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, …
October, 2020
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1 October
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 …
September, 2020
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24 September
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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17 September
The Different Levels of Taqwa
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Hazrat Mufti Mahmood Hasan Gangohi Saheb (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) and Hazratjee Moulana Maseehullah Khan Saheb (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) were contemporaries and studied together. Much of the good works that we find nowadays is linked directly or indirectly to them. During their studying days, they never …
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10 September
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 …
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3 September
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 …
August, 2020
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27 August
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.” …
June, 2020
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11 June
Planning and Preparing
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: The hadeeth teaches us to have system in our life. Any collective or individual work requires system and planning. We need to prepare for a situation before it arises. Despite Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) being the leader of the Mutawakkileen (those who have …
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4 June
The Finishing Line
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Life is like a marathon and one will only be able to gauge his success or failure at the finishing line, which is death. Hence it is stupidity for one to rejoice over any success or to be grieved by any failure before …
April, 2020
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15 April
Preparing oneself for Ramadhaan
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: As Ramadhaan approaches, we should commence reading about the fadhaail and virtues of Ramadhaan so that we can motivate ourselves. A businessman markets and advertises his products and then he sees the customers coming in. Likewise, through reading these Ahaadith, we will be …