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Historical names for Ismaili Shia in Islam: This sect/cult has been referred to with multiple names in classical Islamic literature as follows: 1 Ismaili: This is due to the 3rd and one of the fundamental splits in Shia'ism over the appointment of Sayyidina Isma'il ibn Jafar (RA) the minor (underage) son of Sayyidina Isma'il ibn Jafar (RA) as the successor and this group they became Ismaili Shias (Aga Khanees of our time) 2 Batiniyya: They also developed the concept that the Qur'aan has an overt and a covert (Batini) meaning which is only known to the Imam. They also gave Dawah towards their cult (whild hidden) and were also labelled as Batinees due to it 3 Sab'iyya (Seveners): The number 7 occurs over and over in Ismaili and Aga Khanee belief system so they are also called this. 4 Muhmara: When the Persians tried to revolt against Arabs under Babak Khorrami the Ismaili Shias joined him and used to wear RED during the rebellion hence also refereed to as Muhmara 5 Qaramitah: Ismaili Shias had a particular beef with Abbasid Dynasty because they also had family relationship with Nabi (Sallallaho Alaihe Wassallam) through Sayyidina Abbas (RA) but had become Sunni so Ismaili Shias continued to rebel against them. Hamdan Qarmat gained some power in parts of Iraq and Yemen and started spreading Ismaili Shia'ism therefore they are also known as Qaramitah. 6 Maymoniah: The (persian) Iranees referred to Qaramitah as Maymoniah.

From Shia to Ismaili Shia: In order to eventually understand Aga Khanees you need to understand the splits within Shia'ism so here is a concise history: 1 1st Imam: Sayyidina Ali (RA) is considered to be the first Imam by the Shias. 2 2nd Imam: Sayyidina Hasan (RA) is accepted by Twelver Shias as a permanent Imam while Ismaili (Aga Khanees & Bohras) consider him to be "operational Imam" while his brother Sayyidina Hussain (RA) to be the actual Imam. For the sake of brevity we will overlook the (minor) creedal differences and accept him as the second Imam of the Shia. 3 3rd Imam: Sayyidina Hussain (RA) First Split in the Shias: 4 Fourth Imam: Sayyidina Ali ibn Husayn Zayn al-Abidin (RA) who was the son of Sayyidina Hussain (RA) was accepted to be the Imam by a group 4 Fourth Imam: The Hashmi/Kaysani Shia group split up and declared the son of Sayyidina Ali (RA) from another wife Sayyidina Muhammad ibn al-Hanafiyyah (RA) to be their Imam. The Abbasid Caliphate comes from this blood lineage. However the Shias regard them to be traitors by accepting Sunni Islam and since they were Sunni Muslims the Shias remained bitterly at odds with them throughout their reign. Second Split in the Shias: Those who had elected Sayyidina Ali ibn Husayn Zayn al-Abidin (RA) as the 4th Imam split further after his death. 5 Fifth Imam: A group elected Sayyidina Muhammad al-Baqir (RA) as their Imam. 5 Fifth Imam: A splinter (violent) group elected his Brother Sayyidina Zayd ibn Ali (RA) as the Imam and these became the Zaydee Shias and their history takes a different course (i.e. different sets of Imams). Third Split in the Shias: Those who had elected Sayyidina Muhammad al-Baqir (RA) had a elected a sixth Imam: 6 Sixth Imam: Sayyidina Ja`far ibn Muḥammad al-Ṣādiq (RA) Shias believe that Sayyidina Ja`far ibn Muḥammad al-Ṣādiq (RA) had appointment his son Sayyidina Isma'il ibn Jafar (RA) to be his successor in his lifetime but as fate would have it, he died during the lifetime of Sayyidina Ja`far ibn Muḥammad al-Ṣādiq (RA). A group of Shias believe that Sayyidina Mûsâ ibn Ja‘far al-Kâdhim (RA) the third son was then appointed by Sayyidina Ja`far ibn Muḥammad al-Ṣādiq (RA) as a successor. However a group of Shias believed that the original succession still held (valid) and therefore decided to accept the son of their Imam so here is the split on the seventh Imam: 7 Seventh Imam: Sayyidina Mûsâ ibn Ja‘far al-Kâdhim (RA) i.e. the successor after the death of Sayyidina Isma'il ibn Jafar (RA) was accepted as Imam and this group became Twelver Shias 7 Seventh Imam: Sayyidina Muhammad ibn Ismail (RA) the minor (underage) son of Sayyidina Isma'il ibn Jafar (RA) was then as the successor because this group of Shias believed that the Imams (due to being infallible) cannot make an error and if the father has passed away then the son must succeed him and the original order of succession cannot be rescinded and this group became Ismaili Shias (the sub group Aga Khanees of our time is from this group) since the split is over the 7th Imam this group is also called "Seveners". Politically this line gave rise to Fatimid Shia dynasty. The present day (Aga Khanees) consider Cairo to be settled by their ancstors through this link to Fatimid Shia dynasty. An Interview with of Prince Shah Karim Al Hussaini, Aga Khan IV in which he asserts his (ancestral) connection to Cairo HERE

Ismaili Shia on the concept of Imamah: The historical underpinning for this vision of Islam is based on the cardinal principle of Shiʿite belief that, after the death of the Prophet Moḥammad, his cousin and son-in-law, ʿAli (q.v.), became Imam following a specific designation (naṣṣ) made by the Prophet, based on divine command, before his death (see ḠADIR ḴOMM). Shiʿite historical understanding thus locates itself within a framework of interpretation supported by Qurʾanic verses and Prophetic Hadith. The institution of the Imamate is to continue thereafter on a heredity basis through ʿAli and his wife, Fāṭema (q.v.), the Prophet’s daughter, succession being based on designation by the Imam of the time. Adherence to the doctrine of the Imamate as a pillar of faith meant not only acceptance of, but also devotion to, the legitimate successors of the Prophet. The Imamate is therefore linked to the concept of welāya, devotion to the Imams. The two major branches of the Ismaʿilis, the Nezāris and the Mostaʿlis, affirm a shared belief in the Imamate, but give allegiance to different lines of Imams. The Nezāri Ismaʿilis believe in the physical presence of a living Imam, who for them today is Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the 49th Imam in direct descent from the Prophet through ʿAli and Fāṭema. The Mostaʿlis believe that their 21st Hidden Imam went into physical concealment around 524/1130; while the Imamate continues in his line, in his physical absence authority is fulfilled by a vicegerent who acts on his behalf. At present this role is held by the 52nd dāʿi (q.v.), Sayyednā Borhān-al-Din (b. 1333/1915) who leads the Dāʾudi Ṭayyebi Bohras, while a smaller Solay-māni Bohra community found in Yemen is headed by their 51st dāʿi, ʿAbdallāh b. Moḥammad (Daftary, pp. 353-57).

Imamah: A central concept of Shia religion: The primary and fundamental split between Ahlus-Sunnah Wal-Jamaah and Shia is over the concept of Imamah after the passing away of Nabi (Sallalaho Alaihe Wassallam). Shaykh (Mufti) Taha Karaan (HA) on the concept of Imamah: In the English language we have found the most detailed and comprehensive Academic discussion on the subject to be from Shaykh (Mufti) Taha Karaan (HA) and we urge readers to review the material. He (HA) writes about the Shias: Essentially, Imâmah is about leadership of the Ummah after the demise of Rasûlullâh sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam. The Shî‘ah believe that just as Allâh chose Muhammad sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam as His Messenger to mankind, he chose and appointed a line of twelve men to succeed him as the leaders of the Ummah in all matters, spiritual as well as temporal. The first of these leaders, or Imâms as they are called, was ‘Alî ibn Abî Tâlib radiyallâhu ‘anhu. He was succeeded by his eldest son Hasan, and he by his brother Husayn. After Husayn the Imâmah continued in his progeny until the year 260AH, when the twelfth Imâm, a child of five, disappeared upon the death of his father. He is believed to be the Awaited Mahdî who will return from occultation to establish justice upon the earth. To these twelve men from amongst the family of Rasûlullâh sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam alone belongs the right to assume leadership of the Ummah. There are two aspects to Imâmah that need to be looked at with attention. The first is the nature of the appointment of the Imâms, and the second is the nature of their office. The nature of the appointment of the Twelve Imâms: As far as the nature of their appointment is concerned, it is a matter of consensus amongst the Shî‘ah that the right of their twelve Imâms to lead the Ummah was bestowed by Allâh Ta‘âlâ Himself. No distinction is made between the appointment of Muhammad sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam as the Messenger of Allâh and the appointment of the twelve Imâms as his successors. Underscoring this vital aspect of Imâmah, ‘Allâmah Muhammad Husayn Àl Kâshif al-Ghitâ, who was the most prominent Shî‘î ‘âlim of Najaf in Iraq during the seventies, writes in his book Asl ash-Shî‘ah wa-Usûluhâ: "Imâmah is a divine station, just like Nubuwwah. Just as Allâh chooses whomsoever He wants to for Nubuwwah and Risâlah ... similarly, for Imâmah too, He selects whomsoever He wishes." The nature of the office of the Imâms: On this point it would be sufficient to say that the Shî‘ah bestow upon their Imâms all the perfections and accomplishments of the Ambiyâ’, and even more. It would be impossible to document here all the narrations that deal with the status of the Imâms, but it might be just as informative to quote the chapters under which they have been documented in a source that is described as a "veritable encyclopaedia of the knowledge of the Imâms": Bihâr al-Anwâr of ‘Allâmah Muhammad Bâqir al-Majlisî (died 1111AH), widely reputed to be the greatest and most influential Shî‘î scholar of the Safawid era. During his lifetime he occupied the office of Shaykh al-Islâm in Isfahan, capital of the Safawids, and even to this day his works are indispensable to the Shî‘î clergy as well as their lay public. We quote here the name of the chapter, as well as the number of narrations he documents in each chapter: 1 The Imâms possess more knowledge than the Ambiyâ’ (13 narrations) 2 The Imâms are superior to the Ambiyâ’ and the entire creation. The Covenant of the Imâms was taken from them (the Ambiyâ’), the Malâ’ikah and the entire creation. The (major prophets called) ulul-‘Azm (Nûh, Ibrâhîm, Mûsâ and ‘Isâ ) attained the status of ulul-‘Azm on account of loving the Imâms. (88 narrations) 3 The du‘âs of the Ambiyâ’ were answered because they invoked the wasîlah of the Imâms. (16 narrations) 4 The Imâms can bring the dead back to life. They can cure blindness and leprosy. They possess all the miracles of the Ambiyâ’ (4 narrations) 5 Nothing of the knowledge of Heaven, Earth, Jannah and Jahannam is hidden from them. The Kingdom of the Heavens and the Earth was shown to them. They know all that happened and that will happen upto the Day of Resurrection. (22 narrations) 6 The Imâms know the truth of a person's faith or hypocrisy. They possess a book that contains the names of the inmates of Jannah, the names of their supporters and their enemies. (40 narrations)

Who or what are Ismaili Shias & the Aga Khanees? O Allah! [1:5] You alone do we worship, and from You alone do we seek help. [1:6] Take us on the straight path. Introduction “Aga Khan” is nothing but an honorific title bestowed upon a person around 1818! This title and thereby the ascription (Aga Khanees) to the followers neither tells the full story nor gives enough of a background for a laymen (Muslim) to make up his (or her) mind about this group. In order to understand this group we need to understand a brief synopsis of their history throughout the ages, examine their creed, acts (and methods of worship) in order to arrive at a reasonable conclusion about their place in Islam.

Regarding Christmas/Diwali Hanafi Fiqh > Askimam.org Question Assalamualaikum i would like to know whether there is a ruling regarding wishing Christians well over christmas and Hindus well over diwali? i have read some where that this is forbidden as you are confirming their faith. So can we wish them well..or is it haraam? Answer It is not permissible to wish non-Muslims during their festivals. The non-Muslims display acts of Kufr during their festivals. To wish them in their festivals is a sign of complacency to Kufr. and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT. Source

Wishing Merry Christmas Hanafi Fiqh > Askmufti.co.za Q: Is it permissible to wish others “Merry Christmas” or “Happy New Year”? A: Your query refers. It is not permissible to wish non-Muslims Merry Christmas, because such a greeting is a religious greeting and we Muslims are not allowed to adopt any custom or style of their religion. The hadith also prohibits greeting in a non-Muslim way. Saying ‘happy new year’ is makrooh, not totally haraam because this is not a religious term. But it is better to avoid even this. In place of both types of greetings, we can merely say to them: “we wish you well over the festive season” or “greetings for the festive season” and when saying this have this intention in the heart that you are making dua of guidance for them. Wishing them well is actually wishing that Allah guide them to Islam And Allah Ta’ala knows best Mufti Siraj Desai

Abdullah bin Amr (Radhiallahu Anhu) and his Jewish Neighbour On one occasion, a goat was slaughtered in the house of Hadhrat Abdullah bin Amr (Radhiallahu Anhu). Upon arriving home Hadhrat Abdullah bin Amr (Radhiallahu Anhu) immediately enquired, “Did you send anything (from the slaughtered goat) for the Jewish neighbour?” I heard Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) say: ‘Hadhrat Jibra’eel (Alayhis Salaam) continued bringing commands from Allah Ta’ala to me regarding the rights of the neighbour, to such an extent that I thought (on account of the esteemed position of the neighbour in the sight of Allah Ta’ala), that Allah Ta’ala will include him among the heirs (of a person’s estate).’” (Tirmizi)

The Help of Allāh ta‘ālā is Always Near by Shaykh Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh Being Positive I had been undergoing medical diagnoses for some time, ever since an anomaly had been found in some test results, and after much deliberation it was decided that I needed to have an operation. Patients generally fear operations due to the risk to life inherent in them, whereas a situation where death seems imminent or probable should actually be regarded as a positive opportunity. The time and place of each individual’s death has been decreed and is unavoidable, and such circumstances as an operation do not bring the appointed time any closer. Therefore, being faced with the possibility of death is in one way a blessing as it creates a sense of urgency and importance in mending one’s relationship with Allāh ta‘ālā and rectifying one’s dealings and relations with the creation. Alhamdulillāh, through the Grace and Fadl of Allāh ta‘ālā, I was able to take such positive steps before my operation and I tried to prepare as well as possible for the Hereafter. A Sincere Resolution Another cause of anxiety before an operation is the prospect of not being able to adhere to the Commands of Allāh ta‘ālā during the stay in hospital. Living in a non-Islāmic culture, many of us give up even attempting to be particular about our Islāmic ethos. We cannot consider ourselves exempt from any requirement of Dīn or assume we will not be taken to task for neglecting it unless we have tried to the best of our ability to carry it out. Often it is little more than cowardliness or our sense of inferiority that makes us feel helpless. There can never be an excuse for not trying and not requesting that one’s religious needs be met. As it is, the culture in our country is amenable to accommodating the religious and social needs of all communities, and health professionals are usually very helpful in this regard. It is my judgement that had Muslims, as a whole, been particular with regards to adherence of Allāh ta‘ālā’s Commands, we would have had no problems anywhere in having our needs accommodated. Of course, if circumstances prevail and someone is compelled to compromise, then it is hoped from the Mercy of Allāh ta‘ālā that he will be pardoned. But the way of Allāh ta‘ālā is that whenever a person resolves to fulfil His command, He creates the means and resources to pave the path to success. Concern for wanting to follow the Commands of Allāh ta‘ālā and eagerness to do so have an effect and attract Allāh ta‘ālā’s assistance. A couple of incidents from the lives of our pious predecessors help illustrate this. Hadrat Mawlānā Ashraf ‘Alī Thānwī rahimahullāh was once travelling when he stopped at a train station. As it was salāh time and it was also raining, one of Hadrat’s associates had arranged with the station master to accommodate Hadrat. Hadrat’s nature was naturally moulded according to the Sharī‘ah, so the thought came to mind while proceeding to the room that the lantern that would be lighting it would belong to the rail company and therefore would not be permitted for his personal use. Hadrat began to pray to Allāh ta‘ālā for assistance, as the intricacy of this Command would be difficult for a non-Muslim to appreciate. Hadrat was in this dilemma and was thinking of how to solve this problem when the station master offered his personal lantern to the assistant and told him to use it instead of the company’s lantern. We can learn from this incident that making a firm intention to adhere to the Commands of Allāh ta‘ālā and making an effort will surely attract Allāh ta‘ālā’s assistance and He will not let His bondsman fail. Allāh ta‘ālā’s Assistance Prior to the Operation It was the sheer Mercy and Grace of Allāh ta‘ālā that the whole procedure went with much ease and His assistance could be witnessed at every stage. I can only attribute all this to the sheer Grace of Allāh ta‘ālā, which remained throughout, as a result of the blessings and the barakāt of all my well-wishers, especially my beloved mother, and the affectionate pious elders who carried out good deeds and remained busy in du‘ā, beseeching Allāh ta‘ālā to shower His Mercy upon this humble one. It is not possible to enumerate the Mercies of Allāh ta‘ālā in this short article, but I felt it would bring much happiness to my well wishers, who are all eager to know of my wellbeing, if I pen a few points and mention a few of the events and incidents that not only demonstrate the assistance of Allāh ta‘ālā but also serve as a guidance for those who may be faced with such a situation. • One of the very first signs of Allāh ta‘ālā’s assistance and mercy was that I had good specialists to assess my situation. It was my good fortune that one of my associates, Dr. Amjad Paracha, is a specialist in the area of medicine where I needed attention. Due to his kind attention and expertise I was diagnosed, and with great care and concern he referred me to one of the country’s leading surgeons in this field. Again, it was the Fadl of Allāh ta‘ālā that He put it in the surgeon’s heart to take up my case and that he also attended to me with much interest and care. • The nature of my commitments meant the timing of the operation would be important. I wished and prayed it would not impact my important duties. The month of Ramadān, the Monthly Tazkiyah programmes, teaching of Bukhārī and my travel programme to Zambia and Malawi were some of the commitments that could have been jeopardised. Alhamdulillāh, it was His sheer Grace that the timing of the operation was so good that these and many other commitments remained unaffected. At the time of the Operation • The whole procedure transpired in such a way that one could not have imagined or planned it better. It was only Allāh ta‘ālā’s planning and assistance that events unfolded as they did. • Before I was taken to the anaesthetic room my five companions were given the opportunity to meet me individually. Instead of talking to them about anything else, I made them witness that I had repented from everything that displeases Allāh ta‘ālā and I seek His forgiveness and that I believe in Allāh ta‘ālā as the one and only deity and Muhammad sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam as His final messenger and that I am happy and content with Islām as my religion. Thereafter, I recited the kalimah with Imāne Mujmal and Imāne Mufassal. • I desired to perform two raka‘āt before the administration of the anaesthetic, and alhamdulillāh, the staff cooperated with my wish. • It was my desire that the anaesthetic only be administered after I had the opportunity to supplicate to Allāh ta‘ālā. This was also accommodated and I had the opportunity to make du‘ā without any rush. Allāh ta‘ālā guided me and put this thought in my mind that the masnūn du‘ā which is to be read before sleeping would be most opportune for the situation. Indeed, the words are very meaningful and the thought arose that as Rasūlullāh s would read this before sleep it would be most appropriate to read it before losing consciousness. Therefore, I concluded my supplication with this du‘ā: Translation: O Allāh, I have submitted myself to You, I have turned my face to You, I have entrusted my affairs to You, and I have made You my protector, hoping (for Your mercy) and fearing (Your punishment). There is no refuge, and no escape, except to You. I have believed in Your Book that You have revealed, and the Prophet who You have sent. After reading the above du‘ā, I recited istighfār, durūd sharīf and the kalimah and then asked the anaesthetist to proceed, after which I continued reciting istighfār, durūd sharīf and the kalimah until I lost consciousness. I can only thank Allāh ta‘ālā for His mercy and kindness that He put such thoughts in my mind. • Life is uncertain and death can come at any time, so I desired that as far as possible a believer would be near me at all times or for the majority of the time. Hospital regulations would obviously not allow this, yet, Allāh ta‘ālā made it such that my dear friend, Dr. Abdul Rahim was given exceptional permission and was allowed firstly to remain with me until the anaesthetic room door and then was granted special permission to remain in the anaesthetic room until seconds before I became unconscious. Dr. Abdul Rahim is a reputable consultant in psychology at Birmingham hospital and has much love and care for me and had accompanied me throughout this medical journey of mine. Post Operation • Alhamdulillāh, the operation went well and lasted approximately three hours. Once it was complete and I was brought into the recovery room, I slowly began to regain consciousness. At the first sign of consciousness the very first words I uttered were ‘alhamdulillāh’. The reason was that after gaining some consciousness, I could not ascertain whether I was still in this world or whether I was awakening in the afterlife. What I could make out though was that whichever world I was in, I was at least not being subjected to punishment, upon which I uttered ‘alhamdulillāh’. • A stay in hospital also raises concerns related to modesty and disclosing of the satr and being tended to by a member of the opposite gender due to the utmost respect and dignity taught to us by our Dīn. I was hoping arrangements for a male nurse could be made and, alhamdulillāh, not only was this fulfilled but it was Allāh ta‘ālā’s Fadl and Mercy that he was a Muslim and thus fully aware of my requirements. He treated me with much care and interest and took it as a matter of honour to be of service to me, as he had heard of me from his Imām, Mawlānā Kashif Ahmad, who is a graduate of Jāme‘ah Riyādul ‘Uloom (which runs under the Islāmic Da‘wah Academy). He also arranged for my associates to be brought into the recovery room to visit me. • Prior to the operation I was concerned about my salāh too. Allāh ta‘ālā made it such that the surgeon decided to operate on me in the first slot at 9am. I made an estimate of the duration of the procedure and the possible delays that could occur and how it would affect my salāh. I was worried about my Zuhr salāh and prayed that I would not miss it. Alhamdulillāh, through the Fadl of Allāh ta‘ālā I performed my Zuhr on time. Before the operation, I had also instructed my companions to bring a brick so I would be able to perform tayammum if required. • As the effect of the painkillers began to subside, I was surprised that I was not experiencing pain, only some discomfort. Allāh ta‘ālā was very gracious and the recovery process was going very smoothly and better than expected. The hospital was very considerate and understanding and they accommodated my request for a private room. My associates were also allowed to stay with me throughout and this helped a lot morally and also helped me move around and perform ṣalāh. The recovery was so smooth that when some of my family and friends came to visit me in the evening I was able to meet them sitting up in a chair. I have only penned a few events to demonstrate the Fadl of Allāh ta‘ālā and the barakāt of du‘ā and also to point out that if we make an effort to fulfil the Commands of Allāh ta‘ālā with a sincere intention, His assistance comes to our aid. Every event that took place was nothing but the sheer Grace and Mercy of Allāh ta‘ālā upon which no amount of gratitude is enough. Allāhumma lakal-hamdu walakash-shukru. I end by sharing with readers the message I sent to my well-wishers prior to my operation: Bismillāhir-rahmānir-rahīm Assalāmu ‘alaykum warahmatullāhi wabarakātuh I have been overwhelmed by the affection of the many many people who have sent me messages of support and du’ās in recent days, from this country and from around the world. May Allāh reward them all with Divine Love. I humbly request everyone to favour me with the following during my life and after: 1. Continue making du‘ā for me. 2. Do whatever you are able to by way of isāl-ath-thawāb for me. 3. Try hard to bring into your lives the teachings that I have been striving to convey to the Ummah throughout my life. Jazākumullāh ahsanal jazā © Riyādul Jannah (Volume 23, Issue 10)

Sunnats and Aadaab of Sleeping – Part 11 1. a) If one experiences a bad dream then one should spit on to the left side thrice, recite the following duaa thrice, and one should change one’s sleeping position أَعُوذُ بِاللهِ مِنَ الشَّيطَانِ الرَّجِيم عن جابر رضي الله عنه عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه قال إذا رأى أحدكم الرؤيا يكرهها فليبصق عن يساره ثلاثا وليستعذ بالله من الشيطان ثلاثا وليتحول عن جنبه الذي كان عليه (مسلم رقم 2262) Hadhrat Jaabir (Radhiallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “When you see a bad dream, then spit on your left thrice, and thereafter seek protection of Allah Ta’ala thrice from Shaytaan, and one should change one’s sleeping position. b) One should recite the following duaa: أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِن غَضَبِهِ وَعِقَابِه وَشَرِّ عِبَادِهِ وَمِن همَزَاتِ الشَّيَاطِين وَأَن يَحْضُرُون I seek protection through the complete words of Allah Ta’ala from His anger, His punishment, the evil of His servants, the whispers of the Shayateen and of their evil presence. عن عمرو بن شعيب عن أبيه عن جده أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: إذا فزع أحدكم في النوم فليقل: أعوذ بكلمات الله التامات من غضبه وعقابه وشر عباده ومن همزات الشياطين وأن يحضرون فإنها لن تضره (ترمذي رقم 3528) Hadhrat Abdullah bin Amr (Radhiallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “When anyone of you experiences fear (due to bad dreams) while sleeping, then he should recite the following duaa: أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِن غَضَبِهِ وَعِقَابِه وَشَرِّ عِبَادِهِ وَمِن همَزَاتِ الشَّيَاطِين وَأَن يَحْضُرُون 2. One should take a siesta (Qayloolah) in the afternoon. عن ابن عباس عن النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم قال: استعينوا بطعام السحر على صيام النهار وبالقيلولة على قيام الليل (ابن ماجة رقم 1693) Hadhrat ibn Abbaas (Radhiallahu Anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “Take assistance upon fasting during the day by partaking of Sehri, and take assistance upon standing up during the night for Tahajjud by making qayloolah (siesta).

Holidays Can be Real Fun!!! Some ways of making your kids vacation more fun & rewarding… By Umm Ammarah Dad what can I do next???...Mum I’m BORED!!! For parents vacations can be really demanding keeping our children occupied. Vacations pose a great challenge for many parents. However holidays can be great fun if parents are positive, creative and interactive. Also during the vacation there is a good opportunity to recharge our kid’s spiritual batteries and start afresh in daily activities. It is a joyous period and a unique break from our busy schedules. We should welcome vacations for its fun. The excitement surrounding vacations and family trips usually kicks off with strong excitement. However, after only a short time away from the daily routines of school, one phrase parents dread hearing begins to creep into the language of children almost instinctively: "I'M BORED"! There are so many things to do and so many activities that only require a small amount of creative thinking and even less effort to organize. Children are highly impressionably and intelligent individuals. Their energy and creativity needs to be nurtured and stimulated during all waking hours (Whoosh! And that is a long time, as any parent can testify to!) It is good to have fun but this must always be done by not compromising our Islamic way of life!!! By the same token, it is not a bad idea to take time out during these pressure-free holidays to reflect and possibly change our positions and life for the better. There is an area that is largely ignored by parents when they go on holidays and that is how to guide their children to a pleasurable, fun and sin-free vacation. Very often, the newer generations of Muslims growing up in the West have little guidance and sometimes even less knowledge of the Islamic rules that govern our Islamic way of life and they often end up imitating the free unislamic lifestyle that surrounds them. Sometimes, due to parent’s commitments, kids find themselves in vacation camps and Day-Care Centres which are deprived of an Islamic environment and culture. No doubt, if we don't take a proactive approach to maintaining our iman (faith), we might really lose it. The vacation represents an ideal opportunity to boost one's deen (religion). However if it's spent inappropriately, it can lead to disastrous consequences. If we truly value our kids, it is imperative that we use this opportunity to its fullest extent. Parents have a great responsibility to guide their children to an Islamic lifestyle and to provide a vice-free environment. They should use all available strategies to carry out this responsibility effectively and successfully. This can be achieved by attempting to implement useful activities. Here are some simple and inexpensive suggestions of how to keep the holidays lively, Islamic and exciting for the whole family. After all, bored people are boring people! PRAYER - Parents should ensure that prayers are performed punctually and children are motivated and keen to pray on time, especially when their children are with them. This will help the children learn the importance of prayer and the value of time. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) as said, "Refresh yourselves with Prayer…" (Hadith Al-Bukhari).Men should perform prayer at the Masjid. However if on vacation a Masjid is not close by then pray together as a family. Prayer in Jamaat(congregation) is better than praying alone. Let the teenage boys call out the adhaan. Make the youngest one the salaat manager, taking care of prayer rugs, timing, and inviting everyone to salaat. Salaah is an integral part of a Muslims life and should NOT be missed. ENVIRONMENT- Always remain within an environment that is Islamic and free from sin. Psychologist emphasize that environment has a great effect on the upbringing of kids. Plan visits to places that do not in any way encroach on our Islamic way of life. Parents should try to keep their children away from the immoral scenes that people usually see in holiday resorts during vacations. The free intermingling of sexes is totally prohibited in Islam. Children are vulnerable and very easily succumb to peer pressure. Parents need to be diplomatically assertive and consistent in emphasizing Islamic values. INTERACT- Regular interaction with your children is vital. Teach them with wisdom and “cool” behaviour. Trying to appear "cool" in front of their peers during adolescence brings tremendous pressure on children. Children often don't feel that their parents know what's“cool” and what's happening, so they turn to their peer group for the answers by trying to imitate them. By starting regular interaction while your children are young, parents can ensure that their kids will use them as their role models and not their peer groups. Time spent with children enhances the parent-child relationship, so that in their later life children will emulate their parents' values and attitudes and that makes the gift of time the greatest gift of all. TEACH- Vacations are an excellent opportunity to teach our kids in an interactive way. Plan tasks, projects, games which have an Islamic flavour to it. Parents should take the vacations as an opportunity to indirectly set good examples to their children for cooperation, kindness, and truthfulness. Learn and teach the rules of Islam in an interactive and practical way. Encourage the reading of Qurán and Hadith. Encourage the kids to have Taalim.(Islamic education).Let them compete in memorizing the Qur'an and learning the Hadith. This will encourage them to inculcate real commitment to the Qur'an and the Sunnah. READ- Kids have loads of time and will become easily bored if not kept occupied. Introduce them to good Islamic books. Reading material should be carefully selected as you don't want your kids to be adversely affected by unislamic literature. Parents should seize the opportunity of their free time in the holidays to tell their children stories from the Qur'an that impart good morals, enhance spirituality and help build an upright character. Tell or read to your children stories on some nights before bed. There are lots of excellent Islamic stories and books available that you can use or you can make up your own. At the same time, you will be helping your children develop Islamic character. CO-OPERATION -Muslim parents should help disseminate the cooperative spirit among their sons and daughters during the holidays. This can be achieved by teaching the children the benefits of working together and learning to be patient in achieving their goals, in an attempt to make them realize the importance of teamwork. Reward them where necessary. The family unit is the basis of a good society. Let them assist if the family has a business or even at a family function. SPORTS- Sports can be a great contributor to building the kids physically and spiritually. Choose such activities that support an Islamic spirit and identity. Ensure that these activities do not encroach on their deen. For example when the time of prayer approaches, let them pray first and then resume their sporting activities. Teach them to use Islamic words in their activities. Instead of saying WOW! Let them say ALLAHU AKBAR(Allah is the Greatest), let them start by saying Bismillah (I begin in the name of Allah) etc. In this way they will be making zikr (remembering Allah). To be physically fit is part of Islam. Swimming, Archery, Horse Riding, Athletics are strongly recommended. The Messenger of Allah(pbuh) even raced with his beloved wife Aisha(RA). HOUSEHOLD ACTIVITIES- Parents can motivate their kids to bake, clean the garage, re-organize their rooms, help set the table for guests etc. If necessary a roster can be drawn up. ZIKR(remembering Allah)- Let them spend time making Zikr, Reciting Quran, Making dua etc Let them practically do it so they get accustomed to making zikr. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) informed us that we will not regret about anything in this life accept the time spent without zikr. Verily, in the Zikr of Allah do hearts find peace." (Surah Ra'd) ... "Verily, the remembrance of Allah is the greatest." (Surah Ahzaab-Qurán) PLAN AN EVENT- Try organising one weekly treat that you all do together. Ask your kids where they want to go this weekend. It may be the zoo, it may be an outing or it may just be going shopping. But it is a great idea to go on an outing with them on a regular basis. These little treats will be exciting for your kids and will remind you that it can be fun to be a parent. Organise a family gathering, Go as a family out in the Path of Allah, a picnic, a sightseeing tour, a day to the zoo, stop off for ice cream or to feed the birds in the park, visit the local orphanage, a visit to the kiddies section in the local hospital etc. Be innovative (within the rules of Islam). GARDENING- Gardening is an excelling way to keep them occupied and bring them closer to Allah. Let them have their own vegetable patches, let them plant flowers etc. Explain to them about Beauty of Allah in His Creation. PLAY- Play with your children. You could play ball, colour pictures, build toy houses from blocks, or do whatever they like. Let your children help you with simple tasks. There are loads of activities that are cheap , simple and can be done together. The Noble Messenger Muhammad (peace be upon him) was especially fond of children and used to get into the spirit of childish games in their company. He would have fun with the children who had come back from Abyssinia and tried to speak in Abyssinian with them. It was his practice to give lifts on his camel to children when he returned from journeys. (Hadith-Bukhari). LOVE- Show your children in simple ways that you love them. Some parents try to appeal to their children by showering them with gifts rather than giving of themselves. This may cause more harm than good. The simple example of Prophet Muhammad(pbuh).When his daughter Fatima (May Allah be pleased with her) would come to him, the Noble Messenger (peace be upon him) used to stand up, kiss her, take her hand, and give her his seat. Later in life, this personal type of affection will be much more memorable to children than receiving a gift that anyone could have given them. Don't buy their love- Win it!!! SIN: Ensure a sin free vacation. Cinemas, Movies, Immoral PC games, Haraam Chat Rooms, Discos, etc will harm their Imaan. Instead of playing haraam music rather buy some good Islamic CD's(nasheeds, lectures etc) for them. FRIENDS-The most important element of a successful vacation from an Islamic perspective is the company that our kids keep. Friends will either make or break our deen (religion). If a kid finds himself hanging out with non-Muslim classmates who are doing haraam it will have a negative bearing on his Imaan. Company of deeni (pious) and knowledgeable people are a great boon. For boys going out with other youth in the Path of Allah is an excellent way to be in good company. The Family could also go out together. In an authentic Hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: "A person is likely to follow the faith of his friend, so look at whom you befriend." Tactfully persuade them to choose such friends who will positively and Islamically influence their character. The company our kids keep will have a profound effect on their imaan and personality! So mums and dads be cheerful and positive for indeed vacations can be joyful and spiritually enriching for both you and your kids. It is an excellent opportunity to utilize our kid’s time productively and simultaneously develop their character and uplift their Imaan! www.eislam.co.za

“How can it ever be possible for me to perform Tawaaf (without Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)).” On the occasion of Hudaybiyah, Hadhrat Uthmaan (Radhiallahu Anhu) was commissioned by Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) to negotiate with the Quraysh in Makkah Mukarramah. When Hadhrat Uthmaan (Radhiallahu Anhu) had left for Makkah Mukarramah, some of the Sahaabah envied Hadhrat Uthmaan for being able to perform Tawaaf of the House of Allah Ta’ala. On the other hand, Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) remarked: “I do not think he will ever desire to perform Tawaaf without me.” When Hadhrat Uthmaan (Radhiallahu Anhu) entered Makkah Mukarramah, Abaan bin Sa’eed took him in his protection and said to him: “You may move around freely wherever you wish. Nobody here can touch you.” Hadhrat Uthmaan (Radhiallahu Anhu) carried on his negotiations with Abu Sufyaan and the other chiefs of Makkah Mukarramah on behalf of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and, when he was about to return, the Qureysh themselves said to him: “Now when you are here in Makkah Mukarramah, you can perform Tawaaf before you return.” Hadhrat Uthmaan (Radhiallahu Anhu) replied: “How can it ever be possible for me to perform Tawaaf (without Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)).” This reply was most unpalatable for the Quraysh and they decided to detain Hadhrat Uthmaan (Radhiallahu Anhu) in Makkah Mukarramah. News had reached the Muslims that Hadhrat Uthmaan (Radhiallahu Anhu) had been martyred. On this news reaching Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), he took the oath of allegiance from all the Sahabah to fight till the last drop of their blood. When the Quraysh learnt of this, fear overcame them and they immediately released Hadhrat Uthmaan (Radhiallahu Anhu). يَا رَبِّ صَلِّ وَ سَلِّمْ دَائِمًا أَبَدًا عَلَى حَبِيبِكَ خَيرِ الخَلْقِ كُلِّهِمِ

Loving the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam Loving the Prophet, our Master, Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam is amongst the most integral factors of our Imaan (faith). Indeed Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam has stated, “None of you has Imaan until I am more beloved to him than his parents, his children and all of Mankind.”(Bukhari) We find, Alhamdulillah, this love brimming in the hearts of Believers, more so in the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal. This love makes a demand of us and expects us to produce evidence of its veracity. The proof of this is the statement of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam, “Whoever lives his life according to my Sunnah, then indeed he loves me. And whoever loves me will be with me in Jannah.”(Tirmizi) Let this Hadith be our focal point this Rabi-ul-Awwal. Let us be of those whose lives revolve around the Sunnah and thus earn the companionship of our beloved Master Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam in Jannah, Ameen. Masjid Poster available here. Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Council of Muslim Theologians 223 Alpine Road, Overport, Durban

A beautiful du’a of a bedouin Question 1. What is the full Arabic text with transliteration, translation & reference of the Hadith wherein the Bedouin praises Allah Ta’ala & Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam gives him gold because he liked the way he praised Allah? 2. Was this praising/Du’a of his inside or outside Salah & if it was inside Salah, which Salah was it in? Answer Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu’anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) passed by a bedouin while he was supplicating in his salah saying: “Oh You whom no eyes have seen, and no mind can comprehend, and no describer can depict, and no effect can change, He who fears not from the change of events. He knows the weight of the mountains, the measure of the oceans, the count of rain drops, the number of leaves on trees, the amount of things which are concealed by night, and those things upon which the sun shines upon. Nothing is concealed [from Him]; not the Heavens, nor the Earth, nor the seas and their deep corners, nor the mountains and their pathless terrain; [i ask] that you make the end of my life good (because the best of actions are in accordance to the end result) and that you make the best of days the day in which I meet you. Thereafter Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) sent someone to fetch him saying “When he finishes praying bring him to me.” When he finished praying, he brought him. Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) had been given some gold as a gift, so when the bedouin came he (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) gave it to him. The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) said “Oh bedouin, Where are you from?”. He replied “From Bani ‘Amir bin Sasa’ah, Oh Messenger of Allah”. He (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) said “Do you know why I gave you this gold?”. He said “because of the lineage between us oh Messenger of Allah”. Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) said: “Lineage has its rights but I gave you this gold because of your wonderful praising of Allah”. (Al-Mu’jamul-Awsat of Tabarani, hadith: 9448) Hafiz Haithami (rahimahullah) said the narrators in this chain are authentic. (See: Majma’uz-Zawaid vol.10 p.158 ) The Arabic Dua: يا من لا تراه العيون، ولا تخالطه الظنون، ولا يصفه الواصفون، ولا تغيره الحوادث، ولا يخشى الدوائر، يعلم مثاقيل الجبال، ومكاييل البحار، وعدد قطر الأمطار، وعدد ورق الأشجار، وعدد ما أظلم عليه الليل وأشرق عليه النهار، ولا تواري منه سماء سماء، ولا أرض أرضاً، ولا بحر ما في قعره، ولا جبل ما في وعره، اجعل خير عمري آخره، وخير عملي خواتيمه، وخير أيامي يوم ألقاك فيه Transliteration: Yā man lā tarā-hul-‘uyūn wa la tukhālitu-hudh dhunūn wa lā yasifu-hul-wāsifūn wa la tugayyiru-hul hawādith wa la yakh-shad dawā’ir , ya’lamu mathāqīlal jibāl wa makāyīlal bihār wa ‘adad qatril amtār wa ‘adada waraqil ashjār wa ‘adada mā ath-la-ma ‘alay-hil laylu wa ashraqa ‘alay-hin-nahār, wa la tuwāri minhu samā-un samā-an, wa lā ardun ardan, wa lā bahrun mā fī qa’ri-hī wa lā jabalun mā fī wa’ri-hi, ij’al khayra ‘umurī ākhira-hu wa khayra ‘amalī kawātīma-hu wa khayra ayyāmī yawma alqā-ka fīhi The narration doesn’t specify which salah it was. And Allah Ta’ala Knows best, Verified by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomer hadithanswers

Be so close... The Qur'an Connection Be so close to the Qur’an that with every turn of its page, your heart also turns. You undergo a change of character; and come out better. You come closer to Allah and you understand your religion more. Be so close to the Qur’an that not only do you consider it to be your companion in life, but it also considers *you* to be its companion both here and on Yawm al-Qiyamah (Day of Resurrection). Be so close to the Qur’an that whenever you open to read it, it draws you in deeply and takes you on amazing journeys through power concepts and thought-provoking dialogue, through history and the undisputed facts of the future and Hereafter; learning life lessons and learning about yourself. The journey doesn’t end until you end it (by closing the Book). Be so close to the Qur’an that you make it your first point of judgement and guidance when you quarrel or fall out with a relative, spouse, friend or stranger. You place it before you with the sincerity to resolve matters and follow the causes for peace. “... If they both desire reconciliation, Allah will cause harmony between them. Indeed, Allah is ever Knowing and All-Aware.” [al-Nisa: 35] Be so close to the Qur’an that if you happen to miss your daily portion of it, it preoccupies your mind and you are not at peace until you take your regular nourishment from it. Be so close to the Qur’an that just hearing the words, “O you who believe...” strikes something within your heart. You are all ears and attentive; ready to respond. Be so close to the Qur’an that you truly feel its blessings in your life. Be so close to the Qur’an that while many love listening to music and lyrical tunes, for you nothing can beat the melodious recital of your favourite Surah (chapter). Be so close to the Qur’an that you actually walk F E A R L E S S. In every place, at all times, and every stage of your life. Your fear is only from One Being, and He is above His Throne, `azza wa jall. Be so close to the Qur’an that the mere contemplation of a verse brings tears to your eyes. Be so close to the Qur’an that after a long and tiring day, all you want to do is make wudhu’ (ablution) and sit down with a cuppa tea in a cosy spot for some heartwarming reading and reflection. Be so close to the Qur’an that it becomes the first companion you turn to when you need to hear comforting words, or a shoulder to lean on in difficult times, or guidance in times of confusion. It becomes your first point of contact alongside salah (prayer) and du’a (supplication). Be so close to the- Qur’an that its melodious verses drown away the meaningless chatter of this world and you prefer listening to it instead of listening to much of Mankind... Be so close to the Qur’an that you become recognised for it; in your character and the way you carry yourself through life. Be so close to the Qur’an that being in its company makes you feel like you are in the best company; the most serene, thought-provoking, heart-warming, and tranquil of gatherings. People think you are alone... but you are anything but alone. Be so close to the Qur’an that you can’t fathom the idea of dying without having memorised it. You can’t see yourself standing in front of Allah in complete ignorance of His Book, His Verses, His Words. islaaminfo.com

The relevant verses of the Noble Qur'an in red. Please see the Highlighted part in large font in the last paragraph. InshaAllah it answers the question... - and for their disbelief and for what they said against Maryam as a grim imputation, [156] and for their saying, "We have certainly killed the Masih 'Isa (Jesus) the son of Maryam, the Messenger of Allah." And they did not kill him, and they did not crucify him, but they were deluded by resemblance. And those who disputed in this matter are certainly in doubt about it. They have no knowledge of it, but they follow whims. And it is certain that they did not kill him, [157] but Allah lifted him towards Himself. And Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise. [158] In the present verses (157-158) of Surah al-Nisa', it has been made explicit that they did not kill nor crucify Sayyidna 'Isa (A.S), rather, what actually happened was that they were deluded by resemblance. How Were the Jews 'Deluded by Resemblance'? While explaining the words of the Qur'an: (but they were deluded by resemblance), master exegete, Dahhak says: It so transpired that, following the intention of Jews to kill Sayyidna 'Isa (A.S) his disciples assembled at a given place. Sayyidna 'Isa (A.S) joined them there. It was Iblis who gave the address of Sayyidna 'Isa (A.S) to the execution squad standing ready for the mission. Four thousand men surrounded the suspected house. Sayyidna 'Isa (A.S) said to his disciples: 'Is one of you willing to go out and be killed and then be in Paradise with me?' One of them offered to do so. Sayyidna 'Isa (A.S) gave him his shirt and head-cover. Then, cast on him was the resemblance of Jesus and as soon as he came out, the Jews, believing him to be Jesus, caught him and crucified him, and Sayyidna 'Isa (A.S) was lifted. (Qurtubi) According to some reports, the Jews had sent a person known to Arabs as Teetlanoos to kill Sayyidna 'Isa (A.S). He did not find Sayyidna 'Isa (A.S) in the house for he was already lifted by Allah towards Himself. So, when this person came out of the house, he had been made to resemble the looks of Sayyidna 'Isa (A.S). The Jews took him to be Sayyidna 'Isa (A.S). Thus, they took away their own man and killed him. (Mazhari) There is room for whichever of the situations came to pass - the Holy Qur'an has not determined any particular situation. Therefore, Allah alone knows what really happened. However, this sentence of the Holy Qur'an seen with other exegetical reports does yield the common factor that the Jews and Christians were subjected to compelling delusion. The event as it took shape remained hidden from them, though they did advance all sorts of claims based on their conjectures which only landed them into mutual differences. This is what the Holy Qur'an points out to in the following words: And those who disputed in this matter are certainly in doubt about it. They have no knowledge of it, but they follow whims. It means that they do not have certitude based on any true knowledge. The diverse claims put forward by those who have differed in the case of Masih (A.S) are simply based on doubt and conjecture. The truth of the matter is that they certainly did not kill Masih (A.S), rather Allah lifted him towards Himself. According to some other reports, when some of them woke up to what had happened, they said, 'We seem to have killed our own man, for the man we have put to death resembles Masih (A.S) in face only but not in the rest of the body. Now, if this man we have killed is Masih (A.S) where, then, is our man? And if this is our man where, then, is Masih (A.S)?' Verse 158, part of which was referred to immediately earlier, ends at: : (And Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise) carrying a significant message. It means that the planning of Jews to kill Sayyidna 'Isa (A.S) was insignificant as matched against the Power of Allah who has taken it upon Himself to protect Sayyidna 'Isa (A.S). Might and mastery are His domain. If materialists in their single-track isolation, remain incapable of understanding the reality of the 'lifting off of Sayyidna 'Isa (A.S), that is their own limitation. As for Allah, He is All-Wise - everything He does is based on wisdom and fitness to whatever end is desired. Read in full

An Ansari Woman's Anxiety about Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) In the battle of Uhud, the Muslims suffered heavy losses and quite a large number of them were killed. When the news of their heavy casualties reached Madinah Munawwarah, the women came out of their homes eager to know the details of the war. On seeing the large crowd of people gathered at a certain place, a woman of the Ansar anxiously inquired: “How is Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)?” When told that her father was killed in the battle, she uttered ‘Inna Lillahi Wainna ilaihi raaji’oon’ and impatiently repeated the same question about Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). This time she was told that her husband was no more, her brother was dead and that her son too was slain. With ever-growing anxiety, she repeated the same question about the welfare of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). She was told that he was safe and sound, but she would not rest contented, and insisted on seeing him herself. When at last she had satisfied her eyes with his sight, she said: كُلُّ مُصِيبَةٍ بَعْدَكَ جَلَلٌ "O Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), with the blessing of seeing you every affliction is eased and every worry is removed." (Hayatus Sahaabah, Fazaail Aa'maal) يَا رَبِّ صَلِّ وَ سَلِّمْ دَائِمًا أَبَدًا عَلَى حَبِيبِكَ خَيرِ الخَلْقِ كُلِّهِمِ

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Assalaamu 'alaykum sister Sakeenah and welcome to the forum. Can you please add the excerpt here? InshaAllah we'll try and get an answer however the first thing for a Muslim (if the questioner is a Muslim) is that we do not question the decisions of Allah subhaanahu wata'ala.