Hazrat ‘Aa’ishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) reports the following: On one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was lying down in my home and his kurta was slightly moved from the area of his blessed thighs or his blessed shin, though his blessed thighs and shins were covered by his lungi. During that …
September, 2023
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4 September
Ikhlaas and Adhering to the Sunnah – The Orchards of Love – Part Fifty Three
Every tree bears fruit according to its capacity and potential. The capacity and potential of the tree to bear fruit is dependent on the tree receiving adequate water, sunlight, air, etc. In the same way, Allah Ta‘ala blessed each believer with a capacity and potential to carry out good deeds …
August, 2023
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28 August
Glad Tidings of Jannah
Hazrat Abu Moosa (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports the following: I was once in the blessed company of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) in one of the orchards of Madinah Munawwarah when a person came and sought permission to enter the orchard. Hearing the person’s request, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said to me, …
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27 August
Gaining Forgiveness through Honouring the Sha’aair of Islam – The Orchards of Love – Part Fifty Two
Among the greatest actions in deen is showing respect to the Sha’aair (salient symbols) of Islam. Showing respect to the Sha’aa’ir of Islam is an action that stems from the piety of the heart. Allah Ta‘ala says in the Qur’aan Majeed, “The one who respects (and sanctifies) the salient symbols …
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21 August
The First Muslim to Perform Hijrah with his Family
Hazrat Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) had left for Abyssinia, performing Hijrah with his respected wife, Hazrat Ruqayyah (radhiyallahu ‘anha), the blessed daughter of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). News of their condition was delayed, and hence Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) became concerned and would come out …
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21 August
Zubaidah Gaining Forgiveness for Respecting the Azaan – The Orchards of Love – Part Fifty One
Zubaidah Gaining Forgiveness for Respecting the Azaan The purpose for Allah Ta‘ala creating this world and sending the series of Ambiyaa and Rasuls (‘alaihimus salaam) to the world was so that the shari’ah (divine constitution) of Allah Ta‘ala be established and upheld in the world. Just as every government commands …
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14 August
Purchasing a Well in Jannah
Purchasing a Well in Jannah When the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) migrated to Madeenah Munawwarah, the water that was found in Madeenah Munawwarah was difficult for them to drink due it being bitter. However, there was a certain Jew living in Madinah Munawaarah who had a well of sweet water named …
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7 August
Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Enjoining Good at the Last Moment
On the morning when Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was stabbed, a youngster visited him and said to him, “O Ameer-ul-Mu’mineen! Rejoice over the glad tidings from Allah Ta‘ala! You are the Sahaabi of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and you are among those who accepted Islam in the very early days, …
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3 August
Responding to the Azaan of Jumu’ah – The Responsibility of Commanding with Good and Forbidding from Evil – Part Sixteen
During the time of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), whenever the Azaan would be called out, the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) would immediately respond to the call. Even if they were engaged in their business transactions and dealings, they would respect the call of the Azaan by proceeding to the musjid for …
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1 August
Severe Consequence for Not Responding to the Azaan – The Responsibility of Commanding with Good and Forbidding from Evil – Part Fifteen
The great position that the Azaan holds in deen can be gauged by the esteemed rank which the mu’azzin enjoys in the sight of Allah Ta‘ala. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “On the Day of Qiyaamah, the mu’azzins will certainly have the ‘longest necks’ (i.e. positions of honour).” (Saheeh Muslim …