On the occasion of the Battle of Tabook, when Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was departing from Madinah Munawwarah, he appointed Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to oversee the affairs of Madinah Munawwarah in his absence. Hence, on the instruction of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) did not go …
Read More »The Splitting of the Mubaarak Chest of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Four
When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) reached the age of two, Haleemah Sa’diyyah weaned him off milk and then brought him back to Makkah Mukarramah to return him to his mother. However, it was the burning desire in the heart of Haleemah Sa’diyyah that this blessed child remain with herself and …
Read More »Islam Compared to the Religions of the Past – The Orchards of Love – Part Sixty Two
When we compare the Deen of Islam to the previous religions, we find that Islam did not only declare sinful actions and evil deeds to be haraam, but also declared the pathways that lead to sin and evil as haraam. This has been done in order to protect a person …
Read More »Dua at the end of a gathering – 1
1. At the end of a gathering, one should recite the following dua: سُبْحَانَكَ اللّٰهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَّا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوْبُ إِلَيْكَ Glory be to You, O Allah Ta‘ala, with all Your praise! I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except You, I seek …
Read More »The Sunnah Method of Performing Salaah
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Read More »The Solution to Every Problem of Man
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: The only being who blesses and bestows wealth upon the creation is Allah Ta‘ala. Now, it is left to Him to decide how He wishes to bless a person. Overall, Allah Ta‘ala inspires the hearts of people to fulfil …
Read More »The Bravery of Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
During the Battle of Uhud, Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) displayed extreme courage and bravery in fighting the enemy. Thus, he was personally responsible for killing four of the leaders of the Quraish, among whom was Talhah bin Abi Talhah. After the battle, he handed his sword to his respected wife, …
Read More »The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Three
Who Had Breastfed Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)? After his birth, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was breastfed by his respected mother, Aaminah, for a few days. Thereafter, he was breastfed by Suwaibah, the freed slave of his uncle, Abu Lahab. (Sharhuz Zurqaani 1/258) It is reported that when Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) …
Read More »Islam – The Religion of Inward and Outward Submission – The Orchards of Love – Part Sixty One
The entire life of a Muslim reflects his loyalty and love for Islam. From the time he wakes up in the morning, and thereafter throughout the day when he eats, drinks, interacts with people, engages in transactions and carries out other actions and activities, until he retires to bed at …
Read More »Dua when lowering the deceased in the grave – 3
At the time of lowering the deceased in the grave, one should recite the following dua: بِسمِ اللهِ وَبِاللهِ وَعَلىَ مِلَّةِ رَسُولِ اللهِ In the name of Allah Ta‘ala, with the assistance of Allah Ta‘ala and upon the way of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) (I am lowering the deceased in …
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