The cell phone is a modern-day invention which most people regard to be a need of life in today’s times. Many people are reliant on the cell phone to communicate with their families, run their businesses, make payments, purchase groceries online and arrange their airfares or taxi fares, etc. Despite …
November, 2023
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19 November
Taqwa – the Core Factor to Acquire All Goodness – The Orchards of Love – Part Sixty Three
In many verses of the Qur’aan Majeed and in many Ahaadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), we are exhorted to adopt taqwa in our lives. Taqwa refers to the fear of Allah Ta‘ala. When one possesses the fear of Allah Ta‘ala, then this will motivate him to fulfil the rights …
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13 November
Islam Compared to the Religions of the Past – The Orchards of Love – Part Sixty Two
When we compare the Deen of Islam to the previous religions, we find that Islam did not only declare sinful actions and evil deeds to be haraam, but also declared the pathways that lead to sin and evil as haraam. This has been done in order to protect a person …
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5 November
Islam – The Religion of Inward and Outward Submission – The Orchards of Love – Part Sixty One
The entire life of a Muslim reflects his loyalty and love for Islam. From the time he wakes up in the morning, and thereafter throughout the day when he eats, drinks, interacts with people, engages in transactions and carries out other actions and activities, until he retires to bed at …
October, 2023
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29 October
Islam – The Only Religion Accepted by Allah Ta‘ala – The Orchards of Love – Part Sixty
For thousands of years prior to the advent of Islam, the evil jinn and shayaateen had access to the heavens. They would ascend to the heavens and secretly eavesdrop on the conversations of the angels. Thereafter, on returning to earth, they would go to the soothsayers and fortune-tellers and inform …
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22 October
Hayaa – the Distinguishing Characteristic of Islam – The Orchards of Love – Part Fifty Nine
From among the core values that Islam encourages Muslims to adopt is the quality of hayaa (shame and respect). Hayaa is the stepping stone to acquiring the true morals, values and ethics of Islam. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) has said, “Every religion has a distinguishing characteristic, and the distinguishing characteristic …
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15 October
The Outcome of Showing Disrespect to the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) – The Orchards of Love – Part Fifty Eight
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) is a famous Sahaabi of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). He embraced Islam in the year 7 A.H. and remained with Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) till the end of his life. Though he spent only a few years with Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), Allah Ta‘ala blessed …
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1 October
Love and Respect for Deen – The Orchards of Love – Part Fifty Seven
The entire structure of Islam rests upon the foundation of love and respect. Every aspect of Islam gains value when coupled with the quality of love and respect. Hence, at all times, a believer should endeavour to possess the deepest love and respect for Allah Ta‘ala, thereafter for His Rasul …
September, 2023
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24 September
The Golden Advices of Hazrat Abu Haazim (rahimahullah) to the Khalifah, Sulaimaan bin Abdil Malik – The Orchards of Love – Part Fifty Six
Sulaimaan bin Abdil Malik was one of the Umayyad rulers who ruled over the Muslims from the year 96 AH until his demise in 99 AH. During the period of his rule, he once set out for Makkah Mukarramah. En-route to Makkah Mukarramah, he stopped in Madinah Munawwarah and stayed …
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17 September
Hazrat Moulana Yusuf Binnori (rahimahullah) Grieving Over Missing His Salaah with Jamaat in the Musjid – The Orchards of Love – Part Fifty Five
Salaah is considered to be the nucleus of the entire Deen, just as the heart is the nucleus of the human body. It is an established fact that improving the quality of the heart leads to the quality of health in the entire body improving. Accordingly, improving the quality of …