The Secret behind the Success of the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum)

Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: Acquiring victory and success is not based on whether the Muslims are few or many in number. Rather, the number of the Muslims is a separate aspect and is not relevant in regard to acquiring victory. In regard to …

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Dua at the time of strong winds – 2

When experiencing a strong wind, one should recite the following dua: اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْها رَحْمَةً وَلا تَجْعَلْها عَذَاباً، اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْها رِياحاً وَلا تَجْعَلْها رِيحاً O Allah, make it (this wind a means of Your) mercy and do not make it a (means of Your) punishment. O Allah, make it a wind …

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Reciting One Hundred Durood after Fajr and Maghrib

عن جابر رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: من صلى علي مائة صلاة حين يصلي الصبح قبل أن يتكلم قضى الله تعالى له مائة حاجة يعجل له منها ثلاثين ويدخر له سبعين وفي المغرب مثل ذلك قالوا: وكيف الصلاة عليك يا رسول الله قال: إن …

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The Arch Enemies of Islam – Abu Lahab (Part Three)

Whenever the Quraish would refer to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) as Muzammam (the despised one) and speak ill of him, then Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) would say, “O people! Do you not find it strange how Allah Ta‘ala has averted their insults from me? They insult me by referring to …

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The Arch Enemies of Islam – Abu Lahab (Part Two)

The wife of Abu Lahab, Ummu Jameel bintu Harb, the sister of Hazrat Abu Sufyaan bin Harb (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), also harboured intense enmity and hostility for Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). During the night, she would scatter thorns on the path of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). When Ummu Jameel learnt that …

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Love for Hadith – Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) – Part Fourteen

Muhammed bin Abi Haatim (rahimahullah) narrates the following: When I would accompany Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) on a journey, then we would stay in the same room, unless it was the summer season (when the heat would be intense). During the night, I would notice that Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) would get …

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Bringing Happiness to One’s Heart – Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) Part Thirteen

Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) was once seated in his home when his slave girl arrived at the home and wished to enter. After entering the home, she walked past Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) and accidentally stumbled over an inkpot which was placed near him. Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) addressed her saying, “Why do …

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Sunnats and Aadaab of Giving and Receiving Gifts – Part 6

1. It is not permissible for a non-baaligh child to give a gift to anyone from his personal wealth. However, if the parents wish to instil within the child the quality of generosity and therefore want him to share the food, sweets etc, with his friends, then the parents should …

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Determining Success through Fulfilling the Command of Allah Ta‘ala

Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: In todays’ times, there is an incorrect mindset that has become prevalent among many people. This incorrect mindset is where we begin to think that if we invite people towards deen and they accept our message and receive us positively, …

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