September, 2018

• 29 September

  The Sunrise of Prophethood on Mt Faaraan – Part Five

  

  According to some narrations, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) gave Hazrat Khadijah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) a detailed account of what had transpired. She responded, “By Allah! Accept glad tidings! Allah Ta‘ala will never deal with you with anything but goodness. Accept the position which Allah Ta‘ala has conferred upon you for it …
• 27 September

  Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Twenty Four

  

  Hayaa (continued) Hazrat Hasan Basri (rahimahullah) once mentioned the following regarding the extremely high level of hayaa which Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) possessed, “He would be in his home, and the door would be locked, yet he would not remove his clothing entirely at the time of bathing (i.e. he …
• 27 September

  Azkaar after Salaah-12

  

  One should recite the following Duaa after salaah اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي خَطَئِي وَعَمْدِي، اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي لِصَالِحِ الْأَعْمَالِ وَالْأَخْلَاقِ ; إِنَّهُ لَا يَهْدِي لِصَالِحِهَا وَلَا يَصْرِفُ سَيِّئَهَا إِلَّا أَنْتَ O Allah, forgive me for my sins which I had committed mistakenly and intentionally. O Allah, guide me towards (carrying out) good …
• 27 September

  The Sunrise of Prophethood on Mt Faaraan – Part Four

  

  When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) returned home, he informed Hazrat Khadijah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) of what transpired. He also mentioned that he feared losing his life. Hazrat Khadijah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) consoled him saying, “Glad tidings to you! Do not fear! By Allah! He will never disgrace you. You maintain family ties, …
• 27 September

  The Sunrise of Prophethood on Mt Faaraan – Part Three

  

  If Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) received divine revelation whilst mounted upon a camel, the camel would be forced to sit due to the weight of the wahi. Hazrat Zaid bin Thaabit (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates, “On one occasion, the blessed thigh of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was on my thigh when …
• 27 September

  The Sunrise of Prophethood on Mt Faaraan – Part Two

  

  Thereafter, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) returned home trembling in anxiety. The moment he entered, he requested Hazrat Khadijah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) to cover him in a blanket. When his anxiety and agitation subsided, he related the entire incident to Hazrat Khadijah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) saying, “I feared that I would lose my …
• 27 September

  The Sunrise of Prophethood on Mt Faaraan – Part One

  

  When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) reached forty and entered the cave of Hira, as per his blessed habit, an angel suddenly entered the cave and greeted him with salaam. The angel then said, “Read!” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) replied, “I am unable to read.” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) recounts, “Upon …
• 27 September

  Pondering over the Hereafter

  

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: In contemporary times people become obsessed with some hobby or past time. Some get into sport, others into politics and the list goes on. Their obsession becomes such that whenever they get a chance then this is their topic of discussion. As believers …
• 26 September

  Formula for Forgiveness of Sins and Earning Lofty Ranks

  

  عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم قال ألا أدلكم على ما يمحو الله به الخطايا ويرفع به الدرجات ؟ قالوا بلى يا رسول الله قال إسباغ الوضوء على المكاره وكثرة الخطا إلى المساجد وانتظار الصلاة بعد الصلاة فذلكم الرباط فذلكم الرباط فذلكم …
• 20 September

  Spending on One’s Family on the Day of Aashura

  

  عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم قال من أوسع على عياله وأهله يوم عاشوراء أوسع الله عليه سائر سنته (قال المنذرى في الترغيب: رواه البيهقى و غيره من طرق وعن جماعة من الصحابة وقال البيهقي:هذه الأسانيد وإن كانت ضعيفة فهي إذا ضم …