August, 2016

• 14 August

  When Seeing a Good Dream

  If one experiences a good dream, then he should recite Alhamdulillah. If one wishes, one may relate his dream to someone who he is fond of (someone who is his well-wisher). عن أبي سعيد الخدري رضي الله عنه أنه سمع النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول إذا رأى أحدكم رؤيا …
• 10 August

  Be Happy with the Decision of Allah Ta‘ala

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: There may be certain things in life that we desire, but they are not good for us, and there may be things that we dislike, but they are better for us. As Muslims, we need to believe that Allah Ta‘ala has the knowledge …
• 10 August

  The Ones who Fear Allah Ta’ala

  عن معاوية رضي الله عنه قال سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم يقول يا أيها الناس إنما العلم بالتعلم والفقه بالتفقه ومن يرد الله به خيرا يفقهه في الدين و إنما يخشى الله من عباده العلماء. رواه الطبراني في الكبير وفي إسناده راو لم يسم  (الترغيب والترهيب 1/117) …
• 6 August

  Performing a Good Deed before Sleeping

  One should ensure that he performs a good deed before sleeping, so that if death is written for one at that time, one’s last actions will be righteous and pious. One should ensure that he does not carry out any evil deed before sleeping. عن جابر، رضي الله عنه أن …
• 4 August

  Concern of Image

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: A great wrong we commit is that we worry about our image and reputation in the eyes of people. It is actually Allah Ta‘ala’s decision that decides. Source: Stepping Stones-Part One
• 3 August

  Islamic Souks and Fairs

  

  Islam is the most perfect way of life which was presented to us by Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). Thus whatever conforms to this perfect way, whether it relates to Ibaadah, business, personal attire and appearance or social life, will be Islamic. Anything that is contrary to the way of life …
• 2 August

  Being Granted the True Understanding of Deen

  عن معاوية رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم من يرد الله به خيرا يفقهه في الدين. رواه البخاري ومسلم وابن ماجه ورواه أبو يعلى وزاد فيه ومن لم يفقهه لم يبال به (الترغيب والترهيب 1/117) Hazrat Muaawiyah (radhiyallahu anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi …

July, 2016

• 30 July

  Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Seven

  Kindness to Neighbors: ‘Isa bin ‘Umailah (rahimahullah) narrates from a person who had seen Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) that whenever Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) would milk his goats, he would first give his neighbors and guests the milk to drink and would only himself drink thereafter. (Siyar A‘laam …
• 30 July

  Reciting any Surah of the Qur’an before Sleeping

  One should recite any Surah of the Qur’an before sleeping عن شداد بن أوس رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم ما من مسلم يأخذ مضجعه فيقرأ سورة من كتاب الله إلا وكل الله له به ملكا فلا يقربه شيء يؤذيه حتى يهب من نومه …
• 28 July

  Zikr – the Soul of all Ibaadaat

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: We all have been created for the ‘ibaadat of Allah Ta‘ala. However, There are different types and levels of ‘ibaadat. Some are direct, such as salaah, tilaawat, and zikr, while others are indirect and ultimately become ‘ibaadat, like eating and wudhu. The soul and …