Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: There are many things which are possible, looking at the supreme power of Allah Ta‘ala, but are not normally achievable, e.g. A man at the age of 95 who has a host of health complications is anxious to come out first in a …
July, 2018
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11 July
Begging for Forgiveness and ‘Aafiyat (ease)
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: We need to constantly beg Allah Ta’ala for forgiveness and ‘aafiyat (ease) in all matters. Even if a person has not committed sins, the istighfaar is still of benefit for him since it will be recorded as an act of virtue and he …
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3 July
Pride
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: At times the cause for a person going off the track is an external one, e.g. joining bad company, whilst at other times it is due to some concealed corruption that he has within his heart, e.g. the evil trait of pride. Shaitaan …
June, 2018
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25 June
An Accommodating Demeanour and Character
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: One of the very comprehensive du’aas of Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) was: “O Allah! Grant me an accommodating demeanour and character.” This is very important because as long as we live with people there will definitely be situations that will go against us. …
May, 2018
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1 May
Preparation for Ramadhaan
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: With the approaching of the month of Ramdhaan, every person’s desire is that whatever he does must be accepted. Thus, for acceptance you require to ensure that the asbaab (means) of acceptance are also in place. The appropriate thing is that one should …
April, 2018
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19 April
Appreciating the Favours of Others
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: When an animal reaches a stage where it can fend for itself, it sets off independently. It totally abandons its parents and all those who may have given it some sort of care and attention. There is no such thing as values and …
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12 April
Being Happy with One’s Condition
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: One should not pursue those things that are impossible or normally don’t happen. For example, one of us desires to become the king of Saudi Arabia. Although it is possible but it normally does not happen. Such a person will always remain in …
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5 April
Importance of Ta’leem in the Homes
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Our pious elders would normally encourage that ta’leem be conducted at home. However, in this time and age with the type of environment we are exposed to, it has become almost farz (necessary) to do ta’leem daily at home. The ta’leem should be …
March, 2018
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28 March
The Effects of Company
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Among the most disastrous elements in this path of sulook is company. It is so detrimental that it can take one to the lowest of the low. Company and association is not restricted to just friends and people. It also refers to the …
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22 March
Commitment with Consistency
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Allah Ta‘ala speaks of two qualities that allowed the Bani Israaeel to be appointed as leaders i.e. guides for dispensing hidaayat. One is the quality of yaqeen and conviction. When a person has the conviction of anything then he will be prompted to …