March, 2019

• 20 March

  Performing Tahiyyatul Wudhu and making Istighfaar

  

  وعن أبي الدرداء رضي الله عنه قال سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول من توضأ فأحسن الوضوء ثم قام فصلى ركعتين أو أربعا يشك سهل يحسن الركوع والخشوع ثم استغفر الله غفر له رواه أحمد بإسناد حسن (الترغيب والترهيب 1/240) Hazrat Abu Dardaa (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah …
• 19 March

  Sunnats and Aadaab of Tilaawat of the Qur’aan Majeed – Part 4

  

  1. Upon completion of the Quraan Majeed, you should engage in dua as this is a time when duas are accepted.

  Hazrat Thaabit (rahimahullah) reports that whenever Hazrat Anas bin Maalik (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) would complete the Quraan Majeed, he would gather his family and children and thereafter make dua for them.

   
• 18 March

  The Cure for Stray Thoughts

  

  Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned in reply to a person who complained about stray thoughts: The best cure for stray thoughts mentioned in the Hadith is for one not to pay any attention to them. This cure has proven to be extremely effective in repelling stray …
• 17 March

  Duaas when wearing new clothes

  

  Duaa One: اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ كَسَوْتَنِيهِ أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِهِ وَخَيْرِ مَا صُنِعَ لَهُ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهِ وَشَرِّ مَا صُنِعَ لَهُ O Allah, for You alone is all praise. You have clothed me with this (new garment). I ask You for its good (that it may be a means …
• 13 March

  Shortfall of Fathers

  

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: The father also needs to play a role in the upbringing of the child. He cannot expect the mother to do everything. Generally, the father feels that my responsibility is only to earn the money, and the mother feels that I need to …
• 13 March

  Duaa after Wudhu

  

  وعن أبي سعيد الخدري رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم من قرأ سورة الكهف كانت له نورا يوم القيامة من مقامه إلى مكة ومن قرأ عشر آيات من آخرها ثم خرج الدجال لم يضره ومن توضأ فقال سبحانك اللهم وبحمدك أشهد أن لا إله إلا …
• 12 March

  The Islam of Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Two

  

  When Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) heard the report of his brother, Hazrat Unais (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), he said, “My heart is not yet fully satisfied and convinced.” Most probably, Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) wanted to hear a detailed description of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and the stories regarding him. …
• 12 March

  The Islam of Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part One

  

  It is reported from Hazrat ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) that when Hazrat Abu Zar Ghifaari (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) learnt of the prophethood of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), he said to his brother, Hazrat Unais (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), “Go to Makkah Mukarramah and gather information about this man who claims that he …
• 9 March

  Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Forty Seven

  ‘Uthmaan bin Mawhab (rahimahullah) narrates the following: On one occasion, a person from Egypt arrived in Makkah Mukarramah and performed haj. While in Makkah Mukaaramah, he saw a group of people seated and asked, “Who are these people?” They replied, “These are the Quraish.” He then asked, “Who is the …
• 7 March

  Transparency between Parent and Child

  

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: As long as one’s children are not married, there should be complete transparency between them and the parents. The child cannot be left free to do as he pleases without any rules and restrictions. Together with conducting ta’leem daily, we need to spend …