Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: When a person engages in the work of Deen, his intention should be solely to acquire the pleasure of Allah Ta‘ala and earn reward in the hereafter. However, the worldly benefits that are promised for the one who engages in the works …
Read More »Duaa after the Fardh salaah and at the time of Tahajjud
عن أبي أمامة رضي الله عنه قال : قيل لرسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: أي الدعاء أسمع ؟ قال : جوف الليل الآخر، ودبر الصلوات المكتوبات. وقال هذا حديث حسن. (ترمذي رقم 3499) Hadhrat Abu Umaamah (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that on one occasion Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) was asked: …
Read More »Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah) and the Three Questions of the Roman Emperor
The Emperor of the Romans once sent a large amount of wealth to the Khalifah of the Muslims. Before dispatching his representative with the wealth, the Emperor commanded him to pose three questions to the ‘Ulamaa’ of the Muslims. The Roman representative, as instructed, posed the three questions to the …
Read More »Duaa before Sleeping – 4
One should recite the following duaa before going to sleep: اللَّهُمَّ بِاسْمِكَ أَمُوتُ وَ أَحْيَى O Allah. It is only with Your name do I die and live. عن حذيفة رضي الله عنه قال كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا أخذ مضجعه من الليل وضع يده تحت خده ثم …
Read More »Issue 5 – The Burning Desire of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam)
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Read More »Keeping a Smile on the Face
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) had a constant smile on his face. If only we can practice on this mubaarak sunnah of Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and have a smile on our faces. In front of the wife we have our faces pulled up …
Read More »The Spirit of Exchanging Gifts
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: To exchange gifts is a Sunnah practice in Islam. When exchanging gifts is a Sunnah practice, then how can it not be a means of attracting barakah (blessings)? However, just as other acts of worship have conditions for their acceptance and …
Read More »Duaa Between Azaan and Iqaamah
عن أنس بن مالك رضي الله عنه قال : قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم الدعاء لا يرد بين الأذان والإقامة قال أبو عيسى حديث أنس حديث حسن صحيح (ترمذي رقم 212) Hadhrat Anas (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “The duaa made between azaan …
Read More »Incident of Imam Shaafi‘ee (rahimahullah) and an Atheist
An atheist once asked Imaam Shaafi‘ee (rahimahullah) to prove the existence of the creator, Allah Ta‘ala. Imaam Shaafi‘ee (rahimahullah) answered, “Look at the leaves of the mulberry tree. The colour, taste, smell, composition and properties of every leaf are the same. Despite being exactly the same, when consumed by the …
Read More »Duaa before Sleeping – 3
One should recite the following duaa before going to sleep بِاسْمِكَ وَضَعْتُ جَنْبِي فَاغْفِر لِي With Your name (O Allah) have I placed my side down (i.e. I have lay down to sleep), so forgive my sins عن عبد الله بن عمرو أن النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم قال …
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