Msg#26 – Wipe Sleep Off Your Face

 

مسح أثر النوم عن الوجه باليد

:وقد نص على استحبابه النووي وابن حجر لحديث

 (^[*]فاستيقظ رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فجلس يمسح النوم عن وجهه بيده)

رواه مسلم

 

 

Wiping Traces of Sleep off the Face with the Hand ⁽¹⁾

 

an-Nawawee ⁽²⁾ and ibn Hajar have written (indicating) it being a recommended (mustaHabb) act, due to the Hadeeth:

 

(The Messenger of Allaah – sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam – then got up and began to wipe [the traces of] sleep off his face [by rubbing it] with his hand.)

 

Reported by Muslim. ⁽³⁾

 

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(1) From the book “More than 1000 Sunnah in the Day and the Night” by Sh. Khalid al-Husaynaan – listed #1 under the Sunan of Waking-up from Sleep. Sh. Khalid is an Imaam and Khateeb with the Ministry of Endowments and Islaamic Affairs, Kuwait; the imaam of Masjid al-Albaanee, Kuwait; and a graduate in Usool ad-Deen from the University of al-Imaam Muhammad ibn Su’ood, KSA.

 

[*] Please Note: What’s in the brackets is what appears in the book. In Saheeh Muslim, the wording of it is as follows:

 

استيقظ رسول الله ‏ ‏صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ ‏فجعل يمسح النوم عن وجهه بيده

 

The translation in English matches what is found in Saheeh Muslim rather than the book.

 

(2) an-Nawawee indicates that it’s mustaHabb in his explanation of Saheeh Muslim, in which he said:

 

(قوله: (فجعل يمسح النوم عن وجهه
معناه: أثر النوم , وفيه: استحباب هذا واستعمال المجاز

 

“His saying: (he began to wipe sleep off his face)
Its meaning: The traces of sleep; and [contained] in it: The recommendation of this [action], and use of figurative speech.”

 

(3) Online Reference in English Translation – Saheeh Muslim, Book 4: Salaah, Chapter 119: Supplication in the Night Prayer, #1672.

 

Msg#25 – Forgotten? Not.

 

 

 

يَوْمَ يَبْعَثُهُمُ اللَّهُ جَمِيعًا فَيُنَبِّئُهُم بِمَا عَمِلُوا أَحْصَاهُ اللَّهُ وَنَسُوهُ

وَاللَّهُ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ شَهِيدٌ

 

On the Day when Allâh will resurrect them all together (i.e. the Day of Resurrection) and inform them of what they did. Allâh has kept account of it, while they have forgotten it. And Allâh is Witness over all things.

 

(Al-Mujadilah 58:06)

 

 

Msg#24 – People Too Have Tongues and Eyes!

قال الشاعر
لسانك لا تذكر به عورة امريءٍ *** فكلك عوراتٌ وللناس ألسنُ
وعينك إن أبدت إليك مساوئاً *** فصنها وقل يا عين للناس أعينُ

 

A poet has said

Your tongue, do not mention with it another’s fault,
For you are full of faults and people have tongues (as well)!
And your eye, should it reveal to you faults (of others),
Then guard it, and say “O Eye, people have eyes (too)!”

 

 

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These lines of poetry are quite famous in the Arabic language; there are several versions with different wordings…e.g.

فلا ينطـلـــق منــك اللسان بسوءة فكلك سوءات و للناس ألسن
و عينــك إن أبـدت إليــك معـايبــا فصنها وقل ياعين للناس أعين

They have been attributed to al-Imaam ash-Shaafi’ee (rahimahullaah), wallaahu ‘a’lam.  The message contained within is something to ponder.  We ask Allaah to busy us with our faults (acknowleding them and striving to correct them etc.)  from (searching for and backbiting about) the faults of others!  This is not to say, of course, that you shouldn’t advise your fellow Muslims and offer them naseeha for the sake of Allaah if you see them at fault.

Note:  [Update: May.16.07 - I have been told this can be found in the Deewaan of al-Imaam ash-Shaafi'ee (collection of poetry), wallaahu 'a'lam.]  If you come across a sound reference attributing these lines to the Imaam, please leave a comment with the reference. Baarakallaahu feekum.

 

Msg#23 – Life and Death of the Hearts

 

رأيت الذنوب تميت القلوب *** وقد يورث الذل إدمانها
وترك الذنوب حياة القلوب *** وخير لنفسك عصيانها

 

I have seen (that) sins bring death to the hearts

And (that) verily humiliation results from being addicted to them (i.e. sins)

And (that) the leaving off of sins brings life to the heart

And (that) it’s best for your Nafs that you disobey it (i.e. go against its desires) 

 

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In his tafseer of Soorat ash-SharH (verse 3), Sh. Ibn Uthaymeen (rahimahullaah) says:  “…if you see your heart heedless of your sins, then know that your heart is sick. It is not possible for hearts that are alive to accept/be content with being sick, and the sickness of the heart is sins.“  He, rahimahullaah, then mentions the aforementioned (poetry) verses, attributed to Abdullaah ibn al-Mubaarak (rahimahullaah). 

 

Msg#22 – Distressed? Even for a Blink of an Eye…

 

 

دعوات المكروب : اللهم رحمتك أرجو ، فلا تكلني إلى نفسي طرفة عين ، و أصلح لي شأني كله ، لا إله إلا أنت

“The supplications of one in distress [include]: Allaahumma RaHmataka arjoo, falaa takilnee ilaa nafsee tarfata ‘ayn, wa asliH lee sha’nee kullahu, laa ilaaha illaa anta. (1)” (2)

 

 

ما يمنعك أن تسمعي ما أوصيك به ؟ أن تقولي إذا أصبحت و إذا أمسيت : يا حي يا قيوم برحمتك أستغيث ، أصلح لي شأني كله ، و لا تكلني إلى نفسي طرفة عين

“What prevents you from listening to [and implementing] what I advise you with? [And that is] that you say when you reach the morning and the evening: yaa Hayyu yaa Qayyoomu bi-RaHmatika astagheethu, asliH lee sha’nee kullahu, wa laa takilnee ilaa nafsee tarfata ‘ayn. (3)” (4)

 

 

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Note: H = ح

(1) Translation as appears in Hisul Muslim: ‘O Allaah, it is Your mercy that I hope for, so do not leave me in charge of my affairs even for a blink of an eye and rectify for me all of my affairs. None has the right to be worshipped except You.’

(2) The hadeeth has been reported by Aboo Bakrata Nafee’ ibn al-Haarith (radiyallaahu ‘anhu), and graded Hasan by Sh. al-Albaanee (rahimahullaah) in Saheeh al-Jaami’, #3388.

(3) Translation as appears in Hisul Muslim: ‘O Ever Living, O Self-Subsisting and Supporter of all, by Your mercy I seek assistance, rectify for me all of my affairs and do not leave me to myself, even for the blink of an eye.‘

(4) Reported by Anas ibn Maalik (radiyallaahu ‘anhu), and graded Hasan by Sh. al-Albaanee (rahimahullaah) in Saheeh al-Jaami’, #5820.

Note: You may find these supplications in Hisnul Muslim under “Supplication for One in Distress” and “Remembrance said in the morning and the evening” (respectively), and you will find additional references there in shaa’ Allaah. For an online version, please visit http://www.makedua.com.

 

Msg#21 – After Salaah…Clear the Foam!

 

 

مَنْ سَبَّحَ اللَّهَ فِي دُبُرِ كُلِّ صَلاةٍ ثَلاثًا وَثَلاثِينَ وَحَمِدَ اللَّهَ ثَلاثًا وَثَلاثِينَ وَكَبَّرَ اللَّهَ ثَلاثًا وَثَلاثِينَ فَتْلِكَ تِسْعَةٌ وَتِسْعُونَ وَقَالَ تَمَامَ الْمِائَةِ لا إِلَهَ إِلاّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لا شَرِيكَ لَهُ لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ غُفِرَتْ خَطَايَاهُ وَإِنْ كَانَتْ مِثْلَ زَبَدِ الْبَحْرِ

Abu Hurayrah (radiyallaahu ‘anhu) reported from the Messenger of Allaah (salallaahu alaihi wa sallam):

“Whoever glorifies Allaah (says SubHaanallaah) after each prayer thirty-three times, praises Allaah (says alHamdulillaah) thirty-three times, and magnifies Allaah (says Allaahu Akbar) thirty-three times – that makes ninety-nine – then completes one hundered by saying ‘Laa ilaaha illallaah waHdahu laa shareeka lahu, lahul mulku, wa lahul Hamdu, wa huwa ‘alaa kulli shay’in qadeerun‘ (1), his sins will be forgiven even if they were (abundant) like the foam of the sea.” (2)

 

 

Next time your nafs and/or the Shaytaan urge you to get up after salah without saying this…

think about your many sins…

and how THIS action – if done sincerely for the sake of Allaah – can be the one that will save you (after His Mercy) (3).

 

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Note: H = ح

(1) Translation as appears in Hisul Muslim: None has the right to be worshipped except Allaah, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty and praise and He is over all things omnipotent.

