Seeking Jannah

Muslims were respected and feared throughout the world when we actually practiced our Deen. When Muslims began hanging out with the kuffaar, drinking with the kuffaar, smoking weed with the kuffaar, listening to music with the kuffaar, fornicating with those nasty women of the kuffaar, etc., the respect and fear for Muslims was removed from their hearts. We can see this in the following Hadith:

عَنْ ثَوْبَانَ رضي الله عنه قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم: ‏ يُوشِكُ الأُمَمُ أَنْ تَدَاعَى عَلَيْكُمْ كَمَا تَدَاعَى الأَكَلَةُ إِلَى قَصْعَتِهَا‏.‏ فَقَالَ قَائِلٌ وَمِنْ قِلَّةٍ نَحْنُ يَوْمَئِذٍ؟ قَالَ:‏ بَلْ أَنْتُمْ يَوْمَئِذٍ كَثِيرٌ وَلَكِنَّكُمْ غُثَاءٌ كَغُثَاءِ السَّيْلِ وَلَيَنْزِعَنَّ اللَّهُ مِنْ صُدُورِ عَدُوِّكُمُ الْمَهَابَةَ مِنْكُمْ وَلَيَقْذِفَنَّ اللَّهُ فِي قُلُوبِكُمُ الْوَهَنَ‏.‏ فَقَالَ قَائِلٌ: يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ وَمَا الْوَهَنُ؟ قَالَ: ‏ حُبُّ الدُّنْيَا وَكَرَاهِيَةُ الْمَوْتِ.

Thawban (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: The people will soon summon one another to attack you as people when eating invite others to share their dish. Someone asked: Will that be because of our small numbers at that time? He replied: No, you will be numerous at that time: but you will be scum and rubbish like that carried down by a torrent, and Allah will take fear of you from the breasts of your enemy and cast enervation into your hearts. Someone asked: What is wahn (enervation). Messenger of Allah (ﷺ): He replied: Love of the world and dislike of death.

When you lower yourself to the level of a lowlife, the lowlife will never respect you. The only way you maintain dignity, honor and respectability is through carrying yourself with dignity. The only way you can do that is by practicing this Deen the way you are commanded to do so. If you want to follow shaytan, you will receive what all his previous followers received in this life and the next. An Arab poet once said:

وَمَن يَكُن الغُراب لَهُ دَليلاً *** يمرّ به على جِيَفِ الكلابِ

Whoever takes a crow as his guide, the crow will take him past the rotting corpses of dogs.

This line of poetry is said for a person who takes a sinful person as his guide in life. The sinful person, being your guide, will take you through the most abominable actions, and you will sit with the people who do those actions. Your dignity is gone at that point. Your respectability is gone at that point. The life of your heart will also be gone if you do not repent.

📝 Muhammad James Sutton

https://youtube.com/shorts/dV2iIhn5sf8?si=lOieQCPpKT0H1f4w

Be careful not to harbor bad assumptions about Allah سبحانه و تعالى without realizing it. 

Imam Al-Shafi’i رحمه الله was asked: “What is considered having bad thoughts about Allah?” 

He replied, “It is the constant waswasah and perpetual fear of misfortune.” Such as always speaking negatively about oneself: “I am going to crash,” “I am going to fall,” “My phone is going to break”… 

Don’t speak negatively about yourself!

Also, anticipating the loss of blessings: “I know this blessing won’t last; I know my luck—I’m always unlucky, every path I take ends up being blocked”… My brother, do not speak negatively about yourself or anticipate the loss of blessings. 

All of these are examples of having bad assumptions about the Most Merciful.

The Prophet ﷺ mentioned in a Hadith Qudsi: Allah  ‎ﷻ said, 

“I am as My servant expects Me to be. If he thinks good of Me, he will have it; if he thinks bad of Me, he will have it.”

May Allah make me and you among those who think well of Him.

And there’s another type of people: Those who say “Allah won’t grant me because I don’t deserve it”

We say to them: So you think you deserve the blessings you already have? You think you deserve your sight and hearing and ability to walk and talk? You think you deserve breathing and blinking and having a beating heart? No wallah, you don’t deserve any of this, and none of us does, but Allah never granted us this blessings because we deserve them, but He did because of His mercy on us. And the same way He was merciful to you yesterday He will be today and tomorrow. 

So worship Him like He should be worshipped, and thank Him for His blessings upon you, Ask Him for whatever you seek no matter How big and expect His response, and even in the case He doesn’t respond to your Dua now, still have good expectations from Him and be patient and firm upon His decree, for there is a wisdom in everything He decrees for you.

~9amartt (Tumblr)

https://t.me/SeekingJannahOnlineMadrasah

Curing ailments through charity

Sheikh Abdul Azeem Madani once shared a fascinating story about a family in Bangalore (in India) who relied on charity as a means to cure ailments within their family.

Whenever a family member fell ill, the head of the family would consult a doctor, describe the symptoms, and inquire about the estimated cost of treatment, including consultation fees, x-rays, scans, and other medical expenses.

After receiving the estimated amount, instead of proceeding with the treatment, he would donate that exact sum to charity. Remarkably, the ailment would then be cured without medical intervention.

The Prophet sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam said : "Treat your sick by means of charity.”

~ via Khalid Paulraj

🌿🌿🌿

“If Allāh decreed what will happen to one, including his lifespan and health, then what is the point of treating an illness with charity?” To this, Ḥalīmī said: “We would say: ‘It may be that Allāh decreed that if one gets treatment, he will recover. And if he does not, the illness will overtake him, and he will die.’”

(Fayḍ al-Qadīr, 3:515, al-Taysīr, 2:2)

Read the below article on this hadith:
https://abdurrahman.org/2014/10/08/seeking-treatment-for-an-illness-by-giving-charity/

https://t.me/SeekingJannahOnlineMadrasah

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم


Start your child's journey with the Book of Allah, the Ultimate Book of Guidance with
Seeking Jannah's
QA'IDAH NOORANIYYAH
Program for tiny tots
Ages 5+


Alhamdulillah, we strive to teach and engage the kids in an interesting and comfortable manner.

Start with the basics and tread the path to Mastery in Recitation and Tajweed with Seeking Jannah as we will in sha Allah guide u every step of the way.

Learn the Makhaarij and proper recitation with our experienced, friendly and qualified teachers. In sha Allah.

If you are more comfortable with a personalised setting for your child, you can opt for *1-1 sessions* we can assist you with that as well, in sha Allah.

Register your child for this Journey and in sha Allah you will not regret it.

*3 days a week*

8 00 pm IST
5 30 pm Makkah
9 30 am EST
2 30 pm UK


Register here -

https://chat.whatsapp.com/LNK5QXGSeJdI6tfkYB4kd2

Download Niyyah app to start building your relationship with the Qur'an.

Playstore:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.guider.guidermobile

App store:
https://apps.apple.com/it/app/niyyah-daily-quran-quizzes/id6446500974?l=en-GB

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

For 100% Authentic Designer *Perfume samples,* *Miniatures* and *Full Size* ,
Pls join -
https://chat.whatsapp.com/D8ucOYzFmfv9ysZPVXmHcC

I ponder upon a prophet whom Allah sent, bestowed the revelation upon, and aided with Angels, yet he was murdered.

And another prophet who adhered to his da’wa for 950 years, yet nobody but a few believed.

And the most honorable person, Youssef (Peace be upon him), the grandson of the prophets, who was bought and sold (was traded) for a cheap price.

And the master of all human beings, Muhammad (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) upon whom the bloody placenta of a slaughtered she-camel was placed while prostrating.

And the successor of the successor of the Messenger of Allah, Omar (May Allah be pleased with him) when the dagger tears apart his viscera. Likewise, his successor, Othman (May Allah be pleased with him) whose body was split apart by a sword. The same for his successor, Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) who was assassinated by a khariji (rebel).

“…And they did not waver regardless of that which afflicted them in the way of Allah, nor did they weaken, nor did they give in. “ (Quran Translated Meaning, 2:146)

Reflecting upon that is important so that we understand an aspect of the convention of testing in Islam and a dimension of Allah’s decree upon his beloved servants and his guardians.

That is what will strengthen people afflicted by hardships; so be patient!

O Allah, pour down patience upon us, the people of Gaza, the people of Sudan, those who were captivated for the sake of Your path, and the rest of the oppressed believers.

~Sheikh Ahmad Al-Sayed

This is what every Muslim father should be for his children.

If you want Allāh to bless you ten times, remove ten of your sins, and elevate you ten degrees, send blessings upon the Prophet ‎ﷺ once.

If you want Allāh to bless you a hundred times, remove a hundred of your sins, and elevate you a hundred degrees, send blessings upon the Prophet ‎ﷺ ten times.

And so on, whenever you send blessings upon him ‎ﷺ, multiply it by ten without any limit.

The Prophet ‎ﷺ said:

“Whoever sends blessings upon me once, Allah will bless him ten times, remove ten of his sins, and elevate him ten degrees.”

And this is not specific to Fridays, but on Fridays, it is more virtuous.

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
Alhamdulillah,
1-1 personalised sessions for all ages and genders.
All subjects available.
To Register, dm +918451948272

The story of Prophet Yusuf عليه السلام teaches us a profound lesson in destiny (Qadr).

Betrayed by his brothers, sold as a slave, and unjustly imprisoned—each trial was a stepping stone in his  journey to becoming Egypt’s treasurer.

Imagine if his life had taken a different course, without these hardships.

Would he have been positioned to save Egypt from famine and reunite his family?

Every trial, while painful, was crafted by Allāh سبحانه و تعالى for a greater purpose only He could see.

Next time you face a setback, remember that you may be exactly where you need to be for a future that’s yet unseen.

Towards the end of his life, Prophet Yusuf عليه السلام reflected, “He was truly kind to me when He freed me from prison, and brought you all from the desert after Satan had ignited rivalry between me and my siblings. Indeed my Lord is subtle in fulfilling what He wills. Surely He ˹alone˺ is the All-Knowing, All-Wise.” (Qur’an 12:100).

Key takeaways from this verse:

1 - Instead of blaming his siblings for what happened, he attributed their mistake to being an influence from Satan.

2 - He understood that Allāh works in ways that we can never understand and that He fulfils our wishes in subtle ways.

After everything he’d been through, Yusuf عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ was grateful to his Lord!

~ haqqahreminders

https://youtu.be/bv4xVjfO13g?si=O5CXFCmitQ2j1Vy4

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Seeking Jannah brings
A Sunnah Inspired Skincare Gem. In sha Allah.
Qust Al Bahri & Rose Face pack + Scrub.

Use it to believe it.

Fortified with Additional Superb Ingredients for a Visibly Improved Skin.
In sha Allah.

Don't miss the Mega Launch Offer
Valid *Only for Today*

To order, Join -

https://chat.whatsapp.com/Crkydz2jvZrDjz2pr6vQA4

Harun al-Rashid sought Sufyan al-Thawri's advice after his wife forbade him from remarrying.

Abu Nuʿaym narrated in Hilyah al-Awliya:

حدثنا أحمد بن إسحاق ، ثنا أبو عبد الله محمد بن يوسف البنا ، ثنا أبو الحسن بن إبراهيم البياضي ، قال : أخبرت أن أمير المؤمنين هارون الرشيد قال لزبيدة : أتزوج عليك ؟ قالت زبيدة : لا يحل لك أن تتزوج علي ، قال : بلى ، قالت زبيدة : بيني وبينك من شئت ، قال : ترضين بسفيان الثوري ؟ قالت : نعم ، قال : فوجه إلى سفيان الثوري ، فقال : إن زبيدة تزعم أنه لا يحل لي أن أتزوج عليها ، وقد قال الله تعالى : ( فانكحوا ما طاب لكم من النساء مثنى وثلاث ورباع ) ثم سكت ، فقال سفيان : تمم الآية ، يريد أن يقرأ : ( فإن خفتم ألا تعدلوا فواحدة ) وأنت لا تعدل ، قال : فأمر لسفيان بعشرة آلاف درهم ، فأبى أن يقبلها .

Abu al-Hasan ibn Ibrahim al-Bayadi said: I was informed that Amir al-Mu'minin Harun al-Rashid said to (his wife) Zubaydah: "Shall I marry another woman?" Zubaydah said: "It is not permissible for you to marry another woman." Harun said: "Yes, it is." Zubaydah said: "Choose whoever you want to judge between us." Harun said: "Will you accept Sufyan al-Thawri?" Zubaydah said: "Yes."

Harun then said to at Sufyan al Thawri: "Zubaydah claims that it is not permissible for you to marry another woman, but Allah said: 'Marry such women as seem good to you, two or three or four.'" Then he stopped. Sufyan said: "Complete the verse," meaning he wanted him to read: "If you fear that you cannot be just, then marry only one." (Sufyan said) And you (Harun) are not just. Harun ordered that 10,000 dirhams be given to Sufyan (to change his fatwa) but he refused to accept them (and agreed with Zubaydah).

This story is narrated in Hilyah al-Awliya by Abu Nu’aym al-Asbahani.

Same incident has been mentioned about Caliph Mahdi about his wife - by Ibn Khilkan in Wafayat al-Ayan 2/389.

- via Asim Ul Haq

https://t.me/SeekingJannahOnlineMadrasah

The art of not waiting, that is the secret. We are all just waiting for something. Waiting for something to start, or waiting for something to end, it's all just waiting. Waiting is living. Waiting to live really isn't so different to waiting for death. Waiting teaches us to value that which will come to us, above valuing ourselves. The anxiety of waiting is your mind's panic after submitting to valuing what you wait for, above yourself. The era of waiting is over. Do not wait for tomorrow. Tomorrow waits for you. Do not wait for what is written for you, Allah has already commanded it. Know it deep in your heart and soul. Whatever is written for you, can do nothing but wait for you. So be content with what your Lord has written, and trust it will find you. And that is the art of not waiting.

~Mobeen Hakeem

https://t.me/SeekingJannahOnlineMadrasah

📽️ 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘, 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗛!

What if I told you that you are prioritising the wrong goal all these years?

More does not always mean greater output and gain. More can be loss making.

Barakah is always relatively more beneficial than less Barakah. Barakah is ALWAYS positive yield.

Barakah is an abundance of output with minimal input.

True Barakah is when outcomes and benefits transcend logical metrics.
 
What is Barakah?
 
Linguistically, Barakah means increase, growth, continuity and to be embedded and established.

Barakah is a metaphysical energy which is embedded into activities, resources and time. 
 
Barakah is not just about receiving more, it is also about being saved from calamities, being granted contentment, having more time to do that which is beneficial.
 
IMPACT OF BARAKAH
 
✅ Prolonged use and longer life of anything embedded with Barakah.
✅ Relatively more beneficial for you.
✅ Increased output in reduced time periods.
✅ Stronger layer of protection and preservation.

Watch the video to understand more on Barakah 👇

https://youtu.be/hYtf499nscA?si=PfZAMlz5RNw3reSh

https://t.me/SeekingJannahOnlineMadrasah

Read full article here: https://sermonsatcourt.substack.com/p/manufacturing-islam-lite-sufism-as

Sunnah foods: Dates, butter and milk

THE WASTEFUL WEDDING DRESS

Shaykh Ibn Baz رحمه الله said

"As for women, the Sunnah (whatever is reported from the Prophet peace be upon him) is to lengthen the dress for a span in order to cover their feet.

Increasing more than that is not permissible for the bride or for anyone else. Indeed, it is a waste of money to buy expensive clothes.

One should seek moderation in clothing; there is no need to embroider it with expensive jewels that cost lots of money, which could instead benefit the Ummah in religious and worldly affairs."

[Majmoo 'al-Fataawa Ibn Baaz, Vol: 4. pg. 121]

Gentle reminder to send salawat on the Prophet ﷺ on the day and night of Friday.

𝗔 𝗗𝗜𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗡 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘!

The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said,

“Verily, Allah has selected people to whom He has granted several resources to benefit His servants.

He consolidates their blessings as long as they keep giving  to others.

If they stop giving, He takes those resources away and directs them to others.”
[Shu’ab al-Imān]

WHAT IS THE SECRET?

✅  The more you give, the more you get.

The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah said: Spend in charity, O son of Adam, and I will spend on you.” [Sahih al-Bukhari]

❌ When you stop giving to others, you lose too.

Traditional financial advice often revolves around maximising one’s own gain, accumulating wealth, and focusing on self-preservation.

The underlying mindset is typically one of scarcity: the belief that giving to others diminishes your own resources. However, the prophetic teachings turn this paradigm on its head, introducing a revolutionary principle: true abundance lies in giving.

💡 Earning vs. Empowering:
🔴 Conventional advice emphasises working for personal financial growth, retirement funds, and wealth-building strategies.
🟢 The prophetic message shifts the focus to using one’s resources to empower and uplift others, ensuring a cycle of benefit for all.

💡Scarcity vs. Abundance Mindset:
🔴 Financial models often operate on the assumption of finite resources—giving is seen as a loss.
🟢 The prophetic principle teaches that blessings and wealth grow when shared, creating an abundance mindset.

💡Self-Centred vs. Others-Centred:
🔴 Financial advice encourages saving and accumulating primarily for oneself.
🟢 The Hadith reminds us that our resources are entrusted to us for the benefit of others, in addition to supporting ourselves and maintaining ourselves, we should also consider others in our savings and wealth accumulation.

😌📝 Faraz Adam

https://t.me/SeekingJannahOnlineMadrasah

https://youtube.com/shorts/1_LshB-_RFs?si=Y6avf_AClXz3FCz9

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم.
A new Launch
Premium quality Kalmi Dates.
Exclusive Launch Offer.
Valid Only for Today!

To order, join -
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Crkydz2jvZrDjz2pr6vQA4

Broken hearts

Mugheeth was married to Bareerah while they were both slaves. Immediately Bareerah got her freedom, she revoked the marriage and even the Prophet pleading on behalf of Mugheeth did not change her mind. Mugheeth, may Allah be pleased with him, wept.

He wasn't just weeping, he would walk behind Bareerah with tears streaming down his beards seeking the love of one who has none for him. The Prophet was also astonished and said to Abbas :

ألَا تَعْجَبْ مِنْ حُبِّ مُغيثٍ بَرِيرَةً ، ومِنْ بُغْضِ بَرِيرَةَ مُغِيثًا
Amazing is Mugheeth's love for Bareerah and her disinterest in him !

1. What this honored Sahabi is experiencing is an heartbreak; "A broken heart is a metaphor for the intense pain or emotional stress that someone feels after a great loss or deep longing. It's often used to describe the pain of unrequited or lost love"

It goes beyond a metaphor at times and can become a real medical problem , which is called the "broken heart syndrome"
Piety does not mean you cannot suffer emotionally. Piety does not prevent heartbreak.

2. If crying for love were prohibited, the Prophet would have stopped Mugheeth. There's nothing wrong in crying for love. Just understand your culture and know where and when to cry.

3. Nobody wants to suffer heartbreak, to mitigate this :

a. Avoid crushing on people that can possibly marry you, but marriage between the two of you is impossible.

Let me explain a bit: if you crush on a TV star , you yourself know it's impossible to marry him or her, it's not much of a pain.

But if you crush on your teacher, it is very possible you marry him or her , but impossible because of certain other reasons. It may hit you hard and bad when s/he marries.

b. Avoid marriage with people you yourself saw the red flags but continued to lie to yourself that it will work out. It may in some possible world. It doesn't in this world. Better to allow your emotions die outside marriage than suffer heart demolition in marriage.

c. Give preference to character over looks and wealth. I didn't say you shouldn't consider these, I am saying character is more important.

d. Love responsibly. No human being is worthy of unconditional love. The only being worthy of that is your Creator and He does not break hearts. All else, even your favorite celebrity Shaykh, can cause you severe emotional harm.

e. Keep healthy relationships with friends, family and your religious community. Marriage does not mean severing the ties of kinship nor the bonds of friendship. Be wary of those who request your love at the expense of your love for others.

4. If and When the heartbreak occurs:

a. It is Qadar. This always mitigate our loss.

b. If crying will bring the person back, cry him or her a river. If it will not , cry in the privacy of your home. It is not wrong to cry publicly in an environment that is sane, but a lot of environments today are insane.

c. Reconnect with loved ones. Connect or reconnet with community. Spend time on your hobby. Avoid too much thinking about your loss. Have hope that another will come.

d. Avoid going into a relationship immediately. Give it time. Rebounds are usually recipes for further heartbreaks.

e. Speak to someone you trust ,who will understand you. You must TRUST him or her , and MUST have at least the feeling that s/he can understand your pain. If one of this is missing, speaking to yourself is better.

f. Patience. For all pains are limited by time.

May God heal you.

📝Asim Ul Haq

Watch full video 👇

The Chrisitanized Muslim

https://youtu.be/8UXNBlpbIkM?si=HCQHXx65q8RxSCST

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Luxe 18 kt Gold Plated Jewelry for Daily and Occasion Wear.
To shop, Join
https://chat.whatsapp.com/JsTZ7KWcqmdErRnw6RE2Bu

Aisha reported:

The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, called Uthman ibn Mazh'un and he came.

The Prophet said, "O Uthman, do you not desire my practice?"

Uthman said, "O Messenger of Allah, no by Allah. I seek your practice."

The Prophet said, "Verily, I sleep and I pray, I fast and I break my fast, and I marry women. Fear Allah, O Uthman, for your family has rights over you and your guest has rights over you. Verily, your own self has rights over you, so fast and break your fast, pray and sleep."

Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 1369

Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
Alhamdulillah!
Over 2000+ bottles sold!!!


Are you fed up of your hair fall?
Is your hair lifeless and dull?
Is your hair line receding and u have developed balding spots on ur scalp?
Do u wish to remove dandruff?
Do you want to grow your hair thicker?
Do you want a simple solution that brings an end to all your hair woes, in sha Allah!

Alhamdulillah, Seeking Jannah brings an incredible hair oil that fixes all your hair problems very effectively by the shifa of Allah, in sha Allah!

You can read feedbacks on our insta page. Alhamdulillah, hundreds of sisters have benefitted by the oil and the oil is selling fast by the permission of Allah.

The Prophet صلي الله عليه وسلم said: He who has hair should honour it.
Sunan Abu Dawud, Book 28, Number 4151

Even if you use it once a week, you will notice an Undeniable difference within one month, in sha Allah!
Use it to believe it, in sha Allah!

Don't you want to try it???

Place orders here!

https://chat.whatsapp.com/CBf3oEqKpZ18qxIBxpNcWf

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

What happens to your unanswered duas

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
Seeking Jannah brings it's 2nd Instagram Giveaway, Alhamdulillah.
Where you can win gifts worth 2500/- in sha Allah.
The giveaway is held in the Instagram Platform. Click on the link and read the caption and fulfill all tasks to be able to win the Giveaway.
Share the Khayr.


بارك الله فيكن!


https://www.instagram.com/p/DBcBxr4zUo8/?igsh=MWZ0M2hkNW14MGR5Yg==

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Are you interested in winning gifts worth 2500/- from Seeking Jannah Lifestyle??
Here's how u can...

The blessing of the night prayer

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
Seeking Jannah brings you a beautiful array of endearing Attars.
Perfect for personal use and for Gifting purposes.
The Prophet صلي الله عليه وسلم
Used to reject not the gifts of Perfume.

To order, join -
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Crkydz2jvZrDjz2pr6vQA4

Advice on improving your relationship with Salah.

🌆Serenity of Fajr: Starting the day with purpose. The pre-dawn prayer aligns us with Allah's rhythm and sets a tone of peace and guidance for the day ahead.

🏙️Pause During Dhuhr: Midday reconnection with Allah. A moment to realign intentions and reflect amidst daily responsibilities.

🌇The Focus of Asr: Pushing through challenges. It encourages patience and perseverance, reminding us of Allah's strength even when we feel fatigued.

🌌The Reflection of Maghrib: Acknowledging life's finite nature. As the day transitions to night, this prayer invites introspection and gratitude.

🌃Isha's Comfort: Surrendering the day. This evening prayer is about trust in Allah, concluding with gratitude and preparation for the next day.

📝Imran Dean

https://t.me/SeekingJannahOnlineMadrasah

https://youtu.be/nwwoc8UGNAU?si=i7D__Z66gevJkocz

Paid Programبسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Certainly, scholars have emphasized the significance of Imam Nawawi’s 40 Hadith collection for its powerful impact on the Islamic community. Here are a few quotes from prominent Islamic scholars on its value:

Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali:
"The Forty Hadith of Imam Nawawi contain the fundamentals of Islamic law, touching upon the entire spectrum of Islam’s rules and principles."

2. Al-Ghazali:
While he did not directly comment on Nawawi’s collection, Al-Ghazali emphasized that understanding core principles, like those Imam Nawawi selected, is essential for a Muslim. He said, "One must first grasp the basics before the branches, for knowledge without action is madness."

Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani:
"Imam Nawawi's 40 Hadith collection is a summary of Islam’s core teachings and is widely accepted and practiced by scholars and laypeople alike."

Ibn Taymiyyah:
"The hadith compiled by Imam Nawawi reveal the comprehensive message of Islam in a form that is accessible to all, regardless of background. It is a service to the religion and a timeless work."



Shaykh al-Islam Zakariyya al-Ansari:

"The 40 Hadith are invaluable in that they summarize the foundations of the religion concisely and effectively, giving every seeker of knowledge access to the essential points of the Prophetic teachings."



Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Daqiq al-‘Id:
"If you were to act upon just the 40 Hadith of Imam Nawawi, you would succeed in both this life and the Hereafter, for they address the fundamentals of Islam."




These scholars underscore how the 40 Hadith distill the vast teachings of Islam into accessible wisdom that can shape moral character, enhance faith, and guide Muslims toward a life that reflects Prophetic teachings.

Here's your opportunity to understand these 40 hadeeth with Seeking Jannah.
Over 3 months, we will go through these hadeeth and try to encapsulate their teachings in our lives, in sha Allah.
Join us for a profound journey.

Mon to Friday
8 pm IST
5 30 pm. Makkah
9 30 am EST
2 30 pm. Uk

*Paid Program*

To enroll join,

https://chat.whatsapp.com/FqDAJpAfeQbIYoOpWfJSDT

https://youtube.com/shorts/rWJR2D5UfCA?si=wfmrglmlyzc_meCW

How do you talk about money to 100 Muslim high school student leaders?

That was my task last week.

At first, I planned to dive deep into personal finance—teaching systems and strategies for managing money.

But when I stepped back, I realized my focus was off. I didn’t want to leave them with just a lesson about money. I wanted to leave them with something more fundamental.

Time.

So, instead of centering my presentation around money, I decided to focus on time instead.

Why? Because time, not money, is our real currency.

📝Farooq Maseehuddin

Every hour, every minute, every second...⠀
⠀
"Know, dear son, that days are but hours, and hours are but breaths, and every soul is a container, hence let not any breath pass without benefit, such that on the Day of Judgement you find an empty container and feel regret!⠀
⠀
Be aware of every hour and how it passes, and only spend it in the best possible way; do not neglect yourself, but render it accustomed to the noblest and best of actions, and send to your grave that which will please you when you arrive to it.”⠀
⠀
(Ibn al-Jawzī in his Lafat al-Kabid fī Naṣīḥat al-Walad)⠀

﴾ومن أعرض عن ذكري فإن له معيشة ضنكا﴿

Translation: And whoever turns away from My remembrance; indeed, he will have a depressed life.

This means: He will have no tranquillity and no expanding of his heart.

Rather, his heart will be constrained and in difficulty due to his misguidance.

Even if he appears to be in comfort outwardly and he wears whatever he likes, eats whatever he likes and lives wherever he wants, he will not be happy.

For verily, his heart will not have pure certainty and guidance. He will be in agitation, bewilderment and doubt.

He will always be in confusion and a state of uncertainty.

● {تفسير ابن كثير ٢٠/١٢٤}

Ibn Hubayrah al-Hanbalī (Died 560AH) said in “Al-Ifsāh” (2/208);

وفيه أنَّ السواك يقطع البلغم الذي يتغيّر به اللسان في الفم ويجلو فم المعدة ، ويشد اللثاة ويقوّي الأسنان ، وكل هذه من المعاون في تجويد القراءة وتمكين الحروف ، وأنْ يخرج كل حرف من مخرجه ناصعًا صادقًا غير ملبس بحرف آخر؛ فلذلك كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يلهج بالسواك ، ويأمر به ولا سيما عند القيام إلى الصلاة ، وقيامه من الليل ، فإنَّه في هذين الوقتين آكد ، وهذا لأنَّ الآدمي في منامه ينطبق فمه فيكون ما يجتمع في الفم من الأبخرة المتراقية غير المنفذة والبلاغم المضرة للأسنان أكثر، فإذا قام من الليل كان إلى ذلك أحوج.

“In this (hadīth), it is mentioned that siwāk removes the phlegm that alters the tongue in the mouth (i.e., effects how words are pronounced), clears the stomach’s contents, strengthens the gums, and fortifies the teeth. All of these are aids in improving the quality of recitation and the proper articulation of letters with every letter being pronounced clearly from its designated place, without any interference from other sounds. This is why the Messenger of Allāh (صلى الله عليه وسلم) frequently used the siwāk and instructed others to do the same, especially when preparing for prayer or after waking up at night. These two times are especially critical because during sleep, the mouth tends to close, and the vapours and harmful phlegm that gather in the mouth, which can damage the teeth, are at their most concentrated. Therefore, upon waking at night, it is especially necessary to use the siwāk.”

‘Alī ibn Abī Tālib رضي الله عنه said:

One of the words most beloved to Allāh is for a servant to say while prostrating: "I have wronged myself, so forgive me!"

[Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah: 29842]

How to become an influencer

The wife of Ibn Abi Zayd al-Qayrawani (386H) would abuse him and his treatment with her.

Ibn Abi Zayd al-Qayrawani had a wife who used to treat him bad . She would fall short in giving him his rights and would abuse him with her tongue. The people use to say to him you’re patient with her! He replied Allah has blessed me with good health and knowledge and blessings with all my possessions. Perhaps she was sent to me a punishment for my sins, so therefore I’m afraid that if I divorce her Allah might send down another trial for me more difficult than her.

Imam Ibn Abi Zayd was patient with the harms that came from his wife through reflecting over his own shortcomings. This is something the Salaf were known for. They rarely blamed others for the trials they faced, but instead they would look at themselves as an evaluation. Allah said: . And whatever of misfortune befalls you, it is because of what your hands have earned.[11]

Read full article👇🏼
https://www.abuaaliyah.com/2020/04/01/exercising-great-patience-with-our-wives-stories-of-the-prophets-and-the-salaf/

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
Alhamdulillah,
1-1 personalised sessions for all ages and genders.
All subjects available.
To Register, dm +918451948272

𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗗 𝗠𝗬 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗘𝗧

Investing, if done properly, can change the way you think and feel.

In life, we rely on both salaries and investments, each serving distinct purposes. Salaries address immediate needs, such as paying off debts, fulfilling obligations, and covering day-to-day expenses and necessities. They help sustain our present. On the other hand, investments focus on the future, enabling us to achieve long-term goals, secure financial stability, and build wealth over time.

This concept mirrors an important lesson from a faith-based perspective.

In Islam, actions can also be categorised in a similar manner.

Obligatory actions, such as prayer, fasting, and Zakat, serve as the "salaries" in the Hereafter. They fulfil the essential and non-negotiable needs of the Hereafter. Salah is the first thing to be reckoned, without that, there is very little prospect or possibility of salvation.

Voluntary acts, such as Sadaqah Jariyah (ongoing charity), recitation of the Quran, charitable donations and the like, function as "investments." These actions give diversified benefits and help us attain more than the necessary; they provide additional benefits and rewards, much like how investments grow wealth for the future and give a range of benefits and rewards in the long term.

📝Faraz Adam

https://t.me/SeekingJannahOnlineMadrasah

https://youtube.com/shorts/DGEZk8tehQI?si=vg86nsMA0eLMK3D1

Legacy of the Unnamed: The Inner Sincerity of a Devoted Mujāhid

Sincerity is essential in worship, as only actions done solely for Allāh are rewarded and bring us closer to Him. Jihād is a great deed in Islām and is one of the fields during which showing off [Riyā'] can take place, because not everyone who fights is sincere. Our Salaf used to hide themselves in Jihād because they recognized the importance of sincerity in it.

In one battle, the Muslim army surrounded one of the fortresses of the enemy, and the enemy army started showering the Muslims with arrows and things became difficult for the Muslim army.

Suddenly, one of the Muslims got up and dug a tunnel and was able to enter through it to the enemy fortress. He killed the man guarding the gate of the fortress and opened the gate for the Muslims to enter.

The Muslims entered the fortress and won the battle, but they did not know who the man was [who dug the tunnel].

Maslamah [may Allāh have mercy upon him] who was the leader of the Muslim army, wanted to know who the man was so that he could reward him.

He was unable to discover his identity, so he made an announcement, adjuring this man in the Name of Allāh to come to him.

The man went to him at night and placed a condition on the leader that he would not look for him after that. Maslamah agreed to the condition, and so the man uncovered his face and allowed him to recognize him. Maslamah always used to say after that:

"O Allāh, join me with the man of the tunnel in the Hereafter."

See Bustān Al-Khatīb (24)

Action plan:
❖ Renew Your Intentions Regularly: Begin every action, big or small, by consciously setting your intention for Allāh’s sake.
❖ Engage in Hidden Acts of Worship: Incorporate private acts of worship, keeping these acts between you and Allāh only.

Read & Share
Abū Ismā'īl

ʿUmar b. al-Khaṭṭab said, "Supplications are suspended between the heavens and earth; and it is only through sending salah upon the Prophet ʿalayhi al-salam that they ascend."

— Tirmiḏẖi no. 486

A part of being an adult is living with regret and not allowing it to consume you. The older you get, the more mistakes you've made, opportunities you've missed, people you've disappointed. And every day you have to remind yourself to be kind and forgiving of yourself. You accept and love the you from the past and understand that it's all a part of the process. Then you move on and live your best life, knowing now as old as you feel today, you'll never be this young again.

Gentle reminder to send salawat on the Prophet ﷺ on the day and night of Friday.

Even if the whole world starts talking about the significance
of a dua, I think it will still be underrated.

Because the amount of power a dua has, it can’t be enough to talk about its importance. It will never be enough even if we keep saying this for our whole lives that “a dua can do wonders,

🌺 it can move mountains,

🌺 it can split the sea in half,

🌺 it can save you from a dark pit,

🌺 it can get you out of a whale’s mouth and so much more”,

it won’t be enough to tell that how powerful dua is. Never!

Dua is the most powerful thing in this world.
Dua can do what no one else can do. Hold on to the belief that Allah is listening, He always has, He always will. And no one can help us but Him. ✨🤍

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Let's tread the path towards learning how to seek from Allah in the most blessed and beautiful ways taught by himself in His Words to the Noblest of His Creations


A 2 month insightful course brought to you by Seeking Jannah to learn and understand the Rabbana Du'as in the Qur’an.
Get to understand, take. Deep dive and memorise them all and be Ready to beseech your Rabb in the manner pleasing to Him.
In sha Allah.

To enroll. Join -

https://chat.whatsapp.com/FqDAJpAfeQbIYoOpWfJSDT

https://youtube.com/shorts/g779bLIn29A?si=2xcImH774H_L6c9a

Allah (subhana wa ta’ala) will humble you, by honoring the one you looked down upon. And He will surprise you by forgiving the one you can never forgive. And He will teach you, by exposing the one you idolized. And He will enlighten you, by bringing favor to people who are not favored by society. May we be among those who He honors, forgives, covers, and favors.

God is the King of plot-twists. Remain true to God, in all circumstances. And you will find His aid, honor, and glad-tidings surrounding you.

~ Nashiha Pervin

Stay away from those who keep you away from your need for Allāh, and make you feel as if everything is within your own reach and ability.

Take the means, make the effort, seek Allāh's aid and accept His decree. Should it happen, it is not from you, it is from Him!

وَأَنَّ ٱلْفَضْلَ بِيَدِ ٱللَّهِ يُؤْتِيهِ مَن يَشَآءُ ۚ وَٱللَّهُ ذُو ٱلْفَضْلِ ٱلْعَظِيمِ

"...All grace is in Allāh's Hands. He grants it to whoever He wills. For Allāh is the Lord of infinite bounty." {57:29}

~ Roots to Fruits

https://youtu.be/YEzccbzNJZE?si=LaPJFKhHB92iJtL7

You couldn’t see it, but there was wave that was about to hit you. And it wasn’t just any old wave. It was the one that was going to drown you.

It was going to sweep you out into the ocean, and no matter how hard you flailed your arms, how much air you desperately gulped into your lungs, and how many times you cried for help…it was all going to be over. This was going to be your end.

But that wave, the one that was inches away from you, never came.

Something smaller came.

A cut, a bruise, a heartbreak that made you angry, resentful, disappointed.

That cut, that bruise, that heartbreak. It seemed big. It seemed awful. It seemed unfair.

But what if it was a protection from something bigger? What if it was the hand that pulled you back so you’d be out of that wave’s reach?

Allah is Al-Wali—the root of the word “wali” means to be very close, without any barrier. A protecting friend.

That is Who you have in your corner. That is Who is closer than your own jugular vein.

A protector protects.

So in everything perceived as “bad,” there is protection from something much worse that could have happened. In every delay, an opening to something better. In every hardship, an opportunity to learn and grow closer to Al-Wali.

What you’re going through right now…it’s not the wave that’s going to destroy you. It’s just not.

It’s an opening. It’s an invitation to nearness.

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “There is no Muslim who calls upon Allah, without sin or cutting family ties, but that Allah will give him one of three answers: He will quickly fulfill his supplication, He will store it for him in the Hereafter, or He will divert an evil from him similar to it.” They said, “In that case we will ask for more.” The Prophet ﷺ said, “Allah has even more.” (Ahmad)

📝Asmaa Hussein

https://t.me/SeekingJannahOnlineMadrasah

“Istighfār isn’t to say a 1000 times after an inspirational talk, the next day 200, and the next day 10 times and then saying where’s the benefit of my Istighfār - after two days.

Messengers did persistent and consistent Istighfār and wallāhi do it like that, and you will see wonders from Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى)”

Sheikh al Fawzan حفظه الله said,

"Paradise is not attained by way of laziness, sleeping and resting. It is only attained by exertion in performing the righteous actions."

[كلمات رمضانية 7/8/1437]

https://youtube.com/shorts/84tt1Gahk5g?si=RWzmL5xw9NkIPtLw

Yahood are not the real issue

Imam Ash-Shaafi’ mentioned the following in regards to the ruling on learning the Arabic language in his book Ar-Risalah:

فعلى كل مسلم أن يتعلم من لسان العرب ما بلغه جهده، حتى يَشْهَد به أنْ لا إله إلا الله، وأنَّ محمدا عبده ورسوله ﷺ ويتلوَ به كتابَ الله، وينطق بالذكر فيما افتُرِض عليه من التكبير، وأُمر به من التسبيح، والتشهد، وغيرِ ذلك.

“It is binding upon every Muslim to learn the Arabic language to the best of his capabilities, so he can bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah and Muhammad is His servant and Messenger, and he can recite the book of Allah, say the different adhkaar that have been made obligatory upon him from the takbeer, the tasbeeh, the tasha’hud, and other forms of adhkaar.”

Yet people still want to be lazy and make excuses when it comes to learning the Arabic language. It is an obligation upon every Muslim to know enough Arabic to understand what he needs to do as a Muslim regarding obedience to Allah and His Messenger.

How can a person truly say they follow the Quran and the Sunnah, and they do not even understand them?

