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Umdatul-Fiqh, by Ibn Qudaamah
Etiquettes of Relieving Oneself
Taught By Shaykh Jameel Finch
After Maghrib 7:40pm EST | 12:40am UK
Broadcast on Germantown Masjid Radio and YouTube
I’ve noticed that when some people try to attack me, they use labels like “ex-rapper,” “ex-thug,” or “ex-gangster,” as if those words are meant to offend me. But Alhamdulillah, I see them as a source of honor, not shame.
I’m proud to have left that life behind. I’m honored to be someone who was guided by Allah from that path to Islam. Many of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) also had pasts that included things like drinking or wrongdoing, yet Allah guided them, elevated them, and made them among the best of people.
Our past does not define us. What truly matters is how we live now and how we die upon Islam.
Many people who were born into Islam yet and still haven’t fully understood it or properly practiced it. Guidance is something we all continuously strive for.
So no, those words don’t offend me. If anything, they remind me of how far Allah has brought me. They’re not insults; they’re a badge of honor.
May Allah guide all of us, grant us sincerity and keep us firm on the straight path.
And to be honest many of them are only tough behind a screen. Most have probably never faced real hardship, never been in a fight, and never experienced true opposition, let alone overcome it.
I’m not speaking about my Palestinian or Afghan brothers. They are lions, and most of them were forced to leave their lands because of real oppression and hardship.
But many Muslims living in the West, who spend their time online criticizing Muslim countries, are often the sons of men who chose to leave Muslim lands willingly, trading their values and identity for comfort and a passport.
Some are even involved in businesses that clearly go against Islamic principles, selling cigarettes, alcohol, and the like. Yet instead of focusing on fixing their own homes, they turn their attention to others.
So let’s ask ourselves honestly:
Are we waking up for Fajr and praying in the masjid like we should?
Are we sincerely repenting for our sins and striving to become better in the sight of Allah?
If Allah were to take our souls at this very moment, would we truly be ready to face His judgment based on our actions?
The reality is, we all fall short.
We may not agree with everything happening in Muslim countries, but recognizing our own shortcomings should humble us. It should push us to make sincere dua for others and not wish for their downfall.
A Muslim honor and life is more sacred than the Ka’bah itself. So regardless of disagreements, we should never desire chaos or destruction for any Muslim land.
Class will resume this evening @masjidrahmah, B’ithnillah.
📚: Buloogh Al Maram:
The Chapter of Purification & Prayer
⏰: Wednesday’s after Maghrib
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