Our beloved Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH)’S kindness for kids

“And, We have not sent you (O Muhammad) but as a mercy to the worlds.”

Allah Almighty granted Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) with special characteristics. Being merciful with all the humanity is one of the major and best characteristics. Hare the point of discussion is to show kindness fir children. We will discuss this kindness through three major prospective.

1.     Kindness as a messenger

2.     Kindness as a father

3.     Kindness as a person

1.     Kindness as a messenger

Being a messenger, Beloved Prophet Muhammad (saw) seemed to be kind in order to children by means of his theories. For illustration, there was an undesirable practice during the time of the Holy Prophet (saw), where some people would wipe out their infant girls for fear of poverty or shame. This Holy Prophet (saw) quit this depressing practice. Likewise, people could take or steal orphans’ residence, because there was rarely believed important. The Holy Prophet (saw) hated just how that we were looking at being taken care of, and quit the training in the tracks.

2.     Kindness as a father

As a father Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) was very kind to his children and grand children’s. Like a father, this Holy Prophet (saw) loved his children and grand children very much. While obtaining his little princess, Hazrat Fatimah (RA), he accustomed to rise via his couch, kiss her around the forehead, and help to make her stay in his very own place. Once in the presence of an Arab Chief Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) kissed his grandsons. The chief was very surprised and said that:-

“You love children very much. I have ten children and I have never kissed one of them.”

Muhammad (PBUH) replied:-

“What can I do if God takes away love from you?”

Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) always expressed him fondness to Kids. It is narrated by Hazrat Abu Hurrairah (RA) that:-

“I went along with Allah’s Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) at a time during the day but he did not talk to me and I did not talk to him until he reached the market of Banu Qainuqa`. He came back to the tent of Fatimah and said the little chap (meaning Al-Hasan) there? . We were under the impression that his mother had detained him in order to bathe him and dress him and garland him with sweet garland. Not much time had passed that he (Al-Hasan) came running until both of them embraced each other, thereupon Allah’s Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said, Allah, I love him; love him and love one who loves him.”

3.     Kindness as a person

As a person, the Holy Prophet (saw) was anyone whom kids want to play having. He used to buy the character of childish games within their company. Hazrat Anas (RA) said that:-

“I never prayed behind an Imam who was briefer or more perfect in his prayer than God’s Messenger (PBUH). If he (PBUH) heard a baby crying, he (PBUH) would shorten the prayer for fear that the mother might be distressed.”

Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) was very affectionate and kind to children. He always treated to kids with kindness. So we should treat children with kindness. In a Hadith it is said that:-

“Fear Allah and treat your children [small or grown] fairly (with equal justice).”

(Bukhari, Muslim)

May Allah Make us a perfect Ummati and show us the right path (Ameen)!

Three levels of Faith (Imaan)

There are three levels of faith which are:-

·         Islam

·         Imaan

·         Ihsaan

1.     Islam

The first level of faith is called Islam. The meaning of Islam is called “peace”. Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) explained Islam as observing the five obligations of Islam. As a Muslim, we should have strong believe, that there is no god except Allah Almighty. This relates to folks who suffer from accepted the actual faith: people that pray, quickly and perform all operates. These men and women have however not experienced the sweetness of Imaan (usually translated as faith), they can't yet know what it feels like to cry inside the prayer or be overwhelmed through the words associated with Allah. Once a person asked from Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) about Islam and in response Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) said that:-

“Islam is to testify that there is no god but Allah and Muhammed is the Messenger of Allah, to perform the prayers, to pay the Zakat  to fast in Ramadhan, and to make the pilgrimage to the House  if you are able to do so.”

  When they people submit themselves to Allah Almighty they move toward the next level which is Imaan.

2.     Imaan

It is a higher level of faith. The second level associated with Islam is termed "Iman" or maybe faith and also certitude within God and also beliefs and it refers for the beliefs that a Muslim should have along having an effort to raise oneas certitude within God and also in His or her Guidance in most matters associated with life by means of sincerely acquiring knowledge and employing it in our daily life causing some sort of deepening of one's faith within God until without doubt is left about Our god and His or her Guidance. This degree is thought to be the directory dimension associated with Islam which gives Islam the height. At this level of faith people test the sweetness of Imaan. Faith enters in their hearts. They feel the strong connection with Allah Almighty. After this they attain next and highest level of Imaan.

3.     Ihsaan

“Ihsaan” is an Arabic word. This word is actually derivative from the word “ahsana”. Its meaning is to do better things. I'hsan will be the highest from the three numbers of faith and the closest for you to God. It would be to worship Allah as you are experiencing Him. While you may not see Him, He really sees an individual. Then, Ihsan means that a Mu'hsen is sure that Allah is usually seeing him/her throughout everything he/she states that or does. Therefore, a Muhsen does his/her far better to say and do only what pleases Almighty Allah and adjusts to His commands. This can be a level of righteousness, the quality of perfection, the quality of doing and saying the final good, the quality of I'hsan.

May Allah help us to achieve all the levels of faith before death (Amen)!

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How should we deal with stress as a Muslim?

We all know that this world is not a bed of roses. In this life we face a lot of difficulties. With these difficulties Allah has given to all us the abilities to deal with these difficulties. In our life we face the stressed situation many times. Mental, physical and spiritual tension is created by the stress. As a Muslim we should deal with in special way. Here are ten ways which can help us to deal with stressed situation.

1.      Ask from Allah Almighty- Dua

Submit yourself to Allah Almighty. He is a best listener so ask from him. It is said by Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) that:-

“Allah is angry with those who do not ask Him for anything.”

At another place it is said by Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) that:-

“In prayer, he would find rest and relief; He would also regularly ask for God’s forgiveness and remain in prostration during prayer praising God (Tasbeeh) and asking for His forgiveness”.

In Quran E Hakeem it is said that:-

“And spread not corruption in the land after its ordering and call on Him in fear and hope. Surely, Allah's mercy is near to those who excel.”

So in stressed situation we should remember Allah Almighty.

2.     Recite Quran E Hakeem

Quran E Hakeem is a reminder from Allah Almighty. To recite and listen Quran E Hakeem is beneficial. The central them of Quran E Hakeem is a man and the literal meaning of Man is forgetful one. Quran E Hakeem deals with all the matters of life. We can get rid from stress by reciting Quran E Hakeem. In Quran E Hakeem it is said by Allah Almighty that:-

O mankind! There has come to you a good advice from your Lord (i.e. the Qur’an, ordering all that is good and forbidding all that is evil), and a healing for that (disease of ignorance, doubt, hypocrisy and differences, etc.) in your breasts, – a guidance and a mercy (explaining lawful and unlawful things, etc) for the believers”

3.     Think over

Issues and trials which come our way possess a definite purpose. We need to realize that any of us aren’t the only real ones these days that tend to be inflicted using this calamity. There were clearly people who came before us, and so they were screened in related ways or maybe worse techniques. Out of these people, the people who keep on being steadfast for the teachings associated with Allah subḥānahu ta'āla (glorified along with exalted end up being He) regardless if bad periods inflicted on them, glad tidings get to these, and they will be rewarded with Jannah, the place of satisfaction where believers can reside in forever. In Quran E Hakeem it is said that:-

“Or do you reckon that you will enter Paradise, while (trials) similar to those (that visited others) before you, have not yet come to you? Suffering and adversity touched them, and they were shaken441 until the Messengers and those who had believed in them cried out: ‘When (will come) Allah's help?' Lo! Allah's help is close.”

4.     Give Sadqa/charity

Offering sadqa brings about relief in times associated with tribulations. Sadqa/charity does not necessarily relate to supporting someone economically, Sadqa is additionally donating bloodstream. Give apart some clothes towards the needy versions. This will not likely just supply your cardiovascular system a relief and you will sense mentally comfortable after supporting someone out.

