Women of Sunnah النساء السنۃ

The Virtue of the Month of Allāh, Muharram, and Fasting on Ashura

The Prophet (ﷺ) was asked: "Which prayer is best after the obligatory prayers, and which fasting is best after the month of Ramadan?" He (ﷺ) said: "The best prayer after the prescribed prayer is prayer in the middle of the night (tahajjud), and the best fasting after the month of Ramadan is fasting in the month of Allah, Muharram.

Sahih Muslim 1163 (2756)

Allah Guides Whom Whom he wills

Prophet Muḥammad Ṣallallāhu-'Alaihi Wa Sallam said:

“When you decorate your mosques and adorn your Maṣāḥif (copies of Qur’ān) then DESTRUCTION is upon you.” ‎● [مختصر صحيح الجامع الصغير ٥٨٥ ، حسنه الألباني]

A true Muslim ruler! Ibn Nuhas related from Abu Bakr bin al-‘Arabi:

Some of the rulers had made a pact with the kuffar that they would not hold any prisoners. So, a Muslim man one day traveled near their lands and passed by a locked house. He could hear a woman calling from inside the house: “I am a prisoner! Tell your companions about me!” When he went back and told the people about this woman, the ruler did not even let him finish the story. He immediately got up and walked on foot to the front lines until he freed this woman and conquered the area where she had been held captive!

● [Mashari Al-Ashwaq ila Masari al-Ushaaq’ (v. 2, p. 239)]

Muharram 1446 A.H Tips to start off this year for your spiritual hijrah 💎 As we enter the new Islamic year, in the sacred month of Muharram, we are reminded of a significant milestone in the history of Islam - The Great Hijrah (Migration). We recall the long and difficult journey from Mecca to Medina taken by the Prophet (ﷺ) and his companions after being subjected to years of persecution, oppression and hostility. Marking the beginning of a new Islamic year, the hijrah serves as a great reminder to us all. It reminds us of a new chapter in the lives of the early Muslims and the sacrifices they made to become the exemplary Muslims of all time. Now that we have entered the new year, what spiritual hijrah will you be making? Here are some tips to start off this year for your spiritual hijrah:

1. Start sacrificing some sleep and plan to wake up every night for Tahajjud (Night Prayers) and Insha'Allaah you’ll feel the great difference in your life. 2. Set a specific amount of Qur'an you want to read, memorize and understand every day, and ensure that a day doesn’t pass until you’ve done it. 3. Make a promise to yourself to quit any bad habits such as listening to music, watching movies/tv shows, smoking, gossip, lying, backbiting, wasting time….. 4. Start following the sunnah more and if you are lacking in the obligatory acts of worship, this is the time to start. For sisters who haven’t worn the hijab yet, place your intentions and start from now. For the men who haven’t grown the beard and is lacking in lowering the gaze, this is your time. Start practicing modesty not only in the way you look, but in your character, manners and behaviors as well. 5. Forgive and practice more patience with others. Avoid getting angry or impatient and try your best to let go of the trivial issues and pardon those who have fallen into mistakes. 6. Devote more time with your parents, be patient with them and let go of any differences to avoid falling into disagreements and always try to make them happy. If you are married or away from them, make it a habit to call them every single day so that they know that you love them, care for them and will always appreciate everything they’ve done for you. 7. Keep away from that which is unhealthy to your mind and body. Whether it’s unhealthy food, laziness, and unhealthy environment, toxic friends…… make a change to better your physical and mental health from staying away from that which will harm you. 8. Set a goal which you want to achieve for the Sake of Allāh this year and work for it. Whether it’s changing the lives of unfortunate and needy families, whether it’s initiating a program which contributes to the betterment of the Ummah, whether it’s helping a good cause, seeking and teaching others beneficial knowledge….etc. just set a consistent goal which will bring about any positive changes. 9. Always make an intention for your every deed, action and speech you say or do regarding both the dunya and deen, Whether it’s eating, sleeping, going to work, going to the gym, going to school, visiting family or friends, cooking, learning something new…. Connect it all back to Allāh. Placing an intention in what you do for the sake of Allāh will reap you great rewards. 10. If you haven’t already, make sure a day doesn’t pass except that you recite the morning and evening adhkar (remembrance of Allāh) with a present heart. The Adhkar is an important part of every Muslim life which serves as protection from all evil, blessings in your life, well being in this life and next and contentment and peace in your heart by the will of Allāh. Always include much Dhikr in your daily life and watch the blessings of Allāh shower upon you. May Allāh guide us all to which pleases Him and make us all from His beloved, amiin.

(The Messenger ﷺ said): “Whosoever protects the honour of his akhī (ie: brother) in his absence, Allah would take it upon himself to protect him from hell fire.” [al-Ḥākim and al-Ṭabarānī on the authority of Asmāʾ b. Yazīd] "من ذب عن عرض أخيه بالغيبة كان حقًّا على الله أن يقيه من النار. (حم طب) عن أسماء بنت يزيد (ح) ". “(Whosoever protects the honour of his brother in his absence” meaning: while he (the one being backbitten) is not present at the place, (من ذب عن عرض أخيه بالغيبة) أي في غيبته عن المقام and refute the one backbiting him, either he is lying or truthful in what be backbite him with, it is still mandatory to reject backbiting muṭlaqan (ie: in all cases), ورد على من اغتابه كاذبًا كان أو صادقًا في ما غابه به فإنه يجب رد الغيبة مطلقًا “Allah would take it upon himself to protect him from fire”, because he protected the honour of his brother from shaming, (كان حقًّا على الله أن يقيه من النار) لأنه وقي عرض أخيه من الذم so what is compulsory on the one who hears backbiting is to defend the honour of his brother by speech, والواجب على سامع الغيبة أن يذب عن عرض أخيه بلسانه and if he is not capable of doing so, then he should do so with his heart, فإن لم يستطع فبقلبه so it is upon him to leave the place because it is a place where munkar is taking place. وعليه فراق المقام لأنه مقام منكر Muḥammad al-Ṣanʿānī, al-Tanwīr Sharḥ Jāmiʿ al-Saġīr 10/219 #8652 الصنعاني، التنوير شرح الجامع الصغير ١٠/٢١٩ #٨٦٥٢

لَن تَنفَعَكُمۡأَرۡحَامُكُمۡ وَلَآأَوۡلَٰدُكُمۡۚ يَوۡمَٱلۡقِيَٰمَةِ يَفۡصِلُبَيۡنَكُمۡۚ وَٱللَّهُ بِمَاتَعۡمَلُونَ بَصِيرٞ Never will your relatives or your children benefit you; the Day of Resurrection He will judge between you. And Allah, of what you do, is Seeing.

[60:3]

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Sufyān b. 'Uyaynah Raḥimahullāh:

“The one who is aware of himself is never deceived by the praise.” ‎ ‎● [الجامع لأخلاق الراوي ص ١٤٠]