A NAS A WEEK - 1 SAFAR 1441H

But those who before them had homes (in Medina) and had adopted the Faith show their affection to such as came to them for refuge and entertain no desire in their hearts for things given to the (latter) but give them preference over themselves even though poverty was their (own lot). And those saved from the covetousness of their own souls they are the ones that achieve prosperity.  ⁵³⁸³ [The English Translation of al-Hasyr, 59:9 by Abdullah Yusuf Ali].

Notes:5383 - This refers to the Ansar (the Helpers), the people of Madinah who accepted Islam when it was persecuted in Makkah, and who invited the holy Prophet to join them and become their Leader in Madinah. The Hijrat was possible because of their goodwill and their generous hospitality. They entertained the Prophet and all the refugees (Muhajirs) who came with him. The most remarkable ties of full brotherhood were established between individual members of the one group and the other. Until the Ummat got its own resources, the Helpers regularly gave and the Refugees regularly received. The Helpers counted it a privilege to entertain the Refugees, and even the poor vied with the rich in their spirit of self-sacrifice. When the confiscated land and property of the Banu Nadhir was divided, and the major portion was assigned to the refugees, there was not the least jealousy on the part of the Helpers. They rejoiced in the good fortune of their brethren. And incidentally they were themselves relieved of anxiety and responsibility on their behalf.

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A NAS A WEEK - 23 MUHARRAM 1441

Ibn Abbas reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There is no believing servant but that he has a sin he habitually commits from time to time, or a sin abiding over him that he does not abandon until he departs the world. Verily, the believer was created to be tested, repenting and forgetful. If he is reminded, he will remember.” [Source: al-Mu’jam al-Kabīr 11810. Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani]

عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ مَا مِنْ عَبْدٍ مُؤْمِنٍ إِلَّا وَلَهُ ذَنْبٌ يَعْتادُهُ الْفَيْنَةَ بَعْدَ الْفَيْنَةِ أَوْ ذَنْبٌ هُوَ مُقِيمٌ عَلَيْهِ لَا يُفَارِقُهُ حَتَّى ي يُفَارِقَ الدنيا إِنَّ الْمُؤْمِنَ خُلِقَ مُفْتَنًا تَوَّابًا نَسِيًّا إِذَا ذُكِّرَ ذَكَرَ

[11810 المعجم الكبير للطبراني

2276 المحدث الألباني خلاصة حكم المحدث إسناده صحيح في السلسلة الصحيحة] 

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A NAS A WEEK - 16 MUHARRAM 1441H

If ye help not (your Leader) (it is no matter): for Allah did indeed help him: when the unbelievers drove him out: he had no more than one companion: they two were in the cave and he said to his companion "have no fear for Allah is with us": then Allah sent down his peace upon him and strengthened him with forces which ye saw not and humbled to the depths the word of the unbelievers. But the word of Allah is exalted to the heights: for Allah is Exalted in might Wise.  ^{1302   1303   1304}  [The English translation of at-Tawbah, 9:40 by Abdullah Yusuf Ali]

 

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1302 - The Tabuk expedition was not a failure. Though some hesitated, many more joined in. But a more striking example was when the Prophet was hunted out of Makkah and performed his famous Hijrat. His enemies plotted for his life. He had already sent his followers on to Madinah. Ali had volunteered to face his enemies in his house. His single companion was Abu Bakr. They two concealed themselves in the cave of Thaur, three miles from Makkah, for three nights, with the enemy prowling around in great numbers in fruitless search of them. "We are but two," said Abu Bakr. "Nay," said Muhammad, "for Allah is with us." Faith gave their minds peace, and Allah gave them safety. They reached Madinah, and a glorious chapter opened for Islam. The forces that helped them were not seen, but their power was irresistible. 

1303 - "The second of two," which afterwards became Abu Bakr's proud title. 

1304 - The superlatives in the Arabic I have rendered by the periphrasis, "humbled to the depths" and "exalted to the heights," as they accord better with the genius of the English language. The enemies of Islam had boasted that they would root it out: the result showed them up as ridiculous and despicable. 

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A NAS A WEEK - 9 MUHARRAM 1441H

Al-Hakam ibn al-A’raj reported: I want to Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, and I said, “Tell me about fasting the day of Ashura.” Ibn Abbas said, “When you see the crescent of the month of al-Muharram, count the days and wake up to fast on the ninth day.” I said, “Is this how the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, fasted it?” Ibn Abbas said, “Yes.” [Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1133. Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim]

Al-Nawawi said, “Al-Shafi’i and his companions, Ahmad, Ishaq, and others said it is recommended to fast the ninth and tenth of Al-Muharram together, as the Prophet (ṣ) fasted the tenth and intended to fast the ninth.” [Source: Sharḥ al-Nawawī ‘alá Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1133]

عَنِ الْحَكَمِ بْنِ الأَعْرَجِ قَالَ انْتَهَيْتُ إِلَى ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ رضى الله عنهما فَقُلْتُ لَهُ أَخْبِرْنِي عَنْ صَوْمِ عَاشُورَاءَ‏ فَقَالَ إِذَا رَأَيْتَ هِلاَلَ الْمُحَرَّمِ فَاعْدُدْ وَأَصْبِحْ يَوْمَ التَّاسِعِ صَائِمًا قُلْتُ هَكَذَا كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَصُومُهُ قَالَ نَعَمْ

[1133 صحيح مسلم كتاب الصيام باب أي يوم يصام في عاشوراء]

قال النووي قَالَ الشَّافِعِيُّ وَأَصْحَابُهُ وَأَحْمَدُ وَإِسْحَاقُ وَآخَرُونَ يُسْتَحَبُّ صَوْمُ التَّاسِعِ وَالْعَاشِرِ جَمِيعًا لِأَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ صَامَ الْعَاشِرَ وَنَوَى صِيَامَ التَّاسِعِ

[1133 شرح النووي على مسلم]

A NAS A WEEK - 2 MUHARRAM 1441H

He who forsakes his home in the cause of Allah finds in the earth many a refuge wide and spacious: should he die as a refugee from home for Allah and his Apostle his reward becomes due and sure with Allah: and Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful [The English translation of an-Nisaa, 4:100 by Abdullah Yusuf Ali].

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