When the Quraish lost hope in Abu Taalib supporting them, they began to show open opposition and enmity for the Muslims. They started inflicting different punishments on the weak and vulnerable Muslims of the various tribes. Abu Taalib then called on the Banu Haashim and Banu Muttalib to support and …
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Allah Ta‘ala Gave Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) the Title “Siddeeq” Hakeem bin Sa’d (rahimahullah) reports that he heard Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) take an oath and say, “Allah Ta‘ala revealed the title of Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) from the sky as “Siddeeq”.” (Majma‘uz Zawaa’id #14295) Abu Yahya (rahimahullah) mentions, …
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Called to Enter from All the Doors of Jannah It is reported in the Hadith that on the Day of Qiyaamah, those who excelled in actions of virtue will be honoured by Allah Ta‘ala. If they performed abundant nafl salaah during their lives, they will be called to enter Jannah …
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When the Quraish noticed that Abu Taalib was determined to assist and protect Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), they consulted each other for a third time. They then came to Abu Taalib and said, “‘Umaarah bin Waheed is an extremely handsome, intelligent and understanding youngster of the Quraish. Take him and …
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Abu Taalib was greatly affected by the opposition and enmity of his family and people. When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) came to him, Abu Taalib said, “My beloved nephew! The people of your tribe came to me and this is what they had to say.” Abu Taalib then mentioned what …
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Restoring Barakah and Happiness in our Homes On one occasion, while Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was out on a journey, Hazrat Aaishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) hung a curtain with pictures of animate objects on the door. At that time, Hazrat Aaishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) was unaware that pictures of animate objects were …
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Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: When we require direction, the correct way is that we consult our elders and not take an independent decision. This is extremely dangerous as with the passage of time one begins to feel that why should I subject myself to others and listen …
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عن رويفع بن ثابت قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: من صلى على محمد وقال: اللهم أنزله المقعد المقرب عندك يوم القيامة، وجبت له شفاعتي (المعجم الكبير للطبراني، الرقم: ٤٤٨٠، وإسناده حسن كما في مجمع الزوائد، الرقم: ١٧٣٠٤) Hazrat Ruwaifi’ bin Thaabit Al-Ansaari (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates that Hazrat …
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1. If any part of a limb which is fardh to wash in wudhu is left dry, the wudhu will be incomplete.[1] عن عمر بن الخطاب رضي الله عنه أن رجلا توضأ فترك موضع ظفر على قدمه فأبصره النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال ارجع فأحسن وضوءك (صحيح مسلم، الرقم: …
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Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: Punctuality upon one’s ma’moolaat (fixed amount of daily devotional practices e.g. recitation of the Qur’aan Majeed, zikr, etc.) is the ladder to progress in deen. Hence, one should ensure that one does not fall short in completing one’s daily …
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Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality