Here #MuftiMenk mentioned a beautiful story between Ali ibn Abi Talib (Ra) and Uthman ibn Affan (Ra) regarding #marriage of Ali (ra) and how much Ali (Ra) used to love other great companions of the prophet Muhammed (saw) like Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (Ra) and Umar bin al-Khattab (Ra).
#MuftiMenk mentions a powerful beautiful #dua (#supplication) which was taught by our beloved prophet Muhammed sallallahu alaihi wasallam to purify our #soul / #Heart for the pleasure of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala and to stay on the right path of the #deen
“Allahumma ya Muqallib al Quloob thabbit qalbi ‘alaa Deenik,” اللهم يا مقلب القلوب ثبت قلبى على دينك (Sahih Muslim)
Also there is another beautiful dua in Sahih Muslim … Narrated ‘Abdullah b. Amr b. al-‘As reported that he heard Allah’s Messenger ﷺ as saying: Verily, the hearts of all the sons of Adam are between the two fingers out of the fingers of the Compassionate Lord as one heart. He turns that to any (direction) He likes. Then Allah’s Messenger ﷺ said: 0 Allah, the Turner of the hearts, turn our hearts to Thine obedience.
#MuftiMenk gives importance on engaging with people giving them time to come back to the #Deen not being judgemental on them.
Bilal Assad draws a very important lesson from the life of Uthman bin affan (Ra) to advise us to follow the middle path and not be extreme.
Mufti Menk Quotes in this clips “Brother/ Sister when you have become religious, remember when you are inviting others towards religion you also came about slowly. So, give them a little bit of time; the problem with us we come on the deen after 50 years and everyone else we give them 5 minutes. Wallahi it’s a problem in the Ummah; we are facing it. We are not patient”.
#MuftiMenk delivers a beautiful lecture on #hardships in our life. He mentions that child has come into this world for two missions: the first mission is a test for the parents and the second is the test for the child itself beyond the certain age. The world out there is not fair but Allah is fair; how fair is Allah Allah subhana wa taala makes a human being such that he or she can adapt to many situations .
“Don’t become depressed that your test because your test is considered a gift for other people in their real life.” –Mufti Menk
#MuftiMenk Mentions that from among the gifts of Allah is He gives you #siblings subhanAllah, Siblings meaning your brothers your sisters. The reason I raised this today is because as we grow older we lose the value of these siblings that Allah has bestowed upon us. Allah gives you a gift of a #brother a #sister when you’re young mashallah you grow up together in this lecture.
Mufti Menk Quotes “Allah made them your brothers; Allah made them your sisters in order to test you what is going to be your relationship with them. Are you going to fulfil what Allah has instructed you to fulfil?
#MuftiMenk mentions that thank Allah no matter what it is. That’s why on the day of judgement those going to #Jannah (#paradise) one of the categories a caller will call they will be granted jannah who where are those who used to praise Allah at times of ease and the times of goodness they used to say Alhamdulillah; come We want to give you Jannah imagine Allah is telling you.
So if something negative happens say- الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ عَلَى كُلِّ حَالٍ Alhamdulillah ‘alaa kuli haal I praise Allah all conditions and أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ النَّارِ a’udhu bika min ‘adhabin-nar only i seek Allah’s protection from the condition of those who are in the fire the people of the fire.
#MuftiMenk mentions he was an article that every 20 #marriages twelve of them are breaking; eight of them are lasting. That’s a disaster if that’s the truth. Wherever it is something that can be resolved; try your best to resolve it and try your best to forgive people; give people correct advice as well.
#Mufti Quote in this clip “People say the marriage was a mistake. Sometimes the divorce was a bigger mistake. There is no angel on earth- you want to divorce someone because they’ve made one mistake but you are making another 20 mistakes of a different nature; if that person is prepared to seek forgiveness; if they show remorse and regret then don’t just break it; don’t throw your BMW away solely only because one of the panel’s was badly damaged; no – repair it. It will cost you a little bit; try work together. I promise you the marriages that have been built after a mistake or a sin or something went wrong are far stronger than those who have not tasted that or those that have not been through this”.
#MuftiMenk Mentions Allah says We will test you with loss of life. The prophet (saw) lost his son Ibrahim (ra) and he was carrying and made a beautiful statement when sahaba (ra) asked him about tears in his eyes.
Mufti Menk quotes in this clips “Before I came here I was somewhere then I came here and after this I need to go somewhere, isn’t it? This is a short period of time. Everyone’s time is different”.
#MuftiMenk mentions one might ask why is it that, Allah says don’t do certain things? The reality is when Allah Subhanahu WA Ta’ala says I created you to test you; the test includes doing certain things and abstaining from certain things. So by the span of time all of us make #mistakes but don’t lose #hope in the #mercy of Allah (swt) and we should turn back to Allah with English subtitle.
Mufti Menk quotes in this lecture “If sometimes you did something that you are not supposed to be doing; do not lose hope but get back on track as soon as possible because your Lord is most forgiving & Merciful”.
#MuftiMenk explains the prime #etiquette of the #workplace for a believer and mentions a hadith where the prophet Muhammed sallallahu alaihi wasallam it very clear that the best from amongst you are those who have the best character and conduct with English subtitle.
Mufti Menk Quotes in this lecture, “if you create this idea of respecting everyone and fulfil it; the day you are put into a lower position others will respect you as well”.
The All-Loving 