Sunnats and Aadaab of Relieving Oneself (Shaafi’ee) – Part 1

1. Relieve yourself in a secluded place which is protected from the gazes of people.[1] عن جابر بن عبد الله رضي الله عنهما قال إن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم كان إذا أراد البراز انطلق حتى لا يراه أحد (سنن أبي داود، الرقم:٢)[2] Sayyiduna Jaabir (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports, “When Rasulullah …

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Admonishments for Neglecting Cleanliness during Istinjaa

First Hadith:

Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Sayyiduna Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Most of the punishment (meted out to most people) in the grave will be on account of urine (i.e. being unmindful regarding urine splashes and impurities. Therefore, their wudhu, salaah and other ibaadaat will not gain acceptance due to remaining impure).”

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Relieving Oneself and Istinjaa -Introduction

Importance of Cleanliness Islam is a religion of complete purity and cleanliness. Islam advocates adopting purity and cleanliness in all departments of human living. Sayyiduna Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said: الطهور شطر الإيمان “Purity is half of imaan.”[1] In fact, Islam has adequately guided us and shown us the way …

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Sunnats and Aadaab of Speech – Part 5

1. When one meets a Muslim or contacts him via any means of communication (e.g. cellphone, whatsapp, SMS, email, etc.) then one should first make salaam before commencing the discussion. عن علي رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : للمسلم على المسلم ست بالمعروف يسلم …

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Part 19 – Series on the Shamaa’il (the noble character and sublime conduct) of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)

Chapter on the Cupping of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) عن أبي جميلة عن علي أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم احتجم وأمرني فأعطيت الحجام أجره (الشمائل المحمدية للترمذي، الرقم: 344) Hazrat Abu Jameelah (rahimahullah) reports that Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) said, “Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) once underwent the treatment of …

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The Effect of True Love

Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: When the true love for any action settles deeply and firmly into the heart, then it becomes easy for one to carry out that action. We have heard that there are some people who remain standing in the cinema …

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The Different Levels of Taqwa

Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Hazrat Mufti Mahmood Hasan Gangohi Saheb (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) and Hazratjee Moulana Maseehullah Khan Saheb (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) were contemporaries and studied together. Much of the good works that we find nowadays is linked directly or indirectly to them. During their studying days, they never …

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Part 18 – Series on the Shamaa’il (the noble character and sublime conduct) of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)

Chapter on the Cupping of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) In this chapter, Imaam Tirmizi (rahimahullah) mentioned six Ahaadith which discuss the treatment of cupping on different occasions. The object of presenting these Ahaadith is to establish that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) adopted medical treatment and used medicines, hence this …

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Showing Pity and Concern for the Deeni Decline of the Muslims

Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following Hadith: من لا يرحم لا يرحم ارحموا من في الأرض يرحمكم من في السماء The one who does not show mercy (to others) will not be shown mercy (by Allah Ta‘ala). Show mercy to those on the earth, and the …

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Securing the Pleasure of Allah Ta‘ala

عن عائشة قالت قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم من سره أن يلقى الله وهو عليه راض فليكثر الصلاة علي (الكامل في ضعفاء الرجال ٦/٣٢، وإسناده ضعيف كما في القول البديع صـ ٢٦٧) Hazrat Aaishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Whoever wishes to meet …

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