ALMISKEENAH

 

 

EID MUBARAK!

A section from a lengthy Hadith narrated by Ibn Abbas RadhiAllahu anhu, where he heard our Nabi SallAllahu alaihi wasallam say,

…and then the night of Eidul Fitr, the night that is called Laylatul Jaa’izah, The Night of Prize Giving, comes along. On the morning of Eid Allah Ta’ala sends down the Malaa’ikah to all the lands of the earth where they take positions at access points of roads, calling out with a voice that is heard by all except man and Jinn,

‘O Ummah of Muhammad SallAllahu alaihi wasallam, come forth from your houses towards a Lord that is noble and gracious, who grants much and pardons the major sins.’

When they proceed towards the places for their Eid Salat, Allah says to the Malaa’ikah: "What indeed is the reward of that employee who has renedered his services?" The Malaa;ikah replies, "O Lord and Master, it is only right that he should receive his reward in full for his services". Allah then says: "I call you to witness, O My Malaa’ikah, that for their having fasted during the month of Ramadhan, and for their having stood before Me in prayer by night, I have granted to them as reward My pleasure and have granted them forgiveness. O My servants ask now of Me, for I swear by My honour and by My greatness, that whatsoever you shall beg of Me this day in this assembly of yours for the needs of the Hereafter, I shall grant you; and whatsoever you shall ask for worldly needs, I shall look at you favourably. By My honour I swear, as long as you shall obey My commands. I shall cover your faults. By My honour and My Greatness do I swear that I shall never disgrace you among the evil-doing ones and disbelievers. Depart now from here, you are forgiven. You have pleased Me and I am pleased with you."

The Malaa’ikah on seeing this great reward bestowed upon the Ummah of Muhammad SallAllahu alaihi wasallam on the day of Eidul Fitr become greatly pleased and happy. (As reported in Targheeb)

 

O Allah, make us also of those fortunate ones, Ameen.

May Allah change our conditions from bad to good, from weak to strong, from animosity to love, from enmity to brotherhood, changing all that needs to be changed in us for His Sake. May we be good servants, obedient servants, beloved servants, respected servants, praised servants. Insha’Allah attending humbly to worship on this night as our Beloved Prophet SallAllahu alaihi wasallam directed us.

Insha’Allah Eid will be Monday in the Kingdom, but I have posted the above so we may all profit from the Night of Prize Giving. Ameen.

Jazakillahu to dear little Asiyah for her colourful contribution to this Eid message with her creative depiction of the Blessed Dome of Peace. May Allah Ta’ala soon bring her and her family to visit the Mubarak Sacred Cities. Ameen.

There was a wild storm in Makkah this afternoon (Saturday) dropping heavy rains of Mercy and hail! This seems to be a common blessing during the last ten days in Makkah, SubhanAllah. And a steady stream of buses are bringing pilgrims to this City of Radiance and Truth, where the city expands to record attendance during these days of festivity. Allahu Akbar.

 

All good is from Allah Ta’ala whereas mistakes are from this humble speck. May Allah Ta’ala Bless all readers, bringing you all closer to Him and His Rasul SallAllahu alaihi wasallam. Ameen.