Hazrat ‘Abdur Rahmaan bin Khabbaab (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates the following: I was present when Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was encouraging the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) to equip the army and contribute towards the expedition of Tabook. On that occasion, Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) stood and said, “O Rasul of Allah (sallallahu …
Read More »The Position of Fazaa’il and Masaa’il
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: The position of fazaa’il (virtues and rewards of various good deeds) is before masaa’il. When people come to know of the fazaa’il (virtues and rewards of various good deeds), then they will have conviction and yaqeen of receiving virtues and …
Read More »Concern of Accountability in the Hereafter
On one occasion, Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) entered his animal pen and found his slave feeding fodder to a camel. On inspecting the fodder, Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was not pleased with the manner in which the slave had prepared it and thus twisted his ear. After a little while, …
Read More »Love and Respect for Deen – The Orchards of Love – Part Fifty Seven
The entire structure of Islam rests upon the foundation of love and respect. Every aspect of Islam gains value when coupled with the quality of love and respect. Hence, at all times, a believer should endeavour to possess the deepest love and respect for Allah Ta‘ala, thereafter for His Rasul …
Read More »How to Respond to People’s Correction
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: My beloved brothers! There is something which I wish to mention! If you hear people attributing any weakness or fault to me, then you should inform me of what they have said about me. In reality, when people pull …
Read More »Ten special virtues of Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
Hazrat Abu Thowr (rahimahullah) narrates that he once came to Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and heard him mention the following at the time when wrong criticism was being levelled against him. He said: There are ten good deeds which I have secured by Allah Ta’ala and for each deed I …
Read More »Dua when entering the graveyard – 6
Upon entering the graveyard, one should make salaam to the inmates of the graves with the following words: السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ دَارَ قَوْمٍ مُؤْمِنِينَ، وَأَتَاكُمْ مَا تُوعَدُونَ غَدًا مُؤَجَّلُونَ، وَإِنَّا إِنْ شَاءَ اللهُ بِكُمْ لَاحِقُونَ O (inmates of) the resting abode of the believers, may peace descend upon you (from the …
Read More »The Golden Advices of Hazrat Abu Haazim (rahimahullah) to the Khalifah, Sulaimaan bin Abdil Malik – The Orchards of Love – Part Fifty Six
Sulaimaan bin Abdil Malik was one of the Umayyad rulers who ruled over the Muslims from the year 96 AH until his demise in 99 AH. During the period of his rule, he once set out for Makkah Mukarramah. En-route to Makkah Mukarramah, he stopped in Madinah Munawwarah and stayed …
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of the Upbringing of Children – Part 2
9. As the child grows up, the parents should ensure that the child is always exposed to good environments and is protected from wrong environments. If the child is exposed to a good environment, then the good effect of the environment will rub onto the child. On the contrary, if …
Read More »Tafseer of Surah Falaq and Surah Naas
بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ قُل أَعوذُ بِرَبِّ الفَلَقِ ﴿١﴾ مِن شَرِّ ما خَلَقَ ﴿٢﴾ وَمِن شَرِّ غاسِقٍ إِذا وَقَبَ ﴿٣﴾ وَمِن شَرِّ النَّفّٰثٰتِ فِى العُقَدِ ﴿٤﴾ وَمِن شَرِّ حاسِدٍ إِذا حَسَدَ ﴿٥﴾ Say (O Muhammed (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)): I seek refuge with the Rabb of the daybreak, from the evil …
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