The following incident depicts the extent of concern and love that Hazrat ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) had for the beloved uncle of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), Hazrat ‘Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). He deeply desired that Hazrat ‘Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) embrace Islam and expressed that he would be more happy with his Islam …
Read More »The Train of Life
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: Time can be likened to a moving train. The hours, minutes and moments of a person’s life are like the carriages and compartments that are moving swiftly with the train, while his activities and occupations are like the passengers in the compartments …
Read More »Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Thirty Four
The aunt of Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), Su‘daa, recited the following poetry when he married the respected daughter of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), Hazrat Ruqayyah (radhiyallahu ‘anha): هدى الله عثمان الصيفي بقوله فأرشده والله يهدي إلى الحق فتابع بالرأي السديد محمدا وكان ابن أروى لا يصد …
Read More »Duaa to Recite when Forgetting to Say Bismillah before Eating
If one forgets to say bismillah before eating, one should recite the following duaa when one remembers: بِسْمِ اللهِ أَوَّلَهُ وَآخِرَهُ (I commence) with the name of Allah Ta’ala at the beginning and the end. عن عائشة رضي الله عنها، أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: إذا أكل …
Read More »Nikaah Q&A (Part 13)
Waleemah in accordance to the Sunnah Speaker: Ml. Ebrahim Salajee Duration: 00:01:04 Format: mp3 Size: 429 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 »Securing your Rewards
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: We all wish to secure our rewards that are earned through ‘ibaadat. Hence, Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) in a lengthy hadeeth explained to the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) that the manner in which one would secure and preserve his rewards will be through the …
Read More »Four actions from the Sunnats of all Ambiyaa
عن أبي أيوب رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أربع من سنن المرسلين الحياء والتعطر والسواك والنكاح (الترمذي رقم 1080) Hazrat Abu Ayyub Ansaari (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “Four actions are from the sunnats of all the Ambiyaa, hayaa (modesty), …
Read More »Aadaab of Business and Dealings – Part 9
1. The price of the sale item must be mutually agreed upon at the time of the sale. 2. When the sale is a credit sale, it is compulsory upon both parties to mutually agree upon the date of payment e.g. 30 days from the day of the sale. If …
Read More »Hazrat ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) marrying the daughter of Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
The following incident sheds light on the deep love that Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) had for Hazrat ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) loved Hazrat ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to such an extent that he changed his intention of marrying his daughter to his nephew and instead married her to …
Read More »The Essence of the Path of Self-Reformation
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: The purpose of self-reformation is to acquire the pleasure of Allah Ta‘ala. In order for one to gain self-reformation, one requires two things; knowledge of the path and correct application of this knowledge. Self-reformation will be obtained through one adhering to …
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