It is reported that once, a beggar came to Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and asked for something. Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) turned to one of his two sons, either Hazrat Hasan or Hazrat Husain (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma), and said to him, “Go to your mother and tell her that I said, …
January, 2024
December, 2023
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31 December
The Generosity of Mufti Mahmoodul Hasan Gangohi Saheb (rahimahullah) – Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 36
Among the beautiful, sublime qualities of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was the quality of generosity. Even before Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was blessed with nubuwwah, he was an embodiment of generosity and would readily spend his wealth on the creation. This beautiful quality of generosity was also salient in …
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25 December
The Justice of Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
‘Ali bin Rabee‘ah reports that on one occasion, Hazrat Ja’dah bin Hubairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) came to Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and said, “O Ameer-ul-Mu’mineen! We find that two people come to you (with their dispute). One of the two is such that you are more beloved to him than even …
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24 December
The Divine Protection of Allah Ta‘ala for the Qur’aan Majeed – The Orchards of Love – Part Sixty Five
In the sight of Allah Ta‘ala, the greatest and most valuable thing in the world is deen. The purpose for Allah Ta‘ala creating this entire earth was to send this deen down to humanity so that they can uphold deen in their lives and make it their mission to propagate …
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18 December
Rasulullah’s (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Deep Love for Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports: On one occasion, I had fallen ill. While I was ill, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) came to visit me. When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) entered my home, I was lying down. Seeing me in this state, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) came close to my side …
November, 2023
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27 November
The Bravery of Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) in the Battle of Khaibar
On the occasion of Khaibar, after Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) handed the flag of Islam to Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu anhu), Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu anhu) led the army of the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu anhu) to the fortress of Qamoos. As they approached the fortress, a Jewish warrior, by the name of Marhab, …
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26 November
The Cell Phone – The Double-Edged Sword – The Orchards of Love – Part Sixty Four
The cell phone is a modern-day invention which most people regard to be a need of life in today’s times. Many people are reliant on the cell phone to communicate with their families, run their businesses, make payments, purchase groceries online and arrange their airfares or taxi fares, etc. Despite …
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20 November
The Fear of Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) for the Hereafter
Kumail bin Ziyaad (rahimahullah) reports the following: On one occasion, I accompanied Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) as he came out from the city of Kufah and proceeded towards Jabbaan (the outskirts of the city of Kufah). On coming to Jabbaan, Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) turned towards the cemetery and called …
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19 November
Taqwa – the Core Factor to Acquire All Goodness – The Orchards of Love – Part Sixty Three
In many verses of the Qur’aan Majeed and in many Ahaadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), we are exhorted to adopt taqwa in our lives. Taqwa refers to the fear of Allah Ta‘ala. When one possesses the fear of Allah Ta‘ala, then this will motivate him to fulfil the rights …
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13 November
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Appointing Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Over Madinah Munawwarah
On the occasion of the Battle of Tabook, when Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was departing from Madinah Munawwarah, he appointed Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to oversee the affairs of Madinah Munawwarah in his absence. Hence, on the instruction of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) did not go …