Gems of Jannah

السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ💗 🔖 How waswasa causes you to feel like your fears are reality 📍 Waswasa, or whispers of Shaytan, has a powerful way of distorting your perception of reality… It causes doubt, making your worst fears seem like they will become reality if you do not given into the compulsion. These thoughts are constantly repeated within your mind. And, the more you entertain these doubts and fears, the more insinuating they become. Shaytaan plays with your emotions. Fear is a strong motivator and shaytaan uses it to make you believe that if you don't act on these doubts, something bad (e.g., punishment from Allah, falling into kufr or being sinful) may happen. Shaytaan places thoughts in your mind that make you question your reality. "Did I do wudhu correctly...?" "Am I still on the straight path...?" And overtime, as these thoughts develop, they start to feel like reality. The more these thoughts are dwelled on, the more real they feel. But perhaps the biggest distortion of reality these thoughts cause to the one suffering from waswasa is to disconnect them from the trust of Allāh. Shaytaan makes you forget about Allah being merciful, and how he is the forgiver of mistakes. So, by this, he convinces you to constantly feed into the compulsions which just makes the cycle of doubt harder to break. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Verily, Allah has overlooked for my nation their honest mistakes, forgetfulness, and what they are forced into doing.” Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 2045 Hence, you must realize all of these fears you are facing are nothing but a delusion. The solution is to try your best to ignore them, even if it is uncomfortable at first. This is how you break the cycle of doubt. Ibn Hajr Al Haythami was asked whether there is any remedy for whispers, he replied: ‘Yes, it has a beneficial remedy – which is to renounce them all – even if our own self recalls what had happened – because by renouncing them they do not stay for a long time and disappear quickly.' ❍┈─┅═••࿇✠ ࿇••┅─┄❍ WhatsApp (Only for sisters 🧕) - contact admin Telegram - @Gemsofjannah98 Instagram - https://instagram.com/gemsofjannah_98?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==1

اَلسَّـــــلامُ عَلَــيــْكُمْ وَرَحْمَـــةُاللهِ وَبَرَكَــاتُهُ🌸 أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ 🌸 SWEETNESS OF SALAH 🎗️Importance of khushu Is It Not Enough That I Pray Five Times A Day? “At least I’m praying.” “I’m happy with where I am. I’m praying 5 times a day. I pray on time and I’m content with that.” You should certainly feel happy and grateful that Allah (ʿazza wa jall) has granted you the gift of praying your farḍ prayers, particularly if you have previously been unable to do so. However, this should not be enough. Even if the obligation of ṣalāh has legally been fulfilled, praying ṣalāh without khushūʿ will lead you to missing out on the essence of ṣalāh. Imām al-Ghazālī (raḥimahullāh) wrote: “ The goal of reciting the Qur’ān and the adhkār (in salāh) is praise, exaltation, asking and humility: and the One being addressed is Allah. However, whoever’s heart is covered by heedlessness is veiled from Him; thus, he does not see or experience consciousness of Him. He is heedless of the One to whom he is speaking with, and his tongue simply moves out of habit. How far is this from the purpose of prayer, which was ordained to purify the heart, renew the remembrance of Allah, and firmly tie the rope of īmān.” In Sūrah al-Wāqiʿah, Allah (ʿazza wa jall) describes three groups of people: the people of the left (destined for Hell-fire), the people of the right (destined for Paradise), and finally the elite of Paradise (destined for the super-luxurious premium Paradise). It is this latter group who will be the closest to Allah, blessed to see Him most often, and have the Prophets and the Companions as their neighbours. They are the ‘Sābiqūn’ (the forerunners). Your goal and duʿā’ in life should be that Allah (ʿazza wa jall) resurrects you amongst the Sābiqūn. If you wish to enjoy this premium Paradise in the hereafter, then your ṣalāh (and other acts of worship) should be of premium quality. An average or mediocre ṣalāh is not enough. A believer always aims for the best. Thus, the Prophet ﷺ explained that when making duʿā’, ask Allah for al-Firdaws, because it is the highest Jannah (Bukhārī). He ﷺ also stated, “Indeed Allah loves that when one of you does something, he perfects it” (Ṭabarānī). Do not become satisfied with the quantity and quality of your worship. Do not placate your inner self (nafs) with weak excuses! Do not believe that the ʿibādah you are doing is sufficient. Rather, reflect on your shortcomings, battle your nafs and ask Allah to make your ṣalāh like the ṣalāh of the Messenger ﷺ. ❍┈─┅═••࿇✠ ࿇••┅─┄❍ WhatsApp (Only for sisters 🧕) - https://chat.whatsapp.com/GMmLlVv3SL1IZOMvGn2LU9 Telegram - https://T.me/Gemsofjannah98 Instagram - https://instagram.com/gemsofjannah_98?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==1

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⛱️ ﷽ ⛱️ ✨ Forgotten sunnah of Husn Dhann ✨ In the last week’s post we read that- Mental distress could be alleviated by reviving the forgotten Sunnah of Husn Dhann—having good, positive thoughts. In Islam, Husn Dhann has two key aspects: having good thoughts about Allah and expecting the best from Him. This mindset creates a self-fulfilling prophecy, as Allah is as His servant thinks of Him. Trusting in Allah during both ease and hardship reflects a heart that assumes the best of its Lord. Many people, however, fall into negative thinking, believing they deserve more or have been wronged. Overcoming this requires deep self-reflection and trust in Allah's wisdom. Post #2 🌻 With People The concept of Husn Dhann in the context of our relationships means to give people the benefit of the doubt. It is a proactive mindset in which we strive to not just find excuses for other people’s behavior, but to actively search for and attribute positive reasons to their actions. In this regard, the famous saying of the Salaf can serve as a guiding principle: “If a friend among your friends errs, make seventy excuses for them. If your hearts are unable to do this, then know that the shortcoming is in your own selves.” The less you jump to conclusions about other people’s intentions, the more they will be inclined to trust you. Just as we don’t like to be judged, neither does anyone else. Having positive thoughts about others is a beautiful form of worship, as mentioned in a Hadith by the Prophet ﷺ. So while we make a conscious effort to perform and perfect our daily Ibadah (worship), we should make a conscious effort to develop a positive mindset as well. To be continued, In'shaa'Allah ✍🏻 WhatsApp (Only for sisters 🧕) - https://chat.whatsapp.com/GMmLlVv3SL1IZOMvGn2LU9 Telegram - T.me/Gemsofjannah98 Instagram - https://instagram.com/gemsofjannah_98?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

⚜️🤎 Send lots of Salawat upon the Prophet 🤎⚜️ Sending ṣalāwat upon the Prophet ﷺ on Friday is better than on the rest of the days, and its night (Thursday night) is the best of nights. He ﷺ said, “Among the best of your days is Friday, so frequently send ṣalāh upon me therein.” الصلاة على النبي ﷺ يوم الجمعة أفضل من بقيّة الأيام، وليلتها أفضل الليالي، قال ﷺ: (إن من أفضل أيامكم يوم الجمعة فأكثروا عليّ من الصلاة فيه) Shaykh Abdel Aziz AlTarefe ❍┈─┅═••࿇✠ ࿇••┅─┄❍ #reminders #friday WhatsApp (Only for sisters 🧕) - https://chat.whatsapp.com/GMmLlVv3SL1IZOMvGn2LU9 Telegram - T.me/Gemsofjannah98 Instagram - https://instagram.com/gemsofjannah_98?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==1

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اَلسَّـــــلامُ عَلَــيــْكُمْ وَرَحْمَـــةُاللهِ وَبَرَكَــاتُهُ🌸 أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ 🌸 SWEETNESS OF SALAH 🎗️ The Importance of Khushu Allah (subḥānahū wa taʿālā) says: قَدْ أَفْلَحَ الْمُؤْمِنُونَ ، الَّذِينَ هُمْ فِى صَلَاتِهِمْ خَـٰشِعُونَ “Successful indeed are the believers, who are humble in their ṣalāh...” (23:1-2). The above āyāt mark the beginning of Sūrah al-Mu’minūn. In these āyāt, Allah describes the qualities of the successful believers. The passage starts off by mentioning those ‘who are humble in their ṣalah’, and ends with the ninth āyah mentioning those ‘who consistently maintain their prayers’. Thus, ṣalāḥ features in both the beginning and the end of the list, demonstrating its great significance. Ibn Kathīr (raḥimahullāh) explained this āyah :“Khushūʿ in ṣalāh is only attained by the one who has completely emptied his heart for it, who fully occupies himself for it and does not pay attention to anything else besides it, and who prioritises it over everything else. At that point it becomes a source of comfort and intense joy.” Establishing Salah Similarly, Allah says, وَيُقِيمُونَ الصَّلَوٰةَ “…and they establish ṣalāh” (2:3). The use of the word iqāmah (to ‘establish’ the prayer) is significant. The words ‘do’ or ‘perform’ ṣalāh have not been used here since it is not sufficient to complete just the outward motions. However, when you ‘establish’ ṣalāh, you complete both the inner and outer aspects of this noble worship. The outer aspects involve carrying out its pillars, obligatory acts and prerequisites; whilst the inner aspects refer to attaining the essence of ṣalāh, namely, khushūʿ. These acts should be conducted in tandem with pondering on the meaning of the utterances and actions during ṣalāh. (Adapted from Tafsīr al-Saʿdī) 📍 Khushu: The First Loss of the Ummah The Prophet ﷺ stated, “The first thing to be lifted from this ummah will be khushūʿ, until you will not find anyone with khushūʿ” (Ṭabarānī). Ḥudhayfah (raḍiy Allāhu ‘anhu) said, “ *The first thing you will lose of your religion will be khushūʿ and the last thing you will lose of your religion will be ṣalāh. There may be a person praying yet there is no goodness in him. Soon a time will come when you will enter a large Masjid and not see a single person with khushūʿ in it.”* The Prophet ﷺ said, “ *Indeed a person may pray for sixty years, yet not a single ṣalāh of his will be accepted. Perhaps he perfected the rukūʿ but not the sujūd, or he perfected the sujūd but not the rukūʿ” (Ibn Abī Shaybah).* “Two rakʿahs with contemplation are better than standing up for the entire night with an inattentive heart.” - ʿAbdullāh b. ʿAbbās (radiy Allāhu ʿanhumā) Ibn al-Qayyim (raḥimahullāh) compared khushūʿ in ṣalāh to the soul in the body. When the soul leaves the body, the body dies. Similarly, without khushūʿ the ṣalāh lacks its soul, spirit and essence. Likewise, praying ṣalāh without khushūʿ is like gifting a dead servant to a king. He then writes, “Allah (subḥānahū wa taʿālā) will neither accept it nor reward him for it, even if the obligation (of ṣalāh) has been legally fulfilled.” Once Imām al-Bukhārī (raḥimahullāh) was praying and a wasp stung him 17 times. On completing his ṣalāh, he said, “Look at what troubled me during my ṣalāh.” They looked and found that the wasp had stung him in 17 parts of his body. Despite this, he carried on praying. It has been said that this was a voluntary prayer after Ẓuhr. After he finished praying, it was said to him, “Why did you not stop your ṣalāh when it started stinging you?” He replied, “I was reciting a sūrah and I wanted to complete it.” ❍┈─┅═••࿇✠ ࿇••┅─┄❍ WhatsApp (Only for sisters 🧕) - Contact admin Telegram - @Gemsofjannah98 Instagram - https://instagram.com/gemsofjannah_98?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==1

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A hardened heart is a dangerous outcome of continuous sinning. It leads to insensitivity towards others, a lack of empathy, and an inability to feel remorse. A heart that once felt guilt over a small sin now doesn’t flinch at committing major wrongs. The Prophet ﷺ warned of the danger of a hard heart, as it blocks guidance and compassion. To soften the heart, engage in sincere worship, surround yourself with righteous company, and cut off the habits that lead to sin. @Gemsofjannah98

🖋 During these times, when corruption and tests have increased, you must dedicate time to seclude yourself with your Lord. Therein you recite the Qur’ān, glorify Allah, increase in Istighfār (seeking forgiveness), thank Allah for all your blessings - both hidden and apparent, pray two units of prayer and make Dua whilst doing so... for verily this seclusion with your Lord will keep the heart steadfast and prevent relapse. Ibn al-Qayyim said: “Hidden acts of worship are the greatest means of steadfastness." #Copied 🪄✨🪄✨🪄✨🪄✨🪄✨🪄✨🪄✨🪄 @Gemsofjannah98

⛱️ ﷽ ⛱️ ✨ Forgotten sunnah of Husn Dhann ✨ Much of our mental distress would be cured if we just brought one Sunnah back into our lives – the lost Sunnah of Husn Dhann. Husn Dhann can be translated as having good, positive thoughts but its meaning goes much deeper. In Islam, there are two aspects of Husn Dhann. With Allah ﷻ 🫶🏻 Husn Dhann Billah means: To have good thoughts about Allah ﷻ and To expect only the best from Him. Having positive expectations from Allah ﷻ acts as a self-fulfilling prophecy – what you expect, you receive. He ﷻ says in a Hadith Qudsi: أَنَا عِنْدَ ظَنِّ عَبْدِي بِي I am as My slave thinks of Me. [Bukhari] You must have good expectations from Allah ﷻ to be able to fully rely on Him. Sayyid Qutub (rah) said: “The believing heart assumes the best of its Lord, and always expects the best from Him. It expects good from Him in times of ease and times of hardship, and it believes that Allah wants good for him in either situation.” Similarly, Ibn Qayyim (rah) said: “Most people – in fact, all of them except those protected by Allah – assume other than the truth, and assume the worst. Most people believe that they are deprived of their rights, have bad luck, deserve more than what Allah gave them, and it is as if they are saying: ‘My Lord has wronged me and deprived me of what I deserve,’ and his soul bears witness to this while his tongue denies it and refuses to openly state this. […] So, dig into your own self: are you protected from this? If you are safe from this, you have been protected from something great. Otherwise, I do not see that you have been saved.” To be continued, In'shaa'Allah ✍🏻 #motivational_series WhatsApp (Only for sisters 🧕) - https://chat.whatsapp.com/GMmLlVv3SL1IZOMvGn2LU9 Telegram - T.me/Gemsofjannah98 Instagram - https://instagram.com/gemsofjannah_98?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Humble behavior is so important for your life. When someone insulted you publicly but you kept your mouth shut and didn't talk back to him even though you had thousand reasons to insult him back. Trust me, you are not weak, you're the strongest of them all. One day that person will come to you and apologize for his behavior and tell you that you're the most humble person he had ever known. Everyone will secretly envy you for this quality. So, whatever people say about you in your back or in front of you don't talk back to them. Just keep your mouth shut and smile. Allah will increase your honor and give your own reward for this. In sha Allah.❤

⚜️🤎 Send lots of Salawat upon the Prophet 🤎⚜️ Sending ṣalāwat upon the Prophet ﷺ on Friday is better than on the rest of the days, and its night (Thursday night) is the best of nights. He ﷺ said, “Among the best of your days is Friday, so frequently send ṣalāh upon me therein.” الصلاة على النبي ﷺ يوم الجمعة أفضل من بقيّة الأيام، وليلتها أفضل الليالي، قال ﷺ: (إن من أفضل أيامكم يوم الجمعة فأكثروا عليّ من الصلاة فيه) Shaykh Abdel Aziz AlTarefe ❍┈─┅═••࿇✠ ࿇••┅─┄❍ #reminders #friday WhatsApp (Only for sisters 🧕) - https://chat.whatsapp.com/GMmLlVv3SL1IZOMvGn2LU9 Telegram - T.me/Gemsofjannah98 Instagram - https://instagram.com/gemsofjannah_98?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==1

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However, this should not be enough. Even if the obligation of ṣalāh has legally been fulfilled, praying ṣalāh without khushūʿ will lead you to missing out on the essence of ṣalāh. Imām al-Ghazālī (raḥimahullāh) wrote: “ The goal of reciting the Qur’ān and the adhkār (in salāh) is praise, exaltation, asking and humility: and the One being addressed is Allah. However, whoever’s heart is covered by heedlessness is veiled from Him; thus, he does not see or experience consciousness of Him. He is heedless of the One to whom he is speaking with, and his tongue simply moves out of habit. How far is this from the purpose of prayer, which was ordained to purify the heart, renew the remembrance of Allah, and firmly tie the rope of īmān.” In Sūrah al-Wāqiʿah, Allah (ʿazza wa jall) describes three groups of people: the people of the left (destined for Hell-fire), the people of the right (destined for Paradise), and finally the elite of Paradise (destined for the super-luxurious premium Paradise). It is this latter group who will be the closest to Allah, blessed to see Him most often, and have the Prophets and the Companions as their neighbours. They are the ‘Sābiqūn’ (the forerunners). Your goal and duʿā’ in life should be that Allah (ʿazza wa jall) resurrects you amongst the Sābiqūn. If you wish to enjoy this premium Paradise in the hereafter, then your ṣalāh (and other acts of worship) should be of premium quality. An average or mediocre ṣalāh is not enough. A believer always aims for the best. Thus, the Prophet ﷺ explained that when making duʿā’, ask Allah for al-Firdaws, because it is the highest Jannah (Bukhārī). He ﷺ also stated, “Indeed Allah loves that when one of you does something, he perfects it” (Ṭabarānī). Do not become satisfied with the quantity and quality of your worship. Do not placate your inner self (nafs) with weak excuses! Do not believe that the ʿibādah you are doing is sufficient. Rather, reflect on your shortcomings, battle your nafs and ask Allah to make your ṣalāh like the ṣalāh of the Messenger ﷺ. ❍┈─┅═••࿇✠ ࿇••┅─┄❍ WhatsApp (Only for sisters 🧕) - https://chat.whatsapp.com/GMmLlVv3SL1IZOMvGn2LU9 Telegram - https://T.me/Gemsofjannah98 Instagram - https://instagram.com/gemsofjannah_98?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==1