YA ALLAH

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah (RA) that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "The angels send Salah upon any one of you so long as he is in the place where he prays, and so long as he does not invalidate his ablution, (saying): 'O Allah, forgive him, O Allah, have mercy on him.'"

(Sunan an-Nasa'i 733, Book 8, Hadith 46)

The angels pray for you! Just sit where you pray, remember Allah and know that you have many who are praying for you in that moment. How amazing and inspiring!

Narrated Ibn `Umar (RA): While `Umar bin Al-Khattab (RA) was standing and delivering the sermon on a Friday, one of the companions of the Prophet (ﷺ), who was one of the foremost Muhajirs (emigrants) came. `Umar (RA) said to him, "What is the time now?" He replied, "I was busy and could not go back to my house till I heard the Adhan. I did not perform more than the ablution." Thereupon `Umar (RA) said to him, "Did you perform only the ablution although you know that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) used to order us to take a bath (on Fridays)?"

(Sahih al-Bukhari 878, Book 11, Hadith 3)

Take a bath every Friday. Why not perform a simple act and gain the reward of the Sunnah? A believer should remain as clean as possible as we are in a constant state of worship. When serving your family, you are gaining rewards from Allah, when a Sister puts on her Hijab, it is an act of Ibadah, even when you look at your parents with love you gain blessings so why not be in a state of purity as much as possible to maximise your worship, blessings and rewards! And don't forget to read Surah Al-Kahf,

Abu Sa'eed (RA) said: "I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: 'Whoever among you sees an evil, let him change it with his hand; if he cannot, then with his tongue; if he cannot, then with his heart- and that is the weakest of Faith.'"

(Sunan an-Nasa'i, Book 47, Hadith 24)

Injustice is everywhere. You can't escape it but you can pray for protection from it and for those who are suffering because of it. Let's make a dua for all those who are in tribulation be it due to war, famine, oppression or other reasons. May Allah alleviate the suffering of those in tribulation, grant us justice in this world and the next and protect us from the weakest of faith - Ameen.

Narrated Abu Hurairah (RA): I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) saying, "There is healing in black cumin for all diseases except death.”

(Sahih Bukhari Book 71, Hadith 592)

The blessings of this seed are immense. Try and consume it regularly. Looking after your body and health is a religious imperative. Be sure to watch what you eat, exercise however you can and take care of the body Allah (SWT) gave you so that you are fit and healthy for family, for worship and for yourself.

Narrated Abu Musa (RA): I heard the Prophet (ﷺ) many times say: When a servant of Allah is accustomed to do a good work, then becomes ill or goes on journey, what was accustomed to do when he was well and staying at home will be recorded for him.

(Sunan Abi Dawud, Book 21, Hadith 3)

Get in the habit of consistently doing good deeds and Insha'Allah even when you're unable to fulfil them on a regular basis you will still get the reward for them. This could be something as simple as visiting a sick or elderly relative regularly, giving Sadaqah every week or setting time aside for Salawats or the Qur'an at a specific time daily. Beginning good habits and intending to keep them bring rewards even when they are inadvertently missed - Alhamdulillah for this mercy! You make the world a better place. Yes, you! Your family and friends all value you, your children look up to and learn from you and Allah blessed us all with you in this world at this moment in time. Alhamdulillah!

Abu al-Aswad al-Dailani (RA) said: While we were present with Abu Dharr (RA), he said: In the morning, alms are due for him, every fast is alms, every pilgrimage is alms, every utterance of "Glory to be Allah" is alms, every utterance of "Allah is most great" is alms, every utterance of "Praise be to Allah" is alms. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) recounted all such good works. He then said: Two rak'ahs which one prays in the Duha serve instead of that.

(Sunan Abi Dawud 1286, Book 5, Hadith 37)

The 2 rakahs of Duha are a blessing we should all avail. It takes just a few minutes and has great rewards. Remember Allah at all times and you will find Him close to you. Don’t let anything distract you for too long before your return to Allah.

‘A'isha (RA) said, “Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) used his right hand for his ablution water and his food, and his left hand for his evacuations and anything objectionable.” Abu Dawud transmitted it.

(Mishkat al-Masabih 348, Book 3, Hadith 60)

The Prophet (ﷺ) used his right hand for good and to begin things and his left for others. This is a simple sunnah to adopt! Alhamdulillah for the small mercies we have upon us.

Narrated `Abdullah bin Zaid Al-Mazini (RA): Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Between my house and the pulpit there is a garden of the gardens of Paradise."

(Sahih al-Bukhari 1195, Book 20, Hadith 7)

The Rawdah area is so beautiful. The pattern alongside the shade of green is very soothing and reminds us every time of Masjid an-Nabawi.

Salman Farisi (RA) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: Verily, there are one hundred (parts of) mercy for Allah, and it is one part of this mercy by virtue of which there is mutual love between the people and ninety-nine reserved for the Day of Resurrection.

(Sahih Muslim, Book 50, Hadith 23)

Allah's Mercy is infinite and what is on this Earth is only a fraction of it. Whatever you've done, however bad you feel or lost, come to Allah. You will be forgiven and your heart will be lighter Insha'Allah.

Narrated `Imran bin Husain (RA): had piles, so I asked the Prophet (ﷺ) about the prayer. He said, "Pray while standing and if you can't, pray while sitting and if you cannot do even that, then pray lying on your side."

(Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 2, Book 18, Hadith 37)

There is no excuse for not praying as it is made easy for the one who cannot stand and even for the one who cannot sit. Alhamdulillah for this mercy and the ability to worship Allah and thank Him for all that we have.

Narrated Hafsah (RA), Ummul Mu'minin: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) wanted to go to sleep, he put his right hand under his cheek and would then say three times: O Allah, guard me from Thy punishment on the day when Thou raisest up Thy servants.

(Sunan Abi Dawud 5045, Book 43, Hadith 273)

The Dua in this beautiful Hadith is:

اللَّهُمَّ قِنِي عَذَابَكَ يَوْمَ تَبْعَثُ عِبَادَكَ

There are so many narrations of the Prophet (SAW) making supplications and turning to Allah for protection. We are so blessed Alhamdulillah, we should try to avail all these opportunities. Try and remember this Dua and make it tonight Insha'Allah.

Ibn ‘Umar (RA) reported Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as saying, “Prayer without purification is not accepted, neither is sadaqa from the profits of unfaithful dealing.” Muslim transmitted it.

(Mishkat al-Masabih 301, Book 3, Hadith 20)

Concentrate on your Wudu and make it a habit to try and remain in this pure state. When finishing in the toilet, why not perform Wudu and be in a state of ibadah at all times? Also be sure to consider every business venture carefully and not taint your income with unlawful earnings.