May, 2016

• 5 May

  Preserving One’s Culture and Identity

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: One of the popular kings in Islamic history is Harooon Ar-Rasheed who was from the Abbasid khilaafat, powerful and mighty. The  unique thing in all of them was that they may have taken to luxury and comfort, but they maintained their independence. In …
• 4 May

  The First to Initiate Killing Unjustly

  

  عن ابن مسعود رضي الله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم قال ليس من نفس تقتل ظلما إلا كان على ابن آدم الأول كفل من دمها لأنه أول من سن القتل  رواه البخاري ومسلم والترمذي (الترغيب والترهيب 1/114) Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu …
• 3 May

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Clothing – Part 6

  

  1. When wearing your clothing, recite the following dua:

  All praise is due to Allah Ta‘ala who has clothed me with this clothing and granted it to me without any effort or ability from my side.

  Note: The virtue of reciting the abovementioned dua is that all one’s previous minor sins will be forgiven.

April, 2016

• 30 April

  Hazrat Abu Zar Ghifaari (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Five

  Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Advises the Commander of the Army to Uphold Justice Imaam Bayhaqi (rahimahullah) narrates: When Hazrat Yazid bin Abi Sufyaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was governor over Shaam, the people engaged in Jihaad and acquired booty and were victorious. Among the spoils of war was a beautiful slave …
• 30 April

  Reciting Surah Kaafiroon before Sleeping

  1. One should recite Surah Kaafiroon before sleeping عن جبلة بن حارثة أن النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم قال : إذا أويت إلى فراشك فاقرأ :) قل يا أيها الكافرون( حتى تمر بآخرها فإنها براءة من الشرك رواه الطبراني ورجاله وثقوا (مجمع الزوائد رقم 17033) Hadhrat Jabalah bin Haaritah …
• 27 April

  Concern of the Parents for the Deen of the Children

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: The father of the house needs to see that the aa’maal of the house are taking place diligently and consistently. If he is away from home or on a journey, then he should make the necessary arrangements and ensure that his children are …
• 27 April

  The Clear Path of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)

  عن العرباض بن سارية رضي الله عنه أنه سمع رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم يقول لقد تركتكم على مثل البيضاء ليلها كنهارها لا يزيغ عنها إلا هالك رواه ابن أبي عاصم في كتاب السنة بإسناد حسن (الترغيب والترهيب 1/110) Hadhrat Irbaadh bin Saariyah (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that he …
• 26 April

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Clothing – Part 5

  

  1. Wear your best clothing on the days of Eid and Jumu’ah, as these days are the greatest and most virtuous days. It is preferable to wear white clothing on these days.

  Hazrat Abdullah bin Salaam (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that he heard Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) mention while he was on the mimbar delivering the khutbah on the day of Jumu’ah, “Why do you not purchase a pair of clothing and keep it exclusive for wearing on the day of Jumu’ah, apart from your normal daily clothing.”
• 23 April

  Hazrat Abu Zar Ghifaari (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Four

  The Second Narration (continued): Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) said (continuing the incident of his embracing Islam): One bright, moonlit night, I was by the Ka‘bah when the people of Makkah Mukarramah were sound asleep. Myself aside, there were only two women present and they were making tawaaf. Whenever these …
• 21 April

  Remaining Loyal to Allah Ta’ala

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned As long as one remains committed and loyal to Allah Ta’ala, one will continue to receive the mercies and blessings of Allah Ta’ala. However, loyalty to Allah Ta’ala requires that one does not support the wrong. Whoever it may be, if he defies …