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💠 No one is independent of Allaah’s Mercy Allaah تعالى mentioned that Moosa عليه السلام supplicated, saying: فَقَالَ رَبِّ إِنِّي لِمَا أَنزَلْتَ إِلَيَّ مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَقِيرٌ {(Moosa عليه السلام) said: “My Lord! Truly, I am in need of whatever good that You bestow on me!} 📚 [Surah al-Qasas (28): 24] Ibn `Abbaas رضي الله عنهما said: “Moosa عليه السللام said: {“My Lord! Truly, I am in need of whatever good that You bestow on me”}, while he (Moosa) was amongst the most honored of creations to Allaah, (yet he was tested), and he was in need of half a date, and he was afflicted so much so that his stomach stuck to his back from extreme hunger.” 📚 [Musannaf Ibn Abee Shaibah (37017) and its chain is authentic] Abu Haazim said: “Moosa عليه السلام said this because he was hungry, afraid, and felt unsafe. So he asked his Lord, and did not ask the people. The shepherds did not understand, but the two maidservants did, and they narrated the incident to their father.” 📚 [Musnad al-Daarimee (1/504)] All of Allaah’s creations depend on His mercy and cannot exist without His provision. When Allaah grants someone sufficiency, He has fully cared for them. If He bestows abundant provision, it is their duty to thank Allaah.

💠 Ultimate justice will be served on the Day of Judgment Allaah تعالى said: إِنَّكَ مَيِّتٌ وَإِنَّهُم مَّيِّتُونَ *‏ ثُمَّ إِنَّكُمْ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ عِندَ رَبِّكُمْ تَخْتَصِمُونَ {Verily, you (O Muhammad ﷺ) will die, and verily, they (too) will die. Then, on the Day of Resurrection, you will be quarreling before your Lord.} 📚 [Surah al-Zumar (39): 30-31] Abdullaah Ibn al-Zubair رضي الله عنهما narrated from his father (al-Zubair Ibn alAwwaam) that he said: “When (the following Aayah) was revealed: {Then, on the Day of Resurrection, you will be disputing before your Lord}. Al-Zubair said: “O Messenger of Allaah ﷺ! Will the dispute be repeated against us after what happened between us in this world, in addition to other sins?” He ﷺ said: ❝Yes! You will face these disputes again until everyone who has a right has been given his rights.❞ Al-Zubair said: “By Allaah! This matter is very serious.” 📚 [Musnad Ahmad (1405, 1434) and the wording is his, and Sunan al-Tirmidhee (3236) and graded as “Hasan” by Shaikh al-Albaanee رحمه الله. See al-Saheehah (340)] Al-Haafidh Ibn Katheer reported: Ibn Abbaas رضي الله عنه said regarding the Aayah, {Then, on the Day of Resurrection, you will be disputing before your Lord}. It means: “The truthful one will dispute with the liar, the oppressed will dispute with the oppressor, the one who is guided will dispute with the one who is misguided, and the weak will dispute with the arrogant.” 📚 [Tafseer Ibn Katheer] Saeed Ibn Jubayr said that Ibn `Umar رضي الله عنه said: “This Aayah was revealed and we did not know what it was revealed about: ثُمَّ إِنَّكُمْ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ عِنْدَ رَبِّكُمْ تَخْتَصِمُونَ {Then, on the Day of Resurrection, you will be disputing before your Lord}” Until the Fitnah occurred.”+ Then we said: “This is what our Lord promised us we would dispute about.” 📚 [Tafseer al-Tabaree] +The Fitnah, referring to the battle of Siffeen.

🔥 They Think They’ll Get Away With It! 🔗 https://ilm4all.blogspot.com/2026/07/they-think-theyll-get-away-with-it.html

📚 Not washing the body parts properly while making Wudhu is a Major Sin. بسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله ، وبعد From Abu Hurairah, Abdullaah Ibn Amr Ibn al-Aas, and Aaishah رضي الله عنهم that the Prophet ﷺ said: ❝Woe to the heels because of Hell-fire.❞ [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree and Saheeh Muslim. In the narration of Saheeh Muslim it is reported that Allaah’s Apostle ﷺ saw a man who did not wash his heel so he ﷺ said the above] ۝۝۝۝۝ Shaikh Muhammad Ibn Saaleh al-Uthaymeen رحمه الله said (paraphrased): ۞ The “heels” here are in reference to those heels which have not been washed properly while making Wudhu (ablution). ۞ (The stern warning) is because Tahaarah (purification) is one of the most important conditions of the Salaah (prayer), and any imperfection (or deficiency) in it is in fact a deficiency in the Salaah (which will nullify the Salaah). ۞ (In this Hadeeth) the Prophet ﷺ warned against failing to do the Wudhu properly; wherein he threatened the one who did not perform his Wudhu properly - by not washing the body parts which are meant to be washed while making Wudhu – with the punishment of the Hell-fire on that missed spot (i.e. the meaning of this Hadeeth is not limited to the heels only. Also included in this would be a person who might not wash his elbows properly while washing his forearms etc.) ۞ The heels were specifically mentioned in this Hadeeth because this was the spot that was neglected at that instant of time which led to the Prophet ﷺ to say that statement. ۞ Failing to wash the body parts properly – which are meant to be washed while making Wudhu – is considered as a Major sin (due to the threat mentioned in this Hadeeth). ۞ Washing the feet while making Wudhu is Waajib (obligatory) if they are uncovered (i.e. when one is not wearing socks or shoes over them). 📚 [Tanbeeh al-Afhaam Sharh Umdatil Ahkaam of Shaikh Ibn al-`Uthymeen, Hadeeth #3] 🖊 Translated by Fahad Barmem

live following a certain path will most likely die while on it. Thus, they will be resurrected upon their path.” 📚 [Tafseer Ibn Katheer] 👉 Some believe that they will not face consequences if they repent. In the Qur’aan, Allaah تعالى also mentioned the discussion of the brothers of Yusuf: اقْتُلُوا يُوسُفَ أَوِ اطْرَحُوهُ أَرْضًا يَخْلُ لَكُمْ وَجْهُ أَبِيكُمْ وَتَكُونُوا مِن بَعْدِهِ قَوْمًا صَالِحِينَ {Kill Yusuf or throw him somewhere in the land; and your father’s attention will be yours. Afterward, you will be decent people.} 📚 [Surah Yusuf (12): 9] Imaam al-Tabaree رحمه الله said: “They meant that they would repent after killing Yusuf and for the sin they committed. And after repenting for killing Yusuf, they would become righteous people.” 📚 [Tafseer al-Tabaree] Al-Haafidh Ibn Katheer رحمه الله said: “They intended repentance before committing the sin.” 📚 [Tafseer Ibn Katheer] 👉 Justice will be served on the Day of Judgment Allaah تعالى said: ثُمَّ إِنَّكُمْ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ عِندَ رَبِّكُمْ تَخْتَصِمُونَ {Then, on the Day of Resurrection, you will be quarreling before your Lord.} [Surah al-Zumar (39): 31] Imaam al-Tabaree رحمه الله said: “Then all of you, Believers and disbelievers, will dispute before your Lord on the Day of Resurrection, and He تعالى will take from the oppressor what is due to the oppressed among you, And He تعالى will judge between you all with justice.” 📚 [Tafseer al-Tabaree] Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه narrated that the Messenger of Allaah ﷺ said: ❝Do you know who the bankrupt is?❞ They said: “O Messenger of Allaah ﷺ! The bankrupt among us is the one who has no Dirham nor property.” The Messenger of Allaah ﷺ said: ❝The bankrupt of my Ummah is the one who comes with Salaah, Saum, and Zakaah on the Day of Judgment, (but he will find himself bankrupt on that Day as he will have exhausted the good deeds) because he hurled abuses upon some, falsely accused others, unlawfully devoured the wealth of others, shed the blood of others, and beat others. So, his good deeds would be credited to the account of those (who suffered at his hand). If his rewards are exhausted before the sins that he committed are requited, then some of their sins will be taken and cast upon him, and then he will be cast into the Fire.❞ 📚 [Saheeh Muslim (2581-59)]

🔥 They Think They’ll Get Away With It! Many people believe that through eloquent speech and persuasion, they can talk their way out of any situation, which is why they feel no shame about taking things that do not belong to them. Some also come to believe that falsehood and deception can shield them from every consequence. It is this illusion that emboldens them to seize what is not rightfully theirs, mistaking deception for immunity, injustice for gain, and greed for entitlement. They mistake deception for immunity, believing that because they are clever enough to lie, they are safe from the consequences. They conflate injustice with an advantage, viewing a rigged system or an unfair playing field not as a moral failing but as "shrewd strategy." They confuse greed with entitlement, convincing themselves that their insatiable appetite for more is simply what they are rightfully owed. When people convince themselves that truth can always be outmaneuvered by deceit, they begin to regard justice as negotiable. From that moment, taking what belongs to others becomes not merely an act of theft, but the natural consequence of a conscience surrendered to falsehood. Every injustice begins with a lie. Once a person believes that deception can erase accountability, taking what is not theirs no longer appears as wrongdoing, but as opportunity. Those who believe they can lie their way out of every consequence soon convince themselves they can take whatever they desire. Deception is the refuge of those who mistake impunity for innocence and greed for entitlement. A lie is rarely spoken to conceal the truth alone; it is often the first step toward justifying injustice. Once a person believes deception can erase accountability, there is little they will hesitate to steal, deny, or corrupt. The greatest danger of a lie is not that it deceives others, but that it persuades the liar that justice can be escaped. From that delusion, every form of theft finds its excuse. People do not steal because they lack excuses; they steal because they believe lies can replace justice. Every act of taking what is not rightfully theirs begins with the arrogant conviction that truth can be silenced and accountability evaded. 👉 If your conscience does not guide you, then Hellfire will correct you. Umm al-Mu’mineen, Umm Salamah رضي الله عنها, narrated: Allaah’s Messenger ﷺ heard some people quarreling at the door of his dwelling, so he ﷺ went out to them and said: ❝I am only a human being, and litigants with cases of dispute come to me, and someone of you may happen to be more eloquent (in presenting his case) than the other, whereby I may consider that he is truthful and pass a judgment in his favor. If ever I pass a judgment in favor of somebody whereby he takes a Muslim’s right unjustly, then whatever he takes is nothing but a piece of Fire, and it is up to him to take or leave.❞ 📚 [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (2458, 2680, 6967, 7169, 7181, 7185) and Saheeh Muslim (1713-4, 5)] 👉 Some people believe that they will escape even on the Day of Judgment by lying to Allaah, as Allaah تعالى says about the hypocrites: يَوْمَ يَبْعَثُهُمُ اللَّهُ جَمِيعًا فَيَحْلِفُونَ لَهُ كَمَا يَحْلِفُونَ لَكُمْ ۖ وَيَحْسَبُونَ أَنَّهُمْ عَلَىٰ شَيْءٍ ۚ أَلَا إِنَّهُمْ هُمُ الْكَاذِبُونَ {On the Day when Allaah will resurrect them all together (for their account), then they will swear to Him as they swear to you (O Muslims). And they think that they have something (to stand upon). Verily, they are liars!} 📚 [Surah al-Mujaadilah (58): 18] On the Day of Judgment, hypocrites will swear to Allaah تعالى just as they used to swear to the Believers in this worldly life. The hypocrites will think that their vows will help them with Allaah, just as they helped with the people, who were obliged to treat them for whatever they claimed. They will think they can escape punishment by falsely swearing to Allaah, believing their excuses are valid and that this will earn them favor in the eyes of Allaah تبارك وتعالى. Al-Haafidh Ibn Katheer رحمه الله said: “Verily, those who

🔥 Clairvoyant Animals! Meaning of Clairvoyant: “Foreseeing the future”, “having power to perceive things that are not present to the senses.” In many past World Cups, various animals have been used as “oracles” to predict match results and tournament winners. In 2008, it was an elephant. In 2010, it was an octopus. From 2014 onward, parrot, donkey, camel, turtle, etc. became famous for making “predictions.” Then a clip from “The Simpsons” went viral, in which they were alleged to have predicted the winners of the 2022 WC tournament. Now, again, another clip from the same show is being used to predict the winners of the 2026 WC. 🌴🌴🌴 🔥 Simply watching and sharing such clips and pics (even if it is for fun) without believing in them will nullify one’s prayers for 40 days, and believing in such things is Major Kufr. So, avoid these things, for this is like approaching the fortunetellers, which is Haraam. 🌴🌴🌴 📕 Allaah’s Messenger ﷺ said: ❝He who visits a diviner (`Arraaf) and asks him about anything, his prayers extending to forty nights, will not be accepted.❞ 📚 [Saheeh Muslim (5540)] 💢💢💢 📕 Allaah’s Messenger ﷺ also said: ❝If anyone goes to a fortuneteller and believes in what he says, he has disbelieved in that which was revealed to Muhammad.❞ 📚 [Sunan Ibn Maajan (639) and the wordings are his, Sunan al-Tirmidhee (135), and Sunan Abu Dawood (3904) and graded as “Saheeh” by Shaikh al-Albaanee. In Sunan Abu Dawood, the wording is: ❝he has nothing to do with what has been sent down to Muhammad ﷺ.❞] 🌴🌴🌴 🎓The Lajna said: ❝This means that those who go to fortunetellers to ask them anything, their Salaah shall not be accepted for forty nights, but in case that they also believe them, then they are Kaafir.❞ 📚[Faatawa Lajna (1/621)]

💠 Relieved or Relieved From: Qataadah رضي الله عنه narrated: A funeral procession passed by Allaah’s Messenger ﷺ, and he ﷺ said: ❝He is relieved and others are relieved of him.❞ The companions asked: “What does “relieved” mean and what does “relieved of him” mean?” He ﷺ said: ❝(Through death) a believer finds relief from worldly troubles and hardships, departing for the Mercy of Allaah. Conversely, (with the death of) a wicked person, people, land, trees, and animals are relieved of him.❞ [Saheehain]

Narrated Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه: The Prophet ﷺ said: *❝Allaah says: {I am just as My slave thinks I am, (i.e., I am able to do for him what he thinks I can do for him) and I am with him if He remembers Me. If he remembers Me in himself, I too, remember him in Myself; and if he remembers Me in a group of people, I remember him in a group that is better than they; and if he comes one span nearer to Me, I go one cubit nearer to him; and if he comes one cubit nearer to Me, I go a distance of two outstretched arms nearer to him; and if he comes to Me walking, I go to him running.}❞* 📚 [Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (7405) and Saheeh Muslim] So, keep your tongue moist with the remembrance of Allaah. Every day, do the morning and evening Adhkaar diligently, do the Adkhaar after the daily prayers, and don’t be neglectful. Recite the Qur’aan daily, even if it were only a few Aayaat. Seek Allaah’s forgiveness, and turn to Him in repentance. Keep in constant remembrance of Allaah because through Dhikr, a person remains in constant connection with Allaah. The remembrance of Allaah calms the hearts, purifies the souls, elevates the status, and effaces the sins. The more Dhikr you do, the weaker Shaitaan will get, and his plots against you will fail, and he will not be able to overpower you. اللَّهُمَّ أعِنَّا عَلَى ذِكْرِكَ، وَشُكْرِكَ، وَحُسْنِ عِبَادَتِكَ O Allaah, help us to remember You, to give You thanks, and to perform Your worship in an excellent manner.

💠 Do not forget Allaah! بسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله ، وبعد Allaah تعالى says: وَلَا تَكُونُوا كَالَّذِينَ نَسُوا اللَّهَ فَأَنسَاهُمْ أَنفُسَهُمْ ۚ أُولَٰئِكَ هُمُ الْفَاسِقُونَ {And be not like those who forgot Allaah (i.e., became disobedient to Allaah) and He caused them to forget their own selves, (let them to forget to do righteous deeds). Those are the Faasiqoon (rebellious, disobedient to Allaah).} 📚 [Surah al-Hashr (59):19] اسْتَحْوَذَ عَلَيْهِمُ الشَّيْطَانُ فَأَنسَاهُمْ ذِكْرَ اللَّهِ ۚ أُولَٰئِكَ حِزْبُ الشَّيْطَانِ ۚ أَلَا إِنَّ حِزْبَ الشَّيْطَانِ هُمُ الْخَاسِرُونَ {Shaitaan has overtaken them. So, he has made them forget the remembrance of Allaah. They are the party of Shaitaan. Verily, it is the party of Shaitaan that will be the losers!} 📚 [Surah al-Mujaadalah (58):19] When a person forgets Allaah, when he does not remember Allaah, when he becomes disobedient to Allaah, then it becomes easy for the Shaitaan to overpower and subjugate him. So, much so that the Shaitaan makes him forget that Allaah is watching him and that he will be punished for his actions. Then the person becomes shameless, careless, heedless, and disobeys Allaah without a second thought. So, do not forget Allaah! Your sustenance is with Allaah! Your success is with Allaah! The reforming and the nurturing of your children upon righteousness is with Allaah! The cure for all your illnesses is with Allaah! The treasures of the heavens and the earth are with Allaah! No one will benefit you on the Day of Resurrection except Allaah! When you will be brought to the Hellfire, no one will save you except Allaah! Therefore, establish your relationship with Allaah. The relationship of a Master and an obedient slave. The relationship of servitude and obedience to Him. Take care of these two pieces of advice: *1) The first piece of advice:* Do not be negligent about the Salaah, no matter where you are and what situation you are in. No matter what you did and what sin you committed, do not stop praying, because the Salaah is the link which connects you with Allaah, and Shaitaan wants to break this link, Shaitaan wants to cut you off from Allaah, Shaitaan wants you to despair, Shaitaan wants you to be sad, Shaitaan wants you to suffer in this world and the Hereafter. This is the Salaah which Allaah تعالى made obligatory from above the seven Heavens. This was the special gift that the Prophet ﷺ received on the night of ascension (Mi`raaj). The five daily prayers have been made obligatory so that a person is in constant touch with Allaah and does not forget him. So, no matter what sin you might have committed, do not abandon the Salaah. Strive to offer the Salaah in the best of manners, as perfect as you can, upon the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ. Because on the Day of Judgment, the first thing that a person will be brought to account will be in respect to his Salaah. If the Salaah is found complete, then the rest of his actions will be complete. If his Salaah was incomplete or lacking, then his other actions (good deeds) will be incomplete. Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: *❝The first thing among their deeds for which the people will be brought to account on the Day of Resurrection will be prayer. Our Lord will say to His angels, although He تعالى knows best: {Look at My slave’s prayer, is it complete or lacking?} If it is complete, it will be recorded as complete, but if it is lacking, He تعالى will say: {Look and see whether My slave did any voluntary (nawaafil) prayers.}. If he had done voluntary prayers, He تعالى will say: {Complete the obligatory prayers of My slave from his voluntary prayers.} Then the rest of his deeds will be examined similarly.❞* 📚 [Sunan Abu Dawood (864) and graded as “Saheeh” by Shaikh al-Albaanee] *2) The second piece of advice:* Do much remembrance of Allaah! The more you remember Allaah, the more He عز وجل will remember you.

💠 Explanation of the Hadeeth: "Only A Tenth Part Of Salaah Is Recorded For Him" https://ilm4all.blogspot.com/2026/06/explanation-of-hadeeth-only-tenth-part.html

💠 Offering Salaah when food is served and when there is an urge to answer the call of nature: `Aaishah رضي الله عنها narrated that the Messenger of Allaah ﷺ said: ❝No Salaah (prayer) should be performed when the food has been served, nor should it be performed when a person is in need of relieving himself.❞ 📚 [Saheeh Muslim (570-67)] When the food is served, and someone plans to eat, a complete prayer is not possible. Rather, the Prophet ﷺ advised starting with the food so the soul feels content, allowing the worshiper to approach prayer with a peaceful heart. This approach helps prevent the desire for food from distracting him, ensuring he can complete his bowing, prostration, and the prayer’s obligations properly. Similarly, there is no complete prayer while the worshiper is fighting the urge to relieve himself, as this distracts the heart and diminishes humility during prayer. A person will not be able to perform the Salaah calmly and with full attention while he has an urgent need to use the toilet. The presence of heart and humility are the essence of Salaah. However, when the person is distracted by thoughts of food or the need to use the restroom, he loses his focus and humility. It is important for the worshiper to eliminate any distractions before starting the Salaah.

Will I be punished for my prayer? Imaam Saeed bin Al-Musayyib** رحمه الله once saw a man praying more than two rakaat after the beginning of Fajr (i.e. before the Fajr prayer), making many bows and prostrations, and so he forbade him. The man said: “O Abu Muhammad, is Allaah going to punish me for praying?” Saeed said: “No, but He will punish you for contradicting the Sunnah.” [Al-Bayhaqee in As-Sunan Al-Kubraa (2:466) and graded as “Saheeh” by Shaykh Al-Albaanee. See Irwā Al-Ghalīl 2:236.] Shaykh Al-Albaanee رحمه الله commented: “This is one of the superb answers given by Saeed bin Al-Musayyib رحمه الله. It is a strong weapon against heretics (mubtadiah) who recommend many different types of religious innovation in the name of them being dhikr and prayer. They then criticize the followers of the Sunnah for criticizing them, and accuse them of censuring dhikr and prayers, when in fact (the Ahl Al-Sunnah) are only criticizing the contravention of the Sunnah in matters such as dhikr and prayer.” ** Saeed bin Al-Musayyib رحمه الله was a tabiee (the student of the Companions). He had narrated from Aaishah, Alee, Sad, Uthmaan, Abu Moosaa, Ibn Umar, Abu Hurairah, Ibn `Abbaas and others رضوان الله عليهم أجمعين. And his narrations are reported in the Saheehain (al-Bukhaaree and Muslim).

🎓 Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said: ❝There is a consensus among the earlier generations that a servant is not rewarded for his Salaah except for the part of it in which he prayed with focus and concentration and was present with an attentive heart.❞ 📚 Badai` al-Fawaaid (2/696)

Al-San`aanee رحمه الله said: “The statement of the Prophet ﷺ: ❝While only a tenth part of his prayer is recorded for him.❞ In this Hadeeth, the reward is listed as gradually increasing from less to more, suggesting that those who get less than half the reward for their Salaah are actually more, implying that no one receives the full reward for their prayer. This is why the full reward is not mentioned in this narration. Therefore, it is prescribed to say al-Istighfaar (saying: Astaghfirullah [I seek Allaah’s forgiveness]) three times after the salutation of peace (i.e., after concluding the prayer), because hardly anyone fulfills all of its prescribed duties perfectly. Seeking forgiveness was prescribed to compensate for negligence and shortcomings in prayer.”

The Prophet ﷺ said: ❝ A man returns after offering his Salaah, while only a tenth part of his prayer, or a ninth, or an eighth, or a seventh, or a sixth, or a fifth, or a quarter, or a third, or half of it is recorded for him,❞ Quote: ❝This difference in rewards reflects the varying levels of those who pray, indicating that not everyone who prays is at the same spiritual level. The person next to you in the congregation might be more humble and attentive in his Salaah, fulfilling the pillars more thoroughly, and earning greater reward accordingly.❞ Quote: ❝The Hadeeth indicates that the reward gradually increases from less to more, suggesting that those who get less than half the reward for their prayers are actually more.❞ 👉 Topics Covered: First: The Narrations Second: Explanation Of Selected Words From The Ahaadeeth Third: Additional Lessons Learned From This Hadeeth 1. The reward of prayer decreases in proportion to the lack of humility and contemplation within it 2. Reward depends on how well one offers the Salaah 3. Most people offer their prayers with deficiencies 4. The main cause for loss in prayers 5. Ruling on prayers that lack humility (Khushoo`) and focus 6. The remedy and how to compensate for the loss 7. Nine reasons behind the decrease in reward for the Salaah 8. Situations when it is preferred to shorten the length and pray briefly

💠 Explanation of the Hadeeth: "Only A Tenth Part Of Salaah Is Recorded For Him" 🔗 https://ilm4all.blogspot.com/2026/06/explanation-of-hadeeth-only-tenth-part.html

The purpose of our Salaah (the Faraa'idh and Nawaafil) should be: 1. ...for the remembrance and worship of Allaah. 2. ...in obedience to Allaah . 3. ...out of gratitude for Allaah . 4. ...for the love of Allaah.

💠 Importance of al-Istighfaar after the obligatory prayers: Thawbaan رضي الله عنه narrated: “When the Messenger of Allaah ﷺ concluded his prayer, he ﷺ would beg Allaah for forgiveness three times.” 1️⃣ No matter how hard an individual may try, human beings cannot worship Allaah with the absolute perfection, focus, and reverence that He تعالى truly deserves, as the Prophet ﷺ said: ❝while only a tenth part of his prayer is recorded for him, or a ninth...❞. 2️⃣ During prayer, the mind wanders, the humility falters, and the focus slips. Asking for forgiveness directly after worship is an acknowledgment of our flaws and a compensation for the shortcomings in worship. So, the servant should recognize his shortcomings and acknowledge that he has not performed them as he should have. Subsequently, he should seek forgiveness to compensate for those deficiencies and shortcomings, out of humility and as a demonstration of servitude. The Hadeeth indicates that seeking forgiveness is not only for sins, but also for the shortcomings that inevitably occur even in acts of obedience. 📑 NOTES: 1️⃣ Saheeh Muslim (591-135). That is, saying “Astaghfirullaah” three times 2️⃣ Sunan Abu Dawood (796) and graded as “Hasan” by Shaikh al-Albaanee

💠 When Shaitaan whispers in prayer (Salaah), then seek Allaah’s refuge andspit to the left three times A llaah تعالى says:و َإِمَّا يَنزَغَنَّكَ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ نَزْغٌفَاسْتَعِذْ بِاللَّهِ ۚ إِنَّهُ سَمِيعٌ عَلِيمٌ{A nd if an evil whisper comesto you from Shaitaan, then seek refuge in Allaah. Verily, He is the All-Hearer,the All-Knower.} 1️⃣ Ut hmaan Ibn Abu al-Aas رضي الله عنهreported that he came to Allaah’s Messenger ﷺand said: “O Messenger of Allaah ﷺ,the Shaitaan intervenes between me and my prayer and my recitation, confusingme therein. Thereupon Allaah’s Messenger ﷺsaid: ❝That is (the doing of a) Shaitaan (devil) who is known asKhanzab, and when you perceive its effect, seek refuge with Allaah from it andspit three times to your left.❞ I did that, andAllaah kept him away from me. 2️⃣ When a per son senses the whisper of the Shaitaan duringprayer, it is Sunnah to seek refuge with Allaah from the Shaitaan. Then, heshould turn his head only and dryly spit 3️⃣ to his left three times. 📑NOTES:1️⃣ Surahal- Araaf (7): 200 and Surah Fussilat (41): 362️⃣ SaheehMus lim (2203-68)3️⃣Spitting dr yly isnot the usual kind of spitting; rather it is blowing with a little saliva.If a man is pray ing with the congregation, then he cannot spit tohis left in most cases, because it will bother the person standing to his left.So, Shaikh Ibn al-Uthaymeen advised that one spits his Ghutrah (headgear) or handkerchief(or tissue). If that is also not possible, then it is sufficient to turn to hisleft and say: A`oodhu Billaahi min al-Shaitaan-ir-Rajeem (I seek refuge withAllaah from the accursed Shaitaan). [Noor ‘ala al-Darb (12/155) and (185/45)]