Trust in the Promise of Allah Ta‘ala

Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) is the great Sahaabi of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). He was the cousin of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), and was also married to Hazrat Faatimah (radhiyallahu ‘anha), the respected daughter of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). One day, a beggar came to Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and …

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The Greatest Person After all the Ambiyaa (‘alaihimus salaam) – Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)

It is the belief of all the Muslims that the greatest person in the world, after the Ambiyaa of Allah Ta‘ala, is Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). In one Hadith, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said that from all the people on earth, it is Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) …

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Returning to Makkah Mukarramah after Mi’raaj

When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) returned to Makkah Mukarramah after the mi’raaj, and he told the Quraish how Allah Ta‘ala had taken him from Makkah Mukarramah to Bayt-ul-Maqdis, and then through the seven heavens, and then brought him back to Makkah Mukarramah, all in a single night, then they did …

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The Miraculous Journey of Israa and Mi’raaj

The Israa and Mi’raaj was a miraculous journey on which Allah Ta‘ala took our beloved Nabi Muhammed (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). This journey was such a great blessing from Allah Ta‘ala, that no other Nabi of Allah Ta‘ala had this blessing. In a single night, Allah Ta‘ala took Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi …

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The Islam of Sayyiduna Khaalid bin Sa‘eed bin ‘Aas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)

Sayyiduna Khaalid bin Sa‘eed bin ‘Aas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was among the first people to embrace Islam. He was either the fourth or the fifth Sahaabi to accept Islam. Before accepting Islam, he saw a dream. Explaining what he saw in the dream, he says: I dreamt that I was standing …

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Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 12

Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) – Part Two Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) was very particular about upholding every sunnah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) throughout his life, and in particular – the sunnah of not causing any inconvenience to any person. The teaching of the Hadith of …

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The lessons taught in childhood are firmly embedded in the heart of the child

‘Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: Most people do not pay attention towards the upbringing of their children. They say, “(there is no need to teach him at this stage because) he is still a child,” whereas they do not understand that the values instilled …

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Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 11

Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) – Part 1 Hazrat Hakeem-ul-Ummah, Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah), was a great Aalim and luminary of the recent past. He was born in the village of Thanabhowan in 1280 AH and passed away at the age of 83 on 16 Rajab 1362 AH …

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Hazrat ‘Ammaar bin Yaasir (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part One

Hazrat ‘Ammaar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was a man of Qahtaani decent. His father, Yaasir, came to Makkah Mukarramah in search of one of his missing brothers. His two brothers, Haarith and Maalik, also accompanied him on this journey. Haarith and Maalik returned to Yemen while Yaasir decided to stay in Makkah …

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Hazrat Bilaal bin Rabaah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Two

One day, while Hazrat Bilaal (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was being tortured as normal, Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) happened to pass by. Witnessing this scene, his heart filled with pity. He addressed Umayyah (the master) saying: ألا تتقي الله في هذا المسكين حتى متى أنت Do you not fear Allah in …

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