Accepting Islam: There are different narrations recorded regarding Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) accepting Islam. The First Narration: The first narration is reported by Hazrat ibn ‘Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma). He says: When the news reached Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had claimed Nubuwwah, he said to his …
Read More »Duaa before Sleeping – 9
One should recite the following duaa thrice before going to sleep أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ الَّذِي لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ الحَيَّ القَيُّومَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ I seek Allah’s forgiveness, the One besides whom there is no deity, the Ever- Living, the Eternal, and I turn to Him in seeking His pardon عن أبي …
Read More »Who is the Intelligent One
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned We say that the intelligent person is he who is able to make the most amount of money with the least amount of effort in the shortest time with no legal implications. This is the formula of a successful and intelligent businessman. But …
Read More »Remaining on the Path of Moderation
عن أبي هريرة رضي لله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم قال لكل عمل شرة ولكل شرة فترة فإن كان صاحبها سادّا أو قاربا فارجوه وإن أشير إليه بالأصابع فلا تعدوه (الترغيب والترهيب 1/109) Hadhrat Abdullah bin Amr (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “For …
Read More »The Preservation of one’s Deen Depends on Remaining in the Company of the Ahlullah
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: This era is one of great corruption and vice. One is faced with trials and tribulations from all sides and one’s Imaan is being constantly attacked. Therefore I regard it compulsory for the preservation of one’s Deen that one aligns himself …
Read More »Hadhrat Abu Zar Ghifaari (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part One
Name: Jundub bin Junaadah (Isaabah 7/105, Usdul Ghaabah 1/343) Appellation: Abu Zar Mother’s Name: Ramlah bint Al-Waqee‘ah (Usdul Ghaabah 4/436, Istee‘aab 1/321) Physical Description: He was a tall, thin Sahaabi who was wheat colored in complexion and had a thick beard. (Isaabah 7/107, Siyar A‘laam min Nubalaa 3/379) Condition before Accepting Islam: Before accepting Islam, Hazrat Abu Zar …
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Clothing – Part 1
Every human being is born with several basic needs. Among the basic needs is the need for clothing. Allah Ta‘ala declares: “O children of Aadam (‘alaihis salaam)! We have sent down to you clothing to cover your nudity as well as to be an adornment for you, and the garment …
Read More »Duaa before Sleeping – 8
One should recite the following duaa before going to sleep اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّى أَعُوذُ بِوَجْهِكَ الْكَرِيمِ وَكَلِمَاتِكَ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا أَنْتَ آخِذٌ بِنَاصِيَتِهِ اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ تَكْشِفُ الْمَغْرَمَ وَالْمَأْثَمَ اللَّهُمَّ لاَ يُهْزَمُ جُنْدُكَ وَلاَ يُخْلَفُ وَعْدُكَ وَلاَ يَنْفَعُ ذَا الْجَدِّ مِنْكَ الْجَدُّ سُبْحَانَكَ وَبِحَمْدِك O Allah, I seek protection in Your …
Read More »The Condition of the Hereafter Compared to This World
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: The circumstances and conditions in this world are different to the conditions of the hereafter. In the hereafter there is no pain and anxiety. Therefore, this leads one to the fact that those things that will lead to pain and anxiety will be …
Read More »Remaining Firm on the Sunnah at all Times
عن عبد الله بن عمرو رضي الله عنهما قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم لكل عمل شرة ولكل شرة فترة فمن كانت فترته إلى سنتي فقد اهتدى ومن كانت فترته إلى غير ذلك فقد هلك (الترغيب والترهيب 1/109) Hadhrat Abdullah bin Amr (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah …
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