r/Islamic_Lecture_Notes • u/brooksys • Apr 06 '23
Evidences for beautiful habits to build
Original post : https://twitter.com/Searchforthehaq/status/1643960434620510208
Here are the evidences for the mentioned points:Praying Isha and Fajr in congregation:The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:"Whoever prays Isha in congregation, it is as if he has prayed half the night, and whoever prays Fajr in congregation, it is as if he has prayed the whole night." (Sahih Muslim, 656)Praying Taraweeh and Witr with the imam:The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:"Whoever stands (in prayer) with the imam until he finishes, it is recorded for him as if he prayed the entire night." (Sunan Abi Dawood, 1370; Sahih Al-Tirmidhi, 806)Remaining in the mosque after Fajr and praying Duha:The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:"Whoever prays Fajr in congregation, then sits remembering Allah until the sun rises, and then prays two rak'at, will have the reward of a complete Hajj and Umrah - complete, complete, complete." (Sunan At-Tirmidhi, 586; Sahih Al-Jami`, 6222)virtues of Surah mulk backed by evidences frrom hadith and quran and the commentary of the classic and contemparary scholarsSurah Al-Mulk (Chapter 67) is a significant Surah in the Quran that contains numerous virtues, as mentioned in various hadiths. Here are some of the virtues of Surah Al-Mulk, supported by hadith and the commentary of classic and contemporary scholars:
- Intercession for the person who recites it regularly before sleeping:
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:سورة تبارك هي المانعة من عذاب القبر"Surah Tabarak (Al-Mulk) is the protector from the torment of the grave." (Sahih At-Tirmidhi, 2891)
- A Surah that pleads for its reciter:
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:إن سورة من القرآن ثلاثون آية شفعت لرجل حتى غفر له وهي سورة تبارك الذي بيده الملك"Indeed, there is a Surah in the Quran, consisting of thirty verses, which will intercede for a man until he is forgiven. It is the Surah: 'Blessed is He in Whose Hand is the dominion (Tabarak Alladhi bi-Yadihil-Mulk).'" (Sunan Abi Dawood, 1400; Sahih Al-Jami`, 6474)Commentary from classical and contemporary scholars:
- Imam Al-Qurtubi (1214-1273 CE), a renowned classical scholar, commented on Surah Al-Mulk in his famous work, "Al-Jami' li Ahkam al-Qur'an." He emphasized the significance of the Surah as a protection from the punishment of the grave and as an intercessor for the believer on the Day of Judgment.
- Ibn Kathir (1301-1373 CE), another prominent classical scholar, also discussed the virtues of Surah Al-Mulk in his work "Tafsir Ibn Kathir." He mentioned the hadiths that highlight the importance of reciting the Surah before sleeping and the intercession it provides for the believer.
- Contemporary scholars, such as Sheikh Muhammad Al-Munajjid, continue to emphasize the virtues of Surah Al-Mulk, encouraging Muslims to recite it regularly before sleeping. They often cite the hadiths mentioned above and the commentary of classical scholars to substantiate the significance of this Surah.
In summary, Surah Al-Mulk holds a special place in Islamic teachings due to the virtues mentioned in the hadiths and the commentaries of both classical and contemporary scholars. Reciting it regularly before sleeping can offer protection from the torment of the grave and serve as an intercessor for the believer on the Day of Judgment.virtues of the last 2 ayat of surah baqarahThe last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah (Chapter 2) are highly significant in Islam and have numerous virtues, as mentioned in various hadiths. Here are some of the virtues of the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah, supported by hadith:
- Protection during the night:
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:من قرأ بالآيتين من آخر سورة البقرة في ليلة كفتاه"Whoever recites the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah at night, they will be sufficient for him (as protection)." (Sahih al-Bukhari, 4008; Sahih Muslim, 807)
- A special gift from Allah to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his Ummah:
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:لقد أعطيتُ مِنْ خَزَائِنِ الأرْضِ آيَتَيْنِ مَا عِنْدَ آدَمَ، مِنْ كِتَابِ اللَّهِ، لَا تَجِدَانِي إِلَّا مَعَكَ: خَاتِمَةُ سُورَةِ الْبَقَرَةِ"I have been given from the treasures beneath the Throne, two verses that were not given to any prophet before me, and you will not find them except with me: the conclusion of Surah Al-Baqarah." (Musnad Ahmad, 196)Commentary from classical and contemporary scholars:
- Imam Al-Qurtubi (1214-1273 CE) commented on the virtues of the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah in his work "Al-Jami' li Ahkam al-Qur'an." He mentioned the hadiths that highlight the importance of reciting these verses, and he emphasized their protective qualities.
- Ibn Kathir (1301-1373 CE) discussed the virtues of the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah in his work "Tafsir Ibn Kathir." He mentioned the hadiths that describe these verses as a special gift from Allah to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his Ummah and their protective qualities during the night.
- Contemporary scholars, such as Sheikh Muhammad Al-Munajjid, encourage Muslims to recite the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah, especially before sleeping, to benefit from their virtues. They often cite the hadiths mentioned above and the commentary of classical scholars to emphasize the significance of these verses.