London, Muhammad Saifur Rahman

You had your chance

In the Day of Judgment, the doomed will ask for another chance. They will ask to be returned so that they may prove themselves. They will promise that this time it will be different. Allah, the almighty and all knowing, will reject their plea and throw them in the fiery chasm; a just reward for what they have earned. Had they been returned they would not have kept their promise. Had they been returned they would have chosen to forget and return to their old ways. Had they been returned they would have asked for another chance after their demise.

Hunting mice

The signs and lessons from Allah are everywhere for one willing to look and ponder - even in the pesky mice that see it fit to grace their presence every now and then in my humble abode. Allahu Akbar! The amount of damage and the strengths these little creatures have astonishes me. Be it wood or concrete, high or low; they seem to cut through and reach it.

The carrot and the stick: the creation of reverence

Should we use the carrot (reward) or the stick (punishment) to induce the right form of characteristics. In truth this is a loaded question like most nowadays and needs not a straight answer.

To those who doubt the hereafter (Naba': 1-30)

Those who doubt the hereafter, those who deny reckoning, those who dismiss heaven and hell, on what ground do they question the ability of Allah almighty! The hereafter is a fact, the day of reckoning is a fact, heaven and hell is a fact. For those in doubt, soon you will know - hell is in waiting. Allah almighty (in Surah Naba: 1-30) shows the foolishness of their thought and the consequences thereof.

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The [great] message (Surah Naba')

This is a translation of Surah Naba. It shows the futility of asking regarding the qualities of the hereafter whilst denying the actual event. It shows that to deny the hereafter is to deny one's senses and is utterly outlandish. It confirms that the hereafter is the truth - heaven and hell are in waiting. Allah almighty is just and generousness - he has warned us and regret will be for those who did not take heed.

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For those who believe and fear Allah (Naba': 31-40)

Indeed for the fearful there is success - gardens and vineyards, buxom maidens, brimming glasses. You will not hear within babble, nor lies. This is a reward from your lord and an ample gift.

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The hospitality of Hujjat al-Islam Nanotwi

The adherence to rigid formalities that have no benefit is not good hospitality. True generosity is that we strive to make our guest comfortable without pomp and with a clean intention.

Efficiency at the table

A Muslim is measured and avoids wastage. They are vigilant even in something as routine as eating. This is a great character and a sign of reliability.

To the bride...

All praise is to Allah, the most compassionate and appreciative. Peace be upon his final prophet who is a great favour from Allah to all of creation. Blessings be upon his family and companions who were satisfied with the commandments of Allah and his messenger. May Allah almighty bless your marriage, may he create love amongst you and may he keep both of you steadfast on Islam.

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Marriage Sermon

The sermon preceding the marriage is sunnah. The message to all newly weds is 'Fear Allah! Fear Allah! Fear Allah!' This is the common ground which all relationships should be built. This is the solution to happiness even if we do not realise.

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