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The Great Importance of Performing Rukoo and Sajdah Correctly
Written by user2عن أبي عبد الله الأشعري رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم رأى رجلا لا يتم ركوعه وينقر في سجوده وهو يصلي فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: لو مات على حاله هذه مات على غير ملة محمد صلى الله عليه وسلم ثم قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: مثل الذي لا يتم ركوعه وينقر في سجوده مثل الجائع يأكل التمرة والتمرتين لا تغنيان عنه شيئا (مجمع الزوائد، الرقم: 2728)
Hazrat Abu Abdillah Ash’ari (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that on one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) saw a man not performing his rukoo completely, and (he also saw him) pecking the ground in his sajdah (i.e. he was placing his head on the ground and lifting it quickly like how a hen pecks the ground quickly when eating grain – in other words, the person performed his rukoo and sajdah so quickly, without ta’deel-e-arkaan i.e. without waiting in the posture until the entire body becomes calm). Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) then said, “If he passes away upon this condition which he is on, he will pass away upon a way besides the way of Muhammed (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam).” Thereafter, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The example of the one who does not perform his rukoo completely, and pecks the ground in sajdah (i.e. he places his head on the ground and lifts it quickly) is like that of a starving person who eats one or two dates. They will not benefit him in any way.”
In this Hadith, we see the great importance of not rushing in salaah, but rather performing the salaah with ta’deel-e-arkaan.
Ta’deel-e-arkaan means that when performing salaah and going into any posture (e.g. rukoo, sajdah, qaumah, etc.), then apart from doing the posture correctly, one’s body should also be at ease before proceeding to the next posture. Ta’deel-e-arkaan is waajib (obligatory) in salaah, and hence omitting ta’deel-e-arkaan causes one to become sinful and the reward of the salaah to be decreased.
It is for this reason that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) compared the one who rushes in rukoo and sajdah, and performs them without ta’deel-e-arkaan, to a starving person who eats just one or two dates. Just as one or two dates will not benefit him in any way, similarly through performing such a deficient salaah, wherein ta’deel-e-arkaan is omitted, one will not acquire the desired benefits of the salaah.
Sunnats and Aadaab of Business and Dealings – Part Eleven
Written by user217. One should not sell impermissible and haraam products e.g. pork, carrion, wine, musical instruments, etc. or anything which is not permitted in Shari’ah
Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “There is no action that will draw you close to Jannah except that I have commanded you to carry it out, and there is no action that will draw you close to Jahannum except that I have prohibited you from perpetrating it. None of you should ever regard his sustenance to be delayed (as everything is destined to arrive at its appointed time). Indeed, Jibraeel (‘alaihis salaam) revealed wahi in my heart (from the side of Allah Ta‘ala) that none of you will leave the world until he receives his sustenance in full. Hence, fear Allah Ta‘ala, O people, and make your effort brief in seeking your livelihood (as everything that you will receive is predestined). If any of you regards his sustenance to be delayed then he should not seek it through an avenue whereby he will disobey Allah Ta‘ala, for indeed the grace (barakah in wealth) of Allah Ta‘ala cannot be acquired through engaging in sins.” [1]
[1] المستدرك على الصحيحين للحاكم الرقم: 2136، وقد ذكره المنذري في الترغيب والترهيب، الرقم: 2629 بلفظة "عن"، إشارة إلى كونه صحيحا أو حسنا أو ما قاربهما عنده كما بين أصله في مقدمة كتابه 1/50
Towards the beginning of the month of Ramadhaan of the year 2AH, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) received news that Abu Sufyaan was returning from Syria to Makkah Mukarramah with the trade caravan of the Quraish, fully laden with commercial merchandise and other goods.
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) gathered the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum), and addressed them saying, “The trade caravan of the Quraish which is fully laden with goods is passing by. Proceed towards this caravan. Perhaps Allah Ta‘ala will grant you the wealth of this caravan as spoils of war.” Since they did not have any idea or expectation of entering into a battle or fight, they had set out without any military preparations.
Sunnats and Aadaab of Business and Dealings – Part Ten
Written by user215. Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had taught the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) to recite ten verses of the Quraan Majeed when returning from the marketplace.
Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “O group of tradesmen! Is anyone of you unable to recite (at least) ten aayaat of the Quraan Majeed when returning from the marketplace so that Allah Ta‘ala may record for him one great virtue for each aayah that he recites?” [1]
Sunnats and Aadaab of Business and Dealings – Part Nine
Written by user214. One should recite the following duas when entering the marketplace:
Dua One:
لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَهُ لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ يُحْيِيْ وَيُمِيْتُ وَهُوَ حَيٌّ لَا يَمُوْتُ بِيَدِهِ الْخَيْرُ وَهُوَ عَلٰى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيْرْ
There is no deity besides Allah alone, who has no partner. To Him belongs the kingdom (of the entire universe), and for Him is all praise. He gives life and gives death, and He is eternal and will not die. In His hands (control) alone lies all good and He has complete power over everything.
Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The one who enters the marketplace and recites this (abovementioned) dua, Allah will record for him one million good deeds, forgive one million sins and raise his status by one million ranks (and in one narration, it is also mentioned that Allah Ta‘ala builds a palace for him in Jannah).” [1]
This battle was the most decisive battle in the annals of Islam because this battle was the forerunner to the glory and might of Islam, and it marked the beginning of the downfall and humiliation of disbelief.
Through the divine mercy of Allah Ta‘ala, without any form of apparent means and material resources, the Deen of Islam was supported and assisted purely from the unseen, and such a powerful blow was given to the head of disbelief and polytheism that its skull splintered into pieces.
Hazrat Abdullah bin Jahsh (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and his companions had taken Uthmaan bin Abdillah and Hakam bin Kaysaan as captives during their expedition. Thus, the Quraish sent a sum of money as ransom for the release of these two captives who were held by the Muslims.
A trade caravan of the Quraish was returning from Syria to Makkah Mukarramah on the last day of the sacred month of Rajab (in which engaging in battle and fighting was declared forbidden). However, mistakenly thinking that it was already the first of Sha’baan, the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) launched an attack on this trade caravan of the Quraish.
The Sariyyah of Hazrat Abdullah bin Jahsh (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
Written by user2After returning from the expedition of Safawaan, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) despatched Hazrat Abdullah bin Jahsh (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) towards a place called Nakhlah in the month of Rajab 2 A.H. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) also sent the following eleven Muhaajireen with him:
First Expedition of Badr - Also Referred to as the Expedition of Safawaan or the Minor Expedition of Badr
Written by user2Barely ten days had passed after Rasulullah’s (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) return to Madinah Munawwarah from the battle of Ushayrah when Kurz bin Jaabir Fihri launched a late-night attack on the pastures of Madinah Munawwarah, and after stealing a number of camels and goats belonging to the people of Madinah Munawwarah, he fled.