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How To Raise And Discipline Boys By Ibn al-Jawzi (d. 597H) THE best of discipline is that which is done at a young age. If a child is left to his own characteristics and he or she matures into an adult possessing those characteristics, changing the person would be difficult. A poet said: “If you straighten the branches they will straighten up, But wood does not soften if you amend it. Discipline benefits children gradually, But it will not benefit those who have aged.” Being perseverant in discipline is important, particularly with regard to children, as it benefits them and doing good becomes a habit. A poet said: "Do not neglect disciplining a child, Even if he complains of the pain of exhaustion." Know that a doctor considers the age of the patient, as well as his place and time before prescribing the medicine best suited for him. Likewise, discipline should be suited to each child, and signs of the success or failure of a child can be noticed from a very early age. A man once told Sufyan al-Thawri, "We hit our children if they do not pray." Sufyan told him, “Rather, you should encourage them and tell them about the reward.” Zubayd al-Yafi used to tell young boys, "Whoever prays will have five walnuts." Ibrahim ibn Adham said, “O son! Seek knowledge of hadith. I will give you one dirham for every hadith that you hear.” On account of this, the boy started to seek the knowledge of hadith. Taking Care Of The Trust: A Father (and mother) should know that his child is a trust placed in his hands. He should make sure the child avoids bad company from a young age. He should teach him to do good, for a child's heart is empty and accepts anything that is given to it. The father (and mother) should also instil the love of hayaa (modesty / shyness) and generosity. He should tell him stories of the righteous, and keep him away from 'love poetry' because it is a seed of corruption. However, he should not prevent poems about generosity or courage, so the child can exalt these characteristics and becomes courageous. If the child makes a mistake, the father should overlook. His teacher should expose his secrets and mistakes, but his father should only reprimand the child in private. His father (and mother) should prohibit excessive eating and excessive sleeping. Instead make the child accustomed to simple food and minimal sleep, for it is healthier. He should be treated with physical exercises such as walking and disciplined in proper manners by being prohibited from turning his back to people and from sneezing and yawning in their presence. If he chooses to exhibit an ill characteristic, he should be deterred from it excessively before it becomes a habit. It is fine to discipline him if leniency is of no use. Luqman told his son, “O son! Discipling the son acts as a fertiliser for sowing seeds.” If the boy is aggressive, his father (and mother) should be lenient with him. Ibn ‘Abbas said, “The aggressiveness of a boy is an increase in his intelligence.” The Future Of Your Child: Wise people used to say: “Your son is like your flower the first seven years, and your servant the second seven years. By the time he reaches fourteen, if you have been good to him, then he will be your partner, and if you have bad to him then he will be your enemy.” A child should not be beaten or offended after he reaches puberty, because he will hope to lose his father in order that he may have his own way. Whoever reaches twenty years of age and has not become righteous, then his godliness is remote; however, leniency should be practiced with everyone. – Excerpt from the book 'Disciplining the Soul' About The Author: His name is Abu’l Faraj Jamal al-Din Abdul-Rahman ibn Ali, but he is famously referred to as Ibn al-Jawzi. He was born in 509 or 510 AH. Upon reaching adolescence, his aunt took him to Ibn Nasir, from whom he learned a great deal. He came to love preaching while barely having reached puberty, and from then on he started to give sermons to the people. While still very young, he became known as a religious person who would not socialise with anyone. He would only leave his house for prayer and he would not play with others of his age. He was a person of great determination and ambition, and he spent all his life busy in seeking knowledge, preaching and authoring. He authored approximately 300 books. Ibn al-Jawzi passed away in Ramadan in 597A.H. and was buried next to the grave of Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal in the cemetery of Bab Harb.

The following are few tips for safeguarding oneself from the sin of the Eye – “Unlawful gazes” by Shaykh Zulfiqar Ahmad Naqshbandi Mujaddidi DB ۚقُلْ لِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَغُضُّوا مِنْ أَبْصَارِهِمْ وَيَحْفَظُوا فُرُوجَهُمْ Tell the believing men to lower their gaze and be modest [surah 24. An-Nur, Ayah 30] وَقُلْ لِلْمُؤْمِنَاتِ يَغْضُضْنَ مِنْ أَبْصَارِهِنَّ وَيَحْفَظْنَ فُرُوجَهُنَّ And tell the believing women to lower their gaze and be modest [surah 24. An-Nur, Ayah 31] Unfortunately, today, we live in a society where advertisement, billboards, newspapers, etc. attract us with obscene images. The west also attempts to destroy our faith by propagating the message of “SHYNESS is a SICKNESS”. It is difficult to save ourselves from this evil, as watching obscene images repeatedly destroys our modesty and makes us immune to obscenity. ‘Remember, if we do not cast veil over our eyes, then a veil will be cast over our hearts for sure.’ Below are a few steps of advice for people who intend to save themselves from this sin: 1."While walking on the road, keep your gaze lowered in such a manner that just by the feet of passers by, one can get an idea if they are men or women. 2.In Supermarkets/Ticket counters, etc., try looking for a counter with representative of your own gender. Avoid counters with representatives of your opposite gender. 3.While Driving a car/riding a bike, keep your concentration on the road and vehicles around you rather than people on the road and in vehicles. It’s always possible that you might end up looking at a Non-Mehram seated in a car, bike or walking. 4.NEVER look at Billboards/Hoardings while driving, riding or walking. 5.It’s better to avoid passing through a street which has girls school or College. 6.Always carry an Islamic book with you while travelling in a Bus/Plane/Train. This will keep your mind busy and help you against evil thoughts from Shaitan. 7.When entering your own house, make an audible sound from your mouth, so that if there is a Non-Mehram woman present, she may cover herself. 8.When you knock on someone’s door, stand away from the front of the door, so as to avoid coming across an unveiled woman. 9.NEVER stay alone in the house & NEVER keep yourself free. Keep yourself occupied with some work all the time. 10.Connect to the Internet only when it’s required. NEVER connect un-necessarily as an idle mind is devils workshop. 11.When you happen to be at an Airport or an Office, where a television is playing or pictures of women are displaying, then intentionally sit with your backs towards it. 12.During any Official work or essential shopping, if one needs to interact with a Non-Mehram, then do not look at their face. Just as two people who are displeased with each other would avoid looking at each other’s faces or eyes when required to interact under compulsion. 13.If married, keep your spouse happy. 14.During Tawaaf of Kaabatullah, keep your gaze fixed at your feet. Never raise your gaze during Tawaaf except for Istalam of Hajr-e-Aswad. 15.Avoid gatherings/functions, if there is opportunity of sin. (eg., No arrangement of purdah for visiting women, music, dancing, etc.). If there is a fear that the relationship between you and the organiser of the function may be affected, then be the last to enter and first to leave the gathering. 16.First of all, it’s best not to visit Picnic-spots. However, if required to go, then choose such a time and day when there would be minimum crowd. 17."Fast on the 13th, 14th and 15th of every month as per the Lunar calendar. Also fast on every Mondays and Thursdays. If you are still unable to control your gaze, then fast on every alternative day. 18.Visualise the punishment you might get for this sin of unlawful gazes. Imagine that your eyes are being pierced with hot iron rods for years and years together. 19.Fix a punishment for yourself every time you end up sinning, e.g., offer 20 rakaat Nafl Salah for every sin occurred or give sadaqah of a certain amount. (Fix an amount that would possible prevent you from sinning again). 20.If you happen to cast a sinful gaze, lower your gaze immediately & recite istigfaar. 21.Read the following Tasbeeh( Heart cleaner): لا مرغوبى الا الله لا مطلوبى الا ا لله لا محبوبى الا ا لله لا ا له الا ا لله (I don't have any object of attraction, but Allah I don't have any object of passion, but Allah I don't have any beloved, but Allah There is no God, but Allah) (100 times in the morning and 100 times in the night) 22.Wake up for tahajjud salah every day and pray to Allah that “O Allah! It is extremely difficult for me to prevent myself from sinning, but, it’s extremely easy for you to save me from sinning. Oh Allah! Cleanse my heart and my eyes from the evil effects of my sins.” May Allah protect us from all sins of the eye and make all acts which are detestable to Allah, detestable in our hearts too. May Allah shower His Mercy on those who were involved in the production and propagation of this work. 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SOURCE: http://hadithqa.blogspot.in/2017/01/blog-post_19.html?m=0 جوان کی توبہ سے عذاب قبر رفع ہونا ایک پوسٹ نیٹ پر گردش کررہی ہے جس میں ایک یہ بات حدیث بتا کر ذکر کی گئی ہے کہ : "جوان آدمی جب توبہ کرتا ہے تو اس کی وجہ سے اللہ تعالی مشرق اور مغرب کے درمیان سارے قبر والوں سے عذاب چالیس دن کے لئے ہٹا دیتے ہیں"۔ حقیقت یہ ہے کہ یہ حدیث نہیں ہے اور نہ ہی حدیث کی کسی کتاب میں مذکور ہے، یہ من گھڑت معلوم ہوتی ہے ، اور اس کو "سنن ابن ماجہ" کی طرف منسوب کرنا بھی بالکل غلط اور جھوٹ ہے ۔ اس کے مفہوم میں ایک اور بے اصل حدیث نقل کی جاتی ہے : ( ﺇﻥ ﺍﻟﻌﺎﻟﻢَ ﻭﺍﻟﻤُﺘﻌﻠﻢ ﺇﺫﺍ ﻣَﺮّﺍ ﺑﻘﺮﻳﺔ ﻓﺈﻥ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﻳﺮﻓﻊُ ﺍﻟﻌﺬﺍﺏَ ﻋﻦ ﻣﻘﺒﺮﺓ ﺗﻠﻚ ﺍﻟﻘﺮﻳﺔ ﺃﺭﺑﻌﻴﻦ ﻳﻮﻣﺎً ‏) . قال السیوطي في "تخریج أحادیث شرح العقائد" : لا أصل له (كشف الخفاء 672) وأقره عليه الملا علي القاري في کتابه "فرائد القلائد في تخریج أحادیث شرح العقائد" وكذلك في "المصنوع" ص 65۔ اس لئے اسے بھی حدیث سمجھنا یا اس کی نسبت رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کی طرف کرنا باعث گناہ ہے ۔ اس سے بچنا چاھئے ۔

