Welcome to Islam, - The concept of worship -IV

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With this part, we come to the conclusion of this issue, during which we will highlight the consequences of being heedless of worship and the fruits gained by being heedful of it.
The consequence of abandoning worship:One should fear Allaah and beware of all things that invalidate worship or remove its reward. Among these are associating partners with Allaah and showing off. Allaah says )what means(:“If they had joined in worship others with Allaah all that they used to do would have been of no benefit to them.”]Quran 6:88[.
Another act that invalidates worship is innovation. The Prophet sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam said:“Whoever does a deed upon which there is no order from us will have it rejected.”
Doing injustice to others also destroys one’s worship. The Prophet sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam said:“The bankrupt among my Nation is the one who comes on the Day of Resurrection with prayer, charity and fasting and yet has abused someone, slandered someone, taken someone’s money illegally, shed someone’s blood and beaten someone. Each of these people will be given for his good deeds )by way of compensation(. If his good deeds however finish before judgement is passed on him, parts of their sins will be thrown on him, and he will then be cast into Hell.”)Muslim(.
Of these things that invalidate one’s worship is filthy words uttered by some people without thinking of their consequences. The Prophet sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam said:“A man may utter a word )carelessly( which displeases Allaah without thinking of it’s gravity and because of that he will be thrown into the Hell-fire.”)Ibn Maajah(. The Prophet sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam also told us of a man who said:“By Allaah! Allaah will not forgive so and so.” Allaah then said: “Who is that person swearing by Me that I will not forgive so and so? I have indeed forgiven him and render your own deeds fruitless!”)Muslim(.
The fruits of worship:Worship has many praiseworthy and beneficial results, such as:
· Making the entire life of the Muslim for the sake of Allaah and in His service. One of the most obvious results of worship can be noticed in the performance of prayer; Allaah says)what means(:“…Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing…”]Quran 29:45[
· Resulting in one leading a prosperous life, as Allaah Says )what means(:“Whoever does righteousness, whether male or female, while he is a believer – We will surely cause him to live a good life, and We will surely give them their reward ]in the Hereafter[ according to the best of what they used to do.”]Quran 16:97[
· Worship is a training for the soul and the source of its satisfaction.
· Freeing the person from being enslaved to other than Allaah.
· Purifying the believer.
· Reforming the community.
· Being granted victory from Allaah; He Says )what means(:“…And Allaah will surely support those who support Him ]i.e., His cause[. Indeed, Allaah is Powerful and Exalted in Might. ]And they are[ those who, if We give them authority in the land, establish prayer and give Zakaah and enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong. And to Allaah is the outcome of ]all[ matters.”]Quran 22:40-41[
Having possessed honour and having been worthy of the support of Allaah, the Muslims then neglected Jihaad and favoured lives of comfort and relaxation over this act of worship. They, therefore, began following their vain desires, endeavouring to fulfil every one of them to the maximum, which resulted in them losing the support of Allaah to become subdued, oppressed and controlled by their enemies.
· Entitling the person to the protection of Allaah; Jundub bin ‘Abdullaah, may Allaah be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger of Allaah sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam said:“When anyone offers the Fajr )dawn( prayer, in congregation, he is under the protection of Allaah.”]Muslim[
· Enabling oneself to be safeguarded and preserved by Allaah; Ibn 'Abbaas, may Allaah be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger of Allaah sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam said:“Be watchful of )the commandments of( Allaah and He will )therefore( preserve you.”]At-Tirmithi[
· The angels supplicate for the worshipper.
· Entitling the person to the love of Allaah.
· Attaining tranquility.
· Relieving the person during times of hardship, as in the story of the three men who were trapped in a cave and received relief from Allaah due to their righteous deeds.
· Elevating one's rank inParadise.
To conclude:It has become evident that the most important and the greatest obligation for the slave of Allaah to fulfill is his servitude to Allaah. The core of this servitude is to perform all types of worship such as prayer, fasting, pilgrimage and others, sincerely and exclusively for Allaah. Included in this is obeying Him in all He has commanded and refraining from all that He has prohibited. Additionally, these acts of worship must establish according to the teachings and guidelines of the Sunnah of the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, as adhering to the Sunnah is what leads to people's prosperity.








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Welcome to Islam, - The concept of worship -III

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In the second part of this topic the word Muhsin )a doer of good( was mentioned in one of the quoted verses of the Quran which is derived from Al-Ihsaan which is the performance of good; but what then is Al-Ihsaan )good deed( that attracts such a high position before Allaah and makes the slave deserving of such a great description?
The answer was provided by the Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam )may Allaah exalt his mention( when he said, “Al-Ihsaan is to worship Allaah as if you see Him. And even though you do not see Him, He sees you!” )Muslim(. This narration means that man should worship Allaah, mindful of his closeness to Him and his standing before Him just as if he is seeing Him plainly. This state brings about Allaah-consciousness and love of Allaah and purifies ones acts of worship. Anas bin Maalik, may Allaah be pleased with him, narrated that a man said: “O Messenger of Allaah! Tell me a short word that could benefit me.” The Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, said:“Pray as if you are in your farewell prayer, for if you do not see Allaah, He sees you.”And the meaning of the phrase “if you do not see Him, He sees you” is that if one cannot worship Allaah as if one sees Him, he should then worship Him with the conviction that Allaah does see him and that none of his affairs is concealed from Allaah. Haarithah, may Allaah be pleased with him, related: “The Prophet sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam told me:“O Haarithah! How do you find yourself this morning?”I replied: “A true believer.” then the Prophet sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam told me:“Watch what you say, for every word has a reality, so what confirms what you claimed”I then said: ‘O Messenger of Allaah, I keep myself away from the )leisure of this( world, spend my nights in prayer and fast during my days. I am now as if I am looking at the throne of my Lord appearing. I am also as if I am looking at the inhabitants ofParadiseas they visit one another. And it seems as if I am looking at the dwellers of hell as they howl therein!” The Prophet sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam then said:“You have indeed seen )what you claimed to have seen(. Therefore continue on your state of worship, O slave whom Allaah has illuminated his heart with faith!”
Al-Ihsaan is to observe prayer in the best form, moving closer to Allaah and beseeching Him secretly during the night when people are asleep, and it is also being benevolent to people. Allaah Says )what means(:“Verily, they were before thisMuhsins - plural of Muhsin )i.e. doers of good(. They used to sleep but little by night )invoking their Lord and praying with fear and hope(. And in the hours before dawn they were )found( asking )Allaah( for forgiveness. And in their properties there was the right of the beggar )who asked( and the poor )who do not ask others(.”]Quran 51:17-19[.
Al-Ihsaan also means striving against one’s soul, struggle against Satan, hypocrites and unbelievers. Allaah Says )what means(:“And many a Prophet fought )in Allaah’s cause( and along with him )fought( large bands of religious learned men. But they never lost heart for that which did befall them in Allaah’s way, nor did they weaken nor degrade themselves. And Allaah loves the patient ones. And they said nothing but, ‘Our Lord! Forgive us our sins and our transgressions )in keeping our duties to you(. Establish our feet firmly and give us victory over the disbelieving folk! So Allaah gave them the reward of this world, and the excellent reward of the hereafter. And Allaah loves theMuhsins )doers of good(.”]Quran 3: 146-148[.
It is also an aspect of Al-Ihsaan to spend in the way of Allaah whether one is rich or poor and to suppress ones anger and forgive the ignorant ones when they misbehave. Allaah Says )what means(:“Those who spend )in Allaah’s cause( in prosperity and in adversity, who repress anger and who pardon men; verily, Allaah loves theMuhsins )doers of good(.”]Quran 3: 134[.
It is a part of Al-Ihsaan to surrender to the truth, to love it and to listen to the revealed Book of Allaah with sound and healthy minds and attentive ears. Allaah Says )what means(:“And when they listen to what has been sent down to the Messenger, you see their eyes overflowing with tears because of the truth they have recognised. They say, “Our Lord! We believe; so write us among the witnesses. And why should we not believe in Allaah and in that which has come to us of the truth )Islaamic monotheism(? And we wish that our Lord will admit us )inParadiseon the Day of Resurrection( along with the righteous people )Prophet Muhammad, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, and his companions(. So because of what they said, Allaah rewarded them with gardens under which rivers flow )inParadise(, they will abide therein forever. Such is the reward of theMuhsins )doers of good(.”]Quran 5: 83-85[.
Allaah has promised a great reward for the Muhsins in this world and the next. He promises them protection and good things of this life when He Says )what means(:“Truly Allaah is with those who fear Him )keep their duty unto Him(, and those who areMuhsins )doers of good(.”]Quran 16: 128[.
Among the reward of good deeds is that it makes Muhsins win Allaah’s love. Allaah Says )what means(:“Verily, Allaah loves theMuhsins )doers of good(.”]Quran 3: 134[.
Among the rewards of good deeds is that Allaah will impart knowledge into the heart of the Muhsins, which will enable him to differentiate between lawful and unlawful things, and between truth and falsehood. Allaah Says about Yoosuf )what means(:“And when he )Yoosuf( attained his full manhood, We gave him wisdom and knowledge. Thus We reward those who areMuhsins )doers of good(.”]Quran 12: 22[.
Allaah also rewards Muhsins by praising them and making His slaves praise them as well. The Almighty Says about prophet Nouh )Noah( )what means(:“Salaam )peace( be upon Nouh )from Us( among the Alamin )mankind, jinn and all that exists(.”]Quran 37: 79[.
About the reward of the Muhsins in the hereafter, Allaah Says )what means(:“For those who have done Al-Ihsaan is the best )reward i.e.Paradise( and even more )i.e. having the honour of glancing upon the countenance of Allaah(. Neither darkness nor dust nor any humiliating disgrace shall cover their faces. They are the dwellers ofParadise, they will abide therein forever.”]Quran 10: 26[
The word “more” means having the prestige of seeing the Countenance of Allaah as it has been successively related in many narrations that the believers will see their Lord on the day of Judgement. As a matter of fact, having the privilege of seeing the Gracious Countenance of Allaah on the Last Day is a suitable reward for Al-Ihsaan, since Al-Ihsaan means to worship Allaah in this world as if one sees Him. Glancing at His Gracious Countenance plainly on the Day of Judgement then becomes the greatest reward for Muhsins. As regards the unbelievers, their eyes will be screened from seeing Allaah on that day, as their hearts were veiled from knowing Allaah and fearing Him in this world.







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Dought & clear, - A book which includeslies against theProphet (peaceand blessings of Allaah be upon him) concerning theruling on zina

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I read in alkhilaph's pumphlet regarding sying of holy prophet(ahadith)that some one asked prophet that I like a women at my work place, I love her ,can I have sex with that women,answer by prophet was yes.
I feel the answer as written in that pumphlet is wrong but to certify that I would greatly value your opinion.
Praise be to Allaah.
Firstly:
This book calledal-Khilaafis not known; perhaps it is one of the books of the Raafidi Shi’ah, because they have a book by this name which they claim deals with matters of dispute between the Islamic sects.
The Raafidi Shi’ah would not refrain from telling lies against the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah described them as being “the worst liars among people and the worst in breaking promises.”Majmoo’ al-Fataawa, 28/484. And he also said inMinhaaj al-Sunnah al-Nabawiyyah(1/8) that they are the worst liars when it comes to transmitting reports, and the most ignorant of people in terms of reasoning. They believe reports which the scholars know are obviously false, and they reject well-known facts that have been passed down from generation to generation. With regard to the transmission of knowledge and the narrators of ahaadeeth and reports, they do not differentiate between lies, mistakes and ignorance or whether the narrator is of good character, has a sound memory and is known for his knowledge of the reports.
InMinhaaj al-Sunnah(2/87) he also said: “Among the people who pray towards the qiblah you will not find any more ignorant than the Raafidi Shi’ah… they are the worst liars among people without a doubt… and they are the most hypocritical.”
Secondly:
With regard to the hadeeth you ask about, no rational person would doubt that it is falsely attributed to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), because how could the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) permit zina (adultery, fornication) when it is well known in Islam that it is forbidden? Indeed the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) forbade the things that may lead to zina, such as a man being alone with a non-mahram woman, shaking hands with her, careless mixing between men and women, and women speaking in a soft and gentle manner, etc.
Hence Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“And come not near to unlawful sex. Verily, it is a Faahishah (i.e. anything that transgresses its limits: a great sin, and an evil way that leads one to hell unless Allaah Forgives him)”
[al-Isra’ 17:32]
Think about this: Allaah forbids us to come near to zina, which is more emphatic than simply saying do not do it, because this means that all the things that lead up to it or promote it are also forbidden.Tafseer al-Sa’di, p. 742.
And Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“ And those who invoke not any other ilaah (god) along with Allaah, nor kill such person as Allaah has forbidden, except for just cause, nor commit illegal sexual intercourseand whoever does this shall receive the punishment.
The torment will be doubled to him on the Day of Resurrection, and he will abide therein in disgrace;
Except those who repent and believe (in Islamic Monotheism), and do righteous deeds; for those, Allaah will change their sins into good deeds”
[al-Furqaan 25:68-70]
This abhorrent immoral action (illegal sexual intercourse) is mentioned alongside associating others with Allaah and killing innocent souls, because it kills virtue, spreads evil, destroys honour, mixes lineages, and other evil consequences and diseases which cause disintegration of nations and societies.
It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “When the adulterer commits adultery he is not a believer.”
Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 2475; Muslim, 57.
Al-Bukhaari narrated (7047) from Samurah ibn Jundub that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, in a lengthy hadeeth in which he described different kinds of punishment in the grave: “… and we went on and came to something like a tannoor oven, whose top was narrow and its base was wide, in which there were screams and voices. We looked inside and saw naked men and women, to whom flames came from beneath. When those flames came to them, their voices became loud and they rose up until they almost came out, then when the flames died down they went back. I said to them [the two angels], ‘Who are these people?’… They said, ‘As for the naked men and women who were in something like a tannoor oven, they are the adulterers and adulteresses.’”
Ahmad (21708) narrated that Abu Umaamah said: A young man came to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and said, “O Messenger of Allaah, give me permission to commit zina.” The people turned to him to rebuke him, saying, “Shh, shh.” (The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)) said, “Come here.” So he came close to him and he told him to sit down. He said, “Would you like that for your mother?” He said, “No, by Allaah, may I be sacrificed for you.” He said, “Nor do people like it for their mothers.” He said, “Would you like it for your daughter?” He said, “No, by Allaah, may I be sacrificed for you.” He said, “Nor do people like it for their daughters.” He said, “Would you like it for your sister?” He said, “No, by Allaah, may I be sacrificed for you.” He said, “Nor do people like it for their sisters.” He said, “Would you like it for your paternal aunt?” He said, “No, by Allaah, may I be sacrificed for you.” He said, “Nor do people like it for their paternal aunts.” He said, “Would you like it for your maternal aunt?” He said, “No, by Allaah, may I be sacrificed for you.” He said, “Nor do people like it for their maternal aunts.” Then he placed his hand on him and said, “O Allaah, forgive his sin, purify his heart, and guard his chastity.” And after that, this young man never did anything.
Al-‘Iraaqi said inTakhreej Ahaadeeth al-Ihya’: Ahmad narrated this with a jayyid isnaad whose men are the men of saheeh.
There are very many verses and saheeh hadeeth which state how repugnant this crime is and which describe the fate of those who do it, in this world and in the Hereafter. So how, after all that, can these ugly words be attributed to the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)?
Moreover, this sinful liar says, “If this man is attracted to a woman at his place of work”.
Did the companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), who were the best generation, have “places of work” in which men and women came together and mixed?
The questioner and others should beware of these reprehensible and immoral misconceptions, and not pay any attention to them.
This liar who falsely attributes words to the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) indeed deserves to be included in the words of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever tells lies against me deliberately, let him take his place in Hell.” Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 111; Muslim, 3.








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