March, 2016

• 9 March

  Introspection over one’s Deeds

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: The purpose of going for a bayaan is not for excitement, but the thing to see is what you gained from it. The idea is that when you come out from a program there must be determination to change one’s life, a feeling …
• 9 March

  The Innovator’s Actions are not Accepted

  عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنه قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم أبى الله أن يقبل عمل صاحب بدعة حتى يدع بدعته (الترغيب والترهيب 1/108) Hadhrat ibn Abbaas (Radhiyallahu Anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “Allah Ta’ala does not accept the actions of an innovator until …
• 8 March

  Ask Allah for all your Needs

  عن أنس قال : قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم: ليسأل أحدكم ربه حاجته أو حوائجه كلها حتى يسأله شسع نعله إذا انقطع وحتى يسأله الملح. قلت : رواه الترمذي غير قوله : " وحتى يسأله الملح "رواه البزار ورجاله رجال الصحيح غير سيار بن حاتم وهو ثقة …
• 5 March

  Hazrat Bilaal (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Six

  Leaving Madinah Munawwarah after the Demise of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam): There are two views recorded with regards to whether or not Hazrat Bilaal (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) remained the mu’azzin of Madinah Munawwarah after the demise of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). The First View: The first view is that Hazrat Bilaal …
• 3 March

  Selective Islam

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Today we have become selective Muslims. When dealing with people, we demand our rights. One says that “my rights should not be trampled” but the rights of others and Allah Ta‘ala, one is totally unconcerned of. Their rights can be trampled, one does …
• 2 March

  The Innovator’s Repentance is not Accepted

  عن أنس بن مالك رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم إن الله حجب التوبة عن كل صاحب بدعة حتى يدع بدعته.  رواه الطبراني وإسناده حسن (الترغيب والترهيب 1/108) Hadhrat Anas (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “Allah Ta’ala does not accept …

February, 2016

• 27 February

  Hazrat Bilaal (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Five

  First Mu’azzin in Islam: ‘Allaamah ibnul Atheer (rahimahullah) has mentioned that Hazrat Bilaal (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was the first Mu’azzin in Islam. He would call out the azaan for Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) while they were on safar (travelling) and while they were in Madinah Munawwarah. (Usdul Ghaabah 1/237) The Four …
• 26 February

  Duaa before Sleeping – 6

  One should recite the following duaa before going to sleep الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِى كَفَانِى وَآوَانِى وَأَطْعَمَنِى وَسَقَانِى وَالَّذِى مَنَّ عَلَىَّ فَأَفْضَلَ وَالَّذِى أَعْطَانِى فَأَجْزَلَ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ عَلَى كُلِّ حَالٍ اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ وَمَلِيكَهُ وَإِلَهَ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ النَّارِ All praise is due to Allah Ta’ala, who fulfilled …
• 24 February

  Remaining Firm on Zikr

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Sometimes we begin to mislead ourselves and feel what is the need to make zikr when my mind is straying away. Hazrat Haaji Imdaadullah (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) used to say that even if the mind strays sway then too continue because you will realise …
• 22 February

  Remain Steadfast on making Duaa

  عن ابن عمر رضي الله عنه قال : قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : إن الدعاء ينفع مما نزل ومما لم ينزل فعليكم عباد الله بالدعاء . (الترمذي رقم 3548) Hadhrat ibn Umar (Radhiyallahu Anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “Duaa is beneficial for the present …