The Mubaarak lifestyle of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) was an embodiment of Hayaa (shame and modesty). From his ibaadat to his eating, sleeping, interacting and even attending the call of nature, every action portrayed the highest levels of shame and modesty. In every dimension of his Mubaarak life, he ensured …
Read More »Remaining Patient in the face of Adversity
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) writes: There are numerous places in the Qur’an and hadith where we are exhorted and encouraged to remain patient in the face of adversity. One should not consider the difficulties and hardships one undergoes as a sheer misfortune and calamity. Instead, at times, …
Read More »Hadhrat Uthmaan (Radhiallahu Anhu) and Remembering the Grave
It has been reported about Hadhrat Uthmaan (Radhiallahu Anhu) that when he would stand over a grave, he would weep so bitterly that his beard would get wet with tears. Someone asked him, “You do not weep so severely when you remember Jannah and Jahannam as you do when you …
Read More »Reciting one hundred Aayaat at Night
One should recite one hundred Aayaat at night عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم من حافظ على هؤلاء الصلوات المكتوبات لم يكتب من الغافلين ومن قرأ في ليلة مائة آية كتب من القانتين. هذا حديث صحيح على شرط الشيخين ولم يخرجاه (المستدرك …
Read More »Shamaail – Hadith 2
عن أنس بن مالك رضي الله عنه قال: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ربعة ، ليس بالطويل ولا بالقصير ، حسن الجسم ، وكان شعره ليس بجعد ولا سبط أسمر اللون ، إذا مشى يتكفأ. Hadhrat Anas (Radiyallahu Anhu) reports: “Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) was of a medium …
Read More »Take your Deen Everywhere
Deen is not confined to the musjid. It extends to the workplace, the home and in every other quarter. When we will carry the deen to all places then people will see that Islam is complete and comprehensive. Otherwise, they will feel it is restricted to a few ritual practices. …
Read More »Hold Firmly to the Sunnah
عن العرباض بن سارية رضي الله عنه قال وعظنا رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم موعظة وجلت منها القلوب وذرفت منها العيون فقلنا يا رسول الله كأنها موعظة مودع فأوصنا قال أوصيكم بتقوى الله والسمع والطاعة وإن تأمر عليكم عبد وإنه من يعش منكم فسيرى اختلافا كثيرا فعليكم بسنتي …
Read More »The Outlook of the Sahaabah (Radiyallahu Anhum)
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: In current times the amassing of wealth and possessing the capability to acquire it is deemed as true progress, whereas Islam has discouraged one from making the amassing of wealth his primary goal. The Sahaabah (Radhiyallahu Anhum) emulated Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi …
Read More »Remember Death Abundantly
Ataa Khurasani (Rahmatullah alaih) says: Once Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) came upon some people who were sitting together and laughing loudly, and said to them, "In your meetings, do include the talk of the destroyer of lustful pleasures.” On being asked what he meant by it, Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) …
Read More »Reciting Surah Ikhlaas at Night
One should recite Surah Ikhlaas at night عن أبي الدرداء رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال أيعجز أحدكم أن يقرأ في ليلة ثلث القرآن قالوا وكيف يقرأ ثلث القرآن قال قل هو الله أحد تعدل ثلث القرآن (مسلم رقم 811) Hadhrat Abu Dardaa (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports …
Read More »