Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once gave the following advice to a person who was proceeding for Hajj: There is only one advice which I wish to give you, and it is the very same advice which I continued to give throughout the month of Ramadhaan. We are …
Read More »INTERACTING WITH ELDERS – PART FIVE
1. If the task that your seniors ask you to carry out is not manageable for you, then politely and respectfully excuse yourself. 2. If you notice your elders making a mistake, then do not be hasty in correcting them immediately, as it is possible that you have not understood …
Read More »Hazrat Abu Bakr (Radhiyallahu Anhu) Defending the Deen of Islam
From the time of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam), the Ummah faced various trials and tribulations. Some related to the Kuffaar who were bent on destroying and demolishing the structures of Islam, whilst others related to the Munaafiqeen who persistently and relentlessly worked towards creating doubts and confusion among the Muslims. …
Read More »Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Fifteen
Glad Tidings of Martyrdom Hazrat Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) once ascended the Mountain of Uhud with Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), Hazrat ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). The mountain then began to tremble and shake (out of the excitement of these blessed …
Read More »Zakaat Audio Q&A (Part 26)
Question: Is zakaat waajib upon 18 and 24 carat gold? Speaker: Ml. Ebrahim Salajee Duration: 00:00:56 Format: mp3 Size: 267 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 »INTERACTING WITH ELDERS – PART FOUR
1. You should not hope or desire that your elders call you by respectable titles, etc. 2. Do not address your seniors from a distance by shouting out to them if you need to enquire regarding anything. Rather, you should respectfully go up to them and then address them. 3. …
Read More »Azkaar after Salaah-4
One should recite the following duaa after salaah: اللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّى عَلَى ذِكْرِكَ وَشُكْرِكَ وَحُسْنِ عِبَادَتِكَ O Allah, assist me in remembering You (at all times), being grateful to You (for Your countless bounties) and carrying out Your worship in a beautiful manner. عن معاذ بن جبل أن رسول الله صلى …
Read More »An Accommodating Demeanour and Character
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: One of the very comprehensive du’aas of Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) was: “O Allah! Grant me an accommodating demeanour and character.” This is very important because as long as we live with people there will definitely be situations that will go against us. …
Read More »The Advice of Hazrat Eesa (Alayhis Salaam)
وعن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما عن النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم أن عيسى عليه السلام قال إنما الأمور ثلاثة أمر تبين لك رشده فاتبعه وأمر تبين غيه فاجنتنبه وأمر اختلف فيه فرده إلى عالم رواه الطبراني في الكبير بإسناد لا بأس به (الترغيب والترهيب 1/184) Hazrat ibn Abbaas …
Read More »The Auspicious Month of Ramadhaan
Ramadhaan is a month of immense blessing and mercy and is among the greatest bounties of Allah Ta’ala upon this Ummah. Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) fervently explained the greatness of this month and the countless blessings which it brings. Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said: “Had my Ummah only known the …
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