Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: The life of this world is temporary and will soon come to an end. While there exists a difference of opinion regarding everything in life, there exists no difference of opinion regarding the certainty of death. Despite us believing in the …
October, 2015
September, 2015
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14 September
The World – an Abode of Trials and Tribulations
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) writes: This world is an abode of trials and tribulations. Therefore if any difficulty befalls us, before expressing ingratitude, we should reflect upon the fact that how indebted we all are to Allah Ta'ala for His boundless favours. Then we shall realize that …
August, 2015
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31 August
Contentment – The key to curbing man’s desires
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) writes: It is a common observation and a fact proven through experience that man, regardless of how much wealth he may acquire, never remains satisfied and content with his lot. With the exception of a few blessed servants of Allah Ta’ala, this is …
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17 August
Remaining Patient in the face of Adversity
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) writes: There are numerous places in the Qur’an and hadith where we are exhorted and encouraged to remain patient in the face of adversity. One should not consider the difficulties and hardships one undergoes as a sheer misfortune and calamity. Instead, at times, …
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3 August
The temptation of my Ummah lies in wealth
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) writes: Wealth is beneficial as well as harmful; it is both a cure as well as a poison. Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said, “For every Ummah (People), there has been a trial and a temptation; the temptation of my Ummah lies in wealth”. …
June, 2015
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1 June
Fulfilling the Rights of Ramadhaan
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) writes: We should observe our ibaadah during the month of Ramadhaan. How much importance are we showing to the faraaidh and how much additional nawaafil do we carry out in this mubaarak month? As for the faraaidh, we clearly witness that many people …
May, 2015
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25 May
The Blessing of Ramadhaan
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) writes: The mubaarak month of Ramadhaan is a very great blessing and favour of Allah Ta’ala for the Muslims. However, the full blessing of this favour will be reaped by valuing it and appreciating it. Otherwise Ramadhaan will come and go without us …
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18 May
Devotion and Concentration in Salaah
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) writes: The Soofia have written that Salaah in reality is an ibaadat wherein one supplicates to Allah Ta’ala and communicates with Him. Therefore one needs to have concentration during Salaah as the Salaah cannot be discharged with negligence. In case of other ibaadaat, …
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11 May
Adopting a Compromising Attitude in Deen due to the Love of Wealth
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) writes: According to Shariah, it is not forbidden for one to derive pleasure from the permissible things of the world, nor is it impermissible for one to accumulate wealth and keep it in one’s possession. However, it should be borne in mind that …
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4 May
The Qur’an – The Speech of the Beloved Master
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) writes: People express their nobility and dignity by virtue of their family linage and other worldly things, whereas the Qur’an is the greatest source of nobility and pride for the ummah. Reciting the Qur’an, memorising it, teaching it and acting upon it, all …