Every person is in need of God at every instant of life. From the air one breathes to the food he eats, from the ability to use one’s hands to the faculty of speech, from being sheltered to being in a joyful spirit, one lives completely in need of what God creates and grants him.
Still, a vast majority of people do not perceive their weaknesses and that they are in need of God. They suppose that things develop spontaneously or that they acquire everything by their own efforts. This is an important error, as well as a serious ingratitude towards God.
Ironically, people who render their thanks to a person for even an insignificant gift, spend all their lives ignoring the countless blessings that God gives them all through their lives. However, so great are the blessings granted to a person that one could never count them. God relates this fact in a verse as follows:
If you tried to number God’s blessings, you could never count them. God is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Surah an-Nahl: 18)
Despite this fact, most people fail to give thanks for any of the blessings they have. The reason for this is related in the Qur’an: Satan, who pledged to misguide people from God’s way, said that his ultimate aim is to make people be ungrateful to God. Satan’s defiant statements to God emphasize the importance of giving thanks to God:
‘Then I will come at them, from in front of them behind them, from their right and from their left. You will not find most of them thankful.’ He (God) said, ‘Get out of it, reviled and driven out. As for those of them (mankind) who follow you, I, will fill up Hell with every one of you.’ (Surah al-A’raf: 17-18)
Believers, on the other hand, aware of their weaknesses and in humility before God, render their thanks to Him for every blessing granted. Wealth and possessions are not the only blessings for which believers render their thanks to God. Knowing that God is the Owner and Possessor of everything, believers express their inner gratefulness for good health, beauty, knowledge, wisdom, love of faith and hatred from disbelief, understanding, insight, foresight and for power.
They are thankful for being rightly guided and for being in the company of believers. A beautiful landscape, easy handling of their affairs, fulfillment of their wishes, tidings of great joy, respectful conduct or any other blessings make believers immediately turn to God, express their gratefulness to Him and reflect on His mercy and compassion.
In return for good morals displayed, a reward awaits believers. This is another of the secrets revealed in the Qur’an; God increases His blessings on those who are grateful. For example, God grants even more health and power to those who render their thanks to God for the good health and strength they have.
God bestows even more knowledge and property to those who are grateful for their knowledge or wealth. This is because they are sincere people who are contented with what God gives and are pleased with the blessings and who take God as their friend. God relates this secret in the Qur’an as follows:
And when your Lord announced: “If you are grateful, I will certainly give you increase, but if you are ungrateful, My punishment is severe.”‘ (Surah Ibrahim: 7)
Being grateful is also a sign of one’s closeness to and love of God. People who give thanks have the insight and capability to perceive the beauties and blessings that God creates. God’s Messenger, peace be upon him, also referred to this when he said:
When God gives you property, the bliss of God’s blessing and offering must be reflected on you.
Sources: us1.harunyahya.com/…/GOD_INCREASES_HIS_BLESSINGS_ON_THOSE_WHO_ARE_GRATEFUL on : God Increases His Blessings On Those Who Are Grateful
Ya Allah, cukup saja yang diberikan setaraf dengan kemampuan ku. Aku menangis hiba dihadapanMu, meratapi segala kejahilan ku, kesalahan ku, kelemahan ku dan kelalaian ku..
DugaanMu ini adalah yang paling terpanjang dan sukar bagiku.. Aku tahu kamu Maha Adil dan berkuasa.. padaMu ku tawaqal sepenuhnya. Pada satu hari nanti akan muncul kemenangan dan kebahagian bagi yang bersabar, dan aku akan setia menunggu dengan seikhlas hati insha’Allah.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “There is no gift better and more vast (that you may be given) than patience.” – Sahih Al-Bukhari, Hadith 8:477
The 10 final days of Ramadhan has arrived. We can see Muslims around the globe doing their final race and compete in performing ibadah such as reading the Holy Qur’an, do supplications, perform tarawih and the qiyamulail in mosque. As we all know, in the final 10 days of Ramadhan, there is an ultimate day which is better than any 1000 months. The day which Allah chose for the revelation of Holy Qur’an and the day which your past sins will be forgiven. Who can resist the benefits of the night of decree’; Laylatul-Qadr?
Below is a video reciting Surah Al-Qadr and elaboration of hadith on Laylatulqadr.
Laylatul-Qadr
Its excellence is great, since in this night the Noble Qur’aan was sent down, which leads one who clings to it, to the path of honour and nobility, and raises him to the summit of distinction and everlasting life. The Muslims who adhere strictly to the Sunnah of Allaah’s Messenger SAW do not raise flags on this night, nor suspend colourful decorations. Rather they vie in standing during it (Laylatul-Qadr) in Prayer out of sincere faith and hoping for reward.
Here, O Muslim, are the Qur’aanic Aayaat and authentic prophetic ahaadeeth referring to this night:
Its excellence
As regards its excellence it is more than sufficient to mention that Laylatul-Qadr is better than a thousand months, He, the Mighty and Majestic, says:
” Verily! We have sent it (this Qur’aan) down in the Night of Decree (Laylatul-Qadr). And what will make you know what the Night of Decree is? The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months. Therein descend the angels and the Rooh (i.e. Gabriel) by Allaah’s Permission with all Decrees, Peace! until the appearance of dawn.” (Al-Qadr 97: 1-5)
And in it every decreed matter for the year is conveyed, He, the Most High says:
” We sent it (this Qur’aan) down on a blessed Night. Verily, We are ever warning (mankind of Our Torment). Therein (that Night) is decreed every matter of ordainment. Amran (i.e. a command or this Qur’aan or His Decree of every matter) from Us. Verily, We are ever sending (the Messenger). (As) a Mercy from your Lord. Verily! He is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower.” (Ad-Dukhaan 44: 3-6)
When is it?
It is reported from the Prophet SAW that it is within the twenty-first, twenty-third, twenty-fifth, twenty-seventh, twenty-ninth or the last night of Ramadhan.
Imaam ash-Shaafi’ee, rahimahullaah, said: To me it is as the Prophet SAW used to answer according to the question posed, it would be said to him: “Shall I seek it in such and such night?” So he would reply: “Seek it in such and such night.” And Allaah knows best. (Reported from him by al-Baghawee in Sharhus-Sunnah)
The most correct saying is that it occurs in the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadhan and this is shown by the hadeeth of ‘Aa’ishah, RA, who said: “Allaah Messenger SAW used to practice I’tikaaf in the last ten nights and say: ‘Seek out Laylatul-Qadr in the (odd nights) of the last ten days of Ramadhan.” (Bukhari, Muslim)
However if the servant is too weak or unable, then he should at least not let the last seven days pass him by, due to what is reported from ‘Ibn ‘Umar, who said: Allaah’s Messenger SAW said: “Seek it in the last ten, and if one of you is too weak or unable then let him not allow that to make him miss the final seven.” (Bukhari, Muslim)
This explains his, SAW saying: “I see that your dreams are in agreement (that it is in the last seven) so he who wishes to seek it out then let him seek it in the last seven.” (Bukhari)
It is also known from the Sunnah, that knowledge of the exact night upon which Laylatul-Qadr falls was taken up because the people argued, ‘Ubaadah ibn as-Saamit, RA said: The Prophet SAW came out intending to tell us about Laylatul-Qadr, however two men were arguing and he said:
“I came out to inform you about Laylatul-Qadr but so and so, and, so and so were arguing, so it was raised up, and perhaps that is better for you, so seek it on the (twenty) ninth and (twenty) seventh and the (twenty) fifth.” (Bukhari)
Some ahaadeeth indicate that Laylatul-Qadr is in the last ten nights, while others indicate that it is in the odd nights of the last ten, so the first are general and the second more particular, and the particular has to be given priority over the general. Other ahaadeeth state that it is in the last seven – and these are restricted by mention of one who is too weak or unable. So there is no confusion, all the ahaadeeth agree and are not contradictory.
In conclusion: The Muslim should seek out Laylatul-Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten: the night of the twenty-first (the night before the twenty-first day), the twenty-third, the twenty-fifth, the twenty-seventh and the twenty-ninth. If he is too weak or unable to seek it out in all the odd nights, then let him seek it out in the odd nights of the last seven: the night of the twenty-fifth, the twenty-seventh and the twenty-ninth. And Allaah knows best.
How should a Muslim seek Laylatul-Qadr?
One who misses this blessed night then he has missed much good for no one misses it except one from whom it is withheld. Therefore it is recommended that the Muslim who is eager to be obedient to Allaah should stand in Prayer during this night out of Eemaan and hoping for the great reward, since if he does this, Allaah will forgive his previous sins.
He SAW said: “Whoever stands in (Prayer) in Laylatul-Qadr out of Eemaan and seeking reward then his previous sins are forgiven.” (Bukhari)
It is recommended to supplicate a great deal in it, it is reported from ‘Aa’ishah, RA that she said:
“O Messenger of Allaah! What if I knew which night Laylatul-Qadr was, then what should I say in it?” He said: “Say: Allaahumma innaka ‘affuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘annee.” (O Allaah you are the one who pardons greatly, and loves to pardon, so pardon me.) (at-Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah)
You know the importance of this night, so stand in Prayer in the last ten nights, in worship, detaching oneself from the women, ordering your family with this, and increasing in actions of obedience and worship in it.
From ‘Aa’ishah, RA who said:
“The Prophet SAW used to tighten his waist-wrapper (izaar) – (meaning detached himself from his wives in order to worship, and exerted himself in seeking Laylatul-Qadr), spend the night in worship, and wake the family in the last ten nights.” (Bukhari, Muslim)
From ‘Aa’ishah, RA:
“Allaah’s Messenger SAW used to exert himself in the last ten nights more than he would at other times.” (Muslim)
Its sign
Many people believe in all sorts of superstitions about Laylatul-Qadr, and false beliefs from them are that the trees prostrate, and buildings sleep! And these things are clearly futile and baseless. Allaah’s Messenger SAW described the morning after Laylatul-Qadr, so that the Muslim may know which day it is. From Ubayy, RA who said: that Rasulullah SAW said:
“On the morning following Laylatul-Qadr the sun rises not having any rays, as if it were a brass dish, until it rises up.” (Muslim, Abu Dawood, at-Tarmidhi, Ibn Majah)
From Abu Hurairah, RA who said:
“We were discussing Laylatul-Qadr in the presence of Allaah’s Messenger SAW, so he said: ‘Which of you remembers (the night) when the moon arose and was like half a plate?’” (Muslim) [Qaadi 'Iyaad said: "It contains an indication that it was towards the end of the month - since the moon does not appear like that when it arises except towards the end of the month."]
From Ibn ‘Abbaas, RA who said: Allaah’s Messenger SAW said:
“Laylatul-Qadr is calm and pleasant, neither hot nor cold, the sun arises on its morning being feeble and red.” (at-Tayaalisee, Ibn Khuzaimah, al-Bazzaar with hasan isnaad)
Let us seek abundance rewards from our Creator by performing extra actions in these last few days of the noble month of Ramadhan as it could be our last.
Wallahu’alam bisowab. (: Courtesy of Jannah.org Articles.
Well kids, during the holy month of Ramadhan was when Allah (SWT) gave Prophet Muhammad (S) the Holy Qur’an. One day, Muhammad had a vision in which the angel Jibril told him how Allah wanted people to live. The Allah’s words were revealed to Muhammad through the angel over a period of 23 years, and the words were written down to form the Qur’an.
We celebrate Ramadhan to remember this very special month. Ramadhan is a time when we fast during the daylight hours. We go without food or drink until sundown. Instead of feeding our bodies, we pray and read the Qur’an. We also make extra effort not to say or listen to anything harmful. These things make us feel closer to Allah, and also remind us of people who may not have enough to eat.
Every day during Ramadhan, Muslim families wake up before the sun rises to eat a meal together. This meal is called Suhur. It is the only thing we eat until the evening. After Suhur, everyone offers the Fajr prayer together. Even young children should fast at least a few days during Ramadhan. Many kids also give up eating their favorite foods andtry to improve themselves by avoiding bad habits.
Muslims are supposed to read the entire Qur’an during the month of Ramadhan. It is important to know that all five daily prayers should be offered as well, or the day’s fasting has no meaning at all. When the sun sets, we break our fast by drinking water and eating dates. Then we offer the Maghrib prayer together. Afterwards, everyone enjoys a delicious meal called Iftar.
Remember that fasting during Ramadhan is REQUIRED of Muslims once they reach the age of puberty, or between the ages of 11 and 15 (the same time that the five prayers become a requirement).
Ramadhan is a time when Muslims give up some of their personal comforts to become closer to Allah. It is a time to remember the important teachings that Allah (SWT) gave to our dear Prophet (S). Those teachings include respecting and understanding others, and remembering those who are less fortunate.
So children, why don’t we fast? Not only we will be loved by Allah S.W.T, our rewards will be multiplied to when we do good deeds! Lets fast!
"Physical well being comes from eating little, mental well being comes from sinning little, well being of the heart comes from worrying little and well being of the tongue comes from speaking little."
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