February, 2022

• 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 …

January, 2022

• 31 January

  Constantly having the Concern to Fulfill the Commands of Allah Ta‘ala

  

  Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: It is important and necessary for one to ensure that one is fulfilling the laws of Shari‘ah that are directed to him at all times. This will happen when a person is constantly concerned about fulfilling what Allah Ta‘ala wants …
• 29 January

  Making dua for rain – 4

  

  At the time of seeking rain, one should recite the following dua اللّٰهُمَّ اسْقِنَا، اللّٰهُمَّ اسْقِنَا، اللّٰهُمَّ اسْقِنَا 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 يوم الجمعة من باب كان وجاه المنبر، …
• 27 January

  The Arch Enemies of Islam – ‘Aas bin Waa’il Sahmi

  

  ‘Aas bin Waa’il Sahmi was the father of Hazrat ‘Amr bin ‘Aas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). He was also among the people who would mock and taunt the blessed personality of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). All the sons of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) passed away in infancy, during the lifetime of Rasulullah …
• 27 January

  The Arch Enemies of Islam – Nadr bin Haarith

  

  Nadr bin Haarith was also one of the leaders of the Quraish. He would often travel to Persia for business. On his travels, he would purchase stories and historical accounts of the non-Arab monarchs. He would then relate these stories to the Quraish and would say to them, “Muhammed (sallallahu …
• 27 January

  The Du‘aa of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) for Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) when Sending Him to Yemen – Part Twenty Three

  

  Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) sent me as his governor to Yemen. Before departing, I addressed him and said, “O Rasul of Allah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)! You are sending me to people who are older than me. Furthermore, I am a youngster and I do not …
• 27 January

  Sending Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to Yemen – Part Twenty Two

  

  In the year 10 A.H, before the Hajjatul Wadaa (the farewell haj), Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), sent Hazrat Khaalid bin Waleed (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to the people of Hamdaan in Yemen to invite them to Islam. Hazrat Baraa bin ‘Aazib (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was among the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) who accompanied Hazrat …