Ucaplah ‘Alhamdulillah’

Daripada ‘Aisyah R.Anha:

كانَ رسولُ اللَّهِ صلَّى اللَّهُ عليهِ وسلَّمَ إذا رأى ما يُحبُّ قالَ الحمدُ للَّهِ الَّذي بنِعمتِهِ تتمُّ الصَّالحاتُ وإذا رأى ما يكرَهُ قالَ الحمدُ للَّهِ علَى كلِّ حالٍ

Maksudnya: kebiasaannya Rasulullah ﷺ jika menyaksikan hal-hal yang baginda sukai, baginda mengucapkan “Alhamdulillahilladzi bi ni’matihi tatimmus solihat” (segala puji bagi Allah yang dengan nikmat-Nya segala amal soleh sempurna). Sedangkan jika baginda menyaksikan hal-hal yang tidak menyenangkan baginda mengucapkan “Alhamdulillah ‘ala kulli hal“ (segala puji bagi Allah atas segala keadaan)”

Riwayat Ibnu Majah (3803)

Penerimaan Doa

Allah SWT menyeru kita agar sentiasa berdoa kepada-Nya melalui firman-Nya:

وَقَالَ رَبُّكُمُ ٱدۡعُونِيٓ أَسۡتَجِبۡ لَكُمۡۚ إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ يَسۡتَكۡبِرُونَ عَنۡ عِبَادَتِي سَيَدۡخُلُونَ جَهَنَّمَ دَاخِرِينَ

Maksudnya: “Dan Tuhan kamu berfirman: “Berdoalah kamu kepadaKu, nescaya Aku perkenankan doa permohonan kamu. Sesungguhnya orang yang sombong daripada beribadat dan berdoa kepadaKu akan masuk neraka Jahannam dalam keadaan hina.”

Surah al-Ghaafir: Ayat 60

  • Ramai daripada kalangan kita tidak mengetahui cara Allah SWT menerima doa hamba-hamba-Nya sehingga mereka menyangka bahawa Allah SWT tidak menerima doa mereka.
  • Allah SWT pasti akan memustajabkan setiap doa yang dipanjatkan kepada-Nya tetapi dengan cara yang berbeza. Sama ada terus dimustajabkan permintaan tersebut atau juga ditangguhkan kepada tempoh waktu tertentu.
  • Semoga Allah SWT menggolongkan kita daripada kalangan hamba-hamba-Nya yang doanya mustajab. Amin.

Penyakit al-Wahan

Daripada Thawban RA, Rasulullah SAW bersabda:

“يُوشِكُ الأُمَمُ أَنْ تَدَاعَى عَلَيْكُمْ كَمَا تَدَاعَى الأَكَلَةُ إِلَى قَصْعَتِهَا‏‏”‏ فَقَالَ قَائِلٌ وَمِنْ قِلَّةٍ نَحْنُ يَوْمَئِذٍ قَالَ ‏”بَلْ أَنْتُمْ يَوْمَئِذٍ كَثِيرٌ وَلَكِنَّكُمْ غُثَاءٌ كَغُثَاءِ السَّيْلِ وَلَيَنْزِعَنَّ اللَّهُ مِنْ صُدُورِ عَدُوِّكُمُ الْمَهَابَةَ مِنْكُمْ وَلَيَقْذِفَنَّ اللَّهُ فِي قُلُوبِكُمُ الْوَهَنَ‏”‏‏ فَقَالَ قَائِلٌ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ وَمَا الْوَهَنُ قَالَ ‏”‏حُبُّ الدُّنْيَا وَكَرَاهِيَةُ الْمَوْتِ‏”‏

Maksudnya: “Umat-umat lain akan mengelilingi kamu (iaitu musuh-musuh Islam akan menyerbu untuk membinasakan kamu) sepertimana mereka yang pelahap mengelilingi hidangan yang lazat.” Maka seseorang bertanya, adakah jumlah kita pada masa itu sedikit? Jawab Rasulullah SAW: “Tidak, bahkan jumlah kamu ramai, tetapi kamu seperti buih air bah yang banyak. Dan sesungguhnya Allah mencabut kehebatan kamu yang ada di dalam hati musuh-musuh kamu dan Allah mencampakkan ke dalam hati kamu penyakit al-wahan. Lalu seseorang bertanya, apakah al-wahan itu, wahai Rasulullah? Jawab Rasulullah: “Cintakan dunia dan bencikan mati.”

Riwayat Abu Daud (4297)

Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia, originally a cathedral and later converted into a mosque, is a historic landmark located in Istanbul, Turkey. Here are some simple facts about Hagia Sophia:

Historical Background: Hagia Sophia was built as a cathedral by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century AD. It served as the main church of the Eastern Orthodox Church for nearly 1,000 years.

Architectural Marvel: The building is renowned for its impressive dome and intricate mosaics. It was considered the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years until the completion of the Seville Cathedral in 1520.

Conversion into a Mosque: After the Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) in 1453, Hagia Sophia was converted into a mosque by Sultan Mehmed II. Minarets were added, and many of the Christian mosaics were covered or removed.

Museum Conversion: In 1935, under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey, Hagia Sophia was secularized and turned into a museum. The mosaics were uncovered and restored.

Reconversion into a Mosque: In July 2020, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan signed a decree converting Hagia Sophia back into a mosque. The decision sparked both domestic and international reactions.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Hagia Sophia was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Its historical and cultural significance has made it a symbol of the rich heritage of Istanbul.

These facts highlight Hagia Sophia’s multifaceted history, transitioning from a cathedral to a mosque and, most recently, to a mosque again, reflecting its significance in both Christian and Islamic histories.

Masjid Al-Qiblatain (Mosque of The Two Qiblas)

Masjid Al-Qiblatain is located in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The name “Qiblatain” comes from the Arabic language, meaning “two qiblas.” Here are some facts about Masjid Al-Qiblatain:

Change of Qibla: The mosque is renowned for a significant event in Islamic history, the change of qibla (prayer direction) mandated by Allah to Prophet Muhammad SAW. Initially, Muslims were required to face the Kaaba in Makkah during prayers. However, in an event at Masjid Qiblatain, Allah commanded Prophet Muhammad to change the qibla direction to Masjidil Haram in Makkah.

Geographical Location: Masjid Al-Qiblatain is situated southwest of Masjid An-Nabawi in Madinah, approximately two kilometers from the city center.

Minbar (Pulpit): Inside the mosque, there is a pulpit where Prophet Muhammad SAW delivered sermons. The pulpit signifies the historical location where the first announcement of the change of qibla was made.

Historical Preservation: Despite undergoing changes and expansions over the years, efforts have been made to preserve and maintain the history and authenticity of the mosque.

All these facts reflect the historical significance of Masjid Al-Qiblatain in the early development of Islam and the crucial event related to the change of qibla in the practice of prayer.

Doa Yang Mengumpulkan Seluruh Kebaikan Dunia Dan Akhirat

اللهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي، وَارْحَمْنِي، وَعَافِنِي، وَارْزُقْنِي

Maksudnya: “Ya Allah, ampunilah hamba, rahmatilah hamba, berilah hamba keselamatan dari segala keburukan, dan berilah hamba rezeki.”

Nabi ﷺ bersabda: “Sungguh empat kalimat doa tersebut telah menghimpun seluruh kebaikan dunia dan akhiratmu.”

Riwayat Muslim (2697)

Jangan Sekali-kali Kita Berdoa Meminta Kematian Disegerakan

Daripada Abu Hurairah RA katanya Rasulullah SAW bersabda:

لاَ يَتَمَنَّى أَحَدُكُمُ الْمَوْتَ وَلاَ يَدْعُ بِهِ مِنْ قَبْلِ أَنْ يَأْتِيَهُ إِنَّهُ إِذَا مَاتَ أَحَدُكُمُ انْقَطَعَ عَمَلُهُ وَإِنَّهُ لاَ يَزِيدُ الْمُؤْمِنَ عُمْرُهُ إِلاَّ خَيْرًا

Maksudnya: “Janganlah salah seorang di antara kamu mengharapkan kematian. Janganlah meminta kematian sebelum datang waktunya. Apabila salah seorang di antara kamu meninggal, maka terputuslah amalnya. Sesungguhnya tidak bertambah umur seorang mukmin kecuali kebaikan”.

Riwayat Muslim (2682)

  • Kematian itu sudah pasti bagi setiap makhluk Allah yang bernyawa. Namun, bila dan bagaimana cara kematian itu, hanya Allah Yang Maha Mengetahui.
  • Sebenarnya, berdoa untuk kematian adalah perkara yang tidak disukai dalam Islam, lebih-lebih lagi disebabkan hal-hal dunia.
  • Marilah sama-sama kita tingkatkan amal ibadah dan jauhkan diri dari maksiat. Ujian dan musibah juga adalah satu bentuk tarbiah daripada Allah buat kita hambaNya. Mudah-mudahan kita sentiasa menjadi hamba yang bertaqwa dan beramal soleh serta mendapat redha Allah.

Masjid An-Nabawi (The Prophet’s Mosque)

Here are some interesting facts about the Prophet’s Mosque:

Early Construction: The Prophet’s Mosque was built by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) after his migration to Madinah in 622 CE. Initially, it was a simple structure made of mud and camel’s dung.

Expansions: The mosque has undergone several expansions since its initial construction. Each caliph and Islamic ruler expanded it to accommodate the growing number of worshippers. The latest expansion was carried out by King Fahd in 1990.

Tomb of Prophet Muhammad: Inside the mosque, there is the tomb of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), located in a closed area to the south of the mosque. The tomb is separate from the prayer area and is not accessible to the congregation.

Tombs of Abu Bakr and Umar: The mosque also houses the tombs of two main companions of Prophet Muhammad, namely Abu Bakr As-Siddiq and Umar bin Khattab. Their tombs are situated on the right and left sides of the Prophet’s tomb.

Nabawi Mihrab: The mihrab in the Prophet’s Mosque indicates the direction of the qibla for performing prayers. It is adorned with beautiful Islamic decorations and calligraphy.

Raudhah: Raudhah is a special area inside the mosque considered one of the most blessed sections. The Prophet mentioned that this area is part of the gardens of paradise.

The Prophet’s Mosque holds significant historical and religious value for the Islamic community and is considered one of the holiest places, second only to the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah.

Kebaikan Dibalas Kebaikan

Firman Allah SWT :

هَلْ جَزَاءُ الْإِحْسَانِ إِلَّا الْإِحْسَانُ

Yang Bermaksud: “Tidak ada balasan kebaikan kecuali kebaikan (pula).”

Surah Ar-Rahman: 60

  • Maka berbuat baiklah. Kerana kebaikan tersebut akan kembali kepada diri anda sendiri.

Firman Allah SWT:

إِنْ أَحْسَنْتُمْ أَحْسَنْتُمْ لِأَنْفُسِكُمْ

Yang Bermaksud:“Jika kamu berbuat kebaikan, maka kebaikan yang kamu lakukan adalah untuk diri kamu.”

Surah Al-Isra: 7