Kunle28:
_*GOOD NEWS!!!!*_

_Alhamdullilah! In shaa Allah, Ramadan is 1st, 1438Ah Saturday, 27th may, 2017._

_Ramadan will likely start on may 27th 2017, which is only 145 days from today. The Holy Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam, says if one informs another about Ramadan first - hell fire will become haram for that individual._

As we look forward to this blessed month, may Allah (SWT) make us among the lucky ones to reap from the bounties of the month and that night which is better than 1000 months (laylatul qadr)..Ameen!!

Allahu Akbar; This indeed is what is truly defined as 'opportunity';1 night > 83 years (1000 months).How many of us will get to live for 83 years? Then imagine how many of us who attain that age can stand for the ibadah we have done in each of those years??
Now look at the opportunity: if we stand in prayer and firm worship for the entire 29 or 30 nights of Ramadan, inshaAllah we will definitely have witnessed this night which will mean our supplications/prayers will be granted, sins forgiven and ALJANNAH in the hereafter inshaAllah...

If Allah can be there for us throughout our lives, why can't we worship and pray to Him firmly for just 30 nights STRAIGHT in each year??

May He accept our deeds and grant us the ability to do so....Ameen!!

What if this year will be your last opportunity??

Kunle28:
Abu Hurayrah (radhiyallaahu 'anhu) narrated that the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "The rights of the Muslim upon the Muslim are six." It was said, "And what are they Oh Messenger of Allaah?" He replied, "When you meet him, give him/answer the greeting of salam (peace), when he invites you, respond to his invitation, when he seeks your advice, advise him, when he sneezes and praises Allaah, supplicate for mercy upon him, when he falls ill, visit him, and when he dies, follow him (i.e. his funeral)."
May Allah (swt) grant us the ability to carry out these duties...

Kunle28:
_*GOOD NEWS!!!!*_

_Alhamdullilah! In shaa Allah, Ramadan is 1st, 1438Ah Saturday, 27th may, 2017._

_Ramadan will likely start on may 27th 2017, which is only 145 days from today. The Holy Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam, says if one informs another about Ramadan first - hell fire will become haram for that individual._

As we look forward to this blessed month, may Allah (SWT) make us among the lucky ones to reap from the bounties of the month and that night which is better than 1000 months (laylatul qadr)..Ameen!!

Allahu Akbar; This indeed is what is truly defined as 'opportunity';1 night > 83 years (1000 months).How many of us will get to live for 83 years? Then imagine how many of us who attain that age can stand for the ibadah we have done in each of those years??
Now look at the opportunity: if we stand in prayer and firm worship for the entire 29 or 30 nights of Ramadan, inshaAllah we will definitely have witnessed this night which will mean our supplications/prayers will be granted, sins forgiven and ALJANNAH in the hereafter inshaAllah...

If Allah can be there for us throughout our lifes, why can't we worship and pray to Him firmly for just 30 nights STRAIGHT in each year??

May He accept our deeds and grant us the ability to do so....Ameen!!

What if this year will be your last opportunity??

Kunle28:
_*There are 5 types of children:*_

*《1》* Does not do what his parents order him *(this type is 'aaq - i.e. undutiful/disobedient [which is one of the seven majors sins])*

*《2》* Does what his parents tell but is displeased with it *(this type does not gain any reward)*

*《3》* Does what he is told but follows it up by raising his voice, or mentioning those favors *[e.g. I have done so much for you, I am always doing 'xyz' for you..]* _*(this type earns a sin)*_

*《4》* Does what he is told, willingly and happily *(this type is rewarded),* and they are few.

*《5》* Does what his parents want before he is even told *(this is the type which is al-baar al-muwafaq i.e. dutiful and kind to his parents and is given the ability to be successful in all his affairs),* and they are rare.

As for the last two types, don't ask about the barakah *[blessings ﷲ͜عَزَّوَجَــــل puts in person's time, wealth, health, efforts etc. whereby it increases, multiplies or a lot of good comes from something little]* they will have in their life, and the vast provision *(rizq i.e. wealth, knowledge, health etc. ﷲ͜عَزَّوَجَــــل gives them);* and how much their hearts will be at rest; and the ease they will find in all their affairs *[due to being dutiful to their parents].*

The difficult question for every person is - what type of child are you?

Don't think that by simply kissing the forehead or hands, or even the feet of your parents, that you have attained their ultimate pleasure.. Ask yourself - what is al-Birr *(being dutiful and kind towards one's parents)?*

*... Al-birr* is to recognize what is in the heart of your parents and act upon it without waiting for an instruction.

*Al-birr* is knowing what makes them happy, then racing towards doing it; and understanding what hurts them, then striving that they don't ever see it from you!

*Al-birr* could be in something that you feel your parents desire, and you bring it to them, even a cup of tea..

*Al-birr* is that you ensure the comfort of your parents, even at the cost of your own happiness; so if you staying out late will cause them worry and stress, then you sleeping early is part of your birr *(kindness)* towards them.

*Al-birr* is that you miss a party that you are invited to when you feel, even for a second, that your staying out late will cause then worry and stress.

*Al-birr* is to plan a surprise Umrah or Hajj trip for your parents and arranging for them a nice hotel which they deserve!

*Al-birr* is to cheer up your parents - at an age where *(for them)* there does not remain a lot which brings them joy and happiness...

Al-birr is to spend abundantly
on your parents from your wealth even if they posses millions, without thinking twice about how much they own or whether they need it; for everything you have is only because of their hard work, and sleepless nights which they spent looking after you..

