January, 2013

• 2 January

  The Need to Seek Clarification for all Matters and the Importance of Observing Purdah

  Imaam Shaafi`ee (Rahmatullahi Alaih) is reported to have said that it is better to undergo temporary disgrace by asking a question than to remain ignorant. It is the system of Allah Ta’ala that there will always be two classes of people; those who know and those who don’t know. It …
• 1 January

  Immerse Yourself in the Mercy of Allah Ta’ala

  عَن جَابِرٍ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنهُ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيهِ وَسَلّمَ: مَن عَادَ مَرِيضًا لَم يَزَلْ يَخُوضُ الرَّحْمَةَ حَتَى يَجْلِسَ فَإِذَا جَلَسَ اِغْتَمَسَ فِيهَا . رواه مالك وأحمد (مشكوة المصابيح 1/138) Hadhrat Jaabir (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “When a person goes to visit …

December, 2012

• 31 December

  The Method of Throwing Sand over the Grave

  1. When throwing sand over the grave, it is mustahab to commence from the head side. Using both hands to throw soil over the grave is better than using one hand. It is also permissible to use a spade to fill the grave with sand. عن أبي هريرة رضي الله …
• 29 December

  Participation in the Battles of Islam

  Hadhrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (Radhiallahu Anhu) participated in the battle of Badr as well as all the battles of Islam, fighting alongside Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). During the battle of Uhud, when the Muslims suffered a temporary defeat and some began to retreat in panic, Hadhrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (Radhiallahu …
• 27 December

  Occasions when the Miswaak should be used – Part 1

  

  1. Upon awakening. عن عائشة رضي الله عنها أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم كان لا يرقد من ليل ولا نهار فيستيقظ إلا تسوك قبل أن يتوضأ (سنن أبي داود، الرقم: ٥٧)[1] Hazrat Aaishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) reports, “Whenever Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) awoke from his sleep, whether in the night …
• 27 December

  The Virtues and Blessings of Reciting Durood upon Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)

  بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم الحمد لله رب العالمين والصلاة والسلام على أشرف الأنبياء والمرسلين سيدنا ومولانا محمد وآله وصحبه اجمعين وبعد: All praise is due to Allah Ta’ala. May the choicest durood (salutations) and salaam (peace) descend upon the noblest of Ambiyaa and Rasuls, our master and leader, Hazrat Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi …
• 26 December

  An Honest Businessman

  Hassan bin Ziyaad (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) says: “Imaam Abu Haneefa (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) bought a consignment of fabric which had a defect in it. He sent the consignment to his partner to sell it off and instructed him to clearly inform the customers of the defect. It happened that the partner sold …
• 22 December

  The Virtue of the Journey of Hijrat

  Once, during the khilaafat of Hadhrat Umar (Radhiallahu Anhu), the Sahaabah began discussing the personality of Hadhrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (Radhiallahu Anhu) in the presence of Hadhrat Umar (Radhiallahu Anhu). Hadhrat Umar (Radhiallahu Anhu) was overwhelmed with emotion and wept profusely saying: “How I wish that my entire life’s endeavour …
• 22 December

  The Hijrat (Migration) – Part 5 – Reaching the Destination

  When the Sahaabah (Radiallahu Anhum) heard of Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and Hadhrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (Radhiallahu Anhu) departing from Makkah Mukarramah for the hijrat, they eagerly anticipated their arrival in Madina Munawwarah. Each day after performing their Fajr salaah, they would proceed to the outskirts of Madina Munawwarah, awaiting …
• 20 December

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Miswaak – Part 2

  

  1. In the absence of a miswaak, the finger may be used as a substitute.[1] عن أنس رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يجزئ من السواك الأصابع (التلخيص الحبير ١/١٠٤) Hazrat Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The fingers can …