Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: When people plot and scheme against you, then it is only natural for you to feel disappointed, hurt and grieved over their behavior. However, you should not entertain thoughts of taking revenge from these people. The reason is that …
Read More »Attaining Piety in Comforts
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: People of the past would give up their comforts and riches to attain piety. However, for weak people like us who cannot make such a drastic change, then there is still a chance for us as well. The hadith speaks of those with …
Read More »Purdah Q&A (Part 4)
Which part of a female’s body can be uncovered in front of her father-in-law and brother-in-law? Speaker: Ml. Ebrahim Salajee Duration: 00:01:06 Format: mp3 Size: 444 KB Download If you did not understand the maslah or any aspect of the maslah, then refer your question to Muftionline.co.za
Read More »Part 8 – Series on the Shamaa’il (the noble character and sublime conduct) of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)’s courteous conduct with the hypocrites عن عائشة رضي الله عنها قالت: استأذن رجل على رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم وأنا عنده فقال بئس ابن العشيرة أو أخو العشيرة ثم أذن له فلما دخل ألان له القول فلما خرج قلت يا رسول الله قلت ما قلت …
Read More »Conducting the Nikaah According to the Sunnah
On one occasion, a certain person arranged for the nikaah of his daughter to be performed in the musjid after asr. After the nikaah, some dates were distributed. The groom was dressed in simple and presentable attire, even though the clothing he wore was not new. Likewise, I observed many …
Read More »Du’aa to recite when night approaches while travelling
While travelling, when night approaches, one should recite the following du‘aa: يَا أَرْضُ رَبِّي وَرَبُّكِ اللَّهُ، أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنْ شَرِّكِ وَشَرِّ مَا فِيكِ، وَشَرِّ مَا خُلِقَ فِيكِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ مَا يَدِبُّ عَلَيْكِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنْ أَسَدٍ وَأَسْوَدَ، وَمِنِ الْحَيَّةِ وَالْعَقْرَبِ، وَمِنْ سَاكِنِ الْبَلَدِ، وَمِنْ وَالِدٍ وَمَا وَلَدَ O earth, my …
Read More »Kindness and Justice
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Islam is second to none in showing kindness and compassion. We are commanded to be kind to every living creature, let alone human beings. Muslims showed kindness and upheld justice even when dealing with their enemies at the time of war. There are …
Read More »Purdah Q&A (Part 3)
Observing purdah with non-mahrams within the home Speaker: Ml. Ebrahim Salajee Duration: 00:01:38 Format: mp3 Size: 670 KB Download If you did not understand the maslah or any aspect of the maslah, then refer your question to Muftionline.co.za
Read More »Part 7 – Series on the Shamaa’il (the noble character and sublime conduct) of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Choosing the Easy path for his Ummah in Deeni and Worldly Matters عن عائشة رضي الله عنها قالت ما رأيت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم منتصرا من مظلمة ظلمها قط ما لم ينتهك من محارم الله تعالى شيء فإذا انتهك من محارم الله تعالى شيء …
Read More »Showing Appreciation to those from whom One Acquires Deeni Knowledge
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: My dear brothers! In order to get people on Deen, one should make an effort to strengthen their Imaan, create the concern for the Hereafter within them, and instill the importance of Deen in their hearts. The bounties and favours …
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