Abu Juhaifah (Radi Allahu anhu) reported:
The Prophet (SalAllahu alaihi wasallam) made a bond of brotherhood between Salman and Abud-Darda. Salman paid a visit to Abud-Darda and found Umm Darda (his wife) dressed in shabby clothes and asked her why she was in that state. She replied, "Your brother Abud-Darda is not interested in (the luxuries of) this world". In the meantime Abud-Darda came in and prepared a meal for Salman. Salman requested Abud-Darda to eat (with him) but Abud-Darda said, "I am fasting." Salman said, "I am not going to eat unless you eat." So, Abud-Darda ate (with Salman). When it was night and (a part of the night passed), Abud-Darda got up (to offer the night prayer) but Salman asked him to sleep and Abud-Darda slept. When it was the last hour of the night, Salman asked him to get up and both of them offered (Tahajjud) prayer. Then Salman told Abud-Darda:"You owe a duty to your Rabb, you owe a duty to your body; you owe a duty to your family; so you should give to everyone his due." Abud-Darda came to the Prophet (SalAllahu alaihi wasallam) and reported the whole story. Prophet (SalAllahu alaihi wasallam) said, "Salman is right."
[Al-Bukhari]
As taken from Riyad-us-Saliheen
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "It is enough evil for a Muslim to look down upon his (Muslim) brother."[Muslim].
Commentary:
This Hadith has already been mentioned (Hadith No. 1571). Its meanings are evident and need no elaboration.
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Wathilah bin Al-Asqa` (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Do not express pleasure at the misfortune of a (Muslim) brother lest Allah should bestow mercy upon him and make you suffer from a misfortune."[At-Tirmidhi].
Commentary:
Atrue believer is one who feels unhappy to see Muslims suffering, and rejoices on the happiness of his other fellows in Faith. It is contrary to the conduct of a true believer to rejoice over the trouble of another Muslim as this attitude is very much disliked by Allah. There is every possibility that Allah may punish such a person in this world and relieve the one who is in trouble. See also Hadith No. 1571.
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IMPORTANCE OF ZAKAH
By E ISLAM TEAM
Zakah (alms) is one of the five pillars of Islam. Its importance can be realised from the fact that in 82 verses of the Qur'an Zakah is associated with prayer (Salah), such as:
"Establish regular prayer and give Zakah; and obey Allah and His Messenger." Quran (33:33)
If social justice and compassion to fellow humans who are disadvantaged is one of the central themes in the message of Allah to humanity, then it is no wonder that Zakah, like prayer and fasting, was also enjoined upon the people of the past messengers:
"And We made them (descendants of Abraham) leaders, guiding by Our command, and We sent them inspiration to do good deeds, to establish regular Prayers and to practise Zakah; and they constantly served Us" -Quran (21:73)
THE WISDOM OF GIVING ZAKAH
· It purifies your wealth as Allah Ta'ala says in the Qur'an: "Take alms from their wealth in order to purify them and sanctify them with it and pray for them." Quran (9:103)
- It reminds Muslims of the fact that whatever wealth they may possess is due to the blessings of Allah and as such it is to be spent according to the His commands.
- Zakat functions as a social security for all. Those who have enough money today pay for what they have. If they need money tomorrow they will get what is necessary to help them live decently. Zakat payer pays his dues to Allah as an act of worship, a token of submission and an acknowledgment of gratitude. The receiver of Zakat receives it as a grant from Allah out of His bounty, a favor for which he is thankful to Allah.
- Economically, Zakat is the best check against hoarding. Those who do not invest their wealth but prefer to save or hoard it would see their wealth dwindling year after year due to inflation etc. Zakah helps increase production and stimulates supply because it is a redistribution of income that enhances the demand by putting more real purchasing power in the hands of poor.
- It keeps one away from sin and saves the giver from the moral ill arising from the love and greed of wealth.
· Through Zakah, the poor are cared for, these include widows, orphans, the disabled, the needy and the destitute.
Zakah is the right of the poor. Zakah is not considered a favour that is given to the poor by the rich. It is the right of the poor on the wealth of the rich. Allah says: "
..(In their) wealth there is a known share for the beggars and the destitute"Quran (70:24-25)
Zakah, therefore, is unlike charity that is given to the needy voluntarily. Withholding Zakah is considered depriving the poor of their due share. Thus one who pays Zakah actually
"purifies" his wealth by separating from it the portion that belongs to the poor.
VIRTUES OF ZAKAHAllah says in the Quran:
"The parable of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is that of a grain of corn. It grows seven ears and each ear has hundred grains. Allah increases manifold to whom He pleases." (Quran 2:261)
The Beloved Messenger of Allah (pbuh) is reported to have said about Zakah:
· Zakah is a (great and strong) bridge of Islam.
