Eid 101

WHEN IS IT?

Eid is a joyful celebration with a very important religious significance.  

EID-al-Fitr is celebrated the first day of Shawal which is right after the last day of the month of Ramadan, marking the end of the fasting month.

EID-Al-Adha happens the 10th of Dhul Hijjah about two months after Ramadan ( refer to an Islamic calender ).

WHAT TIME IS IT PRAYED?

The Eid prayer is prayed when the sun is above the horizon about an arrow length to when it is on zenith ( midday).

HOW IS IT PRAYED?

there would be a two rakkaas  salat with no athan and no Iqamah. The Iman will offer 7 takbirs ( Allahu Akbar) and 5 takbirs in the 2nd rakkaa while reciting Quran out loud. After the prayer he will give a khutbah. No Sunnah prayer have to be offered before or after.

WAJIB?

It is a must (wajib)  to pray the Eid prayer. It is reported that The Prophet (SAWS) and his companions always prayed the Eid salat.They used to even gather the whole community including children, women in their menses and the elderly. (Bukhari and Muslims).

ON THE WAY TO EID PRAYER

Take a bath, wear your best clothes ), eat dates to show that you are not fasting (all of those are sunnah of the Prophet (SAWS))  Say Allahou akbar out loud throughout the day cause Allah (SWT) says :" Ramadan is the month in which was sent down the Quran....so that you may do Takbir for what He has guided you to; so that you may be grateful" (Surah al Baqarah :185).

 for  Eid al-Fitr the time for takbir is from magrib the night before until Eid prayer is completed.

When the companions of the Prophet (SAWS) meet each other on the day of Eid ,they would say to one another:' May Allah accept your good deeds and ours"

When returning home after prayer take a route  different from the one used going to the masjid. Jabir (RA) reported thet the Prophet (SAWS) used to come back from Eid prayer on a path other than the one he used going, (Bukhari)

Eid Takbir




Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar 
Allah is Great, Allah is Great 


اللّهُ أكبر 
Allahu Akbar 
Allah is Great 


لا إلَهَ الا اللّه 
La illaha il Allah 
there is no God, but Allah 


اللّهُ أكبر اللّهُ اكبر 
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar 
Allah is Great, Allah is Great 


و لِلّه الحمدَ 
walilahil Hamd 
to Him belongs all Praise 


اللّهُ أكبرُ كَبيِرَا 
Allahu Akbaru Kabeera 
Allah is the Greatest 


وَالحَمدُ لِلّهِ كَثِيرا 
wal-Hamdulilahi katheera 
And all Praise is due to Him 


وَ سُبحَان اللّهِ 
wa Subhan allahi 
And Glory to Allah 


بُكرَةً وَأصْيِلا 
bukratan wa aseila 
eventide and in the morning 


لا إلَهَ الا اللّه 
La illaha il Allah 
there is no God, but Allah the Unique 


صَدَقَ وَعدَه 
sadaqa wa'dah 
He has fulfilled His Promise 


وَنَصَرَ عبده 
wa nasara abda 
and made Victorious His servant 


وأعزَ جُنَده 
wa a'azza jundahu 
and made Mighty His soldiers 


وَهزم الأحْزَابَ وحْدَه 
wa hazamal-ahzaaba wahdah 
and defeated the confederates 


لا إلَهَ الا اللّه 
La illaha il Allah 
there is no God, But Allah 


وَلا نَعبُد الا أياه 
wa laa na'budu illa iyyah 
He alone we worship 


مُخلِصِّينَ لَهُ الدّيِنَ 
mukhlessena lahud-deena 
with sincere and exclusive devotion 


وَلوْ كَرِهَ الكَافِروُن 
walaw karehal-Kafeeroon 
even though the idolaters hate it 


اللّهمَ صَلِّ على سيْدنَا مُحَمد 
Allahumma salli ala sayyedna Muhammad 
O Allah, have Mercy on our Prophet Muhammad 


وَعَلى آلِ سيْدنَا مُحَمد 
wa ala aalie sayyedna Muhammad 
and on the family of our Prophet Muhammad 


وَعَلى اصْحَابِ سيْدنَا مُحَمد 
wa ala as-haabie sayyedna Muhammad 
and on the companions of our Prophet Muhammad 


وَعَلى أنصَارِ سيْدنَا مُحَمد 
wa ala ansari sayyedna Muhammad 
and on the helpers of our Prophet Muhammad 


وَعَلى أزوَاجِ سيْدنَا مُحَمد 
wa ala azwajie sayyedna Muhammad 
and on the wives of our Prophet Muhammad 


وَعَلى ذُرِّيَةِ سيْدنَا مُحَمد 
wa ala dhurreyatie sayyedna Muhammad 
and on the progeny of our Prophet Muhammad 


وَ سَلّم تَسْلِيماَ كَثّيرا 
wa sallim tasleeman katheera 
and Bestow upon them much peace.

May Allah accept our efforts. May we live to see the next Ramadan. Ameen.

Maximize the Last Ten Days of Ramadan

Laylatul Qadr (the Night of Power) is described in the Quran as "better than a thousand months" (97:3). Any action done on this night such as reciting the Quran, remembering Allah, etc. is better than acting for one thousand months which do not contain the night of Qadr. Allah's Messenger used to exert himself in devotion during the last ten nights to a greater extent than at any other time" (Muslim). Allah's peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet. Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, related that the Prophet said: Look for Laylatul Qadr on an odd-numbered night during the last ten nights of Ramadan (Bukhari). The Prophet said: "Whoever prays during the night of Qadr with faith and hoping for its reward will have all of his previous sins forgiven" (Bukhari and Muslim recorded from Abu Huraira). Here are some tips of things we can do on the Night of Power and the time before and after it. 1. Make this special Dua Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her said: I asked the Messenger of Allah: 'O Messenger of Allah, if I know what night is the night of Qadr, what should I say during it? He said: 'Say: O Allah, You are pardoning and You love to pardon, so pardon me'" (Ahmad, Ibn Majah and Tirmidhi). The transliteration of this Dua is "Allahumma innaka 'afuwwan tuhibbul 'afwa fa'fu 'annee" 2. Recite the Quran Perhaps you can choose Surahs of passages from the Quran, which you have heard in Tarawih this past Ramadan to recite. 3. Reflect on the meaning of the Quran. Choose the latest Surahs you've heard in Tarawih and read their translation and tafsir. Then think deeply about their meaning and how it affects you on a personal level. 4. Get your sins wiped out. Abu Huraira narrated that the Messenger said: Whoever stands (in prayer) in Laylatul Qadr while nourishing his faith with self-evaluation, expecting reward from Allah, will have all of his previous sins forgiven (Bukhari and Muslim). Don't just pray using the shorter Surahs you know. Try to make your prayers longer, deeper and meaningful. If you are familiar with longer Surahs, read the translation and explanation and then pray reciting these Surahs, carefully reflecting on the meaning while you pray.  Even if you are only familiar with the shorter Surahs, read the translation and explanation beforehand and then pray reflecting on the message of the Surahs. This is a good way to develop the habit of concentration, even in regular prayers, where many of us tend to be fidgety and/or easily distracted. 5. Make a personal Dua list. Ask yourself what you really want from Allah. Make a list of each and everything no matter how small or big it is, whether it deals with this world or not. Allah loves to hear from us. Once this list is ready, you can do three things: Ask Allah to give you those things Think about what actions you have taken to get those things And develop a work plan to get those things in the future. 6. Evaluate yourself. Ask yourself those questions that need to be asked. Do an evaluation of where you are and where you are going. Let this evaluation lead you to feel happiness for the good you have done and remorse for the bad you have done. This latter feeling should make it easier to seek Allah's sincere forgiveness when making the Dua mentioned in tip number one above. 7. Make long, sincere and deep Duas.  One of the best times to do this is during the last part of the night.  Abu Huraira, may Allah be pleased with him, related that the Prophet said: “When the last one-third of the night remains, our Lord the Glorious One descends towards the heaven of the earth and proclaims: Who is that one supplicates for Me, and I grant his supplication? Who is that who begs Me for anything and I grant it to him? And who is that who seeks My forgiveness, and I forgive him? “(Bukhari, Muslim). That means, for instance, waking up one hour before Suhoor time to ask Allah for anything and everything you want that is Halal. This can be done using the Duas of the Sunnah, but also the Dua in your own language, with sincerity and conviction. 8. Memorize a different Dua every night.  They don't have to be long. They can just be one line. And be sure to know what they mean generally at least, even if you don't know the exact translation in English. You can put them on index cards (or and keep them with you during the day, glancing at them during work, while driving, waiting in line, etc) Then practice them at night in prayer. 9. Attend the Dua after the completion of Quran recitation. Almost all Masjids where the Imam aims to finish an entire reading of the Quran in Tarawih prayers in Ramadan will be completing their recitation in these last ten nights. They may try to end on one of the odd nights and read the Dua at the end of a reading of the Quran. Attend this particular night's Tarawih prayer to join in the dua. 10. Finish reading a book on the Prophet. Read about the Prophet's life, which can increase your love for him and Islam by seeing how much he struggled for Allah's sake. It may inspire you to push yourself even harder during these last ten nights. This community is built on sacrifice. 11. Plan for the next year. Once you've done a self-evaluation, you can plan on where you want to go, at least in the next 12 months. Laylatul Qadr is a great night to be thinking about this (without taking away from your worship), since you'll InshaAllah be in a more contemplative state. You may choose to dedicate one night for evaluation and one night for planning the next year. 12. To do list for the Night of Power.  Make a to-do checklist for each possible Night of Power. This should define how you would like your night, the one better than a thousand months to be used. Pick things from this list and define the sequence you would like to do things in. Author: Abdul Malik Mujahid Source : www.religionatlums.com

The virtues of Surah Ikhlass (112)

Anas mentioned that a man said to the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) , ‘I really love this surah’. The Prophet replied, ‘And your love for it will enable you to enter paradise’
[at-Tirmidhi 2826/A, Riyad as-Salihin by Imam an-Nawawi Ch.183 #1013]

Abu Sa’id al-Khudri (radiAllahu anhu) reported that the Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said about the surah, “Say: He is Allah, Absolute Oneness” (112), ‘By Him in Whose hand my soul is, it is equal to one third of the Qur’an!’
[Sahih al-Bukhari 6:61 #533, Riyad as-Salihin by Imam an-Nawawi Ch.183 #1010]

“Qul Hu Allahu Ahad” is equal to a third of the Qur’an and “Qul ya ayyuhal Kafirun” is equal to a fourth of the Qur’an.”
[at-Tabarani, classed as Sahih]

Abu Huraira (radiAllahu anhu) reported that the Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said that “Say: He is Allah, Absolute Oneness” is equal to a third of the Qur’an.

[Muslim, Riyad as-Salihin by Imam an-Nawawi Ch.183 #1012]

Abdullah Ibn ‘Abbas and Anas Ibn Malik (radiAllahu anhum) reported that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said, ‘Whoever recited Surah Zilzilah (99) would get the reward of reciting half the Qur’an. Whoever recited surah al Kafirun (109) would get a reward as if reading a quarter of the Qur’an. Whoever recited Surah al Ikhlas (112) would get a reward as if reading one third of the Qur’an’.
[at-Tirmidhi 2818/A]

Abu Sa’id al-Khudri (radiAllahu anhu) reported that the Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said to his Companions, “Are any of you unable to recite a third of the Qur’an in a night?” That was difficult for them and they said, “Which of us is able to do that, Messenger of Allah?” He said, “[The surah] ‘Say: He is Allah, Absolute Oneness, Allah, the Everlasting Sustainer of all’ (112) constitutes a third of the Qur’an.’”
[Sahih al-Bukhari 6:61 #534, Riyad as-Salihin by Imam an-Nawawi Ch.183 #1010]

A’isha (radiAllahu anha) reported that whenever the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) went to bed every night, he used to cup his hands together and blow over it after reciting Surat Al-Ikhlas, Surat Al-Falaq and Surat An-Nas, and then rub his hands over whatever parts of his body he was able to rub, starting with his head, face and front of his body. He used to do that three times.
[Sahih al-Bukhari 6:61 #536]

The Virtue of Ramadan in the Qur'an

Imam Ibn Kathir

THE OBLIGATION OF FASTING Allah says in the Quran: "O you who have faith! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you - so that hopefully you will have taqwa." - Al Baqarah(2):183 Meaning that hopefuly you can safeguard yourselves from the Fire through Fasting; fasting is a means to the forgiveness of sins, and sins lead one to the fire. The two sahihs record the hadith in which the prophet (pbuh) said: "Islam is built upon five: that you worship Allah and reject the worship of anything else, to establish the prayer, the giving of Zakat, performing pilgrimage to the house and Fasting the month of Ramadan." [This is the wording of Muslim, Bukhari has the first sentence as 'that you testify none has the right to be worshipped save Allah']. THE VIRTUES OF FASTING Fasting carries with it a number of benefits, amongst which are: the elevation to ones rank, the expiation of sins, the breaking of ones desire and lusts, the increase of charity, the multiplication of actions of obedience to Allah, giving thanks to the one who knows the hidden matters, and preventing oneself from even contemplating the commiting of sin. THE ELEVATION OF RANK With regards to the elevation of rank, the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said: "When Ramadan comes, the gates of Paardise are opened, the gates of Hellfire are locked and devils are chained." [Bukhari] He (pbuh) also said, relating from his lord Mighty and Magnificient, "All of the actions of the son of Adam are for him except the fast for that is for me and I will reward it. Fasting is protecting sheild, so when it is the day when one of you are fasting, let him not behave or speak indecently; if someone tries to abuse him or fight him, let him say, 'I am fasting'. By the one in whose hand is the soul of Muhammad, the smell emanating from the mouth of the one fasting is better with Allah then the smell of musk. The one fasting has tewo time of joy, when he breaks his fast he is happy and when he meets his lord he will rejoice at his fasting." [Bukhari and Muslim] The prophet (pbuh) also said: "Every action that the son of Adam does, [its reward] will be multiplied, a good deed will be increased tenfold. Allah Mighty and Magnificient says, 'except for the fast, for that is for Me and I will reward it for he left his desires and food for My sake'" [Muslim] The prophet (pbuh) also said: "In paradise there is a gate which is called ar-Rayyan through which the people who fasted will enter on the day of Judgement, and no one else shall enter along-side them. It will be asked, 'where are those who fasted?' and they will walk through it, and upon the entry of the last of them, it will be locked, and no one else will walk through it." [Bukhari and Muslim] With regards the 'opening of the gates of paradise', this is a phrase that points to the increase of actions of obedience that in turn lead to the opening of the gates of Paradise. 'Locking the gates of Fire' is a phrase that points to the decrease, and lack of therewith, of sins which in turn leads to the locking of the gates of the Fire. 'The chaining of the devils' is a phrase that points to the termination of their whisperings, and temptations, to those who are fasting because they give up hope of receiving a favorable response. His saying, "All of the actions of the son of Adam are for him except the fast for that is for me, and I will reward it," fasting has been specifically adjoined to him in the order of Honour it because the hidden nature of fasting prevents ostentation entering it, and moreover, hunger and thirst are not used as means to draew closer to any king of this world nor any idol.

Nifaq Part 2: The Cures of Hypocrisy!

Those who analyse their souls and find nothing to feel guilty for really should be worried because none of us is without faults and flaws.

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) describes the attributes of a hypocrite in faith in a very concise way. The Prophet once said

that the signs of a hypocrite are three: Whenever he speaks, he lies; whenever he promises, he breaks it; and if he is entrusted with something, he betrays the trust (Al-Bukhari).

This does not mean that if a Muslim tells lies, breaks promises, or betrays trusts he becomes a hypocrite. It means that these qualities, if found to be a part of their nature in their regular dealings with people, are strong indicators that this person's faith is weak.

Only Allah knows for sure who among us is a sincere believer and who is a true hypocrite. Sometimes hypocrites don't even realize that they are hypocrites. They are so convincing to other people that they even convince themselves they are believers, whereas their behavior shows quite the opposite.

They always find ways to justify their sinful actions and convince themselves that they are good believers. 
Two very important patterns of behavior  to mention here that many people find themselves in from time to time. The first is that of those whose faith is strong as long as their life is going smoothly, but as soon as something goes wrong they become miserable and ask, "What did I do to deserve this?" or "Why has Allah forsaken me?"

And as for man, when his Lord tries him, then treats him with honor and makes him lead an easy life, he says: My Lord honors me. But when He tries him (differently), then restricts for him his means of subsistence, he says: My Lord has disgraced me. (Al-Fajr 89:15-16)

Although this is not the proper attitude to have when things become difficult in our lives, it is human nature to be fickle or inconsistent in our level of belief (Iman goes up and down). Life is always changing, so maintaining firm faith at all times is difficult for the best of us.

Faith increases and decreases but we must do our best to maintain a balance at all times. Part of our faith in Islam requires us to believe in the divine decree (qadar) of Allah.

If good things happen, we consider these to be blessings from Allah's mercy and generosity. We do not attribute them to our own skill and talents, nor do we let them cause us to forget Allah's blessings on us.

If bad things happen, we attribute them to the wrongfulness of our actions and we do not let sorrow or despair cause us to lose faith in Allah. True faith is firm regardless of the circumstances around us.

The second behavior pattern is that of those who only remember Allah when bad things happen.

So when harm afflicts a man he calls upon Us; then, when We give him a favor from Us, he says: I have been given it only by means of knowledge. Nay, it is a trial, but most of them do not know. (Az- Zumar 39:49)

These are people who are not really close to Allah in the way they lead their lives until something bad happens to them. They do not pray regularly, or not at all, nor do they try to put the needs of others ahead of their own needs. Not only that, but they fall into sinful practices as well to further distance themselves from Allah and their duties toward Him.

When the natural negative consequences of their actions come back to harm them, they return to Allah and the way of Islam for a short time and then resort to their old ways as soon as things get better again. 

The best way to avoid being a hypocrite is to ask ourself why we are doing a certain good deed. If, for example, we are praying in a mosque, sincerely ask ourself, "Why am I praying here in this mosque?" If the honest answer is "To please Allah" or "To receive Allah's forgiveness for my sins," then you are doing it for the right reasons.

If we find that we are there because we want someone to see that we are a good Muslim who prays in the mosque, we need to get this out of our heart.

Having the proper intentions is the most important aspect of our actions. If our deeds are for anyone other than Allah, or for Allah and someone else, He will reject them and there will be no reward for them, no matter how great the deeds.

It is also very important to stay close to Allah at all times, whether we are in prayers or just performing our daily routines. Before doing anything, we need to always ask ourselves, "Is this an action that is acceptable in Islam? Is this the way that Allah would like me to do this?" If the answer is yes, then we should go ahead without fear, even if people may say that we are wrong.

Being in a state of hypocrisy is really far worse than being a non-believer. At least non-believers are up front about not believing in the message of Islam. Their position is clear and we know where we stand with them, what to expect from them.

Hypocrites, on the other hand, are not up front and do not reveal what is in their heart. They pretend to be believers when in the company of Muslims, but when they retire to their intimate friends, they show their true colors. They are described in the Qur'an:

When they meet those who believe, they say: "We believe"; but when they are alone with their evil ones, they say: "We are really with you: We (were) only jesting." (Al-Baqarah 2:14)

Allah describes the hypocrites in the Qur'an in many places. Since we cannot know what is in their hearts, we must look to their actions to best determine their level of faith or lack of it.

If we find their actions to be sinful, we should either advise them to change their ways, or, if they do not listen, avoid contact with them as much as possible so that they do not affect us negatively.

The hypocrites, men and women, (have an understanding) with each other: They enjoin evil, and forbid what is just, and are close-fisted with their hands. They have forgotten Allah so He has forgotten them. Verily the hypocrites are rebellious and perverse. (At-Tawbah 9:67)

In our Race to Jannah May Allah purify our hearts of any typeof hypocrisy and lead us all to what pleases Him alone. Ameen!

Nifaq - Who are the Hypocrites - Part 1.

This topic is of extreme importance in our daily lives, as it reflects our behavior, our manners, our faith in Allah, and His teachings.

The word Hypocrisy is defined in Webster's dictionaries as: an act or a practice of feigning to be what one is not, or to feel what one does not feel; especially, the false assumption of goodness. Therefore, a hypocrite is a false pretender and dissembler to virtue or piety.

In the Islamic terminology, the word Hypocrisy is a substitute for 'Nifaq'. This word Nifaq has been mentioned in the Qur'an thirty-one (31) times in different forms such as: Nifaq; Munafiqoon; Munafiqat; Munafiqeen, and Nifaqan.

 There are some faults prevalent in society that a person may acquire, nurture and establish within himself which affect his personal behavior. The fault of hypocrisy is one of them. Allah hates those people who acquire this fault, and He therefore warns them that their punishment is indeed hell. Allah says in Sura At-Tauba:

God hath promised the hypocrites, men and women, and the rejecters of Faith, the fire of Hell; therein shall they dwell; sufficient is it for them: for them is the curse of God, and an enduring punishment. (9:68)

Allah has promised the hypocrites a heavy penalty by saying in Sura Nisa:

To the hypocrites give the glad tidings that there is for them but a grievous penalty. Yea, to those who take the unbelievers as their leaders rather than the believers (4:138-139)

 One may ask why a person should act as a hypocrite? Or why he should be a hypocrite? The answer could be any of the following:

1. A person who has no faith in Allah, His Messenger, and the Day of Judgment may act as a hypocrite.

2. A person who has a weak faith may be trapped in his daily life to play the role of a hypocrite.

3. A person who lacks confidence in himself/herself may become a hypocrite.

4. A person who lacks security, morally, psychologically, or financially, may be led to be a hypocrite.

5. A person who is conceited, selfish, and who likes himself above all others, may play the game of hypocrisy so as to achieve his personal gains and to satisfy his ego.

6. A person who is not a man unto himself, and whatever he does is seeking assurance of success and gain. Hence, he plays the dirty game of hypocrite.

A person who seeks to please everybody even if it demands his cheating, lying or stealing. Allah says in this regard in Sura Al-Munafiqun:

When the hypocrites come to thee, they say, 'We bear witness that thou art indeed the Apostle of God.' Yea, God knoweth that thou art indeed His Apostle, and God beareth witness that the hypocrites are indeed liars. (63:1)

 These situations, factors and prerequisites may lead a person to be a hypocrite. The only way to cure this disease from people is that they should have faith in Allah, in His Messenger, Muhammad (pbuh), in the Day of Judgment and in the teachings of Islam. Even if he/she has a weak faith, he should try his/her best to strengthen it, and to enrich it daily.

Therefore, it is a matter of having faith (Iman) or having no faith. Nifaq, hence is noticed and observed in those societies, in those families, and those individuals who, either have no faith, or who are weak in their faith.

The signs of a hypocrite are many among which are the following three signs:

1. He lies whenever he talks.
2. He does not fulfill his commitment.
3. He betrays the trust that he takes.

In this regard Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said (Reported by Abu Hurayrah):

The signs of a hypocrite are three: when he speaks, he lies; when he gives an agreement, he does not fulfill his commitment; and when he is entrusted, he betrays the trust.

For this reason Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) informed us that a hypocrite is a mischievous person. He said: (Reported by Abu Hurayrah)

You will find that the worst person is double-faced; he meets one group of people with one side of his face, while another with the other side.

 Since this vice is most hated by Allah and His Messenger, and since the penalty is very heavy, then we must check ourselves. Check our Iman, our personality, our character, our manners, our behavior and our daily activities. Then try to find out whether we are acting like a Mushrik; like a Kafir; like a Munafiq or like a Mura'i. If any of these vices is having a foothold on us, we must get rid of it and to remove ourselves from it as soon as possible so as to be rewarded by Allah.

If we do not act immediately, remember that life is short, and who knows for how long we are to live! Death may be as close to us as a twinkling of an eye. Hence, we should be prepared to face Allah Almighty with happiness and not with sorrows or sadness.

The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said:

Don't give the title of Sir or Mr. to a hypocrite if he becomes master, or you will displease your Lord the Almighty. (1)

May Almighty Allah make our race to Jannah easy and deliver us from any signs of hypocrisy. Ameen

30 Signs of the Hypocrites

1. Falsehood and Lying
2. Treachery
3. Showing insolence and licentiousness in argumentation
4. Breaking one's promise
5. Laziness in worship
6. Showing off
7. Lack of remembrance of Allah
8. Hastiness in prayer
9. Slandering those who give themselves freely to good deeds from among the believers and the righteous
10. Mocking the Qur'an, the Sunnah and the Messenger, sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam
11. The protective oath
12. Disliking to spend for the sake of Allah
13. Desertion and abandonment of the Muslims
14. Originating false rumours and causing sedition
15. Finding fault with Allah's decree
16. Bringing down the honour of the righteous
17. Remaining away from the congregational prayer
18. Causing mischilef while claiming to establish peace
19. Outward behaviour contradicting what is in the heart
20. Fear of unpleasant events, incidents and happenings
21. False excuses
22. Commanding the evil and preventing the good
23. Tying one's hands back out of stinginess
24. Forgetting Allah
25. Denial of the promise of Allah and His Messenger
26. Concern for the outward appearance and neglect of the innner condition
27. Eloquence, long-winded speech, boasting and bragging
28. Lack of understanding of the religion
29. Not sinning in front of the people (due to fear of them) but showing boldness to Allah by committing sins in secrecy
30. Rejoicing at the affliction of the believers with a calamity and being saddened at their being touched by joy and pleasure

 In our race to Jannah let us make sure that we scrutinize ourselves and make sure that none of this signs are in us InshaAllah