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A Light in the World and Treasure in the Hereafter
Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports, “I once asked Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), ‘O Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), please give me some advice.’ Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) replied, ‘Hold firm onto taqwa, for it is the head (highest) of all deeds.’ I then said, ‘O Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), please give me more advice.” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, ‘Hold firm onto the recitation of the Qur’aan Majeed, for it is a light for you in this world and a treasure for you in the Hereafter.’” [1]
Allah Ta‘ala has blessed the Ummah of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) with an ocean that has no shores. This ocean is filled with pearls, emeralds, rubies and every form of priceless treasure. The more one draws from this ocean, the more one will benefit. This ocean will never deplete but will continue to bless one in this world and the next. This shoreless ocean is the Quraan Majeed.
The Quraan Majeed is the greatest bounty of Allah Ta‘ala on this Ummah. It is the Divine speech of Allah Ta‘ala to His creation and there is no bounty in the world that can equal it.
As long as the Ummah firmly holds onto the Quraan Majeed and fulfill its rights, it will be a source of light for them in this world and in the grave. Furthermore, on the Day of Qiyaamah, it will accompany them on the plains of Resurrection until it enters them into Paradise.
Sunnats of Sitting in a Deeni Discourse – Part Eleven
Written by user218. It is waajib (compulsory) for one to remain silent while the khutbah is being delivered e.g. Jumu‘ah, nikaah, eid, etc. If one speaks during the khutbah, one will be sinful.[1]
عن ابن عباس قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: من تكلم يوم الجمعة والإمام يخطب فهو كمثل الحمار يحمل أسفارا والذي يقول له: أنصت ليس له جمعة رواه أحمد والبزار والطبراني في الكبير وفيه مجالد بن سعيد وقد ضعفه الناس ووثقه النسائي في رواية (مجمع الزوائد رقم 3123)
Hazrat ibnu ‘Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The example of the one who speaks on the day of Jum‘uah while the Imaam delivers the khutbah is like that of a donkey which carries a load of books on its back (i.e. just as a donkey carrying a load of Deeni books on its back does not benefit from the Deeni books, similarly the one who speaks while the khutbah is in progress will not receive any benefit). And the one who asks another to remain silent (while the khutbah is being delivered), there is no Jumu‘ah for him (i.e. even though he is advising another to remain silent during the khutbah, he himself has committed a sin due to speaking while the khutbah is in progress).”
16. Upon the completion of the gathering, one should recite:
سُبْحَانَكَ اللّٰهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَّا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوْبُ إِلَيْكَ
Glory be to You, O Allah, with all Praise; I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except You, I seek Your forgiveness and turn to You in repentance.
17. If one wishes to hear a Deeni discourse over a CD, radio, receiver etc. then it is important for one to first find out the reliability of the person who had delivered the discourse as well as the subject matter that had been discussed. Not exercising caution in this regard leads to confusion being created in one’s Deen.
قال محمد بن سيرين رحمه الله: إن هذا العلم دين فانظروا عمن تأخذون دينكم (صحيح مسلم باب بيان أن الإسناد من الدين الخ، شمائل الترمذي)
Hazrat Muhammed bin Seereen (rahimahullah) had stated, “Indeed this knowledge is your Deen, so be careful from whom you acquire your Deen.”
15. When the blessed name of Hazrat Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) is mentioned in the Deeni discourse or in any gathering, then it is waajib (compulsory) for one to recite durood upon Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). Thereafter, whenever the blessed name of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) is taken, it is mustahab (preferable) to recite durood. [1]
[1]ولو سمع اسم النبي عليه السلام فإنه يصلي عليه فإن سمع مرارا في مجلس واحد اختلفوا فيه قال بعضهم لا يجب عليه أن يصلي إلا مرة كذا في فتاوى قاضي خان وبه يفتى كذا في القنية وقال الطحاوي يجب عليه الصلاة عند كل سماع والمختار قول الطحاوي كذا في الولوالجية (الهندية 5/315)
Sunnats of Sitting in a Deeni Discourse – Part Seven
Written by user213. If one has to leave the gathering during the talk, then one should do so in a manner that will not disturb others.
14. One should make an effort of imparting what one has learnt to his family as well as others.
Sunnats of Sitting in a Deeni Discourse – Part Six
Written by user211. It is not permissible for one to remain in a gathering where a Deeni discourse is being held and any law of Shariah is violated e.g. the gathering wherein photography, videoing, intermingling of sexes etc are found.
12. If one is unclear about any aspect discussed during the Deeni discourse, then one should enquire from the speaker regarding it after the talk in a polite and respectable manner.
9. If the first row is full then only should one move to the second row. The reason being that, unnecessarily one should not allow the back of another person to face towards him.
10. Without a valid reason, one should not lean against the wall while the lecture is being delivered. This is not in keeping to respect.
7. Whilst the Deeni discourse is being delivered, one’s full attention should be focused towards the speaker. One should not be engaged in any other ibaadat e.g. making zikr, reciting the Qur’aan, etc.
8. One should endeavor to sit close to the speaker. Sitting close to the speaker will assist one in focusing better towards the speaker.
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Sunnats of Sitting in a Deeni Discourse – Part Three
Written by user25. One should listen attentively to the speaker.
6. Whilst the Deeni discourse is in progress, one should not be engaged in any other activity other than paying attention to the speaker e.g. looking around, playing with the cell-phone, speaking to someone, fidgeting with something etc.
Sunnats of Sitting in a Deeni Discourse – Part Two
Written by user23. The primary purpose for one participating in a Deeni discourse is for one to correct and reform himself and to acquire the knowledge of the sunnah (i.e. the mubaarak lifestyle of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)).
4. One should consider the Deeni discourse as a means of spiritual medication and consider it to be directed to oneself.
Sunnats of Sitting in a Deeni Discourse – Part One
Written by user21. One should be seated in a deeni discourse with the correct intention. The intention one needs to have is to acquire the love of Allah Ta‘ala, His Rasul (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum). Similarly, one should have the intention of learning Deen, implementing it in one’s life and thereafter imparting it to others. One should not sit in the talk with the mere intention of entertainment or just to increase one’s knowledge.
2. One should sit with complete and utmost respect during the deeni discourse.
29. While in the Musjid, remain constantly engaged in the zikr of Allah Ta‘ala.
عن علي بن أبي طالب رضي الله عنه قال : قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : يوشك أن يأتي على الناس زمان لا يبقى من الإسلام إلا اسمه ولا يبقى من القرآن إلا رسمه مساجدهم عامرة وهي خراب من الهدى (شعب الإيمان رقم 1763)
Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Soon a time will come upon the ummah where nothing of Islam will remain except in names (i.e. people will have Islamic names but no Islamic values), and nothing of the Qur’aan will remain except its words. Their masaajid will be built in a beautiful manner but will be void of guidance (i.e. people will not perform salaah in it).”