Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following Hadith: من لا يرحم لا يرحم ارحموا من في الأرض يرحمكم من في السماء The one who does not show mercy (to others) will not be shown mercy (by Allah Ta‘ala). Show mercy to those on the earth, and the …
Read More »Showing Consideration to the Feelings of Others
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: We may not be able to match the kindness and good nature of the pious, however, we should emulate them and do what we can manage. If we cannot do everything, then at least we can do something, even if it be a …
Read More »Referring to One’s Seniors
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: A person should always have confidence upon his seniors and refer to them when accomplishing any important task (which requires their guidance). It has been proven through experience that without referring to one’s seniors, the work one wishes to carry out …
Read More »Showing Kindness and Compassion
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: The pious servants of Allah Ta‘ala are not only kind to their friends, but rather they ensure that they do not bring any hurt to the heart of even their enemies unnecessarily. In fact, they aspire not to even bring hurt to an …
Read More »Turning to Allah Ta‘ala at All Times
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: If a beggar comes to one’s door, begging with humility and helplessness, then one will give him something and will not let him go hungry. In fact, even if one finds a hungry dog at his door, then he …
Read More »Remedy for Depression
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Daily we hear of the depression rate increasing and escalating. It got me thinking that what is the solution to this? The following hadeeth came to mind: “Show mercy to those on earth, and in turn Allah Ta‘ala will show mercy to you.” …
Read More »The Efforts of the Musjid
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: All musjids in the world are branches of Musjid-e-Nabawi, the musjid of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). Hence, the deeni efforts that used to take place in the musjid of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) should be carried out in all musjids. …
Read More »An Effective Method for Leaving out Sins
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: One method which I prescribe to people for leaving out sins, is that every night before sleeping, one should seclude oneself in a room and sincerely supplicate to Allah Ta‘ala to forgive him for his sins. One should make du’aa to …
Read More »The Cure for Pride
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: Pride is the root of all spiritual maladies and is an extremely destructive sickness. It causes a person to fall very hard (and lose all the good that he has acquired). A person should be greatly concerned about safeguarding …
Read More »Happiness lies in following the Sunnah
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: It is an accepted fact that each person finds solace and comfort in the things which he likes. For example, a person finds enjoyment in leading a life of luxury, eating good food and wearing expensive clothing. Such a person …
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