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Knowledge Is Rizq From Allaah Shaykh AbdulAziz Bin Baz [رحمه الله] said: ❝It is known that acquiring knowledge is from the best of provisions. It is exiting from the confinement of ignorance and its darkness to the vastness of knowledge and its light. Allaah [تعالى] said: ﴿وَمَنْ يَتَّقِ اللَّهَ يَجْعَلْ لَهُ مِنْ أَمْرِهِ يُسْرًا﴾‏ 'And whosoever fears Allah and keeps his duty to Him, He will make his matter easy for him.' Acquiring beneficial knowledge is from the greatest of success and ease; because the student of Sharia' knowledge acquires with his knowledge many types of goodness and means of salvation which cannot easily be acquired by the ignorant person.❞ [Fatawa Shaykh Bin Baz, (1/350) | Translated By Abbas Abu Yahya Miraath Al-Anbiyya]

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Those who embark on the path of the Holy Quran have chosen a long road... A road filled with fatigue, forgetfulness, fear, and constant revision. One of the most difficult moments on this journey is: Revising a chapter you memorised perfectly, only to find out that you've forgotten it! But don't let worry weigh you down; forgetfulness is part of Allah’s decree on the path to memorisation. Allah the Almighty says: {We will cause you to recite, and you will not forget, except what God wills.} [Al-A'la: 6-7] Forgetfulness is not a sign of your weakness, rather, it is a sign of your constant need for your Lord. Allah loves the heart that constantly returns to Him, not the memory that never forgets. And you are not alone on this path, my friend! Forgetfulness can only be defeated by regular revision. The Prophet ﷺ said: "Reflect on this Qur'an, for by the One in Whose Hand is Muhammad's soul, it is more likely to slip away than a camel tied down by its rope." So don't say, "I forget a lot." Rather, say, "I don't revise it enough." Focus on your own revision. You may be slower than others, but the path to Allah is not measured by the speed of your journey, but by the sincerity of your intention and the steadfastness of your heart. Let your memorisation be for Allah, not for the sake of a sheikh, not for the sake of a competition, not for the sake of praise. "Actions are but by intentions." A sincere intention strengthens the heart, opens the chest, and increases blessings in time and mind. Purify your heart...and the Qur'an will be steadfast in you. And if you forget, say: "Our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have guided us, and grant us from Yourself mercy." The most important thing in memorisation is revising it. You say, "I don't have time." Read while commuting, before bed, after prayer... The Quran is not memorised by leisure, but by willpower. I know that those who memorise the Quran carry great concerns: The concern that they cannot revise it properly, The concern that their friends have memorised more than them, The concern of forgetting and being embarrassed when reciting. I have seen many memorisers, and I tell you: those who persevered weren't the people with the strongest memories, nor the quickest in memorisation. Those who persevered are the ones who wept when they forgot, They made duaa, returned, and then continued on their journey. In the middle of this path, there are those around us who don't just need advice, but support. I say to every sheikh and teacher, When someone comes to you and says, "I feel like I'm not succeeding," they don't need a lesson on the virtues of memorisation. They need a patient embrace and a word that says, "I believe you will persevere...and I won't leave you alone." It doesn't matter how much you memorise, what matters is that you continue to memorise and persevere on the path. Perseverance is a gift from Allah, given to those who are sincere.

🌟 The Best Duʿāʾ to Say Today: “Lā ilāha illa Allāh, waḥdahu lā sharīka lah, lahu al-mulku wa lahu al-ḥamd, wa huwa ʿalā kulli shay’in qadīr.” “There is no god but Allah, alone without partner. To Him belongs all dominion and praise, and He has power over all things.” The Prophet ﷺ said this was the best thing he and all the prophets ever said on the Day of ʿArafah. Say it often, repeat it, whisper it, cry with it. Let your heart return to it every time your mind wanders. Share to reap the rewards ♻️

✒ *What Du'ā To Recite On The Day Of 'Arafah | Repeat This A Lot Tomorrow* قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : خير الدعاء دعاء يوم عرفة وخير ما قلت أنا والنبيون من قبلي لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له له الملك وله الحمد وهو على كل شيء قدير The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: “The best of supplication is supplication on the day of ‘Arafah and best is what I say and the Prophets before me said; 'Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Waḥdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo, Lahul Mulku Walahul Ḥamdu Wahuwa 'Alaa Kulli Shay`in Qadeer’ (There is none worthy of worship except Allāh, and He is alone, He has no partner, to Him belongs the supreme authority and praise and He is able to do all things).” أخرجه الترمذي ٣٥٨٥ ، وهو حسن لغيره ، كما قال العلامة الألباني رحمه الله]

On the authority of ‘Aeysha that the Messenger of Allaah [ﷺ] said: ❝There is no other day in which Allaah frees more slaves from the fire than the Day of ‘Arafah. Indeed, He comes close to them then boasts about them to the Angels and then He says: 'What do these people want?'❞ [Silsilah Ahadeeth As-Saheehah of Shaykh Al-Albaani, (No. 2551) | Translated By Abbas Abu Yahya Miraath Al-Anbiyya]

The best actions to do in the 10days of Dhul Hijjah -perform hajj if you are able to -increase in the dhikr of Allah -build a masjid -increase your salat(sunnah prayers) -fasting -recite the Quran -give charity -perform the night prayers -perform Qurbani if you can Share it

Shaykh Bin Bāz Rahimahullaah: “.. But an evil committed in the months of Ramaḍān and Dhul-Ḥijjah is the greatest type of sin...” ● [مضاعفة السيئة في مكة]

Speaking About That Which Concerns You Malik Bin Dinar [رحمه الله] said: «إذَا رَأيتَ قَسَاوَةً فِي قَلبِكَ ، ووَهَنًا فِي بَدَنِكَ ، وحِرمَانًا فِي رِزقِكَ ، فَاعلَم أنَّكَ تَكَلَّمتَ فِيمَا لَا يَعنِيكَ.» ❝When you see that there is hardness in your heart, weakness in your body and you have been prohibited from your provisions, then know that you have spoken about something which does not concern you.❞ [Faydh Al-Qadeer, (1/286) | Translated By Abbas Abu Yahya Miraath Al-Anbiyya]

Ramadān | Night 14 Sh. Muhsin āl sa'eed al ghazī

Ibn Uthaymeen said: "I once saw a small notebook that belonged to Shaykh 'Abd ar-Rahman as-Si’di, in Ramadan he would write in this notebook while reading the Qur'an. When he would stop at an ayah, he would reflect on it and do taddabur. He would write benefits for the ayah which I have not found in any tafseer, SubhanAllah!" [الكافية الشافية في الانتصار للفرقة الناجية ١/٥٠٣- ٥٠٤]

Ibn Al-Jawzi, may Allah have mercy on him, said: "If a Muslim does not complete reciting the Quran in Ramadan, the month of the Quran, then he will not complete it throughout the rest of the year, except if Allah wills. Failing to complete it is a failure that requires continued supplication to remove the darkness and raise the veil of heedlessness from the heart." "Sifat As-Safwa" [2/47].

Ten Days Of Ramadan Have Passed Shaykh Saalih Al-Fawzaan [حفظه الله] said: ❝So let us take account of ourselves regarding these ten days that have passed and how they were spent. Did we have a concern and pay importance by performing acts of obedience to Allaah, and benefit from them? So whoever has done good in them and had a concern and paid importance to them then what is upon him is to increase in good deeds and complete what remains of the month. Whoever was heedless in the ten days that have passed and was lazy then it is for him to repent and to rectify what remains of this month before all of it passes away, and he has not attained anything.❞ [Majalis Shahar Ramadan Al-Mubarak, (Page: 46) | Translated By Abbas Abu Yahya Miraath Al-Anbiyya]

Abundance For 4 Habits In Ramadan Shaykh Uthaymeen [رحمه الله] said: ❝Focus on asking Allaah in abundance for four habits in Ramadan, two which are pleasing to Allaah and two which are a necessity. As for the two which are pleasing to your Lord: • The first is the Shahada, La ilaha ilallaah.  • The second is seeking repentance. As for the two which are a necessity, they are asking Allaah for Paradise and seeking refuge in Allaah from the fire. Make sure that you focus on supplications.❞ [Ad-Diyya Al-Laamih, (Page: 362) | Translated By Umm Yahya | Abbas Abu Yahya]

Making the most of Ramadan As Ramadan approaches, it’s essential that we strive to excel in worship, strengthen our connection with Allah, and maximise and perfect our good deeds so that our Ramadan is accepted. Below are some key areas to focus on during this blessed month: 1. Fasting Fasting is more than just abstaining from food, drink, and desires—it is a shield that protects us from the anger of Allah. Let it be a means to purify our hearts and distance ourselves from all sins, including backbiting, slander, and injustice toward others. 2. Reciting the Qur’an Set ambitious goals for yourself. If you are fluent, aim for a full completion every day, every other day, or every three days. If you are still improving, put in your best effort and recite as much as possible with sincerity and reflection. 3. The Five Daily Prayers Brothers should strive to establish all prayers in the mosque and aim to arrive early to catch the opening takbīr. If attending the mosque is not possible for a particular prayer, try to pray in congregation with your family or friends. 4. Tarawīh Commit to praying Tarawīh with the Imam from beginning to end each night, as doing so grants the reward of praying the entire night. If you cannot attend the mosque, pray at home and stand in prayer for as long as you are able. 5. The Twelve Daily Sunnahs Make it a habit to perform the twelve daily Sunnah prayers. If you miss them, make an effort to make them up. These voluntary prayers bring immense rewards and strengthen our connection with Allah. 6. Charity Ramadan is the month of generosity. Give more than you usually do, and give in a way that is sincere—so much so that your left hand does not know what your right hand has given. 7. Du‘ā (Supplication) This is the month of du‘ā. Strive to call upon Allah frequently, in both the day and night. Raise your hands in sincere supplication, seeking His mercy, guidance, and provision. These are just a few of the many ways to maximise the blessings of Ramadan. Strive hard, rely upon Allah, and ask Him for success in this noble journey. May Allah bless each and every one of us and make this our best Ramadan yet.

Be careful with THIEVES of the month of Ramadan 1. Television this thief is dangerous and ruins days of people and diminishes their rewards, by watching useless movies and programs it squanders the time in a month where the days are the best of all days and nights are the best of all nights. 2. Too much sleep Just because it is said in Hadith that even sleep in this month has thawab doesn't mean that you should excessively sleep.. The point is that if even sleep contains rewards then imagine the rewards of Ibaadat. 3. Wasting night A thief that steals most valuable time from you. This thief is responsible for turning you away from salatul layl, istighfar and tawbah and reading of specific duas of Ramadan and recitation of the Qur'an. 4. Stinginess Give sadqa, iftaar and help the orphans.. Give iftaar even if it is half a date or a sip of water, so Allah will forgive your past sins. 5. Gatherings with out dhikr of Allah This thief comes with deep regret on the day of judgement 6. Helping parents Whoever in this month does good towards their relatives, Allah connects them with his mercy on the day of judgement. My dear, always be careful with your mother and father. Serve them as much as you can... 7. Bad Akhlaq Fasting is not just restraining from food and drinks but eyes, ears, tongue and all parts of the body should also be fasting.. Stay away from lying, backbiting, cursing, suspicion if you want to pass the sirat with ease during this month make your Akhlaq good. And the biggest thief .. 8. Social media i.e Facebook, Watsapp etc If you do not use them in the right way, all your good deeds could be taken from you. Dear don't let this holy month go so that when everyone is receiving their rewards, you are the one who are empty handed May Allah accept our IBADAT

Sufyan ibn Uyaynah رحمه الله: "Never leave off making dua nor allow whatever bad deeds you have done prevent you from it, for, verily, Allah answered the dua of Iblees and he is the most evil of creation.” [ Shu'ab al-Iman (v. 2 p. 1147) of al-Bayhaqi]

"There are people who forgot that their lifetime would come to an end. They kept procrastinating about doing good deeds until death came to them. Beware of being like them. Strive hard and hasten towards safety, for a serious matter is coming to you, and your lifespan will quickly pass. Be aware of death and learn lessons from what happened to your fathers, sons and brothers (who have passed away)." - Abu Bakr (رضي الله عنه) (Taareekh at-Tabari, vol. 2, p. 241]

Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said: “If you want to see the extent of your Īmān then see how you are in private. For indeed Īmān does not show its true extent in two units of prayer or in fasting during the day. But it shows in striving against your soul and desires.” [Madārij As-Sālikīn | 164/82]

Yahya ibn Mu'adh (رحمه الله) said: "What has kept people from repentance is long hopes. The sign of a repentant person is flowing tears, love of solitude, and self-accountability at every intention." 📚 Dham al-Hawa (1/217)