Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
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 …
July, 2016
May, 2016
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31 May
Words of Wisdom from the Pious of the Past
Published by: Madrasah Taleemuddeen Among the giants of the recent past were Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas Kandhelwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih), Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) and Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih). The legacies of these three personalities became the means of the reformation of thousands around the globe. …
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23 May
Refraining from Giving Preference to One Effort of Deen Over the Other
An Aalim once wrote a letter to Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) in which he asked the following question: I was recently pondering over the thought that if Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had to be present in the world at this time, which work of Deen would he …
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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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16 May
The Essence of the Path of Tasawwuf
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: A Sufi from Ilaahabad, who would often listen to samaa‘ (nazams and naats), once enquired from me regarding its status. I replied, “I will not engage you in an academic discussion. Rather, I will simply ask you a question which you …
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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 …
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2 May
The Importance of Fulfilling People’s Rights
Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: The issue of huqooqul ibaad (the rights of the servants of Allah Ta‘ala) is an extremely serious matter. One will not be forgiven by merely repenting to Allah Ta‘ala (i.e. until and unless one does not make amends by discharging the …
April, 2016
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27 April
Concern of the Parents for the Deen of the Children
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: The father of the house needs to see that the aa’maal of the house are taking place diligently and consistently. If he is away from home or on a journey, then he should make the necessary arrangements and ensure that his children are …
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25 April
The Sign of True Imaan
Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: The sign of true Imaan within a person is that he begins to find total pleasure and comfort in the things that are pleasing to Allah Ta‘ala and His Rasul (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and he finds total displeasure and discomfort in the …