December, 2021

• 4 December

  Reciting Surah Falaq and Surah Naas at the time of heavy winds and intense darkness

  

  When there are heavy winds together with intense darkness, one should recite Surah Falaq and Surah Naas. عن عقبة بن عامر، قال: بينا أنا أسير مع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم بين الجحفة، والأبواء، إذ غشيتنا ريح، وظلمة شديدة، فجعل رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يتعوذ بأعوذ برب …
• 2 December

  The Marriage of Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to Hazrat Faatimah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) – Part Fourteen

  

  After Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) performed the nikaah of Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to Hazrat Faatimah (radhiyallahu ‘anha), Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) told Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and Hazrat Faatimah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) to both wait for him at their home. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) thereafter entered the home and asked …

November, 2021

• 30 November

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Giving and Receiving Gifts – Part 7

  

  1. It is not permissible for any person to accept a gift from a child who is not baaligh.
• 29 November

  The Secret behind the Success of the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum)

  

  Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: Acquiring victory and success is not based on whether the Muslims are few or many in number. Rather, the number of the Muslims is a separate aspect and is not relevant in regard to acquiring victory. In regard to …
• 27 November

  Dua at the time of strong winds – 2

  

  When experiencing a strong wind, one should recite the following dua: اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْها رَحْمَةً وَلا تَجْعَلْها عَذَاباً، اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْها رِياحاً وَلا تَجْعَلْها رِيحاً O Allah, make it (this wind a means of Your) mercy and do not make it a (means of Your) punishment. O Allah, make it a wind …
• 24 November

  The Arch Enemies of Islam – Abu Lahab (Part Three)

  

  Whenever the Quraish would refer to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) as Muzammam (the despised one) and speak ill of him, then Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) would say, “O people! Do you not find it strange how Allah Ta‘ala has averted their insults from me? They insult me by referring to …
• 24 November

  The Arch Enemies of Islam – Abu Lahab (Part Two)

  

  The wife of Abu Lahab, Ummu Jameel bintu Harb, the sister of Hazrat Abu Sufyaan bin Harb (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), also harboured intense enmity and hostility for Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). During the night, she would scatter thorns on the path of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). When Ummu Jameel learnt that …
• 23 November

  Love for Hadith – Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) – Part Fourteen

  

  Muhammed bin Abi Haatim (rahimahullah) narrates the following: When I would accompany Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) on a journey, then we would stay in the same room, unless it was the summer season (when the heat would be intense). During the night, I would notice that Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) would get …
• 23 November

  Bringing Happiness to One’s Heart – Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) Part Thirteen

  

  Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) was once seated in his home when his slave girl arrived at the home and wished to enter. After entering the home, she walked past Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) and accidentally stumbled over an inkpot which was placed near him. Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) addressed her saying, “Why do …
• 23 November

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Giving and Receiving Gifts – Part 6

  

  1. It is not permissible for a non-baaligh child to give a gift to anyone from his personal wealth. However, if the parents wish to instil within the child the quality of generosity and therefore want him to share the food, sweets etc, with his friends, then the parents should …