ALMISKEENAH

 

Is it not time for the believers to humble their hearts to the remembrance of Allah and the Truth that has been revealed
(57:16)

One year ago I began this humble collection with this Ayat. (Only a different translation) The world, the external, changes in so many ways in one year, but the message of our Holy Book and Our Beloved Master of Madinatul-Nabi SallAllahu alaihi wasallam will forever remain the same.

The phrase khushu’-ul-qalb according to Ibn Katheer means for “the heart to soften; to be receptive to advice; to be obedient; to submit.” While in the Qur’anic context of the above Ayat, according to Maulana Mufti Muhammad Shafi’ in his Tafseer Ma’ariful Qur’an it implies a willingness to yield to the Divine injunctions, or the Divine imperatives and prohibitions without allowing any laxity in following them [Ruh-ul-Ma’ani] Volume 8 page 323.

“This verse admonishes the believers. Sayyidna Abdullah ibn Abbas RadhiAllahu anhu reports that some of the believers were found to be lacking in firmness and laziness was found in their practices. So this verse was revealed. The Muslims are cautioned that they should prepare themselves to turn to Allah Ta’ala totally and completely, and act upon the teachings of their religion. All actions revolve around khushu’-ul-qalb. Sayyidna Shaddad ibn Aws narrates that the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu alaihi wasallam said: “The first thing that will be taken away from the people will be their humility or humbleness.”

May our links to Allah Ta’ala and His Habib SallAllahu alahi wasallam be constantly on the increase and strengthened by all that is around us as reminders, with our hearts softened by all we perceive, near and far, remembrance perpetually in a humbled heart. May we truly take heed.

It is He who raised a messenger, among the people who had no Scripture, to recite His revelations to them, to make then grow spiritually and teach them the Scripture and wisdom. (62:2)

 

Two young Hifz students were visiting this Radiant City this past week and while here they did the these drawings reflecting their impressions of Masjid Nabawi. I have taken the liberty to use an emboss filter on them as the pencil lines were too delicate to scan successfully. JazakumuLlahu khairan Yahya and Hamza for your contribution to this "anniversary" edition of the blog. May Allah Ta’ala continue to bless your lives with His Book in your hearts and assist you in fulfilling your desire to devote to becoming Alims. May you both be blessed with khushu’-ul-qalb. Ameen.

 

And the now…. 

 

Views looking south towards Qiblah from the Movenpick hotel just before Maghrib. The tent in the middle is the Zam Zam filling area.

 

The majority of this western courtyard is under construction in preparation for the installation of the umbrellas.   

 

This buidling extends the entire length of the western perimeter of the courtyard. 

 

The accessible walkways are extremely limited with all the work in progress. The green spire adjacent to the Dome of Felicity awakens the longing from wherever we are for Al-Mustafa SallAllahu alaihi wasallam.

Do not ask me, friend: "Where is Muhammad?"

Hidden in my heart, there is Muhammad!

Is there need to wander to Medina?

Here and there, apparent is Muhammad.

In my heart and eyes resides forever

From the day of the Covenant, Muhammad….

(Milad Ahmad) 

 

I have decided to take a short sojourn. Insha’Allah I will return after a week or so. You all remain in my Du’a, Insha’Allah, this humble speck is in need of your Du’a. I ask your forgiveness for my weaknesses and shortcomings over the past year. May Allah Ta’ala give us all Hidayah and Taufiq as we journey along the Siratul-Mustaqeem, Ameen.

I leave you with the opportunity to visit this Mubarak City over and over in my absence…..click on English, then ‘sites in 3D’ then Mosques, then Medine. Alhumdulillah! SubhanAllah! Allahu Akbar!

Marhaba sayyid-i makki-yi madini’l’arabi…..

Welcome, O Meccan, Medinan, Arab lord-

May my heart and soul be sacrificed for you – what wonderful surnames you have!

Open the eye of mercy, cast a glance at me,

O you with the epithets Quraishi, Hashimi, and Muttalibi….

(Qudsi Mashhadi)

Both verses from here.

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.  May He accept our humble efforts and grant us the capacity to be good and do good. Ameen.