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 …

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 …

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 …

Hazrat Moulana Yunus Patel Sahib رحمة الله عليه One of the greatest calamities of our times is the abuse of the camera. In this day and age, with the easy availability of cell-phones, digital cameras, camcorders, etc. everyone seems to be in possession of a tool which has created an …

عن العرباض بن سارية رضي الله عنه أنه سمع رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم يقول لقد تركتكم على مثل البيضاء ليلها كنهارها لا يزيغ عنها إلا هالك رواه ابن أبي عاصم في كتاب السنة بإسناد حسن (الترغيب والترهيب 1/110) Hadhrat Irbaadh bin Saariyah (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that he …

1. Wear your best clothing on the days of Eid and Jumu’ah, as these days are the greatest and most virtuous days. It is preferable to wear white clothing on these days.

Hazrat Abdullah bin Salaam (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that he heard Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) mention while he was on the mimbar delivering the khutbah on the day of Jumu’ah, “Why do you not purchase a pair of clothing and keep it exclusive for wearing on the day of Jumu’ah, apart from your normal daily clothing.”

Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: The sign of true Imaan within a person is that he begins to find total pleasure and comfort in the things that are pleasing to Allah Ta‘ala and His Rasul (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and he finds total displeasure and discomfort in the …

The Second Narration (continued): Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) said (continuing the incident of his embracing Islam): One bright, moonlit night, I was by the Ka‘bah when the people of Makkah Mukarramah were sound asleep. Myself aside, there were only two women present and they were making tawaaf. Whenever these …

1. One should recite the following duaa before going to sleep (بِسمِ الله) اللَّهُمَّ أَسْلَمْتُ نَفْسِي إِلَيْكَ، وَوَجَّهْتُ وَجْهِي إِلَيْكَ، وَفَوَّضْتُ أَمْرِي إِلَيْكَ، وَأَلْجَأْتُ ظَهْرِي إِلَيْكَ، رَغْبَةً وَرَهْبَةً إِلَيْكَ، لاَ مَلْجَأَ وَلاَ مَنْجَا مِنْكَ إِلَّا إِلَيْكَ، آمَنْتُ بِكِتَابِكَ الَّذِي أَنْزَلْتَ، وَبِنَبِيِّكَ الَّذِي أَرْسَلْتَ In the name of Allah (I lay …

Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned As long as one remains committed and loyal to Allah Ta’ala, one will continue to receive the mercies and blessings of Allah Ta’ala. However, loyalty to Allah Ta’ala requires that one does not support the wrong. Whoever it may be, if he defies …