The Author makes an important point here by saying that one should offer Dhuha prayer (forenoon prayer) by remembering about sudden death. It is possible that sudden death can come at any time. One should be prepared to face death by doing as many good deeds as possible. Remembering of death increases the quality of the worship and it increases the sincerity of the worshippers.
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Here, a reciter of the Quran refers to a student of knowledge or one who is on the path of seeking knowledge and Allah’s satisfaction.
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In modern days, the heart attracts more attention because of the increase in heart patients around the world. Food, lifestyle and family are the major factors that determine heart health. Big campaigns are launched to make the public aware of the sensitivity of the heart. If necessary care is not taken, it is vulnerable to harm.
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The time of this prayer comes immediately after the sun rises at spear length (10-20 minutes). The hadith on the virtue of Wird after Subh prayer mentions two Raka’a prayers. That prayer is Salaat al Ishraaq according to the scholars.
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Imam Ghazzali says that the time between dawn and sunrise is very precious. Allah took the oath by Fajr, Subh, and some other important times because they deserve much importance in the view of Allah.
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Most people are not aware of the fact that free time is also part of one’s life and thus can be questioned in the hereafter. Spending your free time in amusement is allowed, but it should be within Islamic boundaries. Islam never accepts spending a few seconds on non-Islamic activity. The Prophet says:
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In short, the core point here is to prepare oneself for doing good things, worshipping Allah, and not doing bad things. If he finds that interacting with people is a barrier for him (it is not a barrier when used in a wise manner), it is good for him to do Uzla (isolated life). It is a way to abstain from disobeying Allah.
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Leaving the means of livelihood on the pretext of Tawakkul doesn’t make any sense. Tawakkul has different aspects and it changes according to the people involved. In any circumstance, Tawakkul should not contradict any established law of Shariah
Sincerity is the backbone of a Muslim’s life. Allah will not accept anyone’s worship if it is not done in a sincere way. One who is sincere will not care about others flattering, praising, blaming, or denunciation. As such, he will not expect any benefit for any form of worship except from Allah. According to
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Following the path of the prophet is very important in the life of a Muslim. His acts and sayings should be strictly followed. The famous book compiled by Imam Nawawi , Riyadu Saliheen, is a popular one with regard to the study of prophet’s sayings. One should not forget to perform Fard (Wajib), because Fard is better than Sunnah. Even performing an act of Sunnah a thousand times is not equivalent to performing an act of Fard.
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