Just got back from a Suhoor party, fluffy nutella pancakes topped with whipped cream, chocolate chip waffles with nutella and more whipped cream, french toast, cheesy scrambled eggs, and to wash it all down, an episode of suits, orange juice, and then afterwards an amazing fajr moment with the cousins….youngest one leading the prayer. MashaAllah, and Alhumdullilah.
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![Last night was the Khatm Tarawii for our local masjid. We knew it would be a powerful night for us with all night Qiyam, dua, and speakers, but didn’t know how special it would really be. My cousin and I wrote up the story together (he did writing, and picture taking) and I would like for you guys to read it, its really inspiring.
On one of Yusuf, Hamza & Husain Abdullah’s last stops of their 30 Masjids in 30 Days Tour, Arizona Cardinals Safety Hamza Abdullah gave a small talk at the Islamic Center of East Valley in Chandler, AZ. During this talk, he shared a story of his time at the masjid.Hamza had gone to the masjid for dhuhr prayer. While he was there, a brother in the community came to him and greeted him with the standard, “Assalamu’alaikum.” Hamza replied with, “Wa’alaikum salaam.” The man asked him what his name was, and how he was doing. He then asked him what kind of profession he has. Trying to be humble, Hamza chose not to admit that he was a professional football player, so he told him, “My father owns a business, masha’Allah.” The next day, Hamza goes again for dhuhr prayer, and again he’s greeted with, “Assalamu’alaikum.” “Wa’alaikum salaam,” Hamza replied. The man asked him where he works, and Hamza replied with, “Masha’allah, my father owns places around the country, and I travel a lot.” The next few days are the same story, with the man asking how Hamza and his family are doing. Each of these days, Hamza wore the same gray thobe to the masjid.
After the fifth or sixth day, Hamza had an away game, and left town. A few days later, he returned to the masjid to do his dhuhr prayer. He was greeted, once again, by the man (who still did not know Hamza was a professional football player), but this time, the man had a brand new white thobe in his hands. The man wanted him to have it.“Want for your brother what you want for yourself,” Hamza’s mother would always tell him. In this instance, a man who had never met Hamza had shown him unconditional love as a Brother in Islam. As Hamza recollected this story, he began to shed tears.The kindness of this man’s charity, having known him for a few days, was what motivated Hamza to keep returning to the masjid. Hamza added that had he not been welcomed with such warmth, he may not have returned.“Want for your brother what you want for yourself.” When he was finished telling the story, Hamza pointed out the man from within the crowd. He then asked the Imam of the masjid, “Do you have any more spots for your hajj group?” The Imam nodded his head. Hamza then looked to the man and said, “[Brother], I love you. And when I say that, I mean, I love you…if you would accept, I would like to sponsor you a trip for hajj this year.”](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8xbrdC1Rh1qbqovfo1_500.jpg)
Last night was the Khatm Tarawii for our local masjid. We knew it would be a powerful night for us with all night Qiyam, dua, and speakers, but didn’t know how special it would really be. My cousin and I wrote up the story together (he did writing, and picture taking) and I would like for you guys to read it, its really inspiring.
On one of Yusuf, Hamza & Husain Abdullah’s last stops of their 30 Masjids in 30 Days Tour, Arizona Cardinals Safety Hamza Abdullah gave a small talk at the Islamic Center of East Valley in Chandler, AZ. During this talk, he shared a story of his time at the masjid.
Hamza had gone to the masjid for dhuhr prayer. While he was there, a brother in the community came to him and greeted him with the standard, “Assalamu’alaikum.” Hamza replied with, “Wa’alaikum salaam.” The man asked him what his name was, and how he was doing. He then asked him what kind of profession he has. Trying to be humble, Hamza chose not to admit that he was a professional football player, so he told him, “My father owns a business, masha’Allah.” The next day, Hamza goes again for dhuhr prayer, and again he’s greeted with, “Assalamu’alaikum.” “Wa’alaikum salaam,” Hamza replied. The man asked him where he works, and Hamza replied with, “Masha’allah, my father owns places around the country, and I travel a lot.” The next few days are the same story, with the man asking how Hamza and his family are doing. Each of these days, Hamza wore the same gray thobe to the masjid.
After the fifth or sixth day, Hamza had an away game, and left town. A few days later, he returned to the masjid to do his dhuhr prayer. He was greeted, once again, by the man (who still did not know Hamza was a professional football player), but this time, the man had a brand new white thobe in his hands. The man wanted him to have it.
“Want for your brother what you want for yourself,” Hamza’s mother would always tell him. In this instance, a man who had never met Hamza had shown him unconditional love as a Brother in Islam. As Hamza recollected this story, he began to shed tears.
The kindness of this man’s charity, having known him for a few days, was what motivated Hamza to keep returning to the masjid. Hamza added that had he not been welcomed with such warmth, he may not have returned.
“Want for your brother what you want for yourself.” When he was finished telling the story, Hamza pointed out the man from within the crowd. He then asked the Imam of the masjid, “Do you have any more spots for your hajj group?” The Imam nodded his head. Hamza then looked to the man and said, “[Brother], I love you. And when I say that, I mean, I love you…if you would accept, I would like to sponsor you a trip for hajj this year.”
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Hadith on Lailatul-Qadr
Abu Hurairah reported that the Prophet, salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam, said ” The blessed month has come to you. Allah has made fasting during it obligatory upon you. During it the gates to Paradise are opened and the gates of Hellfire are locked, and the devils are chained. There is a night [during this month] which is better than a thousand months. Whoever is deprived of its good is really deprived [of something great]. [Ahmad, an-Nisa’i and al-Bayhaqi]
One who misses this blessed night then he has missed much good for no one misses it except one from whom it is withheld. Therefore it is recommended that the Muslim who is eager to be obedient to Allaah should stand in Prayer during this night out of Eemaan and hoping for the great reward, since if he does this, Allaah will forgive his previous sins (1).
Abu Hurairah Radhiya Allahu `anhu reported that the Messenger of Allah, salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam, said : “Whoever stands (in prayer) in Lailatul-Qadr out of Eemaan (faith and sincerity) and seeking reward then his previous sins are forgiven”. [Bukhari]
It is recommended to supplicate a lot during this night, it is reported from our mother ‘Aishah radhiya Allahu `anha, that she said: “O Messenger of Allah! What if I knew which night Lailatul-Qadr was, then what should I say in it?” He said.- “Say.- (Allahumma innaka ‘affuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘annee.)
“O Allaah You are The One Who pardons greatly, and loves to pardon, so pardon me.”. [at-Tirmithi and Ibn Majah with a Sahih Isnad]
When is Laylatul-Qadr ?
It is preferred to seek this night during the last ten odd nights of Ramadan, as the Prophet salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam strove his best in seeking it during that time. We have already mentioned that the Prophet would stay up during the last ten nights, would wake his wives, and then would remain apart from them to worship.
Ibn Abbas reported that the Prophet,salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam, said, “Look for the Night of Qadr in the last ten nights of Ramadan ,’ on the night when nine or seven or five nights remain out of the last ten nights of Ramadan (i.e. 21, 23, 25, respectively).” [Bukhari]
`Aishah radhiya Allahu `anha said: “Allah’s Messenger used to practice I`itikaf in the last ten nights and say: ‘Seek out Lailatul-Qadr in the (odd nights) of the last ten of Ramadan.” [Bukhari and Muslim]
However if the servant is too weak or unable, then he should at least not let the last seven pass him by, due to what is reported from Ibn ‘Umar, who said: Allah’s Messenger said: “Seek it in the last ten, and if one of you is too weak or unable then let him not allow that to make him miss the final seven.’ [Bukhari and Muslim]
This explains his saying: “I see that your dreams are in agreement (that it is in the last seven) so he who wishes to seek it out then let him seek it in the last seven.’ [Bukhari and Muslim]
It is known from the Sunnah, that knowledge of the exact night upon which Lailatul-Qadr falls was taken up because the people argued, ‘Ubaadah ibn as- Saamit, radiyalloahu ‘anhu, said: The Prophet came out intending to tell us about Lailatul-Qadr, however two men were arguing and he said: “I come out to inform you about Lailatul-Qadr but so and so, and, so and so were arguing, so it was raised up, and perhaps that is better for you, so seek it on the (twenty) ninth and the (twenty) seventh and the (twenty) fifth.’[Bukhari]
Some of the ahadeeth indicate that Lailatul-Qadr is in the last ten nights, while others indicate that it is in the odd nights of the last ten, so the first are general and the second more particular, and the particular has to be given priority over the general. Other ahadeeth state that it is in the last seven - and these are restricted by mention of one who is too weak or unable. So there is no confusion, all the ahadeeth agree and are not contradictory.
In conclusion: The Muslim should seek out Lailatui-Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten: the night of the twenty-first, the twenty-third, the twenty-fifth, the twenty-seventh and the twenty-ninth. If he is too weak or unable to seek it out in all the odd nights, then let him seek it out in the odd nights of the of seven: the night of the twenty-fifth, the twenty-seventh and the twenty-ninth And Allah knows best. (1)
What are the signs of laylatul-Qadr?
Allaah’s Messenger , salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam, described the morning after Lailatul-Qadr, so that the Muslim may know which day it is. From Ubayy, radhiya Allahu ‘anhu, who said: that he, salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam, said: “On the morning following Lailatui-Qadr the sun rises not having any rays, as if it were a brass dish, until it rises up.”[Muslim, Abu Dawud, Tirmithi and Ibn Majah]
Abu Hurairah, radhiya Allahu ‘anhu, said : “We were discussing Lailatul-Qadr in the presence of Allah’s Messenger so he said : ‘Which of you remembers [the night] when the moon arose and was like half a plate?… [Muslim]
Ibn ‘Abbaas, radhiya Allahu ‘anhuma, said: Allaah’s Messenger, salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam, said: “Lailatul-Qadr is calm and pleasant, neither hot nor cold, the sun arises on its morning being feeble and red.” [at-Tayaalisee, Ibn Khuzaimah and al-Bazzaar with a Hasan Isnad]
Source: http://www.qss.org/articles/ramadan/8.html
Day 13
O Allah, on this day, purify me from uncleanliness and dirt, make me patient over events that are decreed, grant me the ability to be pious, and keep company with the good, by Your help, O the beloved of the destitute.
Day 11-12
O Allah, on this day, make me love goodness, and dislike corruption and disobedience, bar me from anger and the fire [of Hell], by Your help, O the helper of those who seek help.
Discrimination at our Tempe masjid hahahahah.
Why must all the food on tumblr be on high definition 1082p. Why cant it be blurry at least for Ramadan. seriously yo.
Amin. Amin. Amin
The Prophet climbed up on the minbar, and then said “Amin, Amin, Amin.” Those around him asked, “O Messenger of Allah, why did you say Amin?” To which he replied:
“Jibril came to me and said, ‘O Muhammad, he is doomed who hears you mentioned and does not send salams upon you.’’ He said, ‘Say Amin,’’ so I said Amin. Then Jibril continued: ‘He is doomed who sees the month of Ramadan come and go, and he has not been forgiven.’ Then he added, ‘Say Amin,’ so I said Amin. Then he finished, “He is doomed who grows up and both his parents or one of them are still alive, and they do not cause him to enter Paradise. Say Amin,’ so I said Amin.”
Recorded in Sahih Muslim
This by far has been one of the most powerful prophetic narrations that I have ever come across. It targets three key stages of our lives as Muslims, but we will focus on the stage most relevant: Ramadan. Jibril (as) blatantly curses the one who experiences this month and is not forgiven… Let those words sink in. Do you realize that if this Ramadan passes you and you are not forgiven, you will be among those who Jibril cursed? Scary, right? No worries, below are five steps that (I believe) if implemented, then Allah (swt) will accept our fast.
1. Don’t waste time. Do your utmost best to utilize the time Allah has given you. By wasting this precious time you are not only telling yourself but you are telling Allah that this blessed time is not a priority to you. We always make time for priorities, so if you aren’t spending time remembering Allah, reading Quran, etc then it isn’t a priority. Whenever you feel like you aren’t doing anything find SOMETHING to do. Sleeping doesn’t count, unless you’re trying to get good deeds out of it, i.e. recharging yourself for a night of qiyam… In which case, I like the way you think.
2. Reach out and touch somebody. Find someone in your community, an old friend, a convert, someone who you feel might need some support and invite them along to masjid gatherings, halaqat, iftar and such. The Sahaba were an amazing people, not only because of their personalities, but because they served as backbones for one another—as support systems, ever watering the seeds of brotherhood. To be the best Muslim, serve others and benefit them. In turn, Allah will be there for you.
3. Stack up those deeds. The Salaf used to say that “the reward for a good deed is the deed that follows.” Make a list of various deeds you can do throughout the day and check them off as you get them done. It’s actually pretty fun to see your list at the end of the day and realize that you actually did a lot more than what you wrote down.
4. Give, give, and give some more! Spontaneously extend your hand toward the orphan, the homeless and the impoverished. Start small. With every visit to the masjid, drop a dollar in the sadaqa box. If you can put money towards an iftar, even better—or host one in the comforts of your home if that’s a possibility. Four days into Ramadan, one of the masajid I attend has an empty slot for iftar (pssht not anymore); that could be your invitation to Jannah, don’t let it slip. Some of us though don’t have the means to give hundreds, or thousands so my favorite alternative is to smile. Yes, that’s right I said it! At every opportunity you have, every new person you meet (which should be a lot during this month), every time you see the Imam, smile! It’s a form of charity too. The saliheen of the past used to embrace beggars. “Welcome,” they would say, “to the one who has come to wash me from my sins.” Carry that attitude and make generosity a trademark of your personality.
5. Open the Quran and read. Read the Quran like you’ve never read it before. Read it like your life depended on it. Read it like it’s the manual for your life. Read it like it’ll intercede for you on the day of judgement. Read it as though every letter you read will give you 10 hasanat. And in Ramadan, that reward multiplies. Read it as though it is the best of all the holy books. Read it as though it is the words of Allah Himself. Read it as though the Prophet (s) recited each and every word that you are reading. Read it as though everything I just mentioned is true, because it is. If you aren’t reading the Quran this Ramadan, know that Allah is depriving you of His most beautiful gifts. In the words of His beloved servant, Uthman ibn ‘Affan, “If the hearts were pure, verily they would never feel satiated from the Book of Allah.”
So I ask you all to spend this Ramadan doing all you can do to please Allah (swt). He is your Creator, the Sustainer, and the Guardian of your faith. May Allah accept our Ramadan and not allow us to waste it. May He forgive us for our sins and replace them all with good deeds. JazakumAllahu Khairun for reading.
And Allah and his Messenger know best!
Day 6
O Allah, on this day, do not let me abase myself by incurring Your disobedience, and do not strike me with the whip of Your punishment, keep me away from the causes of Your anger, by Your kindness and Your power, O the ultimate wish of those who desire.
Thoughts.
Thank god its not basketball season still- My ramadan would be so unproductive.
My computer keeps heating up but I don’t complain because this gives perfect opportunity for PC ppl to be like YOUR MAC SUCKS. Macs fo lyfe yo
I really want watermelons, and just asked watermelonumi for them. Awkward.
Someone from Kissimmee is here on my blog, hello, i keep reading it as Kiss me. Super awkward.
ok bye.
Day 5
(5) O Allah, on this day, place me among those who seek forgiveness. Place me among Your righteous and obedient servants, and place me among Your close friends, by Your kindness, O the most Merciful
Summer Berry salad for iftar!
