When a person passes away, their rank with Allah can be elevated as a result of someone seeking forgiveness for him. Abu Huraira, (RA) narrated that a person after death would experience an increase in rank with Allah, and as they ascend, they would ask Allah, "Oh my Lord, what is this? Where is this coming from? Why am I elevating?" Allah would reply, "Your son sought forgiveness for you”. This connection highlights the beauty of supplicating for the deceased. It is essential to remember that istighfar, seeking forgiveness, is crucial when making dua for the deceased. It was the beginning of almost every dua the Prophet (Pbuh) made for the deceased.                        Although one may not know the ultimate standing of the deceased with Allah, one must assume well of Allah, Having a good expectation of Allah i.e Husnul Zann is crucial. Imam al-Bukhari's Sahih mentions the hadith ...

  Being in the presence of someone who is dying can be a humbling experience, reminding   man of the precious value of life. Unfortunately, this experience is often left to medical staff or funeral homes, but witnessing someone's final moments can be profound. Watching as they take their last breath and seeing the look on their face as the angel of death enters the room can evoke a sense of awe and contemplation. As described by the Prophet (Pbuh), some people may see angels of mercy coming to them, while others may appear to be confronted by something terrifying. Only Allah knows what actually happens during this transition, but those who have been around dying individuals have noticed differences in how people leave this world. The Prophet (Pbuh) would often be present during his companions' dying moments, such as with 'Abu Salamah (RA) and 'Um Salamah (RA). He observed that when the soul leaves the body, the eyes follow the soul, and it is the sunnah to then close th...

  Can one imagine what it would look like if 70,000 birds were flapping their wings in unison, or if 70,000 soldiers stood in one place? Now, consider a Hadith from the Prophet (pbuh) that states when a person visits their sick brother or sister for the sake of Allah , they are accompanied by 70,000 angels who pray and seek forgiveness for them throughout the visit, and even until the next day. This incredible reward includes a special garden promised in paradise. It's hard to fathom the magnitude of an entourage of angels far greater than humans or birds, all seeking forgiveness and praying for one person.     However, in this day and age, we see people giving charity and voluntarily fasting for the sake of Allah. There are individuals who pray "Qiyam ul layl" and there are those who engage in service initiatives such as feeding the poor. However, it is rare to find people who visit the sick for the sake of Allah without being a chaplain or in some pastoral capaci...

  Abdullah Ibn Abbas (RA) shares an authentic account recorded by 'at-Tabarani' about the Prophet (Pbuh) visiting an unknown sick man from the Ansar community. This man is simply referred to as "Rajulan min al-Ansar" meaning a man from the Ansar, with no mention of his name. As the Prophet (Pbuh) approached the man's home, he overheard the man speaking to someone inside, after which he knocked on the door and asked for permission to enter. However, upon entering, the Prophet (Pbuh) found no one with the sick man. The man then explained to the Prophet (Pbuh) that he had briefly stepped out because he was upset about how people were treating him due to his illness, which is described in the narration as a "hum-ma," meaning fever, but it is possible that it had caused some visible appearance or behavior that led to negative treatment. The illness had made the Ansari man unappealing to others.      The sick man went on to tell the Prophet that someone had...

        Allah has said that those who spend their wealth in His cause are like seeds that grow seven pods, each containing a hundred grains, resulting in a total of seven hundred. Allah multiplies the reward for those whom He wills, as He is Vast and All-Knowing.      To develop good character, one needs to cultivate qualities that serve as these pods, bearing good deeds that stem from those qualities. This leads to the maqaam or station in tazkiya, where good becomes natural due to the nurtured quality producing fruit repeatedly. Allah rewards even a single good deed way more than its worth, while never punishing anyone with a sin more than it is worth. The Prophet (Pbuh) had said that Allah records good and bad deeds and made them clear. If someone intends to do a good deed but fails to follow through, Allah still records it as one complete good deed. If they follow through, Allah may record it as ten good deeds up to seven hundred times ...

  Abu Jahl and Abu Lahab were not small in the physical sense, but rather small in character, just like those who are considered blind are not physically blind, but rather have blind hearts. People with no character tend to overcompensate with material possessions, loud behavior, and obnoxiousness. However, worldly scales cannot weigh a person's character, only Allah's scales can do that.       Comparing Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (RA) to Abu Jahl, the former was a giant in the deen, known for being the first person to recite the Qur'an publicly, and the one whose recitation made the Prophet (Pbuh) weep. On the other hand, Abu Jahl was huge in physical stature but small in character, as evidenced by his stomping and attacking Ibn Mas'ud during the public recitation of Surah Ar-Rahman. Despite being physically shorter than his companions, Ibn Mas'ud (RA)'s legacy is greater than any of them, and he remains one of the greatest companions in Islam.   ...