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The Purpose Of Life- Mufti Ismail Musa Menk
Death is the reality , so we should be prepared. Prepare death during our short life span (60-65 years of age , as told/estimated by PBUH)
"Did we not give you enough for you take heed from your Warner"The Warner:
It is our PBUH as he completed the final message from Allah.
Or, it can be our age which is increasing and we are getting older day by day.
The one who challenged Allah like Pharaoh saying that "I am God" is gone. So it is a lesson and reminder for us.
And, look at the galaxy, the universe , how detailed is that? Only Allah(SWT) knows all the details of it.
#DoNotRiskYourLife- Obey Allah!
"I have not created mankind/jin except to worship me"You can have a life by working and doing other dunya related matters but at the same time do good deeds such as helping people, animals and ecosystem.
Convert your currency to the hereafter(Akhir) currency by doing halal/good/acceptable deeds for a good cause.
Earn in a fair way! . Don't earn in a way that it creating loses for others. #NoInterest #NoRiba
"I do not want any sustenance and I do not want any sustenance fed by my creations. Instead, I will provide that to my creations."Life can be illustrated in the form of online game. For example, in the car games, we have to score as many points , follow the game rules, and we have to unlock the game levels - This is how we should unlock the levels/ranks in our paradise.
"You want to compete? - Compete for hereafter!"Look at the life flow, from a child to a grown up. Initially, the child is totally dependent on the parents and as time pass by, all of the parent rights upon the child is slowly being taken away from them.
You have to ask questions such as "Who am I?" , "Where am I going?" - Before you play the video game, you look at others and research more about it. This is how you should live your life too!. Look at the role models and learn from them!
When night outspread over him he saw a star and said, 'This is my Lord.' But when it set he said, 'I love not the setters.' When he saw the moon rising, he said, 'This is my Lord.' But when it set he said, 'If my Lord does not guide me I shall surely be of the people gone astray.' When he saw the sun rising, he said, 'This is my Lord; this is greater!' But when it set he said, 'O my people, surely I am quit of that you associate. I have turned my face to Him who originated the heavens and the earth, a man of pure faith; I am not of the idolaters.'The one who ask question, will come to a conclusion that he has to worship Allah, his creator alone. #Sujood- this is what we do in Sujood.
Make the Salam the correct way:
Mufti explained that he is scared by the Malay-custom Salam where one has to kiss the hand. He said that he is not Saint or someone who should be given so much of importance that one has to kiss the hand. He also clarified that he is not looking down the custom etc, but he just feel that it is not necessary , and it looks like prostration which should only be done to Allah.
Saying "Asslamu Alaikum " is enough :) . If, there is extra reward by kissing the hand & saying salam, then it would have been reflected in Quran or Sunnah. #LaIllahaIllaLa
Instruction Manual:
Our instruction manual is the Quran. If, we are using any new gadgets, we need instruction manual. Our life has the same concept or it is much more complex, and thus we need the Instruction manual.
Quran is user-friendly and is the only authentic book. It is the word of God which is unchanged till now. The reason is that it has most number of memorizes.
Keep on asking from the book until you are satisfied- even if you are Muslim,
"We will test all of you , to improve your ranks"Allah(swt) will test you in terms of loss lives, loss of business etc.
Our life is an examination. You are going to work, and getting hurt , all of these are your tests. All of these tests , are to prepare yourself for hereafter. For example, when you are taking an exam in school, that is not your goal. Your ultimate goal is to graduate, and our goal is the akhirah.
Adjust your life according to what you have!
You do not need to change everything in this life, if you cannot afford it.
Bump Into Car:
When you bump into a car (in a video game), you restart again in the game. You can do this in you life- that is to ask #Taubah #Repentance.
When you are following the deen, there might be people who will laugh and distract you. #Don't get Distracted
"The criminals will laugh/scoff at you"On the day of judgment, the believer will get a chance to laugh at those criminals by reclining in the chair. And, by that time , the game is over, and you have already unlock all the game levels. And, you have to score the maximum goal to get the best reward.
Advise From Mufti:
1) Conscious of Allah
2) Character & Conduct of Believer
Vision In Our Life & Hereafter- Dr Aslam Abu Ismaeel
Plan, don't waste time!. Any successful event, has great plans. For example, the world cup event has been planned many years ago before the actual event takes place.
"Failing To Plan, Planning To Fail"We all want to go paradise in the best of manner with the best of people. In order to get in there, we should plan! and think ahead, and make the best job out of it.
"Get the most of 5 things before 5 things comeIf, we are not planning for the hereafter, we are actually destroying ourselves.
1) Your youth, before you become old...
2) Your health, before you fall sick...
3) Your wealth, before you become poor...
4)Your free time, before you become busy...
5)Your life, before your death...
-Prophet Muhammad (SAW)"
"Start/Plan by picturing into your mind"- The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey.
Some people have vision for beautiful/handsome spouses or even houses.
Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil 'akhirati hasanatan waqina 'adhaban-narThe dua teaches us to have vision to have a good life that has link with Akhira.
Our Lord! Grant us good in this world and good in the hereafter, and save us from the chastisement of the fire
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Time Management:
"I did not create Jinn/Man but to worship me"This is our mission. Some people are stuck in the mission of Dunya only.
"He is the one who created death & life in order to try which one of you are the best"Some people don't even like to talk about death. However, Allah is addressing about death before mentioning about life.
Our mission also should include doing good deeds while we are doing the dunya matters. One of the example of achieving good deeds , it is to #SpreadSalam - You can do this easily when you are going for any Islamic event and earn many rewards, In Shaa Allah.
Surah Al-Asr:
Whenever the Sahabas gather to do their jobs etc, they will not leave the gathering without reciting this surah and remind themselves.
Swear/An Oath:
"Indeed Human beings are in loss"
We, Muslims only make an oath/swear by Allah and not in his creations!
Any righteous society has been prospored by Eeman & doing righteous deeds.
Enjoin Good & Forbid evil-do it with kind words & sabr.
Additional Tip on Enjoin Good & Forbid Evil:
Sheikh said that there are three types of way of advising the people.
1) Emotionally
-If you want to increase someone's eeman, you can show an emotional video by Sheikh,
2) Intellectually
- You can show someone of speakers who talk intellectually
3) By Producing Result
- You can do this maybe by showing how many percentage/number of Muslims are following this etc.
Ummayad Dynasty:
Initially, due to early rulers, companions of PBUH, - the dynasty & society prospered. Many people came back to Islam without any forcing etc.
Then, later on, the dynasty collapsed because their eeman & their righteous deeds were decreased.
Stage 1 -Childhood:
The sheikh said that when he was a dentist, he had to encounter interesting incident with a mother. The mother brought her child along, and told the dentist that there is something on her child's teeth. Sheikh said that he cannot find anything wrong in the child's teeth so he told the mum that there is nothing wrong it. Then, the mum told the sheikh " You don't understand doctor, I want her to be Fashion model and there is something wrong in the teeth..."
This shows that how the parent had a vision for her child- Of course, as Muslims, our vision for the children will be different.
But, the important thing is that parents should raise their children with goals in their mind on what they want their children to be. #UpBringingWithTarbiyaat #GoodLifeInDunya
The way to raise the children
1) Providing ILM/Knowledge
2) Tarbiyaat
The sheikh told about his elder brother's sons stories. He said that his elder brother and his wife decided to make their children a Hafidh of Quran . So, they decided to coach them with Quranic studies since young, and by the time the sheikh's nephews turned the age 9 , the nephews became the hafidh of Quran - that was the period , many parents will concentrate on giving their children with dunya related matters such as sports etc.
And, now those nephews are grown-up and studying top-notch medical universities of Melbourne, and they are top scorers in those universities.
So, if you concentrate on giving your children with proper Islamic Knowledge, Allah(swt) will bless their dunya life too.
So, what is Tarbiyyat?
- For example, when your child gotten into a bad influence from others, you teach/advise them properly by mentioning about Allah.
