed, prostrated and recited the Tashahhud, he then supplicated: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ بِأَنَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدَ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ [وَحْدَكَ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَكَ] الْمَنَّانُ بَدِيعُ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ يَا ذَا الْجَلاَلِ وَالإِكْرَامِ يَا حَىُّ يَا قَيُّومُ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ... “Allaahumma innee as-aluka bi-anna lakal-hamd, laa ilaaha illaa ant, [wahdaka laa shareeka lak], al-mannaan, badeeus-samaawaati wal-ardh, yaa dhal-jalaali wal-ikraam! Ya hayyu ya qayyoom! Inni as-aluka…” (O Allaah, indeed I ask You since all praise is due to You, there is none worthy of worship but You, [and You have no partner or associate] the Bestower, the Creator of the heavens and earth, O Possessor of Majesty and Honor, O Ever-living, O-Eternal, I ask of You…) The Prophet ﷺ said: ❝Do you know what he has supplicated with?❞ They said: “Allaah and His Messenger know best.” He ﷺ said: ❝By the One in Whose Hand is my soul, he called upon Allaah by His greatest Name, which, if He is called by it, He responds, and if He is asked by it, He gives.❞ 📚[Sunan Abu Dawood (1495), Sunan al-Nasaa’ee (1300), and Sunan Ibn Maajah (3858) and graded as “Saheeh” by Shaikh al-Albaanee. The wordings with the brackets are from Ibn Maajah. See al-Saheehah (3411)] 🌴🌴🌴 2️⃣ `Abdullaah Ibn Buraidah Al-Aslamee narrated from his father, who said: The Prophet ﷺ heard a man supplicating, and he was saying: للّهُـمَّ إِنِّـي أَسْأَلُـكَ بِأَنَّـي أَشْـهَدُ أَنَّـكَ أنْـتَ اللهُ لا إِلـهَ إِلاّ أَنْـت ، الأَحَـدُ الصَّـمَدُ الَّـذي لَـمْ يَلِـدْ وَلَمْ يولَـدْ ، وَلَمْ يَكـنْ لَهُ كُـفُواً أَحَـد “Allaahumma innee as-aluka bi annee ashhadu annaka ant-allaahu, laa ilaaha illaa ant, al-aḥad uṣ-ṣamad, alladhee lam yalid wa lam yoolad, wa lam yakun lahoo kufuwan aḥad.” (O Allaah, indeed, I ask you by my testifying that You are Allaah, there is none worthy of worship except You, the One, as-Samad (The Self-Sufficient Master, Whom all creatures need), the one who does not beget, nor was begotten, and there is none who is like Him) So he ﷺ said: ❝By the One in Whose Hand is my soul, he has asked Allaah by His Greatest Name, the one which if He is called upon by it, He responds, and when He is asked by it, He gives.❞ 📚[Sunan Abu Dawood (985, 1493), Sunan al-Tirmidhee (3475), Sunan al-Nasaa’ee (1301), and Sunan Ibn Maajah (3857) and graded as “Saheeh” by Shaikh al-Albaanee.] 🌴🌴🌴 3️⃣ Anas رضي الله عنه narrated that the Messenger of Allaah ﷺ said: ❝Recite frequently: يا ذا الجلال والإكرام “Yaa Dhal-Jalaali wal-Ikraam! (O (Allaah), Possessor of Glory and Honor).❞ 📚[Sunan al-Tirmidhee (3524, 3525) and graded as “Saheeh” by Shaikh al-Albaanee. See al-Saheehah (1536)] 📑 Meaning: ❝Increase your saying: “Yaa Dhal-Jalaali wal-Ikraam” in your supplications, make it binding upon you, hold on to it, and recite it frequently and persistently.❞ 📚[Tuhfatul-Ahwadhee (9/359)]

💠 Explanation Of The Hadeeth: Supplicating For Your Brother In Secret 👉 PART 3C 📝 Explanation Of Selected Words From The Ahaadeeth: 2. The Prophet’s ﷺ statement: يَدْعُو ❝supplicates❞. c) Are there other ways a Believer can bring joy to others? Yes. A Believer can bring joy to others not only through supplication but also through many simple acts of kindness. A few of them are: i) Meeting with a smile: The Prophet ﷺ taught that even a cheerful smile and a kind word are forms of charity. The Prophet ﷺ said: ❝Let one of you not consider any good (deed) to be insignificant. If he has nothing, then let him meet his brother with a smiling face.❞ [1] The Prophet ﷺ also said: ❝Your smiling in the face of your brother is charity.❞ [2] He ﷺ also said: ❝Every good is charity. Indeed, among the good is to meet your brother with a smiling face.❞ [3] ii) Greeting others warmly with Salaam: Initiating the Salaam is another simple yet beautiful way of bringing joy to others’ hearts and spreading love and affection among the Believers. Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه narrated that the Messenger of Allaah ﷺ said: ❝By Him in Whose Hand is my soul! You will not enter Jannah until you believe, and you will not believe until you love one another. Shall I inform you of something which, if you do, you will love one another? Spread the greetings of Salaam amongst yourselves.❞ [4] iii) A helping hand: Helping others is another beautiful way to bring joy to their hearts and to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood among the Believers. A Believer should strive to be a source of benefit and assistance to others, and seek Allaah’s تعالى reward through every act of kindness. Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه narrated that the Messenger of Allaah ﷺ said: ❝Whoever relieves a Muslim of some worldly distress, Allaah will relieve him of some of the distress of the Day of Resurrection. And whoever relieves the burden from a destitute person, Allaah will relieve him in this world and the next. And whoever conceals (the faults of) a Muslim, Allaah will conceal him (his faults) in this world and the Day of Resurrection. Allaah will help His slave so long as His slave helps his brother…❞ [5] Islaam encourages Muslims to be compassionate, supportive, and beneficial to one another. The best of people are those who are most beneficial to others, and among the noblest deeds are bringing joy to a fellow Muslim, relieving distress, settling a debt, feeding the hungry, offering sincere counsel, speaking kind words, and assisting those in need. Every act that eases a burden, strengthens a relationship, or brings comfort to another person’s heart is a source of reward. Yet among all these virtuous deeds, few acts compare to the power of supplication, which brings comfort, reassurance, and tranquility to the hearts of believers. A beautiful principle to remember is that sometimes the smallest acts - a smile, a kind word, a sincere prayer, or a moment of genuine concern - can bring more joy to a believer's heart than material assistance. 📑 References: 1️⃣ Sunan al-Tirmidhee (1833) and graded as “Saheeh” by Shaikh al-Albaanee 2️⃣ Sunan al-Tirmidhee (1956) and graded as “Saheeh” by Shaikh al-Albaanee 3️⃣ Sunan al-Tirmidhee (1970) and graded as “Saheeh” by Shaikh al-Albaanee 4️⃣ Saheeh Muslim (54-93 & 94) 5️⃣ Saheeh Muslim (2699-38)

💠 Explanation Of The Hadeeth: Supplicating For Your Brother In Secret 👉 PART 3B 📝 Explanation Of Selected Words From The Ahaadeeth: 2. The Prophet’s ﷺ statement: يَدْعُو ❝supplicates❞. b) But why has the supplication been singled out in this Hadeeth? Islaam encourages Muslims to show kindness, compassion, and support to one another. The best people are those who bring the greatest benefit to others, and among the noblest acts of kindness are bringing joy to a fellow Muslim, relieving him of distress, helping settle his debt, and providing him with food when he is hungry. Yet, among all these acts of compassion, few can compare with supplication in bringing peace, comfort, and tranquility to the hearts of Believers. Through supplication, a person turns to Allaah تعالى with his needs, his worries, and his hopes, seeking from Him the relief and comfort that no one else can truly provide. As Allaah تعالى instructed His Messenger, saying: وَصَلِّ عَلَيْهِمْ ۖ إِنَّ صَلَاتَكَ سَكَنٌ لَّهُمْ {(O Muhammad ﷺ) and invoke Allaah for them. Verily! Your invocations are a source of security for them.} [1] Al-Tabaree رحمه الله said: “Your supplications and prayers for forgiveness bring them peace of mind.” [2] Ibn `Abbaas رضي الله عنهما said: “Your supplication and prayer for forgiveness is a mercy for them.” [3] Al-Qurtobee رحمه الله said: “Indeed, your prayer brings them serenity and steadfastness; their souls are calmed by it, and their hearts feel comforted by it. It is expressed in the plural form to reflect the many individuals you pray for.” [4] The other benefit of supplicating for others is mentioned in the Hadeeth itself: the Angels supplicate for the one who supplicates for others. As the Prophet ﷺ said: ❝No believing servant supplicates for his brother behind his back (in his absence) except that the Angel says: “And for you the same.”❞ 📑 References: 1️⃣ Surah al-Tawbah (9): 103 2️⃣ Tafseer al-Tabaree 3️⃣ Tafseer Ibn Abee Haatim and Tafseer Ibn Katheer 4️⃣ Tafseer al-Qurtobee

💠 Explanation Of The Hadeeth: Supplicating For Your Brother In Secret 👉 PART 3B 📝 Explanation Of Selected Words From The Ahaadeeth: 2. The Prophet’s ﷺ statement: يَدْعُو ❝supplicates❞. b) But why has the supplication been singled out in this Hadeeth? Islaam encourages Muslims to show kindness, compassion, and support to one another. The best people are those who bring the greatest benefit to others, and among the noblest acts of kindness are bringing joy to a fellow Muslim, relieving him of distress, helping settle his debt, and providing him with food when he is hungry. Yet, among all these acts of compassion, few can compare with supplication in bringing peace, comfort, and tranquility to the hearts of Believers. Through supplication, a person turns to Allaah تعالى with his needs, his worries, and his hopes, seeking from Him the relief and comfort that no one else can truly provide. As Allaah تعالى instructed His Messenger, saying: وَصَلِّ عَلَيْهِمْ ۖ إِنَّ صَلَاتَكَ سَكَنٌ لَّهُمْ {(O Muhammad ﷺ) and invoke Allaah for them. Verily! Your invocations are a source of security for them.} [1] Al-Tabaree رحمه الله said: “Your supplications and prayers for forgiveness bring them peace of mind.” [2] Ibn `Abbaas رضي الله عنهما said: “Your supplication and prayer for forgiveness is a mercy for them.” [3] Al-Qurtobee رحمه الله said: “Indeed, your prayer brings them serenity and steadfastness; their souls are calmed by it, and their hearts feel comforted by it. It is expressed in the plural form to reflect the many individuals you pray for.” [4] The other benefit of supplicating for others is mentioned in the Hadeeth itself: the Angels supplicate for the one who supplicates for others. As the Prophet ﷺ said: ❝No believing servant supplicates for his brother behind his back (in his absence) except that the Angel says: “And for you the same.”❞ 📑 References: 1️⃣ Surah al-Tawbah (9): 103 2️⃣ Tafseer al-Tabaree 3️⃣ Tafseer Ibn Abee Haatim and Tafseer Ibn Katheer 4️⃣ Tafseer al-Qurtobee

💠 Explanation Of The Hadeeth: Supplicating For Your Brother In Secret 👉 PART 3A 📝 Explanation Of Selected Words From The Ahaadeeth: 2. The Prophet’s ﷺ statement: يَدْعُو ❝supplicates❞. a) Islaam emphasizes the importance of harmony of hearts, a blessing from Allaah bestowed upon Muslims. One way to show love, affection, and unity is for a Muslim to constantly pray for the welfare of his fellow Muslim. One characteristic of the Believers, as mentioned by Allaah تعالى in the Qur’aan, is that they pray for their fellow Muslims: وَالَّذِينَ جَاءُوا مِن بَعْدِهِمْ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لَنَا وَلِإِخْوَانِنَا الَّذِينَ سَبَقُونَا بِالْإِيمَانِ وَلَا تَجْعَلْ فِي قُلُوبِنَا غِلًّا لِّلَّذِينَ آمَنُوا رَبَّنَا إِنَّكَ رَءُوفٌ رَّحِيمٌ And those who came after them say: “Our Lord! Forgive us and our brethren who have preceded us in Faith, and put not in our hearts any hatred against those who have believed. Our Lord! You are indeed full of kindness, Most Merciful. [1] And Allaah تعالى instructed His Messenger, Muhammad ﷺ, to pray for the Believers: فَاعْلَمْ أَنَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَاسْتَغْفِرْ لِذَنبِكَ وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتِ So know (O Muhammad ﷺ) that none has the right to be worshiped but Allaah, and ask forgiveness for your sin, and also for (the sin of) believing men and believing women. [2] Allaah تعالى also mentioned that Nooh عليه السلام [3] and Ibraaheem عليه السلام [4] used to supplicate for the Believers. 📑 References: 1️⃣ Surah al-Hashr (59): 10 2️⃣ Surah Muhammad (47): 19 3️⃣ Surah Nooh (71): 28 4️⃣ Surah Ibraaheem (14): 41

🔥 Acting upon Bidah is like eating bad food: بـسـم الله والحـمـد لله والـصلاة والـسـلام عــلى رسـول الله، وبـعـد 🎓Shaikh al-Islaam, Ibn Taymiyyah رحمه الله said: “The Legislated matters (Shareeah) are the nourishments of the hearts. So, whenever the hearts are nourished upon Bidah, there is no space left for the Sunnah. Its similarity is like a person being nourished upon bad food (which is neither good in taste nor beneficial for the body).” 📚 [Iqtidhaa’ Siraat al-Mustaqeem (2/104)] 📑 And the person who acts upon a Bidah will only get tired, with no reward for his efforts. As the Prophet ﷺ said: "Whosoever does an action which we have not commanded then it will be rejected." 📚[Saheeh Muslim]

💠 Regarding the sole of the shoe facing up 👉 Turning over the shoe that is upside down Question: Some people say that if the shoe (or footwear) is left upside down, then the Angels do not enter the house and Allaah does not look at that house. What do you say about this matter? Shaikh Ibn al-`Uthaymeen رحمه الله said: ❝We say there is no basis for this (belief), nor am I aware of any issue with a sandal (or shoe) being upside down. However, some people consider it a serious matter, and oftentimes people treat certain things as important when there is no real basis for it.❞ [فتاوى نور على الدرب]

💠 Explanation Of The Hadeeth: Supplicating For Your Brother In Secret 👉 PART 2 📝 Explanation Of Selected Words From The Ahaadeeth: 1. The Prophet’s ﷺ statement: مَا مِنْ عَبْدٍ مُسْلِمٍ ❝No Muslim servant❞. Here “the Muslim” refers to one from whose tongue and hand other Muslims are safe, [1] and who wishes for others what he wishes for himself. [2] It is this mindset—along with compassion for fellow Muslims—that prompts him to pray for his brother in his absence, i.e., while his brother is not present. Islaam emphasizes the importance of harmony of hearts, a blessing from Allaah bestowed upon Muslims. One way to show love, affection, and unity is for a Muslim to constantly pray for the welfare of his fellow Muslim. Shaikh Ibn Baaz رحمه الله said: “You are in a state of goodness, my brother; when you pray for your brother, you benefit both him and yourself.” [3] 📑 References: [1] Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (10, 11, 6484) and Saheeh Muslim [2] Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (13) and Saheeh Muslim [3] Sharh Riyaadh al-Saaliheen - Shaikh Ibn Baaz

💠 Explanation Of The Hadeeth: Supplicating For Your Brother In Secret 👉 PART 1 🌟 The Ahaadeeth: (Hadeeth #1) Abu al-Dardaa’ رضي الله عنه narrated that he heard the Prophet ﷺ say: ❝No believing servant supplicates for his brother behind his back (in his absence) except that the Angel says: “And for you the same.”❞ 📚 [Saheeh Muslim (2732-86)] (Hadeeth #2) In another narration, from Abu al-Dardaa ’, the Prophet ﷺ said: ❝He who supplicates for his brother behind his back (in his absence), the Angel commissioned (for carrying supplication to his Lord) says: “Aameen! May the same be for you too.”❞ 📚 [Saheeh Muslim (2732-87)] (Hadeeth #3) In a third narration from Abu al-Dardaa’, the Prophet ﷺ said: ❝The supplication of a Muslim for his (Muslim) brother in his absence will certainly be answered. Near his head is an Angel appointed (for this task). Every time the person supplicates something good for his brother, the appointed Angel says: “Aameen! May it be for you too.”❞ 📚 [Saheeh Muslim (2733-88)]

💠 Don’t Disclose It To Your Brother After You Have Prayed for Him In Secret 🎙️ Shaikh `Abdul Razzaaq Al-Badr

📚 [Paraphrased from Tafseer of Surah al-Kahf by Shaikh Haitham Ibn Muhammad Sarḥaan]

Themes Of Surah Al-Kahf بسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله ، وبعد Surah al-Kahf highlights essential principles for safeguarding against the four major worldly temptations: religion, wealth, knowledge, and power. Reflecting on these Aayaat offers practical advantages in understanding al-Tawḥeed (monotheism), engaging in al-Dawah (calling to Islaam), practicing al-Ṣabr (patience), and strengthening Yaqeen (certainty) about the Hereafter. In the Tafseer of Surah al-Kahf, by Shaikh Haitham Sarḥaan, the key benefits derived from this Surah focus on these four themes: 1.  Protection From The Four Trials: a.   The Trial Of Faith: This is evident in the story of the Companions of the Cave, which emphasizes the importance of good companionship, steering clear of corrupt places and environments, and adhering to al-Tawḥeed (monotheism) with truth and sincerity. b.   The Trial Of Wealth: The story of “The Owner Of The Two Gardens” serves as a warning against being misled by worldly temptations and emphasizes the importance of remembrance of the Hereafter. Furthermore, it demonstrates how quickly blessings can vanish if they are not met with gratitude. c.   The Trial Of Knowledge: The story of Moosa عليه السلام and al-Khiḍhr highlights the importance for Muslims to be humble in their pursuit of knowledge, exercise patience while learning, and trust that Allaah’s wisdom surpasses human comprehension. d.  The Trial Of Power: The story of Dhul-Qarnayn illustrates that a truly beneficial king is one who dedicates himself to spreading justice, supporting the weak and vulnerable, and benefiting the people.  2.  Key Features In Dawah And Patience: a.   Self-Compassion: Allaah consoled His Messenger ﷺ for his extreme sorrow to the point of destroying himself out of regret for his people’s turning away, for guidance is in Allaah’s hands. b.   Calling Towards Islaam: Within this Surah, there are also clear indications of the importance of calling to Allaah through various means: the youths calling their people towards worship of Allaah alone; a good friend advising and warning his friend against transgression; a teacher teaching his student and explaining to him Allaah’s Wisdom in His creation; and a king who establishes justice in the land. c.   Steadfastness Upon Religion: Allaah تعالى uses an illustrative example to explain the true nature of this worldly life: comparing it to rain falling on dry land, which temporarily makes it green. But after a while, it turns dry and broken again, emphasizing the need for asceticism and moderation in seeking worldly gains.  3.  Educational And Practical Guidelines: a.   Protection From al-Dajjaal: It is mentioned in an authentic Hadeeth that memorizing the beginning of Surah Al-Kahf protects one from the trial of al-Dajjaal. The Prophet ﷺ said: ❝Whoever memorizes ten Aayaat from the beginning of Surah Al-Kahf will be protected from al-Dajjaal.❞ 📚 [Saheeh Muslim] One reason is that al-Dajjaal will come with these four trials: Trials of Faith, Wealth, Knowledge, and Power. Those who understand and reflect on this Surah will be better able to recognize the truth amid trials and tribulations. b.   Protecting The Rights Of Orphans: The story of the wall teaches us a crucial lesson: the righteousness of parents benefits their children. Due to the righteousness of the parents, Allaah تعالى protects their children and wealth. c.   Trust In Allaah And Good Manners: It is obligatory to attribute future matters to Allaah’s Will by saying: إن شاء الله (If Allaah Wills), and not being certain about what will happen, and showing good manners when making a mistake. d.  Al-Ikhlaas And Al-Ittibaa`: The Surah concludes with a great principle for salvation from trials and tribulations. Good deeds are accepted only if they are performed with sincerity for Allaah and in accordance with the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ. By adhering to these conditions, a person attains salvation both in this world and in the Hereafter.

🌺Complain to Allaah alone! 🎓By Shaikh al-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah “al-Sabr al-Jameel” (the good patience الصَّبْرُ الْجَمِيلُ) is that patience in which there is no complaining (towards the creation). Yaqoob عليه السلام said: ﴿إنَّمَا أَشْكُو بَثِّي وَحُزْنِي إلَى اللَّهِ﴾ {I only complain of my grief and sorrow to Allaah} 📚[Surah Yusuf (12): 86] Even though he also said: ﴿فَصَبْرٌ جَمِيلٌ وَاللَّهُ الْمُسْتَعَانُ عَلَى مَا تَصِفُونَ﴾ {So (for me) patience is most fitting. And it is Allah (Alone) Whose help can be sought against that which you assert} 📚[Surah Yusuf (12): 18] Complaining to Allaah (about the harm that has befallen you) does not contradict or negate “the good patience”. And whenever Umar Ibn al-Khattaab رضي الله عنه used to recite in the Fajr prayer: ﴿إِنَّمَا أَشْكُو بَثِّي وَحُزْنِي إِلَى اللَّـهِ وَأَعْلَمُ مِنَ اللَّـهِ مَا لَا تَعْلَمُونَ﴾ {I only complain of my grief and sorrow to Allaah and I know from Allaah what you do not know} 📚[Surah Yusuf (12): 86] He used to weep so profusely that his sobbing would be heard in the last rows. (Complain to the Creator) instead of complaining to the creation! (Complaining to the Creator is permissible) because the one who is complaining is doing so based on the situation he is in, either (beseeching Allaah) to remove the thing which is harming him, or seeking (from Allaah) that which is beneficial for him. A person has been commanded to beseech the Creator instead of the creation. Allaah تعالى said: ﴿فَإِذَا فَرَغْتَ فَانصَبْ * وَإِلَىٰ رَبِّكَ فَارْغَب﴾ {So when you have finished (from your occupation), then stand up for Allaah’s worship (i.e. stand up for prayer). And to your Lord (Alone) turn (all your intentions and hopes and) your invocations.} 📚[Surah al-Sharh (94): 7-8] And the Prophet ﷺ said to Ibn Abbaas رضي الله عنهما: ❝If you ask, then ask Allaah [alone]; and if you seek help, then seek help from Allaah [alone].❞ 📚[Sunan al-Tirmidhee (2516) and graded as “Saheeh” by Shaikh al-Albaanee] And it is a must that a person should adhere to two things: 1) To do that which he has been commanded to do and to shun that which has been prohibited. 2) And to be patient when a thing which has Decreed befalls him. The first is from Taqwaa (piety) and the second is patience (Sabr). 📚[Majmoo al-Fataawa of Ibn Taymiyyah (10/666-667)] 🌴🌴🌴 👉[TN: The Prophet ﷺ also said to Ibn `Abbaas رضي الله عنهما: ❝And know that what has passed you by [and you have failed to attain] was not going to befall you, and what has befallen you was not going to pass you by. And know that victory comes with patience, and relief after affliction, and ease after hardship.❞ 📚[Mustadrak of al-Haakim (6304)]

Allaah تعالى says (interpretation of the meaning): {And (remember) when Ibraaheem and (his son) Ismaaeel were raising the foundations of the House (the Kabah at Makkah), (saying): “Our Lord! Accept (this service) from us. Verily! You are the All-Hearer, the All-Knower.”} [Surah al-Baqarah (2): 127] Ibn Katheer رحمه الله reported in his Tafseer, in the explanation of this Aayaah, that when Wuhaib Ibn al-Ward read this Aayaah, he began to weep. He said: “The Khaleel of al-Rahmaan, building the House (Ka`bah) of al-Rahmaan, at the instructions of al-Rahmaan, and yet he (Ibraaheem) feared that it will not be accepted from him!”

