October, 2021

• 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 …
• 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 …
• 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 …
• 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 …
• 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 …
• 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 …
• 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 …
• 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 …
• 14 October

  The Quraish of Makkah Consult the Jewish Scholars – Path Three

  

  In keeping with his human nature, when Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) forgot to say insha Allah, the following verses of the Qur’aan Majeed were revealed: وَ لَا تَقُوۡلَنَّ لِشَایۡءٍ اِنِّیۡ فَاعِلٌ ذلِکَ غَدًا ﴿ۙ۲۳﴾ اِلَّاۤ انۡ یَّشَآءَ اللّٰه And never say about anything, “I will do it tomorrow,” except by …
• 14 October

  Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Five

  

  The Hijrah of Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to Madinah Munawwarah When the second pledge of ‘Aqabah took place, the Ansaar requested Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) to come and live in Madinah Munawwarah, and they promised to support Islam and protect Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). It was after this pledge that …