Strong dua against oppressors:
From Jabir (رضي الله عنه) who said that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say:
اللَّهُمَّ أَصْلِحْ لِي سَمْعِي وَبَصَرِي ، وَاجْعَلْهُمَا الْوَارِثَيْنِ مِنِّي ، وَانْصُرْنِي عَلَى مَنْ ظَلَمَنِي ، وَأَرِنِي مِنْهُ ثَأْرِي
Allahumma aslih-li sam’i wa basari, waj’alhumal waari-thayni minni, wansurni ‘ala man dhalamani, wa arini minhu tha’ri
(O Allah rectify for me my hearing, my sight and make them both healthy and strong until old age. Make me victorious over the one who oppressed me and show me his destruction and do not make me an oppressor)
[Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 649 (1/226), graded Saheeh by al-Albani in Saheehah no. 3606 and Hasan by Ibn Hajar in Nata’ij al-Afkar (3/87)]
In another narration from the hadeeth of Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) who said that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate his Lord saying:
اللَّهُمَّ مَتِّعْنِي بِسَمْعِي، وَبَصَرِي، وَاجْعَلْهُمَا الْوَارِثَ مِنِّي، وَانْصُرْنِي عَلَى مَنْ يَظْلِمُنِي، وَخُذْ مِنْهُ بِثَأْرِي
Allahumma matti’ni bi-sam’i wa basari, waj’alhumal-waritha minni, wansurni ‘ala man yadhlimuni, wa khudh minhu bi-tha’ri
(O Allah give me enjoyment with my hearing and eyesight, make them both healthy and strong until old age. Make me victorious over the one who oppressed me and take revenge for me)
[Collected by al-Hakim 1/ 523 authenticated and agreed by ad-Dhahabi, Tirmidhi 3604, al-Bukhari in Al-Adab al-Mufrad 650 & others, and researched by al-Albani in Saheehah 3170 & he authenticated it. Shaykh Al-Albani said: ‘This has been narrated from a group of Companions, from them Abu Hurairah, Jabir bin Abdullaah, Ali bin Abu Taalib, Ayesha, Sa’ad bin Zarrarah, Anas bin Malik and Abdullaah bin ash-Shikheer.’ He continued: ‘So in summary, the hadeeth with all these narrations is Saheeh especially since some of them are Hasan li-Dhatihi. And Allah knows best.’]
From Jabir (رضي الله عنه) who said that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say:
اللَّهُمَّ أَصْلِحْ لِي سَمْعِي وَبَصَرِي ، وَاجْعَلْهُمَا الْوَارِثَيْنِ مِنِّي ، وَانْصُرْنِي عَلَى مَنْ ظَلَمَنِي ، وَأَرِنِي مِنْهُ ثَأْرِي
Allahumma aslih-li sam’i wa basari, waj’alhumal waari-thayni minni, wansurni ‘ala man dhalamani, wa arini minhu tha’ri
(O Allah rectify for me my hearing, my sight and make them both healthy and strong until old age. Make me victorious over the one who oppressed me and show me his destruction and do not make me an oppressor)
[Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 649 (1/226), graded Saheeh by al-Albani in Saheehah no. 3606 and Hasan by Ibn Hajar in Nata’ij al-Afkar (3/87)]
In another narration from the hadeeth of Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) who said that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate his Lord saying:
اللَّهُمَّ مَتِّعْنِي بِسَمْعِي، وَبَصَرِي، وَاجْعَلْهُمَا الْوَارِثَ مِنِّي، وَانْصُرْنِي عَلَى مَنْ يَظْلِمُنِي، وَخُذْ مِنْهُ بِثَأْرِي
Allahumma matti’ni bi-sam’i wa basari, waj’alhumal-waritha minni, wansurni ‘ala man yadhlimuni, wa khudh minhu bi-tha’ri
(O Allah give me enjoyment with my hearing and eyesight, make them both healthy and strong until old age. Make me victorious over the one who oppressed me and take revenge for me)
[Collected by al-Hakim 1/ 523 authenticated and agreed by ad-Dhahabi, Tirmidhi 3604, al-Bukhari in Al-Adab al-Mufrad 650 & others, and researched by al-Albani in Saheehah 3170 & he authenticated it. Shaykh Al-Albani said: ‘This has been narrated from a group of Companions, from them Abu Hurairah, Jabir bin Abdullaah, Ali bin Abu Taalib, Ayesha, Sa’ad bin Zarrarah, Anas bin Malik and Abdullaah bin ash-Shikheer.’ He continued: ‘So in summary, the hadeeth with all these narrations is Saheeh especially since some of them are Hasan li-Dhatihi. And Allah knows best.’]
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BELIEVING IN SOME PROPHETS AND REJECTING OTHERS IS PURE KUFR (DISBELIEF)
ALLĀH threatens those who disbelieve in HIM and in HIS Messengers, such as the Jews and Christians, who differentiate between ALLĀH and HIS Messengers regarding faith.
They believe in some Prophets and reject others, following their desires, lusts and the practices of their forefathers. They do not follow any proof for such distinction, because there is no such proof. Rather, they follow their lusts and prejudices.
The Jews, may ALLĀH curse them, believe in the Prophets, except 'Isa and Muhammad, peace be upon them.
The Christians believe in the Prophets but reject their Final and Seal, and the most honored among the prophets, Muhammad, peace be upon him.
In addition, the Samirah (Samaritans) do not believe in any Prophet after Yuwsha (Joshua), the successor of Musa bin Imran.
The Majus (Zoroastrians) are said to believe only in a Prophet called Zoroaster, although they do not believe in the law he brought them casting it behind them, and ALLĀH knows best.
Therefore, whoever rejects only one of ALLĀH's Prophets, he will have disbelieved in all of them, because it is required from mankind to believe in every prophet whom ALLĀH sent to the people of the earth. And whoever rejects one Prophet, out of envy, bias and personal whim, he only demonstrates that his faith in other Prophets is not valid, but an act of following desire and whim.
This is why ALLĀH said,
إِنَّ الَّذِينَ يَكْفُرُونَ بِاللّهِ وَرُسُلِهِ
Verily, those who disbelieve in ALLĀH and HIS Messengers...,
Thus, ALLĀH describes these people as disbelievers in ALLĀH and HIS Messengers;
وَيُرِيدُونَ أَن يُفَرِّقُواْ بَيْنَ اللّهِ وَرُسُلِهِ
and wish to make distinction between ALLĀH and HIS Messengers, (in faith),
وَيقُولُونَ نُوْمِنُ بِبَعْضٍ وَنَكْفُرُ بِبَعْضٍ وَيُرِيدُونَ أَن يَتَّخِذُواْ بَيْنَ ذَلِكَ سَبِيلً
saying, "We believe in some but reject others," and wish to adopt a way in between.
ALLĀH then describes them
أُوْلَـيِكَ هُمُ الْكَافِرُونَ حَقًّا
They are in truth disbelievers.
meaning, their disbelief in the Prophet they claim to believe in is clear. This is because their claimed faith in a certain Messenger is not true, for had they truly believed in him, they would have believed in other Messengers, especially if the other Messenger has a stronger proof for his truthfulness. Or at least, they would have strived hard to acquire knowledge of the truth of the other Messenger.
Tafsir Ibn Kathīr
ALLĀH threatens those who disbelieve in HIM and in HIS Messengers, such as the Jews and Christians, who differentiate between ALLĀH and HIS Messengers regarding faith.
They believe in some Prophets and reject others, following their desires, lusts and the practices of their forefathers. They do not follow any proof for such distinction, because there is no such proof. Rather, they follow their lusts and prejudices.
The Jews, may ALLĀH curse them, believe in the Prophets, except 'Isa and Muhammad, peace be upon them.
The Christians believe in the Prophets but reject their Final and Seal, and the most honored among the prophets, Muhammad, peace be upon him.
In addition, the Samirah (Samaritans) do not believe in any Prophet after Yuwsha (Joshua), the successor of Musa bin Imran.
The Majus (Zoroastrians) are said to believe only in a Prophet called Zoroaster, although they do not believe in the law he brought them casting it behind them, and ALLĀH knows best.
Therefore, whoever rejects only one of ALLĀH's Prophets, he will have disbelieved in all of them, because it is required from mankind to believe in every prophet whom ALLĀH sent to the people of the earth. And whoever rejects one Prophet, out of envy, bias and personal whim, he only demonstrates that his faith in other Prophets is not valid, but an act of following desire and whim.
This is why ALLĀH said,
إِنَّ الَّذِينَ يَكْفُرُونَ بِاللّهِ وَرُسُلِهِ
Verily, those who disbelieve in ALLĀH and HIS Messengers...,
Thus, ALLĀH describes these people as disbelievers in ALLĀH and HIS Messengers;
وَيُرِيدُونَ أَن يُفَرِّقُواْ بَيْنَ اللّهِ وَرُسُلِهِ
and wish to make distinction between ALLĀH and HIS Messengers, (in faith),
وَيقُولُونَ نُوْمِنُ بِبَعْضٍ وَنَكْفُرُ بِبَعْضٍ وَيُرِيدُونَ أَن يَتَّخِذُواْ بَيْنَ ذَلِكَ سَبِيلً
saying, "We believe in some but reject others," and wish to adopt a way in between.
ALLĀH then describes them
أُوْلَـيِكَ هُمُ الْكَافِرُونَ حَقًّا
They are in truth disbelievers.
meaning, their disbelief in the Prophet they claim to believe in is clear. This is because their claimed faith in a certain Messenger is not true, for had they truly believed in him, they would have believed in other Messengers, especially if the other Messenger has a stronger proof for his truthfulness. Or at least, they would have strived hard to acquire knowledge of the truth of the other Messenger.
Tafsir Ibn Kathīr
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Warding off calamities by doing Istighfar (Seeking forgiveness) - from Allah The Almighty:
{Nor will He punish them while they seek "Allah's" Forgiveness}. [Al-Anfaal 8:33]
{وَمَا كَانَ اللّهُ مُعَذِّبَهُمْ وَهُمْ يَسْتَغْفِرُونَ} الأنفال: 33
Transliteration: wama kanaAllahu mu'aththibahum wahum yastaghfiroon
{Nor will He punish them while they seek "Allah's" Forgiveness}. [Al-Anfaal 8:33]
{وَمَا كَانَ اللّهُ مُعَذِّبَهُمْ وَهُمْ يَسْتَغْفِرُونَ} الأنفال: 33
Transliteration: wama kanaAllahu mu'aththibahum wahum yastaghfiroon
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﴿ وَلَا تُصَعِّرْ خَدَّكَ لِلنَّاسِ وَلَا تَمْشِ فِي الْأَرْضِ مَرَحًا ۖ إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يُحِبُّ كُلَّ مُخْتَالٍ فَخُورٍ﴾ [لقمان ١٨]
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And do not turn your cheek [in contempt] toward people[] and do not walk through the earth exultantly. Indeed, Allāh does not like everyone self-deluded and boastful.
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And do not turn your cheek [in contempt] toward people[] and do not walk through the earth exultantly. Indeed, Allāh does not like everyone self-deluded and boastful.
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﴿إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَـٰۤىِٕكَتَهُۥ یُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِیِّۚ یَـٰۤأَیُّهَا ٱلَّذِینَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَیۡهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسۡلِیمًا﴾ [الأحزاب ٥٦]
•••••——————▪️▫️——————-•••••
Indeed, Allāh confers blessing upon the Prophet, and His angels
[ask Him to do so]. O you who have believed, ask [Allāh to confer] blessing upon him and ask [Allāh to grant him] peace.
•••••——————▪️▫️——————-•••••
Indeed, Allāh confers blessing upon the Prophet, and His angels
[ask Him to do so]. O you who have believed, ask [Allāh to confer] blessing upon him and ask [Allāh to grant him] peace.
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THE ASTONISHING AFFAIR
ALLĀH says,
كَيۡفَ تَكۡفُرُونَ بِٱللَّهِ وَكُنتُمۡ أَمۡوَٰتًا فَأَحۡيَٰكُمۡۖ ثُمَّ يُمِيتُكُمۡ ثُمَّ يُحۡيِيكُمۡ ثُمَّ إِلَيۡهِ تُرۡجَعُونَ
How can you disbelieve in ALLĀH? when you were lifeless and HE gave you life, then HE will cause you to die and again bring you to life, and then to HIM you will be returned.
This is a question which is intended to reflect astonishment as well as to rebuke and denounce. In other words, how could you disbelieve in ALLĀH, Who created you from nothing and bestowed upon you all types of blessings, then HE will cause you to die when you reach the appointed time, and HE will requite you in the grave, then HE will bring you back to life at the time of the Resurrection, then to HIM you will return and HE will repay you in full? As you are under HIS control, encompassed by HIS kindness and subject to HIS commands, after which you will be brought to account, is it befitting for you to disbelieve in HIM? Can that be anything other than great ignorance and foolishness? Rather what is befitting for you is to believe in HIM, be aware of HIM, be grateful to HIM, fear HIS punishment and hope for HIS reward.
Tafsir As-Sa'di
ALLĀH says,
كَيۡفَ تَكۡفُرُونَ بِٱللَّهِ وَكُنتُمۡ أَمۡوَٰتًا فَأَحۡيَٰكُمۡۖ ثُمَّ يُمِيتُكُمۡ ثُمَّ يُحۡيِيكُمۡ ثُمَّ إِلَيۡهِ تُرۡجَعُونَ
How can you disbelieve in ALLĀH? when you were lifeless and HE gave you life, then HE will cause you to die and again bring you to life, and then to HIM you will be returned.
This is a question which is intended to reflect astonishment as well as to rebuke and denounce. In other words, how could you disbelieve in ALLĀH, Who created you from nothing and bestowed upon you all types of blessings, then HE will cause you to die when you reach the appointed time, and HE will requite you in the grave, then HE will bring you back to life at the time of the Resurrection, then to HIM you will return and HE will repay you in full? As you are under HIS control, encompassed by HIS kindness and subject to HIS commands, after which you will be brought to account, is it befitting for you to disbelieve in HIM? Can that be anything other than great ignorance and foolishness? Rather what is befitting for you is to believe in HIM, be aware of HIM, be grateful to HIM, fear HIS punishment and hope for HIS reward.
Tafsir As-Sa'di
[Allah is Kind to His servants]
If you gathered all the kindness of people to you
It would not be equal to ..
A drop in the ocean of Allah's kindness to you ..!
So go to Him in your need,
In your weakness
He will come to you with His relief and strength ..?
My God, I seek refuge in You from walking without a guide, from striving in vain, and from a path without a goal.
O Allah, keep me in Your care, no human being can harm me, and no fate can make me cry, and please me and mend my feelings.
If you gathered all the kindness of people to you
It would not be equal to ..
A drop in the ocean of Allah's kindness to you ..!
So go to Him in your need,
In your weakness
He will come to you with His relief and strength ..?
My God, I seek refuge in You from walking without a guide, from striving in vain, and from a path without a goal.
O Allah, keep me in Your care, no human being can harm me, and no fate can make me cry, and please me and mend my feelings.
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