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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For thousands of years prior to the advent of Islam, the evil jinn and shayaateen had access to the heavens. They would ascend to the heavens and secretly eavesdrop on the conversations of the angels. Thereafter, on returning to earth, they would go to the soothsayers and fortune-tellers and inform …
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Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: The primary purpose of the effort of da’wat and tableegh is to turn people away from the wrongs that shaitaan invites them towards and bring them to the complete obedience of Allah Ta‘ala. However, without effort and sacrifice, it will not be …
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The Noble Lineage of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) hailed from the Quraish clan. The Quraish are all those who are descendants of Nadhr bin Kinaanah (i.e. Nadhr the son of Kinaanah). This is the view of the majority Ulama. Nadhr bin Kinaanah was the 13th ascendant …
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Hazrat Abdullah Zul-Bijaadain (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was a Sahaabi of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) who came from the Muzainah tribe. He had two brothers who had also accepted Islam. They were Hazrat Mughaffal and Hazrat Khuzaa’ee (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma). Hazrat Abdullah Zul-Bijaadain (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) grew up as an orphan, as his father …
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Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) sent me as his governor to Yemen. Before departing, I addressed him and said, “O Rasul of Allah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)! You are sending me to people who are older than me. Furthermore, I am a youngster and I do not …
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From among the core values that Islam encourages Muslims to adopt is the quality of hayaa (shame and respect). Hayaa is the stepping stone to acquiring the true morals, values and ethics of Islam. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) has said, “Every religion has a distinguishing characteristic, and the distinguishing characteristic …
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Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality