Saving our families from Jahannam requires more than our own worship. We must create an environment where our children are nurtured upon obedience to Allah ﷻ
Shaykhul Islam, Hadhrat Mufti Taqi Usmani Saheb حفظه الله
(“The future of Islam in Europe” - Oslo 17/10/26)
Khwajāh Mu'īnuddin Chishti Ajmeri ؒ once travelled to Bangladesh. During his journey, seven hundred thousand Hindus accepted Islam at his hands and seven million Muslims made Taubah and pledged allegiance to him. When he returned home, the signs of joy were visible on his face.
His mother exclaimed, "Son, this isn't due to any inherent goodness within you. The credit is due to me". He asked, "Yes, but please explain what you mean?" She continued, "When you were an infant, I always breast-fed you in the state of Wudhu.
Nowadays, when we tell our children to pray, they make a face and dislike it. But when Ibrahim Alayhis salaam told his son Ismail Alayhis Salaam about his dream, Ismail (A.S.) immediately replied
يا ابت افعل ما تؤمر ...
O my beloved Father, do as you have been ordered
Nowadays, when we tell our children to pray, they make a face and dislike it. But when Ibrahim Alayhis salaam told his son Ismail Alayhis Salaam about his dream, Ismail (A.S.) immediately replied
يا ابت افعل ما تؤمر ...
O my beloved Father, do as you have been ordered
Regularly visit good environments. Sit in the masjid. Read the Qur’an. Engage in dhikr. Blessings descend in the masjid.
Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat Saheb (Hafidhahullah)
From my childhood, I remember my late father (RA), he would take us to bayans and gatherings, even though we did not understand anything at the time. He knew very well that we did not understand, so why did he take us?
*“Hazrat, please make dua for my children, that Allah makes them good Muslims and takes work of deen from them.”*
He would ask them to place their hands on our heads and make dua. He himself would also make abundant dua for us.
If his son does not become an Aalim, his grandson will surely become one.”
~Al-Eti'daal fe Maraatibur-Rijaal
By Sheikh-ul-Hadith Muhammad Zakariya
( رحمة الله عليه )
Imam Saduddin Shirazi ( رحمة الله عليه ) says:
“I have heard the saints say:
"When anyone desires that his son should become an Aalim, he should show great respect to the Ulama and be of excessive service to them…
When their father saw this pouch, tears filled his eyes, and he narrated the entire incident. He then used that money to perform Hajj on her behalf (Hajj Badal), thus fulfilling her wish.
Time passed, and in 1956, she passed away. When her belongings were later examined, a small cloth pouch was found labeled “Hajj money.” When it was opened, it contained approximately sixty-five rupees.