The one who truly fears his Lord, and those shaded by His Shade
Ibn Al-Qayyim رحمه الله said :

"If you reflect on the seven that الله will shade under the shade of his throne the day there's no shade except his shade; you'll find that they only reached that by disobeying their desires."
● [‎ﺭﻭﺿﺔ ﺍﻟﻤﺤﺒﻴﻦ ٤٨٤/١]

Ibn Rajab reported: Some of the righteous predecessors said,

“The one who fears الله is not one who weeps and his eyes overflow with tears. Verily, one who fears الله are only those who leave what they desire of the unlawful, when they are able to indulge it. The greatest reward are for those who obey الله in private.”
Source: Majmū’ Rasāʼil Ibn Rajab 1/163

عن ابن رجب كان بعض السلف يقول ليس الخائف من بكى وعصر عينيه إِنَّمَا الخائف من ترك ما اشتهى من الحرام إذا قدر عليه ومن هنا عظم ثواب من أطاع الله سرًّا بينه وبينه

1/163 مجموع رسائل ابن رجب

#DisobeyDesires

Al-An'am 6:32 وَمَا ٱلْحَيَوٰةُ ٱلدُّنْيَآ إِلَّا لَعِبٌ وَلَهْوٌۖ وَلَلدَّارُ ٱلْءَاخِرَةُ خَيْرٌ لِّلَّذِينَ يَتَّقُونَۗ أَفَلَا تَعْقِلُونَ And the worldly life is not but amusement and diversion; but the home of the Hereafter is best for those who…

Al-An'am 6:32

وَمَا ٱلْحَيَوٰةُ ٱلدُّنْيَآ إِلَّا لَعِبٌ وَلَهْوٌۖ وَلَلدَّارُ ٱلْءَاخِرَةُ خَيْرٌ لِّلَّذِينَ يَتَّقُونَۗ أَفَلَا تَعْقِلُونَ

And the worldly life is not but amusement and diversion; but the home of the Hereafter is best for those who fear الله, so will you not reason?

#DisobeyDesires

لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِالله : One of the Enduring Good Deeds
Al-Kahf 18:46

ٱلْمَالُ وَٱلْبَنُونَ زِينَةُ ٱلْحَيَوٰةِ ٱلدُّنْيَاۖ وَٱلْبَٰقِيَٰتُ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتُ خَيْرٌ عِندَ رَبِّكَ ثَوَابًا وَخَيْرٌ أَمَلًا

Wealth and children are the adornment of the life of this world. But the good righteous deeds,[1]that last, are better with your Lord for rewards and better in respect of hope.

[1] Al-Kahf 18:46
English - Footnote (Hilali):
Good righteous deeds like the five compulsory prayers, deeds of Allah's obedience, good and nice talk, remembrance of Allah with glorification, praises and thanks.
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◽️Ali bin Abi Talhah reported that Ibn Abbas said:

"This is the celebration of the remembrance of Allah, saying;
La ilaha illallah,
Allahu Akbar,
Subhan Allah,
Al-Hamdu Lillah,
Tabarak Allah,
La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah,
Astaghfirallah,
Sallallahu `ala Rasul-Allah', and

fasting, prayer, Hajj, Sadaqah (charity), freeing slaves, Jihad, maintaining ties of kinship, and all other good deeds.

These are the righteous good deeds that last, which will remain in Paradise for those who do them for as long as heaven and earth remain."

[Tafsir Ibn Kathir]

◽️Ibn Jarir al-Tabari narrated that Ibn ‘Umar (رضي الله عنه) was asked about the enduring good deeds, so he said it is La ilaha illa Allah, Allahu Akbar, SubhanAllah, and La Hawla wa la Quwwata illa Billah. [Tafsir al-Tabari 15/255]

◽️La Hawla wa la Quwwata illa Billah has been counted as one of the ‘enduring good deeds’ mentioned in the ayah by some of the Companions and Tabi’in (the generation that followed the Companions). Imam Ahmad narrated that ‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan was asked about the enduring good deeds, so he said it is La ilaha illa Allah, Subhan’Allah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar, and La Hawla wa la Quwwata illa Billah. [Ahmad, 1/71]

◽️Malik narrated that ‘Umarah ibn Sayyad said that Sa’id ibn al-Mussayyab said, “The enduring good deeds are Subhan’Allah, Alhamdulillah, La ilaha illa Allah, Allahu Akbar, and La Hawla wa la Quwwata illa Billah.” [Tafsir al-Tabari, 15/254]

Merits of saying لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِالله

◽️Al-Manāwi said:
“Nothing opens the locks of affairs like your saying: ‘Lā hawla wa lā quwwata illa billāh (There is no might and no power except with Allāh).’ If the person in need knew what these words contain of help and success and fulfilling of needs he would not leave (saying) them.”

[Fath-ul-Qadīr 3/15]

◽️Salih al-Uthaymeen said:

“If you have been exhausted by something, and were unable to do it say: “Laa Hawla Wa Laa Quwwata Illaa Billaah.” (There is no might nor power except with Allah) because Allah the Most High will help you with it, and this saying is not something that is said when some calamity befalls, as done by many people when it is said to them such and such calamity occurred they say: ‘Laa hawla wa laa quwwata illa billaah.’

Rather the dua for afflictions is to say: Inaa lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raajioon (Truly, to Allah we belong and truly, to Him we shall return).

As for this dua (Laa hawla wa laa quwwata illaa billaah) it is a dua for seeking help. If you want Allah سبحانه و تعالى to aid you with something you say: Laa hawla wa laa quwwata illaa billaah.”

[Explanation of Riyaadus-Saaliheen (5/522)]

*⚠️To fast on Day of Arafat (and gain the specific rewards from it) make intention before Fajr.*

"In the case of a supererogatory fast that is done for a specific reason, it is essential to form the intention from the night before (i.e., from before dawn)."

[See: islamqa.info/amp/en/answers/218362]

‼️If one forgot to make the Niyah before Fajr, it is still recommended to fast on the day, but it will only be counted as a general supererogatory fast. [Keeping in mind that good deeds on these blessed days weigh heavier]

Don't be saddened bidding farewell to Ramadān. Praise Allāh that you reached it and were able to conclude it with hope... Keep Ramadān as an intimate companion throughout the year, for it isn't just a month, but a way of life, a hub of optimism, inspiring positive change whenever it's most needed.

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