Prior to Hazrat Khadijah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) marrying Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), she had been married to Abu Haalah. Hazrat Khadijah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) had two children from him whose names were Hind and Haalah. Thereafter, Hazrat Khadijah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) married Ateeq bin Aa’iz and had one daughter from him whose name …
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April, 2024
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24 April
Tell-Tale Tasleem
Ask our children: What does it mean to be a tell-tale and carry tales? Is it good or bad to be a tell-tale? What is gheebah (backbiting)? If we hear someone making gheebah, what should we do? Can we call people mean names which they do not like? Now tell …
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22 April
The Importance of Inculcating Hayaa in One’s Life
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: If hayaa (modesty, shame and respect) enters a person’s life, then the path to all ibaadaat opens up for him, and the path to all sins closes for him. (Qutbul Aqtaab Hazrat Sheikhul Hadith Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) …
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20 April
Dua in Janaazah Salaah – 6
After the third takbeer in janaazah salaah, one should recite the following dua: اللَّهُمَّ إنَّ فُلانَ بْنَ فُلَانٍ في ذِمَّتِكَ وَحَبْلِ جِوَارِكَ فَقِهِ مِن فِتْنَةِ القَبْرِ وَعَذَابِ النَّار وَأَنتَ أَهلُ الوفاءِ وَالحَمْدِ اللَّهُمَّ فاغفرْ لَهُ وَارْحَمْهُ إنَّكَ أنتَ الغَفُورُ الرَّحِيم O Allah, indeed so and so person is in Your …
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18 April
The Title of Hazrat Khadijah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) – “At-Taahirah” (the Purest of Women) – The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Fifteen
Allah Ta‘ala decided that the purest of women, Hazrat Khadijah (radhiyallahu ‘anha), be chosen for Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) in marriage. She was given the title of “At-Taahirah” (the Purest of Women) in the pre-Islamic era. This was due to her being free from the evil customs and habits of …
March, 2024
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2 March
Ridwaan and the Month of Ramadhaan
Ask our children: Why does Allah Ta‘ala command us to fast in the month of Ramadhaan? Can we hide from Allah Ta‘ala? Now tell them the story: It was nearly the month of Ramadhaan, and Ridwaan could feel that the atmosphere had changed. Normally, there were just a few people …
February, 2024
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27 February
The Nikaah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) to Hazrat Khadijah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) – The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Fourteen
When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) returned from the trade journey to Syria with Maysarah, the slave of Hazrat Khadijah (radhiyallahu ‘anha), then Maysarah informed Hazrat Khadijah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) of the incidents that transpired with Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) during the journey. He also informed her about the statement of the …
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22 February
Second Journey to Syria and the Encounter with Nastoora, the Monk – The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Thirteen
When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) reached the age of twenty-five, every home began to speak of his truthfulness and trustworthiness, and there was not a single person in Makkah Mukarramah who did not recognize him and refer to him by the title ‘Al-Ameen’ (the Most Trustworthy Person) on account of …
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19 February
Adopting a Humble and Respectful Approach when Addressing the Ulama
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: When jamaats go to Sahaaranpur, Deoband and other similar areas for the purpose of tableegh, then letters should be sent with the businessmen of Delhi accompanying them. In these letters, the Ulama of those localities should be addressed with utmost humility and …