September, 2019

• 26 September

  Not Questioning the Wisdom of Allah Ta‘ala

  

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Everyone desires that his du‘aas be answered. In principle, every du‘aa is answered, however the manner of answering varies. We should not question this, rather we should leave it to Allah Ta‘ala. The beauty of life is to move with the flow. Many …
• 25 September

  The Great Rewards of Calling out the Azaan

  

  وعن أبي سعيد رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال لو يعلم الناس ما في التأذين لتضاربوا عليه بالسيوف رواه أحمد وفي إسناده ابن لهيعة (الترغيب والترهيب 1/241) Hazrat Abu Sa’eed (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “If the people only know the …
• 21 September

  Duaas when embarking on a journey

  

  Duaa One: One should recite the following du‘aa when he intends embarking on a journey اللَّهُمَّ بِكَ أَصُولُ، وَبِكَ أَحُولُ، وَبِكَ أَسِيرُ O Allah, only with Your help I am able to attack (and overcome the enemy), and only with Your help I am able to strive (in your path), …
• 19 September

  Correct the relationship with Allah Ta‘ala

  

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: There is nothing more efficient in warding off the punishment of Allah Ta‘ala than imaan, taubah and righteousness. Everyone and everything is in His divine control, so the correct thing is to correct the relationship with Him. In the Battle of Badr, the …
• 18 September

  The reward of calling out the azaan and performing salaah in the first saff

  

  عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم لو يعلم الناس ما في النداء والصف الأول ثم لم يجدوا إلا أن يستهموا عليه لاستهموا (صحيح البخاري رقم 615) Hazrat Abu Hurayrah (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “If the people only …
• 15 September

  Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Seven

  

  Incident regarding his accepting Islam (continued) Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radhiallahu ‘anhu) then says: I knocked on the door and Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) came out. I then asked, “O Muhammed (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), I have learnt that you have forsaken the ways of your people, and abandoned the religion …
• 14 September

  Reciting Surah Quraysh when travelling for safety

  

  If one fears harm or danger from an enemy or any creature, then one should recite Surah Quraysh.  قال أبو طاهر بن جحشويه: أردتُ سفراً وكنتُ خائفاً منه، فدخلتُ إلى القزويني أسألُه الدعاءَ، فقال لي ابتداءً من قِبَل نفسه: مَن أرادَ سفراً ففزِعَ من عدوّ أو وحش فليقرأ (لإِيلافِ قُرَيْشٍ) …
• 12 September

  Avoiding Doubtful Things

  

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Hazrat Moulana Room (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) says: “Shut your eyes, ears, mouth and heart from anything wrong and doubtful and then if you do not experience noor in your heart you can blame me.” As soon as something doubtful comes before our eyes or …
• 11 September

  Appointing the most righteous to call out the azaan

  

  عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: ليؤذن لكم خياركم وليؤمكم قراؤكم (ابو داود رقم 590) Hazrat ibn Abbaas (Radhiallahu Anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “The best (most righteous) from amongst you should be appointed to call out the azaan, …
• 8 September

  Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Six

  

  Incident regarding his accepting Islam (continued) Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radhiallahu ‘anhu) then says: After completing my work in Yemen, I returned to the learned sheikh to bid him farewell. He asked me, “Do you wish to hear a few verses of poetry which I have composed in praise of …