Tremendous Rewards in one minute

There follows a list of things that can be done in one minute, by the permission of Allaah:

1.     1.     In one minute you can recite Soorat al-Faatihah 3 times, reciting rapidly and silently. Some scholars said that the reward for reading al-Faatihah is more than 600 hasanahs, so if you read it 3 times you will, by the permission of Allaah, gain more than 1800 hasanahs – all of that in one minute.

2.     In one minute you can recite Soorat al-Ikhlaas (Qul Huwa Allaahu Ahad) 20 times, reciting rapidly and silently. Reciting it once is equivalent to one-third of the Qur’aan. If you read it 20 times it is equivalent to reading the Qur’aan 7 times. If you read it 20 times in one minute each day, you will have read it 600 times in one month, and 7200 times in one year, which will be equal in reward to reading the Qur’aan 2400 times.

3.     You can read one page of the Book of Allaah in one minute.

4.     You can memorize a short aayah of the Book of Allaah in one minute.

5.     In one minute you can say Laa ilaaha ill-Allaah wahdahu laa shareeka lah, lahu’l-mulk wa lahu’l-hamd wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in qadeer (There is no god except Allaah alone with no partner; to Him be dominion and praise, and He is Able to do all things) – 20 times. The reward for saying this is like freeing 8 slaves for the sake of Allaah from among the sons of Ismaa’eel.

6.     In one minute you can say Subhaan Allaahi wa bi hamdihi (Glory and praise be to Allaah) 100 times. Whoever says that in one day will be forgiven for his sins even if they are like the foam of the sea.

7.     In one minute you can say Subhaan Allaahi wa bi hamdihi Subhaan Allaah il-‘Azeem (Glory and praise be to Allaah, glory be to Allaah the Almighty) 50 times. These are two phrases which are light on the lips, heavy in the balance and beloved to the Most Merciful, as was narrated by al-Bukhaari and Muslim.

8.     The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “When I say ‘Subhaan Allaah, wa’l-hamdu Lillah, wa laa ilaah ill-Allaah, wa Allaahu akbar (Glory be to Allaah, praise be to Allaah, there is no god except Allaah, and Allaah is Most Great)’, this is more beloved to me than all that the sun rises upon.” (Narrated by Muslim). In one minute, you can say all of these words more than 18 times. These words are the most beloved words to Allaah, the best of words, and they weigh heavily in the balance of good deeds, as was narrated in the saheeh ahaadeeth.

9.     In one minute you can say, Laa hawla wa laa quwwata illa Billaah (there is no strength and no power except with Allaah) more than 40 times. This is one of the treasures of Paradise, as was narrated by al-Bukhaari and Muslim. They are a means of putting up with difficulties and of aiming to achieve great things.

10. In one minute you can say Laa ilaaha ill-Allaah approximately 50 times. This is the greatest word, for it is the word of Tawheed, the good word, the word that stands firm. If these are the last words of a person, he will enter Paradise, and there are other reports which indicate how great these words are.

11. In one minute you can say Subhaan Allaah wa bi hamdih, ‘adada khalqihi, wa ridaa nafsihi, wazinata ‘arshihi, wa midaada kalimaatihi (Glory and praise be to Allaah, as much as the number of His creation, as much as pleases Him, as much as the weight of His Throne and as much as the ink of His words) more than 15 times. This words bring many more times the reward for other forms of tasbeeh and dhikr, as was reported in saheeh ahaadeeth from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him).

12. In one minute you can seek the forgiveness of Allaah more than 100 times by saying “Astaghfir-Allaah (I seek the forgiveness of Allaah). The virtues of seeking forgiveness are no secret, for it is the means of attaining forgiveness and entering Paradise, and it is the means of being granted a good life, increasing one’s strength, warding off disasters, making things easier, bringing rain and increasing one’s wealth and children.

13. You can say a few brief and concise words in one minute, and Allaah may bring about some good through them that you could never imagine.

14. In one minute you can send blessings on the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) 50 times by saying Sall-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam (May Allaah bless him and grant him peace). In return Allaah will send blessings upon you 500 hundred times because one blessing brings ten like it.

15. In one minute you can motivate your heart to give thanks to Allaah, to love Him, to fear Him, to put hope in Him, to long for Him, and thus travel through the stages of ‘uboodiyyah (total enslavement to Allaah). You could do this when you are lying on your bed or walking in the street.

16. In one minute you can read more than two pages of a useful book that is easy to understand.

17. In one minute you can uphold the ties of kinship by calling a relative on the phone.

18. You can raise your hands and recite any du’aa’ you wish from the books of du’aa’, in one minute.

19. You can say salaams to and shake hands with a number of people in one minute.

20. You can forbid an evil action in one minute.

21. You can enjoin something good in one minute.

22. You can offer sincere advice to a brother in one minute.

23. You can console someone who is depressed in one minute.

24. You can remove something harmful from the road in one minute.

25. Making the most of one minute motivates you to make the most of other periods that would otherwise be wasted.

 Al-Shaafa’i (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:

 When people go to sleep, I let my tears flow, and I recite a verse of the most eloquent poetry

Is it not a waste that nights go by and I do not increase in knowledge, yet this time is counted as part of my life?

 Finally, the more sincere you are towards Allaah and the more aware you are of Him, the greater will be your reward and the more your hasanaat will increase.

Note that most of these actions will not cost you anything; they do not require tahaarah (purity) and they will not tire you out or take much effort. On the contrary, you can do them whilst you are walking, or in your car, or lying down, or standing, or sitting, or waiting for somebody. 

These actions are also among the greatest means of attaining happiness, expanding the chest (i.e., bringing relief and joy) and removing stress and anxiety. May Allaah help us and you to do that which He loves and which pleases Him. May Allaah bless our Prophet Muhammad.

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IS is Terrorist organisation

This is Daesh ISIS. . . . ! – Shaykh

 Badr bin Muhammad al-Badr al-

Anazi

“Whoever kills a person [unjustly]…it is as though he has killed all mankind. And whoever saves a life, it is as though he had saved all mankind.” (Qur’an, 5:32)

November 19, 2015

Translated by Abbas Abu Yahya

Daesh (in Arabic) are the initials for ‘Dawla al-Iraq wa Shaam al-Islaami. [Islamic state of Iraq and Shaam & in English termed as ISIS 

• They do not know anything of Islaam except for the word ‘Islaam’, they are the most ignorant about Islaam.
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• This misguided sect came from the Khawarij, al-Qa’ida movement, the grandchildren of Abdurahman bin Muljam. [The evil dog who assassinated Ali RadhiAllaahu anhu]

• The al-Qa’ida movement was the mother whilst Daesh and Jabha an-Nusrah are the children.

• The children (ISIS) have begun making Takfeer of each other and killing each other as was the condition of their forefathers , the Najdaat and the Azaariqa who made Takfeer of each other and killed each other.

• So the children (ISIS) repeated the history of their fathers in making Takfeer, treachery and cheating. Moreover the children – meaning Daesh – have even more extreme exaggeration than their forefathers.

• When they make Takfeer of one of the Believers ➡ they ‘declare his blood, wealth and honour lawfully to be taken.’

 They have no mercy upon the young, or old, or those of intellect, nor the insane, or a woman or a baby.

– they display the dead bodies and set fire to them.
– the Hadeeth mentions: ‘The Prophet – alayhi salat wa sallam – prohibited mutilation and displaying the dead body.’

– it is affirmed from the Messenger – alayhi salat wa sallam:
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‘When he would appoint a leader, he would advise him with having Taqwa(Fear of Allaah). He would say to them go to battle(if some one attacks you), do not be treacherous, do not mutilate and display the body, do not kill a woman, old person nor a child.’

 This is Daesh

– ‘they make Takfeer of the rulers of the Believers.’
– ‘they make their blood lawful to take.’
– ‘rather they make Takfeer of everyone who opposes them from the Believer.’

• The Messenger of Allaah – alayhi salat wa sallam – said :
  (لزوال الدنیا أھون عند الله من قتل مسلم بغیر حق)
  ‘The whole of the Dunyaa(World)being destroyed is lesser to Allaah than unlawfully killing a Believer.’

This is some of what I have heard about this misguided sect IS, dogs of the Hell fire. I ask Allaah Ta’ala to hasten their destruction.

Written by Shaykh Badr Muhammad al-Badr al-Anazi

ISIS is terrorist organisation. IS is terrorist. All Muslims of world condemn attack on innocent people of paris, iraq, syria.It is against Islam. It is against teachings of Holy Quran and Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).Islam prohibits suicide bombings, killing innocent people and terrorism. Islam means Peace. Islam encourages Peace. Killers of  French,Syrian and Iraqis are terrorist and militant. Islamic Scholars and Ulemas condemn attack on french people in paris, innocent people in other parts of world. Islam teaches and means Peace, Peace, Peace, Peace..... it is derived from the word salaam means Peace. Muslims should raise voice against Terrorism. Eradicate IS from the world..... Promote Peace...IS are not followers of Quran and Sunnah. They are terrorists.... Islamic teachings  are against  actions and activities of IS....... Killing, Suicide bombings, Hijacking, Kidnapping, Torturing, Beheading innocent people is against teachings of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), Islam, Quran. May Allah Protect us from harm, destruction, terrorism and grief. Aameen. May Allah grant us Safety and Security.May Allah create and maintain peace in France, Afghanistan, Palestine, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Burma, India, Pakistan and other countries.

Dua for Protection of Children from Satan, Evil Eye and Poisonous Animals and Insects

Seeking Refuge from the Evil Eye for Children

From Ibn Abbas who said the Messenger of Allaah –sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam–used to seek refuge for al-Hassan and al-Hussein, he would say:

‫أعوذ بكلمات الله التامة من كل شيطان وهامة ، ومن كل عين لامة

‘I seek refuge for you two with Allaah’s perfect words from every Shaytaan (devil) and poisonous creature and every evil eye.’

He –sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam– said that this is how Ibrahim used to seek refuge for Ishaaq and Ismaeel.’

[Collected by Bukhari & Tirmidhi with the extra wording, authenticated by Albaani]

An Explanation:

Abul Ulaa AbdurRahmaan al-Mubarakfooree -Rahimullaah- said:

‘Allaah’s words’:     ‘It has been said that they are the Qur’aan and it has also been said they are Allaah’s names.’

‘Perfect’:               ‘Al-Jazari said: ‘Indeed Allaah’s speech has been described as being Perfect, because it is not permissible for any of His speech to have deficiency or fault like there is in the speech of people.’

‘It has been said that the meaning of ‘Perfect’ here is that it benefits the one seeking refuge with these ‘Perfect words’, and protect him from illnesses and this would be sufficient for him.’

‘Poisonous creature’:        ‘Every type of creature that kills with poison. And it is possible that it could mean any crawling animal even if it does not kill, like insects.’

‘Evil eye’:              ‘From every evil type of affliction from the eye.’

[Taken from: ‘Tuhfahtul Ahawadhi’ an explanation of Sunan at-Tirmidhi]

Dua for Protection of children from Shaitaan (Satan), Evil Eye, Poisonous insects and animals(Snake, Scorpion

Centipede, Insects), Protect children from Malaria, Dengue. Dua for Children, Buri Nazar se bachne ki dua

Beautiful Advice for Children

Luqman’s Advice to his Son : Sheikh Rabee’ bin Haadi al-Madhkhali

By Sheikh Rabee’ bin Haadi al-Madhkhali
Translated by Abdulilah ibn Rabah Lahmami

And indeed We bestowed upon Luqman wisdom saying: “Give thanks to Allah,” and whoever gives thanks, he gives thanks for the benefit of his own soul. And whoever is unthankful, then verily, Allah is All-Rich (Free of all wants), Worthy of all praise.

And (remember) when Luqman said to his son when he was advising him: “O my son! Join not in worship others with Allah. Verily! Joining others in worship with Allah is a great oppression indeed.

And We have enjoined on man (to be dutiful and good) to his parents. His mother bore him in weakness and hardship upon weakness and hardship, and his weaning is in two years give thanks to Me and to your parents, unto Me is the final destination.

But if they (both) strive with you to make you join in worship with Me others that of which you have no knowledge, then obey them not, but behave with them in the world kindly, and follow the path of him who turns to Me in repentance and in obedience. Then to Me will be your return, and I shall tell you what you used to do.

O my son! If it be (anything) equal to the weight of a grain of mustard seed, and though it be in a rock, or in the heavens or in the earth, Allah will bring it forth. Verily, Allah is Subtle (in bringing out that grain), Well-Aware (of its place).

O my son! Establish the prayer, enjoin good and forbid evil, and bear with patience whatever befalls you. Verily! These are some of the important commandments ordered by Allah with no exemption.

And turn not your face away from men with pride, nor walk in insolence through the earth. Verily, Allah likes not each arrogant boaster.

And be moderate (or show no insolence) in your walking, and lower your voice. Verily, the harshest of all voices is the voice (braying) of the ass.

I wished that we ponder over these Verses that gather issues of belief, worship, manners and enjoining the good and forbidding the evil. These Verses are from the greatest of Verses which must be pondered over and benefited from in terms of belief, worship and manners because we learn knowledge for action and to improve our manners with what we know from the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of the Messenger and his life (Sallaahu alayhi wa Sallam).

