Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) would often hold a blade of dry grass in his hand and say, “I wish I were a blade of dry grass like this.” Sometimes, he would say, “I wish my mother had not given birth to me.” Once, Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was busy with …
October, 2024
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8 October
Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and the Fear of Allah Ta‘ala – Fazaail A’maal – Taleem Series – Part Thirteen
It is the belief of the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaa’ah that from all the people in the world, Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) holds the highest rank after the rank of the Ambiyaa (‘alaihimus salaam). There is absolutely no doubt that Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) is from the …
September, 2024
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24 September
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Weeping the Entire Night – Fazaail A’maal – Taleem Series – Part Twelve
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) once kept weeping the whole night, repeating again and again the following verse in salaah until the time of fajr: اِنۡ تُعَذِّبۡهمۡ فَاِنَّهمۡ عِبَادُکَ ۚ وَاِنۡ تَغۡفِرۡ لَهمۡ فَاِنَّکَ اَنۡتَ الۡعَزِیۡزُ الۡحَکِیۡمُ ﴿۱۱۸﴾ “(O Allah!) If You punish them, (then You have full right to do …
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21 September
What Hazrat Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Used to Do at the Time of a Storm – Fazaail A’maal – Taleem Series – Part Eleven
Hazrat Nadhr bin Abdillah relates: One day, while Hazrat Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was alive, it became very dark during the day time. I went to him and asked, “Did you ever see such a thing transpire during the time of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)?” He replied, “I seek refuge in …
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17 September
Chapter Two – The Fear of Allah Ta‘ala – Fazaail A’maal – Taleem Series – Part Ten
Together with the amazing level of sacrifice, the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) also had a genuine and deep fear of Allah Ta‘ala in their hearts. I wish that the Muslims of today could possess even an iota of the fear of Allah Ta‘ala which the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) possessed. Here are …
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14 September
The Islam of Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Fazaail A’maal – Taleem Series – Part Nine
Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – the personality whose pure name is a means of honour for the Muslims, and whose imaani zeal and fervour was such that even to this day, after 1300 years, the disbelievers still fear him – was famous for persecuting the Muslims before embracing Islam. He …
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10 September
The Twelve Qualities of the True Ulama – Third Quality (Part Four) – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part Eleven
(Continuing with the eight lessons which Hazrat Haatim Asamm [rahimahullah] learnt in the company of his Sheikh, Hazrat Shaqeeq Balkhi [rahimahullah]) (g) Relying Upon Allah Ta‘ala Alone for Sustenance Hazrat Haatim (rahimahullah) mentioned, “I have observed that people struggle hard to earn a livelihood. In the pursuit of earning a …
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7 September
The Twelve Qualities of the True Ulama – Third Quality – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part Ten
(Continuing with the eight lessons which Hazrat Haatim Asamm [rahimahullah] learnt in the company of his Sheikh, Hazrat Shaqeeq Balkhi [rahimahullah]) (e) Not Harbouring Jealousy for Any Person Hazrat Haatim (rahimahullah) said, “I have seen that people criticize others, find fault with them and insult them. The cause of all …
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3 September
The Twelve Qualities of the True Ulama – Third Quality – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part Nine
(Continuing with the eight lessons which Hazrat Haatim Asamm [rahimahullah] learnt in the company of his Sheikh, Hazrat Shaqeeq Balkhi [rahimahullah]) (c) Third Lesson – Investing in the Aakhirah through Sadaqah Hazrat Haatim (rahimahullah) said, “I see in the world that things which are precious and beloved to people are …
August, 2024
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27 August
The Twelve Qualities of the True Ulama – Third Quality (Part One) – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part Eight
3. Being Engaged in Acquiring Beneficial Knowledge, and Refraining from Knowledge which has no Benefit The third sign of a true Alim is that he is always engaged in acquiring such knowledge that is beneficial for the Hereafter and motivates him to perform good deeds. He refrains from acquiring such …