Ramadan Learning, Part-2

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.  

#Ramadan_Learning_2

Alhamdulillah, it takes 32 Raka'at to complete Surah Al-Baqara.

From Today's discussion, we have came to know that: Allah Subhanahu Ta'ala give direction us how to give Sadkah in between Ayah 261 to 265 of Surah Al-Baqara. An ayah about Sadkah attracts me a lot. Wanna give it below.

Allah swt. said:

 مَّثَلُ الَّذِينَ يُنفِقُونَ أَمْوٰلَهُمْ فِى سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ كَمَثَلِ حَبَّةٍ أَنۢبَتَتْ سَبْعَ سَنَابِلَ فِى كُلِّ سُنۢبُلَةٍ مِّائَةُ حَبَّةٍ ۗ وَاللَّهُ يُضٰعِفُ لِمَن يَشَآءُ ۗ وَاللَّهُ وٰسِعٌ عَلِيمٌ 

The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed [of grain] which grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies [His reward] for whom He wills. And Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing. (2:261)

See these words! A seed, seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains. That means 7*100= 700 (Neki)! SubhanAllah! In next line, clearly said that Allah 'multiplies' 'His Reward' for whom He wills. ^_^ So, we have to give more and more Sadkah in this holy month if it is possible.

Some people give Sadkah to gain his own popularity not for Allah swt. There's a hadith where Rashulullah (sm) said that: If we give sadkah by our right hand, our left hand wouldn't know that. That's the process. But positive thinking is that: If you have Haqq Niyah and wanna increase consciousness among people, it would be better to give Sadkah in Public. Allah swt. command us:

 يٰٓأَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا لَا تُبْطِلُوا صَدَقٰتِكُم بِالْمَنِّ وَالْأَذٰى كَالَّذِى يُنفِقُ مَالَهُۥ رِئَآءَ النَّاسِ وَلَا يُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْءَاخِرِ ۖ فَمَثَلُهُۥ كَمَثَلِ صَفْوَانٍ عَلَيْهِ تُرَابٌ فَأَصَابَهُۥ وَابِلٌ فَتَرَكَهُۥ صَلْدًا ۖ لَّا يَقْدِرُونَ عَلٰى شَىْءٍ مِّمَّا كَسَبُوا ۗ وَاللَّهُ لَا يَهْدِى الْقَوْمَ الْكٰفِرِينَ 

O you who have believed, do not invalidate your charities with reminders or injury as does one who spends his wealth [only] to be seen by the people and does not believe in Allah and the Last Day. His example is like that of a [large] smooth stone upon which is dust and is hit by a downpour that leaves it bare. They are unable [to keep] anything of what they have earned. And Allah does not guide the disbelieving people. (2:264)

To memorize Surah Al-Baqara is a huge staff for me. Only Ayatul Kursi in my memory. I have been waited for this during tilwat. LOL.

There are some du'as in last of Surah Al-Baqara, e.g.: Ayah 285 & 286. Allah swt clearly command us about making Loan in Ayah 282 & 283.

We have touched Surah Aal-i-Imran and continue it till Ayah 91 today. Alhamdulillah :)

Allah swt forbid us to make friendship with disbeliever in Ayah 28 of Surah Aal-i-Imran. Allah swt said:

 لَّا يَتَّخِذِ الْمُؤْمِنُونَ الْكٰفِرِينَ أَوْلِيَآءَ مِن دُونِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ ۖ وَمَن يَفْعَلْ ذٰلِكَ فَلَيْسَ مِنَ اللَّهِ فِى شَىْءٍ إِلَّآ أَن تَتَّقُوا مِنْهُمْ تُقٰىةً ۗ وَيُحَذِّرُكُمُ اللَّهُ نَفْسَهُۥ ۗ وَإِلَى اللَّهِ الْمَصِيرُ 

Let not believers take disbelievers as allies rather than believers. And whoever [of you] does that has nothing with Allah, except when taking precaution against them in prudence. And Allah warns you of Himself, and to Allah is the [final] destination. (3:128)

Two consecutive beautiful Du'a, you can add in your To-Do list for Ramadan. See, Ayah no: 8-9.

#Dua_1

 رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغْ قُلُوبَنَا بَعْدَ إِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا وَهَبْ لَنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحْمَةً ۚ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ الْوَهَّابُ 

"Our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have guided us and grant us from Yourself mercy. Indeed, You are the Bestower." (3:8)

#Dua_2

رَبَّنَآ إِنَّكَ جَامِعُ النَّاسِ لِيَوْمٍ لَّا رَيْبَ فِيهِ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يُخْلِفُ الْمِيعَادَ 

"Our Lord, surely You will gather the people for a Day about which there is no doubt. Indeed, Allah does not fail in His promise." (3:9)

See Ayah: 14, you will understand that which stuffs mesmerized us for this Duniya. Allah swt. said:

زُيِّنَ لِلنَّاسِ حُبُّ الشَّهَوٰتِ مِنَ النِّسَآءِ وَالْبَنِينَ وَالْقَنٰطِيرِ الْمُقَنطَرَةِ مِنَ الذَّهَبِ وَالْفِضَّةِ وَالْخَيْلِ الْمُسَوَّمَةِ وَالْأَنْعٰمِ وَالْحَرْثِ ۗ ذٰلِكَ مَتٰعُ الْحَيٰوةِ الدُّنْيَا ۖ وَاللَّهُ عِندَهُۥ حُسْنُ الْمَـَٔابِ 

Beautified for people is the love of that which they desire - of women and sons, heaped-up sums of gold and silver, fine branded horses, and cattle and tilled land. That is the enjoyment of worldly life, but Allah has with Him the best return. (3:14)

Another One: #Dua_3

الَّذِينَ يَقُولُونَ رَبَّنَآ إِنَّنَآ ءَامَنَّا فَاغْفِرْ لَنَا ذُنُوبَنَا وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ  

Those who say, "Our Lord, indeed we have believed, so forgive us our sins and protect us from the punishment of the Fire," (3:16)

We have to be patient, sincere and ask forgiveness before dawn; that means Tahajjud Salat, I reckon. Allah swt. said:

الصّٰبِرِينَ وَالصّٰدِقِينَ وَالْقٰنِتِينَ وَالْمُنفِقِينَ وَالْمُسْتَغْفِرِينَ بِالْأَسْحَارِ 

The patient, the true, the obedient, those who spend [in the way of Allah], and those who seek forgiveness before dawn. (3:17)

And I need to conclude here to quote another Ayah which comforts me.

يَخْتَصُّ بِرَحْمَتِهِۦ مَن يَشَآءُ ۗ وَاللَّهُ ذُو الْفَضْلِ الْعَظِيمِ 

He selects for His mercy whom He wills. And Allah is the possessor of great bounty. [Surah Aal-i-Imran, Ayah:74]

May Allah swt. give us ability to give more Sadkah and toufiq to read & understand the message of Al-Qur'an sincerly in this holy month of Ramadan. Ameen.

Jazakumullahu Khair :)