Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: The essence of deen is for a person to make his heart and desires (likes and dislikes) conform to the command of Allah Ta‘ala at all times. (When one’s heart and desires conform to the command of Allah Ta‘ala, then …
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January, 2021
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2 January
Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Eighteen
Loyalty to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and Islam On the occasion of the Battle of Badr, the son of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), Hazrat ‘Abdur Rahmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), was fighting on the side of the disbelievers as he had not yet accepted Islam. Later on, after he accepted …
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2 January
Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Seventeen
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Testifying to the Imaan of Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) It is reported from Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) that on one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) mentioned: There was once a man (from the Bani Israa’eel) who was herding a cow. While herding the cow, …
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2 January
Invitation to Islam and Feeding the People – Part Seven
Rabee‘ah bin ‘Ibaad (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) says: I once saw Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) in the markets of ‘Ukkaaz and Zul Majaaz inviting people towards Islam saying: يا أيها الناس قولوا لا إله إلا الله تفلحوا O people! Say “Laa Ilaaha Illallah” and you will be successful! While he was inviting …
December, 2020
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31 December
Contentment – A Source of Barkat (Blessings)
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Among the most important things for ensuring halaal is the aspect of contentment. With contentment, you will get barkat which will manifest at times in your very lifetime and sometimes after you leave this world. Therefore, lead a simple and basic life.
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30 December
Sunnats and Aadaab of Speech – Part 11
1. Though it is permissible to laugh, one should not laugh at people. Laughing at people and making a mockery of them is not permissible.
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28 December
Worshipping Allah Ta’ala 24/7 through the sunnah
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned regarding Akbar Ali who was one of his associates: Akbar Ali was a very intelligent person. Once, while in dialogue with a Christian, he posed the following question to him, “If a person wishes to turn his entire focus towards Allah …
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27 December
Invitation to Islam and Feeding the People – Part Six
When the Quraish lost hope in Abu Taalib supporting them, they began to show open opposition and enmity for the Muslims. They started inflicting different punishments on the weak and vulnerable Muslims of the various tribes. Abu Taalib then called on the Banu Haashim and Banu Muttalib to support and …
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27 December
Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Sixteen
Allah Ta‘ala Gave Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) the Title “Siddeeq” Hakeem bin Sa’d (rahimahullah) reports that he heard Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) take an oath and say, “Allah Ta‘ala revealed the title of Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) from the sky as “Siddeeq”.” (Majma‘uz Zawaa’id #14295) Abu Yahya (rahimahullah) mentions, …
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27 December
Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Fifteen
Called to Enter from All the Doors of Jannah It is reported in the Hadith that on the Day of Qiyaamah, those who excelled in actions of virtue will be honoured by Allah Ta‘ala. If they performed abundant nafl salaah during their lives, they will be called to enter Jannah …