🌟 Repentance And Allaah’s Generosity: Allaah is Generous and Merciful, and He gives His servants multiple opportunities to repent and become obedient. He gives them opportunities till their last moment, while their souls are in their bodies. Once they miss this opportunity and death overtakes them - the doors of repentance are closed for them. This is why we observe that even the most sinful people are still alive and prospering. No matter how severe the sin, Allaah تعالى is ready to forgive if the person is sincere in his repentance. There are many Aayaat and Ahaadeeth; the following are one of each: إِلَّا مَن تَابَ وَآمَنَ وَعَمِلَ عَمَلًا صَالِحًا فَأُولَٰئِكَ يُبَدِّلُ اللَّهُ سَيِّئَاتِهِمْ حَسَنَاتٍ ۗ وَكَانَ اللَّهُ غَفُورًا رَّحِيمًا ‎*‏ وَمَن تَابَ وَعَمِلَ صَالِحًا فَإِنَّهُ يَتُوبُ إِلَى اللَّهِ مَتَابًا {Except for those who repent, believe (in Tawheed), and do righteous deeds. For them Allaah will replace their evil deeds with good. And ever is Allaah Forgiving and Merciful. And he who repents and does righteousness does indeed turn to Allah with [accepted] repentance.} 📚 [Surah al-Furqaan (25): 70-71] The Prophet ﷺ said: ❝Indeed Allaah accepts the repentance of His slave so long as the death rattle (his soul) has not yet reached his throat.❞ 📚 [Sunan al-Tirmidhee (3537) from the Hadeeth of Abdullaah Ibn Umar Ibn al-Khattaab رضي الله عنهما, and Sunan Ibn Maajah (4253) from the Hadeeth of Abdullaah Ibn Amr Ibn al-Aas رضي الله عنها] So, if before his death, a person: (a) Sincerely Repents, (b) Believes In Allaah And Worships Him Alone, (c) Does Righteous Deeds, not only will Allaah forgive his past sins, but He تعالى will also replace his evil deeds with good. 👉 This transformation can be in three ways: 1️⃣ Guidance to good deeds instead of past sins: After repentance, Allaah guides the person to perform good deeds that effectively “replace” the time and energy previously spent in sin. His life pattern changes from evil to good. 2️⃣ Sins turned into good deeds on the Day of Judgment: Because of sincere repentance and lasting change, Allaah may actually convert the record of those past sins into good deeds in the Hereafter, as an extraordinary mercy. 3️⃣ Spiritual Cleansing: Sins harm the human soul; they are a heavy burden that weighs the soul down and bends the back (as Allaah تعالى mentioned in Surah al-Sharh); and they stain the heart (as Allaah تعالى mentioned in Surah al-Mutaffifeen). When a person repents sincerely, Allaah تعالى washes away the stain from the heart, lifts the burden off the back, and replaces the darkness of misguidance with the light of guidance.

💠 The footsteps of relief are silent and invisible: يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا اذْكُرُوا نِعْمَةَ اللَّهِ عَلَيْكُمْ إِذْ جَاءَتْكُمْ جُنُودٌ فَأَرْسَلْنَا عَلَيْهِمْ رِيحًا وَجُنُودًا لَّمْ تَرَوْهَا ۚ وَكَانَ اللَّهُ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ بَصِيرًا {O you who believe! Remember the favor of Allaah upon you when armies came to (attack) you, and We sent upon them a wind and armies (of Angels) you did not see (i.e. troops of Angels during the battle of Al-Ahzaab). And Allaah is Ever All Seer of what you do.} [Surah al-Ahzaab (33): 9 فَأَرْسَلْنَا عَلَيْهِمْ رِيحًا وَجُنُودًا لَّمْ تَرَوْهَا {AND WE SENT UPON THEM A WIND AND ARMIES (OF ANGELS) YOU DID NOT SEE} 👉 It is not a condition that one should see the footsteps of victory and relief, for relief may come to you secretly while you perceive it not. So, trust your Lord, and have faith in His plans!