Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
(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 …
September, 2024
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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 …
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24 August
Hazrat Suhaib (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Coming into Islam – Fazaail A’maal – Taleem Series – Part Eight
Hazrat Suhaib (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and Hazrat Ammaar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) became Muslims at the same time. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was staying at the home of Hazrat Arqam (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) when they both came separately, with the same intention of embracing Islam, and coincidentally met each other at the door of …
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20 August
Hazrat Ammaar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and His Parents – Fazaail A’maal – Taleem Series – Part Seven
Hazrat Ammaar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and his parents were also subjected to severe punishment (by the disbelievers of Makkah Mukarramah). They would be tortured on the burning hot sands of Makkah Mukarramah. While passing by them, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) would encourage them to firmly hold onto sabr (patience and steadfastness), …
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17 August
The Twelve Qualities of the True Ulama – Second Quality – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part Seven
2. Practising on One’s Knowledge The second distinguishing characteristic of a true Alim is that there should be no contradiction between his knowledge and his actions. (Rather, he should practise what he preaches to others.) It should not be that he commands others with righteousness, but does not practice on …
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17 August
The Twelve Qualities of the True Ulama – First Quality – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part Six
Imaam Ghazaali (rahimahullah) writes: The Aalim who loves the world (and gives preference to it over deen) is worse and lower in rank than an ignorant person, and he will be punished most severely in the Hereafter. Successful indeed are the Ulama who are close to Allah Ta‘ala and who …
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13 August
The Disastrous Consequence of Feeling Proud Over One’s Good Deeds – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part Five
Among the important etiquettes to follow, when giving zakaat is that the one discharging the zakaat should regard the amount he is giving for the sake of Allah Ta‘ala to be an insignificant and small amount. If he regards the amount which he is giving to be significant and large, …
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10 August
The Suffering of Hazrat Khabbaab ibnul Aratt (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) for the Sake of Islam – Fazaail A’maal – Taleem Series – Part Six
Hazrat Khabbaab (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was also among those blessed personalities who offered themselves for sacrifice and suffering for the sake of Allah Ta‘ala. He was the sixth or seventh person to embrace Islam, and therefore, he suffered for a long time (at the hands of the disbelievers). He was made …