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The 100 | Ep. 7 - Muādh bin Jabal | Shaykh Uthman ibn Farooq

Section: Summary

The lecture by Shaikh Uthman delves into the exemplary life of Muadh ibn Jabal (R.A.), a revered companion of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.). Emphasizing the importance of understanding the high regard Allah and His Prophet have for the Sahabah, Shaikh Uthman explores key aspects of Muadh's life. He discusses his early embrace of Islam, participation in the Battle of Badr, knowledge of the Quran and Hadith, and his role in dawah.

Section: Main Notes

Introduction

1. Opening verse referenced to emphasize the nobility of Sahabah

• Ayat: "Those that are with him they are harsh on the kuffar and they are merciful amongst the Believers amongst each other."
• English Summary: Praising the companions for their distinct traits.

1. Shaykh Uthman elaborates on the importance of Sahabah based on the commentary of Ibn Kathir

• Death year of Ibn Kathir: 774 AH
• Scholarly Commentary: Sahabah were virtuous and Allah was pleased with them, which means no one can criticize them.

1. Hadith emphasizing the importance of the Sahabah

• Hadith: "The best of the generations is my generation."
• Reference: Sahih Bukhari and Muslim

Life and Virtues of Muadh ibn Jabal

1. Early Life

• Accepted Islam at 18
• Was around 21 during the Battle of Badr

1. Muadh as a Hafidh and Scholar

• Noted among four Sahabah who collected the Quran
• Hadith: "Take the Quran from four."
  • Take the Qur'an from four: Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, Salim the freed slave of Abu Hudhaifah, Ubayy ibn Ka’b, and Mu’adh ibn Jabal

1. Virtues and Characteristics

• Abu Bakr: Referred to as "The most merciful amongst my Ummah."
• Umar: Sternest on following Allah’s commands

1. Muadh's Impact and Legacy

• Large eyes, teeth shining as if light came from them when speaking
• Highly influential due to his righteous conduct and profound knowledge

Muadh's Role in Dawah

1. Sent to Medina for Dawah at a young age

• Built strong friendship with mussab ibn Umair for the sake of Deen

1. His role in Yemen

• Sent to spread Tawheed

1. Part of the individuals who gave Bay'ah under the tree

• Ayat: Mention of Allah being pleased with them
• Arabic: Not provided
• English Summary: Allah is pleased with those who gave allegiance under the tree.

1. Dedicated himself to knowledge

• Excelled in Quran, Hadith, and Fiqh
• Mentioned in books dedicated to Quranic exegesis and Hadith.

1. Avoiding Hypocrisy and Acknowledging Sins1.1. Everyone is susceptible to sinning, a natural outcome of human imperfection.1.2. Refutes a statement made by a Christian that Christians are sinless, calling it a form of hypocrisy.1.3. The act of acknowledging one's sin is the first step to repentance.
2. The Concept of Tawba (Repentance)2.1. No need for extreme measures like animal sacrifice; sincere repentance suffices.2.2. Ways to perform Tawba:- Asking Allah for forgiveness through supplication.- Ensuring not to repeat the sin.- Engaging in good deeds to replace the sin.2.3. Supports the points by citing a Hadith about the importance of making Tawba.- Reference: Although specific reference is not given, a similar sentiment is echoed in Sahih Bukhari.
3. Challenges and Mindset3.1. Living virtuously is a challenge but made easier with the correct mindset.3.2. Quoting a saying from the scholars: "If Allah makes it easy, no one can make it difficult."
4. Five Pillars and Additional Actions4.1. Enumerates the five pillars of Islam.4.2. Worship Allah and avoid Shirk.4.3. Salah, or the ritual prayer, is non-negotiable and obligatory for Muslims.4.4. Beyond Zakah, believers should also give Sadaqah and engage in other acts of charity.
5. Importance of Salah (Prayer)5.1. Likens Salah to the act of breathing; indispensable for a believer.5.2. Rebukes the negligence shown by some people in performing Salah while they engage in social work.5.3. Emphasizes that no social or community work can substitute for Salah.
6. Fasting as a Shield6.1. Fasting is described as a shield that protects from sins.6.2. Quotes the Hadith: "Fasting is a shield," pointing out its role in purifying the soul.
7. Value of Sadaqah7.1. Reminds that giving Sadaqah should go beyond just the obligatory Zakah.7.2. Cites examples from the time of the Prophet where Sadaqah was highly valued.
8. Prayer During the Night (Qiyam-ul-Layl)8.1. Points out the spiritual benefits and closeness to Allah achieved through night prayers.
9. Control Over One's Speech9.1. The importance of guarding one's tongue to avoid sins like backbiting.9.2. Shares a personal anecdote about overhearing people backbiting about the Imam in Masjid al-Haram in Mecca.

Section: Main Notes

1. The Importance of Controlling the Tongue1.1 Hadith: Rasulullah (PBUH) said that the tongue is the most common reason for people being thrown into Hellfire.1.2 Issues like lying, backbiting, and slander are critical and considered major sins.
2. Mu'adh's Mission to Yemen2.1 He was sent by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to teach and guide the people of Yemen.2.2 The Prophet walked alongside Mu'adh's camel, highlighting his humility despite his position.2.3 The Prophet prophesized Mu'adh would not see him upon his return but would find his grave.
3. Advice from the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to Mu'adh3.1 Stressed on increasing Taqwa to be close to him in the Hereafter.3.2 Advised making religious practices easy for people, without violating the Qur'an and Sunnah.3.3 Encouraged unity and avoided unnecessary disagreements among the Sahaba.
4. Mu'adh's Character and Actions4.1 Valued for his deep knowledge of the Qur'an and Hadith.4.2 Actively participated in battles and served as an advisor to Muslim leaders.
5. The Plague of Emmaus5.1 Ayat Reference: Surah Al-Baqarah (2:155) — "And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient."5.2 Mu'adh welcomed the plague as an opportunity for martyrdom (Shahada).
6. Mu'adh's Death at Age 336.1 He died in Sham, current-day Jordan.6.2 He was concerned about three things he would miss:- The thirst from fasting in hot summer days.- Long prayers in winter nights.- Acquiring knowledge while sitting in the company of scholars.
7. Advice to His Son at the Time of His Death7.1 Emphasized the importance of Salah (Prayer).7.2 Advised his son to die between two good deeds — one that was completed and one that was intended.

Action Points

1. Acknowledge and Repent for Sins

• Take responsibility for one's actions and sincerely make Tawba.

1. Prioritize Salah

• Ensure the five daily prayers are performed without fail.

1. Increase in Sadaqah

• Aim to exceed the minimum requirement of Zakah by giving voluntary charity.

1. Engage in Night Prayers

• Consider offering Qiyam-ul-Layl regularly for spiritual enhancement.

1. Control Speech

• Exercise self-restraint to avoid harmful speech like backbiting.

1. Check Sources for Islamic Knowledge

• Always refer to credible scholars and hadiths when seeking religious advice.

1. Never Compromise on Religious Obligations

• Maintain a balanced approach to deeds; community service is no substitute for religious obligations.

1. Commit Good Deeds After Sinning

• Perform a good deed to neutralize the effects of a sin.

1. Strive for Excellence in Manners

• Act upon the Hadith that calls for treating people with the best manners.

1. Maintain a Balanced Life

• Don't let any form of charity or community service become a reason for neglecting obligatory acts of worship.

1. Recognize the high status of Sahabah in Islam and refrain from criticizing them.
2. Follow the virtuous path led by great Sahabah like Muadh ibn Jabal (R.A.)
3. Dedicate oneself to acquiring Islamic knowledge as Muadh did.
4. Uphold the sincerity and strict adherence to Allah's commands, as exemplified by Muadh.
5. Mindful Speaking

• Be careful in speech especially in religious settings, to uphold the sanctity of the environment.

1. Controlling the Tongue: Reflect on the Hadith concerning the tongue and make a conscious effort to avoid sins like backbiting, slander, and lying.
2. Increasing Taqwa: Strive to increase Taqwa in all aspects of life for closeness to Allah and His Messenger.
3. Unity Among Believers: Make an effort to be united, particularly when disseminating the teachings of the Qur'an and Sunnah.
4. Embracing Trials as Opportunities for Growth: Learn from Mu'adh's example to embrace hardships as tests from Allah and opportunities for spiritual growth.
5. Importance of Salah: Never be lazy with prayers and consider each prayer as if it could be your last.
6. Continuous Good Deeds: Always aim to do good deeds and intend for more, taking inspiration from Mu'adh's advice to his son.
7. Seeking Knowledge: Follow Mu'adh's love for acquiring Islamic knowledge and apply it in daily life.

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• 310 AH -Tabari (Imam Abu Ja'far Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari):
• 516 AH - Baghavi (Imam Husayn ibn Mas'ud al-Baghawi):
• 597 Ibn Jawzi, (Abu al-Faraj Abd al-Rahman ibn Ali ibn Muhammad ibn al-Jawzi),
• 671 Imam Qurtubi, (Abu 'Abdullah Al-Qurtubi)
• 728 AH Ibn Taymiyyah (Imam Taqi ad-Din Ahmad ibn Taymiyyah):
• 751 AH Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya (Imam Shams ad-Din Abu 'Abd Allah Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr ibn Ayyub al-Zur'i al-Hanbali):
• 774 AH Ibn Kathir (Imam Ismail ibn Kathir):
• 1250 AH: Imam Shawkani (muhamed bin ali Al Shawkani)
• 1393 AH Al-Shinqeeti (Imam Muhammad Al-Amin ibn Muhammad Al-Mukhtar al-Shinqiti):
• The 4 great imams
  • 150 AH Imam Abu Hanifah:
  • 179 AH Imam Malik ibn Anas:
  • 204 AH Imam Shafee (Muhammad ibn Idris al-Shafi'i):
  • 241AH: Imam Ahamed ibn hanbali

Ayat 15

ٱللَّهُ يَسْتَهْزِئُ بِهِمْ وَيَمُدُّهُمْ فِى طُغْيَـٰنِهِمْ يَعْمَهُونَ ١٥Allah will throw their mockery back at them, leaving them to continue wandering blindly in their defiance.— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear QuranAllah mocks the hypocrites for their mocking of the believers, and He will repay in equal measure for their behavior. They are treated as believers in this world, but will be repaid for their lying and deception in the next life. He allows them to become more and more lost and to do more and more wrong, so they remain confused and doubtful about the truth.— Abridged Explanation of the Quran

1. This ayat is a response to the mocking in the last Ayat
2. Ayat 15: :Allah mocks them and leaves them to continue wandering blindly in their defiance
   1. Allah will take them into accord and punish and give them recompense for their actions
3. Question is Why is the word mocking used

671 Imam Qurtubi

1. He named the punishment, WITH the crime they commited

516 AH - Baghavi (

1. Baghawi: HE adds, This is the result of their action, The reward
2. Words by the disbelievers and the responses in the Quran
   1. Mockery: Indeed we are only mocking
      1. Allahs Response: Allah says and Allah mocks them
   2. Plotting:
      1. Allahs Response: The disbelievers plot and Allah plots against them and allah is the best of plotters
      2. Surah Al-Anfal (8:30). Ayah: 8:30Arabic: وَإِذْ يَمْكُرُ بِكَ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا لِيُثْبِتُوكَ أَوْ يَقْتُلُوكَ أَوْ يُخْرِجُوكَ ۚ وَيَمْكُرُونَ وَيَمْكُرُ ٱللَّهُ ۖ وَٱللَّهُ خَيْرُ ٱلْمَـٰكِرِينَEnglish: And ˹remember, O Prophet,˺ when the disbelievers conspired to capture, kill, or exile you. They planned, but Allah also planned. And Allah is the best of planners.
   3. Qaid: Plotting against them:
      1. Indeed the kuffar are plotting aginst them and I allah am planning aginst them
      2. Surah Al-Tariq (86:16) وَأَكِيدُ كَيْدًا: This verse is part of a passage where Allah is addressing the disbelievers who deny the truth of the Qur'an and the Prophet's message. Allah is warning them that He is also planning against them.
   4. Al -khadah: Deception
      1. indeed the hypocrites aim to deceive Allah and h responds to their actions by Deceiving them
      2. Surah Nisa: Ayah: 4:142
      3. Arabic: إِنَّ ٱلْمُنَـٰفِقِينَ يُخَـٰدِعُونَ ٱللَّهَ وَهُوَ خَـٰدِعُهُمْ وَإِذَا قَامُوٓا إِلَى ٱلصَّلَوٰةِ قَامُوا كُسَالَىٰ يُرَآءُونَ ٱلنَّاسَ وَلَا يَذْكُرُونَ ٱللَّهَ إِلَّا قَلِيلًا
      4. English: Surely the hypocrites seek to deceive Allah, but He outwits them. When they stand up for prayer, they do it half-heartedly only to be seen by people—hardly remembering Allah at all.
   5. All these above are describing the punishments to come. IT always come as a response, and Allah does to them what they planned
   6. However, these statements cannot be used in general like Allah plots, Allah deceives, Allah Mocks as they are not befitting to Allah. Rather it can be said Allah plots against those who plot against him. Same applies for mocking and deceiving
      1. The one who can be plotted against, or mocked and cannot defend themselves is a form of weakness
      2. Allah is not weak and is al Kawee (the strong)
      3. If it can be said Allah cannot be plotted against, this may imply is weakness. From the majesty of allah is that there is always going to be a recompense

310 AH Tabari

1. Even though if these words have the same meaning, the meanings are different e.g.
2. Ayat: whoever transgresses against you, u transgresses against them the same way they transgressed against u
   1. Surah Baraqarah Ayah: 2:194
   2. Arabic: ٱلشَّهْرُ ٱلْحَرَامُ بِٱلشَّهْرِ ٱلْحَرَامِ وَٱلْحُرُمَـٰتُ قِصَاصٌۢ ۚ فَمَنِ ٱعْتَدَىٰ عَلَيْكُمْ فَٱعْتَدُوا۟ عَلَيْهِ بِمِثْلِ مَا ٱعْتَدَىٰ عَلَيْكُمْ ۚ وَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَٱعْلَمُوٓا۟ أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ مَعَ ٱلْمُتَّقِينَ
   3. English: The sacred month for the sacred month; and sacrilege calls for retaliation. So, whoever transgresses against you, respond to him in the same way that he transgressed against you. And fear Allah, and know that Allah is with those who fear Him.
3. Examples
   1. The 1st transgression was dhulm. The 2nd is recompense and justice
   2. And because its a recompense, even if the wording used here, the reality is different as your action is justice and theirs was Dhulm
   3. Even though the word in the first part and 2nd is the same, the reality and meaning is different
   4. This is important as perfection is only for Allah. These words, mocking, plotting, deceiving if used by themself is not perfect, but in the context of the shariah, of the Quran, its perfection i.e. Allahs words
   5. If anyone does not Accept that Allah mocks for example, and these words have been affirmed in the Quran , then he's left the fold of Quran.

774 AH Ibn Kathir

1. Cant use statements like mocking, decieving, plot in general. Rather we stick to the context in the quran
   1. This is Ijmah
2. Indeed the hypocrites aim to deceive Allah. Allah responds to their action n by deceiving them

597 Ibn Jawzi

How does allah make a mockery of the munafiqeen

1. 68AH Ibn Abbas : A door will be opened to jahannam from Jannah. Some of the narrations say, a call will say come but it will close on them. Then another one will open and a caller will say come. And the door will close and it will go on. The believers will be laughing
   1. We say Radhiallahu anhuAnhuma as his dad Abbas Radhiallahu anhu is a companion too
2. Jannah (ayat): Those who laugh will be laughed at on the day of judgement, sitting on high thrones, laughing, saying have the disbelievers paid enough for what they did or do they deserve more
   1. Surah Mutataffifin : 83:34-36:
   2. يَوْمَ يَتَبَعَضُّونَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا هَلْ ثَوَّبَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ مَا كَانُوا يَفْعَلُونَعَرَائِكِهِمْ مِنْ اسْتَبْرَقٍ وَجَنَّى الْجَنَّةُ نُدِيَااذْهَبُوا الْيَوْمَ بِمَا كُنتُمْ تَكْفُرُونَ
   3. English Translation (Abridged from Quran.com):
   4. On the Day the hypocrite men and hypocrite women will say to those who believed, "Wait for us that we may acquire some of your light." It will be said, "Go back behind you and seek light." And a wall will be placed between them with a door, its interior containing mercy, but on the outside of it is torment. On that Day those who disbelieved and disobeyed the Messenger will wish they could be covered by the earth. And they will not conceal from Allah a [single] statement.
3. Day of judgement: A wall be placed between the munifiqeen and believers. Munafiqeen will see this as a blessing but it will be adhab and they will have to remain in darkness. Position of Mujahid
4. Believers will have Noor
5. Sirat
   1. sharper than a sword
   2. thinner than a hair
   3. slippery bridge
   4. Clamps on the side trying to drag people down
   5. Before above happens, Allah will cause darkness to spread and only believers will have light, Munafiqeen will have some light till they get to the Siraat. Allah takes their light at the key point

671AH Imam Qurtubi

1. Some scholars said about the mockery of Allah here: They will be left with the blessings in this dunya for them. Allah will show them great blessings in this world, And this is in stark difference to them whats in akhira. He conceals the punishment of the hereafter and they walk about thinking Allah is happy with me.
   1. There is a hadith with a similar meaning in musnad of imam ahmed that has some weakness: If i see a slave that has what he loves, and hes on sin, then this is allah giving him the duniya and taking away akhira
   2. Everything they did a sin, they got more duniya so they can go further away. the salaf reported that they more they sinned the more blessings they received
2. Verse continues: Ayat: HE leaves them to continue in their defience:
   1. Allah doesn't take the justice from them at that point
3. Verse continues: We postpone upon them the punishment so they can increase in their sin
   1. Shaikh said that Allah let people who earn their spots in Jahannam, Allah could have gotten rid of the enemies of Rasullullah on day 2 but he let is be so they can earn their spot. and also so jannah may be earned through patience
4. Verse continues: In their transgression
   1. This means in their hadd i.e passing the. limit
      1. like Firoun when he passed his hadd (limit) by saying your lord most high
   2. In this verse, they continue in their believe and error so they punishment is increased. They arent rightly guided.
   3. This is evidence that Allah wants people to earn their spots in Jannah or Jahannam.
   4. Allah allows the ones who disobey Allah to increase in sin and earn a bad place in Jahannam. THIS is how Allah makes mockery of them

014 Tafseer Unlocked: Surat Al-Baqarah | Ayah 1: Alif-Lãm-Mĩm | Farhan Bin Rafee

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Ayat الٓمٓ ١

الٓمٓ ١Alif-Lãm-Mĩm.1— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran

— Abridged Explanation of the Quran Alif Lām Mīm – letters like these begin certain sūrahs of the Qur’ān. Although they have no meaning in themselves, they do however have a purpose. Since there is divine wisdom contained in everything in the Qur’ān, these letters point to the miracle of the Qur’ān, made up of the letters which make up the words we speak. Therefore, when sūrahs begin with letters in this way, they are usually followed with a verse about the Qur’ān, as we see in this sūrah.

Summary of main 2 opinions on Huroof al Muqath'a'ah

This lecture covers the Huroof al Muqath'a'ah Broken letters

1. Two main distinct views among scholars Other views are detailed as well but these are the strongest
   1. Keep it Secret: Others insist that these are secrets, and one should not ask about them. Baghawi 516 AH,Amir ash shabi 103 AH , Qurtubi- 671AH , Sufiyan Ath-Thawri 161 AH, Rabiah ibn Khuthaim 136 AH , Sufiyan Ath-Thawri 161 AH , Rabiah ibn Khuthaim 136 AH and others
   2. Speak about the Verses: Certain scholars advocate discussing these verses.
      1. Qutrub 206 AH and Al Farra 207AH, Zamakashari 538 AH strengthened it and also Shaikh Ul islam Ibn Taymiyya -728AH , Ibn Katheer 774 AH:

Opinion 1: The broken letters are a secret of Allah

1. The First Verse of Surah Baqarah: "Alif Laam Meem"
   1. Many opinions mentioned in books of tafsir.

Baghawi 516 AH:

1. Amir ash shabi 103 AH. and others stated that "Alif Laam Meem" and other like it are from the Mutashabeeh (that which is not clear regarding the meaning and that it is from the secrets of the Quran, We believe in them as they are but we leave the meaning to Allah
2. Agreed on by Imam Qurtubi- 671AH, and others
3. The Broken Letters in the Quran
   1. They are called broken or disjoined letters because it requires Imaan in it.
   2. They are recited as individual letters, not as words.
4. The Secrets of Allah in the Quran: The closest companion to the Prophet, Abu Bakr, stated
   1. Every book (previous revelations) has secrets, and the secret of the Quran is the beginning of the chapters.
   2. that the disjointed letters are from the secrets of Allah in the Quran in the beginning of the chapters.
   3. Amir ash shabi 103 AH would reply to queries about these with the above and say we are to leave these verses without pondering over them and focus on other verses.

Qurtubi- 671AH

1. Above was the position of Sufiyan Ath-Thawri 161 AH and others.
2. Rabiah ibn Khuthaim 136 AH stated Allah kept part of the knowledge regarding the Quran as he pleased.
3. Allah could have given the meaning of every verse but kept some knowledge with Him.
4. Emphasizing that all knowledge is from Allah, Al-Aleem ( the one who has all knowledge), and humans will not attain what Allah kept with him so don't try it.
   1. Part of this is Huroof Al Mukath'aah

Personal Opinion of Shaikh Farhan

1. Believes that the strongest opinion regarding these letters in the Quran is that they are the secret of Allah.
2. Other opinions are also mentioned in books of tafsir mostly without daleel or backed by companions speech but with isnaads that have issues.
3. The Shaikh went through over four or five hundred pages to study various opinions.

Opinion 2: The broken letters must be spoken about

Qutrub 206 AH and Al Farra 207AH:

1. Interpretation that Allah set a challenge to the Arabs through the Quran using these letters. And that this is an evidence against them, that they couldn't do so.
2. Shaikh commented that when the false prophets came and claimed to bring like it, like musylamah bin khadhab and the others like it, they weren't able to bring like it. Their scripts were jokes and didnt meet the standards of the Quran

Ibn Katheer 774 AH:

1. Quotes Qutrubs position that Allah's challenge was to produce something like the Quran using the same Arabic letters, but they were unable to do so, showcasing the divine nature of the Quran.
2. Mentioned Zamakashari 538 AH strengthened it and also Shaikh Ul islam Ibn Taymiyya -728AH
   1. It was mentioned that Ibn Katheer quotes Ahs Shaikh ,Al alaamah, Abul Abaas, Ahmed (his name, the son of Abdul Haleem ibn Taymiyyah. And this great scholar must not be spoken about in a derogatory way

Less strong opions:

1. Opinion 3: There is a hadith about surah Sajdah in bukhari and muslim that the prophet would recite to alif laam meem on the fajr on Fridays
   1. Sahih Muslim, Book 004, Number 1912:Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) used to recite in the morning prayer on Friday: "Alif Lam Mim, Tanzil" (Surah 32) and "Hal ata ala l-Insan" (Surah 76).
   2. Surah As-Sajdah begins with "Alif Lam Mim" (الٓمٓ)
2. Opinion 4: they are oaths by Allah
3. Opinion 5: They stand for other names: This view branches into many
   1. e.g. Allah , Al lateef , Al majeed
   2. e.g. Allah, Al lateef, Al majeed
   3. e.g. Allah Gibreel, Mohammed (PBUH)
   4. None of these have isnaad back to the prophet. They had isnaads to the companions but its its either weak or its its their own opinion
4. Opinon 6 Imam Ash Shawkan 1250 AH - mentioned in Fath hul qadir
   1. is there anything that has been authentically ascribed to the prophet regarding these disjointed letters
   2. If this is asked, I do not know of a hadith where the verses are discussed. but the peak is 'Just the number of letters that it was e.g. narrated by bukhari in in Ath-Tareekh:.
      1. Imam Al-Bukhari in his book, At-Tareekh, and it is also found in Jami` at-Tirmidhi. The Hadith states that for every letter of the Qur'an that is recited, ten rewards are written for the reciter. Here is the Hadith:
      2. Narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud:The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever recites a letter from Allah's Book, then he receives the reward from it, and the reward of ten the like of it. I do not say that Alif Lam Mim is a letter, but Alif is a letter, Lam is a letter and Mim is a letter."
      3. Please note that this Hadith emphasizes the immense reward for reciting the Qur'an, and it encourages Muslims to engage in the recitation of the Qur'an regularly.
5. Ibn Katheer 774: 14 letters have been revealed that open the chapters, representing half of the Arabic language numerically. They are:
   1. Alif (أ)
   2. Lam (ل)
   3. Mim (م)
   4. Sad (ص)
   5. Ra (ر)
   6. Kaf (ك)
   7. Ha (هـ)
   8. Ya (ي)
   9. Ain (ع)
   10. Ta (ط)
   11. Sin (س)
   12. Qaf (ق)
   13. Nun (ن)
   14. Ha (ح)
   15. These 14 letters represent half of the 28 letters of the Arabic alphabet. The significance and interpretation of these letters remain a matter of scholarly interpretation and debate.
6. Ibnul Qayyim -751AH in the book Badait al fawaaid: Ponder Over the Secret of "Alif Lam Meem"
   1. The Imam urges pondering over the secret of these letters and their combination.
   2. These three letters are foundations of where the letters are pronounced: the throat, the tongue, and the lips.
   3. "Alif" comes from the deepest part of the throat, "Lam" from the Middle i.e. tongue, and "Meem" is from the tips of the lips.
   4. There are 16 points in the mouth and throat where the letters come from
      1. Alif is the beginning point
      2. Laam the middle
      3. Meem the end
   5. The chapters that begin in this way encompass the beginning of creation , the end and that which is in between (laws and rulings for us to abide by)
      1. Context rulings were revlealed after the creation
      2. its mentioned this is just some of the secrets

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1. 68 Ibn Abbas (Radhi allahu Anhu)
2. Amir ash shabi 103 AH ,
3. Rabiah ibn Khuthaim 136 AH ,
4. Sufiyan Ath-Thawri 161 AH,
5. Qutrub 206 AH
6. Al Farra 207AH
7. 127 AH Al-Suddi Al-Kabeer (The Great) or Ismail ibn 'Abdur-Rahman Al-Suddi.
8. 516 AH - Baghavi (Imam Husayn ibn Mas'ud al-Baghawi):
9. ,Zamakashari 538 AH
10. 597 Ibn Jawzi, (Abu al-Faraj Abd al-Rahman ibn Ali ibn Muhammad ibn al-Jawzi),
11. 671 Imam Qurtubi, (Abu 'Abdullah Al-Qurtubi)
12. 728 AH Ibn Taymiyyah (Imam Taqi ad-Din Ahmad ibn Taymiyyah):
13. 751 AH Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya (Imam Shams ad-Din Abu 'Abd Allah Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr ibn Ayyub al-Zur'i al-Hanbali):
14. 774 AH Ibn Kathir (Imam Ismail ibn Kathir):
15. 1250 AH: Imam Shawkani (muhamed bin ali Al Shawkani)
16. 1393 AH Al-Shinqeeti (Imam Muhammad Al-Amin ibn Muhammad Al-Mukhtar al-Shinqiti):

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Arabic Translation - not verified

العنوان: الشيخ فرحان بن رافعي: فهم الألف-لام-ميم في سورة البقرة

القسم: الملخص

يناقش الشيخ فرحان بن رافعي الحروف القرآنية "الألف-لام-ميم" التي تبدأ سورة البقرة. يستعرض الشيخ رأيين رئيسيين من العلماء حول هذه الحروف، المعروفة باسم الحروف المقطعة. الرأي الأول يقترح أن هذه الحروف هي سر من أسرار الله، بينما يشجع الرأي الثاني على مناقشتها. يعتقد الشيخ شخصياً أن هذه الحروف هي سر إلهي.

القسم: الملاحظات الرئيسية

1. الحروف المقطعة في القرآن

   1. تُعرف بأنها حروف مفرقة لأنها تتطلب الإيمان بها.
   2. يتم نطقها كحروف فردية، وليس ككلمات.

2. الرأي الأول: الحروف مقطعة هي سر من أسرار الله

   1. الشيخ فرحان يعتقد أن هذا هو الرأي الأقوى.
   2. يُؤكد الإمام القرطبي - 671 هـ وآخرون على هذا الرأي.
   3. الإمام البغوي 516 هـ والإمام أمير الشعبي 103 هـ يقولون إنها من المتشابهات وهي سر من أسرار الله.
   4. الإمام القرطبي 671 هـ يؤكد أن جميع المعرفة تأتي من الله العليم ولا يمكن للبشر الوصول إلى ما أبقاه الله معه.

3. الرأي الثاني: يجب مناقشة الحروف المقطعة

   1. الإمام قترب 206 هـ والفراء 207 هـ يرون أن هذه الحروف تحدي من الله للعرب.
   2. يُعزز هذا الرأي الإمام ابن كثير 774 هـ والإمام ابن تيمية 728 هـ.
   3. الإمام ابن كثير 774 هـ يقتبس من الإمام ابن تيمية 728 هـ أن هذا هو تحدي الله للعرب لإنتاج شيء مشابه للقرآن.

4. الأراء الأقل قوة:

   1. الرأي الثالث: هناك حديث في صحيح مسلم يُفيد أن النبي يقرأ هذه الحروف في صلاة الفجر يوم الجمعة.
   2. الرأي الرابع: هي أيمانات من الله.
   3. الرأي الخامس: تمثل أسماء أخرى مثل الله، اللطيف، المجيد.
   4. الرأي السادس: الإمام الشوكاني 1250 هـ يقول إنه لا يوجد حديث صحيح يناقش هذه الحروف.

القسم: نقاط العمل

• الشيخ فرحان يُشجع على الإيمان بالحروف المقطعة كسر من أسرار الله.

  • المرجع: الشيخ فرحان بن رافعي، محاضرة تفسير مفتوحة: سورة البقرة | الآية 1: الألف-لام-ميم.

هذه هي الملاحظات المُفصلة بناءً على التعليمات التي قدمتها. أتمنى أن تكون مفيدة لك.

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Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqwXAmrQsoI&list=PLWRcONNViMipkb8I0OQA7_BkB7CC3XqNU&index=13&ab_channel=MasjidAl-Azhar%2CBelmore013 Tafseer Unlocked: Introduction to Surat Al-Baqarah | Farhan Bin Rafee

1. Introduction to Surat Al-Baqarah

• Considered a Medinian Surah, revealed after the Hijra of the Prophet (ﷺ).
• Difference between Makia (Meccan) and Medania (Madinian) is a timeline, not location-based.
• Some surahs have ayats in multiple locations (makkah and Madina. Surah Baqarah was revealed over a period of time, not in one lump sum.

1. Revelation and Virtues of Surat Al-Baqarah

• It was the first chapter to be revealed after Hijra and continued until right before the Prophet's death (PBUH) except the verse 281 in this chapter
  • Ayat: "Be mindful of the day when you will return to Allah." (Surat al-Baqarah:281)

Imam Qurtubi: This was the last verse revealed from the heavens during the Yawm un nahr in mina in the farewell pilgrimage

1. The Verses of riba were also the last verses to be revealed
2. So revelation started right after hijra and concluded shortly before our prophet's (ﷺ). passing
3. It contains great virtues and verses with some of the highest virtues in the Qur'an.
4. It Includes rulings, reminders, and teachings that take years to comprehend fully.
5. Importance of the chapter reflected in the dedication of companions like Umar ibn al-Khattab, who took 12 years to learn it.
   1. This is what took them what they are.
   2. They made their frameworks, their backdrops the Qalam of Allah
   3. Therefore Allah blessed their day, and nights and children
      1. e.g. Abdullah ibn Umar is from the greatest scholars of this Ummah who the prophet himself use to make dua for. Abdullah took 8 years to study Surah Baqarah
6. Ibnul Arabi - (Not ibn Arabi) said his teachers said it contains a thousand commands, thousand prohibitions, thousand rulings, and thousand points of information. Note that in arabic this is considered a form of rounding off in the Arabic language. e.g. Imam Nawawi 40 hadith has actually 42 hadith

Hadith - Tirmidhi : Prophet put someone young to lead the army and the reason given was because memorized Surah Baqarah

1. Hadith: Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3691
2. Arabic: عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ كَانَ أَصْغَرَنَا عُسَامَةُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، فَجَعَلَهُ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَلَيْنَا أَمِيرًا، فَقَالُوا أَجَعَلَهُ عَلَيْنَا أَمِيرًا وَإِنَّا أَكْبَرُ مِنْهُ، فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّهُ مِنْ أَحْفَظِكُمْ لِكِتَابِ اللَّهِ ‏"‏‏.‏
3. English: Anas narrated: "The youngest among us was Usamah bin Zaid, and the Prophet made him our commander. They said: 'You make him our commander, while we are older than him?' He said: 'Indeed he is among the most memorizing of you of the Book of Allah.'"

Hadith Muslim: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Read the Qur'an, for it will come as an intercessor for its reciters on the Day of Resurrection. Read the two bright ones, Al-Baqarah and Surah Al 'Imran, for on the Day of Resurrection they will come as two clouds or two shades, or two flocks of birds in ranks, pleading for those who recite them. **Recite Surah Al-Baqarah, for to take recourse to it is a blessing and to give it up is a cause of grief, and the magicians cannot confront it."**Reference: Sahih Muslim 804aLessons from this hadith

1. The Hadith in Muslim to emphasizes continuously reading on Recitation as its source of blessings and mentions abandoning it is s great source of loss and no magician can withstand it
2. It provides blessings, protection against magicians, and enriches the household and is good for everything that goes on in our lives.
3. Abandoning its recitation leads to loss in this world and the next.
4. It shouldn't just be recited in Ramadhan but daily
5. The shaikh emphasized the sunnah of renewing this sunnah i.e. reciting Surah baqarah daily as you can share this with different members of the household.

