Abu Abdissalam – Eat Away – And Get Reward from Allah
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The speaker discusses the importance of eating healthy during the time of busyness, as it is a natural act and a reward for the body. They also mention the importance of having a healthy meal for the fasting routine and encourage viewers to share their thoughts on the topic.AI: Transcript ©
Have you ever thought that something as simple
as eating can be one of the most
rewarding things to do in Ramadan if you
do it right?
I'm your brother Abu Abdi Salaam speaking to
you from the blessed city of Makkah.
Mecca.
Ramadan, as we all know, is a time
of avoiding
most important
things like food and drink. As well as
focusing
instead on worshipping Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala and
getting close to him. But what if I
told you that at specific times in Ramadan,
eating the food that we love is the
most rewarding act? Yes. I'm talking about the
times of suhoor
and Iftar. Abu Atya once said, I said
to Aisha,
among us, there are 2 men, one of
whom hastens iftar
and delays suhoor and the other one delays
iftar and hastens suhoor.
She said, which of them is the one
who hastens iftar and delays suhoor?
I said, AdulAllah ibn Mas'ud radiAllahu an. She
said, this is what the messenger of Allah
sallallahu alaihi wasallam
used to do. Meaning delaying the sahur as
close as possible to fajr
and eating iftar as soon as Maghrib
sets. Just like us, the companions of the
prophet sallallahu alaihi wasallam
would work during the morning hours in Ramadan
under the sun and in hunger. They plowed
the fields,
tended to their livestock, and traded and bartered
in the markets. Despite the scorching heat and
the pangs of hunger that come with fasting,
they did not waver in their commitments.
They were diligently dedicated to their roles in
society
as well as to their worship of Allah
subhanahu wa ta'ala at once,
showcasing an outstanding balance of duty and devotion.
Fast forward to our times, the essence of
Ramadan remains unchanged.
We too navigate through our day to day
responsibilities,
juggling work, family, and our responsibilities
towards Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala. The sunsets and
the Maghrib Adhan echoes, marking the end of
a long day's grind.
Iftar arrives as a much needed breather, a
precious time when the most beloved deed to
Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala is to simply open
our fast and to be grateful to Him.
In that moment of relief, as we reach
for those dates and sip cool water. It's
more than just fulfilling a physical need. It's
a profound
act of obedience to Allah and indeed gratitude.
Reminding us of the deep gratitude we owe
to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala for his countless
blessings and mercy. It's an embrace of the
relief and thankfulness
for every challenge Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala has
helped us get through, recognizing Allah's support in
our journey from true dawn all the way
to sunset. The time of Iftar marks the
end of a great act of worship and
our vulnerability
during this period gets us closer to Allah
Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala's mercy.
This is exactly why the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi
Wasallam said in a hadith
authenticated by al Bani, for the fasting person
there is an accepted Dua.
Meaning, that when the fasting person makes Dua
right before his iftar, this is a great
time to make Dua to Allah Subhanahu Wa
Ta'ala.
Just before his iftar, a fasting person's soul
is at its peak closeness to Allah and
gratefulness
for having almost completed the fast. This is
perhaps why Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala has set
this time to make dua and ask him
for anything we wish. We can ask him
to clear our debts,
guide our children and family members, get high
grades in exams, Cure us from sickness. Get
that promotion. We can make Dua for the
people who have passed away. Ask Allah to
remove our worries. Grant us peace of mind
and anything else that you desire
or need.
The other major meal in Ramadan is of
course the suhoor. The prophet sallallahu alaihi wasallam
said in a hadith narrated by both Bukhari
and Muslim,
make sure to have your suhoor meal for
suhoor
is blessed.
Suhoor gives us energy and prepares us for
the next day's fast. On top of that,
it is a meal that is blessed by
Allah subhanahu ta'ala Mubarak
making its effect even more potent. As the
hadith of Aisha that
we mentioned before states, the prophet sallallahu ahi
wa sallam used to delay his suhoor. He
used to delay it until just before fajr
starts. Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala permits us to
eat and drink until the break of dawn
as stated in the Quran. Allah says
And eat and drink until the white thread,
meaning the light of dawn appears to you
distinct from the black thread, meaning the darkness
of night.
And then complete your song, your fast until
the nightfall. This is in Surat Al Buqar.
So let's embrace these moments, understanding their essence
and significance
beyond mere actions, my dear brothers and sisters
in Islam. How can we bring them to
life in our fasting routine this Ramadan? Let
me know. Share your thoughts below. One final
point I'd like to say is make sure
you do have suhoor even if it's a
glass of water
or even if it is a date or
3 dates.
I'm your brother Abu Abdus Salam speaking to
you from Mecca.
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