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 …
Read More »Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Thirty Three
During the khilaafat of Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), Hazrat Huzaifah bin Yamaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was sent with the people of Iraq and Shaam to wage jihaad in Armenia and Azerbaijan. While in those lands, Hazrat Huzaifah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) noticed that the people were disputing with one another in regard to …
Read More »Reciting the Duaa before Eating
One should recite the following duaa before eating بِسْمِ اللهِ وَبَرَكَةِ اللهِ In the name of Allah Ta’ala, and with the blessings of Allah Ta’ala. عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم وأبا بكر وعمر رضي الله عنهما أتوا بيت أبي أيوب فلما أكلوا وشبعوا …
Read More »Nikaah Q&A (Part 12)
Question: Is it correct to have an engagement in Islam? Speaker: Ml. Ebrahim Salajee Duration: 00:01:29 Format: mp3 Size: 602 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 »Conventional Bank’s Reward Programmes & the Evils of Interest
Zikr – the Greatest Asset
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Zikr is the greatest thing as mentioned in the Quraan Shareef: “Indeed the remembrance of Allah Ta‘ala is the greatest.” All our efforts are simply to achieve this zikr (the remembrance of Allah Ta‘ala at all times and in all conditions). The hadeeth …
Read More »Virtue of Salaah performed Using the Miswaak
عن عائشة رضي الله عنها قالت قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم فضل الصلاة بالسواك على الصلاة بغير سواك سبعين ضعفا. رواه أحمد والبزار وأبو يعلى وابن خزيمة في صحيحه وقال في القلب من هذا الخبر شيء فإني أخاف أن يكون محمد بن إسحاق لم يسمعه من ابن …
Read More »Aadaab of Business and Dealings – Part 8
1. When purchasing an item, one should not degrade the item or find fault with it in order to receive a discount. Similarly, when selling an item, one should not exaggerate and unduly praise the item in order to get a higher price or to convince the customer to purchase …
Read More »The Ill-Effects of Misusing the Eyes
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: The environment in certain places is extremely dangerous to one’s Imaan. In such environments, it is necessary for one to guard his gaze from sin at all times. When a person misuses his eyes and looks at haraam, then the first …
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