May, 2013

• 18 May

  A Conversation Between Hadhrat Umar and ibn Abbaas (Radhiallahu Anhum)

  Hadhrat Miswar bin Makhrama (Radhiallahu Anhu) reports that when Hadhrat Umar (Radhiallahu Anhu) was stabbed, (apart from the pain of the wound) he began to grieve and became extremely worried about the ummah. Hadhrat ibn Abbaas (Radhiallahu Anhuma) comforted him saying: “O Ameerul Mu’mineen! There is no need for you …
• 16 May

  Duaa when Entering the Musjid

  عن أبي حميد أو أبي أسيد الأنصارى قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا دخل أحدكم المسجد فليسلم على النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم ثم ليقل اللهم افتح لى أبواب رحمتك فإذا خرج فليقل اللهم إنى أسألك من فضلك (ابو داود) Hadhrat Abu Humaid or Abu Usaid (Radhiallahu …
• 14 May

  The Reward of Cancelling a Sale

  عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : مَن أَقَالَ مُسلِمًا أَقَالَهُ الله عَثْرَتَه يَومَ القِيَامَة .)ابن ماجه ص159) Hazrat Abu Hurayrah (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “The one who cancels the sale of a Muslim upon his request, …
• 13 May

  Duaa for Barkat in Rajab and Sha’baan

  عن أنسٍ رضي الله عنه قال كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيهِ وَ سَلَّمَ إذَا دَخَلَ رَجَبٌ قَالَ اَللّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِيْ رَجَبٍ وَّشَعْبَانَ وَبَلِّغْنَا رَمَضَان  (رواه البزار والطبراني فى الأوسط) Hadhrat Anas (Radhiallahu Anhu) reports that whenever the month of Rajab would arrive, Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) would make the …
• 11 May

  Hadhrat Umar (Radhiallahu Anhu) Serving the Creation

  During the Khilafat of Hadhrat Umar (Radhiallahu Anho), Hadhrat Umar (Radhiallahu Anho) would patrol the streets and suburbs of Madinah Munawwarah during the night to keep watch. During one of his night patrols, he noticed a camelhair tent pitched in an open space. He had never seen this particular tent …
• 9 May

  Reciting Durood Morning and Evening

  عَن ابي الدرداء رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم مَن صَلَّى عَلَيَّ حِينَ يُصْبِحُ عَشرًا وَحِينَ يُمسِي عَشرًا أَدْرَكَتْهُ شَفَاعَتِى يَومَ القِيَامَة (فضائل درود) Hadhrat Abu Dardaa (Radhiallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “The one who recites durood upon me ten …
• 8 May

  The Precious Gifts of Allah Ta’ala

  Once a person came to a pious servant of Allah Ta’ala and complained of his poverty. He explained to the pious man that he was undergoing great distress and preferred death to such a life. The pious man asked him: “Are you willing to have your eyes removed in exchange …
• 7 May

  Three Unfortunate People

  عَنْ أَبِي ذَرٍّ رضي الله عنه عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ ثَلَاثَةٌ لَا يُكَلِّمُهُمُ اللهُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ، وَلَا يَنْظُرُ إِلَيْهِمْ وَلَا يُزَكِّيهِمْ وَلَهُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ قَالَ: فَقَرَأَهَا رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ثَلَاثَ مِرَارًا قَالَ أَبُو ذَرٍّ: خَابُوا وَخَسِرُوا، مَنْ هُمْ يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ؟ قَالَ: الْمُسْبِلُ، وَالْمَنَّانُ، …
• 6 May

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Eid – Part 1

  

  The occasions of Eidul Adha and Eidul Fitr are the days of celebration for the Muslims. On the occasion, of Eidul Fitr, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said,

  “Indeed the people of every religion (e.g. Jews, Christians, etc.) have their Eid (i.e. special days of celebration), and this day (i.e. Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha) is our Eid.”
• 4 May

  Hadhrat Umar (Radhiallahu Anhu)’s Adherence to the Sunnah of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)

  When Hadhrat Umar (Radhiallahu Anhu) became the khalifa, a small amount of wealth was fixed as his daily allowance from the Baytul Maal (with the maswarah (consultation) of the Sahaabah). After some time, some Sahaabah including Hadhrat Ali, Hadhrat Uthmaan, Hadhrat Zubair and Hadhrat Talhah (Radhiallahu Anhum) proposed that the …