November, 2020

• 22 November

  Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Eleven

  

  The Companion of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) in the Cave of Thowr Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was the only Sahaabi who was divinely selected by Allah Ta‘ala to accompany his beloved messenger (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) during the journey of hijrah. Allah Ta‘ala mentioned Hazrat Abu Bakr’s (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) companionship …
• 19 November

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Speech – Part 8

  

  1. It is permissible to speak about the wrongs of a person in order to save people from his harm. For example, someone is asked for a reference regarding a certain boy for the purpose of nikaah, it will be permissible for him to reveal that boy’s weaknesses or wrongs …
• 19 November

  Our Jihaad- striving for the cause of Deen

  

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Each person should work within his capacity to bring about the correct Islamic values in his life and create the Islamic spirit and ethos in his environment. Others in other parts of the world are doing their jihaad, so we too should do …
• 16 November

  The Unending Rewards of the Hereafter

  

  Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: In the Qur’aan Majeed, the example of those who spend in the path of Allah Ta‘ala is compared with the example of a person who sows a single seed from which seven hundred grains are harvested. Allah Ta‘ala mentions: مَثَلُ …
• 12 November

  Being Concerned of Public Image

  

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: The hadith speaks of the prohibition of burying daughters alive. This was in the pagan times of ignorance. However, from the Quraan Shareef we understand that there is a latter period of ignorance as well. This is what we are presently experiencing. So …
• 9 November

  A Solution at the Time of Financial Crisis

  

  Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: Ilaahi Bakhsh was an influential prominent person from Meerut who was blessed with wisdom. He once made a very beneficial statement. He said, “In order to alleviate financial difficulty, people make an effort to increase their income, whereas this is not …
• 9 November

  Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Ten

  

  Gentle Disposition and Assisting People Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was a person who was well known and respected among the people of Makkah Mukarramah and the surrounding tribes. He was beloved to the people and had a gentle and soft disposition. Among the Quraish, he was regarded as the …
• 5 November

  Kindness and Regards for others

  

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: An important aspect is showing kindness and regards to others, even if it be to your wife and children. Sometimes, we wish to give logical explanations for everything, but what really wins the hearts of others is the love and kindness shown to …
• 5 November

  Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Nine

  

  Prepared to Sacrifice his Life for Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) had such deep love for Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) that he was prepared, at every moment, to lay down his life to defend Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). During the journey of hijrah, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi …
• 5 November

  Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Eight

  

  Request to Preach Islam in Public In the initial stages of Islam, due to the persecution of the Quraish, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) advised the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) to practice Islam in secret. However, when the number of Muslims reached 39, Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) requested Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi …