YA ALLAH

Narrated Ibn `Umar (RA): While `Umar bin Al-Khattab (RA) was standing and delivering the sermon on a Friday, one of the companions of the Prophet (ﷺ), who was one of the foremost Muhajirs (emigrants) came. `Umar (RA) said to him, "What is the time now?" He replied, "I was busy and could not go back to my house till I heard the Adhan. I did not perform more than the ablution." Thereupon `Umar (RA) said to him, "Did you perform only the ablution although you know that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) used to order us to take a bath (on Fridays)?"

(Sahih al-Bukhari 878, Book 11, Hadith 3)

Take a bath every Friday. Why not perform a simple act and gain the reward of the Sunnah? A believer should remain as clean as possible as we are in a constant state of worship. When serving your family, you are gaining rewards from Allah, when a Sister puts on her Hijab, it is an act of Ibadah, even when you look at your parents with love you gain blessings so why not be in a state of purity as much as possible to maximise your worship, blessings and rewards! And don't forget to read Surah Al-Kahf,

Salman Farisi (RA) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: Verily, there are one hundred (parts of) mercy for Allah, and it is one part of this mercy by virtue of which there is mutual love between the people and ninety-nine reserved for the Day of Resurrection.

(Sahih Muslim, Book 50, Hadith 23)

Allah's Mercy is infinite and what is on this Earth is only a fraction of it. Whatever you've done, however bad you feel or lost, come to Allah. You will be forgiven and your heart will be lighter Insha'Allah.

Narrated `Imran bin Husain (RA): had piles, so I asked the Prophet (ﷺ) about the prayer. He said, "Pray while standing and if you can't, pray while sitting and if you cannot do even that, then pray lying on your side."

(Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 2, Book 18, Hadith 37)

There is no excuse for not praying as it is made easy for the one who cannot stand and even for the one who cannot sit. Alhamdulillah for this mercy and the ability to worship Allah and thank Him for all that we have.

Narrated Hafsah (RA), Ummul Mu'minin: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) wanted to go to sleep, he put his right hand under his cheek and would then say three times: O Allah, guard me from Thy punishment on the day when Thou raisest up Thy servants.

(Sunan Abi Dawud 5045, Book 43, Hadith 273)

The Dua in this beautiful Hadith is:

اللَّهُمَّ قِنِي عَذَابَكَ يَوْمَ تَبْعَثُ عِبَادَكَ

There are so many narrations of the Prophet (SAW) making supplications and turning to Allah for protection. We are so blessed Alhamdulillah, we should try to avail all these opportunities. Try and remember this Dua and make it tonight Insha'Allah.

Ibn ‘Umar (RA) reported Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as saying, “Prayer without purification is not accepted, neither is sadaqa from the profits of unfaithful dealing.” Muslim transmitted it.

(Mishkat al-Masabih 301, Book 3, Hadith 20)

Concentrate on your Wudu and make it a habit to try and remain in this pure state. When finishing in the toilet, why not perform Wudu and be in a state of ibadah at all times? Also be sure to consider every business venture carefully and not taint your income with unlawful earnings.