1. Say the takbeer and proceed into sajdah. 2. First place the knees on the ground, then the palms, then the nose and lastly the forehead. 3. Keep the fingers closed, facing towards the qiblah. 4. Place the palms parallel to the ears. 5. Draw the limbs of the body …
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On one occasion, during the time of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), a group of Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) from the tribe of Banu Al-Ash’ar traveled from Yemen to Madinah Munawwarah to perform hijrah. After reaching the blessed city of Madinah Munawwarah, they found that the food which they had brought with …
Read More »The Sign of True Love between Allah Ta‘ala and the Servant
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: The demand of true love is that the lover should completely conform to his beloved in even his wants and his desires. It was the condition of my brother, Moulana Muhammed Yahya (rahimahullah) (who was the mureed and close attendant …
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Hazrat Abu Dardaa radhiyallah anhu mentioned, “On one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) saw me walking in front of Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). “When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had seen this, he addressed me saying, “Do not walk in front of the one who is better than you. (i.e …
Read More »The Description of Nabi Isa (‘alaihis salaam) – The Signs of Qiyaamah – Part Fourteen
Nabi Isa (‘alaihis salaam) was sent by Allah Ta‘ala to the Bani Israa’eel. Among the commands which Allah Ta‘ala had given him was to give glad tidings to his people regarding the coming of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) to the world. Allah Ta‘ala mentions in the Qur’aan Majeed: وَ اِذۡ …
Read More »Reciting Mu’awwazatain when Experiencing Pain or Feeling Sick
When one is experiencing pain or feeling sick, one should recite the mu’awwazatain (Surah Falaq and Surah Naas) and thereafter blow on his palms and rub them over his body. عن عائشة رضي الله عنها: أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم كان إذا اشتكى يقرأ على نفسه بالمعوذات وينفث، …
Read More »The Great Importance of Fulfilling People’s Rights
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: There is no item in my home regarding which it is not known as to whether it belongs to me, or it belongs to someone else in my household. There is great benefit in this (i.e. making the ownership …
Read More »Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) in the cave of Thaur
While in the cave on the journey of hijrah, it is reported that Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was concerned that no creature should emerge from any hole in the cave and harm Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). Thus, he began closing all the holes inside the cave with …
Read More »The Way Nabi Isa (‘alaihis salaam) was Born – The Signs of Qiyaamah – Part Thirteen
The Way Nabi Isa (‘alaihis salaam) was Born The divine system of Allah Ta‘ala, in regard to the creation of the human species, is that when two factors are found, the human being comes into existence. The first factor is the medium of parents through which the human seed is …
Read More »Ruku and Qawmah
1. Say the takbeer and go into ruku. Note: The takbeeraat-e-intiqaaliyyah (takbeer which is recited when moving from one posture to another) should be commenced as soon as one begins moving to the next posture and should only be completed when one reaches that posture. 2. Bend slightly to the …
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