WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:02.680 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 00:00:03.620 --> 00:00:05.900 The story of our mother Eve. 00:00:08.330 --> 00:00:09.730 O Eve. 00:00:09.890 --> 00:00:11.849 I counsel you to remember Allah. 00:00:14.259 --> 00:00:15.619 O Eve. 00:00:15.939 --> 00:00:20.820 After Allah, may He be glorified and exalted, clarified the state of those who follow His guidance, 00:00:21.179 --> 00:00:23.980 And that they shall neither go astray nor suffer, 00:00:24.339 --> 00:00:27.980 He clarified the state of those who turn away from His remembrance, saying: 00:00:28.899 --> 00:00:37.420 “But he who turneth away from remembrance of Me, his will be a narrow life, and I shall bring him blind to the assembly on the Day of Resurrection.” (20:124) 00:00:37.700 --> 00:00:43.380 “But he who turneth away from remembrance of Me, his will be a narrow life, and I shall bring him blind to the assembly on the Day of Resurrection.” (20:124) 00:00:43.380 --> 00:00:47.700 “But he who turneth away from remembrance of Me, his will be a narrow life, and I shall bring him blind to the assembly on the Day of Resurrection.” (20:124) 00:00:47.979 --> 00:00:52.579 "My Lord, why have You raised me up blind, 00:00:52.579 --> 00:00:55.859 While I was endowed with sight?" 00:00:56.060 --> 00:01:01.659 “He will say: So (it must be). Our revelations came unto thee but thou didst forget them. In like manner thou art forgotten this Day.” (20:126) 00:01:01.659 --> 00:01:05.260 "And likewise, today you are forgotten." 00:01:05.260 --> 00:01:08.659 “Thus do We reward him who is prodigal and believeth not the revelations of his Lord; and verily the doom of the Hereafter will be sterner and more lasting.” (20:127) 00:01:08.659 --> 00:01:12.780 “Thus do We reward him who is prodigal and believeth not the revelations of his Lord; and verily the doom of the Hereafter will be sterner and more lasting.” (20:127) 00:01:12.780 --> 00:01:17.379 “Thus do We reward him who is prodigal and believeth not the revelations of his Lord; and verily the doom of the Hereafter will be sterner and more lasting.” (20:127) 00:01:18.659 --> 00:01:19.700 O Eve. 00:01:20.180 --> 00:01:22.859 Our Lord, may He be glorified and exalted, has clarified 00:01:22.859 --> 00:01:25.340 A great principle in His Book, 00:01:25.819 --> 00:01:31.060 Which will make you certain that no one shall attain happiness in this world 00:01:31.420 --> 00:01:34.019 Except those who walk in obedience to Allah. 00:01:34.599 --> 00:01:35.959 The Almighty says: 00:01:36.439 --> 00:01:41.439 "Whoever does righteousness, whether male or female, while he is a believer, 00:01:41.799 --> 00:01:45.319 We will surely cause him to live a good life, 00:01:45.719 --> 00:01:50.840 And We will surely give them their reward [in the Hereafter] according to the best of what they used to do." 00:01:52.459 --> 00:01:53.620 O Eve. 00:01:54.060 --> 00:01:58.700 All your enemies live in misery and a constricted life 00:01:59.019 --> 00:02:01.819 Because of their war against this religion 00:02:02.099 --> 00:02:05.340 And their distance from the obedience of the Lord of the worlds. 00:02:05.890 --> 00:02:08.050 Ibn al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy on him, said: 00:02:08.669 --> 00:02:13.789 "Indeed, He, may He be glorified, has ordained a constricted life for those who turn away from His remembrance. 00:02:14.389 --> 00:02:15.590 For whoever turns away from Him, 00:02:15.870 --> 00:02:19.110 Shall have a life of constriction in proportion to his turning away. 00:02:19.550 --> 00:02:22.669 Even if he enjoys all kinds of worldly blessings, 00:02:23.150 --> 00:02:25.629 There remains in his heart a sense of desolation, humiliation, 00:02:25.909 --> 00:02:28.509 And regrets that tear the heart apart, 00:02:28.949 --> 00:02:32.710 Along with false hopes and present torment. 00:02:33.340 --> 00:02:37.379 This is only hidden from him by the intoxication of desires and passion, 00:02:37.699 --> 00:02:39.939 And the love of this world and status. 00:02:40.500 --> 00:02:43.460 Even if the intoxication of wine is not added to this, 00:02:44.020 --> 00:02:47.300 The intoxication of these things is greater than the intoxication of wine, 00:02:47.819 --> 00:02:50.620 For the one intoxicated by wine eventually recovers and becomes sober, 00:02:51.180 --> 00:02:54.780 But the one intoxicated by whims and the love of this world does not recover, 00:02:55.300 --> 00:02:58.699 Except when he is among the ranks of the dead." 00:02:59.629 --> 00:03:00.909 Thus, a constricted life 00:03:01.389 --> 00:03:08.830 Is inevitable for those who turn away from the remembrance of Allah, which He sent down to His Messenger, peace be upon him, in this world, 00:03:09.389 --> 00:03:11.590 In the barzakh (the grave), and on the day of his resurrection. 00:03:12.389 --> 00:03:15.110 The eye finds no coolness, the heart finds no tranquility, 00:03:15.669 --> 00:03:20.909 And the soul finds no peace except with its God and true object of worship, 00:03:21.569 --> 00:03:24.050 While every other object of worship is false. 00:03:24.939 --> 00:03:29.020 Whoever finds the coolness of his eye in Allah, every eye finds coolness in him, 00:03:29.659 --> 00:03:32.099 And whoever does not find the coolness of his eye in Allah, 00:03:32.620 --> 00:03:35.659 His soul will be torn apart by regrets over this world. 00:03:36.379 --> 00:03:39.979 Allah, the Almighty, has only granted a good life 00:03:40.460 --> 00:03:43.259 To those who believe in Him and do righteous deeds. 00:03:44.990 --> 00:03:45.909 O Eve. 00:03:46.590 --> 00:03:49.629 Do not be deceived by what they possess of this world, 00:03:50.189 --> 00:03:54.830 Or the joy, happiness, and luxury they display before people, 00:03:55.509 --> 00:03:57.310 For their inner selves are shattered, 00:03:57.870 --> 00:04:00.590 Because they do not remember Allah, the Almighty. 00:04:01.560 --> 00:04:02.479 O Eve. 00:04:03.240 --> 00:04:06.319 Your saying "SubhanAllah" (Glory be to Allah) and "Alhamdulillah" (Praise be to Allah), 00:04:06.960 --> 00:04:09.800 And "La ilaha illa Allah" (There is no god but Allah) and "Allahu Akbar" (Allah is the Greatest), 00:04:10.439 --> 00:04:13.080 Is better than what they have and more lasting. 00:04:13.949 --> 00:04:14.990 The Almighty says: 00:04:15.789 --> 00:04:19.029 “Wealth and children are an ornament of the life of the world. But the good deeds which endure are better in thy Lord's sight for reward, and better in respect of hope.” (18:46) 00:04:19.670 --> 00:04:25.629 “Wealth and children are an ornament of the life of the world. But the good deeds which endure are better in thy Lord's sight for reward, and better in respect of hope.” (18:46) 00:04:26.540 --> 00:04:30.660 "And the enduring good deeds" — such as these four phrases. 00:04:31.740 --> 00:04:33.740 Sayyid Qutb, may Allah have mercy on him, said: 00:04:34.579 --> 00:04:38.500 "A life severed from the connection with Allah and His vast mercy 00:04:39.139 --> 00:04:42.740 Is a constricted life, no matter how much breadth and enjoyment it contains. 00:04:43.579 --> 00:04:48.980 It is a constriction due to the disconnection from Allah and the lack of reliance upon His protection. 00:04:49.660 --> 00:04:52.060 It is the constriction of confusion, anxiety, and doubt. 00:04:52.790 --> 00:04:54.470 The constriction of greed and caution: 00:04:55.220 --> 00:04:57.060 Greed for what is in one's hand, 00:04:57.459 --> 00:04:59.060 And caution against losing it. 00:04:59.740 --> 00:05:05.180 The constriction of chasing the mirage of ambitions and the regret over everything that slips away. 00:05:05.819 --> 00:05:10.740 The heart feels no tranquility of stability except in the presence of Allah, 00:05:11.459 --> 00:05:16.660 And it feels no comfort of trust except when it is holding fast to the most trustworthy handhold, 00:05:17.180 --> 00:05:19.060 Which has no breaking." 00:05:20.019 --> 00:05:24.379 Indeed, the tranquility of faith multiplies life in length and breadth, 00:05:24.819 --> 00:05:26.100 And in depth and scope. 00:05:26.819 --> 00:05:31.939 And being deprived of it is a misery that the misery of poverty and deprivation cannot match. 00:05:32.879 --> 00:05:34.839 “But he who turneth away from remembrance of Me, his will be a narrow life, and I shall bring him blind to the assembly on the Day of Resurrection.” (20:124) 00:05:35.480 --> 00:05:37.519 And he was cut off from the connection with Me. 00:05:38.160 --> 00:05:41.240 “But he who turneth away from remembrance of Me, his will be a narrow life, and I shall bring him blind to the assembly on the Day of Resurrection.” (20:124) 00:05:41.839 --> 00:05:44.600 “But he who turneth away from remembrance of Me, his will be a narrow life, and I shall bring him blind to the assembly on the Day of Resurrection.” (20:124) 00:05:45.360 --> 00:05:49.040 That is a type of straying, just as he strayed in this world, 00:05:49.639 --> 00:05:53.800 And that is a recompense for his turning away from the remembrance in the first life. 00:05:54.480 --> 00:05:55.920 So when he asks, 00:05:56.480 --> 00:06:00.600 "My Lord, why have You raised me up blind, while I was endowed with sight?" 00:06:01.199 --> 00:06:02.240 The answer is: 00:06:02.959 --> 00:06:06.199 “He will say: So (it must be). Our revelations came unto thee but thou didst forget them. In like manner thou art forgotten this Day.” (20:126) 00:06:06.680 --> 00:06:09.160 "And likewise, today you are forgotten." 00:06:09.800 --> 00:06:14.560 “Thus do We reward him who is prodigal and believeth not the revelations of his Lord; and verily the doom of the Hereafter will be sterner and more lasting.” (20:127) 00:06:15.160 --> 00:06:18.480 “Thus do We reward him who is prodigal and believeth not the revelations of his Lord; and verily the doom of the Hereafter will be sterner and more lasting.” (20:127) 00:06:19.459 --> 00:06:22.220 He who turned away from the remembrance of his Lord has indeed transgressed; 00:06:22.980 --> 00:06:26.019 He transgressed by casting aside the guidance that was before him, 00:06:26.540 --> 00:06:28.860 Even though it was the most precious treasure and provision. 00:06:29.540 --> 00:06:33.540 He transgressed by spending his sight on things other than what it was created for, 00:06:34.100 --> 00:06:37.060 So he saw nothing of the signs of Allah. 00:06:37.779 --> 00:06:38.699 Therefore, it is inevitable 00:06:39.180 --> 00:06:41.420 That he lives a constricted life, 00:06:41.899 --> 00:06:44.899 And is raised on the Day of Resurrection blind. 00:06:48.250 --> 00:06:51.170 The Prophet, peace be upon him, was keen 00:06:51.170 --> 00:06:55.209 On teaching women the remembrance of Allah in many hadiths, 00:06:55.810 --> 00:06:57.490 And I counsel you with them, 00:06:57.970 --> 00:07:01.850 Just as the Prophet, peace be upon him, counseled you. 00:07:02.800 --> 00:07:03.800 O Eve. 00:07:04.399 --> 00:07:06.800 Maintain your glorification (tasbih) before sleeping, 00:07:07.439 --> 00:07:11.000 For it will help you in your daily tasks. 00:07:11.959 --> 00:07:13.920 On the authority of Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, 00:07:14.639 --> 00:07:18.839 That Fatimah complained of the pain she felt from the hand mill she used to grind grain. 00:07:19.740 --> 00:07:24.339 She heard that the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, had received captives, 00:07:25.060 --> 00:07:28.339 So she went to him to ask for a servant, but she did not find him. 00:07:29.220 --> 00:07:30.540 She mentioned it to Aisha, 00:07:31.259 --> 00:07:34.019 And when the Prophet, peace be upon him, came, 00:07:34.540 --> 00:07:36.779 Aisha told him about it. 00:07:37.529 --> 00:07:40.370 He came to us while we had already entered our beds. 00:07:40.889 --> 00:07:42.410 We started to get up, 00:07:42.850 --> 00:07:45.490 But he said, "Stay where you are." 00:07:46.089 --> 00:07:49.209 Until I felt the coolness of his feet on my chest. 00:07:49.970 --> 00:07:54.850 He said, "Shall I not guide you both to something better than what you asked for? 00:07:55.709 --> 00:07:57.910 When you go to your beds, 00:07:58.470 --> 00:08:01.230 Say 'Allahu Akbar' thirty-four times, 00:08:01.750 --> 00:08:04.069 'Alhamdulillah' thirty-three times, 00:08:04.589 --> 00:08:07.189 And 'SubhanAllah' thirty-three times. 00:08:07.750 --> 00:08:11.470 For that is better for you both than what you asked for." 00:08:12.230 --> 00:08:13.550 Narrated by al-Bukhari. 00:08:14.800 --> 00:08:17.639 And on the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 00:08:18.319 --> 00:08:23.480 Fatimah, may Allah be pleased with her, came to the Prophet, peace be upon him, 00:08:23.879 --> 00:08:25.480 Asking him for a servant. 00:08:26.199 --> 00:08:27.240 He said to her: 00:08:27.959 --> 00:08:28.720 "Say: 00:08:29.399 --> 00:08:33.799 O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and Lord of the Great Throne, 00:08:34.360 --> 00:08:36.440 Our Lord and the Lord of everything, 00:08:37.039 --> 00:08:40.399 Revealer of the Torah, the Gospel, and the Qur'an, 00:08:40.960 --> 00:08:43.000 Splitter of the seed and the date stone, 00:08:43.679 --> 00:08:48.720 I seek refuge in You from the evil of everything whose forelock You hold. 00:08:49.539 --> 00:08:52.379 You are the First, and there is nothing before You. 00:08:53.019 --> 00:08:55.980 You are the Last, and there is nothing after You. 00:08:56.659 --> 00:08:59.700 You are the Manifest, and there is nothing above You. 00:09:00.299 --> 00:09:03.299 You are the Hidden, and there is nothing beyond You. 00:09:04.019 --> 00:09:05.580 Pay off my debt, 00:09:06.059 --> 00:09:07.820 And enrich me against poverty." 00:09:08.580 --> 00:09:09.779 Narrated by Muslim. 00:09:11.389 --> 00:09:12.389 O Eve. 00:09:13.029 --> 00:09:18.350 You should use the comprehensive supplications of the Prophet, peace be upon him, 00:09:19.029 --> 00:09:21.389 For they save you time, 00:09:21.750 --> 00:09:23.269 And their reward is great. 00:09:24.250 --> 00:09:26.889 On the authority of Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with them both, 00:09:27.450 --> 00:09:29.970 From Juwayriyah, may Allah be pleased with her, 00:09:30.529 --> 00:09:33.129 That the Prophet, peace be upon him, 00:09:33.129 --> 00:09:36.649 Left her early in the morning when he prayed the dawn prayer, 00:09:37.169 --> 00:09:38.769 While she was in her place of prayer. 00:09:39.450 --> 00:09:42.690 Then he returned after the sun had risen, and she was still sitting there. 00:09:43.480 --> 00:09:44.200 He said, 00:09:44.840 --> 00:09:48.240 "Are you still in the same state as I left you?" 00:09:48.919 --> 00:09:49.840 She said, "Yes." 00:09:50.769 --> 00:09:53.490 The Prophet, peace be upon him, said, 00:09:54.049 --> 00:09:58.009 "I have said four phrases after you, three times, 00:09:58.730 --> 00:10:01.289 If they were weighed against what you have said since today, 00:10:01.610 --> 00:10:02.850 They would outweigh them: 00:10:03.600 --> 00:10:05.519 'SubhanAllah wa bihamdihi' (Glory be to Allah and I praise Him), 00:10:06.080 --> 00:10:07.120 By the number of His creation, 00:10:07.639 --> 00:10:08.799 And the pleasure of His Self, 00:10:09.320 --> 00:10:10.480 And the weight of His Throne, 00:10:11.000 --> 00:10:12.720 And the ink of His words." 00:10:13.549 --> 00:10:14.590 Narrated by Muslim. 00:10:16.080 --> 00:10:17.080 O Eve. 00:10:17.720 --> 00:10:19.360 When you have performed the obligatory prayer, 00:10:19.960 --> 00:10:24.320 Do not rush to get up until you have said this dhikr. 00:10:25.470 --> 00:10:27.549 On the authority of al-Fadl ibn al-Hasan al-Damri, 00:10:28.070 --> 00:10:30.149 From Umm al-Hakam or Duba'ah, 00:10:30.629 --> 00:10:33.149 The daughter of Zubayr ibn Abd al-Muttalib, 00:10:33.870 --> 00:10:37.110 Who narrated to him from one of them that she said: 00:10:37.870 --> 00:10:41.909 The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, obtained some captives, 00:10:42.740 --> 00:10:48.500 So my sister, I, and Fatimah, the daughter of the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, went, 00:10:49.100 --> 00:10:51.460 And we complained to him about our situation, 00:10:52.250 --> 00:10:55.730 And asked him to grant us something from the captives. 00:10:56.590 --> 00:10:59.870 The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said, 00:11:00.470 --> 00:11:02.629 "The orphans of Badr have preceded you, 00:11:03.389 --> 00:11:08.389 But I will guide you to what is better for you than that: 00:11:09.299 --> 00:11:14.940 Say 'Allahu Akbar' after every prayer thirty-three times, 00:11:15.539 --> 00:11:18.019 And 'SubhanAllah' thirty-three times, 00:11:18.740 --> 00:11:21.419 And 'Alhamdulillah' thirty-three times, 00:11:22.210 --> 00:11:25.809 And 'La ilaha illa Allah, wahdahu la sharika lah' (There is no god but Allah alone, with no partner), 00:11:26.529 --> 00:11:28.450 “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) 00:11:29.090 --> 00:11:31.850 And He is capable of all things." 00:11:32.610 --> 00:11:34.409 Narrated by Abu Dawud. 00:11:36.100 --> 00:11:37.059 O Eve. 00:11:37.659 --> 00:11:41.139 Keep your tongue moist with this dhikr wherever you are, 00:11:41.779 --> 00:11:43.860 In your room or in your kitchen, 00:11:44.460 --> 00:11:46.139 With people or alone, 00:11:46.860 --> 00:11:51.340 For it is the counsel of the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, to you. 00:11:52.450 --> 00:11:55.169 On the authority of Yusayrah, may Allah be pleased with her, who said: 00:11:55.850 --> 00:11:59.370 The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said to us, 00:12:00.009 --> 00:12:03.690 "You must perform tasbih (glorification), tahlil (proclaiming oneness), and taqdis (sanctification), 00:12:04.289 --> 00:12:05.929 And count them on your fingertips, 00:12:06.289 --> 00:12:09.570 For they will be questioned and made to speak. 00:12:10.250 --> 00:12:13.009 And do not be heedless, lest you forget mercy." 00:12:13.799 --> 00:12:15.559 Narrated by Abu Dawud. 00:12:17.299 --> 00:12:18.259 O Eve. 00:12:18.940 --> 00:12:20.700 When you grow old and weak, 00:12:21.299 --> 00:12:24.059 And you have no wealth to give in charity, 00:12:24.779 --> 00:12:28.860 Remember that Allah has gifted you a tongue with which to remember Him, 00:12:29.580 --> 00:12:31.100 So say this dhikr. 00:12:32.330 --> 00:12:35.450 On the authority of Umm Hani, may Allah be pleased with her, who said: 00:12:36.210 --> 00:12:40.409 I came to the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, and said, 00:12:41.090 --> 00:12:42.250 "O Messenger of Allah, 00:12:42.809 --> 00:12:44.370 Guide me to a deed, 00:12:45.009 --> 00:12:48.250 For I have grown old, weak, and heavy." 00:12:48.929 --> 00:12:49.730 He said: 00:12:50.370 --> 00:12:52.409 Proclaim the greatness of Allah one hundred times, 00:12:52.929 --> 00:12:55.049 Praise Allah one hundred times, 00:12:55.649 --> 00:12:57.929 And glorify Allah one hundred times; 00:12:58.570 --> 00:13:03.250 This is better than one hundred horses, bridled and saddled, in the cause of Allah, 00:13:03.850 --> 00:13:05.889 And better than one hundred camels for sacrifice, 00:13:06.370 --> 00:13:08.610 And better than freeing one hundred slaves. 00:13:09.370 --> 00:13:10.690 It was narrated by Ibn Majah. 00:13:12.000 --> 00:13:13.000 O Hawwa, 00:13:13.759 --> 00:13:17.559 If the world feels narrow for you and your worries multiply, 00:13:18.200 --> 00:13:20.159 Then hold fast to this dhikr. 00:13:20.990 --> 00:13:24.669 On the authority of Asma' bint 'Umays, may Allah be pleased with her, who said: 00:13:25.350 --> 00:13:28.950 The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said to me: 00:13:29.879 --> 00:13:35.360 "Shall I not teach you words to say during times of distress or hardship? 00:13:36.220 --> 00:13:36.899 Allah, 00:13:37.580 --> 00:13:41.059 Allah is my Lord; I do not associate anything with Him." 00:13:41.879 --> 00:13:43.559 It was narrated by Abu Dawud. 00:13:45.159 --> 00:13:46.720 Finally, O Hawwa, 00:13:47.320 --> 00:13:49.480 You must frequently seek forgiveness (istighfar), 00:13:49.960 --> 00:13:52.279 For it is your salvation from the Fire. 00:13:53.299 --> 00:13:56.299 On the authority of 'Abdullah Ibn 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with them both, 00:13:56.899 --> 00:14:01.259 That the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: 00:14:02.019 --> 00:14:03.539 "O assembly of women, 00:14:04.179 --> 00:14:06.860 Give charity and seek forgiveness often, 00:14:07.539 --> 00:14:10.620 For I have seen that you constitute the majority of the people of the Fire." 00:14:11.529 --> 00:14:14.250 A sensible woman among them asked: 00:14:15.009 --> 00:14:18.490 "And why, O Messenger of Allah, are we the majority of the people of the Fire?" 00:14:19.309 --> 00:14:19.870 He said: 00:14:20.509 --> 00:14:21.789 "You curse frequently, 00:14:22.149 --> 00:14:23.710 And you are ungrateful to your spouses. 00:14:24.500 --> 00:14:30.179 I have not seen anyone more deficient in intellect and religion, yet more capable of overcoming a man of sound mind, than you." 00:14:31.070 --> 00:14:31.590 She asked: 00:14:32.269 --> 00:14:33.429 "O Messenger of Allah, 00:14:33.909 --> 00:14:36.230 What is the deficiency of intellect and religion?" 00:14:36.980 --> 00:14:37.500 He said: 00:14:38.259 --> 00:14:39.940 "As for the deficiency of intellect, 00:14:40.500 --> 00:14:43.899 It is that the testimony of two women is equivalent to the testimony of one man; 00:14:44.500 --> 00:14:46.460 This is the deficiency of intellect. 00:14:47.259 --> 00:14:51.460 And you spend nights without praying and do not fast during Ramadan; 00:14:52.139 --> 00:14:54.340 This is the deficiency of religion." 00:14:55.139 --> 00:14:56.379 It was narrated by Muslim. 00:14:57.669 --> 00:15:00.950 We shall continue in a future meeting, if Allah wills. 00:15:01.509 --> 00:15:04.429 And praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds. 00:15:05.710 --> 00:15:08.750 The story of our mother Hawwa.