One in Three
18 05 2008No one wants to be a hyprocrite because well, we know that the munafiqeen are in the lowest of jahannam. So even though we may be sure of our emaan in Allah [aza wajal], we probably dont want anything to do with the munafiqeen and that includes having any of their attributes.
Narrated Abu Hurairah [radiAllahu anhu] that Allah’s Messenger [salAllahu alayhi wa salam] said,
“There are three signs of a hypocrite: When he speaks, he lies; when he makes a promise, he breaks it; and when he is trusted, he betrays his trust.”
So theres 3 potential qualities you find in a hyprocrite that we should try to rid ourselves of. If we concentrate on changing these 3 simple bad qualities then least we can go to sleep feeling that much better. We may have all of them we may have two of them we may even have one of them but we should try to make sure that even if its one in three we change so it becomes zero in three *smiles*
Making SALAH
To begin, all praise and thanks are due to Allah, The Creator and Maintainer of the Heavens & Earth and all that exists.
Allah the Atheem (Magnificent) says, “I did not create the Jinn and Humans for nothing else than to Worship [Admire] me alone.” [Sura 51-Ayat 56] Then Allah the Aziz (All-Mighty) says, “Perform As-Salat and be alert of your duty to him; and he is whom you shall be collected.” [Sura 6-Ayat 72]
Surely the Salat is what separates the Believers from the Disbelievers. We are commanded by Allah to make five daily Salat. It is a duty put on us by our maker. This duty is neither difficult nor cumbersome to those who have firm belief and fear in Allah.
But for those who may see this as a hard command then answer this question. Let’s say one of the wealthiest business men on the planet; decides that he want to start a challenge. Let’s say his challenge is to take 100 random people from around the world to see who is hard-working, thoughtful, and focused. The challenge last one year and at the end of the challenge the winner receives $100 million dollars, untaxed and undisputed.
The contestants must do one thing to be considered the winner. They must talk to him. They are allowed to do this via E-mail. They must write to him 5 times per day everyday for the rest of the year. They must contact him and let him know about their daily affairs, once in the morning, twice in the afternoon, and twice at night. That’s it. No strings attached no hidden messages just consistency.
Just think many people would love that opportunity. No matter what circumstance they’re in they would find a way to get to a computer and E-mail him. Would you turn that down? Some would go as far as purchasing their own computer (laptop), quitting their job, and completely devote themselves to the contest. Why? Because they believe in his promise and they hope to win no matter if there sick, hurt, or busy.
Unfortunately this is the sad state of the Ummah (nation) today. So many Muslims are finding other things to do rather than making Salat. Just five to ten minutes of your time 5 times a day. That’s a little under an HOUR out of a 24hr day! And Allah the Haqq (The True One) promises us way more than $100 million Dollars. Allah the Kareem (Generous) says in the Holy Qur’an, “…In there (Paradise) you shall have all that you’ve ever desired and you shall have everything you ask for.” [Sura 41-Ayat 31]
Don’t we believe in the promise of Allah? Our Lord asks us in the Holy Qur’an, “…who is Truer in statement than Allah?” [Sura 4-Ayat 87 No One! Of Course