The sheikh shared his personal story. He said that once, he brought his young, little daughter to a super market. And, later he was queuing up with his daughter to do the final purchase. And, in front of them, there was a non-Muslim Australian lady with her daughter. The daughter was giving the mother a lot of troubles by screaming, shouting to the mother as the daughter do not want to be standing on the queue. After a long struggle with her daughter, the mother finally gave up, and went out of the place. The sheikh's daughter was watching the whole scene very attentively. And, soon after that, she was doing the same thing to her mother. The Sheikh and his wife took some time before they find out on why their daughter is acting this way. So, then the Sheikh and his wife advised her in this way "Allah will not like what you are doing....". And, from the day onward, his daughter did not give any problem.
The moral of the story is that always mention about Allah whenever you are advising your child.
3 Tips To Raise Great Kids:
1) Form connection between children and Allah(swt):
-Parents make mistakes by demonstrating/teaching their children that their parents are super models. However, parents are human beings& they make mistakes too. Hence, always make Allah as supreme to kids so that they kids are always on track even if they went astray for a short while.
2)Speak to Kids in a dignified manner:
-Don't Yell At Them
-Assertive Manner but with gentleness and respect
"Son, I would like you to take....."
"Daughter, I would not like you...."
This what PBUH did - He told Fathima(RA) "Help me by taking the cloth in the mosque"
3) Spend time with children
- Always talk about Allah(SWT)
-Be a good role model when you are with them. For example,when you are buying something from a shopkeeper, greet him/her etc.
Lesson from the righteous ones:
-Anas Bin Malik (RA) was brought to serve PBUH by his own mother. He was serving him from the age of 10 years old.
-He lived with PBUH till he reached the age of 20 years old. And, then he lived for 103 years. during that period, he is always known to help people. This a #GreatTarbiyyat
-The way Fathima(RA) walked is closed to PBUH. It is because PBUH spent most of his time with his children.
-PBUH spent time with his grandchildren too.
Stage 2: After Puberty to 40 years old:
This is the stage where you decide to be in either paradise or hell-fire. Serve the community & society at this stage.
How to be a best spouse?
1) Find a spouse who will share..
- Seek to find someone who is in common area of interest or someone with higher goal.
-Common ground where Akhira is your ultimate goal. So, even if you both disagree, you will both come back to your main goal.
-The main goal is Ibaadat.
2) Fulfill the needs of spouses for the sake of Allah, and in return you will be a happier person
-Remove the mentality that " I do good only if they do good"
-When you are doing good deed to your spouse for the sake of Allah in a happy manner & even when they don't reciprocate- then Allah ((SWT) will bless your life by other segments
Career:
Normally, we choose our career based on what we see in television/movies. Instead, choose your studies/job by asking yourself
(i) what is your mission?
(ii) Will this help your mission which is akhira
So, you should think about a job that have a good income & at the same that will enable you to do good deeds.
Stage 3- State Of Maturity
-This happens when you reach the age of 40 years old.
-Some of us will be worried about our wrinkles etc.
-But ,we should still keep our mission is our mind. Your mind is fully developed at this stage.
-Don't be stressed.
-Cut down your bad habits that is not helping you to attain Jannah which is your mission
*Some of us will stop taking care of our parents at this age, and we will abandon them to the old folks home, how can we do this?. This should be the time, where we should repay the kindness back and take care of them in best of manners.
Stage 4- Elderly
-This is when you are 60 years old and more.
-Experienced and wise
-We might not have enough strength but we will have alot of knowledge
-So, give back to the society, spread the knowledge to the younger generation.
At this age, we need other people help to do basic things..
-Stop Complaining and Being Angry- Instead do Dhikr of Allah.
-Don't feel that I am dependant on children" -Don't look down on yourself. This is the time to remind that Allah(swt) is supreme being and we are weak.
Conclusion
We as Muslims have to plan for Judgment Day unlike non Muslims who plan for Olympics & dunya life only.
Death- Dr Muhammad Salah
-Allah is the first and the last
-He is the ever lasting
-PBUH always use/say let anyone who believes the last day, do this...
- Believing the last is a pillar of Ihsan
"Nothing what you utter but it is recorded by angels"-And ,all of these recordings will be judged by Allah eventually.
-Any Muslim who have realized this, will be conscious of Allah and amend their behavious in a good manner.
"Every Soul Shall Test Death"
-Every Soul Shall Test Death and this including prophets, the believers, or non-believers.
-This is acceptable by the believers & non-believers.
-The problem is that the misunderstanding on what will happen next
-Sheikh made funny comment on how the phrase "Rest In Peace" .Because nobody knows which soul will rest in peace.
-It is either Jannah or Jahanam. The one who does not enter Jannah will experience the great loss.
"A place in the heaven is greater than the whole word & what it contains"-Utilize the opportunites of your life before you die. It is to seek Salvation
-Mizan [make sure your good deeds will outweigh!]
-The angel of death does not seek permission or make advancements/announcements before taking your soul.
-Every human being has a fixed term. #Be Always Ready
-PBUH said "Give charity when you are young/ well-to-do etc.."
Intoxication:
-The person who has died will be in a state of intoxication
-Death is something that everyone is avoiding but this is what everyone will experience
"When you soul reaches your throat..."Real Example:
-People are dying even when they are talking
-This is a sound Alarm, that we should always be ready!
-Be Always Read & Ask Forgiveness.
Homework:
Go Home , close your eyes and see that the angels of death coming to take your soul.What will you do now if you were given second chance[ second chance will not be given but this is just to improve yourself now] and do that now!
Signs of Judgement Day-Dr Muhammad Salah
Minor Signs of Judgment Day- Click here for notes
Major Signs of Judgement Day -Click here for notes
Homework:
Memorize first 10 & last 10 ayats of Surah Khaf to get protection from Ad-Dhajjal
Judgment Day-Mufti Ismail Musa Menk
-The most important day is the day of reckoning
-The world is a unfair place.
-Humans were taught to be forgiving, yet they will still say " let me sort it our in judgment day".
-50,000 years (Judgment Day). To read more about it ,click here
- "All of us will present our deeds"
When the book is brought forward , they will say " what is this book?" . It is a serious day. It is the day of examination. Some people will get in right hand while others will get in their left hand.
"Oh Allah make it easy for me on the Day Of Judgment"
-The one who gets the book at the right hand, they will be excited and be ready to show-off the book
-The one whose book in the left hand, will be shy to show the book
-The one whose book is given in their left hand, they will not be able to pass through the bridge
"Do more good deeds to wipe out your bad deeds"Abu Bakr Siddique(RA) heard about Ayisha(RA) slandering, he was thinking to cut down his zakah. Then, Allah(SWT) said " Expand your heart." "Don't you want Allah to forgive you".
- Always forgive others
-Even a drop of Eeman will admit us in paradise
70,000 will go to paradise without any reckoning.
Make us those who don't experience any reckoning.
Those who had prolong diseases, and they were/are enduring it patiently, they will say in Judgment Day " Why can't I endure more in dunya so that I can get more rewards".
-If you have more trials, Allah loves you.
-People will drink their own blood after they have burnt - when they are in hell-fire
How Allah is forgiving:
The last person to be admitted in paradise
- His first wish will be to outside Jahannam/hellfire.
- Second wish, to be at the tree of Jannah
- Third wish, to be at the door of Jannah
- Fourth wish, to be just inside the door of Jannah and Jannah.
All his wishes will be granted consecutively, and he will be admitted to paradise eventually. click here to read more.
"The one who has mustard seed of pride will not enter paradise"On the day, each soul will be fighting with its case.
Your body parts will bear witness , So ask forgiveness, and delete those sins now
Card Story:
-When good & bad deeds weighed out, and all the bad deeds outweigh the good deeds. Then, a card will fall out saying "La ilhaha illa la". That, card will outweigh the bad deeds and the person will be admitted into paradise.
-Look at Musa(AS) story, the magicians/sorcerers fell into sujood only once sincerely, and they were doing shirk all their life, yet they were admitted into paradise.
-Make your sujood sincere!
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