In this article I have written about Hadith Regarding Actions not to perform during Ramadan, Hadith Regarding Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad SAW to strive hard in worship during the last ten days of Ramadan, Sahih Hadith Regarding Worshipping during night of Al-Qadr, Hadith Regarding a Ruler who makes decisions contrary to the Quran and the Sunnah, Hadith Regarding rules of appointing an Amir/leader over a group of People, Hadith Regarding Shortening Salah when Travelling, Hadith Regarding Virtues of Performing Salah and Ablution, Sahih Hadith Regarding doing Miswak(Tooth-Stick). I have expressed my thoughts on US and Israeli attacks on Iran and Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict.
Hadith no.355
Hadith Regarding Actions not to perform during Ramadan
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Whoever does not give up forged speech and evil actions, Allah is not in need of his leaving his food and drink (i.e. Allah will not accept his fasting.)" [Sahih al Bukhari 1903]
Hadith no.356
Hadith Regarding Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad SAW to strive hard in worship during the last ten days of Ramadan
A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) used to exert himself in devotion during the last ten nights to a greater extent than at any other time. [Sahih Muslim 1175]
Hadith no.357
Sahih Hadith Regarding Worshipping during night of Al-Qadr
Abu Hurairah narrated that :
the Messenger of Allah said: "Whoever fasts Ramadan and stands (in the night prayer) for it out of faith and seeking a reward (from Allah), he will be forgiven what preceded of his sins. Whoever stands (in the night prayer) on the Night of Al-Qadr out of faith and seeking a reward (from Allah), he will be forgiven what preceded of his sins." [Jami Al Tirmidhi 683]
Hadith no.358
Hadith Regarding a Ruler who makes decisions contrary to the Quran and the Sunnah
Talha bin Ubaidullah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Allah Almighty does not accept the prayer of a ruler who gives judgments contrary to the Quran and Sunnah.” (Then he narrated the rest of the hadith). [Mustadrak al Hakim 7008]
Hadith no.359
Hadith Regarding rules of appointing an Amir/leader over a group of People
Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Whoever appoints a man as an Amir over a group of people, and there is someone amongst them more worthy of it, then he has betrayed Allah, His Messenger and the believers.” [Mustadrak Al Hakim 7023]
Hadith no.360
Hadith Regarding Shortening Salah when Travelling
Narrated `Aisha:
"When the prayers were first enjoined they were of two rak`at each. Later the prayer in a journey was kept as it was but the prayers for non-travelers were completed." Az-Zuhri said, "I asked `Urwa what made Aisha pray the full prayers (in journey)." He replied, "She did the same as `Uthman did." [Sahih al Bukhari 1090]
Hadith no.361
Hadith Regarding Virtues of Performing Salah and Ablution
Humran. the freed slave of 'Uthman. said:
I heard from 'Uthman b. 'Affan and he was in the courtyard of the mosque, when the Mu'adhdhin (announcer of the prayer) came to him at the time of afternoon prayer. So the ('Uthman) called for the ablution water and performed ablution and then said: By Allah, I am narrating to you a hadith. If there were not a verse in the Book of Allah, I would have never narrated it to you. I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) say: If a Muslim performs ablution and does it well and offers prayer, all his (sins) daring the period from one prayer to another would be pardoned by Allah. [Sahih Muslim 227a]
Hadith no.362
Sahih Hadith Regarding doing Miswak(Tooth-Stick)
Narrated Hudhaifah:
When the Apostle of Allaah (sal Allaahu alayhi wa sallam) got up during the night (to pray), he cleansed his mouth with the tooth-stick(Miswak). [Sunan Abu Dawood 55]
Thoughts on US and Israeli attacks on Iran
The US and Israel launched an unprovoked attack on Iran which has resulted in the killing of many innocent Iranian civilians. It was expected that Israel can do such an attack because this was what happened last year as well when Iran and US were having talks and Israel attacked Iran. There are some important things which we need to focus here. The first thing is that it is very clear that the US and Israel want the Iranian regime to fall because if the Iranian regime falls then there would be no one to challenge Israel in the entire Middle East. The second important thing is that Israel doesn't want Iran to aquire Nuclear weapons because a Nuclear state like Iran can challenge US and Israeli ambitions. In my opinion one of the biggest mistake of Khamenei was to issue a fatwa which prevented Iran from acquiring Nuclear weapons which is quite surprising because to fight someone like the US and Israel who are themselves Nuclear armed states you must have Nuclear weapons yourself. This is also what I spoke about in one of my previous articles as well. The third important thing is that if the Iranian regime collapses and it is replaced by a regime which is Pro Israel or Pro American then it would be dangerous for the region especially for Türkiye and Pakistan which is the only Islamic Nuclear state in the world. Out of all the Islamic countries it is only Iran, Türkiye and Pakistan that have the capacity to counter Israel so it is quite probable that after a regime change in Iran the Israelis could target Türkiye or Pakistan as well. Infact many Israeli defense analyst already say that Türkiye is a big threat to Israel. Despite knowing this all of the Muslim countries are doing nothing except for condemning US and Israeli attacks on Iran. There are some people who are happy that Iran has been struck by Israel because the Iranian regime in the past have committed atrocities against them. Yes I admit that in the past Iran has conducted many atrocities across in Syria and elsewhere. I have always criticized Iran in my articles on conducting these atrocities but now the situation is different. Iran at the moment is facing oppression against an enemy which is even more oppressive then Iran. The Prophet Muhammad SAW also faced many atrocities by the disbelievers of Makkah but at the time of Conquest of Makkah the Prophet Muhammad forgave all of his enemies. So Muslims who have been oppressed by Iran in the past should forgive Iran and move forward. They should also do what the Prophet Muhammad SAW did with his enemies. Those who have been oppressed at the hands of Iran in the past must forgive Iran for the sake of Allah. If you think that Israel and Americans are your friends and they will stop after changing the regime in Iran then you are wrong. This was the same mistake which Iran made when the US invaded Iraq to finish Saddam's regime. Iran indirectly supported the US saying that 'Saddam was an enemy of Iran who killed millions of Iranians so his removal from power is justified' but now if you do the same which is to support or be joyful of American attacks on Iran then you would also regret it after twenty years just like Iran is regretting today. There are also some Muslims who are happy that Iran is under attack because of the sectarian and ideological differences that they have with the Iranian regime. Allah says in the Quran;
Indeed, you ˹O Prophet˺ are not responsible whatsoever for those who have divided their faith and split into sects. Their judgment rests only with Allah. And He will inform them of what they used to do. —[Surah Al-Anam Verse no.159]
It is quite clear from this verse that Allah forbids us not to be divided so I ask the Ummah and especially its rulers that why don't you act on this verse of the Quran? Why don't you act upon the saying of the Prophet Muhammad SAW in which he says that help your brother when he is being oppressed. Regardless of the differences the Ummah must help Iran because it is our brotherly Muslim nation. Is it nice to leave your brother alone when he is being oppressed just because you have some differences with him. Iran has conducted retaliatory strikes by attacking American bases in the gulf states and they have also launched missiles against Israel as well. Infact there are many Muslim countries that are condemning Iran for conducting retaliatory strikes against US bases in the gulf states but why aren't they condemning those gulf states for hosting US bases in their own countries. It is these bases from which the US has conducted strikes against Iran so it is completely justified for Iran to strike these bases. All those Muslim countries whether it is Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE etc. should be ashamed to host US bases in their own countries. These bases have also been used in the past to kill our brothers in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and Palestine as well but like always all of these wealthy gulf states will not even bother to do anything to help their oppressed Iranian brothers infact they will do what their Lord which is the US tells them to do. They are stupid to believe that after finishing Iran the US and Israel will leave their respective Kingdoms alone. It is a pattern that has been repeated by the US to get rid of every regime that opposes American interests or which is against Israel's ambitions to create Greater Israel so today it is Iran tomorrow it will be your turn as well. All the Islamic countries must decide fast what to do. I have some questions from the leaders of the Ummah. Do you want to delay the inevitable of the US finishing your regimes as well which they eventually will or do you want to fight in the path of Allah and help your Iranian brothers? Do you want to live like cowards as slaves of America and Israel or do you want an honorary and respectable death in the path of Allah? Do you want to bow infront of the US or do you want to bow infront of Allah? O leaders of the Ummah How would you face Allah and his messenger on the day of Judgement? You were also silent when our brothers in Palestine, Iraq, Afghanistan, Kashmir and East Turkistan were being murdered and if you remain silent now then this silence will be the cause of your demise as well. O leaders of the Ummah if you think that sitting idle in your Palaces will save you from death then you are wrong. Allah says in the Quran;
Wherever you may be, death will overcome you—even if you were in fortified towers.” When something good befalls them, they say, “This is from Allah,” but when something evil befalls them, they say, “This is from you.” Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “Both have been destined by Allah.” So what is the matter with these people? They can hardly comprehend anything! [Surah An-nisa Verse no.78]
Another important thing which I would talk about is the role of Russia and China in this conflict. I admit that Russia and China have provided logistical support to Iran and they have good relations with many countries but they use Muslim countries merely as buffer zones against the US. They would never provide any meaningful help besides providing little bit of logistical support. They are not our allies. China is conducting a genocide against our Muslim brothers in East Turkistan and they are also oppressing Tibetans. Russia has been also involved in killing out brothers in Dagestan, Syria and elsewhere. All I am trying to say is that Muslims must unite with themselves rather then allying with the enemies of Islam and kill our brothers. The Muslim countries must form a bloc among themselves to challenge the West and play an active role in global politics. This bloc shouldn't be a dummy bloc like the OIC which does nothing. Allah says in the Quran;
Your only guardians are Allah, His Messenger, and fellow believers—who establish prayer and pay alms-tax with humility. [Surah Al-Ma'idah Verse no.55]
Whoever allies themselves with Allah, His Messenger, and fellow believers, then it is certainly Allah’s party that will prevail. [Surah Al-Ma'idah Verse no.56]
In regards to Iran acquiring Nuclear weapons then I think if a country wants to maintain its sovereignty then it must have nuclear weapons otherwise it would be very difficult for it to survive. This is one of the biggest mistakes that Iran made by not acquiring Nuclear weapons and wasting time conducting talks with the US on not acquiring Nuclear weapons. Pakistan is the only Muslim country to have nuclear weapons so all the Muslim countries should sign a Nuclear pact with Pakistan and also must acquire Nuclear weapons themselves as well. If our enemies who are definitely conspiring to eradicate us and Islam from this world have nuclear weapons then we a must also have them. Allah says in the Quran;
Prepare against them what you ˹believers˺ can of ˹military˺ power and cavalry to deter Allah’s enemies and your enemies as well as other enemies unknown to you but known to Allah. Whatever you spend in the cause of Allah will be paid to you in full and you will not be wronged. [Surah Anfal Verse no.60]
At last I would like to express my condolences to the Iranian people and our Shia brothers on the martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei. Although I had many differences with his policies and I have never shied away from criticizing Khamenei in my articles but I pray to Allah to forgive his sins and grant him a high status in Paradise. Indeed his loss is a huge loss for our Shia brothers, for Iran and for the Ummah and it would be difficult to fullfil his loss.
Conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Indeed it is sad to see two brotherly Muslim nations fight each other in this blessed month. The grievances that both Pakistan and Afghanistan have from each other must be taken seriously by both of them. These grievances must be resolved by both sides. Afghanistan shouldn't become a puppet at the hands of India against Pakistan and Pakistan should also not go to far in bombing terrorist sanctuaries in Afghanistan which can result in the collapse of the Taliban regime which could be disastrous for Pakistan and the entire region. Afghanistan should also stop support terrorists against Pakistani. At a time when our brotherly Muslim nation Iran is being attacked the two countries should focus on protecting Iran rather then fighting each other. Other Muslim countries must work to resolve this conflict.
O Allah accept the fasting and the worship performed by the Ummah during this Holy month of Ramadan. O Allah guide the rulers of the Ummah and if their is no guidance in their fate then replace them with those who are worthy to rule the Ummah. O Allah grant Muslims courage to stand up to their rulers if they do something unlawful. O Allah unite the Ummah and eradicate the differences that are present between different Muslim countries. O Allah grant patience, strength and steadfastness to our Muslim brothers fighting oppression in Palestine, Kashmir, East Turkistan, Yemen, Myanmar, Sudan and elsewhere. O Allah give the Muslim Ummah the strength, courage and faith to help those who are being oppressed around the world.
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