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 …
Read More »Love for the Mubaarak Sunnah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)
عن أنس بن مالك قال لي رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يا بني إن قدرت أن تصبح وتمسي وليس في قلبك غش لأحد فافعل ثم قال لي يا بني وذلك من سنتي ومن أحيا سنتي فقد أحبني ومن أحبني كان معي في الجنة (سنن الترمذي #2678) Hazrat Anas (radhiyallahu …
Read More »The First Journey to Syria – Part Four
(Continued) While speaking to them, the monk suddenly noticed a group of seven Romans coming towards him while searching for something. The priest asked them, “What are you searching for?” They replied, “We have come out in search of the Nabi in whose regard the Towrah and Injeel have given …
Read More »The First Journey to Syria – Part Three
(Continued) Merely on account of the presence of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), the monk prepared a meal for the entire caravan of travelers. When they arrived to eat, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was absent. The monk enquired as to where Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was, to which they responded that …
Read More »The First Journey to Syria – Part Two
Hazrat Abu Musa Ash‘ari (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates that Abu Taalib once travelled with some seniors of the Quraish to Syria. A Christian monk was living in the area where they had halted. They had passed this monk on numerous occasions previously, but he never showed any interest in them. On …
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