October, 2021

• 26 October

  Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) – Part Six

  

  On one occasion, Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) travelled to the city of Baghdad. On hearing of his arrival in the city, a few Muhadditheen gathered and decided that they would test the memory of Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah). They wished to test him to determine his proficiency and mastery in narrating Hadith. …
• 26 October

  Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) – Part Five

  

  Acceptance in the Field of Hadith at a Young Age Allah Ta‘ala had blessed Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) with special acceptance and mastery in the field of Hadith from a young age. Such was his acceptance that despite his young age, many people flocked to him to benefit from him, and …
• 25 October

  Speaking to One’s Parents with Respect

  

  Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: It is necessary and important for one to show respect to his parents and honor them. However, at the same time, it is not permissible for one to obey them in impermissible matters. The Hadith mentions: لا طاعة لمخلوق …
• 24 October

  Dua at the time of rain

  

  One should recite the following dua at the time of rain: اللَّهُمَّ صَيِّبًا نَافِعًا O Allah, bless us with beneficial rain عن عائشة: أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم كان إذا رأى المطر، قال: اللهم صيبا نافعا (صحيح البخاري، الرقم: 1032) Hazrat Aaishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu …
• 24 October

  Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Eight

  

  The Hijrah of Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – continued After Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) left his home, undetected by the disbelievers, the disbelievers continued to wait outside his home, thinking that he was still inside. While they were waiting outside the home of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), a person came …
• 21 October

  Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) – Part Four

  

  The Marvellous Memory of Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) Haashid bin Ismaa‘eel (rahimahullah) mentions the following: When Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) was still a young boy, he would accompany us when we would attend the lessons of the great Muhadditheen of Basrah to learn Hadith. However, he would merely listen to the Muhadditheen …
• 21 October

  Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) – Part Three

  

  Acquiring the Knowledge of Hadith from a Young Age Muhammed bin Abi Haatim (rahimahullah) narrates the following: I once asked Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah), “How did you commence memorizing Hadith?” Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) replied, “I was inspired by Allah Ta‘ala to commence memorizing the blessed Ahaadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) …
• 20 October

  The Importance of Safeguarding the Quraan Majeed

  

  عن أبي موسى، عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: تعاهدوا القرآن، فوالذي نفسي بيده لهو أشد تفصيا من الإبل في عقلها (صحيح البخاري، الرقم: 5033) Hazrat Abu Moosa Ash’ari (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Look after (and safeguard) the Quraan Majeed. I swear by Him …
• 20 October

  The Disbelievers Persecuting Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Four

  

  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 …
• 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) …