· If a man pays the Zakah due on his property, it causes its evil influence to vanish.
· Gains the pleasure of Allah.
· Increases wealth and protects from losses.
· Causes Allah's forgiveness and blessings.
· Protection from the wrath of Allah and from a bad death.
· A shelter on the Day of Judgment.
· Security from seventy misfortunes.
Alqamah Radhiallaho anho says that when our group of people visited Rasulullah Sallallaho alaihe wasallam he said to them
, "Verily you can make your Islam perfect by your payment of the Zakaat due on your property". Rasulullah Sallallaho alaihe wasallam said,
"he who observes three things will taste the sweetness of Imaan (faith): One who worships Allah alone and believes (from his heart) that there is no one to be worshipped but Allah and one who pays the Zakaat on his property, willingly, every year. In Zakaat on the animals, one should not give an aged animal or one suffering from itch or any other ailment, or an inferior one, but should give animals of average quality. Allah Ta'ala does not demand from you the best of your animals, nor does He command you to give animals of the worst quality". Do I have to give Zakah?Zakah is obligatory on an adult sane Muslim who has wealth that reaches or exceeds a certain level called the Nisab for a lunar year.(please contact your local Islamic Scholar about the exact amount of Nisab in your local currency). Unlike tax, however, Zakah is an act of worship for which one receives reward from Allah Ta'ala.
Ignoring to pay Zakah, on the other hand, is a major sin.
How much do I have to give? If you are in possession of money, gold, silver, stock in trade or shares that amount to more than the value of Nisab (at current market rates) then you are obliged to pay Zakah. What amounts are owed by you should be deducted from the capital amount before Zakah is calculated.
The rate of Zakah is 2.5% For details and rules pertaining to Zakah please contact your local Ulama (Islamic Scholars) or for any questions relating to Zakah please email
admin@daruliftaa.netRemember … "The upper hand is better than the lower hand (i.e. he who gives in charity is better than him who takes it)." (Hadith- Bukhari)
Profitable Wealth / Perishable Wealth
Narrated Anas bin Malik
Abu Talha was the richest man in Medina amongst the Ansar and Beeruha' (garden) was the most beloved of his property, and it was situated opposite the mosque (of the Prophet). Allah's Apostle used to enter it and drink from its sweet water. When the following Divine verses were revealed:
"By no means shall you attain Al-Birr (piety, righteousness – here it means Allah's reward, i.e. Paradise), unless you spend (in Allah's Cause) of that which you love; and whatever of good you spend, Allah knows it well." (Soorah Aal-'Imraan 3.92)
Abu Talha got up in front of Allah's Apostle and said, "O Allah's Apostle! Allah says in His Book, 'You will not attain righteousness unless you spend (in charity) that which you love,' and verily, the most beloved to me of my property is Beeruha (garden), so I give it in charity and hope for its reward from Allah. O Allah's Apostle! Spend it wherever you like."
Allah's Apostle appreciated that and said, "That is perishable wealth, that is perishable wealth. I have heard what you have said; I suggest you to distribute it among your relatives."
Abu Talha said, "I will do so, O Allah's Apostle."
So, Abu Talha distributed it among his relatives and cousins. The sub-narrator (Malik) said: The Prophet said:
"That is a profitable wealth," instead of "perishable wealth" Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 3.511) ONE CREATOR – ONE MESSAGE
[All Created in pairs]
The QURAN
"And among His Signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that ye may dwell in tranquillity with them, and He has put love and mercy between your (hearts): verily in that are Signs for those who reflect."
[Quran 30:21]
The BIBLE
"Haven't you read," he replied, "that at the beginning the Creator 'made them male and female, and said, 'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate."
[Matthew 19:4-6]
http://al-tanzil.com/In_The_Name_of_ALLAH.html BENEVOLENCE OF THE HEART, FOR THE SAKE OF ALLAH
"Those who spend (in the cause of Allah) in prosperity and adversity and those who suppress anger and pardon (the offences of) the people. And Allah loves such doers of good to others" [3:134 – Amatul Rahman Omar]
The Prophet (pbuh) has said:
[Sunan Abudawud, Book #40, Hadith #4664 ] "Narrated Abu Umamah: The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: If anyone loves for Allah's sake, hates for Allah's sake, gives for Allah's sake and withholds for Allah's sake, he will have perfect faith."
http://al-tanzil.com/-3_134__For_ALLAH.html
Doing good deeds in last ten days of Ramadan
Narrated Aisha
With the start of the last ten days of Ramadan, the Prophet used to tighten his waist belt (i.e. work hard) and used to pray all the night, and used to keep his family awake for the prayers.
Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith - 3.241
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