Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: Many people feel that Tableegh means to inform people of the message of Deen. However, this is not the complete understanding of the meaning of Tableegh. Rather, Tableegh means to convey the message of Deen to the people to the best of …
Read More »Hazrat Halimah Sa’diyyah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) – Part Two
Every single one of us women was offered to take Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) with her, but the moment she discovered that he was an orphan, she would refuse, as she would think to herself, “What remuneration can one expect for raising and caring for a child who does not …
Read More »Hazrat Halimah Sa’diyyah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) – Part One
After Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was fed by Hazrat Suwaibah (radhiyallahu ‘anha), he was next fed by Hazrat Halimah Sa’diyyah (radhiyallahu ‘anha). It was customary among the Arabs for those who were noble to send their suckling infants out to the countryside so that they would be raised in the …
Read More »Hazrat Suwaibah (radhiyallahu ‘anha)
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was breastfed by his respected mother for approximately three or four days after he was born. Thereafter, he was suckled by Hazrat Suwaibah (radhiyallahu ‘anha), the freed slave of his uncle, Abu Lahab. When Hazrat Suwaibah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) gave the glad tidings of Rasulullah’s (sallallahu ‘alaihi …
Read More »Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Ten
The First Muslim to Perform Hijrah with his Family: Hazrat Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) had left for Abyssinia, performing Hijrah with his respected wife, Hazrat Ruqayyah (radhiyallahu ‘anha), the blessed daughter of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). News of their condition was delayed, and hence Rasulullah …
Read More »Zakaat Audio Q&A (Part 20)
Question: A person purchased an item for resale purposes, but thereafter cancelled his intention. After some time he decided to once again sell the item. Will the item be considered as stock in trade and will zakaat be waajib on the item? Speaker: Ml. Ebrahim Salajee Duration: 00:01:34 Format: mp3 Size: …
Read More »Names and Appellation of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)
Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam): The name Muhammad originates from the root letters of “Hamd”. The word “Hamd” actually refers to extolling the praiseworthy character, excellent attributes and true virtues of a person, with love and honor. اللّٰهُمَّ صل على محمد وعلى آله وصحبه و بارك وسلم “O Allah! Shower Your special …
Read More »‘Aqeeqah and Naming – Part Two
While ‘Abdul Muttalib was considering the name Muhammad, due to the dream that he had seen, the mother of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) saw a pious dream in which she was informed that she was carrying the most saintly creation and the leader of all nations. According to one narration, …
Read More »‘Aqeeqah and Naming – Part One
On the seventh day after the birth of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), ‘Abdul Muttalib performed the ‘Aqeeqah and invited all the Quraish for this occasion. He then kept the child’s name Muhammad. On hearing this name, the Quraish asked, “O Abul Haarith! (This was the title of ‘Abdul Muttalib) Why …
Read More »The Effects of Company
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Among the most disastrous elements in this path of sulook is company. It is so detrimental that it can take one to the lowest of the low. Company and association is not restricted to just friends and people. It also refers to the …
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Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality