January, 2024

• 3 January

  The Incident of Shaikh Ebrahim bin Muhammed Hilaali (rahimahullah)

  

  There was once a pious aalim, from the land of Syria, whose name was Shaikh Ebrahim bin Muhammad Hilaali (rahimahullah). When Shaikh Ebrahim bin Muhammad (rahimahullah) was twenty-three years old, he left Syria and travelled to the land of Egypt to study deen and become an aalim. He remained in …
• 1 January

  Exercising Patience and Having Hope in the Mercy of Allah Ta‘ala

  

  Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: Many of my children had passed away in infancy. When any child would pass away, and the mother (i.e. my wife) would weep, then I would (console her and) say to her, “Neither you, nor I, possess any good …

December, 2023

• 27 December

  Abdul Muttalib’s Concern for the Safety of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Seven

  

  Abdul Muttalib was always greatly concerned for the safety of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and would try to keep him safe and protected at all times. It is reported that once, Abdul Muttalib addressed Hazrat Ummu Ayman (radhiyallahu ‘anha), whose name was Barakah and who was responsible for looking after …
• 25 December

  The Basis of Acquiring Righteousness

  

  Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) once mentioned the following: The basis of one acquiring righteousness is having complete reliance on one’s sheikh, and thereafter adhering to his teachings. However, it is necessary for one to be careful and examine the level of deen of the person one wishes to …
• 23 December

  Abdul Muttalib Seeking Rain through the Intermediary of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Six

  

  While Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) remained in the care of Abdul Muttalib, the Quraish were undergoing drought and famine. This drought and famine continued for a few years, until one day, a certain woman called out to the Quraish and advised them that they should make dua for rain through …
• 20 December

  Maseehah Makes Taubah from Music

  

  Ask our children: Is listening to music allowed in Islam? What did Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) say about music? What did the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) do if they heard music? Now tell them the story: Maseehah was a little girl who had good manners and was kind to everyone. She …
• 18 December

  Maintaining the Level of Ikhlaas at all Times

  

  Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: In our effort of Da’wat and Tableegh, it is extremely important for one to ensure that his intention remains purely for the sake of Allah Ta‘ala at all times. Our brothers who strive in this work should regard fulfilling the command of …
• 2 December

  Solutions to the Mysteries and Secrets of the World

  

November, 2023

• 29 November

  Hamzah and the Holiday

  

  Ask our children: How should we spend our time in the holidays? If someone is waiting for us but we are not going to go and see them, then what should we do? What type of friends should we have? What happens to a person who has friends with bad …
• 27 November

  The Importance of Keeping One’s Parents Happy

  

  Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once wrote the following to a person whose parents were displeased with him for some reason and had complained to Hazrat Shaikh (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) regarding him. Hazrat Shaikh (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) said: I am extremely saddened to hear that your father is currently displeased …