August, 2022

• 13 August

  Dua when seeing the new moon – 5

  

  When seeing the new moon, one should recite the following dua once: هِلَالُ خَيْرٍ وَرُشْدٍ (O Allah! Make the crescent of this month) a crescent of goodness and guidance (i.e. a crescent that brings goodness and guidance with it). Then, one should recite the following dua thrice: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ …
• 9 August

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Rendering Service to People – Part 8

  

  1. Great rewards have been promised in the Mubaarak Ahaadith for those who take care of the orphans and widows and fulfil their needs. However, when assisting widows who are non-mahrams, then one should ensure that one exercises caution and does not interact with them directly. One should get a …
• 8 August

  Clearing One’s Heart of Misgivings regarding People

  

  Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: In today’s times, people’s notion of good character is that one should conduct with people with good character and show them a good face, even though one’s heart is not clear regarding them (i.e. regarding some of their ways …
• 6 August

  Dua when seeing the new moon – 4

  

  When seeing the new moon, one should recite the following dua: اللَّهُمَّ ارْزُقْنَا نَصْرَهُ وَخَيْرَهُ وَبَرَكَتَهُ وَفَتْحَهُ وَنُورَهُ نَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهِ، وَشَرِّ مَا بَعْدَهُ O Allah, grant us this new month’s help, goodness, blessings, victory and noor. We seek Your divine protection from its evil and the evil of …
• 4 August

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Rendering Service to People – Part 7

  

  1. If one failed to serve his parents and secure their happiness during their lifetime, he should make dua for them and seek forgiveness on their behalf. It is hoped that through making dua for them and seeking forgiveness on their behalf, Allah Ta‘ala will record him among the obedient …
• 3 August

  Preferring Others to Ourselves

  

  One day, a poor man came to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and asked for some food because he was very hungry and had nothing to eat. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) wanted to help this man, so he sent a message to his respected wives, asking them whether they had any …
• 1 August

  An Important Dua which Every Person Should Make

  

  Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: There is one very important dua which I make and many people are aware of this dua. In fact, I ensure that I regularly make this dua and never leave it out, whether I am in Makkah Mukarramah, Madinah …

July, 2022

• 30 July

  Dua when seeing the new moon – 3

  

  When seeing the new moon, one should recite the following dua: اللَّهُمَّ أَهْلِلْهُ عَلَيْنَا بِاليُمْنِ وَالإِيمَانِ وَالسَّلَامَةِ وَالإِسْلَامِ، رَبِّي وَرَبُّكَ اللَّهُ O Allah, bring the crescent of the new month upon us with blessings (barakah) and Imaan, and with safety and Islam, (O moon!) My Rabb and your Rabb is …
• 27 July

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Rendering Service to People – Part 6

  

  1. We are commanded in ​Shari’ah to serve our parents, be kind to them and at all times to see to their welfare. When speaking to them, we should speak to them with respect and adopt a soft, gentle and humble approach at all times. We should ensure that we …
• 25 July

  Striving with Sincerity

  

  Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: If any person considers himself to be incapable of engaging in the work of da’wat and tableegh, then this should never cause him to remain seated without doing anything. Rather, he should make an even greater effort to engage in …