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Editorial
We will once again witness, with the will of Almighty recommend the following:
Allãh S, the blessed month of Ramadhãn. This month 1) Recite a set portion daily. Non-huffãz should recite
has a strong connection with the Qur‟ãn, one juz and huffãz should recite three juz daily.
"The month of Ramadhãn [is that] in which was revealed
the Qur'ãn, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of 2) Recite Surah Yãsĩn every morning.
guidance and criterion." (2:183) It has been attributed that the Prophet s
said, “Whosoever recites Surah Yãsĩn in the early part of
As Ramadhãn draws closer I would like us to ponder the day his needs will be fulfilled.” (Dãrumĩ)
over our commitment to the Qur‟ãn. We cannot flick a
switch when Ramadhãn begins and expect to achieve full It is stated in Mirqãt under the commentary of the above
spiritual force. We will quickly lose the steam and Hadĩth that one‟s worldly needs and the needs pertaining
stamina to carry on after a mere few days. Let us ready to the Dĩn and the Hereafter will be fulfilled. (Vol. 4,
ourselves for Ramadhãn by fully establishing and Page 681)
strengthening our relationship with the Qur‟ãn.
3) Recite Surah Mulk and Surah Alif lãm meem Sajdah
The Qur‟ãn is for us a Divine blessing and miracle of any time after the maghrib salãh before retiring to bed.
Allãh S. Allãh S has protected the language, text, Jãbir t narrates that the Holy Prophet s would not
meanings and the commentary of the Qur‟ãn as retire to bed until he had read Alif Lãm Tanzĩl and Surah
promised, Tabãrak. (Tirmĩzĩ)
“We have, without doubt, sent down the Reminder (i.e., the
Qur‟ãn); and We will assuredly guard it [from 4) Recite Surah Kahaf every Friday.
corruption].” (15:9) Rasũlullãh s said “Whoever recites the opening ten
verses of Surah kahf will be protected from the fitnah of
From the beginning until the end, every word in the Dajjãl” (Muslim)
Qur‟ãn tells the reader that it is the word of Allãh S.
Those who ignore it do so at their own peril: 5) Recite Surah Dukhãn on the night of Friday.
"And if you are in doubt as to what We have revealed to The Messenger of Allãh s said, “Whoever recites
Our servant, then produce a Surah like thereunto; and call (Surah) Hã Meem, which mentions the smoke (al-
your witnesses or helpers (if there are any) besides Allãh, if dukhãn) within it, on the night of Friday [between
your (doubts) are true. But if you cannot - and of a surety Thursday Maghrib and Friday Fajr] will enter the
you cannot - then fear the Fire whose fuel is men and stones morning forgiven.” (Abũ Ya`lã)
which is prepared for those who reject Faith." (2:23-24)
Understanding the Qur‟ãn
The „Ulamã have mentioned that there are three rights of 1) Many local masãjid have durũs (lessons) of the
the Qur‟ãn that we must fulfil, Qur‟ãn. Participate in the durũs on a regular basis.
1) Reciting the Qur‟ãn
2) Understanding the Qur‟ãn 2) Enrol in Islãmic courses and classes provided by
3) Practicing upon the message of the Qur‟ãn authentic local institutions and masãjid to develop a
greater understanding of Dĩn.
Reciting the Qur‟ãn
We should endeavour to start the day with spiritual (Continued on page 4)
nourishment by reading the Qur‟ãn. The Mashãikh

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 In Shaykh’s Company
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shaykh.org is a blog maintained by the students of Shaykh Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat (may Allāh S
preserve him). It aspires to meticulously record the eminent Shaykh’s teachings, discourses, and advices in the
light of the Sharī’ah.

Reasons to be Thankful
“Whenever we are faced with a difficulty, we should tell ourselves that the reasons for exercising ṣabr (patience) are few, and the reasons for
shukr (being grateful to Allāh S) are many because the Favours of Allāh S are far more in number than the few difficulties we are en-
countering.

For example if we have a head ache, then we should remind ourselves that only one part of the body is in pain, while the rest of the body is
well and healthy. Thus there is only one reason to be patient and many reasons for being thankful.”

Strengthen your Power

“Without the usage of will power, there is no remedy for those sins which are related to passion and desire. The respected Shaykh Ashraf
„Alī Thānwī rahmatullĩhi alayh would say that if a person is not willing to utilise his will power then not even a Prophet can save him
from committing sin.

Through the usage of will power one can achieve great things. Take the example of a smoker who stops smoking from morning till evening
in Ramadhān. How? By utilising the willpower which is inherent within him! Similarly, every person has the ability to abstain from sins,
if he would only use his will power.

By affiliating with a Shaykh and consulting with him one is able to develop and rejuvenate his will power so that he is able to use this
great capacity and thus refrain from sin.”

Build for the Hereafter

“The house of the hereafter is constructed in this world. If we construct it with bricks of good, a house will await us in Jannah; if we con-
struct it with bricks of evil, a house will await us in Jahannam.”

Best Place, Best Time

“The most blessed place for a believer is that place where he repents to Allāh S and the most blessed time for a believer is that moment
when he repents and becomes the special friend of Allāh S.”

Lectures of Shaykh Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh to listen out for at:
www.at-tazkiyah.com
1) Urdu: Da’wat awr Tabligh (20/03/2015)
2) English: The Harms and Dangers of Usury (03/04/2012)

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3) Study authentic commentaries of the Qur‟ãn under the guidance of authentic Ulamã. Seek clarification from the
Ulamã where needed to avoid misunderstanding and confusion.

Practicing on the message of the Qur‟ãn

Allãh S says,
“So announce the good news to My servants. Those who listen to the Word and follow the best thereof, those are (the ones) whom Allãh
has guided and those are men of understanding.” (39.17-18)

Rasũlullãh s said “Whoever read the Qur‟ãn and memorized it and believed its' halãl to be halãl and its harãm to be harãm (i.e.,
accepted it commandments of halãl and harãm), Allãh will accept the intercession for such 10 people on from him whom Hell had already
become Wãjib.” (Tirmĩzĩ, Ibn-e-Mãjah)

Abdullãh Ibn Masũd t said “When one of us would learn 10 verses (of the Qur‟ãn), he would not exceed them until
he understood their meaning and had bought them (their message) into practice.” (At-Tabari)

Understand and learn with intention of bringing into practice whatever you learn. Stay in the company of those
people in whose lives the teachings of the Qur‟ãn are manifest, i.e. the pious. Piety and practice will rub off onto you
through their company.

Let us start work on bringing into practice the aforementioned points so that our relationship with the Qur‟ãn is fully
established by the arrival of Ramadhãn allowing is to fully reap the benefits throughout the blessed month.

Duā For Ramadhān

The Prophet s has mentioned four things that we must do in the month of Ramadhān, two for the pleasure of Allāh
S and two items we cannot do without.
1. Recite in abundance the Kalimah ُ‫ اَل إِلها إِاَل اهلل‬.
2. Seek His forgiveness through Istighfār.
3. Ask for His Jannah.
4. Ask His refuge from the Fire of Jahannam.
(Sahīh Ibn Khuzaimah)

The honourable Shaykh Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh mentions “My late father, Hāfidh Ibrahim
Dhorat v taught me a prayer during my childhood which I suppose he instructed it to me keeping in mind the aforementioned hadīth of
the Prophet s. He taught me to recite abundantly during the month of Ramadhān:”

‫ك ِم ان الناا ِر‬
‫ْجناةا او أاعُ ْوذُ بِ ا‬
‫ك ال ا‬
‫اسئا لُ ا‬ ِ ‫اَل إِلها إِاَل اهلل أ‬
ْ ‫استا غْف ُر اهللا أ‬
ْ ُ
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 Wishes or Intentions
By Mawlãnã Zayd Gajia
Thawbãn t narrates that the Prophet s said, "Soon in rewards and in creating good hopes.' (18:45-46)
nations will summon each other against you just as a
group of diners usher each other towards their meal." In another verse Allãh S says regarding the Idolaters of
Somebody asked, "Because we will be few in number at Makkah,
the time?" The Messenger s replied, "No, you will be 'In fact these people love that which is immediate, and
numerous, but you will be foam like that carried by a neglect a heavy day ahead of them' (76:28)
torrent. And Allãh will remove from the hearts of your
enemies their awe of you and place weakness into your And in very clear terms Allãh S warns,
hearts." The person asked, "What will this weakness be?" 'O mankind, Allãh's promise is definately true, therefore,
He replied, "Love of the world and dislike of the worldly life must not decieve you, nor should you be
death." (Abũ Dãwũd) decieved about Allãh by the big deciever' (35:5)

Love of the world and the dislike of death Once the Prophet s, on seeing the companion‟s
The causes of the degeneration and the decline of the anticipation of the arrival of the Jizya from Bahrain,
ummah is a subject upon which different people will give remarked,
different views. Many a times, unfortunately, it is the hot 'I do not fear that poverty may befall you. Rather, I fear that the
topic of debate at gatherings of family and friends. riches of the world be spread out before you as it had been for those
Unfortunate because more often than not these before you. And that you may compete in it just as they had
discussions and debates are there to while away the competed in it. Thus it will destroy you just as it destroyed
hours without any true concern for the ummah. In the them.' (Al Bukhãrĩ)
narration above, our beloved Prophet s himself very
precisely outlined the state of degeneration the Muslim Regarding death, the Prophet s said,
ummah will face in the future and, being a mercy for the 'If the animals were to know about death that which you all know,
universes, he also highlighted the causes which, if any you would not have the luxury of eating a fat animal' (Bayhaqĩ)
truly concerned Muslim would pay attention to and act
accordingly, will find the tides begin to turn. The great companion of the Prophet s, Hadhrat Abũ
Dardã t would say,
Love of the world and the dislike of death have been 'Death is always better for a believer. If anyone does not believe me,
referred to as the two root causes by our beloved Allãh says 'And that which is by Allãh is better for the righteous'
Prophet s. These are those subjects that we are and 'those who disbelieve should not think that the respite we give
constantly reminded of. Our Ulamã and Mashãikh them is good for them. We give them respite only that they may
propagate through speeches, individual guidance and by increase in sin, and for them is a humiliating punishment'
the means of the pen. It is a very well covered aspect of
our Dĩn. Allãh S in the Glorious Qur‟ãn gives different A very pious servent of Allãh S very aptly remarked,
examples diverting our attention to the reality of this 'Death is a bridge which transports the lover to the beloved'
worldly life.
'And give them the example of the worldly life; it is like The above is just a drop of water in the ocean of
water we sent down from the sky, then the vegetation of the guidance left for us to nourish ourselves from. Yet,
earth was mingled with it, and then turned into chaff that is despite all of this the ummah is becoming even more
blown by the winds, and Allãh is powerful over everything. engrossed in the love of the world and negligence of
Wealth and children are the embellishment of the worldly death.
life and the everlasting virtues are better with your lord both (Continued on page 9)

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 Preparations for Ramadhãn
By Mawlãnã Hamza Adam
Whilst introducing this month to the Islamic calendar, This month was the month chosen to reveal all His
Allãh S very lovingly addressed us with the great divine books in general and the Qur‟ãn specifically.
attribute of belief Recognising the magnitude of this connection between
"O you who believe, the fasts have been enjoined upon you this great month and the greatest book, the God fearing
as they were enjoined upon those before you, so that you may people would dedicate all their precious time towards the
become God-fearing.” (2:183) Qur‟ãn,

The fact that an unlettered person was able to inform us When Ramadhãn came, Sufyãn Ath-Thawrĩ rahimahullãh
of the rituals (fasting) of the people of the past shows the would give up all acts of (voluntary) worship and devote
divinity of this message. Hence in order to create himself to the recitation of the Qur‟ãn. The Prophet s
awareness of this divine message, the day prior to and Jibrãĩl alaihis salãm would revise the Qur‟ãn together
Ramadhãn the Prophet of Allãh s assembled the Sahãbã in Ramadhãn.
t and uniquely highlighted and summarised its
prominence with a few words, Therefore we too should set goals according to our
"A magnificent month dawns upon you. Upon the arrival of ability. According to Imãm Abũ Hanĩfah rahimahullãh it is
Ramadhãn the gates of heaven are flung open and the doors of hell neccasary to complete the recitation of the Qur‟ãn twice
are shut and the shayãtĩn are shackled/chained/imprisoned in a year. Targeting to read large portions of the Qur‟ãn
decreasing the chances to sin. Like a metal rod removed from the on a daily basis during Ramadhãn will be a failure if one
fire, the effect of the fire only allows it to lose its heat has not built the stamina of recitation prior to
gradually.” (Ibn Khuzaimah, Muslim & Nasaĩ) Ramadhãn. As Ramadhãn is fast approaching we ought
to blow off the dust and mend the rusty relationship we
Allãmah Qurtubĩ rahimahullãh mentions, “Although the have with the Qur‟ãn since upon this very Qur‟ãn do we
shayatĩnul jinn are locked up the reason we still sin is rely on interceding on our behalf on the day of
because the satanic humans (misguiding humans) as well judgement:
as bad habits and the nafs are still free to lure us towards
sin. Although the avenues of sin are not completely
removed they are significantly minimised. Hence if one Making Dua
recognises and works on his weak points and at the same As for our relationship with Allãh S, that is determined
time targets the virtuous acts connected to this month he through how long we can last when making duã. Is our
will be able to minimise possible setbacks and maximise measuring stick in the strength of our relationship? If we
profit from Ramadhãn even before the advent of feel tired after a while this is a sign of a weak connection.
Ramadhãn.” Hence, if we regularly train and gradually increase this
time we will be able to take advantage of the times in
Below are a few target areas one should work on before Ramadhãn in which Allãh S‟s special attention is
Ramadhãn. directed towards those who engage in duã.

Reciting Qur‟ãn Not a single duã made at the time of breaking the fast is
Recite the Qur‟ãn as much as possible. In the Qur‟ãn, rejected. In one narration we find that, in Ramadhãn
Allãh S unveils the connection Ramadhãn has with the Allãh S commands the angels who are appointed to lift
Qur‟ãn, the throne of Allãh S, to disengage in their appointed
“The month of Ramadhãn is the one in which the Qur‟ãn worships and say Ãmĩn to the duã made by fasting ones.
was revealed.” (2:185) (Bayhaqĩ)

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Unfortunately this is one type of worship which we do upper hand on one‟s self and edge one closer to his
not regard as worship whereas the Prophet s has said, objective.
"The most excellent worship is duã.” (Bukhãrĩ)
Implementing Sunan into Daily life
Many make duã so hurriedly or absentminded not The thermometer for any action to be meritorious is
realising that duã is a conversation between creation and whether the Prophet s did that act. The father of
creator which means duã is to be made not to be recited. Hadhrat Shaykh rahimahullãh would say, “To enter the
One should shed tears or impersonate shedding tears in lavatory in the sunnah way is more meritorious then to
an attempt to attract the mercy of Allãh S with full pray salãh against the sunnah manner.” Alĩ t once
conviction that Allãh S will accept his duã. Sincere reprimanded a Bedouin for praying optional salãh before
repentance from our rebellious display in the past the ĩd salãh. The bedouin reacted, “I know Allãh will not
months will help pave the way to a fresh start and bring punish me for praying salãh.” Alĩ t replied, “I know that
us back on good terms with Allãh S before the actual that which the Prophet s has not done or hasn't
arrival of Ramadhãn. As for which duã is to be made, encouraged to do, Allah does not reward such people.
this is to be learned from those who are closer to Allãh Besides, you may be punished due to opposing the
S, the mashãikh and ulamã. sunnah.”

Controlling the tongue We may deduce from this that measuring stick for the
The Prophet s mentions, reward of any action is for it to be in accordance to the
“Many people are such that they do not get anything from their fast way of the Prophet s. One should endeavour to
but hunger.” (Bukhãrĩ) impersonate the Prophet s, his actions his character his
Think before speaking since each word can potentially worship, his fasting and most significantly, the way he
spoil ones fast if not bringing greater devastating spent the days before Ramadhãn.
consequences.
The practice of reading the following duã before
The Prophet s mentions, “Sometimes a person utters a word, Ramadhãn has been attributed to the Prophet s,
in which he sees no harm, yet because of it, he continues to fall “O Allãh, grant us blessings in Rajab and Sha‟bãn and keep us
seventy years deep in to Jahannam.” (Tirmĩzĩ) alive to Ramadhãn.” (Bayhaqĩ)
The loose tongue is one of the most common reasons a
person's fast will end in vain. The tongue which is A point to reflect on is, how difficult the Prophet s
habituated to be out of control for most of the year will found it to remain in the world after witnessing his
not come under control overnight. One will need to promised abode in Jannah with the naked eye. Every
practice and train it. second to come would bring fresh agitation caused by
the clash between the mind‟s eye which has set its sight
Voluntary Fasts on the bliss of Jannah and the ascetic eye of the body
Ãishah t narrates, “That besides the month of taking heavy glances at the prison like world. The above
Ramadhãn I never saw the Prophet s fast more duã shows anticipation and longing to reach Ramadhãn
excessively in a month then the month of despite despising the life of the world and constant
Sha‟bãn.” (Abũ Dãwũd) anticipation for the witnessed bliss of the hereafter.
Whilst other narrators mention he would fast the entire
month we should also start to fast in moderation. One From this one can imagine how fruitful Ramadhãn can
extreme would be not to fast at all and the other extreme be. The more Ramadhãn comes close the more we
would be to fast so excessively that we become should increase our good deeds. The pious predecessors
exhausted before the advent of Ramadhãn. The objective would ask Allãh S six months prior to Ramadhãn that
of Ramadhãn is to supress ones desires to help adopt Allãh S keep them alive until Ramadhãn.
taqwã. Fasting prior to Ramadhãn will help gaining the (Continued on page 9)

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 The Month of Ramadhãn
By Mawlãnã Muhammad Ali Mankda
Let us imagine the extent of the desire of the Prophet s to meet Allāh S and also the great insight the Prophet s
had regarding the bounties of the Hereafter; He had already seen Jannah and was bestowed with the honour of seeing
and communicating with Allāh S. Yet, despite this great longing and desire, upon the advent of Rajab the Prophet s
would make the following duā desiring to remain in this world until Ramadhān:

‫ب او اش ْعباا ان او بالِّغْناا ارام ا‬ ِ

‫ضا ان‬ ‫اللّ ُه ام باا ِر ْك لاناا ف ْي ار اج ا‬
O Allāh, make the month of Rajab and Sha‟bān blessed for us, and let us reach the month of Ramadhān. (At Tabrānī)

From this we understand the extraordinary nature of Ramadhān, for it is so great that the Prophet s would
supplicate for the prolongation of his worldly life so that he could take advantage of this great month and all its
blessings.

The great scholar and reformer Shaykh Ahmad Farūqi v (Mujaddid Alf Thāni) said,
“If we combine all the blessings of the other eleven months, they would not add up to the blessings of Ramadhān.”

Ahādith on the merits and virtues of this month are well known. For example,
“The month of Ramadhān, the month of blessing has come to you, wherein Allāh turns towards you and sends down on you His special
Mercy, forgives your faults, accepts prayers, observes your competition for doing good deeds and boasts to the angels about you. So show to
Allāh your righteousness; for verily, the most pitiable and unfortunate is he who is deprived of Allāh„s Mercy in this month” (At Tabrānī)

Along with the possibility of a great reward, there is the risk of a terrible loss. If we let any other month pass by
carelessly, we just lost a month. If we do the same during Ramadhān we have lost a great deal. Of the three persons
the Prophet s cursed, one is the unfortunate Muslim who finds Ramadhān in good health but does not use the
opportunity to seek Allāh S„s forgiveness. (Hākim) Those who understand this, for them Ramadhān is indeed a very
special month.

In order to fully benefit from this month, the following is recommended:

1) Abstain from every disobedience to Allāh S. Protect your eyes, ears, tongue and even the mind. We should
minimize interaction with people as this is a cause of many sins.
2) Prepare a timetable and keep yourselves occupied at all times in good activities.
3) Spend as much time as possible reciting the Qur‟ān. Set a daily target for yourself.
4) Do abundance of zikr e.g. salāh alan nabi, the kalimah tayyibah, the third kalimah, istighfar etc.
5) Make lots of duā, asking Allāh for all the needs of this world and the Hereafter, after the performance of good
deeds, before iftār and at the time of tahajjud.
6) Increase charity during this month.
7) Following the sunnah of the Prophet s spend the last ten days in I‟tikāf, for these are the very cream of
Ramadhān.

Inshā‟allāh, if we keep the above few points in mind, we will be able to benefit from this priceless month and benefit
from the showers of Mercy of Allāh S. May Allāh S grant us all the tawfīq. Ãmīn.

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(Continued from previous 5) Another example closer to home is Fajr salãh. Today the
state of the masãjid in Fajr salãh is a sorry state. It would
Families are breaking apart due to the fighting over be safe to say that only the minority of the ummah are
inheritance. Uncles and nephews are at loggerheads over those who are performing salãh with congregation in the
claims of land back home. Children are left neglected masaajid. One general excuse is that 'I can't wake up' or
because parents; both fathers and mothers, are more 'I don't hear my alarm'. Yet, what about the time we have
interested in climbing the social status ladder of this to catch a flight at 4 30am? How many would miss the
temporal world. Even at funerals, death is the last thing flight with those same excuses? Rather people make sure
on people‟s minds. Why the apathy? Why have we they are at the airport two to three hours earlier.
become so desensitized to the things that actually matter;
the reality of this world and the certainty of our demise? The truth is that with regards to Dĩn, as Hadhrat Thãnwĩ
rahimahullãh has very rightly summarised, we have not
Intentions, not wishes
really made true intentions. Whereas Allãh S has made
Hakĩmul Ummah Mawlãnã Ashraf Alĩ Thãnwĩ
the basis of our success on the intentions and the
rahimahullãh has pinpointed the problem. He says,
'If someone says to me that I have tried very hard to subsequent actions we carry out. Allãh S says,
'And whoever opts for the hereafter and makes effort for it
accomplish such and such a thing but I can't reach my
as due, while he is a believer, then, the effort of such people
goal, then I will not accept that. I will say to him that you
is appreciated' (17:19)
wished to accomplish it but you never actually intended
it.' This is the reality of our problem. We all know of this
After Imãn, two things are needed to ensure success in
world and its reality and that we will all be leaving it
sooner rather than later. We have built wishes, wishes of the court of Allãh S; intention and action. Any evil deed
how we would like to be spiritually. But unfortunately we find ourselves doing we must accept that we intended
that is the end of it. The practical steps needed to it and whatever good deeds we are not doing and which
accomplish them are never taken. we feel a lack of in our lives is down to the fact that in
reality we have not truly intended to do it, rather we are
Hadhrat Thãnwĩ rahimahullãh further on gives an only wishing for it. And just wishing for something will
example, 'Take for instance a man who is thirsty, but it is never achieve anything. As the poet points out,
freezing cold outside and he does not want to leave his 'If 'ilm was to be aquired through wishful thinking, then there
home due to the extreme cold. He will go thirsty but he would not be an ignorant person left on the face of the earth'
won't leave his home. This very same man, if he is told
that the king will have a public audience on the outskirts It is time we moved on from merely wishing to actual
of the city where he will have a chance to meet the king intentions, which are then followed by actions, intentions
and speak to him, then despite the freezing temperature, that decrease the love of the world from our hearts and
he will now leave the confines of his home and brave the increase the desire to meet Allãh S. This will be the first
elements. The difference in the two is that when it came step on our path of reaching the pleasure of Allãh S and
to quenching his thirst he didn't really intend to go out, eternal success.
and in the second scenario he really did intend.'
(Continued from page 7) one was to increase in devotion after the arrival of
Then they would spend the six months after Ramadhãn Ramadhãn it would take time to adjust since the sudden
that Allãh S accept what they had done during change would make it difficult to adapt to. Therefore,
we need to gradually increase the speed of our car of
Ramadhãn. The Prophet s mentioned,
worship well before Ramadhãn so that when the month
“Shabãn is a month which people are neglectful towards. Whereas
of Ramadhãn comes our car is already in top gear.
this month is a month in which the deeds are presented before
Allãh.” (Nasaĩ & Ahmed) May Allãh S grant us the tawfĩq to prepare for and reap
the maximum rewards from the blessed month of
Shaykh Mawlãnã Saleem Dhorat hafizahullãh mentions, If Ramadhãn. Ãmĩn.

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 AT-Taqwa

What jealousy can make you do

Prophet Ãdam alaihis salãm and Hawwã were therefore he should also adopt piety.
the first people on this earth. They had two
sons who were called Hãbĩl and Qãbĩl. Qãbĩl Qãbĩl could not take the fact that Hãbĩl's
was a farmer whilst Hãbĩl, the younger son, was sacrifice had been accepted and the dispute
a shepherd. went in his favour. He was overtaken with so
much pride, jealousy and anger that he
One day, Qãbĩl disagreed with Hãbĩl and to murdered his own younger brother. Qãbĩl was
solve the issue it was decided that both the first ever person in humanity to carry out a
brothers should make some sacrifice murder. Due to starting off starting this evil
(offerings) to Allãh S, and whoever's sacrifice trend he has been punished so severely that he
would be accepted the dispute would be solved will get a share from the sin of every single
in his favour. Both brothers made offerings to murderer.
Allãh S. It so happened, that Allãh S accepted
Qãbĩl's offerings but rejected Hãbĩl 's, MORAL:
because he was a proud and selfish person, and We should all take a lesson from this story.
he did not fear Allãh S. This made him jealous Strive to please Allãh S and do not let your
and instead of taking a lesson from this, he pride or jealousy lead you to commit disastrous
felt hatred for his brother whose offerings sins. Be pleased and content with what Allãh S
were accepted. He felt so much anger, that he has given you. A jealous person burns from
threatened to kill Hãbĩl. inside because he wants the bounty that
another person possesses, whereas the other
Hãbĩl was just as strong as his brother, rather person cannot help it if Allah has blessed him
even stronger, but he refused to fight back with it!
because he feared Allãh S. He was innocent
and selfless. He explained to his brother Hãbĩl Have faith in Allãh S. Whatever Allãh S does
that these threats make him sinful and is for a good reason. If He has given us
because of this, he would have to suffer in something, it is because having it is good for
Jahannam. He reminded him that Allãh S only us. And if He hasn't given us something, it is
accepts the deeds of the pious people, because that thing can be evil for us.

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Activity - The Famous Four - Activity
The number four is quite a common number in Islam. Let's see how well you know your FOURS!

1) After bringing faith in Islam which FOUR actions are necessary to carry out?

2) Which FOUR main books did Allah reveal?

3) What are the FOUR fardh of wudhu?

4) Mention the names of the surahs known as "the FOUR quls".

5) Who were the first FOUR Khalifas of Islam?

6) Which are the FOUR sacred months of the Islamic calendar?

7) Name the FOUR daughters of the Prophet s.

8) Who are the main FOUR Imams of Islam?

AT TAQWÃ ACADEMY NEWS

1) Alhamdulillah, from April 2015 At Taqwã Academy started it‟s first Hifz Class.
2) Alhamdulillãh, At Taqwã Academy is pleased to announce that application forms for
our Hifz Class are now available from our website:

www.attaqwa.org
If interested then please print and fill in the form then send it to the following address:

At Taqwã Academy Hifz Department, 104 - 106 Ley Street,

Ilford, IG1 4BX
3) Alhamdulillãh, we are also currently registering interest regarding Ãlim classes. Please
register your interest via e-mail and keep an eye on our website for any further
developments:
[email protected]
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