Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: For perfecting Imaan, there are certain requisites. These are outlined in the Quraan where Allah Ta‘ala explains three requisites: 1. Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) decision is final in all matters. 2. There should not be even the slightest reservation within one’s heart and …
Read More »Acquiring Knowledge without Sharing and Imparting it
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم قال مثل الذي يتعلم العلم ثم لا يحدث به كمثل الذي يكنز الكنز ثم لا ينفق منه رواه الطبراني في الأوسط وفي إسناده ابن لهيعة (الترغيب والترهيب 1/165) Hazrat Abu Hurayrah (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah …
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Consoling the Bereaved – Part 3
1. It is not permissible to go to the home of a kaafir who has passed away for ta’ziyat while the funeral proceedings are taking place.[1] However, on meeting a kaafir neighbour or any other kaafir who has lost a family member e.g. a child, one may console him in …
Read More »Strengthening the Foundation of Deen
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: Our effort (of strengthening the Imaan and Yaqeen of people) aims towards strengthening the foundation of Deen. This movement of Da’wat and Tableegh is in reality a movement of reviving Imaan in the hearts of people. In this day and age, many …
Read More »Duaa after the Shahaadatain of Azaan
One should reply to the words of the azaan, and after replying to the shahaadatain, one should recite the following Duaa: اللَّهُمَّ أَعْطِ مُحَمَّدًا الْوَسِيلَةَ وَالْفَضِيلَةَ، وَاجْعَلْ فِي الْأَعْلَيْنَ دَرَجَتَهُ، وَفِي الْمُصْطَفَيْنَ مَحَبَّتَهُ، وَفِي الْمُقَرَّبِينَ ذِكْرَهُ O Allah, grant Hazrat Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) the ‘waseela’ (a lofty stage in Jannah) and ‘Fadheela’(Your …
Read More »Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part One
Name: Hazrat ‘Uthmaan bin ‘Affaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Birth: Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was born six years after ‘Aam-ul-Feel (the Year of the Elephants i.e. the year in which Abrahah tried to destroy the Ka‘bah Shareef with elephants). (Isaabah 4/377) Kunyah (Filial Title): Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was first given the kunyah …
Read More »Zakaat Audio Q&A (Part 11)
Question: If the creditor waives off his debt, will zakaat be compulsory upon him for that debt for the previous years? Speaker: Ml. Ebrahim Salajee Duration: 00:02:29 Format: mp3 Size: 746.7 KB Download If you did not understand the maslah or any aspect of the maslah, then refer your question …
Read More »The Indiscriminate Nature of Death
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Death is not fixed for any class or age of people. It comes indiscriminately; whether to the young or old, ailing or healthy, rich or poor. Man needs to prepare for this moment. This is a sign of his intelligence as is indicated …
Read More »The Punishment of being Bridled with Fire
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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Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality