#Istikhaarah_Prayer
Why should we pray Istikhaarah ? let me tell you . we all have decisions to make for example i want to travel seeking work in some country i don't know if this is good for me or not. i am going to marry i want to know if this is the right step now with the right one or not. for every thing even the smallest things i want to buy a car i want to buy a phone. this prayer is a form of asking Allah to guide you to what is best for you. 

The istikhara prayer is a very simple prayer of seeking guidance.

 One prays two rakats at any time that is not disliked, after which one recites the supplication of istikhara.

• It is best to recite it before sleeping, though in no way necessary.
• Like other duas, it is recommended that one face the qibla.
• It is recommended to open the dua of istikhara, with praise of Allah and sending blessings on the Prophet ﷺ and to close it in this manner, too.
• It is disliked to ‘hasten’ in seeking the answer to one’s istikhara, like other duas, because the Prophet ﷺ said, “Your prayers are answered, unless you hasten, saying, ‘I prayed, but no answer came.’”

Jaabir ibn ‘Abd-Allaah al-Salami (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to teach his companions to make istikhaarah in all things, just as he used to teach them soorahs from the Qur’aan.
 

The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:If any one of you is concerned about a decision he has to make, then let him pray two rak’ahs of non-obligatory prayer, then say:

Allaahumma inni astakheeruka bi ‘ilmika wa astaqdiruka bi qudratika wa as’aluka min fadlika, fa innaka taqdiru wa laa aqdir, wa ta’lamu wa laa a’lam, wa anta ‘allaam al-ghuyoob. Allaahumma fa in kunta ta’lamu haadha’l-amra (then the matter should be mentioned by name) khayran li fi ‘aajil amri wa aajilihi (or: fi deeni wa ma’aashi wa ‘aaqibati amri) faqdurhu li wa yassirhu li thumma baarik li fihi. Allaahumma wa in kunta ta’lamu annahu sharrun li fi deeni wa ma’aashi wa ‘aaqibati amri (or: fi ‘aajili amri wa aajilihi) fasrifni ‘anhu [wasrafhu ‘anni] waqdur li al-khayr haythu kaana thumma radini bihi

(Meaning: O Allaah, I seek Your guidance [in making a choice] by virtue of Your knowledge, and I seek ability by virtue of Your power, and I ask You of Your great bounty. You have power, I have none. And You know, I know not. You are the Knower of hidden things. O Allaah, if in Your knowledge, this matter (then it should be mentioned by name) is good for me both in this world and in the Hereafter (or: in my religion, my livelihood and my affairs), then ordain it for me, make it easy for me, and bless it for me. And if in Your knowledge it is bad for me and for my religion, my livelihood and my affairs (or: for me both in this world and the next), then turn me away from it, [and turn it away from me], and ordain for me the good wherever it may be and make me pleased with it.”
(Reported by al-Bukhaari, 6841; similar reports are also recorded by al-Tirmidhi, al-Nisaa’i, Abu Dawood, Ibn Maajah and Ahmad).

When unable to offer salah

In general, when it is not possible to perform the istikhara prayer itself (such as when one is out on the road, or in one’s menstrual period), it is recommended to simply read the dua itself. [Radd al-Muhtar]

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After prophet Mohamed peace be upon him death , almost all the Arabian tribes left Islam some refuse to pray and some refuse to pay zakat. in all ways this period was one of the hardest period on true Muslims. But Abu_Bakr led Muslim through this period, and united Arabian tribes under the flag of Islam. 

Realizing that his end was drawing near, #Abu_Bakr felt that he should nominate his successor so that the issue should not be a cause of dissension among the Muslims after his death.The general consensus was that #Umar was the fittest person to be appointed as the Caliph. Usaid bin Hudai said, "After you, O Caliph, Umar is the most deserving person for the office of the Caliph. 

#Abu Bakr said: "I can say from my personal experience that #Umar has always cooled me down whenever I have lost my temper with any one, just as whenever he felt me to be too lenient he counseled greater severity. For this reason I feel certain that with time, Umar will achieve the moderation that you desire.

Approval of the people. The testament having been drawn up, Abu Bakr supported by his wife Asma walked up to the door and addressed the people who had collected there. He told them that he had appointed Umar as his successor. They said, "We approve". After obtaining the approval of the people in general terms, Abu Bakr lay on the bed, and prayed to God: "O Lord! I have made this testament for the welfare of the community in order to counteract discord among them. What my intentions are, You know full well. I have spared no pains in making the best selection, O God, I entrust the Muslims to Your care. O Allah, keep their ruler on the right path. O God, make my successor the most pious of rulers, and confer peace on the Muslims." 

When Abû Bakr Al-Siddîq was on his deathbed he called ‘Umar – Allah be pleased with them – and said:

Fear Allah o ‘Umar, and know that Allah has deeds to be done for Him in the day which He will not accept if done at night, and He has deeds to be done for Him at night which He will not accept if done during the day. He will not accept extra (nâfilah) deeds unless you fulfill the obligatory deeds. The scales of those whose scales will be weighty on the Day of Resurrection will only be weighty because they followed the truth in this life and it was weighty to them. And scales in which the truth will be placed tomorrow truly deserve to be heavy.

And the scales of those whose scales will be light on the Day of Resurrection will only be light because they followed falsehood in this life and it was a light matter to them. And scales in which falsehood will be placed tomorrow truly deserve to be light.

Allah the Exalted has mentioned the people of Paradise and mentioned them in the context of their best deeds, and overlooked their evil deeds, so when I remember them I say to myself: I fear that I will not be included with them. And Allah the Exalted has mentioned the people of Hell and mentioned them in the context of their worst deeds and rejected their best deeds, so when I remember them I say: I hope I won’t be amongst them. Allah’s worshippers should always be in a state of hope and fear, they shouldn’t wish flimsy wishes about Allah and neither should they despair of Allah’s mercy.

If you keep to this advice of mine, no one who is not with you now should be more beloved to you than death – and it is sure to come to you. But if you disregard this advice, no one who is not with you now should be more hated to you than death – and you cannot escape it.

Abû Nu’aym, Hilyah Al-Awliyâ` Vol.1 p18; and Ibn Al-Jawzî, Sifah Al-Safwah.

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What makes a love story great ? The answer is when it last forever.

Some people wish that someday they find love and live a story like those stories in movies. Let me tell you a beautiful story but it is not from a movie or I invented it no, it is a story truly happen a story lasted more than 1400 years and it will remain much longer.

If I started to write about it I will never end it will need millions of words to describe it even million will not be enough. below is one situation and prove this love story.

The love of our prophet(pbuh) to Khadijah (ra). many situation tells us the strength the love story of prophet(pbuh) to Khadijah (ra).

Khadijah (may Allah be pleased with her) was one of a kind. She was a woman of beauty, faith and courage. Her life was full of events and experiences that teach us volumes about faith, nobility and strength.

he difference in their ages was 15 years, but there was never a question of their complete devotion to each other. Muhammad continued to work for Khadijah's caravan business, and they had six children together, although only one of the children, a girl named Fatimah, lived to adulthood. Khadijah and Muhammad lived happily in this busy, productive way for 15 years, but when Muhammad was 40 their lives took a radical turn.

Muhammad meditated in a cave outside Mecca from time to time, and one afternoon he returned home from the cave exhausted and frightened, calling to Khadijah for help. He told her the angel Gabriel had spoken to him with a message from God, but he did not know what it meant. Khadijah believed Muhammad. She assured him he was sane and that this news was good, not fearful. Khadijah became the first convert to Islam, and remained Muhammad's most staunch believer, ally, and friend through the trials that lay ahead.

Khadijah encouraged Muhammad to leave the business and preach full time. She financially supported him so he could preach with all his heart and energy; she sustained him in this way for the rest of her life. When necessary, she supported his followers, too. In the early years, when the growth of Islam was slow and increasingly dangerous, Khadijah protected Muhammad with her political power and influence. 

As time passed, Muhammad's compelling word gained followers, and just as steadily, city leaders became more alarmed and wanted Muhammad arrested. Eventually, when the authorities could not be kept away and finally came for him, Khadijah left her comfortable home to join her husband, Muhammad, in hiding. Three years of rugged living followed, during which Khadijah depleted her entire large fortune supporting the followers of Islam. Her wealth was gone and her health strained to the breaking point by deprivation. However, her spirits remained high and her devotion never flagged. Finally, the brave, honorable, and faithful Khadijah became ill and died.

Years after Khadijah (Radhi Allahu Anha) died, He came across a necklace that she once wore when He saw it, He remembered her and began to cry and mourn.

His love for her never died, so much so that His later wife A'isha became jealous of her.

Once she (Radhi Allahu Anha) asked the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) if Khadijah (Radhi Allahu Anha) had been the only woman worthy of His love.

He (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) replied:
"She believed in me when no one else did. She accepted Islam when people rejected me, and she helped me, comforted me when there was no one else to lend me a helping hand."

Wallahi, their love story always blows me away,
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Yaa Allah, grant every single Muslim and Muslimah a good and pious spouse, and grant us space in Jannah, and unite us with our Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) His family and his companions.

(Radhi Allahu anhum), Aamiin.

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What stops us from (excuses for not) following the HIJAB ...

SOMEBODY SAYS IT IS NOT NECESSARY.
But Allah has clearly mentioned in many of the Quran verses that hijab is obligatory.

PARENTS/SPOUSE WONT ALLOW TO WEAR HIJAB.
We must obey our parents/spouse certainly ,but if they make us disobey Allah, then we shall disobey them coz we have to obey Allah more than all.

MY JOB DOESN’T ALLOW ME TO WORK WITH THE HIJAB.
Then look for some other jobs. If we sacrifice for the cause of Allah, then certainly he will surely help us. Aameen.

MANY THINK WHAT IS INSIDE COUNTS THE MOST, MANY A TIMES, ONLY.
Inside as well as outside matters for Allah. Hijab includes both. So follow completely what Allah has commanded.

IT IS SO HOT UNDER THE HIJAB.
May be dificult at times. But the heat of the Hell fire is obviously more intense.

TOO YOUNG TO WEAR HIJAB. WILL PRACTISE IT LATER.
The angel of death comes without considering the age and if he comes, then nobody can deny. So dont be late.

SOME SAY THERE ARE LADIES WEARING HIJAB, BUT ADMINISTERING BAD MANNERS. SO WE WONT BE LIKE THEM.
That doesnt mean anything wrong with hijab, It's wrong with people themselves. So follow Allah's orders.

I CAN’T HIDE MY BEAUTY WITH THE HIJAB!
Firstly, the Hijab doesn’t hide your beauty. It only makes you a lot more beautiful. the most beautiful woman is the one who covers herself for the sake of Allah.

PEOPLE WILL CALL ME A TERRORIST IF I WEAR THE HIJAB.
Relevant today. Let people call you whatever they want. Remember that you’re doing this for Allah, not for people. So don’t make the opinions of people matter. Only the opinion of Allah does.

May Allah make us to be among those who follow his commandments strictly, Aameen.

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