When Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) heard the report of his brother, Hazrat Unais (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), he said, “My heart is not yet fully satisfied and convinced.” Most probably, Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) wanted to hear a detailed description of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and the stories regarding him. …
Read More »The Islam of Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part One
It is reported from Hazrat ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) that when Hazrat Abu Zar Ghifaari (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) learnt of the prophethood of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), he said to his brother, Hazrat Unais (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), “Go to Makkah Mukarramah and gather information about this man who claims that he …
Read More »Acquiring Deeni Benefit
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: Those engaged in the effort of da’wat and tableegh are required to meet three classes of people in order to fulfil three Deeni objectives. The first class of people whom they should meet are the ulama and Deeni elders. The object of …
Read More »Duaa when Wearing Clothes-2
At the time of wearing one’s clothes, one should recite the following duaa: اللَّهُمَّ إني أسألُكَ منْ خَيْرِهِ وَخَيْرِ مَا هُوَ لَهُ، وأعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهِ وَشَرِّ مَا هُوَ لَهُ O Allah, I ask You (to bless me) with the good of it (i.e. the benefits that are contained in …
Read More »Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Forty Seven
‘Uthmaan bin Mawhab (rahimahullah) narrates the following: On one occasion, a person from Egypt arrived in Makkah Mukarramah and performed haj. While in Makkah Mukaaramah, he saw a group of people seated and asked, “Who are these people?” They replied, “These are the Quraish.” He then asked, “Who is the …
Read More »Fasting Q&A (Part 5)
Questions: 1. Does smoking invalidate the fast? 2. If a person while fasting unintentionally inhales the smoke of incense sticks, will the fast be nullified? Speaker: Ml. Ebrahim Salajee Duration: 00:01:49 Format: mp3 Size: 742 KB Download If you did not understand the maslah or any aspect of the maslah, …
Read More »Transparency between Parent and Child
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: As long as one’s children are not married, there should be complete transparency between them and the parents. The child cannot be left free to do as he pleases without any rules and restrictions. Together with conducting ta’leem daily, we need to spend …
Read More »Reward of Performing Tahiyyatul Wudhu
وعن عقبة بن عامر رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ما من أحد يتوضأ فيحسن الوضوء ويصلي ركعتين يقبل بقلبه ووجهه عليهما إلا وجبت له الجنة رواه مسلم وأبو داود والنسائي وابن ماجه وابن خزيمة في صحيحه في حديث (الترغيب والترهيب 1/239) Hazrat Uqbah bin …
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Tilaawat of the Qur’aan Majeed – Part 3
1. Recite the Quraan Majeed with tajweed and with the correct pronunciation. Even if you are reciting the Quraan Majeed in a swift pace, you should ensure that you recite each word clearly with tajweed and the correct pronunciation.
And recite the Quraan clearly with tarteel (in a slow and measured tone).
Read More »The practice of joint waleemahs
Q: In today’s times, we find the practice of a joint waleemah prevalent where the expenses of the waleemah are shared between the boy’s and girl’s party. Is this a Sunnah practice? In the Hadith of Tirmizi Shareef, it is mentioned that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) married Hazrat Safiyyah (Radhiyallahu Anha) …
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