Al-birr is to look for their comfort, and not let them exert effort to make you comfortable, for it is enough how much strived for your sake already...

There are many ways for al-birr which lead to al-Janah *(Paradise),* so don't restrict it to a single kiss on the forehead which may be followed up by many shortcomings...

*و قَضَى رَبُّكَ أَلاَّ تَعْبُدُواْ إِلاَّ إِيَّاهُ وَبِالْوَالِدَيْنِ إِحْسَانًا*

_*{And your Lord has decreed that you not worship except Him, and to parents, good treatment.} (Quran 17:23)*_

Kunle28:
1) Prohibition of Harming Neighbours: The Prophet, (Peace and blessings be upon him) said: "By Allah, he is not a believer! By Allah, he is not a believer! By Allah, he is not a believer.’’ It was asked, "Who is that, O Messenger of Allah?’’ He said, "One whose neighbour does not feel safe from his evil" (Sahih Bukhari).



2) Recommendation to treat neighbours well: The Messenger of Allah, (Peace and blessings be upon him), said: "Jibril kept recommending me to treat my neighbour well until I thought that he would tell me to make him one of my heirs" (Bukhari: 6014).



3) Caring for your neighbours: Abu Dharr, May Allah be pleased with him, reported: The Messenger of Allah, (Peace and blessings be upon him), commanded me thus, "O Abu Dharr! Whenever you prepare a broth, put plenty of water in it, and give some of it to your neighbours" (Sahih Muslim).



4) Co-operation with your neighbours: Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the messenger of Allah, (Peace and blessings be upon him), said: "No-one should prevent his neighbour from fixing a wooden peg in his wall." Abu Huraira said (to his companions), "Why do I find you averse to it? By Allah, I certainly will narrate it to you" (Sahih Bukhari),



5) Do not eat your full while your neighbour is hungry: The Messenger of Allah, (Peace and blessings be upon him) says:" He is not a believer who eats his fill whilst his neighbour beside him goes hungry" (Bukhari).



6) Never scorn your neighbour’s gift: Sahih Abu Hurayrah reported that the Prophet, (Peace and blessings be upon him), used to say: "O Muslim women! No one should scorn the gift of a neighbour, even if it is (only) a sheep’s foot" (Bukhari: 6017).



7) Harming a neighbour may lead to Hell-fire: Abu Hurayra, may Allah be pleased with him reported: A man asked, "O Messenger of Allah! There is a woman who prays, gives charity and fasts a great deal, but she harms her neighbours with her speech (by insulting them)" He said: "She will go to hell". The man said: "O messenger of Allah! There is (another) woman who is well-known for how little she fasts and prays, but she gives charity from the dried yoghurt she makes and she does not harm her neighbours". He said: "She will go to paradise" (Ahmad, vol. 4, p. 166, Ibn Hibban, hadith no. 2054).



Tolerance when treating neighbours: Mutarrif said: "I heard that you (he means Abu Dharr, may Allah be pleased with him) have said that the Prophet, (Peace and blessings be upon him), said: "Allah loves three and hates three.’"

Abu Dharr said, "I do not think that I would tell lies about the Messenger of Allah."

Mutarrif said, "Then who are the three whom Allah loves?" Abu Dharr (quoting the Prophet, (Peace and blessings be upon him)) said: "A man who fights for the sake of Allah, with perseverance and hoping for reward from Him, and fights until he is killed, and you find this in the Book of Allah.’ Then he recited: “Truly Allah loves those who fight in His cause in battle array, as if they were a solid cemented structure.” [al-Saff 61:4] Mutarrif asked, “Then who?”

He said, “A man who has a bad neighbour who annoys and disturbs him, but he bears it with patience and forbearance until Allah ends the matter either during his lifetime or upon the death of either of them.”

Kunle28:
YOU WILL GET ADDICTED TO ISTAGHFAR AFTER READING THIS INSHA ALLAH.*

A man once came to al-Hasan al-Basri and complained to him:
*“The sky does not shower us with rain.”*
He replied:
*“Seek Allah’s forgiveness (i.e. say ﺃﺳﺘﻐﻔﺮ ﺃﻟﻠﻪ ).”*

Then another person came to him and said,
*“I complain of poverty.”*
He replied:
*“Seek Allah’s forgiveness.”*

Then another person came to him and complained,
*“My wife is barren; she cannot bear children.*
” He replied:
*“Seek Allah’s forgiveness.”*

The people who were present, said to al-Hasan:

*“Everytime a person came to you complaining, you instructed them to Only to seek Allah’s forgiveness?”*

Al-Hasan al-Basri said,

“Have you not read the statement of Allah?

*“Ask forgiveness of your Lord. Truly He is Oft-Forgiving. He will send rain to you in abundance; increase you in wealth and children; grant you gardens and bestow on you rivers.”‘”*
_[Nuh (71):10-12]_

There are two things in the earth that give a person safety and security from the punishment of Allah.
The first has been removed, whilst the second still remains.
As for the first, it was the Messenger of Allah ( ﺻﻠﻲ ﺃﻟﻠﻪ ﻋﻠﻴﻪ ﻭ ﺳﻠﻢ ).

*“Allah would not punish them while you were among them.”*
_[al-Anfal (:33]_

As for the second, it is istighfar.

*“Allah would not punish them as long as they sought forgiveness.”*
_[al-Anfal (:33]_
*ﺃﺳﺘﻐﻔﺮ ﺃﻟﻠﻪ …*

Do not leave istighfar!

Astaghfirullaaha wa 'atoobu 'ilayhi.