Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: In Surah Faatihah we ask for guidance to the straight path. But what is this path and how will that guidance come? This is explained in the next verse: صِرَاطَ ٱلَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ “The path of those whom you have favoured” They have …
August, 2016
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17 August
Results are not in our Hands
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: We should not stress and worry about our actions producing results. We need to do our best in fulfilling our duties and thereafter leave the rest to Allah Ta‘ala. The problem comes about when we try to take things into our own hands. …
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10 August
Be Happy with the Decision of Allah Ta‘ala
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: There may be certain things in life that we desire, but they are not good for us, and there may be things that we dislike, but they are better for us. As Muslims, we need to believe that Allah Ta‘ala has the knowledge …
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4 August
Concern of Image
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: A great wrong we commit is that we worry about our image and reputation in the eyes of people. It is actually Allah Ta‘ala’s decision that decides. Source: Stepping Stones-Part One
July, 2016
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28 July
Zikr – the Soul of all Ibaadaat
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: We all have been created for the ‘ibaadat of Allah Ta‘ala. However, There are different types and levels of ‘ibaadat. Some are direct, such as salaah, tilaawat, and zikr, while others are indirect and ultimately become ‘ibaadat, like eating and wudhu. The soul and …
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20 July
Showing Honour and Respect to the Symbols of Deen
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Hazrat Moulana Badre ‘Aalam (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) was one of the great muhadditheen and auliya that lived about 60 years ago. He passed away in Madeenah Munawwarah and is buried in Jannatul Baqee’. It is a system in Jannatul Baqee’ that the graves are …
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13 July
The Independence of The Sahaabah (Radhiyallahu Anhum)
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: The Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) were moving into different countries and on one occasion Hazrat Khaalid bin Waleed (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was invited by the Persian king for dialogue. Out of honour, they spread out silken carpets for him to walk on. The silken carpets …
May, 2016
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19 May
Exercising Caution in the avenues through which we Acquire our Deen
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned Before we read any book, check the credentials and background of the author. If we do not know him, then do not read his book. A Jew had written an entire thesis on Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas‘ood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). He presented the facts …
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12 May
Showing Love and Compassion
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Islam is all about love and compassion. Allah Ta‘ala Himself declares that He has ordained mercy upon Himself. Allah Ta‘ala also states: “My mercy overtakes My wrath.” The glory of Allah Ta‘ala is found in His mercy and compassion. In all occasions Allah …
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5 May
Preserving One’s Culture and Identity
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: One of the popular kings in Islamic history is Harooon Ar-Rasheed who was from the Abbasid khilaafat, powerful and mighty. The unique thing in all of them was that they may have taken to luxury and comfort, but they maintained their independence. In …