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▪️ 𝗧𝗮𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗵 (𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲):-
Hazrat Abdullah Bin Masûd (رضي الله عنه ) said,“Due to sin, one’s heart feels ashamed and sorrowful, and thus
becomes restless.” This is called Taubah.
In short, it can be understood by way that when someone does wrong to a great person+
Hazrat Abdullah Bin Masûd (رضي الله عنه ) said,“Due to sin, one’s heart feels ashamed and sorrowful, and thus
becomes restless.” This is called Taubah.
In short, it can be understood by way that when someone does wrong to a great person+
Then in what way does he seek to excuse himself?He seeks forgiveness with folded hands, falls on the feet of that person, places his turban(pride) on his feet, speaks words of flattery and adopts a crying face. Similarly, when
seeking repentance in front of Allāh ﷻ
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seeking repentance in front of Allāh ﷻ
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One should at least adopt the same behavior; Such a Taubah, according to Allāh ﷻ promise is definitely accepted!
To attain the ability to repent, ponder over the punishments mentioned in the Qurān and Hadith.Consequently, the heart will begin to dislike sin.
To attain the ability to repent, ponder over the punishments mentioned in the Qurān and Hadith.Consequently, the heart will begin to dislike sin.
▪️𝗞𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗳 (𝗙𝗲𝗮𝗿):-
It is narrated that Hazrat Mu’aāz (رضي الله عنه ) said,“The heart of a believer cannot be without fear and his fear can never become tranquil.”
It is narrated that Hazrat Mu’aāz (رضي الله عنه ) said,“The heart of a believer cannot be without fear and his fear can never become tranquil.”
The method of acquiring this is that one should at all times remember that Allāh ﷻ knows all our actions and statements, and is fully aware of our
outer and inner secrets.
On the Day of Judgment, He will take
our reckoning.
outer and inner secrets.
On the Day of Judgment, He will take
our reckoning.
▪️𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 (𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗹𝗹ā𝗵 ﷻ):-
Allāh ﷻ states, “Verily, the ones who are despondent of Allah ﷻ mercy are the disbelievers.” This shows that having hope in His mercy is a part of Imān.
Allāh ﷻ states, “Verily, the ones who are despondent of Allah ﷻ mercy are the disbelievers.” This shows that having hope in His mercy is a part of Imān.
The way to acquire this is that you should be obedient to Allāh ﷻ and worship Him; and using your courage, abstain from sins. It is natural that one places his hopes on the one to whom
he is obedient.And one’s heart becomes afraid and despondent of the one whom he disobeys.++
he is obedient.And one’s heart becomes afraid and despondent of the one whom he disobeys.++
The meaning of having hopes on
Him when repenting means that one should look at Allāh ﷻ unlimited mercy and be convinced that one’s Taubah
will be accepted.
Him when repenting means that one should look at Allāh ﷻ unlimited mercy and be convinced that one’s Taubah
will be accepted.
▪️𝗦𝗵𝘂𝗸𝗿 (𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲) :-
Prophet ﷺ said, "He who is not grateful to man, has not been grateful to Allāh ﷻ."
Shukr is of two types:
1. Shukr to Allāh ﷻ
2. Shukr to the creation by means of which you have attained bounty. ++
Prophet ﷺ said, "He who is not grateful to man, has not been grateful to Allāh ﷻ."
Shukr is of two types:
1. Shukr to Allāh ﷻ
2. Shukr to the creation by means of which you have attained bounty. ++
This teaches us that to be grateful and respectful to one's parents,teachers, spiritual guide and all other benefactors is a part of being grateful to Allāh ﷻ .
A Hadith states,"If a person receives anything, then if he has the ability to give a gift in place of the one received,
He should do so. If he does not have the ability, then he should praise the giver." In this way, gratitude to him will be fulfilled. ++
He should do so. If he does not have the ability, then he should praise the giver." In this way, gratitude to him will be fulfilled. ++
If he conceals it , he has been ungrateful.
The reality of Shukr is to appreciate the favours.When one appreciates it,then he will also appreciate The Giver of the favours. In this way, Gratitude to the creator(Khāliq) and creation(Makhlūq) will be fulfilled.++
The reality of Shukr is to appreciate the favours.When one appreciates it,then he will also appreciate The Giver of the favours. In this way, Gratitude to the creator(Khāliq) and creation(Makhlūq) will be fulfilled.++
More importantly Practical Shukr is greater than Verbal Shukr,i.e actually not to disobey your True Master who is bestowing favours upon you,and to make a full effort to be obedient to him.
The Qurān has promised an increase in favours for one who is thankful for them.
The Qurān has promised an increase in favours for one who is thankful for them.
At every moment,thousands of favours from Allāh are raining upon us. If any calamity befalls,then regard it as beneficial for oneself and consider it to be a bounty in disguise!
▪️𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 :-
Allāh ﷻ states in Qurān, “O believers, fulfill your pacts, verily one will be questioned regarding his pacts.” That means on the Day of Judgment, we will be asked, ‘Did you fulfill them or not?’
Allāh ﷻ states in Qurān, “O believers, fulfill your pacts, verily one will be questioned regarding his pacts.” That means on the Day of Judgment, we will be asked, ‘Did you fulfill them or not?’
Not fulfilling of pacts with others is a sign of hypocrisy as mentioned in a Hadith. However, if one has promised something which is contrary to the Shariah, then it is not correct to fulfill it.
▪️𝗦𝗮𝗯𝗿 (𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲) :-
A Riwayat states, “Patience is half of Imaan.”
Allāh ﷻ states in Qurān, “Verily Allāh is with those who possess patience.”
Patience refers to binding the Nafs to the matters allowed in Deen and not allowing it to act contrary to them.
A Riwayat states, “Patience is half of Imaan.”
Allāh ﷻ states in Qurān, “Verily Allāh is with those who possess patience.”
Patience refers to binding the Nafs to the matters allowed in Deen and not allowing it to act contrary to them.
Man has two forces within himself. One encourages him to remain on Deen, and the other encourages him to fulfill his desires of Nafs.
Sabr refers to letting the first force dominate over the second.The manner of attaining this is not to practice on the desires of the Nafs.
Sabr refers to letting the first force dominate over the second.The manner of attaining this is not to practice on the desires of the Nafs.
The strength to have Sabr is
created by remembrance of Allāh ﷻ(Dhikr),to remain in companionship of the friends of Allāh ﷻ( Awliya E Karam) and introspecting over Death, the Grave and Fire of Hell.
created by remembrance of Allāh ﷻ(Dhikr),to remain in companionship of the friends of Allāh ﷻ( Awliya E Karam) and introspecting over Death, the Grave and Fire of Hell.
▪️𝗛𝗮𝘆𝗮 (𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆):-
Modesty is a very beautiful quality. If one has shamefrom the creation, he will not do any action which they dislike. Likewise, if shame for Allāh ﷻ develops, then one will abstain from those actions which the Creator dislikes.
Modesty is a very beautiful quality. If one has shamefrom the creation, he will not do any action which they dislike. Likewise, if shame for Allāh ﷻ develops, then one will abstain from those actions which the Creator dislikes.
The manner of attaining modesty is that one should stipulate a time
and sit in solitude.Then he should think of his sins and compare them against Allāh ﷻ favours. ++
and sit in solitude.Then he should think of his sins and compare them against Allāh ﷻ favours. ++
After a few days, shame will be inculcated in the heart and one will feel ashamed to disobey Allah Ta'ala. When this shame predominates, then one will not be able to sin.
▪️𝗜𝗸𝗵𝗹ā𝘀 (𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆) :-
Prophet ﷺ said, “Whoever does an action for show off, then on the Day of Judgment, Allāh ﷻ will expose his faults.”
He also said, “A small amount of show off is one type of Shirk(polytheism).”
Prophet ﷺ said, “Whoever does an action for show off, then on the Day of Judgment, Allāh ﷻ will expose his faults.”
He also said, “A small amount of show off is one type of Shirk(polytheism).”
When a person does any act of Worship (Ibādah), then he should cleanse his heart of every objective besides the pleasure of Allāh ﷻ Whatever work of Deen a person does, his Niyah(Intention) should be only to get pleasure of Allāh ﷻ.
▪️𝗠𝘂𝗿ā𝗾𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗵 (𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗹𝗹ā𝗵 ﷻ 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁) :-
Keep this thought in your heart every moment that Allāh ﷻ is fully aware of all our conditions our outward actions, intentions and thoughts in our hearts.
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Keep this thought in your heart every moment that Allāh ﷻ is fully aware of all our conditions our outward actions, intentions and thoughts in our hearts.
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If I do an evil action or bring evil thought in my heart,then perhaps Allāh ﷻ will punish me in this world or in Ākhirah.
To acquire this state of Imān, daily, for a short period of time, sit alone and , think that Allāh ﷻ is watching me and my heart. After some time, this thought will stick to Heart even when one is walking alone.
جزاک اللہ خیرا
May Allāh ﷻ grant us ability to adopt this in our life (آمین)
اللہ تعالیٰ کہنے سننے سے زیادہ عمل کرنے کی توفیق عطا فرمائے ۔آمین
May Allāh ﷻ grant us ability to adopt this in our life (آمین)
اللہ تعالیٰ کہنے سننے سے زیادہ عمل کرنے کی توفیق عطا فرمائے ۔آمین
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