Allaah mentions His favours upon Luqman (‘alayhis-Salaam) the wise. He is known with this characteristic. He isn’t mentioned except that it is said ‘the wise’ because Allaah bore witness that He has given him wisdom and due to that he must be thankful to Allaah. Then Allaah mentioned a principle:

“Whoever gives thanks, he gives thanks for the benefit of his own soul”

The reason being is the benefit will return to himself and Allaah is All Rich, The Praised, If the people give thanks to Him then it is for themselves and if they disbelieve and become ungrateful then that only harms them. Allaah does not benefit from their thanks nor is He harmed by their persistent rejection and disbelief as we have mentioned regarding the hadeeth of Abi Dar, “O my servants, you will not be able to harm Me such that I am harmed nor will you be able to benefit Me such that I benefit from you.”[1]

This principle is mentioned in the Book and the Sunnah.

Whose does right, it is for the benefit of his own soul; and whoso does evil, the burden thereof will be on it. And your Lord is not in the least unjust to HIS servants.”[2]

Allaah praised Luqman for having given him wisdom then He mentioned this great principle. Thereafter, Allaah mentioned some of the points of wisdom that were given to Luqman.

And (remember) when Luqman said to his son when he was advising him: “O my son! Join not in worship others with Allah. Verily! Joining others in worship with Allah is a great oppression indeed.[3]

Wisdom is to put something in its place and this is from the wisdom of Luqman and every caller who is wise. He puts everything in its right context. All the prophets are wise scholars who put everything in their appropriate place. They move forward in their call upon the foundation of this wisdom. Likewise, they educate and rear the people upon this great wisdom.

From the aspects of wisdom is that you start with the most important of affairs just as in the hadeeth of Mu’adh ibn Jabal which is a clarification from the Messenger (Sallaahu alayhi wa Sallam) concerning the methodology of this call to Allaah, the exalted. The Messenger (Sallaahu alayhi wa Sallam) said, “You will come to the people from the Book (Jews and Christians), so let the first thing you call them to be to testify that none has the right to worshipped except Allaahý” then he r mentioned Salat (prayer) and Zakat (obligatory charity)[4].

Likewise, Luqman called his son to be upon Tawheed (maintaining the Oneness of Allaah) and forbade him from Shirk (to associate partners with Allaah) then after that he ordered him with prayer and to enjoin good and forbid the evil. This clearly shows his wisdom.

From wisdom is to tread the path of the Prophets (may the peace and blessings of Allaah be upon them) in calling the people to Allaah and educate them to know the religion of Allaah such that you begin with the most important of all affairs followed by the next most important things.

There is no doubt that (correct) belief and Tawheed and purifying the intellects and societies from Shirk is the most fundamental affairs that one begins with and that it is not allowed to begin with anything else besides that. Whoever transgresses this methodology and invents methodologies that oppose this way then they have strayed from the straight path.

“Do not associate partners with Allaah for indeed Shirk is a great oppression.”

There isn’t anything more dangerous than Shirk with Allaah because it is a sin that will not be forgiven. Allaah said:

“Indeed Allaah does not forgive that partners are associated with Him but He forgives anything besides that to whomsoever He wills.”

Allaah said:

“Whoever commits Shirk with Allaah, it is as though he falls from the sky and a bird takes or he is taken by a wind.”

Luqman (may Allaah have mercy on him) said, “indeed Shirk is a great oppression.”

Abdullah (RadhiAllaahu anhu) said that when this Verse was revealed:

“Those who believe and do not taint their belief with oppression.”[5]

It was hard on the companions of the Prophet (Sallaahu alayhi wa Sallam) and they said, “whom amongst us does not oppress himself?” The Prophet r replied, “It is not what is meant. Rather, it is as Luqman said to his son: O my son do not commit shirk with Allaah for indeed shirk is a great oppression.”[6]

So he (Sallaahu alayhi wa Sallam) clarified to them what was implied with shirk that if it is mentioned generally then it refers to the greatest shirk and greatest disbelief that its bearer deserves severe anger of Allaah leading to the eternal punishment. It is a sin that is not forgiven and this is why Luqman said to his son, “Indeed Shirk is a great oppression.””

Then Allaah mentioned that which is included in the advice to his son and Allaah in many Verses mentions the rights of the parents with His rights. First, one must fulfil the rights of Allaah and then the rights of parents as in His saying:

“Worship Allaah and do not associate partners with Him and be dutiful to your parents.”

And His saying:

“Allaah has ordained that none has the right to be worshipped except Him and that you be dutiful to your parents.”

Here, He mentioned the advice of Luqman to his son and followed it with His saying:

“And We have enjoined on man (to be dutiful and good) to his parents. His mother bore him in weakness and hardship upon weakness and hardship, and his weaning is in two years give thanks to Me and to your parents, unto Me is the final destination.”

Allaah advised man to fulfil the rights of their parents and be kind to them. Then He clarified the reasons for being thankful to them and to know their rights. He clarified the difficulty the mother goes through and advised the importance of being kind towards her. “His mother bore him in weakness and hardship upon weakness and hardship, and his weaning is in two years.”

She, by nature, is weak and her pregnancy increases that weakness in terms of vomiting, dizziness and craving for things not present as they say etc. Pain and hardship followed by the pain of child birth.

Allaah said, hamalathu ummuhu kurhan wa wadha’athu kurhan.”

His mother carried him in difficulty, hardship and danger which could result in her death. Thereafter, she educates and rears you and spends long nights looking after you. Allaah changes her blood to milk such that you can breastfeed. The best thing for rearing a child and making his body strong is that he drinks from his mother’s milk. Her hardship is preceded by pregnancy and birth upon hardship, weakness and difficulty. After that, education, care along with sleepless nights, tiredness, cries and pain. So you must return that good (with good). This is why Allaah mentioned being thankful to Himself with being thankful to one’s parents, “give thanks to Me and to your parents, unto Me is the final destination.”

If you do not fulfil the rights of Allaah and being thankful to Him and your parents then Allaah will punish you due to not being upright in establishing His and your parents’ rights or falling short in that.

His statement “unto Me is the final destination.” is a warning from Allaah that He will call you to account with what you have put forward in this life. Were you grateful to Allaah? Have you established the obligations upon you that Allaah has legislated? From the most important rights after the rights of Allaah and His Messenger (Sallaahu alayhi wa Sallam) is the rights of your parents. The rights of the parents! I swear by Allaah there is accountability ahead of you if you do not treat you parents well. If you do not establish the rights of Allaah and rights of your parents by being grateful to them for indeed Allaah did not create you without cause and reason. Allaah created you to worship Him and establish His commandments and keep away from His disobedience. From the obedience to Allaah: His order for you to be righteous to your parents after fulfilling the rights of Allaah. Allaah does not fall short in recompensing even a small grain and not even this will be oppressively taken away.

Allaah said,

But if they (both) strive with you to make you join in worship with Me others that of which you have no knowledge, then obey them not, but behave with them in the world kindly, and follow the path of him who turns to Me in repentance and in obedience.[7]

If they both order you to disobey Allaah whether it is a major sin, the greatest being Shirk (to associate partners with Allaah) or a minor sin then do not obey them in that. They (both) don’t have any right in ordering you to be sinful to Allaah whether they call you to Shirk or other than it. The Messenger (Sallaahu alayhi wa Sallam) said, “There is no obedience to creation in the disobedience to Allaah.”[8]

If they help you in the obedience to Allaah and guide and cultivate you with a correct upbringing then they deserve to be obeyed. If, however, they both deviate and strive with much effort with you to fall into Shirk with Allaah then there is no obedience to them (in that). However, the general righteousness that you should have towards them does not become void even if they try and strive against you and harm you to disbelieve in Allaah, it is upon you not to forget their rights. His statement “but behave with them in this world kindly” means that you have good conduct towards them, be righteous to them, spend on them even if they be disbelievers. You obey them in other than the disobedience to Allaah. You serve them and fulfil their needs. All of this is considered to be kindness to them.

The rights of the parents does not become null and void even if they fall into innovation and Shirk for you must be a good companion to them in this life. Then it is upon you to follow the path of him who turns to Allaah continuously in repentance.

“and follow the path of him who turns to Me in repentance and in obedience.”

You return to Allaah, obey and worship him, thereby following the path of the those that repent continuously to Allaah from amongst the Prophets and their followers; They being the scholars who give sincere advice and righteous worshippers.

You are upright establishing the rights of Allaah and His servants, for this is their path. The path of those who stipulate, as part of their repentance, that they will establish the rights of Allaah and His creation by enjoining good, forbidding evil and calling to Allaah and performing other acts of obedience. Meaning in Tawheed (to maintain Allaah’s oneness), in worship, in manners and in everything the legislation has come with ordering good and forbidden evil. The greatest evil being Shirk (to associate partners with Allaah)

Importance of Tawheed and Gratefulness, Shukr, Thanks....., Preaching and Teaching children, Luqman's advice for his son in Holy Quran

Religion and Faith of New born child

Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allaah (sallAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: ‘There is no child except that he is born upon true faith (Fitrah), but it is his parents that make him a Jew or a Christian or a Zoroastrian. Just as an animal gives birth to a baby animal that is whole, do you find it mutilated?’ Then Abu Hurairah recited: ‘…the Fitrah of Allaah which He created mankind upon.’ [Holy Quran,Surah Ar-Room: 30]”





Every  child is Believer and Mu'min, Parents make children christain, Jew, Pagan, fire worshipper, aethist, disbeliever

Best Example of Rearing, raising, upbringing of Daughters in Islam

Umm Abdullah Al Wade’iyyah Speaks of Her Father’s Rearing of His Daughters

Taken from the book: Nubthatun Mukhtesiratun Min Nasaaeh…
(Brief summarized excerpt of my father’s, Shiekh Muqbil bin Hadee Al Wade’iee life)

The following two questions were posed to me (Umm Abdullah):

1- (What was) the extent of his (Shiekh Muqbil bin Hadee Al Wad’ee) focus on us while  we were young?
2- (What was) his manner of teaching his family?

As for the first question:

Our father did not neglect us, even though he was extremely busy.  An example of this is his major concern for us with regards to learning the Quran.  He would recite the Quran to us in order for us to memorize it and (he) would record (his) recitation on a (audio) tape in order (for us) to perfect the recitation.  One time while my sister was memorizing, she went to him in order for him to record his recitation, but he was in the library.  She called him and he left his research, came and recorded the recitation, and then returned to his library.

(translator’s note: In another place it was mentioned that the Shiekh stood under a tree and recorded the recitation for his daughter and then returned to his research)

When we began to understand the recitation he purchased a Quranic (audio) album by Shiekh (Mahmoud Khaleel) Al Housrey.  He purchased one for each of us without a radio in order to protect us from listening to music.  Once we became more mature, he purchased a recorder with a radio, but strongly warned us against music.  By the praise of Allah we accepted that.  We have never heard music, and we strongly detest it.  Verily the Messenger(sallalahu alahi wa salem) spoke the truth when he said:

‘Every newborn is born upon the fitrah, then his/her parents make him/her a jew, a christian or a pagan’
(Sahih Al Bukhari and Muslim on the authority of Abu Hurairah)

He (Shiekh Muqbil) listened to what we memorized and we read to him much good.  He would order us to memorize from one specific print of The Quran.  This is because memorizing from one specific print assists (the individual) in memorizing with accuracy.  If he saw us carrying a different print he would become upset and admonish us.  May Allah have abundant mercy on him.

Amongst the students of knowledge, there were some students from Egypt and Sudan that had their wives accompanying them (in Yemen).  Some of these women would teach us and our father would pay them a salary.  This was done due to his specific focus and concern of our rearing and his general focus of the rearing of other (young) girls.  This (manner of study) continued till (we reached) the fourth grade according to school standards.  When he brought the books (curriculum/syllabus) that we were going to study with the female teachers, he would order us to erase all the pictures of living things.  We would do so with hate for pictures.

After that we were taught Islamic knowledge.  Knowledge of the Quran and Sunnah.  We would memorize with our teachers and memorize hadeeths, all praise belonging to Allah.

Our father would entertain us and joke with us with that which Allah made permissible,  contrary to what many people do today, except for those whom Allah has mercy upon.  They (aforementioned people) entertain their children with television, music and crazy toys, and other than that from wrong and evil.  (This is done) while our Prophet Muhammed -sallahu alahi wa salam- said, as it comes in Sahih Al Bukhari and Muslim on the authority of Ibn Umar, the Messenger said:

‘All of you are shepherds, and all will be held responsible over his flock’

He (The Messenger) also said:

‘There is no servant that Allah gives a responsibility and he is not sincere in it’s regard, except that he will not smell the fragrance of paradise’
(Sahih Al Bukhari and Muslim on the authority of Ma’kal bin Yasar)

Our father would forbid us from constantly leaving the home.  He would order us to never leave except with his permission.

This was a summary of his care for us while we were children.

As for the second question:

Firstly, he was very concerned with our learning the religion of Allah and with our increase in Islamic knowledge.  Due to this, he went through great means to provide us with everything that would assist the seeking of knowledge and free our time for it.  May Allah give him a generous reward and enter him into His highest part of paradise.

He would designate a time to teach us, and on the following day he would question us concerning the previous lesson.  If the previous lesson was difficult, he would lighten (the questioning) contrary to if it was easy.

From the private lessons that he taught in our home: ‘Qatru Nada’ (Arabic grammar), this was taught (completed) twice, ‘Sharh ibn Aqeel’ (Arabic grammar), also taught twice, and Tadreeb ar Rawee (Sciences of Hadeeth).  We were studying: ‘Musil at Tallab ila Qawed al ‘Irab’ authored by Shiekh Khaleed al Azharee, but we were prevented from completing it due to his final illness.  May Allah cover him with His mercy.

He also promised us a lesson in Balagha (Eloquence of Arabic), but his final illness also prevented the fullfilling of this.  Allah is The Helper.

He would teach us in a cheerful manner, as was his norm during his lessons.  This (characteristic) would allow the student(s) to inquire about any misunderstanding in the class.  Our sittings with him were filled with good, review of knowledge and guidance, even during meal times and over the phone.  Even during his illness while we were concerned for him, he continued to question us and bring joy to us.  All praise is for Allah.

Note: She mentions a footnote during this paragraph, it reads:

That time while he was in Saudi Arabia before traveling to Germany, he telephoned me and said:

Assalam u alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu.

(She said) I responded without mentioning: wa barakatuhu.

He then said to me: Why didn’t you respond with that which is better?!

He was referring to the statement of Allah in the Quran:

‘And if you are greeted with a greeting, then return a greeting which is better or the same’.

He was very concerned with our statements and if we made a mistake, he would admonish us with gentleness and say: Don’t be like the people of Sa’da (city in north Yemen). One of them learns Arabic for years until he reaches the level of ‘Al Mugnee Al Labeeb’, but he still speaks on the level of a layman.

(She continued to say) I said to him one time on the phone: Now, we no longer find someone to correct us in our mistakes as you used to do.  He responded: Supplicate to Allah for me.  (She said) I pray that Allah raises him in the high parts of paradise and I pray He (Allah) makes my sister and I from those whom He (Allah) said (in the Quran) concerning them:

‘And those who believe and their children follow them in belief, We will join them with their children (in paradise), and We will not waste their actions’

(end of footnote)

Occasionally, he would be firm in his questioning in order to test our understanding.  He would also do this with his male students, and at times he would give us difficult questions.  I (Umm Abdullah) said to him one time: These questions are not on my level.  He responded: I know, but I intended a benefit from them, but I placed them in the form of questions.

I (Umm Abdullah) say: What he used to do has an origin in the legislation.  It has been recorded in Sahih al Bukhari and Muslim on the authority of Mu’ath bin Jabal, he said: I accompanied the Messenger (sallalahu alahi wa salam) on a riding beast when he said:

‘Oh Mu’ath! I said: I answer your call and I’m continuously at your service.  He (the Prophet) repeated this 3 times and then said: Do you know what is the right of Allah upon His servants?  I said: No.  He said: The right of Allah upon His servant is that they worship Him and don’t associate partners with Him.  Then some time passed and he said: Oh Mu’ath! Do you know what is the right of the servants with Allah, if they do that (worship Him without associating partners to Him)?  Their right is that He will not punish them’.

Presenting a benefit in the form of a question strengthens comprehension of the information, and is understood better than presenting it in any other manner. This is because the student will gather and focus his attention to what is being presented to him.

He would occasionally direct questions to the females that were listening to the lessons, and then he would check which answers were correct or false.  From those questions that he asked (them): What is (the ‘Iraab) analysis for the following sentence:

The two Abdullah’s came riding (camel, horse, etc).

And (the likes of the question) what is the meaning of their (teachers of the Arabic language) statement explaining ‘Itha’ (if): it hides (the doer of the action) because it is (used as) a condition.  It is (also) mansoob (carries a fatha) due to the response of the condition.

(translator’s note: I apologize for my inability to translate the last example accurately.  It deals with Arabic grammar that is very difficult to explain in English.  Allah knows best)

We would ask him concerning doubtful matters or confusion related to our lessons or research, and if we did not fully comprehend his explanation of the matter, he would request us to continue researching, or he would accompany us to the library and assist in researching the matter.  This is something that indeed brings sadness to us, because who after my father would lend such assistance!

(A poet said):

Who can compare to your kind soft way?!  You walk gently and without haste, but arrive/come first.

Verily from Allah we come (are created), and to Him we will return.  I (Umm Abdullah) ask Allah to give us a firm statement (La illaha ill Allah) in this life and the hereafter.

He would admonish and direct us with gentleness and ease, and by the mercy of Allah, we had no choice but to obey him. Verily (his orders) were for our own good and well being, and all of them (his guidance and admonition) were precious pearls attached to and supported by the Quran and Sunnah.

From his astonishing mannerism was that he was not strict /harsh against our opinions and deductions that were possibly correct.  If we held an understanding different from his in a matter, he would not be harsh toward us.  This was his normal character with his students, as was known. He would not act cruel or stern toward them (his students) if their opinions or understanding could possibly be correct.  This (character) is something; oh respected reader, difficult to find (in a teacher).

* He warned us of the society, because it is one that is deviant and astray.  It (is a society) that races toward that which is incorrect and does not benefit, except for those whom Allah shows mercy.
* He warned us of pride, and he disliked for a female to be prideful and arrogant toward her husband. He would say: There is no good in her (this type of female).
* He encouraged us with abstinence in this worldly, vanishing life.
* He instructed us to intend through our eating and drinking, to strengthen ourselves for obedience to Allah, in order to receive the reward of Allah.

He would say: Do not busy yourselves with preparing food, what is easily available, we will eat.

* He (constantly) encouraged us. He was not from those fathers who discourage their daughters and families. He made our level (of work) simple in order that we continued to progress and prepare ourselves with learning and obtaining beneficial knowledge.

From his statements to me was: “I hope that you become a faqeeha” (female grounded in religious legislation).

Oh by the One who we hope from no other than Him, I ask you Oh Allah to make his wish/hope a reality.

As for discouraging (your daughters or family), this only brings about laziness and hopelessness, and may lead to a regretful result.

At other times, if he noticed from us a deficiency in answering questions, he would admonish us.  This was from his ways of wisdom.  He would do this with the purpose of protecting us from conceit and pride, these two matters are diseases and they are fatal.  May Allah protect and save us from them.

Several years ago (while the Shiekh was still alive), I (verbally) wished (in his presence) to see a palm pith.  (Later) He saw some people digging up a palm tree, when they pulled out the palm pith from the heart of the tree; he brought me one to the house and said: Here is a palm pith.

(translator’s note:  I believe she intendeds here to illustrate her fathers gentleness and willingness to take some time out of his extremely busy schedule to fulfill his daughters wishes)

In conclusion to this answer, (I would like to mention) I saw a dream of my father after his death.  He and Shiekh Ul Islam Ibn Taymiyyah were present in a place that I am not certain of.  I believe it may have been the lower library (in Dammaj).  Shiekh Ul Islam was standing with his beautiful white beard.  It almost fully covered his chest.  My father was also very handsome and strong.  I ask Allah to place them in His highest paradise.

(end of translated text)

This is what we had to offer of the translation of her work.  We encourage everyone to read the full version of her father’s biography.  Indeed she has placed in her book jewels and pearls that were only seen and witnessed by her.  May Allah increase her in knowledge and understanding.

May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon our last messenger Muhammed, and upon his family members and companions.

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The Importance and Reward of taking care of Daughters, Sisters and Aunts

Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said ‘Whoever has two daughters and is good to them then they will be a covering for him from the Fire.’

Likewise if he had sisters, aunts or similar to them and he is good to them then indeed we hope for Paradise for him due to that.

So when he is good to them he is deserving of a great reward, it will screen him from the Fire and it will come between him and the Fire due to his good deed.

This is specific to the Muslims.  If a Muslim performs these good actions desiring the Face of Allaah, then he has attained a means for his salvation    from the Fire.

Being saved from the Fire and entering into Paradise has many routes, so it is necessary for a believer to increase in them.  Islaam itself is a single foundation and it is the fundamental reason for entering Paradise and being rescued from the Fire.

There are deeds which, if a Muslim performs them, he enters Paradise due to them and is saved from the Fire, such as the one who has been given daughters or sisters and is good to them, then they will be a screen for him from the Fire.  Similarly, whoever had three of his offspring, who had not reached the age of accountability, die then they will be a screen for him from the Fire.

The Companions asked: ‘O Messenger of Allaah what about two daughters?’

He answered: ‘Even two,’ and they did not ask him about one daughter.

It is authentically reported on the authority of the Messenger –sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam – that he said: Allaah – Azza wa Jal- said, ‘For My believing slave who, if I take his close friend from the people of theDuniya and then he performs righteous actions, there is no reward except Paradise.’

So Allaah –Subhanahu wa Ta’ala- explained that for His believing slave whose close friend He takes- i.e. His beloved – from the people of the Duniya, who is then patient and performs good deeds,He has no reward other than Paradise.

So even if one of our offspring enters this hadeeth and Allaah takes possession of him and takes him to Himself, then if that person’s father, mother or both of them are patient and they perform good deeds then they will have Paradise, and that is great excellence from Allaah.

Similarly, a husband, wife, the rest of the relatives and friends, if they are patient and perform good deeds then they enter this hadeeth provided that they are safe from that which could, perhaps, cause them to die on any of the major sins.  We ask Allaah for safety.

Majmoo’ Fatawa – Ibn Baaz vol. 4 p. 375-376

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