Daily Reminder <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Assalaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu,
I pray that this reaches you in the best of
health and Eeman.
And indeed We have destroyed towns [populations]
round about you. Surah Al-Ahqaf Ayah 27.
There is the tragic example of the Barmak family,
a family that lived a life of opulence, comfort,
and extravagance. Their end, however, has served
as a lesson and example for all Arabs who came
after them. Haroon ar-Rasheed, the ruler during
their period, ordered an unexpected attack on the
Barmak family and on their possessions. Allahs
decree came to pass over them in the morning at the
hands of the closest person to them: he destroyed
their homes, took possession of their slaves, and
shed their blood. Their loved ones and children
wept at their disgrace. There is none worthy of
worship except Allah; those who know the story
should especially appreciate the transitory nature of
power and wealth in this world:
Then take admonition, O you with eyes [to
see]. Surah Al-Hashr Ayah 2.
Only one hour before their downfall, they were
strutting in silks, full of joy and complacency,
feeling secure from harm, unaware of the
vicissitudes of life.
And you dwelt in the dwellings of men who
wronged themselves, and it was clear to you how We had
dealt with them. And We put forth [many] parables
for you. Surah Ibrahim Ayah 45.
I pray that this reaches you in the best of
health and Eeman.
And indeed We have destroyed towns [populations]
round about you. Surah Al-Ahqaf Ayah 27.
There is the tragic example of the Barmak family,
a family that lived a life of opulence, comfort,
and extravagance. Their end, however, has served
as a lesson and example for all Arabs who came
after them. Haroon ar-Rasheed, the ruler during
their period, ordered an unexpected attack on the
Barmak family and on their possessions. Allahs
decree came to pass over them in the morning at the
hands of the closest person to them: he destroyed
their homes, took possession of their slaves, and
shed their blood. Their loved ones and children
wept at their disgrace. There is none worthy of
worship except Allah; those who know the story
should especially appreciate the transitory nature of
power and wealth in this world:
Then take admonition, O you with eyes [to
see]. Surah Al-Hashr Ayah 2.
Only one hour before their downfall, they were
strutting in silks, full of joy and complacency,
feeling secure from harm, unaware of the
vicissitudes of life.
And you dwelt in the dwellings of men who
wronged themselves, and it was clear to you how We had
dealt with them. And We put forth [many] parables
for you. Surah Ibrahim Ayah 45.
They swaggered in their life of play; however,
sadly for them, they mistook the mirage for water
and this life for eternal existence. They wrongly
thought that justice would not overtake them and
that vindication would not come about for the
wronged.
...and they thought that they would never return
to Us. Surah Al-Qasas Ayah 39.
Wasalaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu
Ahsin.
Details Taken From Dont Be Sad by Shaykh
Aaidh Al-Qarni.
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{Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom (i.e. with the Divine Inspiration and the Qur'an) and fair preaching, and argue with them in a way that is better. Truly, your Lord knows best who has gone astray from His Path, and He is the Best Aware of those who are guided.}
(Holy Quran-16:125)
{And who is better in speech than he who [says: "My Lord is Allah (believes in His Oneness)," and then stands straight (acts upon His Order), and] invites (men) to Allah's (Islamic Monotheism), and does righteous deeds, and says: "I am one of the Muslims."} (Holy Quran-41:33)
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "By Allah, if Allah guides one person by you, it is better for you than the best types of camels." [al-Bukhaaree, Muslim]
The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also said, "Whoever calls to guidance will have a reward similar to the reward of the one who follows him, without the reward of either of them being lessened at all."
[Muslim, Ahmad, Aboo Daawood, an-Nasaa'ee, at-Tirmidhee, Ibn Maajah]
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