Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality

Chapter on the Cupping of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) In this chapter, Imaam Tirmizi (rahimahullah) mentioned six Ahaadith which discuss the treatment of cupping on different occasions. The object of presenting these Ahaadith is to establish that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) adopted medical treatment and used medicines, hence this …

Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following Hadith: من لا يرحم لا يرحم ارحموا من في الأرض يرحمكم من في السماء The one who does not show mercy (to others) will not be shown mercy (by Allah Ta‘ala). Show mercy to those on the earth, and the …

عن عائشة قالت قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم من سره أن يلقى الله وهو عليه راض فليكثر الصلاة علي (الكامل في ضعفاء الرجال ٦/٣٢، وإسناده ضعيف كما في القول البديع صـ ٢٦٧) Hazrat Aaishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Whoever wishes to meet …

عن ابن عمر وأبي هريرة رضي الله عنهما قالا قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم صلوا علي صلى الله عليكم (الكامل لابن عدي، الرقم: ١١٠٨٦، وإسناده ضعيف كما في التيسير للمناوي ٢/٩٣) Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) and Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) narrate that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu …

Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: We may not be able to match the kindness and good nature of the pious, however, we should emulate them and do what we can manage. If we cannot do everything, then at least we can do something, even if it be a …

Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: A person should always have confidence upon his seniors and refer to them when accomplishing any important task (which requires their guidance). It has been proven through experience that without referring to one’s seniors, the work one wishes to carry out …

Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: The pious servants of Allah Ta‘ala are not only kind to their friends, but rather they ensure that they do not bring any hurt to the heart of even their enemies unnecessarily. In fact, they aspire not to even bring hurt to an …

عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال من استمع إلى آية من كتاب الله كتبت له حسنة مضاعفة ومن تلاها كانت له نورا يوم القيامة رواه أحمد عن عبادة بن ميسرة واختلف في توثيقه عن الحسن عن أبي هريرة والجمهور على أن الحسن …

1. When relating any incident or report, one should relate the exact incident with the correct details. One should not give incorrect information or exaggerate in explaining the situation. Similarly, one should refrain from beautifying one’s speech with the intention of impressing people. This manner of speech has been disapproved …

Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: If a beggar comes to one’s door, begging with humility and helplessness, then one will give him something and will not let him go hungry. In fact, even if one finds a hungry dog at his door, then he …