مـــنـــتـــدى خـــاطـــر الــإســـلامـــي
مـــنـــتـــدى خـــاطـــر الــإســـلامـــي
ترحب بك أجمل الترحيب
و تتمنى لك وقتا سعيدا
مليئا بالحب كما يحبه الله و يرضاه
فأهلا بك في هذا المنتدى المبارك إن شاء الله
و نرجو أن تفيد و تستفيد منا
لك منا أجمل المنى و أزكى التحيات
مـــنـــتـــدى خـــاطـــر الــإســـلامـــي
مـــنـــتـــدى خـــاطـــر الــإســـلامـــي
ترحب بك أجمل الترحيب
و تتمنى لك وقتا سعيدا
مليئا بالحب كما يحبه الله و يرضاه
فأهلا بك في هذا المنتدى المبارك إن شاء الله
و نرجو أن تفيد و تستفيد منا
لك منا أجمل المنى و أزكى التحيات
مـــنـــتـــدى خـــاطـــر الــإســـلامـــي
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10 Steps to Increasing our Iman(Faith)

The Prophet Muhammad (S) said: "Faith wears out in the heart of any one of you just as clothes wear out, so ask Allah to renew the faith in your hearts” (Mustadrak al-Haakim).

Our Iman is not always as sound and strong as we want it to be as it
often fluctuates according to life circumstances. There are several
causes for weakening Iman such as deficiencies in our prayers or the
insinuating whispers from the Shaytan. Regardless of the cause, it is
crucial for all of us to keep a check on our Iman and if we feel it is
faltering in any way then we should take measures to restore it. It is
our responsibility to know which things decrease our Iman and how to
avoid them and those that increase our Iman and how to embrace them.

What are signs of a weak imaan?

Signs of weak imaan:


• Committing sins and not feeling any guilt.
• Having a hard heart and no desire to read the Quran.
• Feeling too lazy to do good deeds, e.g. being late for salat
• Neglecting the Sunnah.
• Having mood swings, for instance being upset about petty things and bothered and irritated most of the time.
• Not feeling anything when hearing verses from the Quran, for example
when Allah warns us of punishments and His promise of glad tidings.
• Finding difficulty in remembering Allah and making dhikr.
• Not feeling bad when things are done against the Shariah.
• Desiring status and wealth.
• Being mean and miserly, i.e. not wanting to part with wealth.
• Ordering others to do good deeds when not practising them ourselves.
• Feeling pleased when things are not progressing for others.
• Being concerned with whether something is haram or halal only; and not avoiding makroo (not recommended) things.
• Making fun of people who do simple good deeds, like cleaning the mosque.
• Not feeling concerned about the situation of Muslims.
• Not feeling the responsibility to do something to promote Islam.
• Being unable to deal with calamities, for instance crying and yelling in funerals.
• Liking to argue just for the sake of arguing without any proof.
• Becoming engrossed and very involved with dunya, worldly things, i.e.
feeling bad only when losing something in terms of material wealth.
• Becoming engrossed and obsessive about ourselves.

Here are 10 ways that we can brighten up our Iman starting from today!

1. Recognise and Repent

As humans we all commit sins no matter how hard we try to avoid them
because were created to be imperfect. Engaging in evil deeds decreases
our Iman. Actions like lying, cheating and stealing, to name only a few,
take a toll on the human heart and soul which makes us more susceptible
to being lead astray from the Path of Allah. It is important for us to
reflect upon our deeds and weed out the ones that are contrary to the
teachings of the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (S). Allah
has gifted us with an innate sense of justice and the ability to reason
and make sound judgements. Our fitrah (natural disposition) necessitates
that we all know when we are committing a sin. And if we don't know, we
certainly have a bevy of resources to find out from!

Conditions for the acceptance of repentance

The word tauba which is rendered as repentance in English, is not a
simple term as most people believe. It is very rich in meaning and
implication, and is not simply a word of mouth after which the sinner
continues in his sins. Says Allah, Glorified be He: "Seek forgiveness of your Lord and then turn to Him in repentance." (Hud: 3). Do you notice how turning to the Lord in repentance has been added to the search for His forgiveness?

It is quite in keeping with its importance, therefore, that repentance
should have, as the scholars have stated, conditions attached to it for
its acceptance.

They are as follows:

First: Giving up of the sin itself.
Second: Remorse over what has been committed.
Third: A resolve not to repeat it, and, Fourth: Compensating those who have been wronged or obtaining their forgiveness.

2. Perform Salah Regularly

Completing the five daily prayers, on time and according to the Sunnah,
is an excellent way to increase our Iman. Not only are we performing an
obligatory deed when praying, but by doing so we have a standing
audience with the Creator of this world where we can ask for help and
mercy. The effect of the salah on the human soul is cooling as Muhammad
(S) once said that it cooled his eyes. The salah connects us with our
Creator and, along with obedience to Allah, helps us to enjoin what is
good and forbid what is evil.

Allah Almighty says in the Holy Qur’an:

"The believers are only those who, when Allah is
mentioned, feel a fear in their hearts and when His Verses -this Qur’an-
are recited unto them, they (i.e. the Verses) increase their Faith; and
they put their trust in their Lord (Alone); Who perform salah and spend
out of that We have provided them. It is they who are the believers in
truth. For them are grades of dignity with their Lord, and Forgiveness
and a generous provision (Paradise)” (Al-Anfal: 2-4).

Narrated Jabir ibn Abdullah (RAA) Rasulullah (SAW) said: The
similitude of five prayers is like an overflowing river passing by the
gate of one of you in which he washes five times daily. Hasan said: No
filthiness can remain on him. (Sahih Muslim Book 4, Hadith # 1411)

Narrated Abu Hurairah (RAA) Rasualullah (SAW) said, "Martyrs
are those who die because of drowning, plague, an abdominal disease, or
of being buried alive by a falling building." And then he added, "If
the people knew the Reward for the Zuhr prayer in its early time, they
would race for it. If they knew the reward for the 'Isha' and the Fajr
prayers in congregation, they would join them even if they had to crawl.
If they knew the reward for the first row, they would draw lots for
it." (Sahih Al-Bukhari Volume 1, Book 11, Hadith # 688)

For the people who don’t pray:

Informing us about the inhabitants of Hell, Allaah (SWT) says "(The people in Hell will be asked10 Steps to Increasing our Iman(Faith)  Icon_smile What has caused you to enter Hell? They will say: "We
were not of those who used to offer their Salât (prayers). Nor did we
feed the poor. And we used to talk falsehood (all that which Allaah
hated) with vain-talkers. And we used to belie thc Day of Recompense.
Until there came to us that which is certain (i.e., death). So no
Intercession of intercessors will benefit them. (Sura Al-Muddaththir, ayah 42-48)

Rasulullah (SAW) said "The covenant between us and them is prayer, so if anyone abandons it he has become a disbeliever." (Agreed upon by Ahmad, Tirmidhee and Nasaa'ee to be authentic)

In an other Hadith of Rasulullah (SAW) said "What lies between a man and disbelief is the abandonment of prayer."( Agreed upon by Muslim, Abu Dawood and Nasaa'ee as sahih authentic)

3. Qur’anic Recitations

Medical studies have shown that simply listening to a recitation of the
Holy Qur’an has a physiological effect on our bodies. Research has also
proven that the Qur’an has healing qualities on the body, mind and
spirit. What better way to increase our Iman than to listen to the
recitation of the Holy Qur’an on an audio device! Listen to the
melodious rhythm of the Qur’an and while doing so try to reflect upon
the meanings of what you are listening to.We should always strive to
read as much of the Qur’an as possible as reading the word of allah
especially with the meanings will significantly increase our imaan and
elevate us in this world and the next!

Hazrat Abdullah bin Masud radhiyallahu anhu narrates that The Messenger of Allah sallallahu alaihi wasallam said: "Whoever reads one letter of the Quran receives the reward of one good deed. And one good deed is multiplied ten times.

Hazrat Abu Huraira radhiyallahu anhu reports that Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihi wasallam said: "Whoever
listens to one verse of the Book of Allah, a good deed that multiplies
continuously is recorded. And one who reads a verse of the Quran, that
verse will be a Noor for him on the Day of Judgement."

Hazrat Anas radhiyallahu anhu reports that Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihi wasallam said:"Whoever
reads the Quran, Allah grants that person ten good deeds for every
letter. And for one who hears the Quran being recited, Allah grants a
good deed for every letter, and such a person will be resurrected among
those who will recite and ascend the stages of Jannat."Hazrat Ibni Abbas radhiyallahu anhu narrates that Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihi wasallam said: "He
who listens to one letter of the Quran, ten good deeds are recorded for
him, ten sins are forgiven, and his status is elevated by ten stages."

4. Engage in Dhikr

"…Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest." (13:28)

Remembrance of Allah indeed is the greatest virtue.(29:46).

O ye who believe let not your wealth and your children divert you from the remembrance of Allah . (63:10)

O ye who believe, remember Allah much. And glorify Him morning and evening (33:42-43)

When the signs of the Gracious Allah are recited unto them, they fall down, prostrating themselves before Allah weeping.(19:59)

According to these verses the attitude of those who truly remember Allah is the following:

1. Their hearts are filled with the fear of Allah because they are reminded of the status and the Glory of their God.
2. Their skins creep, i.e., the hair on their bodies rise due to their state of fear.
3. Their bodies are softened, their hearts become tender.
4. They prostrate, i.e., they start worshiping Allah .
5. They cry or weep.

Remembering Allah much through acts of dhikr brings much peace and
tranquility to the heart. It also gives us a sense of taqwa(fear of
allah), a consciousness that makes us realise that Allah Almighty is
ever near and that we should always strive to please Him.

Some beneficial dhikr include:

Subhan'Allah- 'Praise be to Allah'
Al-Hamdullilah- 'Thanks be to Allah'
Allahu Akbar – 'Allah is the Greatest.'
La ila ha illallah- There is no worthy of worship except allah

Abu haraira(ra) Narrates: Prophet(saw) said: whoever says: Subhanallahi Wa Bihamdihi
(I deem Allah free of any resemblances to anything whatever in any
repeat, and I glorify his praises) one hundred times a day will have his
sins forgiven even though they may be as much as the foam of the sea – (Bukhari,b73:c19)

Read much of this zikr:

Subhaan-Allahi walhamdu-lillaahi, wa laa ilaa-ha
illa-la ill-lal-lahu wallahu Akbar, walaa haula wala quoow-wata illa
billa hil-Aliyyil-azeem.

"Glory is for Allaah and all Praise is due to Allah. There is none
worthy of worship except Allaah. Allaah is the greatest. There is no
power and no strength except with Allaah the Most High, the Great."

5.Voluntary Fasting

Fasting can be thought of as a pre******ion for us, which cures the
maladies of the human soul. There are innumerable benefits to fasting
nawafil fasts. Fasting helps us be thankful to Allah for His Bounty,
control unlawful desires, have compassion for the less fortunate and it
weakens the effects of waswas, the insinuating whispers from the
Shaytan.

Here is an explanation of the spiritual meaning of the Islamic Fasting:

1. It teaches man the principle of sincere Love:
because when he observes Fasting he does it out of deep love for God.
And the man who loves God truly is a man who really knows what love is.

2. It equips man with a creative sense of hope and an optimistic outlook
on life; because when he fasts he is hoping to please God and is
seeking His Grace.

3. It imbues in man the genuine virtue of effective devotion, honest
dedication and closeness to God; because when he fasts he does so for
God and for His sake alone.

4. It cultivates in man a vigilant and sound conscience; because the
fasting person keeps his fast in secret as well as in public. In
fasting, especially, there is no mundane authority to check man's
behavior or compel him to observe fasting. He keeps it to please God and
satisfy his own conscience by being faithful in secret and in public.
There is no better way to cultivate a sound conscience in man.

5. It indoctrinates man in patience and selflessness, as through
fasting, he feels the pains of deprivation but he endures them
patiently.

6. It is an effective lesson in applied moderation and willpower.

7. Fasting also provides man with a transparent soul, a clear mind and a light body.

8. It shows man a new way of wise savings and sound budgeting.

9. It enables man to master the art of Mature Adaptability. We can
easily understand the point once we realize that fasting makes man
change the entire course of his daily life.

10. It grounds man in discipline and healthy survival.

11. It originates in man the real spirit of social belonging, unity and
brotherhood, of equality before God as well as before the law.

12. It is a Godly pre******ion for self-reassurance and self-control.

]6.Carrying out Good Deeds

Doing good deeds for others can be like switching on a light bulb in a
darkened room. No matter how awful we are feeling there is just
something about offering a helping hand to someone in need that lifts
our spirits and brightens our Iman. We should get to the stage where we
crave to do good deeds! Because our good deeds are our eternal
investment which will benefit us for the rest of eternity rather than
investment into this life which is very temporary indeed! So what
investment sounds better? Eternal investment which will give us eternal
bliss or temporary investment which has a chance of failing even though
we spend our whole lives investing in it! You choose!

Allah Almighty says in the Holy Qur’an: "For those who believe and work righteous deeds is a reward that will never fail(Fussilat: 8).

Time in Islam is more than gold or any precious material thing in this
world. Of all religions, only Islam guides mankind not only to the
importance of time but also how to value it. Allah I the Almighty and
His Messenger, the Prophet Muhammad r, very clearly tell us the value of
time, why we must not waste it and how we can make use of our time
wisely to increase our iman (faith) and thus attain success, especially
eternal success in the life Hereafter.

Bin ‘Abbas narrated t that Allâh’s Messenger r said,“There are two blessings which many people lose: (They are) health and free time for doing good.” (Bukhari 8/421)

Abdullah Bin Mas’ud t narrated: “I asked the
Prophet, ‘Which deed is the dearest to Allah?’ He replied, “To offer
salaat (the prayers) at their early fixed times.” I asked, “What is the
next (in goodness)?” He replied, “To be good and dutiful to your
parents.” I' again asked, “What is the next (in goodness)? “He replied,
“To participate in jihad (religious fighting) in Allah’s Cause.” (Bukhari 1/ 505)

Abu Qatada, Bin Rab’i t narrated that the Prophet , said, "Allâh
the Exalted said: ‘I made five times (daily) prayers obligatory on your
people. And I took a guarantee that if anyone observes them regularly
at their times, I shall admit him to Paradise. If anyone does not offer
them regularly, there is no such guarantee of Mine for him." (Abu Dawood 430)

If we fear Allah for His wrath and hope for His rewards in the eternal
world to come, time has come for us to give due value to the importance
of time. We should try not to waste most of our time seeking worldly
pleasures. It is for our guidance that we must take admonition from the following authentic hadîth:

Abu Hurairah t narrated that Allâh’s Messenger r said, Be
prompt in doing good deeds (before you are overtaken) by turbulence
which would be like a part of the dark night. During (that stormy
period) a man would be a Muslim in the morning and an unbeliever in the
evening or he would be a believer in the evening and an unbeliever in
the morning, and would sell his faith for worldly goods.” (Muslim 213)

Abu Hurairah t narrated that Allâh’s Messenger r said,“Hasten
to do good deeds before six things happen: the rising of the sun from
the west, the smoke, the Dajjal, the beast and (the death) of one you or
the general turmoil.” (Muslim 7039)

“Call then upon Allâh with sincere devotion to Him even though the Unbelievers may detest it.” Qur'an 40:14

Verily, time is very important for our success both in this temporary
world and the eternal world to come. If we waste time, if we abuse it,
then we waste and abuse our lives. In the Life Hereafter we will be
among the losers, who will suffer the torments in the Hell-Fire, if
Allah I the Almighty will not forgive us. Therefore, if we really give
value to our lives then, we must give due value to the importance of
time.

7.Remembering Death

Every soul shall taste death

Allah has said in the Qur’aan:"Every soul will taste death.”

From this verse we know that death is such a thing that you can’t escape
from even if you are in a house, which is built with metal walls, and
has a massive padlock. Death will not only come when hair and the beard
turn white, but it can come at any time, even when you are a baby, or an
old person or a teenager or of middle age. Even if you are a king, a
Prime Minister or a leader of one of the tribes.

Merits of the Remembrance of Death

Know that the person, who is engrossed in the world and cheated by its
charming coquetries, is unmindful of the remembrance of death. They do
not remember death and when they are reminded of it, they do not like
it. Allah has said regarding such a man:“The deaths from which you flee
away will meet you. Thereafter you will be led to the Knower of the
world seen and unseen. You will then be informed of what you did.”

Hazrat Bilal bin Masood and Umar bin Abdul Aziz Radiallaho Anho said, “O
People! You are not created for being destroyed”. You will travel from
one home to another home. For a believer, death is a gift.

Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wassallam has said, “The gift for a believer is death".

Due to the hardship which the believer goes through in this world, death
becomes easy for him and all of his anxieties disappear. Therefore, it
is described as a gift in the Hadith.

Hazrat Mahmood bin Labeed says that the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wassallam said, “Mankind
likes two things very much. One of these things is life, though death
is much better for him, and the second is wealth though poverty makes
accounting easy.

Hazrat ibn Umar Radiallaho Anho says, “This
world is paradise for the non-believers (they are engaged in their
worldly desires and aspirations). This world is a jail or prison for the
faithful (momins). They are bound by the laws of Shari at in every
matter. Therefore, when the soul of a momin leaves his body (at the time
of death), it is as if a captive has been freed from the cell. He
cleans himself by turning in the dust.

8.Gaining knowledge

To seek knowledge is a sacred duty, it is obligatory on every Muslim,
male and female. The first word revealed of the Qur’an was "Iqra" READ! Seek knowledge! Educate yourselves! Be educated.

Surah Al-Zumr, ayah 9 reveals: "Are those equal, those who know and those who do not know?"

Surah Al-Baqarah, ayah 269 reveals: "Allah grants wisdom to whom He pleases and to whom wisdom is granted indeed he receives an overflowing benefit."

Ibn Mas’ud (Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (S) said: The
position of only two persons is enviable; the person whom Allah
bestowed wealth empowering him to spend it in the way of righteousness,
and the person whom Allah gave wisdom with which he adjudges and which
he teaches to others

According to Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah, Ibn Abbas (Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (S) said: A single scholar of religion is more formidable against shaytaan than a thousand devout persons.

Islam is our greatest gift. We have to be
thankful for this gift. We have to render to Allah His due. Allah has
given us so much by making us a part of the Ummah of the Prophet
Muhammad (S) so we must totally commit ourselves as followers of the
Prophet (S). We must become true Muslims.

A person without knowledge is like someone walking along a track in
complete darkness. Most likely his steps will wander aside and he easily
can be deceived by shaytaan. This shows that our greatest danger lies
in our ignorance of Islamic teachings and in our unawareness of what the
Qur’an teaches and what guidance has been given by the Prophet (S). But
if we are blessed with the light of knowledge we will be able to see
plainly the clear path of Islam at every step of our lives. We shall
also be able to identify and avoid the dangerous paths of Kufr, Shirk
and immorality, which may cross it. And, whenever a false guide meets us
on the way, a few words with him will quickly establish that he is not a
guide who should be followed.

Every one of us, young or old, man or woman, should at least acquire
sufficient knowledge to enable ourselves to understand the essence of
the teachings of the Qur’an and the purpose for which it has been sent
down. We should also be able to understand clearly the mission, which
our beloved Prophet (S) came into this world to fulfil. We should also
recognize the corrupt order and system, which he came to destroy. We
should acquaint ourselves, too, with the way of life which Allah has
ordained for us.

No great amount of time is required to acquire this simple knowledge. If
we truly value Iman, it cannot be too difficult to find one hour every
day to devote for our Iman.

Hadith states:

"He who acquires knowledge acquires a vast portion."
AND "If anyone going on his way in search of knowledge, God will,
thereby make easy for him the way to Paradise."

May Allah (SWT) give us strength to behave and
act just as He likes us to do and be pleased with us, and that should be
the purpose of our lives. Rabbi zidnee ilma (O Lord, increase us in
knowledge). Aameen.

9.Making much dua(supplication)

Dua is defined as any invocation or prayer addressed to Allah (SWT). In
our times, we find many reasons why people do not make Dua; we forget,
don't know how, or just do not think it will be answered. Fundamental to
this is the loss of dependence and trust upon Allah. As Muslims there
is something very wrong when we believe our Duas won't be answered.We do
not turn to Allah in our times of need and instead put our trust,
dependence and hopes on worldly things that we think willhelp us.
Although these temporal things are the means through which our Duas can
be answered, the root of our being should be trained automatically to
turn to Allah and not anything or anyone else. Through Dua, we
strengthen our Imaan and our relationship with Allah, as well as
heighten our awareness of cause and effect that can help inspire and
motivate us to be closer to Islam in our lives.

We find many reassurances throughout the Quran for those who make Dua. Allah the Exalted, has said: "And your Lord says: Pray unto me: and I will hear your prayer" (Quran 40:60), "Call upon your Lord Humbly and in secret" (Quran 7:55),
"When My servants question thee concerning Me, I am
indeed close (to them): I listen to the prayer of every suppliant when
he calleth on Me" (Quran 2:186), "Is not He (best) who listens to the (soul) distressed when it calls on Him, and who relieves its suffering." (Quran 27:62)

Aisha radhiallaahu anha said, "No believer
makes Dua and it is wasted. Either it is granted here in this world or
deposited for him in the Hereafter as long as he does not get
frustrated."

In fact, it is even wrong to never make Dua, "Whosoever does not supplicate to Allah, He will be angry with Him."[Saheeh Jaami`as-Sagheer #2414]

We can and should make Dua in every condition, i.e. in hardship and in prosperity.

There are also some special times to make Dua where it is more likely to be accepted:

1. When one is oppressed
2. Between the time of Athan and Iqama
3. At the time of the call for prayer
4. At the time of fighting when warriors are engaged with each other
5. When it is raining
6. When one is sick
7. The last third of the night
8. Ramadan (especially Lailatul Qadr)
9. After the Fard part of prayer
10. When traveling
11. When breaking fast
12. In Sujood
13. Fridays, some say on Friday after Asr prayer
14. While drinking the water from the well of Zamzam
15. At the start of prayer (Dua of Istiftah)
16. When one begins the prayer, i.e. with "all praise be to
Allah, the Pure and the Blessed one"
17. While one recites al-Fatiha (which is a Dua)
18. When Ameen is said in the prayer (also relating to Fatiha)
19. At the time of raising the head after the Rukoo
20. In the last part of the prayer after conveying blessings unto the Prophet (SAW)
21. Before finishing the prayer (before Tasleem (saying the Salaam to the angels))
22. At the end of Wudu
23. On the day of Arafah
24. On waking up from sleep
25. At times of adversity
26. Prayer after the death of a person
27. Dua when someone's heart is filled with sincerity and when it is focused on Allah
28. Dua of the parent against or for his children
29. When the sun 10 Steps to Increasing our Iman(Faith)  Thread_moveds from its meridian but before the Dhuhr prayer
30. The Dua of a Muslim for his brother without the latter's knowledge
31. At the time the army advances to fight in the way of Allah.

Dua can be beautified and perfected by certain actions:

1. Have Wudu, face Qibla, be neat and clean
2. Raise both hands up to the shoulder with palms open facing up
3. Use words of Allah and Muhammad (SAW)-i.e. Duas found in Quran and Hadith
4. Ask by Asma alHusna- Allah's Beautiful Names
5. Ask Allah by your good deeds
6. Be insistent-repeat (i.e. 3x's)
7. Glorify Allah and recite Durud for the Prophet (SAW) at both the beginning and end
8. Show humility, entreaty, desire and fear while making Dua
9. Repent and try to make amends where one has wronged
10. Confess mistakes, shortcomings, and sins
11. Keep voice between a whisper and speaking aloud
12. Show the need for Allah's help and implore Him for release from weakness, hardship and tribulation.
13. Seize the opportunity of time, situation and circumstance in which prayers are answered
14. Avoid rhymed prose to keep concentration
15. Crying when making Dua
16. The Dua of Dhun-Nun (Yunus) by which he invoked Allah from within the belly of the whale was: "LAa ilaha illa Anta, Subhanaka innee kuntu min aDH-DHaalimeen."

No Muslim ever makes Dua with it but Allah answers it." [at tirmidhi in his sunan, ahmad and hakim reported it and hakim declared it authentic and adh dhahabee agreed]

17. End with "Alhamdulillah rabbil alameen"

Allah Almighty says in the Qur'an:

"When my servants ask you concerning me, (tell them) I
am indeed close (to them). I listen to the prayer of every suppliant
when he calls on me." [2:186] The place of duaa is so high to Allah,
that the Prophet had said: "Nothing is more honourable to Allah the Most
High than du`a."
[Sahih al-Jami` no.5268].

He also said: "The most excellent worship is du`a."
[Sahih Al-Jami` no. 1133];

In order to warn those who are arogant, or careless in making duaa, the Prophet said: "The most incapable person is the one who does not make du`a, and the most miserly person is the one who does not give salaam."
[Sahih Al-Jami` no. 1055],

And let not there be anyone who says: "... my Lord won't answer my prayer, because of this and that.. or because of so and so..". No!
Indeed Allah is the Most Generous King. Is there anyone who met a king,
and praised and glorified him, and then asked, yet the request was not
granted? So what about Allah, the King of the Heavens and the Earth -
who has total control over your life, your wealth and your future. Why
would He not grant you your request? I

Indeed, our beloved Prophet had said: "Verily
your Lord is the One modest and Generous, and when His servant raises
his hands to Him in supplication, He is diffident (in some wordings, shy
or hesitant) from returning them empty."
[Ahmad, Abu Dawud and at-Tirmidhi - Hasan]

10.Having Trust in Allah

The best way for us to increase our Iman is to
completely submit our will to Allah and have full trust in him and we
can do this by doing out utmost to follow every command in the Qur’an
and Sunnah. We should live our life according to them and we will find
success around every corner of our lives inshallah. If we turn to Allah
in happy times then he will help us in times of distress and anguish. We
should have patience in Allah's Decree and accept it that it is for the
best and is meant to happen because he is the knower of all things and
the almighty and always remember that no matter what trials or
tribulations we do face in this World, one day we will be called to
account for our deeds which were hopefully sent forth with much goodness
and patience.I pray that inshallah on qiyamah we be given our good
deeds in our right hands and allah has mercy on us and gives us Jannatul
Firdaus.[B] Ameen[/b]

In Surah At-Tauba: 51, Allah (SWT) says "Say:
'Nothing will happen to us except what Allah has decreed for us: He is
our protector': And on Allah let the Believers put their trust."

In Surah Ash-Shu'araa:217 Allah (SWT) says "And put thy trust on the exalted in Might, The Merciful."

In Surah Al-Imran:159, Allah (SWT) says "...Then, when thou hast taken a decision, put thy trust in Allah. For Allah loves those who put their trust (in Him)."

If Allah helps you, none can overcome you: If He
forsakes you, who is there, after that, that can help you? In Allah,
then, Let believers put their trust. 3:160

It does not matter what you do, obey or disobey, the result will be that
you will receive what Allah has ordained for you. You can not add to it
or subtract from it. What you do is either benefit yourself with the
blessings of obedience or harm yourself with the fruits of your
disobedience. We have been told that what is for us can't miss us and
what is not for us can't hit us.

We have to learn to trust that Allah will take care of us when we obey
Him and that He wills withdrawal His Great Mercy when we disobey. Every
morning the bird goes out to seek the provision Allah has given him, and
every night he comes home with it. Allah has promised us our provision.


Umar Ibin Al Khattab narrated that he heard Allah's Messenger say, "If
you were to trust in Allah genuinely, He would give you provision as He
does for the birds which go out hungry in the morning and come back
full in the evening. Tirmidhi and Ibin Majah (sahih).

Trusting in Allah means that when we hear a command, we obey it. We
recognize that we are limited and that Allah has no limits. He knows
what we do not know. We do not try to explain away the commands of Allah
by saying that it is for another time or another people. We don not say
that what Allah has commanded for us is oppressive. We accept and obey.
This is faith and trust.

There is much reward in trusting Allah, paradise. There is sin in
distrusting Him. We need to stop relying on our desires our minds our
version of logic and realize that Allah is the one who knows while we
know not. Allah is the Wise, and His judgements are wise by default.
Allah is the Just and His verdicts are Just by default. We can not see
everything in every issue as Allah can, so why do we insist on believing
that our minds can be trusted before or instead of Allah?

I pray to You, O Allah, to make us trust you and only
you. May you make us of the Trusting and keep us from trusting or
worshipping our minds before you. Ameen.

Finally let’s have full hope in Allah, for verily Allah the All Mighty says:
“Be not deceived by the [uninhibited] 10 Steps to Increasing our Iman(Faith)  Thread_movedment
of the disbelievers throughout the land. [It is but] a small enjoyment;
then their [final] refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place.” [Aal-Imraan 196-197]

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