عن ابن عمر وأبي هريرة رضي الله عنهما قالا قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم صلوا علي صلى الله عليكم (الكامل لابن عدي، الرقم: ١١٠٨٦، وإسناده ضعيف كما في التيسير للمناوي ٢/٩٣) Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) and Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) narrate that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu …
Read More »Showing Consideration to the Feelings of Others
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: We may not be able to match the kindness and good nature of the pious, however, we should emulate them and do what we can manage. If we cannot do everything, then at least we can do something, even if it be a …
Read More »Referring to One’s Seniors
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: A person should always have confidence upon his seniors and refer to them when accomplishing any important task (which requires their guidance). It has been proven through experience that without referring to one’s seniors, the work one wishes to carry out …
Read More »Showing Kindness and Compassion
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: The pious servants of Allah Ta‘ala are not only kind to their friends, but rather they ensure that they do not bring any hurt to the heart of even their enemies unnecessarily. In fact, they aspire not to even bring hurt to an …
Read More »Being Blessed with Noor on the Day of Qiyaamah
عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال من استمع إلى آية من كتاب الله كتبت له حسنة مضاعفة ومن تلاها كانت له نورا يوم القيامة رواه أحمد عن عبادة بن ميسرة واختلف في توثيقه عن الحسن عن أبي هريرة والجمهور على أن الحسن …
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Speech – Part 4
1. When relating any incident or report, one should relate the exact incident with the correct details. One should not give incorrect information or exaggerate in explaining the situation. Similarly, one should refrain from beautifying one’s speech with the intention of impressing people. This manner of speech has been disapproved …
Read More »Turning to Allah Ta‘ala at All Times
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: If a beggar comes to one’s door, begging with humility and helplessness, then one will give him something and will not let him go hungry. In fact, even if one finds a hungry dog at his door, then he …
Read More »Beliefs regarding the Prophets (alaihimus salaam)
Allah Ta‘ala sent many Ambiyaa (prophets) to the world to guide mankind to the straight.[1] Prophethood is bestowed by the divine selection of Allah Ta‘ala. Allah Ta‘ala selects from His servants whomsoever He wishes for this great mission. Prophethood cannot be earned by any person through his own actions and …
Read More »Remedy for Depression
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Daily we hear of the depression rate increasing and escalating. It got me thinking that what is the solution to this? The following hadeeth came to mind: “Show mercy to those on earth, and in turn Allah Ta‘ala will show mercy to you.” …
Read More »The Enviable Action of Constantly Reciting the Quraan Majeed
وعن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: لا حسد إلا في اثنتين: رجل آتاه الله القرآن فهو يتلوه آناء الليل وآناء النهار، ورجل آتاه الله مالا فهو ينفقه آناء الليل وآناء النهار (صحيح البخاري رقم 7529) Hazrat ibnu Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Rasulullah …
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