Good Deeds

Good Deed: #30 Fast 6 fasts in Shawwal

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is reported to have said, “Whoever fasts the month of Ramadan, and then follows it up by (fasting) six days of Shawwal, it is as though he has fasted the whole year.” (Reported by Muslim) The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) explained […]

Good Deed: #29 Celebrate Eid ul Fitr

Anas (radhiallaahu `anhu) reported that upon arriving in al-Madeenah, the Prophet (sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam) found its people celebrating two days whose significance was held over the Jaahiliyyah. The Prophet (sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam) said: “When I came upon you, you had two days that you continued to celebrate from the Jaahiliyyah; indeed Allaah has […]

Good Deed: #28 Read the Quran

Read! In the Name of your Lord, Who has created (all that exists), Has created man from a clot (a piece of thick coagulated blood). Read! And your Lord is the Most Generous (96:1-3) ‘Read whatever you can with ease’ (al-Muzzammil 73:20). Aboo Umaamah relates that the Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said: “Read […]

Good Deed: #27 Send salutations to the Prophet (SAW)

“Allah and His angels send blessings on the Prophet: O ye that believe! Send ye blessings on him, and salute him with all respect.”[33:56] The Prophet(SAW) said: “Allaah has angels who travel about throughout the land, conveying to me the salaams of my ummah.” Narrated by al-Nasaa’i, 1282; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh […]

Good Deed: #26 Be grateful

“Therefore, remember Me (by praying, glorifying). I will remember you, and be grateful to Me (for My countless Favours on you) and never be ungrateful to Me.” (2:152) “And say: `All the praises and thanks be to Allah.”’ (17:111) We bestowed (in the past) Wisdom on Luqman: “Show (thy) gratitude to Allah.” Any who […]

Good Deed: #25 Be Patient

Be sure we shall test you with something of fear and hunger, some loss in goods or lives or the fruits (of your toil), but give glad tidings to those who patiently persevere (2: 155) “I (Allah) have rewarded them this day (Day of Judgment) for their patience and constancy; they are indeed the […]

Good Deed: #24 Forgive

“And verily, whosoever shows patience and forgives, that would truly be from the things recommended by Allah.” (42:43) “Show forgiveness, enjoin what is good, and turn away from the foolish (i.e., don’t punish them).” (7:199) “So overlook (O Muhammad (PBUH)), their faults with gracious forgiveness.” (15:85) Ibn Mas`ud (May Allah be pleased with him) […]

Good Deed: #23 Make Taubah – Repent

” And turn you all together in repentance to Allah O believers, that you may be successful” [An-Noor (24):31] “Surely Allah loves those who turn unto him in repentance and loves those who purify themselves” [2:222] “Say: ‘O my Servants who have transgressed against their souls! Despair not of the Mercy of God: for […]

Good Deed: #22 Perform Salaah on time

“And be steadfast in prayer and regular in charity: And whatever good you send forth for your souls before you, you shall find it with Allah. for Allah sees Well all that you do.” (Sura Al-Baqarah, ayah # 110) “Guard strictly your prayers, especially the Middle Prayer; and stand before Allah in a devout (frame […]

Good Deed: #21 Search for the Night of Decree – Laylatul Qadr

Surah Qadr 97 – Night of Decree 1. Verily! We have sent it (this Qur’an) down in the night of Al-Qadr (Decree) 2. And what will make you know what the night of Al-Qadr (Decree) is? 3. The night of Al-Qadr (Decree) is better than a thousand months 4. Therein descend the angels and the […]