Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
At the beginning of Islam, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) continued to face hardships and difficulties at the hands of the kuffaar. When their persecution and suffering continued to increase day-by-day (and practicing upon deen in Makkah Mukarramah became extremely difficult), then Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) …
October, 2024
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26 October
The Twelve Qualities of the True Ulama – Fourth Quality – Disinterest in the Dunya (Part Three) – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part Fourteen
The Twelve Qualities of the True Ulama – Fourth Quality (Part Three) 4. Disinterest in the Dunya Yahya bin Yazid Nawfali (rahimahullah) once wrote a letter to Imaam Maalik (rahimahullah). In the letter, he first praised Allah Ta‘ala and sent durood upon Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), and then he mentioned …
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22 October
The Twelve Qualities of the True Ulama – Fourth Quality – Disinterest in the Dunya (Part Two) – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part Thirteen
(Continuing with the incident of Hazrat Haatim [rahimahullah]) After advising Qadhi Muhammed bin Muqaatil (rahimahullah) regarding his luxurious lifestyle, Hazrat Haatim (rahimahullah) had heard of an Aalim known as Tanaafisi, living in the city of Qazween, who was leading an even more luxurious life. Hence, he set out from Rayy …
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15 October
The Twelve Qualities of the True Ulama – Fourth Quality (Part One) – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part Twelve
4. Not Being Inclined and Interested in the Dunya The fourth distinguishing quality of the true Ulama is that they are not found to be interested and concerned about beautiful clothing or delicious foods. Rather, the true Alim is the one who exercises moderation in these matters and follows the …
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12 October
Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and the Fear of Allah Ta‘ala – Part One – Fazaail A’maal – Taleem Series – Part Fourteen
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 …
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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 …