Hazrat Sheikhul Hind (rahimahullah) – Part Two Ikhlaas (Sincerity) Ikhlaas (sincerity) is the golden ingredient that brings life and value into our actions. The person who carries out a small action with ikhlaas is far superior to the one who carries out huge actions for show and pride. Hazrat Sheikhul …
Read More »An Ansaari Woman’s Anxiety about Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)
In the battle of Uhud, the Muslims suffered heavy losses and quite a large number of them were killed. When the news of their heavy casualties reached Madinah Munawwarah, the women came out of their homes eager to know the details of the war. On seeing the large crowd of …
Read More »Dua for Assistance in Settling Debts – 4
When one is in debt, one should recite the following dua in the morning and evening: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّى أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحُزْنِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ غَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ وَقَهْرِ الرِّجَالِ O Allah, I seek Your protection from mental stress and …
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Interacting with one’s Parents – Part 1
Among the greatest favours of Allah Ta‘ala upon a person is the favour of parents. The favour of parents is so invaluable and irreplaceable that it is granted to a person only once in his lifetime. Just as the favour of life is only granted once to a person, and …
Read More »The Hijrah of Hazrat Suhaib Roomi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
Hazrat Suhaib bin Sinaan Roomi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was one of the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) who brought Imaan in the early days of Islam. In the Arabic language, the word ‘Room’ refers to the land of Rome. Before he came to Makkah Mukarramah, Hazrat Suhaib (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) used to live in …
Read More »Constantly Being in Contact with the Elders
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: One of the important principles of this effort (of Da’wat and Tableegh) is that a person should not regard himself free to do as he pleases and he should not be self-opinionated. Rather, he should always subject himself to the …
Read More »The Companion of Nabi Musa (‘alaihis salaam) in Jannah – The Orchards of Love – Part Forty Six
The Companion of Nabi Musa (‘alaihis salaam) in Jannah In Islam, every good deed and righteous action has the potential to connect one with Allah Ta‘ala and earn him reward in the Hereafter. However, there are certain special actions that hold special significance in the sight of Allah Ta‘ala and …
Read More »The Message of Hazrat Sa’d (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) for the Muslims
During the Battle of Uhud, Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) enquired, “Where is Sa’d bin Rabee? I do not know of his condition.” Thereafter, one of the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) was sent to search for him. He went to the spot where the bodies of the martyrs were laying, and …
Read More »Dua for Assistance in Settling Debts – 3
When one is in debt, one should recite the following dua: اللَّهُمَّ مَالِكَ الْمُلْكِ، تُؤْتِي الْمُلْكَ مَنْ تَشَاءُ، وَتَنْزِعُ الْمُلْكَ مِمَّنْ تَشَاءُ، وَتُعِزُّ مَنْ تَشَاءُ، وَتُذِلُّ مَنْ تَشَاءُ، بِيَدِكَ الْخَيْرُ، إِنَّكَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ، رَحْمٰنُ الدُّنْيَا وَالْآخِرَةِ تُعْطِيهِمَا مَنْ تَشَاءُ، وَتَمْنَعُ مِنْهُمَا مَنْ تَشَاءُ، ارْحَمْنِي رَحْمَةً تُغْنِينِي بِهَا عَنْ …
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Rendering Service to People – Part 13
1. If you are present in a gathering where gheebah of a Muslim takes place or a Muslim is slandered, then you should express your disapproval over the wrong and stop the people of the gathering from their sin of gheebah and slander. If you are unable to do so, …
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