Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: There are great barakaat and blessings reported in the Qur’aan and Hadith for those who spend wealth in the cause of deen. However, it should be understood that these abundant barakaat and blessings which are promised are only a small …
Read More »Begging Allah Ta‘ala
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Allah Ta‘ala wants that we ask of Him and He wants to grace us, but are we appreciative and do we also long for Him. His treasures are never short, but do we show Him that we really need Him. One of the …
Read More »Making the Most of Our Time
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: Every action of a person, whether relating to deen or dunya, if analyzed on the surface, can be divided into one of three categories. The first category of actions are those actions which bring benefit to a person, the second category …
Read More »The Parental Approach of ‘Umar bin ‘Abdul ‘Aziz (rahmatullahi ‘alaih)
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: When ‘Umar bin ‘Abdul ‘Aziz (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) was in his last moments, someone came and reprimanded him saying that you have left nothing for your children. He replied that if they are righteous then Allah Ta‘ala will take care of them and if …
Read More »Loving Every Aspect of the Mubaarak Life of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: With regard to our character, conduct and mannerisms, we should make an effort to emulate the mubaarak sunnah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) to the best of our ability. We should bear in mind that every aspect in the …
Read More »Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Teaching of Advanced Preparation
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Allah Ta‘ala speaks about the love and concern that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had for his ummah. It was on account of this love that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) looked for ways whereby we would be able to progress and be successful. Thus, …
Read More »What is True Islam?
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: True Islam will be seen in a Muslim when the reality of the kalimah comes alive in his life. The reality of the kalimah means that after bringing firm belief in Allah Ta‘ala (and all the tenets of faith), one …
Read More »Recurring Rewards
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: There are certain actions the rewards of which continue to recur all the time despite whatever condition a person may be in, e.g. remaining with imaan, being in nikaah or keeping a beard. A person may even be sleeping, but he continues to …
Read More »The Way to Acquire Barakah through All Ibaadaat
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: Engaging in zikr (the remembrance of Allah Ta‘ala) is a means of one acquiring great barakah (blessings of Allah Ta‘ala in his life). However, the complete effect of this zikr will only be seen when one refrains from all sins and …
Read More »Having a Broad Chest
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: We should learn the masnoon du‘aa: اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذَنْبِي وَوَسِّعْ لِي خُلُقِي وَطَيِّبْ لِي كَسْبِى وَقَنِّعْنِى بِمَا رَزَقْتَنِي وَلَا تُذْهِبْ طَلَبِي إلَى شَيْءٍ صَرَفْتَهُ عنِّي O Allah, forgive my sins, expand (and broaden) my chest, bless me with pure income, grant me …
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