Excellence of Ramadan Month and reward of fasting

Imam Muhammad Baqir (a.s) says, "O Jabir! One who happens to have the month of Ramadan and he fasts in that month and worships Allah for a part of night, guards his tongue and private parts, saves his eyes from what is prohibited and does not hurt anyone, his sins would be wiped off like the day when he was born from the womb of his mother." Jabir said, "May I be sacrificed, what an excellent tradition it is!" Imam replied, "(also) see its conditions, which are difficult."

- Sawaabul A'amaal

The Causes

Treat People with Moral Conduct

Holy Prophet (saww) said: "You can not treat (please all the) people by means of your wealth; hence you should treat them by means of your moral conduct".

 

Moral conduct is a mood arousing good behavior with others by showing cheerful face, nice wording, and kind manners. When he was asked about the limit of moral conduct, Imam As-Sadiq (a) answered: “It is to be modest, to speak honorably, and to meet your brother cheerfully.”

 

One of the expectations that every judicious individual exerts efforts for achieving is to have an attractive personality. It is surely a noble aim that cannot be attained by everyone except the virtuous and those who are characterized by knowledge, ability, liberality, courage, and the like good traits. All virtues, however, cannot be true matters of admiration unless they are connected to moral conduct. On that account, moral conduct is the core and pivot of virtues. The Ahl ul-Bayt (a) used a variety of instructive methods in favor of glorifying the moral conduct so remarkably:

 

The Prophet (s) said: “The best of you are the most well-mannered and generous ones who go on intimate terms with people and people go on intimate terms with them, and whose places of residence are frequently trodden on by guests.”

 

“He who has a good nature will have the reward of those who observe fasting in days and keep awake praying at nights.”

 

Imam al-Baqir (a) said: “The most perfect believers, in the sight of faith, are the most well-mannered.”

 

Imam as-Sadiq (a) said: “After the fulfillment of the obligatory religious duties, the most favorable thing that a servant offers to Allah is to extend the moral conducts over people.”

 

“Allah gives a servant for his moral conduct the same reward that He gives to the Mujahid.”

 

“The moral conduct dissolves sins in the same way as the sun dissolves snow.”

 

“Piety and moral conduct construct the countries and prolong the ages.”

 

“If you want to be respected, you should be lenient, and if you want to be disrespected, you may be severe.”

 

God did not send any messenger to people before He had adorned him with moral conduct, which is, then, the symbol of the prophets’ virtues and the title of their personalities.

 

The Prophet Mohammed (s) was the ideal example of moral conduct, as well as the other high moral standards. By means of his ideal moralities, he could seize the hearts, and deserved, worthily, the praise of God: “Most surely, you conform yourself to sublime morality. (68:4)”

 

Imam Ali (a), describing the moralities of the holy Prophet (s), said: “He was the most generous, the bravest, the most truthful and the most faithful, and in terms of temper, the most lenient and in terms of association, the most honorable. Any one seeing him for the first time is filled with awe, and any one associating with him loves him. I have never seen his like before and after him.”

 

As a picture of the Prophet’s moral conduct, it is sufficient to refer to his story with people of Koreish who allied each other against him and showed him various sorts of bitterness that obliged him to flee his hometown. When God gave him victory against them, they were quite sure he would revenge himself upon them.

 

He said nothing to them but, ‘What do you think I am going to do with you?’

 

‘Only the good, for you are a noble brother and the son of a noble brother,’ answered they.

 

He said: ‘I will repeat the same wording of my brother Joseph the prophet: "Today, you are not condemned". Go, you are released.’

Practical Tips for Daily Life from Qur'an and Ahlul Bayt

  Imam Ali [a]: ‘If you were to acquire knowledge from its source, and drink water at its freshest, and amass good at its origin, and adopt a path at its clearest point, and adopt the path of truth at its most proper, the paths would open themselves to you indeed and the signs would become manifest to you.’ [al-Kafi, v. 8, p. 32, no. 5]

I will never shout again..!

There was a woman once who developed a very serious throat condition. As a result, her doctor prescribed medication and no talking for six months! She thought this would be almost impossible with a husband and six children, but she obeyed the doctor's orders.

For the next six months, when she needed the attention of her children, she blew a whistle... Her instructions became written memos... Questions and answers were written down on pads of paper she had placed around the house.

