October, 2015

• 16 October

  Duaa when Entering the Home

  One should recite the following Duaa upon entering the home and thereafter make salaam: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّى أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ الْمَوْلِجِ وَخَيْرَ الْمَخْرَجِ بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَلَجْنَا وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا وَعَلَى اللَّهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا O Allah I ask You for the blessings of entering the home and the blessings of leaving the home. …
• 15 October

  Quality of a True Leader

  In the past, it was easy to correct a person directly. Nowadays, you are unable to do so and you have to go in a roundabout way. As a result many don’t even get the message. Hazrat ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was such that despite him being the Ameerul Mu’mineen, but …
• 13 October

  Holding firm to Qur’an and Sunnah

  وعن ابن عباس أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم خطب الناس في حجة الوداع فقال إن الشيطان قد يئس أن يعبد بأرضكم ولكن رضي أن يطاع فيما سوى ذلك مما تحاقرون من أعمالكم فاحذروا إني قد تركت فيكم ما إن اعتصمتم به لن تضلوا أبدا كتاب الله وسنة …
• 13 October

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Duaa – Part 2

  

  1. When making dua, do not adopt an approach of uncertainty. For example, do not say, “O Allah, if You wish to fulfil my need, then You may fulfil it.”

  Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “(When making dua,) one should not say ‘O Allah, forgive me if You wish, have mercy on me if You wish, provide me with sustenance if You wish.’ Rather, he should beg of Allah’s Ta‘ala mercy with confidence (that Allah Ta‘ala will fulfil his needs. One should not ask Allah Ta‘ala to grant one His favour if He pleases,) because Allah Ta‘ala does as He pleases, none can force and compel Him (to do anything).”
• 11 October

  Hadhrat Salmaan (Radhiyallahu Anhu) on his death-bed

  When Hadhrat Salmaan (Radhiyallahu Anhu) was at the point of death, he began to weep and cry. Someone said to him, “Why do you cry? After death you will meet Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) left this world in the condition that he was pleased with you.” …
• 11 October

  The Gift given to Hadhrat Salmaan (Radhiyallahu Anhu)

  One should recite the following Duaa in the day or night اللهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ صِحَّةً فِي إِيمَانٍ، وَإِيمَانًا فِي خُلُقٍ حَسَنٍ، وَنَجَاحًا يَتْبَعُهُ فَلَاحٌ، وَرَحْمَةً مِنْكَ وَعَافِيَةً، وَمَغْفِرَةً مِنْكَ وَرِضْوَانًا O Allah, I beg of you sound and perfect Imaan, and Imaan accompanied by good character and success followed by …
• 8 October

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Duaa – Part 1

  

  1. Commence the dua by praising Allah Ta‘ala and then reciting durood upon Hazrat Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) . Thereafter, in all humility and respect, present your needs before Allah Ta‘ala.

  Hazrat Fadhaalah bin Ubaid (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that on one occasion, Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was seated in the musjid when a person entered the musjid and performed salaah.
• 7 October

  Doing Things Gracefully

  Hazrat Munzir bin Qays (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) came to Madeenah Munawwarah with a delegation from his tribe. Upon reaching, the delegation went ahead to meet Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) while Munzir remained behind. In their absence he took care of their animals and luggage. When they returned, he took a bath …
• 4 October

  People Whose Duas Are Accepted

  

  The Parents, the Traveller and the Oppressed

  Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Three duas are such that they will undoubtedly gain acceptance; the dua of the father (or mother, in regard to their child), the dua of the musaafir (traveller) and the dua of the oppressed.”
• 3 October

  Hadhrat Ibrahim (Alaihis salaam) and the angel of death

  It is reported that once Hadhrat Ibrahim Alaihis salaam asked the angel of death, Hadhrat Izraeel Alaihis salaam to show him the form he takes while extracting the souls of the evil and wicked servants. The angel told him that he would not be able to bear the sight, but …