April, 2018

• 21 April

  Participation in Hilf-ul-Fudhool – Part Two

  

  When the series of battles known as Harb-ul-Fujjaar drew to an end in Shawwaal, then an unsteady revival of Hilf-ul-Fudhool commenced in the sacred month of Zul-Qa’dah. The first person to revive this pact was Zubair bin ‘Abdul Muttalib. The Banu Haashim and Banu Taym gathered in the home of …
• 21 April

  Participation in Hilf-ul-Fudhool – Part One

  

  The Arabs had been engaged in a series of battles with each other for many years. However, how long could this continue for? After Harb-ul-Fujjaar was concluded, it occurred to some people that just as bloodshed and killing was previously brought to an end by a pact devised by Fadhl …
• 21 April

  Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Thirteen

  

  Marriage to Hazrat Ummu Kulthoom (radhiyallahu ‘anha): After Hazrat Ruqayyah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) passed away, Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) married Hazrat Ummu Kulthoom (radhiyallahu ‘anha), another blessed daughter of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). After the demise of Hazrat Ummu Kulthoom (radhiyallahu ‘anha), Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) mentioned to Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu …
• 21 April

  Reciting Muawwazatain (Surah Falaq and Surah Naas) after Salaah

  

  One should recite Muawwazatain (Surah Falaq and Surah Naas) after every salaah عن عقبة بن عامر رضي الله عنه قال: أمرني رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أن أقرأ بالمعوذتين في دبر كل صلاة (ترمذي رقم 2903) Hazrat Uqbah bin Aamir (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports: “Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) instructed me …
• 19 April

  Appreciating the Favours of Others

  

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: When an animal reaches a stage where it can fend for itself, it sets off independently. It totally abandons its parents and all those who may have given it some sort of care and attention. There is no such thing as values and …
• 14 April

  The First Journey to Syria – Part Four

  

  (Continued) While speaking to them, the monk suddenly noticed a group of seven Romans coming towards him while searching for something. The priest asked them, “What are you searching for?” They replied, “We have come out in search of the Nabi in whose regard the Towrah and Injeel have given …
• 14 April

  The First Journey to Syria – Part Three

  

  (Continued) Merely on account of the presence of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), the monk prepared a meal for the entire caravan of travelers. When they arrived to eat, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was absent. The monk enquired as to where Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was, to which they responded that …
• 14 April

  The First Journey to Syria – Part Two

  

  Hazrat Abu Musa Ash‘ari (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates that Abu Taalib once travelled with some seniors of the Quraish to Syria. A Christian monk was living in the area where they had halted. They had passed this monk on numerous occasions previously, but he never showed any interest in them. On …
• 14 April

  Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Twelve

  

  Hijrah to Madinah Munawwarah: Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and his respected family, Hazrat Ruqayyah (radhiyallahu ‘anha), eventually returned to Makkah Mukarramah from Abyssinia. They thereafter performed Hijrah to Madinah Munawwarah. When Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) arrived in Madinah Munawwarah with his respected family, he was hosted by Hazrat Aws bin …
• 12 April

  Being Happy with One’s Condition

  

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: One should not pursue those things that are impossible or normally don’t happen. For example, one of us desires to become the king of Saudi Arabia. Although it is possible but it normally does not happen. Such a person will always remain in …