Admonition for those who Neglect Salaah with Jamaat in the Musjid It was the burning desire of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) that the men of the Ummah perform their Salaah with jamaat in the musjid. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) used to be greatly hurt when he learnt of people performing …
Read More »The Four Intentions when Visiting the Ulama and Remaining in their Service
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: When the general masses go to visit the Ulama (and deeni elders) with the hope of serving them, then (in order for them to acquire benefit,) they should make four intentions: 1. The first intention they should make is to …
Read More »Tafseer Of Surah Quraish
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمن ٱلرَّحِيمِ لِإِيلفِ قُرَيْشٍ ﴿١﴾ اِلٰفِهِمْ رِحْلَةَ الشِّتَآءِ وَالصَّيْفِ ﴿٢﴾ فَلْيَعْبُدُوا۟ رَبَّ هٰذَا الْبَيْتِ ﴿٣﴾ الَّذِىٓ أَطْعَمَهُم مِّن جُوْعٍ وَاٰمَنَهُمْ مِّنْ خَوْفِۭ ﴿٤﴾ For the safety of the Quraish, the safety which they enjoy in their journeys in the winter months and the summer months. Let them worship the Rabb …
Read More »Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 10
Hazrat Sheikhul Hadith Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya Kandhelwi (rahimahullah) – Part Three Joining Family Ties The sunnah of joining family ties is an extremely emphasized sunnah in Islam. In one Hadith, Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) mentioned, “The one who severs family ties will not enter Jannah.” (Saheeh Bukhaari #5984). In …
Read More »The Special Durood of Hazrat Ibnu Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
عن سيدنا عبد الله بن عباس رضي الله عنهما أنه كان يقول: اللهم تقبّل شفاعة محمد الكبرى وارفع درجته العليا وآته سؤله في الآخرة والأولى كما آتيت إبراهيم وموسى (مصنف عبد الرزاق، الرقم: ٣١٠٤، وإسناده جيد قوي صحيح كما في القول البديع صـ ١٢٢) Hazrat Ibnu Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) …
Read More »The Bravery of Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) in Uhud – Part Twenty-Nine
During the Battle of Uhud, Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) displayed extreme courage and bravery in fighting the enemy. Thus, he was personally responsible for killing four of the leaders of the Quraish, among whom was Talhah bin Abi Talhah. After the battle, he handed his sword to his respected wife, …
Read More »The Signs of Qiyaamah – Part Four
The Ten Major Signs of Qiyaamah Just as there are many minor signs of Qiyaamah recorded in the Mubaarak Ahaadith, similarly there are many major signs that have also been mentioned in the Mubaarak Ahaadith. The major signs are important events which will occur in the world prior to Qiyaamah …
Read More »Love and Concern for Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Twenty Eight
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, then his heart was immediately filled with worry and concern. Such was his love for Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) that …
Read More »Doing the Work of Da’wat and Tableegh with the Mashura of the Elders
Regarding how one should respond to those who raise objections against the effort of da’wat and tableegh, Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once wrote the following advice to a person engaged in this noble effort: You must remain focused and engrossed in your work and must continue with …
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Men’s Salaah – Part 1
The lofty position which salaah holds in the life of a Muslim does not require any explanation. The fact that it will be the first aspect regarding which a person will be questioned on the Day of Qiyaamah is sufficient proof of its importance. Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said: …
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