Welcome to London Muslims,

a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the Muslim community in London and promoting understanding and unity. As the winter weather reminds us of the transient nature of life, we are here to support you through the challenges, with the belief that just like winter, difficult times come to an end, and a new day begins. Let us come together and strive for a better hereafter.

Also the winter weather reminds us of the inevitable cycle of seasons, we are reminded of a profound truth – just as winter nights are long but end with the arrival of day, so too does this life have an ending and a glorious hereafter begins.

Also the winter weather reminds us of the challenges and endurance required, it also serves as a reminder that this life will come to an end, and the hereafter begins. Let us be wise and acknowledge this reality, preparing ourselves for the new life that awaits us in the hereafter. Together, let’s plan and strive for a purposeful future.

At London Muslims, we believe in fostering a sense of unity and support among the Muslim community. Through our various programs and initiatives, we aim to provide spiritual guidance, educational opportunities, and a strong sense of community. As we navigate through the journey of life, it is crucial to remember the ultimate goal of preparing for the end and the eternal life that follows. Join us in our mission to embrace this truth and empower ourselves to lead fulfilling lives, both in this world and the hereafter.

With this realization, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive space for Muslims of all backgrounds to come together, worship, and support one another. Our organization is committed to providing educational programs, community events, and essential services that enrich the lives of individuals and families. Join us as we navigate this journey, finding solace in the warmth of unity and the shared values that bind us all.

Al-Quran & Winter

رَبُّ الْمَشْرِقِ وَالْمَغْرِبِ لَا إِلَهَ إِلا هُوَ فَاتَّخِذْهُ وَكِيلا [الْمُزَّمِّلِ:٩]

The Lord of the east and the west; none has the right to be worshipped but He. So take Him alone as a trustee. (73;9),

مُّتَّكِـِٕيْنَ فِيْهَا عَلَى الْاَرَاۤىِٕكِۚ لَا يَرَوْنَ فِيْهَا شَمْسًا وَّلَا زَمْهَرِيْرًاۚ  ( الانسان: ١٣ )

wherein they will be reclining on couches, feeling neither heat of the sun nor intense cold.

Quran & the real fact

كُلُّ نَفْسٍ ذَاۤىِٕقَةُ الْمَوْتِۗ وَاِنَّمَا تُوَفَّوْنَ اُجُوْرَكُمْ يَوْمَ الْقِيٰمَةِ ۗ فَمَنْ زُحْزِحَ عَنِ النَّارِ وَاُدْخِلَ الْجَنَّةَ فَقَدْ فَازَ ۗ وَمَا الْحَيٰوةُ الدُّنْيَآ اِلَّا مَتَاعُ الْغُرُوْرِ (آل عمران:١٨٥)

Every soul has to taste death. It is on the Day of Judgement that you shall be paid your rewards in full. So, whoever has been kept away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise has really succeeded. The worldly life is nothing but an illusionary enjoyment.

اَيْنَمَا تَكُوْنُوْا يُدْرِكْكُّمُ الْمَوْتُ وَلَوْ كُنْتُمْ فِيْ بُرُوْجٍ مُّشَيَّدَةٍ ۗ

Wherever you may be, death will overtake you, even if you should be within towers of lofty construction. (An-Nisa [4] : 78)

عَنْ سَهْلِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ قَالَ جَاءَ جِبْرِيلُ إِلَى النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ فَقَالَ

يَا مُحَمَّدُ عِشْ مَا شِئْتَ فَإِنَّكَ مَيِّتٌ وَاعْمَلْ مَا شِئْتَ فَإِنَّكَ مَجْزِيٌّ بِهِ وَأَحْبِبْ مَنْ شِئْتَ فَإِنَّكَ مُفَارِقُهُ وَاعْلَمْ أَنَّ شَرَفَ الْمُؤْمِنِ قِيَامُ اللَّيْلِ وَعِزَّهُ اسْتِغْنَاؤُهُ عَنِ النَّاسِ

,4278 المحدث الألباني خلاصة حكم المحدث حسن في صحيح الجامع73 / المعجم الأوسط للطبراني

Sahl ibn Sa’d reported: The Angel Gabriel came to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said, “O Muhammad, live as you wish, for you will surely die. Work as you wish, for you will surely be repaid. Love whomever you wish, for you will surely be separated. Know that the nobility of the believer is in prayer at night, and his honor is in his independence of people.”

Source: al-Muʻjam al-Awsaṭ lil-Ṭabarānī 4278,Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Albani

بَلْ تُوْثِرُونَ الْحَيَوةَ الدُّنْيَا وَالاٌّخِرَةُ خَيْرٌ وَأَبْقَى 

Nay(But), you prefer the life of this world. Although the Hereafter is better and more lasting. (87;16-17)

Imam Ahmad recorded from Abu Musa Al-Ash`ari that the Messenger of Allah said,

مَنْ أَحَبَّ دُنْيَاهُ أَضَرَّ بِأخِرَتِهِ وَمَنْ أَحَبَّ اخِرَتَهُ أَضَرَّ بِدُنْيَاهُ فَأثِرُوا مَا يَبْقَى عَلَى مَا يَفْنَى

Whoever loves his worldly life, will suffer in his Hereafter, and whoever loves his Hereafter, will suffer in his worldly life. Therefore, chose that which is everlasting over that which is temporal.

وَمَأ أُوتِيتُم مِّن شَىْءٍ فَمَتَـعُ الْحَيَوةِ الدُّنْيَا وَزِينَتُهَا وَمَا عِندَ اللَّهِ خَيْرٌ وَأَبْقَى And whatever you have been given is an enjoyment of the life of (this) world and its adornment, and that (Hereafter) which is with Allah is better and will remain forever. (28;60)

يَقُولُ يَا لَيْتَنِي قَدَّمْتُ لِحَيَاتِي

He will say: O woe to me, I wish I had sent good ahead for my life.

Surah Al-Fajr 89:24

وَمَا هَٰذِهِ الْحَيَاةُ الدُّنْيَا إِلَّا لَهْوٌ وَلَعِبٌ ۚ وَإِنَّ الدَّارَ الْآخِرَةَ لَهِيَ الْحَيَوَانُ ۚ لَوْ كَانُوا يَعْلَمُونَ

This worldly life is nothing but diversion and amusement. Verily, the home of the Hereafter is the true life if only they knew.

Surah Al-Ankabut 29:64

يٰقَوْمِ اِنَّمَا هٰذِهِ الْحَيٰوةُ الدُّنْيَا مَتَاعٌ ۖوَّاِنَّ الْاٰخِرَةَ هِيَ دَارُ الْقَرَارِ(غافر:٣٩)

O my people, this worldly life is only [temporary] enjoyment, and indeed, the Hereafter – that is the home of [permanent] settlement. (Ghafir [40] : 39)

Winter’s reflections & Prophet PBUH’s Sayings

Winter’s reflection

خرج الإمام أحمد من حديث أبي سعيد الخدري رضي الله عنه عن النبي قال: (الشتاء ربيع المؤمن) وخرجه البيهقي وغيره وزاد فيه: (طال ليلَه فقامَه وقصٌرَ نهارُهُ فصامَه) (،

 ‘The Winter is the believer’s best season’.(Winter is the spring of the believer)

al-Bayhaqi and others mentioned the addition: ‘the nights are long for him to stand in them and its days are short for him to fast in them’d:

Easy Rewards

عَنْ عَامِرِ بْنِ مَسْعُودٍ عَنْ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ

 الْغَنِيمَةُ الْبَارِدَةُ الصَّوْمُ فِي الشِّتَاءِ

797 سنن الترمذي كتاب الصوم باب ما جاء في الصوم في الشتاء

5149 المحدث السيوطي خلاصة حكم المحدث صحيح في الجامع الصغير

‘Amir ibn Mas’ud reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Fasting in the winter is the easy reward.”Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 797.Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Suyuti

‘Umar bin al-Khattab , may Allah be pleased with him

عن عمر بن الخطاب:

«الشتاءُ غنيمةُ العابد»

رواه أبو نعيم بسند متصل

‘Umar bin al-Khattab said: “Winter is the prize of the worshippers.” 

Ibn Rajab al-Hambali said in ‘Lata’if al-Ma’arif’ (p. 276):

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عَنْ الْمُغِيرَةِ بْنِ شُعْبَةَ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ صَلَّى حَتَّى انْتَفَخَتْ قَدَمَاهُ فَقِيلَ لَهُ أَتَكَلَّفُ هَذَا وَقَدْ غَفَرَ اللَّهُ لَكَ مَا تَقَدَّمَ مِنْ ذَنْبِكَ وَمَا تَأَخَّرَ فَقَالَ

 أَفَلَا أَكُونُ عَبْدًا شَكُورًا

1130 صحيح البخاري كتاب التهجد باب قيام النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم الليل حتى ترم قدماه

2819 صحيح مسلم كتاب صفة القيامة والجنة والنار باب إكثار الأعمال والاجتهاد في العبادة

Al-Mughirah ibn Shu’bah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, would pray until his feet were swollen. It was said to him, “Why do you do this when Allah has forgiven your past and future sins?” The Prophet said, “Shall I not be a grateful servant?”

Source:  Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 1130, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2819

Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim

The Real Fact

مَا مَثَلُ الدُّنْيَا فِي الْآخِرَةِ إِلَّا مَثَلُ مَا يَجْعَلُ أَحَدُكُمْ إِصْبَعَهُ فِي الْيَمِّ فَلْيَنْظُرْ بِمَ يَرْجِعُ

عَنِ الْمُسْتَوْرِدِ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ

2858صحيح مسلم كتاب الجنة وصفة نعيمها وأهلها باب فناء الدنيا وبيان الحشر يوم

Al-Mustawrid reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “What is the parable of this worldly life, in comparison to the Hereafter, but one of you dipping his finger in the sea? Let him see what he brings forth.”

Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2858,Grade:Sahih(authentic) according to Muslim

Another Narration 

عَنِ الْمُسْتَوْرِدِ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ

مَا أَخَذَتِ الدُّنْيَا مِنَ الآخِرَةِ إِلا كَمَا أَخَذَ مِخْيَطٌ غُرِسَ فِي الْبَحْرِ مِنْ مَائِهِ

17148 المعجم الكبير للطبراني بقية الميم من اسمه مستورد

5522 المحدث الألباني خلاصة حكم المحدث صحيح في صحيح الجامع

Al-Mustawrid reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “What is the world compared to the Hereafter but as a needle dipped into the waters of the ocean?”

Source: al-Mu’jam al-Kabīr 17148

Grade:Sahih(authentic) according to Al-Albani

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عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم‏

الدُّنْيَا سِجْنُ الْمُؤْمِنِ وَجَنَّةُ الْكَافِرِ

2956 صحيح مسلم كتاب الزهد والرقائق

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said,“The world is a prison for the believer and a paradise for the unbeliever.”

Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2956,Grade:Sahih(authentic) according to Muslim

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عَنْ شَدَّادِ بْنِ أَوْسٍ عَنْ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ

الْكَيِّسُ مَنْ دَانَ نَفْسَهُ وَعَمِلَ لِمَا بَعْدَ الْمَوْتِ

وَالْعَاجِزُ مَنْ أَتْبَعَ نَفْسَهُ هَوَاهَا وَتَمَنَّى عَلَى اللَّهِ

2459 سنن الترمذي كتاب صفة القيامة والرقائق والورع باب منه

4/638 المحدث الترمذي خلاصة حكم المحدث حسن في سنن الترمذي

Shaddad ibn Aws reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The wise man is one who holds himself accountable and performs good deeds to prepare for what comes after death. The foolish man is one who gives into his lowly desires and seeks their indulgence from Allah.”

Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2459,Grade:Hasan(fair) according to Al-Tirmidhi

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عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَر قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ

كُنْ فِي الدُّنْيَا كَأَنَّكَ غَرِيبٌ أَوْ عَابِرُ سَبِيلٍ

وَكَانَ ابْنُ عُمَرَ يَقُولُ

إِذَا أَمْسَيْتَ فَلاَ تَنْتَظِرِ الصَّبَاحَ وَإِذَا أَصْبَحْتَ فَلاَ تَنْتَظِرِ الْمَسَاءَ

وَخُذْ مِنْ صِحَّتِكَ لِمَرَضِكَ وَمِنْ حَيَاتِكَ لِمَوْتِكَ

6416 صحيح البخاري كتاب الرقاق باب قول النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم كن في الدنيا كأنك غريب أو عابر سبيل

Ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Be in this world as if you were a stranger or a traveler along a path.” Ibn Umar would say, “If you make it to the evening, do not wait for the morning. If you make it to the morning, do not wait for the evening. Take from your health for your sickness, and from your life for your death.”

Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6416,Grade:Sahih(authentic) according to Al-Bukhari

another narration

عَنْ ‌عَبْدِ اللهِ بْنِ مَسْعُودٍ قَالَ اضْطَجَعَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ عَلَى حَصِيرٍ فَأَثَّرَ فِي جَنْبِهِ فَلَمَّا اسْتَيْقَظَ جَعَلْتُ أَمْسَحُ جَنْبَهُ فَقُلْتُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ أَلَا آذَنْتَنَا حَتَّى نَبْسُطَ لَكَ عَلَى الْحَصِيرِ شَيْئًا

فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ

مَا لِي وَلِلدُّنْيَا مَا أَنَا وَالدُّنْيَا

إِنَّمَا مَثَلِي وَمَثَلُ الدُّنْيَا كَرَاكِبٍ ظَلَّ تَحْتَ شَجَرَةٍ ثُمَّ رَاحَ وَتَرَكَهَا

3709 مسند أحمد بن حنبل

6/242 المحدث شعيب الأرناؤوط خلاصة حكم المحدث صحيح في تخريج المسند لشعيب

Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, laid down upon a reed mat and it left marks on his side. When he woke up, I started wiping his side, and I said, “O Messenger of Allah, why do you not let us spread something on top of this mat for you?” The Prophet said, “What is the world to me? What am I to the world? Verily, the parable of myself and this world is that of a rider who seeks shade under a tree, then he moves on and leaves it behind.”

Source: Musnad Aḥmad 3709,Grade:Sahih(authentic) according to Al-Arna’ut

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عَنْ عُمَرَ بْنِ الْخَطَّابِ قَالَ دَخَلْتُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَهُوَ مُضْطَجِعٌ عَلَى حَصِيرٍ فَجَلَسْتُ فَأَدْنَى عَلَيْهِ إِزَارَهُ وَلَيْسَ عَلَيْهِ غَيْرُهُ وَإِذَا الْحَصِيرُ قَدْ أَثَّرَ فِي جَنْبِهِ فَنَظَرْتُ بِبَصَرِي فِي خِزَانَةِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَإِذَا أَنَا بِقَبْضَةٍ مِنْ شَعِيرٍ نَحْوِ الصَّاعِ وَمِثْلِهَا قَرَظًا فِي نَاحِيَةِ الْغُرْفَةِ وَإِذَا أَفِيقٌ مُعَلَّقٌ قَالَ فَابْتَدَرَتْ عَيْنَاىَ

قَالَ‏ مَا يُبْكِيكَ يَا ابْنَ الْخَطَّابِ

قُلْتُ يَا نَبِيَّ اللَّهِ وَمَا لِي لاَ أَبْكِي وَهَذَا الْحَصِيرُ قَدْ أَثَّرَ فِي جَنْبِكَ وَهَذِهِ خِزَانَتُكَ لاَ أَرَى فِيهَا إِلاَّ مَا أَرَى وَذَاكَ قَيْصَرُ وَكِسْرَى فِي الثِّمَارِ وَالأَنْهَارِ وَأَنْتَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَصَفْوَتُهُ وَهَذِهِ خِزَانَتُكَ ‏

فَقَالَ‏ يَا ابْنَ الْخَطَّابِ

أَلاَ تَرْضَى أَنْ تَكُونَ لَنَا الآخِرَةُ وَلَهُمُ الدُّنْيَا

قُلْتُ بَلَى

1479 صحيح مسلم كتاب الطلاق باب في الإيلاء واعتزال النساء وتخييرهن وقوله تعالى وإن تظاهرا عليه

Umar ibn al-Khattab reported: I entered the room of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, while he was lying on his side over a mat. I sat down as he drew up his lower garment and he was not wearing anything else. The mat had left marks on his side. I looked at the Prophet’s cupboard and I saw a handful of barely in a small amount, the same of mimosa leaves in the corner, and a leather bag hanging to the side. My eyes started to tear up, and the Prophet said, “What makes you weep, son of Khattab?” I said, “O Prophet of Allah, why should I not cry that this mat has left marks on your side and I see little in this cupboard? Caesar and Khosrau live among fruits and springs, while you are the Messenger of Allah and His chosen, yet this is your cupboard.” The Prophet said, “O son of Khattab, are you not pleased that they are for us in the Hereafter and for them in the world?” I said, “Of course.”

Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1479

Grade:Sahih(authentic) according to Muslim

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عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ

 اغْتَنِمْ خَمْسًا قَبْلَ خَمْسٍ

شَبَابَكَ قَبْلَ هَرَمِكَ

وَصِحَّتَكَ قَبْلَ سَقَمِكَ

وَغِنَاكَ قَبْلَ فَقْرِكَ

وَفَرَاغَكَ قَبْلَ شُغُلِكَ

وَحَيَاتَكَ قَبْلَ مَوْتِك

10250 شعب الإيمان للبيهقي الزهد وقصر الأمل

1077 المحدث الألباني خلاصة حكم المحدث صحيح في صحيح الجامع

bn Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Take advantage of five before five: your youth before your old age, your health before your illness, your riches before your poverty, your free time before your work, and your life before your death.”

Source: Shu’ab al-Imān lil-Bayhaqī 10250

Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani

likewise

عَنْ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ

نِعْمَتَانِ مَغْبُونٌ فِيهِمَا كَثِيرٌ مِنْ النَّاسِ الصِّحَّةُ وَالْفَرَاغُ

6412 صحيح البخاري كتاب الرقاق باب لا عيش إلا عيش الآخرة

Ibn Abbas reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There are two blessings which many people waste: health and free time.”

Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6412

Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari

“‏ اللَّهُمَّ لاَ عَيْشَ إِلاَّ عَيْشُ الآخِرَهْ، فَاغْفِرْ لِلأَنْصَارِ وَالْمُهَاجِرَهْ

We were in the company of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) in (the battle of) Al-Khandaq, and he was digging the trench while we were carrying the earth away. He looked at us and said, “O Allah! There is no life worth living except the life of the Hereafter, so (please) forgive the Ansar and the Emigrants.”

:Sahih al-Bukhari 6414

Provision of duniya

عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ

اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ رِزْقَ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ قُوتًا

6460 صحيح البخاري كتاب الرقاق باب كيف كان عيش النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم وأصحابه وتخليهم من الدنيا

1055 صحيح مسلم كتاب الزهد والرقائق

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “O Allah, make provision for the family of Muhammad sufficiently nourishing.”

Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6460, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1055