July, 2018

• 19 July

  Second Journey to Syria and the Encounter with Nastoora, the Monk – Part Three

  

  When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) returned from Syria, it was afternoon and two angels were shading him. When Hazrat Khadijah (radhiyallahu ‘anha), who was on the upper floor, saw Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) coming in this extraordinary state, she showed the women who were present the very same sight at …
• 19 July

  Second Journey to Syria and the Encounter with Nastoora, the Monk – Part Two

  

  When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) reached Busraa, he sat in the shade of a tree. A monk by the name of Nastoora lived in that area. On seeing Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) beneath this tree, he approached him and said, “From Hazrat ‘Isa bin Maryam (‘alaihis salaam) until this moment, …
• 19 July

  Second Journey to Syria and the Encounter with Nastoora, the Monk – Part One

  

  Hazrat Khadijah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) was a wealthy woman from one of the noble clans of the Arabs. Due to her noble lineage, purity and chastity, the people would call her by the title ‘Taahirah’ (the pure one) during the times of ignorance as well as the era of Islam. When …
• 19 July

  Grazing Goats

  

  Just as Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) grazed goats in his childhood with his foster brothers while in the custody of Hazrat Haleemah (radhiyallahu ‘anha), similarly he also grazed goats as he grew older. Hazrat Jaabir bin ‘Abdillah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates, “We were once with Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) in a …
• 19 July

  Occupation in Trade and the Title Al-Ameen

  

  The people (of Makkah Mukarramah) would explain that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) grew up as the most dignified of his people, the one with the best character, the person who would enquire the most regarding the well being of his neighbors, the most forbearing and tolerant, the most truthful and …
• 19 July

  The Secret to a Happy Life

  

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: There are many things which are possible, looking at the supreme power of Allah Ta‘ala, but are not normally achievable, e.g. A man at the age of 95 who has a host of health complications is anxious to come out first in a …
• 11 July

  Begging for Forgiveness and ‘Aafiyat (ease)

  

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: We need to constantly beg Allah Ta’ala for forgiveness and ‘aafiyat (ease) in all matters. Even if a person has not committed sins, the istighfaar is still of benefit for him since it will be recorded as an act of virtue and he …
• 9 July

  Reward for Showing Respect to the Qiblah

  

  عن أبي هريرة قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم من لم يستقبل القبلة ولم يستدبرها في الغائط كتب له حسنة ومحي عنه سيئة رواه الطبراني ورواته رواة الصحيح (الترغيب والترهيب 1/188) Hazrat Abu Hurayrah (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “The one who does …
• 9 July

  INTERACTING WITH ELDERS- PART SIX

  

  Hazrat Moulana Abraarul Haqq Saheb (rahimahullah) has mentioned 14 points regarding the rights of parents (7 points regarding fulfilling their rights during their lifetime and 7 points regarding fulfilling their rights after their demise). 7 rights during their lifetime Azmat: To respect them. Muhabbat: To have love and affection for …
• 6 July

  Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Sixteen

  

  Purchasing a Well in Jannah When the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) migrated to Madeenah Munawwarah, the water that was found in Madeenah Munawwarah was difficult for them to drink due it being bitter. However, there was a Jew who had a well of sweet water named Roomah, and he used to …