February, 2022

• 9 February

  The Arch Enemies of Islam – Haarith bin Qais Sahmi – Part One

  

  Haarith bin Qais was also referred to as Haarith bin ‘Aytalah. ‘Aytalah was his mother’s name while his father’s name was Qais. He was also one of the people who would mock and taunt the Sahaabah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). He would often remark, “Muhammed (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) has …
• 9 February

  The Imaan and Tawakkul of Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Twenty Seven

  

  Hazrat Ya’laa bin Murrah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) mentions: On one occasion during the khilaafah of Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), the companions of Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) said to one another, “Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) is engaged in war and the enemy are nearby. We fear that a surprise attack may be …
• 9 February

  The Justice of Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Twenty-Six

  

  ‘Ali bin Rabee‘ah reports that on one occasion, Hazrat Ja’dah bin Hubairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) came to Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and said, “O Ameer-ul-Mu’mineen! At times, two people come to you (with their dispute). One of the two is such that you are more beloved to him than even his …
• 8 February

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Giving and Receiving Gifts – Part 15

  

  1. The gifts, donations, etc. given by a person in his final illness (in the state of maradhul maut) will all be treated as bequests and will only be valid from one third of his estate. Hence, upon his demise, after paying for his burial expenses and settling his debts …
• 7 February

  Shukr – The Right of Allah Ta‘ala

  

  Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: Expressing gratitude over a favour and being pleased with it, considering it to be purely the grace and mercy of Allah Ta‘ala, is the right which the one enjoying the favour owes to the One who bestowed him with …
• 5 February

  Making dua for rain – 5

  

  At the time of seeking rain, one should recite the following dua اللَّهُمَّ أَغِثْنَا، اللَّهُمَّ أَغِثْنَا، اللَّهُمَّ أَغِثْنَا O Allah! Bless us with rain! O Allah! Bless us with rain! O Allah! Bless us with rain! عن أنس بن مالك: أن رجلا، دخل المسجد يوم جمعة من باب كان نحو …
• 5 February

  The Arch Enemies of Islam – Aswad bin ‘Abd-e-Yaghooth

  

  Aswad bin ‘Abd-e-Yaghooth was the cousin of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) i.e. Aswad’s father was the brother of Hazrat Aaminah, the mother of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). His family lineage is as follows: Aswad bin ‘Abd-e-Yaghooth bin Wahab bin Munaaf bin Zuhrah. He was also one of the bitter enemies …
• 5 February

  The Arch Enemies of Islam – Aswad bin Muttalib

  

  Whenever Aswad bin Muttalib and his friends would see Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and his Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum), they would wink their eyes at each other and mockingly say, “These are the people who will rule the earth and seize the treasures of Caesar and Chosroe.” Making these sarcastic remarks, …
• 5 February

  The Justice of Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Twenty-Five

  

  On one occasion during the khilaafah of Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), two women came to him seeking financial assistance. One of the women was an Arab, and the other was her freed slave who was not an Arab. Seeing their plight, Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) instructed for a portion of …
• 2 February

  Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Making Du‘aa for the Recovery of Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)

  

  Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports the following: On one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) came to visit me while I was ill. When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) entered, he heard me making the following du‘aa, “O Allah! If the stipulated time of my death has come, then grant me relief …