Some beautiful words of advice from
Umm ‘Abdillaah ‘Aaishah Al Waadi’iyyah – hafithahallaah daughter of the late Shaykh Muqbil bin Haadee – rahmatullaahi ‘alaihi
Your Hamm
“O sisters, Upon us is to have mercy upon ourselves. Save yourselves from the
Fire. There is no way out for anyone from the Fitnah that we are in now,
except by sticking to what the Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) came
with.”
Hadeeth of Abu Najeeh Al ‘Irbaad bin Sariyyah’ (radhiyallaahu ‘anhu): The
Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) admonished us with an intense
sermon which caused our hearts to tremble, and the eyes to shed tears. So,
we said; Yaa Rasoolallaah (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) this is as if it
were your last sermon. – Al Hadeeth. {Aboo Daawood and others declared it Saheeh}
“There is no way out for anyone except by sticking to the Sunnah which the
Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) came with. This holding requires
submission, a complete submission. As believers, it is a must on us. We
have to say regarding any command from Allaah Ta ‘aalaa, and HIS Messenger
(sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam), “Sami’naa wa ata’naa,” (We hear and we
obey), and not like the Yahood (Jews) who said, “We hear and we disobey.”
It is not befitting for the believing man nor the believing woman, when the
Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) comes with a decision, that they
have a choice after him.”
“O sisters, the truth is very heavy. Falsehood is light (easy to accept).
It is very heavy, except for those whom Allaah made it easy and
guided them for that.”
Al Hadeeth: Jannah is surrounded by undesirable things. The Fire is
surrounded by desires.
“O sisters, it is upon us that we get used to submitting to Allaah.” Umm
‘Abdillaah (hafidhahallaah) mentioned a poem:
“Your nafs are always wanting if you make it a habit. If you control and
limit yourself, that is what your nafs will get used to.”
“Do not say ‘why’ to the command of Allaah.” Umm ‘Abdillaah
(hafidhahallaah), gave the example of Salaat by saying; “Pray and get used
to it. We are commanded to Fast, so you must Fast, make Hajj and ‘Umrah.
HE, Ta ‘Aalaa, has made certain things compulsory towards the husband and
we do not say why.”
“O sisters, it is up to us to preserve our tongues, especially because the
Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) told us the reason why women are
the majority in the Hell Fire. Be more careful than men. Women curse a
lot and have many complaints. It is not a good habit to complain to this
sister, that sister, to this one, and that one. Guard your tongue.”
Gheebah: It is to say something behind the back of your brother, that which
he would not like to have been said, even if it is true, and if it is not
true, then you have slandered him.
“When the believing woman leaves her home, she wears Hijaab, and she leaves
the home properly.”
Allaah Ta ‘Aalaa said: (translated to mean): And Stay in your houses, and do not display yourselves like that of the times of ignorance, and perform As-Salaat and give Zakaat and obey Allaah and His Messenger. Allaah wishes only to remove Ar rijs (evil deeds and sins, etc.) from you, O members of the family (of the Prophet), and to purify you with a thorough purification. 33/33
“Allaah has made it waajib upon us to preserve our ears, and to avoid
listening to songs, Gheebah, and Nameemah. Allaah created us for
‘Eebaadah. The Dunyaa is temporary and attractive. The Prophet
(sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) warned against submitting to the Dunyaa.”
Hamm: Concern, all that you think about and focus on, etc.
“The one whose hamm is the Dunyaa, Allaah will scatter from him, it could be
from his family, his money, etc. All that he will see is poverty. The
person will not attain anything more than what is written for him. Whoever
focuses on the Aakhirah, all your needs will be brought near, and made easy
for you. The believing heart is rich, even if the believer is poor. The
World will come to you, it is forced to you.”
Hadeeth Qudsi: The Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said that Allaah
Subhaanahu Wa Ta’Aalaa said, “O children of Aadam (‘alaihis salaam), if you
rush into worship, I will fill your hearts with Rizq (provision). Do not
neglect, (be alert). If you neglect, I will fill your hands with poverty
and things that will make you busy.”
“Allaah condemned the people who are filled with the Dunyaa. Be careful,
and aware of submitting to the Dunyaa. Sit with As Saalihaat (the pious
women), it has a lot of affects. Go back to submitting to Allaah so that
you will be from Ahlul Jannah. Stick to The Book (The Qur’aan). Seek ‘ilm
of the Islaamic Law. Try to understand the Book of Allaah, it is the best
way to come close to HIM. Be eager and anxious in seeking ‘ilm. Be
careful, do not do a deed until you know whether or not it is Halaal or
Haraam. Do not rush into it until you know.”
Was Salaamun ‘Alaal Mursaleen, Walhamdulillaahi Rabbil ‘Aalameen.
Translated by Umm ‘Abdir Rahmaan Hanim bint Yusef Say (baarakallaahu feehaa).
Advice given via tele-link 2002.
Your Hamm
“O sisters, Upon us is to have mercy upon ourselves. Save yourselves from the
Fire. There is no way out for anyone from the Fitnah that we are in now,
except by sticking to what the Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) came
with.”
Hadeeth of Abu Najeeh Al ‘Irbaad bin Sariyyah’ (radhiyallaahu ‘anhu): The
Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) admonished us with an intense
sermon which caused our hearts to tremble, and the eyes to shed tears. So,
we said; Yaa Rasoolallaah (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) this is as if it
were your last sermon. – Al Hadeeth. {Aboo Daawood and others declared it Saheeh}
“There is no way out for anyone except by sticking to the Sunnah which the
Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) came with. This holding requires
submission, a complete submission. As believers, it is a must on us. We
have to say regarding any command from Allaah Ta ‘aalaa, and HIS Messenger
(sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam), “Sami’naa wa ata’naa,” (We hear and we
obey), and not like the Yahood (Jews) who said, “We hear and we disobey.”
It is not befitting for the believing man nor the believing woman, when the
Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) comes with a decision, that they
have a choice after him.”
“O sisters, the truth is very heavy. Falsehood is light (easy to accept).
It is very heavy, except for those whom Allaah made it easy and
guided them for that.”
Al Hadeeth: Jannah is surrounded by undesirable things. The Fire is
surrounded by desires.
“O sisters, it is upon us that we get used to submitting to Allaah.” Umm
‘Abdillaah (hafidhahallaah) mentioned a poem:
“Your nafs are always wanting if you make it a habit. If you control and
limit yourself, that is what your nafs will get used to.”
“Do not say ‘why’ to the command of Allaah.” Umm ‘Abdillaah
(hafidhahallaah), gave the example of Salaat by saying; “Pray and get used
to it. We are commanded to Fast, so you must Fast, make Hajj and ‘Umrah.
HE, Ta ‘Aalaa, has made certain things compulsory towards the husband and
we do not say why.”
“O sisters, it is up to us to preserve our tongues, especially because the
Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) told us the reason why women are
the majority in the Hell Fire. Be more careful than men. Women curse a
lot and have many complaints. It is not a good habit to complain to this
sister, that sister, to this one, and that one. Guard your tongue.”
Gheebah: It is to say something behind the back of your brother, that which
he would not like to have been said, even if it is true, and if it is not
true, then you have slandered him.
“When the believing woman leaves her home, she wears Hijaab, and she leaves
the home properly.”
Allaah Ta ‘Aalaa said: (translated to mean): And Stay in your houses, and do not display yourselves like that of the times of ignorance, and perform As-Salaat and give Zakaat and obey Allaah and His Messenger. Allaah wishes only to remove Ar rijs (evil deeds and sins, etc.) from you, O members of the family (of the Prophet), and to purify you with a thorough purification. 33/33
“Allaah has made it waajib upon us to preserve our ears, and to avoid
listening to songs, Gheebah, and Nameemah. Allaah created us for
‘Eebaadah. The Dunyaa is temporary and attractive. The Prophet
(sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) warned against submitting to the Dunyaa.”
Hamm: Concern, all that you think about and focus on, etc.
“The one whose hamm is the Dunyaa, Allaah will scatter from him, it could be
from his family, his money, etc. All that he will see is poverty. The
person will not attain anything more than what is written for him. Whoever
focuses on the Aakhirah, all your needs will be brought near, and made easy
for you. The believing heart is rich, even if the believer is poor. The
World will come to you, it is forced to you.”
Hadeeth Qudsi: The Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said that Allaah
Subhaanahu Wa Ta’Aalaa said, “O children of Aadam (‘alaihis salaam), if you
rush into worship, I will fill your hearts with Rizq (provision). Do not
neglect, (be alert). If you neglect, I will fill your hands with poverty
and things that will make you busy.”
“Allaah condemned the people who are filled with the Dunyaa. Be careful,
and aware of submitting to the Dunyaa. Sit with As Saalihaat (the pious
women), it has a lot of affects. Go back to submitting to Allaah so that
you will be from Ahlul Jannah. Stick to The Book (The Qur’aan). Seek ‘ilm
of the Islaamic Law. Try to understand the Book of Allaah, it is the best
way to come close to HIM. Be eager and anxious in seeking ‘ilm. Be
careful, do not do a deed until you know whether or not it is Halaal or
Haraam. Do not rush into it until you know.”
Was Salaamun ‘Alaal Mursaleen, Walhamdulillaahi Rabbil ‘Aalameen.
Translated by Umm ‘Abdir Rahmaan Hanim bint Yusef Say (baarakallaahu feehaa).
Advice given via tele-link 2002.
