May, 2016

• 12 May

  Showing Love and Compassion

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Islam is all about love and compassion. Allah Ta‘ala Himself declares that He has ordained mercy upon Himself. Allah Ta‘ala also states: “My mercy overtakes My wrath.” The glory of Allah Ta‘ala is found in His mercy and compassion. In all occasions Allah …
• 11 May

  Initiating a Practice Followed by Others

  عن حذيفة رضي الله عنه قال سأل رجل على عهد رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم فأمسك القوم ثم إن رجلا أعطاه فأعطى القوم فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم من سن خيرا فاستن به كان له أجره ومثل أجور من تبعه غير منقص من أجورهم شيئا …
• 10 May

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Clothing – Part 7

  

  1. When undressing, even if you are alone, you should avoid being completely naked. You should keep on the upper garment when removing the lower garment. After wearing the clean lower garment, you may remove the upper garment.

  Hazrat Bahz bin Hakeem relates from his father, who relates from his grandfather (radhiyallahu ‘anhu): On one occasion, I asked, “O Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), with regards to our private parts, what are the laws regarding our exposing or concealing them?” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) replied, “Safeguard your private parts and do not expose them except before your wife or your slave women.” I then asked, “O Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), what is the law in the case where many people are living together?” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) replied, “Ensure that you do not expose your private parts before anyone.” I then asked, “O Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), what is the law in the case where a person is alone (can he undress and become completely naked)?” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) replied, “Allah Ta‘ala is more worthy than the people that you show shame and modesty before Him.”
• 5 May

  Reciting the Musabbihaat before Sleeping

  One should recite the musabbihaat (i.e. those surahs that begin with the words of tasbeeh) before sleeping. These Surahs are Surah Bani Israa’eel, Surah Hadeed, Surah Hashr, Surah Saff, Surah Jumuah, Surah Taghaabun and Surah A’ala. عن العرباض بن سارية رضي الله عنه : أن النبي صلى الله عليه و …
• 5 May

  Preserving One’s Culture and Identity

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: One of the popular kings in Islamic history is Harooon Ar-Rasheed who was from the Abbasid khilaafat, powerful and mighty. The  unique thing in all of them was that they may have taken to luxury and comfort, but they maintained their independence. In …
• 4 May

  The First to Initiate Killing Unjustly

  

  عن ابن مسعود رضي الله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم قال ليس من نفس تقتل ظلما إلا كان على ابن آدم الأول كفل من دمها لأنه أول من سن القتل  رواه البخاري ومسلم والترمذي (الترغيب والترهيب 1/114) Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu …
• 3 May

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Clothing – Part 6

  

  1. When wearing your clothing, recite the following dua:

  All praise is due to Allah Ta‘ala who has clothed me with this clothing and granted it to me without any effort or ability from my side.

  Note: The virtue of reciting the abovementioned dua is that all one’s previous minor sins will be forgiven.

April, 2016

• 30 April

  Hazrat Abu Zar Ghifaari (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Five

  Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Advises the Commander of the Army to Uphold Justice Imaam Bayhaqi (rahimahullah) narrates: When Hazrat Yazid bin Abi Sufyaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was governor over Shaam, the people engaged in Jihaad and acquired booty and were victorious. Among the spoils of war was a beautiful slave …
• 30 April

  Reciting Surah Kaafiroon before Sleeping

  1. One should recite Surah Kaafiroon before sleeping عن جبلة بن حارثة أن النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم قال : إذا أويت إلى فراشك فاقرأ :) قل يا أيها الكافرون( حتى تمر بآخرها فإنها براءة من الشرك رواه الطبراني ورجاله وثقوا (مجمع الزوائد رقم 17033) Hadhrat Jabalah bin Haaritah …
• 27 April

  Concern of the Parents for the Deen of the Children

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: The father of the house needs to see that the aa’maal of the house are taking place diligently and consistently. If he is away from home or on a journey, then he should make the necessary arrangements and ensure that his children are …