Take Care Of Others Rights

Anybody took your rights by force ? Anybody cheated you ? did not pay the money you loaned to him ?When you standing on queue somebody forced you back ? I think this happens quite common in our life . Don’t worry . You will be rewarded by Almighty Allah not only for your patience but also you will be getting Hasanat (good deeds) from the account of who deprived your rights.

Abu Hurairah, (R.A) reported: The Prophet Muhammad, (Peace Be Upon Him), said: "He who has done a wrong affecting his brother's honor or anything else, let him ask his forgiveness today before the time (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) when he will have neither a dinar nor a dirham. If he has done some good deeds, a portion equal to his wrongdoings will be subtracted from them; but if he has no good deeds, he will be burdened with the evil deeds of the one he had wronged in the same proportion." [Al-Bukhari]

Abu Hurairah, (R.A), reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH), said, "Do you know who is the bankrupt?" The bankrupt among us is one who has neither money with him nor any property." He said, "The real bankrupt of my people (Ummah) would be he who would come on the Day of Resurrection with Salat, Saum, and Sadaqah (charity), but he will find himself bankrupt on that day as he will have exhausted the good deeds) because he reviled others, brought calumny against others, unlawfully devoured the wealth of others, shed the blood of others and beat others; so his good deeds would be credited to the account of those (who suffered at his hand). If his good deeds fall short to clear the account, their sins would be entered in his account and he would be thrown in Hell Fire. (Muslim).

Jabir, (R.A), reported:A Messenger of Allah (PBUH), said: "Beware of injustice, for oppression will be darkness on the Day of Resurrection; and beware of stinginess because it doomed those who were before you. It inclined them to shed blood and treat the unlawful as lawful." [Muslim]

If people wronged one another, the score will be settled between them. If they mistreated one another equally, then there will be no score to settle. If one of them is still owed something by the other, he will take what he is entitled to.

In Sunan at-Tirmidhi it is narrated that 'Aa'ishah said: "A man came and sat in front of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH), and said, 'O Messenger of Allah, I have two slaves who tell me lies, betray and disobey me, and I insult them and beat them. What is my position with regard to them?” The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said:

'On the Day of Resurrection, their betrayal, disobedience and lying will be measured against your punishment of them. If your punishment is commensurate with their wrongs, then there will be no score to settle. If your punishment of them was less than their sins deserved, then this will count in your favor. If your punishment of them was more than their sins deserved, then the score will be settled against you.' The man turned away and started to weep. The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said to him, 'Have you not read the words of Allah?' -

“And We shall set up Balances of justice on the Day of Resurrection, then none will be dealt with unjustly in anything. And if there be the weight of a mustard seed, We will bring it. And Sufficient are We to take account.” (Holy Qur'an 21:47).

"Allah doth command you To render back your Trusts To those to whom they are due; And when ye judge Between people That ye judge with justice: Verily how excellent Is the teaching which He giveth you! For Allah is He Who heareth And seeth all things." (Holy Qur'an 4:58).

Note: A Muslim - who may be close to Almighty Allah by doing good deeds (like prayer, charity etc) - is still answerable to Almighty Allah - on the Judgement Day - if he/she does a wrong to either a non-muslim or a muslim. This is the summary of the above 'Sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)'.

Best Ten Days Of The Year

Watch the video below: A Short talk by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi explaining the merit of these days and what acts to perform:

How can we try to make the most of these days that are beloved to Allah SWT:

1. FAST!
Try to fast from the 1st to 9th of Dhul Hijjah if you can, but if you cannot, then at least try to fast the Day of Arafat (the 9th day, day before Eid). It depends on the moonsighting, but tentatively the 1st should be on Wednesday Nov 18th, 2009. This will make Arafat Day on Nov 26th

2. Do lots of TAKBEER
Spend your time doing lots of dhikr, saying Takbeer (Allahu Akbar), Tahmeed (Alhamdulillah), Tahleel (La ilaa ha ill-Allah) and Tasbeeh (SubhanAllah). Also recite the takbeerat on the first ten days, as well as the three days of Eid. The takbeer is "Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, laa ilaaha ill-Allah, Allahu Akbar, wa Lillaah il-hamd (Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most Great, there is no god worthy of worship except Allah; Allah is Most Great and to Allah be praise).

3. Read as much QURAN as you can
Whatever you normally read, try to increase it and read a bit more each day. Read the translation as well if you dont understand the Arabic and take time to reflect on its meaning and see how you can apply the words of Allah SWT in your daily life

4. Make lots of DUA
Remember that Allah SWT always near and He always hears the suplication of everyone who calls on Him

5. Makes lots of ISTAGHFAR
Make sincere repentence to Allah SWT for your mistakes and give up all things that Allah SWT doesnt like

6. Increase in all general GOOD DEEDS
Give sadaqa, be good to parents and family members, help the needy, visit the sick..

7. Make a SACRIFICE
Make arrangements for the sacrifice of a cow, sheep whatever. Read the story of Prophet Ibrahim and his sacrifice and ponder on the lessons on this story

8. HAJJ AND UMRAH
Well....if you havent already made plans for this, its a little to late now

9. QIYAM AL LAYL
Try to pray at least 2 rakat in the last 3rd of the night. This is the time when Allah SWT descends down each night and says "Who is saying a prayer to Me that I may answer it? Who is asking something of Me that I may give it him? Who is asking forgiveness of Me that I may forgive him?" (hadith in Sahih Bukhari and Muslim). If you are fasting, an easy way to do it is just wake up 15 minutes earlier than usual for suhoor!

10. Encourage others to do good deeds in these days as well...

Insha Allah you will share in their reward, when you call them to goodness! If these points were of any benefit for you, please make dua for me as well!!

Muslim Woman as Defined in the Qur’an and Sunnah

Muslim Woman as Defined in the Qur’an and Sunnah: "

1. She is truthful

2 She does not cheat, deceive or stab in the back

3. She is not envious

4. She is sincere

5. She keeps her promises

6. She has a good attitude towards others and treats them well

7. She is characterized by shyness

8. She is gentle towards people

9. She is compassionate and merciful

10. She is tolerant and forgiving

11. She is easy-going in her business dealings

12. She is of cheerful countenance

13. She has a sense of humor

14. She is patient

15. She avoids cursing and foul language

16. She does not falsely accuse anyone of fisq (transgression) or kufr (blasphemy)

17. She is modest and discreet

18. She dose not interfere in that which does not concern her

19. She refrains from backbiting and slander

20. She avoids giving false statements

21. She avoids suspicion

22. She keeps secrets

23. She does not converse privately with another person when there is a third person present

 
24. She is not arrogant or proud

25. She is humble and modest

26. She does not make fun of anyone

27. She respects elders and distinguished people

28. She mixes with people of noble character

29. She strives for people’s benefits and seeks to protect her from harm

30. She strives to reconcile between Muslims

31. She calls people to truth

32. She is wise and eloquent in her da`wah (Islamic Propagation)

34. She is not a hypocrite

35. She does not show off or boast

36. She is straightforward and consistent in her adherence to the truth

37. She visits the sick

39. She repays favors and is grateful for them

40. She mixes with people and puts up with their insults

41. She tries to make people happy

42. She guides others to righteous deeds

43. She is easy on people, not hard

44. She is fair in her judgment of people

45. She does not oppress or mistreat others

46. She loves noble things and always aims high

47. Her speech is not exaggerated or affected

48. She does not rejoice in the misfortunes of others

49. She is generous

50. She does not remind the beneficiaries of her charity

51. She is hospitable

52. She prefers others to herself

53. She helps to alleviate the burden of the debtor

54. She is proud and does not beg

55. She is friendly and likeable

56. She checks her customs and habits against Islamic standards

57. She follows Islamic manners in the way she eats and drinks

58. She spreads the greeting of salam (peace)

59. She does not enter a house other than her own without permission

60. She avoids yawning in a gathering as much as she can

62. She follows the Islamic etiquette when she sneezes

63. She does not look into other people’s houses

64. She does not imitate men