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HUM112 Islamic Studies
Lecture 23 Handouts
Laws of Allah (SWT) and Effects of Sins (B)
Introduction
Allah (SWT) says,
“Verily, the prayer prevents from immorality and evil wicked deeds. And the remembering of Allah
(SWT) is greater indeed”. [Surah Al-Ankaboot: 45]
Prayer is one of those things which purify us. Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said, “Do you
think a man would be dirty who takes a bath five times a day in the river flowing in front of
his home? They said No. He (PBUH) said prayer is like this to a man, which makes him purer
from inside. He (PBUH) again said: Every intoxicant is forbidden. Verily, Allah (SWT) the
Exalted and Majestic, made a covenant to those who drank intoxicants to make them drink
Tinat al Khabal. They said: Allah’s Messenger Mohammad (PBUH) what is Tinat-al-Khabal?
He (PBUH) said: It is the sweat of an inhabitant of Hell or the discharge of an inhabitant of
Hell (Muslim). HazratUmme Salma (RA) stated that Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said:
Someone who eats or drinks from a silver or golden vessels is gulping Hellfire into his
belly.[Bukhari/Muslim]
Seeking Allah (SWT)’s Pleasure
Allah (SWT)’s Messenger (PBUH) said, “Whoever sought the pleasure of Allah (SWT) though
it was displeasing to the people, then Allah (SWT) became pleased with him and will make
the people pleased with him. And whoever sought the pleasure of people, though it was
disappointing to Allah (SWT) then Allah (SWT) becomes displeased with him and make the
people displeased with him”. [Tirmidhi]
We should not involve ourselves in those activities like marriage ceremonies, valima
gatherings and other meetings in which no provisions of shariah are taken care of. To please
Allah (SWT), we should avoid such gathering and prohibit ourselves to be a part of them. If
people get annoyed by our behavior, we should not take care of their behavior. We should
advise them not to do those acts which are Haram and sinful according to Shariah.
Live Longer
Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said,“Whoever would like his rizk (provision) to be increased
and his life to be extended, should uphold the ties of kinship”. [Bukhari/Muslim]
We have been made to establish the best relationships with our kin. We should not be
hostile or having bad intentions with our relatives. Our relatives have rights upon us,
whenever you see a relative coming towards you, firstly, say him Salam, inquire about his
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health, offer your services for his help if he needs may be physical or financial, make dua for
them for their guidance and blessings and fifth right is to give them gifts worth from your
heart.
Our goal must be to make prayers for our relatives for their hadayah and prosperity in this
world and Hereafter. We should participate in their celebrations to make them happy, but
we should warn them about the anger of Allah (SWT) about the sinful acts and forbidden
events if they are involved in.
We are prohibited to get involved in such acts of pranks and amusements which can cause
insult to others. HazratNouman (RA) was one of the companions, he came with a basket of
very rare fruits from Lebanon to Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and knocked the door. He
said, it’s a gift for You. Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) accepted it and a moment later the
owner of the fruit came at the door and asked for the money. Prophet Mohammad (PBUH)
called for HazratNouman (RA) and inquired about it, he replied: I wanted to present this gift
to You but was out of money so I took this basket and gave it to you and told the owner to
take the money from you. Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) smiled at it and paid the owner for
the fruits.
Getting Help from Allah (SWT)
In Quran, it is mentioned that,
“Verily, Allah (SWT) will help those who help His (cause). Truly, Allah (SWT) is All-Strong,
All-Mighty. [Al-Hajj:40]
Allah (SWT) mentioned at another place in Quran,
“Those who, if We give them power in land (they) enjoin As-Salat. To pay Zakat and they
enjoin what is good and forbid what is evil. And with Allah (SWT) rests the end of (all)
matters.”. [Al-Hajj:40]
Duas Not Accepted
Allah (SWT)’s Messenger (PBUH) said, “By Him in Whose Hand my life is, you either enjoin good and
forbid evil, or Allah (SWT) will certainly soon send His punishment to you. Then you will make dua
and it will not be accepted”. [Trimidhi]
Allah (SWT)’s Great Mercy
Allah (SWT)’said,
“O son of Adam (AS), as long as you call upon me and ask of me, I shall forgive you what you
have done and I shall not mind.
O son of Adam (AS), were your sins to reach the clouds of the sky and were you then to ask
forgiveness of me, I would forgive you.
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O son of Adam (AS), were you to come to me with sins as great as the earth and were you
then to face me, ascribing no partner to me, I will bring you forgiveness as great as it.”
[Trimidhi]
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