Expressing gratitude towards Allah SWT

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim....
Alhamdulillah...thank you Allah SWT for everything
You have given us so much and everything is for free
For the air we breath and the water we drink
For the children we have
For the moment we spend
Everything is free

If only I have the chances to return the kindness of Allah SWT, what would it be? Is it enough by saying thank you or Alhamdulillah? Is it enough to acknowledge His Mercy in the daily prayer?

I was cooking yesterday while listening to the radio. The ustaz was talking about showing gratitude towards Allah SWT. He said "according to Imam al-Ghazali, we should do something in return to Allah's SWT Mercy and that's the way we should thank Him.'

But, how?

Harun Yahya has given an ideal answer to this question.

Being thankful, like having faith and doing good deeds, takes place by Allah's leave.

A person of conscience recognizes that all the blessings by which he is surrounded would not exist and that he could never attain them unless Allah so willed it. 

His body, intelligence, wisdom, feeling, health, strength—in fact, all the favors he thinks he possesses on his own are actually blessings granted by Him. 

Giving thanks to Allah is not merely saying, "Al-hamdulillah" at certain times, as when one has completed a task, eats a fine supper or survives an ordeal unhurt. 

Gratitude is a state one experiences deep in the heart because one can never account for all the favors he enjoys, even the obvious ones:

"If you tried to number Allah's blessings, you could never count them. Allah is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful." 

(Surat an-Nahl; 18)

Allah SWT also gives reward to those who shows gratitude, as Allah SWT mentioned:
"As a grace from us, thus do we reward those who give thanks." (Al-Qamar, 54:35)

Therefore, the act of showing gratitude towards Allah SWT should not only be upheld by the lips, it is the tasks of the lips to say Alhamdulillah, of the heart to deeply recognize Allah's SWT Mercy and of the body to act according to the saying of Allah SWT mentioned in the Quran.

Then I know Alhamdulillah alone is not enough...

p/s: The book written by Harun Yahya can be downloaded from here.
Happy reading!

Do We Need to Qada' prayer?

I came across a book written about the problems of performing ibadah and when I flipped over the pages, there was a topic regarding to prayer. My eyes glimpsed over a small catchy word qada' solat. The question was 'do we need to replace the prayers that we failed to perform in required time?' However, the explanation in the book was so confusing because the writer has answered the question with 'NO' word, which he means there is no need to qada' the prayers that are not performed in the required time.

Then I asked my husband and he told me that I need to replace the obligated tasks which I have failed to perform. It is the right of Allah SWT and we are performing the duty to fulfill the rights of Allah SWT.

One day, I went to visit my parents-in-law, and I saw this book 400 offenses in performing solat. The writer has explained this matter with the evidence from the saying of the Prophet pbuh. 

 
The book says:
It is an offense to delay in making up prayers. For example, when we left Zuhur prayer, it is a big mistake to replace it in the time of Zuhur prayer the next day.





As mentioned by Prophet pbuh:Meaning: "There is no negligence in sleeping. Indeed negligence took place only when we wake up. Accordingly, if one of you all forget to pray or fall asleep, it should be done as long as he remembers."
(Abu Dawud, At-Tirmidhi, An-Nasa'i and Ibn Majah)

The hadith explains the act of negligence, happens when we forget or when we sleep. As long as we remember to perform prayer or as long as we are aware that we are supposed to qada' a prayer, that is when it should be performed, without any delay. It is important to prioritize the right of Allah SWT above all because what we are afraid is we do not manage to perform to right of Allah SWT as death comes without notice.

Alhamdulillah...I think I need to continue reading this book. Things become clear now. For those who wants to read this book in Malay, you can click here. The book is also available at the National Library. Click here to know more. Unfortunately, the book is not translated into English. Happy reading!

A Happy Birthday to You!!!

Alhamdulillah...Yesterday was my son's birthday. He's 3 now!!! To my dear Ahmad Yahya:

Happy Birthday to you my sunshine

You are now 3 and has grown so up

We always pray

That you will grow up to be the person

Whose heart is always close to Allah

Who belongs a kind heart

Fill with love and treat others indiscriminately

We will always love with all our heart and soul

And we hope you feel the same too

p/s: A special dedication and thank you to Tokmi and TokNyang for the cakes and presents!

we ordered the cake from Aisya Cake http://aisyahomemade.blogspot.com/2012/09/kek-fugurine-angry-birddaaa.html 

thank you!