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, …
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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) …
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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 …
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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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Ask our children: When we look at another person and see all the nice things that Allah Ta‘ala has given them, then how should we feel? How should we feel regarding the things that Allah Ta‘ala has given us? Would the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) compete with one another to see …
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In regard to a believer’s relationship with non-Muslim rulers, Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) once mentioned the following: Having love for the non-Muslim rulers and befriending them is an internal fitnah (i.e. a fitnah that will harm one’s deen, as one will have to make compromises in one’s deen …
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On one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had no food to eat and was undergoing hunger. When Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) learnt that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was undergoing hunger, his heart was immediately filled with worry and concern. Such was his love for Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) that he …
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After the Ambiyaa (‘alaihimus salaam), the greatest people to come in this world were the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum). The Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) were the special people whom Allah Ta‘ala chose and selected to be the companions of His beloved Rasul, Hazrat Muhammed (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). The most pious people from …
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The Blessed Birth of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) After the father of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), Abdullah, married his mother, Aaminah, they stayed in Shi’b-e-Abi Taalib (the Valley of Abu Taalib), and it was in this place that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was conceived. (Sharuhuz Zurqaani 1/193) It …
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Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality