The Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaa’ah believe that the knowledge of Allah Ta‘ala is absolute and perfect. Just as Allah Ta‘ala has complete knowledge of the past, He has complete knowledge of the present and future. His divine knowledge encompasses all things and all times, and nothing is hidden from Him. …
Read More »Not Finding the Desired Level of Motivation in one’s Ibaadat
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: A person once wrote a letter to me wherein he complained of himself not finding the desired motivation to perform salaah, make zikr and recite the Qur’aan Shareef. He asked me for the cure and solution to his problem. I mentioned …
Read More »Duaa when wearing new clothes -2
When wearing new clothes, one should recite the following duaa: اَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي كَسَانِي مَا اُوَارِي بِهِ عَوْرَتي وَ أَتَجَمَّلُ بِهِ فِي حَيَاتِي All praise is due to Allah Ta’ala who has clothed me with such (new) clothing through which I am able to conceal my private parts, and through …
Read More »Who should we take Deen from?
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: We need to take deen from the person who gives us the true version of Deen without making any compromises in it. In our worldly life we appreciate the person who warns us of impending danger although it may sound very bitter. The …
Read More »Performing Tahiyyatul Wudhu and making Istighfaar
وعن أبي الدرداء رضي الله عنه قال سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول من توضأ فأحسن الوضوء ثم قام فصلى ركعتين أو أربعا يشك سهل يحسن الركوع والخشوع ثم استغفر الله غفر له رواه أحمد بإسناد حسن (الترغيب والترهيب 1/240) Hazrat Abu Dardaa (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah …
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Tilaawat of the Qur’aan Majeed – Part 4
1. Upon completion of the Quraan Majeed, you should engage in dua as this is a time when duas are accepted.
Hazrat Thaabit (rahimahullah) reports that whenever Hazrat Anas bin Maalik (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) would complete the Quraan Majeed, he would gather his family and children and thereafter make dua for them.
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The Cure for Stray Thoughts
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned in reply to a person who complained about stray thoughts: The best cure for stray thoughts mentioned in the Hadith is for one not to pay any attention to them. This cure has proven to be extremely effective in repelling stray …
Read More »Duaa when wearing new clothes -1
When wearing new clothes, one should recite the following Duaa اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ كَسَوْتَنِيهِ أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِهِ وَخَيْرِ مَا صُنِعَ لَهُ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهِ وَشَرِّ مَا صُنِعَ لَهُ O Allah, for You alone is all praise. You have clothed me with this (new garment). I ask You for …
Read More »Fasting Q&A (Part 6)
Question: While fasting, if water goes down the throat when gargling the mouth or rinsing the nose during wudhu or ghusal, will the fast break? Speaker: Ml. Ebrahim Salajee Duration: 00:01:26 Format: mp3 Size: 582 KB Download If you did not understand the maslah or any aspect of the maslah, …
Read More »Shortfall of Fathers
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: The father also needs to play a role in the upbringing of the child. He cannot expect the mother to do everything. Generally, the father feels that my responsibility is only to earn the money, and the mother feels that I need to …
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