December, 2016

• 13 December

  The Essence of Righteousness

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Two qualities are the essence of righteousness: 1. Fulfilling the commands of Allah Ta‘ala and abstaining from His prohibitions must become natural within oneself. 2. Good character towards the creation and fulfilling their rights.
• 13 December

  Two Enviable People

  وعن ابن مسعود رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم لا حسد إلا في اثنتين رجل آتاه الله مالا فسلطه على هلكته في الحق ورجل آتاه الله الحكمة فهو يقضي بها ويعلمها رواه البخاري ومسلم (الترغيب والترهيب 1/127) Hadhrat ibn Mas’ood (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that …
• 10 December

  Duaa when Turning from Side to Side at Night

  One should recite the following Duaa when turning from side to side while sleeping at night: لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ الْوَاحِدُ الْقَهَّارُ، رَبُّ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا الْعَزِيزُ الْغَفَّارُ There is none worthy of worship besides Allah, the One who is Alone (in His Being and attributes), the Conqueror, the …
• 10 December

  Hazrat Zubair (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part One

  Naming his Sons after Martyrs: Hazrat Zubair (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) once mentioned: “Indeed Talhah bin ‘Ubaidillah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) names his sons after the Ambiyaa (‘alaihimus salaam), although he knows that that there will be no Nabi after Nabi Muhammed (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). I name my sons after martyrs so that my …
• 7 December

  The Manner in which News should be Disseminated

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Not everyone knows how to handle news. People very quickly publicise news without verifying it and understanding its repercussions. In many cases this leads to confusion.
• 6 December

  The Most Virtuous Form of Sadaqah

  عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم قال أفضل الصدقة أن يتعلم المرء المسلم علما ثم يعلمه أخاه المسلم رواه ابن ماجه بإسناد حسن من طريق الحسن أيضا عن أبي هريرة (الترغيب والترهيب 1/126) Hazrat Abu Hurayrah (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi …

November, 2016

• 30 November

  Advise, Don’t Despise

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: We cannot despise and look down on anyone, since we don’t have any guarantee of the future. The magicians came out in the morning to challenge Hazrat Moosa (‘alaihis salaam) which was the worst crime, but by the end of that very same …
• 29 November

  A Reward for Learning and Teaching Deen

  عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم ما من رجل تعلم كلمة أو كلمتين أو ثلاثا أو أربعا أو خمسا مما فرض الله عز و جل فيتعلمهن ويعلمهن إلا دخل الجنة  قال أبو هريرة فما نسيت حديثا بعد إذ سمعتهن من رسول …
• 26 November

  Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Fourteen

  

  The Different Narrations Describing the Demise of Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – continued The second narration describing the demise of Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) is as follows: When Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) had neared his end, his wife began to cry. “What makes you cry?” he asked …
• 23 November

  The Importance of Self-reformation

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: There are two types of injunctions. One is that which relates to the outer-self (e.g. salaah, fasting, etc.), and the other is that which relates to the inner-self (e.g. ridding the heart from jealousy, pride, etc.). Rectifying the inner-self is also imperative and …