Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
In the month of Rajab of the year 8 AH, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) sent an army of three hundred Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) towards the coast under the leadership of Hazrat Abu Ubaidah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). When dispatching the army, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had given them a bag full of …
October, 2025
September, 2025
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28 September
A Thousand Dirhams Goes Around Between Three Friends – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part Thirty Two
Imaam Waaqidi (rahimahullah) has related the following incident: I had two friends; a Haashimi and a non-Haashimi. We three were very close to each other and were like inseparable friends. Once, I was going through some financial problems. When the day of eid was near, my wife said to me, …
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21 September
Love for Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) is Coupled with Poverty and Hardship – Fazaail A’maal – Taleem Series – Part Thirty Four
A Sahaabi once came to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and said, “O Rasul of Allah! I really have a great amount of love for you!” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) replied, “Consider well what you are saying.” However, the Sahaabi repeated his statement saying, “I really have a great amount of …
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14 September
Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbaas (radhiyallau ‘anhuma) Entertains Guests – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part Thirty One
Abaan bin Uthmaan (rahimahullah) mentions: Once, a certain man made a plan to harass Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) and bring him to disrepute. He went to all the leaders of the Quraish and told them that Hazrat Ibnu Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) had invited them to a meal the …
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7 September
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Enquiring from the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) Regarding Their opinion About Two People – Fazaail A’maal – Taleem Series – Part Thirty Three
The Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) were once sitting with Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) when a certain person passed by. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) asked the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum), “What do you think of this person?” The Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) responded by saying, “O Rasul of Allah! He is one of the …
August, 2025
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31 August
The Generosity of Hazrat Aaishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part Thirty
Once, Hazrat Muhammed bin Munkadir (rahimahullah) came to Hazrat Aaishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) and told her that he was in dire need and required some money. Hazrat Aaishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) said to him, “At this time, I do not have any money in my possession, but really, if I …
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24 August
Another Incident Regarding the Hunger which Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Underwent – Fazaail A’maal – Taleem Series – Part Thirty Two
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) once mentioned to the people: If only you people could have seen the time when, for prolonged periods, some of us could not even find enough food to keep our backs straight when standing. Because of my extreme hunger, I would lie with my right …
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17 August
The Generosity and Humility of Hazrat Abdullah bin Ja’far (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part Twenty Nine
A man once visited Hazrat Abdullah bin Ja’far (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and recited two verses of poetry which meant: When you do a favour or behave generously See that you are doing so to those who deserve your favour For only then is a favour worth its name Do not favour …
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3 August
Hazrat Umar’s (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Life of Abstinence – Fazaail A’maal – Taleem Series – Part Thirty One
Once, while Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was delivering the Khutbah, it was noticed that his lower garment had as many as twelve patches, including one of leather. On one occasion, when Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) arrived late for the Jumu’ah salaah, he addressed the congregation saying, “Please do excuse me! …
July, 2025
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27 July
Hazrat Umar’s (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Allowance from the Bayt-ul-Maal – Fazaail A’maal – Taleem Series – Part Thirty
Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was also a businessman by trade. When he was appointed as the Khalifah (after Hazrat Abu Bakr [radhiyallahu ‘anhu]), an allowance was stipulated for him from the Bayt-ul-Maal. Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) gathered the people and said to them, “I used to earn my living through …