For thousands of years prior to the advent of Islam, the evil jinn and shayaateen had access to the heavens. They would ascend to the heavens and secretly eavesdrop on the conversations of the angels. Thereafter, on returning to earth, they would go to the soothsayers and fortune-tellers and inform …
October, 2023
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23 October
The Dua of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) for Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) when Sending Him to Yemen
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 …
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22 October
Hayaa – the Distinguishing Characteristic of Islam – The Orchards of Love – Part Fifty Nine
From among the core values that Islam encourages Muslims to adopt is the quality of hayaa (shame and respect). Hayaa is the stepping stone to acquiring the true morals, values and ethics of Islam. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) has said, “Every religion has a distinguishing characteristic, and the distinguishing characteristic …
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16 October
Purchasing Land for the Extension of the Musjid-ul-Haraam
On one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) approached a certain person in Makkah Mukarramah and said to him, “O so-and-so! Will you sell your house to me, so that I may extend the area of the musjid around the Ka’bah, and in reward for this good action, I will guarantee …
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15 October
The Outcome of Showing Disrespect to the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) – The Orchards of Love – Part Fifty Eight
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) is a famous Sahaabi of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). He embraced Islam in the year 7 A.H. and remained with Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) till the end of his life. Though he spent only a few years with Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), Allah Ta‘ala blessed …
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9 October
Equipping the Expedition of Tabook
Hazrat ‘Abdur Rahmaan bin Khabbaab (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates the following: I was present when Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was encouraging the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) to equip the army and contribute towards the expedition of Tabook. On that occasion, Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) stood and said, “O Rasul of Allah (sallallahu …
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2 October
Concern of Accountability in the Hereafter
On one occasion, Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) entered his animal pen and found his slave feeding fodder to a camel. On inspecting the fodder, Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was not pleased with the manner in which the slave had prepared it and thus twisted his ear. After a little while, …
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1 October
Love and Respect for Deen – The Orchards of Love – Part Fifty Seven
The entire structure of Islam rests upon the foundation of love and respect. Every aspect of Islam gains value when coupled with the quality of love and respect. Hence, at all times, a believer should endeavour to possess the deepest love and respect for Allah Ta‘ala, thereafter for His Rasul …
September, 2023
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25 September
Ten special virtues of Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
Hazrat Abu Thowr (rahimahullah) narrates that he once came to Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and heard him mention the following at the time when wrong criticism was being levelled against him. He said: There are ten good deeds which I have secured by Allah Ta’ala and for each deed I …
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24 September
The Golden Advices of Hazrat Abu Haazim (rahimahullah) to the Khalifah, Sulaimaan bin Abdil Malik – The Orchards of Love – Part Fifty Six
Sulaimaan bin Abdil Malik was one of the Umayyad rulers who ruled over the Muslims from the year 96 AH until his demise in 99 AH. During the period of his rule, he once set out for Makkah Mukarramah. En-route to Makkah Mukarramah, he stopped in Madinah Munawwarah and stayed …