Not Being Inclined and Interested in the Dunya The fourth distinguishing quality of the true Ulama is that they are not found to be interested and concerned about beautiful clothing or delicious foods. Rather, the true Alim is the one who exercises moderation in these matters and follows the example …
Read More »Giving Preference to Worldly Relationships Over Deeni Relationships
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once addressed a certain Aalim of a madrasah who was experiencing some problems and gave him the following advice: One of the main reasons for you people falling in the sight of Allah Ta‘ala, and subsequently losing respect in the sight of people, is …
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Qataadah (rahimahullah) narrates that Hazrat Abu Ubaidah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) used to say, (out of the fear of standing before Allah Ta’ala on the Day of Qiyaamah and rendering an account for his actions and deeds): وددت أني كنت كبشا ، فيذبحني أهلي ، فيأكلون لحمي ، ويحسون مرقي . “How …
Read More »The Quality of Consideration for Others in the Life of Hazratjee (rahimahullah) – Part Two – Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 46
Paying the Tailor on Time Among the important teachings of deen is that one should not delay in settling his debts and in paying people for their services. In one Hadith, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Pay the worker his fee before his perspiration dries (i.e. pay him quickly).” (Sunan …
Read More »Tasbeehaat/Duas in Ruku – 6
In ruku, one should recite سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَظِيْم thrice. Reciting the following tasbeeh in ruku is also established in the sunnah: سُبْحَانَ ذِي الْجَبَرُوتِ وَالْمَلَكُوتِ وَالْكِبْرِيَاءِ وَالْعَظَمَةِ Glory be to (Allah Ta’ala), the Possessor of all might, the Possessor of the entire kingdom, the Possessor of all grandeur, the Possessor of all …
Read More »Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and the Fear of Allah Ta‘ala – Part One – Fazaail A’maal – Taleem Series – Part Fourteen
Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) would often hold a blade of dry grass in his hand and say, “I wish I were a blade of dry grass like this.” Sometimes, he would say, “I wish my mother had not given birth to me.” Once, Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was busy with …
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab which every person needs to adhere to in his individual life – 6
16. Try to do some special action or good deed daily to earn the pleasure of Allah Ta’ala. The special action or good deed may be through practicing on the sunnah or increasing one’s ibaadah or assisting and helping a servant of Allah Ta’ala or showing some form of kindness …
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Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and the Fear of Allah Ta‘ala – Fazaail A’maal – Taleem Series – Part Thirteen
It is the belief of the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaa’ah that from all the people in the world, Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) holds the highest rank after the rank of the Ambiyaa (‘alaihimus salaam). There is absolutely no doubt that Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) is from the …
Read More »The Need to Be Concerned About One’s Islaah (Reformation)
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following in a letter to a certain aalim: For a person to have the quality of pondering over his weaknesses (and being concerned about correcting himself) is a great favour of Allah Ta‘ala upon him. May Allah Ta‘ala also grant …
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