Every tree bears fruit according to its capacity and potential. The capacity and potential of the tree to bear fruit is dependent on the tree receiving adequate water, sunlight, air, etc. In the same way, Allah Ta‘ala blessed each believer with a capacity and potential to carry out good deeds …
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Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: The more a person of piety and righteousness progresses in deen (in acquiring the love of Allah Ta‘ala), the more his humility increases. He then continues to progress until he reaches a point where he begins to feel within …
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Hazrat Abu Moosa (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports the following: I was once in the blessed company of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) in one of the orchards of Madinah Munawwarah when a person came and sought permission to enter the orchard. Hearing the person’s request, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said to me, …
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Among the greatest actions in deen is showing respect to the Sha’aair (salient symbols) of Islam. Showing respect to the Sha’aa’ir of Islam is an action that stems from the piety of the heart. Allah Ta‘ala says in the Qur’aan Majeed, “The one who respects (and sanctifies) the salient symbols …
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1. Recite the Quraan Majeed with tajweed and with the correct pronunciation. Even if you are reciting the Quraan Majeed in a swift pace, you should ensure that you recite each word clearly with tajweed and the correct pronunciation.[1] وَ رَتِّلِ الۡقُرۡاٰنَ تَرۡتِیۡلًا And recite the Quraan clearly with tarteel …
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Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the need for creating within people a deeni mindset where they will refer to the Ulama for guidance in all their matters and disputes. Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) thereafter said: This mindset (of referring to the Ulama for guidance in …
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Hazrat Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) had left for Abyssinia, performing Hijrah with his respected wife, Hazrat Ruqayyah (radhiyallahu ‘anha), the blessed daughter of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). News of their condition was delayed, and hence Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) became concerned and would come out …
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Zubaidah Gaining Forgiveness for Respecting the Azaan The purpose for Allah Ta‘ala creating this world and sending the series of Ambiyaa and Rasuls (‘alaihimus salaam) to the world was so that the shari’ah (divine constitution) of Allah Ta‘ala be established and upheld in the world. Just as every government commands …
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Ask our children: Who are the most important people in our lives? How should we treat our parents, grandparents and other family members who are old or sick and need our help? Now tell them the story: Today was a very exciting day. Kareemah’s nani was coming to stay! Kareemah …
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Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality