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The Forty Sacred Hadiths: Precious Gems.

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A good legacy for those who serve Al-Aqsa Mosque, even if they are weak.

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Narrative on the authority of 'A'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her), who said:

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"On the day Bayt al-Maqdis was burned, geckos

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began blowing on the fire with their mouths to stoke it,

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while bats were extinguishing it with their wings."

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It was recorded by Al-Bayhaqi in *Al-Sunan al-Kubra*, and he declared it authentic.

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It is a *mawquf* narration (attributed to a Companion).

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Al-Hafiz Ibn Hajar (may Allah have mercy on him) said:

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"However, it carries the ruling of a *marfu'* narration (attributed to the Prophet),"

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meaning it is traced back to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him),

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because such a matter cannot be stated merely through personal opinion without divine instruction,

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and 'A'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) was not

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among those who took reports from the People of the Book.

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Vocabulary of the Hadith:

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*Al-Awzagh* is the plural of *wazaghad* (gecko).

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It is also called *samm abras*.

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It is a type of lizard

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that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) commanded to be killed.

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*Al-Watwat* refers to the large bat,

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while the smaller kind is simply called *khuffash*.

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It is the only mammal capable of true flight.

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After the death of Solomon (peace be upon him),

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his kingdom was divided into two realms.

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The Children of Israel fragmented and fought against one another;

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they strayed from the Divine Law,

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committed forbidden acts,

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and spread corruption in the land.

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So Allah empowered Nebuchadnezzar, the Babylonian king, over them,

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who subjected them to dreadful torment,

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burned the Holy House,

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and carried them away as captives to Iraq.

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During that tragedy,

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geckos were helping to stoke the fire,

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while bats were trying to extinguish it.

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Jerusalem is one of the cities most subjected to burning and destruction throughout history;

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despite this, it has remained steadfast and majestic,

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while the invaders have vanished.

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History immortalizes those who take honorable stances—

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no matter how small—regarding the cause of Palestine,

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while ignoring those who abandon it.

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Your weakness does not absolve you of responsibility

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to defend and support Bayt al-Maqdis,

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regardless of the outcome.