Malik ibn Dinar said,

“I found in a wise saying, “There is no good in knowing what you do not know or act upon but only know. The example of this is like a man who who gathers wood who ties it up, when he attempts to carry it, he cannot, but he adds another bundle on top’’

(اقتضاء العلم العمل)

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

Lots and lots of Du’a today. No time wasting. No slacking. Whatever you want, ask Allah. Imagine you were given a 15 minute time slot to ask for anything from a billionaire. You wouldn’t waste a second of it. This is your Lord. And don’t be of those who post reminders but forget about themselves. Donate. Dua. Dhikr. Your main priorities of today

Imām Ibn Qayyim رحمه الله said: "The death of the heart is caused by the lack of reckoning oneself and following ones desire."

{إغاثة اللهفان ١/١٥٧}

Some recommendations:

- Perform Ghusl
- Wear the best of clothes you own
- Use your best perfume
- Seclude yourself for Allah ﷻ
- Beautify yourself for your Lord
- Donate in Charity
- Make continous supllication
- Avoid linking friends after taraweeh
- Perform Tahajud
- Read Quran
- Try and purchase a case of water and take it with you to the masjid

Can it be Laylatul Qadr tonight?

Al-Haafidh Ibn Hajr رحمه الله said: “The strongest opinion is that it is on an odd night in the last ten nights and that it constantly changes…..”.  He continues to say : “…  in the view of the majority is that the most likely (night) is the twenty-seventh night… (Fathul-Baaree 4/267).

Ramadan?****

Assalamu Alaikum warahmtuAllah wabraktuh,

Dear brothers and sisters, praise be to Allah. The month of Ramadan has come upon us, and the Quran was revealed as guidance for mankind and clear evidence of guidance and criterion. So, let us make the most of our time during this noble month and strive to perform acts of worship to the best of our abilities. Let us take advantage of this great month through prayers, recitation of the Quran, and deeds that bring us closer to Allah. Let us seek forgiveness, repentance, and return to Allah. It is not hidden from any of you the importance of this great month and that it is the best time to return to Allah, as it is filled with mercy and opportunities to draw closer to Him.

In conclusion, O Allah, allow us to witness this month in safety, faith, well-being, and Islam, and assist us in performing prayers, fasting, and reciting the Quran. O Allah, preserve us for Ramadan and let it arrive for us, and accept it from us. O Lord of the worlds.

Ramadan Mubarak to you all,
May you be well every year.?

Since reciting the Quran is the most rewardful act of worship in the month of Ramadan other than what’s obliged for us to do (fasting and 5 prayers), here are some beneficial narrations signifying the virtues of reciting the quran. And now imagine reciting it in the month of ramadan where our actions are multiplied, I hope reading this would motivate you to read more and keep your heart and limbs more determined.

The verbal recitation. That is the literal recitation. There are many textual proofs which mention the virtue of reciting the entire Qur’an, or some specific chapters, or (single) verses from it.

Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The best of you are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it to others”
[Collected by Al-Bukhari]

Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The one who skillfully recites the Qur'an will be with the Ambassador Angels, the honorable, and the obedient. While the one who recites the Qur'an with difficulty will have two rewards.”
[Collected by Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

He receives double reward: one for his recitation and the second for his struggle to recite.

Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "The example of the believer who recites the Qur'an is like a citron, its smell is good and its taste is good. The example o f a believer who does not recite the Qur'an is like a dry date, it has no smell but its taste is good. The example o f the hypocrite who recites the Qur'an is like a scent fruit, the smell is good but the taste is bad. And the hypocrite who does not recite the Qur'an is like colocynth, it has no smell and it tastes bitter.”
[Collected Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Read the Qur'an, for verily it will intercede for its reciters on the Day of Standing.” [Collected by Muslim]

Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Would one of you go to the Masjid and learn a verse or two from the Book of Allah or recite them? This will be better for him than possessing two camels. And reciting three verses is better than having three camels. And reciting four verses is better for him than having four camels and your reward is based on the number of verses that you recited.”
[Collected by Muslim]

Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “No people will gather in one of the houses of Allah , reciting the Book of Allah, studying it amongst themselves, except that tranquility will descend upon them, they will be overwhelmed with mercy, encircled by the Angels, and Allah will mention them to those who are with Him”
[Graded authentic by Al-Albani in Sahih Al-Jami’]

Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Read the Qur’an constantly, for verily I swear by Him in whose Hand is my soul, it is slipperier than the camel from its loop.” [Collected by Al-Bukhari]

Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever recites a letter from the Book of Allah, will have a reward for that and the reward will be multiplied ten times. I am not saying (alif lam mim) is a letter, rather alif is a letter, lam is a letter, and mim is a letter.”
[Graded authentic by Al-Albani in Sahih At-Tirmidhi]

Ibn Taymīyyah رحمه الله stated:

As for the night of the middle [of Sha'bān], ahādīth and narrations have mentioned its virtues and merits, and it's narrated from some of the salaf that they used to pray during it. So, a person's prayer alone on that night may be preceded by the salaf, and he has an argument in it, so such a thing should not be denied.

[Majmū al-Fatāwa 23/132]