Q & A: Is No Niqab in Hajj Proof for No Niqab at All? By: Mufti Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf

Very informative! Jazakillahu khairan

کل کی ماں کاپیغام آج کی ماؤں کے نام ( حضرت اقدس مولانا ابو الحسن علی ندوی قدس سرہ العزیز کی تصنیف سے ایک اقتباس) ایک زمانہ میں میری طبیعت دینی تعلیم سے کچھ اُچاٹ سی ہونے لگی اور انگریزی تعلیم حاصل کرنے اور سرکاری امتحانات دینے کا دورہ سا پڑا ،بھائی صاحب نے کسی خط میں یا رائے بریلی کے کسی سفر میں والدہ صاحبہ سے میرے اس نئے رجحان کی شکایت کی اس پر اُنھوں نے میرے نام جو خط لکھا،اس سے ان کے دلی خیالات ،جذبات اور اُن کی قوتِ ایمانی اور دین سے محبت و عشق کا اندا زہ ہوتا ہے ۔اس خط کا ایک اقتباس جس پر کوئی تاریخ نہیں ہے لیکن غالباً ١٩٢٩ء یا ١٩٣٠ء کا لکھا ہوا ہے،من و عن پیش کیاجا رہا ہے : عزیزی علی سلمہ تمہارا اب تک کوئی خط نہیں آیا ،روز انتظار کرتی ہوں ،مجبورآکر خود لکھتی ہوں،جلد اپنی خیریت کی اطلاع دو۔عبدالعلی کے آنے سے اطمینان ضرور ہوا، مگر تمہارے خط سے تو اور تسکین ہوتی ۔عبدالعلی سے میں نے تمہاری دوبارہ طبیعت خراب ہونے کا ذکر کیا تو اُنھوں نے کہا کہ علی کو اپنی صحت کا بالکل خیال نہیں،جو وقت تفریح کا ہے وہ پڑھنے میں گزارتے ہیں ۔میں نے کہا ، تم روکتے نہیں ،کہا بہت کہہ چکے اور کہتے رہتے ہیں ، مگر وہ نہیں خیال کرتے، اس سے سخت تشویش ہوئی ،اول تو تمہاری بے خیالی اور ناتجربہ کاری اور پھر بے موقع محنت جس سے اندیشہ ہو ۔ علی!مجھے امیدتھی کہ تم انگریزی کی طرف مائل نہ ہو گے، مگر خلاف ِاُمید تم کہنے میں آگئے اور اتنی محنت گوارہ کر لی خیر بہتر ،جو کچھ تم نے کیا ، یہ بھی اس کی حکمت ہے بشرطیکہ استخارہ کر لیا ہو۔ مجھے تو انگریزی سے بالکل اُنسیت نہیں ،بلکہ نفرت ہے، مگر تمہاری خوشی منظور ہے۔ علی!دنیا کی حالت نہایت خطرناک ہے،اس وقت عربی حاصل کرنے والوں کا عقیدہ ٹھیک نہیں تو انگریزی والوں سے کیا اُمید ! بجز عبدالعلی او ر طلحہ کے تیسری مثال نہ پاؤ گے ۔علی!اگر لوگوں کا عقیدہ ہے کہ انگریزی والے مرتبے حاصل کر رہے ہیں کہ کوئی ڈپٹی اور کوئی جج،کم از کم وکیل اور بیرسٹر ہونا تو ضروری ہے مگر میں بالکل اس کے خلاف ہوں،میں انگریزی والوں کو جاہل اور اس کے علم کو بے سود اوربالکل بیکارسمجھتی ہوں ۔ خاص کر اس وقت میں نہیں معلوم کیا ہو ،اور کس علم کی ضرورت ہو، اس وقت میں البتہ ضرورت تھی۔ اس مرتبہ کو تو ہر کوئی حاصل کر سکتا ہے ،یہ عام ہے، کون ایسا ہے جو محروم ہے،وہ چیز حاصل کرنا چاہیے جو اس وقت گراں ہے اور کوئی حاصل نہیں کرسکتا جس کے دیکھنے کو آنکھیں ترس رہی ہیں اور سننے کو کان مشتاق ہیں ۔آرزو میں دل مٹ رہا ہے مگر وہ خوبیاں نظر نہیں آتیں ۔ افسوس!ہم ایسے وقت میں ہوئے ،علی!تم کسی کے کہنے میں نہ آؤ اگر خدا کی رضامندی حاصل کرنا چاہتے ہو اور میرے حقوق ادا کرنا چاہتے ہو تو ان سبھوں پر نظر کرو جنھوں نے علم دین حاصل کرنے میں عمر گزار دی ان کے مرتبے کیا تھے!شاہ ولی اللہ صاحب، شاہ عبدالعزیز صاحب ، شاہ عبدالقادر صاحب ،مولوی ابراہیم صاحب اور تمہارے بزرگوں میں خواجہ احمد صاحب او رمولوی محمد امین صاحب جن کی زندگی اور موت قابلِ رشک ہوئی،کس شان وشوکت کے ساتھ دنیا برتی اور کیسی کیسی خوبیو ں کے ساتھ رحلت فرمائی۔یہ مرتبے کسے حاصل ہو سکتے ہیں، انگریزی مرتبے والے تمہارے خاندان میں بہت ہیں اور ہوں گے مگر اس مرتبے کا کوئی نہیں ،اس وقت بہت ضرورت ہے،ان کوانگریزی سے کوئی انس نہ تھا،یہ انگریزی میں جاہل تھے،یہ مرتبہ کیوں حاصل ہوا۔ علی!اگر میرے سو اولادیں ہوتیں ،تو سب کو میں یہی تعلیم دیتی ،اب تم ہی ہو ،اللہ تعالیٰ میری خوش نیتی کا پھل دے کہ سو کی خوبیاں تم سے حاصل ہوں اور میں دارین میں سرخ رُو اور نیک نام اور صاحب ِاولاد کہلاؤں ،آمین ثم آمین۔ میں خدا سے ہر وقت دُعا ء کرتی ہوں کہ وہ تم میں ہمت اور شوق دے اور خوبیاں حاصل کرنے کی اور تما م فرائض ادا کرنے کی توفیق دے آمین۔ اس سے زیادہ مجھے کوئی خواہش نہیں ، اللہ تعالیٰ تمہیں ان مرتبوں پر پہنچائے اور ثابت قدم رکھے ،آمین ۔علی!ایک نصیحت اور کرتی ہوں ،بشرطیکہ تم عمل کرو ، اپنے بزرگوں کی کتابیں کام میں لاؤاور احتیاط لازم رکھو۔جو کتاب نہ ہو و ہ عبدالعلی کی رائے سے خریدوباقی وہی کتابیں کافی ہیں ،اس میں تمہاری سعادت اور بزرگوں کو خوشی ہو گی ۔اس سعادت مندی کی مجھے بے حدخواہش ہے کہ تم ان کتابوں کی خدمت کرو، جو روپیہ خرچ کرو انھیں ضرورتوں میں یا کھاؤ۔ قرض کبھی نہ لو ، ہو تو خر چ کرو ، ورنہ صبر کرو،طالب علم یوں ہی علم حاصل کرتے ہیں ،تمہارے بزرگو ں نے بہت کچھ مصیبتیں جھیلی ہیں،اس وقت کی تکلیف باعثِ فخر سمجھو، جو ضرورت ہو ہمیں لکھو،میں جس طرح ممکن ہوگا پورا کروں گی ، خدا مالک ہے مگر قرض نہ کرنا ، یہ عادت ہلاک کرنے والی ہے ، اگر وفائے وعدہ کرو تو کچھ حرج نہیں ۔صحابہؓ نے قرض لیا ہے مگر ادا کر دیا ہے ،ہم کون چیز ہیں ۔علی!یہ بھی تمہاری سعادت مندی ہے کہ میری نصیحت پر عمل کرو۔ حلوہ ابھی تیار نہیں ہوسکا ،انشاء اللہ تعالیٰ موقع ملتے ہی تیار کرکے بھیجوں گی اطمینان رکھو۔بہت جلد خیریت کی اطلاع دو۔اگر دیر کرو گے تو میں سمجھوں گی کہ میری نصیحت تمہیں ناگوار ہوئی ، انشاء اللہ تعالیٰ رمضان شریف میں تم سے وعظ کہلاؤں گی ۔ اللہ تعالیٰ میری خواہش سے زیادہ تمہیں توفیق دے کہنے کی اور تمہارا کلام پُراثر اور خدا کی خوشی ورضامندی کے قابل ہو ،آمین ۔باقی خیریت ہے،تم خدا کی رحمت سے تیار رہو، تم نے وعدہ بھی کیاہے۔ تمہاری والدہ ( اسلام میں عورت کا درجہ۔ ص:٢٧٩)

Imam ash-Shāfi'ī رحمه الله: The dignity of a man is in three things; • Hiding poverty until people consider from your integrity that you are rich. • Hiding anger until people consider that you are pleased. • Hiding hardship until people consider that you are prosperous. [ﻣﻨﺎﻗﺐ ﺍﻟﺸﺎﻓﻌﻲ للبيهقي ٢/١٨٨]

Sa’d bin Abi Waqqaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates the following: I noticed my brother, ‘Umair bin Abi Waqqaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), attempting to remain hidden before Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) inspected us for the departure to Badr. I thus asked him, “What is the matter, O my brother?” He replied, “I fear that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) will see me and regard me to be too small. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) will thus send me away, whereas I deeply desire to join the expedition as it is possible that Allah Ta‘ala will bless me with martyrdom.” My brother thereafter came before Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), and Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) regarded him to be too small to join the expedition to Badr. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) thus sent him away saying, “Go back.” However, ‘Umair (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) began to cry (out of disappointment as he wished to join the expedition and be blessed with martyrdom). Seeing him cry, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) allowed him to join the expedition. On account of his tender age, I had to tie knots in the strap of his sword (as the sword was too big for him). He was thereafter martyred in the Battle of Badr. His age, at the time, was sixteen, and the disbeliever who killed him was ‘Amr bin ‘Abdi Wudd. [Tabaqaat Ibni Sa’d vol. 3, pg. 149] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LESSON: If a person is on the verge of gaining a billion dollars, but the deal thereafter somehow slips through his fingers, he will be devastated and distraught. In fact, there are some people who even contemplated suicide out of depression! This is on account of the love of money having permeated deep into their hearts. On the contrary, love of good deeds had possessed the hearts of the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) to such an extent that being deprived of a chance to join an expedition in the path of Allah Ta‘ala was devastating and would cause them to cry in grief. This is indeed the sign of true imaan and love for Allah Ta‘ala. Source

Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: Why do we not find the time to regularly engage in zikr and ‘ibaadah, whereas it is these actions that will truly benefit us after our death? We are all aware that our life in this world is extremely short and can be likened to a dream. When a person has a dream, he sees many things, yet upon awakening, he finds that everything has disappeared and he realises that what he saw was nothing but a dream. Similarly, when a person passes away, he finds that everything of the world has disappeared and only good actions remain. Hence, if righteous actions are not carried out during one’s lifetime, the life after death will be nothing but misery and destruction. (Suhbat Baa Awliyaa pg. 205)

Life is short The Angel of Death came to Nooh and said: O longest-lived of the Prophets, how did you find this world and its pleasures? He said: Like a man who entered a room with two doors, and he stood in the middle of the room for a brief moment, then he went out of the other door. ● [ibn Abi’d-Dunya’s az-Zuhd (358)]

Over the centuries, many Ulama have cautioned the Believers about the dangers of listening to music. Whilst many Muslims have listened, others have chosen to dismiss these warnings and advices. I intend to discuss the harms of music on the Believer’s body, heart, mind and soul, using reasoning from The Noble Quran and Science. For those brothers and sisters who are still listening to music, I urge you to read on and to take heed to what is being said. Firstly, we need to understand that Islam is a way of life. The Believer’s heart radiates the noor of Iman as he submits himself to the commands of Allah Ta’ala. Allah Ta’ala is All Wise and All Knowing. He has sent us the Noble Quran and the Sunnah of our beloved Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam as guidelines for us to live by. It is through the wisdom of Allah Ta’ala that mankind has been either permitted to or forbidden from carrying out certain actions. Mankind has been blessed with a choice to either comply or digress from the orders of The Most Merciful; of which both paths carry consequences. Our knowledge is limited, therefore it would be best to follow the laws of Allah Ta’ala and the guidance of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, so that we may please Allah Ta’ala and attain Jannah. We begin by looking at music from an Islamic point of view. Cursed is that person who purchases the music, even if he does not listen to it. I urge the parents and caregivers in the homes to be strict with your subordinates and family members regarding music. Parents need to understand that through financing the haram of music in any form, they may be punished by the Almighty. Allah Ta’ala has said in the Noble Quran : “And of mankind is he who purchases idle talk (Lahw Al Hadeeth) to mislead from the path of Allah without knowledge, and takes it by way of mockery. For such there will be a humiliating torment.” – Quran (31:6) Furthermore Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam has forbade the listening to music as it corrupts the believer. Allah Ta’ala has also mentioned in the Noble Quran that his curse is upon those who deviate from Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam’s orders: “And let those beware who oppose the Messenger’s commandment, lest some fitnah should befall them or a painful torment be inflicted on them.”- Quran (24:63) Music rusts the heart of the believer and in turn, breeds hypocrisy. Music is highly suggestive on both conscious and subconscious levels. An example is that of ballads (love songs), which trick the listener into believing that he cannot live without the object of his affection. Furthermore the songs portray the illusion that the desired individual is perfect and that life is not worth living without her affection. This creates kufr and shirk, as none is perfect but Allah Ta’ala. We have not been given permission by Allah Ta’ala to decide when our lives should end. Only upon evaluating the lyrics to many of these songs, do we realise the sins that we commit in listening to them. Science has also proven that music has detrimental effects upon the listener. It has been shown to alter the moods of the listeners. It bypasses the reasoning centre of the brain and evokes feelings in the individual. Tolerance to music develops over time, and the listener requires a longer duration of listening time or an increase in pace. The music acts as a tool serving the goals of Shaytaan, drawing people into sin and ultimately Jahannam. Ballads have been known to induce a state of relaxation, however this is short lived. Prolonged exposure to this may induce a sense of depression or melancholy. In the case of rock or pop, the increased pace, intensity, high volume and choice of lyrics have been associated with aggression, violence and even suicide. Music appeals to the carnal and base desires of human beings. Drugs, alcohol and illicit relationships are promoted, whilst honesty and religion are dismissed. This in turn leads to people acting upon impulse and without regard for consequences. It destroys the moral values of young men and women by destroying their modesty and chastity from a young age. Arguments have been put forward that music is beneficial. However, it has been compared to the likes of wine and gambling. In small doses, there is a temporary superficial benefit of calm, but the harms of music far outweigh the benefits. Music is addictive and detrimental., therefore it is forbidden. I believe that the underlying cause of the destruction of this generation is through its addiction to music. The western media portrays the lives of musicians and performers as being glamorous and substantial. But how many times have we seen in the media, that the performers adopt distasteful habits, are arrested, abuse others, end up in prison or experience degrading deaths? Others become the objects of great controversy and hatred by their once-so-called ‘fans’. Why? Because Allah Ta’ala has cursed those who choose to indulge in this sin. After dissecting the horrible truth about music dear brothers and sisters, I urge you to stop listening to this tool of Shaytaan. Make taubah. Recite excessive Istigfaar and adopt the Sunnah of our beloved Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam. Make a firm resolution to give up this abhorred habit. Giving up music IS NOT IMPOSSIBLE. It can be done. It has been done. Shaytaan has no hope in the mercy of Allah Ta’ala whereas, we as Muslims have hope in the Most Merciful. Replace the music with beautiful recordings of the glorious Quran Karim and taste these words with your soul. Feel the words of Quran on your lips and listen to it as you read out aloud. It shall surely stir your soul in a pleasant manner and leave you satisfied. *Jamiatul Ulama KZN*

