LESSONS FROM SURAH NUR

LESSONS FROM SURAH NUR

1. Allah’s wisdom is infinite while our reason is limited

In this day and age, you find many people, both Muslims and non-Muslims, who explain away certain injunctions prescribed by Allah SWT because rationally it doesn’t make sense to them. The question then comes to mind is that if both reason and revelation have the same source then why is there an apparent contradiction. The answer is that whether you like it or not, Allah has made your reason limited while Allah’s commands and prohibitions are from his infinite knowledge.

The best of mankind, Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and the companions understood this very well, which is why he (SAW) mentioned many times, that he willed something in a particular matter but then Allah sent down revelation to the contrary to it and he (SAW) submitted wholheartedly, recognising Allah’s (SWT) infinite knowledge.

If the Best of mankind (SAW), though he has the purest reasoning, feels he needs to give up his reasoning

for Allah’s then where do we stand?

Surah Nur addresses one some injunctions which Muslims and non-Muslims find hard to accept socially – the hudood. It’s as if Allah knows from beforehand that this will be a stumbling block for some Muslims which is why He begins the Surah with “We have sent this Surah and made it obligatory upon you” and then after each command he repeats “And if it weren’t for the favour of Allah upon you”.

It’s a reminder that the One who loves you most dearly has revealed this command to you and not an enemy of yours, hence there must be some benefit in it for you. And some things have so much benefit that He makes it obligatory upon you. The Prophet (SAW) says in one hadith: “It is better for you to perform the Hadd (rules of Allah(SWT)) then for it to rain for 40 days consecutively.”

For those that explain away those injunctions which go against their intellect, Umar (RA) ascended the pulpit on one occasion and warned: “One of the things to be revealed to the Prophet (SAW) was the ayah of stoning which we have recited and understood. The Messenger of Allah (SAW) carried out the punishment of stoning and after him we did so. But I fear a time when some will say that they do not find the ayah of stoning in the book of Allah and they will go astray because they abandoned one of the obligations of Allah”.

2. Don’t underestimate the consequences of negative speech and thought.

Allah (SWT) deals with two main issues in this Surah: Hadd for Zina and slander. We see the consequences of negative speech through the Hadith of Ifk (accusation) against Aysha (RA).

The whole of the Madinan society was impacted for a whole month by a rumour initiated by one man. And such was the severity of it that Allah revealed guidance in the Quran relating to it for all future generations to take heed from. It had such an impact that even ]the Best of Mankind (SAW), who was always the best to his wives, couldn’t show his usual affection to Aysha (RA) and out of character, he even went to the pulpit and asked the people who would bring the false accuser to justice.

How many times have we read a social media post, a news article or heard a rumour which we have hastily forwarded on to everyone we know? Have we ever considered what impact this might have on those that are involved?

80 lashes are due on the person who, even if truthful, gives witness of having seen someone commit zina without three other people who have seen the actual act of penetration.

3. Difficulties in this world are not necessarily punishments.

One of the key lessons we learn from the verses related to the slander against Aysha (RA) is that not all difficulties are punishments in this world. Despite the hurt and grief the Prophet (SAW), Aysha (RA) and the Muslims felt during this trial Allah (SWT) assures them that “Consider it not a bad thing for you. Nay, it is good for you”.

As stated in the first point, it’s very rare that we will we see the true reality of trials and tribulations in our life. Using our limited intellect let’s see some of the benefits that came out of this trial:

The most significant benefit that came from this was that Allah sent down guidance for the whole of humanity on how to deal with issues of slander/false witness.

Aysha (RA)’s purity was confirmed from the heavens and this will be reaffirmed for as long as the Quran is read.

Through this incident it became clear who had ill intentions towards the Muslims in Madina. Hence the Muslims knew who to be careful of going forward.

Laws don’t make people better Muslims, rather, strengthening the will of the people does. The hudood grab all the headlines in today’s news and conversations about Islam yet it comprises less than 0.1% of the Quran and the Shariah. And further to that, if we take the hadd for zina, Allah makes it close to impossible to punish someone based on witnesses. In fact, throughout Islamic history no one has been punished by 4 witnesses coming forward, rather hadd has always been carried out through self-confession.

The Manners Of Reciting The Qur'an

The Manners Of Reciting The Qur'an  

1. Strive to be sincere when you learn and recite the Qur'an

2. Apply the teachings of the Qur'an.

3. Consistently recite and study the Qur'an 

4. You should not say, "i forgot"; instead, say, "i was made to forget.

5. It is compulsory to contemplate the Quran.

6. The permissibility of reciting qur'an while standing, walking, riding, sitting, or lying down

7. Only the purified may touch the qur'an

8. The permissibility of reciting the qur'an from memory for one who is in a minor state of impurity

9. The permissibily of reciting the qur'an for menstruating women and women experiencing post-natal bleeding

10. It is recommended to clean one's mouth with siwaak before reciting the qur'an

11. It is from the sunnah to say the isti'aadhah (i.e., "i seek refuge in Allah from the accursed shaitaan". And the basmalah (i.e., "in the name of Allah, the most beneficent, the most merciful". Upon reciting the qur'an

12. It is recommended to recite the qur'an clearly and slowly, and it is disliked to recite it quickly and carelessly

13. It is recommended to prolong [certain vowels] when reciting the qur'an

14. It is recommended to beautify one's voice during recitation, but it is forbidden to recite in song-like manner

15. Crying when listening to or reciting the quran

16. As long as no harm results, it is recommended to recite the qur'an out loud

17. The recommended period of time in which one should finish reading the entire qur'an

18. The sunnah is to refrain from reciting when one is overcome by sleep

19. Once one begins to recite the Quran, it is recommended to recite continuously without unnecessarily stopping or pausing

20. It is from the sunnah for the reciter to make tasbeeh (i.e., to say, 'subhaanAllah,  how perfect Allah is!. At a verse of tasbeeh (i.e., in a verse wherein Allah is glorified., to seek refuge in Allah at a verse wherein punishment [for evildoers} is. Mentioned, and to ask at a verse of mercy (i.e., when Allah's mercy and forgiveness are mentioned.

21. When one passes by a verse of prostration, it is sunnah for him to perform prostration

22. It is disliked to kiss the Qur'an and place it between one's eye

23. It is disliked to hang verses of the Qur'an up on a wall

LEVELS OF SALAH

LEVELS OF SALAH

Do you sometimes feel that your Salah (prayer) is not quite having the effect it is supposed to have on you and your life? Have you ever considered that perhaps it is because we are not giving it its due justice? It seems we have lost (or were never taught) that ability to *connect* in Salah that makes all the difference in its effect on us.

We know, that performing Salah restricts us from evil deeds but we see so many people praying and getting back to evil deeds. We need to ponder upon this. We have to see is our Salah Perfect? Are we fulfilling its rights? If we don’t feel like not doing sins after our Salah then surely we have a problem within our Salah 

The Prophet ﷺ said: A person may offer a prayer and nothing of it is recorded for him except one tenth of it, one ninth of it, one eighth of it, one seventh of it, one sixth of it, one fifth of it, one quarter of it, one third of it, or half of it.” (Narrated by Ahmad, Classed as Hasan)

The scholars say that this is based on how mindful we are in our prayer and how we fight against the whispers of Shaytaan.

Ibn-Al-Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah (rahimahullaah) said: And mankind, with regard to their performance of prayer are in five levels: 

Level 5: The level of the one who is negligent and wrongs his soul: He is the one who falls short in performing wudhoo (ablution) properly, performing the prayer upon its time and within its specified limits, and in fulfilling its essential pillars. 

Level 4: The one who guards his prayers upon their proper times and within their specified limits, fulfills their essential pillars and performs his wudhoo with care. However, his striving (in achieving the above) is wasted due to whispering in his prayer so he is taken away by thoughts and ideas. 

Level 3: The one who guards his prayers within the specified limits, fulfills their essential pillars and strives with himself to repel the whispering, thoughts and ideas. He is busy struggling against his enemy (Shaytaan) so that he does not steal from the prayer. On account of this he is engaged in (both) prayer and jihaad (against his nafs). 

Level 2: The one who stands for the prayer, completes and perfects its due rights, its essential pillars, performs it within its specified limits and his heart becomes engrossed in safeguarding its rights and specified limits, so that nothing is wasted from it. His whole concern is directed towards its establishment, its completion and its perfection, as it should be. His heart is immersed in the prayer and in enslavement to his Lord the Exalted. 

Level 1: The one who stands for the prayer like the one mentioned above. However, on top of this, he has taken and placed his heart in front of his Lord Azzawajall, looking towards Him with his heart with anticipation, (his heart) filled with His love and His might, as if he sees and witnesses Allaah. The whisperings, thoughts and ideas have vanished and the coverings which are between him and his Lord are raised. What is between this person and others with respect to the prayer, is superior and greater than what is between the heavens and the earth. This person is busy with his Lord Azzawajall, delighted with Him. 

 The Level 5 type will be "PUNISHED", 

The Level 4 type will be "HELD TO ACCOUNT", 

The Level 3 type will have his sins and shortcomings "EXPIATED", 

The Level 2 type will be REWARDED 

and 

The Level 1 i.e. The Top Level will be CLOSE TO HIS LORD, because he will receive the portion of the one who makes his prayer the delight and pleasure of his eye. Whoever makes his prayer, the delight and pleasure of his eye, will have the nearness to his Lord Azzawajall made the delight and pleasure of his eye in the hereafter. He will also be made a pleasure to the eye in this world since whoever makes Allaah the pleasure of his eye in this world, every other eye will become delighted and pleased with him. (Source: Al-Waabil us-Sayyib) 

Now think about this, what level do you think YOU ARE IN? 

Are you SURE? 

Could be better, right? 

The "MINIMUM LEVEL" we SHOULD be on is "LEVEL 3" but are we sure we strive enough to stay focused in our Salah? Or do we just get carried away with the whispers of Shaytaan? 

This is kinda scary. 

A true fight to the finish.

THE SIGNS OF QAYAMAT "LAST DAY"

THE SIGNS OF QAYAMAT "LAST DAY"

The Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him) foretold more than 72 signs that would appear near Doomsday: 

1. People will leave prayer 

2. People will usurp Ama'naat 

3. Lying will become an art 

4. There will be murders on the slightest of disagreements 

5. Interest will become common 

6. There will be very tall buildings 

7. People will sell Religion for the world 

8. People will treat relatives badly 

9. Justice will become a rarity 

10. Lies will be considered truth 

11. Clothes will be of silk 

12. Persecution will become common 

13. Divorces will become common 

14. Sudden deaths will increase 

15. The usurper of Ama'naat will be considered honest and honourable 

16. The keeper of Am'naat will be called an usurper of things given to him for safekeeping 

17. Liars will be thought of as honest 

18. Honest people will be thought of as liars 

19. False accusations will become the norm 

20. It will be hot in spite of rain 

21. Instead of wishing for children, people will pray that they not have children 

22. People from bad backgrounds and with bad upbringing will live a life of luxury (material, not peaceful) 

23. Good people, when they try to practice, will be cut off from the world 

24. Previously good people will also usurp Ama'naat 

25. Leaders will become persecutors 

26. Ulema and Qaris will commit adultery 

27. People will wear clothes of animal skin 

28. But their hearts will smell and will be dead 

29. And will be bitter 

30. Gold will become common 

31. Demand for Silver will increase 

32. Sin will increase 

33. Peace will become rare 

34. Ayaats from the Quran will be decorated and calligraphy will become common 

35. Mosques will be decorated 

36. And will have tall minars 

37. But hearts will be empty 

38. Alcoholic drinks will be consumed more than ever

39. Punishments ordered by the Shariah will be revoked and will no longer be implemented 

40. Women will order their mothers around 

41. People who are with naked feet, naked bodies and against religion will become kings 

42. Women will trade along with men 

43. Women will imitate men 

44. Men will imitate women 

45. People will swear by things other than Allah and the Quran 

46. Even Muslims will be prepared to give false testimony, without being incited to it 

47. Only people one knows will be greeted with the salaam 

48. The knowledge of the shariah will be used to earn worldly things 

49. Acts which earn the Akhirah, will be used to earn the world 

50. Assets belonging to the nation will be considered and treated as personal treasures by the rulers 

51. Ama'naat will be considered ones personal asset

52. Zakaat will be considered a burden

53. The lowest and the worst man in the nation will become its leader 

54. People will not obey their fathers 

55. And will mistreat their mothers 

56. And will not hold back from harming their friends 

57. And will obey their wives 

58. And the voices of men who commit adultery will be raised in mosques 

59. Women who sing will be treated with great deference 

60. Instruments of music will be kept with great care 

61. Alcohol will be drunk on the highways 

62. People will be proud of their acts of persecution 

63. Justice will be sold in the courts 

64. The number of men in the police force will increase 

65. Instead of music, the Quran will be used to gain pleasure for its tune and style (qirat), not for what it preaches, its meaning or for rewards in the Akhirah 

66. Animal fur will be used for clothes

67. The last of the Ummat will curse those before them. (clearly seen today in people who call the Prophet's companion's names) 

68. Either Allah will send a Red Storm upon you 

69. Or Earthquakes 

70. Or your faces will be changed 

71. Or a rain of rocks from the skies. Asteroids, Meteors 

72. Lies will become a habit of the rulers and the rich

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) also said: 

1. Alcohol will be called Sherbat, and will be considered Halal 

2. Interest will be called Trade, and will be considered Halal 

3. Bribes will be called Gifts, and will be considered Halal 

4. Women will have hair, like the hump of a camel. (This is the fashion of people today, yet they do not realise they will neither enter Paradise nor even smell its fragrance.)

5. Women will be naked in spite of wearing dresses. (This Hadith has baffled the Ulema for a very long time until now) 

The 3 kind of naked women are: 

(1) Those who wear see-through dresses 

(2) Those who wear tight dresses and 

(3) Those whose dresses are so short,that they expose the body.

Duaas at the time of calamity

Duaa’s that we can say at times of calamity and tribulation, such as war and the kaafirs’ attacks against Muslims?

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The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to seek refuge with Allaah a great deal from trials and tribulations, as it says in the hadeeth of Zayd ibn Thaabit that the

Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, “Seek refuge with Allaah from trials and tribulations, both visible and hidden.” Narrated by Muslim, 2867.

It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him) that

the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “My Lord came to me tonight in the most beautiful form…” and in this hadeeth he said that Allaah said, “O Muhammad, when you pray, then say: ‘Allaahumma inni as’aluka fi’l al-khayraat wa tark al-munkaraat, wa hubb al-masaakeen, wa an taghfira li wa tarhamani wa tatooba ‘alayya. Wa in aradta bi ‘ibaadika fitnatan, faqbidni ilayka ghayra maftoon

(O Allaah, I ask You (to enable me) to do good deeds and avoid evil deeds, and to love the poor, and (I ask You) to forgive me, have mercy on me and accept my repentance. If You will that some trial should befall Your slaves, then take me to You [i.e., cause me to die] without having subjected to that trial).” Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 3233; 

al-Albaani said of this hadeeth in Saheeh al-Targheeb wa’l-Tarheeb (408), it is saheeh li ghayrihi.

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to seek refuge from trials and tribulations because when they come they do not befall the wrongdoers only, rather they befall everyone. It is a good idea to acquaint ourselves with the ahaadeeth that mention dhikrs which have to do with trials and tribulations and disasters, so that we may call upon Allaah with these words and spread this knowledge and memorize whatever we can of them… and understand their meanings so that we can worship Allaah by means of them, because they are the greatest words that can be spoken in these circumstances.

1 – Abu Burdah ibn ‘Abd-Allaah narrated from his father that when the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) was afraid of some people he would say, “Allaahumma inna naj’aluka fi nuhoorihim wa na’oodhu bika min shuroorihim (O Allaah, we place You before them and we seek refuge in You from their evil).”

Narrated by Abu Dawood, 1537; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood, 1360.

2 – It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to say at times of distress: “Laa ilaaha ill-Allaah al-‘Azeem al-Haleem, laa ilaaha ill-Allaah Rabb al-‘Arsh al-‘azeem, la ilaaha ill-Allaah Rabb ul-samawaati wa Rabb ul-ard wa Rabb ul-‘Arsh il-kareem (There is no god but Allaah, the All-Powerful, the Forbearing; there is no god but Allaah, Lord of the mighty Throne; there is no god but Allaah, Lord of heaven, Lord of earth, and Lord of the noble Throne).” 

Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 6345; Muslim, 2730.

3 – The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The words of relief are: Laa ilaaha ill-Allaah al-‘Azeem al-Haleem, laa ilaaha ill-Allaah Rabb al-‘Arsh al-‘azeem, la ilaaha ill-Allaah Rabb ul-samawaati wa Rabb ul-ard wa Rabb ul-‘Arsh il-kareem (There is no god but Allaah, the All-Powerful, the Forbearing; there is no god but Allaah, Lord of the mighty Throne; there is no god but Allaah, Lord of heaven, Lord of earth, and Lord of the noble Throne).”

Saheeh al-Jaami’ al-Sagheer wa Ziyaadatuhu, 4571.

4 – When the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) went on a military campaign he would say, ‘Allaahumma anta ‘adudi wa anta naseeri wa bika uqaatil (O Allaah, You are my help and You are my support and by Your help I fight).”

Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 3584; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Tirmidhi, 2836.

5 – The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Shall I not tell you of something that, if any worldly calamity or disaster befalls any man among you and he says these words, he will be relieved of it. (It is) the du’aa’ of Dhu’l-Noon: “Laa ilaaha illa anta subhaanaka inni kuntu min al-zaalimeen (none has the right to be worshipped but You (O Allaah), Glorified (and Exalted) be You [above all that (evil) they associate with You]! Truly, I have been of the wrongdoers).” According to another report: “No Muslim man says this du’aa’ concerning anything but Allaah will answer his prayer.”

Saheeh al-Jaami’ al-Sagheer wa Ziyaadatuhu, 2065

6 – The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to teach his Sahaabah to say these words when they felt afraid: “A’oodhu bi kalimaat-illaah il-taammati min ghadabihi wa min sharri ‘ibaadihi wa min hamazaat al-shayaateeni wa an yahduroon (I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allaah from His wrath and from the evil of His slaves and from the evil promptings of the devils and from their presence).”

Narrated by Abu Dawood, 3893; classed as hasan by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood, 3294.

7 – The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The du’aa’ of the person who is in distress is: ‘Allaahumma rahmataka arjoo fa laa takilni ilaa nafsi tarfat ‘ayn wa aslih li sha’ni kullahu laa ilaaha illa anta (O Allaah, for Your mercy I hope, so do not leave me in charge of my affairs even for the blink of an eye; rectify all my affairs. There is no god except You)’”

Narrated by Abu Dawood, 5090; classed as hasan by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood, 4246.

8 – If some matter was troubling him, he would say, Yaa Hayyu yaa Qayyoom bi rahmatika astagheeth (O Ever-Living, O Sustainer, by Your mercy I seek Your help).” According to another report: “If some matter worried him or distressed him.” 

Saheeh al-Jaami’ al-Sagheer, 4791.

9 – The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: to Asma’ bint ‘Umays, “Shall I not teach you some words which you can say at times of distress and hardship? ‘Allaahu rabbee laa ushriku bihi shay’an (Allaah is my Lord, I do not associate anything with Him).’”

Narrated by Abu Dawood, 1525; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood, 1349.

According to a version narrated in al-Saheeh al-Jaami’, “Whoever is afflicted by worry, distress, sickness or hardship, and says, Allaahu rabbee laa shareeka lah (Allaah is my Lord, He has no partner or associate), will be relieved of that.”

And there are other ahaadeeth which will have a positive effect in times of tribulation and fear, bringing peace of mind and physical safety, and drawing one closer to Allaah… We should be content with that which has been narrated in saheeh reports from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), for that is sufficient and we have no need to reports that are not sound. This is better.

May Allah protect us from the trials and calamities and have mercy upon us. Aameen

DAILY EASY GOOD DEEDS..

DAILY EASY GOOD DEEDS...

Prophet (saws) said, “Two blessings which many people do not make the most of: good health & spare time.” [Bukhari]

1. Think of Allah before you take any action - This will stop you from doing anything Allah dislikes.

2. Say Bismillah before everything - wearing clothes, switching lights on & off, eating, studying, driving, etc.

3. Take a minute out to make Dua after every Athan.

4. Keep your lips moist with constant Dhikr of Allah - Praise Allah in every action: SubhanAllah, Alhumdulillah, Allah hu Akbar, etc.

5. Perform the Sunnah & Nawafil Salaat as much as possible... Find time to pray extras, such as Salatul-Duha/Ishraaq, Qiyaamul-layl/Tahajjud.

6. Listen to the Quraan in Car, Cooking, cleaning & spare time, etc.

7. Recite Quraan every day after Salatul Fajr & read its meaning to understand... Even if just a page or few lines.

8. Repent to Him (swt) for your mistakes & sins every passing minute with Istighfaar.

9. Give Sadaqah daily, even if 1 Riyal or a Dollar!

10. Try to atleast fast Mondays & Thursdays.

11. Give yourself some time alone a day & think about Death & Akhirah... Make Dhikr.

12. Become a serious Student of this Deen. Try to make it to the next Islamic class, Halaqa, gathering.

13. Study the history of Islam. The Seerah, learn of the great scholars & warriors who died with Allah on their lips & Islam in their hearts.

14. Spend more time reading Islamic books, especially on Aqeedah, Hadith & Fiqh.

15. Download & listen to lectures on your Mobile, in Car, on Laptop.

16. Take the time to understand what's going on in the Muslim world today. Do your part to get involved, even if with just Dua's.

17. Lower your Gaze always - Avoid looking at unlawful pictures, whether they be from TV, magazines, or otherwise.

18. Don't just criticize if you dislike something you see, do your part to change it - Stand up for right, forbid evil & say NO to Gheebah.

Let others know….

Zina

Zina within Marriage

~Dont be scared to read through~

A married Muslim has no reason to commit Zina for the following reasons:

1. Zina is filthy, and Islam dislikes filth. Imagine laying down with someone despite having a spouse at home waiting for you to return? That's filth...

Zina Imagine telling your kids "don't commit zina", but you hide and do the same act with someone else's mother, sister or daughter. That's filth...

1.2. Imagine opening your privacy in front of someone other than your legitimate spouse. Where will you take the shame? Allah is watching you... The Angels are bearing withness, my dear.

2. Zina is dirty - People who commit Zina in marriage can go beyond Zina. They can commit any dirty act; bcos Zina is the highest form of dirt. 

2.1. Sexual intimacy with non-mahram partner exposes you to insecurity. But you do it anyway - despite the saying of the prophet "Shyness is part of imam." When you undress and intimate a stranger or non-maharam, where do you keep your shyness?

2.2. unwanted pregnancies happen. At times people catch STDs and infect their spouses. That's dirty. Where is your sanity when you did that? How do u justify aborting an unwanted pregnancy, now from committing Zina to committing murder...Astaghfirullah!

3. Zina has fitnah in it - When you commit Zina you open yourself to the following:

3.1. Poverty - Scholars said, any man who is committing Zina, his sustenance is going down. But if he is lucky and his sustenance goes up, it means, Allah is letting him gain a lot in Dunya, but in akhirah, he will be the poorest of all.

3.2. Curse - When you commit Zina, you live in the curse of Allah and his Angels. And this curse not only affects you, but it affects people around you, especially friends. 

3.3. Wrath of Allah - One of the biggest sins in the eyes of Allah is Zina. It is so big that Allah instructs killing (stoning) against a married person who commits it. Shirk is the greatest sin, but Allah didn't instruct killing. So imagine the sin of Zina.

4. Reward of Abstaining from it - This is more reason why you should not go near Zina. 

4.1. In Jannah, Allah promises to give you everything you desire. So you can desire women or men. And they will be given to you. Allah describes the men and women of Jannah as nothing more beautiful than them in the whole world. 

4.2. Abstaining from it means you are patient. The reward of patience is this. In the day of judgement, patient people will be sheltered under the throne of Allah when others will be under the sun and its burning. 

In conclusion, If you think of Zina ever again, then remember these points:

1. Committing the acts goes against Allah and his Prophet - Going against them is a sign of disrespect and dislove. If you truly love Allah and His Prophet then abstain from Zina.

2. Zina comes with no respect and dignity. Even the people of Jahiliyyah knew this. Abu Bakr says "I am proud to say that I never commit Zina or drink alcohol during jahiliyyah period."

3. The Messenger says "Do not do onto others what you dont want others to do onto you." Zina with someone's daughter or sister or mother is an invitation to someone to commit the same act with your daughter or mother or sister. 

4. If you do it and things are still ok in terms of sustenance, then you should know, Allah is setting a trap for you.

5. Last point, what if death is what comes after you committed your last Zina? What if you die while doing it? What if immediately after doing it without performing ghusl, you die? 

Dear repent now - Don't wait and don't think about it, just repent now before it is too late. Who knows when death comes. 

May Allah save our souls from Zina.

Aameen