1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,049 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 2 00:00:05,049 --> 00:00:08,050 It is Paradise. 3 00:00:08,050 --> 00:00:20,579 Righteous deeds that lead to Paradise. 4 00:00:20,579 --> 00:00:26,710 Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds. 5 00:00:26,710 --> 00:00:29,710 And may peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad. 6 00:00:29,710 --> 00:00:32,710 And upon all his family and his Companions. 7 00:00:32,710 --> 00:00:33,710 To proceed: 8 00:00:33,710 --> 00:00:37,939 There are deeds for which Allah has made Paradise the reward. 9 00:00:37,939 --> 00:00:40,000 Among these deeds is: 10 00:00:40,960 --> 00:00:42,030 Supplication (du'a). 11 00:00:42,030 --> 00:00:45,030 It is narrated from 'A'ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, 12 00:00:45,030 --> 00:00:48,030 that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 13 00:00:48,030 --> 00:00:50,289 taught her this supplication: 14 00:00:50,289 --> 00:00:55,289 "O Allah, I ask You for all that is good, in the present and in the future, 15 00:00:55,289 --> 00:00:58,289 of what I know and what I do not know. 16 00:00:58,289 --> 00:01:02,289 And I seek refuge in You from all evil, in the present and in the future, 17 00:01:02,289 --> 00:01:06,420 of what I know and what I do not know. 18 00:01:06,420 --> 00:01:11,420 O Allah, I ask You for the good that Your servant and Prophet asked You for, 19 00:01:11,420 --> 00:01:16,540 and I seek refuge in You from the evil that Your servant and Prophet sought refuge from. 20 00:01:16,540 --> 00:01:22,540 O Allah, I ask You for Paradise and whatever brings one closer to it, in word or deed, 21 00:01:22,540 --> 00:01:27,540 and I seek refuge in You from the Fire and whatever brings one closer to it, in word or deed. 22 00:01:27,540 --> 00:01:34,180 And I ask You to make every decree that You have ordained for me a good one." 23 00:01:34,180 --> 00:01:37,180 And from Anas Ibn Malik, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 24 00:01:37,180 --> 00:01:41,180 The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: 25 00:01:41,180 --> 00:01:45,180 "Whoever asks Allah for Paradise three times, 26 00:01:45,180 --> 00:01:49,180 Paradise will say: 'O Allah, admit him into Paradise.' 27 00:01:49,180 --> 00:01:53,250 And whoever seeks refuge from the Fire three times, 28 00:01:53,250 --> 00:01:58,659 the Fire will say: 'O Allah, protect him from the Fire.'" 29 00:01:58,659 --> 00:02:02,760 Among these deeds is also seeking knowledge. 30 00:02:02,760 --> 00:02:05,760 It is narrated from Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 31 00:02:05,760 --> 00:02:09,759 The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: 32 00:02:09,759 --> 00:02:13,759 "Whoever follows a path seeking knowledge therein, 33 00:02:13,759 --> 00:02:17,860 Allah will facilitate for him a path to Paradise." 34 00:02:17,860 --> 00:02:21,860 And no group of people gathers in one of the houses of Allah, 35 00:02:21,860 --> 00:02:25,860 reciting the Book of Allah and studying it among themselves, 36 00:02:25,860 --> 00:02:28,860 but that tranquility descends upon them, 37 00:02:28,860 --> 00:02:32,860 mercy covers them, the angels surround them, 38 00:02:32,860 --> 00:02:37,240 and Allah mentions them to those who are with Him. 39 00:02:37,240 --> 00:02:40,240 And from Kathir Ibn Qays, who said: 40 00:02:40,240 --> 00:02:44,240 I was sitting with Abu al-Darda' in the mosque of Damascus, 41 00:02:44,240 --> 00:02:48,240 when a man came to him and said, "O Abu al-Darda', 42 00:02:48,240 --> 00:02:54,240 I have come to you from Medina, the city of the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, 43 00:02:54,240 --> 00:03:01,240 for a hadith that reached me which you narrate from the Prophet, peace be upon him." 44 00:03:01,240 --> 00:03:04,240 He asked, "Have you come for trade?" 45 00:03:04,240 --> 00:03:06,240 He said, "No." 46 00:03:06,240 --> 00:03:09,240 He asked, "Have you come for any other purpose?" 47 00:03:09,240 --> 00:03:11,240 He said, "No." 48 00:03:11,240 --> 00:03:17,240 He said, "Then I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, say: 49 00:03:17,240 --> 00:03:21,240 'Whoever follows a path seeking knowledge therein, 50 00:03:21,240 --> 00:03:24,240 Allah will facilitate for him a path to Paradise. 51 00:03:24,240 --> 00:03:30,270 Indeed, the angels lower their wings in contentment for the seeker of knowledge. 52 00:03:30,270 --> 00:03:35,270 Indeed, the seeker of knowledge is prayed for by those in the heavens and the earth, 53 00:03:35,270 --> 00:03:37,270 even the fish in the water. 54 00:03:37,270 --> 00:03:40,270 And the superiority of the scholar over the worshiper 55 00:03:40,270 --> 00:03:44,270 is like the superiority of the moon over all the stars. 56 00:03:44,270 --> 00:03:47,270 Indeed, the scholars are the heirs of the prophets. 57 00:03:47,270 --> 00:03:52,270 The prophets did not leave behind gold or silver coins, 58 00:03:52,270 --> 00:03:54,270 but they left behind knowledge. 59 00:03:54,270 --> 00:03:58,909 So whoever takes it has taken a bountiful share.'" 60 00:03:58,909 --> 00:04:00,909 Among these deeds is also: 61 00:04:00,909 --> 00:04:03,909 Enumerating the Beautiful Names of Allah. 62 00:04:03,909 --> 00:04:07,009 It is narrated from Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, 63 00:04:07,009 --> 00:04:11,009 that the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: 64 00:04:11,009 --> 00:04:15,009 "Indeed, Allah has ninety-nine names, 65 00:04:15,009 --> 00:04:17,009 one hundred minus one. 66 00:04:17,009 --> 00:04:20,009 Whoever enumerates them will enter Paradise." 67 00:04:20,009 --> 00:04:22,100 The meaning of enumerating them is: 68 00:04:22,100 --> 00:04:25,100 Memorizing them, understanding their meanings, 69 00:04:25,100 --> 00:04:28,100 acting according to the requirements of those meanings, 70 00:04:28,100 --> 00:04:31,100 and calling upon Allah, the Exalted, by them. 71 00:04:31,100 --> 00:04:33,970 Among these deeds is also: 72 00:04:33,970 --> 00:04:35,970 Sincerity in Tawhid (the Oneness of Allah). 73 00:04:35,970 --> 00:04:40,029 It is narrated from Mu'adh Ibn Jabal, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 74 00:04:40,029 --> 00:04:44,029 The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: 75 00:04:44,029 --> 00:04:47,029 "Whoever testifies that there is no god but Allah, 76 00:04:47,029 --> 00:04:49,029 sincerely from his heart, 77 00:04:49,029 --> 00:04:51,029 will enter Paradise." 78 00:04:51,029 --> 00:04:53,129 It was said to al-Hasan: 79 00:04:53,129 --> 00:04:55,129 "Some people say: 80 00:04:55,129 --> 00:04:58,129 'Whoever says there is no god but Allah 81 00:04:58,129 --> 00:04:59,129 will enter Paradise.'" 82 00:04:59,129 --> 00:05:01,089 He replied: 83 00:05:01,129 --> 00:05:04,129 "Whoever says there is no god but Allah, 84 00:05:04,129 --> 00:05:07,129 and fulfills its rights and obligations, 85 00:05:07,129 --> 00:05:09,259 will enter Paradise." 86 00:05:09,259 --> 00:05:10,259 It was said to Wahb Ibn Munabbih: 87 00:05:10,259 --> 00:05:15,259 "Is 'there is no god but Allah' not the key to Paradise?" 88 00:05:15,259 --> 00:05:21,259 He said, "Yes, but there is no key that does not have teeth. 89 00:05:21,259 --> 00:05:25,259 If you bring a key with teeth, it will be opened for you; 90 00:05:25,259 --> 00:05:28,990 otherwise, it will not be opened for you." 91 00:05:28,990 --> 00:05:32,990 Among these deeds is also dying upon Tawhid. 92 00:05:32,990 --> 00:05:37,060 It is narrated from Mu'adh Ibn Jabal, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 93 00:05:37,060 --> 00:05:41,060 I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, say: 94 00:05:41,060 --> 00:05:46,060 "Whoever's final words are 'there is no god but Allah,' 95 00:05:46,060 --> 00:05:48,060 Paradise becomes mandatory for him." 96 00:05:48,060 --> 00:05:53,790 Among these deeds is also one whose life ends with a righteous deed. 97 00:05:53,790 --> 00:05:57,920 For the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: 98 00:05:57,920 --> 00:06:01,920 "If Allah desires good for a servant, He 'sweetens' him." 99 00:06:01,920 --> 00:06:04,920 It was asked, "What is 'sweetening' him?" 100 00:06:04,920 --> 00:06:09,920 He said, "Allah opens for him a righteous deed before his death, 101 00:06:09,920 --> 00:06:13,660 then He takes his soul while he is upon it." 102 00:06:13,660 --> 00:06:17,660 Among these deeds is also constant attachment to the Noble Qur'an, 103 00:06:17,660 --> 00:06:21,660 through recitation, memorization, reflection, and action. 104 00:06:21,660 --> 00:06:25,750 It is narrated from 'Abdullah Ibn 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, 105 00:06:25,750 --> 00:06:28,750 from the Prophet, peace be upon him, who said: 106 00:06:28,750 --> 00:06:31,750 "It will be said to the companion of the Qur'an: 107 00:06:31,750 --> 00:06:36,750 'Recite, ascend, and chant as you used to chant in the world, 108 00:06:36,750 --> 00:06:41,750 for your station will be at the last verse you recite.'" 109 00:06:41,750 --> 00:06:44,040 Allah, the Exalted, says: 110 00:06:44,040 --> 00:06:50,139 “Lo! those who read the Scripture of Allah, and establish worship, and spend of that which We have bestowed on them secretly and openly, they look forward to imperishable gain,” (35:29) 111 00:06:50,139 --> 00:07:03,139 And spend from what We have provided them, secretly and publicly. 112 00:07:03,139 --> 00:07:11,199 “Lo! those who read the Scripture of Allah, and establish worship, and spend of that which We have bestowed on them secretly and openly, they look forward to imperishable gain,” (35:29) 113 00:07:11,199 --> 00:07:15,519 Among these deeds is also reciting Ayat al-Kursi 114 00:07:15,519 --> 00:07:17,519 after every prayer. 115 00:07:17,519 --> 00:07:21,519 It is narrated from Abu Umamah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 116 00:07:21,519 --> 00:07:25,519 The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: 117 00:07:25,519 --> 00:07:29,519 "Whoever recites Ayat al-Kursi after every prayer, 118 00:07:29,519 --> 00:07:35,189 nothing prevents him from entering Paradise except death." 119 00:07:35,189 --> 00:07:37,189 Among these deeds is also: 120 00:07:37,189 --> 00:07:42,509 Glorifying (Tasbih), praising (Tahmid), and magnifying (Takbir) Allah after the prayers. 121 00:07:42,509 --> 00:07:46,509 It is narrated from 'Abdullah Ibn 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with them, who said: 122 00:07:46,509 --> 00:07:49,509 The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: 123 00:07:49,509 --> 00:07:55,509 "There are two qualities that no Muslim man maintains except that he will enter Paradise; 124 00:07:55,509 --> 00:08:00,509 they are easy, yet those who act upon them are few: 125 00:08:00,509 --> 00:08:02,509 The five prayers. 126 00:08:02,509 --> 00:08:07,509 One of you should glorify Allah (saying SubhanAllah) after every prayer ten times, 127 00:08:07,509 --> 00:08:11,509 praise Him (saying Alhamdulillah) ten times, and magnify Him (saying Allahu Akbar) ten times. 128 00:08:11,509 --> 00:08:14,509 That is one hundred and fifty on the tongue, 129 00:08:14,509 --> 00:08:17,509 and one thousand five hundred on the scale." 130 00:08:17,509 --> 00:08:21,019 Among these deeds is also: 131 00:08:21,019 --> 00:08:23,019 Reciting Surah al-Mulk. 132 00:08:23,019 --> 00:08:26,379 It is narrated from Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, 133 00:08:26,379 --> 00:08:30,379 from the Prophet, peace be upon him, who said: 134 00:08:30,379 --> 00:08:34,379 "Indeed, a surah in the Qur'an, consisting of thirty verses, 135 00:08:34,379 --> 00:08:37,379 interceded for its companion until he was forgiven." 136 00:08:37,379 --> 00:08:41,629 “Blessed is He in Whose hand is the Sovereignty, and, He is Able to do all things.” (67:1) 137 00:08:41,629 --> 00:08:45,629 'Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud, may Allah be pleased with him, said: 138 00:08:45,629 --> 00:08:49,629 "Whoever recites 'Blessed is He in whose hand is the dominion' (Surah al-Mulk) every night, 139 00:08:49,629 --> 00:08:53,700 Allah will protect him through it from the punishment of the grave. 140 00:08:53,700 --> 00:08:57,700 We used to, in the time of the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, 141 00:08:57,700 --> 00:09:01,460 call it 'The Protector'." 142 00:09:01,460 --> 00:09:03,460 Among these deeds is also: 143 00:09:03,460 --> 00:09:06,460 Reciting Surah al-Ikhlas. 144 00:09:06,460 --> 00:09:09,460 The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said 145 00:09:09,460 --> 00:09:13,460 to a man who was persistent in reciting it out of love for it: 146 00:09:13,460 --> 00:09:17,779 "Your love for it will admit you into Paradise." 147 00:09:17,779 --> 00:09:21,779 And from Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 148 00:09:21,779 --> 00:09:25,779 I came along with the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, 149 00:09:25,779 --> 00:09:27,779 and he heard a man reciting: 150 00:09:27,779 --> 00:09:29,779 “Say: He is Allah, the One!” (112:1) 151 00:09:29,779 --> 00:09:31,779 "Allah, the Eternal Refuge." 152 00:09:31,779 --> 00:09:35,779 The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: 153 00:09:35,779 --> 00:09:36,779 "It has become mandatory." 154 00:09:36,779 --> 00:09:38,779 I asked, "What has become mandatory?" 155 00:09:38,779 --> 00:09:42,360 He said, "Paradise." 156 00:09:42,360 --> 00:09:44,360 Among these deeds is also: 157 00:09:44,360 --> 00:09:47,360 Frequent prostration to Allah, the Exalted. 158 00:09:47,360 --> 00:09:52,360 It is narrated from Rabi'ah Ibn Ka'b al-Aslami, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 159 00:09:52,360 --> 00:09:57,360 I used to spend the night with the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, 160 00:09:57,360 --> 00:10:01,360 and one day I brought him his water for ablution and his needs. 161 00:10:01,360 --> 00:10:03,360 He said to me, "Ask." 162 00:10:03,360 --> 00:10:07,490 I said, "I ask for your companionship in Paradise." 163 00:10:07,490 --> 00:10:10,490 He said, "Or something else?" 164 00:10:10,490 --> 00:10:12,620 I said, "That is it." 165 00:10:12,620 --> 00:10:18,190 He said, "Then help me against your own self by frequent prostration." 166 00:10:18,190 --> 00:10:20,190 Among these deeds is also: 167 00:10:20,190 --> 00:10:22,190 Following the Mu'adhdhin (caller to prayer). 168 00:10:22,190 --> 00:10:26,379 It is narrated from 'Umar Ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 169 00:10:26,379 --> 00:10:30,379 The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: 170 00:10:30,379 --> 00:10:32,379 "If the Mu'adhdhin says: 171 00:10:32,379 --> 00:10:35,379 'Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar,' 172 00:10:35,379 --> 00:10:37,379 and one of you says: 173 00:10:37,379 --> 00:10:40,379 'Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar,' 174 00:10:40,379 --> 00:10:45,379 then he says: 'I bear witness that there is no god but Allah,' 175 00:10:45,379 --> 00:10:49,379 he says: 'I bear witness that there is no god but Allah,' 176 00:10:49,379 --> 00:10:55,480 then he says: 'I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah,' 177 00:10:55,480 --> 00:11:00,480 he says: 'I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah,' 178 00:11:00,480 --> 00:11:04,509 then he says: 'Hayya 'ala al-salah' (Come to prayer), 179 00:11:04,509 --> 00:11:08,710 he says: 'La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah' (There is no power nor strength except by Allah), 180 00:11:09,440 --> 00:11:12,639 then he says: 'Hayya 'ala al-falah' (Come to success), 181 00:11:13,269 --> 00:11:17,370 he says: 'La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah,' 182 00:11:18,129 --> 00:11:22,230 then he says: 'Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar,' 183 00:11:22,830 --> 00:11:26,629 he says: 'Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar,' 184 00:11:27,360 --> 00:11:31,259 then he says: 'La ilaha illa Allah,' 185 00:11:31,259 --> 00:11:38,259 he says: 'La ilaha illa Allah' from his heart, he will enter Paradise." 186 00:11:38,259 --> 00:11:44,100 Among these deeds is also maintaining the five prayers. 187 00:11:44,100 --> 00:11:48,100 It is narrated from Hanzalah al-Katib, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 188 00:11:48,100 --> 00:11:53,100 I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, say: 189 00:11:53,100 --> 00:11:59,100 "Whoever maintains the five prayers, their bowing and prostration, 190 00:11:59,100 --> 00:12:02,100 their ablution and their appointed times, 191 00:12:02,100 --> 00:12:07,100 and knows that they are the truth from Allah, will enter Paradise," 192 00:12:07,100 --> 00:12:11,100 or he said, "Paradise becomes mandatory for him." 193 00:12:11,100 --> 00:12:15,450 And from 'Abdullah Ibn 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with them, 194 00:12:15,450 --> 00:12:18,450 from the Prophet, peace be upon him, 195 00:12:18,450 --> 00:12:22,450 that he mentioned prayer one day and said: 196 00:12:22,450 --> 00:12:27,450 "Whoever maintains it, it will be for him a light, a proof, 197 00:12:27,450 --> 00:12:30,450 and a salvation on the Day of Resurrection." 198 00:12:30,450 --> 00:12:35,899 Among these deeds is also maintaining the two cool prayers (al-Bardayn). 199 00:12:35,899 --> 00:12:40,059 The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: 200 00:12:40,059 --> 00:12:44,120 "Whoever prays the two cool prayers will enter Paradise." 201 00:12:44,120 --> 00:12:48,120 The two cool prayers are the Fajr prayer and the 'Asr prayer. 202 00:12:48,120 --> 00:12:52,889 Among these deeds is also the remembrance after ablution. 203 00:12:52,889 --> 00:12:57,049 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 204 00:12:57,049 --> 00:13:00,049 "There is no one among you who performs wudu, 205 00:13:00,049 --> 00:13:03,049 and performs it thoroughly or perfectly, 206 00:13:03,049 --> 00:13:08,049 then says: 'I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, 207 00:13:08,049 --> 00:13:12,049 and that Muhammad is the servant of Allah and His Messenger,' 208 00:13:12,049 --> 00:13:16,080 but the eight gates of Paradise will be opened for him, 209 00:13:16,080 --> 00:13:19,080 so that he may enter through whichever of them he wishes." 210 00:13:20,690 --> 00:13:25,779 Among these deeds is also maintaining the Sunnah of wudu. 211 00:13:25,779 --> 00:13:28,779 For it is narrated from Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, 212 00:13:28,779 --> 00:13:31,779 that the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 213 00:13:31,779 --> 00:13:34,779 said to Bilal at the time of the dawn prayer: 214 00:13:34,779 --> 00:13:40,779 "O Bilal, tell me of the most hopeful deed you have performed in Islam, 215 00:13:40,779 --> 00:13:45,779 for I heard the sound of your footsteps in front of me in Paradise." 216 00:13:45,779 --> 00:13:49,850 He replied, "I have not performed any deed more hopeful to me 217 00:13:49,850 --> 00:13:52,850 than the fact that I never performed wudu 218 00:13:52,850 --> 00:13:55,850 at any hour of the night or day, 219 00:13:55,850 --> 00:14:00,850 but I prayed with that wudu whatever was decreed for me to pray." 220 00:14:00,850 --> 00:14:07,419 Among these deeds is also going to the mosque for worship. 221 00:14:07,419 --> 00:14:10,419 For it is narrated from Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, 222 00:14:10,419 --> 00:14:14,419 that the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 223 00:14:14,419 --> 00:14:17,419 "Whoever goes to the mosque or returns from it, 224 00:14:17,419 --> 00:14:23,419 Allah prepares for him a dwelling in Paradise every time he goes or returns." 225 00:14:23,419 --> 00:14:26,899 Among these deeds is also 226 00:14:26,899 --> 00:14:29,899 obeying the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 227 00:14:29,899 --> 00:14:33,190 For it is narrated from Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, 228 00:14:33,190 --> 00:14:38,190 that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 229 00:14:38,190 --> 00:14:43,190 "All of my Ummah will enter Paradise except those who refuse." 230 00:14:43,190 --> 00:14:47,190 They asked, "O Messenger of Allah, and who would refuse?" 231 00:14:47,190 --> 00:14:51,190 He said, "Whoever obeys me enters Paradise, 232 00:14:51,190 --> 00:14:54,190 and whoever disobeys me has refused." 233 00:14:54,190 --> 00:14:56,899 Among these deeds is also 234 00:14:56,899 --> 00:14:58,899 spreading the greeting of peace (salam). 235 00:14:58,899 --> 00:15:03,019 For it is narrated from Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 236 00:15:03,019 --> 00:15:07,019 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 237 00:15:07,019 --> 00:15:10,019 "You will not enter Paradise until you believe, 238 00:15:10,019 --> 00:15:14,019 and you will not believe until you love one another. 239 00:15:14,019 --> 00:15:19,019 Shall I not direct you to something that, if you do it, you will love one another? 240 00:15:19,019 --> 00:15:22,019 Spread the greeting of peace among yourselves." 241 00:15:22,019 --> 00:15:24,730 Among these deeds is also 242 00:15:24,730 --> 00:15:26,730 refraining from anger. 243 00:15:26,730 --> 00:15:29,919 For it is narrated from Abu Darda', may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 244 00:15:29,919 --> 00:15:31,919 I said, "O Messenger of Allah, 245 00:15:31,919 --> 00:15:35,919 guide me to a deed that will cause me to enter Paradise." 246 00:15:35,919 --> 00:15:39,919 He said, "Do not become angry, and Paradise will be yours." 247 00:15:39,919 --> 00:15:42,559 Among these deeds is also 248 00:15:42,559 --> 00:15:44,559 suppressing rage. 249 00:15:44,559 --> 00:15:46,720 For it is narrated from Mu'adh Ibn Anas, 250 00:15:46,720 --> 00:15:50,720 from his father, that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 251 00:15:50,720 --> 00:15:51,720 said: 252 00:15:51,720 --> 00:15:55,779 "Whoever suppresses his rage while he is able to act upon it, 253 00:15:55,779 --> 00:16:00,820 Allah will call him before the heads of all creation on the Day of Resurrection, 254 00:16:00,820 --> 00:16:04,820 until He gives him the choice of whichever of the houris he wishes." 255 00:16:04,820 --> 00:16:07,980 This is the reward for suppressing rage; 256 00:16:08,980 --> 00:16:12,980 how much greater would it be if it were accompanied by forgiveness and kindness? 257 00:16:12,980 --> 00:16:15,649 Among these deeds is also 258 00:16:15,649 --> 00:16:17,649 the master of seeking forgiveness (istighfar). 259 00:16:17,649 --> 00:16:20,649 The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 260 00:16:20,649 --> 00:16:23,649 "Learn the master of seeking forgiveness." 261 00:16:23,649 --> 00:16:31,029 From Shaddad Ibn Aws, may Allah be pleased with him, from the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, who said: 262 00:16:31,029 --> 00:16:34,029 "The master of seeking forgiveness is to say: 263 00:16:34,029 --> 00:16:36,029 'O Allah, You are my Lord; 264 00:16:36,029 --> 00:16:38,029 “And (mention) Dhu'n-Nun, when he went off in anger and deemed that We had no power over him, but he cried out in the darkness, saying: There is no Allah save Thee. Be Thou Glorified! Lo! I have been a wrong-doer.” (21:87) 265 00:16:38,029 --> 00:16:41,029 You created me and I am Your servant, 266 00:16:41,029 --> 00:16:45,029 and I am upon Your covenant and promise as much as I am able. 267 00:16:45,029 --> 00:16:48,029 I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. 268 00:16:48,029 --> 00:16:51,029 I acknowledge Your favor upon me, 269 00:16:51,029 --> 00:16:53,029 and I acknowledge my sin, 270 00:16:53,029 --> 00:16:55,029 so forgive me, 271 00:16:55,029 --> 00:16:59,029 for none forgives sins except You.'" 272 00:16:59,029 --> 00:17:00,029 He said: 273 00:17:00,029 --> 00:17:04,029 "Whoever says this during the day with firm belief in it, 274 00:17:04,029 --> 00:17:07,029 and dies that same day before evening, 275 00:17:07,029 --> 00:17:10,029 he is among the people of Paradise. 276 00:17:10,029 --> 00:17:14,059 And whoever says it at night with firm belief in it, 277 00:17:14,059 --> 00:17:16,059 and dies before morning, 278 00:17:16,059 --> 00:17:19,059 he is among the people of Paradise." 279 00:17:19,059 --> 00:17:23,829 O Allah, we ask You for Paradise and its bliss, 280 00:17:23,829 --> 00:17:27,829 and we ask You for the highest level of Paradise, 281 00:17:27,829 --> 00:17:30,829 without reckoning or punishment. 282 00:17:30,829 --> 00:17:33,859 O Allah, amen. 283 00:17:33,859 --> 00:17:37,059 The journey continues. 284 00:17:37,059 --> 00:17:43,319 It is Paradise.