After being commanded by Allah to invite to Islam openly, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) ascended Mt Safaa and summoned all of the tribes of the Quraish by name. When they had all assembled, he asked them, “If I were to inform you that there is an army on the other …
Read More »Istiqaamat – Commitment to Deen
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Normally, during the month of Ramadhaan, we get the fervour to do ‘ibaadat, but thereafter it ceases. Hence, Allah Ta‘ala speaks of istiqaamat. Istiqaamat is normally translated as steadfastness, but the closest translation would be ‘commitment’. Commitment will mean that at any given …
Read More »Fasting Q&A (Part 10)
Question: Due to illness a person is unable to fast. How does he compensate for the missed fast? Speaker: Ml. Ebrahim Salajee Duration: 00:02:17 Format: mp3 Size: 916 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 »Creating the Enthusiasm for Ramadhaan
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: As Ramadhaan approaches we read the fadhaail and virtues of Ramadhaan so that we can motivate ourselves. A businessman markets and advertises his products and then he sees the customers coming in. Likewise, these Ahaadeeth will motivate us to prepare and be ready …
Read More »Loving the Sahaabah – The Means of Gaining the Love of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)
Ja’far As-Saa-igh (rahimahullah) narrates the following: Among the neighbours of Imaam Ahmad bin Hambal (rahimahullah) was a man who was involved in many sins, evils and shameless deeds. One day, this man came to the gathering of Imaam Ahmad bin Hambal (rahimahullah) and greeted him with salaam. Although Imaam Ahmad …
Read More »The Three Essential Requirements for One to Benefit from the Sheikh
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: When a person takes someone as his Sheikh or Deeni guide, then in order for him to benefit from the Sheikh, he will have to fulfil three essential requirements. These three requirements are among the rights which he owes to the …
Read More »Shortcut to Gaining on Laylatul Qadr
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Nowadays we always look for shortcuts and an easy way to get our work done. So what is the shortcut and easy way to gain the maximum on Laylatul Qadr. Two ways come to mind: (1) The night starts from Maghrib (sunset) and …
Read More »Fasting Q&A (Part 9)
Question: Whilst fasting, if the nose begins to bleed, will the fast break? Speaker: Ml. Ebrahim Salajee Duration: 00:01:23 Format: mp3 Size: 562 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 »The Honesty of Islam
The Deen of Islam is a Deen of purity and respect. Every injunction mentioned in the Noble Qur’aan and Mubaarak Hadith is pristine and pure from every taint of filth, evil and immorality. Similarly, the Deen of Islam advocates the highest levels of truth and honesty, whether in speech or …
Read More »Allah Alone Provides Sustenance
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: My beloved friends! When you have a worldly need then you should adopt the halaal means to the point of necessity to fulfill the need. However, when adopting the means, you should keep your focus towards Allah Ta‘ala and remember that …
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