O Allah (SWT) hide my sins.

It was narrated that in the days that Prophet Musa/ Moses (pbuh) 

wandered with Bani Israel (Children of Israel) in the desert, 

an intense drought befell them. Together, they raised their 

hands towards the heavens praying for the blessed rain to come. 

Then, to the astonishment of Prophet Musa / Moses (pbuh) 

and all those watching, the few scattered clouds that were 

in the sky vanished, the heat poured down, and the drought 

intensified.

It was revealed to Prophet Musa / Moses (pbuh) that there 

was a sinner amongst the tribe of Bani Israel (Children of Israel) 

who had disobeyed Allah (SWT) for more than forty years of his life.

"Let him separate himself from the congregation," 

Allah (SWT) told Prophet Musa / Moses (pbuh). "Only then shall 

I shower you all with rain."

Prophet Musa / Moses (pbuh) then called out to the throngs of 

humanity, "There is a person amongst us who has disobeyed 

Allah (SWT) for forty years. Let him separate himself from 

the congregation and only then shall we be rescued from 

the drought."

That man waited, looking left and right, hoping that someone 

else would step forward, but no one did. Sweat poured forth 

from his brow and he knew that he was the one. The man knew 

that if he stayed amongst the congregation all would die of thirst 

and that if he stepped forward he would be humiliated for all 

eternity.

He raised his hands with a sincerity he had never known before, 

with humility he had never tasted, and as tears poured down on

 both cheeks he said, "O Allah, have mercy on me! O Allah, 

hide my sins! O Allah, forgive me!"

As Prophet Musa / Moses (pbuh) and the people of Bani Israel 

(Children of Israel) waited for the sinner to step forward, 

the clouds hugged the sky and the rain poured. 

Prophet Musa / Moses (pbuh) asked Allah (SWT), 

"O Allah, you blessed us with rain even though the sinner 

did not come forward."

And Allah (SWT) replied, "O Musa, it is for the repentance of 

that very person that I blessed all of Bani Israel (Children of Israel) 

with water."

Prophet Musa / Moses (pbuh), wanting to know who this 

blessed man was, asked, "Show him to me O Allah!"

Allah (SWT) replied, "O Musa, I hid his sins for forty years, 

do you think that after his repentance I shall expose him?"

The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: 

"My entire nation is safe, except al-Mujahirin 

(those who boast of their sins). Among the Mujaharah is 

that a man commits an (evil) act, and wakes up in the morning 

while Allah has kept his (sin) a secret, he says: 

'O Fulan! Last night I did this and that.' He goes to sleep 

while Allah has kept his (sin) a secret but he wakes up 

in the morning and uncovers what Allah has kept a secret!" 

[Saheeh al-Bukhari]

Prophet Mohammed PBUH Said: You can't Repay Mother's One Night Due..

Someone asked the Prophet Mohammad PBUH, "Who has the greater right 

over children, the mother or the father?"

Prophet Mohammad PBUH, "Who has the greater right over children, 

the  answered, "The mother's right is greater than the father's." 

He was asked three times, and each time the answer was the same.

The fourth time, Prophet Mohammad PBUH, "Who has the greater right 

over children, the  said, "The father's right is next."

"Why do you give the mother three rights to the father's one?"

Prophet Mohammad PBUH, "Who has the greater right over children, 

the  replied, "Your mother carried you for nine months in her womb, 

than gave you birth. After that she gave up her sleep for your sleep, 

suckled you, carried you in her arms, and cleaned you.

For years she cooked for you, fed you, and served you food. 

She did your laundry.

When you were forty, fifty, sixty, she still followed your progress 

with interest.

Your father sowed you in your mother's womb, provided your food, 

and made sure you had clothes to wear. 

Can this be compared with your mother's role?"

The questioner went on, "Well, I wonder if I could ever repay 

my mother for all the help and service, 

however much I might do for her?

The Prophet Mohammad PBUH, "Who has the greater right over children, 

the  replied, "You could not repay so much as one night's due 

"

"But suppose I carry my mother on my back for years, clean up after her, 

cook for her, and feed her. Suppose I attend to those same services 

as long as she may live?"

"There will still be this difference between you: your mother 

looked out for you to live, while you are waiting for her to die."

Moral: 

Don't Send Artificial Loves to your Mother and Father. 

Give them the respect and courtesy they desire. 

They are your most precious Treasure, Care for them.

God Forbid, if they leave this world then 

one can do nothing but regret.

Presented by Hassan Ali

The Real Story of Alqamah and His Mother

At the time of the Messenger of Allah (SAW), there was a young man

 named Alqamah. He was very diligent in obeying Allah by engaging in prayer 

and fasting and spending in charity. Then he fell ill and his illness became serious. 

His wife went to the Messenger of Allah (SAW) and said,

"My husband, Alqamah, is on his death bed. I therefore came to tell you, 

Messenger of Allah (saww), about his condition."

The Messenger of Allah (SAW) sent for Ammar, Suhaib and Bilal, and told them 

to go to him (Alqamah) and have him repeat the Shahadah. They went to him 

and found him in the agony of death. They asked him to say, "La illaha illa Allah," 

but his tongue was unable to pronounce it. At that, they came and told 

the Messenger of Allah (SAW) that he was unable to repeat the Shahadah.

The Messenger of Allah (SAW) asked, "Is either of his parents alive?"

He was told, "Messenger of Allah (SAW), his mother is, but she is very old."

The Messenger of Allah (SAW) sent her a message that if it was convenient 

for her (if she was able to go out), she should come to him; 

otherwise she should stay in her house and the Messenger of Allah (SAW) 

would come to her.

The Messenger of Allah's (SAW) messenger came to her and informed 

her of the Messenger of Allah's (SAW) message. She said, 

"May my life be a ransom for him, it is my pleasure to go to him!"

She stood up, leaning on her walking stick, and came to the 

Messenger of Allah (SAW) and greeted him. The Messenger of Allah (SAW) 

returned her greeting and said to her, "Umm Alqamah, tell me the truth, 

for otherwise Allah Most High will reveal the truth to me! 

What is the situation concerning your son, Alqamah?"

She replied, "Messenger of Allah (SAW), he prays much, fasts a great deal, 

and spends a great amount in charity."

The Messenger of Allah (saww) said, "And what about yourself?"

She said, "Messenger of Allah (saww), I am angry with him."

He said, "Why?"

She replied, "Messenger of Allah (SAW), He has preferred his wife to me 

and has disobeyed me."

Allah's Messenger said, "Umm Alqamah, surely your anger has prevented 

Alqamah's tongue from pronouncing the Shahadah."

He then turned to Bilal and said, "Bilal, go out and collect 

a quantity of firewood."She said, "Messenger of Allah (SAW), 

what do you plan to do?" He replied, 

"I will burn him in front of your eyes."

She said, "Messenger of Allah (SAW), he is my son! My heart 

cannot bear your burning him in front of me!"

He said, "Umm Alqamah, Allah's punishment is more severe and 

more lasting! Therefore, if you want Allah to forgive him, 

be reconciled to him. By the One in Whose Hand is my soul, 

the prayer, fasting, and spending in charity

 (which he has done) are of no benefit to Alqamah as long as you are 

angry with him! "Thereupon she said, "Messenger of Allah (SAW), 

I call upon Allah Most High and His angels and the Muslims 

who are present to be my witnesses 

that I am pleased with my son Alqamah."

Allah's Messenger said, "Bilal, go to him and see whether he is now 

able to say, "La illaha illa Allah" or not. It may be that Umm Alqamah 

is saying something for my sake which is not in her heart."

Bilal went, and while entering the door he heard Alqamah saying, 

"La illaha illa Allah." Bilal remarked, "It is surely true that 

while Alqamah's mother was angry with him his tongue was tied, 

and now that she is pleased with him his tongue is freed."

Alqamah died the same day. The Messenger of Allah (SAW) came 

to him and gave the order for his washing and shrouding, and 

then prayed the funeral prayer for him 

and buried him. He then stood by the side of his grave and said,

"You company of Muhajireen and Helpers, if anyone favors his wife 

over his mother, Allah and His angels and all the people curse him! 

Allah does not accept his spending

 (in charity) and his uprightness unless he repents toward Allah, 

the Glorious and Majestic, and reconciles with her and 

attains her pleasure, because Allah's pleasure consists in her pleasure 

and Allah's anger consists in her anger."

We must always be respectful and obedient to our parents. 

However, we are not to obey them if they order us to disobey Allah 

and His Messenger of Allah (SAW). Other than this, they deserve 

our utmost attention and respect.

Our Lord! Forgive me and my parents and believers 

on the day when the account is cast. [14:41]

  

Moral from this Real Life Story :

 Don't Send Artificial Loves to your parents. Give them the respect

 and courtesy they desire. They are your most precious Treasure, 

Care for them. God Forbid, if they leave this world then 

one can do nothing but regret. 

Presented by Hassan Ali 

Source: Reported in Tabarani and Ahmed

Boxer Muhammad Ali's Advice to his Daughters...

The following incident took place when Muhammad Ali's daughters 

arrived at his home wearing clothes that were not modest. 

Here is the story as told by one of his daughters:

When we finally arrived, the chauffeur escorted my younger sister, 

Laila, and me up to my father's suite. As usual, he was hiding 

behind the door waiting to scare us. We exchanged many hugs

and kisses as we could possibly give in one day.

My father took a good look at us. Then he sat me down on his lap 

and said something that I will never forget. He looked me 

straight in the eyes and said, "Hana, everything that God made 

valuable in the world is covered and hard to get to. 

Where do you find diamonds? Deep down in the ground, covered and 

protected. Where do you find pearls? Deep down at the bottom 

of the ocean, covered up and protected in a beautiful shell.

Where do you find gold? Way down in the mine, covered over with

layers and layers of rock. You've got to work har d to get to them.

He looked at me with serious eyes. "Your body is sacred. 

You're far more precious than diamonds and pearls, and 

you should be covered too.

Source: Taken from the book: More Than A Hero:

Muhammad Ali's Life Lessons Through His Daughter's Eyes.

Presented by Hassan Ali