The Bickering Brothers

Ask our Children: Is it good for Muslims to bicker and fight? How should Muslims treat one another? What should we do when our parents tell us something or scold us? Now tell them the story: Once, there were two brothers, named Hilaal and Bilaal. Sometimes, Hilaal and Bilaal would …

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The Truce of Hudaibiyah and the Incident of Hazrat Abu Jandal and Hazrat Abu Baseer (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) – Fazaail A’maal – Taleem Series – Part Three

In the 6th year of Hijrah, the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), along with his Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum), left for Makkah Mukarramah to perform umrah. The Quraish heard of the news, and decided to resist Rasulullah’s (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) entry into Makkah, as they felt that it would be a disgrace …

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The Need to Constantly Examine the Nafs

Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) once mentioned the following: In this path of tasawwuf (self-reformation, the primary effort is upon the heart, and) the heart is extremely delicate and sensitive, like a delicate flower. (Just as a delicate flower is easily damaged by the environment, similarly the heart is …

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The Generosity of Hazrat Zubair (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)

Hishaam bin ‘Urwah mentions that seven Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) had appointed Hazrat Zubair (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to be the executor of their estates after their demise. Among these Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum,) were Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), Hazrat ‘Abdur Rahmaan bin ‘Auf (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), Hazrat Miqdaad (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and Hazrat ‘Abdullah bin …

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The Loyalty and Sacrifices of the Special Servants – The Orchards of Love – Part Seventy One

  When the month of Muharram dawns, we are reminded of the loyalty and sacrifices of the special servants of Allah Ta‘ala. From the entire mankind, the servants who displayed the greatest loyalty before Allah Ta‘ala were the Ambiyaa (‘alaihimus salaam). Throughout their lives, the Ambiyaa (‘alaihimus salaam) demonstrated before …

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Dua when congratulating the groom after his nikaah

One should recite the following dua when congratulating the groom after his nikaah: بَارَكَ اللَّهُ لَكَ، وَبَارَكَ عَلَيْكَ، وَجَمَعَ بَيْنَكُمَا فِي خَيْرٍ May Allah Ta‘ala bless you, may He shower His blessings upon you and may He unite you both in goodness عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن النبي …

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Expressing Gratitude for the Countless Bounties of Allah Ta‘ala – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part Two

It is reported in a Hadith that once, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) recited Surah Takaathur, and when he came to the verse: ثُمَّ لَتُسۡـَٔلُنَّ یَوۡمَئِذٍ عَنِ النَّعِیۡمِ ٪﴿۸﴾ Then, on that Day (i.e. the Day of Judgement), you will be questioned concerning all the bounties (of your Lord). he remarked, …

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The Lesson of Aashura – The Orchards of Love – Part Seventy

Prior to migrating to Madinah Munawwarah, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) would observe the fast of Aashura. After coming to Madinah Munawwarah, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) continued to keep the fast of Aashura. Hence, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) would fast only on the Day of Aashura …

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Steadfastness on Islam

Abul Aswad narrates the following: Hazrat Zubair (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) had accepted Islam at the age of eight, and made hijrah at the age of eighteen. His uncle would wrap him in a straw mat, suspend him (in the air). He would then light a fire (beneath him) so that he …

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The Blessings of Serving One’s Parents – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part One

Hazrat Talhah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) has said that once, a man came to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and requested permission to go for Jihaad. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) asked if his mother was alive; he replied that she was. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) then told him to continue to serve her …

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