Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: Despite the Ambiyaa (‘alaihimus salaam) being sinless and receiving divine protection from Allah Ta‘ala, and despite them being blessed with divine knowledge and guidance directly from Allah Ta‘ala, when they interacted with all types of people for the purpose of propagating deen …
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Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that on one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) attended the janaazah of a certain Sahaabi. He thereafter addressed the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) who were present and said, “Who among you will go back to Madinah Munawwarah, and wherever he sees any idol or statue, he …
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The sunnah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) is the only path to reach Allah Ta‘ala, and love for the sunnah is the key to all progress and success. Hazrat Mufti Mahmood Saheb (rahimahullah) had deep love for the sunnah in his heart and this could be witnessed through his strict …
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There was once a pious aalim, from the land of Syria, whose name was Shaikh Ebrahim bin Muhammad Hilaali (rahimahullah). When Shaikh Ebrahim bin Muhammad (rahimahullah) was twenty-three years old, he left Syria and travelled to the land of Egypt to study deen and become an aalim. He remained in …
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Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: Many of my children had passed away in infancy. When any child would pass away, and the mother (i.e. my wife) would weep, then I would (console her and) say to her, “Neither you, nor I, possess any good …
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It is reported that once, a beggar came to Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and asked for something. Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) turned to one of his two sons, either Hazrat Hasan or Hazrat Husain (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma), and said to him, “Go to your mother and tell her that I said, …
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Among the beautiful, sublime qualities of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was the quality of generosity. Even before Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was blessed with nubuwwah, he was an embodiment of generosity and would readily spend his wealth on the creation. This beautiful quality of generosity was also salient in …
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Abdul Muttalib was always greatly concerned for the safety of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and would try to keep him safe and protected at all times. It is reported that once, Abdul Muttalib addressed Hazrat Ummu Ayman (radhiyallahu ‘anha), whose name was Barakah and who was responsible for looking after …
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Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) once mentioned the following: The basis of one acquiring righteousness is having complete reliance on one’s sheikh, and thereafter adhering to his teachings. However, it is necessary for one to be careful and examine the level of deen of the person one wishes to …
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‘Ali bin Rabee‘ah reports that on one occasion, Hazrat Ja’dah bin Hubairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) came to Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and said, “O Ameer-ul-Mu’mineen! We find that two people come to you (with their dispute). One of the two is such that you are more beloved to him than even …
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Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality