عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم من سئل عن علم فكتمه جاء يوم القيامة ملجما بلجام من نار ومن قال في القرآن بغير ما يعلم جاء يوم القيامة ملجما بلجام من نار (الترغيب والترهيب 1/164) Hazrat ibn Abbaas (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports …
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Consoling the Bereaved – Part 2
1. It is permissible to praise the deceased. However, when praising him, ensure that you do not exaggerate or praise him for characteristics that were not found in him. Similarly, do not adopt the styles and ways of the kuffaar in praising him.[1] 2. The period of ta’ziyat is three …
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Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: The path of acquiring the love of Allah Ta’ala largely revolves around the amount of adab that one has in his life. It is not compulsory for one to engage in spiritual exercises and exert himself in acts of nafl ‘ibaadah, …
Read More »Hazrat Sa’d (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Twenty One
Demise: There is a difference of opinion regarding the year in which Hazrat Sa’d (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) passed away. After recording the different views, Haafiz ibn Hajar ‘Asqalaani (rahimahullah) has mentioned that the most famous and well known view is that Hazrat Sa’d (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) passed away in the year 56 …
Read More »Zakaat Audio Q&A (Part 10)
Question: Is zakaat waajib on rent owed to a person? Speaker: Ml. Ebrahim Salajee Duration: 00:02:01 Format: mp3 Size: 607.4 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 »The Noor of the Heart and Commitment to the Sunnat
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: To gain visibility, one requires two types of lights: the light of the eyes and the external light of the sun or a lamp etc. Then only will one be able to clearly see what is before him. With the absence of any …
Read More »Concealing the Knowledge of Deen
عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم من سئل عن علم فكتمه ألجم يوم القيامة بلجام من نار رواه أبو داود والترمذي وحسنه وابن ماجه وابن حبان في صحيحه والبيهقي ورواه الحاكم بنحوه وقال صحيح على شرط الشيخين ولم يخرجاه وفي رواية …
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Consoling the Bereaved – Part 1
Islam is the most comprehensive and perfect way of life which has taken every need of man into consideration. It has not only shown the path of peace during a person’s life, but has also shown how to show love and peace after a person’s demise. Hence, Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had, through his sublime teachings and by way of his blessed example, showed the Ummah how to console and comfort the bereaved who are in distress.
Read More »Rekindling the Enthusiasm and Spirit of Deen
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: A hundred years ago, people understood the true value of Deen and showed importance to Deeni knowledge. During that era, Deen was alive within the home and it was as though every home was a small madrasah (wherein the knowledge of …
Read More »Zakaat Audio Q&A (Part 9)
Question: Continuation of maslah: Is it necessary upon a person to discharge the zakaat of those monies which are owed to him? Speaker: Ml. Ebrahim Salajee Duration: 00:04:00 Format: mp3 Size: 1.173 MB Download If you did not understand the maslah or any aspect of the maslah, then refer your question …
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