Lesson 4 – My notes The disease and the Cure الداء و الدواء

 

Lesson 4 – My notes

The disease and the Cure الداء و الدواء

By Ibn Qayyim

Read by Hassan Somali

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Ibn Qayyim said

We must pay attention to a matters; athkar, ayat of the Quran and supplications used to cure sickness – perform Ruqyah.

These are a cure in themselves  - however they require acceptance from the place they are applied and strength of conviction from the one giving.

If the sickness if not cured then it is due to weakness of the one applying it or the lack of acceptance in the one given.

If body accepted remedy, would be beneficial.

Likewise the heart – if upright and sound – the rest of the body will be sound. If it is corrupt then the whole body will be corrupt.

If the heart accepts ruqyah and accept supplications that comprise of seeking refuge, If accepted and one performs it with full conviction and applies it with care – it will be affective in removing disease.

 

Shaykh Fawzan said:

Qur’an is a cure – there is no doubt in this. The outcome depends on us – how we apply it. Are we applying it with certainty and true faith.

Or are we heedless and not conscious of it as a cure.

Surah al Fatiha is a cure – if you recite it without faith though and without focus of heart – it won’t benefit you.

The place has to accept the treatment. The person has to be certain and believe in the Quran as a cure.

“We send down the Quran as a healing and mercy for the believers”. 17:82

If a person finds that the disease has not been treated – it can be due to the weakness of the one performing the ruqyah. Either person performing on oneself or the Raqqi – IT IS NOT THE WEAKNESS OF QURAN.

The Quran is the perfect speech of Allah.

Shaykh Fawzan:

The means will not benefit unless you remove everything that will block the remedy and prevent it from being effective.

If the heart totally accepts the Ruqyah and duaa – it will have effect in removing disease.

-          This is a condition of benefiting from ruqyah – both the performer and accepter must accept faith and quran.

Dua of the Prophet:

“Oh Allah, we ask you to make the Quran the spring of our hearts”

Supplication – Dua

When My servants ask you ˹O Prophet˺ about Me: I am truly nearby. I respond to one’s prayer when they call upon Me. So let them respond ˹with obedience˺ to Me and believe in Me, perhaps they will be guided ˹to the Right Way˺. 2:186

Allah says in the Quran – I answer supplications.

If you want to repel something you don’t like – supplicate.

If the heart is not focused when making dua – it is like a weak bow – it will not hit the target.

Ibn Qayyim

If your dua does not have the desired effect – then something is stopping it

      Consuming/ eating unlawful (haram, drugs)

      Oppression

      Sins

      Overwhelming state of heedlessness

 

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Call upon Allah with certainty that He will answer you. Know that Allah will not answer the supplication of an unmindful and distracted heart.”

Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 3479

Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Albani

Allah said: call upon me and I will answer.

BE CERTAIN

Allah will not accept dua from headless and inattentive heart.

DUA IS A CURE

Heedlessness of the heart nullifies its strength.

Consuming haram with nullify the strength of the dua.

Proof of this is in the following hadith:

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “O people, Allah is purely good, and He only accepts what is purely good. Verily, Allah has commanded the believers as He has commanded His Messengers. Allah said: O Messengers, eat from wholesome foods and act righteously, for I know what you do (23:51). And Allah said: O you who believe, eat from wholesome food We have provided for you,” (2:172). Then, the Prophet mentioned a man who travelled far, becoming dishevelled and dusty, and he raised his hands to the sky, saying, “O Lord! O Lord!” Yet his food is unlawful, his drink is unlawful, his clothing is unlawful, and he is nourished by the unlawful, so how can he be answered?

Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1015

Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim

Lesson 3 – My notes The disease and the Cure الداء و الدواء

 

Lesson 3 – My notes

The disease and the Cure الداء و الدواء

By Ibn Qayyim

Read by Hassan Somali

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The prophet declared: Ignorance is illness – cure is to ask the scholars.

In Al-Mughni, 1/278. The hadith narrated by Abû Dâwûd and it reads that Jâbir Ibn 'Abdullâh, may Allah be pleased with him, said,

"We were on a journey when the head of a man from among us was broken with a stone. Then that man had a wet dream so he asked his fellows, 'Do you know if I have a legal excuse (with this condition) to perform tayammum?' They said, 'We do not know any legal excuse (which justifies that) as you can use water. Therefore, the man performed ghusl and died (as a result of that). When we came (back) to the Messenger of Allah (PBUH), he was told about that, so he said, 'They killed him! May Allah kill them! Why did they not ask (about what they did not know) as they did not know (it)? The only remedy of ignorance is to inquire. It would have been sufficient for him to bandage his wound with a piece of cloth then pass a wet hand on it and wash the rest of his body."

Albani said the hadith is sound.

Ignorance is a disease – the cure is to ask – if you don’t know, ask the people of knowledge.

Those who go astray will take others astray.

If you give a fatawa without knowledge, you will lead the questioner astray.

Those who lack knowledge should not give advice – it will harm the questioner.

It is obligatory for the jahid (ignorant) to ask – you cannot remain on ignorance.

Allah informed us that the Qur’an is a cure.

If the Qur’an was made non-arabic – it would have been said that there is not detail.

The Qur’an is for those who believe a guidance and a cure.

It was revealed as a mercy and a cure.

“We send down the Quran as a healing and mercy for the believers, but it only increases the wrongdoers in loss.” 17:82

The Qur’an is a guidance and cure for those who believe- it is a cure from doubts, uncertainty and sickness (diseases).

Allah did not reveal a cure more effective, inclusive and powerful than the Qur’an.

It is a cure for physical/ visible sickness – that is why ruqya is performed over those with an illness.

It is also a cure for sickness of the heart – sin, doubts, ignorance.

Do we treat ourselves with Qur’an?

Narrated Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri:

Some of the companions of the Prophet (ﷺ) came across a tribe amongst the tribes of the Arabs, and that tribe did not entertain them. While they were in that state, the chief of that tribe was bitten by a snake (or stung by a scorpion). They said, (to the companions of the Prophet (ﷺ) ), "Have you got any medicine with you or anybody who can treat with Ruqya?" The Prophet's companions said, "You refuse to entertain us, so we will not treat (your chief) unless you pay us for it." So they agreed to pay them a flock of sheep. One of them (the Prophet's companions) started reciting Surat-al-Fatiha and gathering his saliva and spitting it (at the snake-bite). The patient got cured and his people presented the sheep to them, but they said, "We will not take it unless we ask the Prophet (whether it is lawful)." When they asked him, he smiled and said, "How do you know that Surat-al-Fatiha is a Ruqya? Take it (flock of sheep) and assign a share for me."

Sahih al-Bukhari 5736

The easiest of remedies is – Surah al Fatiha.

Hadith benefits:

1.      Qur’an is a cure and ruqyah for physical and spiritual illnesses.

2.      Allow for those doing ruqyah to take  a fee (The person should not do this as a profession though) If taken as a profession it would corrupt the Ruqyah.

Not everyone should be able to make ruqyah – you must know their aqeedah. They could play with Jinn and sihr – may Allah protect us.

3.      Companions done ruqyah from knowledge they derived from text.

If they had been hosted by the tribe – they would of done ruqyah for free. Receiving guests is of great importance.

Narrated Abu Shuraih Al-Ka`bi:

Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, should serve his guest generously.

Sahih al-Bukhari 6135

4.      The need to ask people

They got the ruling from the text but still went and asked the Prophet about splitting the flock of sheep.

The Prophet told them to give him a share to give them comfort of mind.

5.      Surah Al Fatiha is Ruqyah.

Ruqyah is a cure – shifa – Qur’an

Ibn Qayyim spent time in Makkah and become sick – he could not find a doctor. He treated himself with Surah Fatiha.

Lesson 2 - The disease and the cure Ibn Qayyim – My notes

Lesson 2 – My notes

The disease and the Cure الداء و الدواء

By Ibn Qayyim

Read by Hassan Somali

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Ibn Qayyim said:

Bismilllah ar Rahman ar Rahim, La hawla wa la quwita ila billah.

The question that was posed to Ibn Qayyim:

‘What do the distinguished scholars say to a man that has been trialled with a calamity (disobedience and sins)?

The man knows that if he continues it will ruin his worldly affairs and the hereafter. He has tried to repel disobedience, but it keeps getting stronger.

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever relieves the hardship of a believer in this world, Allah will relieve his hardship on the Day of Resurrection. Whoever helps ease one in difficulty, Allah will make it easy for him in this world and the Hereafter. Whoever conceals the faults of a Muslim, Allah will conceal his faults in this world and the Hereafter. Allah helps the servant as long as he helps his brother. 

Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2699

Ibn Qayyim answered the question as a whole book.

The man was trialled and tested in disobedience and wants remedy to fear Allah.

Ibn Qayyim started:

All praise is for Allah and quoted the following hadith:

It was narrated that Usamah bin Sharik said:

“I saw the Bedouins asking the Prophet (ﷺ): ‘Is there any harm in such and such, is there any harm in such and such?’ He said to them: ‘O slaves of Allah! Allah has only made harm in that which transgresses the honor of one’s brother. That is what is sinful.’ They said: ‘O Messenger of Allah! Is there any sin if we do not seek treatment?’ He said: ‘Seek treatment, O slaves of Allah! For Allah does not create any disease but He also creates with it the cure, except for old age.’ They said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, what is the best thing that a person may be given?’ He said: ‘Good manners.’”

Sunan Ibn Majah 3436

This show the wisdom of the people of knowledge, - this hadith opens up the door for hope if you repent and to repel despair.

There is a way out.

Shaykh Fawzan said:

Every disease is created by Allah and brought into existence as a trial and a test. He created these diseases and sickness for a wisdom – Allah sent down the cure that is to be used to treat disease and sickness. Cure and remedy are from the beneficial means. A person should not leave remedy and medicine.

People should not give up and just say it is Qadr.

Treat with the medicine – search for the remedy. It exists – it is out there!

Shaykh Fawzan emphasizes the wisdom of Ibn Qayyim started with this hadith. A person should not just surrender to sins and disobedience. There is repentance and remedy.

Take the Qadr and take necessary means.

Tie your camels and trust Allah – take the legislated means.

Prophet (peace be upon him) said:

Allah did  not send the disease without the cure.

However, the existence of cure is not sufficient – person MUST USE the remedy and implement it.

Shaykh Fawzan said:

If you fill a house with medicine but don’t use it – it won’t help you.

You have to implement and use the cure.

It is a must to search for and apply the medicine.

If you use the wrong medicine, it will not benefit.

This requires people of knowledge and those with experience to help with the medicine and cure – they can help provide a remedy for your sin.

Ask the right people – If you broke your leg, you don’t go to the dentist!!!

One disease for which there is no cure is old age.

If you are getting old – seek forgiveness and seek a good ending – die upon Tawheed and obedience. There is no eternity in this dunya.  

Some people have been given wisdom, We have to return to the scholars of Islam for the cure.

Allah and the prophet said: IF you follow this – then there is Khayr.

The disease and the Cure By Ibn Qayyim - lesson 1

 

The disease and the Cure الداء و الدواء

By Ibn Qayyim

Read by Hassan Somali

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Lesson 1 - My notes 

The book ‘The disease and the cure’ by Ibn Qayyim was written as a response to a question.

The book addresses important issues.

The question was about the disease of the heart and the cure – spiritual disease.

The heart becomes physically ill and the cure is with the doctor  - it can pose a risk to life – requires medicine

However the threat in the book talks about the spiritual disease – it afflicts the heart and is the most dangerous disease – it occurs due to sin and disobedience. It causes the heart to be sick.

In the Quran it says

‘In the heart is a disease and he increases it’ (Surah Ahzab: 32)

The disease of the heart has 2 categories:

1.      The disease of lust (arises from sin and disobedience)

2.      The disease of doubt (Doubt of religion – affects aqeedah)

A person can be afflicted by these diseases even in their own home due to smart phones/ internet.

May Allah protect is and our families.

The disease of doubt is the most dangerous as it can lead to leaving Islam.

 

How do we treat the disease of doubt and desires?

The cure is not through medicine and procedures – the cure is through repentance to Allah and righteous deeds. TURN TO ALLAH

If the heart is sick – repent to Allah and perform righteous deed – for this heals the heart.

Do this through seeking beneficial knowledge – from the book of Allah and the sunnah.

Benefit from sitting in the circles of knowledge - there is light.

In several verses in the Quran it states that it can bring people from darkness to light.

Surah Ibrahim: 1

Alif-Lãm-Ra. ˹This is˺ a Book which We have revealed to you ˹O Prophet˺ so that you may lead people out of darkness and into light, by the Will of their Lord, to the Path of the Almighty, the Praiseworthy—

The Quran was sent to the people as a cure for body and heart – physical and spiritual.

The Quran is Shifa – a guide and healing.

The disease of the heart is more dangerous than the disease of the body.

The disease of the body can lead to pain and death

The disease of the heart can had to the hellfire as doubts can lead to kufr.

The more sins a person commits, the sicker his heart will become.

More doubts a person has, heart will be sick eventually the heart will die.

 

Shaykh Fawzan said:

Take time to read the Quran and study the sunnah and to seek forgiveness.

If the spiritual disease is not treated the heart will become sicker until it dies – the will have no feeling, no awareness, no jealousy and no love for good.

notes from Key to Paradise - by Hassan Somali (31/10/25 @ Cardiff University)

Key to Paradise -

 by Hassan Somali (31/10/25 @ Cardiff University)

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

 

Notes 

The key to paradise is لا إله إلا الله

We ask Allah for Jannah and seek protection from the hellfire.

Book of Funerals by Bukhari (1^st Chapter)

Narrated Mu’adh bin Jabal :

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying: If anyone's last words are "There is no god but Allah" he will enter Paradise.

(Sunan Abi Dawud 3116)

So لا إله إلا الله is the key to paradise according to the Qur’an and Sunnah – however every key has ridges  - if you have the correct ridges, the door will open.

Those ridges are the 7 conditions of لا إله إلا الله

The first Condition: al-Ilm – Knowledge

The Second Condition: Al-Yaqeen – Certainty

Third Condition: al-Qabool – Acceptance

Fourth Condition: Al-Inqiyaad – Submission & Obedience

Fifth Condition: Sidq – Truthfulness

Sixth Condition:: Al-Ikhlaas – Sincerity

Seventh Condition: Al-Muhabbah – Love

 

You have to implement it and mean it:

لا إله إلا الله – ‘There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah

 

More than this, no one is to be worshipped or prostrated to except Allah

لا إله إلا الله – It is the first and last obligation

You say the shahadah to enter into Islam and it should be your last words

It is the 1^st pillar of Islam an without this, you are not a Muslim

Noone who dies upon La ilaha illlah will not be in the hellfire forever

 

If you die upon shirk – you will NOT enter paradise

Narrated Anas: The Prophet ﷺ said, "Whoever said "None has the right to be worshipped but Allah and has in his heart good (faith) equal to the weight of a barley grain will be taken out of Hell. And whoever said: "None has the right to be worshipped but Allah and has in his heart good (faith) equal to the weight of a wheat grain will be taken out of Hell. And whoever said, "None has the right to be worshipped but Allah and has in his heart good (faith) equal to the weight of an atom will be taken out of Hell".

Sahih al-Bukhari 44 (Book 2, Hadith 37)

Shirk is the worst sin and will not be forgiven

A major sin less that shirk, you are under the will of Allah

 

In the hadith 34, 40 Hadith Qudsi.

On the authority of Anas (may Allah be pleased with him), who said:

I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: Allah the Almighty said: O son of Adam, so long as you call upon Me and ask of Me, I shall forgive you for what you have done, and I shall not mind. O son of Adam, were your sins to reach the clouds of the sky and were you then to ask forgiveness of Me, I would forgive you. O son of Adam, were you to come to Me with sins nearly as great as the earth and were you then to face Me, ascribing no partner to Me, I would bring you forgiveness nearly as great as it

. It was related by at-Tirmidhi (also by Ahmad ibn Hanbal). Its chain of authorities is sound.

 

It is a very good ending to die upon La ilalah illah.

Good book is The disease and its cure – Ibn Qayyim

 

La ilaha illlah removes stress – It gives you a way out – tawfeek

Prophet Yunus (peace be upon him) was in 3 layers of darkness

The dua that Yunus said when he was in the whale. If you use this dua, Allah will answer

لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ

There is no god but You. Pure are You. Indeed I was among the wrongdoers.

 

Those most tested amongst the people were the Prophets.

 

Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr bin Al-'As:

that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Indeed Allah will distinguish a man from my Ummah before all of creation on the Day of Judgement. Ninety-nine scrolls will be laid out for him, each scroll is as far as the eye can see, then He will say: 'Do you deny any of this? Have those who recorded this wronged you?' He will say: 'No, O Lord!' He will say: Do you have an excuse?' He will say: 'No, O Lord!' So He will say: 'Rather you have a good deed with us, so you shall not be wronged today." Then He will bring out a card (Bitaqah); on it will be: "I testify to La Ilaha Illallah, and I testify that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger." He will say: 'Bring your scales.' He will say: 'O Lord! What good is this card next to these scrolls?' He will say: 'You shall not be wronged.' He said: 'The scrolls will be put on a pan (of the scale), and the card on (the other) pan: the scrolls will be light, and the card will be heavy, nothing is heavier than the Name of Allah.'"

Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2639

 

لا إله إلا الله – is the best form of dhikr

 

Narrated Abu Huraira:

Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said," Whoever says: "La ilaha illal-lah wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahu-l-mulk wa lahul- hamd wa huwa 'ala kulli shai'in qadir," one hundred times will get the same reward as given for manumitting ten slaves; and one hundred good deeds will be written in his accounts, and one hundred sins will be deducted from his accounts, and it (his saying) will be a shield for him from Satan on that day till night, and nobody will be able to do a better deed except the one who does more than he."

 

Sahih al-Bukhari 6403

The Importance of Knowing Your Religion as a Muslim Woman

 The Importance of Knowing Your Religion as a Muslim Girl/ Woman

In a world where misinformation spreads rapidly and cultural traditions are often mistaken for religious obligations, Islamic knowledge is a powerful tool—especially for Muslim women.

 Islam is a religion that elevated the status of women over 1,400 years ago, granting them rights and dignity. Before Islam women were treated very badly and not given rights.. Knowing your religion is not just a right; it is an obligation and a means to protect your identity, honour, and relationship with Allah.

Women in Islam: Honoured by Allah

The West like to portray Muslim women as oppressed however, Islam granted women rights centuries before many modern societies recognised them. Muslim women were given the right to own property, choose their spouse, seek divorce, receive inheritance, and participate in social and political life during the time of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Women are Honoured in the Qur’an

Allah mentions women in the Qur’an with dignity and respect, and several chapters are named in honour of them, such as Surah An-Nisa (The Women) and Surah Maryam, named after Maryam (Mary), the mother of ‘Isa (Jesus) عليه السلام.

Allah says:

"Indeed, the Muslim men and Muslim women, the believing men and believing women... Allah has prepared for them forgiveness and a great reward."
Surah Al-Ahzab (33:35)

This ayah lists both men and women in equal measure when describing piety, devotion, and the promise of reward—showing that women are spiritually equal to men in the sight of Allah.

Seeking Knowledge is an Obligation on Every Muslim

One of the most critical commands in Islam is the pursuit of knowledge. This applies equally to men and women.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:

"Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim."
(Sunan Ibn Majah, 224)

This Hadith does not distinguish between male or female. It emphasizes that every Muslim has a duty to seek knowledge of the religion. Knowledge is what gives a woman the power to practice her faith correctly, understand her rights, and challenge cultural practices that contradict Islam.

The First Revelation Was About Knowledge

The first words revealed to our beloved Prophet ﷺ were:

"Read in the name of your Lord who created."
 Surah Al-‘Alaq (96:1)

This powerful beginning shows that Islam is built on knowledge, understanding, and learning. A woman who knows her faith knows her Lord—and it can be a means of protection from manipulation or misguidance.

Islam vs. Culture: Why Knowledge Matters

In many societies, cultural practices are mistakenly passed off as religious obligations. These may include denying women education, forcing marriages, or silencing their voices. These practices are not from Islam.

A knowledgeable Muslim woman can differentiate between the religion and culture. She can respond with confidence and clarity when faced with oppression disguised as piety.

The Prophet ﷺ himself warned about this:

"Whoever introduces into this matter of ours (i.e., Islam) something which is not from it, it is to be rejected."
(Sahih al-Bukhari & Muslim)

Knowledge equips a woman to protect herself and others from falsehood. 

It allows her to raise her children with correct Islamic values and to uphold justice within her home and community.

Examples from the Life of the Prophet ﷺ

The Prophet ﷺ empowered women to seek knowledge and even become scholars.

Aisha bint Abu Bakr (May Allah be pleased with her) the Prophet’s wife was a leading and great scholar. She narrated over 2,000 Hadith. Men and women alike would come to her for religious rulings and understanding. Her intellect, memory, and piety were recognised by the companions of the Prophet.

Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (May Allah be pleased with her) the Prophet’s wife was the first to embrace Islam, she supported and strengthened the Prophet during the hardest years. She was also a successful businesswoman.

The Prophet (peace be upon him)  also said:

"The best of you are those who are best to their women."
 (Tirmidhi)

This Hadith is a powerful reminder that honouring women is a sign of the best character.

Rights of Women in Islam

Some of the key rights Islam gave to women include:

* The right to education

*The right to inheritance 

For men there is a share in what their parents and close relatives leave, and for women there is a share in what their parents and close relatives leave—whether it is little or much. ˹These are˺ obligatory shares.
(Qur’an 4:7)

*The right to choose or refuse marriage 

*The right to own and manage property independently

*The right to work and earn a livelihood

*The right to be treated with kindness and respect

Allah says:

"And live with them in kindness."
Surah An-Nisa (4:19)

This instruction to men about their wives is not a suggestion—it is a  command from Allah.

Conclusion: Knowledge is Your connection with Allah, protection and Your power

 As a Muslim woman, knowing your religion is one of the most empowering steps you can take. It brings you closer to Allah, protects you from harmful customs, and equips you to fulfil your purpose with dignity and strength.

You are not weak. You are not voiceless. Allah honoured you with Islam. You owe it to yourself—and to your Creator—to learn what He has prescribed for you.

Abu Hurairah reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying:

"Whoever follows a path in pursuit of knowledge, Allah will make easy for him a path to Paradise."
(Sunan Abi Dawud 3643)

May Allah grant all Muslim women the knowledge of His Deen, the strength to practice it, and the wisdom to pass it on to future generations.
Ameen.

The virtues of Makkah – Abu Khadeejah

 

The virtues of Makkah – Abu Khadeejah

Makkah is the place that Allah chose for mankind that they return to - for purpose of Hajj and Umrah –

Allah made it sacred – a haram

Shaykh Uthaymeen – not a place in the world made sacred except haram of Makkah and haram of Madinah

Allah mentioned their excellence in the Qur’an and in hadith – place of safety and security

Place where Muhmmad (peace be upon him) got revelation – where he was appointed as a messenger of mankind

Allah swears by this city (Makkah) in the Qur’an

Ibn Kathir – here we see Allah has taken an oath – Umm al Qura – people are in state of ihram and in a sanctity.

 

وَهَٰذَا الْبَلَدِ الْأَمِينِ   - Surah al Tin: 3

And [by] this secure city [Makkah]

 

Excellence:

Makkah has the ancient house for the worship of Allah alone – Bakkah (one of the names of Makkah) for all mankind

Narrated in Muslim and Bukhari –

Abu Dharr (ra) reported that he asked the Prophet (saw),

“O Messenger of Allah, which Masjid was built first on earth”?

The Prophet (saw) replied, “The Sacred Masjid of Makkah”.

Abu Dharr (ra) again asked, “Which was next”?

The Prophet (saw) said, “Masjid Al-Aqsa”.

 Abu Dharr (ra) further asked, “How long was the period between the building of the two Masjids”?

The Prophet (saw) said, “Forty years”. Apart from these, offer your prayer anywhere when it is time to pray, although excellence is in praying in these Masjids”

 Ismail and Ibrahim build the Kabah

Prophet Yaqub (grandson of Ibrahim) son of Ishaq built Masjid al Aqsa originally – 40 years after Kabaa

Sulaiman bin Dawud restored masjid al Aqsa 1000 years later

 

In Makkah it is not permitted to:

• Shed blood
• Cut a tree
• Chase or scare game animal
• Cut down shrubbery
• Pick up a lost item unless to announce it has been found to find its owner

 

Allah’s messenger said: Allah made Makkah a sanctuary – it is not permitted for a person who believes in Allah and last day should not shed blood in Makkah

 

Allah only gave prophet permission to fight on the day of conquest only

 

Imam Ahmad – Jabir (May Allah be pleased with  him) prophet (peace be upon him) said – prayer at this masjid in Madinah is worth 1000 more reward except masjid al haram which is 100000 more virtuous than any other masjid.

 

It is a Qiblah for all the people of this Dunya. Allah addressed the prophet – ‘and from whenever you go out to pray, turn your face towards masjid al haram – the kabaa’

 

There is safety for the one who enter the haram – place of sanctuary.

You are rewarded just for the journey to Makkah for Umrah.

 Makkah is the best place of earth – most beloved to Allah and Prophet. 

Allah has attached the hearts of the people to Makkah – to the Kabah