Comments on: Chill Out Like The Prophet: Tips For The Stressed Muslim Da’ee – Part I http://muslimmatters.org/2009/08/18/chill-out-like-the-prophet-tips-for-the-stressed-muslim-daee-part-i/ Discourses in the Intellectual Traditions, Political Situation, and Social Ethics of Muslim Life Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:04:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Massoud V. http://muslimmatters.org/2009/08/18/chill-out-like-the-prophet-tips-for-the-stressed-muslim-daee-part-i/#comment-99257 Massoud V. Thu, 02 Jun 2011 03:15:13 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=6920#comment-99257 It was narrated from 'Ali, that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said concerning the urine of a nursing infant: "Water should be sprinkled over the urine of a boy, and the urine of a girl should be washed." [Sunan Ibn Majah (#525), Sunan Abu Dawud (#378) (Sahih-Ali Za'i) . . . and others. It is classed as 'Hasan (Sahih)' by At-Tirmidhi (#610) (Sahih-Ali Za'i), and Sahih by Ibn Khuzaimah (#283 and #284), Ibn Hibban (#247), Al-Hakim (1/165 and 166) and Adh-Dhahabi concurred] According to Zubair Ali Za'i, the Hadith is Hasan due to the virtue of its many witnesses. As for Al-Albani, he graded it as Sahih. It should be noted, however, that the Hadith itself is possessive of a weak chain due to Qatadah's Ana'nah (see Zubair Ali Za'i's comments), however the Hadith's many Shawahid (witnesses) raise its status . . . And Allah knows best. It was narrated from ‘Ali, that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said concerning the urine of a nursing infant: “Water should be sprinkled over the urine of a boy, and the urine of a girl should be washed.”

[Sunan Ibn Majah (#525), Sunan Abu Dawud (#378) (Sahih-Ali Za'i) . . . and others. It is classed as 'Hasan (Sahih)' by At-Tirmidhi (#610) (Sahih-Ali Za'i), and Sahih by Ibn Khuzaimah (#283 and #284), Ibn Hibban (#247), Al-Hakim (1/165 and 166) and Adh-Dhahabi concurred]

According to Zubair Ali Za’i, the Hadith is Hasan due to the virtue of its many witnesses. As for Al-Albani, he graded it as Sahih.

It should be noted, however, that the Hadith itself is possessive of a weak chain due to Qatadah’s Ana’nah (see Zubair Ali Za’i's comments), however the Hadith’s many Shawahid (witnesses) raise its status . . .

And Allah knows best.

]]> By: Aziza http://muslimmatters.org/2009/08/18/chill-out-like-the-prophet-tips-for-the-stressed-muslim-daee-part-i/#comment-99224 Aziza Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:13:21 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=6920#comment-99224 Ameen :) Ameen :)

]]> By: Um e Abdullah http://muslimmatters.org/2009/08/18/chill-out-like-the-prophet-tips-for-the-stressed-muslim-daee-part-i/#comment-70252 Um e Abdullah Sun, 27 Jun 2010 15:16:05 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=6920#comment-70252 Jazak Allah khair sadaf, i loved this and needed to read it as i think i've been doing just this.......heading for a burnout......i wish we could be as realxed as the Prophet (saw) and as positive and still get so much done in our lifetime. ameen Jazak Allah khair sadaf, i loved this and needed to read it as i think i’ve been doing just this…….heading for a burnout……i wish we could be as realxed as the Prophet (saw) and as positive and still get so much done in our lifetime. ameen

]]> By: Mustafa http://muslimmatters.org/2009/08/18/chill-out-like-the-prophet-tips-for-the-stressed-muslim-daee-part-i/#comment-47997 Mustafa Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:57:52 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=6920#comment-47997 Jazaakillahu khayran for this. Some things that struck me about this prophetic "chilling out": * Simplicity - No fancy equipment required, no TV, no computer, just some water * Seclusion - There was a "gate" preventing the outside world from barging in. Turn your phones off! * Physically soothing environment - What's more relaxing than being in the water? * Worthy companions - Not everyone is good to chill out with. Some just add to the stress! * Decompression - No intense mind games (crosswords, anyone?). No chatter. Only you and your thoughts. Sometimes it can be be Salah, but sometimes it can just be sitting there. Salallahu alaa Muhammad wa sallam Jazaakillahu khayran for this. Some things that struck me about this prophetic “chilling out”:

* Simplicity – No fancy equipment required, no TV, no computer, just some water

* Seclusion – There was a “gate” preventing the outside world from barging in. Turn your phones off!

* Physically soothing environment – What’s more relaxing than being in the water?

* Worthy companions – Not everyone is good to chill out with. Some just add to the stress!

* Decompression – No intense mind games (crosswords, anyone?). No chatter. Only you and your thoughts. Sometimes it can be be Salah, but sometimes it can just be sitting there.

Salallahu alaa Muhammad wa sallam

]]> By: Faiez http://muslimmatters.org/2009/08/18/chill-out-like-the-prophet-tips-for-the-stressed-muslim-daee-part-i/#comment-47989 Faiez Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:52:51 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=6920#comment-47989 JazakAllahu khayr for this article, some du'aat feel the need to be machines and only hurt themselves AND their da'wah by not chilling out. People don't like being around someone who's easily irritable and gives standard answers devoid of human personality and emotion. JazakAllahu khayr for this article, some du’aat feel the need to be machines and only hurt themselves AND their da’wah by not chilling out. People don’t like being around someone who’s easily irritable and gives standard answers devoid of human personality and emotion.

]]> By: Sadaf http://muslimmatters.org/2009/08/18/chill-out-like-the-prophet-tips-for-the-stressed-muslim-daee-part-i/#comment-47955 Sadaf Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:55:10 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=6920#comment-47955 Bismillah Jazaakunn Allahu Khairan sisters! May Allah grant us all the wisdom to become like the Prophet [صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم] in word and deed. I have noticed many, many da'ees swerving away from the "middle/moderate path" and towards workaholicism because of a lack of knowledge. May Allah grant us more and more knowledge of Deen. Ameen. Bismillah

Jazaakunn Allahu Khairan sisters! May Allah grant us all the wisdom to become like the Prophet [صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم] in word and deed.
I have noticed many, many da’ees swerving away from the “middle/moderate path” and towards workaholicism because of a lack of knowledge. May Allah grant us more and more knowledge of Deen.
Ameen.

]]> By: Ameera http://muslimmatters.org/2009/08/18/chill-out-like-the-prophet-tips-for-the-stressed-muslim-daee-part-i/#comment-47953 Ameera Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:20:11 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=6920#comment-47953 Jazakillah... how true it is that we all need to give ourselves periods of rest and not feel guilty about it. It's strange how we pass through different periods of learning and awareness - not long ago, I was confused about the right way of spending my time. I observed a certain classmate, whose excellent conduct and love for Islam convinced me that everything she was doing was right. I tried to elulate her in how she spent her time - always busy studying, grabbing every moment she got in medical college - the five minutes between classes or while having her lunch - to open her textbook and memorize a paragraph. However, after trying to implement the same plan for myself, feeling its Islamically the only way to not waste time, I realized it just wasn't right. I couldn't keep up with it and I realized that all I was doing was study, study, study... people around me couldn't engage me in a conversation ebcause I had my nose in my books. It took some time but I realized finally that a balance is required in everything we do and thinking that studying constantly is a way to minimize wastage of time, is actually not reasonable at all. I started noticing incident in the Sunnah like you've mentioned in this blog post, about relaxing and just "hanging out" together, getting a chance to catch up on each others' lives, share anecdotes. This makes sense, Alhamdolillah... so goodbye boring studious Ameera and a hello to a more relaxed and easy-going student InshAllah. :) Jazakillah… how true it is that we all need to give ourselves periods of rest and not feel guilty about it. It’s strange how we pass through different periods of learning and awareness – not long ago, I was confused about the right way of spending my time. I observed a certain classmate, whose excellent conduct and love for Islam convinced me that everything she was doing was right. I tried to elulate her in how she spent her time – always busy studying, grabbing every moment she got in medical college – the five minutes between classes or while having her lunch – to open her textbook and memorize a paragraph.

However, after trying to implement the same plan for myself, feeling its Islamically the only way to not waste time, I realized it just wasn’t right. I couldn’t keep up with it and I realized that all I was doing was study, study, study… people around me couldn’t engage me in a conversation ebcause I had my nose in my books. It took some time but I realized finally that a balance is required in everything we do and thinking that studying constantly is a way to minimize wastage of time, is actually not reasonable at all.

I started noticing incident in the Sunnah like you’ve mentioned in this blog post, about relaxing and just “hanging out” together, getting a chance to catch up on each others’ lives, share anecdotes. This makes sense, Alhamdolillah… so goodbye boring studious Ameera and a hello to a more relaxed and easy-going student InshAllah. :)

]]> By: Sista http://muslimmatters.org/2009/08/18/chill-out-like-the-prophet-tips-for-the-stressed-muslim-daee-part-i/#comment-47952 Sista Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:12:43 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=6920#comment-47952 MashAllah, what a lovely reminder. =) I wanted to share this hadith: Rasul Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “Give due respect and regard to your children and decorate them with the best of manners.” [Abu Daud] Rasul Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wasallam) would be the first to give salaam to children as he would pass them, thereby teaching them Islamic manners with his own example. He (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) would have sweets and dates for them. Once the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) was giving one of his grandsons a ride when somebody remarked, “What an excellent ride you have!” to his grandson. Rasul Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) immediately drew attention to the child instead by saying, “Don’t you see what an excellent rider I have!” This was the nature of Rasul Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam), that he would give love and importance to children. MashAllah, what a lovely reminder. =)

I wanted to share this hadith:
Rasul Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “Give due respect and regard to your children and decorate them with the best of manners.” [Abu Daud]

Rasul Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wasallam) would be the first to give salaam to children as he would pass them, thereby teaching them Islamic manners with his own example. He (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) would have sweets and dates for them. Once the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) was giving one of his grandsons a ride when somebody remarked, “What an excellent ride you have!” to his grandson. Rasul Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) immediately drew attention to the child instead by saying, “Don’t you see what an excellent rider I have!” This was the nature of Rasul Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam), that he would give love and importance to children.

]]> By: hayat http://muslimmatters.org/2009/08/18/chill-out-like-the-prophet-tips-for-the-stressed-muslim-daee-part-i/#comment-47951 hayat Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:43:41 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=6920#comment-47951 Machallha what a good reminder and best lesson my allha give you jenetul ferdos ya reb. keep up the best work and you will get your reward in akira Machallha what a good reminder and best lesson my allha give you jenetul ferdos ya reb.
keep up the best work and you will get your reward in akira

]]> By: ummimaryam http://muslimmatters.org/2009/08/18/chill-out-like-the-prophet-tips-for-the-stressed-muslim-daee-part-i/#comment-47937 ummimaryam Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:47:24 +0000 http://muslimmatters.org/?p=6920#comment-47937 Mashaallah.Excellent post.Jazakumallahu khairaa sister.Looking forward to read the rest of it.. Mashaallah.Excellent post.Jazakumallahu khairaa sister.Looking forward to read the rest of it..

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