Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality

Sunnats and Aadaab of Clothing

1. A believer should not feel ashamed to expose his identity as a Muslim and adopt the sunnah attire in his life. Adopting the sunnah attire is a means of identifying with the way of Islam and a means of showing our true love for Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and his mubaarak lifestyle.

2. Men should not wear clothing that resembles the clothing of women, nor should women wear clothing that resembles the clothing of men. The Hadith has cursed such men and women who imitate each other in clothing.

Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: Those involved in the work of tableegh should strive to inculcate a very high level of endurance and patience within them. The desired level of endurance and patience will be created when one has true love and concern for the ummat. This …

Accepting Islam: There are different narrations recorded regarding Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) accepting Islam. The First Narration: The first narration is reported by Hazrat ibn ‘Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma). He says: When the news reached Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had claimed Nubuwwah, he said to his …

One should recite the following duaa thrice before going to sleep أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ الَّذِي لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ الحَيَّ القَيُّومَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ I seek Allah’s forgiveness, the One besides whom there is no deity, the Ever- Living, the Eternal, and I turn to Him in seeking His pardon عن أبي …

Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned We say that the intelligent person is he who is able to make the most amount of money with the least amount of effort in the shortest time with no legal implications. This is the formula of a successful and intelligent businessman. But …

عن أبي هريرة رضي لله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه و سلم قال لكل عمل شرة ولكل شرة فترة فإن كان صاحبها سادّا أو قاربا فارجوه وإن أشير إليه بالأصابع فلا تعدوه (الترغيب والترهيب 1/109) Hadhrat Abdullah bin Amr (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “For …

Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: This era is one of great corruption and vice. One is faced with trials and tribulations from all sides and one’s Imaan is being constantly attacked. Therefore I regard it compulsory for the preservation of one’s Deen that one aligns himself …

Name: Jundub bin Junaadah (Isaabah 7/105, Usdul Ghaabah 1/343) Appellation: Abu Zar Mother’s Name: Ramlah bint Al-Waqee‘ah (Usdul Ghaabah 4/436, Istee‘aab 1/321) Physical Description: He was a tall, thin Sahaabi who was wheat colored in complexion and had a thick beard. (Isaabah 7/107, Siyar A‘laam min Nubalaa 3/379) Condition before Accepting Islam: Before accepting Islam, Hazrat Abu Zar …

Every human being is born with several basic needs. Among the basic needs is the need for clothing. Allah Ta‘ala declares: “O children of Aadam (‘alaihis salaam)! We have sent down to you clothing to cover your nudity as well as to be an adornment for you, and the garment …

One should recite the following duaa before going to sleep اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّى أَعُوذُ بِوَجْهِكَ الْكَرِيمِ وَكَلِمَاتِكَ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا أَنْتَ آخِذٌ بِنَاصِيَتِهِ اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ تَكْشِفُ الْمَغْرَمَ وَالْمَأْثَمَ اللَّهُمَّ لاَ يُهْزَمُ جُنْدُكَ وَلاَ يُخْلَفُ وَعْدُكَ وَلاَ يَنْفَعُ ذَا الْجَدِّ مِنْكَ الْجَدُّ سُبْحَانَكَ وَبِحَمْدِك O Allah, I seek protection in Your …