#ramadankareem
Al-Bukhari reported in his Sahih that Abu Said Al-Khudri, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) told the companions: “Are you not able to read a third of the Qur'an in one night?” They found this very difficult and replied that nobody amongst us can do so. Then the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) said: “Allah, The One, the Self sufficient "Surah Qul Huwa Allahu Ahad equals a third of the Qur'an.”
Muslim also reported that Abu Al Darda narrated: “Say, He is Allah, The One, (Surah 112) equals a third of the Qur'an.” reported by Al-Thirmidhi, and Al- Albani classified it as an authentic Hadith.
Al-Mubarakpuri stated in Sharh Al-Thirmidhi that it could mean that whoever reads it 3 times is as if he reads the whole Qur'an.
Ramadan
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Ramadan is in the air
“i feel far from Allah ﷻ”
when we get tied up in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we often begin to feel disconnected from our spiritual selves. although salah is meant to keep us on track, we lack in perfecting our salah and our relationship with Allah ﷻ takes a hit.
that’s exactly what ramadan is for. it’s a time to wipe the slate clean. to reconnect with our Creator ﷻ. just because you don’t feel close to Allah ﷻ at the moment doesn’t mean you should feel discouraged about working on your relationship with your Lord. rather, find motivation in the fact that Allah ﷻ is more pleased with the repentance of a sinner than a man who’s camel returns to him after having been lost in an abandoned desert.
when a pious person calls out to Allah ﷻ, He responds, “I am present,” but when a sinner calls out to Allah ﷻ, He responds, “I am here, I am here, I am here.” Truly, Allah ﷻ is with you, even closer than the jugular veins that work to keep you alive.
place your hand over your heart. do you feel that? that’s proof of Allah ﷻ’s immense love for you. He’s given you an opportunity to repent. make use of it.
نسال الله التوفيق
The Blessed Month is at our doorstep! May this time be one of drawing close to Allah despite how far we might’ve been. May our efforts match our Love for our Creator. May He ﷻ accept us into His infinite love and mercy.
Ameen
During the Months of Rajab and Sha'baan, Rasulullah ﷺ used to recite the following Dua:
اللهم بارك لنا في رجب وشعبان و بلغنا رمضان
Allahumma Baarik Lanaa Fee Rajaba Wa Sha'baana Wa Ballighnaa Ramadhaan
‘O Allah, make the month of Rajab and Sha'baan blessed for us, and let us reach the month of Ramadhaan (i.e. prolong our life up to Ramadhaan so that we may benefit from its merits & blessings).
The new moon of Shabaan has been sighted, alhumdulillah
29 days til the blessed month arrives!