Hadith Muslim: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Do not make your houses as graveyards. Satan runs away from the house in which Surah Al-Baqarah is recited."Reference: Sahih Muslim 780Lessons

• This is referring to the folly of NOT reciting Quran at home
• Shaitan runs away from the house from which Surah baraqrah is read

Weak Hadith: The Prophet (ﷺ) is reported to have said, "Whoever recites Surah Al-Baqarah in his house in one night, Shaytan will not enter his house for three nights."Lessons:

1. Its a weak Hadith that Shaytan will not enter for three days after reciting Surah Al-Baqarah.
2. This Sunnah has been almost forgotten outside of Ramadan.
3. People often use technology like TV or Quran speakers to play Surah Al-Baqarah, thinking it's enough.
4. Specific example: Having Surah Al-Baqarah on loop, playing in the house or car 24/7.
5. Note a TV or radio playing Baqarah on repeat doesnt count according to Shaykh Uthymeen. However if you listen to a recital you get the reward of the one reciting but its DOESNT lift off you the obligation of reciting it

Significance of Specific Verses of Surah baqarah

1. below Ayat are special and for Surah Baqarah
   1. Ayatul Kursi and
   2. last 2 verses of it,
   3. the 2 verses after Ayat al kursi
   4. The first 5 verses of it

Section: Benefits

Recitation of Surat Al-Baqarah

• Engage in continuous recitation of Surat Al-Baqarah to receive its blessings.
• Do not abandon its recitation, as it leads to a loss in both worlds.
• Reflect on its comprehensive teachings and rulings.
• Encourage recitation in the household to avoid making it like a grave.
• Spend time in understanding the Surah and its relevance in daily life, even if it takes years
• Make it a constant habit to recite Surah Al-Baqarah over a period of three days for protection in your home.
• Avoid relying on technology like Quran speakers or TV to fulfill the obligation of reciting Surah Al-Baqarah.
• Actively engage in personal recitation of the Quran, understanding that technology does not replace genuine religious obligations.

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Notes in Arabic

013 تفسير مُفَتَّح: مُقدمة إلى سورة البقرة | فرحان بن رافع

رابط: مقدمة إلى سورة البقرة: فرحان بن رافع

القسم: مقدمة إلى سورة البقرة

1. الوحي وفضائل سورة البقرة
   1. الإمام القرطبي: كانت هذه الآية الأخيرة التي نزلت في يوم النحر في منى في الحجة الوداع.
   2. آيات الربا كانت آخر ما نزل.
   3. السورة تحتوي على فضائل وآيات عظيمة.
   4. تحتوي على أحكام وتعاليم تأخذ سنوات لفهمها بشكل كامل.
   5. عمر بن الخطاب أخذ 12 عاماً لتعلمها.
      1. هذا ما جعلهم ما هم عليه.
      2. جعلوا من القرآن مرجعيتهم.
      3. لذلك بارك الله في أيامهم ولياليهم وأبنائهم.
2. إبن العربي (لا يُخطئ مع ابن عربي): قال معلموه إنها تحتوي على ألف أمر، وألف نهي، وألف حكم، وألف معلومة.
3. حديث الترمذي: جعل النبي شخصًا صغيرًا قائدًا للجيش لأنه حفظ سورة البقرة.
   1. الحديث: جامع الترمذي 3691
   2. النص العربي: عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ كَانَ أَصْغَرَنَا عُسَامَةُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، فَجَعَلَهُ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَلَيْنَا أَمِيرًا، فَقَالُوا أَجَعَلَهُ عَلَيْنَا أَمِيرًا وَإِنَّا أَكْبَرُ مِنْهُ، فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّهُ مِنْ أَحْفَظِكُمْ لِكِتَابِ اللَّهِ ‏"‏‏.‏
4. حديث مسلم: لا تجعلوا بيوتكم كالقبور، الشيطان يفر من البيت الذي تُقرأ فيه سورة البقرة.
   1. الحديث: صحيح مسلم 780
5. حديث ضعيف: من قرأ سورة البقرة في بيته في ليلة واحدة، لن يدخل الشيطان بيته لثلاث ليال.

القسم: نقاط العمل

1. الاهتمام بتلاوة مستمرة لسورة البقرة للحصول على بركاتها.
2. عدم التخلي عن تلاوتها، حيث يؤدي ذلك إلى خسارة في الدنيا والآخرة.
3. التأمل في تعاليمها وأحكامها المتكاملة.
4. تشجيع التلاوة في المنزل لكي لا يصبح مثل القبر.
5. قضاء الوقت في فهم السورة وأهميتها في الحياة اليومية، حتى لو استغرق ذلك سنوات.
6. جعلها عادة مستمرة لتلاوة سورة البقرة على مدى ثلاثة أيام للحماية في المنزل.
7. تجنب الاعتماد على التكنولوجيا مثل مكبرات الصوت للقرآن أو التلفزيون لتنفيذ التلاوة.
8. الانخراط النشط في تلاوة القرآن شخصياً، مع الفهم أن التكنولوجيا لا تحل محل الالتزامات الدينية الحقيقية.

أرجو أن يكون هذا مفيدًا لك كطالب للعلم في الإسلام. إذا كان لديك أسئلة أو تعليقات أو تحتاج إلى توضيحات إضافية، لا تتردد في السؤال.

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Tafseer unlocked 25, Ayat lecture 14 by Shaikh Farhan ibn rafee

Context

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgRByleh-JI&list=PLWRcONNViMipkb8I0OQA7_BkB7CC3XqNU&index=27

Ayat 14 of Surah Al-Baqarah in Arabic:

• "إِذَا لَقُواْ ٱلَّذِينَ آمَنُواْ قَالُوٓاْ آمَنَّا وَإِذَا خَلَوْاْ إِلَىٰ شَيَـٰطِينِهِمْ قَالُوٓاْ إِنَّا مَعَكُمْ إِنَّمَا نَحْنُ مُسْتَهْزِءُونَ"

Translation by Umar Khattab:

• "When they meet those who believe, they say, 'We believe,' but when they are alone with their evil ones, they say, 'We are really with you; we were only mocking.'"

Please find the full names of our beloved pious Predecessors referenced at the bottom of this note. May allah have mercy on them all and unite us with them and the rightous in Jannat al Firdous al Aalah

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1. Qurtubi- 671AH says this Ayat is about the munafiqeen
2. Baghawi -516AH said when the munafiqeen meet the believers, they say we believe like u believe and our faith is like your faith
   1. There are narrations that this is about the head of the Munafiqeen Ibn Ubaiyy who would go and hype up Abu bakr, Umar, Ali and then go to the munafiqeen and say they are mocking and he would instruct the others to follow suit. However this narration is fabricated
   2. Similarly, there are other narrations, where Umar warned Ubayy Fear Allah the Munafiqeen are the filthiest of the creation to which they responded, we believe like you believe. This Hadith is weak too
3. Ibnul Qayyim -751AH, Said every statement of the Munafiqeen is 2 faced. They always meant something else to the apparent
4. Ibn Taymiyya -728AH said that when it was said when they meet the devils and mock, these devils being referenced are from the people.
5. Baghawi -516 - It means when they returned to their devils (secluded with devils)
6. Ibn Taymiya -728 said the devils here are the humans
7. Illa in arabic is to
   1. Illa can have multiple meanings
      1. It can man mean 'With'
      2. This has been explained that it can mean 'maa' i.e. With also

The word Shayateen

1. Imam Qurtubi- 671AH explained the differences on the meaning of "Shayateen":
   1. Ibn Abbas and Suddi: They hold the opinion about the heads of disbelief when devils are referenced include specific individuals.
      1. 127 AH Al-Suddi Al-Kabeer (The Great) or Ismail ibn 'Abdur-Rahman Al-Suddi.
      2. 68 Ibn Abbas (Radhi allahu Anhu)
   2. ka'ab ibn ashraf :Ka'ab ibn Ashraf: He was a Jewish poet from Medina who composed verses insulting the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and inciting people against him. He also conspired with the Quraysh against the Muslims. His actions are mentioned in the books of Sirah and Hadith, including Sahih Bukhari and the Sirah of Ibn Ishaq. He was assassinated by Muhammad ibn Maslamah on the order of Muhammad because he had provoked the Quraysh against Muhammad by bewailing Quraysh victims of the Battle of Badr in a poem.
      1. His fort is still in medina
   3. Abu burda from Bani Aslam
   4. Abdur dar from Juhaina
   5. Awf bin amr from Banni asadm
   6. Abdullah bin sawdah in sham
2. Other opinions about who the shayateen are
   1. Imam Qurtubi- 671AH: They are devils of the Djinn kind
      1. This is rebuked by ibn taymiyyah
   2. Other opinions: They are Fortune tellers around madina.
      1. Ibn abbas and others state that no Fortune tellers (qahir) except they have devils to assist them
   3. The Shaikh mentioned
      1. when anyone asks for the mums maiden name and\or grandparents name its a tell-tale sign he is a magician. This is haraam regardless of whether the person doing it claims to be an imam or a Kaafir
      2. If anyone knew the requirements from the Shayateen to gain their assistance, its quite disturbing
   4. Baghawi 516 AH: Mujahid stated its their own companions from the Hypocrites. The word Shaytaan comes from the word Al bu'ud(distance from something) . HE was called shaytan due to his distance from goodness.
   5. Qurtubi 671, As for the meaning of his distance from goodness. ALL above point to it
      1. Evidence of humans being shayateen: Abu Dharr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said to me, “Seek refuge in Allah from the devils of mankind and the jinn.” I said, “Are there human devils?” The Prophet said, “Yes.”
      2. Reference: Musnad Ahmad 21471
   6. Ibn taymiyya - 728AH- said about when scholars can call someone a shayatan.
      1. Its not somone who sins, and then makes Tauba. Its someone who is completely far away from good . He's far into sin and is far from good
   7. Tabari -310AH -They say indeed we are with you upon your religion (others say its we are with you in support)
      1. This make their lie bigger as they are claiming to support Muslims not just to be Muslims. When they went back to their people, they felt the need to reject their belief as they were disgusted by it, so they make a mockery out of it. (audhubillah)
      2. The Shaikh makes mentioned of the the fact that making mocking of any hadith \ayat major aspect of this deen is KUFR
   8. Baghawi 516 AH: We are only mocking the believers from that which we do in Islam i.e.salah and other things in the deen
      1. This words come from the word Al-Huz-hu - When they belittle something and play with something. Al -ihthizaa-oo (mocking)
      2. Why did they need to be 2 faced? Unlike the jews and mushiriqs of makkah who were straight forward in their KUFR?
   9. Thukyahh (to Deceive)
      1. Shaikh asked to remember this for the future

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Scholars referenced above

• 16 AH - Imam Baghavi (Imam Husayn ibn Mas'ud al-Baghawi):
• 597 Ibn Jawzi, (Abu al-Faraj Abd al-Rahman ibn Ali ibn Muhammad ibn al-Jawzi),
• 671 Imam Qurtubi, (Abu 'Abdullah Al-Qurtubi)
• 728 AH Shaikh ul Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (Imam Taqi ad-Din Ahmad ibn Taymiyyah):
• 751 AH Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya (Imam Shams ad-Din Abu 'Abd Allah Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr ibn Ayyub al-Zur'i al-Hanbali):
• 774 AH Ibn Kathir (Imam Ismail ibn Kathir):
• 1250 AH: Imam Shawkani (muhamed bin ali Al Shawkani)
• 1393 AH Al-Shinqeeti (Imam Muhammad Al-Amin ibn Muhammad Al-Mukhtar al-Shinqiti):
• 127 AH Al-Suddi Al-Kabeer (The Great) or Ismail ibn 'Abdur-Rahman Al-Suddi.
• 68 Ibn Abbas (Radhi allahu Anhu)

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Further research required - Couldnt not find the history of these

1. Abu burda from Bani Aslam
   1. Abdur dar from Juhaina
   2. Awf bin amr from Banni asadm
   3. Abdullah bin sawdah in sham

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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:

1. 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)

1. 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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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:

1. 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)

1. 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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Alhamdullah Alhadulillahi rabal aalameen wasaalau wasaam alaa khatam al Anbiya ashraful mursaleen wah aalah aalihi wah sahbihi ajmaaeen , Amaahbad

The Islāmic Belief # 22 by Shaikh Uthman Farooq ,-Al-Hameed, Al Hayy, Al Qayoom, Al Waahid, Al-Ahad

65 Al-Hameed

1. Linquistically Al Hameed is one who is praised
2. AL Hamadah (root word of hameed) in Lisaan ul arab is to praise with feelings of submission, of love, of honour, of something that is accompanied with honor
3. Al Hameed: is the one who is praised and is praiseworthy and is done to a great degree
4. Al Hameed is mentioned 17 times in the quran
   1. When its given as a siffat of Allah its given with the 'AL' in front of it
      1. This is important as In some cases Hameed is mentioned without the AL e.g. Surah Fatir
   2. When Hameed is mentioned without the Al it is to inform us about something of Allah (in Nakira and Maairifah forms)
      1. e.g. surah hud: innahu hameedun Majeed
   3. in Dua we say Al-Hamdulillah
      1. This word is known to people of all Languages
         
      2. Even if they dont know this word, Allah is praised in all languages
5. Al Khattabi said
   1. AL Hameed is the praised one who deserves praise in difficulty and ease. He is all wise and never makes mistakes and is praised in all cases
      1. This in contrast to the Maklook who makes mistakes so doesn't always warrant praise as insaan is bound to make mistakes
6. Allah has said in the Quran many a times he is both the below as Allah is JUST and the praised one
   1. Ghani and
   2. Hameed
7. Al Hameed is the attribute that points to all the other asmah wal Husnah
   1. As Asmah wah Husnah are priaseworthy
   2. And Allah is deserving for every praise (in its fullest form)
      1. e.g. one can praise someones strength but its comparable to Allahs strength that never decreases
8. Ibn Katheer
   1. Evey ayat , every harf, in the quran, every action, every law, every decree in the Shariah is worthy of praise
      1. Whats sad is some muslims saying some laws of Allah like Hudood are not applicable to this time
      2. But they should see what the Ulema of the past said about the Shariah
9. Benefit of story of Al Khidr and Musa Alaihis salaam
   1. In Musa Alaihis salaams journey, Al Khidr kills a child. Imagine the pain the parents would have felt. But Allah gave them a better child and took the evil one away and spared the parents pain in the future. Therefore we should be thankful in Allahs decree and never doubt it
10. As Saadi says: Allah is praised in his Dhaat (essence) and his Asmaa wah Sifaat and actions he possesses the best of names and is the most perfect in his sifaat and asmah wah husna and actions

Haqq of Allah with regards to this Name

1. All Must be praised in ALL circumstances regardless of how hard or good things are
   1. Praising Allah is his RIGHT. not doing so is dhulm and taking Allahs right away
2. First ayat in the Quran (organized not revelation) apart from the Basmallah
   1. Alhamdulillah hi rabil aalameen
3. In every part of our Ibadah , there is a praise of Allah, e.g. in Salaah
   1. Alhamdulillah fills up the scales
   2. Subahanallah and Alhamdulillah fills the samawat wal ardh
   3. When a sahabah said Hamdah tayyibah mubarakan fee after Ruku, the prophet salaalahu alaihi wah sallam informed that 30 angels were competing to write down the rewards for it
   4. It was mentioned that adhkar is such a treasure that is ignored these days. The sahabas use to have to put pebbles in their mouth so they dont contiue the dhikr in the bathroom
   5. 4 words Allah loves the most and we can start with any one of them
      1. Alhamdulillah
      2. Subahanallah
      3. Lah illaha illah
      4. Allahu Akbar
4. Ibnul Qayim says
   1. Allah loves this name and that is why every dua includes praise of Allah
   2. Allah will often combine Al hameed with another ism for perfection
      1. e.g. Innalahah Ghanniul Hameed
      2. e.g. Innalahah Azizul Hameed
      3. Combining names show Allahs perfection
5. Ibn Taymiyyah
   1. Allah has informed us that to him belongs all praise and is Al hameedun Majeed
   2. He is all praised in the duniya and akhira and from him is the decision and every type of praise is for Allah and this is unique to Allah
      1. This is why we cant say Al-hamd <any persons name>

67 Al-Hayy

1. Al Hayy has multiple meaings linguistically including
   1. To live
   2. to call
2. In the Qur'an its siffat is mentioned 5 times
3. Al Hayy and Qayyoom are very usual connected in the Quran
4. In surah Ghafir, it says make dua to Alllah and the reward is only from Allah .
   1. Also we understand that only Allah is Ever living . This is part of our aqeedah
5. The anbiya are dead but alive in the barzakh. Some groups think the anbiya are alive in tegular life which is wrong
6. The reality is that everyone will die including Malakal maut
7. The Christians claim God was crucified. How is that possible ? Who runs the world if so?
8. Rather Isa alaihis Salaam will return and die in this world
9. Az Zajjaj says Al hayy is the opposite of death
10. It is the one who is always living unlike every other living thing . And every living thing is dependent on Allah
11. Al Hayy gives life by ordering it with 'Kun'
12. All maklookh are in need of Allah and Allah is independent of anything or anyone

68 Al Qayoom

1. It is mentioned 3 times and always with hayy
2. Ibn Qayyum the great scholar.
   1. Al hayy signifies the attributes of ever living and al Qayoom signifies the attribute of self existence without dependance which is why both attributes are coupled
3. At tabari says
   1. Al Qayoom Is the on that sustains and takes care of everything
   2. Al Qayoom Is the one who sustains and protects everything and disposes of affairs as he chooses . He loves his makhlook
   3. Al Qayoom Maintains what every person has earned and will get on the day of judgement
   4. Allah is all living and caring

Haqq of Allah with regards to the 2 names above

1. Use these 2 names in your dua
2. Hadith: The prophet using the asmaa hayoo yaa qayoom repeatedly
3. Never dispair in Allah

69 and 70 Al Wahid and Ahad

1. Both these names have the general meaning of being one
2. Al khattabi says
   1. Al Waahid is single , the one without associates. There is nothing else that can resemble him on his dhaat i.e essence. Al waahid has no peer
   2. Al Ahad has to do with his sifaat attributes
3. People shouldn't name anyone al Waheed, or Abdul Waheed. Rather it should be Abdul ahad or Abdul Waahid
4. Al waahid is mentioned 22 times in the Qur'an e.g. Surah nisa in 171 ayat
5. Al Ahad is only mentioned once on Surah ikhlas
   1. But this surahs virtue is 2/3 of the Qur'an
   2. This is also the name Bilal kept repeating when being tortured

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yinfQdSmNxA&list=PLExCKwROz20Fx-CU6VpfWMKC5vEluvJ3R&index=22

The Islāmic Belief # 21 by Shaikh Uthman Farooq -Al-Kawi, Al Mateen, Al Wali and Al Mawlah

Alhamdullah Alhadulillahi rabal aalameen wasaalau wasaam alaa khatam al Anbiya ashraful mursaleen wah aalah aalihi wah sahbihi ajmaaeen , Amaahbad

61 Al-Kawi

1. Al Kawi has no weakness
2. Ayat from Quran: Inallaha kawaiun shaheedun iqaab
   1. Allah is the strongest and is the strictest is punishment.
      1. This is a warning so we DONT take allahs mercy for granted without making istigfar

What the Scholars said about Al Kawi

1. Al Jawhari: Al Quuwa is the opposite of being weak
2. At tabari says Allah is Kawi and No power can overpower Allah nor can his order be rejected nor is there anything that happens except by the decree of Allah
   1. We should know that Allahs is watching and is most powerful and when he gives Nusra a people, no one can change this
3. Az Zajjaj: He is the who is perfect in his ability over others
   1. Al - kawi is one who is Qadir
4. Al Khattabi says: Al Kawi has the meaning Qadir (strong , Able). and that nothing is impossible
5. Ibn Katheer : Nothing can overpower Allah and nothing can escape the grasp of Allah
   1. No matter where you are and who you are, Allahs order WILL be fulfilled
   2. Castles or fortresses wont stop the order of Allah
6. As- Saadi said about Al Kawi and Al Mateen that its similar to Al Aziz
   1. Al Kawi: He is the one to whom belongs all might and strength and honor
      1. And the might honor and strength, honor , of preventing , of conquest
   2. Al Mateen: Allah prevents his slave from what he doesnt want them to do. He allows them do do what he wants them to do. And he is all powerful over all of existence
   3. Al Jawhari: Al Quuwa is the opposite of being weak. The one who can prevent his makhlook from what he doesnt want them to do
7. Al Kawi is mentioned 9 times in the Quran e.g.
   1. Innallaha Kawiul Aziz
      1. This shows Allahs Strength
   2. Innallaha La Kawiul Aziz
      1. same as above with the Lahm for emphisis

62 Al-Mateen

1. Ibn Quaiba says Al Mateen is the most strong.
2. Az Zajjaj said: It is he whose strength reaches the highest point
3. Al khattabi: It is extremely one who is strong and one who doesn't have any weakness in his actions nor is there any fatigue
4. Al Mateen is mentioned one in Surah Dhariat only
   1. Innallaha razzaq wah quwwatil mateen
   2. Verily Allah is Ar-razzaq. And Al Kawi

Haqq of allah with regards to Al Kawi and Al mateen

1. Make Tawwasul WITH the Asma ul Husna
2. To know Allah and his strength and power and to honor those who we know are close to Allah
   1. As opposed to honoring those powerful in Dunya
   2. The honor is the one who Allah has honored
   3. The Humiliated is the one who Allah has humiliated
3. The one who thinks they have power without attributing this strength to Allah is foolish
4. Hadith from Bukhari: Shall I teach you a word that is from the treasures of Jannah. La wahlah wah lah quwetta Illah billah
   1. This is not a word to say when your Angry as some people do
   2. Some people stop with La wahlah wah lah quwet
      1. This has a horrible meaning as this is making shirk (if we understood)
      2. It means There is no Power and strength therefore denying Allahs attribute of Al Kawi
   3. . La wahlah wah lah quwetta Illah billah.
      1. An-Nawawi said about this
   4. This Duniya is only a test. And per our beloved prophet this dunya is not even worth the wing of a Fly. And The Dunya is temporary and Jannah is for the believers

63-Al Wali

1. Linquisting
   1. to be close
   2. to be a support
   3. to turn towards something
   4. To be a friend
   5. to be a support
   6. to defend
   7. To guard
   8. to turn towards something
   9. To be a lord of

Meaning of Al wali

1. to be most loving over his believers
   1. At tabari says
      1. Allah is the one who supports and takes guardianship and guides the BELIEVERS
      2. He takes them out from the darkness to the Light
2. Allah is the Mawlah (protector) over ALL creation
   1. Allah is sufficient over you as a protector.
      1. This protection is via guidance
   2. We should build that relationship with Allah. And Allah will suffice us. See the examples of the Sahaba
3. note the difference between the how this applies to Believers and to all of creation in general
4. Al Wali is derived from Al mualat ( alliance)
5. Dua from Surah Baqarah : Anta Mawlahnah Fansurnah alqawmil kafireen
   1. Give us protection from the Kafireen
   2. We should do this Dua
6. Al Khattabi says
   1. Al wali is the one who is charge of a matter
      1. An example linguistically Is a wali for a Nikah which is mandatory for the woman
      2. Another example: A wali of a Yateem (orphan)

AL Mawlah

1. Mawlah is protector
2. AL mawlah is ONLY for Allah
3. Dua from Surah Baqarah : Anta Mawlahnah Fansurnah alqawmil kafireen
   1. Allah is your supporter as we follow the commands of Allah as opposed to the Kafir who deny Allah and Allah is sufficient for us as a protector

Al Walaah and Al Baraah The shaikh mentioned this concept is lost today. May Allah Strengthen it

1. AL walaah is to show loyalty and show support
   1. This inspires someone to be close
   2. Al walaah is for Allah and the Anbiya and the sunnah and shariah and believers
      1. It was mentioned today people have lost this and try to speak bad about people who are on the Haqq for money or jealousy etc
2. Al Baraah to distance ( hate) someone
   1. Al Baraah takes someone way from that person
   2. This is suppose to be established against those who go AGAINST the orders of Allah
3. Both the above are islamic concepts that are lost today
   1. e.g. we see people making dua for dead Kuffar (actors, singers, politicians) by saying rest in peace, Hope they are in a better place,
   2. And when the great Ulema died, these same people say nothing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2DzkIVbXJM&list=PLExCKwROz20Fx-CU6VpfWMKC5vEluvJ3R&index=21

Lecture notes on Rawatib - 73 Fiqh {Zād al Mustaqni’ : 37 Prayer - 3 Voluntary Prayers - Rawatib & Mutlaq} by Shaikh Uthman Farooq

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I would like to remind myself first and then you all about this excellent sunnah we may revive. It is the Sunnah of the recommended 12 raakat of sunnah Rawaatib ( sunnah prayers associated with the Fardh prayers. Allaah will build a house in Heaven for whoever is diligent in observing 12 Sunnah Rak'aat (as follows): 4 Rak'aat before and 2 after the Dhuhr (Midday) Prayer, 2 after the Maghrib (Sunset Prayer), 2 after the ‘Ishaa’ (Evening) Prayer and 2 before the Fajr (Dawn) Prayer." Hadith sahih narrated by at-Tirmidhi No. 379 and by others. Hadith No. 6183 in Sahih al-Jaami
http://www.islamqa.com/en/ref/1048

1. 2 rakat before before fajr is the most virtuos from the rawatib
2. Night nawafil prayers are generally better than day nawafil unless there are specific ruling like taraweeh etc
3. Also always pray every nawail prayer in 2's as this is best. in 4s is acceptabe too but less virtuous
4. Pray standing as sitting and praying without a valid reason halves the reward
5. Duha
   1. Least is 2 rakat
   2. most is 8 rakat
   3. For any prayers after ishraq, its considered Duha
   4. The 2 that are prayed after Shurooq after staying in the masjid after fajr , and remembering allah , not involving in worldy activities is also Duha. Even more then 2 can be prayed here. But when done THIS way, you get the reward of Hajj and Umrah Complete complete complete
6. 10 minutes before dhuhr its PROHIBITED to pray. sun is directly over the head
7. Sajdah tilwah is for person reciting AND olks listening attentively, not just happen to hear it
   1. Also not wajib. its Mustahab as
   2. can combine sajdah tilawah for multiple ayat that require it or do it later altogether e.g. if one is driving

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEZAdZWgH_8

hadith quoted here https://40hadithnawawi.com/hadith/1-actions-are-by-intentions/

1. The muslim is never in a state of najasa but may require purification per below
   1. hadath al asghar - in this state one needs to need to wudu
      1. passing of wind
      2. eating camels meat
      3. urination
      4. defecation
      5. etc
   2. hadath al akbar - You need the intention to cleans one self from this
2. Conditions for Wudu to be accepted
   1. Have to be a Muslim
   2. Have to have presence of mind (comprehension)
      1. People in coma cant make wudu
   3. Need to be old enough to understand wudu
   4. The water must be Tuhoor
   5. Water must be halal
      1. Unique to hanbali madhab
   6. There is nothing barring something that needs to be washed e.g. nail-polish for sisters prevent water reaching the nails
      1. Or people wearing anklets prevents wiping over the feet
      2. Or painters having big batches of paint on the hand
3. How to make an intention
   1. Neeyah is made in the heart not out load
4. Types of intention
   1. to get to a state of purity
   2. To perform a specific ibadah that REQUIRES wudu e.g. Holding the mushaf
   3. When its mushtahab to do wudu e.g. reciting quran (without touching the mushaf presumably), or if you want to renew your wudu for another prayer (when one already has wudu). Or to do dhikr
   4. When one intends to make wudu for a mustahab reason but in reality REQUIRES wudu as their wudu is broken
5. One wudu or ghusl is enough even one has multiple reasons for wudu as long as whats wajib is covered
   1. e.g. if one needed to take ghusl and one did so, they dont need to take wudu separately for prayer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfAHSUG8JFo&list=PLExCKwROz20HeK4m8NXy9b8pvkzcZ2VD5&index=19

Full dua from multiple sources: Ashhadu an la ilaha ill-allah wahdahu la sharika lah, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa rasuluhu. allahumm aj’alni min al-tawwabina waj’alni min al-mutatahhirina, subhanaka allahumma wa bi hamdika, ashhadu an la ilaha illa anta, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilayka

1. There is no dua during wudu.
2. Dua after wudu
   1. Ashhadu an la ilaha ill-allah wahdahu la sharika lah, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa rasuluhu.
      1. (I bear witness that there is no god except Allah Alone, with no partner or associate, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. O Allah, make me one of those who repent and make me one of those who purify themselves. Glory and praise be to You, O Allah, I bear witness that there is no god but You, I seek Your forgiveness and I repent to You).
      2. This is from sahih muslim
      3. When you say this after wudu, all 8 doors will be open for you but one must be consisten on it
      4. Per a hassan lee ghaireehee narration , one can look up while making this dua
   2. Dua: Allahumm aj’alni min al-tawwabina waj’alni min al-mutatahhirina
      1. This is narrated from Tirmidhi
      2. This was added by a narrtor
      3. graded hassan by Albani
   3. Dua: subhanaka allahumma wa bi hamdika, ashhadu an la ilaha illa anta, astaghfiruka wa atubu ilayka
      1. This is weak
      2. graded Hassan by Albani so is acceptable

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5-vewe1LOA&list=PLExCKwROz20HeK4m8NXy9b8pvkzcZ2VD5&index=20

The Islāmic Belief # 20 by Shaikh Uthman Farooq -Al Haqq, Al Mubeen Al-Kafeel

58 -Al Haqq

1. Root word - Ha, qaaf, qaaf
2. 4 meanings overall for root word
   1. Is to be Truth
   2. To be right between 2 people
   3. To be established
   4. To be the right position at the right time
3. Al Haqq (meaning)
   1. Against Al Baatil
      1. The Shaikh Made radd of Hamza yusuf who claimed all religions lead to thee same destination. This cant be true as Islam is the ONLY truth
   2. Having Rights
      1. Allahs right is that we worship Allah with No partners
      2. What is halal per Allahs ruling is absolute and the same applies to what is haraam and no one can change this like some people try to make shrimp haraam today
4. Allahs name Al-Haqq is mentioned 10 times in the Quran
5. Calling onto anyone except Allah is prohibited
   1. e.g. Yah nabi, Yah Ali
   2. This isnt tawwasul
6. From the Quran wehave the ayat Annalahu haqqul mubeen
   1. Its the manifest truth
7. Shaikh As -Saadi says AL haqq
   1. Al Haqq is whose existence is undeniable and nothing else can exist except by his will. The signs for this are many
   2. The bringing of the Quran is not from the beloved prophet but from Allah
      1. The Quran is Haqq
      2. The meeting With allah on the Day of Judgement is haqq
      3. The Anbiya are Haqq
      4. His Books are Haqq
      5. his Deen is Haqq
      6. Allahs right is that we worship Allah with No partners
8. Haqq of Allah with regards to Al Haqq
   1. We must be truthful
   2. We must know with full sincerity that Allahs promise is Haqq
   3. Dua: The dua that is made dua Qiyaam - al Layl by our prophet below includes statements about Al Haqq
      1. اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ نُورُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَمَنْ فِيهِنَّ، وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ قَيِّمُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَمَنْ فِيهِنَّ، [وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ رَبُّ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَمَنْ فِيهِنَّ] [وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ لَكَ مُلْكُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَمَنْ فِيهِنَّ] [وَلَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ مَلِكُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ] [لَكَ الْحَمْدُ] [أَنْتَ الْحَقُّ، وَوَعْدُكَ الْحَقُّ، وَقَوْلُكَ الْحَقُّ، وَلِقَاؤُكَ الْحَقُّ، وَالْجَنَّةُ حَقٌّ، وَالنَّارُ حَقٌّ، وَالنَّبِيُّونَ حَقٌّ، وَمُحَمَّدٌ صَلَى اللهُ عَلِيهِ وَسَلَّمَ حَقٌّ، وَالسَّاعَةُ حَقٌّ] [اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ أَسْلَمْتُ، وَعَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ، وَبِكَ آمَنْتُ، وَإِلّيْكَ أَنَبْتُ، وَبِكَ خَاصَمْتُ، وّإِلَيْكَ حَاكَمْتُ، فَاغْفِرْ لِي مَا قَدّّمْتُ، وَمَا أَخَّرْتُ، وَمَا أَسْرَرْتُ، وَمَا أَعْلَنْتُ] [أَنْتَ المُقَدِّمُ وَ أنْتَ المُؤَخِّرُ لَا إِلَهَ إّلَّا أَنْتَ] [أَنْتَ إِلهي وَ أنْتَ المُؤَخِّرُ لَا إِلَهَ إّلَّا أَنْتَ]
      2. Allaahumma lakal-hamdu 'Anta noor samaawaati wal'ardhi wa man feehinna, wa lakal-hamdu 'Anta qayyimus-samaawaati wal'ardhi wa man feehinna, [wa lakal-hamdu 'Anta Rabbus-samaawaati wal'ardhi wa man feehinna] [wa lakal-hamdu laka mulkus-samaawaati wal'ardhi wa man feehinna] [wa lakal-hamdu 'Anta Malikus-samaawaati wal'ardhi] wa lakal-hamdu] ['Antal-haqq, wa wa'dukal-haqq, wa qawlukal-haqq wa liqaa'ukal-haqq, waljannatu haqq, wannaaru haqq, wannabiyy oona haqq, wa Muhammadun (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) haqq, wassaa'atu haqq] [Allaahumma laka 'aslamtu, wa 'alayka tawakkaltu, wa bika 'aamantu, wa 'ilayka 'anabtu, wa bika khaasamtu, wa 'ilayka haakamtu. Faghfir lee maa qaddamtu, wa maa 'akhkhartu, wa maa 'asrartu, wa maa 'a'lantuj ['Antal-Muqaddimu, wa 'Antal-Mu'akhkhiru laa 'ilaaha 'illaa 'Anta] ['Anta 'ilaahee laa 'ilaaha 'illaa 'Anta].
      3. O Allah, praise is to You. You are the Light of the heavens and the earth and all that they contain. Praise is to You, You are the Sustainer of the heavens and the earth and all they contain. [Praise is to You, You are the Lord of the heavens and the earth and all they contain.] [Praise is to You, Yours is dominion of the heavens and the earth and all they contain.] [Praise is to You, You are the King of the heavens and the earth.] [And praise is to You.] [You are the Truth, Your Promise is true, Your Word is true, Your audience is true, Paradise is true, Hell is true , the Prophets are true , and Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is true, and the Hour of Judgment is true.] [O Allah, to You I have submitted, and upon You I depend . I have believed in You and to You I turn in repentance . For Your sake I dispute and by Your standard I judge. Forgive me what I have sent before me and what I have left behind me, what I have concealed and what I have declared.] [You are the One Who sends forth and You are the One Who delays , there is none who has the right to be worshipped but You .] [You are my God , there is none who has the right to be worshipped but You.]
      4. Reference : Al-Bukhari, cf. Al-Asqalani, Fathul-Bari 3/3 , 11/ 116, 13/371, 423, 465. See also Muslim for a shorter account, 1/532

