Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
On one occasion, while Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was delivering a khutbah to the people, he asked them, “Tell me, who is the most brave and courageous person?” The people replied, “You are the most brave and courageous.” Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) responded, “My condition is such that anyone who …
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October, 2021
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20 October
The Disbelievers Persecuting Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Three
Hazrat ‘Urwah bin Zubair (rahimahullah) says, “On one occasion, I asked Hazrat ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr bin ‘Aas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) to relate to me the manner in which the disbelievers would persecute Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). “Hazrat ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr bin ‘Aas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) replied, ‘One day, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) …
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19 October
Sunnats and Aadaab of Giving and Receiving Gifts – Part 1
1. The purpose of giving a gift is to engender mahabbat (love and affection) in the heart. عن أبي هريرة، عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: تهادوا تحابوا (الأدب المفرد، الرقم: 594) Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Exchange gifts among yourselves, as …
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19 October
Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Seven
The Hijrah of Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – continued On the night when the disbelievers intended killing Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), they surrounded his house and remained outside, waiting for him to emerge. Initially, the disbelievers intended to climb over the wall and enter the house to assassinate Rasulullah (sallallahu …
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19 October
Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Six
The Hijrah of Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – continued When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) instructed Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to spend the night in his home, then despite the fact that his life was in danger, he wholeheartedly submitted and fulfilled the instruction of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). In this …
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18 October
Honesty in Business Dealings is the Hallmark of a Believer
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: The Mubaarak Hadith mentions that on the Day of Qiyaamah, the honest businessman will be resurrected with the martyrs, while the dishonest businessman will be resurrected with the evil and sinful people. It is obvious that adopting honesty in …
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17 October
Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) – Part Two
The Mother of Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) During his childhood, Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) lost his eyesight and became blind. The mother of Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) continued to turn to Allah Ta‘ala in du‘aa, begging Him to cure her son and restore his eyesight. One night, when she went to sleep, she …
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17 October
Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) – Part One
Name: Muhammed bin Ismaa‘eel bin Ebrahim bin Mugheerah bin Bardizbah (Siyar A’laam min Nubalaa 12/391) Kunyah (filial title): Abu ‘Abdillah Birth: Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) was born in the city of Bukhaara on a Friday, after the Jumu‘ah salaah. The date of his birth was 13th Shawwaal 194 AH. (Hadyus Saari pg. 477) The Great-Grandfather of …
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14 October
The Disbelievers Persecuting Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Two
A man of the Banu Kinaanah tribe narrates, “I saw Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) in the market of Zul Majaaz proclaiming, ‘O people! Say Laa ilaaha illallaah, you will be successful.’ “At the same time, Abu Jahal was throwing sand at Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) saying, ‘O people! Do not …
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14 October
The Disbelievers Persecuting Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part One
When the Quraish noticed that an open invitation was being given to Islam and idolatry was being openly condemned and criticized, they could not tolerate this. They thus prepared to show enmity and hostility to the one who invited to One Allah, and they prepared to oppose tauheed (proclaiming the …