It was said to the Tabi'ee Salmah bin Dinar "Why do we hate death" He said "Because you have built this world, and ruined the Aakhira. You hate to leave that which you have built to what you have ruined" ‏قيل للتابعي سلمة بن دينار : ما لنا نكره الموت ؟! قال: " لأنكم عمرتم الدنيا، وخربتم الآخرة، فأنتم تكرهون أن تنقلوا من العمران إلى الخراب " .

Bakr Abu Zayd: “Chastity and morality is a veil which is ripped apart because of free-mixing.” [Harraasat Al-Fadheelah, p. 56]

Imam al-Aajurry رحمه الله said: “He who wishes to reach the rank of the Ghuraba (the strangers), then let him be patient upon the alienation of his parents, his wife, his brethren, and his relatives...” [Kitaab al-Ghuraba]

Allaah says: "I am as My slave thinks of Me." [saheeh al-Bukhaari #7405] Shaykh ‘Abd ur-Rahmaan al-‘Ajlaan comments: “If he has good thoughts about Allaah, that he will be answered, then he will be answered bi’ithnillaah. But if he says ‘I don’t think I will be answered’ and the like, then he will be deprived of the answer – and refuge is sought in Allaah – because he did not have good thoughts of his Lord.” [source: Tafseer Surah Ghaafir, tape no. 3]

Ibn Hibbān رحمه الله said: ❝The worst type of delusion is when you expect jannah's fruits yet you are planting jahannam's seeds.❞ [Rawdatul-Uqālā, ph.283]

❝Everything declines after reaching perfection, therefore let no man be beguiled by the sweetness of a pleasant life.❞

❝It is Haram to hold negative assumptions about someone who is apparently honest and upright and it is Mustahabb to think well of Muslims (in general).❞ — Ibn Qa-id al-Hanbali ® [Hidayah al-Raghib]

"People are paying no attention to the best act of worship: Humility" (Ummulmomineen Aisha bint Abi Bakr RadhiAllahu anha)

"Always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them" Mufti Ismail Menk

‘Umar Ibn Al-Khattab رضي الله عنه said: "Whoever decorates himself by displaying to the people some characteristics that Allah knows are contrary to his real characteristics, will be disgraced and dishonoured by Allah." [Ad-Daaraqutnee, 4/207] Alot of us on social media should take special heed of this.

Seeking fame: Bishr ibn al-Haarith said: لا يَجِدُ حَلاوَةَ الآخِرَةِ رَجُلٌ يُحِبُّ أَنْ يَعْرِفَهَ النَّاسُ "A man who loves to be known by the people will not taste the sweetness of the hereafter" Source: Siyar A`lam al-Nubala' May Allah سبحانه وتعالى grant us sincerity in our sayings and actions.

Knowledge & fear of Allâh : Abdullah ibn Masood رضي الله عنه : ليس العلم بكثرة الرواية و لكن العلم الخشية ”Indeed, knowledge is not to narrate a lot, rather knowledge is to fear Allah.’

Mujahid ibn Jabr (Rahimahullah) said: "The faqih is the one who fears Allah, even if his knowledge is little. And the jahil is the one who disobey Allah, even if his knowledge is plenty." [Al-Bidayatu wan-Nihaya 9/255]

Regarding knowledge, Mu`adh ibn Jabal (R.A) said: به توصل الأرحام ويعرف الحلال من الحرام "Through it blood-ties are restored and the halaal is distinguished from the haraam." Source: Hilyat al-Awliya