Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 12The Scribe of The Quran"Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra) once wrote to Hadrat Ubayy ibn Ka'ab (ra) saying, "Verily Allah (SWT) has made the tongue an interpreter for the heart and has made the heart a treasure chest and a shepherd - Thus silence is a veil for the ignorant and beauty for the scholars.The tongue th…

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 11 The Scribe of The QuranA supplication for insomnia given to Khalid (ra)'O Allah SWT Lord of the seven heavens and all that they give shade toLord of the earths and all that they supportLord of the devils and all those whom they lead astrayBe a Protector to me from all Your creation to prevent them from trans…

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 10 The Scribe of The QuranThe words of The Trustworthy Spirit (Jibreel as).A supplication for sleeplessness.'O Allah SWT the stars have set and the eyes are resting but you are The Ever Living, Self Subsisting!Make my night calm and my eyes sleep!' (Tabarani).A supplication given to Khalid (ra) as he was experi…

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 9 The Scribe of The QuranThe Recorded FootstepsZayd (ra) observes The Messenger ﷺ taking short steps whilst walking to Salaah as a person remains in Salaah as long as he is engaged in the effort of Salaah (Tabarani).Footsteps to Salaah* Rewards of Salah* Sins forgiven for each step* Good deeds recorded for each…

Quran class Session 4Surah 25 The Criterion Session 4 v13-16The Divine BindingVerse 13,' when they are cast therein bind them and constrict them' like the point of a spear.'People will be hammered into Jahnnam just like nails are hammered into walls.'Umar ibn Abdul Azeez (rah) (as Governor) recited verse 13 and sobbed so much arose and entered his …

Quran class Surah 25 The Criterion Session 3 v8-11The address of the folly of the unbelievers.The unbelievers say, why hasn't the Messenger ﷺ been give 'Aqala' blessings from all sides and an authority'The hour will not pass until my ummah will join the polythesists and worship idols.'The 7 Gates of HellJahannum, Hutamah, Lazza, Sa'ir, Saaar, Hawiy…

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 84 men from the Ansaar, Al Khazraj collected the Quran during the lifetime of The Messenger ﷺ...Ubaay ibn Ka'abMu'aazh ibn JabalZayd ibn Thabit Abu Zayd - (raa) Qays ibn al-Sakan ibn Za'awra, Banu An-Najjar, an Aqabee & Badri.The collectors are those who hear obey and thus collect it as per Abu Dar'daa (ra) (Ah…

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 7The Scribe of The QuranZayd (ra), The Prodigy, The Neighbour of The Messenger ﷺ.A blind man wished he could join the faithful in the campaigns, Surah 4 v95 is revealed.The Messenger ﷺ would correct any errors of Zayd (ra) (Tabarani).Surah 80 v 13-16, Written on honoured pages, Exalted & Purified. By the hands …

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 6The Scribe of The QuranZayd (ra) The Prodigy, The Neighbour of The Messenger ﷺWrite O Zayd (ra)!Place the Pen on your ear, indeed it helps keep the memory of the dictator sharp (Tirmidhi).The Messenger ﷺ had around 42 scribes (Majmoo Fatawaa).The utmost importance of an education.Zayd (ra) learnt how to write …

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 5.The Scribe of The QuranZayd (ra), The ProdigyBy the time The Messenger ﷺ migrated to Al Medina, Zayd (ra) was 11 years old and had memorised 17 Surahs from the Quran and took it upon himself to recite to The Messenger ﷺ who was delighted (Siyar).Whoever learns the Quran in his youth then Allah SWT will make i…

Surah 25 Session 2 v3-7The verses discuss the attributes of a True God!Can any originate creation then repeat it?The pagans ask regarding the Messenger ﷺ, why does he eat food & walk in the market places?All Prophets visited the market places and ate food, verse 20.'We only see a man like us!'Shayan saw the human form of Prophet Adam (as) but did n…

Surah 25 The Criterion Session 1'There are 7 recitals so choose whichever is easy to recite.''O Jibreel (as) I have been sent to many different types of people there are the unlettered, the young and old, those that have never read a book... It's revealed in 7 recitals to make matters easy' (Tirmidhi).The Quran is sent as a guardian over the previo…

Surah Noor v63-64 29th Final sessionThe previous nations addressed their Prophets by their names, the last Messenger ﷺ was addressed in a gentle manner due to the Great Esteem.'O you who believe respond to that which gives you life', Surah 8 v24.Jibreel (as) in the form of a bedouin asks about Islam.The folly of innovation whilst assuming one would…

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 4The Scribe of The QuranBlessed with WealthFutures & Options'Do not sell or buy date palms until the healthiness of their fruits are evident...' (Bukhari).'When Zayd (ra) departed the world, he left behind an amount of gold & silver that would be broken with axes.'…

Quran ClassSurah 24 v62 28th sessionBanu Kinnana a tribe which considers it a shame to eat alone, so a verse is revealed 'there is no blame if you eat in company or separate.''Eat in company, sit together, mention the name of Allah SWT and there will be a blessing for you.'During The Battle of the Trench the confederates attack Al Medina, 5 AH Shaw…

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 3.The Scribe of The QuranUmm Jameel (raa) performed 2 migrations, Abyssinia & Al Medina.Sayyidaa Umm Sa'ad (raa), wore an ivory bracelet & ring (Tabaqaat).The wisdom of sprinkling water on the grave.The 7 Great Taabi'oon Sa'eed ibn al-Musayyab (rah)al-Qaasim ibn Muhammad (rah)Urwah ibn Hishaam (rah)Khaarijah ib…

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 2.The Scribe of The QuranSayyidaa Al Nawaar bint Malik (raa) mother was Salmaa bint Aamir.She married Thaanit ibn Adh Dhahhaak and bore him Zayd (ra) and his older brother Yazeed (ra).The older brother, Yazeed (ra) a veteran of Badr! (Tirmidhi).She later married Umaara ibn Hazm and bore him Malik and she became…

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 1.The Scribe of The Quran.You will be with those whom you love.'Signs of Love...Emulation, Surah 3 If you love Allah SWT follow The Messenger ﷺ.Acquainted with the one you love.If you love someone you will love what they loveZayd (ra) was born 11 years before the Hijrah - at the beginning of the 3rd year of Pro…

21 July 2024 Surah 24 v59-61 27th sessionThe Verse of Food'O Foolish one, recite The Verse of Food.'Ibn Abbas (ra) recites Surah 4 v29 'O believers do not eat up property unjustly unless via trade'.and states this is abrogated by Surah 24 v61 'there is no sin if you eat in your own houses...'Ibn Abbas (ra), the unbelievers try to make you doubt Isl…

The Last Day, that measures 50,000 years.A caller, Angel Israafeel (as) who will Stand on The Dome of The Rock and will address all the dead People of the entire world,O You rotten bonesO You decomposed skinsO You scattered hairListen & respondAllah SWT commands you to reassemble to render accounts of your actions (ibn Asaakir), Surah Qaf v40-42.Th…

Were a man of Paradise to disclose his combe it would then outshine the light of the sun as it does the light of the stars' (Ahmad).Handkerchiefs & Combs are merely for pleasure as they are not needed in The Garden.There is no poverty after paradise and there is no prosperity after entering Hell (Siyar).Mankind can only have what they strive for an…

A Sublime contrast.Life seems so long and our eternal home seems far, far away....And paradise will be brought close to the God Fearing, no longer a distant thing... Surah 59 v 31Conversely to those who mock the signs....This is the Fire you used to deny, Is this magic or do you not see it clearly, Surah 52 v14-15Let them laugh a little, much they …

3 occasions when no one will remember anyone else* Weighing the deeds in the scales of justice* When the record of deeds is placed in one of your hands* Whilst crossing the bridge of Siraat (Baihaqi).Say in prayer, 'O Lord Reckon me with an easy reckoning'- That Allah SWT overlooks your accounts (Ahmad).Surah 13 v21, and fear the terrible reckoning…

The Awesome Scales of JusticeThe weighing balance has a tongue and 2 scales (Fathul Baaree).Prophet Dawood (as) fainted when he saw the awesome stature of the weighing scales (Tafseer Kabeer).The weighing scales on the right side of the Throne is of white pearlThe scale on the left side of The throne is of darkness (Tafseer Kabeer).The carrier of t…

The Souls II The souls of the impious believers may also be prevented from directly entering paradise due to major sins.When you visit me, sit at my grave for a while so that I may take pleasure from looking at you (Ahwaal Al Quboor).You visited the grave of a certain friend of yours, you recited there and invoked mercy on him, but you did not visi…