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سبحانك اللهم وبحمدك اشهد ان لااله الاانت استغفرك واتوب اليك
اشهد ان لا اله الا الله واشهد ان محمد رسول الله
سبحان الله والحمد لله ولا اله الا الله والله اكبر
سبحانك اللهم وبحمدك نستغفرك ونتوب اليك
اللهم اغفر للمسلمين والمسلمات والمؤمنين والمؤمنات الاحياء والاموات الى يوم الدين
اللهم صل وسلم وبارك على سيدنا محمد و آله و صحبه و سلم تسليما كثيرا عدد خلقه و رضا نفسه و زنة عرشه و مداد كلماته و عدد ما علم الله السميع العليم
لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله
سبحان الله و الحمد لله ولا إله إلا الله والله اكبر
سبحان الله وبحمده سبحان الله العظيم
أستغفر الله الذى لا إله إلا هو الحى القيوم واتوب إليه
اللهم صل وسلم وبارك على سيدنا محمد و آله و صحبه و سلم تسليما كثيرا عدد خلقه و رضا نفسه و زنة عرشه و مداد كلماته و عدد ما علم الله السميع العليم
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سبحانك اللهم وبحمدك اشهد ان لااله الاانت استغفرك واتوب اليك
اشهد ان لا اله الا الله واشهد ان محمد رسول الله
سبحان الله والحمد لله ولا اله الا الله والله اكبر
سبحانك اللهم وبحمدك نستغفرك ونتوب اليك
اللهم اغفر للمسلمين والمسلمات والمؤمنين والمؤمنات الاحياء والاموات الى يوم الدين
اللهم صل وسلم وبارك على سيدنا محمد و آله و صحبه و سلم تسليما كثيرا عدد خلقه و رضا نفسه و زنة عرشه و مداد كلماته و عدد ما علم الله السميع العليم
لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله
سبحان الله و الحمد لله ولا إله إلا الله والله اكبر
سبحان الله وبحمده سبحان الله العظيم
أستغفر الله الذى لا إله إلا هو الحى القيوم واتوب إليه
اللهم صل وسلم وبارك على سيدنا محمد و آله و صحبه و سلم تسليما كثيرا عدد خلقه و رضا نفسه و زنة عرشه و مداد كلماته و عدد ما علم الله السميع العليم
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Finding Love In Ramadan
Sheikh Yahya Adel Ibrahim
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[O You who Believe, fear Allah. And let every soul
look to what it has sent on for tomorrow. Fear
Allah, surely Allah is well-acquainted with what
you do. And do not be like those who forgot
Allah, so He made them forget their own souls.
Such are the rebellious transgressors.]
(Al-Hashr 59:18-19)
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This booklet is based on a training course by Sheikh Yayha Ibrahim
and his articles on muslimmatters.com
Ustadh Yahya Ibrahim is Canadian by birth & education, Egyptian
through a rich ancestry, Turkish via the blessing of marriage to
Songul and Australian by Choice of residence and migration. Since
his early teens, in the 90's, Ustadh Yahya has been talking about
Islam to Muslims and non-Muslims. He was blessed with numerous
opportunities to meet, translate, study and teach alongside some of
the Islamic worlds top scholars. Ustadh Yahya is blessed now to be
living in Perth, Western Australia with his wife and three wonderful
children – Shireen, Omar and Adam. He is a regular lecturer to
Muslim and non-Muslim audiences their and around the world.
Recently, Ustadh Yahya was awarded by the West Australian State
Government the "Individual Excellence in Community Service
Award." Ustadh Yahya is a passionate educator with a decades
experience in school leadership as an Asst. Principal & registered
Teacher. He, also, serves the Muslim community at Curtin University
and the University of Western Australia as the Islamic Chaplain and
teaches Islamic Ethics & Theology, internationally, with al-Kauthar
Institute.
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Table of Contents
.................................................................................................. 6Hate is Blind
..................................................................................... 6Barakah and Taqwa
................................................................................. 9Where is the barakah?
................................................. 11Five steps to Finding Love in Ramadan
.................... 111. The best of people is he who is best to his family
2. Show compassion to others and Allah will provide you with
............................................................................................. 12His mercy
3. Remain in the service of others and Allah will be in your
................................................................................................... 13service
................................... 144. Reconnect with the one who cut you off
............................................. 165. Seek the company of the righteous
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Hate is Blind
Hate is just as blind as love, if not more.
Many of us, at one point or another, have disliked another human
being to a sinful degree. Our heart, normally soft and forbearing,
constricts in rancor against them. Naturally, there are usually
justifications for our hatefulness, and in reality the reasons probably
warrant some level of aversion.
Often I am asked to sit in mediation between estranged couples,
emotionally charged fathers and sons, feuding relatives, distrustful
neighbors or disputing former business partners. On one such
occasion a seemingly outwardly devout gentleman leaned over and
said, “Shaykh, if I die before you, please lead my janāzah and make
sincere du'ā' for me. Also I give this as a wasiyya, if Omar (the man
he is in dispute with) comes to pray at my funeral, I want you to kick
him out of the masjid and tell him that I do not need his prayers.”
The seed of hate begins to sprout in the depth of the heart and,
without intervention, the seed takes root and rises out of the heart
into a thicket of anger, mistrust, gossip, fear, separation and
condescension.
Barakah and Taqwa
With Allah's barakah – divine gracious blessing – all that seems
broken can be fixed. Those cut off can be reunited. No one is beyond
redemption and no error is beyond resolving.
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Anger can be quelled, disputes can be settled and hate can be turned
to tolerance and eventually, God willing, love.
Barakah – a gracious blessing is the beneficent force from Allah that
flows through the physical and spiritual spheres as prosperity,
protection, and fulfillment.
Barakah is the attachment of Divine goodness to a thing, so that if it
occurs in something little, it increases it, and if it occurs in something
great it preserves it and benefits it. It is blessings that arrive from
where none was anticipated.
It is the continuity of spiritual presence and revelation that begins
with Allah and flows through that and those closest to Allah. Allah is
the sole source of barakah and He alone has the power to grant or
withhold it.
Barakah symbolizes the connection between Allah and His servants,
through His direct and intentional blessing of those that are most
reflective of Him and His orders. Baraka is not a state, it is a flow of
blessings and grace that is attained in life through Taqwa – an ever-
growing God-Consciousness.
It is that very same Taqwa that punctuates our Ramadan. It is the
attainment of Taqwa as an outcome of the blessed month of Ramadan
that establishes the barakah resulting in the emancipation from
Hellfire, redemption from our sins, and release from lustful
inclination and salvation from our inequity.
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It is this barakah that reconnects distant hearts, heals broken
relationships and transforms spite into goodwill and discord into
harmony.
The month of Ramadan comes with an ascending, three tier self-
development framework:
At the first tier, the abstinence from food, drink and spousal relations
instills an appreciation for what we normally take for granted.
At the second level is the fasting of the limbs from sinful indulgences
and impulses, such as the eyes that are lowered, the tongue that is
more reserved, and the hands that are restricted. It is here that the
words of the Prophet ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and
blessings of Allāh be upon him) come to heart:
Fasting is a shield; so when one of you is fasting he should neither indulge in
obscene language nor should he raise his voice in anger. If someone attacks
him or insults him, let him say: “I am fasting!” (Muslim)
He ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon
him) also said in a hadith reported by Bukhari:
Whosoever does not abandon false speech and the acting upon it, Allah is not
in need of him leaving off his food and drink.”
The third and most elevated level of abstinence in Ramadan is that of
the heart. The aim is to restrain the heart from all the distractions that
distance one from Allah and His messenger.
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The heart is integral to a complete fast. By its virtue a believer can
grow closer to Allah and in it is the root of faith. From it, correct
actions are predicated on its sincerity and intention, and most
importantly, love – for Allah and His Creation exists in the heart.
It is through this process of Taqwa and sincere love, that barakah
arrives. As the beginning of Ramadan would approach the Prophet
ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon
him) would say to the companions,
Ramadan has come to you. (It is) a month of Barakah, in which Allah covers
you with blessing, for He sends down Mercy, decreases sins and answers
prayers. In it, Allah looks at your competition (in good deeds), and boasts
about you to His angels. So show Allah goodness from yourselves, for the
unfortunate one is he who is deprived in (this month) of the mercy of Allah,
the Mighty, the Exalted.” [Narrated by Tabarani – Accepted]
Where is the barakah?
So I begin to wonder, as should you, about the absence of barakah
from our homes, mosques and community?
How come it remains so hard, in the blessed month, to find enough
compassion in our heart to overlook the faults of others?
Why is it so hard to apologize to a spouse and seek reconnection with
those worth keeping in our life and with whom we share a home and
family?
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How is it that we sincerely call out to Allah for His mercy, during His
sacred month of mercy, yet we are unwilling to treat those around us
with benevolence?
How is it that we beg sincerely for forgiveness, yet we audaciously
remain unwilling to pardon those who have wronged us?
For how long will our arrogance and desire for worldly gain cut us
off from our kith and kin?
How is it the Prophet ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and
blessings of Allāh be upon him) can forgive and provide amnesty
and a path to redemption for those who committed atrocities against
him and the early believers, while our own blood relatives at times
are given no hope to ever recover from their sinful error?
Since when is sternness considered leadership and harshness
associated with “religiousness”?
How can a husband and wife, fasting all day from food and drink,
indulge in vulgar abuse of one another at the close of the day?
How is it that the Prophet ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and
blessings of Allāh be upon him) teaches not to boycott a person for
more than three days, and a brother can be out all day at work and
feel apprehensive at the thought of returning home to a disgruntled
partner who will give him the silent treatment over a petty squabble
that has extended into weeks of dreary, isolating depression?
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How is it that our mosques are segmented along juristic schools of
thought, that intrinsically allow difference, but dim hearts translate
the Fiqh into disunity and Moon-fighting.
At a time when we all search for Allah's divine love, where has the
love of Allah that binds us all, gone?
Five steps to Finding Love in Ramadan
These five steps are all statements made by the messenger of
Allah . Equally, they are typified in conduct by all those who were
sent by Allah to lead humanity from darkness into light.
Prophet Yusuf life story, in particular, is highlighted by imam
Ibnul Jawzi in Bustan al-Wa'idhin wa Riyad as-Sami'in, as typifying the
spirit of the month of Ramadan. Just like Prophet Yusuf was the
most beloved of the twelve sons to Ya'qub , Ramadan is likewise
the most beloved month to Allah from the twelve months.
1. The best of people is he who is best to his family
Begin the month of Ramadan with a determined covenant of love for
your spouse. Remember the du'ā' that was made for you on the day
of your union. We congratulate a newly-wedded couple with this
supplication:
May Allah place barakah (in your spouse) and give you barakah and may He
unite both of you in goodness.”
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The marital union is a blessed one that is governed by our obedience
to Allah. Your union as husband and wife fulfills half of your
religion. What blessing can be found in fasting from food and drink
when your heart is turned away from the one who sits across from
you at the time of breaking your fast?
The Prophet teaches,
A believing man should not hate a believing woman (wife). If he dislikes
something in her character, he should be pleased with some other trait of
hers.”
2. Show compassion to others and Allah will provide you with
His mercy
Begin with those nearest to you in relation. Exert yourself to
righteousness towards your in-laws, brothers, sisters, aunts and
uncles. Your neighbors have a right over you – be they Muslim or
not.
Remember, that a believer loves for others what they love for
themselves. The food of one is enough for two and that of three is
enough for many.
Remember, that the one who feeds others receives the reward of their
fasting, while those fasting lose nothing of their own reward.
Remember, that faithfulness is not complete unless you honor the
elders and show compassion to the young and weakest in society.
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Remember, always that Allah is gentle and loves gentleness.
Remember, that we will not enter paradise until we have faith; and
we will not complete our faith, until we love one another.
Remember, that excellence is to gladden the heart of a human being,
to feed the hungry, to help the afflicted, to lighten the sorrow of the
sorrowful, and to remove the wrongs of the oppressed.
Remember, that kindness is a mark of faith, and whoever has not
kindness has not faith.
Remember, that Allah is not merciful to him who is not so to
mankind.
Remember, to deal gently with humanity, and be not harsh; cheer
them and condemn them not.
Yusuf [alyahis] had the mercy and compassion to say to those who
kidnapped him and placed him in harm's way,
There is no reproach in blame for you (my brothers) today (for what you did
to me in the past)…” [12:92]
Ramadan, which exceeds that of all the other months, is likewise the
month of mercy, blessing, goodness, salvation from the Fire, and
forgiveness.
3. Remain in the service of others and Allah will be in your
service
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The best of believers is the one who is in the service of others. The
one who meets the needs of others, Allah will meet their need and
the one who shelters others, Allah will shelter them. Seek to serve the
visitors to the masjid, volunteer to help in the car park, organize ifṭār
functions, and provide water for those praying tarāwīḥ. Search for
ways to benefit your community and neighbors.
Serve others with your du'ā' for them and remember their previous
good when you see recent error. Humble yourself to those who are
not normally a part of your circle of association. Strip back the racial,
ethnic and linguistic barriers the bar you from righteous association.
Yusuf's brothers came to rely on him when they were in need of
sustenance and, eventually, to purify their mistakes. He met them
with compassion, service, and assistance. Even before they
recognized him and his position of status he fed them, honored them,
and instructed his servants:
Carry their belongings with you so that they don't lose them.”
One person fulfilled the needs of eleven others, and the month of Ramadan is
likewise one month that expunges the mistakes that span the other eleven
months.
4. Reconnect with the one who cut you off
Take the first step, regardless of how much time has passed since you
have seen a family member or whatever transgression has made you
keep your distance, use this blessed and opportune time to reach out
to those who have been estranged from you.
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It's as easy as picking up the phone and inviting him or her to your
home for iftar.
The worst that can happen is that they turn you down or hang up the
phone. The action is not for their sake but for Allah the
Almighty. Fulfill your obligation of maintaining family ties and re-
establishing past friendships.
There is no need to rehash the past once your estranged family
member is in your presence. Forgiveness is the key to re-establishing
your bond.
The Prophet said:
Forgive him who wrongs you; reconnect the one who cuts you off; do good to
him who does evil to you; and speak the truth even if it be against yourself.”
A perfect example can be found in Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased
with him. Word came to him that his very own cousin, to whom he
had been giving much financial support, had publicly slandered his
beloved daughter Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her. Abu Bakr,
may Allah be pleased with him, immediately stopped giving him
charity. Allah Almighty then revealed the celebrated verse (which
means):
And let not those of virtue among you and wealth swear not to give [aid] to
their relatives and the needy and the emigrants for the cause of Allah, and let
them pardon and overlook. Would you not like that Allah should forgive
you? And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.” [24:22]
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The Prophet said:
Whoever would like his rizq (provision) to be increased and his life to be
extended, should uphold the ties of kinship.' (Bukhari and Muslim)
Yusuf reconnected his brothers and invited his family to migrate
to him, although they had committed the greatest of atrocities to him.
5. Seek the company of the righteous
The believer to the believer is like a solid building, one part
supporting the other.
Content yourself with those who pray to their Lord morning and evening,
seeking His approval, and do not let your eyes turn away from them out of
desire for the attractions of this worldly life, and do not yield to those whose
hearts We have made heedless of Our remembrance, those who follow their
own low desires, those whose ways are unbridled.” (18:28)
Ya'qūb , upon the loss of his pious son Yusuf and the
knowledge that his sons were responsible, wept in complaint to Allah
until his eyesight was lost. It was not until the scent of his pious son
Yusuf arrived to him that his sight would return. He became
strong after weakness, and began seeing after he was blind.
Likewise, if the sinner takes advantage of the season of Ramadan, sits
with those who remind him of Allah, recites the Qur'an, befriends on
the condition of faithfulness and uprightness, and avoids backbiting
and vain talk in sinful company, he will become whole and strong
after the infirmness of sin. Through Ramadan and the company of
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the righteous, he will grow near after being distant and be able to see
with his heart after it was blind.
Ya Allah reform our hearts and increase our love for one another.
Ya Allah make light our burden, rejuvenate our energy, quell our
fear, silence our gossipers, purge our hearts of hate and forgive
us our trespasses.
Ya Allah suffice us when others turn away, grace us when hope
wains, shelter us from envious eyes, contemptuous tongues, and
sinful passion.
Ya Allah use us in the service of others, let the righteous love us and
the sinful repent upon our hands, let the young learn, the elders
advise, and grant us love of the ākhirah.
Ya Allah only you honor and with your allowance are some
humbled, elevate us with the Qur'an & bless us with the sunnah of
the best of man .
Ya Allah accept our fasting, standing in prayer by night, and bless us
with a sincere repentance.
Ameen.