Collection of Best Haddiths...........

Those Shaded by GOD

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  said: “Do you know who will go first on the Day of Resurrection to the shade of God…Those who when given what is right accept it, when asked for something give freely and who judge in favor of others as they do for themselves.”

——— Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 1042

The Best Charity

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  said: “The best charity is that given to a relative who does not like you.”

——— Fiqh-us-Sunnah, Volume 3, Number 100

Feed Those in Need

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  said: “A man has sinned enough if he neglects to feed those in need.”

——— Fiqh-us-Sunnah, Volume 3, Number 100

Religion is Very Easy

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  said: “Religion is very easy, and whoever overburdens himself in his religion will not be able to continue in that way. So you should not be extremists, but try to be near to perfection and receive the good tidings that you will be rewarded.”

——— Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 1, Hadith 38

Love the Poor

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  said: “O God, grant me life as a poor man, cause me to die as a poor man and resurrect me in the company of the poor..” His wife asked him why he said that, and he replied: “Because (the poor) will enter Paradise (before) the rich. Do not turn away a poor man…even if all you can give is half a date. If you love the poor and bring them near you..God will bring you near Him on the Day of Ressurrection.”

——— Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 1376

Lawful Earnings

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  was asked what type of earning was best, and he replied: ” A man’s work with his hands and every (lawful) business transaction.”

——— Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 846

.The Prophet also said: “A truthful and trustworthy merchant is associated with the prophets..”

——— Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 50

And also: “There was a merchant who would lend to the people, and whenever his debtor wasin difficult circumstances, he would say to his employees, ‘Forgive him so that God may forgive us.’ So, God forgave him.”

——— Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 3, Hadith 292

A Seed of Faith

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  said: “On the Day of Resurrection I will intercede and say, ‘O my Lord! Admit into Paradise (even) those who have faith equal to a mustard seed in their hearts.’ ”

——— Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 9, Hadith 600

A Living Soul

A funeral procession once passed in front of the Prophet Muhammed  ﷺ  and he stood up out of respect. When he was told the person in the coffin was Jewish and not Muslim, he said: “Was it not a living (soul)?”

——— Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 2, Hadith 399

The Rules of War

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  once saw the corpse of a woman who had been killed in a military action, and he disapproved of it and forbade the killing of women and children.

Abu Bakr as-Siddiq, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and his successor as head of the Muslim community, advised one of his military commanders: “Do not kill women or children or an aged, infirm person. Do not cut down fruit-bearing trees. Do not destroy an inhabited place.”

——— Al-Muwatta, Volume 21, Hadith 9 and 10

Service and Humility

When asked what the Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  did while in his house, his wife Ayesha relied: “He used to keep busy serving and helping members of the household.”

Anas bin Malik related that: “(Even the humblest) maid servant of Madina would take the Prophet’s hand and take him to any place (for the redress of her grievances).”

——— Riyadh-us-Salaheen, Hadiths 605 and 606

Be Dutiful to your Mother

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  said: “God has forbidden you to be undutiful to your mothers, to withhold (what you should give) or demand (what you do not deserve), or to bury your daughters alive (a pre-Islamic practice).”

——— Sahih Al-Bukhari, Hadith 8:6

The Learned are Heirs of the Prophet

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  said: “The learned are heirs of the prophets, and the prophets do not leave any inheritance in the form of (monetary wealth), but they do leave knowledge as their legacy. A person who acquires knowledge, acquires his full share (of this legacy).”

——— Riyadh-us-Salaheen, Number 1388

Visit the Sick and Feed the Hungry

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  said: “(God) will (question a person) on the Day of Resurrection (saying)): ‘O son of Adam, I was sick but you did not visit Me.’ The person will say: ‘O my Lord, how could I visit Thee when Thou art the Lord of the worlds?’ Thereupon (God) will say: ‘Didn’t you know that a servant of Mine was sick but you did not visit him, and were you not aware that if you had visited him, you would have found Me by him?’

(God will then say) ‘O son of Adam, I asked you for food but you did not feed Me.’ The person will say: ‘My Lord, how could I feed Thee when Thou art the Lord of the worlds?’ (God) will say: ‘Didn’t you know that a servant of Mine asked you for food but you did not feed him, and were you not aware that if you had fed him you would have found him by My side?’"

——— Sahih Muslim, Hadith 1172

The Best Jihad

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  said: “The best (Jihad) is (to speak) word of justice to an oppressive ruler.”

——— Sunan of Abu-Dawood, Hadith 2040

Focus on the Positive

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  said: “A believing man should not hate a believing woman. If he dislikes one of her characteristics, he will be pleased with another.”

——— Sahih Muslim, Hadith 705

Good Conduct Toward Neighbours

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  said: “He will not enter Paradise whose neighbour is not secure from his wrongful conduct.”

——— Sahih Muslim, Hadith 15

A Way Out of Distress

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  said: “If anyone continually asks pardon, God will appoint for him a way out of every distress, and a relief from anxiety, and will provide for him from where he did not reckon.”

——— Abdu Dawood, Hadith 599

Say a Pleasant Word

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  said: “(Each one) of you should save himself from the fire by giving even half of a date (in charity). And if you do not find a half date, then (you can do it through saying) a pleasant word (to your brethern).”

——— Sahih Bukhari, Volume 2, Hadith 394

Do not Turn Away the Poor

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  once told his wife: “Do not turn away a poor man..even if all you can give is half a date. If you love the poor and bring them near you…GOD will bring you near HIM on the Day of Resurrection.”

——— Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 1376

Avoid Cruelty and Injustice

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  once told his wife: “Avoid Cruelty and injustice..and guard yourselves against miserliness, for this has ruined nations who lived before you.”

——— Riyadh-us-Salaheen, Hadith 203

A Heart Free of Malice

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  once said to one of his companions: “Son, if you are able, keep your heart..free from malice toward anyone.”

——— Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 59

Those Sheltered by GOD

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  said: “Seven kinds of people will be sheltered under the shade of God on the Day of Judgment…They are: a just ruler, a young man who passed his youth in the worship and service of others for the sake of God…a man who is invited to sin…but declines, saying ‘I fear God’…one who spends his charity in secret, without making a show…and one who remembers God in solitude so that his eyes overflow.”

——— Riyadh-us-Salaheen, Hadith 376

Avoid What is Doubtful

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  said “That which is lawful is clear, and that which is unlawful is also quite clear. Between these two is that which is ambiguous, which most people do not know. One who avoids the doubtful safeguards his faith and his honor.”

——— Riyadh-us-Salaheen, Hadith 588

Good Manners

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  said “A believer may achieve the status of one who regularly fasts (for religious reasons) during the day and spends the night in prayer, through his good manners.”

——— Riyadh-us-Salaheen, Hadith 629

A Clean Heart

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  said “No companion of mine should tell me anything bad about another person. For when I meet you, I would like my heart to be clean (unbiased.)”

——— Riyadh-us-Salaheen, Hadith 1539

Humility

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  said “(God) has revealed to me that you should adopt humility so that no one oppressess another.”

——— Riyadh-us-Salaheen, Hadith 1589

Avoid Jealousy

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  said “Avoid jealousy, for it destroys good deeds as fire destroys wood.”

——— Riyadh-us-Salaheen, Hadith 1569

A Superior Provision

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  once asked Bilal to join in his morning meal. Bilala declined the invitation because he was fast . The Prophet then replied: “We are eating our provision and Bilal’s superior provision is in Paradise. Did you know, Bilal, that…the angels ask forgiveness for (someone who is fasting) as long as people eat beside him?”

——— Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 640

The Essence of Fasting

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  said “Fasting is not (just abstaining) from eating and drinking, but also from vain speech and foul language. If one of you is being cursed or annoyed, he should say: ‘I am fasting, I am fasting.’”

——— Fiqh-us-Sunnah, Volume 3, Number 132A

Fasting Brings Forgiveness

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  said “Whoever fasts in the month of Ramadan out of sincere faith, and hoping for a reward from God, all his previous sins will be forgiven.”

——— Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 3, Hadith 125

Fast for God

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  used to say when he broke his fast: “O God, for Thee I have fasted and with Thy provision I have broken my fast.”

——— Sunan of Abu-Dawood, Hadith 978

Felicity

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  said “If you are given health and security from evil in this world and the next, you have attained felicity.”

——— Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 781

Say What is Good OR Keep Quite

The Prophet Muhammad  ﷺ  said “Anyone who believes in God and the Last Day (of Judgment) should not harm his neighbor. Anyone who believes in God and the Last Day should entertain his guest generously. And anyone who believes in God and the Last Day should say what is good or keep quiet.”

——— Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 8, Book 73, Number 47

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The Ideal Muslim Character

As-Salamu Alaykum (peace be upon you),

The Ideal Muslim Character

The ideal Muslim character is distinct and balanced. The Muslim is the embodiment of the teachings of the Quran and the 'Sunnah' (sayings, actions and the approvals of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)). He follows the teachings of the Book of Allah (i.e. Quran) and the example of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) in all affairs, relations, and situations - starting with his relationship with his Lord, his own self, his family and the people around him. 

In what follows is a brief overview of some qualities of the ideal Muslim personality. 

His attitude towards Allah

One of the most distinguishing features of the (ideal) Muslim is his deep faith in Allah, The Exalted, and his conviction that whatever happens in the universe and whatever befalls him, only happens through the will and the decree of Allah. The Muslim is closely connected to Allah, constantly remembers Him, puts his trust in Him and is obedient towards Him. 

His faith is pure and clear, uncontaminated by any strain of ignorance, superstition or illusion. His belief and worship are based on the Quran and the authentic 'Sunnah'. 

The Muslim is alert and open-minded to the magnificence of Allah. He knows that it is Allah who is in control of the affairs of the universe and of mankind, and He (Allah) Knows all and Witnesses every secret. 

A Muslim feels in the depths of his soul that he is in constant need of the help and support of Allah, no matter how much he may think he can do for himself. He has no choice in his life but to submit to the will of Allah, worship Him, strive towards the Right Path and do good deeds. 

This will guide him to be righteous and upright in all his deeds, both in public and in private. 

A Muslim recognizes the signs of the unlimited power of Allah in the universe, and so his faith in Allah increases: Allah, The Exalted, says (what means): 

"Verily! In the creation of the heavens and the earth and (in) the difference of night and day are tokens (of His sovereignty) for men of understanding. Such as remember Allah, standing, sitting, and reclining, and consider the creation of the heavens and the earth, (and say): Our Lord! You created not this in vain. Glory be to You! Preserve us from the doom of Fire." [Noble Quran 3: 190-191] 

His attitude towards his body, mind and soul

The Muslim pays due attention to his body's physical, intellectual and spiritual needs. 

He takes good care of his body, promoting its good health and strength. He is active, doesn't eat in excess; but he eats enough to maintain his health and energy. He understands that a strong believer is more loved by Allah than a weak believer. Allah, The Exalted, says (what means): 

"....Eat and drink; but waste not by excess, for Allah loves not the wasters." [Noble Quran 7:31] 

The Muslim keeps away from drugs and stimulants. He also does not forget to exercise regularly to maintain his physical fitness. 

The Muslim also keeps his body and clothes very clean. He bathes frequently. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) placed a great emphasis on cleanliness and bathing. Cleanliness makes the Muslim more likeable to people. He also takes care of his mouth and teeth. 

It is no surprise that the Muslim is concerned with his clothing and appearance. The Muslim does all of this in accordance with the Islamic ideal of moderation, avoiding the extremes of exaggeration and negligence. 

Allah says (what means):

"Say: Who has forbidden the adornment of Allah which He has brought forth for His bondmen, and the good things of His providing? Say: Such, on the Day of Resurrection, will be only for those who believed during the life of the world. Thus do We detail Our revelations for people who have knowledge." [Noble Quran 7:32] 

As for his intellectual care, the Muslim takes care of his mind by perusing beneficial knowledge. He is responsible to seek knowledge whether it is religious or secular, so he may understand the nature and the essence of things. Allah says (what means): 

"...and say: My Lord! Increase me in knowledge." [Noble Quran 20:114] 

The Muslim does not forget that man is not only composed of a body and a mind, but that he also possesses a soul and a spirit, and feels a longing for higher things that make him rise above this materialistic life and scale the heights of goodness, virtue and light. 

Therefore, the Muslim pays as much attention to his spiritual development as to his physical and intellectual development, in a precisely balanced fashion which does not concentrate on one aspect to the detriment of others. 

His attitude towards people

With his parents, the Muslim is an example of sincere filial piety. He treats them with kindness and respect, infinite compassion, utter politeness and deep gratitude. He recognizes their status and knows his duties towards them. Allah says (what means): 

"And serve Allah. Ascribe nothing as partner unto Him. (Show) kindness unto parents..." [Noble Quran 4:36] 

With his wife, the Muslim exemplifies good and kind treatment, intelligent handling, deep understanding of the nature and psychology of women, and proper fulfillment of his responsibilities and duties. 

With his children, the Muslim is a parent who understands his great responsibility towards them which is, as well as flooding them with love and compassion, to pay attention to anything that may influence their Islamic development and give them proper education, so that they become active and constructive elements in society, and a source of goodness for their parents, community, and society as a whole. 

With his relatives, the Muslim maintains the ties of kinship and knows his duties towards them. He understands the high status given to relatives in Islam, which makes him keep in touch with them, no matter what the circumstances. 

With his neighbors, the Muslim illustrates good treatment and consideration of others' feelings and sensitivities. He puts up with mistreatment and turns a blind eye to his neighbor's faults while taking care not to commit any such errors himself. 

The Muslim relationship with his brothers and friends is the best and purest of relationships, for it is based on love for the sake of Allah. He is loving, not cold towards them; he is loyal and does not betray them; he is sincere and does not cheat them; he is gentle and never harsh; he is tolerant and forgiving; he is generous and he supplicates for them (his brothers and friends). 

In his social relationships with all people, the Muslim is well-mannered, civil and noble, characterized by the attitudes which Islam encourages. 

The Muslim does not envy others. He fulfils his promises. He has the attitude of shyness. He is cheerful. He is not pushy. He is patient. He avoids slandering or uttering obscenities. He does not unjustly accuse others. He is shy and modest. He does not interfere in that which does not concern him. He refrains from gossiping, spreading slander and stirring up trouble. He avoids false speech and suspicion. When he is entrusted with a secret, he keeps it. He is modest and never arrogant. He does not make fun of anyone. He respects his elders. He mixes with the best of people. He strives to reconcile between the Muslims. He calls others to Islam with wisdom and beautiful preaching. He visits the sick and attends funerals. He returns favors and is grateful for them. He guides people to do good. He always likes to make things easy and not difficult. 

The Muslim is fair in his judgments. He is not a hypocrite, a sycophant or a show-off. He does not boast about his deeds and achievements. He is straightforward and is never devious or twisted, no matter what the circumstances. He loves noble things and hates foolishness. He is generous and does not remind others of his gifts or favors. He is hospitable and does not complain when a guest comes to him. He prefers others to himself as much as possible. He relieves the burden of the debtor. He is proud and does not think of begging. 

Missing Salah (Prayer)...........

Salaat is a basic pillar of Islam it is mentioned again and again in the Quran the importance of prayer is in even hundred places but in the mosque,do you see many young faces?

Praying in the mosque gives 27 times the reward pray with the intention that you're pleasing your Lord when you walk to the mosque, just remember within you gain a reward and you're losing a sin.

For every step towards your destination this is a blessing from Allah swt to his creation the Quran has foretold, that before you are dead'say your prayers before your prayers are said'.

Our prophet (saws) said about those who miss prayer fifteen punishments they'll have to bear six in this life, three on passing away three in the grave and three on judgment day.

For missing Fajr at the start of the day

the glow of the face is taken away

the punishment for missing the salaat of Dhuhr

there will be no blessing from your income no more

For missing Asr, the middle prayer of the day the

strength of the body is taken away

by missing maghrib, remember one thing

you will not be benefited by your offspring

For missing Ishaa at the end of the day

the peace of your sleep will be taken away

while seeing elders pray at the mosque door remember as a young person, your reward is 70 times more.

Read salaat punctually, read it with care on judgement day, we will be asked about prayer that's the first question, so take this advice salaat is the key to paradise.

Spread this word to muslim sisters and brothers salaat will separate muslims from others salaat is a blessing which Allah swt gave it will intercede and protect us in the grave.

When it comes eventually, to the day of rising the believers body washed by wudu will be shining for the believers who are regular in offering salaat it becomes a light of guidance on the pul-siraat.

Don't miss the prayer dhurh- maghrib at any cost it will be like your family and wealth is lost the ayat-ul-kursi after fardh, should be read it will lead you to paradise (insha Allah) after you're dead.

Not performing salaat will lead you to hell surrounded by serpants in a deep well perform your salaat whilst still in your prime.

You'll get ten rewards, Allah (insha Allah) will accept your pleas and you'll be closer to Allah swt by ten more degrees so embrace islam with all your heart and remember the key is in perfoming salaat.

25 Ways to Enter Jannah

As-Salamu Alaykum (peace be upon you), 25 Ways to Enter Jannah  1. Whoever meets Allah without ascribing anything to Him will enter Jannah. [Bukhari] 2. Whoever believes (has Iman) in Allah and His Messenger (peace be upon him), and establishes the prayer and fasts the month of Ramadan, it is incumbent upon Allah that He enters him in Jannah.[Bukhari] 3. Whoever builds a Masjid seeking by it the Pleasure of Allah, Allah will build for him a similar place in Jannah. [Bukhari] 4. Whoever prays the two cool prayers (Asr and Fajr) will enter Jannah. [Bukhari] 5. Whoever goes to the Masjid (every) morning and in the afternoon (for the congregational prayer), Allah will prepare for him an honorable place in Jannah with good hospitality for (what he has done) every morning and afternoon goings. [Bukhari] 6. Whoever can guarantee (the chastity of) what is between his two jaw-bones and what is between his two legs (i.e. his tongue and his private parts), I guarantee Jannah for him. [Bukhari] 7. Whoever prays 12 Rak'ah in the day and night, a house in Jannah will be built for him. [Muslim] 8. Whoever treads a path in search of knowledge, Allah will make easy for him the path to Jannah. [Muslim] 9. Whoever repeats after the Mu'adthin (the caller to prayer) from his heart (i.e., sincerely) will enter Jannah. [Abu Dawud] 10. There is not one of you who perfects his Wudu and prays two Rak'ah setting about them with his heart as well as his face except that Jannah would be mandatory for him. [Abu Dawud] 11. Whoever says: "I am pleased with Allah as my Rabb, and withIslam as my Deen, and with Muhammad (peace be upon him) as my Prophet, Jannah would be mandatory for him. [Abu Dawud] 12. Whosoever last words are: La ilaha illa Allah, will enter Paradise.[Abu Dawud, Sahih] 13. Whoever says "SubhanAllah al-Adthim wa Bihamdihi, Glorified and Exalted is Allah, The Great, and with His Praise", a date-palm will planted for him in Jannah. [Tirmidhi] 14. Whoever dies and is free from three: arrogance, grudges and debt will enter Jannah. [Tirmidhi] 15. Whoever raises two girls, he and I will enter Jannah. [Tirmidhi] 16. Whoever calls the Adhan for 12 years, Jannah will become mandatory for him. [Ibn Majah] 17. Whoever asks Allah for Jannah three times, Jannah will say: "O Allah, enter him into Jannah." [Tirmidhi] 18. Whoever visits an ailing person or a brother of his to seek the Pleasure of Allah, an announcer (angel) calls out: "May you be happy, may your walking be blessed, and may you be awarded a dignified position in Jannah". [Tirmidhi] 19. Indeed, truthfulness leads to righteousness and indeed righteousness leads to Jannah. [Bukhari] 20. Allah guarantees him who strives in His Cause and whose motivation for going out is nothing but Jihad in His Cause and belief in His Word, that He will admit him into Jannah. [Bukhari] 21. O people, spread the salaam (greetings), feed the hungry, and pray while the people are asleep, you will enter Jannah in peace.[Tirmidhi] 22. (The performance of) Umrah is an expiation for the sins committed between it and the previous Umrah; and the reward of Hajj Mabrur (i.e., one accepted) is nothing but Jannah. [Bukhari] 23. Allah has ninety-nine Names, one hundred minus one, and whoever believes in their meanings and acts accordingly, will enter Jannah. [Bukhari] 24. I saw a man going about in Jannah (and enjoying himself) as a reward for cutting from the middle of the road, a tree which was causing inconvenience to the Muslims. [Muslim] 25. O Allah, You are my Lord, none has the right to be worshipped except You, You created me and I am You servant and I abide to Your covenant and promise as best I can, I take refuge in You from the evil of which I committed. I acknowledge Your favor upon me and I acknowledge my sin, so forgive me, for verily none can forgive sin except You. "If somebody recites this invocation during the day, and if he should die then, he will be from the people of Jannah. And if he recites it in the night, and if he should die on the same day, he will be from the people of Jannah." [Bukhari] All narrations not found in Bukhari or Muslim have been verified as authentic by Sheikh Albani Rahimahullah

lunar eclipse

created and sustained by the Lord of the universe, Allah Almighty. Throughout the Qur'an, people are encouraged to look around them, observe and reflect on the beauties and wonders of the natural world - as signs of Allah's majesty.

"Allah is He, who created the sun, the moon, and the stars -- (all) governed by laws under His commandment." Qur'an 7:54

"It is He who created the night and the day and the sun and the moon. All (the celestial bodies) swim along, each in its orbit." Qur'an 21:33

"The sun and the moon follow courses exactly computed." Qur'an 55:05

In remembrance and gratefulness for all of His favors, Muslims all over the world bow down in prayer five times each day. At a time of a solar or lunar eclipse, there is a recommended prayer (salatul-kusuf) that is performed by the Muslim community in congregation.


The Prophet's Tradition (peace be upon him)


During the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), there was a solar eclipse on the day that his son Ibrahim died. Some superstitious people said that the sun eclipsed because of the young child's death and the Prophet's sadness on that day. The Prophet corrected their understanding:

Narrated Al-Mughira bin Shu'ba: On the day of Ibrahim's death, the sun eclipsed and the people said that the eclipse was due to the death of Ibrahim (the son of the Prophet). Allah's Apostle said, "The sun and the moon are two signs amongst the signs of Allah. They do not eclipse because of someone's death or life. So when you see them, invoke Allah and pray till the eclipse is clear."


Reasons that Muslims should be humble before Allah during an eclipse

•An eclipse is a sign of the majesty and power of Allah.

Narrated Abu Masud: The Prophet said, "The sun and the moon do not eclipse because of the death of someone from the people but they are two signs amongst the signs of Allah. When you see them, stand up and pray."
•An eclipse can cause people to become frightened. When frightened, Muslims turn to Allah for patience and perseverance.

Narrated Abu Bakr: Allah's Apostle said: "The sun and the moon are two signs amongst the signs of Allah and they do not eclipse because of the death of someone, but Allah frightens His devotees with them."
•An eclipse is a reminder of the Day of Judgment.

Narrated Abu Musa: The sun eclipsed and the Prophet got up, being afraid that it might be the Hour (i.e. Day of Judgment). He went to the Mosque and offered a prayer with the longest Qiyam, bowing and prostration that I had ever seen him doing. Then he said, "These signs which Allah sends do not occur because of the life or death of somebody, but Allah makes His worshipers afraid by them. So when you see anything thereof, proceed to remember Allah, invoke Him and ask for His forgiveness."


How the Prayer is Performed

•The eclipse prayer is offered in congregation.

Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr: When the sun eclipsed in the life-time of Allah's Apostle an announcement was made that a prayer was to be offered in congregation.
•The eclipse prayer is two rakats (cycles of prayer).

Narrated Abu Bakr: In the life-time of the Prophet the sun eclipsed and then he offered a two Rakat prayer.
•Each rakat of the eclipse prayer has two bowings and two prostrations (for a total of four).

Narrated Aisha: The Prophet led us and performed four bowings in two Rakat during the solar eclipse, and the first Raka was longer.

Narrated 'Aisha: In the life-time of Allah's Apostle, the sun eclipsed, so he led the people in prayer, and stood up and performed a long Qiyam, then bowed for a long while. He stood up again and performed a long Qiyam but this time the period of standing was shorter than the first. He bowed again for a long time but shorter than the first one, then he prostrated and prolonged the prostration. He did the same in the second Raka as he did in the first and then finished the prayer; by then the sun (eclipse) had cleared. He delivered the Khutba (sermon) and after praising and glorifying Allah he said, "The sun and the moon are two signs amongst the signs of Allah; they do not eclipse on the death or life of anyone. So when you see the eclipse, remember Allah and say Takbir, pray and give Sadaqa (charity)

Engagement in Islam

Praise be to Allaah.  

Engagement according to sharee’ah means that the man asks the woman to marry him. The view of the scholars is that engagement is prescribed for one who wants to get married. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): 

“And there is no sin on you if you make a hint of betrothal…”

[al-Baqarah 2:235] 

and it was narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) got engaged to ‘Aa’ishah. (Al-Bukhaari, al-Nikaah, 4793). And in al-Saheeh it also states that the Messenger (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) got engaged to Hafsah. (Al-Bukhaari, al-Nikaah, 4830). 

The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) encouraged the one who wants to get engaged to look at the woman to whom he wishes to propose. According to the hadeeth, “When any one of you proposes marriage to a woman, if he can look at that which will encourage him to go ahead and marry her, then let him do so.” (Abu Dawood, al-Nikaah, 2082; classed as hasan by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood, 1832). 

But in Islamic sharee’ah there are no specific practices that must be followed with regard to engagement. What some Muslims do, announcing the engagement, having a party to celebrate and exchanging gifts, all comes under the heading of customs which are permissible in principle, and none of them are haraam except those which sharee’ah indicates are haraam – which includes the exchange of rings between the engaged couple, a custom which is known in Arabic as “dublah.” This custom goes against sharee’ah for the following reasons: 

1 – Some people think that these rings increase the love between the spouses and have an effect on their relationship. This is an ignorant (jaahili) belief and is an attachment to something for which there is no basis in sharee’ah and which does not make sense.  

2 – This custom involves imitating the non-Muslims such as Christians and others. It is not a Muslim custom at all. The Messenger (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) warned us against that when he said, “You will inevitably follow the paths of those who came before you, handspan by handspan, cubit by cubit, until even if they entered the hole of a lizard, you will follow them.” We said, “O Messenger of Allaah,  (do you mean) the Jews and Christians?” He said, “Who else?” (Narrated by al-Bukhaari, al-I’tisaam bi’l-Kitaab wa’l-Sunnah, 6889; Muslim, al-‘Ilm, 6723). 

And the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever imitates a people is one of them.” (Narrated by Abu Dawood, al-Libaas, 4031; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood, 3401). 

3 – This engagement usually takes place before the ‘aqd (marriage contract), in which case it is not permissible for the man to put the ring on his fiancée’s hand himself, because she is still a stranger (non-mahram) to him, and has not yet become his wife. 

Finally, we will quote the words of Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy on him) on this matter: 

“ ‘Dublah’ is a word that refers to the engagement ring. In principle there is nothing wrong with rings (i.e., they are permissible), unless they are accompanied by certain beliefs, as some people do when the man writes his name on the ring that he gives to his fiancée, and the woman writes her name on the ring that she gives to her fiancé, believing that this will guarantee the bonds between the spouses. In this case this ‘dublah’ or engagement ring is haraam, because it represents an attachment to something for which there is no basis in sharee’ah and which does not make sense. Similarly it is not permissible for the man to put the ring on the woman’s hand himself, because she is not yet his wife, so she is still a stranger (i.e., non-mahram) to him; she is not his wife until after the marriage contract is done.”

 Al-Fataawa al-Jaami’ah li’l-Mar’ah al-Muslimah, 3/914.

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