January, 2017

• 25 January

  The Method of Protecting the Precious Gift of Imaan

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: The most precious commodity is imaan. The nature of anything precious is that if it is looked after then its benefits are tremendous, and on the contrary if it is neglected then the consequences are disastrous. If this imaan is strengthened, it can …
• 25 January

  A Benefit of Imparting Deeni Knowledge

  وعن سهل بن معاذ بن أنس عن أبيه رضي الله عنهم أن النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم قال من علم علما فله أجر من عمل به لا ينقص من أجر العامل شيء  رواه ابن ماجه  (الترغيب والترهيب 1/130) Hadhrat Mu’aadh bin Anas (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi …
• 25 January

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Keeping the Hair – Part 1

  

    A believer’s entire life is governed by the laws and injunctions of Shari’ah. In every aspect of one’s life, whether relating to one’s domestic, social and economic dealings, or one’s ibaadaat, deeni rituals and acts of worship, one is commanded to follow the mubaarak sunnah of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu …
• 21 January

  Hazrat Zubair (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Six

  The Generosity of Hazrat Zubair (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Hishaam bin ‘Urwah mentions that seven Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) had appointed Hazrat Zubair (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) as the executor of their estate after their demise. Among these Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) were Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), Hazrat ‘Abdur Rahmaan bin ‘Auf (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), Hazrat Miqdaad …
• 21 January

  Seeking Forgiveness upon Leaving the Toilet

  One should recite the following duaa upon leaving the toilet: غُفرَانَكَ O Allah. I seek your forgiveness عن عائشة رضى الله عنها قالت كان النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم اذا خرج من الخلاء قال غفرانك. (ترمذى رقم 7) Hazrat Aaisha (Radhiyallahu Anha) reports that Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) used to …
• 18 January

  Sincerity and Priority

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: There are two important aspects which we tend to overlook: Sincerity. Priority. It just takes some time to reflect over why we are doing an action. Our rewards largely depend on this. At all times we should check our intention. Similarly, we have …
• 18 January

  The Example of the Ulama in the World

  وعن أنس بن مالك قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم إن مثل العلماء في الأرض كمثل النجوم يهتدى بها في ظلمات البر والبحر فإذا انطمست النجوم أوشك أن تضل الهداة  رواه أحمد عن أبي حفص صاحب أنس عنه ولم أعرفه وفيه رشدين أيضا (الترغيب والترهيب 1/130) Hadhrat …
• 12 January

  Hazrat Zubair (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Five

  The First Person to Draw his Sword for the Sake of Allah Hazrat ‘Urwah bin Zubair (rahimahullah) narrates the following: Hazrat Zubair (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) accepted Islam at the age of eight. On one occasion, Shaitaan caused a false rumor to spread that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had been seized and …
• 12 January

  Duaa before Entering the Toilet

  Before entering the toilet one should recite the following duaa: اَللّهُمَّ اِنِّى اَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الخُبُثِ وَ الخَباَئِث O Allah I seek Your protection from the male and female jinnaat. عن أنس رضي الله عنه قال كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا دخل الخلاء قال اللهم إني أعوذ بك …
• 12 January

  Where does the Ummah’s Salvation Lie?

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Today the Muslim Ummah is facing problems from all sides. Everyone is concerned in trying to find a solution. Different methods have been adopted in an effort to restore the peace the Ummah once enjoyed. But what is the way the Quraan Shareef …