Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following: In today’s times, the reason for people regarding the injunctions of Shari‘ah to be difficult is that society has become corrupt and most people lack commitment to deen. In other words, if a certain person tries to remain committed …
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June, 2021
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21 June
Pious Children – The Orchards of Love – Part Twenty-Seven
Pious Children – An Investment for the Hereafter
Among the invaluable bounties of Allah Ta‘ala upon man is the bounty of children. The bounty of children is among the special favors of Allah Ta‘ala mentioned in the Qur’aan Majeed. Allah Ta‘ala says: “Allah has created spouses for you from among yourselves, and created for you sons and grandsons from your spouses, and granted you pure sustenance.” (Surah Nahl v. 72)
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19 June
Dua When Visiting The Sick – 3
When visiting the sick, one should recite the following dua: بِاسْمِ اللهِ أَرْقِيْكَ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ يُؤْذِيْكَ مِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ نَفْسٍ أَوْ عَيْنٍ حَاسِدٍ اللهُ يَشْفِيْكَ بِاسْمِ اللهِ أَرْقِيْكَ In the name of Allah Ta‘ala I recite these words upon you (and treat you seeking cure from Allah Ta‘ala) from …
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16 June
The Qualities of a Muadhin
1. The muadhin should be a male.[1] عن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما قال ليس على النساء أذان ولا إقامة (السنن الكبرى للبيهقي، الرقم: ١٩٩٦)[2] It is reported that Sayyiduna Ibnu Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) said, “Calling out the adhaan and iqaamah is not the responsibility of women.” 2. He should …
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15 June
Sunnats and Aadaab of Speech – Part 19
1. One should verify information before one shares it with others. Merely relying on hearsay without verifying the information is not in keeping with the teachings of shariah, especially when it relates to people’s rights or respect. Many a time one creates confusion or becomes sinful due to not being …
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The Extreme Generosity of Hazrat Talhah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
Hazrat Talhah’s (rahdiyallahu ‘anhu) wife, Su‘da bint ‘Awf al-Muriyyah mentioned the following incident regarding her …
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Securing the Blessings of Ramadhaan, Umrah and Hajj – The Tolerance of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – The Orchards of Love – Part Seventy Three
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Receiving the title of Al-Fayyadh from Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)
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Hazrat Talhah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Fulfilling his Pledge
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The Tolerance of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – The Orchards of Love – Part Seventy Two
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Receiving Seventy Rewards
Hazrat Abdullah bin Amr bin Aas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reported, “Whoever sends salutations upon Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) once, Allah Ta‘ala and His angels will send seventy mercies and blessings upon him in return of his one Durood. Hence, whoever wishes to increase his Durood should increase it, and whoever wishes to decrease his Durood should decrease it (i.e. if he wants to earn great rewards, then he should increase his Durood).”
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Increase in Sustenance
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The Reward of Fasting on the Day of Arafah
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The Angel that Stands at the Blessed Grave of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) to Convey the Durood of the Ummah
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Reciting Durood when Entering the Musjid
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Sunnats and Aadaab of the Host – 2
2. Entertaining and hosting guests is a means of attaining great barakah (blessings) from Allah …
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Sunnats and Aadaab of the Host – 1
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Sunnats and Aadaab which every person needs to adhere to in his individual life – 9
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Sunnats and Aadaab which every person needs to adhere to in his individual life – 8
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Sunnats and Aadaab which every person needs to adhere to in his individual life – 7
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Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Forty-One – Being Sent by Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) to Level the Graves, Destroy Idols and Erase Pictures
Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that on one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) attended a …
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Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Approving of the Verdict of Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Forty
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The True Ulamaa – Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Thirty Nine
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Du‘aa for Assistance in Settling Debts – Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Thirty Eight
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The Concern of Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) regarding Business being Conducted According to the Islamic Principles – Part Thirty Seven