Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality

Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: The Muslims can only gain power and rulership in the earth through them constantly remaining obedient to Allah Ta‘ala and fulfilling His commands. It is logical that if a person wants to gain a favour from someone, then he is more …

There were ten Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) who were given the glad tidings of Jannah by Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) in one gathering. Due to these Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) receiving the glad tidings of Jannah from Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) in one gathering, they are famously known as the Asharah Mubasharah …

The Sahaabah (Radhiyallahu Anhum) are the forerunners in Deen and were blessed to receive Deen directly from Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). Hence, they are the medium between the ummah and Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). Allah Ta’ala thus used them for the preservation of the Qur’an, the Sunnah and the knowledge …

Hazrat ‘Aa’ishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) further relates: ثم حبب إليه الخلاء وكان يخلو بغار حراء “Thereafter, solitude was made dear to him. He would often go into seclusion in the cave of Hira.” When Allah Ta‘ala intends to shower His special mercy upon a person, He instills the yearning for solitude …

Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) and Imaam Muslim (rahimahullah) narrate that Hazrat ‘Aa’ishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) said: أول ما بدئ به رسول اللّٰه صلى اللّٰه عليه وسلم من الوحي الرؤيا الصالحة في النوم فكان لا يرى رؤيا إلا جاءت مثل فلق الصبح “The commencement of divine revelation upon Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was …

Ten Good Deeds of Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Hazrat Abu Thowr Al-Fahmi (rahimahullah) narrates that he once came to Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and heard him mention the following: There are ten good deeds which I have secured by Allah Ta‘ala and for which I hope to receive reward; I …

Questions: 1. Is it permissible to slaughter a castrated animal for qurbaani? 2. Is it permissible to slaughter a frail animal for qurbaani? 3. Is it permissible to slaughter an animal for qurbaani which does not have teeth? 4. Can qurbaani be made of an animal whose horns are broken …

Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once advised a person saying: In order for you to acquire focus and remain composed at all times, it will be necessary for you to make a timetable, allocating time for each responsibility. Thereafter, if you adhere strictly to your timetable, you will …

On one occasion, the Quriash placed some food before Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). Zaid bin ‘Amr bin Nufail was also present in this gathering. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) refused to partake of the food. Subsequently, Zaid also declined to eat this food saying, “I refuse to consume the meat of …

Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) and Imaam Muslim (rahimahullah) narrate on the authority of Hazrat Jaabir (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) that during the reconstruction of the Ka‘bah, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) also carried boulders to the site. His uncle, Hazrat ‘Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), advised him, “Son! Undo your lower garment and place it on …