Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
Incident regarding his accepting Islam (continued) Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radhiallahu ‘anhu) then says: After completing my work in Yemen, I returned to the learned sheikh to bid him farewell. He asked me, “Do you wish to hear a few verses of poetry which I have composed in praise of …
September, 2019
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1 September
Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Five
Incident regarding his accepting Islam Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) relates: Prior to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) being blessed with prophethood, I set out on a journey to Yemen. On arriving in Yemen, I came across a learned sheikh from the tribe of Azd who possessed great knowledge regarding …
July, 2019
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28 July
Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Four
Inviting to Islam Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was a person with whom his people were well acquainted. He was beloved to his people and he was also soft and gentle in nature. He was the most knowledgeable regarding the lineage of the various tribes that were part of the …
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21 July
Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Three
First to Accept Islam from the Men Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was the first among the free men to accept the invitation of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and enter into the fold of Islam. (Al-Bidaayah-wan-Nihaayah 3/28) Spontaneously Accepting the Invitation of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) mentioned: …
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14 July
Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Two
The Reason for being given the Title As-Siddeeq: Hazrat ‘Aa’ishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) reports that on the occasion of Mi’raaj, when Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was taken by night from Musjid Haraam to Musjid Aqsa (and thereafter to the seven heavens), then upon his return, he informed the people of Makkah …
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7 July
Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part One
Name: ‘Abdullah bin ‘Uthmaan bin ‘Aamir Kunyah (filial title): Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Father’s name: ‘Uthmaan, Abu Quhaafah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Mother’s name: Salmaa bint Sakhr, Ummul Khair (radhiyallahu ‘anha) Titles: Al-‘Ateeq and As-Siddeeq Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) had two famous titles. One was Al-‘Ateeq (the one who gained emancipation from the fire) and the …
June, 2019
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29 June
Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Fifty
The Inscription on His Ring: Hazrat ‘Amr bin ‘Uthmaan (rahimahullah) mentions that the ring of Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) had the following words inscribed on it, “I have brought Imaan in that Being who has created everything in its due proportion.” (Siyar A’laam min Nubalaa 2/156) Demise: Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) …
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20 June
Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Forty Nine
(Continuing with the Ahaadith relating to the fitnah in the time of Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)) Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that he heard Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) mention the following, “Indeed you will encounter after me a great fitnah.” Hearing this, one of the Sahaabah asked, “Who should …
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2 June
Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Forty Eight
In various Ahaadith, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had prophesized that a fitnah would break out during the era of Hazrat ‘Uthmaan’s (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) khilaafah. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) also mentioned that Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) would be on the haq in this fitnah, however he would be martyred. Some of …
March, 2019
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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 …