The Heavenly Dispute

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DAR AS-SUNNAH CLASSIC COLLECTION THE HEAVENLY DISPUTE IBN RAJAB AL-HANBALĪ دار السنة
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CONTENT THE AUTHOR Hafiz Abu'l-Faraj Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali THE AUTHOR'S INTRODUCTION CHAPTER ONE Expiating Actions (al-Kafarat) 11 17 28 28 CHAPTER TWO The First Reason for the Expiations of Sins: Making Ablution (Wuḍu) CHAPTER THREE The Second Reason for the Expiations of Sins: Walking to the Congregation and Friday prayers 30 46
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The Heavenly Dispute وَيَطُوفُ عَلَيْهِمْ وِلْدَانٌ تُخَلَّدُونَ إِذَا رَأَيْنَهُمْ حَسِبْتَهُمْ لُؤْلُؤًا مَنشُورًا وَإِذَا رَأَيْتَ ثَمَّ رَأَيْتَ نَعِيها ومُلْكَا كَبِيرًا عَلِيهُمْ ثِيَابُ سُندُسٍ له خضر و استبرق وَحُلُوا أَسَاوِرَ مِن فِضَّةٍ وَسَقَهُمْ رَبُّهُمْ شَرَابًا طهور الله "They give food, despite their love for it to the poor, and the orphans and the prisoner. [Saying], 'We feed you only out of desire for the countenance [i.e., approval] of Allah alone. We do not want any repayment from you, nor any thanks. Indeed, We fear from our Lord of a distressful and a fateful Day!' So Allah has safeguarded them from the evil of that Day and has made them find brightness and pure joy. And will reward them for their stead- fastness in adversity with a garden [in Paradise] and silk [garments]. [They will be] reclining in it on couches. They will not see therein any [heat of the] sun nor sever cold. Its shading branches will droop down low over them, its ripe fruit hanging down ready to be picked. Vessels of silver and goblets of pure crystal are brought round among them, crystalline [Clear glasses] made from sil- ver they [themselves] have measured them very exactly [of their needs]. They will be given there in a cup to drink mixed with ginger (zanjabil). In it there is a flowing spring called named salsabil. Ageless youths will circulate among them, serv- ing them. Seeing them, you would think them [as beautiful as] scattered pearls. When you look there [in Paradise], you will see delight and a great kingdom. They will wear green garments of fine silk and rich brocade. They will be adorned with silver bracelets. And their Lord will give them a 67
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THE HEAVENLY DISPUTE IBN RAJAB AL-HANBALI Där as-Sunnah are honoured to bring another classical work of Imam Al-Hafiz Ibn Rajab in the English language. It is an important commentary on the noble hadith of the Prophet () that was recorded in the collection of Sunan Tirmidhi relating the dispute among the chief Angels of the Highest Heaven. The dispute arose about deeds that expiate sin and raise a person's rank in the Hereafter. The Prophet() said of this hadith, "Indeed, it is the truth, so study and learn it." Therefore it is necessary for every Muslim to take extra keen interest in learning its lessons, understanding its values and applying its highly prized recommendations. The esteemed author beautifully explains the hadith in details and highlights the importance of enacting righteous deeds by which Allah wipes out with them, sins and wrongdoings, while elevating a person to higher degrees on the Day of Judgment. The ḥadīth also comprises great supplications that the Prophet () was given in the lofty encounter with his Lord; all of which occurred when he all of a sudden felt drowsy until asleep overtook him during the night prayer. He additionally discuses concepts of dreams and miracles, the excellence of ablution and performing it well, performing prayer in congregation, the night prayer, walking to the Masjid, feeding the poor and one's neighbours, right etiquette in speaking, having humility and contentment, enjoining the love of Allah and increasing it for purpose of drawing closer to Him. This work motivates people to go beyond fulfilling their roles as Muslims by not taking seemingly smaller actions for granted. The spiritual dimension to these actions will add to the aspirations in our increased servitude to Allah. Every Muslim is therefore, in need of this precious advice that aims to leave a lasting positive impact on all those who come to embrace its contents. 縮 الله Dår as-Sunnah Publishers P.O. Box 9818, Birmingham, B11 4WA,United Kingdom.. E-mail: info@darassunnah.com www.darassunnah.com ISBN-13: 978-1904336-54-9 ISBN-10: 1-904336-54-X Copyright by 9 781904 336549"> Dár as-Sunnah Publishers.