Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
In various Ahaadith, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had prophesized that a fitnah would break out during the era of Hazrat ‘Uthmaan’s (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) khilaafah. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) also mentioned that Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) would be on the haq in this fitnah, however he would be martyred. Some of …
Read More »Fasting Q&A (Part 11)
Question: 1. Is it permissible for an asthma patient to use an inhaler while fasting? 2. If a person undergoes cupping while fasting, will his fast be nullified? Speaker: Ml. Ebrahim Salajee Duration: 00:01:47 Format: mp3 Size: 712 KB Download If you did not understand the maslah or any aspect …
Read More »The Precondition for Receiving the Divine Assistance of Allah Ta‘ala
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: The divine assistance and unseen help of Allah Ta‘ala is not based on any physical means, and is not such that one is able to determine the time and manner of its occurrence. However, at the time when a servant is helpless, …
Read More »Invitation to Islam and Feeding the People – Part One
Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates: When the verse “And warn your close relatives” was revealed, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) instructed me to bring a saa’ (approximately 3.2kg) of grain, the shoulder of a goat and a bowl of milk. He then requested me to summon all the children of Muttalib.I …
Read More »Openly Inviting to Islam – Part Two
After being commanded by Allah to invite to Islam openly, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) ascended Mt Safaa and summoned all of the tribes of the Quraish by name. When they had all assembled, he asked them, “If I were to inform you that there is an army on the other …
Read More »Istiqaamat – Commitment to Deen
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Normally, during the month of Ramadhaan, we get the fervour to do ‘ibaadat, but thereafter it ceases. Hence, Allah Ta‘ala speaks of istiqaamat. Istiqaamat is normally translated as steadfastness, but the closest translation would be ‘commitment’. Commitment will mean that at any given …
Read More »Fasting Q&A (Part 10)
Question: Due to illness a person is unable to fast. How does he compensate for the missed fast? Speaker: Ml. Ebrahim Salajee Duration: 00:02:17 Format: mp3 Size: 916 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 »Creating the Enthusiasm for Ramadhaan
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: As Ramadhaan approaches we read the fadhaail and virtues of Ramadhaan so that we can motivate ourselves. A businessman markets and advertises his products and then he sees the customers coming in. Likewise, these Ahaadeeth will motivate us to prepare and be ready …
Read More »Loving the Sahaabah – The Means of Gaining the Love of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)
Ja’far As-Saa-igh (rahimahullah) narrates the following: Among the neighbours of Imaam Ahmad bin Hambal (rahimahullah) was a man who was involved in many sins, evils and shameless deeds. One day, this man came to the gathering of Imaam Ahmad bin Hambal (rahimahullah) and greeted him with salaam. Although Imaam Ahmad …
Read More »The Three Essential Requirements for One to Benefit from the Sheikh
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: When a person takes someone as his Sheikh or Deeni guide, then in order for him to benefit from the Sheikh, he will have to fulfil three essential requirements. These three requirements are among the rights which he owes to the …
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