Alhamdu li'Llah. Indeed all glory and praise is due to Allah . We glorify and praise him and we ask him for help and forgiveness. In Allah we seek refuge from the evils in ourselves and from our wrong doing. He whom Allah guides shall not be misguided, and he whom he misguides shall never be guided. I bear witness that there is no {true} elah {god} except Allah , alone without any partners; and I bear witness that Muhammad is His 'Abd (Devoted servent and worshiper) and Messenger. Verily, the best words are those of Alllah ; the best guidance is that of Muhammmad ; the worst matters {of creed or worship} are those innovated {by people}; for, every such innovated matter is a bid'ah; and every bidah is a misguidance that shall reside in the fire.

The cause of the degradation and downfall of the present day Muslims is not that they lack spritual guidance or are backward in Islamic education! The real reason for their back sliding stems from those Muslims that have started associating partners with Allah . They've even begun to rely on these so-called "partners" for asssistance in daily life.

The tragedy of it is the fact that some of our saints and teachers have had a leading role in this great deception. They mislead their community from the noble path of believing in the one and only Allah . These scholars and leaders improve their own economic worth by fabricating new fads and rituals while padding their own pockets. Of exactly such persons that Allah has said in the Holy Quran:

O Ya who believe! There are indeed many amongest the priests and anchorites who in falsehood devour the substenance of man and hinder them from the way of Aallah.
Sura Tauba (9:34)

It is a well known fact that these type of people not only sell their judgements and accept rewards for them, but they also lead the world into a vicious cycle of disbelief. They manifest this disbelief in the form of bizarre religious practices. As a result of these practices, their followers become addicted and can not cope with routine life without resorting to these "new" rituals for strength and security.

When a call is made for a return to purity and sincere faith in the unity of Allah , these are the people who with the aid of their gimmickry place obstacles in the path. So obvious are these road blocks that one is left in amazement by their actions. Like the priest and leaders of Children of Israel, these so-called aaleems (scholars) and their saints have raised the business of talisman to it's current zenith. These people closely resemble those exposed by Quranic aayats of Sura Al Baqarah:

And when there came to them an apostle from Allah, confirming what was with them, a Party of the People of the Book threw the Book of Allah behind their backs. As if (it had been something) they did not know!

They followed what the evil ones gave out (falsely) against the power of Solomon: the blashmers were, not Solomon, but the evil ones, teaching men magic, and such things as came down to Babylon to the angels Harut and Marut. But neither of these taught anyone (such things) without saying: 'we are only for trial; so do not blaspheme.

They learned from them the means to sow discord between husband and wife. But they could thus harm anyone except by Allah's permission. And they learned what harmed them, not what profited them. And they knew that the buyers of magic would have no share in the Hereafter. And vile was the price for which they did sell their souls: if they but knew!
Al Baqarah (2:101 and 2:102)

Conduct a random search of the necks of most present day Muslims, the majority will be wearing a paper talisman, miniature Quran, rosary, thread or small razor, etc. Some will be wearing a metallic bracelet or thread around their leg, arm or stomach. They apparently believe these charms will avert bad luck evil spirits, ilness, etc. These talisman, threads, potions and their likes have not been sanctioned by the Holy Prophet have said about these practices:

Abdullah bin Masood reports that I have heard the Holy Prophet saying that blowing (dum), Taweez (talismans), threads and potions are all shirk.
Mishkaat Sharif, pg 389

The practice of love potions like talisman, etc., have also become very common. Many men and women resort to them to win another's love, even if the other person is legally married according to Islamic rites. Here is another traddition of our Prophet :

Uqba bin Amir Al Jehni relates that a group of people came to the Holy Prophet to make a religious pledge (Bait). The Holy Prophet accepted the pledge from nine of the groups and left one out. The companions asked the Holy Prophet as to why he did not accept the pledge of the one who was left out. The reply was:

"I did not make Bait with him because he was wearing a Talisman."

On hearing this that person drew the Talisman, out and destroyed it. Thereafter, the Holy Prophet accepted his pledge (bait) and said whoever wears a talisman, he associates partners with Allah (i.e. he practices Shirk).
Masnad Ahmed, Vol. 4 Pg. 156

Does this hadith not show that all types of talisman are forbidden? Otherwise the Holy Prophet would have definitely at first enquired whether the Taweez had any Quranic writings or the illustrious names of Allah . At the sight of the talisman, he turned his face away and refused the pledge. This conclusively proves that the practice of talisman is an evil practice, and not sanctioned by the Holy Prophet .

Talisman for cures

Let us see what the Holy Prophet has to say about these.

Esa Bin Hamza (Rahimahullah) says, I visited Abdullah Bin Akeem (Rahimahullah) during his sickness; he was suffering from a sickness called "Hamra". I asked him why he was not wearing the talisman that was meant for the sickness specifically. He relied, "May Allah save me from the talisman. The Holy Prophet has said , whoever hangs anything he will be entrusted to that thing only.
Abu Dawood, Mishkat pg. 389; Tirmizi Vol. 2, pg. 28

This previous hadith once again proves that if one uses a talisman to avoid evil spirits or influences, to cure sickness or to remove any calamities, then Allah will not help him, and he will be entrusted to the talisman or potions to solve his problems.

When an earnest and sincere appeal is made to these commerical minded purveyors of talisman etc., to desist from these evil practices which will destroy their own faith (imaan) and their fate in the Hereafter, their only defence will come in the form of a hadith of the Holy Prophet , which they will quote:

It was reported by Mohammed Bin Isak that Abdullah Bin Umar Bin Alaas relates that the Holy Prophet used to teach the following prayers for those who used to be frightened in their sleep:

"I seek refuge with the completer words of Allah from His anger and the mischief of the people and from the suggestions of the evil ones and their visits to me."

The report states further that Abdullah used to teach the prayers to those who could memorize and recite it and used to write it and hang it around those children who could not recite it.
Abu Dawood (543), Tirmizi Mishkat (217)

There are many reasons why this tradition should not be taken very seriously; some of them are:

This tradition according to the scale of acceptance of hadiths is considered to be very poor (deaf) in quality by the majority of Muslims scholars.
The companions who allegedly hung the talisman is himself a narrator of another hadith in which the Holy Prophet had frowned upon talisman; it reads as follows:
Abdullah Bin Umar Bin Alaas states that I have heard the Holy Prophet say that "if I indulge in three things then it means that I cannot discriminate between what is right and what is wrong. The three things are: firstly, if I use a antidote (panecea) which contains alcohol or snakes meat. Secondly, if I hang a talisman and thirdly, if I practice poetry."
How can a companion who states this hadith do a thing contrary to his teachings?
The reporters, Mohammmed Bin Isak and Umar bin Shoib have been unanimously condemned as unreliable and called liars by various Muslim scholars like Immam Malik (Rahimahullah) and many others.
Finally there are no companions of the Holy Prophet or the tabeens (those who saw the Companions only) who have santioned or allowed the Talisman. To attach their names to such practice is indeed a calumny.
The judgement of the Tabein

It has been said by Waki Saeed Bin Jabeer (Rahimahullah) that "whoever removes a taweez he has liberated a soul". Waki said that ibrahim Nakhi was the teacher of Imaam Hanifa (Rahimahullah) said that all the companions and Tabein have forbidden the use of Talisman regardless of whether it contained Quranic verses or ayats.

Many put forth the argument that the Quran itself proclaimed itself as a cire and healer. The answer to this is that the cure is not in hanging it around the neck but by using it as shown to us by Allah and His Holy Prophet . The Quran would be a healer and cure if it is read with understanding, benefiting from its contents and decorating the actions sincerely with the noble charateristics as showen in it. Honey has been called a cure in the Quran itself, but surely no one goes around carrying a bottle of honey around one's neck all the time. Similarly, the doctor's phamacopia contains all the cures but a sick person would not dare carry it around his neck for cure purposes. It is for such persons that the Holy Quran has said:

And most of them believe not in Allah without associating (others as partners) with Him
Surah Yusuf (12:106)

Talisman containing Quranic ayats are forbidden

One of the foremost Muslim scholars, Aabubaka Ral-Arabi (Rahimahullaah) has concluded that to wear the Quran is not according to the precepts of the Holy Prophet . The right thing is to obtain guidance from the Quran and not to wear it.

The threads and strings

The tying of threads and strings also becomes very common. Some use it for curing fever, some for averting fevers, some for averting spirits etc. The Holy Prophet forbids these practices of associating partners to Allah (SHIRK) even on animals, and had them removed.

Abu Bashir Al Anasari says: "I was with the Holy Prophet on a journey when he sent a proclamation with the message that under no circumstances any threads to be tied around the animals." (These things were relics of days before Islam when it was thought to protect the animals.)

Urwah (Rahimahullah) relates that Huzaifa Bin Alyam (Rahimahullah) once went to visit an ailing person. He saw a thread around the sick person's arm. Huzaifan cut the thread off and read the Quranic Ayats from Surah Yusuf:

And most of them believe not in Allah without associating (others as partners) with Him
Surah Yusuf (12:106)

Bracelets and medallion wearers will not enter paradise, but they will enter hell fire

Imraan Bin Hussain (Rahimahullah) reports that the Holy Prophet saw a copper bangle on a person's hand. He asked him the reason for the copper bangle and was told that it was for the treatment of the weakness and sickness in his arm. The Holy Prophet replied that on the contrary it will increase the weakness of the arm and if he were to die with it on, then he will not be successful in the hereafter (i.e. he will not enter paradise).
Ahmed, ibn-e-Hembal

Knife and razors on children

Some people believe that children are quickly affected by evil spirits. As a prevention, every house should have a steel knife, blade or scissors. If the child leaves the house, the steel object must be with the child. This is once again a legacy of the pre-Islamic days of ignorance. Let us see what the Holy Prophet's wife, Ayesha had to say about this very common practice:

The mother of the faithful Ayesha used to receive newly born children brought by their parents for her to pray to Allah for His blessings on them. On one occasion, she noticed a child wearing a blade and enquired what it was for, and was told that it was a prevention againest jinns.

Aysha removed the blade and threw it away and forbade the parents from doing anything of that sort. She said that the Holy Prophet was strongly againest such actions and that is why she is forbidding them also.


These purveyors of talisman, etc., are not only satisified by their actions but also go a step further and claim to be able to see the unknown and forecast the future. To some they say goods are under the shadow of a jinn and I know the way out. To others they say, if you loose any of your objects or goods come to us and we will show you where it is. For some they read their palms and claim to have observer somethings. They utter words their weakminded clients who do not offer any objections. To some members of the family, they will give a talisman, ask him to bury it at a certain fixed spot. Later they will direct other to the same spot and ask them to remove and destroy the talisman. They say it was buried by their enemies and was causing their troubles. In this way, they make whole families fight each other and indirectly filling their own pockets. May Allah save us from such people, Ameen.

Blowing on water (Dum)

This practice has also been caught on just like the talisman, threads, etc. You often see people lined up outside the mosques after the regular prayers with containers of water awaiting the namazees to blow on it. This is most evident on the last night of Tarawih in Ramadaan when large number of bottles are placed before the huffaz to blow on. All this being done in the name of religion! It is a pity that there is no one to explain to them that it is futile to expect any good from a thing which has been forbidden by the Holy Prophet !

Abu Said Kudri reports that the Holy Prophet has forbidden us to blow on anything that is to be drunk.
Tirmizi

Ibn Abbas reports that the Holy Prophet has forbidden breathing or blowing on utensils.
Tirmizi

These two traditions prove that what is now being practiced under the veil of religion is against the precepts and teaching of the Holy Prophet .

Other practices

Besides the blowing (Dum), there are many other similar things being done. Some write Quranic Ayats with saffron on plates and ask people to wash it with water and drink it to ease their pains and put away any troubles. To some talismans are given with varied instructions to burn them with certain prayers to purify their house of evil effects. Some open certain books to forsee the future; some make use of astrology to forecast the future; (some also use birds). To some, stones of different colors are given to forbidden practices. If no one wakes up now to guide the misled, then the future looks very bleak indeed.

To receive rewards

The usual pretence put forward by such business minded priests is that they are doing it for the good of the people and there is no gain for them, but the facts prove just opposite. The sole purpose is to profit themselves. To justify their actions they even resort to the Hadeeth of the Holy Prophet . The most popular tradition they resort to is as follows:

Abu Saeed Kudri reports that a group of the Copmanions went to an Arab tribe which refused to entertain or help them. At that time the chief of the tribe was stung by a poisonous insect. The tribesman came to the Companions and asked them if they had any antidotes or knew of any chanting to get rid of the poison, or could "blow" on it. One of the Companions said yes, but would help him if they agree to reward them for doing so. An agreement was reached for a certain number of the Tribesmen's flock. One of the Companions started reading Sura Fateha and after collecting his saliva, spat on the site of the sting and the chief was completely cured. As agreed the tribesman brought the animals to them as a reward. At this stage the Companions became hesitant and said we will not accept the animals until they have consulted the Holy Prophet. When they asked the Holy Prophet about this, he smiled and asked them as to how they knew about "dum" effects of Sura Fateha. He then advised them to accept the animals and asked them to keep his share also.

The narration of Suleman Bin Kitah has the addition that the tribesman sent us the animals and also some food which we ate.
Bukhari Vol. 2, page 854

The tradition Hadeeth clearly shows that this was not an ordinary occasion and the request for reward was because of their urgent needs.

Besides this Hadeeth, there are no pure Hadeeth to show that any of the Companions had asked for a reward, in such similar conditions. The narration by Kharja Bin Sal Salat has been ousted as of poor authenticity (deaf). Secondly, this was not a matter of reward which should have been only for the Companions and the Holy Prophet . So to conclude that this was a "reward", is wrong. The Holy Prophet's reply was only to ease their conscience because at a place where no food was available and the tribe was unhospitable, things would have become extremely hard for the Companions. Because of the extra ordinary circumstances, the Holy Prophet had consoled them so that they may not feel guilty or hurt. Otherwise the Holy Prophet has strictly forbidden us to make the Quran as a source of livlihood. There are many Hadeeths on this subjects, few of them are:

Abdul Rahman Bin Shabal Anasari reports that I have heard the Holy Prophet say "do read the Quran but do not make it a source of yhour livelihood".
Masnad Ahmad Vol 3, page 444

Buraidah reports that Rasulullah said. "He who reads the Quran so that he might thereby get something to eat from the people, shall so appear on the Day of Judgement that his face will only be a bone on which there will be no flesh."
Mishkat, page 193

This means that those who read the Holy Quran in order to fulfill the needs of this world will get no share in the hereafter. It is for this reason that Imaam Bukhari in his compliation of Sahih Bukhari, has devoted a whole chapter on the "sin committed by those who use the Quran for their livelihood; for showing off or use it as a source of debate." see Bukhari 756.

Ubadah bin Assamit said, 'I taught a surah of the Glorious Quran to a man who gave me a bow as a gift. I mentioned this to Rasulullah who said, "if you are prepared to put a yoke of Hell round your neck, you may accept it."
Abu Dawood 485

The performer (balancer) on a string at a circus is better than the priest who bends towards wealth, because the performer is gaining his livelihood from the world by worldly means whereas the priest (molvee) earns his livelihood from his faith (Imaan).
Markah Sharah Mishkat, Vol.2, page 225

From all that has been said we once again appeal and request all those who make the Quran as a source of livelihood, not to take any reward for teaching the Quran and not to sell commentaries on the Quran, etc. They should fear the wrath of Allah. Remember that the punishment the present generation is receving is a direct result of their acts of associating partners to Allah (shirk). If we do not desist from it and repent before Allah for our misdeeds and make a solemn promise to follow the pure faith of only one Allah, and submit to Allah's laws (Quran and Sunna) with complete submission, we will be destroyed completely, as Allah Himself says:

Travel through the Earth and see what was the end of those before you. Most of them worshipped others besides Allah.
Surah Rome 30:42

Yes, if we cleanse our Imaan (faith) from these impurities then will our uneasiness turn into peace and our degeration turn into respect and honour as promised by Allah Himself in the Quran:

It is those who believe and confuse not their beliefs with wrong that are (truly) in security, for they are on (right) guidance.
Surah Anam, 6:82

In this Ayat, the Holy Prophet has himself interpreted the word "wrong" as asssociating partners with Allah (Shirk).
Bukhari, Muslim

In conlusion, let us pray that Allah saves the Muslims from these evil practices and the mischief of these commerically-minded persons and give us the guidance to follow the one and only pure faith of Allah.

AMEEN

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Aslmn alykm.thanks,mac.@rainyday,tnks for sharing.@beetle,jazakumu lahu khayran.@all,hope we are not growing impatient,our prayers are being answered.May we all get our bfps very soon.love you all.

My fabulous sisters,asalam alykum.I hope we are all doing good.@ MostMerciful,how are you doing?you should have started stimming now.May Allah make it a success.
@Maclatunji,thanx for that piece,May Allah reward you and make it beneficial to all of us_amin.
@Zeezy and rainyday,thanx for the prayers and well wishes,hope you're good.
@Beetle,Thanx for the piece you posted.may Allah reward you.as much as I appreciate the piece,and I love you,I think the point saying jinns pocessing people is a fraud is a faulty point.jinns do posess people and its a fact which is corroborated by both the Qur'an and the hadiths.I can't give all the evidences here cos I'm busy at the moment but I'l trY and put them up later inshaAllah. And I must say that we should be careful about what we read on the internet cos not everything is correct.also scholars have warned about write ups on the internet coming from iran,pakistan etc some of their aqeedah is not correct.may Allah save our Eeman.
Meanwhile@ All, I would appreciate that we all stick to the theme of the thread which is TTC and not derail the thread with posts that are not directly ralated to it.whoever has anything different to share should rather start up another thread so that people can go there to comment.Thank you

heee,safy,i can see you.am here[waiving]

Heheeeheeee,zeezy I can see u too. Lol.

Coco diva: My fabulous sisters,asalam alykum.I hope we are all doing good.@ MostMerciful,how are you doing?you should have started stimming now.May Allah make it a success.My cycle has been derailed due to some factors so I'm behind now.so sad but Allah knows best.
@Maclatunji,thanx for that piece,May Allah reward you and make it beneficial to all of us_amin.
@Zeezy and rainyday,thanx for the prayers and well wishes,hope you're good.
@Beetle,Thanx for the piece you posted.may Allah reward you.as much as I appreciate the piece,and I love you,I think the point saying jinns pocessing people is a fraud is a faulty point.jinns do posess people and its a fact which is corroborated by both the Qur'an and the hadiths.I can't give all the evidences here cos I'm busy at the moment but I'l trY and put them up later inshaAllah. And I must say that we should be careful about what we read on the internet cos not everything is correct.also scholars have warned about write ups on the internet coming from iran,pakistan etc some of their aqeedah is not correct.may Allah save our Eeman.
Meanwhile@ All, I would appreciate that we all stick to the theme of the thread which is TTC and not derail the thread with posts that are not directly ralated to it.whoever has anything different to share should rather start up another thread so that people can go there to comment.Thank you

. I totally agree with u @cocodiva...jinns actually do possess some pple oo,I pray we don't experience dis inshaAllah amin. Pls zeezy,can u pls explain to me how to perform salatul dhuha,what time,the intention and how many rakahs. I will really appreciate it. Tanks

@rainyday,solatul dhuha is a nafila of 2 rakahs observed around 10a.m in the morning.As for the intention it is solely to worship our Lord just like tahajjud.May Allah make it easy for us.Since it is recommended to observe 2 rakahs when doing istikharah for guidance,i say it after solatul dhuha and also when depressed by ttc.May Allah bless us with pious offspring.

Coco diva: My fabulous sisters,asalam alykum.I hope we are all doing good.@ MostMerciful,how are you doing?you should have started stimming now.May Allah make it a success.My cycle has been derailed due to some factors so I'm behind now.so sad but Allah knows best.
@Maclatunji,thanx for that piece,May Allah reward you and make it beneficial to all of us_amin.

@Zeezy and rainyday,thanx for the prayers and well wishes,hope you're good.
@Beetle,Thanx for the piece you posted.may Allah reward you.as much as I appreciate the piece,and I love you,I think the point saying jinns pocessing people is a fraud is a faulty point.jinns do posess people and its a fact which is corroborated by both the Qur'an and the hadiths.I can't give all the evidences here cos I'm busy at the moment but I'l trY and put them up later inshaAllah. And I must say that we should be careful about what we read on the internet cos not everything is correct.also scholars have warned about write ups on the internet coming from iran,pakistan etc some of their aqeedah is not correct.may Allah save our Eeman.
Meanwhile@ All, I would appreciate that we all stick to the theme of the thread which is TTC and not derail the thread with posts that are not directly ralated to it.whoever has anything different to share should rather start up another thread so that people can go there to comment.Thank you

Walaikum salam waramatullahi wabarakatuh,
 have not started stimming o,am still awaiting AF so  can call the doc.
Please who knows how  can modify my username on my profile,  ve checked and  only see change of email and password there.
May almighty Allah make this cycle ɑ̤̥̈̊ success for all of us In Sha Allah. May almighty Allah grant us all blessed and pious children. Amina Ya Allah.

ASA Ladies,

@ Cocodiva, I love you too sis and I do know Jinns possess people, I just posted the article based on what's going on in the other thread about the MOG. It seems some people are split about it and although not necessarily us sisters but to be quite honest there are some very good pointers in the article, thats my opinion any way. And also the thread has been quiet and theres nothing really going in the thread but I can remove that part as per the jinn.

Anyway Ladies, I'm at cross roads, although one part of me is looking forward to my 7th yes 7th cycle. I also read last night that if u've done it 6 times then you have to focus on your spirituality and reassess your relationship with your creator, thats its now a spritual problem. I do pray regularly and tahajud is also done regularly. Is there anything else I'm missing here? And the last question is when do you give up? Do you ever give up? I know 21 questions but they are thoughts running through my head right now.

@zeezy,jazakallahul khairan! Thnks for enlightening me.@mostmerciful..u can send a PM to either of d mods,maclatunji,deols or dominique,am sure they wuld be able to assist u. @Beetle..u r a really strong woman,ve bn ffg ur posts on d ttc thread and u r one woman I admire and respect a lot. I pray Almighty Allah grant u ur heart desire soon. Amin. Pls don't give up on prayers and esp tahajjud(not everyone is able to do dis and its indeed a great virtue). I know d journey has not bn easy for u bt I believe Allah SWT will crown all ur efforts n struggles with success. Amin. *HUGS*

@beetle,my sister,do you ever give up?NO,so far its not going to affect ones health.Is there anything that is being missed medically?As per the spiritual aspect,we have to continue praying,seeking His protection, guidance and acceptance of our dhuha.7th cycle hmmmmm,May Allah make it easy for you.May He make it the one in which you will get pious twins.One can increase sadaqah,observe 2 rakahs solely to ask Allah for a child,seek Allah's forgiveness continuously,ask a pious person to pray for one,do tawassul,hmmm.may Allah have mercy on us.@mostmerciful's servant,i don't think you can change your username on nairaland,i think registering another username is the option,you can ask the moderators though.@rainyday,wa ayakum.you are welcome my sister.may Allah accept it from us and grant us pious offspring soonest.

WHY IS MY DUA NOT ACCEPTED?

Allah (SWT) says: “And when my slaves ask you (O Muhammad) concerning Me, then (answer them) I am indeed near. I respond to the invocations of the supplicant when he calls on Me. So let them obey Me and believe in Me, so that they may be led aright.” (2: 186)

And He, in His infinite Mercy, also says: “Who else is there that responds to the call of the one in distress when he calls out, and He removes evil from him? ...Is there any other God besides Allah? Little is it that you remember!” (27:62)

With such statements from Allah in the Quran why is it then that people think that their dua has not been heard? Why do people become angry and frustrated that nothing seems to be happening, after they have made dua countless times? Why do people find themselves losing hope and faith in their Creator (SWT)? Know, Muslim brothers and sisters, that every supplication, even if it be small, will reach Allah (SWT). One should not consider it improper to make dua for things they may consider to be insignificant, because by Allah (SWT), even such things which are significant, great and valuable to us, are insignificant in His Gaze- this doesnt make sense can we ask muslimah what she intended by this?.

We tend to think that our dua is accepted if we receive exactly what we ask for and when we do not receive what we asked for we feel like our dua has been rejected. In reality, there are various ways in which our dua can be considered “accepted”. The Prophet (SAW) said: “Any Muslim who makes a supplication containing nothing that is sinful and nothing that involves breaking ties of blood relationships, will be given for it by Allah one of these three things: He may accept his request, or assign its reward for him in the next world, or turn away from him an equivalent amount of evil.”

What we need to keep in mind however, is that Allah (SWT) does not answer dua in some circumstances:
Praying to other than Allah (SWT):

Allah (SWT) said: “And the places of worship are for Allah (alone): So invoke not anyone along with Allah (72:18). He (SWT) also says, “So invoke not with Allah another god lest you should be among those who receive punishment.” (26:213)
Hastiness in Dua:

Subhanallah! We make dua and expect it to be answered the next morning, at the latest. We should be patient when making dua to be answered. The Prophet (SAW) said: “Your supplication will be answered if you are not impatient, and if you do not say, ‘I supplicated but my supplication was not heard.’” (Malik)

The Prophet (SAW) said: “The supplication of a slave continues to be granted as long as he does not supplicate for a sinful thing or for something that would cut off the ties of kinship and he does not grow impatient.” It was said: “O Messenger of Allah! What does growing impatient mean?” He (SAW) said, “It is one's saying: ‘I supplicated again and again but I do not think that my prayer will be answered.’ Then he becomes frustrated (in such circumstances) and gives up supplication altogether.”

This shows that Dua should be continuous, and that we should avoid giving up our Dua because it has not been responded to at a time that we see fit. For Allah (SWT) is The Wise and we know that no Dua is ever wasted! This does not mean however, that we cannot pray that our Dua be answered quickly, for it has been narrated that the Prophet prayed for rain and said "quickly, and not delayed." (Ibn Majah)
Supplication involving cutting of the ties of kinship:

See previous hadith
Impurity of one’s sustenance:

Allah (SWT) said: “O you who believe! Eat of the good things that We have provided for you…” (2:172). It is important that one’s income be lawful and free from interest as the Prophet (SAW) said, “Make wholesome your earning, Allah will accept your Dua.” . The Prophet (SAW) made mention of a person who travels widely, his hair dishevelled, and covered with dust. “He lifts his hands and makes supplication, ‘O Lord, O Lord,’ but his diet is unlawful, his drink is unlawful, and his clothes are unlawful, and his nourishment is unlawful. How then can his supplication be accepted?” (Muslim and Ahmad)
Not being assertive on what he asks for:

Abu Hurairah reported that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said, “None of you should say, ‘O Allah, forgive me if You wish, (or) O Allah, have mercy on me if you wish.’ Rather you should be firm in your request, for (Allah does whatever He wishes) and no one can force Him to do otherwise.”
Neither enjoins good nor forbids evil:

The Prophet (SAW) said, “By Him in Whose Hand my life is, you either enjoin good and forbid evil, or Allah will certainly soon send His punishment to you. Then you will make supplication and it will not be accepted.” (At-Tirmidhi)
Not praying with humility and submissiveness:

Allah (SWT) said: “So call you upon (or invoke) Allah with sincere devotion to Him (Alone)…” (40:14) The Prophet (SAW) said, “Make dua to Allah in a state that you are certain that your dua will be responded to, and know that Allah does not respond to a dua that originates from a negligent, inattentive heart” (Tirmidhi). It is the one who prays with no humility and submissiveness, whose heart is negligent and inattentive.
Striving actively to change oneself first:

Allah (SWT) said: “…Verily, Allah will not change the (good) conditions of a people as long as they do not change their state (of goodness) themselves (by committing sins and by being ungrateful and disobedient to Allah)” (13:11)
So the next time you think that your dua hasn’t been answered and you want to give up think again and keep trying because Allah is always near.

“And Your Lord said: Call on Me, I will answer you” (40:60)
 


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@beetle,its not easy to understand fully a situation if u haven't walked dt path,I really don't know what to say to make u feel better,I had to go thru d ttc thread to hv an insight to ur journey,I must say dt u're an inspiration,ur optimism(am short of words)may Allah bless u with d best in dis world nd hereafter,amin ,but as hard as it is,I strongly believe dt very soon our dreams of becoming mothers would be realised,insha Allah(ameen).

Allah only test those dt He loves,with dt which we love d most,for me I have always love children,always dreamt (still do)of dt day dt I become a mother,right from time my pet name has been maman yara(mother of children)everything in my life has been relatively easy,so I know its time for one of my tests from my lord(may Allah make it easy upon us all,(ameen)

AmatuRahman:

Walaikum salam waramatullahi wabarakatuh,
 have not started stimming o,am still awaiting AF so  can call the doc.
Please who knows how  can modify my username on my profile,  ve checked and  only see change of email and password there.
May almighty Allah make this cycle ɑ̤̥̈̊ success for all of us In Sha Allah. May almighty Allah grant us all blessed and pious children. Amina Ya Allah.

How do you like your new name?

Wow,Mostmerciful's servant now amaturahman,CONGRATULATIONS !May Allah forgive us of sins we commit knowingly and unknowingly.

maclatunji:

How do you like your new name?

asalam alaikum waramatullahi wabarakatuh ,

Thank you so much for your help,jazakallahu khairan.
Please what is the meaning of Amatu.

My sisters this is to inform you that bro maclatunji has helped me to change my username to AmatuRahman.

May almighty Allah make this cycle ɑ̤̥̈̊ success for all of us and grant unto us blessed and pious children. Amina Ya Allahu.

AmatuRahman:

asalam alaikum waramatullahi wabarakatuh ,

Thank you so much for your help,jazakallahu khairan.
Please what is the meaning of Amatu.

My sisters this is to inform you that bro maclatunji has helped me to change my username to AmatuRahman.

May almighty Allah make this cycle ɑ̤̥̈̊ success for all of us and grant unto us blessed and pious children. Amina Ya Allahu.

Wa Iyakum, Amatu means "servant/slave" like "Abdul" for men. You wanted "mostmercifulservant". So, its like the Arabic version of what you asked for.

There was intervention from Dominique and prompt response from Seun too. I can't claim all of the credit O.

Glad you like it.

maclatunji:

Wa Iyakum, Amatu means "servant/slave" like "Abdul" for men. You wanted "mostmercifulservant". So, its like the Arabic version of what you asked for.

There was intervention from Dominique and prompt response from Seun too. I can't claim all of the credit O.

Glad you like it.

Jazakallahu khairan.  like the name.

Asalam ummus, please I have a situation at hand, would u obey ur dh to do something against ur moral ethics / religion as regards TTC or stand the risk of divorce?

VENUSS: Asalam ummus, please I have a situation at hand, would u obey ur dh to do something against ur moral ethics / religion as regards TTC or stand the risk of divorce?

Wa alykm salam.SHIRK?Strong NO,Divorce?NO.Whatever the case,i won't allow it to lead to divorce,won't fight him to have my way but will use the feminine power to stop him.My sister,me i dey fear o,make i no do something wey go make one enter hell because of ttc.Even in the state of desperation[which i sometimes find myself],na the fear of 'What of if i die now' dey always fill my thoughts.May Allah grant us wisdom and guidance.

VENUSS: Asalam ummus, please I have a situation at hand, would u obey ur dh to do something against ur moral ethics / religion as regards TTC or stand the risk of divorce?

This is a very sensitive issue my dear. Will comment as soon as I get hadith n quotes from Quran to back it up. Stay strong sis!

Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 4 Surah Nisaa verse 34: Men are the protectors and maintainers of women because Allah has given the one more than the other, and because they support them from their means.  Therefore the righteous women are devoutly obedient and guard in (the husband's) absence what Allah would have them guard. Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 285         Narrated by Abu Hurayrah
The Prophet (said) said: “Had it been permissible that a person may prostrate himself before another, I would have ordered that a wife should prostrate herself before her husband.”. Allah Subhanah has commanded the believing woman, who sincerely fears Allah and the Last Day, to be devoutly obedient to her husband.  And the Messenger of Allah (saws) gave an example of the epitome of this obedience when he said that had it been permissible that a person may prostrate himself before another, he would have ordered the wife to prostrate herself before her husband! 
 
BUT, if the husband or anyone else in creation commands the wife to do anything which is against the tenets and commands of Allah Subhanah, she is not to obey them in this matter! . Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 3696        Narrated by An-Nawwas ibn Sam'an
Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "A creature is not to be obeyed when it involves disobedience to the Creator."
 
After the Rights that are due to Allah and His Messenger (saws), the biggest rights are due to one’s parents.  If even the parents command their children to commit ‘shirk’ and associate another with Allah Subhanah, they are not to obey this command of theirs! Thus, our beloved sister in Islam, even if your husband commands you to commit ‘shirk’ with Allah Subhanah, you should not obey him in this command of his!  But in all other matters of the world, you should fulfill all your duties and responsibilities towards him in full. 
 
Even if he takes the extreme step of threatening or divorcing you because you disobeyed his command to commit the heinous crime of ‘shirk’ with Allah Subhanah; you should not obey him in this matter, no matter what the consequences!  Allah is the Protector of the believers, and He will provide for you from His Unlimited and Unending Bounties, and give you a huge reward on the Day when all mankind will be humbled before Him.
 
May Allah Subhanah make your trial easy for you, have mercy on you, help you, guide you, and give you the wisdom, patience, and courage to stay steadfast on the Straight Path of Tauheed. Amin

Asalam alykum my dear sisters .How are we all doing.@beetle my darling,owww I now understand the reason behind ur post.isn't it shocking how gullible xtians are with their so-called man of God? Alhamdulilah for Islam.about ur seventh IVF,its actually much but not impossible.but I think u shld rule out any under-lying factors that may be hindering implantation.maybe have an hysteroscopy done.then I'l suggest you go for hajj if you'v not done so.to pray in the sacred house cos no dua there is rejected.but do not despair of the mercy of Allah.There is nothing difficult for Him to do.why should you despair when your Lord is still on His majestic Throne. I'v heard cases of women told that they could never concieve and they went ahead to concieve even naturally so nothing is impossible for Allah .It is Allah who created Adam frm nothing and prophet Isa from just a mother so just put ur trust in Allah.and u'l find Him sufficient for you.

@ AmatuRahman,I'm so happy u've been able to modify ur name.Its soooo cute.I love it. Even though its now servant of the most beneficient.wch is also of the greatest names of Allah.may Allah bless us all.
@Venuss,how are you doing?pls pls and pls try and manage the situation and don't let it degenerate to divorce I beg you.its something permissible but disliked by Allah.if its something like shirk definately its a NO No.Like my sisters have rightly said.Also if its something expressly forbidden in Islam,its also a no.but U can lovingly show him the Quran and or hadith that states it or explain loviingly to him.you know,use your womanly skills.don't argue or fight about it.above all pray hard,its one of the challenges of TTC and marriage.it'l pass inshaAllah.People such as family and friends will come with different suggestions all in the name of trying to help.It takes strenght from Allah not to succumb to the wrong.pls be strong.In Allah,let the believers put their trust.

ASA,

@ Venuss, my heart bleeds for you. It's even more difficult when you've got MF. Especially when it's beyond your control. I say everyday I wish it was FF because if na drugs I fit take anything. I'm on a cocktail of drugs too but DH nada. Life is just not fair babes!

Ok you need to sit your DH down and tell him you're not ready to do whatever he wants you to do if its against Islam. You too need to sit down and map your next direction. My two pence worth.

My Aunty even suggested I came down to Naija and do donor spermatozoa.

@ Cocodiva, I've done Hysteroscopy, everything you can think of, I'm like a battery charged chicken I can produce enough egg sef for everybody in our close lol but o ye ALLAH o.

I need to go and eat sef before I get emotional.

Thank you All, uve really been so wonderfull. I pray Allah in his infinite mercy see us tRo' this narrow journey. Amin. Will be puttin all ur advice 2geda to use.
@cocodiva u should be close to ur ET now? May Allah make it a success.

asalam alaikum waramatullahi wabarakatuh ,
@ venuss dear, God is definitely in control and  pray He is going to guide and put you through.  pray Almighty Allah gives you the wisdom and understanding on how to make the right decision about this. Amina Ya Allahu

As salamun alaykum.

@AmatuRahman,how is the stimming going?may Allah grant you pious twins through it.@all,hope we are seeking the face of our Lord with a present heart.may Allah grant us pious children.sticky vibes to everyone.

Asalam alykum my dear sisters.Barka jumah .May Allah grant us the benefits inherent in it and make us witness many more-amin.
@Modalayo, welcome welcome to this beautiful forum.we'r so glad to have you here with us.Don't be nervous,just put your trust in Allah.It is Allah who will provide the money and He will make the procedure fruitful by His mercy.just keep praying.being stressed up with fear could even have an adverse effect.pls have a strong convinction that the cycle will be your cycle and it'l be inshaAllah.
@AmatuRahman,how is your treatment going just stay calm and don't stress yourself.its a done deal inshaAllah.much love
@All,treatment or natural,we'l all have our bambinos inshaAllah very soon. "Sparkling" babydusts to all

@ beetle, I tell you, life is just full of irony. But we'l wade through inshaAllah.its just a matter of tym.what's FF? In your last post by the way. Stay strong sis. Much love