Hadeeth on Mindfulness of Allah

• Hadeeth advises to be mindful of Allah, and Allah will protect you.

Meaning of the Hadeeth

• O, young man! Learn some words of advice.
• Be mindful of Allah, and He will protect you and you will find Him before you.
• If you ask, ask Allah alone and if you seek help, seek help from Allah alone.
• If the whole nation gathers to benefit you with something, they will only benefit you with what Allah has already written for you.
• If they gather to harm you with something, they will only harm you with what Allah has already written against you.
• The pens have been lifted, and the pages have dried.

Who was Ibn Abbas?

• Full name: 'Abdullāh ibn 'Abbās ibn Abd al-Muttalib
• He was Prophet Muhammad's cousin and a knowledgeable companion in Tafseer of the Qur'an.
• The Prophet made dua for him: "O Allah, grant him understanding in the religion and teach him the interpretation of the Qur'an.” (Sahih Bukhari)
• He became known as "Tarjuman al-Qur'an" (The Interpreter of the Qur'an) because he deeply understood its meanings.
• He narrated over 1,600 hadiths, making him a significant hadith transmitters.
• He lived long after the Prophet and taught many scholars.
• The life of Ibn Abbas serves as a model for seeking knowledge and applying it with sincerity.

Explanation of the Hadith

• This hadith carries profound lessons about: Tawheed, Reliance on Allah, and belief in Qadr (predestination).

Being Mindful of Allah (Taqwa)

• The phrase "احفظ الله يحفظك" means that if a person follows Allah's commands and avoids His prohibitions, Allah will protect them in both their religious and worldly affairs.

Reliance on Allah Alone (Tawakkul)

• When asking for anything, turn to Allah alone.
• Seeking assistance should be directed to Allah because He has ultimate control over all matters.

Belief in Divine Decree (Qadr)

• Allah already writes everything that happens.
• No one can bring harm or benefit except by Allah's will.

The Unchangeable Decree

• "The pens have been lifted, and the pages have dried" means that Allah's decree has already been finalized, and nothing can alter it.

Patience in Hardship

• This hadith reminds us that Allah provides difficulties and ease, and we must be patient and trust Him in all situations.

Belief in Qadar

• It's the belief that everything in the universe is by Allah's knowledge, will, writing, and creation.
• The Prophet said: "To believe in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Last Day, and to believe in Qadar, both its good and its bad." (Narrated by Muslim)

The 4 Levels of Belief in Qadar

• Knowledge (‘Ilm): Allah knows everything before it happens.
• Writing (Kitabah): Everything is written in the Preserved Tablet. Allah wrote the destinies of all creation 50,000 years before He created the heavens and the earth.
• Will (Mashī'ah): Whatever Allah wills happens; whatever He does not will, does not happen.
• Creation (Khalq): Allah created everything, even our actions, and He judges us based on our choices.

Example: Trying Out for the Soccer Team

• Knowledge: Allah knew from the beginning whether or not you'd make the soccer team, how well you'd perform at tryouts, and how you'd feel about it.

• Writing: It's already written in the Preserved Tablet that you'll try out for the team on this day, and the result of your tryout.

• Will: Allah willed for it to happen. If He didn't will it, you wouldn't even show up at tryouts, or the coach wouldn't choose you.

• Creation: Allah created everything that led to this: your body, the field, your talent, your coach's decision.

• Believing in Qadar doesn't mean giving up.

• It means you try your best, then rest your heart knowing that Allah knows what's best for you, even if you don't understand it now.

• The belief that Allah created death and life to test people on who is best indeed.

• Allah gave us free will to make right or wrong choices to test us.

• Allah gave you a heart, a mind, and guidance through Islam so that you can choose.

• Allah gave free will, guidance, tools to be successful, and mercy if mistakes are made and repented.

Two types of Qadar

• Fixed Qadar (Al-Qadar Al-Mubram): Written in the Preserved Tablet, cannot change, like the date of death and parents.
• Conditional Qadar (Al-Qadar Al-Mu'allaq): Written by the angels, can change based on actions, like Duaa and charity.

What is the explanation of the hadith "Nothing repels Qadar except Duaa"?

• The hadith states that Duaa can prevent or remove certain decrees.
• Allah has already written everything in the Preserved Tablet (Al-Lawh Al-Mahfouz).
• Allah knows whether a person will make Duaa, and He may allow a different outcome based on that.
• It may be written that a person will get sick, but if he makes Duaa, the illness will be removed.
• If he prays, the sickness is lifted within Allah's eternal knowledge and decree.