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August, 2023

• 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 …

July, 2023

• 31 July

  Hazrat Umar’s (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Desire to be Buried with Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)

  

  During the final moments after Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was fatally stabbed, he sent his son, Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma), to the home of Hazrat Aaishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha). Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) instructed him saying, “Say to her that Umar conveys salaam. Do not say that Ameer-ul-Mu’mineen conveys …
• 30 July

  Responding to the Call of the Azaan – The Responsibility of Commanding with Good and Forbidding from Evil – Part Fourteen

  

  Responding to the Call of the Azaan The Azaan is a special call of Islam inviting males towards the performance of salaah in the musjid. The Azaan is regarded to be among the salient symbols of Islam and is exclusive to the religion of Islam. In regard to the symbols …
• 24 July

  The Humility of Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)

  

  Hazrat Miswar bin Makhramah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that when Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was stabbed, he began to grieve and became extremely worried about the ummah. Hazrat bin Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) comforted him saying: “O Ameer-ul-Mu’mineen! There is no need for you to grieve. You remained in the company of …
• 23 July

  The Inception of the Azaan – The Responsibility of Commanding with Good and Forbidding from Evil – Part Thirteen

  

  After imaan, the most fundamental and important pillar of Islam is salaah. The importance of salaah is so great that it can never be over-emphasised. Due to salaah holding such a lofty and esteemed position in deen, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) strove throughout his mubaarak life to establish salaah in …
• 16 July

  The Great Sacrifice of Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahimahullah) – Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 35

  

  The Great Sacrifice of Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahimahullah) – Part 12 Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahimahullah) was prepared to make any sacrifice and undergo any hardship for the sake of Deen. He once mentioned, “It is the general system of Allah Ta‘ala that one’s progress in Deen is based …

June, 2023

• 19 June

  Hazrat Umar’s (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Respect for Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)

  

  Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) always acknowledged the lofty position of Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and he did not regard himself to be equal to Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). On one occasion, a group of people praised Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) saying, “By Allah! We never saw a man …
• 12 June

  Hazrat Umar’s (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Concern for Salaah

  

  Hazrat Umar’s (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Concern for Salaah On the morning that Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was stabbed, Hazrat Miswar bin Makhramah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) came to see him. On entering, he found Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) covered with a sheet and unconscious. Hazrat Miswar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) asked those present, “How is …
• 11 June

  The Love of Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahimahullah) for Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)– Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 34

  

  The Love of Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahimahullah) for Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Eleven Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahimahullah) once had to attend a nikaah function at a friend’s place in Delhi. In the midst of the function, Hazrat Moulana (rahimahullah) addressed both parties and said, “Today …
• 5 June

  Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Honoring the Azwaaj-e-Mutahharaat (radhiyallahu ‘anhun)

  

  Hazrat Aslam (rahimahullah), the slave of Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), reports that Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) had nine special platters reserved for sending gifts to the Azwaaj-e-Mutahharaat (respected wives of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and mothers of the ummah). Hazrat Aslam (rahimahullah) mentioned that whenever any delicacy, fruit or meat …