In the 6th year of Hijrah, the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), along with his Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum), left for Makkah Mukarramah to perform umrah. The Quraish heard of the news, and decided to resist Rasulullah’s (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) entry into Makkah, as they felt that it would be a disgrace …
July, 2024
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20 July
Expressing Gratitude for the Countless Bounties of Allah Ta‘ala – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part Two
It is reported in a Hadith that once, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) recited Surah Takaathur, and when he came to the verse: ثُمَّ لَتُسۡـَٔلُنَّ یَوۡمَئِذٍ عَنِ النَّعِیۡمِ ٪﴿۸﴾ Then, on that Day (i.e. the Day of Judgement), you will be questioned concerning all the bounties (of your Lord). he remarked, …
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16 July
The Blessings of Serving One’s Parents – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part One
Hazrat Talhah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) has said that once, a man came to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and requested permission to go for Jihaad. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) asked if his mother was alive; he replied that she was. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) then told him to continue to serve her …
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13 July
The Martyrdom of Hazrat Anas bin Nadhr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Fazaail A’maal – Taleem Series – Part Two
Hazrat Anas bin Nadhr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was one of the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) who could not take part in the Battle of Badr. He very much regretted to have missed the honour of participating in the first and the most illustrious battle for Islam. He longed for a chance wherein …
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8 July
Tolerating Hardships & Remaining Steadfast Upon Deen when Faced with Difficulty – Fazaail A’maal – Taleem Series – Part One
It is really very hard for the Muslims of today to imagine and much less to bear or even attempt to bear the hardships that were experienced by Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and his Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) in the path of Allah Ta’ala. Books of history are replete with stories …
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6 July
Taleem Series – Introduction
The greatest bounty of Allah Ta‘ala upon mankind is the bounty of deen. Through deen, one will acquire salvation in the Hereafter, be saved from the eternal punishment of Jahannum and gain entry into Jannah. In the Quraan Majeed, Allah Ta‘ala refers to deen as His special bounty and favour …