In the beginning of Islam, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) would not invite people openly to Islam, as he feared the harm and persecution of the kuffaar. He would invite in secret those people in whom he anticipated that they would accept his invitation and embrace Islam. At that time, the …
Read More »The Sunnah – The Path to Acquiring the Special Proximity of Allah Ta‘ala
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) once mentioned the following: Hazrat Moulana Siddeeq Ahmed Saheb Ambhetwi (rahimahullah) (the Khalifah of Hazrat Moulana Rasheed Ahmed Gangohi (rahimahullah) in relation to the terminology of the Sufis, “Wusool ilal Allah” (acquiring the close proximity of Allah Ta‘ala) mentioned that: The system of Allah Ta‘ala …
Read More »The Hunger Suffered by Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Fazaail A’maal – Taleem Series – Part Twenty Eight
Once, Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) wiped his nose with a piece of fine cloth, and then said to himself, “Look at the condition of Abu Hurairah! Today he cleans his nose with fine cloth, whereas there was a time when I remember him lying down unconscious between the mimbar …
Read More »The Ultimate Test of Nabi Ebrahim (‘alaihis salaam) – The Orchards of Love – Part 85
When Nabi Ebrahim (‘alaihis salaam) was approximately ninety years old, he made dua to Allah Ta’ala to bless him with a son to continue his mission of inviting people to Allah Ta’ala. It was then that Allah Ta’ala blessed him with a son, Nabi Ismail (‘alaihis salaam). However, soon thereafter, …
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of the Host – 5
17. The host should ensure that he conducts with good character and good manners when interacting with his guest. He should not speak to him impolitely or make him feel uncomfortable in his home, etc. Rather, he should speak to him with respect and honour. عن أبي هريرة رضي الله …
Read More »Deeni Progress is Dependent Upon Acquiring Ilm and Engaging in Zikr
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: Those who are engaged in the effort of da’wat and tableegh should keep in mind that while they are out in the path of Allah Ta‘ala, they should pay special attention to ilm and zikr. Without progressing in ilm and …
Read More »The Dua of Hazrat Sa’eed bin Zaid (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Being Accepted
On one occasion, Arwa bint Uwais, the neighbour of Hazrat Sa’eed bin Zaid (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), came to Muhammad bin ‘Amr bin Hazm (rahimahullah) with a complaint against her neighbour, Hazrat Sa’eed bin Zaid (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). She claimed that he had built his wall in her property and asked Muhammad bin …
Read More »The Debate between Nabi Ebrahim (‘alaihis salaam) and Namrood – The Orchards of Love – Part 84
Namrood was the king in the time of Nabi Ebrahim (‘alaihis salaam). He was a disbeliever and claimed to be a god. He was a tyrant and was forcing people to worship him. When Namrood heard that Nabi Ebrahim (‘alaihis salaam) was inviting people to believe in Allah Ta’ala alone …
Read More »Zul Hijjah – The Month of Hajj and Qurbaani – Poster
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Read More »The Islam of Hazrat Khalid bin Sa’eed bin Aas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Thirty Six
Hazrat Khaalid bin Sa’eed bin Aas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was among the first people to embrace Islam. Below is the incident of how Hazrat Khaalid bin Sa’eed (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) embraced Islam: Before embracing Islam, Hazrat Khaalid (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) dreamt that he was standing at the edge of a pit filled with …
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