Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: The Mubaarak Hadith mentions “المرء مع من أحب” – a person will be with those whom he loves (on the Day of Qiyaamah). From this Hadith, there is one point which I deduce. Generally, it is not possible for …
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When Hazrat Bilaal (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was about to pass away, his wife began to say, “Ah, how sad! You are departing from this world!” Hazrat Bilaal (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) replied, “How pleasant and joyful it is that tomorrow, we will meet our friends, we will meet Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and …
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When experiencing fever, one should recite the following dua: بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الكَبِيرِ أَعُوذُ بِاللّٰهِ العَظِيمِ مِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ عِرْقٍ نَعَّارٍ وَمِنْ شَرِّ حَرِّ النَّار In the name of Allah, the Great, I seek refuge in Allah, the Almighty, from the evil of every spurting vein, and from the evil of …
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1. Face the qiblah.[1] 2. Keep the feet together or as close as possible. Ensure that the feet face towards the qiblah.[2] 3. Raise both the hands up to the chest (i.e. the fingers will be in line with the shoulders) without removing the hands from beneath the burqa.[3] 4. …
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Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: One of the purposes for nafl zikr being prescribed in shari’ah is so that the time when a person is not engaged in fulfilling his fardh obligations, he will be able to spend this time in engaging in nafl zikr, …
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Sheikhul Hind (rahimahullah) – Part Four Honouring the Guest In the blessed Hadith, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) mentioned that the one who has imaan in Allah Ta‘ala and the Day of Qiyaamah should ensure that he honours his guest. Hence, honouring the guest is a demand of imaan and is …
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Hazrat Faatimah’s (radhiyallahu ‘anha) house was a distance away from the house of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) once said to her, “It is my desire that you live near me.” Hazrat Faatimah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) replied, “Haarithah’s house is close to your house. If you …
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When a fire breaks out, one should audibly recite the takbeer in abundance. عن عمرو بن شعيب، عن أبيه، عن جده رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إذا رأيتم الحريق فكبروا؛ فإن التكبير يطفئه (عمل اليوم والليلة لابن السني، الرقم: 294) Hazrat Abdullah bin Amr …
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Before Salaah Particular care should be taken to dress appropriately for salaah. A woman should wear such clothing that will conceal her entire body and hair. It is disrespectful for her to wear tight-fitting clothing that reveals the shape of her body or to wear such thin, flimsy clothing through which …
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Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: When a person is punctual upon performing his five daily salaah, then he acquires a special noor (light) in his heart, and the effect of this noor then becomes visible on his face. On the contrary, when a person …
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Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality