Bismillah Allah Al Rhaman Al Raheem
Salaam Alikom
Who among us dose not sin? And who among us does all that is required of him in the religion?
It is an undeniable fact that we all have shortcomings, what distinguishes some of us from others, what raises some of us above the others, is that the successful ones among us are those who repent their sins and ask Allah to forgive them.
It is truly encouraging to know that the door to repentance is always open. Glad tidings, then , to every Muslim who constantly and consistently hastens to repent to Allah and to ask for His forgiveness.
The above is from the book of Stories of Repentance, InshaAllah I will try to write every day a story after reading it you don’t have to reply to the thread (its up to you) just read the story and learn from it as I am learning with you inshAllah.
I will start with short stories so every one have the time to read it and learn from it in return I am just asking you to make duaa for me and all Muslims
So to the …
First Story
The Nobel Qura’an
One year, when Al-Asma’i was on his way to perform Hajj, a Bedouin who carried a large sword and a long spear confronted him. It was quite obvious that he was highway robber.
He came near Al-Asma’i , and instead of fleeing or attempting to escape, Al-Asma’i, drew nearer to him. Without any show of nervousness or trepidation, Al-Asma’i extended greetings of peace to the robber. The latter responded and then asked, “ Where are you from”?
I am a poor man on journey, was Al-Asma’i reply, though it didn’t really answer the robbers question.
“Do you have anything with you”? asked the robber politely. He probably thought: if he is going to address me with good manners, I might as well rob him with a show of proper etiquette.
“Yes, I have with me the Qura’an” answered Al-Asma’i ,
“And what is the Qura’an”? asked the robber, who obviously had never before heard of Islam.
“It’s the speech of Allah Azza wa Jall, (The possessor of might and majesty) said Al-Asma’i
And dose Allah have speech?
Yes, replied Al-Asma’i
Then let me hear some of His speech, said the robber.
Al-Asma’i then recited the following verses,
" وفي السماء رزقكم وما توعدون "
“ And in the heaven is your provision, and that which you promised “ Qura’an 51:22
When the robber heard these words he began to cry, after which he threw down his sword and spear.
He then said “Perish the highway robber, who seeks sustenance on earth, when it is really in the heaven” Realizing that his sustenance was guaranteed by Allah the robber immediately perceived the utter folly of seeking out sustenance through unlawful means.
And so he repented and made a vow never to return to that sin again.
Al-Asma’i , was very much pleased to see the quick and complete transformation of the robber.
On the following year, when Al-Asma’i went to perform Hajj again, he saw the former robber- whose face now had signs of Faith written on it, - clinging to the curtain of the Ka’bah.
It was late the night and he was saying “ O my Lord eyes are sleeping and every loved one is with his beloved. The gates of all kings are now closed, but Your gate is open to those who ask of You. Would that I knew whether You accepted this night (of worship) from me…”
Remember as much time we give to Quar’an as much we will benefit from it.
Wa jazaakom Allah Khair
It is an undeniable fact that we all have shortcomings, what distinguishes some of us from others, what raises some of us above the others, is that the successful ones among us are those who repent their sins and ask Allah to forgive them.
It is truly encouraging to know that the door to repentance is always open. Glad tidings, then , to every Muslim who constantly and consistently hastens to repent to Allah and to ask for His forgiveness.
The above is from the book of Stories of Repentance, InshaAllah I will try to write every day a story after reading it you don’t have to reply to the thread (its up to you) just read the story and learn from it as I am learning with you inshAllah.
I will start with short stories so every one have the time to read it and learn from it in return I am just asking you to make duaa for me and all Muslims
So to the …
First Story
The Nobel Qura’an
One year, when Al-Asma’i was on his way to perform Hajj, a Bedouin who carried a large sword and a long spear confronted him. It was quite obvious that he was highway robber.
He came near Al-Asma’i , and instead of fleeing or attempting to escape, Al-Asma’i, drew nearer to him. Without any show of nervousness or trepidation, Al-Asma’i extended greetings of peace to the robber. The latter responded and then asked, “ Where are you from”?
I am a poor man on journey, was Al-Asma’i reply, though it didn’t really answer the robbers question.
“Do you have anything with you”? asked the robber politely. He probably thought: if he is going to address me with good manners, I might as well rob him with a show of proper etiquette.
“Yes, I have with me the Qura’an” answered Al-Asma’i ,
“And what is the Qura’an”? asked the robber, who obviously had never before heard of Islam.
“It’s the speech of Allah Azza wa Jall, (The possessor of might and majesty) said Al-Asma’i
And dose Allah have speech?
Yes, replied Al-Asma’i
Then let me hear some of His speech, said the robber.
Al-Asma’i then recited the following verses,
" وفي السماء رزقكم وما توعدون "
“ And in the heaven is your provision, and that which you promised “ Qura’an 51:22
When the robber heard these words he began to cry, after which he threw down his sword and spear.
He then said “Perish the highway robber, who seeks sustenance on earth, when it is really in the heaven” Realizing that his sustenance was guaranteed by Allah the robber immediately perceived the utter folly of seeking out sustenance through unlawful means.
And so he repented and made a vow never to return to that sin again.
Al-Asma’i , was very much pleased to see the quick and complete transformation of the robber.
On the following year, when Al-Asma’i went to perform Hajj again, he saw the former robber- whose face now had signs of Faith written on it, - clinging to the curtain of the Ka’bah.
It was late the night and he was saying “ O my Lord eyes are sleeping and every loved one is with his beloved. The gates of all kings are now closed, but Your gate is open to those who ask of You. Would that I knew whether You accepted this night (of worship) from me…”
Remember as much time we give to Quar’an as much we will benefit from it.
Wa jazaakom Allah Khair
akhi for sharing. 
:tti_sister: May Allah Subhanna wa Ta'ala keeps and guides us to his straight path...Ameen Ya Rabbal Alameen
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