Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: When I was young, I came across a kitaab which most probably was written by Mufti Sa’dullah. In this kitaab, I read that Imaam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah) once mentioned, “Whatever goodness I acquired in my life, I acquired it …
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Hazrat ‘Aa’ishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) reports the following: On one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was lying down in my home and his kurta was slightly moved from the area of his blessed thighs or his blessed shin, though his blessed thighs and shins were covered by his lungi. During that …
Read More »Ikhlaas and Adhering to the Sunnah – The Orchards of Love – Part Fifty Three
Every tree bears fruit according to its capacity and potential. The capacity and potential of the tree to bear fruit is dependent on the tree receiving adequate water, sunlight, air, etc. In the same way, Allah Ta‘ala blessed each believer with a capacity and potential to carry out good deeds …
Read More »Humility in the Lives of the Pious
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: The more a person of piety and righteousness progresses in deen (in acquiring the love of Allah Ta‘ala), the more his humility increases. He then continues to progress until he reaches a point where he begins to feel within …
Read More »Glad Tidings of Jannah
Hazrat Abu Moosa (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports the following: I was once in the blessed company of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) in one of the orchards of Madinah Munawwarah when a person came and sought permission to enter the orchard. Hearing the person’s request, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said to me, …
Read More »Gaining Forgiveness through Honouring the Sha’aair of Islam – The Orchards of Love – Part Fifty Two
Among the greatest actions in deen is showing respect to the Sha’aair (salient symbols) of Islam. Showing respect to the Sha’aa’ir of Islam is an action that stems from the piety of the heart. Allah Ta‘ala says in the Qur’aan Majeed, “The one who respects (and sanctifies) the salient symbols …
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Sunnats and Aadaab of Reciting The Quraan Majeed – 3
1. Recite the Quraan Majeed with tajweed and with the correct pronunciation. Even if you are reciting the Quraan Majeed in a swift pace, you should ensure that you recite each word clearly with tajweed and the correct pronunciation.[1] وَ رَتِّلِ الۡقُرۡاٰنَ تَرۡتِیۡلًا And recite the Quraan clearly with tarteel …
Read More »The Method of Creating the Correct Deeni Mindset Within People
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the need for creating within people a deeni mindset where they will refer to the Ulama for guidance in all their matters and disputes. Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) thereafter said: This mindset (of referring to the Ulama for guidance in …
Read More »The First Muslim to Perform Hijrah with his Family
Hazrat Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) had left for Abyssinia, performing Hijrah with his respected wife, Hazrat Ruqayyah (radhiyallahu ‘anha), the blessed daughter of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). News of their condition was delayed, and hence Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) became concerned and would come out …
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