March, 2021

• 10 March

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Ramadhaan – Part 2

  

  7. Try to complete all commitments and necessary duties before Ramadhaan so that all your time can be dedicated and devoted to ibaadah. عن عبادة بن الصامت رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال يوما وحضر رمضان أتاكم رمضان شهر بركة يغشاكم الله فيه فينزل الرحمة …
• 9 March

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Speech – Part 12

  

  1. Do not tease people nor pick on their faults. Similarly, if people have weaknesses in them, then do not imitate them in jest. This has been prohibited in the Ahaadith. يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا لَا يَسْخَرْ قَوْمٌ مِّن قَوْمٍ عَسَىٰ أَن يَكُونُوا خَيْرًا مِّنْهُمْ وَلَا نِسَاءٌ مِّن نِّسَاءٍ عَسَىٰ …
• 8 March

  Striving to Bring People Closer to Deen

  

  Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: One should think of different ways to bring people closer to deen and connect them to the effort of deen, just as the people of the world think of different methods to promote their business objectives. When dealing among people, …
• 6 March

  Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Twenty Four

  

  Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “There is no person who we have not repaid for the wealth he has given us (for the cause of deen) besides Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), as his kindness upon us is so much that we cannot repay …
• 6 March

  The Islam of Hazrat Hamzah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Five

  

  According to the narration of Mustadrak Haakim, when Hazrat Hamzah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) appeared before Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), he declared: أشهد أنك لصادق شهادة المصدق والعارف I give the testimony of one who has belief and knows what he is testifying to that you are definitely the true Nabi. He …
• 3 March

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Ramadhaan – Part 1

  

  1. Begin preparing for the month of Ramadhaan well in advance. Some of the pious predecessors would begin preparing six months in advance. 2. When the month of Rajab comes, recite the following dua: اَللّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِيْ رَجَبٍ وَّ شَعْبَان وَبَلِّغْنَا رَمَضَان O Allah! Bless us in the months …
• 1 March

  The gauge to determine whether a favour is a blessing or a trial

  

  Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: If a person makes shukr to Allah Ta‘ala for the favours he enjoys (and he utilizes the favours in the obedience of Allah Ta‘ala), then this is a sign that the favours he enjoys are a blessing from the side of …

February, 2021

• 22 February

  The humility of the true servants of Allah Ta‘ala

  

  Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: The special friends of Allah Ta‘ala who have acquired His recognition are such that, despite all the good qualities that they possess, they do not regard any of their actions to be worthy of being presented before Allah Ta‘ala. …
• 17 February

  The Islam of Hazrat Hamzah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Four

  

  According to the narration of Mustadrak Haakim, when Hazrat Hamzah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) appeared before Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), he declared: أشهد أنك لصادق شهادة المصدق والعارف I give the testimony of one who has belief and knows what he is testifying to that you are definitely the true Nabi. He …
• 17 February

  Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Twenty Three

  

  The Greatest Person of this Ummah Hazrat Abu Dardaa (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports: On one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) saw me walking in front of Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). Seeing this, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said to me, “Do not walk in front of the one who is better …