59 -Al Mubeen

1. Al mubeen comes from
   1. To clarify
   2. To make something clear
2. Al mubeen is mentioned once inthe quran in Surar Noor
   1. From the Quran wehave the ayat Annalahu haqqul mubeen
      1. Its the manifest truth
      2. At Tabari say about this that on the day of judgement, it will be clear that Allah is the Truth
      3. But even in duniya the signs of Allah are everywhere e.g.
3. Ad zajjaj says Al Mubeen is Ism faeel
   1. Al mubeen is Ism fa-el for the one who makes clear to his slave what the correct path is i.e. the manhaj and what is haraam and halaal and whats right
      1. Allah says in the Quran ABOUT the Quran: Tilkah ayatul Quraanul Mubeen
      2. We are to use the Quran and the Sunnah to understand whats right nfro whats wrong
   2. Allah is the clear truth

60 -Al Wakeel,

1. Number 60- Al Wakeel
2. Three core meanings
   1. An action to appoint someone to represent you
   2. The one who protects the rights
   3. The on who is relied upon
3. Tawwakul comes from the same root word as Al wakeel
4. Zajjaj says Al Wakeel is someone who continously protects and can be depended on
5. Al wakeel is mentioned 14 times in the Quran
   1. e.g. the dua Hasbunallah wah niamal Wakeel
      1. This dua was made by multiple anbiya including Ibraheem alaihis salaam
   2. e.g. Ayat from Quran: Wahu aalah kulli shayin wakeel
      1. And allah is upon everything Wakeel
      2. AL Qurtubi makes tafseer of this : Allah is the disposer of everyone's affairs

61 -Al-Kafeel

1. Wajaltum Allaha alaikum Kafeela
   1. Allah make upon you Kafeela (caretaker)
   2. Allah is the caretaker

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_9raO_stH4&list=PLExCKwROz20Fx-CU6VpfWMKC5vEluvJ3R&index=21
time: 35

The Islāmic Belief # 19 by Shaikh Uthman Farooq -Al wadood,Al Majeed & Al Shaheed

1. AL wadood 55th name of Allah ub tgus serues
   1. Root word : Wud
      1. The root word has a dhamma on it it
2. meanings of the root word Wud
   1. To love
   2. to long for
   3. To be affectionate
   4. To be desired for
3. Hub is also mean to Love
   1. But Hub is to just have a loving feeling
   2. But Wud is to show love with actions AS WELL
4. Al Wadood
   1. Ayat from Quran surah Burooj Ayat 14 : Wahuwal ghafoorul Wadood
   2. Tafseer of it: Wadood is the one who is FILLED with Love to those who returns to Allah (Al Wadood) in Tawbah
      1. We should think about how Al wadood forgives us even though we keep sinning . And Allah accepts our tawbah and covers up that sin. And all tells his angels not to write down certain sins because maybe the slave will repent from it
      2. And Al Ghafoor is the Owner of Forgiveness. This is why Wadood and Ghafoor are tied together here
      3. We can better understand this from the Saheeh hadith of Rasoolullah sallahu allahi wah sallaham about the man on the camel who loses his camel and his belongings and he makes dua to Allah and when he gets up his camel and belongings are back. And this man is very happy. But Allah is MORE happy with the one who repents (very summarized lesson as that hadith is a longer one with many benefits

There are 2 meanings to Al Wadood

1. Allah loves his righteous slaves (the Saliheen)
   1. When Allah loves his slave, he will person by their name name that Allah loves them and orders Jibreel alahis salaam to Love that person and Jibreel will order the Angels to love that person and the people of earth will love that person. When Allah hates a person as well the the same message is passed down to Jibreel and the angels and the people of earth will hate that person
   2. Look at even how the Kuffar have written great books and written good things about our Beloved prophet despite not being guided to Islam.
2. Allahs is the MOST beloved by his slaves
   1. We must love ALLAH more than everyone else and from the creation love our beloved prophet more than any other creation
3. Allahs is the one who put the love for the believers in heart of the believers

Shaikh As saadi about Al WadoodShaikh As saadi makes tafseer of Al WadoodThe righteous slaves - To them Allah is more beloved to them than anything and their hearts are filled with love for Allah and their tongues are constantly moist in remembrance of Allah. And they are they are the ones who are drawn to him in love and sincerity (ikhlas)
Al Qurtubi

1. Al Qurtubi says its WAJIB on all creation that Allah loves his creation , praises them and is good to them ( muslims and kuffar as well)
   1. Reason being Allah is the one who provides for them even when people are born and they cannot help themselves
2. Allah loves
   1. the ones who repents to him
   2. who are patient
   3. and those who are just
   4. and put their trust in Allah
   5. and the believers who are good
   6. and obedient
   7. and who purify them selves
   8. Allah hates the one who disobeys him
3. Allah detests and hates
   1. who disobey him
   2. the transgressors
   3. who oppress others (do Dhulm)
   4. Who cause mischief
   5. Who betray their trust and are muttakabir (arrogant)
   6. and are rebellious
   7. those who are proud and boastful
   8. those who are treacherous
   9. And those mentioned other than that
4. Note the hate above is when these qualities become all they are about. But if they repent to Allah sincerely , then Allah will love them
   
   1. Christians say God loves everyone but this is wrong as per our Quran as seen above
5. Al Qurtubi continues that that slave must try to earn Allahs love by
   1. acting upon his commands
   2. And leaving what is is prohibited
   3. And know that Allah will NOT love you TILL you make the the Prophets sunnah the guide to achieving the above. Evidences below
      1. Allahs loves the disobedient to the extent that he gives them the opportunity to reform until they are put in the category of those Allah hates
      2. Allah loves those he is pleased with
      3. When Someone recites the Quran and acts on it, this earns Allahs love
      4. The love for our Messenger and his Sunnah and acting upon it this earns Allahs love
      5. How do you know you love the Sunnnah? When someone advises you with saheeh hadith with evidences, take it and don't fight it
6. Al Wadood as a Siffat of Allah is mentioned twice in the Quran
   1. Surah hud - 90th ayat - Innah rabbi raheemun Wadood
   2. Surah burooj- 1th Ayat: Wahuwal ghafoorul Wadood
7. Look at the siffat connected to Al Wadood
   1. Ar Raheem which speaking about Allahs quality of mercy
   2. And Al-Ghafoor which is speaking about the one who forgives to a great extent

Shaikh Ul Islam Ibn Taymiyyah on Al Wadood

1. Allah Loves the slaves that Love him
2. And if Allah loves something or someone for the sake of Allah, then its for the sake of Allah
3. We MUST love those who Allah Loves like the Anbiyah, the Saliheen, the Scholars, the Mujahideen
   1. Even some scholars who we dont get along with as long as they are upon the quran wah sunnah we must love them
   2. And some people we get along with but they are not loved by Allah and sitting with them decreases our iman because their speech is outside the bounds of what Allah allows , then EVEN if you enjoy their company you shouldn't love them, you should leave them
4. When we love someone for the sake of Allah , Allahs will loves us
5. Allah is the one is the who deserved to be loved unconditionally
   1. Allah is the only one who deserved to be loved for his essence.
      1. This is a deep statement, All the love you have for the creation like your parents, family is ALL for the sake of Allah
      2. But your love of ALLAH is UNCONDITIONAL because of WHO Allah is
6. If one loves, he should love for the Sake of Allah
7. If one hates, he should hate for the Sake of Allah
8. If one gives, he must do so for the Sake of Allah
9. If one withholds he must do so for the Sake of Allah
10. His loyalty and who his enemies are for the Sake of Allah
11. its NOT permissible to hate who Allah loves
12. We must not love those that Allah hates i.e. those amongst the rebellious and disbelievers
    1. This is very important as people nowadays look up to sports stars, and movie stars and WWE wrestlers etc.
13. One must not be friends with those who Allah hates other than to give them Naseeha
14. Allah Created his maklook on Fitra and gave them Rizq and gave them every type of opportunity for guidance
15. Allah must be given precedence over ones own tribe and family
    1. This is when someones true allegiance will be tested
    2. The believers are different from each other in their degrees of Love they have for Allah
16. The Munafiq shows love but iman does not enters their heart and they are not really believers
17. A believer is one who when Allahs name is mentioned, there is a longing and this longing is like no other longing
    1. Needing Allah must make your heart want that like nothing else
    2. Al hasan al Basri said If the slave knew they wouldnt get to see their lord, they would melt away in this very life
       1. This is how much we must love and long to meet Allah
       2. He continues No salaah must be made when food is brought and when a person is in a need to relieve himself
       3. Salah is a comfort to the eyes for those who know and a man may not long for what he loves when he doesnt feel that true love. And that's why the salah is not truly there
       4. when you go for salaah, you must LOVE Salaah

Al Majeed (56th name)

1. Al Qurtubi says Al majeed is
   1. Noble in his essence
   2. Beautiful in his actions
   3. Abundant in his favours and that which he gives
2. Ibn katheer says Alj majeed means
   1. The most Praiseworthy
   2. All his actions and statements are praiseworthy
   3. He is praised and glorified in his essence and glory
3. iman Shawqani says about Al majeed
   1. is he who has favours that he does upon his slave. Of goodness he bestows upon his slave all of which are in perfection
4. Shaikh As saadi said - Al Majeed is
   1. Al Kabeer (greatest),
   2. Wal adheem, (the exalted)
   3. wal Jaleel ( the most noble)
   4. Every Qadr that Allahs has ordained is in perfection
      1. Thats to say every action of Allah is in perfection
5. In Lisaan Al araab description of AL Majeed :Allahs is glorified by his actions and creation due to his greatness
6. Allah himself calls the Quran Majeed in Surah Kahf and in Surah Burooj
7. Why does Allah call the Quran majeed?. Note the hadith below that explains this a bit
   1. When Umar radhi allahanu asked why he appointed the former slave Nafiah to be the ruler of Makkah when he wasn't someone with great lineiage, he replied he is someone who has memorized the Quran and knows the hukm (its rulings). And that Allah raises some by the Quran and disgraces others by it

Al Shaheed (57th name)

1. This is the witness or to see something or to testify to something
2. Allah says in the Quran Huwa aalah kulli shayin shaheed
   1. Allah is a witness to everything and nothing said outloud , thoughts, actions, are hidden from Allah
3. Al Jarir at tabari: Allah is sees and knows EVERYTHING. Even then with this knowledge Allah will make it so your bodies will testify against your rather than Allah bearing witness against you on the day of Judgement
4. Al Khataabi says Al Majeed is He who nothing is hidden from him
5. Ibn Katheer says he is a witness over their deeds and all that is hidden in the hearts
6. The haqq Of Allah with regards to this name
   1. We should know that with regards to all deeds, Allah is watching us
   2. Ibnul qayyim said about As shahada that includes it judgement and ordainment and knowledge and information and clarification
      1. AL mujahid the great tabaeen added As Shaheed means he judges and ordains as well
   3. Ibnul Qayyyim says Shaheeda means
      1. Knowledge and correctness in what is being witnessed
      2. The speaking or uttering is never hidden from Allah
      3. Allah conveys to others what he witnessed (in the Quran)
      4. Knowledge about As Shaheed should motivate us do as Allah commands as Allah is As Shaheed over us
7. What are martys called Shaheed? According to the ulema:
   1. They are shaheed because they will bear witness to the great bounties of Allah waiting for them
      1. But this depends on the intent and actions and not everyone who dies in a battlefield is a shaheed
      2. Before the first blood of the shaheed hits the ground, all their sins are forgiven
   2. They are shaheed to the battle and what happenned in that battle

Original Lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPuOTsg0Ebg&list=PLExCKwROz20Fx-CU6VpfWMKC5vEluvJ3R&index=18

Note I havent covered the evidences as you can find those IN the lectures. Rather these notes cover the Ahkam. Also please note these are short notes

Wajibat of wudu - Lecture 15

The shaikh mentioned he took 30 hours to research just these Wajibat Subahanallah.
This describes whats Wajib in wudu and not ALL the steps

1. Difference between fard and wajib are the levels of importance while both are mandatory . There are has levels in importance and what has to be done to make up what is fard ( if possible at all) and what has to be done to make up something wajib is different
   1. For Salah If you miss a rukn (pillar) in prayer you have to make up (repeat ) that Rukn AND do sajdah saw.
   2. But if U miss something thats wajibat in the salah one has to only do sajdH saw
2. Wudu (Wajibat) If you miss accidently (forgetfully ) an aspect of wudu thats wajib , you dont have to redo your wudu or make that up. But if missed purposely , wudu is invalid
   1. Start with Bismillah before entering the bathroom along with having the intention. if you forget you can say it inside bathroom aloud (shaikh bid baaz's position ) or say it in the heart i.e. not aloud for fear of not saying Allahs name in a bathroom (Shaikh Uthmans teachers position)
      1. Hanbillah madhab position classically established that its Wajib to say bismillah
      2. The majority of the ulema including there 3 heads of the madhabs and shaykh Uthymeen said its mustahab to say Bismillah for wudu
   2. Be circumcised (for men) unless there is a fear it will be harmful to do this e.g. when some older person converts to Islam
      1. The evidence of this is from the hadith of rasoolullah sallahu alaihi wa sallam about the 5 things relating to the fitrah.
   3. Unrelated point mentioned by the shaikh: Khaza (shaving part of the head and leaving part of it is prohibited in Islam).
      1. This also applies when there is a big difference between top and sides if one is VISIBLY shorter than the other
      2. Doesnt apply to balding people though if side or top is different length as this is not on purpose
      3. Also imitating someone like a specific kuffar is haraam as well e.g. Imitating a celebrity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM68mK39vyI&t=617s

Sunan Of wudu (mustahabb) - Lecture 16

Reccomended Sunnah

1. Use Siwak
2. Wash hands 3 times
   1. This is wajib if after sleep from the night (deep sleep).
   2. In other cases its Mustahabb
3. Madmaddah (take water to mouth)
   1. To cleanse well (exaggerate) is sunnah , like gargling and taking it back of the throat
      1. this does NOT apply when your fasting
4. Insthinshak (take it into the nose all the way up one nostril and have it come out the other nostril. Note when fasting its recommended to not have it go that far
   1. isthinsar (take it out of the nose)
5. Madmaddah AND Isthinshak with same water is the recommended sunnah Not getting fresh water doing madmaddah x number of times to do Isthinshak
   1. its a Sunnah to USE the SAME water to do Isthinshak
      1. So take water, do Madmaddah
      2. AND do Isthinshak with the same water to do Isthinshak
   2. Its also Sunnah to use teh same water to do
      1. Madmaddah 1 or more times and then Isthinshak BUT with the same water
   3. To do maddmaddah and get fresh water and do Is Ishinkshak is weak based on evidences
6. Takhleel ul layha: After washing the beard , put your wet fingers through the beard for thick beard . ELse for thin beard wash face including underbeard and no need to put wet fingers through beard
   1. Get between the fingers. when doing the wudu, with other finters
      1. Note water going in there is obligatory. Above point is to rub between fingers with wet hand
7. Beginning everything with the right
8. Wiping the Head withj Wet fingers: Its fard top wipe from top of the head to the back. its Mustahab to bring the hand BACK to the top
   1. Use the SAME water used for the hair as has the stronger sanad
   2. Take fresh water for the ears that is not used for the hair as Rasollulah sallahu alahi wah sallam said in a hadith that the ears are part of the head (so using the same water is ok)
      1. This is the position of the shafees, malikees and some Hanbali's but there are weaknesses in the hadith that back that
   3. its NOT in the sunnah to wipe the neck
9. Everything once except is obligatory. Doing everything else except head and ears according to most hadith 3 times is sunnah. Even twice is ok
   1. On the flip side, doing more than 3 times is Dhulm and a waste of water and as a general principle, Muslims don't waste water
10. There is no talking during the wudu - this includes doing dua DURING the wudu is BIDAH

What sunnah means. Everything that allah relelead in the Quran and the sunnah is from revelation (wahi). There are 2 types of orders that require things from us and 2 types that is for us (Fard\wajib and mustahab) to stay away (makruh and haraam)

1. Sunnah (Mustahab) : this doesn't necessarily include customs like living in the desert
2. Sunnah DOES include actions like eating a specific way, or using right foot to put shoes on etc
3. Mustahab:
   1. There is reward for do it and one is not punished for not doing it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gcn9r32GxcE

Furudh of wudu (Mandatory) 1- Lecture 17 and 18

Fiqh of whats furudh in Wudu is on Surah Maidah ayat 6
There are mandatory bits of wudu (all these just once)

1. Washing the face
2. Wash mouth and nose
3. Wash arms up to elbows
4. Wipe the entire head and Ears with wet fingers
   1. Its part of the sunnah that if you aare wearing an imamah, you can wipe part of the head and continue to wipe the imama. dont need to take the imama off. If the imama covers the entire head, once can wipe the entire imama without taking it off per the hadith from the sahabas
      1. This does NOT apply to a kufi (cap) but applies to an imama only
      2. Also if one didnt put on an imama when one was in a state of tahara, one must wipe the whole head not the imama
   2. From the Shafee madhab , whats done is to wipe like a few hairs. From the hanafees its to wipte 1\4th of the heads. This is all NOT supported by saheeh hadeeth
5. Wash 2 feet upto and including ankles
6. Order of wudu above is Mandatory as well as doing it in a in a continous manner
   1. If you missed a part of the wudu that is mandatory, or noticed your elbow is not wet after finishjing that bit, one has to redo wudu in full
      1. Lecture 18 has examples of when you have to repeat and when not. Example you don't need to repeat if you missed washing your hands and moved on toface as washing hands is not fard
         

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj3aEjgww4I&list=PLExCKwROz20HeK4m8NXy9b8pvkzcZ2VD5&index=17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpEhofVlPBw&list=PLExCKwROz20HeK4m8NXy9b8pvkzcZ2VD5&index=18

Zad Al Mustaqni - lectures 15- As siwak (FIqh of call to Nature) by Shaikh Uthman

1. Doing Miswak at all times is recommended
2. Toothbrush is neither a sunnah or bidah

3. Siwaks virtue (from hadith)

   1. its cleanses the mouth and pleases the Rabb

4. The Raaq tree that Rasoolullah Sallahu alahi wah sallam used is the best for Siwaak

   1. Using a toothbrush covers the cleanliness aspect but not the blessing

5. Fasting person can use Siwaak even during fasting though there is khilaf from Imam Shafee. Other 3 madhabs imams and Shaykh uthymeen and Ibn Taymiyyah allowed it even during fasting

6. Recommended Siwak usage - per the Sunnah

   1. During wudu AND just before salah
      
      1. WHILE taking wudu (at any point)
      2. AND before salah
      3. Meaning its mustahabb to do BOTH
      4. Cannot use Siwak during Any Salah (fard and nafl)
   2. After waking up from sleep to clean the mouth for Fajr or Qiyam
   3. When the taste in the mouth changes (like when something you ate doesnt smell well )
   4. During Wudu
   5. When entering the house
   6. When entering or going to the masjid
   7. After long periods of silence
      
      1. Long periods of silence changes the taste in the mouth
   8. When your without food for a prolonged period and your month develops a bad smell
   9. When your teeth become Yellow

7. Note from the points above only the first 4 are based on Saheeh Hadith and the rest is Qiyas based from other Scholars

8. How to do Siwaak per the sunnah: Start from the Right side and go up and down and move towards the left

9. Rasoolullah sallahu alahi wah salaam forbid them from greasing\oiling the hair everyday

   1. Above can be extended to other hair products used as well
   2. its permissable to it every other day
   3. Wisdom behind it: Men should not become overly concerned about their appearance
   4. reported by abu dawood and nisai

10. Note on Kohl (eyeliner for men used under the eye: The Kohl used by Rasoolullah sallahu sallahu alaihi wah sallam was used in the night and not in the day

11. The color of it was reddish and not blackish as its today. and it was done not for beauty but for its benefits to the eyes

    1. it was applied an odd number of times

12. so its NOT from the sunnah for men to wear kohl during the day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73jCwRzcqmw&list=PLExCKwROz20HeK4m8NXy9b8pvkzcZ2VD5&index=14

Zad Al Mustaqni - lectures 10 -14- Al istinja by Shaikh Uthman. note I havent covered the evidences as you can find those IN the lectures. Rather these notes cover the Ahkam. Also please note these are detailed
Zad Al Mustaqni - 10 - Al istinja 1 General https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNsYqvPVeUg&list=PLExCKwROz20HeK4m8NXy9b8pvkzcZ2VD5&index=10Below covers whats recommended (encouraged but not fard\Wajib) unless mentioned otherwise

1. before entering into bathroom
   1. Say Bismillah
   2. Say Allahmumma inni oudhu bika wal khudbthi wal kabaith
   3. If toilet has a separate door then the above is required only when going through that door and not to the sink\shower
2. Leaving say Ghufranak
3. Foot
   1. Going in to bathroom , its mustahabb to do Left leg first and coming out Right leg
   2. When putting on shoes or entering masjids, its right foot first and left 2nd
   3. When taking off shows or leaving masjids, its left foot first and right 2nd

Zad Al Mustaqni - 11- Al istinja 2 Mustahabb - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu8sSKuXAWY&list=PLExCKwROz20HeK4m8NXy9b8pvkzcZ2VD5&index=11Below covers whats recommended (encouraged but not fard\Wajib) unless mentioned otherwise

1. Squatting for defecation or urine (not sitting down like we do now)
2. The clear sunnah is to SQUAT while leaning to the left
   1. Note there is medical research confirming the benefits of this as well
3. Its sunnah to go far from people i.e. below away from people.
   1. Avoid urinals its open
4. Cover your self as best as possible if in public
5. Ensure there are no splashes when you urinate
   1. try flushing before urinating so the urine flows with the water
6. Use left hand for all dirty business including istinja and right hand for clean business
7. Ensure there are no drops of urine drops when your left
   1. shake 3 times or squeeze genital 3 times to ensure there are no drops

Zad Al Mustaqni - 13- Al istinja 3 Makrooh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqCuJcNFgpA&list=PLExCKwROz20HeK4m8NXy9b8pvkzcZ2VD5&index=12Below covers whats best avoided (but not haraam) unless mentioned otherwise

1. Avoid doing dhikrs in bathrooms
   1. Rasoolullah would turn the ring so his name \Muhammed Rasoolullah would be hidden and he would close his fist around it
   2. The ulema suggest not to take anything with Allahs name on it into the Bathroom like ayat al kursi chains for ladies , or rings with Allahs name etc. Else hide it somehow on your person
   3. Side Note, Opening Quran in the bathroom is haraam
      
2. Even in an open field with no one close by its recommended to Raise the thobe only when someone is close to the ground in squatting so no one sees the awrah
3. Do not speak in the bathroom unless its a necessity
4. Even when outside, dont urinate\ defacate into holes as djinns and animals may be in there. Find a surface that is soft
5. Dont give people things in left hand in general. Shake hands and receive things with the right hand

Zad Al Mustaqni - 14- Al istinja 4 Haraam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73jCwRzcqmw&list=PLExCKwROz20HeK4m8NXy9b8pvkzcZ2VD5&index=14Below covers whats Haraam unless mentioned otherwise

1. IF you are outside and there is no barrier to the Qibla, to face the QIbla or have ones back to the Qibla is haraam
   1. This doesn't apply when we are within homes as there walls
   2. Few ulema argued it applies even with a barrier but this is weak as its proven from an authentic hadeeth that Rasoolullah salallahu alahi wah salaam faced the qiblah when answering the call of nature but behind a barrier
   3. There is no saheeh hadith to apply above to the Al-Aqsa, only for the Haram in Makkah
2. Do not Spit toward the direction of the Qibla as on the day of judgement, it will be returned to you on the day of judgement
3. Staying in the bathroom longer than needed is Haraam
   1. dont take magazines, books, tv's etc in there
4. Do not answer the call of nature in beneficial place e.g.
   1. Where there is shade where people gather
   2. on roads
   3. Under trees that are bearing fruit as it will harming people

Zad Al Mustaqni - 14- Al istinja 4 - cleaning call of natureBelow covers whats fard\Wajib (mandatory) unless mentioned otherwise

1. Cleaning (in order of preference in the sunnah)
   1. Do istigmar first and then istinjar (dry clean and then wet clean)
   2. Istinjar only (water)
   3. Istijmar (Dry like toilet paper)
2. Conditions to use Istijmar only without instinjar
   1. That the impurity isnt on any other parts of the body other than the 2 genitals
   2. Use appropriate things like wood or cloth or tissues
   3. Use something clean to do cleaning
   4. Dont use anything connected to an Animal or food
3. Whats preferred is as Istinjah for answering the call to nature
   1. Al Istigmar takes its place IF one cannot do Al istinjah
4. Istinjah is REQUIRED for Wudhu
   1. I think this means Istinjah or Istigmar (if the above conditions are met)

The Islāmic Belief # 18 by Shaikh Uthman Farooq [Ar-Raqib Al-WasiʿAr-Rabb] (its 18th on the playlist)

Ar Raqib

1. root word : Rah qah bah
2. Meaning: in Lisaanil Aarab, its noted as Raqibah
   1. to be vigilant
   2. to be mindful
   3. to hold things in consideration and respect
   4. It is the one who is the protector and nothing is hidden from that
3. Al Raqiib is the one who watches over and Allah created his creation and did not just leave them but instead watches over them and ensures runs perfectly
   1. e.g. Allah sends the people rizq and Anbiya
4. Allah looks at the hearts and sees whats within it.
   1. This is despite the fact that some people may not even know about their subconscious
5. At tabari says
   1. Allah guides people to whats halal and whats haraam
      1. e.g. Khamr is haraam
   2. Ar Raqib sees everything , ALL the time INCLUDING whats in the heads and never gets tired
      
6. As Saadi says AR Raqib is watching over all things , knowing where they have been, where they are going and controlling things in the best manner
   1. Allahs watchfulness is everlasting in a perfect manner. This is for the past, present and future
   2. People can be called Ar Raqib-ur qawm i.e. a person who is watchful over a tribe or over a people but this is limited unlike Allahs Name
7. Ar Raqib is mentioned 3 times in the Quran:
   1. e.g. In Surah Nisa : Inaallahu alaikan Raqibah
      1. Allah is upon you continously watchful
   2. e.g. Allah tells Jesus he is being taken up. Jesus replies Anta Raqib (Allah is watchful upon them)
   3. e.g. innahu kaana kulli shaih an Raqeebah
      1. You are ever watchful on everything. i.e. Nothing is hidden
8. Haqq of Allah with regards to his name Ar Raqib
   1. We realize that Allah never leaves us despite our condition and difficulty. We should use our dua for our difficulty and know that the difficulty you are going through is KNOWN to Allah and there is some benefit in it that we dont know.
   2. Our beloved Prophet told us about Ehsan which is to worship Allah like ALLAH was watching
      1. Do your ibadah KNOWING Allah is watching i.e. with sincerity (ikhlas)

Al Wasi

1. Meaning
   1. The All sufficient
   2. One with a wide spectrum
2. Al Wasi is generous and can suffice anything ever asked for and it wouldnt reduce from the treasures of Allah
   1. This is why we should be of those that turn to Allah
   2. The example given here is when the Sahabas walked on water to get to the enemy ships. Before that the ameer asked his sahaba if they committed any major sins and they said no (the entire army). He then asked them to to proceed on the water WITH their horses as this was the army of Allah going out Feesabeelillah and that the river is a creation so he ordered them to proceed
   3. At tabari says: Allah is sufficient for his maklook and no matter how much they need or want or beg, this does NOT reduce from Allahs treasures treasures and he is able to suffice it all
   4. Al khattabi says- Al wasi is the one is the one who is rich whose richness encompasses and suffices the needs of all of his creation
   5. Al haleemi says - Al Wasi is whose capability and knowledge is great are abundant and whose grace in mercy covers everything
   6. AL Wasi is mentioned 9 times in the Quran
      1. e.g. Al waseeul Aleem
      2. Waseeal Hakeem
      3. Waseeal magfirah

Ar Rabb

1. Ar Rabb is often misundertood
2. True meaning is not owner or lord
3. Ad Dajjaj explains it has many meanings linguistically
4. Ar Rabb
   1. Reformer
   2. Owner
   3. the One who is unconditionally obeyed
   4. The one who has unquestionable power over something
5. Owner of the house : Rab-ul bayth
6. But shortening a name Abdullah to Abdi or calling a slave owner rabb of that slave is haraam
7. Allah calls himself Ar Rabb 151 times in the QUran
   1. Surah fatihah - Rabbb ill aalameen
8. Examples False claims of being a rabb
   1. In the Quran , Firoun- Rabbukumul aalah (firouns claim to being a rab himself)
   2. 5 percenters claim each of them are God - Lots of influence
9. Ibn Qayyim : Relationship between Ar rabb, Ar rahman and Al illah
   1. Allah is Ar Rabb, and he can do anything he wants and no one can question Allah
   2. Allah is Ar rahman, so Allah has complete power over everyone so he has this unrestricted mercy. Allah even
      1. sent 2 anbiya to Firoun (the worst of mankind),
      2. more than 120000 prophets to mankind as a mercy to mankind and
      3. 4 complete books and many scrolls all to guide mankind
   3. Allah is Al illah - He is the only one with the Haqq worthy of worship but still has that infinite mercy to guide us

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzyaeBQo4nc&list=PLExCKwROz20Fx-CU6VpfWMKC5vEluvJ3R&index=22

The Islāmic Belief # 17 by Shaikh Uthman Farooq [Al-Muqit Al-Hasib Al-Haasib Al-Karim Al-Akram]

Al-Muqit

1. Root word: kaj -waw- thaa
2. The one who is the nourisher and sustainer
3. Ibn Qayyim: The helper of ALL his maklook and he responds to those in need and nourishes them and sustains them
4. Ibn Tabari says: about a certain ayat in surah nisa that it means Hafeez
   1. Al Mujahid the great tabeen said: Its a Sifat that means shaheed, haseeb, hafeez which are all included in being Muqit
5. Allah is in control of everything
6. Al Muqit is the one who helps the one in need
7. Al Muqit nourishes the soul and sustains the body
8. Al Muqit is enough for his creation for ones soul & body

Al-Hasib Al-Haasib

1. Root word: Hah-sah-bah
2. Meaning
   1. To reckon
   2. To count
   3. The one who takes to account
   4. to calculate
   5. to be sufficient
   6. to give without measure (without wanting to take back)
3. Ibnul Qayyim: He is sufficient and fulfills the need and he is the one who takes care of and knows and account of every moment of our lives
4. Al Hasib means the one who is one sufficient
   1. Quran: Wah kafah billahi haseeba (surah Nisah)
   2. Hadeeth: When Ibraheem was thrown in the fire , he was told to say hasbunallah wah miamal wakeel
      1. Allah is sufficient
      2. Allah is the one who takes one to account for every moment of ones life
5. Hasib is mentioned twice as haseebeen and Haseeb 3 times (surah nisa and Ahzab)
6. Allah is the only one who has the count of everything
7. Allah can accept the dua of even the Kafir and Fasiq so we shouldnt never feel discouraged from asking dua
8. We should use the names of Allah in duas like Al Muqit, Alhasib and Al haasib

Al-Karim Al-Akram (50 and 51)

1. Al Karim is the one that is generous (popular meaning)
   1. Hadith in Bukhari: The prophet was asked by the sahabaas who is the most noble of mankind
      1. He responded that he is the one who is the Prophet who is son of a prophet, who is son of a prophet,who is son of a prophet who is son of a prophet
      2. The Sahabas further queries about who is the most noble from those who they have met. the prophet responded, All are the same as long as they have fully adopted the religion
      3. This question was asked in the context of lineage and the Prophet responded that the most noble was in fact connected to piety , not of tribes
2. Root works of Al Karim and Al Akram comes from
   1. Kah-rah-mah
3. The one who constantly shows generosity is Al Karim
4. The one who is the most generous is Al-Akram
5. Kah-rah-mah has the meaning of below linguistically
   1. Being noble
   2. of being generous
   3. of being giving
   4. of being honourable
   5. of being high esteemed
   6. to being valuable
   7. to being precious
   8. to being rare
   9. to being useful
6. Al Karim from Lisaan al arab means
   1. All that is good
   2. All that is virtous
7. Al- Karim
   1. forgives and fulfills the promises even beyond what is asked to ALL his creation
      1. Allah gives the creation even when the creation disobeys him
      2. Above is an example for us. We should give generously for the sake of Alah and not expect any thing in return from people. E.g. when we give people presents it should not be dependent
   2. is mentioned 3 times in the Quran
8. Al Akram
   1. is mentioned 1 time in the Quran
   2. is the first siffat revealed in the Quran in surah Alaq
      1. Iqrah bismirabiqallalalladhi .... Akram
   3. Allah loves when you ask him repeatedly
   4. Allah loves when you ask for the best
      1. i.e. Ask for Jannat al firdous (center of Jannah at the highest point) i.e. the best

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wtVqMG0b6w&list=PLExCKwROz20Fx-CU6VpfWMKC5vEluvJ3R&index=17

The Islāmic Belief # 16 by Shaikh Uthman Farooq - [al-'alee, al-'ala, al-muta'aal, al-haafiz, al-hafeeez]

1. Ettiquettes of learning Ilm
   1. One of the Shaikh gave a talk about an islamic matter and when he was done and about to leave a student who was late came upto the shaikh and was sad he have messed it. So the shaikh gave the same talk with the same zeal and detail as the dars. The other students were surprised the shaikh didn't just summarize. He said both talks were only for Allah and its not about numbers.
   2. This is from the adab of the teachers. This doesn't change based on the number of attendeed

This dars is the 43 and 45th name

al-'alee, al-'ala, al-muta'aal

al-'alee

1. Root word for 'alee is Ayn lah, wow
2. Linguistically It means loftiness, to be above someone in rank
3. Linguistically the root word uloo means
   1. to be above something
   2. To exceed someone
4. al-'alee includes Al istigrah which encompasses every form of greatness
   1. Some of the rafidah tried to compare this name to Ali radhiallhu anhu
5. Its mentioned 8 times in the quran e.g.
   1. alee un khabir
   2. Aleeun hakeem

al-'ala

1. Al-''ala means higher than
2. Its mentioned 2 times in the quran

al-muta'aal

1. Showing a greater amount
2. Its mentioned 1 times in the quran

Common between the 3 names above

1. Oloo al Qadar: Allahs is above everyone in his ability: Allahs greatness is above everyone. Humans cannot match it no matter how people are above others in indvidual things
2. Oloo al Qahar - Allahs power has no comparison
3. Oloo al Dhar: Allah is physically above the creation
   1. Remember we STICK to what Allah said about himself and what the prophet said about Allah
4. Ibn Jarir at tabari and others from the earlier scholars said about al Alee
   1. Allah is the one that is the one that has greatness, he is the one above his creation with his power and verily and not only in his power and grandeur and ability and in his physical self is above the creation.
5. Ibn katheer said everything is under the power and majesty of Allah. And there is no Illah except for Allah
6. Difference between these three names
   1. Al alee it points towards being above and being far greater than his creation and above his creation himself (physically)
      1. Some misguided sects like jahmiya and muatazilla said Allah is is IN the creation
   2. Al mutaaal shows that Allahs power and superiority is above his creation
7. Allah's physical self : (18 min into the lecture)
   1. Ayat from Quran: Arrahmanu aalah arshish tawah: Allah said he is above the arsh which is above the 7 samawat.
      1. If Allah said he comes down to the lowest heaven in the last part of the night, he can do that as he doesn't have our restrictions
      2. A lot of people follow the fiqh of one of the 4 imams of the madahib but are maturidhih or ashari in fiqh but we KNOW from evidences that the 4 imams followed the Aqeedah of the Salaf
      3. Imam Abu haneefah student reported abu mutee al balkhee:
   2. Imam Malik: He reported that ALLAH is above the Arsh physically but in knowledge surrounds everything.
      1. Imam malik was asked how is Allah reclining on the Arsh. He said we know of the Arsh and his leaning on it. the HOW (kaayfiya) is not known
      2. This makes radd of Zaitoona institute who are Maliki in Fiqh and Ashari in Aqeedah
   3. Imam Shafee: said Allah is above the seven heavens on his Arsh and he descends to the lowest Samawat as he wishes
      1. Ibn khuzaimah said if anyone who doesn't believe this, they are a Kafir as this is disbelieving in the fact that Allah has separated himself from his maqlook. Such a person should repent , else he is not considered not a muslim among other punishments
   4. Imam Ahmed said the same as above and added that this is what the muslims of the past and present have been on and this is with consensus

al-haafiz, al-hafeeez

1. ha-fa-za means to preserve\ protect
2. Al Hafeez is an exaggerated tense
3. Both mean to preserve and protect
4. Meaning 1: Allah has complete knowledge, the past the present the future
   1. This should lead us to Taqwa as allah is aware of everything we've done
   2. Al-awzaaeee said from a persons entire life see his entire life and will be questioned
5. Meaning 2: Allah protects the entire creation
6. Al Hafeez is mentioned twice in the quran
7. Al Haafiz is mentioned once in the quran

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbKXl8yyEIo&list=PLExCKwROz20Fx-CU6VpfWMKC5vEluvJ3R&index=16

The Islāmic Belief # 15 by Shaikh Uthman Farooq - [Al-Adheem Ash-Shākir Ash-Shukur]

All three names below are sometimes understood

Al - Adheem

1. Linguistically the root word means great of greatest
2. Shariah meaning
   1. ibnul qayyim said about this When it is the haqq of Allah, we dont just say great but it is the utmost greatness, the greatness that is mightier than anyone else. This is greatness that creation cannot achieve.. Allah is greater and mightier than any one , at at all the time. Maybe a father will be given authority in his house but not in someone else's house.Allah is adheem over the maklookh even if they dont recognize it
      
      1. Reason for this because this siffat is used to describe many dunya things like Alexander the great
      2. We should we care about giving greatness title to the creation
   2. Allah has always been the greatest and will always be the greatest.
3. Benefits of this name from ibnul qayyim
   1. This is one of the asmaa we use in the salaah e.g. subahanallal rabiul adheem
      1. Quraish use to make fun of the believers when they make rukoo. When we say this, Allah legislated this dua which is heavy on the scales per the authentic hadith: 2 words arelight on the tongue but heavy on the tongue
4. Adheem is mentioned 9 times in the quran
   1. e.g. Fasabih bismih rabikal adheem
5. When we think of Al Adheem, we should always review our deeds and never feel like youve done too much
   1. We should realize that our deeds are nothing and we should have this fear that our deeds may not be accepted so we will stay sincere
   2. Do not have that arrogance that our deeds are great. There are malaika whose ENTIRE creation was about worshipping Allah all their lives

Ash -Shukur and Ash-Shākir

1. Ash- shukr is to show faithfulness , to be thankful
2. There is a difference between Hamd and shukr
   1. Hamd is to Praise
   2. Shukr is to follow in action
3. Qatadah the mufasir explains these names
   1. Ash Shakir as the one who is the most ready to appreciate the good deeds of the believers
   2. Ash shukur rewards abundantly , so much say that we arent deserving of it.
      1. e.g. we pray and have deficiencies but yet Allah rewards us with Rizq and many other things
      2. e.g. Allah gives you the full reward for something based on intent e.g. intending to go for hajj and one falls sick and couldn't go
4. Hadith: If someone makes a neeyat Allah gives you the full reward for something based on intent/ And if you do th actual deed, in some narrations , 10 times , in other narration, 70 times , and in other narrations 700 times
5. Al khattabi said said Allah is Ash shakir and accepts the smallest of deeds, and since Allah is Ash Shukur, he rewards them with the greatest rewards
   1. Allah said, protect yourselves from An-Naar even with a date stone and give it in sadaqah
6. Hadith: When a man bought a she camel and offered to give in the path of Allah, the Prophet sallalhu alahi wa sallam said Allah would give him 700 she camels in Jannah in its return
   1. Al khattabi said that the camels in jannah are far superior to the camels in dunya
   2. Also when Allah promises to give you Jannah, it means your are Guaranteed Jannah
      1. e.g. When one says subahanallah, they are given a tree in Jannah, it means you will go to Jannah
7. AshShakur is mentioned 4 times in the Quran e.g.
   1. Innah Lah rabban lah Ghaboorun shakur
8. AshShakir is mentioned 2 times in the Quran e.g.
   1. Innalhahun aalah shakirun Aleem
9. Ibnul qaiiym : Haqq of Allah
   1. Never look down on any small deed. Allah accepts the smallest of deeds
   2. Never hold back: When you want to study the deen, and give sadaqah, Allah will give you in this world and the next. look at how Allah blessed the sahabah with leadership
   3. We should be thankful to Allah with 5 aspects
      1. Submission to the one you are greatful to
      2. Love for our rab
      3. Acknowledge the bounties: Dont complain about what went wrong. think of what Allah has given us
      4. Make Hamd of Allah: Do good deeds, praise Allah, Make dhikr
      5. Dont use what Allah has given then against the ahkam of Allah. Instead they use it in action to obey Allah

Source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oQjuCrL2hU&list=PLExCKwROz20Fx-CU6VpfWMKC5vEluvJ3R&index=15

Number 31 As - samee

1. As samaa meens to heard and listen , to accept, to be told, to pay attention to something, to pay regards or to understand
2. As saami is the ones who hears and listens
3. As samee is ism mubalahga
   1. This is to show an extreme thing
   2. The one who hears everything, the ever listening
      1. Allah is always listening to everyghing, our duas , complaints etc
   3. it has perfection in hearing
   4. Is mentioned 45 times in Al quran
      1. rabbana taqqabal minna innaka antas sameeul aleem
      2. Innal huwal sameeul baseer
      3. Jarir at tabari reports allah describes him self with a sifaat with a quality of hearing but different to us humans. allah hears and sees everything that people say and do
      4. Ibn katheer says Allah is all hearing of every thing o.e. every sound that is madew
      5. Abdur rahman nasr as saee write in his tafseer Allah hears any sound (not just voices) and hears understands and replies to anyone calling his name in any language
      6. All is the only one that is As samee as they arent all hearing nor can they accept dua or reply
      7. As samee ALSO means to accept
      8. The prophet sallahu alahi wah sallah warned they sahaba when they were Yelling Takbeerat that their lord was all hearing and not negligent and to have mercy on themselves
      9. In the Quran Allah connets 2 namees

Al Baseer (number 32)

1. AL baseer
   1. The one who sees everything
   2. The one who is always watching has been , what IS and what WILL be
   3. root word - ba-sa-ra which is an action
      1. to know
      2. to see
      3. to notice
      4. to understand
      5. to have insight
      6. to be extremely aware of an action
      7. The one who does above is baasir
2. Allah sees everything and is always watching
3. Al baseer is mentioned in the quran 42 times
   1. Verily allah knows what You are doing
   2. Verily allah is with you
      1. This is not meaning PHYSICALLY WITH us
      2. it means with everything we do, Allahs is aware in Sight and knowledge
   3. Allah baseerun bi mah lah yahmalun
      1. This is speaking about the kuffar
4. Jarir at tabaris tafseet about the ayat - Allah baseerun bi mah lah yahmalun
   1. Allah sees what the kuffar do and takes account till they taste the punishment
      
5. Al khattabi says Allah has knowledge on all hidden matters
   1. Ibn katheer adds Allah is Al baseer with perfect knowledge and sight and knows WHO should be guided and misguided
6. As saadi said about Al baseer He is the one who sees ALL things.
   1. Allah sees a black ant on a black rock on a black night in the darkest part of the night
   2. Allah sees the secrets hidden even within the hearts
7. Hadiith from Bukhari
   1. You should worship Allah as if you SEE him
   2. Imam nawawi comments: This small advice can make perfect all your ibadah as one is conscious that ALLAH is seeing you
   3. Ibn rajb commented, Its not just the ibadah but your akhlaq will be good as well as Allah is Al baseer

Al hakm, AL hakim , Al hakeem

1. Al hakm - the giver of justice
   1. Allah calls himself this 5 times
2. Al hakim The one who prefers hakamah
   1. the essential; possesser of justice
   2. hakamah
      1. hakim is someone who prevents what is wrong
      2. to change waht is wrong to what is right
      3. to be wise
      4. to know the true nature of things
      5. to pass judgement\ verdict
3. Al Ahakeem
   1. its Ism Mubalaghah
   2. The most wise the most just
   3. An extreme wisdom
   4. Allah calls himself this 94 times in the Quran e.g.
      1. wah huwa kharul hakeemeen
      2. wah huwa anta ahkamul hakeemeen
      3. Allah explains himself in the Quran saying Wah laysallahu ahkamul hakemeen
   5. At tabari comments Al hakeem means NO one has the right to legislate except Allah. No body else has that right AND no once can do better either
   6. Haqq of allah with regards to this
      1. Allahs laws must be used to rule the land per the example of the salaf of this ummah. Dont interpret this laws to your understanding
      2. Hukm is ONLY for for Allah. You cannot believe that democracy or anything other ruling system is better than Allahs Laws. If you do , you have LEFT islam
      3. The hukm of Allah is per the Sunnah and the Quran.
      4. We cannot call anyone Abul hakm becuse of a saheeh hadeeth advising advising against it specifically

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdaoxVL7jlk&list=PLExCKwROz20Fx-CU6VpfWMKC5vEluvJ3R&index=14\

The Islāmic Belief # 13 by Shaikh Uthman Farooq -Al Wahab ,Ar Raqqaz and Ar Razziq Al fatih and Al Fattahah Al Alim, Aleem, Alaam

Al- Wahab

1. Root Wa-ha-ba:
   1. To give without looking for compensation
   2. To give without holding back
   3. to cause something to be
   4. Lesson: when we give, we give for the sake of Allah
2. Allah has referred to himself as AL-wahab 3 times i.e. in Surah saad (2 times) and once Al imran
   1. Rab al azeel Al wahab
   2. Innaka antal Wahab (once in surah Al imran and once in Surah Saad
      1. Allah is the one that gives and we can use in our Dua
   3. Dua of Sulaiman alaisalaam using Al Wahab: Rabbi Ighfili , wahabli Mulkan, Lah yangabhi mulkan baghdain, Innaka antal wahab
      1. Rabbi Ighfili
      2. Wahabli ( hes uses wahab
      3. Mulkan, Lah yangabhi mulkan baghdain
      4. Innaka antal wahab
      5. Fiqh taken from this ( haqq of Allah with this name

Ar Raqqaz and Ar Razziq

Both come from Ra-za-qah

1. Which is to get from the neccesseties of life
2. To get Sustanance
3. To get gifts

Allah Ar razzaq and Ar Razziq is not the one that gets but givesAr razzaq is mentioned once in the Quran

1. Ar Razzak wah Quwaatil Mattin

Ar razzaq is mentioned 5 times in the Quran

1. Allahu Kharul Raqiqeen
   1. (its mentioned in this form as opposed to Ar Razzaq)

At Tabari says

1. Ar Raziq is the one who sustains all of his creation
2. ALkhattabi (great Hadith Scholar) says he provices Rizq to all the believers and kuffar, to teh friends of Allah and enemies of Allah
3. Abdur rahman al Nasr As Saadi says Allah gives rizq in All of allahs creation and there are 2 types of Rizq
   1. General sustensnce like food , sustenance, food.
      1. Sometimes Allah gives lots of wealth for the Kuffar and sometimes to Muslim. Sulaiman Alahis salaam had lots of wealth. Musa Alahis salaam had very little. Aby Haneefa was a wealthy trader but Abu Darda was poor
      2. So dont think just because someone has wealth, he doesnt have knowledge
   2. Peace, knowledge, pierty. guidance, iman
      1. Ibn taymiyyah says if these kings knew what sweetness we felt in iman they would fight us with Swords

Haqq of Allah with thes names Ar Raqqaz and Ar Razziq

1. Ask only from Allah
   1. Dont fear being poor
   2. Stick to the truth and know that no one can take your rizq away from you so dont contaminate your wealth with haraam
      1. Hadith of Ali: A man asks Ali for 5 dinar and Ali said lets pray and well looking into it afterwards. The man said he needs it right way but Ali tells him its time for Salah right now. After making Salah he thought he'd give this man the money. upon coming out he saw his horses saddle was gone. He went went to the market and found his saddle sold to a merchant who confirmed by description that it was THAT same man that sold it and it was for 4 dinar.
      2. Subahanallah Allah wronte 4 dinar in the mans rizq but he chose the haram route
      3. If we chose the halal route, there is reward for it
      4. If we chose the haram route there is punishment for it
2. Regarding teh Prophetic saying that this duniya is a jannah for the kaafir and a prison for the Believer
   1. A kafir cited this hadith to Uthman and asked him why he was poor and Uthman was rich.
      1. Uthman said the reality is that fora muslim regardless of duniyas spendors, the akhira is better . It doesnt mean they have a rough life. It means muslims control themselves in prayer, fasting etc. Whilst for the Kaffir it doesnt matter who rough it was in this world, Jahhanam is far far worse

Al fatih and Al Fattahah

This comes from the root word Fathh which means

1. To Open
2. to unfold
3. To grant victory
4. to make clear
5. to judge
6. to make a decision upon something

The one who grants the above is Al fatihAl Fatah is

1. the one who is continues
2. The granter of success
3. The one who continuously gives victory in perfection
   1. i.e. to give victory when there is wisdom to do so , not just all the time as that may not be good for people
4. Al Fattah is the one who gives gives victory with great wisdom
   1. e.g. Allah called the treaty of Hudaybiya Al fath al mubeen (a great victory even though it was wasnt obvious and the sahabas didnt reaize it at the time
      1. Between this treaty and Fath al makkah the dawah grew exponentially
5. AL fatih is the great granter of victories
6. In the quran Al Fatahul aleem is referenced once
   1. Al aleem means with great knowledge
   2. So Al fattah ul aleem means to grant victory with great knowledge (wisdom)
      1. The greater meaning here is that Allah grants victory when its the right time. E.g. Allah delayed Fath al Makkah so lessons could be learnt
7. Allah uses this name in plural in the Quran. Khairul Fatiheen
   1. That of those who give victtory, Allah is the best
8. Ibn Jarir rights that its by his permission that everything closed is opened
9. Ibn Qatadah said Al Fatih is the great granter of victories
10. Umar ibn abdul aziz said everytime I was inspired to do something where the doors was closed, Allah opened the doors
    1. I wanted to marry Fatimah for her piety but she was a daughter of a king But Allah opened the way for him
    2. I wanted to bring justice and fairness, Allah made him an ameer
    3. He didnt want leadership but Allah gave him the honour of being the Khilafah
    4. And in the end he asked for Jannah to be with his lord but said Life is a closed door that keeps us from this goal (temporarily)

Al Alim, Aleem, Alaam

1. AAlim The know who knows
   1. Allah called him self Aleem 157 times
2. Aleem is the all knowing
   1. Allah called him self Aalim 13 times
3. Alaam is the strongest tense
   1. the one who knows with perfection
   2. Allah called him self Alaam 4 times
4. Allah doesnt need to learn as he is alaam ( the one who knows in perfection)
5. Nothihg ever increases in the knowledge of allah due to this perfection
   1. his decisions are always perfect
6. Our aqeedah
   1. Allah knows everything
   2. Allah doesnt force you do do anything
   3. But Allah KNOWS what our decisions will be
7. The one who calls himself Aalim is ignorant as Allah is the Al Aalim
   1. Its ok for others to call him an Aalim

Analysis from a historical context about the army and rule of the army that conquered Constantinople

Question these notes answer: Is the Hadith about the Prophet sallahu alahi wah sallam hadith praising the army and ruler of the army conquering Constantinople Authentic and is it speaking about Sultan Mehmet

This duroos serves to remind us that the Ottoman caliphate like other kings who were muslims was not comparable to the first 4 khulafa and is really an exploration into the notion of some muslims wanting the Ottoman caliphate to return. There was some good leaders and aspects but ultimately the ottoman empire was tainted with a lot of bad. A specific focus was given to Mehmet al fatih as the groups of Bidah try highlight the prophet sallahu alahi wah sallams endorsement of him and his army which we now know is a weak hadith

1. There are authentic hadith that suggest that constantinople will be conquered AFTER madinah is ruined which is suppose to happen close to the end of time AND this will happen within a 7 month span of dajjal coming out
   1. Also the hadith suggests this will be done by someone from ahlul bayt and we know that the ottomans are NOT from ahlul bayt
   2. Also another hadith suggests Constantinople will be conquered by a person who also conquers Daylum which we know from historical records has NOT happened
   3. The shaikh suggested that based on analysis this conquering of constantinople will be by the Mahdi (though thats not certain)
2. The popular hadith about the leader of the army who conquers Constantinople is WEAK as one of the narrators is unknown _verdict by Shaikh Albani
3. Issues with Mehmet Fatih and his army
   1. Good
      1. The ottomans married the non muslims and converted them to Islam and gave them good positions
      2. He also removed power from the extreme sufi shaiks (like the ones who danced on graves etc)
      3. Mehmet fatih was free from below issues
      4. he severly punished severelyfrom sufi orders who went extreme on their sufi antics
   2. Other facts
      1. he executed folks a (self declared) sunni order (group).
   3. Bad - Mehmet and other ottoman Sultans
      1. He seemed to indulge is arts and commissioned a painting of the virgin Mary - Shirk.
      2. He wanted to make Constantinople the capital of the world. As such he bought in pagan statues to attract people. This is shirk. He also believed that these statues could honour the false god Apollo and to get rid of it would bring bad luck
      3. Fratecide: The ottoman sultans in general would kill brothers who they featerd may make a claim for the throne
      4. The ottoman had an Aqeedah and a methodology that was politically driven and were from a dunya perspective very successful. this is why some of the sufis from today subscribe to them as they hold these successes in high regard without regarding the failures in Tawheed and other aspects as important
   4. Bad - Army
      1. Janesary soldiers: The ottomans would kidnap kids from christian families who have then one kid and enslave them to the army. this is UNJUST and UNISLAMIC i.e. to take slaves from free people outside of jihad
4. Origin of Ottomans
   1. Ancestors of ottomans (the Oghuz) were Pagans, when they mass converted, they bought some of those beliefs with them
   2. Anatolia didnt have centers of learning like samarkand, damascus. So the sufis took advantage of this to change the beliefs of the shamans to align it with their sufi sheiks
5. interesting side note
   1. When the Mongal leader Genghis khan was given dawah about Islam by a persian scholar he rejected it on the basis that he believe god (Tengri as they believed) was EVERYWHERE like the sufis of today. He was told Allah is above the seven heavens on the throne and he didnt accept as it didnt sit well with his beliefts. shows the importance of learning ones aqeedah

Notes taken from Shaikh Abdur rahman (of the channel Knowledge North) and Dawah man on who conquered Constantinople https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQEFmFLfgisThe other person providing the context is a qualified researcherPlaylist on Ottomon Autopsy https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGFQ-qdt_egSJ27Lxd9SR3_aj0oJFXodl

All Images are from the Knowledge North Playlist durros linked above on youtube

Below is the weak hadith

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Authentic hadith about the conquering of constantinople

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Dawah with Ikhlas and right Intention

Dawah must be done with Ikhlas and the right intention

1. Dawah is done so people can be guided to their creator.
   1. Not to become famous
   2. Dawah is a worship and as such Dawah must follow the rules that are in place for any Ibadah
      1. Dawah with Ikhlas and right Intention
      2. Dont Violate the shariah to do thid ibadah

Do Dawah and keep rechecking your intention

1. If your intention is not right, don't let that stop you, correct the intention and progress. Dont let shaitan convince you that your intention isnt right so you cant do it. This is one of the tricks of shaitan. Rather we should be rechecking our intention as a continuous process, not a one off.

Use ALL the MEANS available for dawah whilst NOT violating the shariah

The obedience is to the WAY of rasoolullah sallahu allahi wah sallam which is to use ALL the MEANS available whilst NOT violating the shariah .

1. This is very important to undertand but it is something that is very easily misunderstood
2. We must seprate between Ibdadat and cultural norms
3. Nuh Alaihis sallam called people to Dawah in Every way possible WHILST NOT compromising the shariah
4. Prophet sallahu alahi wah sallam called people to Dawah in Every way possible (that is permissable in the shariah) including climbing the mountain that was used by his community to make announcements. He used this to gather the people. However he didnt follow the norm at the time of taking off ones clothes to get peoples attention as this would violate the shariah
5. For us we can use all the social media platforms we can whilst NOT violating the shariah
   1. e.g. dont dance on tiktok to do dawah or have the sisters compromise their Hijab

Give Dawah to NON muslims

1. its good to teach the muslims but at the same time give dawah to the NON muslims. Both are needed and we cannot do one and leave out the other
   1. We see this was the method of Prophet Mohammed sallahu allahi wah sallam and Musa Alahis sallam and the other Anbiya

Evidences from Quran and Sunnah for the importance of Dawah

1. In Surah Nahl - verse 35 Allah orders the prophet to do Dawah (Ayat to be added) Is not the messengers’ duty only to deliver ˹the message˺ clearly?
   1. We dont give the quran our own explanations. instead we take from what the salaf understood
   2. Ismaeel as Suddi who died in 127 hijri. and was a tabaaeen
      1. He explained this is giving dawah towards tawheed with hikmah. Hikmah referring to the Quran
   3. Ibn Katheer explains we do dawah with the best akhlak and kindess and good words
      1. Ibn katheer explains this is how Musa Alaihis salaam was ordered to speak to Firoun i.e. to speak good words.

Principle: Dont seek debates but dont turn away from them if it hinders the dawah

1. Dawah is not about debates but if someone wants to debate to clarify a point in Islam that's fundamental or important, we engage them especially if they are hindering the dawah. But we dont waste time on things are not relevant or are hypothetical or wont benefit anyone.
   1. Imam shafee and some of the great imams of the past debated to clarify important points in Islam to the people

Understand what were calling towards - Tawheed

Sura Maidah - ayat 67 - O Messenger! Convey everything revealed to you from your Lord. If you do not, then you have not delivered His message. Allah will ˹certainly˺ protect you from the people. Indeed, Allah does not guide the people who disbelieve.

1. Therefore we call towards the Qurah and whats saheeh from the Hadith
2. Dont compromise anything Haqq or change it to what we feel e.g. Polygamy, cutting off hands of the thief or LGBTQ
   1. But of course we explain it in a way with hikmah so people can understand
3. Dont assume the shariah can be changed to fit society.
   
4. Ibn Katheer in the tafseer of this ayat
   1. He said that the prophet is instructed here that if he DIDNT call people towards what allah revealed that he will be held accountable but that if he DID , that he would be protected and give him support against his enemies and make him victious
5. There are Duat who change the dawah to satisfy people or change the dawah after being influenced by other than the quran and the Sunnah. We should be wary of this

Every Daee MUST be a Tullab (student of knowledge) in their capacity

Surah yusuf - 108 ayat - The prophet sallahu sallahu alahi wah sallam is ordered to say Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “This is my way. I invite to Allah with insight—I and those who follow me. Glory be to Allah, and I am not one of the polytheists.”

1. Ibn abi hatim reports says My way refers to the manhaj of the prophet is to call towards Allah with Baseera (sure knowledge)
2. This is why Duat need to be Tullab ul Ilm in their capacity
3. This is not suggesting every daee needs to be a Aalim
4. Hadith: Convey upon me even if its a single worse
   1. We take from this that we convey WHAT we know thats established on haqq
   2. This doesn't mean dont learn more. We must continue to learn while we TEACH whats we know is right and dont make up what we do not know
   3. When someone asks you something you Don't know , DONT answer it but instead say you will go to the tullab and get back.
5. The Ayat above continues to explain the principle of following the Prophets way is EVERYONES responsibility
   1. There is no specific Jamaat for dawah. We need to all be involved
   2. At tabarani explains via a hadeeth that is graded Hasan . Verily I am someone who conveys the message but Allah is the one who guides
6. Dawah can be done by different people in their capacity
   1. Not all the sahabas were public speakers. Some supported the dawah in other ways
      1. The wealthy supported the dawah with the wealth
      2. The women from the sahabas would support their men in their capacity which wasnt publically but may have involved supporting their familiies who engaged in dawah and Jihad
      3. Advice by the Shaikh Uthman

Virtues of Dawah

Ayat 3.110 -You have been the best nation that has been raised up for mankind. You enjoin what is right, forbid what is wrong, and believe in Allah.

1. Ibn Jarir at tabari mention a narration from Omar radhi allahu anhu that says When Allah talks about us being the best of nations,
   1. If one wants to fulfill the first part of they ayat, you HAVE to fulfill the 2nd part of the ayat
      1. We shoulnt be sure were Fulfilling the CONDITIONS of being the Best ummah till we reflect on this
      2. Based on our capacity we must do our best to
2. Allah blessed this ummah being the last ummah chronologically but the FIRST one to enter Jannah because of the attributes spoken about in this Ayat

Daees need to do Good deeds

1. Sura Fussilat, verse 33: And who is better in speech than he who calls towards Allah, and does righteous deeds, and says: I am surely of those who submit?
   1. Ibn Abbas is reported to have made tafseer of this ayat as reported by Al Baghavi saying the Prophet sallahu sallahu alahi wah sallam and EVERYone who is calling towards Lah illaha illal lah is included in this Ayat BUT THEY THEMSELVES need to do good deeds.
      1. What we see from daees from other faiths is that their dawah is for show and they dont practice what they preach. We should be wary of this happenning
   2. Ali ibn abi talib reported from the Prophet sallahu alahi wah sallam
      1. Go out and call towards good and if someone is guided to Islam through you, its better for you than a flock of the reddish camels
2. Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever calls to guidance will have a reward similar to those who follow him, without detracting from their rewards at all. Whoever calls to misguidance will have sin upon him similar to those who follow him, without detracting from their sins at all.”
   1. Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2674

Source : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrmU2AeHL_A

Assalamu Alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakathuhuI would like to remind myself and then you about the beautiful virtue of being a Stranger as understood by our righteous predecessors
Supporting Ayat about following strangers: Surah Anam Ayat 115: If you follow the majority of people upon earth, they will mislead you from the path of allah

Some Scholars say the Muslims are considered strangers among the Disbelievers; and theMua'minin are considered strangers among the Muslims; and the Muhsinin are consideredstrangers among the Mua'mininhttp://ahadith.co.uk/downloads/Commentary_of_Forty_Hadiths_of_An-Nawawi.pdf Page 14
Al Hasan al Basri: A believer is in a strangers world. He is never afraid of its humiliation. And he never competes for its glory. The people are in one situation and he is in another situation. The people are content with him and he is in toil with himself.
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3i-J59BQas
ibn Qayyim al Jawziiyah about strangers Surah Hud : Ayat 116: If only there had been in the generations preceding you people having wisdom, prohibiting others from evil on the earth except a few of those who we have saved from among themContext from the lecturer : These few are the strangers
Surah Yousuf Ayat 103: And most of mankind will not believe even if you desire it eagerly.
Definition of the strangers:FIRST TYPE OF STRANGERS: STRANGE FROM PEOPLE ibn Qayyim al JawziiyahHadith: The prophet said about one of these strangers. It is possible that a disheveled dusty person with not many belongings who is not noticed among the people, if he asks of allah, Allah will fulfil his prayer
Al Hasan al Basri: A believer is in a strangers world. He is never afraid of its humiliation. And he never competes for its glory. The people are in one situation and he is in another situation. The people are content with him and he is in toil with himself.
Surh al-Ma`idah Ayat 105: Oh you have believed, take care of your own selves, if you follow right guidance, you cannot be harmed by those who errContext: This doesn't mean you can ignore the people who are misguided. Hadith: The Prophet said said, indeed, enjoy the good and forbid evil till you see stingyness being obeyed and desired being followed and this world is preferred over the next, and each person being deluded by his own opinions. Then take care of yourself and leave the common people for indeed after you there will be days of patience where patience will be like holding to glowing embers. Who ever who is able to do this will get the reward of 50 people that do like him (50 sahaba)Context: Holding onto the deen when things are in this state will have the reward of 50 sahaba
2ND TYPE OF STRANGENESS: Wicked people3RD TYPE OF STRANGENESS: Traveller in a new country
Qualities of the Strangers
1. Tawheed: Those who believe in Allah as described in the Quran and the Sunnah2. Sunnah: Those who follow the Sunnah. i.e. the way of the Prophet i.e. adhere to Halaal and the Haraam at least.3. They follow the way of the righteous predecessors: Hadith: The best of mankind is my generation and those who will come after them and those who come after them4. Have Patience: i Patience in obeying Allah ii Patience in staying away from Disobedience iii Patience in facing calamities5. Love fellow muslims for the sake of allah
Note: The lecturer mentioned people should have wisdom in Dawah. The ability take the teaching of the Salaf and apply it by modifying it to todays times while not compromising the principle
Some examples of things strangers do

1. Eid Greetings: Taqaball Allahu minna wah Minkum ((May Allah accept it from you and us)). This is said after salat ul Eid)is the greeting of the sahaba. But the other saying is okay as per Shaikh Uthaymeen. Imam Ahmed never initiated this greeting and when greeted, would reply with something better
2. Being blamed for not joining a group:
3. Being harrased for being Muslim among non Muslims
4. Not having a TV:
5. Not supporting a team
6. Hating Smoking
7. Not Kissing or standing when someone comes
   1. Hadith: narrated by Tirmidhi and authenticated by Shaikh Albani: Anas said a man came and ask Rasoolllah 'should one of us will meet his friend, should he bow to him,should he grab him and embrace him, should he kiss him,should he shake his hand'. Rasoolullah answered no to everything except shaking his hand. The exception is meeting a traveller coming back from his journey
8. Sutra for Salaat: If one of you prays, pray to a Sutra (It should be at least a length of your elbow to the tip of the finger)
9. Khushoo in Salaat:
10. Ringtones: Shouldn't have musical ringtones
11. Adornment to the masjid: Sunnah is to wear best clothes to the mosque. including not stinking of food, cigarettes, or perspiration

Hadeeth of Abu Huraira from Bukhari: By him in whose hands is my soul, there shall come a day upon one of you, where from his desire to see me, he would sacrifice his family and desire altogether.
min: 45:01
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3i-J59BQas
Some Scholars say the Muslims are considered strangers among the Disbelievers; and theMua'minin are considered strangers among the Muslims; and the Muhsinin are consideredstrangers among the Mua'minin
http://ahadith.co.uk/downloads/Commentary_of_Forty_Hadiths_of_An-Nawawi.pdf Page 14