November, 2021

• 15 November

  Acquiring a Special Relationship and Friendship with Allah Ta‘ala

  

  Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: Acquiring a special relationship and friendship with Allah Ta‘ala is extremely easy. يعلم اللہ راہ خدا از دو قدم بيش نيست يک قدم بر نفس خود نہ دیگرے بہِ کوۓ دوست Allah Ta‘ala knows that the road to Him …
• 13 November

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

  

  When Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) proposed for Hazrat Faatimah (radhiyallahu ‘anha), then he did so via his daughter, Hazrat ‘Aa’ishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha). Likewise, when Hazrat ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) proposed for Hazrat Faatimah (radhiyallahu ‘anha), he sent the proposal via his daughter, Hazrat Hafsah (radhiyallahu ‘anha). As for Hazrat ‘Ali …
• 10 November

  The Arch Enemies of Islam

  

  After Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) began to openly proclaim tauheed and invite to Islam, most of the people of Makkah Mukarramah became his enemies. However, there were some people who had reached the limits in their hostility and enmity for Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). Some of these people were: Abu …
• 10 November

  The Respect of Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) for the Musjid – Part Ten

  

  Muhammed bin Mansoor (rahimahullah) narrates the following incident: On one occasion, while we were in the musjid, seated in the gathering of Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah), a certain person in the musjid removed some dirt from his beard and threw it on the ground. I looked towards Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) to see …
• 10 November

  The Devotion of Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) in Salaah – Part Nine

  

  Muhammed bin Abi Haatim (rahimahullah) mentions: On one occasion, Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) was invited to the orchard of one of his companions. Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) accepted the invitation and proceeded to the orchard. Thereafter, while at the orchard, Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) began to perform nafl salaah. After completing his nafl …
• 9 November

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Giving and Receiving Gifts – Part 4

  

  1. At the time of giving someone a gift, do not ask him to do you some favour, as he will feel compelled to fulfil your request.
• 8 November

  Refraining from Causing Harm to People

  

  Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: The thing which I regard most important for myself, as well as for my friends and associates, is that we refrain from causing any harm to any person in any way. We should not cause any harm to the …
• 6 November

  Duaa at the Time of Thunder

  

  One should recite the following dua at the time of thunder: Duaa One: اللَّهُمَّ لَا تَقْتُلْنَا بِغَضَبِكَ، وَلَا تُهْلِكْنَا بِعَذَابِكَ، وَعَافِنَا قَبْلَ ذَلِكَ  O Allah, do not kill us due to Your anger, and do not destroy us through Your punishment, and grant us Aafiyat (grant us protection and ease …
• 3 November

  Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Eleven

  

  The Marriage of Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to Hazrat Faatimah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) (continued) After the proposal of Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) for Hazrat Faatimah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) was not accepted, Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) suggested to Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to propose for her. Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) accepted …
• 3 November

  Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Ten

  

  Hazrat Faatimah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) was the youngest daughter of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). She was an embodiment of piety and virtue. When she reached marriageable age, there were few Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) who proposed for her hand in marriage, hoping to acquire the good fortune of being part of the …