Acts of Worship and Ibadah to God.

Bismi Allahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi
ASA WR WB to believing Muslim friends.

We have acts of worship to Allah (swt) or Ibadah, all of which are technically direct, but could be viewed as indirect and direct worship of Him (swt). Example here of direct acts of worship or ibadah to God. Any of these images can be clicked to enlarge for better viewing.

Allah (swt) has indicated in the Gospel and Quran some Laws to Preserve our Sacred Rights to Faith in Him and Worship of Him (swt). Because God does wish to Preserve Faith in Him and Worship of Him (swt). That we as humans and those of the Jinns do not have the right to through hate (anger); intellectual superiority, insult and slander (idiot); nor cursing another of Faith and innocence; cause the loss of Faith and Worship in God (all 3 of those being very destructive to their Faith and lives) as in Gospel Matt 5:21-26. Nor to directly oppose another person's right to Faith and Worship of God as in HQ 96:9-19. Nor in Matt 18:6 deliberately cause someone to lose Faith and Worship in God.

But look below at all these other peaceful acts of Ibadah and these are just some of the others.

Over the years I have made it about a 15-year mission to commemorate the Anbiya of Productivity. Here are a few others of the acts of Ibadah that technically are direct but may be considered by some people as indirect acts of Ibadah. 

Nabi Salih (epbuh) - productivity & righteousness in the land are acts of ibadah to Allah (swt). And Allah (swt) has said that it is the Salihun that shall inherit the Earth. So, it is necessary to take as many lessons from Nabi Salih (epbuh) as is possible to know what Allah (swt) is looking for in that category.

Nabi Shuaybi (epbuh) - measuring with just scales and the rulers giving to the people what is their due are acts of ibadah to Allah (swt).

 

Nabi Isa (epbuh) - productivity. Fig Tree. 3 Servants handed bags of gold and the ROI are acts of ibadah to Allah (swt). 

Nabi Sulaimon (epbuh) - productivity is mentioned many times in his Proverbs. Here is one.

Nabi Yusuf (epbuh) - Optimal quality of life. Golden Mean. Don't spend to the Maximus but live in Optimus and save (store) what is in excess of Optimus for periods of Minimus (to draw on savings to maintain Optimus) as well as Stores or Markets and Charity as Nabi Yusuf (epbuh) showed us. These are acts of ibadah to Allah (swt). 

Nabi Idris (epbuh) - Study. Education are acts of ibadah to Allah (swt).

Nabi Ibrahim (epbuh) - Fulfilling obligations and engagements are acts of ibadah to Allah (swt).

 

Nabi Muhammad (epbuh) - Not hindering from the Paths of Allah, Paths of Righteousness are acts of ibadah to Allah (swt).

Nabi Luti (epbuh) - Heterosexuality is an act of Ibadah to Allah. Although not to take place in the Masjids even during Itikaf.

Nabi Muhammad (epbuh) - Working towards the Change (Bariyu) that you seek from Allah (swt) and making the necessary Changes for the Help (Nasiru) that you seek from Allah are acts of Ibadah.

Nabi Muhammad (epbuh) - The Power of Suggestions. Giving good suggestions and recommendations, as well as, supporting good causes are acts of Ibadah to Allah (swt) that will actually manifest good or bad deeds (in the cases of giving bad suggestions) upon the Scales of Judgement for those individuals. And there are more recipes/formulas to explore that are acts of Ibadah to Allah (swt).

Faith Outreach Burnout May Be Inevitable

I think the problems go back pretty far. But, in Chicago we could talk to anybody about Faith. We used to do outreach (being Da'ees) and try to bring people to Al-Islam. People had respect. But we really didn't realize that was what it was and came to expect everyone would be like this no matter where we went. That when I or we would say something about Faith there would be a mutual respect even though didn't really realize that was what it was.

So when you get to Colorado there is not the same Spirit or respect. There was a lot of Meth use. Heroin use. Etc. The thing about Heroin users is that they will make you believe that you are actually getting through to them...as long as it takes. But as soon as they can they will relapse and use Heroin again. All that work for nothing. They would tell you what you wanted to hear till they could get to a point when they could use again. Upon seeing this I understood a couple of things: 1. It is more developed a problem and requires not only Faith but Hardcore Drug Counselors (and a team of other professionals) to do outreach in some communities; 2. The burden of the cleanup is far too much, and many who do outreach about Faith would probably end up withdrawing from the work. It is like being overworked. Colorado was the first place that I didn't really sense any respect for Faith and the Laws of God. They really weren't very responsive. Very "Ho Hum." about it.

But the drug issue is progressing. It then shifted to Heroin and Opioids. Then to Fentanyl. Now to Tranq and Fentanyl. And there is supposedly something else out there now.

It is too much work for Faith leaders and in a lot of cases it (all that work) can also prove to be Sisyphean.

And that just means Faith Outreach is going to suffer burnout on it. And the legalization of some previously illegal drugs while having an upside is at the root cause of the Outreach burnout due to weed being a gateway drug to harder and hardcore drug use. And get this they are currently deliberating on making Psychedelics legal to treat something...I can't remember exactly what.

And that just means further burnout for Faith Outreach.

I think burnout on Faith Outreach could be one indicator of decay, deterioration, erosion, etc. of morals and values in the country.

The Establishment Clause of the 1st Amendment concerning Traditional and NonTraditional Marriages

Bismi Allahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi

ASA WR WB to believing Muslim friends.

May the peace and blessings of Allah (swt) be upon Nabi Muhammad (epbuh)

I have one more reflection today. I mentioned this one before. It is worth another mention. Give me a minute to compose it here.

Our Government is largely comprised of 2 Parties. Democrats considered liberals and left, and Republicans considered conservative and right. Democrats are strongly for the common wealth and good to the people, and the will of the people. Republicans tend to be more for the working class, wealthy, conserving and focusing on the wealth of the nation...defense, etc. Democrats will sometimes be willing to court the votes of those with nontraditional values to obtain votes. While Republicans will stand with traditional values, and maintaining wealth. But, the people in need, sick, poor, elderly could end up throwaways.

So, our Constitution has a lot of laws. The 1st Amendment establishes freedom of religion. But there is a clause known as the Establishment Clause which basically says that Government will be neither for nor against religion. The Founders did not want one branch of religion to come into power and then persecute another branch, and back in them days it was largely denominational differences of the Church and possibly some Judaic. But, different branches of the Church would have been prone to persecuting another branch of the Church. In the case of Wallace v Jaffree was referenced another case called Lemon v Kurtzman and it is from this case that we get what is called, "The Lemon Test" regarding enacting legislation or laws about religion. I will quote:

"Every analysis in this area must begin with consideration of the cumulative criteria developed by the Court over many years. Three such tests may be gleaned from our cases. First, the statute must have a secular legislative purpose; Second, its principle or primary effect must be one that neither advances nor inhibits religion; Finally, the statute must not foster an excessive government entanglement with religion." page 43 of Wallace v Jaffree

So, the point here is that nontraditional sexual practices should be regarded as a religion. This is supported by an Ayah of Quranul Kareem when Allah (swt) says, "following after your own desires can be considered like your god and religion", "45:23. Then seest thou such a one as takes as his god his own vain desire? Allah has, knowing (him as such), left him astray, and sealed his hearing and his heart (and understanding), and put a cover on his sight. Who, then, will guide him after Allah (has withdrawn Guidance)? Will ye not then receive admonition?"

So, seeing nontraditional sexuality established as a religion, then our Government should make nontraditional sexualities subject to the Establishment Clause in which Government is neither for nor against religion. You don't want to create a climate of persecution but also do not want to put nontraditional sexualities on steroids. Basically send it back to "Don't ask. Don't tell."

There is no compulsion in religion or life.

Bismi Allahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi

ASA WR WB to believing Muslim friends.

The sisters' work really is admirable. They really have great networks that they've created on social media. They seem to be very close knit, as well. Brothers in Islam could stand to take notes on how the sisters are doing things. Selling clothes, hijabs, makeup, getting major endorsements...it really is fascinating to see.

There is nothing wrong with reminding against the haram. We have only been warned from Allah not to make the haram the halal, and not to make the halal the haram. And if Allah (swt) did not specifically say it is haram or if the hadiths sometimes conflict making (same thing) halal and haram something Allah never said Himself was haram, then something that is a grey area of non-judgment should remain so and not be given a judgement by that person. Not everyone can step up to become engineers, doctors, lawyers, architects (although I had architectural drafting completely on the table a few years ago but the unseen fitnah behind that study dropping is a dissertation)...but we cannot step up to those things not from a lacking mental aptitude standpoint, but from a lacking getting the credentials standpoint from a respected institution of higher education. Again some of us are dealing with some pretty heavy spiritual fitnah, as well. Some guys have background check issues, and they have to find that legal hustle, but don't want to drive taxis, uber, etc. 

We have to stop shooting ourselves in the foot. But, those boycotts are noticed across a number of demographics for a number of reasons. There is no compulsion in religion. If a person boldly doesn't help another believer, then they should boldly not harm, nor require help from that believer. Reciprocation expands the Barakat of Allah. If I extend the As Salaamu Alaikum to a brother, but they don't reply it in turn, then fortune went to one person and not the other unless the person who was first to extend the greetings decides that they want to ask Allah to withdraw their blessings upon them. The Salaams is a Sunnah of the Nabi that he expressed fosters love and return to Jannah. I have to find that hadith and place it in the comments here.

But, getting back to the sisters. They have displayed survival and money making skills during a pandemic on social media. I really was trying to add to that money they could hustle by making tracks available to split 50/50 with them.

Was willing to agree to 3 months on whichever tracks in my catalog are holding an acceptable standard.

Distrokid is part owned by Spotify and allows us to assign a split to any tracks to who we wish. It is all handled by Distrokid to your Paypal or other good options. I don't receive any of their personal info, and they don't receive any of my personal info. Just have to be a member and that costs $20 per year. So, if a particular sister's network is 100k to 250k or greater of sisters, and they have it so that they can go to them and say, "Ladies download this.", then we could be splitting that total reach in $1 downloads of which ever tracks deemed acceptable to them to shop to the ladies.

There is no compulsion in religion or life. But we do have to remember that Allah (swt) will turn his back on those who turn their backs on the cries of the poor in their times of need. Can click image to enlarge.

I have to say that not being able to succeed in this has been a bit of a disappointment. On paper it should have been an easy thing, but for some reason that clearly was not the case. But again no compulsion because I don't want anyone trying to compel me to do something that I don't want to do either. And it is best to respect people's wishes and comfort levels about things. Can everybody bear witness? That is part of Kindness, Courtesy and Consideration of others, as well. I must merchant to others, yes? I try to never forget to ask Allah to bless those "believing servants of His" who help me. "Believing servants of His" because we do get people who help but have ulterior motives.

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "By Him in Whose Hand my soul is! You will not enter Jannah until you believe, and you shall not believe until you love one another. May I inform you of something, if you do, you love each other. Promote greeting amongst you (by saying As-salamu 'alaikum to one another)".

[Muslim]. (46) Chapter: Excellence and Etiquette of Sincere love for the sake of Allah - Introduction, Hadith 378.

May Allah accept it.

I'm getting old.

Why do We have to be Careful Not to Unjustly Bring Misery to Other Innocent Believing People?

 

Bismi Allahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi

ASA WR WB to believing Muslim friends.

• To unjustly bring misery to another innocent person of Faith in Allah is Zalim (unjust, abusive, oppressive)
• I am observing through research that the answer is because Zalimun mathala Kafirun. The outline is in the red bullet point below. Those who are unjust, oppressive, abusive are equivalent to being Rejecters of Allah (swt). But I am also observing through research that Zalimun mathala Sahirun. The outline is in the green bullet point below. But, also that Zalama mathala Shirk. That outline will be in blue below. The good news here is that anyone that is working either of these 4 things on you is surrounded or encircled by Hellfire. This being the path of manifest Truth makes it so that it could manifest upon them in the twinkling of an eye.
• Zalima mathala Kafara 2:254

"O ye who believe! Spend out of (the bounties) We have provided for you, before the Day comes when no bargaining (Will avail), nor friendship nor intercession. Those who reject Faith (Kafirun) they are the wrong-doers (Zalimun)."

• Zalima mathala Suhr

1. A bribe seems to work like magic. They succeed at what they do. ~ Proverbs 17:8 (and also note magic is under the Judgement of Surahtul Baqarah Ayats 102-103.)
2. The wicked (zalimun) take secret bribes to pervert the course of justice (zalimat). ~ Proverbs 17:23
3. A poor person’s farm may produce much food, but injustice (zalimat) sweeps it all away. ~ Proverbs 13:23
4. Conclusion: From the above 3 Proverbs we can deduce Zalima mathala Suhr.

• Zalima mathala Shirk 5:72

"They surely disbelieve who say: Lo! Allah is the Messiah, son of Mary. The Messiah (himself) said: O Children of Israel, worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord. Lo! whoso ascribeth partners unto Allah (commits Shirk; blasphemes), for him Allah hath forbidden paradise. His abode is the Fire. There will for the wrong-doers (zalimun) be no one to help."   

• Jehanum Muhitul bil Kafirun. 9:49 

"Among them is (many) a man who says: "Grant me exemption and draw me not into trial." Have they not fallen into trial already? and indeed Hell surrounds the Unbelievers (on all sides)."

• Thus:
• Jehanum Muhitual Bil Sahirun (see above with green bullet point)
• Jehanum Muhitul Bil Zalimun (see above with red bullet point)
• Jehanum Muhitul Bil Mushrikun (see above with blue bullet point)

• Allahu Muhitul Bil Nas 17:60

"Behold! We told thee that thy Lord doth encompass mankind round about: We granted the vision which We showed thee, but as a trial for men,- as also the Cursed Tree (mentioned) in the Qur’an: We put terror (and warning) into them, but it only increases their inordinate transgression!"

• Allahu Muhitul Bil Kafirun 2:19

"Or (another similitude) is that of a rain-laden cloud from the sky: In it are zones of darkness, and thunder and lightning: They press their fingers in their ears to keep out the stunning thunder-clap, the while they are in terror of death. But God is ever round the rejecters of Faith!"

Therefore those who bring misery unjustly to another person of Faith is subject to the trials of Jehannum. And Allah is not a Zulmana in the Alamin @ Holy Quran 3:108.

Please click the image to enlarge if necessary.

 

Is it a Condition of Faith In General Not To Make Another Believing, Innocent Person Unjustly Miserable

 

Bismi Allahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi

ASA WR WB to believing Muslim friends.

May the peace and blessings of Allah (swt) be upon these 2. This was a beautiful joining. 

My point is in the last couple sentences below.

At about @3:05 Ahmed mentions being aware of the Hadith that if a husband is pleased with his wife then she goes to Jannah. 

But, stop there for a second. I was just reflecting on this and had to find this video again. This hadith is obviously pertaining to (1 or both) married couples making each other happy, but conversely implies (1 or both) married couples that make each other miserable. Because obviously the converse would be true that if you have an innocent and believing man or woman of Faith and the opposite spouse loves to make them miserable then that one would be rewarded with Jehannum. I will also reference the wrongfully imprisoned cat hadith and a Proverb of Nabi Sulaimon (epbuh) and (epbuh) upon Nabi Muhammad.

My point is that this could be a condition of Faith, in general, and not only concerning married couples. That for the believing, innocent Muslim that is in the right, another of Faith that brings Happiness earns good deeds towards Jannah. Conversely, another of Faith that brings Misery earns bad deeds towards Jehannum.

So, if anyone unjustly makes an innocent, believing Muslim miserable they are subject to the trials of the Fires of Hell; and if anyone justly makes an innocent, believing Muslim happy they are subject to the trials of the Gardens.

Wrongfully imprisoned cat. That particular woman made that particular cat miserable. Please click any of these graphics to enlarge them if needed.

Nabi Sulaimon (as) on the virtues of a worthy wife. This would obviously be vice versa concerning a virtuous husband for women. I included a reflection upon the inverse of this Proverb right next to it in the graphic. The opposite of shameful probably should have been praiseworthy instead of virtuous.

Thus:

• The worthy wife is a crown of joy.
• The unworthy wife is a crown of misery.
• The shameful wife saps his strength.
• The praiseworthy wife increases his strength.
• Vice versa for the wives concerning their husbands.
• The worthy husband is a crown of joy.
• The unworthy husband is a crown of misery.
• The shameful husband saps her strength.
• The praiseworthy husband increases her strength

Some Very Important Rights

 Bismi Allahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi

ASA WR WR to believing Muslim friends:

Some Blessed Rights from Allah (swt). Allah (swt) has afforded the believing Muslims some Sacred Rights. Here are a few of them.

[I placed the original list of 1-17 below this renewed list. If anyone wants the Ayats were any of these are found let me know. But, those Ayats will Insha Allah make there way to this list as references for the next time that I post it. I will keep updating and refining this blog post. Insha Allah.]

18. Nabi Idris (as) from the root of his name and ministry may preserve our right to study.

19. Nabi Salih (as) from the root of his name and ministry is the right to productivity and righteousness.

20. Nabi Shuaybi (as) from his ministry gave us the right to trade and measure with just scales.

21. Nabi Yusuf (as) from his ministry gave us the right to store, market from stores and give in charity from stores, as well as, to maintain optimus, during minimus and maximus periods, by storing excesses in maximus for use in minimus to maintain optimus during both.

22. Nabi Ibrahim (as) from his ministry came many lessons, but one in particular was the right to fulfill engagements and obligations.

23. Nabi Muhammad (saws) from his ministry came many lessons, but one in particular was to not hinder men and women of faith from the Paths of Allah; Paths of Productivity and Righteousness those who do not mean to shed blood nor spread mischief through the land.

24. Nabi Musa Wa Harun (as) gave us many lessons, 3 of them were the rights not to be made a (1) sacrifice or a (2) scapegoat as sacrificial offerings. As well as, the right (3) not to have our blood consumed (which is a different but serious branch of sacrifice in that they are seeking the life Spirit from Allah that flows through the blood.

25. Father Adam and Mother Eve (as) are responsible for many lessons to the children of Adam and Eve. Ancient lessons from the Garden of Eden. 

1. The right not to be worshipped as gods and goddesses. The work of God is too much for a man or woman. 
2. The right not to do the work of Angels. It is spoken in the Holy Quran that the Angels can do in a single day what would take man 50,000 years. It was in reference to Ascension but, I would think it would include their tasks as well. 
3. The right for men born with male parts to be men; and the right for women born with female parts to be women.

26. Nabi Isa (as) from his ministry came many lessons. The fig tree cursed for not bearing fruit. Thus the right to be productive. The servants handed bags of gold (one of whom were cursed for not bringing a return on investment) thus, the right to earn a return on investment. The right not to be cursed mentioned at 16. below coming from the Messiah Isa (as) in Matt 5:21-26.

1. Rights against someone devouring our substance.

2. Rights against being hindered from Paths of Allah; Paths of Righteousness and Paths of Productivity. Includes Bankruptcy Hadith.

3. Rights against being annoyed.

4. Rights against being kidnapped & home invaded, as well as, being kidnapped from our true selves and natures.

5. Rights against being oppressed, and against tumult, and torture.

6. Rights against anyone feeling that they are free to give us bad, harmful and evil suggestions.

7. Rights against anyone cultivating homosexuality in us.

8. Rights against anyone measuring with unjust scales of trade or justice.

9. Rights against being defiled. (Surahtul Shamsi)

10. More rights against obstruction of Salaha from Nabi Salih (as).

11. Rights to store food, which can also serve as Market(s).

12. Rights against being spied on.

13. Rights against Ikraha and Najwa.

14. Rights against being murdered.

15. Rights against other important things in Ten Commandments

16. Rights against being cursed.

17. Rights of the Poor.

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Reflection on Why Hindering is One of the costliest of sins

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The Holy Quran can be discussed (only accented by passages that are still of substance and significance in the Kitab for decades) because there are some things that bears repeating at least 4 times in a year. This is one of them that is so unassuming that it seems almost not even worthy of mention but is so packed with powerful Wisdom from Allah (swt) it is about "Hindering" I know that I have mentioned it several times. But think of how many years it has gone without mentioning and also I have a new context in which I am mentioning it now.
People of "True" faith are trying to get back to the Heavens through using the Pillars of Faith...Iman, Zakaat, Sadiq, Salaat, Salaha, etc. 
They are a people that want to be in control of charting the course of their destiny to Allah (swt). In addition, they are people that want to stack and multiply as much good as they humanly can for their Scales of Judgement.
So, this is the reason why "Hindering" from the Paths of Allah (swt); the Paths of Righteousness; and the Paths of Productivity are so costly for and to those who hinder. Allah (swt) is saying that all of humanity is in a race whether they understand it or not, and those who hinder innocent people of Faith are essentially attempting to block them from returning to the Kingdom of the Heavens and then enter themselves. But Allah (swt) is saying, "No." to that and is saying that those who hinder are disqualified from the race. That they are not going to be permitted to cultivate the outcome of Hellfire for a person of Faith that would have otherwise charted a course to the Heavens. Hindering is one of the costliest of sins. This is the "Natural Judgement" from the Quran that the Bankruptcy Hadith speaks of. Furthermore, Nabi Muhammed (saws) explains in the Hadith and further expounds the Ayats. When he (saws) explains that all of the good deeds of the ones who hinder are forfeited to the ones that they abused, oppressed, obstructed, shed the blood of, and hindered. And if that is not enough then all of the bad deeds of their victims will accrue to the sins of the hinderers, and if that is not enough to cover the loss caused then the Hellfire of their victims. This is paired with something else. The annoyance passages and our rights against being annoyed. The natural by-product of being hindered is to become frustrated. Say that the person wanted to buy a home that his or her mother could retire in or that he or she wanted to get married to another Muslim of the opposite sex to raise a family. All of that is Halal and are also good deeds. If the person with that niyyat (intention) is hindered for decades they are going to become frustrated. That frustration is annoyance caused by being hindered. Allah (swt) affords us protection against these things in His Supreme Wisdom. Can click any of these graphics to enlarge them.
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Hindering

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