The Salaf In Ramadaan
Date: 2007-08-18
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Title: The Salaf In Ramadaan
Created on: Sat Aug 18 19:18:57 -0400 2007
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Abstract: ... f most benefit [to others]. The most of beloved actions to Allaah, 'azza wa jalla, is when you make another Muslim happy, removing a hardship that has befallen him, paying off a debt of his or rid him of hunger. It is more beloved to me indeed that I walk with my Muslim brother to see to a need of his than performing i'tikaaf (secluding oneself) in a Masjid for a month…' (At-Tabaraanee/Al-kabeer, 3/209/2, As-Silsilah As-Saheehah, 906) 'The best of people is the one who is of most benefit to them' (As-Silsilah As-Saheehah, 426) 'The likeness [i.e. in terms of rewards] of the one who comes to [the aid of] a widow and [the aid of] a destitute is like that of a mujaahid (striver) in the cause of Allaah or that of someone who spends the night in prayers and the day in fasting. (Al-Mishkaat, 4951) 'Abdullaah ibn 'Amro ibn Al 'Aas, narrated that a man once asked Allaah’s Messenger, , 'Which is the best [of actions] in Islaam?' He [] replied, 'Feeding [others] and extending the Salaam to those who you know and those you do not.' (At-Targeeb - Saheeh) The Prophet, also said, 'Once there was a dog wondering around, dying of thirst, when a prostitute saw it. She then took off her shoe and used it to give the dog water [out of a well]. She was granted forgiveness [i.e. for her sins for being a prostitute, when she repented].' (Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim) If this huge reward was granted to a woman because of kindness to a dog, even though she was involved in major sin, can we imagine the rewards for kindness to an obedient, fasting Muslim?! Our Prophet, told us, 'Allaah, ta'aala, has singled out certain people with abundance for the benefit of His other ... [Full Article...]
