During the time of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), whenever the Azaan would be called out, the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) would immediately respond to the call. Even if they were engaged in their business transactions and dealings, they would respect the call of the Azaan by proceeding to the musjid for …
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1. Ensure that your mouth is clean before reciting the Quraan Majeed.[1] It is reported that Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) said, “Indeed your mouths are pathways for the Quraan Majeed (i.e. your mouths are used to recite the Quraan Majeed). Hence, cleanse your mouths through using the miswaak.” [2] 2. …
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The great position that the Azaan holds in deen can be gauged by the esteemed rank which the mu’azzin enjoys in the sight of Allah Ta‘ala. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “On the Day of Qiyaamah, the mu’azzins will certainly have the ‘longest necks’ (i.e. positions of honour).” (Saheeh Muslim …
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Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: I wish to create within the people of Mewat the importance of referring their disputes and matters to the pious Ulama who have a deep connection with Allah Ta‘ala and Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). They should refer to them and seek the …
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During the final moments after Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was fatally stabbed, he sent his son, Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma), to the home of Hazrat Aaishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha). Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) instructed him saying, “Say to her that Umar conveys salaam. Do not say that Ameer-ul-Mu’mineen conveys …
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Responding to the Call of the Azaan The Azaan is a special call of Islam inviting males towards the performance of salaah in the musjid. The Azaan is regarded to be among the salient symbols of Islam and is exclusive to the religion of Islam. In regard to the symbols …
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Ask our children: How many months are there in the Islamic calendar, and what are their names? How many months have special virtue and importance, and which are these months? Which day is the Day of Aashura and what is the importance of this day? What should we do on …
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A Light in the World and treasure in the Hereafter Hazrat Abu Zarr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports, “I once asked Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), ‘O Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), please give me some advice.’ Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) replied, ‘Hold firm onto taqwa, for it is the head (highest) of all …
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Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: When treating spiritual sicknesses and maladies, the way that is most effective is by treating the root cause. The root cause for committing sins is the urge and demand of one’s nafs (carnal desires) to commit sins. Hence, the …
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Hazrat Miswar bin Makhramah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that when Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was stabbed, he began to grieve and became extremely worried about the ummah. Hazrat bin Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) comforted him saying: “O Ameer-ul-Mu’mineen! There is no need for you to grieve. You remained in the company of …
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Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality