WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:03.200 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 00:00:03.200 --> 00:00:06.839 The echo of the pulpits 00:00:06.839 --> 00:00:11.320 Be a key to all that is good. 00:00:11.320 --> 00:00:13.919 A sermon by his eminence, the Sheikh. 00:00:13.919 --> 00:00:16.320 Khalid Ibn 'Abdullah al-Humud 00:00:16.320 --> 00:00:17.719 May Allah preserve him. 00:00:17.719 --> 00:00:24.000 Praise be to Allah, the Possessor of Majesty, Perfection, and Beauty. 00:00:24.000 --> 00:00:27.820 All praise is due to Allah, the Great, the Exalted. 00:00:27.820 --> 00:00:32.340 All praise is due to Allah, who is to be praised in every circumstance. 00:00:33.259 --> 00:00:40.270 Praise be to Allah, who governs His creation in all circumstances. 00:00:40.270 --> 00:00:43.929 We praise Him in times of ease and in times of hardship. 00:00:43.929 --> 00:00:46.820 And in times of hardship and ease. 00:00:46.820 --> 00:00:51.619 And we ask Him for patience in the face of bitter decrees. 00:00:51.619 --> 00:00:58.170 And I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone, having no partner. 00:00:58.170 --> 00:01:03.719 “All that is in the heavens and all that is in the earth glorifieth Allah; unto Him belongeth Sovereignty and unto Him belongeth praise, and He is Able to do all things.” (64:1) 00:01:03.719 --> 00:01:05.819 Reliever of distress. 00:01:05.819 --> 00:01:07.819 The Remover of distress. 00:01:07.819 --> 00:01:11.109 He who answers the call of those in distress. 00:01:11.109 --> 00:01:15.780 I knocked at the door of hope while the people were fast asleep. 00:01:15.780 --> 00:01:20.180 And I began to complain to my Master about what I was experiencing. 00:01:20.180 --> 00:01:24.180 And I said, "O my hope in every calamity." 00:01:24.180 --> 00:01:28.180 O You upon whom I rely to remove all hardship. 00:01:28.180 --> 00:01:32.379 I complain to You of matters that You already know. 00:01:32.379 --> 00:01:36.780 I have neither the patience nor the endurance to bear it. 00:01:36.780 --> 00:01:40.980 And I have extended my hand in humility, in a state of desperate need. 00:01:40.980 --> 00:01:44.980 O best of those to whom hands are extended in supplication. 00:01:44.980 --> 00:01:49.180 Do not let it return disappointed, O Lord. 00:01:49.180 --> 00:01:53.439 So, let your return be such that everyone who returns to you finds guidance. 00:01:53.439 --> 00:02:00.239 And I bear witness that our master, our prophet, and our beloved, Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, is the servant of Allah and His messenger. 00:02:00.239 --> 00:02:03.069 His chosen one and His intimate friend. 00:02:03.069 --> 00:02:05.670 The possessor of the most radiant countenance. 00:02:05.670 --> 00:02:08.069 And the radiant forehead. 00:02:08.069 --> 00:02:09.900 The Beloved of Allah 00:02:09.900 --> 00:02:12.900 And His intimate friend and His chosen one. 00:02:12.900 --> 00:02:17.139 And there is no joy that Allah has bestowed upon creation 00:02:17.139 --> 00:02:21.139 With nothing more beautiful or merciful than the spirit of the Beloved. 00:02:21.139 --> 00:02:25.340 The Prophet, from whose countenance the light radiates. 00:02:25.340 --> 00:02:29.539 Blessed is the one who invokes peace and blessings upon him. 00:02:29.539 --> 00:02:33.740 So increase in beauty by invoking blessings upon the one 00:02:33.740 --> 00:02:38.340 His blessings increase when they are invoked upon him. 00:02:38.340 --> 00:02:42.139 Never remain silent in the presence of his beauty. 00:02:42.139 --> 00:02:45.740 Indeed, sending blessings upon the Prophet is the very beauty of his character. 00:02:45.740 --> 00:02:49.169 O Allah, send peace, blessings, and increase upon him. 00:02:49.169 --> 00:02:53.770 upon Your servant, Your messenger, Your prophet, and Your beloved, Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:02:53.770 --> 00:02:57.569 And upon his pure and immaculate household. 00:02:57.569 --> 00:03:00.770 And upon his noble and blessed Companions. 00:03:00.770 --> 00:03:04.370 And may He grant him abundant peace until the Day of Judgment. 00:03:04.370 --> 00:03:06.860 To proceed, O servants of Allah: 00:03:06.860 --> 00:03:10.060 I advise you and myself to be mindful of Allah. 00:03:10.060 --> 00:03:12.060 O you who have believed 00:03:12.060 --> 00:03:14.860 “O ye who believe! Observe your duty to Allah with right observance, and die not save as those who have surrendered (unto Him)” (3:102) 00:03:14.860 --> 00:03:18.659 “O ye who believe! Observe your duty to Allah with right observance, and die not save as those who have surrendered (unto Him)” (3:102) 00:03:18.659 --> 00:03:21.550 Beloved brothers and sisters for the sake of Allah, 00:03:21.550 --> 00:03:24.979 Indeed, there is a great reward in doing good and performing righteous deeds. 00:03:24.979 --> 00:03:27.979 Treasures and storehouses. 00:03:27.979 --> 00:03:30.280 And it has keys. 00:03:30.280 --> 00:03:33.080 Indeed, evil and the commission of sins have consequences. 00:03:33.080 --> 00:03:35.879 And reprehensible deeds are sources of disgrace. 00:03:35.879 --> 00:03:38.080 And it has keys. 00:03:38.080 --> 00:03:41.280 The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:03:41.280 --> 00:03:44.680 Indeed, among people are those who serve as keys to goodness. 00:03:44.680 --> 00:03:46.879 keys to evil 00:03:46.879 --> 00:03:50.280 And indeed, among people are those who are keys to evil. 00:03:50.280 --> 00:03:52.680 Keys to goodness. 00:03:52.680 --> 00:03:55.680 Blessed, then, is the one whom Allah has made 00:03:55.680 --> 00:03:58.479 The keys to goodness are placed in his hands. 00:03:58.479 --> 00:04:01.680 Woe to those who treat Allah 00:04:01.680 --> 00:04:04.680 The keys to evil are in his hands. 00:04:04.680 --> 00:04:08.280 It was recorded by Ibn Majah and classified as hasan by al-Albani. 00:04:08.280 --> 00:04:11.080 Narrated by Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him: 00:04:11.080 --> 00:04:14.680 That the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:04:14.680 --> 00:04:18.480 He stopped by a group of people who were sitting. 00:04:18.480 --> 00:04:22.480 He then said, "Shall I not inform you of who among you is the best and who is the worst?" 00:04:22.480 --> 00:04:24.279 He said, "Then they remained silent." 00:04:24.279 --> 00:04:26.879 He said that three times. 00:04:26.879 --> 00:04:30.079 A man then said, "Rather, O Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him." 00:04:30.079 --> 00:04:33.279 He informed us of the best among us and the worst among us. 00:04:33.279 --> 00:04:35.279 He said, "The best of you..." 00:04:35.279 --> 00:04:39.079 One whose goodness is hoped for and whose evil is kept at bay. 00:04:39.079 --> 00:04:40.680 And the worst of you. 00:04:40.680 --> 00:04:43.279 He from whom no good is expected. 00:04:43.279 --> 00:04:45.279 And his evil is not to be felt secure against. 00:04:45.279 --> 00:04:48.879 It was recorded by al-Tirmidhi, and al-Albani classified it as authentic. 00:04:48.879 --> 00:04:50.680 Honorable brothers and sisters, 00:04:50.680 --> 00:04:53.480 I derive benefit from these two hadiths. 00:04:53.480 --> 00:04:55.279 There are some people who 00:04:55.279 --> 00:04:58.910 Who is like a source of well-being for others? 00:04:58.910 --> 00:05:00.709 A key to goodness. 00:05:00.709 --> 00:05:02.709 And an ambassador of guidance 00:05:02.709 --> 00:05:04.709 And a messenger of reform. 00:05:04.709 --> 00:05:06.310 and a lock against evil. 00:05:06.310 --> 00:05:08.110 And he repels affliction. 00:05:08.110 --> 00:05:09.910 And he who prevents the descent of divine retribution. 00:05:09.910 --> 00:05:13.509 And it is a safety valve against the wrath of the Most Merciful. 00:05:13.509 --> 00:05:16.509 When he is present, he provides benefit and excels in his conduct. 00:05:16.509 --> 00:05:19.910 And when he spoke, he brought benefit and provided guidance. 00:05:19.910 --> 00:05:22.509 And if he directs himself with sincerity and truthfulness. 00:05:22.509 --> 00:05:24.110 He is like the life-giving rain. 00:05:24.110 --> 00:05:26.509 Wherever it falls, it brings benefit. 00:05:26.509 --> 00:05:28.709 He is blessed wherever he may be. 00:05:28.709 --> 00:05:30.110 And among the people are those who 00:05:30.110 --> 00:05:33.310 Who is like the ailment and the disease? 00:05:33.310 --> 00:05:35.509 When he would sit with his companions. 00:05:35.509 --> 00:05:38.110 He occupied them with that which harms them. 00:05:38.110 --> 00:05:39.709 And it does not benefit them. 00:05:39.709 --> 00:05:42.509 He deprives them and diverts them away from goodness. 00:05:42.509 --> 00:05:45.910 And he guides them toward the gates of evil and wrongdoing. 00:05:45.910 --> 00:05:49.709 He enlisted himself to fulfill the desires of Satan. 00:05:49.709 --> 00:05:52.509 in spreading vice and corruption. 00:05:52.509 --> 00:05:54.310 Thus, he became, by virtue of that, 00:05:54.310 --> 00:05:56.310 A key to evil. 00:05:56.310 --> 00:06:00.060 He is a barrier to all good, and we seek refuge in Allah from that. 00:06:00.060 --> 00:06:02.060 Honorable brothers and sisters, 00:06:02.060 --> 00:06:05.860 Has any one of us ever asked himself one day 00:06:05.860 --> 00:06:08.660 Am I among those who unlock the doors to goodness? 00:06:08.660 --> 00:06:12.459 Or am I among the keys to evil, and I seek refuge in Allah from that. 00:06:12.459 --> 00:06:14.660 How many things do we witness, O servants of Allah? 00:06:14.660 --> 00:06:16.660 Among the gateways to goodness 00:06:16.660 --> 00:06:19.459 Which awaits someone to open it. 00:06:19.459 --> 00:06:22.060 How many doors of evil do we see? 00:06:22.060 --> 00:06:25.660 Which awaits someone to close it. 00:06:25.660 --> 00:06:28.060 Let us therefore hasten, noble brothers and sisters. 00:06:28.060 --> 00:06:31.060 And let us hasten to open the doors of goodness. 00:06:31.060 --> 00:06:33.259 And closing the doors of evil. 00:06:33.259 --> 00:06:36.259 Let us call to mind the words of the noble Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:06:36.259 --> 00:06:38.660 May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:06:38.660 --> 00:06:40.660 Whoever calls others to guidance 00:06:40.660 --> 00:06:43.060 He would have a reward equivalent to that. 00:06:43.060 --> 00:06:45.060 like the rewards of those who followed him. 00:06:45.060 --> 00:06:48.259 That does not diminish their rewards in the slightest. 00:06:48.459 --> 00:06:50.660 And whoever calls others toward his misguidance 00:06:50.660 --> 00:06:53.060 He would bear the burden of that sin. 00:06:53.060 --> 00:06:55.660 ...like the sins of those who followed him. 00:06:55.660 --> 00:06:59.259 That does not diminish their sins in the slightest. 00:06:59.259 --> 00:07:00.860 It was recorded by Muslim. 00:07:00.860 --> 00:07:03.259 Among the honorable instances is 00:07:03.259 --> 00:07:06.660 One of the many instances of goodness. 00:07:06.660 --> 00:07:08.660 They were raised upon goodness. 00:07:08.660 --> 00:07:10.660 And they spoke only that which is good. 00:07:10.660 --> 00:07:12.660 And they judged with goodness. 00:07:12.660 --> 00:07:17.060 That is what has been narrated on the authority of Ali Ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him. 00:07:17.060 --> 00:07:18.660 May Allah be pleased with him. 00:07:18.660 --> 00:07:21.259 He noticed that a piece of his armor was missing. 00:07:21.259 --> 00:07:23.459 She was dear to him. 00:07:23.459 --> 00:07:28.259 Then, it was not long before he found it in the hand of a Jewish man. 00:07:28.259 --> 00:07:30.860 He sells it in the market of Kufa. 00:07:30.860 --> 00:07:33.060 When he saw her, he recognized her. 00:07:33.060 --> 00:07:35.060 And he said, "This is my armor." 00:07:35.060 --> 00:07:37.459 I fell from my camel. 00:07:37.459 --> 00:07:39.259 On such and such a night 00:07:39.259 --> 00:07:41.060 And in such-and-such a place 00:07:41.060 --> 00:07:43.060 Then the dhimmi woman said: 00:07:43.060 --> 00:07:44.459 Rather, it is my shield. 00:07:44.459 --> 00:07:46.860 And in my hand, O Commander of the Faithful. 00:07:46.860 --> 00:07:49.660 And let the judge of the Muslims be the arbiter between you and me. 00:07:49.660 --> 00:07:52.060 Ali said, "You have spoken justly." 00:07:52.060 --> 00:07:54.259 So come towards it. 00:07:54.259 --> 00:07:56.660 When he appeared before the judge, 00:07:56.660 --> 00:07:58.660 In the session of the judiciary. 00:07:58.660 --> 00:08:01.060 The judge said to ‘Ali: 00:08:01.060 --> 00:08:02.660 May Allah be pleased with him. 00:08:02.660 --> 00:08:04.259 I have no doubt about it. 00:08:04.259 --> 00:08:07.259 In that you are truthful in what you say. 00:08:07.259 --> 00:08:08.860 O Commander of the Faithful. 00:08:08.860 --> 00:08:10.060 However, 00:08:10.060 --> 00:08:12.860 You must have two witnesses. 00:08:12.860 --> 00:08:14.459 'Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, said: 00:08:14.459 --> 00:08:15.459 Yes. 00:08:15.459 --> 00:08:17.259 Mawla Qanbar 00:08:17.259 --> 00:08:18.860 And Al-Hasan was born. 00:08:18.860 --> 00:08:20.459 They both bear witness on my behalf. 00:08:20.459 --> 00:08:21.860 The judge then said 00:08:21.860 --> 00:08:24.860 However, the testimony of a son on behalf of his father 00:08:24.860 --> 00:08:26.060 It is not permissible. 00:08:26.060 --> 00:08:28.459 Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, said: 00:08:28.459 --> 00:08:30.060 Glory be to Allah. 00:08:30.060 --> 00:08:32.659 A man from the people of Paradise. 00:08:32.659 --> 00:08:34.860 His testimony is not admissible. 00:08:34.860 --> 00:08:37.059 Or have you not heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him? 00:08:37.059 --> 00:08:39.860 peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, says 00:08:39.860 --> 00:08:41.659 Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn 00:08:41.659 --> 00:08:44.259 The two masters of the youth of Paradise. 00:08:44.460 --> 00:08:46.059 It was recorded by al-Tirmidhi. 00:08:46.059 --> 00:08:47.460 The judge then said 00:08:47.460 --> 00:08:49.659 Yes, O Commander of the Faithful. 00:08:49.659 --> 00:08:50.860 However, I 00:08:50.860 --> 00:08:54.460 I do not permit the testimony of a child on behalf of their parent. 00:08:54.460 --> 00:08:55.659 At that moment 00:08:55.659 --> 00:08:58.259 ‘Ali turned toward the dhimmi woman. 00:08:58.259 --> 00:08:59.860 He said, "Take it." 00:08:59.860 --> 00:09:02.460 I have no witness other than those two. 00:09:02.460 --> 00:09:04.059 Then the dhimmi woman said: 00:09:04.059 --> 00:09:05.860 Yet, I bear witness. 00:09:05.860 --> 00:09:09.059 That the armor is indeed your armor, O Commander of the Faithful. 00:09:09.059 --> 00:09:11.059 He then added, saying: 00:09:11.059 --> 00:09:12.860 How truly astonishing! 00:09:12.860 --> 00:09:14.460 The Commander of the Faithful 00:09:14.460 --> 00:09:16.860 He summons me to appear before his judge. 00:09:16.860 --> 00:09:19.259 And his judge shall pass judgment in my favor against him. 00:09:19.259 --> 00:09:20.259 I bear witness 00:09:20.259 --> 00:09:23.259 Verily, the religion that commands this is the truth. 00:09:23.259 --> 00:09:26.059 I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah. 00:09:26.059 --> 00:09:29.059 And I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. 00:09:29.059 --> 00:09:30.860 Thus it is, O servants of Allah. 00:09:30.860 --> 00:09:32.460 This is how they were. 00:09:32.460 --> 00:09:34.860 And this is how we ought to be. 00:09:34.860 --> 00:09:37.059 Be a key, O servant of Allah. 00:09:37.059 --> 00:09:39.860 Be a key to goodness, O servant of Allah. 00:09:39.860 --> 00:09:41.659 Speaking only of what is good. 00:09:41.659 --> 00:09:43.659 Eager for every form of goodness. 00:09:43.659 --> 00:09:45.659 Glad tidings, then, and more glad tidings. 00:09:45.659 --> 00:09:47.659 To whoever is like that. 00:09:47.659 --> 00:09:50.259 And strives to remain so. 00:09:50.259 --> 00:09:52.860 O Allah, make us keys to goodness. 00:09:52.860 --> 00:09:54.659 And locks against evil. 00:09:54.659 --> 00:09:56.460 Conclude our lives with goodness. 00:09:56.460 --> 00:09:59.259 And make the outcomes of our affairs lead to good. 00:09:59.259 --> 00:10:01.259 Make our dwelling place pleasant. 00:10:01.259 --> 00:10:03.259 And grant us a beautiful end. 00:10:03.259 --> 00:10:04.860 O Allah, answer our prayers. 00:10:04.860 --> 00:10:07.460 May Allah bless me and you through the Great Qur'an. 00:10:07.460 --> 00:10:11.259 And may He benefit me and you with the verses and wise reminders it contains. 00:10:11.259 --> 00:10:12.659 I say what you hear. 00:10:12.659 --> 00:10:14.059 And I seek the forgiveness of Allah for myself and for you. 00:10:14.059 --> 00:10:15.259 So seek His forgiveness. 00:10:15.259 --> 00:10:17.259 For He is the Oft-Forgiving, the Most Merciful. 00:10:17.259 --> 00:10:21.889 Praise be to Allah. 00:10:21.889 --> 00:10:25.429 And I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah. 00:10:25.429 --> 00:10:29.019 And I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. 00:10:29.019 --> 00:10:31.620 May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:10:31.620 --> 00:10:35.840 To proceed, O servants of Allah: 00:10:35.840 --> 00:10:38.840 The world was occupied days ago. 00:10:38.840 --> 00:10:41.350 By the painful incident. 00:10:41.350 --> 00:10:44.740 Of the Moroccan child, Rayan. 00:10:44.740 --> 00:10:46.740 The events of the rescue. 00:10:46.740 --> 00:10:48.799 And the event of death. 00:10:48.799 --> 00:10:51.120 And the passing of Rayan. 00:10:51.120 --> 00:10:53.120 And the grief of his departure. 00:10:53.120 --> 00:10:55.120 Everyone grieved. 00:10:55.120 --> 00:10:57.120 It was not just the grief of the Moroccans. 00:10:57.120 --> 00:10:59.120 It was as if the delay. 00:10:59.120 --> 00:11:01.120 Came for a divine wisdom. 00:11:01.120 --> 00:11:03.120 To console a mother. 00:11:03.120 --> 00:11:05.120 Or to grant patience to a father. 00:11:05.120 --> 00:11:07.120 So that millions might pray. 00:11:07.120 --> 00:11:09.120 For him. 00:11:09.120 --> 00:11:11.120 In a mosque. 00:11:11.120 --> 00:11:13.120 Or a home, or a procession. 00:11:13.120 --> 00:11:16.120 We ask Allah to make him an intercessor for his parents. 00:11:16.120 --> 00:11:19.120 And to bind their hearts with patience. 00:11:19.120 --> 00:11:23.120 And the heart of everyone who has lost a loved one. 00:11:23.120 --> 00:11:26.120 Despite the pain in this incident. 00:11:26.120 --> 00:11:30.120 It was a gift to the Ummah. 00:11:30.120 --> 00:11:33.120 Containing a number of lessons and admonitions. 00:11:33.120 --> 00:11:37.120 The brotherly bond between Muslims was clearly manifested. 00:11:37.120 --> 00:11:41.120 They were, by the grace of Allah, as one heart. 00:11:41.120 --> 00:11:43.120 Not divided by. 00:11:43.120 --> 00:11:45.120 Nationalities. 00:11:45.120 --> 00:11:47.120 Or borders. 00:11:47.120 --> 00:11:48.120 Or languages. 00:11:48.120 --> 00:11:51.120 Rather, they sympathized with the child and his parents. 00:11:51.120 --> 00:11:55.120 And their tongues were moist with prayers for him and his parents. 00:11:55.120 --> 00:11:58.120 And with prayers for the rescuers to be granted success and guidance. 00:11:58.120 --> 00:12:01.120 And the words of the Truthful and Trusted one (the Prophet) were proven true regarding them. 00:12:01.120 --> 00:12:04.120 "The likeness of the believers in their mutual love." 00:12:04.120 --> 00:12:07.120 "And their mercy and compassion." 00:12:07.120 --> 00:12:08.120 "Is like the body." 00:12:08.120 --> 00:12:10.120 "If one part of it suffers." 00:12:10.120 --> 00:12:13.120 "The rest of the body joins it." 00:12:13.120 --> 00:12:15.120 "In sleeplessness and fever." 00:12:15.120 --> 00:12:16.120 Narrated by Muslim. 00:12:16.120 --> 00:12:19.120 The meaning is that Muslims. 00:12:19.120 --> 00:12:22.120 Feel each other's pain. 00:12:22.120 --> 00:12:24.120 And their calamities. 00:12:24.120 --> 00:12:28.120 So they hasten to provide aid and assistance. 00:12:28.120 --> 00:12:30.120 Like the single body. 00:12:30.120 --> 00:12:32.120 If one limb is diseased. 00:12:32.120 --> 00:12:35.120 The rest of the body suffers with it. 00:12:35.120 --> 00:12:37.120 This is a reminder to the Muslims. 00:12:37.120 --> 00:12:39.120 To be as such. 00:12:39.120 --> 00:12:41.120 In all their affairs. 00:12:41.120 --> 00:12:44.120 And whoever contemplates, O servants of Allah. 00:12:44.120 --> 00:12:46.120 The state of his Muslim brothers. 00:12:46.120 --> 00:12:49.120 Will find grave events. 00:12:49.120 --> 00:12:51.120 From the displacement of peoples. 00:12:51.120 --> 00:12:53.120 To the killing of children. 00:12:53.120 --> 00:12:55.120 And women and the elderly. 00:12:55.120 --> 00:12:57.120 And the violation of honor. 00:12:57.120 --> 00:12:59.120 And Allah is the One whose help is sought. 00:12:59.120 --> 00:13:02.120 So let us be for all believers. 00:13:02.120 --> 00:13:04.120 As we were for Rayan. 00:13:04.120 --> 00:13:06.120 May Allah accept him. 00:13:06.120 --> 00:13:07.120 Rayan sent. 00:13:07.120 --> 00:13:10.120 A message to all the children of the Muslims. 00:13:10.120 --> 00:13:13.120 That everyone loves them. 00:13:13.120 --> 00:13:15.120 And feels their pain. 00:13:15.120 --> 00:13:18.120 And that they are dearer to us than anything else. 00:13:18.120 --> 00:13:21.120 But the difference is that we. 00:13:21.120 --> 00:13:23.120 May have known. 00:13:23.120 --> 00:13:24.120 Of Rayan's tragedy. 00:13:24.120 --> 00:13:26.120 And did not know. 00:13:26.120 --> 00:13:28.120 Of the tragedy of others. 00:13:28.120 --> 00:13:29.120 And how many they are. 00:13:29.120 --> 00:13:31.120 And that the media. 00:13:31.120 --> 00:13:33.120 Published his story. 00:13:33.120 --> 00:13:36.120 And did not publish the story of others. 00:13:36.120 --> 00:13:38.120 Also, and how many they are. 00:13:38.120 --> 00:13:40.120 And to Allah belongs the ultimate wisdom. 00:13:40.120 --> 00:13:43.120 And Allah is the Helper. 00:13:43.120 --> 00:13:45.120 And He is the One whose help is sought. 00:13:45.120 --> 00:13:48.120 Among the lessons and admonitions in this incident. 00:13:48.120 --> 00:13:51.120 When you look at the gathering of people. 00:13:51.120 --> 00:13:53.120 And the teams and machinery. 00:13:53.120 --> 00:13:55.120 And all the security agencies. 00:13:55.120 --> 00:13:57.120 And emergency services. 00:13:57.120 --> 00:13:59.120 To attempt to rescue the child. 00:13:59.120 --> 00:14:02.120 Then their inability to do so. 00:14:02.120 --> 00:14:04.120 You remember the saying of the Prophet. 00:14:05.120 --> 00:14:07.120 Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:14:07.120 --> 00:14:10.120 "And know that if the Ummah were to gather." 00:14:10.120 --> 00:14:12.120 "To benefit you with something." 00:14:12.120 --> 00:14:14.120 "They would not benefit you except with something." 00:14:14.120 --> 00:14:16.120 "That Allah has already written for you." 00:14:16.120 --> 00:14:19.120 "And if they were to gather to harm you with something." 00:14:19.120 --> 00:14:21.120 "They would not harm you except with something." 00:14:21.120 --> 00:14:23.120 "That Allah has already written against you." 00:14:23.120 --> 00:14:25.120 "The pens have been lifted." 00:14:25.120 --> 00:14:27.120 "And the scrolls have dried." 00:14:27.120 --> 00:14:29.120 Narrated by al-Tirmidhi and authenticated by al-Albani. 00:14:29.120 --> 00:14:31.120 Indeed. 00:14:31.120 --> 00:14:33.120 They wanted to rescue him and save him. 00:14:33.120 --> 00:14:35.120 But the Angel of Death. 00:14:35.120 --> 00:14:37.120 Preceded them and took his soul. 00:14:37.120 --> 00:14:40.120 And how beautiful are the words of Abu al-Hasan al-Tihami. 00:14:40.120 --> 00:14:43.120 When he lost his son, he said: 00:14:43.120 --> 00:14:46.120 "I lived near my enemies, while he lived near his Lord." 00:14:46.120 --> 00:14:49.120 "How different is His neighborhood from mine." 00:14:49.120 --> 00:14:51.120 O noble ones. 00:14:51.120 --> 00:14:53.120 And among the great acts of goodness. 00:14:53.120 --> 00:14:57.120 Is striving to remove everything that causes harm. 00:14:57.120 --> 00:14:58.120 To the Muslims. 00:14:58.120 --> 00:15:00.120 In their religion and their worldly lives. 00:15:00.120 --> 00:15:02.120 And in the noble hadith. 00:15:02.120 --> 00:15:04.120 "There shall be no harm nor reciprocating harm." 00:15:04.120 --> 00:15:07.120 Narrated by Ibn Majah and authenticated by al-Albani. 00:15:07.120 --> 00:15:09.120 And this, O servant of Allah. 00:15:09.120 --> 00:15:11.120 Applies to every harm, whether small. 00:15:11.120 --> 00:15:13.120 Or large. 00:15:13.120 --> 00:15:15.120 Direct or indirect. 00:15:15.120 --> 00:15:17.120 And among the great harms. 00:15:17.120 --> 00:15:20.120 Is the existence of open wells or pits. 00:15:20.120 --> 00:15:22.120 So it is obligatory to cooperate in filling them. 00:15:22.120 --> 00:15:24.120 And covering them. 00:15:24.120 --> 00:15:26.120 And reporting them. 00:15:26.120 --> 00:15:27.120 And likewise. 00:15:27.120 --> 00:15:30.120 Removing everything that harms the Muslims. 00:15:30.120 --> 00:15:32.120 In their religion or their worldly lives. 00:15:32.120 --> 00:15:35.120 The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:15:35.120 --> 00:15:37.309 "I saw a man." 00:15:37.309 --> 00:15:39.309 "Moving about in Paradise." 00:15:39.309 --> 00:15:41.309 "Because of a tree he cut down." 00:15:41.309 --> 00:15:43.309 "From the middle of the road." 00:15:43.309 --> 00:15:45.309 "That was harming the people." 00:15:45.309 --> 00:15:46.309 Narrated by Muslim. 00:15:46.309 --> 00:15:48.309 We ask Allah, the Majestic, the Exalted. 00:15:48.309 --> 00:15:51.309 We ask Allah by His most beloved names to Him. 00:15:51.309 --> 00:15:54.309 To grant us all success in doing good deeds. 00:15:54.309 --> 00:15:56.309 And calling others to them. 00:15:56.309 --> 00:15:58.309 And to grant us success in abandoning evil deeds. 00:15:58.309 --> 00:16:00.309 And in forbidding them. 00:16:00.309 --> 00:16:02.309 And to conclude our lives with goodness. 00:16:02.309 --> 00:16:04.309 And to rectify the state of the Muslims. 00:16:04.309 --> 00:16:08.309 And to make the outcomes of their affairs lead to good. 00:16:08.309 --> 00:16:10.309 O Allah, O Hearer of prayers. 00:16:10.309 --> 00:16:12.309 O Possessor of vast bounty. 00:16:12.309 --> 00:16:15.309 “And thou (Muhammad) art not occupied with any business and thou recitest not a Lecture from this (Scripture), and ye (mankind) perform no act, but We are Witness of you when ye are engaged therein. And not an atom's weight in the earth or in the sky escapeth your Lord, nor what is less than that or greater than that, but it is (written) in a clear Book.” (10:61) 00:16:15.309 --> 00:16:17.309 O Allah, grant us a covering. 00:16:17.309 --> 00:16:19.309 That conceals what we have committed. 00:16:19.309 --> 00:16:22.309 And knowledge that removes what we were ignorant of. 00:16:22.309 --> 00:16:25.309 And provision that exceeds what we hoped for. 00:16:25.309 --> 00:16:27.309 O Allah, preserve Your blessings for us. 00:16:27.309 --> 00:16:29.309 And ward off calamities from us. 00:16:29.309 --> 00:16:31.309 And grant us the lawfulness of life. 00:16:31.309 --> 00:16:33.309 And the best of gifts. 00:16:33.309 --> 00:16:34.309 And abundance in provision. 00:16:34.309 --> 00:16:35.309 And peace of mind. 00:16:35.309 --> 00:16:37.309 And the garment of well-being. 00:16:37.309 --> 00:16:39.309 And a good ending. 00:16:39.309 --> 00:16:41.309 O Allah, make our days. 00:16:41.309 --> 00:16:43.309 All of them goodness and blessing. 00:16:43.309 --> 00:16:45.309 And happiness and contentment. 00:16:45.309 --> 00:16:47.309 O Allah, forgive our sins. 00:16:47.309 --> 00:16:48.309 And conceal our faults. 00:16:48.309 --> 00:16:50.309 And accept our repentance. 00:16:50.309 --> 00:16:52.309 And conclude our deeds with righteousness. 00:16:52.309 --> 00:16:54.309 O Allah, grant us security in our homelands. 00:16:54.309 --> 00:16:56.309 And rectify our leaders. 00:16:56.309 --> 00:16:57.309 And those in authority over us. 00:16:57.309 --> 00:16:59.309 And grant victory to our soldiers on the borders. 00:16:59.309 --> 00:17:02.309 O Allah, grant victory to our soldiers on the borders. 00:17:02.309 --> 00:17:04.309 All of them as supporters and helpers. 00:17:04.309 --> 00:17:06.309 As helpers and defenders. 00:17:06.309 --> 00:17:09.309 O Allah, grant victory to our oppressed brothers everywhere. 00:17:09.309 --> 00:17:11.309 O Allah, grant us a good conclusion to our lives. 00:17:11.309 --> 00:17:13.309 Take our souls while You are pleased with us. 00:17:13.309 --> 00:17:16.309 O Allah, rectify our intentions and our offspring. 00:17:16.309 --> 00:17:18.309 Adorn us with Your beautiful veil of protection. 00:17:18.309 --> 00:17:21.309 And beneath that veil, place righteous deeds that You find pleasing. 00:17:21.309 --> 00:17:24.309 Our Lord, we have called upon You as You commanded us. 00:17:24.309 --> 00:17:26.309 So answer us as You have promised us. 00:17:26.309 --> 00:17:28.309 Do not deprive us of the best of what You possess. 00:17:28.309 --> 00:17:30.309 Because of the worst of what we possess. 00:17:30.309 --> 00:17:32.309 And do not withhold Your bounty from us on account of our sins. 00:17:32.309 --> 00:17:34.309 For we truly love You. 00:17:34.309 --> 00:17:36.309 O Allah, this is the supplication, and from You comes the answer. 00:17:36.309 --> 00:17:38.309 This is the effort, and upon You is the reliance. 00:17:38.309 --> 00:17:41.309 “Glorified be thy Lord, the Lord of Majesty, from that which they attribute (unto Him)” (37:180) 00:17:41.309 --> 00:17:43.309 Peace be upon the messengers. 00:17:43.309 --> 00:17:45.309 And praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds.