This e-book has been prepared with the aim of revealing the true position of Takaaful, proving that it is no different to conventional insurance. The contracts of both Takaaful and conventional insurance are non-shari’ah compliant contracts containing the elements of riba (interest) and gambling and hence they are both declared …
Read More »The Establishment of Salaah
Once, while addressing the students of Deen, Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) mentioned the following advice: The establishment of salaah is the means of reforming one’s entire life. However, the establishment of salaah will only take place once the various qualities of Imaan mentioned in various aayaat of the …
Read More »Participation in Hilf-ul-Fudhool – Part Three
‘Abdullah bin Jud‘aan was the cousin of Hazrat ‘Aa’ishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) i.e. her father’s brother’s son. Once, Hazrat ‘Aa’ishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) asked Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), “O Rasul of Allah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)! ‘Abdullah bin Jud‘aan was an extraordinarily hospitable manand would feed the people often. Will this benefit him …
Read More »Participation in Hilf-ul-Fudhool – Part Two
When the series of battles known as Harb-ul-Fujjaar drew to an end in Shawwaal, then an unsteady revival of Hilf-ul-Fudhool commenced in the sacred month of Zul-Qa’dah. The first person to revive this pact was Zubair bin ‘Abdul Muttalib. The Banu Haashim and Banu Taym gathered in the home of …
Read More »Participation in Hilf-ul-Fudhool – Part One
The Arabs had been engaged in a series of battles with each other for many years. However, how long could this continue for? After Harb-ul-Fujjaar was concluded, it occurred to some people that just as bloodshed and killing was previously brought to an end by a pact devised by Fadhl …
Read More »Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Thirteen
Marriage to Hazrat Ummu Kulthoom (radhiyallahu ‘anha): After Hazrat Ruqayyah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) passed away, Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) married Hazrat Ummu Kulthoom (radhiyallahu ‘anha), another blessed daughter of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). After the demise of Hazrat Ummu Kulthoom (radhiyallahu ‘anha), Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) mentioned to Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu …
Read More »Reciting Muawwazatain (Surah Falaq and Surah Naas) after Salaah
One should recite Muawwazatain (Surah Falaq and Surah Naas) after every salaah عن عقبة بن عامر رضي الله عنه قال: أمرني رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أن أقرأ بالمعوذتين في دبر كل صلاة (ترمذي رقم 2903) Hazrat Uqbah bin Aamir (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports: “Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) instructed me …
Read More »Appreciating the Favours of Others
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: When an animal reaches a stage where it can fend for itself, it sets off independently. It totally abandons its parents and all those who may have given it some sort of care and attention. There is no such thing as values and …
Read More »Zakaat Audio Q&A (Part 23)
Question: Which people are not eligible for zakaat? Speaker: Ml. Ebrahim Salajee Duration: 00:02:32 Format: mp3 Size: 739 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 »Islam – The Greatest Favour of Allah Ta‘ala
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: In reality, even if a king ruling over all seven continents has to embrace Islam, his embracing Islam will not add any glory and honour to Islam. However, if he feels honoured and pleased that Allah Ta‘ala has honoured him with the …
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