Effect of the acts of worship on a Muslim’s life – Manchester Salafi Bookstore
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.
Remember the Reward – Shaykh Al-Uthaymin
It is essential that during worship, a person remains conscious that they are performing the act in pursuit of reward. When one is mindful of this, they are more likely to carry out the action in the best possible manner. Intellect naturally guides a person to understand that the reward corresponds to the quality of the deed—if it is performed well, the reward will be greater; if it is lacking, the reward will be less. I believe this is an issue many people overlook, as they fail to pay proper attention to this important aspect.
Tafsir Surah Az-Zumar pg.27
Ramadhaan Reminder – Day 19 – Umrah is obligatory once during a person’s lifetime.
In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent and the most Merciful, all praise is due to Allah and may the praise and peace of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammed (صلى الله عليه وسلم ), his family and his companions.
As for what’s next, then Umrah is obligatory once during a (person’s) lifetime/lifespan upon the one who’s capable, and whatever he adds after the one (first), then it is voluntary. And Umrah consists of pillars, and they are: Al’Ihraam (intention & clothing at the Meeqaat), At’Tawaaf (circulating the Ka’bah, 7 times) As’Sa’ee (walking between As’safa and Al’Marwa, 7 times), and (Umrah) also consists of obligations, seven and (Umrah) also contains recommended (actions).
And Umrah is legislated during any time, legislated at any time, so for the one en route to Mecca, then he purifies himself and wears ihraam at the meeqaat point which he passes by on his way (to Mecca) and as for the one without a meeqaat, then he is to make ihraam at his house, from where he began so, from his house. Or the one who has (already) arrived and passed by his meeqaat point and didn’t (initally) want Hajj nor Umrah but then wanted to preform Hajj, then he makes ihraam from the point he made his intention, from where he started just as the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم ) said: “he makes his ihraam from the point he intended for Hajj and Umrah” except for the one who is in Mecca, for he makes his ihraam from at’taneem (masjid on the outskirts of sacred point in Mecca) or from al’hiil outside of the sacred boundaries of Mecca, and he also doesn’t make ihraam for Umrah from Mecca, so that he may gather between hiil and haram so he goes to the closest point outside of the boundaries (of Mecca) and makes ihraam from there, like At’Taneem (a Masjid outside of the boundaries) and Az’Zaahir (an area outside of the boundaries in Mecca) and other than that from Al’Hiil from the boundaries of Mecca and the boundaries of Al’Haram, so he leaves from the boundaries of Al’Haram and makes his ihraam for Umrah.
And Umrah in Ramadan has virtue, a great virtue as the Umrah in Ramadan is like (preforming) Hajj, so Umrah in Ramadan is like Hajj in a narration, (as) the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم ) said: “Like Hajj with me” so it contains a great virtue, Umrah during Ramadan and these are the pillars of Islam (assuming is a continuation from a previous lesson) and from them is Hajj and Umrah, and Umrah is a smaller Hajj and consists of a great virtue and it is legislated throughout the whole year, different to Hajj which has a specific time.
“The Hajj (pilgrimage) is (in) the well-known months ..” – Surah Al’Baqarah | Verse 197
And it is the month of As’Shawaal and Dul’Qidaa and ten days from Dil’Hijaah, these are the months of Hajj, Umrah in Ramadan has a virtue as was mentioned, he said (صلى الله عليه وسلم ): “Umrah in Ramadan is like Hajj” and in (another) narration: “ .. like Hajj with me”.
So Umrah in Ramadan has a great virtue, so the Muslim should strive in completing Umrah in Ramadan so that he may attain this great reward.
All praise is due to Allah and may the praise and peace of Allah be upon our Prophet Muhammed (صلى الله عليه وسلم ), his family and his companions
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NEW VIDEO! What Is the Ruling on Repeating Umrah Without Having Performed Hajj? – Shaykh Fawzaan
Question: In terms of the person who has not performed Hajj, and wishes to perform Umrah more than once. Is this [permissible] for him?
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Rulings of Hajj Pilgrimage, the Sacrifice & the Eid Prayer – Various Scholars
Attached is a comprehensive guide and rulings regarding:
- Hajj (it’s rulings; types of Hajj; how it is performed; it’s reward; meaning of ihraam; what is not allowed during ihraam; can Hajj be performed for someone else and more)
- Sacrifice of an animal for those not in Hajj (it’s rulings; who should undertake it; can it be shared amongst numerous families; if i live with my brother or father who slaughters? When to slaughter; rulings regarding the age and condition of the sacrifice; best animal to slaughter, how to distribute, rulings regarding cutting hair and nails and more)
- Eid Prayer (rulings and requirements for those not in Hajj)
Guide was compiled, summarised and translated by Ustaadh Rayyan Barker (hafidahullah).
Some Excellent Outcomes of Hajj- By Shaikh Abdul Muhsin Al-Abbaad [may Allaah preserve him]
In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy
Shaikh Abdul Muhsin Al-Abbaad [may Allaah preserve him] said: As for hajj, it is a great act of worship. Allaah (The Mighty and Majestic) made it an obligation upon His slaves at least once in a lifetime. Hajj includes acts of worship related to wealth and physical actions. It has good outcomes and praiseworthy end results in the life of a person. The Noble Prophet (sallal laahu alayhi wasallam) said: ”(The performance of) Umrah is expiation for the sins committed between it and the previous one. And the reward of Al-Hajj Al-Mabroor (the one accepted by Allaah) is nothing but Paradise.”[1]
Abu Hurairah (radiyallaahu-anhu) said that the Messenger of Allaah (sallal laahu alayhi wasallam) was asked about the best of deeds, so he replied, ”To believe in Allaah and His Messenger.’’ The questioner then asked, ‘’What is the next (in goodness)?’’ He replied, ‘’To participate in Jihaad.’’ The questioner again asked, ‘’What is the next (in goodness)?’’ He replied, ‘’To perform Hajj Mabroor (which is accepted by Allaah…)” [2]
Abu Hurairah (radiyallaahu-anhu) also narrated that the Messenger of Allaah (sallal laahu alayhi wasallam) said: ”Whoever performs Hajj for Allaah’s sake only and does not have sexual relations with his wife and does not do evil or sins; then he will return (after hajj, free from sins) as if he was born anew.”[3]
A ‘Hajj Mabroor’ (the one accepted by Allaah) is the hajj a person performs in conformity with the Sunnah of the Noble Messenger (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam), and the sign of a ‘Hajj Mabroor’ is that a person’s becomes better than what he was before hajj. So if a person’s evil state of affairs changes to a good state, or changes from a good state to a state even better than that, then this is a clear sign that his hajj is Mabroor [accepted by Allaah].
Hajj and Umrah include acts of worship, such as Tawaaf, which is not performed in any other place besides its designated place (i.e. around the Kabah). Tawaaf is an act of worship, which Allaah has specified to be carried out around the Baitul Ateeq [i.e. The Ancient House (the Haram)]. So when a person reaches Makkah, he [or she] performs Tawaaf around the Baitul Ateeq. He [or she] seeks nearness to Allaah (The Mighty and Majestic) with an act of worship (i.e. Tawaaf) which one could not have being able to perform except in Makkah. That is because Tawaaf cannot be done except around the Noble Kabah. So this reminds a person and makes him [or her] aware of the fact that Tawaaf performed in any other place in the earth is not legislated by Allaah (The Mighty and Majestic). Therefore, it is not permissible to make Tawaaf around any tomb or any other place in the earth besides the Noble Kabah.
Also, this is the case with kissing and indicating with one’s hand towards the Black Stone and the Yemini Corner; for indeed Allaah (The Mighty and Majestic) did not legislate for the Muslims to seek closeness to Him by kissing any other stone or indicating with one’s hand towards it except in those two places (i.e. the Black Stone and the Yemeni corner). And because of this when Umar Ibnul Khattaab (radiyallaahu anhu) approached the Black Stone, he kissed it and then said: ‘’No doubt, I know that you are a stone and can neither harm (anyone) nor benefit anyone. Had I not seen Allaah’s Messenger (sallal-laahu-alayhi-wasallam) kissing you, I would not have kissed you.’’ [4]
Also from the good outcomes of Hajj and Umrah is that when the one in Ihraam removes his normal clothing and wears the Ihram, which is worn by both the poor and the rich, it reminds him of the cloth he will be shrouded with when he dies; so he prepares himself for righteous actions and that is the best of all provision for the hereafter, as Allaah (The Most High) said: [وَتَزَوَّدُواْ فَإِنَّ خَيۡرَ ٱلزَّادِ ٱلتَّقۡوَىٰۚ -And take a provision (with you) for the journey, but the best provision is At-Taqwa (piety, righteousness, etc.)’’ [2:197]
Also from the good outcomes of Hajj is the gathering of the pilgrims at Arafah, which is a reminder of the gathering of the people on the Day of Judgement; so this (i.e. standing at Arafah) becomes a drive (or motive) for a person to prepare himself for that standing on the Day of Judgement by performing righteous deeds.
Also during Hajj the Muslims from the East and West regions of the earth get to meet one another; so they co-operate with one another and advise one another. They get to know the state of affairs of one another; so they share happiness and joy with one another, just as a person would share the pain that befalls his brother and then guides him towards what is obligatory to do regarding that. So they all co-operate upon righteousness and piety just as Allaah (Glorified Be He) commanded them.
[Abridged and slightly paraphrased. See link:
http://www.salaficentre.com/2017/08/good-outcomes-ibaadaat-acts-worship-life-muslim-shaikh-abdul-muhsin-al-abbaad-may-allaah-preserve/
References
[1] Bukhaari. Number 1773 and Muslim. Number 1349
[2]Bukhaari Number: 26 and Muslim Number 83
[3]Bukhaari Number: 1521 and Muslim 1350
[4] Bukhaari. 1597 and Muslim 1270
Explaining Sufi Doubts Abouts Graves in Masjids – Shaykh Alee Nasir (Hafidahullah)
Shaykh Alee Naasir Al-Faqeehi (hafidahullah) was approached by questioners at the end of his advice to those who come to the Prophets Mosque, regarding guidelines of how to give salaams upon the prophet, and the inhabitants of Al-Baqee (cemetery next to the Prophets Masjid) and clarifying the doubt spread by the soofis that the prophets grave is in the Masjid.
A man from Algeria came to the Shaykh and was genuinely confused and wanted clarification; the Shaykh (hafidahullah) exemplified the manners of a Scholar and a person of knowledge, in his dealing with the man.
He continued to explain and speak to him in a kind, gentle manner, explaining with evidences and proofs until the questioner was enlightened and the doubt had been removed from him.
We ask Allah to preserve the Shaykh and make his deeds heavy on his scales of good.
Shaykh’s Explanation of Chapter 30 of Kitab At-Tawheed utilising Explanation of Shaykh Al-Fawzaan (I’aanatul Mustafeed biSharh Kitab At-Tawheed) – Tuesday 4th April 2017
Advice For Those Who Come on Umrah – Shaykh Alee Naasir Al-Faqeehi (hafidahullah)
Shaykh Alee Naasir Al-Faqeehi (hafidahullah) gave an advice at the end of his lesson to all those who had come on umrah and may come again for umrah or hajj in the future.
He said that they should exert themselves and strive in the righteous actions, the dhikr of Allah, praying at the Kaba (100,000 times reward), the Prophet’s Mosque (1,000 times reward), perform supererogatory prayers, recite the Quran, and know that every letter has ten good deeds and I don’t say that a letter is Alif Laam Mim; rather 10 good deeds for Alif.
He continued to say that he has seen many people who have come to visit Makkah or Madinah talking and speaking about the dunya and not utilising the short time they have here.
Take advantage of your time in Makkah and Madinah.
Shaykh’s Explanation of Chapter 30 of Kitab At-Tawheed utilising Explanation of Shaykh Al-Fawzaan (I’aanatul Mustafeed biSharh Kitab At-Tawheed) – Tuesday 4th April 2017
Specifying Takbeer on the days of Eed – Imaam Naasirud-Deen al Albani (rahimahullaah)
See File:
Specifying takbeer on the days of `Eid to being after the Prayers -Shaikh al-Albaanee
[may Allaah reward our brother Abu Abdir-Rahmaan (Mus’ab) for emailing us this beneficial reminder]
Climbing Mount Rahma on the Day of ‘Arafah – Shaikh Mohammad Amaan al-Jaamy
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
The following is paraphrased from the speech of Shaikh Mohammad Amaan al-Jaamy رحمه الله تعالى regarding the issue of Mount Rahma and the common belief that the mountain must be climbed on the day of ‘Arafah.
“So it is upon the Pilgrims to avoid climbing the mountain and crowding around it so their precious time is not wasted in that which does not benefit them, rather in it is harm [i.e. wasted time in attempting to get to it and climb it as well as the crowding etc when that time should be used in supplication], instead it is correct for the Pilgrims to spread out across ‘Arafah as they please without specifying a particular location”.
The Shaikh then goes on to mention the names of Mount Rahma:
“They have mentioned several names for this mountain:
1- “Mount Rahma” [Mount Mercy] and this is the most famous of the names and possibly the most recent one.
2- “Mount Supplication” [Mount Du’a]
3- “Al-Qurain” as some of the commoners refer to it as.
4- “Ilaal” and that is from one of the oldest names of it.
I have attempted to discover the reasoning behind it being called “Mount Rahma” and I checked various resources and asked various People of Knowledge, however I did not find a sufficiently satisfying answer, and so I leave the issue as a matter of research. However, I do feel some discomfort with this name, since mercy is not restricted to the mountain and the one who claims that must bring forth his evidence. Similarly, supplication on that day is not specific to the mountain, rather Mount Rahma is like any other part of ‘Arafah in that regard. The mercy of Allah and His freeing of slaves from the Fire is general to all individuals wherever they stand within ‘Arafah on that day.
The reason why I researched this issue is because of what we have witnessed ourselves from some Pilgrims in terms of actions that are resembling the acts of Jaahiliyyah [ignorance]…in fact for many Pilgrims the idea amongst them has become that the point of ‘Arafah is actually to have to climb the mountain. That is since many have mistakenly understood that the name “Mount Rahma” must indicate that the mercy of Allah only descends upon the Mount on that day.”
Translator’s note: A fine example of why success lies within the Sunnah and not in opposing it, consider how many hours of the blessed day of ‘Arafah are put to waste pushing through crowds and making an attempt to climb the mountain, as well as the fatigue that arises from such activity possibly impacting upon the remainder of the Hajj rites, all of which diverts the servant from supplication and indeed vastly reduces the available time on that Day before sunset, Allahul Musta’an.
[via Sahab]