5.     Have hope

In Quran E Hakeem it is said that:-

“And to your Lord (Alone) turn (all your intentions and hopes and) your invocations”

So have hope that all the matters will be fine.

May Allah have mercy on ourselves and solve our all the problems. (Amen).

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Power and Benefits of Istaghfar (Asking Forgiveness)

Many of us forget the importance of a simple but very power full Dua. It is a best Dua and we should ask from Allah all the time for forgiveness. This Dua has so much importance in itself. There are so much importance and benefits of Istagfar (asking forgiveness).

·         To receive forgiveness

The most important benefit of Istaghfar is as a result we receive forgiveness for our all the sins and the bad deeds which we commits. But here the condition is that ask forgiveness whole heartedly. Beg for the mercy and forgiveness from Allah before time is up.

·         Make the strong relationship with Islam

The difference involving someone who's going to be a legitimate believer and the one who is merely a Muslim might be well-defined by simply reciting Astaghfirullah. For the reason that the Astaghfirullah must be recited while talking to many people and it is something that a false or a fake Muslim can have distress carrying out. Moreover, regularly reciting Astaghfirullah in addition reinforces Islamic bonds and tends to make the followers of Islam more inclined to follow along with Allah.

·        A gateway toward happiness and relief

To ask forgiveness is a gateway toward happiness and relief. When we feel or face the situation of stress we should recite as much Istaghfar as possible. As a result you will face the peaceful and happy situation. It is narrated by Hazrat Ibn E Abbas that Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) Said that:-

“If anyone constantly seeks pardon (from Allah), Allah will appoint for him a way out of every distress and a relief from every anxiety, and will provide sustenance for him from where he expects not”.

·        The secret of success

It is the secret toward success. The people who ask forgiveness from Allah Almighty get success in this world and in the next world too. In Surah E Nooh it is said that:-

“I said, “Seek forgiveness of your Lord. Surely, he is ever forgiving. He will set loose the heaven upon you in torrents. He will extend you with wealth and sons. He will make for you gardens and will make for you rivers.”

 At another place it is narrated by Hazrat Abdullah Ibn E Abbass that Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) said that:-

“The one who (regularly) says Istighfaar, that is, frequently repent to Allah Ta’aala for sins committed, Allah Azza Wa-Jal will open a path from poverty and difficulties. All sorrow and hardship will be removed, and in its place prosperity and contentment granted. One will receive sustenance from unimagined and unexpected sources.”

We should ask forgiveness in every moment of our life. Ask forgiveness before the time is up. O’ Allah we know that we are the sinners but you are the most merciful, One drop of your mercy can remove our all the sins. May Allah forgive us otherwise we will be destroyed in this world and the world hereafter (Ameen).

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Miracles which took place during the life of Holy Prophet (PBUH)

Before fourteen hundred years ago on 12^th Rabi Ul Awal Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) was born in Macca, Saudi Arabia. He was born as orphan and when he was 6 years old his mother also passed away. Before and at the time of the birth of Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) certain miracles took place.  During the life of HAZRAT Mohammad (PBUH) certain miracles happened too. 

      1.     The biggest and authentic miracle:- Quran E Hakeem

Quran E Hakeem is the biggest and authentic miracle. It is a great book which revealed on Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH). This book is having such a beautiful language and style that no human being can right even a verse like its verses. The best Arab scholars tried to write such type of book but they could not write even a single verse in contemporary of the verses of Quran E Hakeem.

     2.     Moon splitting miracle

Before migrating toward Madina this miracle occurred with the permission of Allah Almighty when polytheists demands for it. Some Quraish polytheists said to Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) that:-

“If you truly are a Prophet that has been appointed by Allah, then split the moon in half. Let it be in such a way that one half will appear over the Mount Abu Qubais and the other half will be seen over Mount Quayqian.”

The reply of Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) was:-

“If I do it, will you become Muslims?

At this statement the reply of Polytheists was:-

 “Yes, we will.

Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) wanted to show this miracle so He prayed for this and Allah Almighty Fulfilled His desire. Allah Almighty split the moon in two halves and then rejoined them. In Quran E Hakeem this incident is mentioned in this way that:-

“The Hour has drawn nigh2and the moon has split. Yet when they see a sign, they turn away and say, ‘A continuing magic.”

     3.     Miracle of Miraj

This miracle happened in the twelfth month of prophet hood 27^th rajab. Upon the call of Allah and guided by Hazrat Gebrail (AS) He (PBUH) went to Masjid E Aqsa from Makkah and from there he went to the sky. In Surah E AL-Isra and Surah E Najam it is stated that:-

“Glory to (Allah) Who did take His Servant for Journey by night from the Sacred Mosque to the Farthest Mosque whose precincts We did bless― in order that We might show him some of Our Signs: for He is the one Who heareth and seeth (all things).”

     4.     The miracle of increase in food

Before Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) there was the absence of food but during the life of Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) there was increase in food. On more than one occasion the Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaho Alaihe Wa’Sallam) blessed food by either praying or touching it so all present could get their fill. This happened at many times when the food & water shortage afflicted Muslims.

     5.     Miracle of healing the sick

Abdullah ibn Atiq (Radi Allahu Anhu) broke his leg & Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaho Alaihi Wa Sallam) healed it by wiping his hand over it. Abdullah said it was as if nothing had happened to it! The person who witnessed the miracle was another companion, Bara ibn Azib (Radi Allahu Anhu).

Another incident is also the prove of this miracle

“During the expedition of Khyber, Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaho Alaihe Wa’Sallam) healed the painful eyes of Ali ibn Abi Talib (Radi Allahu Anhu) in front of a whole Army.”

      6.     Miracle upon the prayers of Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH)

The belief that prayers in the Noble Messenger (PBUH) intended for rain were always accepted may be transmitted by means of authorities connected with Hadith, mostly Bukhari in addition to Muslim. There have been times when inside pulpit he / she raised his / her hands to pray intended for rain, and before he'd lowered them even, rain begun to fall.

Subhan Allah! May Allah grant us all the true love and respect for Nabi-e-Karim (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)!

Poisons of the Heart: Causes and It Islamic Cures

Heart is the most important part of the body and the whole body depends on heart so it is very important to save the heart from all type of diseases. We should be careful about the physical as well as spiritual health of the heart. All the sins which we commit poison the heart and make it ill and destructed. Here are certain poison of the heart, their causes and cure.

     1.     Unnecessary talking

It is narrated by Hazrat Anas that Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) said:-

“The faith of a servant is not put right until his heart is put right, and his heart is not put right until his tongue is put right.”

The above given Hadith shows that if a person want to purify his faith his heart must be pure and if a person want to purify his heart the purification of the tongue is important.

At another place it is narrated by Ibn E Umer that:-

"Do not talk excessively without remembering Allah, because such excessive talk without the mention of Allah causes the heart to harden, and the person furthest from Allah is a person with a hard heart."

 At another place it is mentioned that:-

“The Prophet said, "Shall I not tell you how to control all that?" I said, "Yes do, O Messenger of Allah." So he held his tongue between his fingers, and then he said: "Restrain this." I said, "O Prophet of Allah, are we accountable for what we say?" He said, "May your mother be bereft by your loss! Is there anything “more than the harvest of the tongues that throws people on their faces (or he said "on their noses") into the Fire?"

Here is the least harmful from the tongue's problems. There tend to be far more painful things, like backbiting, gossiping, obscene as well as misleading communicate, two-faced as well as hypocritical communicate, showing off of, quarreling, bickering, vocal range, lying, mockery, derision as well as falsehood; and there are numerous more faults which can affect the servant's tongue, ruining his heart as well as causing him to forfeit both his happiness as well as pleasure within this life, and his success as well as profit within the next life. Allah could be the One to help whom all of us turn regarding assistance.

     

     2.     Unrestrained Glances

It is said by Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) that:-

"The glance is a poisoned arrow of shaytaan. Whoever lowers his gaze for Allah, He will bestow upon him a refreshing sweetness which he will find in his heart on the day that he meets Him.”

The particular unrestrained glance ends in the one who looks becoming fascinated by what he sees, and inside the imprinting of your image connected with what he sees throughout his cardiovascular system. This could lead to several forms of corruption inside the heart with the servant.

In Quran E Hakeem it is said that:-

“And patiently bear your person with those who call upon their Lord Morning and evening, seeking His countenance. And let not your eyes stray beyond them in search of the glitter of the life of this world. Further, obey not him whose heart we have made heedless to our remembrance, so that he follows his base desires and whose affair is ever in excess.”

Enabling the gaze run loose also makes the center blind to help distinguishing concerning truth and falsehood, between the Sunnah and innovation; whilst lowering the idea for Allah, the actual Might and Exalted, allows it any penetrating, genuine and distinguishing insight.

     3.     Too much Food

It is said by Hazrat Ayesha (RA) that:-

"From the time of their arrival in Madina up until his death saw, the family of Muhammad (PBUH) never ate their fill of bread made from wheat three nights in a row.”

Extreme eating induces many sorts of harm. It makes the body incline to disobedience in order to Allah in addition to makes praise and obedience seem laborious- these kinds of evils are generally bad plenty of in on their own. A complete stomach in addition to excessive having has brought about many a wrong action in addition to inhibit very much worship. Whoever safeguards resistant to the evils connected with overfilling their stomach provides prevented wonderful evil. It is easier for shaytan to manage a person who has filled his belly with refreshments.

     4.     To keep bad company

It is said by Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) that:-

“The example of a good companion (who sits with you) in comparison with a bad one, is I like that of the musk seller and the blacksmith’s bellows (or furnace); from the first you would either buy musk or enjoy its good smell while the bellows would either burn your clothes or your house, or you get a bad nasty smell thereof.”

So we should always try to have the company of good people.

May Allah show us the right way and keep our hearts save from these poisons! (Amen)

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Physical Benefits of Offering Salah

The building of Islam is standing on five pillars. Salah is one of the most important pillars. It is the distinctive quality of the Muslims. This worship differentiates Muslims from non Muslims. It is the obligation upon every Muslim to perform Salah five times a day.  There are many spiritual benefits of offering salah. It brings Muslim close to Allah Almighty. By offering Salah Muslims will get the reward in this world and also in the next world too.

Along with spiritual benefits there are a lot of physical benefits too.

      1.     It Improves The Body Posture

      Some people have improper body posture and they try to find the treatment to get rid from this improper body posture. There are certain reasons behind this improper body posture. This can be because of the kind of work he/she is doing or can be because of the way a person walks.  The way a Muslim stands for namaz is a best exercise to improve the body posture. While standing feet remain apart, the person stands in a straight position and back bone remains straight. So in this way Salah gives physical benefits.

     2.     It Stretches The Body

While offering salah there is a state of Raku. In this state we bend to the knees and our back and hands remain straight. In this posture our body stretches.  The flow of the blood toward the upper part of the body improves.

     3.     It Controls The Belly Fat

Many people face the issue of belly fat and search for exercises to control their belly fat. Salah is a best exercise to control the body fat.  When go for sajdah it helps us to increase the belly fat. The pressure is being put on abdominal muscle during sajda so it’s a best exercise for those who want slim abs.

     4.     It Improves The Digesting System

In the state of Tashhud men sit with their right foot curled and women sit with both feet sole up under their bodies. This position improves the digesting system. This state improves the liver function of men and the stomach function of women.

     5.     Cleanliness

When a person offers Salah he/she must be in the state of cleanliness. Wadu is being performed by every Muslim before offering prayer. So it helps to clean the outer surface of our body. So wadu is a best action to keep our skin clean. While staying clean a person feel healthy, light and lively.

So these physical benefits of Salah prove this thing that it is a complete exercise which keeps us healthy and fit.  May Allah help us and make the habit of us to offer Salah regularly (amen).