Second Journey to Syria and the Encounter with Nastoora, the Monk – Part Two

When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) reached Busraa, he sat in the shade of a tree. A monk by the name of Nastoora lived in that area. On seeing Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) beneath this tree, he approached him and said, “From Hazrat ‘Isa bin Maryam (‘alaihis salaam) until this moment, …

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Second Journey to Syria and the Encounter with Nastoora, the Monk – Part One

Hazrat Khadijah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) was a wealthy woman from one of the noble clans of the Arabs. Due to her noble lineage, purity and chastity, the people would call her by the title ‘Taahirah’ (the pure one) during the times of ignorance as well as the era of Islam. When …

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Grazing Goats

Just as Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) grazed goats in his childhood with his foster brothers while in the custody of Hazrat Haleemah (radhiyallahu ‘anha), similarly he also grazed goats as he grew older. Hazrat Jaabir bin ‘Abdillah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates, “We were once with Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) in a …

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Occupation in Trade and the Title Al-Ameen

The people (of Makkah Mukarramah) would explain that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) grew up as the most dignified of his people, the one with the best character, the person who would enquire the most regarding the well being of his neighbors, the most forbearing and tolerant, the most truthful and …

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Azkaar after Salaah-7

One should recite the following duaa after salaah: اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ جِبْرِيلَ وَمِيكَائِيلَ وَإِسْرَافِيلَ أَعِذْنِي مِنْ حَرِّ النَّارِ وَعَذَابِ الْقَبْر O Allah, the Rabb of Jibreel, Mikaa’eel and Israafeel (Alayhimus Salaam), save me from the heat of the fire of Jahannum and the punishment of the grave وعن عائشة قالت: كان …

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Zakaat Audio Q&A (Part 29)

Question: A person purchased a car or a house with the intention of resale. Since he does not have any other mode of transport or any other residence, he is using the purchased car or the house till he finds a buyer. Will zakaat be waajib upon such a car …

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Spending the Bounties of Allah Ta‘ala for Deen

In the Qur’aan Majeed, Allah Ta‘ala mentions that one of the qualities of the true believers is: وَمِمّا رَزَقنـٰهُم يُنفِقونَ ﴿البقرة:٣﴾ They (the believers who believe in the unseen) spend from what We have bestowed upon them Regarding this verse of the Qur’aan Majeed, Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) …

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The Beliefs of the Muslims regarding the Sahaabah (Radhiyallahu Anhum)

In every era of human history, Allah Ta’ala sent two sources of guidance for the reformation of mankind. The first source was the divine revelation of Allah Ta’ala (i.e. the heavenly books and scriptures), and the second was the men of Allah Ta’ala (the Ambiya Alaihimus Salaam). The Ambiya (Alaihimus …

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Azkaar after Salaah-6

One should recite the following duaa after salaah: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ الْكُفْرِ وَالْفَقْرِ وَعَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ O Allah, I seek Your protection from kufr and poverty, and from the punishment of the grave. عن مسلم بن أبي بكرة قال كان أبي يقول في دبر الصلاة اللهم إني أعوذ بك …

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