One should recite the following duaa upon leaving the toilet: ألحَمْدُ لِلّهِ الّذِى أَذْهَبَ عَنّى الأذَى وَ عَافانِى عن انس بن مالك رضى الله عنه قال كان النبى صلى الله عليه و سلم اذا خرج من الخلاء قال ألحمد للّه الذى أذهب عنى الأذى و عافانى. (ابن ماجة ص26 ، …
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Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: The most precious commodity is imaan. The nature of anything precious is that if it is looked after then its benefits are tremendous, and on the contrary if it is neglected then the consequences are disastrous. If this imaan is strengthened, it can …
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وعن سهل بن معاذ بن أنس عن أبيه رضي الله عنهم أن النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم قال من علم علما فله أجر من عمل به لا ينقص من أجر العامل شيء رواه ابن ماجه (الترغيب والترهيب 1/130) Hadhrat Mu’aadh bin Anas (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi …
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A believer’s entire life is governed by the laws and injunctions of Shari’ah. In every aspect of one’s life, whether relating to one’s domestic, social and economic dealings, or one’s ibaadaat, deeni rituals and acts of worship, one is commanded to follow the mubaarak sunnah of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu …
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Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: A true Sheikh and spiritual guide is one who comes down to the level of people and deals with them according to their position when guiding them. He does not deal with people in the manner where he expects them to …
Read More »Hazrat Zubair (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Six
The Generosity of Hazrat Zubair (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Hishaam bin ‘Urwah mentions that seven Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) had appointed Hazrat Zubair (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) as the executor of their estate after their demise. Among these Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) were Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), Hazrat ‘Abdur Rahmaan bin ‘Auf (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), Hazrat Miqdaad …
Read More »Seeking Forgiveness upon Leaving the Toilet
One should recite the following duaa upon leaving the toilet: غُفرَانَكَ O Allah. I seek your forgiveness عن عائشة رضى الله عنها قالت كان النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم اذا خرج من الخلاء قال غفرانك. (ترمذى رقم 7) Hazrat Aaisha (Radhiyallahu Anha) reports that Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) used to …
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Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: There are two important aspects which we tend to overlook: Sincerity. Priority. It just takes some time to reflect over why we are doing an action. Our rewards largely depend on this. At all times we should check our intention. Similarly, we have …
Read More »The Example of the Ulama in the World
وعن أنس بن مالك قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم إن مثل العلماء في الأرض كمثل النجوم يهتدى بها في ظلمات البر والبحر فإذا انطمست النجوم أوشك أن تضل الهداة رواه أحمد عن أبي حفص صاحب أنس عنه ولم أعرفه وفيه رشدين أيضا (الترغيب والترهيب 1/130) Hadhrat …
Read More »Real Progress – Following the Way of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and the Sahaabah
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: O friends, do not be concerned about the progress and advancements that the world is making. Real progress will only be acquired through following Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). The illustrious Sahaabah of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) were blessed with such divine …
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