sunniforum.com - a resource for the propagation of authentic Islamic teachings - Blogs - ummitaalib http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/blog.php?39561-ummitaalib Traditional Islamic discussion forum based on the four madhabs (schools of thought) of Sunni Islam. en Sat, 18 May 2013 10:03:41 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg sunniforum.com - a resource for the propagation of authentic Islamic teachings - Blogs - ummitaalib http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/blog.php?39561-ummitaalib <![CDATA["Them" & "Us" within Ourselves?]]> http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?705-quot-Them-quot-amp-quot-Us-quot-within-Ourselves Sat, 11 May 2013 08:54:01 GMT I have been thinking a lot about this lately so I decided to pen my thoughts. Everywhere one looks (on forums especially) its "them" and "us" and here by "them" I do not mean the enemy. I'm talking about "them" and "us" within ourselves, within the Muslim Ummah.

If a person is a Madhabi, the Ghayr-Madhabis are "them" and if a person is a Deobandi, the Barelwis are "them" yet all of us are "us". Ok so let's leave that aside for a moment since it involves a few Aqeedah issues. Lets ponder on the following.

If a person is a Hanafi, the followers of other Madhaahib are "them".

If a person is inclined towards Tasawwuf/Sufism, the Tablighis are "them".

If a person is devoted toward the Tablighi Jama'ah, the Tasawwufis /Sufis are "them".

If a person is inclined to a particular opinion of a particular group of Ulama, then the followers of the other opinion are "them" and Musallis of each Masjid and students of each Madrasah and mureeds of each Shaykh are "them & us" to each other!

So who are "them"?

They are none other than our own brothers and sisters, bound by the love for Allah 'azzawajall and His beloved Rasool sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam and the Noble Qur'an! A bond stronger than the bond of blood ties!

There is no "them" and "us" my dear brothers and sisters, there is only "us"! Looking at forum discussions we see that once the tag of "them" is attached, they become the enemy and then Akhlaaq is thrown out of the window creating disunity and causing hurt to each other.

We have all been active on forums and each of us know how much we have contributed to this sad state of affairs. Allaahu akbar! It has come to such a state that Ummahforumers are "them" to Sunniforumers and Sunniforumers are "them" to Muftisaysforumers......!

O Allah! Forgive us and unite our hearts and make us like one body so that the whole body hurts when one part of it is hurt and grant us beautiful Akhlaaq towards each other! ]]> ummitaalib http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?705-quot-Them-quot-amp-quot-Us-quot-within-Ourselves My Mother’s Day! http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?701-My-Mother’s-Day! Tue, 07 May 2013 10:33:53 GMT “I love you, mom,” whispered Yusuf as he wrapped the soft pashmina shawl around his mother’s shoulders. The vibrant peach contrasted with the dark rings that had grown under her eyes lately, but their brightness had not faded. Her eyes lit up as she stroked the delicate embroidery on the edge... “I love you, mom,” whispered Yusuf as he wrapped the soft pashmina shawl around his mother’s shoulders. The vibrant peach contrasted with the dark rings that had grown under her eyes lately, but their brightness had not faded.

Her eyes lit up as she stroked the delicate embroidery on the edge of the shawl, “And this…Yusuf?”

Yusuf looked at her with the excitement of a young boy unpacking his first bicycle, “Wait ma…there’s more,” he cried, as he removed a burgundy jewellery box. Presenting it in front of his mother, like they were the crown jewels, he gingerly lifted the lid to reveal a string of exquisite cultured pearls, delicately strung together with small black pearls breaking the shimmer of the white pearls.

“Yusuf!” exclaimed his mother, her eyes brimming, “What’s all this?”

Yusuf stepped back and looked at his mother holding the pearl necklace close to her chest, admiring it, “Mom, always wanted a pearl necklace….”

“But it must have cost you a small fortune,” said Saffiyah as she held the pearls up to the light, studying the delicate changes of colour as she turned the necklace, “Why now…what’s special?”

“It’s my mother’s day!” he beamed.

“Er..,” began Saffiyah as she craned her neck to look at the calendar behind her, “But it’s not mother’s day. Not for a while, yet?” a puzzled look settling on her face.

“I didn’t say it was Mother’s day,” replied Yusuf, “I said it was MY mother’s day. But let me explain….”

“You remember I told you about Nasser who recently moved here from the coast?”

Saffiyah nodded in acknowledgement.

“Last night I met him at Sheikh’s program and asked him why he always begged sheikh for duas. I just found it strange that he would always insist that Sheikh make dua for him. He gave me an odd reply – he asked me if my mother was alive, and if I had fifteen minutes. I confirmed that I had both. We sat at the back of the masjid and he told me his story.”

Yusuf paused to pour some tea, adding a sugar to each cup, handing one to his mother he continued, “Nasser told me that since his door of dua (supplication) had closed a long time ago, he had to seek another door for dua. Not understanding, I asked him what he meant. He was silent for a long time, and I thought perhaps I said something wrong, but he just looked at me and smiled. Wiping a tear from his eye he told me that his mother passed away when he was only five years old. He said that he could still remember the smell of her hair after she washed it, but remembered little else.”

Yusuf watched his mother sipping her tea and noticed just how wrinkled her hands had become, the gold wedding ring still sat gracefully on her ring finger. She always took pride in grooming her nails, buffing them to a perfect shine.

“After Nasser’s mother passed away he lived in the care of his aunties. They were good to him and cared for him as one of their own. They bought him what he needed and he had much of what he needed. Then he told me “You know, Joe, no one can replace the embrace of a mother. And no one can replace the dua (prayer) of a mother. I lost that dua a long time ago.” Then I thought of all the duas you make for me - how often when I rush out of the house you always say, “Yusuf, slow down, Allah Ta'ala be with you!” “Allah Hafiz.” “Yusuf, may Allah Ta'ala make your children the coolness of your eye.”

“Ma…I never really cherished those duas until I heard Nasser’s story,” said Yusuf, dabbing his eye with a tissue, “I never knew that those were treasures beyond measure. And then it made some sense to me of what Sheikh said when he quoted Abdulla Ibn 'Abbas (RA), "If any Muslim obeys Allah regarding his parents, Allah will open two gates of the Garden for him. If there is only one parent, then one gate will be opened. If one of them is angry, then Allah will not be pleased with him until that parent is pleased with him."

“And when Nasser told me – ‘Joe (as Yusuf was referred to by his friends), you know, I will never be able to call anyone in this world Mum, and I will never know the embrace of a mother. You still have it, Joe, value it, treasure it,’ I realised that what Allah had favoured me with was something so special that I couldn’t just celebrate it once a year and call it mother’s day. I decided that from now MY Mother’s day will be Every Day! - Yesterday, today and tomorrow will all be mother’s day. I can never repay you, but I know the heart of a mother asks for no repayment. And…if I can do nothing else for my mother’s day then I will at least thank Allah that he allowed my door of dua to be open for one more day.”

“Forgive me ma…..” Yusuf choked, “I need to do so much more for you….”

Saffiyah clasped his hands and stroked his face, “You are a good son, Yusuf, Allah Ta'ala will grant you lots of goodness in this world and the next.”

By Abdur Rahmaan Umar
eislam ]]> ummitaalib http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?701-My-Mother’s-Day! A Garment Unto Each Other http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?695-A-Garment-Unto-Each-Other Wed, 01 May 2013 10:53:08 GMT هُنَّ لِبَاسٌ لَّكُمْ وَأَنتُمْ لِبَاسٌ لَّهُنَّ

"They are a garment unto you and you are a garment unto them"
(Part of verse 187 Suratul Baqarah)

This verse seems light as one skims through it but there is a lot of depth in it. Mufti Ismail Menk Sahib explains how beautiful the example of clothing is in this verse!

Clothing Beautifies a Person
This is the first quality of the spouse. We wear clothing which beautify us. We do not wear clothing of disgrace. Similarly one's spouse beautifies you by presenting a good image of you.

Clothing Changes with the Changing of the Season
One wears clothes according to the season so that one is protected from the outside environment . In the winter one will wear warm, protective clothing while in the summer one will wear cool comfortable clothes. If one was to wear warm clothing in the hot weather one will be most uncomfortable. Similarly one's spouse should be a means of protection from the outside environment. Our beloved Prophet sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam, upon receiving the Revelation, felt heavy and fearful. He went straight to his wife Khadeejah RA and said "Zammiloonee, zammiloonee" (cover me, cover me). Immediately she comforted him to the highest degree and allayed his fears with encouraging words. This providing of comfort is also "clothing".

Clothing Covers up Scars
One's clothes covers up any scars (of operations) or other deficiencies. Clothing covers up one's shame i.e. the private parts. Similarly one's spouse covers up one's faults and not expose them. A husband and wife should cover up the negative aspects of each other. One does know these negative aspects however they should not be exposed in public i.e. do not "wash your linen in public".

Clothing are bought According to One's means
When buying clothes one will shop at places where it fits the pockets. Similarly when looking for a spouse look for someone on your level. A marriage will not work if a spouse is too expensive to look after.

Clothing are Bought According to One's Size
Clothing is bought according to one's size. A pair of trousers which are a couple of sizes too big will have to be tied by a belt otherwise will cause embarrassment and similarly something which is a few sizes too small may look good but when worn, it will rip. For one who is a size 10, a size 6 will be of no benefit and one who buys a 38 waist whereas he is a 32 waist will be embarrassed.

The Hadith too teaches us to look for someone on the same social standing i.e. similar likes and dislikes and the same spiritual level. So if someone is not on your level of spirituality or the same social level it might look good but as soon as you marry the tears will appear and the marriage will be lost.

How beautiful is the example of clothing in this verse! It teaches how to choose a spouse and how to live in harmony. ]]> ummitaalib http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?695-A-Garment-Unto-Each-Other <![CDATA[The Beloved's Displeasure is not Punishment enough?]]> http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?684-The-Beloved-s-Displeasure-is-not-Punishment-enough Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:30:38 GMT If by committing a sin there were no bad consequences for a person except that his Lord becomes naraaz (displeased) with him, is that not punishment enough? Shaykh Ashraf Ali Thanwi (raheemahullaah) If by committing a sin there were no bad consequences for a person except that his Lord becomes naraaz (displeased) with him, is that not punishment enough?

Shaykh Ashraf Ali Thanwi (raheemahullaah) ]]> ummitaalib http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?684-The-Beloved-s-Displeasure-is-not-Punishment-enough Be dust before thou art turned into dust http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?683-Be-dust-before-thou-art-turned-into-dust Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:08:00 GMT A company of vagabonds met a dervish, spoke insulting words to him, struck him and otherwise molested him; whereon he complained to his superior and explained the case. The pir replied: 'My son, the patched frock of dervishes is the garment of resignation and who, wearing it, cannot bear injuries is a pretender not entitled to the frock.'


A large river will not become turbid from stones.
The Arif who feels aggrieved is shallow water yet.


If he injures thee, bear it Because pardon will purify thee from sin.
O brother, as the end is dust, be dust before thou art turned into dust.

THE GULISTAN OF SA'DI ]]> ummitaalib http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?683-Be-dust-before-thou-art-turned-into-dust Madinatul Awliyaa (City of the Friends of Allah) http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?674-Madinatul-Awliyaa-(City-of-the-Friends-of-Allah) Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:51:16 GMT A buzrug narrates: “Once I saw nine Auliyaa at the Raudhah Mutahharah (The Holy Sepulcher) of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). When they began leaving, I followed them. One of them turned to me and sharply enquired: ‘Where are you going?’ I responded: ‘I am accompanying you. I love you all... A buzrug narrates: “Once I saw nine Auliyaa at the Raudhah Mutahharah (The Holy Sepulcher) of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). When they began leaving, I followed them. One of them turned to me and sharply enquired: ‘Where are you going?’ I responded: ‘I am accompanying you. I love you all and I have heard that a man will be with whom he loves.’

One of the group said: ‘He cannot go where we are going. Only those who are forty years of age are allowed to go there.’

Another member of the group said: ‘Let him come, perhaps Allah will grant him the fortune of going there.’

Thus I accompanied them. We traversed distance miraculously. Great distances were covered in the shortest time. Ultimately we reached a city which was built of gold and silver. The trees were extremely lush and the growth luxuriously dense. Beautiful rivers of crystal clear water were flowing. A wide variety of the most wonderful fruit grew in abundance.

We entered the city and ate of the delicious fruit. I kept three apples from that city with me. None of the Auliyaa forbade me from taking the apples. As we prepared to leave, I asked them about this city. They said that it is the city of the Auliyaa of Allah (Madinatul Auliyaa). When the Auliyaa desired to visit this place, the city is miraculously brought to them. They added: ‘However, besides you to this day, no one under forty years had come to this city.’

When we reached Makkah, I gave one of the apples to a labourer. But he threw it away. My companions severely reprimanded me and told me to eat of the remaining apples whenever I felt hungry.

Finally I arrived home with one apple. My sister out of happiness hugged me and said: ‘Brother, you brought a wonderful thing from your journey. Give it to me.’

I replied: ‘What wonderful thing of the world could I have found for you?’ She said: ‘ Where is that apple?’

I had hidden it, hence I asked: ‘Which apple?’

She said: ‘Why conceal it from me? You had to struggle to gain admission while I was taken there at the age of twenty years. By Allah! I was called there without my desire.’

I said: ‘Sister, what are you saying? One of the buzrugs said that besides me, no one under forty years had even entered that city. ’

She said: ‘Yes, this is the law for the Mureedeen and Ush-shaq. But the Muraad and the Mahboob are allowed to visit the city whenever they wish. But, nothing of the city pleases them. Whenever you desire, I can take you to that city.’

(Mureedeen, Ush-shaq, Muraad, Mahboob - these are classes of the Muhibbeen (lovers) of Allah Ta`ala).

I said: ‘Show me the city now!’

My sister issued a command. ‘By Allah! To my astonishment, I beheld with my eyes that very same city. I saw the city inclining towards my sister. Stretching her hand towards the city, she said: ‘Now tell me where is that apple?’

The apple which I had hid above me fell on me.

After this wonderful experience, I understood my insignificance. I never had the faintest idea of the lofty states of my sister.”

Orchards of Love (Majlisul Ulama) ]]> ummitaalib http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?674-Madinatul-Awliyaa-(City-of-the-Friends-of-Allah) The Final Countdown http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?672-The-Final-Countdown Sun, 07 Apr 2013 11:11:58 GMT In a boxing or wrestling match it is not the winner of each round, but the outcome of the final round which determines the winner. A fighter may be winning every round but if his opponent causes him to fall whereby he cannot stand up before the count will make him the loser. The winner is he... In a boxing or wrestling match it is not the winner of each round, but the outcome of the final round which determines the winner.

A fighter may be winning every round but if his opponent causes him to fall whereby he cannot stand up before the count will make him the loser. The winner is he who wins the final round.

Similarly the winners i.e. the successful ones, will be those who succeed in the Hereafter regardless of whether they were regarded as successful or unsuccessful by worldly standards (as success has different definitions according to different people) and success of this world and the Hereafter (On an individual and collective basis) lies in practicing the complete Deen.

The Deen also has different definitions. To some fulfilling the five daily Prayer is Deen while to others the Prayers, Hajj, Zakat and Fasting is Deen. Know that Deen comprises of five branches, Aqaid (Correct Beliefs) being the foundation. Thereafter there is:

*Ibaadaat (Worship)
*Akhlaaq (Noble Character – developing good qualities and eliminating bad ones)
*Mu’shsharaat (Beautiful Social Conduct i.e. to behave in such a way that no inconvenience / burden or hurt is felt by anyone)
*Mu’ammalaat (Concerning rulings regarding any agreement or dealings between two parties, be they monetary or by way of duties/rights)

Three points to act upon to bring the complete Deen in one’s life:


*Ta’alluk (Connection) with the Qur’an (Abundant recitation with Tajweed)
*Ta’alluk with Salaah (The Compulsory, Sunan and the Optional) and
*The Remembrance of Allah (by reciting various Masnoon du’as for various occasions, talking to Allah subhaanahu wata’ala asking for needs to be fulfilled and praising/glorifying Allah subhaanahu wata’ala)

From the Monthly Majlis (April 2013) of Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat (Hafizahullah) ]]> ummitaalib http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?672-The-Final-Countdown Thou Knowest Not, I Do http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?668-Thou-Knowest-Not-I-Do Mon, 01 Apr 2013 08:49:29 GMT A great man was praised in an assembly and, his good qualities being extolled, he raised his head and said: 'I am such as I know myself to be.'


O thou who reckonest my virtues, refrainest from giving me pain,
These are my open, and thou knowest not my hidden, qualities.

My person is, to the eyes of the world, of good aspect
But my internal wickedness makes me droop my head with shame.

The peacock is for his beauteous colours by the people
Praised whilst he is ashamed of his ugly feet.

THE GULISTAN OF SA'DI ]]> ummitaalib http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?668-Thou-Knowest-Not-I-Do Moderating on SF http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?663-Moderating-on-SF Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:39:21 GMT I thought I would blog this comment made during a discussion on moderating SF (In the sister's section)

Most of the mods are on SF without members even realising. We work like stealth planes, behind the scenes.

There are some mods who rarely post but are on every single day doing boring, mundane tasks. I for one, log on in the mornings and then check the forum a few times throughout the day. Almost every single time there is something to see to. And I'm admittedly, one of the lazy ones. Imagine the work the more diligent mods put in!

The forum is like one of those swans you see swimming in water- on the surface it looks calm and serene but underwater there's a pair of legs paddling like crazy. Likewise, there's a whole team of moderators and shura members who work hard behind the scenes to keep things running and smooth. It might seem like there's only one or two active ones, but believe me, it's a team effort.
Jazaakumullaahu Khayran to all SF staff for their time and hard work! ]]> ummitaalib http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?663-Moderating-on-SF Value of a Sigh......... http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?660-Value-of-a-Sigh Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:44:50 GMT A man who had wandered around the whole day in search of employment was returning empty-handed. He thought of his hungry wife and children at home. What will he tell them today?

On his way home, he saw Ibraahim Bin Adham sitting peacefully. With a heavy sigh, the man said: "You are sitting so peacefully without a care in the world. I envy you." Ibraahim said: "Give me your sigh in exchange for all the ibaadat I have so far made."

A grief stricken heart has great value in Allah's court. In a Hadith Qudsi, Allah Ta'ala says: "I am in the broken hearts of people."

Scattered Pearls
Source ]]> ummitaalib http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?660-Value-of-a-Sigh <![CDATA[Success lies in Deen & ‘Ilm is Deen]]> http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?654-Success-lies-in-Deen-amp-‘Ilm-is-Deen Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:15:50 GMT Attachment 10319 (http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=10319) Our individual and collective success and our success of this world and that of the Hereafter lies in the Deen of Allah subhaanahu wata’ala. It is through Deen that a person becomes successful and there is no... Name: knowledgehd-21774_200x200.jpg Views: 612 Size: 15.1 KB

Our individual and collective success and our success of this world and that of the Hereafter lies in the Deen of Allah subhaanahu wata’ala. It is through Deen that a person becomes successful and there is no Deen without ‘Ilm (knowledge). Without ‘Ilm, Deen has no existence as Deen only exists with ‘Ilm.

Muhammad ibn Sereen (Raheemahullah) said, “Indeed this ‘Ilm is Deen.”

If ‘Ilm is correct, complete, reliable and authentic then Deen is correct, complete, reliable and authentic and if ‘Ilm is incorrect, unreliable, incomplete and unauthentic then the Deen will be incorrect, unreliable, incomplete and unauthentic.

Therefore attach yourselves to the God-fearing authentic Scholars with a sound chain leading to our Rasool salallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam. Acquire ‘ilm and practice upon it.

Advices from the speech by Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat (Hafizahullah) at the 16th Annual Sister’s Gathering held in Leicester (March 2013) ]]> ummitaalib http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?654-Success-lies-in-Deen-amp-‘Ilm-is-Deen <![CDATA[Cure for Pride & Jealousy]]> http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?648-Cure-for-Pride-amp-Jealousy Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:20:49 GMT The Right of Shukr Prophet Dawood ‘alayhis salaam turned to Allah subhaanahu wata’ala in deep gratitude for all the blessings bestowed upon him and one can only imagine the shukr (gratitude) of a Prophet. Afterward the thought occurred to him that the Tawfeeq (guidance) to make Shukr upon the... The Right of Shukr

Prophet Dawood ‘alayhis salaam turned to Allah subhaanahu wata’ala in deep gratitude for all the blessings bestowed upon him and one can only imagine the shukr (gratitude) of a Prophet. Afterward the thought occurred to him that the Tawfeeq (guidance) to make Shukr upon the blessings was also a blessing so he turned to Allah subhaanhau wata’ala once more in gratitude.

Upon completing he realised that the shukr he made upon the thought which occurred to him was also a blessing and so once again he turned to Allah subhaanahu wata’ala in shukr. After this he realised that the cycle could go on forever and so he said, “Oh Allah, how can I thank You, when my thankfulness to You is itself a blessing from among Your gracious favours?” So Allah subhaanahu wata’ala conveyed to him by way of inspiration (wahy), “Now you have thanked Me indeed”.

Cure for Pride & Jealousy

Our respected Shaykh (Hafizahullah) said that the following du’a, if recited morning and evening will become a means of being resurrected as though the right of Shukr has been fulfilled.

اللّهُـمَّ ما أَصْبَـَحَ بي مِـنْ نِعْـمَةٍ أَو بِأَحَـدٍ مِـنْ خَلْـقِك ، فَمِـنْكَ وَحْـدَكَ لا شريكَ لَـك ، فَلَـكَ الْحَمْـدُ وَلَـكَ الشُّكْـر . [أبو داود 4/318

Allahumma maa asbaha bee min ni’matin, aw bi-ahadin min khalqik, faminka wahdaka laa shareeka lak, falakal-hamdu walakash-shukr.
Oh Allah! Whatever blessings I or any of Your creatures rose up with, is only from You, You have no partner, so for You is all praise and unto You all thanks

Then Shaykh said that it had occurred to him that in this du’a was a cure for the spiritual illnesses of and Kibr (Pride) and Hasad (Jealousy). By declaring that “Whatever blessing I have are from You alone” one will realise that what is there to be proud about since every blessing is from Allah subhaanahu wata’ala alone?

And by declaring, “Whatever blessing any of your creatures have are from You alone” one will realise that why this jealousy on seeing someone being blessed with something since the blessing is from Allah subhaanahu wata’ala?

From the speech by Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat (Hafizahullah) at the 20th IDA Youth Conference ]]> ummitaalib http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?648-Cure-for-Pride-amp-Jealousy On being Praised for one’s Achievements http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?646-On-being-Praised-for-one’s-Achievements Sat, 09 Mar 2013 22:02:59 GMT Following up on the previous post.... “Entertaining good thoughts regarding people is a virtuous deed which will be rewarded while entertaining suspicious thoughts will lead to being questioned in the Hereafter.” In the court of Allah subhaanahu wat’ala the person entertaining suspicious... Following up on the previous post....

“Entertaining good thoughts regarding people is a virtuous deed which will be rewarded while entertaining suspicious thoughts will lead to being questioned in the Hereafter.”

In the court of Allah subhaanahu wat’ala the person entertaining suspicious thoughts will be asked to furnish proof. For example a person is seen leaving a pub. He has not been seen drinking alcohol. For having suspicious thoughts regarding this person one will be questioned and asked to furnish proof. Therefore take the easy path and think good of everyone.

As for the good thoughts, admiration, compliments and praise of other people, they should not make us forget our reality. Think that it is not me who is being praised, but it is the veil of concealment which Allah subhaanahu wata’ala has placed over me which is being praised.

The friends of Allah subhaanahua wata’ala have such a strong connection with Him that when they are praised they engage in Istighfaar and Hamd in their hearts.

The following du’a should be recited when one is praised and one should think that Allah subhaanahu wata’ala is concealing me despite my evil;

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Allahumma anta a’alamu bee minnafsee wa ana a’alamu binafsee minan naas Allaahumma laa tu'aakhidhnee bimaa yaqooloona, waghfir lee maa laa ya'lamoona”

"Oh Allah! You know me better than myself and I know about myself better than what the people know about me. Oh Allah do not call me to account for what they say & forgive me for what they have no knowledge of (i.e. my faults and defects)."

From the speech by Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat (Hafizahullah) - IDA 20th Youth Conference, Leicester, 3rd March 2013 ]]> ummitaalib http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?646-On-being-Praised-for-one’s-Achievements <![CDATA[The Humble & Heartfelt plea of my respected Shaykh]]> http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?639-The-Humble-amp-Heartfelt-plea-of-my-respected-Shaykh Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:01:45 GMT The deep sincerity and concern of the Mashaikh is quite awe inspiring and humbling. Before Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat (Hafizahullah) came on as the final speaker at this year’s Annual Youth Conference in Leicester at the weekend, the host gave our respected Shaykh a deserving introduction of his... The deep sincerity and concern of the Mashaikh is quite awe inspiring and humbling. Before Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat (Hafizahullah) came on as the final speaker at this year’s Annual Youth Conference in Leicester at the weekend, the host gave our respected Shaykh a deserving introduction of his personal sacrifices and successful endeavours in the field of khidmat of Deen through the Islamic Da’wah Academy. However as soon as Shaykh began his usual inspiring and heartfelt plea to the gathering of connecting to Allah subhaanahu wata’ala, he said the following words.

“Until death with Imaan and the book of deeds being given in the right hand; until the safe passage across the Seerat (Bridge over the fire of Jahannam) and a safe entry into Jannah we cannot say we have been successful.”

I shall briefly mention the main points of his speech in another post inshaAllah but here I would like to mention our dear and respected Shaykh’s deep concern for every individual of this world. His cry of pain could be heard welling up from the depth of his heart and his anguish felt in his words when he said,

“Wallaahi! There is no other objective (behind the organising of such events by the IDA) but that of connecting individuals to Allah subhaanahu wata’ala and His Rasool sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam.”

He pleaded: “Make a resolution that the time has come to change my life. I will do everything which pleases Allah subhaanahu wata’ala and refrain from everything which displeases Him. Repent now! Do not leave it for a special place or a special night because the best moment and the best place for a Believer is when he sincerely repents. The only path to solve our individual and collective problems is to connect ourselves to Allah subhaanahu wata’ala, His Rasool sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam and the Holy Qur’an.” ]]> ummitaalib http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?639-The-Humble-amp-Heartfelt-plea-of-my-respected-Shaykh A Reminder (for myself first) http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?632-A-Reminder-(for-myself-first) Sat, 02 Mar 2013 09:00:54 GMT Hazrat Ali RA despite being a Sahaabi, used to say, “The journey is long and provision very little.” Should a person with very little provision and in front of whom lies the long journey to the Hereafter remain negligent of standing in the court of Allah subhaanhahu wata’ala? The Day of... Hazrat Ali RA despite being a Sahaabi, used to say, “The journey is long and provision very little.”

Should a person with very little provision and in front of whom lies the long journey to the Hereafter remain negligent of standing in the court of Allah subhaanhahu wata’ala?

The Day of Judgement and the Meezaan (Scales) are inevitable. Question is, are we prepared for it and will the scales tip in our favour?

So lost in the dunya, drowning in the waves of nafsaaniyyat (desires), mutma-in (complacent) with the little which we do regarding which there is no guarantee if it is worth presenting in the court of Allah subhaanahu wata'ala! As a poet says in Urdu,

“JIyaa kartaa hein kyaa yuhi marne waalaa?
Is this how a person who is going to die, lives?

Are we ready to face the reality of meeting the Angel of death?
Shaykh Yunus Patel (Raheemahullah) said,

“Shouqe liqaa mein tere ho jaane dil se haazir
Sun ke payaam teraa ho jaane dil se haazir”

Shaykh said that this is in relation to the Angel of death when he appears, the reciter is saying,
“I was awaiting your arrival, I was ready and prepared.”

Are we? ]]> ummitaalib http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/entry.php?632-A-Reminder-(for-myself-first)