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Du‘aa for the Parents and New-born
Islam is a Deen that teaches us to love for others that which we love for ourselves. Hence, when our friends or relatives are blessed with a child, we should be happy for them and try to increase their joy. We should congratulate them on the blessing that they have received from Allah Ta‘ala and make du‘aa for them, as du‘aa is one of the greatest gifts that a person can give the next.
Furthermore, doing so will not only …
The Reward of Pleasing a Muslim
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Indeed (among) the most beloved of actions to Allah Ta‘ala after fulfilling the faraa-idh (obligatory acts of Deen) is bringing happiness to a Muslim.” (Al-Mu’jamul Kabeer and Al-Mu’jamul Awsat – Majma‘uz Zawaa-id #13740)
Bringing happiness to a Muslim is an act of ‘ibaadah that is easy to fulfil yet earns immense rewards. In trying to bring happiness to a person, we should never consider any deed to …
Disinterest in the Dunya
(Abu Muslim Al-Khawlaani [rahimahullah] #2)
‘Alqamah bin Marthad (rahimahullah) has mentioned that eight Taabi‘een had excelled in attaining the highest levels of zuhd (asceticism). Among these eight Taabi‘een was Abu Muslim Khawlaani (rahimahullah).
Explaining the zuhd of Abu Muslim (rahimahullah), ‘Alqamah bin Marthad (rahimahullah) quoted the following incident as an example of his disinterest in the world:
Abu Muslim (rahimahullah) would not sit with any person who was engaged in speaking of the dunya.
