Hazrat Sheikhul Hadith Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya Kandhelwi (rahimahullah) – Part Three Joining Family Ties The sunnah of joining family ties is an extremely emphasized sunnah in Islam. In one Hadith, Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) mentioned, “The one who severs family ties will not enter Jannah.” (Saheeh Bukhaari #5984). In …
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عن سيدنا عبد الله بن عباس رضي الله عنهما أنه كان يقول: اللهم تقبّل شفاعة محمد الكبرى وارفع درجته العليا وآته سؤله في الآخرة والأولى كما آتيت إبراهيم وموسى (مصنف عبد الرزاق، الرقم: ٣١٠٤، وإسناده جيد قوي صحيح كما في القول البديع صـ ١٢٢) Hazrat Ibnu Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) …
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During the Battle of Uhud, Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) displayed extreme courage and bravery in fighting the enemy. Thus, he was personally responsible for killing four of the leaders of the Quraish, among whom was Talhah bin Abi Talhah. After the battle, he handed his sword to his respected wife, …
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The Ten Major Signs of Qiyaamah Just as there are many minor signs of Qiyaamah recorded in the Mubaarak Ahaadith, similarly there are many major signs that have also been mentioned in the Mubaarak Ahaadith. The major signs are important events which will occur in the world prior to Qiyaamah …
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On one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had no food to eat and was undergoing hunger. When Hazrat ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) learnt that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was undergoing hunger, then his heart was immediately filled with worry and concern. Such was his love for Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) that …
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Regarding how one should respond to those who raise objections against the effort of da’wat and tableegh, Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once wrote the following advice to a person engaged in this noble effort: You must remain focused and engrossed in your work and must continue with …
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The lofty position which salaah holds in the life of a Muslim does not require any explanation. The fact that it will be the first aspect regarding which a person will be questioned on the Day of Qiyaamah is sufficient proof of its importance. Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said: …
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At the time of seeking rain, one should engage in making abundant istighfaar. عن عطاء بن أبي مروان، عن أبيه، قال: خرجنا مع عمر بن الخطاب نستسقي، فما زاد على الاستغفار (مصنف ابن أبي شيبة، الرقم: 29486) Hazrat Abu Marwaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports, “We went out with Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu …
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عن سيدنا عبد الله بن مسعود رضي الله عنه قال: إذا صليتم على رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فأحسنوا الصلاة عليه فإنكم لا تدرون لعل ذلك يعرض عليه قال: فقالوا له: فعلمنا قال: قولوا: اللهم اجعل صلواتك ورحمتك وبركاتك على سيد المرسلين وإمام المتقين وخاتم النبيين محمد عبدك ورسولك …
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The people who were the most active in mocking and taunting Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) were the following five; Aswad bin ‘Abd-e-Yaghooth, Waleed bin Mugheerah, Aswad bin ‘Abdil Muttalib, ‘Aas bin Waa’il and Haarith bin Qays. On one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was making tawaaf of the Baytullah when …
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Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality