Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Imaam Shaafi‘ee (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) is reported to have said that it is better to undergo temporary disgrace by asking a question than to remain ignorant. It is the system of Allah Ta‘ala that there will always be two classes of people; those who …
Read More »Zakaat Audio Q&A (Part 1)
Question: Upon whom is Zakaat compulsory? Speaker: Ml. Ebrahim Salajee Duration: 00:05:16 Format: mp3 Size: 1.6 MB Download If you did not understand the maslah or any aspect of the maslah, then refer your question to Muftionline.co.za
Read More »Three People worthy of Honour
وعن أبي أمامة عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم قال ثلاث لا يستخف بهم إلا منافق ذو الشيبة في الإسلام وذو العلم وإمام مقسط رواه الطبراني في الكبير من طريق عبيد الله بن زحر عن علي بن يزيد عن القاسم وقد حسنها الترمذي لغير هذا المتن (الترغيب والترهيب …
Read More »The Good and Evil Caused through the Tongue
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: Insaan (the human being) is distinguished from all the other creations of Allah Ta’ala by his tongue (the various forms of communication that lead to progress or retrogress). Hence, he should ensure that he utilizes this tongue in only good and righteousness. …
Read More »Hazrat Sa’d (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Ten
Archery (continued): Hazrat ‘Aamir (rahimahullah), the son of Hazrat Sa’d (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), narrates the following from Hazrat Sa’d (radhiyallahu ‘anhu): During the Battle of Khandaq (the Battle of the Trench), there was a disbeliever carrying a shield. He would use the shield to cover his face, and he would thereafter …
Read More »Respecting the Means
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: The favours that we enjoy (irrespective of what type of a favour it may be) come to us via some means. Hence, it is necessary that we respect and honour the means through which we gain the favour. This is what Allah Ta‘ala …
Read More »Seeking Protection from a Time when the Ulama will not be Followed
وعن سهل بن سعد الساعدي أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم قال اللهم لا يدركني زمان أو قال لا تدركوا زمانا لا يتبع فيه العليم ولا يستحيى فيه من الحليم قلوبهم قلوب الأعاجم وألسنتهم ألسنة العرب رواه أحمد وفي إسناده ابن لهيعة (الترغيب والترهيب 1/151) Hazrat Sahl bin …
Read More »Who should we get our Daughter Married to?
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) writes: Nowadays, many youngsters read and study un-Islamic literature in the English language. Many things found in these un-Islamic English books and magazines are contrary to the Islamic beliefs and teachings. Many youngsters do not possess Deeni knowledge and understanding and therefore when …
Read More »Hazrat Sa’d (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Nine
Archery: Hazrat Sa‘eed bin Musayyib (rahimahullah) has mentioned, “Hazrat Sa’d (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was an excellent archer.” (Taareekh-ul-Islam 4/216) Imaam Zuhri (rahimahullah) has mentioned, “During the Battle of Uhud, Hazrat Sa’d (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) killed three disbelievers with the same arrow that was fired at him three times. The disbelievers had initially fired …
Read More »Duaas When Leaving Home
Duaa One: One should recite the following duaa when leaving the home بِسْمِ اللَّهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ لاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّهِ In the name of Allah Ta’ala I place my complete reliance and trust upon Allah. There is no ability to do any good and no power to …
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