Hazrat Hanzalah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) says: Once, we were seated in the gathering of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) when he delivered some advices. Our hearts became soft, our eyes were flowing with tears, and the reality of our condition (in deen) dawned upon us. Thereafter, when the gathering was over, I …
December, 2024
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4 December
The Twelve Qualities of the True Ulama – Eighth Quality – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part Eighteen
8. Always remaining Concerned About One’s Imaan and Yaqeen The eighth quality of the true Ulama of the Aakhirah is that they have great yaqeen and imaan (having strong belief and conviction) in Allah Ta‘ala. Similarly, at all times, they are deeply concerned about increasing this quality, as they believe …
November, 2024
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27 November
The Twelve Qualities of the True Ulama – Seventh Quality – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part Seventeen
Always Being Concerned About One’s Self-Reformation The seventh quality of the true Ulama who are concerned about the Aakhirah is that they show great importance and are very concerned about sulook (their self-reformation). They are always engaged in the struggle to correct and purify their souls and hearts, as they …
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24 November
Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Warning on the Sahaabah’s Laughing, and Reminding them to Remember the Grave – Fazaail A’maal – Taleem Series – Part Twenty
Once, when Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) came to the musjid for salaah, he noticed that some people were laughing and giggling among themselves. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) addressed them saying, “Had you remembered death often, I would not see you like this. Therefore, think of death often. Not a single …
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21 November
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Passing by the Ruins of Thamood During the Expedition of Tabook – Fazaail A’maal – Taleem Series – Part Nineteen
The Tabook expedition is one of the famous expeditions of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), and it was the last expedition in which Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) took part. When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) heard that the Caesar (king of Rome) gathered a large army to wipe out Islam and was …
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16 November
The Twelve Qualities of the True Ulama – Sixth Quality – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part Sixteen
6. Not Being Hasty in Issuing Fatwas The sixth quality of the true Ulama who are concerned about the Aakhirah is that they are not hasty in issuing fatwas (Islamic rulings) and are very careful in explaining the masaa’il of deen (and giving advice on Islamic matters). As far as …
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12 November
The Twelve Qualities of the True Ulama – Fifth Quality – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part Fifteen
5. Avoiding the Company of the Kings and Rulers The fifth quality of the true Ulama who are concerned about the Aakhirah is that they keep away from the company of the kings and rulers. They do not mix with them unless they have to. Rather, the Ulama should avoid …
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9 November
An Advice of Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) – Fazaail A’maal – Taleem Series – Part Eighteen
Wahab bin Munabbih (rahimahullah) says: After Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) became blind (in his old age), I once led him to the Haram Shareef in Makkah Mukarramah, where he heard a group of people arguing among themselves. He asked me to lead him to them. On coming to …
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4 November
Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and the Fear of Allah Ta‘ala – Part Two – Fazaail A’maal – Taleem Series – Part Seventeen
Once, when Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was going towards Harrah (a place on the outskirts of Madinah Munawwarah) with his slave, Aslam, he saw a fire burning in the desert. He said, “There seems to be a camp. Perhaps it is a caravan that could not enter the town due …
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2 November
The Migration of the Muslims to Abyssinia and Being Imprisoned in the Valley of Abu Taalib (Part Two) – Fazaail A’maal – Taleem Series – Part Sixteen
When the Quraish did not succeed in convincing the King of Abyssinia to send the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) with them to Makkah Mukarramah, they were further frustrated, and Hazrat Umar’s (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) conversion to Islam made them even more furious. The Quraish, at all times, continued to try and prevent …
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