After six months, the doctor finally allowed her to talk again. Interestingly enough, her first comments were very revealing. She said her children had become calmer and quieter, and as a result, she said, "I don't think I'll ever shout again like I used to."

When asked about the notes, she replied, "You'd be surprised how many hastily written notes I crumpled up and threw in the trash before I gave them to anyone to read. Seeing my own harsh words that I would have spoken had an effect on me that I don't think I'll ever forget."

Many things come out of our mouths before we realize it: gossip, praise, slander, lying, and so on.

Today, make a conscious effort to think about what you say. Determine to listen before speaking, to evaluate the words you use, and ensure your speech doesn't hurt others.

أَ لَمْ تَرَ كَيْفَ ضَرَبَ اللَّهُ مَثَلاً كَلِمَةً طَيِّبَةً كَشَجَرَةٍ طَيِّبَةٍ أَصْلُها ثابِتٌ وَ فَرْعُها فِي السَّماءِ

“Have you not noticed how Allah has Set forth a parable? A GOOD WORD is as A good tree whose root is fixed and Firmed in the earth and its branches Reach towards the heaven”. (Quran 14:24)

إِلَيْهِ يَصْعَدُ الْكَلِمُ الطَّيِّبُ وَ الْعَمَلُ الصَّالِحُ يَرْفَعُ

“To Him do ascend the GOOD WORDS; and the good deeds, lift them up” (Quran 35:10)

Juma ka Ghusl

Imam Sadiq(as): "Yaum-e-Juma ka Gusl taharat hai aur aik Juma se dusre Juma ke darmiyan k gunahon ka kaffara hai"

Reward of praising Allah much while looking in the mirror

It is naratted from Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s) that the Holy Prophet (saw) said, "The Almighty Allah has decreed Paradise for those youths who look at the mirror and praise Allah much."

Reward of reciting Surah Qadr while cutting cloth for new dress

Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s) says, "A person should recited Surah Qadr thirty six times while cutting a new cloth. When he reaches 'Tanazzalul malaa-ikatu',

Reward of wearing shoes

Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s) says, "Wearing shoes improves eyesight."

Reward of wearing yellow shoes

Hannan bin Sudair says that he came to Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s) wearing black shoes. Imam said, "Why are you wearing black shoes? Do you know its bad consequences?"

Reward of wearing white shoes

Sudair Sairafee says he went to Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s) wearing white shoes. Imam enquired, "How about this shoes? Did you wear them purposely?"

Reward of trimming one's nails and moustache

It is narrated by Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s) from his predecessors that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said, "For one who trims his nails on Friday the Almighty Allah would remove pain from his fingers and insert medicine to them."

The Holy Prophet (saw) says, "One who trims his nails and moustache on Thursday or Saturday will remain safe from pain of teeth and eyes."

Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s) says, "One who trims all his nails except one on Thursday and trims the remaining one on Friday, Allah would remove his poverty."

It is narrated by Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s) from his predecessors that the Holy Prophet (saw) said, "Trimming nails prevents hardships and increases  one's earnings.

Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s) says, "Trimming nails on Friday saves one from leprosy, leucotomy and blindness. If it is not possible to trim them, one should at least run them on something."

Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s) says, "One who recites 'Bismillahi wa billahi wa a'laa millaati rasoolillaah' while trimming nails and moustache on Friday would get the reward of freeing a slave from the progeny of Ismail (a.s) for each hair and nail trimmed."

Dhoka Dena...

Imam Ali (a.s)

Agar Aap Kisiko Dhoka Dene Me kamyab Hojao,

To Ye Mat Samajhna ke Wo kitna Bewakoof Hy, Balki Ye Sochna ke use Tum Par Bharosa Kitna Tha

Kissing on the hand...

Imam Sadiq [as] said: "No one is allowed to be kissed on his hand except the Prophet [saww] and his Successor [as]."

Al-Kafi

Mahe Ramadan 2011: May Be Your Last Mahe Ramadan!

We are once again blessed with the Honorable month of Ramadan. A month for renewing our Imaan (faith), strengthening our willpower and seeking Taubah (forgiveness), a unique opportunity to strengthen the bond of love with our Creator, through fasting, recitation of Holy Quran, Nawafil Salaah and through acts of charity.

People approach Mahe Ramadan in different ways. Mahe Ramadan means different things to different people.

Some people (first group) view Mahe Ramadan as a period of expressing their undying love for the Beloved. For them, Mahe Ramadan is a valuable, precious and rare occasion. They spend all their time doing good, convinced that the reward of each act is multiplied manifold. Patience, sympathy and generosity beautify the demeanour. They guard their tongues and remain preoccupied in chanting Laa ilaha illallah (there is no god but Allah), seeking forgiveness, begging for Jannah (Paradise) and seeking protection from Jahannam (Hellfire).

They are driven by the words of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) that say: "The fish in the sea, seek forgiveness for them until they break their fast. Everyday Allah (SWT) decorates Jannah for them and says to it: The time is near when my faithful servants shall cast the great trials (of the world) and come to you ... On the last night of Ramadan they are forgiven ..." (Ahmad)

Imam Muhammad ibn Ali al-Baqir (as) said: "O Jabir! One who happens to have the month of Ramadan and he fasts in that month and worships Allah (SWT) for a part of night, guards his tongue and private parts, saves his eyes from what is prohibited and does not hurt anyone, his sins would be wiped off like the day when he was born from the womb of his mother." Jabir said, "May I be sacrificed, what an excellent tradition it is!" Imam Muhammad ibn Ali al-Baqir (as) replied, "(Also) see its conditions, which are difficult."

There are others (second group) who 'welcome' Mahe Ramadan with sighs of reluctance. To them Mahe Ramadan is an unfair imposition, a month of deprivation and hardship. They grudgingly keep fast and drag themselves to the Masjid for the Salaah (prayer). Their concept of fasting is limited to physical abstention of food, drink and marital relationship with wife. They spend their time in gossip, watching TV and wasting their nights parked at cafe corners and restaurants. They are hardly ever stirred to Tilawah, Zikr and Dua, nor are they careful of their Salaah. They are not ever inclined towards Khairat (Charity), nor are they careful of their Ibadah (Worship). Their goal in Ramadan is to prepare for Eid ul Fitr (Feast).

The words of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) aptly describes their spiritless endeavours: "Many are the ones who fast attaining nothing by such fasting except hunger and many perform Salaah by night attaining nothing by it except the discomfort of staying awake." (Ibn Majah)

There is yet a third group who is hardly ever moved by Mahe Ramadan. They neither read Salaah nor fast. They continue living recklessly in sin. They neither have the will or the time to make any sort of change in their daily routines, as per injunctions of the Shariah.

Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) also said: "Whoever does not fast for even one day in Mahe Ramadan, without a valid excuse, shall never be able to repay that day even if he fasts for the rest of his life." (Ahmad)

Mahe Ramadan is a sacred training school which after completion of one month course gives result to each believer, to evaluate his position. Mahe Ramadan is a sacred training School where a believer learns how to recharge ones spiritual batteries to gain ones provision for the Akhirah (Hereafter). If one can not attain advantage from this month then when will he do so?

It is a noted fact that after each Mahe Ramadan, on Mahe Ramadan Eid holidays many people indulge in immoral, shameless and indecent activities of enjoyment, which Shariah condemns. People revert to entertainment of music, forbidden films and women displaying their beautification etc.

They spend lavishly on gambling and profligacy, and consider it as a part of joy of the festival. Involvement of the Muslims in such nefarious activities is the major cause of humiliation and fall of Muslim Power worldwide. When non Muslims observe the ugly life style of Muslims they enjoy, and support them. Mahe Ramadan ends with Eid ul Fitr but the deeds and actions displayed during Mahe Ramadan should serve as facilitator which should be followed throughout the next year. Eid is a bliss occasion of Islam which has no concern with the festivities of other faiths.

Brothers and sisters in Islam! Fear Allah (SWT) and beware of wasting your life away in futile activities. Make use of your time by being positive and constructive, for it is by doing so you can achieve the pleasure of Allah (SWT).

This may well be your last Ramadan Kareem, your last opportunity to benefit from the special blessings and forgiveness that accompanies this holy month. Know that Mahe Ramadan is a manifestation of Allah's (SWT) bountiful blessings on His slaves. Use it as a turning point in your life; a time for transformation towards a better way of life; a change from the ignominy of sins to the glory of obedience; from weakness and laziness to strength and vigour; from bad customs and detestable habits to righteousness and upright conduct.

Perhaps it may be our last Ramadan Kareem, our last opportunity to benefit from the special blessings and forgiveness that accompanies this holy month, for who knows we may be there or not to receive the blessings next year.

Thankfulness for Capability (or Means) is also Necessary

If we are receiving sustenance or help from some means, we must be thankful for these too. However we should not consider these means or intermediaries to be independent of Allah. We must accept them only as the agents through whom Allah is causing His Mercy to reach us. These agents only act as a medium of passing the bounties of Allah and hence they must also be acknowledged; as ordered by the Masoom (a.s.). 

"One who does not thank his apparent giver (the agent or the means), it is as if he has not thanked his real giver (Allah)."
(Behaarul Anwaar)

"The most thankful amongst you towards Allah is the one who is most thankful to the people (who have helped you)."
(Safinatul Behaar)

There is no doubt that if one considers his helper to be the original doer of good (independent from Allah), he has surely committed shirk.

Thankfulness to the Provider of Bounties

The master of the Universe is Allah and He bestows all the bounties, hence He must be thanked for these. Because all the good deeds are only through His hands. He gives whatever goodness He likes to anyone of His choice. That is why we say with a firm belief, "Al-hamdo lillah" (The praise is only for Allah).

Aulaad ke liye walidain ka paighaam

AULAAD ke liye WALIDAIN ka Paighaam..
1. Jis Din Tum Hame Budha Dekho Tab
Sabar Karna Aur Hame Samajhne Ki Koshish Karna.
2. Jab Hum Koi Baat Bhool Jaaye Toh Hum Par ghussa Na Karna Aur Apna Bachpann Yaad Karna.
3. Jab Hum Budhe Hokar Chal Na Paaye Toh Hamara Sahara Banna Aur Apna Pehla Qadam Yaad Karna.
4. Jab Hum Beemar Hojaaye Toh Woh Din Yaad Karke Hum Par Apne Paise Kharch Karna Jab Hum Tumhari Khawaishen Puri Karne Ke Liye Apni Khawaishen Qurbaan Karte The.
Plz share this Beautiful Naseehat with everyone.
Respect Ur Parents. wiladat of saniye zehra Janabe ZAINAB(sa) mubarak

Khane se phele

I.SADIQ(A) Khaane se pehle "BISMILLAHI WAL HAMDOLILLAHI RABBIL AALAMIN" kahe to lukma munh me pahunchne se pehle Allah gunaaho'n ko baksh dega.
(TEHZIB)

Anger Management Moral Stories

This is one of those timeless moral stories that teach the importance of restraining bad temper or anger management as per the teachings of Islam.

There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence. The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the next few weeks, as he learned to control his anger, the number of nails hammered daily gradually dwindled down. He discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence.

Finally the day came when the boy didn't lose his temper at all and learned how to control anger and bad temper. He told his father about it and the father suggested that the boy now pull out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper. The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father that all the nails were gone.

The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence. He said, "You have done well, my son, but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same. When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like this one. You can put a knife in a man and draw it out. It won't matter how many times you say I'm sorry, the wound is still there.

The next time you get angry with someone and are about to speak, ask yourself if there was a way to say what you want to say with neutral words. Often the habit of reacting angrily is just that - a habit you learned when you were young and haven't questioned since. You might have become blind to the effect it has on your life.

It is really so that the world reflects back your own attitude. If you constantly wonder why people are angry at you, perhaps it is you who treated them with anger first. Listen to the words and tone of voice you use. And try; really try to speak neutrally to someone who is angry with you. If you know it will be difficult, write the words down first. Rehearse it in your mind. Decide on a prize you will get from Allah (SWT) when you succeed.

Teach your mind intentionally to use respectful words. And you just might find that life begins to feel a lot nicer - because people aren't angry at you anymore.

Our Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw) mentions the tongue before the hand. As everybody knows, the 'wounds' caused by the tongue are deeper and more hurtful than those caused by the hand. Besides, one is often prepared to strike more readily, easily and more frequently with one's tongue than with the hand. Slandering, backbiting, reproaching and other similar ways of hurting people are commoner and more difficult to avoid than hurt done by the hand. Further, if a person can refrain from hurting with the tongue, he can more easily refrain from the assaults by the hand. Again, defending oneself against physical assaults is, in most cases, easier than against verbal assaults of, in particular, backbiting and slandering. So, a true Muslim always restrains his tongue as well as his hand from hurting others.