September, 2020

• 14 September

  Showing Pity and Concern for the Deeni Decline of the Muslims

  

  Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following Hadith: من لا يرحم لا يرحم ارحموا من في الأرض يرحمكم من في السماء The one who does not show mercy (to others) will not be shown mercy (by Allah Ta‘ala). Show mercy to those on the earth, and the …
• 10 September

  Showing Consideration to the Feelings of Others

  

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: We may not be able to match the kindness and good nature of the pious, however, we should emulate them and do what we can manage. If we cannot do everything, then at least we can do something, even if it be a …
• 7 September

  Referring to One’s Seniors

  Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: A person should always have confidence upon his seniors and refer to them when accomplishing any important task (which requires their guidance). It has been proven through experience that without referring to one’s seniors, the work one wishes to carry out …
• 3 September

  Showing Kindness and Compassion

  

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: The pious servants of Allah Ta‘ala are not only kind to their friends, but rather they ensure that they do not bring any hurt to the heart of even their enemies unnecessarily. In fact, they aspire not to even bring hurt to an …
• 2 September

  Being Blessed with Noor on the Day of Qiyaamah

  

  عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال من استمع إلى آية من كتاب الله كتبت له حسنة مضاعفة ومن تلاها كانت له نورا يوم القيامة رواه أحمد عن عبادة بن ميسرة واختلف في توثيقه عن الحسن عن أبي هريرة والجمهور على أن الحسن …
• 1 September

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Speech – Part 4

  

  1. When relating any incident or report, one should relate the exact incident with the correct details. One should not give incorrect information or exaggerate in explaining the situation. Similarly, one should refrain from beautifying one’s speech with the intention of impressing people. This manner of speech has been disapproved …

August, 2020

• 31 August

  Turning to Allah Ta‘ala at All Times

  

  Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: If a beggar comes to one’s door, begging with humility and helplessness, then one will give him something and will not let him go hungry. In fact, even if one finds a hungry dog at his door, then he …
• 27 August

  Remedy for Depression

  

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Daily we hear of the depression rate increasing and escalating. It got me thinking that what is the solution to this? The following hadeeth came to mind: “Show mercy to those on earth, and in turn Allah Ta‘ala will show mercy to you.” …
• 26 August

  The Enviable Action of Constantly Reciting the Quraan Majeed

  

  وعن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: لا حسد إلا في اثنتين: رجل آتاه الله القرآن فهو يتلوه آناء الليل وآناء النهار، ورجل آتاه الله مالا فهو ينفقه آناء الليل وآناء النهار (صحيح البخاري رقم 7529) Hazrat ibnu Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Rasulullah …
• 25 August

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Speech – Part 3

  

  1. One should not get involved in discussions that do not benefit one in one’s deen or dunya, and one should refrain from nonsensical talk. عن الحسن بن علي قال : سألت خالي هند بن أبي هالة ، وكان وصافا ، فقلت : صف لي منطق رسول الله صلى الله …