Fast Monday & Thursday
Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:

“Deeds are shown (to Allah) on Mondays and Thursdays, and I like my deeds to be shown when I am fasting.”

(Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 747; classed as saheeh by al-Albani in Saheeh al-Targheeb, 1041)
Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was keen to fast on Mondays and Thursdays.

(Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 745; al-Nasai, 2361; Ibn Majah, 1739; classed as saheeh by al-Albani in Saheeh al-Targheeb, 1044)

Among the Blessings of Friday: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "Friday is twelve hours in which there is no Muslim slave who asks Allah ﷻ for something but He will give it to him, so seek it in the last hour after 'Asr." (Various)

"This day is a festival which Allah has ordained for the Muslims." (Ibn Majah)

"When Friday comes, the angels sit at the doors of the Masjid and record who comes to Jumu'ah prayers. Then, when the Imam comes out, the angels roll up their scrolls." (al-Nisa'i)

"No Muslim passes away on Friday, or it's night, but that Allah will protect him from the trial of the grave." (al-Tirmidhi)

"Whoever takes a bath on Friday, purifies himself as much as he can, then uses his (hair) oil or perfumes himself with the scent of his house, then proceeds (for the prayer) and does not separate two persons sitting together (in the mosque), then prays as much as (Allah has) written for him and then remains silent while the Imam is delivering the Khutba, his sins in-between the present and the last Friday would be forgiven." (Bukharī)

‎Do not forget to read Surat al-Kahf. Our Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever recites Surat al-Kahf on Friday will have a light¹ between this Friday and the next." (al-Sunan al-Kubra)
¹ light means guidance & great reward

"If anyone learns by heart the first ten verses of the Surat Al-Kahf, he will be protected from the Dajjal" (Muslim)

The Prophet ﷺ said: "The best day that the sun has risen upon is Friday. On it, Adam was created. On it, he entered Paradise, and on it, he was expelled from it. And the Hour will not be established except on Friday." (Tirmidhi)

It is recommended to recite Surat al-Kafirun and Surat al-Ikhlas in the two Sunnah rak‘ahs of Fajr and Maghrib: https://islamqa.info/en/answers/85349

Surat al-Kahf may be read during the night or the day of Friday (Jumu’ah). The night of Jumu’ah starts from sunset on Thursday, and the day of Jumu’ah ends at sunset. Therefore, the time for reading surat al-Kahf extends from sunset on Thursday to sunset on Friday: https://islamqa.info/en/answers/10700

It is prescribed to recite Soorat as-Sajdah and Soorat ad-Dahr [al-Insaan] in Fajr prayer on Friday, and there is nothing wrong with always doing that. But if there is the fear that some people may think that it is obligatory to always recite them, then it is prescribed for him not to recite them sometimes: https://islamqa.info/en/answers/121175

Ibn al-Qayyim رَحِمَهُ الله said:
“Friday is the day when the people of Paradise will receive the ever-increasing reward. It is the day when they will see Allah, the Exalted. Those who were the earliest to go to the mosque on Friday will be the first to receive this honor… Thus, the nearest to Allah were those nearest to the Imam on Friday. The residents of Paradise are eager for Friday, the day of such an increase, due to the honor they will receive on that day.”
● {Zaad Al-Ma’ad | 1/59-65}

Ibn al-Qayyim رَحِمَهُ الله said:
"Friday prayer is one of the most important obligations in Islam, and one of the greatest gatherings of the Muslims. Gathering on Friday is more important and more obligatory than any other gathering apart from ‘Arafah. Whoever neglects it, Allāh will place a seal on his heart."
● {Zaad Al-Ma’ad | 3/31-32}

Share for good deeds, in sha'a Allah

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قال الإمام ابن القيم رحمه الله

" وكان الصّحابة رضي الله عنهم يستحبّون إكثار ‎الصلاة على النبي ﷺ يوم الجمعة.
قال ابن مسعود: يا زيد بن وهب لا تدع إذا كان يوم الجمعة أن تصلّي على النبيّ ألف مرة ".

📙جلاءُ الأفهام ٨٧/١•

﷽

Assalāmu 'alaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh.

I recently recorded a video on the topic of if a woman can recite the Qur'ān (without touching the Mushaf) on her mensturation.

I mentioned the Athar of Ibn Abī Shaybah, Abdur-Razzāq, Ibnul Mundhir & Ad-Dārimī from the Sahābah on this topic.

However, today I saw that Shaykh 'Uthmān Bin Farouq uploaded a video on the same topic but he searched on another proof for this topic which is a Hadith.

During my research for my video I did not mention this Hadīth because I thought that it is weak (based on the ruling of Al-Albānī & Ibn 'Uthaymīn).

However, Shaykh 'Uthmān Bin Farouq mentioned that Ibn Kathīr (the author of the Tafsīr & of Al-Bidāyah wan-Nihāyah) accepted this Hadīth.

He discussed the issues related to the grading of the Hadith in the video which can be found here: https://youtu.be/bLUhL-0yOgU.

I advise the one who wants to understand this issue to watch his video then watch mine after that in shā' Allāh ta'ālā.

My video can be found here: https://youtu.be/oTxVkktM3lM

Barak Allāhu Feekum.

Assalāmu 'alaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh.

I wanted to make a video on this topic but I think this video is sufficient in shā Allāh, so make sure to share it. Very beneficial for those who have doubts on music being harām.

https://youtu.be/x6uYz7ETuJM

Benefits of Lowering the Gaze #8

Lowering the gaze is a form of fortification, and the noblest fortification is when you guard the gateway of your heart so that nothing Allāh dislikes infiltrates it. Whoever safeguards Allāh in the stirrings of their heart, Allāh will safeguard their limbs and all their affairs. Our Lord, Glorified and Exalted, said: "If Allāh knows good in your hearts, He will give you better." Therefore, always keep your heart inclined toward goodness, always distance it from evil, and turn to Allāh, the Exalted, both in action and abstention. Hold yourself accountable for everything and reflect on your states in every matter. If it is something Allāh loves, then proceed; but if it is something Allāh does not love, then beware, beware, and again beware.

https://youtu.be/nJ14u41Iv2M

# Fast Monday & Thursday
Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:

“Deeds are shown (to Allah) on Mondays and Thursdays, and I like my deeds to be shown when I am fasting.”

(Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 747; classed as saheeh by al-Albani in Saheeh al-Targheeb, 1041)
Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was keen to fast on Mondays and Thursdays.

(Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 745; al-Nasai, 2361; Ibn Majah, 1739; classed as saheeh by al-Albani in Saheeh al-Targheeb, 1044)

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Benefits of Lowering the Gaze #13

The act of lowering the gaze is a form of worship that increases faith. The one who lowers their gaze feels the nearness of Allāh, senses Allāh's presence, and knows that Allāh is All-Seeing of His servants. They are aware that Allāh rewards righteous deeds, and they draw closer to Allāh through this act of worship. Whoever seeks closeness to Allāh, Allāh will draw them near, shelter them, suffice them, and support them.

Thus, the act of lowering the gaze is a worship that increases faith, for faith increases through obedience and decreases through sin. O servants of Allah, worship Allāh and do not neglect His rights. Protect yourselves from unlawful gazes.

https://youtu.be/MpNDOKtYwig

Benefits of Lowering the Gaze #14

Lowering the gaze stems from fear of Allāh and refraining from following desires that lead a person astray. Allāh, the Exalted, says: "But as for the one who feared standing before his Lord and restrained himself from impure desires, then indeed, Paradise will be his abode."

And as for the one who feared standing before his Lord—this refers to one who is fearful of their position before Allāh on the Day of Judgment for reckoning, and so they guard themselves by obeying His commands and avoiding His prohibitions.

And restrained himself from impure desires—this means they forbade and prevented their soul from pursuing anything that displeases Allāh.

Then indeed, Paradise will be his abode—this means Paradise will be their dwelling and final resting place in the Hereafter.

https://youtu.be/xu2sJBE1uTU

# Fast Monday & Thursday
Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:

“Deeds are shown (to Allah) on Mondays and Thursdays, and I like my deeds to be shown when I am fasting.”

(Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 747; classed as saheeh by al-Albani in Saheeh al-Targheeb, 1041)
Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was keen to fast on Mondays and Thursdays.

(Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 745; al-Nasai, 2361; Ibn Majah, 1739; classed as saheeh by al-Albani in Saheeh al-Targheeb, 1044)


It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to fast on Mondays and Thursdays. It was said:
“O Messenger of Allah, why do you fast on Mondays and Thursdays?” He said: “On Mondays and Thursdays Allah forgives every Muslim except two who have forsaken one another. He says: ‘Leave these two until they reconcile.’”

[ Sunan Ibn Majah 1740 ]


Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "The gates of Jannah are opened on Mondays and Thursdays, and then every slave (of Allah) is granted forgiveness if he does not associate anything with Allah in worship. But the person in whose heart there is rancour against his (Muslim) brother, they will not be pardoned and with regard to them it will be said twice: 'Hold both of them until they are reconciled with each other."'

[Muslim].

Ibn Rajab (may Allah have mercy on him) said:

"Ibrahim al-Nakha'i (may Allah have mercy on him) used to weep to his wife on Thursdays, and she would weep to him, saying: 'Today, our deeds are presented before Allah, the Almighty.'"

— *Lata'if al-Ma'arif*, p. 177


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# Fast Monday & Thursday
Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:

“Deeds are shown (to Allah) on Mondays and Thursdays, and I like my deeds to be shown when I am fasting.”

(Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 747; classed as saheeh by al-Albani in Saheeh al-Targheeb, 1041)
Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was keen to fast on Mondays and Thursdays.

(Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 745; al-Nasai, 2361; Ibn Majah, 1739; classed as saheeh by al-Albani in Saheeh al-Targheeb, 1044)


It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to fast on Mondays and Thursdays. It was said:
“O Messenger of Allah, why do you fast on Mondays and Thursdays?” He said: “On Mondays and Thursdays Allah forgives every Muslim except two who have forsaken one another. He says: ‘Leave these two until they reconcile.’”

[ Sunan Ibn Majah 1740 ]


Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "The gates of Jannah are opened on Mondays and Thursdays, and then every slave (of Allah) is granted forgiveness if he does not associate anything with Allah in worship. But the person in whose heart there is rancour against his (Muslim) brother, they will not be pardoned and with regard to them it will be said twice: 'Hold both of them until they are reconciled with each other."'

[Muslim].

Ibn Rajab (may Allah have mercy on him) said:

"Ibrahim al-Nakha'i (may Allah have mercy on him) used to weep to his wife on Thursdays, and she would weep to him, saying: 'Today, our deeds are presented before Allah, the Almighty.'"

— *Lata'if al-Ma'arif*, p. 177


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Tomorrow is Thursday ^^

What did the Salaf Say about the Jahmiyyah?

https://www.themasjidhub.com/2023/11/21/what-did-the-salaf-say-about-the-jahmiyyah/

# Fast Monday & Thursday
Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:

“Deeds are shown (to Allah) on Mondays and Thursdays, and I like my deeds to be shown when I am fasting.”

(Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 747; classed as saheeh by al-Albani in Saheeh al-Targheeb, 1041)
Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was keen to fast on Mondays and Thursdays.

(Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 745; al-Nasai, 2361; Ibn Majah, 1739; classed as saheeh by al-Albani in Saheeh al-Targheeb, 1044)


It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to fast on Mondays and Thursdays. It was said:
“O Messenger of Allah, why do you fast on Mondays and Thursdays?” He said: “On Mondays and Thursdays Allah forgives every Muslim except two who have forsaken one another. He says: ‘Leave these two until they reconcile.’”

[ Sunan Ibn Majah 1740 ]


Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "The gates of Jannah are opened on Mondays and Thursdays, and then every slave (of Allah) is granted forgiveness if he does not associate anything with Allah in worship. But the person in whose heart there is rancour against his (Muslim) brother, they will not be pardoned and with regard to them it will be said twice: 'Hold both of them until they are reconciled with each other."'

[Muslim].

Narrated Sahl:

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "There is a gate in Paradise called Ar-Raiyan, and those who observe fasts will enter through it on the Day of Resurrection and none except them will enter through it. It will be said, 'Where are those who used to observe fasts?' They will get up, and none except them will enter through it. After their entry the gate will be closed and nobody will enter through it."

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “There are two blessings which many people do not make the best use of: good health and free time.” Narrated by al-Bukhari (6412).

وَسُئِلَ:

عَنْ صَلَاةِ نِصْفِ شَعْبَانَ؟

فَأَجَابَ:

إذَا صَلَّى الْإِنْسَانُ لَيْلَةَ النِّصْفِ وَحْدَهُ أَوْ فِي جَمَاعَةٍ خَاصَّةٍ كَمَا كَانَ يَفْعَلُ طَوَائِفُ مِنْ السَّلَفِ فَهُوَ أَحْسَنُ. وَأَمَّا الِاجْتِمَاعُ فِي الْمَسَاجِدِ عَلَى صَلَاةٍ مُقَدَّرَةٍ. كَالِاجْتِمَاعِ عَلَى مِائَةِ رَكْعَةٍ بِقِرَاءَةِ أَلْفٍ: {قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ} دَائِمًا. فَهَذَا بِدْعَةٌ لَمْ يَسْتَحِبَّهَا أَحَدٌ مِنْ الْأَئِمَّةِ. وَاَللَّهُ أَعْلَمُ.

كتاب مجموع الفتاوى لابن تيمية 23/131


He was asked:

About the mid-Sha'ban prayer?

He replied:

If a person prays the night of the mid-Sha'ban alone or in a group as groups of the Salaf used to do, then that is better. As for gathering in the mosques for a specific prayer, such as gathering for a hundred rak'ahs with a thousand recitations of {Say, He is Allah, the One} always. This is an innovation that none of the imams recommended. And Allah knows best.

📌 Fasting the 3 White Days:

ايام البيض

The Prophet ﷺ:

‎“Fasting 3 days of each month is equivalent to fasting for a lifetime & the shining days of al-beed (white days) are 13th, 14th & 15th.”

[Sunan an-Nasa’i | 2420]

• Wednesday 12th February
[13th Sha’ban]

• Thursday 13th February
[14th Sha’ban]

• Friday 14th February
[15th Sha’ban]

💡The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ fasted Sha'baan the most after Ramadaan!
- The scholars differed on whether you can fast the whole month, and after the 15th of Shaaban and there's a difference on fasting the day of doubt and fasting 1 or 2 days before Ramadhan. For more details on the stronger opinion you can research it yourself.

٢٢٣٤ - وقال أبو بكر المروذي : قيل لأبي عبد الله - يعني : أحمد بن حنبل -: ههنا كلامٌ في رُقْعَةٍ تكلّم به عبد الوهاب (۲) وعرضناها عليه وقرئت عليه : من زَعَمَ أن كلام الله بلا صوت فهو جَهْمِيٌّ عدو الله تبارك وتعالى، والقرآن الذي في صدورنا والذي مُثبَتٌ في مصاحفنا هو القرآن الذي تكلم الله به والذي خرج منه تبارك اسمه،
فمن قال غير هذا فهو ضالٌ مُضِل جَهْمِيٌّ عدو الله وعدو للإسلام، وذكر غير ذلك، فأعجب أبو عبد الله ذلك وتبين السرور في وجهه وقال: «ما أحسن ما تكلم به - عافاه الله ..

السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ ٱللَّهِ وَبَرَكاتُهُ‎.

Important video about the truth behind Valentines day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnRbCXIHvMA