The Messenger of Allah (sallAllaahu alaihi wasallam) said, “Should I not show you such a comprehensive dua that includes all duas? Say,

(O Allah, I beg to You the good which Your Prophet Muhammad (sallAllaahu alaihi wasallam) begged of You;
and I seek refuge in You from the evil where from Your Prophet Muhammad (sallAllaahu alaihi wasallam) sought refuge.
You are the One from Whom help is sought and Your is the responsibility to communicate (the truth). There is no power or strength except with Allah the Exalted, the Great.”’
[At-Tirmidhi]

Commentary:
For those who do not remember many prayers, or cannot remember them, this is the best supplication to make. This shows part of Allah’s Mercy upon his slaves and part of the easiness of practicing Islam.

The Blessed Marriage

Among The Captives Taken When The Muslim Defeated Banu Al-Mustaliq Was A Women So Beautiful That Any Man Who Saw Her Could Not Help Being Struk By Her Beauty. When The War Booty Was Divided Up, Barrah Who Was Twnety Five (25) Year Old Fell To the Lot Of Thabit Bin Qais Bin Ash-Shammas. She Attempted To Save Herself From The Humiliation Of Captivity And The Shame Of Slvery. For She Was The Daughter Of The Leader Of Her People. By making An Agreement To Buy Her Freedom From Thabit Bin Qais. Then She Went To The  Messenger Of Allah S.A.W And Sought An Audience With Him And Upon Entering His Presence, She Said To Him ” O Messenger Of Allah ! I Am Barrah Bint Al-Harith Bin Abu Dirar, Who Is the Leader Of His People And I Have Been Seized By The Calmity Of Which You Are Aware. I Have Made An Agreement To Purchase My freedom, So please Help Me To Meet The Terms Of Agreement . The Messenger Of Allah Sallalahu Alaihe Wassalam Said : ” Shall I Tell You Of A Better Plan Than This ? ” She Said : What Is It ? The Messenger Of Allah S.A.W Replied : ” I Will Pay The Price Of Your Freedom And I Will Marry You ” She Said : Yes The Messenger Of Allah S.A.W ” It is Done “

The Blessed Marriage Was Completed And Barrah Became One Of The Mother Of The Believers.

After Consummating The Marriage The Prophet S.A.W Named Her Juwairiyah

Strength Of Her Faith
Juwairiyah R.A Was A Sincere Believer Who Fasted Much And Frequently Spent Her Nights In Prayers She Was A Pious Worshipper Who devoted Herself To Pleasing Allah, The Most High And His Messenger Sallalahu Alaihe Wassalam

Her Death
Juwairiyah R.A Died In The Year 56 A.H, Aged 65 years And She Was Buried In Al-Baqee Cemetery,Along With The Other Mother Of The Believers.

2. Ibn Umar reported that Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him). made a mention of Dajjil in the presence of the people and said: Allah is not one-eyed and behold that Dajjal is blind of the right eye and his eye would be like a floating grape.

3. Anas b. Malik reported that Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: There is never a prophet who has not warned the Ummah of that one-eyed liar; behold he is one-eyed and your Lord is not one-eyed. On his forehead are the letters k f. r. (Kafir).

4. Hudhaifa reported Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: the Dajjal would have with him water and fire and his fire would bays the effect of cold water and his water would have the effect of fire, so don’t put yourself to ruin. Abu Mas’ud reported: I also heard it from Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him).

5. Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: May I not inform you about the Dajjal what no Apostle of Allah narrated to his people? He would be blind and he would bring along with him an Image of Paradise and Hell-Fire and what he would call as Paradise that would be Hell-Fire and I warn you as Noah warned his people.

6. This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Jabir with the same chain of transmitters but with this addition that Gog and Magog would walk until they would reach the mountain of al-Khamar and it is a mountain of Bait-ul-Maqdis and they would say: We have killed those who are upon the earth. Let us now kill those who are In the sky and they would throw their arrows towards the sky and the arrows would return to them besmeared with blood. And in the narration of Ibn Hujr (the words are):” I have sent such persons (Gog and Magog) that none would dare fight against them.

The Prophet further said, “One is regarded in prayer so long as one is waiting for the prayer.”
[Sahih Al-Bukhari: Volume 3, Book 34 Sales and Trade , Number 330]

Allah Says in The Holy Quran Chapter 29 Surah Ankabut Verse 45 Regarding Some Of The Wisdom Behind The Act Of Salaah :

O Prophet, Recite This Book (Al Quran) Which Has Been Revealed To You, And Establish The Salaat. Surely The Salaat Restrains From indecent And Evil Acts, And The Remembrance Of Allah is indeed The Greatest. And Allah knows Whatever You Do.

The first surprising issue for Professor Miller was the challenging tone in many ayahs1 such as the ayahs that can be translated as “Will they not then contemplate the Quran? And if it had been from (anywhere) other than the Providence of Allah, indeed they would have found in it many difference (s).” (TMQ2 4:82) and “And in case you are suspicious (Literally: in suspicion) about what We have been sending down upon Our bondman, (i.e., the prophet. A bondman or slave is the highest title conferred by Allah upon his chosen men) then come up with a surah of like (manner), and invoke your witnesses, apart from Allah, in case you are sincere.” (TMQ 2:23) Although Professor Miller was challenging at the beginning he ended astonished at what he found.

The following are some of the points he mentioned in Miller’s lecture The Amazing Quran3 :
There is no such author who writes a book and then challenges others that this book is errorless. As for the Noble Quran, it is the other way round. It tells the reader that there are no errors in it and then challenges all people to find any, if any.
The Noble Quran does not mention the hard events in Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH)4 personal life, such as the death of his dear wife Lady Khadijah (may Allah be pleased with her) , death of his daughters and sons. Strangely enough, the ayahs that were revealed as a comment on some of the setbacks proclaimed victory while those revealed at time of victory warned against arrogance and called for more sacrifices and efforts. If one writes his own autobiography, he would magnify the victories and justify the defeats. The Noble Quran did the opposite and this is consistent and logical: it was not a history of a specific period but rather a text that sets general rules for the relationship between Allah (the Almighty) and worshippers.

Miller thought about a particular ayah that can be translated as “Say, “Surely I admonish you with one (thing) only, that you rise up to Allah by twos and singly; thereafter meditate: in no way is there any madness in your Companion. Decidedly he is nothing except a constant warner to you, before (Literally: between the hands of) a strict torment.” (TMQ 34:46) He indicated the experiments one researcher had carried out at Toronto University on “Effectiveness of Collective Discussion”. The researcher had gathered different numbers of interlocutors in discussions and compared results. He discovered that the maximum efficiency of the discussion was achieved when the interlocutors were two while the more the number the less the efficiency.

There is a surah5 in the Noble Quran called Maryam (Mary) in which Lady Maryam (may Allah be pleased with her) is eulogized in a way not even found in the Bible. At the same time, there is no surah in the name of Lady Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) or Lady Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her). The name of prophet Isa (PBUH) (Jesus) is mentioned 25 times in the Noble Qur’an while the name of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is mentioned only five times.

Some attackers say that devils used to dictate to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) what to write in the Noble Quran. But the question is how could this be while it contains ayahs that can be translated as “And in no way have Ash-Shayatîn (The ever-Vicious (ones), i.e., the devils) been coming down with it; And in no way does it behoove them, And in no way are they able to do (that).” (TMQ 29:209-210) and “So when you read the Quran, then seek refuge in Allah from the outcast Shaytan (The all-vicious, i.e., the Devil).” (TMQ 16:98)

If you were in the situation of the Prophet (PBUH) while he and Abu-Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) were inside the Cave of Hira’6 surrounded by the unbelievers who could have seen them if they had looked down. The human reaction would be to search for a back exit or some other way out or to shush in order not to be heard. However, the Prophet (PBUH) told Abu-Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) “Grieve not; surely Allah is with us.” (TMQ 9:40). This is not the mentality of a deceiver; it is the mentality of a prophet who has the confidence that Allah (the Almighty) would surely take care of him.

Surat al-Masad (Palm Fibres)7 was revealed ten years before the death of Abu-Lahab, the Prophet’s (PBUH) uncle. He had ten complete years to prove that the Noble Quran was wrong. However, he did not believe or even pretend to believe. How could the Prophet (PBUH) be that confident unless he was sure that the Noble Quran was Allah’s (the Almighty) revelation?

Commenting on the ayah that can be translated as “That is of the tidings of the Unseen that We reveal to you; in no way did you (yourself) know it, neither your people, even before this. So (endure) patiently; surely the (fair) end is for the pious.” (TMQ: 11:49) Miller writes that none of the Scriptures uses this kind of style; that is, giving the reader the piece of information and then tells him it is new information. It is really a unique challenge. What if the people of Makkah, even by pretence, had said they knew that before? What if one scholar discovered later that this information was already known before? However, this did not happen.

Professor Miller mentioned what Contemporary Catholic Encyclopedia includes under the entry ‘Quran’. It mentions that despite the plethora of studies, theories, and attempts to attack the veracity of Quranic revelation under many pretexts none of them can be logically adopted. The Church itself did not dare to adopt any of such theories but at the same time it did not admit the truthfulness of the Muslims’ theory that the Noble Quran is, without doubt, the last heavenly revelation.

In fact, Professor Miller was fair enough and was honest enough to change his position and choose the right way. Blessed be he and those who search for truth and do not allow their prejudices to prevent them from reaching it.

Final Comment

In 1977, Professor Miller had a famous debate with Islamic preacher Ahmad Deedat. His logic was clear and his justifications seemed based on intent to reach the truth without pride or prejudice. Many wished at the time that this man would embrace Islam.

In 1978 Professor Miller embraced Islam and called himself Abdul-Ahad8 . He worked for some years at Oil and Minerals University in Saudi Arabia and then devoted his life to da’wa9 through TV programs and public lectures.

Just think and do not let your prejudices prevent you from the right path.

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1-A verse in the Quran.
2- Translation of the Meaning of the Quran. This translation is for the realized meaning, so far, of the stated (Surah: Ayah) of the Quran. Reading the translated meaning of the Quran can never replace reading it in Arabic, the language in which it was revealed.
3- It is a small tract of about 25 pages but a very thick one indeed.

4- [All Prayers and Peace of Allah be upon him].
5- A chapter; the Qur’an is comprised of 114 surahs.
6- This was during the hejira to al-Madinah. The Cave of Hira’ is in the Mount an-Nour. It is only two miles from Makkah, a small cave 4 yards long and 1.75 yard wide.
7- It can be translated as “Would the hands of Abu Lahab be cut up, (i.e., perish) and would he be cut up (too)! In no way did his wealth avail him, neither whatever he earned; He will roast at a flaming Fire, (Literally: fire comprising flame). And his wife, the constant bearer of firewood, Upon her (long) neck she will have a rope of palm-fibers.” (TMQ: 111:1-5)
8- This name literally means ‘Worshipper of the Only One.’
9- Islamic call.

Wadu

Taharat

The woman replied, “I see everything through this wheel of mine.”

“Then tell me, is Allah present or not?”

“Allah is present, every moment, every day, every night – all the time.”

“But what’s your proof of this?”

“This very wheel of mine!”

“How so?”

The woman explained, “As long as I’m here running the wheel, it continues to spin in motion. Once I stop, it stops. So, if the wheel is in need of someone to keep it moving, why shouldn’t the Earth, the Heavens, the Sun and the Moon be in need of someone to keep them moving? When I stop my work, the wheel stops spinning, but until now, we’ve never seen anything in our Universe stop moving. This is how I know that the One Who keeps our world in order is present and is always present.”

The scholar was happy with this answer but continued, “Okay, but how do you know that the One who controls the Universe is one and not two?”

The woman replied, “The answer is again in my wheel! It only spins in the direction I tell it to. If someone wanted to assist me in spinning it, the wheel’s motion would become inconsistent and it wouldn’t work properly. And, if my assistant spun it in a different direction, the wheel would either stop spinning or break. This doesn’t happen when I use it alone, and this is how I know that if there was another controller of the Universe besides Allah , there would be no uniformity in the day and night cycle or anything else. So, the controller of the Heavens and the Earth can only be one.” [Seerat as-Saliheen, Page 3]

Lesson: The world itself is proof that our Creator is one, but only those of insight see this.

Extracted from
Stories Of The Prophets (Partial Translation of Sacchi Hikayaat)

Umm Salamah As We Have Said Married To Abu Salamah Whose Name Was Abdullah From The Time When The Obligation Of Jihad Was Imposed Abdullah Showed Himself To be One Of The Fiercest Fighters And One Of the Bravest. He Would No Sooner return From A Battel Than He Was Preparing For The Next. He Took Part In The Battle Of Badr And in The Battle Of Uhad, In Which He Was Serious Injured, But Allah Ordained That He Would Survive Umm Salamah Wa Widowed. She Was A Beautiful Women And So No Sooner Had She Completed Her Waiting Period Then She Receive Porposal Of Marriage From the Leaders And Distinguished Men Of Al-Madinah, Those Who Proposed To her Were Abu Bakr And Umar R.A But SHe Did Not Marry tHen The Prophet S.A.W Sent Proposal To Her But She Said To the Bearer Of The Prophet Proposal Inform The messenger Of Allah S.A.W That I Am A Very Jealous Women And I Am A Women With Children And None Of My Guaedians is Present. The Messenger Came To the Prophet S.A.W And informed Him Of What Umm Salamah R.A Had Said And He S.A.W Said : Say To Her : As For Your Saying That You Are A Very Jealous Women ,I Will Supplicate Allah And Your Jealousy Will Depart, As For Your Saying That You Are A Women With Children, You Will Find Who Is Willing And Able To Support Them And Take Care Of Them,As For Your Saying That None Of Your Guardians Is Present, No one Among Them Whether Present Or Absent Will Dislike That ( This Marriage Should take Place).

So Prophet S.A.W Marriage Umm Salamah R.A And She became Of The Mother Of The Believers. She Was A Women Of Exceeding Beauty,
Possessing A Superior Intellect And Sound Opinion. She Was Also Known For Her God-Fearing Nature,

Her Death
After A Life Filled With Faith And Righteous Deeds, The Mother Of the Believers, Umm Salamah Died In The Year 61 A.H Aged 84And The Venerable Companian, AbuHurairah R.A Led The People In her Funeral Prayer, After Which She Was Buried In AL-Baqee Cemetery.

اس کی تو یہ شان ہے کہ جب وہ کسی چیز کا ارادہ کرتا ہے تو اتنا ہی فرما دیتا ہے کہ ہو سو وہ ہو جاتی ہے پس وہ ذات پاک ہے جس کے ہاتھ میں ہر چیز کا کامل اختیار ہے اور اسی کی طرف تم لوٹائے جاؤ گے
سورة يس
82-83
His command, when He desires a thing, is only to say to it, `Be’, and it is. .So Holy be He, in whose hand is the control of everything, and to whom you shall be returned

کہہ دو ہمیں ہر گز نہ پہنچے گا مگر وہی جو الله نے ہمارے لیے لکھ دیا وہی ہمارا کارساز ہے اور الله ہی پر چاہیئے کہ مومن بھروسہ کریں
سورة التوبة
51
Say, `nothing shall befall us except what God has prescribed for us; He is our protector; and in God should the Believers put their trust’

اوراگر الله تمہیں کوئی تکلیف پہنچائے تو اس کے سوا اسے ہٹانے والا کوئی نہیں اور اگر تمہیں کوئی بھلائی پہنچانا چاہے توکوئی اس کے فضل کو پھیرنے والا نہیں اپنے بندوں میں سے جسے چاہتا ہے اپنا فضل پہنچاتا ہے اور وہی بحشنے والا مہربان ہے
سورة يونس
107
And if God touches thee with harm, none can remove it but He; and if He desires any good for thee, none can repel His bounty; He bestows it on whom He will of His servants; and He is the Forgiving, the Merciful’.

“Beware of jealousy,
for verily it destroys good deeds
the way fire destroys wood.“

Hasad (jealousy and envy) is among the most destructive emotions or feeling which a man may have towards his fellow human being. It causes him to wish evil for others and to be happy when misfortune befalls them. The Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) warned against envy by comparing it to fire that completely burns the wood. He (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “Beware of jealousy, for verily it destroys good deeds the way fire destroys wood.” [Abu Dawood]

Hasad is a disease of the heart and it causes impurity to the heart, when Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) was asked who are the best of people? He (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) replied: “the one with a clean heart and truthful tongue.” They asked: ‘We understand a truthful tongue, but what does a clean heart mean?’ he answered: ‘It is the heart of one that is pious, pure, and is free of sin, transgressions, hatred and Hasad.” [Ibn Majah]

Hasad is such a dangerous characteristic that Allah revealed verses of the Qur’aan to be recited as a protection from the jealous, “Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of the dawn… from the evil of envious when he envies.” [Soorah al-Falaq (113): 1]

At-Tirmidhee narrated from al-Zubayr Ibn al-Awam that the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “There has come to you the disease of the nations before you, jealousy and hatred. This is the ‘shaver’ (destroyer); I do not say that it shaves hair, but that it shaves (destroys) faith…” [(Hasan) Jamee at-Tirmidhee (2434)]

Hasad can cause the person to indulge in disbelief because it causes the individual to feel that Allah has not been fair with him; he forgets all the mercy and blessings which Allah has bestowed upon him. The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “They are enemies for Allah’s bounties.” They asked: “Who are they?” He said: “Those who envy people for what Allah has given them of Bounty.” [at-Tabaranee]

Allah through His Absolute Wisdom has given some people more wealth, intelligence, beauty, strength, children, etc. than others. The believing Muslim should be content with what Allah has destined for him. Allah says: [Soorah an-Nahl (16): 71] And: “Allah favored some of you over others with wealth and properties… Do they deny the favors of Allah?”
“Do they envy men for what Allah has given them of His Bounty?” [Soorah an-Nisa (4): 54]

“It is We Who portion out between them their livelihood in this world, and We raised some of them above others in ranks, so that some may employ others in their work. But the mercy of your Lord is better.” [Soorah az-Zukhruf (43): 32] meaning mercy of Allah is better than the convenience of the world. The materials of this life do not make one superior to another in Allah’s Judgment. True superiority lies in Taqwa (righteousness, fear of Allah). He said: “Surely, the most noble of you to Allah is the most God-fearing. ” [Soorah al-Hujurat (49): 13] “And the Hereafter with Your Lord is (only) for those who have Taqwa.” [Soorah az-Zukhruf (43): 35]

What belongs to the transient world is of no significance before Allah. The Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “If this world were worth a mosquito’s wing before Allah, He would not give a disbeliever a drink of water.” [At-Tirmidhee]

The favors of Allah in the world are a test; the more the favors, the more the tests. Al-Hasan al-Basri said: “Umar Ibn Khattab wrote this letter to Abu Musa al-Ash’ari, ‘Be content with your provision in this world, for the Most Merciful has honored some of His servants over others in terms of provision as a test of both. The one who has been given plenty is being tested to see if he will give thanks to Allah and fulfill the duties which are his by virtue of his wealth…” [Ibn Hatim]

Allah, the Exalted, has therefore forbidden us from desiring what others have, “Do not wish for what we have favored some of you over others.” [Soorah an-Nisa (4): 32]

In order to discourage envy, the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “Do not look to those above you. Look to those below you, as it will more likely remind you of Allah’s favors bestowed on you.” [Saheeh al-Bukharee and Saheeh Muslim]

On another occasion, he said: “If one of you looks at someone wealthier and better built than him, he should also look at someone of lower standard than himself.” [Saheeh Muslim]

Islam permits Ghibtah

What Islam permits in contrast to Hasad (destructive jealousy) is Ghibtah (envy that is free from malice), which means neither loving the loss of the blessing nor hating for it to remain with the person, but desiring the same for oneself without the removal of the blessing from others.

The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “Envy is allowed in two cases, in case of a man whom Allah has given the Qur’aan and who recites it throughout night and day; and a man on whom Allah has bestowed wealth who gives it away throughout night and day.” [Saheeh al-Bukharee and Saheeh Muslim]

and he (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) also explained what may be said: “I wish I were given what he was given and did with it what he did.”

The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “The similitude of the people of this Ummah is like four individual. One whom Allah has given wealth and knowledge, so he handles his wealth with the knowledge. One whom Allah has given knowledge but not wealth and he says, ‘Lord, should I have wealth like so-and-so I would have handled it like him.’ So they both have the same reward. Such a person loves to have wealth like others so he can do good like others without wishing that the others lose their wealth. Another man, Allah has given him wealth but no knowledge and he spends his wealth in disobedience to Allah. And last, a man whom Allah has not given knowledge nor wealth but he says, ‘Should I have wealth like so-and-so, I would spend it in the way he does.’ So, both will have the same sin against them.” [at-Tirmidhee and Ibn Majah]

Some Reasons that cause a person to have Jealosy

Anger and Malice: When one is hurt by someone for any reason, he (or she) is angered, and his (or her) anger produces malice and urge for revenge in the heart. The slave begins to desire harm for the other person, he enjoys when he sees him in hardships and he may further think that Allah has done it to him as an evil reward!

And if the person is blessed with a gift, he grieves and this is Hasad, which does not harm the envied person but it hurts and destroys the Hasid (one who has Hasad) himself.

In order to close the door to this evil Islam advises the Muslims to be forgiving in nature and control one’s anger. Allah says in the Qur’aan: “Those who spend (in Allah’s Cause) in prosperity and in adversity, who repress anger, and who pardon men. Verily, Allah loves the good doers.” [Soorah al-Imran (3): 134]

Arrogance, Pride and Love for fame: When a person achieves a high status and position in the society or gains wealth, he (or she) hates to see someone other than him (or her) compete or go ahead of him or be praised over him. So, he envies the former person.

An example of this can be taken of the Jews and their Hasad towards Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) for the Prophet-hood that Allah entrusted him with. Their envy made them reject the divine message given to him, because he was an Arab and not from the Children of Israel. It was their Hasad which caused them to make statements as such,”It is these that Allah as favored among us?” [Soorah al-Anam (6): 53]

“And they say: ‘Why is not this Qur’aan sent down to some great man of the two towns?” [Soorah az-Zukhruf (43): 31]
and in Soorah al-Muminoon (23): 34, “If you were to obey a human being life yourselves, then verily, you indeed would be losers.”

This also shows one of the grave dangers of Hasad that Hasad hinders the person from following the truth and accepting advice from others just as the Hasad of the disbelievers prevented them from accepting Islam.

Evil Nature of the person: Some people, even though they may not be harmed or threatened by other people’s success, grieve when they hear about some good happening to others, and enjoy in their adversities. Neither do they seek progress for themselves nor do they wish others to progress!! Such kind of defect is difficult to cure for the reason behind their evil attitude is the evil nature of the person which does not allow him to accept other people’s success.

Repentance and Getting Rid of Jealousy

Firstly, the believer should have sincerity in repenting from Hasad as Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “Three things that every heart of a believer should not hate to have is sincerity in actions, rendering advise to leaders and holding to Jama’ah (community) of the Muslims, for their supplication surrounds everyone with them.” [Ahmad and Ibn Majah]

Second requirement to get rid of Hasad is to get rid of all those means which cause one to have Hasad like anger, hatred, love for the world and discontentment.

Discontentment comes from the slave’s ignorance of his (or her) Lord. If he recognizes his Lord with the attributes of Perfection, All-Knowledgeable and All-Just to his slaves, he would not be discontent and as a result would not develop Hasad.

Imam Ibn Qayyim (rahimahullah) said: “It (contentment) opens the door of peace and security for the slave.” It makes his heart pure from hatred, evil and malice. The more contented the person is, the purer his heart is. However, this does not mean that the slave should not make efforts to improve his situation. A slave should work to gain success and progress but he should not envy those whom Allah has granted more wealth or possession but he should be content with the decisions of Allah.

Thirdly, the slave should turn towards the Qur’aan which is a healing for the diseases of the heart. Allah says: “O mankind! There has come to you a good advice from your Rabb and a healing for that in your chests.” [Soorah Yunus (10): 57]

Supplicate to Allah to purify your heart. Allah said in the Qur’aan: “And those who came after them say: ‘Our Lord! Forgive us and our brethren who have preceded us in Faith and put not in our hearts any hatred against those who have believed. Our Lord! You are indeed full of kindness, Most Merciful.” [Soorah al-Hashr (59): 10]

Give Sadaqah (charity) for it purifies the heart and sanctifies the soul. It is for this reason Allah said to His Prophet: “Take Sadaqah from their wealth in order to purify them and sanctify them with it.” [Soorah at-Tawbah (9): 103]

If thoughts of Hasad cross one’s mind, he should seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan and busy himself with something that will dispel these insinuating whispers and thoughts.

But if the Shaytan manages to instill Hasad in the hearts, then beware lest you say or do anything which will show Hasad. A person will not be brought to account for whatever crosses his (or her) mind, but he (or she) will be brought to account for what he (or she) says and does.

Shaikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah said: “Nobody is free from Hasad, but the noble person hides it whilst the base person shows it.” [Amraad al-Quloob]

If you feel that you are jealous of a specific person, then buy him a gift, shake hands with him and give him salaams for Hasad is the result of hatred and the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “Shake hands, for this will dispel rancour, and exchange gifts and love one another, for this will dispel hatred.” [Narrated by Maalik in al-Muwatta (1413)]

Abu Hurayrah (radhi allahu anhu) narrated that the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “By Allah, in Whose Hand is my soul, you will never enter Paradise until you believe. And you will not believe unless you love one another. May I tell you something that if you do, you may love one another? Spread Salaam amongst yourselves.”

Ibn Abdul-Barr said: “This proves that Salaam can lift hatred and produce love.” [Saheeh Muslim]

“A Man from the People of Paradise will enter now…”

Anas Ibn Malik (radhi allahu anhu) reported that he and other companions were sitting with the Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam), who said: “A man from the people of Paradise will enter now..” And a man from al-Ansar entered, with his beard dripping with water from Wudhu (ablution), and holding his sandals in his left hand.

The following day, the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said the same thing and the same man entered.

On the third day, the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) again repeated his statement and the same man entered with water dripping and holding his sandals.

When the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) left, Abdullah Ibn Amr Ibn al-As (radhi allahu anhu) followed the man and said: ‘I quarreled with my father and I swore I would not go to him for three days and night. Would you shelter me for these days?’ the man replied: ‘Yes.’

Anas said: ‘Abdullah said that he stayed with this man for three nights and he did not see him praying at night, but every time he moved and changed position in bed he would remember Allah saying, ‘Allahu Akbar’ Until Salat-ul-Fajr. ”

Abdullah said: ‘I didn’t hear anything from him but good. When the three nights had passed… I said: ‘O slave of Allah! I really didn’t abandon my father nor was I angry with him. But, I heard the Messenger of Allah speaking of you on three separate occasions, the Prophet had said that a man from the people of Paradise would enter, and you were the one to enter on all the three times. So, I wanted to stay with you to see what you do so that I could follow you. But I have not seen you doing much. So what is that you do for Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) to say what he had said?’

The man replied: ‘It is nothing more than what you saw.’ When it was time to leave, he called me back and said: ‘Yes, it is nothing more than what you saw, except that I have no place in myself for ill-intentions or Hasad towards any Muslim and what Allah has given them.’ Abdullah said: ‘This is what has made you deserving of the praise and this is what we cannot do.” [Musnad Ahmad]