Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
Parents Leading by Example Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was the greatest of Allah Ta‘ala’s creation. Allah Ta‘ala selected him as His final Messenger and blessed him with the greatest Deen – the Deen of Islam which is the most perfect code of life for man to follow. When one examines …
August, 2021
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1 August
Being Concerned about the Deeni Education of the Child – The Orchards of Love – Part Thirty
A nation blessed with deeni knowledge and sound understanding is a progressive and productive nation with a bright and promising future. On the contrary, a nation deprived of deeni knowledge and sound understanding is a nation heading towards destruction and failure. It is for this reason that when any Nabi …
July, 2021
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5 July
The Importance of the Child Remaining in Good Company – The Orchards of Love – Part Twenty-Nine
The Importance of the Child Remaining in Good Company
In the upbringing of a child, it is of paramount importance for the parents to ensure that their child always remains in pious company and is exposed to a good environment. The good environment and pious association will leave an indelible impression on the heart of the child, which will thereafter shape his thinking and mold his outlook towards life. As a result, the child will grow up with the correct mindset of Islam and his heart will be molded with the true values of Islam.
June, 2021
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28 June
Introducing the Child to Allah Ta‘ala – The Orchards of Love – Part Twenty-Eight
Introducing the Child to Allah Ta‘ala
The upbringing of a child is extremely important and can be likened to the foundation of a building. If the foundation of a building is firm and strong, then the building will also be firm and strong and will weather all conditions. If the foundation of a building is weak and shaky, then with the slightest tremor, the building will collapse. In the same way, the upbringing of the child is the foundation on which the child’s entire life is based.
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21 June
Pious Children – The Orchards of Love – Part Twenty-Seven
Pious Children – An Investment for the Hereafter
Among the invaluable bounties of Allah Ta‘ala upon man is the bounty of children. The bounty of children is among the special favors of Allah Ta‘ala mentioned in the Qur’aan Majeed. Allah Ta‘ala says: “Allah has created spouses for you from among yourselves, and created for you sons and grandsons from your spouses, and granted you pure sustenance.” (Surah Nahl v. 72)
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14 June
Wishing Well for Others – The Orchards of Love – Part Twenty-Six
Wishing Well for Others
From the entire value-system of Islam, every value which Islam advocates is full of attraction and radiates beauty. Whether it be showing respect to the elderly, or compassion to the young, or fulfilling the rights of parents and one’s kith and kin – all reflect the unique splendor of Islam. However, the soul of all these sublime qualities is contained in one Hadith. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said that Deen is to wish well for one and all.
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7 June
Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and his Family Fulfilling the Needs of the Creation – The Orchards of Love – Part Twenty-Five
Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and his Family Fulfilling the Needs of the Creation
Fulfilling the needs of the creation is an act of great virtue and reward that draws the special mercy of Allah Ta‘ala. The lives of the Ambiyaa (‘alaihimus salaam) reflected this quality to the highest degree. They did not merely advocate upholding justice when dealing with the creation – rather they encouraged people to go the extra mile in striving to fulfill the needs of the creation.
May, 2021
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30 May
The Great Rights of Parents – The Orchards of Love – Part Twenty-Four
The Great Rights of Parents Among the greatest favors of Allah Ta‘ala upon a person is the favor of parents. The favor of parents is so invaluable and irreplaceable that it is granted to a person only once in his lifetime. Just as the favor of life is only granted …
March, 2021
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28 March
Rights of Neighbours – The Orchards of Love – Part Twenty-Three
Rights of Neighbours In order for the world to function smoothly and harmoniously, it is imperative for each person to fulfil the rights he owes to others. If people’s rights are not upheld and fulfilled, then chaos and anarchy will prevail in the world. Stealing and usurping of wealth will …
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21 March
Hazrat Bishr Haafi (rahimahullah) – The Orchards of Love – Part Twenty-Two
The Saint of His Time – Hazrat Bishr Haafi (rahimahullah)
Hazrat Bishr Haafi (rahimahullah) was a renowned saint of his era. On one occasion, a person asked him, “How did you attain the lofty position of piety and righteousness which we see?”