February, 2014

• 15 February

  The Ism A’azam

  عن أسماء بنت يزيد رضي الله عنها قالت سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول في هذين الآيتين { الله لا إله إلا هو الحي القيوم } و { الم الله لا إله إلا هو الحي القيوم } إن فيهما اسم الله الأعظم (مسند أحمد رقم 27611) Hadhrat Asmaa …
• 12 February

  Fear of Accountability and the Gifts of Allah Ta’ala

  If we study the contents of the first few surahs that were revealed, we will find that the theme in these surahs revolves around Qiyaamah, Jannah and Jahannum. It is obvious that if the commands and prohibitions had to come from the very beginning then it would have been extremely …
• 11 February

  The Cause of the Assistance of Allah Ta’ala Coming

  عن مصعب بن سعد عن أبيه رضي الله عنه أنه ظن أن له فضلا على من دونه من أصحاب رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم فقال النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم إنما ينصر الله هذه الأمة بضعيفها بدعوتهم وصلاتهم وإخلاصهم رواه النسائي وغيره وهو في البخاري وغيره دون …
• 10 February

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Drinking – Part 1

  

  DRINKING

  There are many sunnats and aadaab (etiquettes) in regard to drinking. Some sunnats and aadaab pertain to the various duas which have been prescribed to be recited before, during and after drinking. Other sunnats and aadaab relate to the manner in which a person should drink.

  Apart from this, there are sunnats and aadaab that teach a person the amount of liquid that he should drink at one time in order for him to avoid damaging his health. Hence, drinking in the correct manner is essential, as this will enable one to maintain good health which will assist him in the worship of Allah Ta‘ala.
• 9 February

  Performing a Few rakaats of Salaah

  Hadhrat Thanwi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) writes: Someone had seen Hadhrat Junaid Baghdadi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) in a dream after he had passed away. He enquired from Hadhrat Junaid Baghdadi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) as to how Allah Ta’ala dealt with him in the Hereafter? Hadhrat Junaid Baghdadi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) replied: فنيت الحقائق والإشارات ونفدت …
• 8 February

  The Greatness of Aayatul Kursi

  عن أبي رضي الله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم سأله أي آية في كتاب الله أعظم قال الله ورسوله أعلم فرددها مرارا ثم قال أبي آية الكرسي قال ليهنك العلم أبا المنذر والذي نفسي بيده إن لها لسانا وشفتين تقدس الملك عند ساق العرش (مسند أحمد رقم 21278) …
• 6 February

  Beautify your Gatherings

  

  عن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم زينوا مجالسكم بالصلاة علي فان صلاتكم علي نور لكم يوم القيامة.رواه الديلمي (القول البديع ص 278) Hadhrat ibn Umar (Radhiallahu Anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “Beautify your gatherings by reciting durood upon me. …
• 5 February

  The Prime Time with Allah Ta‘ala

  We understand the prime time for television and all other things. But have we understood the prime time with Allah Ta‘ala. The prime time is at tahajjud towards the last moments of the night. But for that we need to have a light stomach so that we can concentrate and …
• 4 February

  Carrying out Actions for the Pleasure of Allah Ta’ala

  عن أبي الدرداء رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم قال الدنيا ملعونة ملعون ما فيها إلا ما ابتغي به وجه الله تعالى رواه الطبراني بإسناد لا بأس به  (الترغيب و الترهيب 1/61) Hadhrat Abu Dardaa (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: “The entire …
• 2 February

  A Father’s liberation from Hell due to his Son

  Imaam Raazi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) writes: On one occasion, Hadhrat ‘Isa (Alaihis Salaam) passed by a grave and (in a vision) he had seen that a few angels were punishing the inmate of the grave. Hadhrat ‘Isa (Alaihis Salaam) then continued on his journey. On his return, he had taken the …