Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) being Prepared to Sacrifice Everything for Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)

During the battle of Badr, Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq’s (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) son, Hazrat Abdur Rahmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), fought on the side of the disbelievers as he had not yet accepted Islam. Later, after embracing Islam, whilst seated with his father, Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), he exclaimed, “O my …

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The Great Battle and the Conquest of Istanbul – The Signs of Qiyaamah – Part Eighteen

The Great Battle and the Conquest of Istanbul After the emergence of the Mahdi, Allah Ta‘ala will grant the Muslims power and might in the world. The Christians will realize that the Muslims are gaining support and are growing in strength, day by day. They will then prepare a massive …

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Dua when entering the graveyard – 1

Upon entering the graveyard, one should make salaam to the inmates of the graves in the following words: اَلسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ أَهْلَ الدِّيَارِ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنينَ وَالْمُسْلِمِيْنَ وَإنَّا إِنْ شَاءَ اللهُ لَلاَحِقونَ أَسْأَلُ اللهَ لَنَا وَلَكُمُ العَافِيَةَ O inmates of the resting abode of the believers, may peace descend upon you from …

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Sunnats and Aadaab of Discharging Zakaat – Part 1

1. When discharging zakaat, ensure that you discharge the zakaat from pure, halaal earnings. It is reported in the Hadith that Allah Ta‘ala does not accept charity given from impure wealth (i.e. haraam or doubtful wealth). عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: …

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Jalsah

1. Sit on the left buttock and place both the feet on the right side. 2. The thighs should be joined together. 3. Place the hands on the thighs with the fingers together and the fingertips at the edge of the knees. 4. Fix the gaze on the area between …

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Acquiring a Share of Reward in the Efforts of the Buzurgaan-e-Deen

Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: One way of serving the buzurgaan-e-deen (pious deeni elders) is that one looks for all those responsibilities or tasks of the buzurg which normal people have the ability to fulfil, and thereafter, one takes on the responsibility to fulfil these …

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The Army with Black Flags Coming from Khurasaan – The Signs of Qiyaamah – Part Seventeen

After the emergence of the Mahdi becomes known among the people and the news of his emergence begins to spread in the world, an army with black flags will leave Khurasaan to come to Makkah Mukarramah and join the Mahdi. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had exhorted the ummah to join …

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The Love of Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Conforming to the Love of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)

After Hazrat Abu Bakr’s (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) father had embraced Islam, Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) addressed Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) saying: “I take an oath by that Being who deputed you with the truth! Though I am extremely happy that my father has embraced Islam, the happiness I would …

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Reciting Surah Kaafiroon, Surah Falaq and Surah Naas if one gets stung by a scorpion

If one gets stung by a scorpion, one should take some water and salt, and rub it over the area while reciting Surah Kaafiroon, Surah Falaq and Surah Naas. وعن علي قال: لدغت النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم عقرب وهو يصلي، فلما فرغ قال: لعن الله العقرب لا تدع مصليا …

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Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Fulfilling the Mission of Allah Ta‘ala

Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was commanded by Allah Ta‘ala to invite people towards the deen of Islam. When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) would go to the people, he would tell them that Allah Ta‘ala is the One and only god, and there is no god besides Him. They must worship …

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