HADITHS ABOUT TAHAJJUD (THE NIGHT PRAYER):

Narrated Abu Huraira (Radiallahu anhu): Allah’s Apostle (Peace be upon him) said, “Our Lord, the Blessed, the Superior, comes every night down on the nearest Heaven to us when the last third of the night remains, saying: “Is there anyone to invoke Me, so that I may respond to invocation? Is there anyone to ask Me, so that I may grant him his request? Is there anyone seeking My forgiveness, so that I may forgive him?” [Bukhari]

 

Abd Allah ibn Salam (Allah be pleased with him) reports that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him, his family, and companions) said, “O people! Spread the salams, feed others, maintain family ties, and pray at night when others sleep and you will enter Heaven safely.” [Tirmidhi, Hakim]

 

Abu Umama al-Bahili (Allah be pleased with him) reports that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him, his family, and companions) said, “Hold tight to night prayer, for it was the way of the righteous before you, a way of drawing closer to your Lord, an expiation for wrong deeds, and a shield from sin.” [Tirmidhi] 

 

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 Allah has praised those who wake up at night for His remembrance, supplication, and to seek forgiveness and entreat Him, saying, ‘They forsake their beds to cry unto their Lord in fear and hope, and spend of what We have bestowed on them. No soul knows what is kept hid from them of joy, as a reward for what they used to do.’ [Qur’an, 32: 16-17]

 

And He said, “those who pray and beg Allâh’s Pardon in the last hours of the night.”  [Qur’an, 3: 17]

 

And, ‘[The (faithful) servants of the Merciful are they who walk upon the earth modestly, and when the foolish one address them answer: Peace;] And who spend the night before their Lord, prostrate and standing…’ [Qur’an, 25: 63-64]

 

Is one who is obedient to Allâh, prostrating himself or standing (in prayer) during the hours of the night, fearing the Hereafter and hoping for the Mercy of his Lord (like one who disbelieves)? Say: “Are those who know equal to those who know not?” It is only men of understanding who will remember (i.e. get a lesson from Allâh’s Signs and Verses).  [Qur’an, 39: 9]” 

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 It is disliked to leave the night prayer (Tahajjud) for one who has made it their habit, unless there is an excuse.

 

The Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) said to Ibn Umar (Allah be pleased with him), “O Abd Allah! Do not be like so-and-so. He used to pray at night and then left it.” [Bukhari and Muslim]

 

The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him, his family, and companions) said, “The most beloved of actions to Allah are the most constant, even if little.” [Bukhari and Muslim] [Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar, from Ibn Amir Haajj’s Halba]

 

It is recommended to start the night vigil with two short rakats, because of the hadith of Abu Hurayra that the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “If you get up for night prayer, start with two short rakats.” [Muslim, Ahmad, Abu Dawud]

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 RIBA (USURY) IN ISLAM

THE MEANING OF RIBA

Riba is an Arabic noun derived from the verb Raba, meaning ‘to increase’, ‘to grow’, and ‘to exceed’. It includes interest which is paid by banks or on loans such as car loans, home loans or credit card debt.

PROOF THAT RIBA IS HARAM

There are many proofs showing that riba is haram and one of the sins in Islam!

In the Qur’an, Allah says:

“…Allah has permitted trade and has forbidden riba.” Qur’an 2:275

In the Qur’an, Allah does not declare war on anyone except those who deal in riba:

“O you who believe, fear Allah and give up what remains of your demand for riba, if you are indeed believers. If you do it not, take notice of war from Allah and His Messenger.” Qur’an 2:278-279

Would you like Allah, The Almighty, to wage war against you after He has made it abundantly clear that riba is haram?

 

The Prophet (peace be upon him) warned that consuming riba is one of the seven sins that doom a person to Hell. (Bukhari and Muslim)

Riba is haram in all of its aspects, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said (Muslim), “Allah has cursed the one who consumes riba, the one who gives it, the one who witnesses over it, and the one who writes down the transaction.”

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 VIRTUES OF TAHAJJUD (THE NIGHT PRAYER):

1- Implementing the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu alayhi was sallam) which he never use to miss

2- It helps you fight your desires

3- It softens the heart and humbles you in front of Allah

4- By performing it, it will bring light to your face and soul

5- A way of getting your Dua’s accepted

6- It makes you closer to Allah

7- It builds the love of the Hereafter in your heart

8- A way of getting your sins forgiven

9- It strengthens the Qur’an that you have memorised

10- Supplications in the depths of the night are answered

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 Notice how Allah moves things for your sake, how Allah subjects and moves a person in order he fulfills a need of yours.

 

You might have forgotten something you needed and someone comes and gives it to you. Allah moved a person in order to fulfill your need because Allah doesn’t forget, but we forget, subhan Allah.

 

You give something to someone and they’re so grateful and amazed how you knew what they wanted.. they don’t know it’s Allah Who moved you to get it for them.

 

Allah moves us for the sake of others and He moves others for our sake. How many times have we seen how Allah has protected us and took care of us?

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 You give something to someone and they’re so grateful and amazed how you knew what they wanted.. they don’t know it’s Allah Who moved you to get it for them.

 

Allah moves us for the sake of others and He moves others for our sake. How many times have we seen how Allah has protected us and took care of us?

 

Remember all that He’s given you and all the times He responded to you. Have full trust in Allah. Don’t give in to illusions and fears but turn to Your Mawla, Your Guardian and Protector, Dhul Jalali wa Al Ikram, the Owner of Majesty and Honor.

 

May Allah keep our hearts attached only to Him. Ameen.

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