August, 2016

• 24 August

  Following the Pious Servants of Allah Ta‘ala

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: In Surah Faatihah we ask for guidance to the straight path. But what is this path and how will that guidance come? This is explained in the next verse: صِرَاطَ ٱلَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ  “The path of those whom you have favoured” They have …
• 24 August

  The Most Virtuous Ibaadah

  عن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم أفضل العبادة الفقه وأفضل الدين الورع.  رواه الطبراني في معاجيمه الثلاثة وفي إسناده محمد بن أبي ليلى (الترغيب والترهيب 1/118) Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (Radhiyallahu Anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “The most …
• 20 August

  What to do Upon Seeing a Bad Dream

  If one experiences a bad dream then one should turn to the left and spit thrice When spitting he should emulate the action of one who is spitting, without any saliva leaving his mouth. This action is done in order to reject the thought that Shaytaan had put in one’s …
• 17 August

  Results are not in our Hands

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: We should not stress and worry about our actions producing results. We need to do our best in fulfilling our duties and thereafter leave the rest to Allah Ta‘ala. The problem comes about when we try to take things into our own hands.  …
• 17 August

  The One whom Allah Ta’ala intends Good for

  عن عبد الله يعني ابن مسعود رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم إذا أراد الله بعبد خيرا فقهه في الدين وألهمه رشده رواه البزار والطبراني في الكبير بإسناد لا بأس به (الترغيب والترهيب 1/117) Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu …
• 14 August

  When Seeing a Good Dream

  If one experiences a good dream, then he should recite Alhamdulillah. If one wishes, one may relate his dream to someone who he is fond of (someone who is his well-wisher). عن أبي سعيد الخدري رضي الله عنه أنه سمع النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول إذا رأى أحدكم رؤيا …
• 10 August

  Be Happy with the Decision of Allah Ta‘ala

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: There may be certain things in life that we desire, but they are not good for us, and there may be things that we dislike, but they are better for us. As Muslims, we need to believe that Allah Ta‘ala has the knowledge …
• 10 August

  The Ones who Fear Allah Ta’ala

  عن معاوية رضي الله عنه قال سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم يقول يا أيها الناس إنما العلم بالتعلم والفقه بالتفقه ومن يرد الله به خيرا يفقهه في الدين و إنما يخشى الله من عباده العلماء. رواه الطبراني في الكبير وفي إسناده راو لم يسم  (الترغيب والترهيب 1/117) …
• 6 August

  Performing a Good Deed before Sleeping

  One should ensure that he performs a good deed before sleeping, so that if death is written for one at that time, one’s last actions will be righteous and pious. One should ensure that he does not carry out any evil deed before sleeping. عن جابر، رضي الله عنه أن …
• 4 August

  Concern of Image

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: A great wrong we commit is that we worry about our image and reputation in the eyes of people. It is actually Allah Ta‘ala’s decision that decides. Source: Stepping Stones-Part One