September, 2021

• 28 September

  The Quraish of Makkah Consult the Jewish Scholars – Part One

  

  When the Quraish realized that their questions were foolish and prejudiced, they engaged in mutual consultation and decided to send Nadhr bin Haarith and ‘Uqbah bin Abu Mu‘ait to Madinah Munawwarah to enquire regarding Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) from the Jewish scholars residing there. The reason for them going to …
• 28 September

  Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Three

  

  Accepting Islam Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) accepted Islam the day after Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) received prophethood. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was blessed with prophethood on a Monday and Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) accepted Islam on a Tuesday. (Usdul Ghaabah 3/283) After Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was blessed with prophethood, Hazrat …
• 27 September

  The Essence of Sulook

  

  Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: The essence and foundation of the entire process of sulook (self-reformation and acquiring a special relationship with Allah Ta‘ala) is to follow the Mubaarak Sunnah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). In other words, every department of one’s life should …
• 22 September

  The immense reward of learning and reciting the Qur’aan Majeed

  

  عن عقبة بن عامر، قال: خرج رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ونحن في الصفة، فقال: أيكم يحب أن يغدو كل يوم إلى بطحان، أو إلى العقيق، فيأتي منه بناقتين كوماوين في غير إثم، ولا قطع رحم؟ فقلنا: يا رسول الله نحب ذلك، قال: أفلا يغدو أحدكم إلى المسجد فيعلم، …
• 21 September

  Sunnats and Aadaab relating to the Employer and Employee – Part 10

  

  1. It is not permissible for the employee to do his personal work or conduct his own business during the time of his employment. The fuqahaa explain that it is not permissible for a person to perform nafl salaah during the time of his employment as this goes against the …
• 20 September

  The True Meaning of Zuhd (Abstinence from Worldly Pleasures)

  

  Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: In order for one to inculcate the quality of zuhd (abstinence from worldly pleasures), it does not mean that one completely renounces and gives up all worldly pleasures. Rather, if one reduces his worldly pleasures, this is sufficient for …
• 20 September

  Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Two

  

  Being Raised in the Care of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam): It was the special favor of Allah Ta‘ala upon Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) that Allah Ta‘ala blessed him with the honor of being raised in the care of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). During the childhood of Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), …
• 19 September

  Duaas when Overcome by Fear or Anxiety

  

  Duaa One: حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الوَكِيلُ عَلَى اللَّهِ تَوَكَّلْنَا Allah Ta‘ala is sufficient for us, and He is the best guardian (who takes care) of our affairs. Upon Allah Ta‘ala alone we place our trust عن أبي سعيد، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: كيف أنعم وصاحب القرن …
• 19 September

  Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part One

  

  Name: Hazrat ‘Ali bin Abi Taalib (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) (Usdul Ghaabah 3/282) Birth: Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was born ten years before Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was blessed with Nubuwwah by Allah Ta‘ala. (Isaabah 4/459) Father’s Name: According to some reports, the name of Hazrat ‘Ali’s (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) father was Abu Taalib. According to other reports, …
• 15 September

  The great honour bestowed to the people of the Qur’aan Majeed

  

  عن بريدة رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم من قرأ القرآن وتعلم وعمل به ألبس والداه يوم القيامة تاجا من نور ضوؤه مثل ضوء الشمس ويكسى والداه حلتين لا يقوم لهما الدنيا فيقولان بم كسينا هذا فيقال بأخذ ولدكما القرآن رواه الحاكم وقال صحيح على …