Today we reviewed what we studied in the past of Surat Al-Hujuraat and continued to Ayah 12.
- Allah forbids believers from making fun of others in any form: verbal, suggestive or hated nicknames. In order to protect people’s privacy, Muslims are forbidden from ill thoughts of others which may lead to forbidden spying & backbiting.
- To repent from a sin correctly “Towba” , a Muslim must: (a) stop committing the sin, (b) feel regret and sorrow for committing the sin, (c) intend and commit not to repeat it again, and if the sin involved a person or damage (d) to seek the victim’s forgiveness and correct the damage in a way that doesn’t cause more damage.
- Backbiting is permissible when complaining to authorities, testifying or giving advice.
Homework:
- Practice not to make fun of others, no calling others bad nick names, no spying on others and no backbiting.
- Think of a sin you know you make and practice repentance “Towba”.
- Get ready for next week’s quiz.
- Voluntary memorizing of Surat Al-Hujuraat with no mistakes is rewarded with $20 prize. $1 deduction for each mistake.
- Review the Quraan you memorize by using in your Salat alternating different Ayat each Rukaa’.