Invitation to Islam and Feeding the People – Part Five

When the Quraish noticed that Abu Taalib was determined to assist and protect Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), they consulted each other for a third time. They then came to Abu Taalib and said, “‘Umaarah bin Waheed is an extremely handsome, intelligent and understanding youngster of the Quraish. Take him and …

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Invitation to Islam and Feeding the People – Part Four

Abu Taalib was greatly affected by the opposition and enmity of his family and people. When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) came to him, Abu Taalib said, “My beloved nephew! The people of your tribe came to me and this is what they had to say.” Abu Taalib then mentioned what …

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Restoring Barakah and Happiness in our Homes – The Orchards of Love – Part Ten

Restoring Barakah and Happiness in our Homes On one occasion, while Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was out on a journey, Hazrat Aaishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) hung a curtain with pictures of animate objects on the door. At that time, Hazrat Aaishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) was unaware that pictures of animate objects were …

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Earning the Intercession of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)

عن رويفع بن ثابت قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: من صلى على محمد وقال: اللهم أنزله المقعد المقرب عندك يوم القيامة، وجبت له شفاعتي (المعجم الكبير للطبراني، الرقم: ٤٤٨٠، وإسناده حسن كما في مجمع الزوائد، الرقم: ١٧٣٠٤) Hazrat Ruwaifi’ bin Thaabit Al-Ansaari (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates that Hazrat …

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Sunnats and Aadaab of Wudhu – Part 6 – Shaafi’ee

1. If any part of a limb which is fardh to wash in wudhu is left dry, the wudhu will be incomplete.[1] عن عمر بن الخطاب رضي الله عنه أن رجلا توضأ فترك موضع ظفر على قدمه فأبصره النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال ارجع فأحسن وضوءك (صحيح مسلم، الرقم: …

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Spiritual Food for the Soul

Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: Punctuality upon one’s ma’moolaat (fixed amount of daily devotional practices e.g. recitation of the Qur’aan Majeed, zikr, etc.) is the ladder to progress in deen. Hence, one should ensure that one does not fall short in completing one’s daily …

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The Importance of Subscribing to the Correct Aqaaid

The deen of Islam, with all its pillars, rests on the foundation of faith and correct beliefs. If the beliefs of a person are corrupt, then even though he may strive to carry out pious and righteous deeds, he will not receive the promised rewards, as his beliefs, which are …

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Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Making Dua for One’s Forgiveness

عن عمر بن الخطاب رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: أكثروا الصلاة علي في الليلة الزهراء واليوم الأزهر فإن صلاتكم تعرض علي فأدعو لكم وأستغفر (القربة لابن بشكوال، الرقم: ١٠٧، وسنده ضعيف كما في المقاصد الحسنة، الرقم: ١٤٨) Hazrat Umar bin Khattaab (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports …

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Beliefs regarding Allah Ta’ala

Beliefs Regarding The Being And Attributes of Allah Ta’ala Allah Ta’ala is the only being who is worthy of worship.[1] Before the creation of the entire universe, everything was non-existent, besides Allah Ta’ala. Allah Ta’ala then created everything from a state of non-existence. Besides Allah Ta’ala, no one else has …

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