April, 2019

• 16 April

  Creating the Enthusiasm for Ramadhaan

  

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: As Ramadhaan approaches we read the fadhaail and virtues of Ramadhaan so that we can motivate ourselves. A businessman markets and advertises his products and then he sees the customers coming in. Likewise, these Ahaadeeth will motivate us to prepare and be ready …
• 14 April

  Shortcut to Gaining on Laylatul Qadr

  

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Nowadays we always look for shortcuts and an easy way to get our work done. So what is the shortcut and easy way to gain the maximum on Laylatul Qadr. Two ways come to mind: (1) The night starts from Maghrib (sunset) and …
• 7 April

  Openly Inviting to Islam – Part One

  

  For three years, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) continued inviting people to Islam secretly and people gradually embraced Islam. After this period of three years, the following command was revealed, instructing Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) to invite to Islam openly: فَاصۡدَعۡ بِمَا تُؤۡمَرُ وَ اَعۡرِضۡ عَنِ الۡمُشۡرِکِیۡنَ Then proclaim openly that …
• 7 April

  Assembly of Muslims in Daar-e-Arqam

  

  As people continued to gradually embrace Islam, the number of Muslims increased until they now formed a small group. At that time, the house of Hazrat Arqam (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was chosen as a place for all the Muslims to congregate. Hazrat Arqam (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was among the first Muslims, being …

March, 2019

• 30 March

  Duaa when removing clothes

  

  When removing one’s clothing, one should recite the following duaa: بِسْمِ اللهِ الَّذِي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ (I commence removing my clothes) with the name of Allah Ta‘ala, the Being regarding whom there is no Deity besides Him عن أنس بن مالك رضي الله عنه قال : قال رسول الله …
• 28 March

  Etiquette of Du‘aa

  

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Allah Ta‘ala describes the manner of the du‘aa of Hazrat Zakariyya (‘alaihis salaam) in the beginning of Surah Maryam. The purpose of this is to teach us the etiquette of du‘aa. The manner of his du‘aa was “nidaa’an khafiyya” (softly). Du‘aa should not …
• 27 March

  Virtue of Calling out the Azaan for Seven Years

  

  عن ابن عباس أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال : من أذن سبع سنين محتسبا كتبت له براءة من النار رواه الترمذي (الترغيب والترهيب 1/252) Hazrat ibn Abbaas (Radhiyallahu Anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “The one who calls out the Azaan for seven years with ikhlaas …
• 26 March

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Tilaawat of the Qur’aan Majeed – Part 5

  

  1. When you complete the tilaawat of the entire Quraan Majeed and reach Surah Naas, then it is mustahab for you to commence the Quraan Majeed again by reciting Surah Faatihah and the beginning verses of Surah Baqarah until اَلْمُفْلِحُون .
• 25 March

  The Belief of the Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaa’ah regarding the Knowledge of Allah Ta‘ala

  

  The Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaa’ah believe that the knowledge of Allah Ta‘ala is absolute and perfect. Just as Allah Ta‘ala has complete knowledge of the past, He has complete knowledge of the present and future. His divine knowledge encompasses all things and all times, and nothing is hidden from Him. …
• 21 March

  Who should we take Deen from?

  

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: We need to take deen from the person who gives us the true version of Deen without making any compromises in it. In our worldly life we appreciate the person who warns us of impending danger although it may sound very bitter. The …