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ذاکر گناہگار اور غافل گناہگار ایک وہ شخص ہے جو پابندی کے ساتھ کچھ ذکر و اذکار کرتا ہے لیکن ساتھ ہی کچھ کچھ گناہوں میں بھی مبتلا ہے۔ اس کے مقابلے میں ایک دوسرا شخص ہے جو گناہوں میں مبتلا بھی ہے اور اللہ تعالیٰ شانہ کو کبھی یاد بھی نہیں کرتا۔ پہلا شخص ذاکر گناہگار ہے جبکہ دوسرا شخص غافل گناہگار۔ ذاکر گناہگار گناہوں کا کامل مزہ حاصل نہیں کرتا کیونکہ ذکر کے معمول کی برکت سے اسے ایک دھڑکا لگا رہتا ہے، چھپا ہوا ایک خوف ہوتا ہے جو اسے گناہوں سے مکمل طور پر لطف اندوز ہونے نہیں دیتا۔ اور ناقص مزے کو چھاڑنا نسبتاً آسان ہوتا ہے۔ جبکہ غافل گناہگار گناہوں کا کامل مزہ لیتا ہے، اور کامل مزے کو چھوڑنا قدرے مشکل ہوتا ہے۔ لہٰذا گناہ چھوٹے نہ چھوٹے، اللہ کو نہ چھوڑو۔ ان شآء اللہ گناہ چھوٹ جائیں گے۔ روزآنہ کسی بھی وقت دن بھر میں کوئی ایک وقت مقرر کرکے چار تسبیحات (یعنی سو سو بار) کا معمول بنالیں۔ (۱) لا الہ الا اللہ (۲) اللہ اللہ (۳) استغفار (۴) درود شریف از تعلیماتِ شیخ حضرت حافظ شاہ محمد احمد صاحب دامت برکاتہم

ختم نبوت کے کام کا بدلہ جنت ہے ۔ حضرت علامہ انور شاہ کشمیریؒ نے مرض الموت اپنی چار پائی اٹھوائی اور دارالعلوم دیوبند کی مسجد کے محراب کے پاس رکھوا کر آخری وصیت ارشاد فرمائی کہ: تاریخِ اسلام کا میں نے جس قدر مطالعہ کیا ہے اس کی بنیاد پر پورے یقین سے کہتا ہوں کہ اسلام میں چودہ سو سال کے اندر قادیانیت سے بڑھ کر کوئی فتنہ وجود میں نہیں آیا۔ مسلمانوں! اگر نجاتِ اخروی اور شفاعت محمدی ﷺ چاہتے ہو تو مسلمانوں کے ایمان کو اس فتنۂ ارتداد سے بچاؤ اور اپنی ساری قوتیں اس میں صرف کر ڈالو یہ ایک ایسا جہاد ہے جس کا بدلہ جنت ہے میں اس بدلے کا ضامن بنتا ہوں ۔ حضرت علامہ انور شاہ صاحب کشمیریؒ اپنے حلقہ علمی میں بیٹھ کر فرماتے تھے کہ میں یہ بات علی وجہ البیصرت کہتا ہوں کہ حدیث کی خدمت بھی اللہ کا دیں ہے۔ قرآن کی خدمت بھی بہت اہم خدمت ہے۔ فقہ کی خدمت بھی بہت بڑی نعمت ہے۔ تبلیغ کرنا بھی بہت اہم کام ہے۔ لیکن ختمِ نبوت سرکارِ دو عالم ﷺ کی ذات کا تحفظ ہے باقی چیزیں اقوال کا تحفظ ہیں، اعمال کا تحفظ ہیں، افعال کا تحفظ ہیں، آپ کی سیرت کا تحفظ ہیں، آپ کی صورت کا تحفظ ہیں، آپ کے کردار کا تحفظ ہیں، آپ کی ہدایت کا تحفظ ہیں۔ لیکن ذات کا تحفظ ان سب سے اولیٰ اور افضل ہے ۔۔ ( بروایت مولانا محمد مکی حجازی مدرس حرم مکی بیت اللہ کے سائے میں ) ہفتہ روزہ ضرب مومن صفحہ نمبر از ❷ تا ❽ ،2007

ختمِ نُبوّت کا مشن!!ــ ــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــ رات کے دو بجے کا وقت ہوا تھا اور شاہ جی عطاء اللہ شاہ بخاری تقریر کرتے ہوئے فرما رہے تھے: "اے ناظم الدین، میری بات غور سے سُنو! میں تجھے مسلمان کی حیثیت سے نبی کریم ﷺ کا واسطہ دیتا ہوں۔ مجلسِ عمل کے یہ مطالبات مان لو، میں تیری مُرغیوں کو ساری عمر دانہ ڈالوں گا اور تیری جوتیاں اپنی داڑھی سے صاف کروں گا۔" شاہ جی کے ان الفاظ پر مجمع ہچکیاں لے کر رو رہا تھا اور پھر دُعا کے ساتھ جلسہ کا اختتام ہوا۔ ( معروف مجاہدِ احرار چودھری غُلام نبی کی کتاب "تحریکِ کشمیر سے تحریکِ ختمِ نُبوّت تک" سے اقتباس )

A FABRICATED NARRATION ON THE VIRTUE OF GIVING GHUSL TO THE DECEASED Question I have read that a person who bathes the deceased, seventy (70) of his sins will be forgiven, if one forgiveness is distributed among the whole creation it will be enough for their forgiveness. Is this an authentic Hadith and is it suitable to quote? Answer ‘Allamah Dhahabi (rahimahullah) and other Muhaddithun have declared this Hadith a fabrication. The Hadith is notsuitable to quote. (Talkhisu Kitabil Mawdu’at, Hadith: 384, Al La-Alil Masnu’ah, vol. 2 pg. 312 and Tanzihush Shari’ah, vol. 2 pg. 68) See a suitable alternative here. And Allah Ta’ala Knows best. Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar Hadithanswers

إن أَخْوَفُ مَا أَخَافُ عَلَى أُمَّتِي كل مُنَافِقٍ عَلِيمِ اللِّسَانِ The thing I fear the most on my Ummah, is [them being misled by] a hypocrite who has a knowledgable tongue. [Hadith taken from Here] The Right Choice In the fast developing world of today, a lot depends on “Making the Right Choice” Making the incorrect choice is sometimes detrimental, depending on the venture at hand. Conversely, at times one can live with its consequences or even make up for the loss. Deen is delicate When it comes to the affairs of one’s deen (Religion) the margin for error is very fine. Therefore making the correct choice is absolutely essential. Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) use to command the masses to accept knowledge only from reliable sources. (Fathul Mulhim, vol.1 pg.264) This refers to: Choosing the correct book, Choosing the correct website, Choosing the correct tutor or lecturer etc. In essence it boils down to choosing the correct source of knowledge and information. Just as we do when we consult in matters of worldly gain; we ensure that the consultant is adequately qualified. A Screening Process “Knowledge is indeed part of your religion” said the great Tabi’e, Imaam Muhammad ibn Sireen (rahimahullah). He further advised: “So be careful as to whom you accept your matters of deen from” (Muqaddimah Sahih Muslim) This statement highlights the fact that not every person who claims to be an educator in deen is a legitimate one. Therefore not every “Islamic” radio station, booklet, speaker or webpage can be endorsed. The need for a screening process is evident from the hadith in which Rasulullah sallallahu’alaihi wasallam said: “a time will arrive when not a single alim will remain; people will then resort to ignorant leaders who will pass rulings without proper knowledge, thereby deviating and causing others to be the same. (Sahih Bukhari) Precaution of the Predecessors Our pious predecessors were extremely selective when it came to choosing an educator. Imam Malik (rahimahullah) says: “I saw (imam) Ayub Al-Sakhtiyani (rahimahullah) in Makkah on two separate occasions of Haj. During the third haj I saw him seated near the zam zam well, and each time he heard the name of Rasulullah he cried to the extent that I would take pity on him. Only after seeing such qualities in him did I accept Ahadith from him.” (Adabul Ikhtilaf, pg. 58) The ustaadh (teacher) of Imam Malik, Imam Rabee’ah (rahimahullah) was seen crying in seclusion. When he was asked about the cause for him crying, he replied: “A catastrophe has befallen Islam, Ignorant people have been referred to in matters of Religion.” (ibid, pg. 53, jami’u bayanil ‘ilm, vol.2 pg. 201)) Ibn Sireen (rahimahullah) passed away in the year: 110 A.H, and Imam Rabee’ah (rahimahullah) in the year: 136 A.H, but the statement of each one of them is more applicable today than it was then. Contamination and Confusion The influx of Islamic literature and “religious speakers” has reached an alarming level locally and internationally. Undoubtedly, many of these are legitimate and reliable, but the existence of contaminated literature and incompatible lecturers is eminent. The honourable public is therefore strongly urged to be vigilant and to refer to their senior ‘Ulama and Madrasahs to first verify any source of information before accepting it; be it in the form of websites, booklets, journals or even lecturers. Imam Muslim (rahimahullah) – the author of the famous: “Sahih Muslim” says: “It is incumbent upon every capable person to refrain from accepting knowledge from unqualified, innovative and obscure sources.” Note: Those who cannot differentiate should abstain or refer to those who can. Failure to do so will lead to confusionin deen. May Allah Ta’ala keep us all on the correct path. Ameen. ، al-miftah

Surviving month of Safar will get you Jannah? Status : FABRICATED Q: I need to know the reference and authenticity of the following Hadith about the month of Safar: "The Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said "anyone who gives me the good news that he survived Safar, I will give him the good news of that person's entering Paradise". A: We have not come across this Hadith in the authentic books of Hadith. And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best. Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada Checked & Approved: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach) muftionline.co.za Question I need to know if this Hadith is authentic: Anyone who gives me the good news that he survived Safar, I will give him the good news of that person’s entering Paradise Answer The actual words are: “Whoever gives me the good news of Safar departing, I will give him the good news of him entering paradise.” Some people quote it with the words; “Whoever gives me the good news of the commencement of Rabi’ul Awwal.” (These are both the same as Rabi’ul Awwal follows Safar, so the departing of Safar actually means the starting of Rabi’ul Awwal) This narration is classified as a fabrication By Imam Saghani (rahimahullah) and Mulla ‘Ali Qari (rahimahullah). ‘Allamah ‘Ajluni (rahimahullah) concurs with their decision. See Kashful Khafa Hadith: 2416 And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best Answered by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar Hadithanswers

Abū Ḥāzim Salamah ibn Dīnār (رحمه الله), Tābiʿī: “Hide your good deeds more than you hide your evil deeds.”

Carrot Parrot Ask our children: 1. Why do we learn the knowledge of Deen? 2. Would you like to just know all the names of the different sweets and chocolates, or would you like to eat them as well? Now tell them the story: Ilyaas had a pretty pet parrot. Its favourite food was fresh juicy carrots. Every day, Ilyaas would make it repeat four sentences, over and over again. Every time it said the sentences correctly, Ilyaas would give it a big, juicy carrot. The four sentences were, “The man with the cap”, “He has a trap”, “He will place the carrot”, “Don’t go there my parrot!” Ilyaas loved his parrot and he looked after it very well. He would play with the parrot and he never allowed anyone to take it out of its cage, because he was frightened that someone might steal it. One night, Ilyaas was fast asleep. Suddenly, in the middle of the night, he heard his parrot speaking. He woke up and quickly went towards the cage. As he went closer, he heard his parrot saying, “The man with the cap”, “He has a trap”, “He will place the carrot”, “Don’t go there my parrot!” The parrot continued repeating these four sentences and as Ilyaas was tired, he left it and went back to sleep. Early the next morning, after Ilyaas read his Fajr Salaah, he went to see his parrot, and the parrot was still repeating these four sentences. When Ilyaas heard this, he became very happy with the parrot because it knew the four sentences so well. He then thought to himself, “Now that the parrot knows these four sentences, it will be impossible for anyone to catch it and steal it.” Therefore, Ilyaas finally opened the cage and allowed the parrot to come out. The parrot flew and sat on Ilyaas’s shoulder, then it flew and sat on the chair, and then it returned and sat on Ilyaas’s head. Ilyaas was filled with joy to see his parrot free, and the parrot was also enjoying its freedom. One afternoon, the parrot was all alone at home. As it looked around, it noticed that the window was open. So it flew out of the house and sat on a branch of the tree in the garden. Just then, a man wearing a cap sneaked into the garden to steal the parrot. As he sneaked in, the parrot on the tree immediately shouted, “The man with the cap!” When the man heard this, he was shocked and wondered how the parrot had spotted him. As the man began to place his trap, the parrot said, “He has a trap.” Now the man was even more shocked. How did the parrot know that it was a trap? Anyway, he still placed the trap. The parrot then said, “He will place the carrot!” The man was now lost for words. How did the parrot know that he had a carrot in his pocket? Despite this, the man placed the carrot inside the trap and moved away. The parrot finally shouted out, “Don’t go there my parrot!” Although the parrot had said these four sentences, when the parrot saw that the man was gone, it flew down from the tree and went to eat the carrot. Just as it bit the carrot, the trap closed on it and caught it. As soon as it was captured, the man came and took it away. After some time, Ilyaas returned home and saw that his parrot was gone. He cried and cried for no more. His mother comforted him and told him, “Ilyaas, my son! Instead of crying, we need to learn from the parrot. It knew the four sentences and it could say them very well, but the sentences were only on its tongue and were not in its heart. That is why when the man with the trap actually came, it did not know what to do and fell into the trap. We are just like the parrot. We know what is right and what is wrong and can even tell it to others and teach them. But if it is not in our hearts, then when Shaitaan places a trap for us, we will do the wrong thing and fall into the trap.” Lessons: 1. Islam should not just be on our tongues. We need to be living Islam. 2. Having knowledge is not the goal. The goal is to please Allah Ta‘ala by practicing on this knowledge.

Question I have recently heard from someone that it is not allowed to use the slang 'LOL' which means 'Laugh Out Loud' in conversations because it is discouraged to laugh like that in Islam. However, in reality no one actually laughs like that while typing LOL on their screens so it is usually just used as a gesture to show that one found something funny. Can you please shed some light on this. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. As Muslims, we should endeavour to ensure that all our expressions as well do not go against the spirit of Shariah. The expression ‘LOL’ means laugh out loud. Shariah discourages such laughing. The LOL expression may be complacency to the prohibition of laughing out loud even though one may not do so we therefore discourage using the term LOL. And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best Imran Cyclewala Student Darul Iftaa Lusaka, Zambia Checked and Approved by, Mufti Ebrahim Desai. Askimam

Is “were it not for you, I would not have created the universe” a sahih hadith ? Status : FABRICATED, meaning OK Question Is there a Hadith stating that the reason Allah created this universe and everything it contains was for Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) to come and fulfil Allah commandments? I’m basically asking, if it weren’t for Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Allah wouldn’t have created us? Answer The Hadith in question is reported as follows: لولاك لما خلقت الافلاك Translation: If it were not for you O Muhammad, I would have not created the universe. This Hadith is unanimously deemed as a fabrication, and is not suitable to quote. (Al Masnu’ Hadith: 255, Kashful Khafa Hadith: 2121, Al Fawaidul Majmu’ah pg. 326) A Different version of this narration Many scholars are of the opinion that even though the above Hadith is a fabrication, the concept and meaning is correct and is substantiated by other Hadiths and verses of the holy Quran. (Al Asrarul Marfu’ah Hadith: 385, Kashful Khafa Hadith : 2121) Among them are: 1. Allah Ta’ala mentions: ‘He is the one who has created the entire universe because of man’ (Surah Al Baqarah verse: 29) A recent Arab scholar, Shaykh Abdullah Siddiq Al- Ghumari (rahimahullah) writes: “The above verse shows that if it were not for man Allah Ta’ala would have not created the universe. Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) is the leader of mankind. It was customary for Arabs to address the leader of a tribe by mentioning his nation as an honor for him. Similarly here we are mentioned in the verse, but our leader i.e. Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) is being addressed”. (Footnotes on Qasidatul Burdah of Shaykh Abdullah Sidiq Al-Ghumari) 2. Imam Hakim (rahimahullah) has recorded a lengthy narration on the authority of Sayyiduna Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) regarding the tawbah (repentance) of Adam (‘alayhis salam), in which the following words appear “….. If it were not for him (Muhammad sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), I would not have even created you. (Mustadrak Hakim vol. 2 pg. 615) Imam Bayhaqi (rahimahullah) has graded this Hadith as weak. Some recent scholars are also of the view that this Hadith is weak. Imam Hakim (rahimahullah) has also reported another narration with similar words on the authority of Abdullah bin Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma), this narration supports the previous one thus making it suitable to quote. (Mustadrak Hakim vol. 2 pg. 615, Dalailun Nubuwwah vol. 5 pg. 489, Ar Raddul Muhkamul Matin pgs. 134-140, also see Shifa us Siqam pg 153) Summary The words which you have quoted in the question are not suitable to quote as a Hadith, however the narration of Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) in Mustadrak Hakim is suitable and should be quoted instead. And Allah Ta’ala knows best, Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar Hadithanswers

"Hadith qudsi: I was an unknown treasure?" Question We often hear the Hadith qudsi that Allah Ta’ala was a hidden treasure, what is the status of this Hadith? Answer The complete narration is as follows: (Allah Ta’ala said) “I was an unknown treasure and I wished to be recognised. So I created the creation and introduced them to me, they recognised me”. This narration is a fabrication. Hafiz Ibn Taymiyyah, ‘Allamah Zarkashi, ‘Allamah Sakhawi and Hafiz Ibn Hajar (rahimahumullah) are unanimous that this narration has no basis. One should therefore abstain from quoting it. (See Al Maqasidul Hasanah, Hadith: 838, Dhaylul La-alil Masnu’ah, hadith: 1028 and Al Masnu’, hadith: 232) And Allah Ta’ala knows best Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar hadithanswers

“Whoever neglects prayer, Allah will send fifteen punishments upon him”? Status: FABRICATED Here is the entire sequence of the report copy-pasted (random version) : The one who disdains the prayers will receive fifteen punishments from Allah. Six punishments in this lifetime Three while dying , Three in the grave & Three on the Day of Judgement. THE SIX PUNISHMENTS OF LIFE: 1. Allah takes away blessings from his age(makes his life misfortunate) 2.Allah does not accept his plea(Du’aa) 3.Allah erases the features of good people from his face. 4.He will be detested by all creatures on earth. 5.Allah does not award him for his good deeds.(No thawab) 6.He will not be included in the Du’aa of good people. THE THREE PUNISHMENTS WHILE DYING: 1. He dies humiliated. 2. He dies hungry. 3. He dies thirsty. Even if he drinks the water of all seas he will still be thirsty. THE THREE PUNISHMENTS IN THE GRAVE: 1. Allah tightens his grave until his chest ribs come over each other. 2. Allah pours on him fire with embers. 3. Allah sets on him a snake called “the brave”,”the bold” which hits Him from morning until afternoon for leaving Fajr prayer,from the afternoon until Asr for leaving Dhuhr prayer and so on. With each strike he sinks 70 yards under the ground. THE THREE PUNISHMENTS ON THE DAY OF JUDGEMENT: 1. Allah sends who would accompany him to hell pulling him on the face. 2. Allah gives him an angry look that makes the flesh of his face fall down. 3. Allah judges him strictly and orders him to be thrown in hell. Question Hadith of Prophet(P.B.U.H)The one who disdains the prayers will receive fifteen punishments from Allah. Six punishments in lifetime, three while dying,three in grave and three on the Day of Judgement. Answer We have not come across this Hadith. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai Askimam ******* Great scholars like Hafiz al-Dhahabi and Hafiz ibn Hajar (RA) have classified it as a fabrication. Though there may be other Muhadditheen who have not done so. For further clarity, let it be understood that the task of authenticating Ahaadith of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) is dependent on the individual theological conclusions of the Masters of Hadith. Better still, caution would demand that we refrain from quoting narrations classified as fabrications by such scholars of Hadith. May Almighty Allah grant us all the ability to keep to the straight path and to keep away from extremism and deviation, Aameen. and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abassommar FACULTY OF SPECIALTY IN HADITH CHECKED AND APPROVED: Mufti Ebrahim Desai Islamqa.org

Origin of the tashahhud : a Heavenly Conversation ? Status : NO SOURCE Question On the night of Mi’raj when Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) met Allah Ta’ala, he greeted by saying the first part of tashahhud. Then Allah Ta’ala replied with the second part, and Nabi (salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said the third part and lastly the Angels completed it with Ash hadu alla ilaha…… Could this be sourced please? Answer This incident has been widely quoted. Among others, Faqih Abul Layth (rahimahullah) has cited it with an incomplete chain in Tambihul Ghafilin, pg.396 ‘Allamah ‘Ayni (rahimahullah) has mentioned that Imam Farwadi has reported it in his book: ‘Thawabul; ‘ibadat‘ (See Al-Binayah, vol.2 pg.308) However, several senior Muhaddithun (hadith masters) of the recent past were unable to locate its chain. These seniors include Shaykh Anwar Shah Al-Kashmiri, Al-Muhaddith Shabbir Ahmad ‘Uthmani & Shaykh Muhammad Yusuf Binnori (rahimahumullah). One should avoid quoting such narrations until their chains are located and/or their authenticity is verified. When reciting the tashahhud, the fuqaha (Jurists) state that one should not have the intention of following the above incident. References: Ma’arifus Sunan, vol.3 pg.86 , ‘Arfush Shadhy, vol.1 pg.70 & Fathul Mulhim, vol.3 pg.422 And Allah Ta’ala Knows best, Answered by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar Hadithanswers Some scholars have mentioned the incident in reference without its chain of transmission.[1]However, we were unable to locate it in any primary source of Hadīth. In this regard, ‘Allāmah Anwar Shāh Kashmīrī writes, “I have not come the chain of transmission for this narration. It (i.e. the incident) is mentioned in al-Rawd al-Unuf.”[2] It should be noted that ‘Allāmah ‘Abd al-Rahmān al-Suhaylī in al-Rawd al-Unuf also does not mention the chain of transmission. [3] Accordingly, until the chain of transmission is not located and examined, it would be advised not to quote the incident. And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best Muntasir Zaman Student Darul Iftaa USA Checked and Approved by, Mufti Ebrahim Desai. Askimam http://www.darultahqiq.com/alleged-origin-of-tashahhud/

Sayyiduna Bilal (RA) mispronouncing the Athan? Status : FABRICATED Question Is the following hadith authentic? The seen (س) of Sayyiduna Bilal (radiyallahu ‘anhu) is a sheen (ش) in the sight of Allah Ta’ala Answer This narration has also been reported with the following words: Sayyiduna Bilal (radiyallahu ‘anhu) use to change the letter sheen (ش) that appears in the azan to a seen (س). These narrations have no basis and are fabrications. They are not suitable to be quoted. In fact the opposite has been reported, that Sayyiduna Bilal (radiyallahu ‘anhu) was eloquent and had a beautiful voice. (See: Al Maqasidul Hasanah, hadith: 582 and 221, Tazkiratul Mawdu’at pg. 101, Al Masnu’, hadith: 159 and Kashful Khafa vol. 1 pg. 411) And Allah Ta’ala Knows best Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar Hadithanswers

Salt before meals, sunnah? Status : FABRICATED There is a narration that says that Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) said: “O ‘Ali have salt before and after your meals, for it is a cure for 70 illnesses…” This has been deemed as a fabrication by the hadith masters and should not be quoted. (Tanzihush Shari’ah, vol. 2 pg.234, also see footnotes of Shaykh ‘Abdul Fattah on Al-Masnu’ pg.236 & Al Yawaqitul Ghaliyah, vol.2 pg.448) And Allah Ta’ala Knows best, Answered by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar Hadithanswers Allama Shami quoted this hadith in his book ?Raddul Muhtar? that food should be started with salt and should be ended on salt. But this hadith is not authentic i.e. it is not of such status that it can be regarded as sunnah; therefore it will not be called sunnah. It is not wrong if you act upon it or leave it, both are allowable, there is no sin whatsoever. Allah knows Best! Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Deoband Darulifta-deoband Q: Is it a sunnah to have salt before and after eating? And is it a sunnah to have sweet things before and after eating? If it is sunnah, what type of sunnah is it? A: It is not a sunnah. And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best. Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada Checked & Approved: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach) muftionline.co.za

Aysha (RA) found her needle through the Prophet [ﷺ]’s light? Status : FABRICATED Here is the report copy-pasted : Hafiz Ibn ‘Asakir (rahimahullah) has recorded this narration in Tarikh Dimashq. (Tarikh Dimashq, vol. 3 pg. 175) Hafiz Dhahabi (rahimahullah) has indicated that this Hadith is a fabrication.’Allamah Al Muhaddith ‘Abdul Hayy Al Lakhnawi (rahimahullah) has also classified this story as a fabrication. He states that this narration is not established at all. (Mizanul I’tidal, vol. 4 pg. 319, Lisanul Mizan, vol. 8 pg. 39 and Al Atharul Marfu’ah, pg. 45) The Hadith therefore is not suitable to quote. And Allah Ta’ala Knows best Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar Hadithanswers

He who knows himself, knows Allah? Status : FABRICATED, but meaning OK These words have been deemed as a fabrication, and not a Hadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) by several Hadith masters. Among them are: ‘Allamah Nawawi (rahimahullah) and Hafiz Ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullah) These words are actually attributed to the famous Shaykh, Yahya ibn Mu’adh Ar- Razi (rahimahullah), and may be quoted as such. References for all of the above: Al-La-alil Manthurah, hadith: 100, Al-Maqasidul Hasanah, hadith: 1149 & Kashful Kahfa, hadith: 2532. However, the broader meaning is indeed correct, as one who ponders over the wisdoms of Allah Ta’ala’s creation, can definitely understand His Greatness. There are several such encouragements in the Quran for us to ponder over such. This however, does not warrant us attributing these words to Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam). And Allah Ta’ala Knows best, Answered by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar Hadithanswers

Advices to Sayyiduna ‘Ali (RA): “Read/Do 5 things before sleeping” Status: NO SOURCE, FABRICATED Here is the entire sequence of the report copy-pasted : Rasulullah (pbuh) said to hazrat Ali (ra): oh ali: 1) give 4000 dinar in sadaqa daily, 2) read a whole quran daily, 3) pay the price of jannat daily, 4) make peace between 2 fighting persons daily, 5) perform hajj daily. H.Ali (ra) said, oh rasulullah, thats hard for me. Rasulullah (saw) told him 1) recite sura fatiha 4 times before sleeping, thats like you have given 4000 dinaar in sadqa daily. 2) recite sura ikhlaas 3 times before sleeping, thats like you have read the whole quran, 3) recite durood ibraaheem 10 times before sleeping, thats like you have paid for the price of jannat. 4) make istighfaar 10 times before sleeping,, thats like you have made peace between 2 fighting persons. 5) read 4th kalima 4 times before sleeping,thats like you have performed hajj. Answer We were unable to locate any such hadīth. And Allah knows best Wassalamu Alaikum Ml. Abrar Mirza, Student Darul Iftaa Checked and Approved by: Mufti Ebrahim Desai Darul Iftaa, Madrassah In'aamiyyah Askimam I was unable to locate this Hadith in any authentic Hadith book. One should be cautious and abstain from quoting a Hadith (like the one in question) when the Hadith is untraceable in any original Hadith source, until its authenticity can be verified. Kindly see here for more posts regarding the virtues of surah Ikhlas, surah Fatihah and others. And Allah Ta’ala Knows best Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar Hadithanswers So in conclusion, do NOT attribute this narration to the Prophet ﷺ nor believe the content of this narration with regards to the rewards, but reading this is fine.

Glance to parents = reward of an accepted Hajj ? In order to motivate our youngsters, it is often reported : Ibn Abbas (radi Allahu anhu) narrated that the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “The pious offspring who casts a single look of affection at his parents receives a reward from Allah equal to the reward of an accepted Hajj.” The people enquired: “O Prophet of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam), if someone casts a hundred such glances of love and affection at his parents, what then?” The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “Yes, indeed, even if one does so a hundred times a day, he will get a hundred fold reward. Allah is far greater than you imagine and is completely free from petty narrow mindedness.” [Sahih Muslim] Status: EXTREMELY WEAK/FABRICATED The Hadīth in reference has been narrated through three different chains of narrators: 1) Imām Ibn-e-Abi Dunya narrates it in his book; Makārim-ul-Aqlāq: حدثنا الحسن بن يوسف بن يزيد نا بقية بن الوليد عن عمار بن عبد الملك عن بحر السقاء عن الحكم بن أبان عن عكرمة عن بن عباس قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: ما من رجل بار ينظر إلى والديه أو والدته نظرة رحمة إلا كتب الله تلك النظرة حجة متقلبة مبرورة قالوا يا رسول الله وإن نظر في اليوم مائة مرة قال الله أكبر من ذلك [1] However, majority of its the narrators are unreliable.[2] Therefore, this narration is unreliable. 2) Imām Bayhaqi has also narrated it in Shu’ab-ul-Īmān with a different chain of narrators: أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو عَبْدِ اللهِ الْحَافِظُ فِي التَّارِيخِ، أنا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَامِدٍ، حَدَّثَنِي مَكِّيُّ بنُ عَبْدَانَ، نا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ هَارُونَ، نا مَنْصُورُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، نا نَهْشَلُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنِ الضَّحَّاكِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: " مَا مِنْ وَلَدٍ بَارٍّ يَنْظُرُ إِلَى وَالِدَتِهِ نَظْرَةَ رَحْمَةٍ إِلَّا كَانَ لَهُ بِكُلِّ نَظْرَةٍ حَجَّةٌ مَبْرُورَةٌ "، قَالُوا: وَإِنْ نَظَرَ إِلَيْهَا كُلَّ يَوْمٍ مِائَةَ مَرَّةٍ؟ قَالَ: " نَعَمْ، اللهُ أَكْبَرُ وَأَطْيَبُ " مَنْصُورُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ هُوَ وَالِدُ الْحُسَيْنِ بْنِ مَنْصُورٍ السُّلَمِيِّ النَّيْسَابُورِيِّ [3] This chain contains a narrator by the name of Nahshal Ibn Saeed regarding whom Imām Dhahabī states: [4] قال إسحاق بن راهويه: كان كذابا “Ishāq Ibn Rahway stated that he (Nahshal) was extremely untruthful.” Therefore, this narration is also unreliable. 3) Imām Dhahabī has narrated the Hadith in Siyaru A’lām-in-Nubalā: قَرَأْنَا عَلَى عِيْسَى بنِ يَحْيَى، أَخبركُم مَنْصُوْرُ بنُ سَنَد، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو طَاهِرٍ السِّلَفِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا أَحْمَدُ بنُ مُحَمَّدِ بنِ أَحْمَدَ الحَافِظُ، أَخْبَرَنَا عُمَرُ بنُ عَبْدِ اللهِ بنِ عُمَرَ الوَاعِظ، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو أَحْمَدَ العَسَّال، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بنُ عَبْدِ اللهِ بنِ رُسْتَه، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بنُ حُمَيْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا زَافِرُ بنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنِ المُسْتَلِم بن سَعِيْدٍ، عَنِ الحَكَمِ بنِ أَبَانٍ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ: أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ: "مَا مِنْ وَلَدٍ بَارٍّ يَنْظُرُ إِلَى وَالِدِهِ نَظْرَةَ رَحْمَةٍ إِلاَّ كَانَتْ لَهُ بِكُلِّ رَحْمَةٍ حَجَّةٌ مَبْرُوْرَةٌ"، قِيْلَ: وَإِنْ نَظَرَ إِلَيْهِ فِي كُلِّ يَوْمٍ مائَةُ رَحمَةٍ؟ قَالَ: "نَعَمْ، إِنَّ اللهَ أَطْيَبُ وَأَكْثَر [5] This chain contains a narrator by the name of Muhammad Ibn Humaid regarding whom Imām Dhahabī quotes from different Muhaddithīn:[6] عن يعقوب القمي، وابن المبارك [من بحور العلم] وهو ضعيف. قال يعقوب بن شيبة: كثير المناكير ...... وقال صالح جزرة: ما رأيت أحذق بالكذب من ابن حميد ومن ابن الشاذكونى....... “….he is unreliable, …….he has many unacceptable narrations, ……I have not seen anybody more artful in lying than Ibn Humaid and Ibn Shaadhkūnī…...” Therefore, all these narrations are extremely weak. In fact, Allāmah Suyuti and Allāmah Ibn ‘Arrāq have classified it as a fabrication. Both have narrated the Hadīth in their books on fabricated Ahādīth; Az-Ziyādāt ‘Al-al-Mawdhū’āt[7] and Tanzihu-sh-Sharī’ah[8]respectively. However, this is only regarding such Ahādīth which mention the virtue of receiving the reward of Haj upon every glance. Other Ahādīth mention a similar virtue but in relation to serving ones parents: عن أنس رضي الله عنه قال أتى رجلٌ رسولَ الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال إني أشتهي الجهاد ولا أقدر عليه قال هل بقي مِن والديك أحدٌ قال أمي قال فاَبْلِ الله في برها فإذا فعلت ذلك فأنت حاج ومعتمر ومجاهد.[9] Sayyidunā Anas (radiyallahu’anhu) reports that a man came to Rasulullāh (Sallallāhu ‘Alayhi wa Sallam) and said, “I wish to participate in Jihād, but I cannot afford it.” Rasulullāh (Sallallāhu ‘Alayhi wa Sallam) enquired if any of his parents were alive, to which he said: “Yes! My mother is alive.” Rasulullāh (Sallallāhu ‘Alayhi wa Sallam) said, “Show Allāh how you serve her. If you do so (duly) you will be like a: Hājī, a Mu’tamir (one doing ‘Umrah) and a Mujāhid (One striving in Allāh’s way).” And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best Nabeel Valli Student Darul Iftaa Lusaka, Zambia Checked and Approved by, Mufti Ebrahim Desai. www.daruliftaa.net Askimam After Allah Ta’ala and his Rasul (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam), there is no one who has more rights on us than our parents. The Hadith you have queried has very unreliable chains. One should rather quote the following authentic Hadith which has similar meaning. Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu’anhu) reports that a man came to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and said: “I wish to participate in Jihad, but I cannot afford it.” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) enquired if any of his parents were alive, to which he said: “Yes! My mother is alive” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said: “Show Allah how you serve her. If you do so (duly) you will be like a: Haji, a Mu’tamir (one doing ‘Umrah) and a Mujahid (One striving in Allah’s way).” (Abu Ya’la, Hadith:2760, and Tabarani with good chains.-Targhib, vol.3, pg. 315 & Mukhtasar Ithaf, Hadith:5721) The above Hadith proves that one who cares for his/her parents, will indeed receive the rewards of Haj, ‘Umrah and striving in Allah way. And Allah Ta’ala Knows best, Answered by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar Hadithanswers

Is prayer the mi’raj of the believer? Status : NO SOURCE AS A HADITH The statement As-salatu Mirajul Mumin is not a hadith. However, the meaning of the statement is generally supported by other references of the Quran and Hadith that salah is a means of communicating with Allah. Abu Ali ad-Dagestani Moscow, Russia Checked and Approved by, Mufti Ebrahim Desai Askimam ___________________________________________ This statement is widely quoted, but its source is untraceable. Mufti Mahmud Hasan Gangohi (rahimahullah) has also stated that he has not found this narration in any authentic Hadith collection. (Malfuzat Faqihul Ummah, pg. 17) Since the chain is untraceable, it will not be suitable to quote the statement in question as a Hadith. ‘Allamah Zabidi (rahimahullah) has cited support for the meaning of this in his commentary of Ihya ‘Ulumid Din. (Ithafus Sadah Al Muttaqin, vol. 3 pg. 118) Therefore, although one may not quote it as a Hadith, its meaning is correct and an acceptable incentive for salah. And Allah Ta’ala Knows best, Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar Hadithanswers

Index 1) Is prayer the mi’raj of the believer? 2) Glance to parents = reward of an accepted Hajj ? 3) Advices to Sayyiduna ‘Ali (RA): “Read/Do 5 things before sleeping” 4) He who knows himself, knows Allah? 5) Aysha (RA) found her needle through the Prophet [ﷺ]’s light? 6) Salt before meals, sunnah? 7) Sayyiduna Bilal (RA) mispronouncing the Athan? 8) Origin of the tashahhud : a Heavenly Conversation ? 9) “Whoever neglects prayer, Allah will send fifteen punishments upon him”? 10) "Hadith qudsi: I was an unknown treasure?"  11) Is “were it not for you, I would not have created the universe” a sahih hadith ? 12) Surviving month of Safar will get you Jannah?  13) A FABRICATED NARRATION ON THE VIRTUE OF GIVING GHUSL TO THE DECEASED 14) WAZIFA PRESCRIBED TO FATIMA (RA) AFTER WITR SALAH 15) IS LOVING ONE'S COUNTRY PART OF FAITH? 16) Hadith about Moosa AS on fasting 17) Hadīth about performing Salāh with a turban 18) Did a jewish lady used to throw trash at the Prophet’s house?  19) Hadith regarding smelling a rose 20) Angels playing with the beard

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام علیکم ورحمة الله وبركاته WARNINGS AGAINST QUOTING FABRICATED NARRATIONS There are numerous narrations which prohibit quoting fabricated Hadiths. Among them are the following: 1) Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: ‘Do not tell lies about me, for whoever falsely attributes a statement to me will enter Jahannam ‘ (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 106, and Foreword of Sahih Muslim) 2) Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Zubayr (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) said to his father, “I do not hear you relating Hadith from Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) just as I hear so-and-so relating Hadith.” Sayyiduna Zubayr (radiyallahu ‘anhu) replied, “I was always with him, but I heard him say, ‘Whoever falsely attributes a Hadith to me should prepare his abode in Jahannam .’ (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 107) 3) Sayyiduna Anas ibn Malik (radiyallahu ‘anhu) says: The thing stops me from relating many Hadiths from Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) is that I heard him say: ‘Whomsoever deliberately falsely attributes a Hadith to me should prepare his abode in Jahannam. (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 108 and Forward of Sahih Muslim) 4) Sayyiduna Mughirah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Falsely attributing statements to me is unlike falsely attributing statements to anyone else, whoever falsely attributes a Hadith to me should prepare his abode in Jahannam” (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 1291) The above narrations indicate the caution that Sahabah displayed when it came to reporting Hadith from Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). How much more caution we ought to exercise especially since the Muhaddithun have said there are approximately two hundred Sahabah that have reported the Hadiths warning against fabricating a narration! (Refer: Al Minhaj -Sharhun Nawawi ‘ala Sahih Muslim-, vol. 1 pg. 26 and Fathul Bari, under Hadith: 110) May Allah Protect us. And Allah Knows best Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar, with the following note: It is because of warnings like the above, the Muhaddithun generally prefer the option of caution. We too should follow suite. Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar

O Christ Worshippers! اعباد المسيح لنا سؤال....نريد جوابه ممن و عاهO Christ-worshippers! We want an answer to our question[from your wise ones], إذا مات الإله بصنع قوم....أماتوه فما هذا الإلهIf the Lord was murdered by some peopleýs act,what kind of god is this? وهل أرضاه ما نالوه منه....فبشراهم إذا نلوا رضاهWe wonder! Was He pleased by what they did to Him?If yes, blessed be they, they achieved His pleasure, وإن الذي فعلوه فيه....فقؤتهم إذا أوهت قواهBut if He was discontented,this means their power had subjugated Him! وهل بقي الوجود بلا إله....سميع يستجيب لمن دعاهWas the whole entity left without a Sustainer,so who answered the prayers? وهل خلت الطباق السبع لما....ثوى تحت التراب وقد علاهWere the heavens vacated,when He laid under the ground somewhere? وهل خلت العوالم من إله....يدبر ها وقد سمرت يداهWere all the worlds left without a God,to manage while His hands were nailed? وكيف تخلت الأملاك عنه....بنصرهم وقد سمعوا بكاهWhy did not the angels help Him,when they heard him while he wailed? وكيف أطاقت الخشبات حمل الإله....الحق شد على قفاه How could the rods stand to bear the True Lord when He was fastened, وكيف دنا الحديد إليه حتى....يخالطه ويلحقه أذاهHow could the irons reached Him and [had] His body pinned? وكيف تمكنت أيدي عداه....وطالت حيث قد صفعوا قفاهHow could His enemiesý hands reach Him and slap His rear, وهل عاد المسيح إلى حياة....أم المحيي له ربٌ سواهAnd was Christ revived by himself, or was the Reviver another god?ويا عجبا لقبر ضم رباً....وأغجب منه بطن قد حواهWhat a sight it was, a grave that enclosed a god,Stranger still is the belly that confined Him! أقام هناك تسعا من شهور....لدى الظلمات من حيض غذاهHe stayed there for nine months in utter darkness, fed by blood! وشق الفرج مولودا صغيرا....ضعيفا فاتحا للثدى فاهThen he got out of the womb as a small baby,Weak and gasping to be breast-fed! ويأكل ثم يشرب ثم ياتي....بلازم ذاك هل هذا إلهHe ate and drank, and did what that naturally resulted,Is this [what you call] a god? تعالى الله عن إفك النصارى....سيسأل كلهم عما افتراهHigh Exalted be Allah above the lies of Christians,All of them will be held accountable for their libels!أعباد الصليب لأي معنى....يعظم او يقبَه رماهO Cross-worshippers! For what reason is this exaltedand blame [is cast upon those] who reject it? وهل تقضى العقول بغير كسر....وإحراق له ولمن بغاهIs it not logical to break and burn it,along with the one who innovated it? إذا ركب الإله عليه كرها....وقد شدت لتسمير يداهSince the Lord was crucified on it,and his hands were fastened to it? فذاك المركب الملعون حقا....فدسه لا تبسه إذا تراهThat is really a cursed cross to carry,So discard it, do not kiss it!يهان عليه رب الخلق طرًا....وتعبده فإنك من عداهThe Lord was abused on it, and you adore it?So [it is clear that] you are one of His enemies! فإن عظمته من أخل أن قد....حوى رب العباد وقد علاهIf you extol it because it carried the Lord of the Worlds, وقد فقد الصليب فإن رأينا....له شكلا تذكرنا سناهWhy donýt you prostrate yourself and worship graves, فهلا للقبور سجدت طرًا....لضم القبر ربَك في حشاهSince the grave contained your god in it?فيا عبد المسيح فق فهذا....بدايته وهذا منتهاهSo Christ-worshipper, open your eyes,This is the Beginning and this is the End. There can only be One Truth! Ibn ul-Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (رحمه الله )

QUESTION: I heard from some one that talbeenah is very good for sick people. Can you please advise relevant benefit of it and how is it made Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Talbeenah or Talbeen[1] is a mixture made from either barley, milk, and honey or barley, milk, and dried dates. It can also be made with water. Talbeenah is recommended by Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam which serves as an anti-depressant and is beneficial to overcome anxiety.[2] The Hadith on Talbeenah is as follows: عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، زَوْجِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: أَنَّهَا كَانَتْ إِذَا مَاتَ المَيِّتُ مِنْ أَهْلِهَا، فَاجْتَمَعَ لِذَلِكَ النِّسَاءُ، ثُمَّ تَفَرَّقْنَ إِلَّا أَهْلَهَا وَخَاصَّتَهَا، أَمَرَتْ بِبُرْمَةٍ مِنْ تَلْبِينَةٍ فَطُبِخَتْ، ثُمَّ صُنِعَ ثَرِيدٌ فَصُبَّتِ التَّلْبِينَةُ عَلَيْهَا، ثُمَّ قَالَتْ: كُلْنَ مِنْهَا، فَإِنِّي سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يَقُولُ: «التَّلْبِينَةُ مُجِمَّةٌ لِفُؤَادِ المَرِيضِ، تَذْهَبُ بِبَعْضِ الحُزْنِ» Narrated ‘Aisha: (the wife of the Prophet) that whenever one of her relatives passed away, the women assembled and then dispersed (returned to their houses) except her relatives and close friends. She would order that a pot of Talbina be cooked. Then Tharid (a dish prepared from meat and bread) would be prepared and the Talbina would be poured on it. `Aisha would say (to the women),"Eat of it, for I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) saying, 'The Talbina soothes the heart of the patient and relieves him from some of his sadness/grief.’ “[3] Hafiz Ibn Hajar Rahimahullah has explained the benefits of Talbeenah and its effect on the body and digestive system in his commentary of Bukhari Shareef as follows: قَالَ الْمُوَفَّقُ الْبَغْدَادِيُّ إِذَا شِئْتَ مَعْرِفَةَ مَنَافِعِ التَّلْبِينَةِ فَاعْرِفْ مَنَافِعَ مَاءِ الشَّعِيرِ وَلَا سِيَّمَا إِذَا كَانَ نُخَالَةً فَإِنَّهُ يَجْلُو وَيَنْفُذُ بِسُرْعَةٍ وَيُغَذِّي غِذَاءً لَطِيفًا وَإِذَا شُرِبَ حَارًّا كَانَ أَجْلَى وَأَقْوَى نُفُوذًا وَأَنْمَى لِلْحَرَارَةِ الْغَرِيزِيَّةِ قَالَ وَالْمُرَادُ بِالْفُؤَادِ فِي الْحَدِيثِ رَأْسُ الْمَعِدَةِ فَإِنَّ فُؤَادَ الْحَزِينِ يَضْعُفُ بِاسْتِيلَاءِ الْيُبْسِ عَلَى أَعْضَائِهِ وَعَلَى مَعِدَتِهِ خَاصَّةً لِتَقْلِيلِ الْغِذَاءِ وَالْحَسَاءُ يُرَطِّبُهَا وَيُغَذِّيهَا وَيُقَوِّيهَا وَيَفْعَلُ مِثْلَ ذَلِكَ بِفُؤَادِ الْمَرِيضِ لَكِنِ الْمَرِيضُ كَثِيرًا مَا يَجْتَمِعُ فِي مَعِدَتِهِ خِلْطٌ مَرَارِيٌّ أَوْ بَلْغَمِيٌّ أَوْ صَدِيدِيٌّ وَهَذَا الْحَسَاءُ يَجْلُو ذَلِكَ عَنِ الْمَعِدَةِ Imam Muwaffaq al-Baghdadi Rahimahullah says: If you wish to know about the benefits of talbeenah, then you should understand the benefits of barley juice; especially when it is in the form of bran since it digests very quickly and provides a very light form of nourishment. And when it is consumed while it is hot, then it digests even more easily and it increases the natural heat of the body. He further mentions: the meaning of ‘fu’aad/heart” in the Hadith is the stomach itself because the heart of a sad person becomes weak when dryness increases in his body parts and [increases] specifically in his stomach due to the lack of nourishment. And the soup/porridge moistens it, nourishes it, and provides it strength. It also has a similar effect on the heart of a sick person. However, the stomach of a sick person is often mixed with bile, mucus, or pus and this soup removes these substances from the stomach.[4] Recipe of Talbeenah: Mix barley with milk or water and let it boil for approximately 45 minutes. Add honey or dried dates. There is always blessings and barakah in following the prescription of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam especially in this era of grief and depression. We therefore advise people involved in the food industry to consider manufacturing talbeenah and promoting the prescription of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam. And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best AbdulMannan Nizami Student Darul Iftaa Chicago, IL, USA Checked and Approved by, Mufti Ebrahim Desai. www.daruliftaa.net [1] والتَّلْبِينُ: حَساً يُتَّخَذُ مِنْ مَاءِ النُّخالة فِيهِ لَبَنٌ، وَهُوَ اسْمٌ كالتَّمْتينِ. وَفِي حَدِيثِ عَائِشَةَ، رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا، قَالَتْ: سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ، صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ، يَقُولُ التَّلْبِنة مَجَمَّةٌ لِفُؤَادِ الْمَرِيضِ تُذْهِبُ بَعْضَ الحُزْن ؛ الأَصمعي: التَّلْبينة حَساء يُعْمَلُ مِنْ دَقِيقٍ أَو نُخَالَةٍ وَيُجْعَلُ فِيهَا عَسَلٌ، سُمِّيَتْ تَلْبينة تَشْبِيهًا باللَّبَن لِبَيَاضِهَا وَرِقَّتِهَا، وَهِيَ تَسْمِيَةٌ بالمَرَّة مِنَ التَّلبين مُصْدَرُ لَبَنَ القومَ أَي سَقاهم اللَّبنَ، وَقَوْلُهُ مَجَمَّةٌ لِفُؤَادِ الْمَرِيضِ أَي تَسْرُو عَنْهُ هَمَّه أَي تَكْشِفُه. وَقَالَ الرِّياشي فِي حَدِيثِ عَائِشَةَ: عَلَيْكُمْ بالمَشْنِيئَة النافعةِ التَّلْبين ؛ قَالَ: يَعْنِي الحَسْوَ، قَالَ: وسأَلت الأَصمعي عَنِ المَشْنِيئَة فَقَالَ: يَعْنِي البَغِيضة، ثُمَّ فَسَّرَ التَّلْبينة كَمَا ذَكَرْنَاهُ. [لسان العرب، لام، ج۸، ص۲۸، دار الحدیث] [2] (قَوْلُهُ بَابُ التَّلْبِينَةِ لِلْمَرِيضِ) هِيَ بِفَتْحِ الْمُثَنَّاةِ وَسُكُونِ اللَّامِ وَكَسْرِ الْمُوَحَّدَةِ بَعْدَهَا تَحْتَانِيَّةٌ ثُمَّ نُونٌ ثُمَّ هَاءٌ وَقَدْ يُقَالُ بِلَا هَاءٍ قَالَ الْأَصْمَعِيُّ هِيَ حَسَاءٌ يُعْمَلُ مِنْ دَقِيقٍ أَوْ نُخَالَةٍ وَيُجْعَلُ فِيهِ عَسَلٌ قَالَ غَيْرُهُ أَوْ لَبَنٌ سُمِّيَتْ تَلْبِينَةً تَشْبِيهًا لَهَا بِاللَّبَنِ فِي بياضها ورقتها وَقَالَ بن قُتَيْبَةَ وَعَلَى قَوْلِ مَنْ قَالَ يُخْلَطُ فِيهَا لَبَنٌ سُمِّيَتْ بِذَلِكَ لِمُخَالَطَةِ اللَّبَنِ لَهَا وَقَالَ أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ فِي الطِّبِّ هِيَ دَقِيقٌ بَحْتٌ وَقَالَ قَوْمٌ فِيهِ شَحْمٌ وَقَالَ الدَّاوُدِيُّ يُؤْخَذُ الْعَجِينُ غَيْرَ خَمِيرٍ فَيُخْرَجُ مَاؤُهُ فَيُجْعَلُ حَسْوًا فَيَكُونُ لَا يُخَالِطُهُ شَيْءٌ فَلِذَلِكَ كَثُرَ نَفْعُهُ وَقَالَ الْمُوَفَّقُ الْبَغْدَادِيُّ التَّلْبِينَةُ الْحَسَاءُ وَيَكُونُ فِي قِوَامِ اللَّبَنِ وَهُوَ الدَّقِيقُ النَّضِيجُ لَا الْغَلِيظُ النىء۔۔۔(كَانَتْ تَأْمُرُنَا بِالتَّلْبِينَةِ وَتَقُولُ هُوَ الْبَغِيضُ النَّافِعُ) وَوَقَعَ عِنْدَ أَحْمد وبن مَاجَهْ مِنْ طَرِيقِ كَلْثَمَ عَنْ عَائِشَةَ مَرْفُوعًا عَلَيْكُمْ بِالْبَغِيضِ النَّافِعِ التَّلْبِينَةِ يَعْنِي الْحَسَاءَ وَأَخْرَجَهُ النَّسَائِيُّ مِنْ وَجْهٍ آخَرَ عَنْ عَائِشَةَ وَزَادَ وَالَّذِي نَفْسُ مُحَمَّدٍ بِيَدِهِ إِنَّهَا لَتَغْسِلُ بَطْنَ أَحَدِكُمْ كَمَا يَغْسِلُ أَحَدُكُمُ الْوَسَخَ عَنْ وَجْهِهِ بِالْمَاءِ وَلَهُ وَهُوَ عِنْدَ أَحْمَدَ وَالتِّرْمِذِيِّمِنْ طَرِيقِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ السَّائِبِ بْنِ بَرَكَةَ عَنْ أُمِّهِ عَنْ عَائِشَةَ قَالَتْ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ إِذَا أَخَذَ أَهْلَهُ الْوَعْكُ أَمَرَ بِالْحَسَاءِ فَصُنِعَ ثُمَّ أَمَرَهُمْ فَحَسَوْا مِنْهُ ثُمَّ قَالَ إِنَّهُ يَرْتُو فُؤَادَ الْحَزِينِ وَيَسْرُو عَنْ فُؤَادِ السَّقِيمِ كَمَا تَسْرُو إِحْدَاكُنَّ الْوَسَخَ عَنْ وَجْهِهَا بِالْمَاءِ وَيَرْتُو بِفَتْحِ أَوَّلِهِ وَسُكُونِ الرَّاءِ وَضَمِّ الْمُثَنَّاةِ وَيَسْرُو وَزْنُهُ بِسِينٍ مُهْمَلَةٍ ثُمَّ رَاءٍ وَمَعْنَى يَرْتُو يُقَوِّي وَمَعْنَى يَسْرُو يَكْشِفُ وَالْبَغِيضُ بِوَزْنِ عَظِيمٍ مِنَ الْبُغْضِ أَيْ يُبْغِضُهُ الْمَرِيضُ مَعَ كَوْنِهِ يَنْفَعُهُ كَسَائِرِ الْأَدْوِيَةِ۔۔۔قَالَ الْمُوَفَّقُ الْبَغْدَادِيُّ إِذَا شِئْتَ مَعْرِفَةَ مَنَافِعِ التَّلْبِينَةِ فَاعْرِفْ مَنَافِعَ مَاءِ الشَّعِيرِ وَلَا سِيَّمَا إِذَا كَانَ نُخَالَةً فَإِنَّهُ يَجْلُو وَيَنْفُذُ بِسُرْعَةٍ وَيُغَذِّي غِذَاءً لَطِيفًا وَإِذَا شُرِبَ حَارًّا كَانَ أَجْلَى وَأَقْوَى نُفُوذًا وَأَنْمَى لِلْحَرَارَةِ الْغَرِيزِيَّةِ قَالَ وَالْمُرَادُ بِالْفُؤَادِ فِي الْحَدِيثِ رَأْسُ الْمَعِدَةِ فَإِنَّ فُؤَادَ الْحَزِينِ يَضْعُفُ بِاسْتِيلَاءِ الْيُبْسِ عَلَى أَعْضَائِهِ وَعَلَى مَعِدَتِهِ خَاصَّةً لِتَقْلِيلِ الْغِذَاءِ وَالْحَسَاءُ يُرَطِّبُهَا وَيُغَذِّيهَا وَيُقَوِّيهَا وَيَفْعَلُ مِثْلَ ذَلِكَ بِفُؤَادِ الْمَرِيضِ لَكِنِ الْمَرِيضُ كَثِيرًا مَا يَجْتَمِعُ فِي مَعِدَتِهِ خِلْطٌ مَرَارِيٌّ أَوْ بَلْغَمِيٌّ أَوْ صَدِيدِيٌّ وَهَذَا الْحَسَاءُ يَجْلُو ذَلِكَ عَنِ الْمَعِدَةِ قَالَ وَسَمَّاهُ الْبَغِيضَ النَّافِعَ لِأَنَّ الْمَرِيضَ يَعَافُهُ وَهُوَ نَافِعٌ لَهُ قَالَ وَلَا شَيْءَ أَنْفَعُ مِنَ الْحَسَاءِ لِمَنْ يَغْلِبُ عَلَيْهِ فِي غِذَائِهِ الشَّعِيرُ وَأَمَّا مَنْ يَغْلِبُ عَلَى غِذَائِهِ الْحِنْطَةُ فَالْأَوْلَى بِهِ فِي مَرَضِهِ حَسَاءُ الشَّعِيرِ وَقَالَ صَاحِبُ الْهَدْيِ التَّلْبِينَةُ أَنْفَعُ مِنَ الْحَسَاءِ لِأَنَّهَا تُطْبَخُ مَطْحُونَةً فَتَخْرُجُ خَاصَّةُ الشَّعِيرِ بِالطَّحْنِ وَهِيَ أَكْثَرُ تَغْذِيَةً وَأَقْوَى فِعْلًا وَأَكْثَرُ جَلَاءً وَإِنَّمَا اخْتَارَ الْأَطِبَّاءُ النَّضِيجَ لِأَنَّهُ أَرَقُّ وَأَلْطَفُ فَلَا يَثْقُلُ عَلَى طَبِيعَةِ الْمَرِيضِ وَيَنْبَغِي أَنْ يَخْتَلِفَ الِانْتِفَاعُ بِذَلِكَ بِحَسَبِ اخْتِلَافِ الْعَادَةِ فِي الْبِلَادِ وَلَعَلَّ اللَّائِقَ بِالْمَرِيضِ مَاءُ الشَّعِيرِ إِذَا طُبِخَ صَحِيحًا وَبِالْحَزِينِ إِذَا طُبِخَ مَطْحُونًا لَمَّا تَقَدَّمَتِ الْإِشَارَةُ مِنَ الْفَرْقِ بَيْنَهُمَا فِي الخاصية وَالله أعلم [فتح الباري، کتاب الطب، باب التلبینة للمریض، ج۱۰، ص١٦٦، دار الحدیث] [عمدة القاری، کتاب الطب، باب التلبینة، ج۱۷، ص٤٤٨، المکتبة التوفیقیة] [تکملة فتح الملہم، کتاب الطب، باب التلبینة، ج۵، ص۲۰۹، دار القلم] [قاموس الفقہ، تلبینہ، ج۲، ص۵۲۸، زمزم پبلشرز] التَّلْبِينُ: هُوَ الْحِسَاءُ الرَّقِيقُ الَّذِي هُوَ فِي قِوَامِ اللَّبَنِ، وَمِنْهُ اشْتُقَّ اسْمُهُ، قَالَ الهروي: سُمِّيَتْ تَلْبِينَةً لِشَبَهِهَا بِاللَّبَنِ لِبَيَاضِهَا وَرِقَّتِهَا، وَهَذَا الْغِذَاءُ هُوَ النَّافِعُ لِلْعَلِيلِ، وَهُوَ الرَّقِيقُ النَّضِيحُ لَا الْغَلِيظُ النِّيءُ، وَإِذَا شِئْتَ أَنْ تَعْرِفَ فَضْلَ التَّلْبِينَةِ فَاعْرِفْ فَضْلَ مَاءِ الشَّعِيرِ، بَلْ هِيَ مَاءُ الشَّعِيرِ لَهُمْ، فَإِنَّهَا حِسَاءٌ مُتَّخَذٌ مِنْ دَقِيقِ الشَّعِيرِ بِنُخَالَتِهِ، وَالْفَرْقُ بَيْنَهَا وَبَيْنَ مَاءِ الشَّعِيرِ أَنَّهُ يُطْبَخُ صِحَاحًا، وَالتَّلْبِينَةُ تُطْبَخُ مِنْهُ مَطْحُونًا، وَهِيَ أَنْفَعُ مِنْهُ لِخُرُوجِ خَاصِّيَّةِ الشَّعِيرِ بِالطَّحْنِ، وَقَدْ تَقَدَّمَ أَنَّ لِلْعَادَاتِ تَأْثِيرًا فِي الِانْتِفَاعِ بِالْأَدْوِيَةِ وَالْأَغْذِيَةِ، وَكَانَتْ عَادَةُ الْقَوْمِ أَنْ يَتَّخِذُوا مَاءَ الشَّعِيرِ مِنْهُ مَطْحُونًا لَا صِحَاحًا، وَهُوَ أَكْثَرُ تَغْذِيَةً وَأَقْوَى فِعْلًا وَأَعْظَمُ جَلَاءً، وَإِنَّمَا اتَّخَذَهُ أَطِبَّاءُ الْمُدُنِ مِنْهُ صِحَاحًا لِيَكُونَ أَرَقَّ وَأَلْطَفَ، فَلَا يَثْقُلُ عَلَى طَبِيعَةِ الْمَرِيضِ، وَهَذَا بِحَسَبِ طَبَائِعِ أَهْلِ الْمُدُنِ وَرَخَاوَتِهَا، وَثِقَلِ مَاءِ الشَّعِيرِ الْمَطْحُونِ عَلَيْهَا. وَالْمَقْصُودُ: أَنَّ مَاءَ الشَّعِيرِ مَطْبُوخًا صِحَاحًا يَنْفُذُ سَرِيعًا، وَيَجْلُو جَلَاءً ظَاهِرًا وَيُغَذِّي غِذَاءً لَطِيفًا. وَإِذَا شُرِبَ حَارًّا كَانَ جَلَاؤُهُ أَقْوَى، وَنُفُوذُهُ أَسْرَعَ وَإِنْمَاؤُهُ لِلْحَرَارَةِ الْغَرِيزِيَّةِ أَكْثَرَ وَتَلْمِيسُهُ لِسُطُوحِ الْمَعِدَةِ أَوْفَقَ. وَقَوْلُهُ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ فِيهَا: ( «مَجَمَّةٌ لِفُؤَادِ الْمَرِيضِ» ) يُرْوَى بِوَجْهَيْنِ. بِفَتْحِ الْمِيمِ وَالْجِيمِ، وَبِضَمِّ الْمِيمِ وَكَسْرِ الْجِيمِ، وَالْأَوَّلُ: أَشْهَرُ وَمَعْنَاهُ: أَنَّهَا مُرِيحَةٌ لَهُ، أَيْ تُرِيحُهُ وَتُسَكِّنُهُ مِنَ الْإِجْمَامِ، وَهُوَ الرَّاحَةُ. وَقَوْلُهُ " تَذْهَبُ بِبَعْضِ الْحُزْنِ " هَذَا - وَاللَّهُ أَعْلَمُ - لِأَنَّ الْغَمَّ وَالْحُزْنَ يُبَرِّدَانِ الْمِزَاجَ، وَيُضْعِفَانِ الْحَرَارَةَ الْغَرِيزِيَّةَ لِمَيْلِ الرُّوحِ الْحَامِلِ لَهَا إِلَى جِهَةِ الْقَلْبِ الَّذِي هُوَ مَنْشَؤُهَا، وَهَذَا الْحِسَاءُ يُقَوِّي الْحَرَارَةَ الْغَرِيزِيَّةَ بِزِيَادَتِهِ فِي مَادَّتِهَا، فَتُزِيلُ أَكْثَرَ مَا عَرَضَ لَهُ مِنَ الْغَمِّ وَالْحُزْنِ. وَقَدْ يُقَالُ - وَهُوَ أَقْرَبُ - إِنَّهَا تَذْهَبُ بِبَعْضِ الْحُزْنِ بِخَاصِّيَّةٍ فِيهَا مِنْ جِنْسِ خَوَاصِّ الْأَغْذِيَةِ الْمُفْرِحَةِ فَإِنَّ مِنَ الْأَغْذِيَةِ مَا يُفْرِحُ بِالْخَاصِّيَّةِ، وَاللَّهُ أَعْلَمُ. وَقَدْ يُقَالُ: إِنَّ قُوَى الْحَزِينِ تَضْعُفُ بِاسْتِيلَاءِ الْيُبْسِ عَلَى أَعْضَائِهِ، وَعَلَى مَعِدَتِهِ خَاصَّةً لِتَقْلِيلِ الْغِذَاءِ، وَهَذَا الْحِسَاءُ يُرَطِّبُهَا وَيُقَوِّيهَا وَيُغَذِّيهَا، وَيَفْعَلُ مِثْلَ ذَلِكَ بِفُؤَادِ الْمَرِيضِ، لَكِنَّ الْمَرِيضَ كَثِيرًا مَا يَجْتَمِعُ فِي مَعِدَتِهِ خَلْطٌ مَرَارِيٌّ، أَوْ بَلْغَمِيٌّ أَوْ صَدِيدِيٌّ، وَهَذَا الْحِسَاءُ يَجْلُو ذَلِكَ عَنِ الْمَعِدَةِ وَيَسْرُوهُ وَيَحْدُرُهُ وَيُمَيِّعُهُ وَيُعَدِّلُ كَيْفِيَّتَهُ وَيَكْسِرُ سَوْرَتَهُ، فَيُرِيحُهَا وَلَا سِيَّمَا لِمَنْ عَادَتُهُ الِاغْتِذَاءُ بِخُبْزِ الشَّعِيرِ، وَهِيَ عَادَةُ أَهْلِ الْمَدِينَةِ إِذْ ذَاكَ، وَكَانَ هُوَ غَالِبَ قُوتِهِمْ، وَكَانَتِ الْحِنْطَةُ عَزِيزَةً عِنْدَهُمْ. وَاللَّهُ أَعْلَمُ. [زاد المعاد، فصل فی ھدیہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم فی تغذیة المریض، ج٤، ص۱۱۰، موسسة الرسالة] [3] صحيح البخاري (7/ 75) حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ بُكَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ عُقَيْلٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، زَوْجِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: أَنَّهَا كَانَتْ إِذَا مَاتَ المَيِّتُ مِنْ أَهْلِهَا، فَاجْتَمَعَ لِذَلِكَ النِّسَاءُ، ثُمَّ تَفَرَّقْنَ إِلَّا أَهْلَهَا وَخَاصَّتَهَا، أَمَرَتْ بِبُرْمَةٍ مِنْ تَلْبِينَةٍ فَطُبِخَتْ، ثُمَّ صُنِعَ ثَرِيدٌ فَصُبَّتِ التَّلْبِينَةُ عَلَيْهَا، ثُمَّ قَالَتْ: كُلْنَ مِنْهَا، فَإِنِّي سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يَقُولُ: «التَّلْبِينَةُ مُجِمَّةٌ لِفُؤَادِ المَرِيضِ، تَذْهَبُ بِبَعْضِ الحُزْنِ» صحيح مسلم (4/ 1736) (2216) حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْمَلِكِ بْنُ شُعَيْبِ بْنِ اللَّيْثِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ جَدِّي، حَدَّثَنِي عُقَيْلُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، زَوْجِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ أَنَّهَا كَانَتْ إِذَا مَاتَ الْمَيِّتُ مِنْ أَهْلِهَا فَاجْتَمَعَ لِذَلِكَ النِّسَاءُ، ثُمَّ تَفَرَّقْنَ إِلَّا أَهْلَهَا وَخَاصَّتَهَا أَمَرَتْ بِبُرْمَةٍ مِنْ تَلْبِينَةٍ فَطُبِخَتْ، ثُمَّ صُنِعَ ثَرِيدٌ، فَصُبَّتِ التَّلْبِينَةُ عَلَيْهَا، ثُمَّ قَالَتْ: كُلْنَ مِنْهَا، فَإِنِّي سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يَقُولُ: «التَّلْبِينَةُ مُجِمَّةٌ لِفُؤَادِ الْمَرِيضِ، تُذْهِبُ بَعْضَ الْحُزْنِ» سنن ابن ماجه (2/ 1140) حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ أَبِي الْخَصِيبِ قَالَ: حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ أَيْمَنَ بْنِ نَابِلٍ، عَنِ امْرَأَةٍ، مِنْ قُرَيْشٍ يُقَالَ لَهَا كَلْثُمٌ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ: قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: «عَلَيْكُمْ بِالْبَغِيضِ النَّافِعِ التَّلْبِينَةِ» يَعْنِي الْحَسَاءَ قَالَتْ: «وَكَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ إِذَا اشْتَكَى أَحَدٌ مِنْ أَهْلِهِ، لَمْ تَزَلِ الْبُرْمَةُ عَلَى النَّارِ، حَتَّى يَنْتَهِيَ أَحَدُ طَرَفَيْهِ، يَعْنِي يَبْرَأُ أَوْ يَمُوتُ» [4] Ibid askimam

How bad the way of sins is! What a loss is the outcome of it! Its committer lives in distress and its seeker lives in weariness. Its relief is a fake mirage and its misery is a true certainty. O you, who are a sinner, these are banners which you pass by while you are on the way of sins. Certainly, they are banners that you may not see, nevertheless, they are on your way and you see them every morning and evening. Have you stood one day to look at them and read their letters? O sinner, beware! And read with me these banners one by one. {Verily, it is not the eyes that grow blind, but it is the hearts which are in the breasts that grow blind.} [Surat Al-Hajj 22:46] {فَإِنَّهَا لَا تَعْمَى الْأَبْصَارُ وَلَـٰكِن تَعْمَى الْقُلُوبُ الَّتِي فِي الصُّدُورِ} الحج: 46 Transliteration: fainnaha lataAAma alabsaru walakin taAAmaalquloobu allatee fee alssudoori O you, who are heedless, be careful! Hearts, which are blinded by the fake ornament; and their deeps are filled by its troubled love. They do not know happiness except through this way and are not guided to enjoyment except through its gate. They ran after its fake mirage and carved for its lost happiness. Hours pass without account and lifetimes ends into destruction. It is a plague to see a friend of you, In the shape of a man who is hearing and seeing; And is aware of every disaster concerning his money, And when he is afflicted in his religion, he is lethargic. O sinner! What is the matter with you? You gather the perishing and leave the eternal! Is it heedlessness or intelligence and mentality? ‘Umar ibn ‘Abdul ‘Azîz used to say, You are pleased with what wears away and happy with the wishes, As the sleeper who was deceived by the pleasures in his dreams; O conceited man! Your day is spent in attentiveness and heedlessness, And your night is spent in sleep and destruction is your destiny. And your striving for what you will hate In this world is how the animals live. O sinner! The submissiveness of your heart to one other than your Protector is a punishment from Allah Almighty. Abû Muhammad Al-Murt’ish said, “The submissiveness of the heart to one other than the Protector is hastening the punishment of Allah in the worldly life.” Sahl ibn ‘Abdullah said, “The heart which is submissive to anyone other than Allah will be completely deprived from having trust [in Allah]. The heart which has something which Allah Almighty and Exalted dislikes will be deprived from having light.” O sinner! How bad the heedlessness from Allah Almighty is! O sinner! What a bad garment it is that you chose to put on! You have chosen a trait by which Allah has described His enemies and rebuked them severely because of it. Allah Almighty says, {And surely, We have created many of the jinn and mankind for Hell. They have hearts wherewith they understand not, and they have eyes wherewith they see not, and they have ears wherewith they hear not (the truth). They are like cattle, nay even more astray; those! They are the heedless ones.} [Surat Al-A’râf 7:179] {وَلَقَدْ ذَرَأْنَا لِجَهَنَّمَ كَثِيرًا مِّنَ الْجِنِّ وَالْإِنسِ ۖ لَهُمْ قُلُوبٌ لَّا يَفْقَهُونَ بِهَا وَلَهُمْ أَعْيُنٌ لَّا يُبْصِرُونَ بِهَا وَلَهُمْ آذَانٌ لَّا يَسْمَعُونَ بِهَا ۚ أُولَـٰئِكَ كَالْأَنْعَامِ بَلْ هُمْ أَضَلُّ ۚ أُولَـٰئِكَ هُمُ الْغَافِلُونَ} الأعراف: 179 Transliteration: Walaqad tharana lijahannama katheeran mina aljinni waalinsi lahum quloobun layafqahoona biha walahum aAAyunun layubsiroona biha walahum athanun layasmaAAoona biha olaika kaalanAAami bal hum adallu olaika humu alghafiloona Al-Qurtubi said, “Because they are not guided to a good deed, they are like cattle. Their major interest is eating and drinking. Moreover, they are more misguided because cattle know their benefits and their harms and they follow their owner. On the contrary, those people are different from that.” ‘Atâ’ said, “Cattle know Allah while the disbeliever does not know Him.” And it is said, “Cattle are obedient to Allah Almighty whereas the disbeliever is disobedient.” Allah says, {They are the heedless ones.} [Surat Al-A’râf: 179] { أُولَـٰئِكَ هُمُ الْغَافِلُونَ} الأعراف: 179 Transliteration: olaika humu alghafiloona It means that they abandoned contemplation and they turned away from Paradise and Hellfire. O you who have occupied your heart by something other than Allah, do you know what have you harvested? You have harvested heedlessness. How bad your harvest is! You have gathered hopelessness and deprivation. How bad such a deal is! ‘Ali ibn Abû Tâlib, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “The most things for which I am worried about you is following your own vain desire and having extended hope. Following desires hinders one from the way of Truth and extended hope makes one forget all about the Hereafter.” O sinner! Extended hope has diverted you from your real happiness. It is a disease which has fully penetrated the hearts and became firmly established in their deeps. The sinner is among the people who have the most extended hope. He is the laziest at performing acts of obedience. Extended hope results in heedlessness, which results in neglecting performing the acts of obedience and in committing sins. Extended hope increases during practicing the acts of disobedience because loving the lustrous desires increases one’s fixation in life and the love of immortality. Al-Hassan Al-Basri said, “Surely, there is no slave of Allah who has extended hope but that he will perform bad deeds.” Al-Qurtubi said, “Hope makes one lazy towards deeds, leads to negligence and slackening and results in falling behind and pretending to be busy. In addition, it causes one to be inclined to the earth and to follow his lustrous desires. Undersized hope incites [people] to work, leads to hastening [in performing righteous deeds], and pushes them towards competence.” O sinner! Do not be heedless towards rectifying your heart. O poor! Know that rectifying your matter is dependent upon rectifying your heart. If it is reformed, your worldly life and your Hereafter will be reformed. If it is diseased, all of them will be diseased. The Messenger of Allah, prayers and peace of Allah be upon him, has said, “Beware, there is a piece of flesh in the body; if it is sound, the whole body is sound and if it is corrupt the whole body is corrupt, and hearken it is the heart.” [Reported by Al-Bukhari and Muslim] «ألا وإن في الجسد مضغة، إذا صلحت صلح الجسد كله، وإذا فسدت فسد الجسد كله، ألا وهي القلب» رواه البخاري ومسلم Some wise men said, “If the heart was not used for matters for which it was created such as thinking about gaining the benefits in religion and in this life and avoiding the harmful matters, it will be deactivated. Its essence will be hidden. Thus, if this is added to it, it will do what will increase its darkness such as drinking wine, sleeping for long times and the increase of heedlessness. Therefore, it will become like the iron, which is overwhelmed by rust which will corrupt it.” O you who restrained yourself by the perishing lust! O you who are heedless from his real happiness and who are diverted from the eternal bliss! Have you thought about any profit you gained? Allah says, {And the life of this world is nothing but play and amusement. But far better is the house in the Hereafter for those who are Al-Muttaqûn (the pious). Will you not then understand?} [Surat Al-An’âm 6:32] {وَمَا الْحَيَاةُ الدُّنْيَا إِلَّا لَعِبٌ وَلَهْوٌ ۖ وَلَلدَّارُ الْآخِرَةُ خَيْرٌ لِّلَّذِينَ يَتَّقُونَ ۗ أَفَلَا تَعْقِلُونَ} الأنعام: 32 Transliteration: Wama alhayatu alddunya illa laAAibun walahwun walalddaru alakhirati khayrun lillatheena yattaqoona afala taAAqiloona Ibn As-Sammâk entered upon Hârûn Ar-Rashîd, so; he said, “Advise me in brief.” He said, “O Prince of the believers! How strange our matter is! How the love of this worldly life has overcome us? I wonder what will be our destiny! Our heedlessness is a matter of wonder. How can the rare insignificant which is destined to perishing overcome the permanent intransient abundance? O you who preferred sin to obedience, do you know whose alliance you chose? You chose the alliance of your enemy, Satan, who seduced your parents [Adam and Eve] before and got them out of Paradise. That is why he is pleased too much to see you performing acts of disobedience. Allah says, {And (remember) when We said to the angels: “Prostrate yourselves unto Adam.” So they prostrated themselves except Iblîs (Satan). He was one of the jinn; he disobeyed the Command of his Lord. Will you then take him (Iblîs) and his offspring as protectors and helpers rather than Me while they are enemies to you? What an evil is the exchange for the Zâlimûn (polytheists, and wrong-doers).} [Surat Al-Kahf 18:50] {وَإِذْ قُلْنَا لِلْمَلَائِكَةِ اسْجُدُوا لِآدَمَ فَسَجَدُوا إِلَّا إِبْلِيسَ كَانَ مِنَ الْجِنِّ فَفَسَقَ عَنْ أَمْرِ رَبِّهِ أَفَتَتَّخِذُونَهُ وَذُرِّيَّتَهُ أَوْلِيَاء مِن دُونِي وَهُمْ لَكُمْ عَدُوٌّ بِئْسَ لِلظَّالِمِينَ بَدَلاً} الكهف: 50 Transliteration: Waith qulna lilmalaikati osjudoo liadama fasajadoo illa ibleesa kana mina aljinni fafasaqa AAan amri rabbihi afatattakhithoonahu wathurriyyatahu awliyaa min doonee wahum lakum AAaduwwun bisa lilththalimeena badalan If you uttered a word that is not for the sake of Allah, it would be for Satan. In addition, if you spent some of your time in something of which Allah does not have a share, it would be one of the things of Satan. Moreover, if you set in an assembly in which Allah has no share, it would be one of the assemblies of Satan. Ibn Al-Qayyim said, “The gatherings of remembrance are the gatherings of the Angels whereas the gatherings of ill speech are the gatherings of Satan. Thus, let the slave of Allah choose the most preferable and the best one for him as he will be with the people of such gatherings both in this life and in the Hereafter.” O miserable man! Meditate upon your state and choose the alliance of Allah Almighty or you will be wretched and you will be gathered all together with the wretched. The worldly life is the commodity of the bankrupt [in religion]. O sinner! You were deceived by the splendor of this worldly life. It captured you by its fake adornment. Therefore, you clang to its courtyard and you parked your ride in it. Allah Almighty has warned you against its fake splendor and its disappearing bliss. In addition, He vilified it in His Noble Book in a way which make the wise turn away from its disturbed serenity. Allah Almighty says, {Verily, the likeness of (this) worldly life is as the water (rain) which We send down from the sky; so by it arises the intermingled produce of the earth of which men and cattle eat: until when the earth is clad in its adornments and is beautified, and its people think that they have all the powers of disposal over it, Our Command reaches it by night or by day and We make it like a clean-mown harvest, as if it had not flourished yesterday! Thus do We explain the Ayât (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, laws, etc.) in detail for the people who reflect.} [Surat Yûnus 10:24] {إِنَّمَا مَثَلُ الْحَيَاةِ الدُّنْيَا كَمَاء أَنزَلْنَاهُ مِنَ السَّمَاءِ فَاخْتَلَطَ بِهِ نَبَاتُ الأَرْضِ مِمَّا يَأْكُلُ النَّاسُ وَالأَنْعَامُ حَتَّىَ إِذَا أَخَذَتِ الأَرْضُ زُخْرُفَهَا وَازَّيَّنَتْ وَظَنَّ أَهْلُهَا أَنَّهُمْ قَادِرُونَ عَلَيْهَا أَتَاهَا أَمْرُنَا لَيْلاً أَوْ نَهَاراً فَجَعَلْنَاهَا حَصِيداً كَأَن لَّمْ تَغْنَ بِالأَمْسِ كَذَلِكَ نُفَصِّلُ الآيَاتِ لِقَوْمٍ يَتَفَكَّرُونَ} يونس: 24 Transliteration: Innama mathalu alhayati alddunyakamain anzalnahu mina alssamai faikhtalata bihi nabatu alardi mimmayakulu alnnasu waalanAAamu hatta ithaakhathati alardu zukhrufahawaizzayyanat wathanna ahluha annahum qadiroona AAalayha ataha amruna laylan aw naharan fajaAAalnaha haseedan kaan lam taghna bialamsi kathalika nufassilu alayati liqawmin yatafakkaroona The Messenger of Allah, prayers and peace of Allah be upon him, has said, “By Allah, I am not afraid of your poverty, nevertheless, I am afraid that you will lead a life of luxury as past nations did, whereupon you will compete with each other for it, as they competed for it, and it will destroy you as it destroyed them.” [Reported by Al-Bukhâri and Muslim] «فوالله ما الفقر أخشى عليكم، ولكني أخشى عليكم أن تُبسط الدنيا عليكم كما بُسطت على من كان قبلكم، فتنافسوها كما تنافسوها، وتهلككم كما أهلكتهم» رواه البخاري ومسلم O sinner! This is the worldly life. If it caused someone to laugh, it causes him to cry afterwards. If it became your own, it destroys you. However, the one who escapes [from its lusts], will become saved from it. In addition, the lovers of this world will be ruined. The wise is the one who learns from its misfortunes and the heedless is the one who is lured by its lusts. O heedless! Have you remembered death? You spent your life seeking amusement and playfulness with the heedless but have you remembered passing away? It is passing away from this life to another home. Woe to the one who goes there without having righteous deeds. O sinner! Do you not see the creation passing away to this home every day? Nevertheless, have you asked yourself one day, “By which provision will you pass away? O poor man! Your journey [after death] is too long. Al-Hassan Al-Basri said, “I wonder of those people who play although they are on the verge of death and have seen their ancestors leave.” ‘Abdullah ibn Tha’laba said, “O son of Adam! You laugh although your grave-clothes may have been prepared for you [you may die soon]”. An ascetic man wrote to one of his brothers, “My wonder grows when I see a heart which become accustomed to sins and a soul which is sure of eternity although our days of life pass. Thus, how is that a heart gets used to a transient thing in this life? And how can an eye of a man be closed for sleep while he knows that he may not wake up after sleeping except between the hands of Allah Exalted and Glorified?” Dhamura ibn Rabî’ah said, “I saw a worshipper around whom people were gathering. He was saying, “I wonder at people who are heedless and playful in this life in spite of watching deceased men who are carried to burial every day? O son of Adam! Suppose that you got recovered from all illnesses, can you be saved from death?” He said, “The mosque was shaken because of the crying of people and the man fainted.” O sinner! Beware that death comes unexpectedly upon you while you are in your heedlessness among those who are playful. On that Day, regrets will be prolonged and misfortunes will be multiplied. A man said to Zuhair Al-Bâbi, “Can you advise me with something?” So, he said, “Beware that Allah seizes you while you are heedless.” O sinner! Rectify your matter. Do not be deluded by health, youth, or high rank as conditions can change fast. Hâtim Az-Zâhid said, “[There are] four things which is not valued except by four types of people. The value of youth is only felt by old men, and being protected is felt by the people of affliction. In addition, the value of health is only felt by the ill and the value of life is only felt by the dead ones.” O sinner! Remember your standing between the Hands of the One Who never forgets or sleeps. O you who are indulged in sins! Have you forgotten that you are under the hearing and seeing of the one who does not forgets or sleeps? O poor man! Remember your standing between His Hands on the Day of mutual loss and gain. Allah says, {The Day when (all) mankind will stand before the Lord of the ‘Alamîn (mankind, jinn and all that exists)?} [Surat Al-Mutaffifîn 83:6] {يَوْمَ يَقُومُ النَّاسُ لِرَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ} المطففين: 6 Transliteration: Yawma yaqoomu alnnasu lirabbi alAAalameena Abû Ad-Dardâ’, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Three things made me laugh and three others made me weep. The ones that made me laugh are the one who has extended hope of this life though death is approaching him, the heedless who is not heeded [by Allah] and a laugher who is not aware if Allah is satisfied with him or not. The ones that made me weep are the departure of the loved ones Muhammad and his companions, the terror of resurrection and the standing between the Hands of Allah, Exalted and Glorified, on the Day when the secrets will be revealed then I do not know my destiny whether it is to Paradise or to Hellfire.” O Poor man! Remember your meeting with your Lord Almighty. Mujâhid narrated that ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar said to him, “O Mujâhid! When you reach the morning, do not think about the evening and when you reach the evening, do not think about the morning. Get benefit from your life before your death and from your health before you illness as you do not know what will be your status tomorrow?” Ibn Al-Qayyim said, “The slave has a lord whom he will meet and a house where he will settle. Thus, he should gain the satisfaction of his lord before meeting Him and should construct his house before being moved to it.” O sinner! Cure your heart from its heedlessness. For every disease, there is a cure. The diseases which are most worthy of being cured are the diseases of the hearts and souls. O sinner! You are in urgent need of curing the stain of the heart and the evil suggestions of Satan. Remember death frequently as remembering death is an amazing cure for the cruelty of the hearts. Increase the remembrance of Allah Almighty and the recitation of His Book as this is a healing and a mercy; as Allah says, {O mankind! There has come to you a good advice from your Lord (i.e. the Qur’ân, enjoining all that is good and forbidding all that is evil), and a healing for that (disease of ignorance, doubt, hypocrisy and differences) which is in your breasts, - a guidance and a mercy (explaining lawful and unlawful things) for the believers.} [Surat Yûnus 10:57] {يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ قَدْ جَاءتْكُم مَّوْعِظَةٌ مِّن رَّبِّكُمْ وَشِفَاء لِّمَا فِي الصُّدُورِ وَهُدًى وَرَحْمَةٌ لِّلْمُؤْمِنِينَ} يونس: 57 Transliteration: Ya ayyuha alnnasu qad jaatkum mawAAithatun min rabbikum washifaon lima fee alssudoori wahudan warahmatun lilmumineena A man said to Al-Hassan Al-Basri, “O Abû sa’îd! I suffer from the hardness of my heart.” He said, “Chasten it by remembrance.” And visit the graves because they remind you of the Hereafter. The Messenger of Allah, prayers and peace of Allah be upon him, has said, “Visit the graves for they remind you of the Hereafter.” [Authentication by Al-Albani] «زوروا القبور، فإنها تذكركم الآخرة» صححه الألباني A man asked ‘Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, “What is the cure for hard-heartedness?” She ordered him to visit the ill, to attend the funerals and to expect death. Befriend the good ones who remind you of Allah Almighty and advise you if you forgot. Beware of the company of the evil friends because their companionship is the reason for every disaster. Listen much to the sermons that make the heart more delicate. Keep away from the assemblies of evil and the points of doubtful matters. Frequently ask Allah Almighty to guide your heart and support you against the inclination of the soul and Satan. Ask him to make you steadfast in that. Strive against yourself, disobey its inclination, and do not follow its lustrous desires. Increase meditating on the life history of the righteous because their histories include guidance and admonition, which may soften the hearts and make one more active for obedience. O sinner! Be keen on having sincere intention for reviewing your deeds and for repentance. Then, follow this by the sincere proceeding towards Allah Almighty. May your matter be rectified, Allah willing. By: Ahmed Mahmoud daralmahmood