What punishment in this dunya is greater than Allah not allowing you to understand His speech and the speech of His Messenger? Is there anything more foolish than a person that claims to follow the Quran and the Sunnah, but he exerts zero effort to learn the Arabic language to understand them? How can you consider yourself a follower of something that you do not seek to understand? That is a joke. May Allah guide us all!

📝Muhammad James Sutton

My parents don’t deserve respect

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Alhamdulillah, Seeking Jannah brings to you *Level 2* of its Arabic Program

All the religious scholars unanimously agree that the Qur’an and the Sunnah should be taught in the language of the Qur’an (i.e. Arabic Language).

Arabic is a symbol of Islam and the language of the Qur‎’an.

Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) wrote to Abu Moosa Al-Ash‎aree (May Allah be pleased with him), ‎Learn the Sunnah and learn Arabic. Learn the Qur‎an in Arabic for it is Arabic.‎

How can one possibly learn & understand Islaam, without understanding the Arabic language ?

Here'a a call to every sister in Islam to utilise this opportunity, that Allah has brought to your homes, of understanding and learning the Language Arabic under the guidance of qualified and experienced teachers.

All sisters, above 14 are invited to join us for this level 2 of
Arabic Language course to familiarize themselves with the language of the Prophet صلي الله عليه وسلم. *Must have Completed Level 1*

Enroll and enjoy learning this eloquent language.

5 days a week

3:00 pm ist .
12:30 pm Makkah
8:30 pm Sydney .
5:30 am EST


1-1 sessions also available for those who want to study their own convenient times or are uncomfortable in a group setting.

Join to enroll-

https://chat.whatsapp.com/CedvJL6SMzNK63peoYb8xD

Share the khayr and facilitate the learning of this precious language for others thereby accumulating rewards, in sha Allah!

https://youtu.be/P3bvtVL7zfo?si=LQPn4GbnG0B4B4Lq

The Problem With Knowing Only Love & Hope.

Search on YouTube: A Journey Through The Hellfire 🔥.

https://youtu.be/F222HmnWqJE?si=HrPpm0gnUFj5GdV6

Don't say to prayer that you have work;
Say to work that you have prayer.

~ Mohmand Afghan

We often complain about the
repetitiveness of our days.
Day in, day out, the same.

Morning alarm, breakfast, housework, work, looking after everyone else, dinner, baths, bed, wake up, repeat.

But do we ever stop to think how much peace is in consistency?
How lucky we are if everyday is the same?

No big disasters or nasty surprises?
How there is so much value in enjoying home life?
To get up and do the same tasks day and night is actually a blessing.

Laying your head on a pillow at night and thinking of what to cook for dinner the next day is a level of restfulness some people will never experience in their whole lifetime.

This world can be cruel and unnecessary; so if you have the peace of a 'boring' home life, you really have won the lottery of life.🤍

https://youtu.be/ng4ds3YUIa0?si=6_xs9x19bCZ-YuCm

The secret key to success is not expecting anything from others, but having the highest expectations from Allah. It's not just about being delusional in your duas. It's about being unyielding in the very belief that what people can't do for you, Allah will instead.

Let people say what they want. They will mock you, make fun of you, slander you, speak down to you. But when Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) delivers your miracles to you due to your faith and good opinion of Him - it will shock everyone. So seek Him. Seek from Him. Seek means towards Him. And there, you will find your eternal happiness. In shaa Allah.

📝Nashiha Pervin

🍃🍃🍃

Make Dua in the last hour of Friday for our Prophet ﷺ said “Friday is comprised of twelve hours. There is one in which a Muslim who asks Allah for something will have it granted to him. Seek it in the last hour after Asr.” [Abu Dawud 1048]

https://t.me/SeekingJannahOnlineMadrasah

Friday is like a cool bath, in which the soul is led to good deeds, and the filth of sins is washed away. So, do righteous deeds on this day, and do good, so that you may be shown mercy.

- Shaykh Saleh Al-Usaymi حفيظ الله

Gentle reminder to send salawat on the Prophet ﷺ on the day and night of Friday.

Ruling on supplicating to Allah to marry a specific person?

حكم من تدعو الله عز وجل بالزواج من فلان من الناس؟ https://youtube.com/shorts/iSvvTPOc7d0?si=iqbNHxdUpcZnAJWI

Several years ago, an elderly man I’d never seen before walked into my library and, after greeting me with salam, said: ‘All of the fitna exists because of you!’. As you can imagine, I was surprised at his introductory remarks.

He wasn’t being frank about why he was so upset with me. After a while, I realised it was because I conducted his granddaughter’s marriage with a Muslim man.

So, I became quite assertive and asked him whether he or his family knew that she had been with the man for several years prior and also was pregnant at the time of the Nikah? He was silent which was a clear indication that they were cognisant of the unfortunate situation.

I said to him that, as an Imam, it was my responsibility to mitigate the situation, especially when they approached me clearly stating they were in an unlawful relationship. When things are unlawful, and the son or daughter has impermissible relationships, then you don’t remember the Imam, but as soon as the Imam finds a solution and makes the relationship Halal, you lose your mind!

I understand that the parents and elders should be consulted for marriage. However, the parents also need to take responsibility by showing the correct path to an alternative option, thereby making Nikah easy for their children and not letting them suffer for years. If you don’t provide a Halal alternative for your son/daughter, then they will inevitably gravitate towards fornication, and there is plenty of that - Allah’s refuge is sought.

If you expect your son or daughter to study in a secular environment, for example, and then also remain a saint whereby they listen to your every wish, then, with all due respect, you need a reality check.

There’s also the huge problem of boys and girls getting married but, mentally, they are still children, which causes chaos in both families - this will have to be addressed some other time, Inshallah.

📝Muhammad Yasir Al Hanafi

DO YOU HAVE THE NUMBER TO THE HEAVENS?

In this short clip, the late Shaykh Fathi Safi (may Allah have mercy upon him) explains that he has the phone number for the heavens: 222–namely, two rakʿats and two drops of tears at two in the morning. For the mentally challenged, there is no actual “phone number.” This is a reference to sincere seeking and worship by getting up and praying in the night when others are asleep. The shaykh explains that if you don’t receive, then the issue is with you; Allah is the Giver, and He gives. As we know from the hadith, Divine gifts are dispensed at this time, and, as the poet said, they dished them out whilst you were asleep! May Allah Most High awaken our hearts and souls, amin!

https://youtu.be/7T-MRiyUhQ4

More Than 25% of Your Bones Are in Your Feet:

The human foot is a biomechanical wonder, containing 26 bones per foot — a total of 52 bones between both feet.

That’s more than a quarter of the 206 bones in the entire human skeleton, all packed below the ankles. This concentration of bones plays a crucial role in enabling the complex movements that allow us to walk, run, jump, and balance with precision.

Without this intricate network, everyday activities would be far more difficult and less stable.

The dense arrangement of bones in the feet is essential for shock absorption and weight distribution. Each bone, along with the surrounding joints, ligaments, and tendons, works in harmony to adapt to uneven surfaces and support our body’s movements.

This design allows the foot to act like a spring, storing and releasing energy with each step. Such structural complexity ensures we can move with both agility and endurance, whether we're sprinting or simply walking down the street. So, the next time you take a step, remember you’re standing on a finely-tuned engineering masterpiece that bears a greater share of the skeletal load than you might have imagined.

“There are ˹countless˺ signs on earth for those with sure faith, as there are within yourselves. Can you not see?” (Quran Translated Meaning 51:20-21)

Shaykh Muhammad bin Sālih al-‘Uthaymeen, [may Allāh have mercy on him], said:

I sincerely advise myself and all of you to actively promote the dissemination of [beneficial] knowledge, never underestimate anything. When you instruct someone on a matter, and they put it into practice, passing it on to others, you shall reap rewards for guiding people toward similar actions.

Liqā al-Bāb al-Maftūh, 14/86 | Shaykh Muhammad bin Sālih al-‘Uthaymeen [may Allāh have mercy on him]

Prophet Yusuf A.S spent 7+ years in jail, but he didn't think that those years were being wasted.
He didn't ask Allah that ya Rabb, I'm a prophet.
Why have you put me in this jail where I'm unable to preach your Deen to the masses? I have such important work to do, why am I locked away?
He didn't for a moment think that his time as a prisoner was wasted. He knew Allah had a plan for him, and He trusted that plan.
He preached to the prisoners and did what he could. He was content in the jail, as he was content outside of it when his time as a prisoner was over and he became ruler of Egypt. What's true for Prophet Yusuf (as) is also true for you and I - whatever situation and life circumstance Allah has decreed for us, that's where we are meant to be.

So remind yourself that your
years of struggles aren't wasted.

Your years of grief aren't wasted.

Your years of waiting aren't wasted.

Your years of illness aren't wasted.

Allah SWT has a plan for you, Trust Him. 🤍

The Best of Companions

A person may either have a companion who speaks or a companion who remains silent. The best speaking companion is a scholar, and the best silent companion is a book. One should test oneself by experiencing one's comfort with books.

If your comfort with books reaches the same level as your comfort when going out to vast, open spaces and retreats, then you have taken a step forward.

If your comfort with books surpasses your comfort with being in solitude, then you have taken yet another step.

When nothing else equals your comfort with books, you have reached the ultimate goal.

This is because the greatest gardens where the heart can wander are the gardens of knowledge found in books. One moves from one pleasant garden to another; reading at times in interpretation, at times in hadith, and at times in jurisprudence, encountering the minds of others and diversifying one’s knowledge, finding comfort in this. Sitting with books becomes more precious to the person than meeting someone who gives them great wealth every day, because the joy found in books and reading brings comfort to the heart, while wealth usually brings comfort only to the body. How excellent are the words of Abu Tayyib al-Mutanabbi when he said:

“The noblest place in the world is the saddle of a swift horse,
And the best companion in all time is a book.”

المرءُ إِمَّا أَنْ يكون جليسه جليسًا ناطقا وإمَّا أن يكون جليسه جليسًا صامتا، فخير جليسٍ ناطقٍ هو العالِم، وخير جليسٍ صامتٍ هو الكتاب.
وينبغي أن يمتحن المرءُ نفسه بأنْ يُجرِّبَ أُنسَهُ بالكتب، فإذا بلغ أُنسكَ بالكُتب مثلَ أُنسِكَ بخروجك إلى الفلوات والخلوات فإنَّك قد خطوت خطوةً واحدة، فإذا كان أُنسُكَ بها أعظم مِن أُنسِك بالخروج إلى الخلوات فقد خطوت خطوتين، فإذا كان أنسك بها لا يعدله شيءٌ فقد بلغت الغاية؛ لأنَّ مِن أعظم الرياض التي يُنقَّلُ فيها القلبُ : رِياضُ العلومِ مِنَ الكُتب ، فينتقل المرء من الروضة الفيحاء إلى روضة غنَّاء؛ يقرأُ تارةً في التفسير وتارةً في الحديث وتارةً في الفقهِ، يَرَى عقول النَّاسِ ويُنوِّعُ على نفسه في المعارفِ فيأنس بهذا، ويكون جلوسه إليها أعظم عنده من أن يلقاه كلَّ يومٍ رجل فيعطيهِ مِنَ الأموال شيئًا عظيمًا؛ لأن تطلَّعه إلى الكتب وقراءته لها فيه راحة قلبه، وأمَّا الأموال فعامَّةُ ما تجني على العبد راحــة بدنه، ومـا أحسن قول أَبي الطَّيِّب المتنبي إذْ قال :
أعز مكان في الدُّنا سرج سابح
وخيرُ جَليس فِي الزَّمانِ كتابُ

📃 إرشاد الطلاب إلى فضيلة العلم والعمل بالآداب للعلامة ابن مانع رحمه الله

📚 [Some enter into trials, critical issues, and destructive situations without having the necessary qualifications; the important thing is: Here I am, so recognize me!]

Our Shaykh, the scholar Abdullah Al-Bukhari - may Allah preserve him - said, speaking about the necessity for a person to know their own worth:

A man asked Imam Abdullah ibn Al-Mubarak: “O Imam, advise me.” He replied: “Know your worth.” This is the advice: “Know your worth.” If you know your worth, matters become easier, and you will know where to stop. However, if you are ignorant of your worth, you will throw yourself into destructive situations and dare to engage in calamities, and it is rare that you will come out unscathed.

These trials and disturbances are like fires. Don’t you see that a firefighter wears special protective gear, yet even with his knowledge, care, and protective clothing, something might fail, and he might get hurt? So, what about the one who enters these destructive situations, trials, and calamities without being qualified for it? He is neither from the people of knowledge, nor does he know the clear truth from the clear falsehood. But the important thing is:
“Here I am, so recognize me!”

A trial arises in Algeria, and he involves himself in it! A trial arises in Morocco, and he involves himself in it! A trial arises in Yemen, and he involves himself in it! While Allah has spared you, why do you bring these fires upon yourself? And if only there were some return (from these actions), after it has become clear that these trials are invalid! Instead, people keep engaging in them. We ask Allah for safety and well-being.”

ℹ️ Summarized benefit from a lecture titled: [Knowing the Truth and Acting Upon It].

My Condolences to You for the Death of Your Time... Shaykh Sa'd al-Shithri حفظه الله

https://youtu.be/OhJI5-x_1HQ?si=lN2D_1CUk6uvEL5W