Whenever Aswad bin Muttalib and his friends would see Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and his Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum), they would wink their eyes at each other and mockingly say, “These are the people who will rule the earth and seize the treasures of Caesar and Chosroe.” Making these sarcastic remarks, …
Read More »The Justice of Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Twenty-Five
On one occasion during the khilaafah of Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), two women came to him seeking financial assistance. One of the women was an Arab, and the other was her freed slave who was not an Arab. Seeing their plight, Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) instructed for a portion of …
Read More »Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Making Du‘aa for the Recovery of Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports the following: On one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) came to visit me while I was ill. When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) entered, he heard me making the following du‘aa, “O Allah! If the stipulated time of my death has come, then grant me relief …
Read More »Constantly having the Concern to Fulfill the Commands of Allah Ta‘ala
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: It is important and necessary for one to ensure that one is fulfilling the laws of Shari‘ah that are directed to him at all times. This will happen when a person is constantly concerned about fulfilling what Allah Ta‘ala wants …
Read More »Tears of Repentance – The Orchards of Love – Part Forty
Tears of Repentance – the Water to Cleanse the Heart Hazrat Shah Ruknuddeen (rahimahullah) was a great Aalim and saint who lived in Multan. Allah Ta’ala had blessed him with great acceptance among the people. On the Day of Jumu’ah, his musjid would be filled to capacity with people coming …
Read More »Making dua for rain – 4
At the time of seeking rain, one should recite the following dua اللّٰهُمَّ اسْقِنَا، اللّٰهُمَّ اسْقِنَا، اللّٰهُمَّ اسْقِنَا O Allah, Bless us with rain! O Allah, Bless us with rain! O Allah, Bless us with rain! عن أنس بن مالك أن رجلا دخل يوم الجمعة من باب كان وجاه المنبر، …
Read More »Reciting Durood in Places where People are Negligent
عن أبي وائل قال : ما شهد عبد الله مجمعا ولا مأدبة فيقوم حتى يحمد الله ويصلي على النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم وإن كان مما يتبع أغفل مكان في السوق فيجلس فيه فيحمد الله ويصلي على النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم (المصنف لابن أبي شيبة، الرقم: ٣٠٤٢٩، ورواته ثقات) …
Read More »The Arch Enemies of Islam – ‘Aas bin Waa’il Sahmi
‘Aas bin Waa’il Sahmi was the father of Hazrat ‘Amr bin ‘Aas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). He was also among the people who would mock and taunt the blessed personality of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). All the sons of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) passed away in infancy, during the lifetime of Rasulullah …
Read More »The Arch Enemies of Islam – Nadr bin Haarith
Nadr bin Haarith was also one of the leaders of the Quraish. He would often travel to Persia for business. On his travels, he would purchase stories and historical accounts of the non-Arab monarchs. He would then relate these stories to the Quraish and would say to them, “Muhammed (sallallahu …
Read More »The Du‘aa of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) for Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) when Sending Him to Yemen – Part Twenty Three
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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