Hazrat Zubair (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) once mentioned: “Indeed, Talhah bin ‘Ubaidillah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) keeps the names of the Ambiyaa (‘alaihimus salaam) for his children, whereas he knows that there will be no Nabi to come after Nabi Muhammed (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). Hazrat Zubair (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) then said, “I keep the names …
Read More »Dua when the husband meets his wife on the first night
When the husband meets his wife on the first night, then when in seclusion, he should place his hand on her forehead and recite the following dua: اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا جَبَلْتَهَا عَلَيْهِ وَأَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ مَا جَبَلْتَهَا عَلَيْهِ O Allah, I beseech You for the …
Read More »Hazratjee Moulana Maseehullah Khan Saheb (rahimahullah) Upholding the Sunnah – Part One – Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 43
In the Qur’aan Majeed, it is mentioned that the proof for one’s claim of having love for Allah Ta‘ala is his adhering to the sunnah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). Hazratjee (rahimahullah) was very particular in regard to upholding the mubaarak sunnah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) in all facets …
Read More »The Disastrous Outcome of Breaking Family Ties – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part Four
Hazrat Abdullah bin Abi Awfaa (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) mentioned that once, in the evening on the day of Arafah, we (the Sahaabah [radhiyallahu ‘anhum]) were sitting around Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) when he announced, “Any person in this gathering who has broken ties with any of his family should leave and …
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab which every person needs to adhere to in his individual life – 3
7. If one is married, then one should ensure that he is kind and compassionate towards his wife. Similarly, he should be concerned about teaching her deen and fulfilling his marital responsibilities towards her. Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) emphasized the importance of each spouse fulfilling the rights they owe to …
Read More »Incident regarding the Amazing Manner in which Allah Ta‘ala Provides for His Creation – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part Three
There was once a notorious robber among the Kurds (the name of a tribe in the Middle East). He narrates his own story: Once, I was going with my gang of robbers with the intention of robbing and stealing. We stopped to take rest at a place where we saw …
Read More »The Severe Effects of Sins Being Committed in the Haram Shareef
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: I received a detailed letter from my close friend, Sa’dee, in which he wrote and described the heavy rains which fell on Makkah Mukarramah, and the manner in which the Haram Shareef was flooded. You must always remember, and …
Read More »The Bravery of Hazrat Zubair (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
On the day of (the battle) of Yarmuk, the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) said to Hazrat Zubair (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), “Why don’t you go full in and attack the enemy, and we shall follow you in attacking them?” Hazrat Zubair (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) replied, “I know that if I go full in to …
Read More »Salaah in the Life of Hazratjee Moulana Maseehullah Khan Saheb (rahimahullah) Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 42
After imaan, the most important and fundamental pillar of Islam is salaah. In the Mubaarak Hadith, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Salaah is the (centre) pillar of Deen.” (Shu’abul Imaan #2550) Similarly, in another Hadith, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said that the key to Jannah is salaah. (Sunan Tirmizi #4) …
Read More »Dua to be recited by the bride’s father at the time of her nikaah
After the nikaah, the bride’s father should take some water and sprinkle it on the face and on the clothing over the chest of the bride. He should then recite the following dua: اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أُعِيْذُهَا بِكَ وَذُرِّيَّتَهَا مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيْمِ O Allah! I seek Your protection for her and …
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