As Salaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmutallahi Wa Baraakaatahu,
As the Winter approaches...
And the cold starts to set in...
You've already missed the boat.
Yes..
The boat of preparation.
With so many benefits to the Winter..
And so many drawbacks..
We have alot to prepare for.
So let's focus on the benefits..
And plan for the drawbacks..
So get your Bobble Hats on..
Better late than never.
Lets get started..
Ayat Al Qur’an - Surah Al Imran (Family of Imran) - (3:190)
إِنَّ فِى خَلْقِ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَٱخْتِلَٰفِ ٱلَّيْلِ وَٱلنَّهَارِ لَءَايَٰتٍ لِّأُو۟لِى ٱلْأَلْبَٰبِ
Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and the alternation of the night and the day are signs for those of understanding.
1 Hadith
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: The Fire made a complaint before the Lord saying." O Lord, some parts of mine have consumed the others." So it was allowed to take two exhalations, one exhalation in winter and the other exhalation in summer. That is why you find extreme heat (in summer) and extreme cold (in winter).
Sahih Muslim
وَحَدَّثَنِي عَمْرُو بْنُ سَوَّادٍ، وَحَرْمَلَةُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، - وَاللَّفْظُ لِحَرْمَلَةَ - أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي يُونُسُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو سَلَمَةَ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " اشْتَكَتِ النَّارُ إِلَى رَبِّهَا فَقَالَتْ يَا رَبِّ أَكَلَ بَعْضِي بَعْضًا . فَأَذِنَ لَهَا بِنَفَسَيْنِ نَفَسٍ فِي الشِّتَاءِ وَنَفَسٍ فِي الصَّيْفِ فَهُوَ أَشَدُّ مَا تَجِدُونَ مِنَ الْحَرِّ وَأَشَدُّ مَا تَجِدُونَ مِنَ الزَّمْهَرِيرِ " .
Reflection Point
As the Winter approaches..
You should always be prepared with the following..
1) Days to fast.
2) Awareness of prayer times.
3) Self-care opportunities (Looking after your health)
4) Utilising productive pockets of time.
5) Helping those less fortunate than you.
Everything requires preparation and a bit more...
So with the swift alternation of the seasons.
It's a sign for you to not get left behind!
Make sure you put together a productive Winter list.
And don't forget to focus on the elderly and needy in your community...
As the death rate of our elders during the Winter will shock you!
Look at this shocking statistic below from the UK...
So don't leave it too late to make sure family members and the eldery have everything they need.
This week, put together your list.
Reach out to those that may need your support and help.
Give them a call.
Check up on them.
After all..
One day you will get old...
And will be in need of someone checking up on you!
So make the first gesture..
For surely it will come full circle and return to you later on in your life Insha Allah...
