Main Topic
An overview of major Islamic injunctions established in the second year after Hijrah, alongside historical lessons and trials from the life of Hazrat Ruqayyah (Radiallahu Anha), the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam).
Key Lessons
- Major pillars and practices established in 2 A.H. include the fasting of Ramadan, Sadaqatul Fitr, Eid Salah, Qurbani, Zakat (according to majority scholars), and sending Durood upon Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam).
- Fasting on Ashura was initially obligatory upon arrival in Madinah but became voluntary after Ramadan fasts were prescribed.
- Commemorating annual deaths or death anniversaries is not part of Sunnah; love for the Ahl al-Bayt and Sahaba is expressed through following the Prophet's teachings rather than innovations.
- The biography of Hazrat Ruqayyah (Radiallahu Anha) highlights severe trials: divorce, dual migrations to Abyssinia with Hazrat Uthman (Radiallahu Anhu), severe illness, and the tragic loss of her young son Abdullah.
- Whatever personal hardship a Muslim faces—loss of children, divorce, or displacement—Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) experienced and endured greater trials with complete patience.
- Establishing a strong connection with Allah (Ta'alluq-billah) and accepting Divine Decree (Raza bil Qada) protects the heart from anxiety, depression, and spiritual burnout.
Quranic/Hadith References
- Sahih Bukhari narration on the fast of Ashura transitioning from Farz to Nafl.
- Qur'anic reference to Surah Al-A'la regarding self-purification and Eid prayer.
- Surah Al-Kawthar: "Fasalli li Rabbika wanhar" regarding Qurbani.
- Surah At-Tawbah (9:40): "La tahzan innallaha ma'ana" (Do not grieve, indeed Allah is with us).
- Hadith: "Allah remains in the assistance of His servant as long as the servant remains in the assistance of his brother."
Practical Advice
- Establish a daily discipline of reciting at least 300 Durood Sharif upon Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam).
- Cultivate self-discipline (Istiqamah) in daily routines to succeed in both spiritual and worldly affairs.
- Turn directly to Allah through Tahajjud and sincere Dua during personal emotional stress or grief rather than relying solely on superficial remedies.
- Practice forgiveness and avoid harboring lingering resentment (bad-gumaani or revenge) when personal relationships or marriages end.
Hazrat Moulana Dawood Seedat Saheb