Ramadhan Mubarak, the Month of Quran and feeding the fasting has returned!

Assalamu Alaikum waRahmatullahi waBarakatuh

InshaAllah you are well.

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Ramadhaan has a special relationship with the Quran, as Allah says in the interpretation of the meaning: “The month of Ramadhaan is the one in which the Quran was sent down, a guidance for mankind, clear proofs for the guidance, the Criterion; so whoever amongst you witnesses this month, let him fast it.” [Quran 2:185)

The word 'so' in this ayah leads to the following paraphrase of one aspect of its meaning: "Fast this month because it is the one in which the Quran was sent down".

Ibn 'Abbaas narrates "that the Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, was the most generous person, and he would be at his most generous in Ramadhaan because Angel Jibreel (Gabriel) would come to him every night and he would rehearse the Quran with him." [Al-Bukhaari]

This hadeeth contains the following recommendations that we can take heed from:

• Studying the Quran in Ramadhaan

• Coming together for this purpose

• Checking (one’s memory/knowledge of) the Quran with someone who has preserved it better

• Increasing recitation of the Quran in Ramadhaan and

• That the night time is the best time to recite, when other preoccupations decrease and it is easier to concentrate, as in Soorah al-Muzzammil [73:6].

Further, Faatimah, may Allaah be pleased with her, narrated from her father the Prophet Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam,  who told her: Jibreel would rehearse the Quran with him (in Ramadhaan) once every year, and he did so twice in the year of his death. [Al-Bukhaari]

About the situation of the Salaf (our righteous predecessors) during Ramadhaan,  Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali said:

“… Some of the Salaf would complete reciting the whole Quran during the night prayer of Ramadhaan every 3 days; others every 7 days (e.g. Qataadah) and others in 10 days (e.g. Abu Rajaa’ al-Atardi).The Salaf would recite Quran in Ramadhaan in Prayer as well as outside it.

Al-Zuhri would say when Ramadhaan began, ‘It is recitation of the Quran and feeding of people.’

Then Ramadhaan began, Imam Maalik would stop narrating Hadeeth and sitting with the people of knowledge, and stick to reciting the Quran from its pages, while Sufyaan al-Thawri would leave other acts of worship and stick to reciting the Quran.

‘Aishah would recite from the pages of the Quran at the beginning of the day in Ramadhaan (i.e. after Dawn), until when the sun had risen, then she would sleep.

Zayd al-Yaami would bring copies of the Quran when Ramadhaan began and gather his companions around him. …”

“O mankind! There has come to you a good advice from your Lord (i.e. the Qur’aan, enjoining all that is good and forbidding all that is evil), and a healing for that which is in your hearts” [Yoonus 10:57]

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May Allah grant us Taqwa & Accept our Worship, our Duaa, our Repentance this Ramadhan & let it become a Foundation for the rest of the upcoming year – may Allah forgive us, have mercy on us and make this Ramadhan a means for us to become from the people of Jannah. Allahumma Ameen

Since the moon of Ramadhaan was not sighted yesterday evening, we are to complete thirty (30) days of Sha’baan today,  in accordance with the hadeeth of the Messenger of Allaah (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) – and start fasting tomorrow on Saturday 22nd August 2009:

“Fast when you see the crescent. If it is obscured to you, then complete thirty days of Sha’baan. And break your fast when you see the crescent. If it is obscured to you then fast thirty days” – Hadith Sahih al-Bukhaaree and Muslim

Subsequently, Taraweeh prayers will start today (Friday 21 August 2009) after the ‘Ishaa prayer – at all participating Masaajid. Check with your local Masjid for details.

Inshaa Allah the first fast of Ramadhaan is tomorrow on Saturday 22nd August 2009.

Allahu Akbar it seems we have all started Ramadan together!  Let us pray we can finish it together and celebrate Eid together!  Ameen.

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May Allah have mercy on my father and sister Rizwana’s father – and all the Muslims who have passed away, they never got to make it to this Ramadhan (Qadr Allah, Inna lillahi wa inna elayhi raji’oon) … May Allah forgive them, protect them from the punishment of the grave and grant them a beautiful home in the Jannah. Ameen

Thank Allah you made it to Ramadhan, and make the most of it, you may not get to see another one..

What are the “3 White Days”?

The Prophet Muhammad (S) used to fast the middle 3 days of each Hijri month, that being the 13th, 14th and 15th.

Below are some Authentic Ahadeeth to encourage us to perform this great Ibadah..

“If you fast any part of the month, then fast the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth.” (Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, (761); al-Nasaa’i, (2424); classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Targheeb, (1038)).

“Fasting three days of each month is fasting for a lifetime, and Ayaam al-beed (The white days) are the 13^th, 14^th and 15^th.” (Al-Nasaa’i).

“My close friend [i.e., the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)] advised me to do three things which I will never give up until I die: fasting three days each month, praying Duha, and sleeping after praying Witr.” (al-Bukhaari, 1178; Muslim, 721).

“There is nothing equivalent to fasting.” (Al-Nisaa’i, 4/165; see also Saheeh al-Targheeb, 1/413)

“The prayer (du’aa’) of the fasting person will not be refused.” (Reported by al-Bayhaqi, 3/345; see also al-Silsilah al-Saheehah, 1797)

“Fasting is a protection and a strong fortress against the Fire.” (Reported by Ahmad, 2/402; see also Saheeh al-Targheeb, 1/411 and Saheeh al-Jaami’, 3880)

“Whoever fasts one day for the sake of Allaah, Allaah will keep his face seventy years’ distance away from the Fire because of it.” (Reported by Muslim, 2/808)

“Whoever fasts a day seeking the pleasure of Allaah and then dies [i.e. that is the last thing he does] will enter Paradise.” (Reported by Ahmad, 5/391; see also Saheeh al-Targheeb, 1/412)

Let’s hasten and take advantage of these days before a day will come that we will be begging to be returned so we can perform good deeds..

Ahmad narrated (10560) that Abu Hurayrah said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The Hour will not begin until time passes quickly, so a year will be like a month, and a month will be like a week, and a week will be like a day, and a day will be like an hour, and an hour will be like the burning of a braid of palm leaves.” Ibn Katheer said: Its isnaad is (saheeh) according to the conditions of Muslim. And it was classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Jaami’, 7422

Another reason that makes these Three white days special is that they are Sha’baans Three White days ..(read Hadeeth below)..

Narrated by al-Nasaa’i and Abu Dawood, and classed as saheeh by Ibn Khuzaymah, according to which Usaamah ibn Zayd said: “I said, ‘O Messenger of Allaah, I do not see you fasting in any month more than in Sha’baan.’ He said, ‘That is a month concerning which many people are heedless, between Rajab and Ramadaan. It is the month is which people’s deeds are taken up to the Lord of the Worlds, and I would like my deeds to be taken up whilst I am fasting.’” Classed as hasan by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Nasaa’i, 2221

This month (Sha’baan) THREE WHITE DAYS will be TUESDAY , WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY (AUGUST 4TH , 5TH, AND 6TH 2009)..

{adapted from an email sent by Sister Heba}

‘O Allaah, forgive and have mercy upon him, excuse him and pardon him, and make honorable his reception. Expand his entry, and cleanse him with water, snow, and ice, and purify him of sin as a white robe is purified of filth. Exchange his home for a better home, and his family for a better family, and his spouse for a better spouse. Admit him into the Garden, protect him from the punishment of the grave and the torment of the Fire.’

‘O Allaah, forgive our living and our dead, those present and those absent, our young and our old, our males and our females. O Allaah, whom amongst us You keep alive, then let such a life be upon Islaam, and whom amongst us You take unto Yourself, then let such a death be upon faith. O Allaah, do not deprive us of his reward and do not let us stray after him’.

‘O Allaah, so-and-so is under Your care and protection so protect him from the trial of the grave and torment of the Fire. Indeed You are faithful and truthful. Forgive and have mercy upon him, surely You are The Oft-Forgiving, The Most-Merciful’.

‘O Allaah, Your servant and the son of Your maidservant is in need of Your mercy and You are without need of his punishment. If he was righteous then increase his reward and if he was wicked then look over his sins.’

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Asalaamu’alaykum warahmatullah,

I pray you are all well.

The month of Sha`ban is a beloved month for the Muslims, for it precedes the month of Ramadan

It is the 8^th month of the Hijri Calendar

Voluntary Fasting in Sha’ban

The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is reported to have observed optional/voluntary fasting in this month more than in any other month (except Ramadan). This is like a kind of self-preparation for the coming of Ramadan – to get ourselves into shape (spiritually!)

Narrated that Abu Salamah said: “I asked ‘Aa’ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her) about the fasting of the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), and she said: ‘He used to fast until we thought that he would always fast, then he would not fast until we thought that he would always not fast, but I never saw him fast in any month more than he fasted in Sha’baan. He used to fast all of Sha’baan, and sometimes he used to fast all of Sha’baan apart from a few days.’” [Muslim (1156)]

Our deeds being presented to Allah in the month of Sha’baan

There is an authentic hadith which states:

Usamah ibn Zayd (may Allah be pleased with both of them) was reported to have said that he asked the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), “I have not seen you observe additional fasting during any month [other than Ramadan] as you do in Sha`baan?” He (peace and blessings be upon him) replied, “This is a month that people usually forget about between Rajab and Ramadan, and it is a month in which people’s deeds are presented to Allah, so I like that my deeds are presented while I am fasting” (An-Nasa’i).

Mashaa‘Allah, TabarakAllah … so we are now in the month where our deeds are being presented to Allah SWT!

Therefore it is recommended to do many acts of ibaadah (worship) throughout this month, in hope for our deeds to be presented to Allah while we are in remembrance of him.

Important Reminder

It is important to note here, that the above Hadith did not single out 15th of Sha’baan, rather it said he fasted the days of Sha’baan. All the reports that have been narrated concerning this issue are either fabricated or weak and it is not permissible to base an act of worship on such reports.

It is not allowed for anyone to specify certain days to observe voluntary fasting (or certain nights to perform Night Prayers or any other acts of worship) without having any juristic basis for that action (i.e. from the Quran or Authentic Hadith). Our Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wasallam actually warned us of this:

“I warn you of the newly invented matters (in the religion), and every newly invented matter is an innovation, and every innovation is misguidance, and every misguidance is in the Hellfire” [An-Nasa'ee]

“….and the best speech is the Speech of Allah, and the best guidance is the guidance of Muhammad (sallallhu alahi wa-sallam), and the worst of all affairs are the newly invented matters (in the religion)” [Saheeh Muslim]

“Whosoever does an action, which we have not commanded then it must be rejected.” [Saheeh Muslim]

But how many of us actually take heed?

However, it is also important to note that there is nothing wrong with one increasing their fasting in the days during Sha’baan, as this is emulating the example of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)… on the contrary it is considered highly recommended to fast in the early part of Sha`ba\n and stop fasting the last few days of the month (if one is able to) – but without specifying certain dates.

Reminder!

If you still have to make up any missed obligatory fasts from last Ramadaan, then hasten to make up them before the upcoming Ramadaan arrives. It is not permissible to delay making up for missed fasts until after the following Ramadaan, except in cases of necessity (such as a valid excuse that continues between the two Ramadaan).

Aa’ishah (radhi allahu anha) says, ‘It used to be that I had days to make up for Ramadaan and I would not be able to do so except in Shabaan.’ [Saheeh al-Bukharee]

So let’s get busy, we have about 3 weeks of training left…

The shahaba (companions of the Prophet Muhammad) used to make duaa for 6 months prior to Ramadan, asking Allah to let them make it to Ramadan – thinking they would not make it.

So what about us?

My beloved father Rahim Ullah never got to make it, I will miss him this Ramadan – may Allah grant him a house in the Jannah. Ameen

I ask Allah to give us health, life and emaan to see another Ramadan and take great benefit from it and not be of those go through Ramadan without gaining any reward:

The Prophet Muhammad (s) said: “Whoever does not give up forged speech and evil actions (during Ramadan), Allah is not in need of his leaving his food and drink (i.e. Allah will not accept his fasting.)” [Bukhari]

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InshaAllah you are well.

We thought we would share an article we had come across on IslamQA:

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Question: Should he fast on the fifteenth of Sha’baan even if the hadeeth is da’eef?

Answer: Is it permissible, even after finding out that a hadeeth is da’eef (weak), to follow it, by way of doing righteous deeds? The hadeeth says: “When it is halfway through Sha’baan, spend that night in prayer and fast on that day.” The fast is observed as a voluntary act of devotion to Allaah, as is spending that night in prayer (qiyaam al-layl).

Praise be to Allaah.

Firstly:

What is narrated concerning the virtue of praying, fasting and worshipping on the fifteenth of Sha’baan (al-nusf min Sha’baan) does not come under the heading of da’eef (weak), rather it comes under the heading of mawdoo’ (fabricated) and baatil (false). So it is not permissible to follow it or to act upon it, whether that is in doing righteous deeds or otherwise.

A number of scholars ruled that the reports concerning that were false, such as Ibn al-Jawzi in his book al-Mawdoo’aat, 2/440-445; Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah in al-Manaar al-Muneef, no. 174- 177; Abu Shaamah al-Shaafa’i in al-Baa’ith ‘ala Inkaar al-Bida’ wa’l-Hawaadith, 124-137; al-‘Iraaqi in Takhreej Ihyaa’ ‘Uloom il-Deen, no. 582. Shaykh al-Islam narrated that there was consensus on the fact that they are false, in Majmoo’ al-Fataawa, 28/138.

Shaykh Ibn Baaz (may Allaah have mercy on him) said in Hukm al-Ihtifaal bi Laylat al-Nusf min Sha’baan (Ruling on celebrating the fifteenth of Sha’baan):

Celebrating the night of the fifteenth of Sha’baan (Laylat al-Nusf min Sha’baan) by praying etc, or singling out this day for fasting, is a reprehensible bid’ah (innovation) according to the majority of scholars, and there is no basis for this in sharee’ah.

And he (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:

There is no saheeh hadeeth concerning the night of the fifteenth of Sha’baan (Laylat al-Nusf min Sha’baan). All the ahaadeeth that have been narrated concerning that are mawdoo’ (fabricated) and da’eef (weak), and have no basis. There is nothing special about this night, and no recitation of Qur’aan or prayer, whether alone or in congregation, is specified for this night. What some of the scholars have said about it being special is a weak opinion. It is not permissible to single it out for any special actions. This is the correct view. And Allaah is the Source of strength.

Fataawa Islamiyyah, 4/511.

See also question no. 8907.

Secondly:

Even if we assume that the hadeeth is da’eef (weak) and not mawdoo’ (fabricated), the correct scholarly view is that weak ahaadeeth should not be followed at all, even if they speak of righteous deeds or of targheeb and tarheeb (promises and warnings). The saheeh reports are sufficient and the Muslim has no need to follow the da’eef reports. Nothing is known in Islam to suggest that this night or day is special, either from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) or from his companions.

The scholar Ahmad Shaakir said: There is no difference between rulings or righteous deeds; we do not take any of them from da’eef reports, rather no one hast he right to use any report as evidence unless it is proven to be soundly narrated from the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) in a saheeh or hasan hadeeth.

Al-Baa’ith al-Hatheeth, 1/278.

For more information, see: al-Qawl al-Muneef fi Hukm al-‘Aml bi’l-Hadeeth al-Da’eef.

See also the answer to question no. 44877.

And Allaah knows best.

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Jazak Allahu Khair

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“None of you [truly] believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself”

[Bukhari & Muslim]

Shaban is the month preceding Ramadhan

BUKHARI, 3, Book 31, Number 133: Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (S) said, “Start fasting on seeing the crescent (of Ramadan), and give up fasting on seeing the crescent (of Shawwal), and if the sky is overcast (and you cannot see it), complete thirty days of Sha’ban.”

Fasting in Shaban?

The month of Sha`ban is a beloved month for Muslims, for it precedes the month of Ramadan. The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is reported to have observed optional fasting in this month more than in any other month (except Ramadan). He used to fast most of Sha`ban:

Narrated that Abu Salamah said: “I asked ‘Aa’ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her) about the fasting of the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), and she said: ‘He used to fast until we thought that he would always fast, then he would not fast until we thought that he would always not fast, but I never saw him fast in any month more than he fasted in Sha’baan. He used to fast all of Sha’baan, and he used to fast all of Sha’baan apart from a few days.’” [Muslim (1156)]

This was a kind of self-preparation for the coming of Ramadan; that is, to act as some sort of girding oneself for Ramadan. But there is no textual evidence that there are specific days in Sha`ban in which fasting is commendable. It is, by and large, impermissible for one to prefer certain days to observe voluntary fasting or certain nights to perform Night Prayers, lacking any juristic basis for that action (from Quran or Hadith). Religious acts are not left for man’s whims. Rather, they are subject to Divine legislation and specifying certain times and places for worship and the description of different acts of worship are the matters of the Divine (Allah), not that of human.

There is nothing wrong with one increasing his fasting in the days during Sha’ban, as this is emulating the example of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)…. it is considered highly recommended to fast in the early part of Sha`ban and stop fasting the last few days of the month, as long as it does not involve any hardship/or one does not specify certain dates/or worship.

Evidence from the Sunnah, for ways the prophet (sa) fasted

Fasting the middle 3 days of each month:

Something that is clear is that it has been made permissible for a person to fast on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of every month; as the prophet Muhammad (sa) had recommended.

He also used to fast on Mondays and Thursdays:

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to fast on Monday and Thursday. On being asked about that the Prophet said: “Deeds are presented on every Monday and Thursday. Allah forgives every Muslim or every believer, except for those who are forsaking each other. He says [about them]: ‘Leave them.’ ” (Reported by Ahmad with authentic chain of narrators)

And sometimes used to fast every alternate day, following the pattern of Prophet Dawud (peace be upon him):

He (sa) said: “The best way of fasting in Allah’s sight is that of Dawud, who used to observe fasting every alternate day.”

Our deeds are presented to Allah in Shabaan

There is an authentic hadith which states:

Usamah ibn Zayd (may Allah be pleased with both of them) was reported to have said that he asked the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), “I have not seen you observe additional fast during any month [other than Ramadan] as you do in Sha`ban?”

He (peace and blessings be upon him) replied, “This is a month that people usually forget about between Rajab and Ramadan, and it is a month in which people’s deeds are presented to Allah, so I like that my deeds are presented while I am fasting” (An-Nasa’i).

Therefore it is recommended to do acts of ibadah throughout this month (but not by specifing certain dates,time,or actions) in hope for our goods deeds to be presented to Allah while in the remembrance of him.

NOTE: the Hadith did not single out 15th of Shaban, rather it said he fasted the days of Shaban.

Singling out 15th of Shaban to fast or to do acts of worship on that night – Is it from the Sunnah?!?!?!

Shedding light on the question “whether it is allowed to specify the 15th of Sha`ban with some acts of worship or not”:

There is nothing firm nor reliable established on the authority of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), that he did or recommend extra worship during the night of the 15th of Sha`ban. So, the night of the 15th of Sha`ban is like any other night in the month of Sha’ban.

When specifying a time for any act of worship requires an authentic proof (from quran or authentic hadith), because if there is no authentic proof then the act is regarded as an innovation and all innovations are misguidance, and all misguidance will be in the hellfire. So the one who does single out the 15th night of Sha’baan and does particular acts of worship with the intention that this is a special night with much reward/etc, i.e. reciting certain parts of the Qur’an or making (particular) supplications has committed an innovation as this has no basis for this in Sharee’ah; but if one does so seeking the pleasure of Allah SWT and it just happens to fall on that night then Allah knows what your intention was. One should strive to worship Allah all year round; and not specify days to worship Him that have not been established in the Sharee’ah, but rather stick to those days that have evidence to back them up.

May Allah protect us from falling into that which causes Him displeasure…aameen

What is an Innovation (Bid’aa)?

The Sharee’ah definition of bid’ah is: “A newly invented way (in beliefs and actions) in the religion, in imitation of the Sharee’ah, by which nearness to Allaah is sought, not being supported by any authentic proof, neither in it’s foundations nor in the manner in which it is performed.” [al-I'tisaam 1/231 of ash-Shaatibee]

Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alahi wa-sallam) said: “I warn you of the newly invented matters (in the religion), and every newly invented matter is an innovation, and every innovation is misguidance, and every misguidance is in the Hellfire” [An-Nasa'ee]

He (sallallahu alahi wa-sallam) used to declare at the beginning of his lectures, “….and the best speech is the Speech of Allah, and the best guidance is the guidance of Muhammad (sallallhu alahi wa-sallam), and the worst of all affairs are the newly invented matters (in the religion)” [Saheeh Muslim]

And he (sallallahu alahi wa-sallam) also commanded us, to reject everything, which has no basis in the religion saying: “Whosoever does an action, which we have not commanded then it must be rejected.” [Saheeh Muslim]

“Whosoever introduces into this religion of ours that which is not a part of it then it must be rejected” [Musnad Ahmad]

So regarding specifically fasting during the 15th of Sha`ban or any other month, if there is no (authentic) proof established on the authority of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) or from the Quran to indicate the legality of fasting on that particular day — It shall be rejected by Allah SWT.

NOTE: There are many Hadith stating to do such acts of worship on the 15th of Sha’baan – but the scholars of Hadeeth have stated they are weak, not authentic and/or they were never narrated from our prophet (sa).

THE EXCEPTION — For the one who regularly does acts of worship

If someone regularly observes acts of worship e.g. during the nights OR regularly fasts in the middle of the month/etc, then they may prayer on this night without assuming anything special (i.e. because of it being the night of the 15th of Sha`ban), and continue his worship as he usually does. May ALLAH SWT reward them and increase them in goodness,ameen.

CONCLUSION

1. To conclude, it can clearly be analysed that the 15th of Shabaan is just like any other day in the month of Sha’ban, as there is no authentic hadith which calls upon Muslims to perform special prayers, fasting, dhikr or particular worship on that day.

2. However, we cannot stop people from performing nawafil at any time; for nawafil are simply optional prayers; except for those times when prayers are forbidden.

3. But these nawafil must not be done only on a specific day with the intentions claiming it will bring certain blessings (that the Sharee’ah has not authorized), this is when it becomes innovation and Allah hates innovation! (aou’thubillah), we must realise when one innovates they are saying Allah SWT did not complete this religion for us, when He SWT has told us He has in the Quran. When we specifiy a certain time, place, quantity or method of worship – we must be able to bring forth the evidence. If no evidence can be found, and if after consulting the people of knowledge they verify this act has no basis from the Sharee’ah and one continues with the act, then they have committed this serious grave sin and must repent immediatley.

May Allah accept our repentance, for Allah surely is The One who forgives all sins nomatter how big or small.

“This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed my favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islaam as your religion” (5:4)

4. Those who wish to spend this night in Ibadah (worship), please do so and to do so in other nights – inshAllah they will get rewards for such deeds. But one should not to single out this day, as this particular night is not a special night that warrants people staying up all night.

A REMINDER – Shaban is a month when Ayesha(RA) offered missed Fasts from last ramadan

If you still have to make up any missed obligatory fasts of last Ramadaan, then hasten to make up them before the next Ramadaan arrives. It is not permissible to delay missed fasts until after the following Ramadaan, except in cases of necessity (such as a valid excuse that continues between the two Ramadaan). Aa’ishah (radhi allahu anha) says, ‘It used to be that I had days to make up for Ramadaan and I would not be able to do so except in Shabaan.’ [Saheeh al-Bukharee] Anybody who is able to make up the missed fasts before the (second) Ramadaan and does not do so has to make them up after the (second) Ramadaan and in addition, he should repent and feed one poor person for each day that was missed.

We gots to stick to the sunnah

“Indeed in the Messenger of Allah, you have an excellent example to follow for him, who hopes in (the meeting with) Allaah and the Last Day and remembers Allah much” [(33): 21]

We need to stick to the sunnah of our Prophet Muhammad (sa), and not be so quick to let it go. For it is by sticking to his sunnah and his alone, that will save us from the hellfire.

“And whosoever contends with the Messenger after guidance has been made clear to him, and follows a way other than the way of the believers, We shall leave in the path he has chosen, and land him in Hell, what an evil destination!” (4:115)

Abu Hurayrah (May Allah be please with him) reported that the Prophet s.a.w said: “All of my Ummah will enter Paradise except those that refuse. Those who were with him (the Sahaabah) said, “And who will refuse?” He s.a.w said: Whoever obeys me will enter Paradise and whoever disobeys me will have refused.” (Sahih Al- Bukhari)

The Messenger of Allaah said, “I have left behind me two things, if you cling to them you will never go astray. They are the Book of Allaah and my Sunnah” (al-Haakim)

JazaakAllahu khairan katheeran

All praise is due to Allah alone. All good is from Allah, while any wrong is from myself. And I ask Allah in His infinite mercy to forgive me my sins, Ameen.

SOURCES

Article written by Dr Khalid Khan

http://www.drkhalid.co.uk/ShabiBaraat.php

IslamBradford Article

http://islambradford.com/articles/2853

Islam Online – Question answered by Sheikh Uthaymeen

http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?cid=1119503544540&pagename=IslamOnline-English-Ask_Scholar%2FFatwaE%2FFatwaEAskTheScholar

SunnahFollowersNet Tawheed Classes

http://sunnahfollowers.net

IslamBradford Annual Summer Conference 09 Muhammad PBUH: Mercy to Mankind

Saturday 8th August at 11am

www.islambradford.com

SPEAKERS:

Shaykh Salim Al Amry (As Seen on Peace TV)
Shaykh Assim Al-Hakim (As Seen on Peace TV)
Ilyas Karmani
Murtaza Khan
Jalal ibn Saeed

What do you know about the greatest man to walk this earth?

Join us as we re-live Seerah of the man that was sent as a Mercy to Mankind.

Learn about the Final Messenger to Humanity as:

THE MAN
THE MESSENGER
THE HUSBAND
THE WARRIOR
THE STATESMAN

Free Entrance,
Food Available,
Creche Available

ALL WELCOME!

Venue: At The Bradford Academy

Teasdale Street,
off Lister Avenue,
Bradford,
West Yorkshire,
BD4 7QT

For more info please contact:
07944388582 or 01274 395521
or email info@islambradford.com

Directions to the Venue – click on image below

Part 1

“Be content with Allah (SwT) has decreed for You, & You will be the richest person.”

“Put Your Trust & Reliance upon Al-Hayy (SwT) – The Ever-Living- Who will  never die.”

“When distress strikes & calamities appear one after another, then say: ‘La ilah ila Allah’.”

“Sickness is a message in which there is Glad Tidings, & good health is a garment that has a price.”

“Count Allah (SwT’s) Blessings upon You, not Your problems.”

“Wherever You go & find darkness in Your life, just light the Lamp within Yourself.”

“If You have made mistakes in the past, learn from them, then let them go.”

“Life is short, don’t make it shorter by worrying.”

“Prayer is guarenteed to bring Tranquility & chase away worries.”

“Leave the opressor to the court of the Hereafter, where there will be none Save Allah Al-Malik (SwT).”

“The Happiness of the Believer rests upon Loving Allah (‘AwJ), & Loving for His (SwT’s) Sake brings Greater, Deeper and Sweeter Happiness known only to Sincere Believers, who do not accept any substitute for it.”

“A Smile does not cost anything, but it gives a great deal.”

“Glory is not granted except to those who always dreamed of it.”

Part 2

“When there is a violent storm, the seas are turbulent, the earth becomes narrow & constricted, caravans are lost, paths are filled with obstacles & dangers, plans end in failure, doors are shut, disaster, distress, calamities strikes, all hope is lost, call out ‘Ya Allah!’…..

- ‘Is it not He Who responds to the distress one, when he calls upon Him…’ [Surah An-Naml: 62]

- ‘Whosoever is in the Heavens and upon the Earth begs of Him, every day He has a matter to bring forth’ [Surah Ar-Rahman: 29]

….& thereby be hopeful & optimistic, even if You are in the eye of the storm”!

“Don’t give up on Yourself, as change is slow, there will be obstacles, do not let them defeat You”

“Don’t let anyone know of Your problems, Except to those who can Assist, Advice & have Taqwa”.

“Stop thinking about the sin, think about the Good Deeds which You are going to replace it by, & will be an expiation”.

“If every man & jinn tried to bring back the past, they certainly will fail. Everything upon the Heavens & Earth marches forward, so should You”.

“Cast away all discouraging thoughts that make Yourself helpless, but focus on success, then You will not fail”.

“Prepare for the worst, then You’ll feel & see things are better than you thought.”

“Give up all daydreams that are not True in Your Efforts & Abilities”

“Control Your thoughts, & You’ll be Happy”

“Learn to co-exist with fear, & eventually it will disappear”

“He who sows the wind, reaps the storm”

“Avoid slander, backbiting, as You avoid the plague”

“Seek out death for the Sake of Allah (SwT), & You shall be granted life”

“The coward dies many deaths, & the brave one dies only once…”

Compiled by Ustadh Abu Hasan