Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
Currently, the deeni decline of the ummah is on account of many factors, among which the key factors are: (1) The weakness of Imaan, (2) The disunity of the ummah, (3) The breakdown of hayaa (shame and modesty), (4) The degeneration of Islamic values through adopting the culture and lifestyle …
Read More »Hajj – The Fifth Pillar of Islam
The obligation of Hajj is an obligation of a lifetime as this obligation is only fardh (compulsory) upon an individual – who has the means to fulfil it – once in his life. Those who are blessed by Allah Ta’ala to undertake this momentous journey will be constantly reminded of …
Read More »Business and Commerce in the Light of Islam
Many forbidden actions are such that their negative impact is generally limited to the sinner. However, failing to act upon the laws of Shari’ah in money matters, whether in earning one’s income, claiming rights from others, distributing inheritance, etc, have the negative impact of contaminating one’s wealth. When one acquires …
Read More »The Twelve Qualities of the True Ulama – Fourth Quality – Disinterest in the Dunya (Part Two) – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part Thirteen
(Continuing with the incident of Hazrat Haatim [rahimahullah]) After advising Qadhi Muhammed bin Muqaatil (rahimahullah) regarding his luxurious lifestyle, Hazrat Haatim (rahimahullah) had heard of an Aalim known as Tanaafisi, living in the city of Qazween, who was leading an even more luxurious life. Hence, he set out from Rayy …
Read More »Caution in Explaining Fiqhi Masaa’il
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi (rahimahullah) once mentioned the following: Nowadays, people very bravely explain the masaa’il of Fiqh. As for myself, then from all the sciences of deen, I feel most fear when explaining the masaa’il of Fiqh (as it relates to the laws of Shari’ah). The masaa’il of …
Read More »Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Practically Showing to the Ummah the Esteemed Position of Hazrat Abu Ubaidah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was once seated with Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), Hazrat Abu Ubaidah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and other Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) when a drink was presented to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) took the drink in his hand and offered it …
Read More »Duaas in Qaumah
When standing up from ruku’, one should say the tasmee’: سَمِعَ اللهُ لِمَنْ حَمِدَهْ Allah Ta’ala hears the one who praises Him Thereafter, one should recite the tahmeed: اَللَّهُمَّ رَبَّنَا وَلَكَ الْحَمْد O Allah, our Lord, for You alone is all praise. One may also recite: رَبَّنَا لَكَ الْحَمْد Our Lord, …
Read More »Fancy Faa’izah
Ask our children: Is it okay for a person to worry about looking good, but not to worry about their akhlaaq and character being good? Should a person be proud about their looks? How should a female dress when leaving the home? When someone corrects us, what should we …
Read More »The Twelve Qualities of the True Ulama – Fourth Quality (Part One) – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part Twelve
4. Not Being Inclined and Interested in the Dunya The fourth distinguishing quality of the true Ulama is that they are not found to be interested and concerned about beautiful clothing or delicious foods. Rather, the true Alim is the one who exercises moderation in these matters and follows the …
Read More »Giving Preference to Worldly Relationships Over Deeni Relationships
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once addressed a certain Aalim of a madrasah who was experiencing some problems and gave him the following advice: One of the main reasons for you people falling in the sight of Allah Ta‘ala, and subsequently losing respect in the sight of people, is …
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