Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality

Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: One of the popular kings in Islamic history is Harooon Ar-Rasheed who was from the Abbasid khilaafat, powerful and mighty. The  unique thing in all of them was that they may have taken to luxury and comfort, but they maintained their independence. In …

عن ابن مسعود رضي الله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم قال ليس من نفس تقتل ظلما إلا كان على ابن آدم الأول كفل من دمها لأنه أول من سن القتل  رواه البخاري ومسلم والترمذي (الترغيب والترهيب 1/114) Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu …

1. When wearing your clothing, recite the following dua:

All praise is due to Allah Ta‘ala who has clothed me with this clothing and granted it to me without any effort or ability from my side.

Note: The virtue of reciting the abovementioned dua is that all one’s previous minor sins will be forgiven.

Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: The issue of huqooqul ibaad (the rights of the servants of Allah Ta‘ala) is an extremely serious matter. One will not be forgiven by merely repenting to Allah Ta‘ala (i.e. until and unless one does not make amends by discharging the …

Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Advises the Commander of the Army to Uphold Justice Imaam Bayhaqi (rahimahullah) narrates: When Hazrat Yazid bin Abi Sufyaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was governor over Shaam, the people engaged in Jihaad and acquired booty and were victorious. Among the spoils of war was a beautiful slave …

1. One should recite Surah Kaafiroon before sleeping عن جبلة بن حارثة أن النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم قال : إذا أويت إلى فراشك فاقرأ :) قل يا أيها الكافرون( حتى تمر بآخرها فإنها براءة من الشرك رواه الطبراني ورجاله وثقوا (مجمع الزوائد رقم 17033) Hadhrat Jabalah bin Haaritah …

Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: The father of the house needs to see that the aa’maal of the house are taking place diligently and consistently. If he is away from home or on a journey, then he should make the necessary arrangements and ensure that his children are …

Contents Hazrat Moulana Yunus Patel Sahib رحمة الله عليه One of the greatest calamities of our times is the abuse of the camera. In this day and age, with the easy availability of cell-phones, digital cameras, camcorders, etc. everyone seems to be in possession of a tool which has created …

عن العرباض بن سارية رضي الله عنه أنه سمع رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم يقول لقد تركتكم على مثل البيضاء ليلها كنهارها لا يزيغ عنها إلا هالك رواه ابن أبي عاصم في كتاب السنة بإسناد حسن (الترغيب والترهيب 1/110) Hadhrat Irbaadh bin Saariyah (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that he …

1. Wear your best clothing on the days of Eid and Jumu’ah, as these days are the greatest and most virtuous days. It is preferable to wear white clothing on these days.

Hazrat Abdullah bin Salaam (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that he heard Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) mention while he was on the mimbar delivering the khutbah on the day of Jumu’ah, “Why do you not purchase a pair of clothing and keep it exclusive for wearing on the day of Jumu’ah, apart from your normal daily clothing.”