Ask our children: Which are the special days for Muslims? Can a Muslim celebrate Christmas, New Years, Diwali, Halloween and other non-Muslim special days? Now tell them the story: There was once a boy named Dawood who went to school in the morning, and madrasah in the afternoon. Dawood loved …
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Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: Our Sheikh, Haaji Imdaadullah Saheb (rahimahullah), would say that the example of the world and the Hereafter is like a bird and its shadow. The Hereafter can be likened to the bird, and the world can be likened to …
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During the Battle of Uhud, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was severely attacked by the enemy due to which two links of his helmet penetrated his mubaarak face. Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and Hazrat Abu Ubaidah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) immediately ran to assist Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). Hazrat Abu Ubaidah …
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The Mahdi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) The coming of the Mahdi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) is the first of the major signs that will appear before Qiyaamah. In many Mubaarak Ahaadith, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had prophesised the coming of the Mahdi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to this ummah. Allaamah Suyooti (rahimahullah) has mentioned that the …
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When one sees something that one likes, he should recite: اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ الَّذِي بِنِعْمَتِهِ تَتِمُّ الصَّالِحَاتُ All praise is due to Allah Ta‘ala, the One through Whose favour all good takes place. When one sees something that one does not like, he should recite: الْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ عَلَى كُلِّ حَالٍ All …
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عن سهل بن سعد رضي الله عنه قال: جاء رجل إلى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم فشكا إليه الفقر وضيق العيش أو المعاش، فقال له رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إذا دخلتَ منزلك فسلِّم إن كان فيه أحدٌ أو لم يكن فيه أحدٌ، ثم سلِّم عليَّ واقرأ قل هو …
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Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: My advice to my friends is one which was written in all earnestness and sincerity, (that is I mentioned to them that before publishing any kitaab, they should get it checked by a senior and reliable Aalim). The reason …
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Hazrat Sheikhul Hind (rahimahullah) – Part Two Ikhlaas (Sincerity) Ikhlaas (sincerity) is the golden ingredient that brings life and value into our actions. The person who carries out a small action with ikhlaas is far superior to the one who carries out huge actions for show and pride. Hazrat Sheikhul …
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In the battle of Uhud, the Muslims suffered heavy losses and quite a large number of them were killed. When the news of their heavy casualties reached Madinah Munawwarah, the women came out of their homes eager to know the details of the war. On seeing the large crowd of …
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When one is in debt, one should recite the following dua in the morning and evening: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّى أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحُزْنِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ غَلَبَةِ الدَّيْنِ وَقَهْرِ الرِّجَالِ O Allah, I seek Your protection from mental stress and …
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Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality