Daru I Amni online Qur'an and Sunnah institute

25/09/2025

ASK YOURSELF: WHY DO I MEMORIZE THE QUR’AN — FOR ALLAH OR FOR RIYAA (SHOWING OFF)?

In today’s world, Qur’an memorization has become a beautiful trend among the elite — Alhamdulillah. But sadly, for many, it has become more of a status symbol than an act of devotion.

You hear people say in gatherings:
“All my children are Huffaadh!”
Alhamdulillah — but pause and ask:

* Is the Qur’an truly in their hearts?
* Do they see it as *religion* or just routine?
* Was their memorization sincerely for the sake of Allah?
* Do they understand, reflect, and act upon its verses?

These are important questions for every:

➡️ Parent / Guardian
➡️ Student of the Qur’an

Allah says:
“وَمَا أُمِرُوا إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُوا اللَّهَ مُخْلِصِينَ لَهُ الدِّينَ”
"And they were not commanded except to worship Allah, being sincere to Him in religion." [Qur'an 98:5]

And He also says:
“فَادْعُوهُ مُخْلِصِينَ لَهُ الدِّينَ”
"So call upon Him, being sincere to Him in religion." [Qur’an 40:14]

Ibn Mas'ud (رضي الله عنه) said:
“We used to act upon the verses we had memorized before moving on to the next ones.”

✨ Memorizing the Qur’an is a noble act — but sincerity, reflection, and action are what truly give it value.

Buniyaminu Imam (Abu A'isha) Founder @ Daru-l-Amni Qur'an and Sunnah institute

23/09/2025

HOW DO I COMBINE MY CAREER WITH LEARNING RELIGION? I REALLY NEED TO LEARN MY RELIGION.

✅ 1. Begin with Prioritization: Focus on What’s Fard (Obligatory)

🔹 Start with the essentials of Aqeedah (belief), Fiqh (worship), and Akhlaaq (manners).

”So know that there is no deity except Allah and ask forgiveness for your sin…”
(Surah Muhammad, 47:19)

“Seeking knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim.”
(Reported by Ibn Majah – Hasan)

Ibn Taymiyyah said:

 “What is obligatory upon each individual is the knowledge required for sound belief and correct worship.”

Tip: Focus first on:

Basic Aqeedah (Tawheed, Names of Allah, Angels, etc.)
* How to pray properly
* Zakah, Fasting, Hajj
* Halal and haram in daily life

✅ 2. Establish a Daily or Weekly Routine

🕰 Even 30–40 minutes daily or 2 hours weekly consistently can change your life.

“Indeed, the prayer prevents immorality and wrongdoing.”
(Surah Al-‘Ankabūt, 29:45)

“The most beloved deeds to Allah are those done consistently, even if small.”
(Bukhari & Muslim)

Imam Al-Shafi’i said:

 “Time is like a sword; if you don’t cut it, it will cut you.”

Tip: Set a time before/after Fajr, during commute with audio, or before bed.

✅ 3. Use Authentic & Accessible Resources

“Ask the people of knowledge if you do not know.”
(Surah An-Nahl, 16:43)

Imam Malik said:

 “This knowledge is religion, so look from whom you take your religion.”

✅ 4. Learn in Layers: Step-by-Step Approach

🟢 Start with basics → move to intermediate → then detailed study.

“When the Prophet sent Mu’adh to Yemen, he said: ‘Let the first thing you call them to be Tawheed … then inform them of Salah… then Zakah…’” (Bukhari)

Suggested Stages:

Stage 1: Fard ‘Ayn – What every Muslim must know
Stage 2: Family and Work-related Fiqh (e.g., business ethics)
Stage 3: Tafsir, Hadith, Seerah, Usul al-Fiqh, etc.

✅ 5. Join Local or Online Circles of Knowledge like *DARU-L-AMNI QUR’AN AND SUNNAH INSTITUTE*

“And keep yourself patiently with those who call on their Lord morning and evening…”
(Surah Al-Kahf, 18:28)

“No people gather in a house of Allah, reciting the Book of Allah and studying it together, except that tranquility descends, mercy envelops them, and the angels surround them…”
(Muslim)

Tip: Attend weekly halaqahs (even virtually), connect with a trusted teacher or mentor.

✅ 6. Apply What You Learn
“O you who have believed, why do you say what you do not do?”
(Surah As-Saff, 61:2)

“The Qur’an is a proof either for you or against you.”
(Muslim)

Imam Al-Ghazali said:
“Knowledge without action is madness, and action without knowledge is pointless.”

✅ 7. Make Dua and Ask Allah for Guidance

“Say: My Lord, increase me in knowledge.”
(Surah Taha, 20:114)

The Prophet ﷺ used to say:
“O Allah, benefit me with what You taught me, teach me what will benefit me, and increase me in knowledge.”
(Tirmidhi)

🧭 Final Advice: Balance Between Dunya and Deen

🌍 Islam does not require abandoning your job or responsibilities. Rather, integrate your learning into your lifestyle with sincerity and consistency.

“Whoever travels a path in search of knowledge, Allah will make easy for him a path to Paradise.”
(Muslim)

Buniyaminu Imam (Abu A'isha)
*Founder @ Daru-I-Amni Qur'an and Sunnah institute*

20/08/2025

*Daru-l-Amni Qur’an and Sunnah Institute* extends a valuable opportunity to brothers and sisters in Deen who aspire to learn the Qur’an and its teachings but face time constraints.

Our program is specially designed for beginners and intermediate learners, covering:
✅ Qur’anic reading
✅ Memorization
✅ Arabic language
✅ Essential Islamic fundamentals
✅ Advanced learners are also welcome!

Every class includes:
✅ One-on-one personalized classes
✅ Qur’an + any other two subjects of your choice
✅ Tajweed (rules of Qur’an recitation) is taught with Qur’an
✅ Flexible schedule – 2 hours weekly (you can spread or combine sessions)

COURSES TO CHOOSE FROM
✅ Qur’an with Tajweed
✅ Arabic Language (Beginner & Intermediate)
✅ Tawheed (Islamic Monotheism)
✅ Hadith (Prophetic Teachings)
✅ Adab (Islamic Morals & Manners)
✅Adhkar (Daily Remembrances & Duas)
✅ Facts from the Qur’an

*All classes are interactive, personalized, and taught with care and clarity.*

20/08/2025

18/08/2025

HOW’S YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH ALLAH? ARE YOU WORSHIPING HIM WITH SINCERITY AND FOLLOWING THE SUNNAH?

How’s your relationship with Allah Subhānahu wata’āla? You need to know how essential it’s to worship Him with sincerity (Ikhlas) and follow the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing be upon him)strictly.

Sincerity and adherence to the Sunnah form the foundation of true worship, ensuring that actions are accepted by Allah and drawing the believer closer to Him.

Sincerity is the essence of all acts of worship. It means performing acts of devotion solely for the sake of Allah, without seeking praise or recognition from people. Allah (Subhānahu wata’āla) says in the glorious Qur’an:

"وَمَا أُمِرُوا إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُوا اللَّهَ مُخْلِصِينَ لَهُ الدِّينَ حُنَفَاءَ وَيُقِيمُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَيُؤْتُوا الزَّكَاةَ وَذَلِكَ دِينُ الْقَيِّمَةِ"
(سورة البينة: 98:5)

"And they were not enjoined anything except that they should serve Allah, being sincere to Him in obedience, upright, and keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate, and that is the right religion."

It’s also been reported from Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing be upon him) in hadith of Umar bn Khatab to have said:

"إِنَّمَا الأَعْمَالُ بِالنِّيَّاتِ، وَإِنَّمَا لِكُلِّ امْرِئٍ مَا نَوَى"
(صحيح البخاري: 1)

"Deeds are to be judged only by intentions, and a man will have only what he intended."

This Hadith emphasizes that the value of a deed depends on the intention behind it. Without a sincere intention, no action can be accepted by Allah.

In addition to sincerity, worship must conform to the way of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing be upon him). Following the Sunnah strictly ensures that we are worshiping Allah as He has commanded. Allah (Subhānahu wata’āla) emphasizes the importance of following the Prophet in the Qur'an chapter 3:31:

"قُلْ إِن كُنتُمْ تُحِبُّونَ اللَّهَ فَاتَّبِعُونِي يُحْبِبْكُمُ اللَّهُ وَيَغْفِرْ لَكُمْ ذُنُوبَكُمْ وَاللَّهُ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ"
(سورة آل عمران: 3:31)

"Say, [O Muhammad], If you should love Allah, then follow me, [so] Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful."

The Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him) also warned against deviating from his guidance:
"مَنْ عَمِلَ عَمَلًا لَيْسَ عَلَيْهِ أَمْرُنَا فَهُوَ رَدٌّ"
(صحيح مسلم: 1718)

"Anyone who does any act of worship not in accordance with the Sunnah is rejected."

Al-Imam Fudayl ibn ‘Iyad (رحمه الله) said:

"إنَّما يُرَادُ بالعمل إذا كان خالِصًا وصَوابًا، والخالصُ ما كان لله، والصَّواب ما كان على السنة"

"Indeed, the desired action is that which is both sincere and correct: sincere means for the sake of Allah, and correct means according to the Sunnah (the teachings and practices of the Prophet)."

Al Imam Malik also said:

" من ابتدع في الإسلام بدعة يراها حسنة فقد زعم أن محمدا خان الرسالة. واستدل على ذلك بقوله تعالى: الْيَوْمَ أَكْمَلْتُ لَكُمْ دِينَكُمْ وَأَتْمَمْتُ عَلَيْكُمْ نِعْمَتِي...، وقال: فما لم يكن يومئذ ديناً فلن يكون اليوم ديناً."

"Whoever introduces an innovation into Islam, believing it to be good, has claimed that Muhammad betrayed the message. He used as evidence the words of Allah, 'Today I have perfected your religion for you, and completed My favor upon you...' (Qur'an 5:3), and said: 'Whatever was not part of the religion at that time will not be part of the religion today."

Combining sincerity and following the Sunnah helps believers grow spiritually and attain closeness to Allah. The more a believer purifies their intentions and adheres to the Prophet’s guidance, the closer they come to achieving Ihsan (excellence in worship), as described by the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessing be upon):

"أن تعبد الله كأنك تراه، فإن لم تكن تراه فإنه يراك"

"To worship Allah as if you see Him, for even if you do not see Him, He sees you."

It’s also very important that you get yourself closer to Allah by keeping yourself busy with Nawafil (voluntary actions) to complement the obligatory ones.

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Allah, the Exalted, has said: 'I will declare war against him who treats with hostility a pious worshipper of Mine. And the most beloved thing with which My slave comes nearer to Me, is what I have enjoined upon him; and My slave keeps on coming closer to Me through performing Nawafil (voluntary prayers or doing extra deeds besides what is obligatory) until I love him, (so much so that) I become his hearing with which he hears, and his sight with which he sees, and his hand with which he strikes, and his leg with which he walks; and if he asks Me something, I will surely give him, and if he seeks My Protection (refuge), I will surely protect him".

[Al-Bukhari]

عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم‏:‏ ‏"‏إن الله تعالى قال‏:‏ ‏"‏من عاد لي وليَّا، فقد آذنته بالحرب، وما تقرب إلي عبدي بشيء أحب إليَّ مما افترضت عليه، وما يزال عبدي يتقرب إليَّ بالنوافل حتى أحبه فإذا أحببته كنت سمعه الذي يسمع به، وبصره الذي يبصر به، ويده التي يبطش بها، ورجله التي يمشي بها، وإن سألني، أعطيته، ولئن استعاذني، لأعيذنه‏"‏ ‏رواه البخاري‏.‏

To perfect your relationship with Allah, you can follow these key steps:

1. Renew Your Intention Regularly: Constantly check your heart before every act of worship. Ask yourself if you are doing it for Allah’s sake alone.
2. Learn and Follow the Sunnah: Seek knowledge about the Sunnah in acts of worship like prayer, fasting, and charity. Implement the Prophet’s way in both daily life and spiritual practices.
3. Avoid Innovations (Bid’ah): Avoid introducing new practices in worship that are not based on the Qur'an or Sunnah. Allah Subhānahu wata’āla and His Prophet (Peace and Blessing be upon him) warned against bid’ah, as it leads one away from the true path.

"اتَّبِعُوا مَا أُنْزِلَ إِلَيْكُمْ مِنْ رَبِّكُمْ وَلَا تَتَّبِعُوا مِنْ دُونِهِ أَوْلِيَاءَ قَلِيلًا مَا تَذَكَّرُونَ"
"Follow what has been sent down to you from your Lord, and do not follow other protectors besides Him. Little do you remember."
(Qur'an 7:3)

4. Make Du’a for Sincerity: Constantly ask Allah to grant you sincerity in your worship and to keep your heart pure. The Prophet (Peace and Blessing be upon him) would often say:

"يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ، ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِي عَلَى دِينِكَ"
(سنن الترمذي: 2140)

This Du’a shows the importance of asking Allah to help keep our hearts sincere and firm in His path.

To perfect your relationship with Allah through sincere worship and following the Sunnah is the path to success in both this world and the Hereafter. Allah says:

"وَمَن يُطِعِ اللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُ فَقَدْ فَازَ فَوْزًا عَظِيمًا"
(سورة الأحزاب: 33:71)
"And whoever obeys Allah and His Messenger has certainly attained a great success."

In summary, the true path to perfecting one’s relationship with Allah lies in combining sincerity with following the prophetic way, as this brings the believer closest to their Lord. By maintaining pure intentions and adhering to the Sunnah, a believer can attain the pleasure of Allah and secure a place in Jannah.

Buniyaminu Imam
Abu A’isha

10/08/2025

EASY WAY TO MEMORIZE THE QUR’AN DAILY

My dear brother/sister in Islam, you should know that the Qur’an is not difficult to memorize. It only requires the two D’s: DETERMINATION and DEDICATION.

Allah, the Most High, says in Surah Al-Qamar, Verse 32:

وَلَقَدْ يَسَّرْنَا الْقُرْآنَ لِلذِّكْرِ فَهَلْ مِن مُّدَّكِرٍ

“And indeed, We have made the Qur’an easy to understand and remember. So is there anyone who will remember (or take admonition)?”

Once you are determined and have set aside a specific time consistently, follow these steps:

HAVE A DAILY TARGET.

Start with a small portion so you do not become tired or overwhelmed. The Prophet ﷺ said in the hadith of ‘A’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her):

“The most beloved deeds to Allah are those that are consistent, even if they are few.”
He also said: “Take on only those deeds which are within your ability.”

عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضي الله عنها ـ أَنَّهَا قَالَتْ: سُئِلَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم: أَىُّ الأَعْمَالِ أَحَبُّ إِلَى اللَّهِ؟* قَالَ: "أَدْوَمُهَا وَإِنْ قَلَّ"، وَقَالَ: "اكْلَفُوا مِنَ الأَعْمَالِ مَا تُطِيقُونَ"

MEMORIZE IN THE MORNING —before or immediately after the Fajr prayer. Recite from the Qur’an until it flows fluently on your tongue, then begin memorizing verse by verse.

REVISE FREQUENTLY. The best revision pattern is one where sessions are close to each other. Recite the portion you have memorized TEN TIMES after each of the five daily obligatory prayers. This gives you 50 revisions in a single day. It is very unlikely to forget something revised in this manner.

09/08/2025

ASK YOURSELF: WHY DO YOU MEMORIZE THE QUR’AN — FOR ALLAH OR FOR RIYAA (SHOWING OFF)?

In today’s world, Qur’an memorization has become a beautiful trend among the elite — Alhamdulillah. But sadly, for many, it has become more of a status symbol than an act of devotion.

You hear people say in gatherings:
“All my children are Huffaadh!”
Alhamdulillah — but pause and ask:

* Is the Qur’an truly in their hearts?
* Do they see it as religion or just routine?
* Was their memorization sincerely for the sake of Allah?
* Do they understand, reflect, and act upon its verses?

These are important questions for every:

➡️ Parent / Guardian
➡️ Student of the Qur’an

Allah says:
“وَمَا أُمِرُوا إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُوا اللَّهَ مُخْلِصِينَ لَهُ الدِّينَ”
"And they were not commanded except to worship Allah, being sincere to Him in religion." [Qur'an 98:5]

And He also says:
“فَادْعُوهُ مُخْلِصِينَ لَهُ الدِّينَ”
"So call upon Him, being sincere to Him in religion." [Qur’an 40:14]

Ibn Mas'ud (رضي الله عنه) said:
“We used to act upon the verses we had memorized before moving on to the next ones.”

✨ Memorizing the Qur’an is a noble act — but sincerity, reflection, and action are what truly give it value.

28/07/2025

28/05/2025

*The Excellence of the First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah*

By the Mercy of Allah, Scholar of Islam

All praise is due to Allah, who has favored certain times over others, and made them seasons for multiplied rewards and increased mercy. Peace and blessings be upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, his family, and companions.

Among the most virtuous times in the Islamic calendar are the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah. These days are uniquely honored by Allah and are marked by the gathering of multiple forms of worship that do not converge in any other period of the year.

*Virtue of These Days*

The Prophet ﷺ said:

”There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.”
They asked, “Not even Jihad in the path of Allah?”
He replied: ”Not even Jihad in the path of Allah, except a man who went out with his life and wealth and returned with nothing.”

(Narrated by Al-Bukhari, 969)

This narration alone establishes that these days surpass all other times of the year in terms of the virtue of righteous action, including even the noble act of jihad, except for the most exceptional of circumstances.

Ibn Hajar al-‘Asqalani (رحمه الله)

stated in Fath Al-Bari :

”The reason why the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are distinguished is because they gather the principal forms of worship in one period: prayer, fasting, charity, and pilgrimage. No other time shares this distinction.”

*Sworn By in the Qur’an*

Allah swears by these days in the opening of Surah Al-Fajr:

﴿ وَالفَجْرِ۝ وَلَيَالٍ عَشْرٍ ﴾

”By the dawn. And by the ten nights.”
(Surah Al-Fajr, 89:1–2)

According to the majority of Mufassirun (exegetes), including Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, these ten nights refer to the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah. Allah’s swearing by them is a testimony to their greatness, for He does not swear by anything except that it is noble and magnificent.

*Acts of Worship and Their Importance*

During these ten days, the believer is encouraged to engage in all forms of obedience, seeking nearness to Allah through what He loves most. Among the most emphasized acts are:

*1. Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah)*

The days of Dhul-Hijjah are marked by the command of increased remembrance:

• ﴿ وَيَذْكُرُوا اسْمَ اللَّهِ فِي أَيَّامٍ مَعْلُومَاتٍ ﴾
“And to mention the name of Allah during known days…”
(Surah Al-Hajj, 22:28)

These “known days”, as explained by Ibn Abbas ( رضي الله عنهما) refer to the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.

Ibn Umar and Abu Hurayrah (رضي الله عنهما) used to go to the marketplaces during these days and raise their voices in takbeer (saying Allahu Akbar), encouraging the people to do likewise.

(Ibn Abi Shaybah in Al-Musannaf)

Let your tongue be abundant in:

Takbeer – Allahu Akbar
Tahleel – La ilaha illa Allah
Tahmeed – Alhamdulillah
Tasbeeh – SubhanAllah

*2. Fasting*

Particularly recommended is fasting the Day of ‘Arafah (9th Dhul-Hijjah) for those not performing Hajj.

The Prophet ﷺ said:

”Fasting the Day of Arafah expiates the sins of the previous year and the coming year.”

(Narrated by Muslim, 1162)

This is a tremendous reward, a two-year purification through a single day of fasting. Voluntary fasting during the other days is also encouraged, following the general recommendation for righteous deeds in these ten days.

*3. Charity (Sadaqah)*

Giving in charity during these days is greatly rewarded, especially considering that righteous deeds during this time are more beloved to Allah. The Prophet ﷺ said:
”Charity does not decrease wealth.”

(Muslim, 2588)

Let your hands be open during these blessed days—feed the poor, support the oppressed, and sponsor good causes.

*4. Prayer (Salah) and Nawafil*

Increase your voluntary prayers, such as Duha, Rawatib (Sunnah prayers before/after obligatory ones), and Qiyam al-Layl. Use these days to perfect your obligatory prayers and beautify them with khushu’.

*5. Sacrifice (Udhiyah)*

This Sunnah of Prophet Ibrahim (عليه السلام) is among the greatest acts of devotion during this period.

The Prophet ﷺ said:

”The son of Adam does not do any deed on the Day of Sacrifice that is more beloved to Allah than the shedding of blood.”

(Tirmidhi, 1493; graded Hasan)

Those intending to offer a sacrifice should refrain from cutting their hair or nails from the beginning of Dhul-Hijjah until the sacrifice is made, as narrated in Sahih Muslim.

*6. Hajj and ‘Umrah*

For those whom Allah has granted the means, the performance of Hajj during this month is the *ultimate* act of devotion. The Prophet ﷺ said:

”An accepted Hajj brings no reward but Paradise.”
(Bukhari and Muslim)

*Final Reminder*

Let every believer take advantage of these days. They may be the last ten of Dhul-Hijjah you witness in your life.

Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (رحمه الله)

”Righteous deeds in these ten days are better than the last ten of Ramadan in terms of daytime actions, although the nights of the last ten of Ramadan remain superior.”

(Sharh al-Mumti’, 6/470)

*Conclusion*

Seize this opportunity. The doors of mercy are open. The rewards are vast. Let your heart turn to Allah, your limbs move in worship, and your soul be revived through the blessings of these sacred days.

”So race toward good deeds. To Allah is your return, all together...

(Surah Al-Ma’idah, 5:48)

May Allah enable us to make the most of these blessed days, forgive our shortcomings, and grant us acceptance. Ameen.

14/04/2025