When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) reached Busraa, he sat in the shade of a tree. A monk by the name of Nastoora lived in that area. On seeing Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) beneath this tree, he approached him and said, “From Hazrat ‘Isa bin Maryam (‘alaihis salaam) until this moment, …
Read More »Second Journey to Syria and the Encounter with Nastoora, the Monk – Part One
Hazrat Khadijah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) was a wealthy woman from one of the noble clans of the Arabs. Due to her noble lineage, purity and chastity, the people would call her by the title ‘Taahirah’ (the pure one) during the times of ignorance as well as the era of Islam. When …
Read More »Grazing Goats
Just as Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) grazed goats in his childhood with his foster brothers while in the custody of Hazrat Haleemah (radhiyallahu ‘anha), similarly he also grazed goats as he grew older. Hazrat Jaabir bin ‘Abdillah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates, “We were once with Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) in a …
Read More »Occupation in Trade and the Title Al-Ameen
The people (of Makkah Mukarramah) would explain that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) grew up as the most dignified of his people, the one with the best character, the person who would enquire the most regarding the well being of his neighbors, the most forbearing and tolerant, the most truthful and …
Read More »The Secret to a Happy Life
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: There are many things which are possible, looking at the supreme power of Allah Ta‘ala, but are not normally achievable, e.g. A man at the age of 95 who has a host of health complications is anxious to come out first in a …
Read More »Zakaat Audio Q&A (Part 29)
Question: A person purchased a car or a house with the intention of resale. Since he does not have any other mode of transport or any other residence, he is using the purchased car or the house till he finds a buyer. Will zakaat be waajib upon such a car …
Read More »Spending the Bounties of Allah Ta‘ala for Deen
In the Qur’aan Majeed, Allah Ta‘ala mentions that one of the qualities of the true believers is: وَمِمّا رَزَقنـٰهُم يُنفِقونَ ﴿البقرة:٣﴾ They (the believers who believe in the unseen) spend from what We have bestowed upon them Regarding this verse of the Qur’aan Majeed, Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) …
Read More »The Beliefs of the Muslims regarding the Sahaabah (Radhiyallahu Anhum)
In every era of human history, Allah Ta’ala sent two sources of guidance for the reformation of mankind. The first source was the divine revelation of Allah Ta’ala (i.e. the heavenly books and scriptures), and the second was the men of Allah Ta’ala (the Ambiya Alaihimus Salaam). The Ambiya (Alaihimus …
Read More »Zakaat Audio Q&A (Part 28)
Question:What is the Shar’ee ruling regarding a person who did not discharge the zakaat of his jewellery, wealth and stock in trade for many years? How should he go about discharging the zakaat of the previous years? Speaker: Ml. Ebrahim Salajee Duration: 00:03:07 Format: mp3 Size: 896 KB Download If …
Read More »Begging for Forgiveness and ‘Aafiyat (ease)
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: We need to constantly beg Allah Ta’ala for forgiveness and ‘aafiyat (ease) in all matters. Even if a person has not committed sins, the istighfaar is still of benefit for him since it will be recorded as an act of virtue and he …
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