From the biography of Imam al-Qadi Yusuf al-Nabhani rahimahullah

The Righteous Life and Blessed Works of the Poet of the Holy Prophet – Allâh bless and greet him – the Pious Erudite Imâm al-Qâd.î Yûsuf al-Nabhânî (1265/1849-1350/1932)

by GF Haddad

Saâdatu al-Dârayni fîl-S.alâtialâ Sayyidi al-Kawnayn (“The Bliss of the Two Abodes in the Invocation of Blessings on the Master of the Two Universes”) <1318> in 720 pages, comprising a sequence of ten-verse poems
with an acrostic rhyme scheme according to the Arabic alphabet, beginning with the hamza in the following poem:

1. Anâ `abdun li-sayyidi al-anbiyâ’i wa walâ’î lahu al-qadîmu walâ’î
   I am the slave of the Master of Prophets And my fealty to him has no beginning.
2. Anâ abdun li-abdihi wali-abdi al-abdi `abdun kadhâ bi-ghayri intihâ’i
   I am slave to his slave, and to his slave’s slave, And so forth endlessly!
3. Anâ lâ antahî `anil-qurbi min bâbi rid.âhu fî jumlati al-dukhalâ’i
   I do not cease to approach the door Of his good pleasure among the novices.
4. Anshuru al-ilma fî maâlîhi lil-nâsi wa-ashdû bihi maal-shuarâ’i
   I proclaim to all the science of his high attributes, And sing this science among the poets.
5. Fa `asâhu yaqûlu lî anta Salmânu walâ’î H.assânu h.usni thanâ’î
   Perhaps he will tell me: “You are the Salmân Of my allegiance, the H.assân of my excellent homage!”
6. Wa-birûh.î afdî turâba h.imâhu wa-lahul-fad.lu fî qabûli fidâ’î
   Yes, I would sacrifice my soul for the dust of his sanctuary! His favor should be that he accept my sacrifice.
7. Fâza man yantamî ilayhi wa-lâ h.âjata fîhi bi-dhâlika al-intimâ’i
   He has triumphed who ascribes himself to him – Not that he needs such following,
8. Huwa fî ghunyatin ani al-khalqi t.urran wa humu al-kulluanhu dûna ghinâ’i
   For he is not in need of creation at all, While they all need him without exception.
9. Wa-huwa lil-Lâhi wah.dihi `abduhu al-khâlis.u mujallâ al-s.ifâti wal-asmâ’i
   He belongs to Allâh alone, Whose pure servant he is, As his attributes and names have made manifest;
10. Kullu fad.lin fil-khalqi fa-huwa min Allâhi ilayhi wa-minhu lil-ashyâ’i
    And every single favor in creation comes from Allâh To him, and from him to everything else.

“Baraka”; is when you get something more than expected from something or someone.

Imam Sha’rawi

Baraka originates from Allah Almighty. This Baraka is capable of being transmitted to human beings, especially the Prophets (peace be upon them), and through them to the holy persons and objects.

Generally speaking, the Islamic Prophets (peace be upon them), and the Ambiya-e-Mursaleen Muhammed Mustafa (ﷺ), and through them, the Sahaba, the Tabiieen, Taba-Tabiieen, the Awliya-Allah, and holy persons are credited with Baraka. Great Sufi Shaykhs or Awliya possess a Baraka which is transmitted to others and which may remain associated with their tombs or shrines. A Muslim can also ask Allah Almighty through relics that belonged to pious people, and may even use amulets with verses from the Qur’an on them as a means of asking Allah Almighty for protection from evil. It is not the means that provides protection, but Allah, The Almighty. To seek Tabarruk is permissible (mubah) according to all Muslims. None denies it – except those who deviate from the Sunnah and who harbor the disease of ignorance and suspicion in their heart.

In the various ayahs of the Holy Qur’an itself, we read about blessings and blessedness. For example, in verses 6:92, 6:155, and 7:94, the Holy Qur’an itself is called a Blessed Scripture.

In verse 3:96 of the Holy Qur’an, the Ka’ba Shareef is called blessed: ” Indeed the first house that was appointed as a place of worship for mankind, is the one at Makkah (the Holy Ka’aba), blessed and a guidance to the whole world;” (Holy Quran, 3:96).

The Olive Tree is called blessed in the Holy Qur’an in 24:35. “the glass is as if it were a star shining like a pearl, kindled by the blessed olive tree, neither of the East nor of the west” (Narrated by Imaam Muslim, 2473).

√ Scientific Checked

• Post author Scientific review: Dr Heben’s Team – (https://drhealthbenefits.com/)

17 Proven Health Benefits of Zamzam Water

Water is arguably one of the most important aspects of human life. According to a study, 70% of the human body comprises of water. That means, our body will need a significant amount of water to keep our body well-hydrated. Unlike other sources of water, zam-zam water is sourced from a well in Mecca that is considered holy by the Muslims. There are a lot of health benefits that this zam-zam water bring to our body. The zam-zamwell is located in Mecca, the heart of Islam as a civilization. The well is 35 meters deep and the top is decorated with a beautiful dome as a sign of respect.

Zamzam water is traditionally and medically beneficial for everyone. Traditionally, this water has a high historical value, especially for Muslims who believe in the Islamic religion. Besides that, from a medical point of view, zam-zamwater is believed to have unique substances that differ itself from other source of water. Some of the health benefits of zam-zam water are :

1. Zamzam Water Contain Anti-Bacteria Substance

From a rigorous study of water sampling in Europe and Saudi Arabia, it concludes that zam-zam water has fluoride substance that has ability to eliminate germs and bacteria, similar like the ones we find in conventional medicine.

2. High Concentration of Calcium

One of the substances that differ zamzam water from other water sources are the fact that it has high quantity of calcium. Calcium substance will help to cure fatigue and good for those who are just recovering from a long illness.

3. Zamzam Water Cures Ilness

As believed in the Islam religion, zam-zamwater is a blessed water so it has the ability to cure illness. From medical perspective, due to its mineral substances that are significantly different from other water sources. By drinking zam-zamwater, it is believed that it may cure illness. This ability to cure illness is due to the fact that zam-zamwater has high concentration of calcium, magnesium and other beneficial minerals.

4. Unique Crystal Structure

From a well-known study of Dr. Masaru Emoto from University of Yokohama, it is discovered that every molecule crystal of water differs based on its water source. When conducting the study, Dr. Masaru Emoto found that zam-zamwater has a very unique molecule structures compared to other waters. Zamzam molecule structure’s are very tidy, shiny and has 12 different mesmerizing colors.

5. Strengthen Human Cells

According to an intensive study of a German scientist in Munich, he proved that zamzam water has successfully strengthened the human cells within the human body system.

6. Zamzam Helps Diet

It is a well-known fact that zamzam water helps in weight loss diet. Zamzam water has known to reduce the impact of hunger, hence reducing appetite to eat which lead to a successful diet.

7. Increase Fitness

Regular intake of zamzam water will help to fulfill the body needs of nutrition, which will help in maintaining and increasing one’s fitness.

8. Maintains Clear Vision

Applying zamzam over one’s eyes also help to achieve a better and clearer vision of the eyesight. To wash your eyes with zamzam water will help to reduce the impact of many eye disorders. However, one must proceed with caution when practicing this. It is best to find the zamzam water practitioner within your area. There are a lot of them flourishing lately.

9. Abundant With Minerals

As zamzam water is sourced from a centuries-old well, zamzam water is abundant with various minerals. Most of those minerals contained in zamzam is germicidal (kills germs and bacteria). These facts has been acknowledged by many health experts.

10. Contain Positive Energy

Zamzam is comprised of different elements when compared to other water. It may looks similar, but the substances that comprise zamzam water is significantly different from other sources of water. The ingredients of zamzam water helps to heal and make one feel rejuvenated.

11. Free From Contamination

Zamzam is a holy water that has been flowing since 4000 years ago. Unlike other sources of water where most of them are contaminated, zamzam water is pure as studied by Doctor Koshak, a renowned expert on zamzam and other mineral water. Koshak’s studies prove that zamzam is free from any kind of contaminants.

12. Helps To Maintain Clean Body

Water comprise for more than 70% of our body, that means water plays an important role in keeping our health. Zamzam water helps to maintain our body and other organs within our body system clean. The minerals contained in zamzam water helps in maintaining a clean and healthy body.

13. Rejuvenating Drink

One of the benefits of zamzam water is in its rejuvenating nature. It helps to relieve thirst and hunger. According to a Muslim scientist, Abu Dharr, he noted that when he first drank zamzam water not only it relieve its thirst but also it somehow satisfy his hunger. From then on, water fasting is considered as a healthy diet.

14. Increase Stamina

Zamzam water with its abundant mineral contained, also helps in increase stamina. A famous Saudi Arabian runner, Abu Jahal, is famous for drinking zamzam water prior to marathon. It has somehow helped him in achieving a successful run and an enhanced stamina for the length of the marathon race.

15. Completes Your Body

72% of our body is comprised of water. Zamzam water helps you to complete your body by staying hydrated. By staying hydrated with a water that contains a lot of beneficial minerals, not only your body will be refreshed but it also will feel rejuvenated and grow stronger as the body will consume the minerals contained in zamzam water easily and process it with ease as our body are familiar with the minerals contained in zamzam water.

16. Zamzam Cures Headache

It is a traditional treatment popular in Saudi Arabia and several other arab countries to drink zamzam water instead of aspirin whenever one is feeling a bit dizzy or headache. It is more effective than taking an aspiring or headache pill. Not only it cures headache, zamzam also will help you to feel healthier and rejuvenated all at once.

17. Helps To Grow Healthier Bone

Due to its abundant of calcium substance in zamzam water, it brings good effect on human body, especially bones as the mineral in zamzam water will be well-absorbed by the bones in our body.

Zamzam water has been drunk by millions if not billions of people who travelled to hajj pilgrimage and other people who get the chance to drink it. Billions people have experienced the greatness and the health benefits of zamzam water, these facts are truly magnificent and hard to imagine that one simple water from a centuries-old well in Mecca have so many health benefits for the humanity and the society.

Zamzam water brings so many health benefits for our body, and it helps to quench thirst and satisfy hunger altogether. Not only that, it also helps to cure chronic illness such as diabetes, eyes-related disorder, crimson ulcer, headache and the list goes on. This is due to the fact that zamzam water has so many minerals that are needed by the body that we could not get from other sources. Other water sources do not have as many minerals as zamzam water contains, hence zamzam water brings so many health benefits for the body.

How to Get Its Benefits 

To enjoy the health benefits of zamzam water, you should drink more zamzam water more often. Regular intake of zamzam water will make the results more apparent compared to an occasional drink of zamzam water. Regular intake will also help to maintain your body fitness and increase stamina. Not only that, if you have any illness or you are sick, zamzam water will help you to recover and cure your illness. Zamzam water is indeed beneficial for our health, as has been concluded by several well-known scientists from all over the world.

There are billions of people who have enjoyed and experienced the health benefits of zamzam water, why don’t you try this zamzam water treatment and enjoy the benefits for yourself? After all, if one water can bring so many benefits for you, wouldn’t you like to try it for yourself? And don’t forget, our body comprise of 70% of water, it only makes sense that we treat water as the utmost importance in our daily life, especially water with these many benefits, we could not ignore the facts that zamzam water gives so much into our life. For a healthier life, better life and a happy life, we should drink more zamzam water regularly as it will enhance the quality of one’s life and also will bring happiness to life that we lead.

love

 noun

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\ ˈləv  \

Definition of love

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1a(1): strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties maternal love for a child

(2): attraction based on sexual desire: affection and tenderness felt by lovers after all these years, they are still very much in love.

(3): affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests love for his old schoolmates

b: an assurance of affection give her my love

2: warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion to love of the sea

3a: the object of attachment, devotion, or admiration baseball was his first love

b(1): a beloved person: DARLING —often used as a term of endearment

(2)British —used as an informal term of address

4a: unselfish loyal and benevolent (see BENEVOLENT sense 1a) concern for the good of another: such as

(1): the fatherly concern of God for humankind

(2): brotherly concern for others

b: a person’s adoration of God

5: a god (such as Cupid or Eros) or personification of love

6: an amorous episode: LOVE AFFAIR

7: the sexual embrace: COPULATION

8: a score of zero (as in tennis)

9capitalized, Christian Science: GOD

at love

: holding one’s opponent scoreless in tennis

in love

: inspired by affection

love verb

\ ˈləv  \

loved; loving

Definition of love (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1: to hold dear: CHERISH

2a: to feel a lover’s passion, devotion, or tenderness for

b(1): CARESS

(2): to fondle amorously

(3): to copulate with

3: to like or desire actively: take pleasure in loved to play the violin

4: to thrive in the rose loves sunlight

intransitive verb

: to feel affection or experience desire

Ya’qoob Ibn Ibrahim said, from Ibn ‘Ulayya from Abd Ul-Azeez Ibn Suhayb from Anas from the Prophet  صلى الله عليه و سلم and also Adam from Shu’ba from Qatadah from Anas that the Prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم said, “None of you will believe until I am more beloved to him than his father, his children, and all people.”

Ibn Hajar’s explanation

• This hadith was also narrated by Abu Hurairah.
• Abd Ul-‘Azeez Ibn Suhayb’s narration, which was also recorded by Ibn Khuzaimah in his sahih from Ya’qoob (the shaykh of Imam Bukhari) has the wording “…more beloved to him than his family and his wealth”, rather than “his father, his children, and all people”, as was also recorded by Muslim from Ibn ‘Ulayya.
• There is a also a narration recorded by Al-Isma’eeli from ‘Abd Ul-Warith Ibn Sa’eed from ‘Abd Al-Azeez with the wording, “A man does not believe…” and it is more complete in a sense while the wording, “None of you believe….” is more complete in another sense.

The mention of “…his father and his children” was used pinpointing those most beloved to a person as they are (usually) more beloved to a rational person than (other) family and money.  “Himself” was not included in the narration, since they (the father and children) may even be more beloved to a person than himself, so their mention is sufficient.

Question: Is the mother included in the saying ‘his father’?

Either the statement is generally referring to the parents of the child (i.e. includes the mother), or he sufficed by mentioning one without mentioning the other.

This narration used the example of someone who is beloved to a person, as if he صلى الله عليه و سلم said until he loves me more than those who are beloved to him. The Prophet’s saying “and all people” is a method that occurs often (in the Arabic language) citing the general after the specific. The reason the father was mentioned before the son is because he precedes him in age and honor, and the son was mentioned before the rest of the people as he receives more compassion (from his parents) than others.

Question: Is oneself included in his saying, “and all people”?

The self is apparently included in the generality of the saying “and all people”. Some said that the specification “him” (more beloved to him) excludes oneself from the statement however this is the weaker of the two views. The stronger view which is supported by the narration of ‘Abdulah Ibn Hisham where oneself (i.e. loving the prophet more than oneself is mentioned as will be expounded on.

“Loving” (in the narration) is the love that occurs out of choice, not natural love here as clarified by Al-Khattabi. Al-Nawawi said it (the love mentioned in the narration) is an outcome of the nafs (self), which either calls to evil (الأمارة) or reaches a level of conviction (مطمئنة). The person who is able to attain conviction, reaches (correct) love of the prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم, while the one who follows the evil (within himself) does not.

Al-Qadee ‘Eyaad considered it (the love of the prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم) as a condition for the correctness of eemaan describing the love as exaltation and reverence. His view was countered by Al-Qurtubi’s argument that exaltation (exalting the thing or person) is not required to feel love, a person may acclaim or exalt something without necessarily loving it, therefore this (exaltation and reverence) was not the intent. However, whoever doesn’t attain this love has not perfected eemaan.

A statement from Umar (Ibn Al-Khattab) was recorded by the author (Bukhari) in the “chapter of oaths” from the narration of ‘Abdullah Ibn Hisham where Umar said to the Prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم, “You are more beloved to me than everything except myself” so he responded, “No, by the one in whose hand is my soul, until I become more beloved to you than even yourself.” So Umar said, “Now you are, by Allah, more beloved to me than my own self. So he said, “Now, Oh Umar.” Hence the required love does not come about by merely exalting the status of the prophet, as surely ‘Umar did so before this incident occurred.

One measure of this love, would be giving a person a choice between losing something of his belongings to see the prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم. If he would not let the opportunity to see the prophet pass him by, even at the expense of losing his possessions, it can be said that he has attained the sought after love (of the prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم). The parable is not limited to seeing the prophet physically, as it also applies to the role of supporting his sunnah and defending his legislation while quelling those who oppose it.

The narration also hints at the importance of contemplation which will lead to the mentioned love (of the prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم). There are two types of love with the self; love for oneself and love for another. Each person wishes to have a healthy love for himself throughout his life without problems in this regard. As for the love that is experienced towards other people, we realize that there must be some benefit that comes about from that love either immediate or delayed.  If a person then ponders over the benefit of loving the messenger صلى الله عليه و سلم,he realizes that it is he صلى الله عليه و سلم who brought him out from the darkness of disbelief into the light of faith, he realizes that it is he صلى الله عليه و سلم who showed him the path to eternal pleasure (in paradise), and he realizes that this benefit is greater than any other type of benefit. Therefore, he صلى الله عليه و سلم deserves a greater share of love than any other person, because the benefit acquired from loving him صلى الله عليه و سلم is greater than the benefit acquired from loving any other person.  The people (believers) will vary in this regard according to their level of awareness or negligence of it, and without a doubt the companion’s (of the prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم) strength of this love was the greatest and most complete since they knew him صلى الله عليه و سلم personally and they understood this benefit more than any other person.

Al-Qurtubi said, “Whoever believes in the Prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم with true eemaan is not void from this love, except that the level of love varies, some took a greater share while others tool a lesser share. As in the parable of a person who is indulged in desires, his negligence screens him from the love (of the prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم), yet when he remembers the prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم he longs to see him so much, that he would choose it over his family, children, parents, and wealth. He is willing to risk himself in the face of danger (for the sake of the prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم), and has no hesitation in doing so. The love of the prophet is engrained in their hearts, but dies down due to heedlessness.

Praise be to Allah, Lord of all the worlds, and blessings and peace of Allah upon His Prophet and Messenger Muhammad (ﷺ), his family, and all his Companions.

What is Baraka?

Baraka originates from Allah Almighty. This Baraka is capable of being transmitted to human beings, especially the Prophets (alaihis salaam), and through them to the holy persons and objects. The Egyptian scholar Imam Sha’rawi defined “Baraka” as Baraka is when you get something more than expected from something or someone.

Generally speaking, the Islamic Prophets (alaihis salaam), and the Ambiya-e-mursaleen Muhammed Mustafa (ﷺ), and through them, the Sahaba, the Tabiieen, Taba-Tabiieen, the Awliya-Allah, and holy persons are credited with Baraka. Great Sufi Shaykhs or Awliya possess a Baraka which is transmitted to others and which may remain associated with their tombs or shrines. A Muslim can also ask Allah Almighty through relics that belonged to pious people, and may even use amulets with verses from the Qur’an on them as a means of asking Allah Almighty for protection from evil. It is not the means that provides protection, but Allah, The Almighty. To seek Tabarruk is permissible (mubah) according to all Muslims. None denies it – except those who deviate from the Sunnah and who harbor the disease of ignorance and suspicion in their heart.

In the various ayahs of the Holy Qur’an itself, we read about blessings and blessedness. For example, in verses 6:92, 6:155, 7:94, the Holy Qur’an itself is called a Blessed Scripture.

In verse 3:96 of the Holy Qur’an, the Ka’ba Shareef is called blessed: ” Indeed the first house that was appointed as a place of worship for mankind, is the one at Makkah (the Holy Ka’aba), blessed and a guidance to the whole world;” (Holy Quran, 3:96).

The Olive Tree is called blessed in the Holy Qur’an in 24:35. “the glass is as if it were a star shining like a pearl, kindled by the blessed olive tree, neither of the East nor of the west” (Narrated by Imaam Muslim, 2473). For our purpose in this short article, we need not go into all of those instances where the Holy Qur’an speaks of the Baraka, except for a few!

When Sayiduna Zakariyyah (peace be upon him) saw that the Mihrab of Maryam (peace be upon her) was unique and sacred in that miracles occurred there, he decided to use this same place to pray to Allah Almighty for a child. As a result, Allah bestowed him Yahya (peace be upon him) despite his and his wife’s old age (Qur’an 3: 36-41).

Allah Almighty Himself has made reference to the relics of the Prophets in the Holy Qur’ān: The Holy Quran states, “And remember when they were commanded, “Reside in this township and eat whatever you wish in it, and say ‘Sins are forgiven’ and enter the gate prostrating – We will forgive you your sins; We shall soon bestow more upon the virtuous.”– Surah Aaraaf, Verse 161. This verse commands the respect of Baitul-Muqaddas (which is the resting area of the Prophets), ordering the Bani Israel to enter it making Sajda. It is also known from this verse that repentance (Tauba) is quickly accepted in sacred places.

Allah Almighty said to Hadrat Ayub (alaihis salaam) Surah Sad: Verse 42: Allah said to him): ” We said to him, “Strike the earth with your foot; this cool spring is for bathing and drinking.” (A spring of gushed forth when he struck the earth – this was a miracle.).” He complied with the order and water from the spring gushed forth. He took a bath with the water and got cured of his evil disease.

Allah says in Surah Baqara of the Holy Quran:” And remember when We made this House (at Makkah) a recourse for mankind and a sanctuary; and take the place where Ibrahim stood, as your place of prayer; and We imposed a duty upon Ibrahim and Ismail (Ishmael), to fully purify My house for those who go around it, and those who stay in it (for worship), and those who bow down and prostrate themselves.”

For a stone that has been related to Ibrahim (alaihis salaam), for that stone to become (part of) verse of the Holy Quran and also a spot for the performance of Salaah, and for it to be protected for so many centuries is the proof of the excellence of that stone – that those objects which are associated to the beloved servants of Almighty Allah become blessed and religious relics! They should be respected and also preserved.