45 Tremendous Benefits learned by Shaykh Ahmad Bazmool from Shaykh Rabee the Imaam of Jarh and ta’deel حفظهما الله تعالى

1. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action to stay far away from loving popularity because it breaks people’s backs.

2. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that the one who opposes the truth, if he doesn’t repent and recant, will by himself cause himself to fall.

3. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that the truth is uppermost and nothing is placed above it and that victory comes after patience.

4. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that the actions and statements of a person declare his suitability (for da’wah) and that whoever does well in his actions and da’wah than news of him will spread.

5. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action to respect the senior scholars and not preceed them even if the opposer is clearly in opposition.

6. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that if the opposer (of the truth) displays agreement and seeks advice to have patience with him not because he accepted but to give him the opportunity to recant.

7. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action not to suffice with opinion but to seek after the Sunnah and narrations.

8. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action to be fervent upon unity upon the truth and casting aside division and seperation from the truth.

9. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action to be adamate over guiding people to the truth so long as there is a way.

10. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action to love the Salafis in any place and to aid them so long as I have a way to do so and not to forsake them.

11. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that the true/genuine salafi will be with his salafi brothers, not abandon their gatherings and will not chase people away from them.

12. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that the student of knowledge who doesn’t value and respect the scholars will not be successful unless he repents.

13. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that it is befitting for the student of knowledge not to stop seeking knowledge, and when he says: “I am a scholar” then he is an ignoramous.

14. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that Salafiyyah is not merely an ascription by name but the statement must be proven by action.

15. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that Salafiyyah is not a veil for those who play games but rather it is a distinguishing boundary between truth and falsehood.

16. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action not to put myself forward in tight situations but to leave the affair for the senior scholars, because the blessing is with them.

17. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action to be fervent upon love and harmony upon the truth and to overlook personal mistreatment seeking nearness to Allah.

18. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action to not pay any attention to tempests, nonsense and trouble makers on the road so long as the caravan of truth is moving on.

19. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that the truth, although its adversaries are many and the arrows of its enemies are overwhelming, that victory is near for whoever is patient and has taqwa.

20. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that aiding the truth must be by way of the salafi manhaj and that there is no good in the other pathways.

21. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that the adversaries of the truth are many and frequently change colors so be cautious of them and not enable them to spread their falsehood.

22. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that the one who teaches people goodness must be an example and will be followed by his students and the common folk.

23. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that the one who teaches people goodness must refrain from bad character and being greedy for this world and wealth.

24. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action to be observant of Allah in my intention, statement and action and to seek the good pleasure of Allah not the pleasure of the people.

25. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that refuting someone who opposes the truth is from the door of ordering virtue and forbidding vice and that it is aiding and preservation of the religion.

26. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that silence from religious mistakes leads to the religion being neglected.

27. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that the Salafi scholars are people of mercy, justice, balance and objectivity and that they are the farthest of people from harshenss, oppression and exaggeration.

28. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that the salafi scholars are the most sincere people towards Allah, His Messenger, His Book, the rulers of the muslims and their masses.

29. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that refuting those who oppose the truth from Ahlus Sunnah doesn’t mean hunting after their faults or degrading them.

30. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action action that refuting those who oppose the truth from Ahlus Sunnah doesn’t mean removing their status or oppressing them.

31. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action to be grateful to whoever refutes my mistake because he has safeguarded the religion and saved me from its effects on the day of judgment.

32. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that the genuine salafi accepts criticism and considers it advice, not being exposed.

33. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that the person who doesn’t accept criticism and advice only calls to himself, not to Allah!

34. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that the people of deviant whims are plotting and deceptive, are never to be felt safe from or trusted!!!

35. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that the people of deviant whims have tricks and ways to beautify their falsehood and make it appear to be the truth.

36. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that the people of deviant whims are not sincere advisors and do not aid Allah’s religion but only aid their deviant whims.

37. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that the salafi may be decieved but will not remain decieved but will rather take caution and wake up.

38. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that deviance is feared for the one who seperates himself away from the rest of the salafis in private gatherings.

39. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that the Salafi manhaj places matters in their proper places in the instance of gentleness and in the instance of seriousness and firmness regarding the truth.

40. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that gentleness with the people of innovation and deviant whims is watering down and neglect of the truth and even more so is betrayal of the Salafis.

41. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that harshness against the people of truth and declaring them innovators and astray without justification is a the manhaj of the Khawaarij and Haddaadis.

42. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that the student of knowledge must know his own level and not rush to the forefront before its time.

43. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that exaggeration is blameworthy and rejected and its results are horrible.

44. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that lenience and gentleness where seriousness is required squanders the truth.

45. The Imaam of criticism and praise of personalities and groups- Rabi’ Al Madkhali taught me through statement and action that harshness where gentleness is required chases people away from the truth and misportrays the Salafi manhaj.

Jihad Al Maliki - Seven year old blind Saudi boy memorized the Quran.

Couldn't find a translated version of the interview but here are a few key points:

 

- Mother would listen and recite Quran from pregnancy till he was five years of age

- boy has ijaza - sanad Hafz

- able to recite any aya from the Quran when given sura name and aya number

 

 

Whats overwhelmingly impressive is his maturity and superbly elegant command of the Arabic language.  

May Allah reward his parents for their dedication and patience and join us and our children with this bird from the birds of Janna insha Allah.

A Crystal-Clear Description of the Two-Faced Person

Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan, may Allah protect him, said:

…A two-faced person is a chameleon-like individual with the people. In one sitting, he says what pleases the people who are there. Then, he goes to another sitting, praises those people, says what pleases them and speaks ill of the first group.

He shows one face to a group of people and another face to others. This is hypocrisy, and we seek refuge with Allah; it is also impermissible flattery. He goes to people who do evil deeds and gives the appearance that he is pleased with them. He shows them a pardoning, cheery face. He does the same with the people upon the truth.

For this reason, he is under a sever threat. Allah, The Lofty, described these people by saying (i.e. its meaning):

Wavering between them, [belonging] neither to these [i.e., the believers] nor to those [i.e., the disbelievers]
[Soorah an-Nisaa (4): 153]

And in another verse, He says (i.e. its meaning):

And when they meet those who believe, they say, “We believe”;but when they are alone with their evil ones, they say, “Indeed,we are with you; we were only mockers.” [Soorah al-Baqaraa (2): 14]

As for a Muslim, then he is truthful, he does not display chameleon-like behavior, and he does not do things for the sake of people. He interacts with everyone according to what Islam dictates.

He clings to the fear of Allah and truthfulness in every circumstance and sitting in all situations. His goal is Allah, and he seeks His pleasure. He doesn’t seek the pleasure of people…(1)

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(1): Saalih al-Fawzaan, An Exaplanation of al-Kabaa’ir by Muhammad b. Abdul-Wahaab, 392

The first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah

Know-baarakAllaahu feekum- that the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah are the best and most virtuous days of the year –for both the pilgrim and those who stay behind.  They are days of striving to gain closeness and proximity to Allaah and seeking His Mercy and Forgiveness.  They are days of Salaah, and Zakaah/Sadaqah, du'aa and the remembrance of Allaah, sincere repentance, and all other virtuous deeds.

Allaah swore by these days in His saying:

} وَالْفَجْرِ * وَلَيَالٍ عَشْرٍ {

"By the Dawn, and by the Ten Nights." [1]

And the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam) said:

(( أَفضَلُ أَيَّامِ الدُّنيَا أَيَّامُ العَشْرِ ))

"The best days in the dunyaa are the ten days." [2]

And the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam) said:

(( مَا مِنْ أَيَامٍ  العَمَلُ الصَّالِحُ فَيهَا أَحَبُّ إَلَى اللهِ مِن أيامِ العَشرِ ))

قَالُواْ: يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ!  وَ لاَ الجِهَادُ فِي سَبِيلِ اللهِ؟

قال: (( و لاَ الجِهَادُ فِي سَبِيلِ اللهِ؛ إِلاَّ رَجُلٌ خَرَجَ بِنَفسِهِ وَ مَالِهِ ، فَلَمْ يَرْجِعْ مِن ذَلِكَ بِشَيءٍ ))

" There are no days during which good righteous deeds are more beloved to Allaah than the ten days (the first ten days of Dhil-Hijjah)."

So the Companions asked: "Not even Jihaad in the Path of Allaah?"

He said: "Not even Jihaad in the Path of Allaah, except for a man who goes out with his person and his wealth, and comes back with nothing." [3]

During these days it is recommended to increase in making takbeer,tahleel, and tamheed, and to increase in all types of righteous deeds, like prayer, fasting, giving in charity and so on. 

'Arafah:

And from these righteous actions is fasting the Day of 'Arafah.  The Messenger of Allaah (Sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam) said:

((يُكَفَّرَ السَّنَةَ الَّتِي قَبْلَهُ ، وَ السَّنَةَ الَّتِي بَعْدَهُ ))

"It expiates (the sins) of the previous year, and the following year."[4]

All of the evil deeds you did, all of the sins you committed against yourself – of the past year and the year to come – wiped away by fasting this one day!!

And this fast is for those who remained behind, as fasting the Day of 'Arafah by those who are at 'Arafah is not from the guidance of the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam) and his Companions.  'Abdullaah bin 'Umar (Radiyallaahu 'anhumaa) was asked about fasting the Day of 'Arafah by those at 'Arafah. He said: "I made Hajj with the Prophet(Sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam) and he did not fast it, and with Aboo Bakr and he did not fast it, and with 'Umar and he did not fast it, and 'Uthmaan and he did not fast it. And I do not fast it, nor do I order it, nor do I prohibit it." [5]

The Day of an-Nahr:

Of these 10 blessed days is the Day of an-Nahr, or 'Eedul-Adhaa. The Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam) said:

(( إَنَّ أَعْظَمَ الأَيَّامِ عِندَ اللهِ تَبارَكَ وَ تَعالَى يَومُ النَّحْرِ ، ثُمَّ يَومُ القَرَِّ ))

"Verily the greatest of Days with Allaah- the Blessed and Most High- is the Day of Sacrifice, then the Day of Rest [following it]."[6]

This day commemorates the day in which Ibraaheem ('Alayhis-Salaam) was instructed by Allaah to sacrifice his firstborn son Ismaa'eel ('Alayhis-Salaam) –and Allaah, out of His great expansive mercy and kindness – gave in his place a ram. So on this day, in commemoration of the sacrifice of Ibraaheem ('Alayhis-Salaam), it is upon those who have the means to sacrifice a camel, cow, sheep or goat.

The Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam) said:

(( مَنْ كَانَ لَهُ سَعَةٌ وَ لَم يُضَحِّ فَلاَ يَقْرَبَنَّ مُصَلاَّنَا ))

"Whoever has the means, and does not sacrifice,

should not approach our musallaa." [7]

And the one who has the ability and intends to sacrifice an animal, then he is not to cut his hair and nails, from the first day of Dhul-Hijjah up until after he sacrifices.

And Allaah has made the days of An-Nahr and at-Tashreeq (the 3 days that follow it) days of eating and drinking.

The Takbeeraat:

From the day of 'Arafah (9^th of Dhil-Hijjah) up until the 'Asr prayer on the 13^th day of Dhil-Hijjah, after the Salaah, we make the takbeeraat.

Ibn Abee Shaybah reported that 'Alee (Radiyallaahu 'anhu) used to make the takbeer beginning after the Fajr prayer on the Day of 'Arafah, up until after the 'Asr prayer on the last day of Tashreeq (the 13^th day of Dhil-Hijjah). As for the wording of the Takbeer, then there is nothing authentically reported from the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam). Rather, what we find is the 'Abdullaah  bin Mas'ood (Radiyallaahu 'anhu) used to say:

Allaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar, Laa ilaaha illallaah,

wallaahu akbar, Allaahu Akbar, wa lillaahil-Hamd [8]

And Ibn 'Abbaas (Radiyallaahu 'anhumaa) used to say:

Allaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar, wa lillaahil-Hamd.

Allaahu Akbar wa ajalla, Allaahu Akbar 'alaa ma hadaanaa. [9]

So it is upon us to exert ourselves in obedience to Allaah during these 10 blessed days, from their beginning till their end; increasing in oursalaah, trying to fast the Day of 'Arafah, making mention of Allaah in abundance, sadaqah, sacrificing an animal on the Day of An-Nahr or the days that follow it, recitation of the Qur'aan, Repenting to Allaah, seeking His mercy and forgiveness, and so forth. For there is no time like these 10 days:

(( مَا مِنْ أَيَامٍ  العَمَلُ الصَّالِحُ فَيهَا أَحَبُّ إَلَى اللهِ مِن أيامِ العَشرِ ))

" There are no days during which good righteous deeds

are more beloved to Allaah than the ten days."

And Allaah (Tabaaraka wa Ta'aala) knows best.

Adapted from the notes for a khutbah delivered by Aboo Sufyaan Beecher

Masjid al-'Uthmaan, Kuwait City, 1425H

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[1]  Al-Fajr (89):1-2

[2]  al-Bazzaar. See Saheehul-Jaami' of Shaykh Al-Albaanee (#1133)

[3]   Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim from Ibn 'Umar and others, al-Bukhaaree from Ibn 'Abbaas, Muslim from Abee Sa'eed, At-Tahaawiyyah (#734), Saheeh Sunan Abee Daawood(#2438), and As-Saheehah (#1471).

[4]  Saheeh Sunan at-Tirmidhee (#749)

[5]  Saheeh Sunan at-Tirmidhee (#751)

[6]  Saheeh Sunan Aboo Daawood (#1552)

[7]  Saheeh Sunan Ibn Maajah (#2549): Hasan.

[8]  Ibn Abee Shaybah

[9]  al-Bayhaqee (3/315)

"The best du'aa is the du'aa on the Day of 'Arafah..."

The Messenger of Allaah (Sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam) said:

(( خَيرُ الدُّعَاءِ : دُعَاءُ يَومِ عَرَفَةَ ، وَ خَيرُ مَا قُلْتُ أَنَا وَ النَّبِيُّونَ مِنْ قَبْلِي :  لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللهُ ، وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ ، لَهُ المُلكُ ، وَ لَهُ الحَمدُ ، وَ هُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيءٍ قَدِيرٌ ))

"The best du'aa is the du'aa on the Day of 'Arafah, and the best thing that I and the Prophets before me said is:  

'Laa ilaaha illallaah, wahdahu laa shareeka lah, lahul-Mulku 

wa lahul-hamd,  wa huwa 'alaa kulli shayin qadeer'."

(There is nothing that deserves to be worshipped in truth except Allaah, He is Alone and has no partner, to Him belongs the dominion and to Him belongs all praise, and He is All-Powerful over all things) [1]

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[1]  At-Tirmidhee (#3585): Declared hasan by Shaykh al-Albaanee. See As-Saheehah (#1503)

Imam as-Sa’dee’s Tafseer of Allaah’s Statement: “Oh you who believe! Siyaam has been prescribed for you…”

Make Du’aa right before Maghrib on Fridays and when Fasting

Bismillaah Al-Hamdulillaah wa salatu wa salaamu ‘ala rasulullaah
Amma-ba’d

Implementing the Sunnah of the Prophet (salallaahu ‘alayhin wa sallam) in your Du’aa to Allaah!

Student Salah al-’Iraanee (hafidhahullaah) said: “The Du’aa made before Maghrib on Fridays is answered, and the Du’a when breaking the fast is also answered! Both are just before Maghrib!”

Then he brought the hadeeth: “…Supplications will be answered on Friday after ‘Asr prayer until the sun goes down.” [Saheeh al-Targheeb wa’l-Tarheeb, no. 700]

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Hadeeth: “There are two which will not be rejected: du’aa at the time of the adhaan and when it is raining.” [Saheeh al-Jaami' 3078].

Hadeeth: “A du’aa made between the adhaan and iqamah is not rejected.” [Saheeh al-Jaami', 2408]

Hadeeth: “Oh Messenger of Allaah, which du’aa is heard?” He (salallaahu ‘alayhin wa sallam) said: “In the last third of the night.” [al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Tirmidhi 3499]

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The following are Etiquettes, Manners, Guidelines of Making Du’aa from the Sunnah and Min Akhbar as-Salaf (From the Narrations of the Salaf)

Fadalah bin ‘Ubayd (radiallaahu ‘anhu) said: “The Messenger of Allaah (salallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) heard a man making supplication in his prayer when he had not praised Allaah or said Salah upon the Prophet. The Messenger of Allaah (salallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said: This man is rushing.

Then he (salallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) called him over and said to him or to someone else:

When any one of you supplicates, let him start by praising and glorifying Allaah, The Exalted, then let him send Salah upon the Prophet, and after that let him make supplication as he wishes.

Imam Ahmad, Abu Dawud and At-Tirmidhi reported the above hadeeth and graded it Sahih; An-Nasa`i, Ibn Khuzaymah and Ibn Hibban recorded in their Sahihs.

‘Abdullaah ibn Masood (radiallaahu ‘anhu) said:

When one of you wishes to ask (Allaah), then he should begin with praising and thanking Allaah with that which He deserves. Then he should ask Allaah to send His peace and blessings upon the Prophet (salallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) then he should ask (for his need). For verily, that (the above method) is more likely to result in success.

(as-Saheehah no. 3204)

The following is a summary of guidelines for making Du’aa – a summary (and fiqh) from Min Akhbar as-Salaf (From the Narrations of the Salaf):

• 1- one should be sincere in Du’aa
• 2- one’s heart should be present in the Du’aa
• 3- while fearing Allaah
• 4- one’s food should be halal
• 5- one should make Du’aa with truthfulness
• 6- the Du’aa should be made repeatedly, persistently
• 7- humble yourself to Allaah
• 8- be consistent in Du’aa
• 9- increase in Du’aa during times of fear
• 10- Don’t leave off making Du’aa (even if you commit sins), for Allaah answered the du’aa of shaytan – worst of all creation – “grant me respite until the Day of Judgment.” Allaah said (what means): You are of those allowed respite. (Al-A’raf, ayah 15)
• 11- Keep in mind that Du’aa is ‘ibaadah (worship)
• 12- one should be fearful of being prevented from making Du’aa
• 13- Do not say “my Du’aa is not answered,” while you yourself close the door by sins

The Encouragement to Fast Ramadan Seeking a Reward Compiled & translated By Abbas Abu Yahya

Published by Miraath Publications

Audio Excerpt: Miraath Publications – BiteSize Ramadhaan 1434 Articles – Day 05

1 – (992) – From Abu Hurairah -Radhi Allaahu anhu- from the Prophet -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam- who said:
من قام ليلة القدر إيمانا واحتسابا غفر له ما تقدم من ذنبه ومن صام رمضان إيمانا واحتسابا غفر له ما تقدم من ذنبه

‘Whoever prayed during the night of Laylatul – Qadr due to Eemaan and seeking a reward, then he is forgiven his previous sins. Whoever Fasts Ramadan due to Eemaan and seeking a reward, then he is forgiven his previous sins.’

[Collected by Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawood, Nisa’ee, Ibn Majah & Albaani declared it to be Saheeh]

Al-Khattabi said: ‘The meaning of the Prophet’s saying: ‘due to Eemaan and seeking a reward’means having the intention and a strong resolve, which is to fast Ramadan with certainty and desiring a reward for it. Wanting to make oneself better due to Ramadan, without disliking it, nor with feeling it burdensome due to fasting it, nor due to its long drawn out days, but rather taking opportunity of the many days of Ramadan for its great reward.’

Baghawi said: ‘The saying of the Prophet: ‘seeking a reward’ means seeking Allaah’s Face and His reward.’

2- (993) – Abu Hurairah -Radhi Allaahu anhu- said:
كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يرغب في قيام رمضان من غير أن يأمرهم بعزيمة ثم يقول
من قام رمضان إيمانا واحتسابا غفر له ما تقدم من ذنبه
The Messenger of Allaah -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam- used to encourage praying in the night during Ramadan, without ordering them to do so as an obligation, then he would say:

‘Whoever prayed during the night in Ramadan due to Eemaan and seeking a reward, then he is forgiven his previous sins.’

[Collected by Muslim, Abu Dawood, Tirmidhi, Nisa’ee & Albaani declared it to be Saheeh.]

Shaykh Albaani mentioned in the footnote:

‘This encouragement of having sins forgiven and those similar to it, are a clarification of the excellence of this type of worship, which is that if a person had sins then they are forgiven for him due to this type of worship. It is known that the means which lead to general forgiveness are many, so when these means are gathered/ combined, what can remain from those sins so that he needs to be forgiven?

So the purpose is a clarification of the excellence of this worship, that Allaah gives this worship this amount of excellence. If there was no sin upon a person, then this excellence is expressed in raising the rank of a person, the like of that which is rightful for the Prophets, who are infallible from committing sin. And Allaah knows best.’

3 – (994) – Abu Hurairah -Radhi Allaahu anhu- from the Messenger of Allaah -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam- who said:
الصلوات الخمس والجمعة إلى الجمعة ورمضان إلى رمضان مكفرات ما بينهن إذا اجتنبت الكبائر

‘The five daily prayers, from one Juma till the next Juma, from Ramadan to the next Ramadan, are an expiation for what takes place between them, as long as the major sins are kept away from.’

[Collected by Muslim]

4 – (998) – Abu Hurairah -Radhi Allaahu anhu- from the Messenger of Allaah -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam- who said:
إذا جاء رمضان فتحت أبواب الجنة وغلقت أبواب النار وصفدت الشياطين

‘When Ramadan comes in, the doors of Paradise are opened, the doors of Hell-Fire are closed and the Devils are locked up.’

[Collected by Bukhari & Muslim]

In the narration of Muslim:
فتحت أبواب الرحمة وغلقت أبواب جهنم وسلسلت الشياطين

‘The doors of mercy are opened, the doors of Hell are closed, and the Devils are chained up.’

In the wording from Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah:
إذا كان أول ليلة من شهر رمضان صفدت الشياطين ومردة الجن وغلقت أبواب النار فلم يفتح منها باب وفتحت أبواب الجنة فلم يغلق منها باب وينادي مناد يا باغي الخير أقبل ويا باغي الشر أقصر ولله عتقاء من النار وذلك كل ليلة

‘When it is the first night of the month of Ramadan, the Devils are locked up and the evil Jinn, the doors of Hell-Fire are closed, so that no door from it is open. The doors of Paradise are opened, so no door from it is closed. A caller will call out: O seeker of good come forward, and O seeker of evil keep away from sin, and Allaah has slaves freed from the fire, and that is every night of Ramadan.’

[Albaani declared it Hasan]

5 – (1002) – It is narrated from Abu Saeed al-Khudri -Radhi Allaahu anhu- who said: The Messenger of Allaah -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam- said:
إن لله تبارك وتعالى عتقاء في كل يوم وليلة – يعني في رمضان – وإن لكل مسلم في كل يوم وليلة دعوة مستجابة

‘Indeed Allaah -Tabaraka wa Ta’ala- has freed slaves every day and night -meaning in Ramadan- and indeed every Muslim has every day and night a supplication that is answered.’

[Collected by al- Bazzar & Albaani declared it to be Saheeh lighayrihi.]

6 – 1003 – From Amr bin Murra al-Juhani -Radhi Allaahu anhu- who said: ‘A man came to the Prophet -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam- and asked: ‘O Messenger of Allaah! Do you see that if I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that you are the Messenger of Allaah, and I pray the five prayers, and I gave the Zakat, and Fast Ramadan, and prayed during its nights, so who will I be from?’

He -sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam- said:
من الصديقين والشهداء
‘From the righteous and the martyrs.’

[Collected by al-Bazzar, Ibn Khuzaimah, Ibn Hibban & Albaani declared it Saheeh.]

[Taken from: ‘Saheeh Targheeb wa Tarheeb’ by Shaykh Albaani – Vol.1 p.582]

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