(2) Reported by Muslim in his Saheeh, #939. Online Reference in Translation of Saheeh Muslim: Book 004, Chapter 69, #1243.

(3) Abu Hurayrah reported Allaah’s Messenger (sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam) as saying: There is none whose deeds alone would entitle him to get into Paradise. It was said to him: And, Allaah’s Messenger, not even you? Thereupon he said: Not even I, but that my Lord wraps me in Mercy. – Translation of Saheeh Muslim, Book 039, Chapter 15, #6761.
 

 

Msg#20 – Calamities and Bankruptcy

:قال بعض السلف
لولا مصائب الدنيا لوردنا القيامة مفاليس

 

Some of the Salaf said:

If it weren’t for the afflictions/calamities of the dunyaa, we would arrive on the Day of Resurrection bankrupt.

 

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From Zaad al-Ma’aad by Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah

 

Msg#19 – Deprived & Shackled

:قال الفضيل

إذا لم تقدر على قيام الليل، وصيام النهار، فاعلم أنك محروم، كبلتك خطيئتك

 

 Al-Fudayl (1) said:
 

If you are unable to perform Qiyaam al-Layl (pray during the night), and fast during the day, then know that you are deprived, shackled by your sin(s). (2)

 

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(1)  He is al-Fudayl ‘ibn ‘Iyaad at-Tameemee - passed away in Makkah 187 A.H.

(2)  Mawaa’ith lil-Imaam al-Fudayl ‘ibn ‘Iyaad.  Compiled by Saalih Ahmad ash-Shaamee.  al-Maktab al-Islaamee; First Edition 1998/1419 A.H.  Reference of quote:  Siyar A’laam an-Nubalaa’ (8/435)

 

Msg#18 – A Million Good Deed$ in $tore!

 

من دخل السوق فقال : لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له، له الملك، وله الحمد، يحيي ويميت، وهو حي لا يموت بيده الخير، وهو على كل شيء قدير، كتب الله له ألف ألف حسنة، ومحا عنه ألف ألف سيئة، ورفع له ألف ألف درجة، وبنى له بيتا في الجنة

“Whoever enters the marketplace and says: “Laa ilaaha illallaah waHdahu laa shareeka lahu, lahul mulku, wa lahul Hamdu, yuHyee wa yumeetu wa huwa Hayyun laa yamootu, biyadihil khayru, wa huwa ‘alaa kulli shay’in qadeerun“ (1) Allaah would write for him a thousand thousand (i.e. million) good deeds, erase from him a thousand thosand (i.e. million) bad deeds, raise for him (his status) a thousand thousand (i.e. million) levels, and build a house for him Jannah.” (2)

 

Another easy action with tremendous reward! SubHaanallaah!

 

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Note: H = ح

(1) Translation as appears in Hisul Muslim: None has the right to be worshipped except Allaah, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty and praise. He gives life and causes death, and He is living and does not die. In His hand is all good and He is over all things, omnipotent.

(2) This hadeeth is narrated by Abdullaah ibn Umar (radiyallaahu anhumaa), and is graded Hasan by Sh. al-Albaanee in Saheeh al-Jaami’ #6231.

 

Msg#17 – Don’t Be Nosey!

 

 

:عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه ، قال : قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم

من حسن إسلام المرء تركه ما لا يعـنيه

 

On the authority of Aboo Hurayrah (radiyallaahu ‘anhu) who said: The Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam) said:

“Part of the perfection of one’s Islaam is his leaving that which does not concern him.” (1)

 

“…and this is repugnant, that we talk much without any action. We sit in long gatherings/sittings for an hour, two hours, or three (indulged) in repetitive and harmful talk without any benefit in it. If one ponders over the waajibaat (obligations, or things we should be doing), he will find them many; (however), you find that he indulges in the mubaah (permissible) – and perhaps it is accompanied with some haraam (prohibited) in sayings and actions – and he leaves off many waajibaat (obligations, or things that he should be doing). This is not from the characteristics of the students of knowledge! The student of knowledge has to make sure that his actions are always ones which will bring about benefit for him – meaning that which concerns him from what he has been commanded in the Sharee’ah or been encouraged (to do) – and to leave off that which doesn’t concern him from the sayings and actions, the apparent thereof and the hidden.” (2)

 

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(1)  Hadeeth #12 in al-Ahaadeeth an-Nawawiyyah.  It is graded Hassan, and has been narrated by at-Tirmithee and others in this fashion.

(2)  The Explanation of the Arba’een an-Nawawiyyah by Sh.  Saaleh ibn Abdul-Azeez ibn Muhammad aal ash-Shaykh.