Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality

Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned Before we read any book, check the credentials and background of the author. If we do not know him, then do not read his book. A Jew had written an entire thesis on Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas‘ood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). He presented the facts …

Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: A Sufi from Ilaahabad, who would often listen to samaa‘ (nazams and naats), once enquired from me regarding its status. I replied, “I will not engage you in an academic discussion. Rather, I will simply ask you a question which you …

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One should recite Surah Mulk and Surah Sajdah before retiring to bed. عن جابر : أن النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم كان لا ينام حتى يقرأ آلم تنزيل وتبارك الذي بيده الملك (ترمذي رقم 2892) Hadhrat Jaabir (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) would not sleep until …

The View of Hazrat Moulana Husain Ahmad Madani (rahimahullah), one of the greatest Mujaahids of the 14th century of Islam   Sheikhul Hadith Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahimahullah) writes: Hazrat Moulana Husain Ahmad Madani (rahimahullah) once came to Sahaaranpur on the 12th of Rabee‘ul Awwal when the people had decided …

Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Islam is all about love and compassion. Allah Ta‘ala Himself declares that He has ordained mercy upon Himself. Allah Ta‘ala also states: “My mercy overtakes My wrath.” The glory of Allah Ta‘ala is found in His mercy and compassion. In all occasions Allah …

عن حذيفة رضي الله عنه قال سأل رجل على عهد رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم فأمسك القوم ثم إن رجلا أعطاه فأعطى القوم فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم من سن خيرا فاستن به كان له أجره ومثل أجور من تبعه غير منقص من أجورهم شيئا …

1. When undressing, even if you are alone, you should avoid being completely naked. You should keep on the upper garment when removing the lower garment. After wearing the clean lower garment, you may remove the upper garment.

Hazrat Bahz bin Hakeem relates from his father, who relates from his grandfather (radhiyallahu ‘anhu): On one occasion, I asked, “O Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), with regards to our private parts, what are the laws regarding our exposing or concealing them?” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) replied, “Safeguard your private parts and do not expose them except before your wife or your slave women.” I then asked, “O Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), what is the law in the case where many people are living together?” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) replied, “Ensure that you do not expose your private parts before anyone.” I then asked, “O Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), what is the law in the case where a person is alone (can he undress and become completely naked)?” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) replied, “Allah Ta‘ala is more worthy than the people that you show shame and modesty before Him.”

Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: It is compulsory upon one to fulfil the commandments of Shariah, regardless of whether one feels motivated or not. It is really unfortunate that one only fulfils the commands of Shariah when one feels motivated. Is one the servant of one’s …

One should recite the musabbihaat (i.e. those surahs that begin with the words of tasbeeh) before sleeping. These Surahs are Surah Bani Israa’eel, Surah Hadeed, Surah Hashr, Surah Saff, Surah Jumuah, Surah Taghaabun and Surah A’ala. عن العرباض بن سارية رضي الله عنه : أن النبي صلى الله عليه و …