A NAS A WEEK - 12 RAMADHAN 1439

Those who spend the night in adoration of their Lord prostrate and standing(3124) [Translation of by Abdullah Yusuf Ali al-Furqan, 25:64].

Notes:
3124: Humble prayer brings them nearer to Allah.

Other Translations:

A NAS A WEEK - 5 RAMADHAN 1439

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Every good deed of the son of Adam is multiplied by ten, up to seven hundred times as much. Allah Almighty said: Except for fasting, as it is for me and I will reward it personally. He leaves his desires and his food for my sake. The fasting person will be relieved twice, once at the time of breaking fast and the other when he meets his Lord. The smell of his mouth is more delightful to Allah than the scent of musk.”

In another narration, the Prophet said, “Fasting is a shield, so let him not be obscene or foolish.”

[Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī; 1795, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim; 1151. Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ كُلُّ عَمَلِ ابْنِ آدَمَ يُضَاعَفُ الْحَسَنَةُ عَشْرُ أَمْثَالِهَا إِلَى سَبْعمِائَة ضِعْفٍ قَالَ اللَّهُ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ إِلَّا الصَّوْمَ فَإِنَّهُ لِي وَأَنَا أَجْزِي بِهِ يَدَعُ شَهْوَتَهُ وَطَعَامَهُ مِنْ أَجْلِي لِلصَّائِمِ فَرْحَتَانِ فَرْحَةٌ عِنْدَ فِطْرِهِ وَفَرْحَةٌ عِنْدَ لِقَاءِ رَبِّهِ وَلَخُلُوفُ فِيهِ أَطْيَبُ عِنْدَ اللَّهِ مِنْ رِيحِ الْمِسْكِ

وفي رواية أخرى قال الصِّيَامُ جُنَّةٌ فَلَا يَرْفُثْ وَلَا يَجْهَلْ

1795 صحيح البخاري كتاب الصوم باب فضل الصوم

1151 صحيح مسلم كتاب الصيام باب فضل الصيام

DIRECTOR'S TARBIYAH: RESTORING THE PRACTICES OF SADAQAH

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria delivering ISDEV Director's Tarbiyah

On 30 March 2018, the ISDEV Director's Tarbiyah brings the title of 'Restoring the Practices of Sadaqah'. Associate Prof Dr Zakaria discussed the various forms of Sadaqah that can be practiced by ISDEV fraternity. He focuses on voluntary donations. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria quotes the verse 103 from Surah At-Tawbah which means:

"Take, [O Muhammad], from their wealth, the charity you cleanse with it and cause them to increase, and pray for them. Indeed, your prayer is a guarantee for them. And Allah is Hearing, Knowing".

Based on these verse, Assoc. Prof.  Dr Zakaria attributes the benefits of Sadaqah as purifying the soul, facilitating the affairs and healing the illness for the charitable people. The approach proposed by Assoc. Prof. Dr Zakaria in restoring this practice is through financial contribution in Waqf and ISDEV fund. The practice of charity also can be restored through the contribution of the workforce with simple 'gotong royong' and willingness to spread aid. In fact, smiles and greetings are also one of the way to restored charity.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria eagerly explaining all the important points on how to restore the practices of sadaqah

By realizing this charity practice, Assoc. Prof.  Dr. Zakaria as ISDEV Director hopes that ISDEV members gain good in this practice. As a result, with the nature of love,  sensitive and positive can be part of ISDEV's personal characteristics.

Full house - ISDEV family members passionately listening to the Director's Tarbiyah

A NAS A WEEK - 28 SHA'BAN 1439

The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for mankind, and clear proofs of the guidance, and the Criterion (of right and wrong). And whosoever of you is present, let him fast the month, and whosoever of you is sick or on a journey, (let him fast the same) number of other days. Allah desireth for you ease; He desireth not hardship for you; and (He desireth) that ye should complete the period, and that ye should magnify Allah for having guided you, and that peradventure ye may be thankful [Translation of al-Baqarah, 2:185].

A NAS A WEEK - 21 SHA'BAN 1439

Abu Sa’eed Al-Hasan reported: Ai’dh ibn Amr, a companion of the Prophet, visited Ubaidullah ibn Ziyad who was the ruler and he said to him: Dear son, I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, say, “Verily, the worst shepherds are those who are harsh, so beware not to be one of them.” Ibn Ziyad said to him, “Sit down, for you are only a husk among the companions of the Prophet.” Ai’dh said, “Was there any husk among them? Indeed, the husks only came after them and were among others.” [Source: Sahih Muslim 1830; Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Imam Muslim].

الْحَسَنُ أَنَّ عَائِذَ بْنَ عَمْرٍو وَكَانَ مِنْ أَصْحَابِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ دَخَلَ عَلَى عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ زِيَادٍ فَقَالَ أَيْ بُنَيَّ إِنِّي سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يَقُولُ إِنَّ شَرَّ الرِّعَاءِ الْحُطَمَةُ فَإِيَّاكَ أَنْ تَكُونَ مِنْهُمْ فَقَالَ لَهُ اجْلِسْ فَإِنَّمَا أَنْتَ مِنْ نُخَالَةِ أَصْحَابِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ فَقَالَ وَهَلْ كَانَتْ لَهُمْ نُخَالَةٌ إِنَّمَا كَانَتْ النُّخَالَةُ بَعْدَهُمْ وَفِي غَيْرِهِمْ

1830 صحيح مسلم كِتَاب الْإِمَارَةِ ما من أمير يلي أمر المسلمين ثم لا يجهد لهم وينصح إلا لم يدخل معهم الجنة