1. Gargle the mouth thrice by taking three handfuls of water with the right hand. Gargle thoroughly, allowing the water to reach all the parts of the mouth.[1] عن وهيب عن عمرو عن أبيه شهدت عمرو بن أبي حسن سأل عبد الله بن زيد رضي الله عنه عن وضوء النبي …
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Wudhu-Part 1
1. When making wudhu, sit on a raised place (e.g. a chair) and face the qiblah. The place where one makes wudhu should be a clean place [1] عن عبد خير عن علي رضي الله عنه أنه أتي بكرسي فقعد عليه ثم دعا بتور فيه ماء فكفأ على يديه ثلاثا …
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Relieving Oneself – 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] Hazrat Jaabir (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports, …
Read More »Holding Firm to the Recitation of the Qur’aan Majeed
وعن أبي ذر رضي الله عنه قال قلت يا رسول الله أوصني قال عليك بتقوى الله فإنه رأس الأمر كله قلت يا رسول الله زدني قال عليك بتلاوة القرآن فإنه نور لك في الأرض وذخر لك في السماء رواه ابن حبان في صحيحه في حديث طويل (الترغيب والترهيب رقم 2193) …
Read More »Purdah Q&A (Part 5)
Can the daughter in-law travel alone with her father in-law? Speaker: Ml. Ebrahim Salajee Duration: 00:01:24 Format: mp3 Size: 561 KB Download If you did not understand the maslah or any aspect of the maslah, then refer your question to Muftionline.co.za
Read More »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. Hazrat 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 …
Read More »Virtues of Wudhu
1. Wudhu is a purification from minor sins. عن عثمان بن عفان رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم من توضأ فأحسن الوضوء خرجت خطاياه من جسده حتى تخرج من تحت أظفاره (صحيح مسلم، الرقم: ٢٤٥) Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi …
Read More »Patience or Revenge?
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: When people plot and scheme against you, then it is only natural for you to feel disappointed, hurt and grieved over their behavior. However, you should not entertain thoughts of taking revenge from these people. The reason is that …
Read More »Attaining Piety in Comforts
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: People of the past would give up their comforts and riches to attain piety. However, for weak people like us who cannot make such a drastic change, then there is still a chance for us as well. The hadith speaks of those with …
Read More »Purdah Q&A (Part 4)
Which part of a female’s body can be uncovered in front of her father-in-law and brother-in-law? Speaker: Ml. Ebrahim Salajee Duration: 00:01:06 Format: mp3 Size: 444 KB Download If you did not understand the maslah or any aspect of the maslah, then refer your question to Muftionline.co.za
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