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Important Lessons for General Muslims Lesson 8 https://youtu.be/go4jYl73yn8

Etiquettes of Visiting the Sick Narrated Ali (may Allah be pleased with him): “There is no person who visits a sick person in the evening except that 70,000 angels accompany him, seeking forgiveness for him until morning, and he will have a garden of Paradise. And whoever visits a sick person in the morning, 70,000 angels accompany him, seeking forgiveness for him until evening, and he will have a garden of Paradise.” [Reported by Abu Dawud 3098 - graded Sahih by Sheikh Albani] 1⃣. Have a sincere intention — Visit the sick seeking the reward of Allah and to fulfil the rights of your Muslim brother or sister. 2⃣. Make duʿā’ for the sick — Say: ((لا بأس طهور إن شاء الله)) “There is no harm; it is a purification, if Allah wills.” You can also say (7x): ((أسأل الله العظيم رب العرش العظيم أن يشفيك)) “I ask Allah, the Magnificent, Lord of the Mighty Throne, to cure you.” 3⃣. Give words of comfort and hope — Speak kindly and remind them of Allah’s mercy, forgiveness and reward. 4⃣. Do not prolong the visit — Consider the condition of the sick person. They may become tired quickly, so a short and beneficial visit is often better. 5⃣. Lower your voice and behave calmly — Avoid loud conversation, joking excessively, or anything that disturbs the patient or other patients. 6⃣. Do not burden them with questions — Avoid repeatedly asking about their illness, pain or personal circumstances. 7⃣. Do not expect hospitality — The purpose of visiting is to comfort the sick, not to expect food, drink or entertainment from them or their family. 8⃣. Remind them of patience and reliance upon Allah — Encourage them to have ṣabr, hope in Allah and good thoughts of Him. 9⃣. If death appears imminent, gently remind them of the shahādah — Without pressuring or repeatedly instructing them, encourage them to say Lā ilāha illā Allah. 🔟. Respect their privacy and the hospital’s rules — Do not take photographs or recordings, and do not disturb medical staff, other patients or their families. Source: https://t.me/masjidsahabah/2396

Summary of the Prophet's Prayer Lesson 6 https://youtu.be/jinLleS0IcY

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The Principle of Leaving the Better Option for a Greater Benefit Shaykh Al-Islām Ibn Taymiyyah rahimahullah said: “...Nevertheless, the correct view is that something which is normally not recited aloud may sometimes be recited aloud when there is a greater benefit in doing so. Therefore, it is permissible for the imam to recite aloud at times, for example, in order to teach the people praying behind him. It is also permissible for those praying to say short phrases aloud on occasion. It is also permissible for a person to leave what is better in order to bring hearts together and maintain unity, out of fear that people may be driven away from something beneficial. This is similar to what the Prophet ﷺ did when he left the Ka‘bah without rebuilding it upon the foundations laid by Ibrāhīm. This was because Quraysh were still new to Islam and he feared that doing so would repel them. He therefore considered the benefit of unity and harmony to be more important than rebuilding the Ka‘bah upon the foundations of Ibrāhīm. Likewise, when Ibn Mas‘ūd completed the prayer (as four) behind ‘Uthmān and was criticised for doing so, he was asked about it. He replied: ‘Disagreement is evil.’ For this reason, the imams, such as Imām Aḥmad and others, explicitly stated that this principle applies to matters such as the Basmalah, joining the Witr prayers, and other matters in which one leaves the better option for something permissible but less preferable. This is done in order to maintain harmony among those praying behind the imam, or to teach them the Sunnah, and similar reasons.” Source: Majmū‘ al-Fatāwā, 22/436–437.

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#LIFE_LESSONS Advice is often cheapest when it is simply listened to. Experience can be a very expensive teacher! Sometimes, sincere advice is given out of genuine concern. You can either take the advice and benefit from it, or dismiss it and wait until experience teaches you the lesson. Example 1: “Auntie, don’t display pictures of all your achievements on social media. You risk exposing yourself and your family to the evil eye.” Response: “No, it’s fine. There’s nothing wrong with it.” A few days later, the auntie suddenly falls unwell. She develops unexplained symptoms and becomes unable to walk. The doctors are unable to determine the cause. “I need a rāqī. Do you know anyone?” Some learn the easy way. Others learn the hard way. --- Example 2: “Sister, avoid discussing your marital problems with other people. Not everyone wants good for you, and once private matters leave your home, you can’t control where they end up.” Response: “It’s okay. I only told one sister; she’s trustworthy.” A few months later, her marital problems have become the talk of the town. Sister Fulānah told Sister Fulānah, who told Sister Fulānah… and now everyone knows. The sister feels embarrassed and exposed. She wishes she had kept the matter private, especially because the involvement of others only made the situation worse. Some learn the easy way. Others learn the hard way. --- Example 3: “Brother, don’t rush into a major financial decision without seeking advice from people who have experience. Take your time and investigate properly.” Response: “I’ve looked into it. I know what I’m doing.” Months later, the investment turns sour, the money is gone, and he realises that a little patience and seeking advice could have saved him a great deal of hardship. Some learn the easy way. Others learn the hard way. --- Example 4: “Brother, don’t neglect your parents while they are still with you. Visit them, serve them and make the most of the time you have with them.” Response: “I’m busy. I’ll see them when I get the chance.” Then one day, the phone rings with news he never expected. Suddenly, all those things he thought he would do “one day” can no longer be done. He wishes he had listened when the advice was given. Some learn the easy way. Others learn the hard way. #Tarbiyah@masjidsahabah

Madrasah Update Madrasah will resume once the remaining works are fully completed, including the men’s toilets, wudhu area, and segregation curtains. We hope to have everything in place before the end of September latest, in shā’ Allāh. Please keep up to date with all announcements and updates via: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VadAK4n5K3zclcMjeg0F https://t.me/masjidsahabah

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Summary of the Prophet's Prayer Lesson 5 https://youtu.be/H4TzF9iOo40

Alhamdulillah, the seats for the men’s wudhu area are now ready. May Allah accept it on behalf of the brother’s father, and may He have mercy upon him, forgive him, and make it a means of continuous reward for him.

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم، Due to unforeseen circumstances, there is no lesson on Al-Wāsitiyyah today. Students are advised to revise the content that has been covered, ʾIn Shā Allāh. جزاكم الله خيرا.

Summary of the Prophet's Prayer Lesson 4 https://youtu.be/5oNSOl6LqoY