Q: Muslim women are told that they should not leave their homes in order to work and that they are not allowed to interact freely with the opposite gender. Likewise, they are told that they should be obedient to their husbands. Does Islam not afford men and women equal rights, …
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June, 2020
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20 June
Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was the first man to embrace Islam. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had bestowed him with the title of Al-Ateeq. The title Al-Ateeq means “the one who has been granted emancipation from the fire of Jahannum by Allah Ta’ala”. (Majma‘uz Zawaa’id #14289) There is consensus among …
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20 June
Attending University
Q: Is it permissible for Muslim women to attend university to acquire a degree? Some people argue that it is necessary for a woman to acquire a degree so that she may become self-sufficient in life and in the case of divorce or becoming widowed, she will be able to …
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17 June
The Great Sacrifice
Qurbaani is one of the salient features of the Deen of Islam. It has been ordained upon us by Allah Ta’ala as a means of gaining His proximity and as a remembrance of the ultimate sacrifice of our father Hadhrat Ebrahim (Alaihis Salaam). Allah Ta’ala tested Hadhrat Ebrahim (Alaihis Salaam) …
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17 June
Hajj and Qurbaani – The Legacy of Hazrat Ebrahim (‘alaihis salaam) and His Illustrious Family
The days of Hajj are with us. Those who undertake this momentous journey will be constantly reminded of Hazrat Ebrahim (‘alaihis salaam), his wife, Hazrat Haajar (‘alaihas salaam), and his son, Hazrat Ismail (‘alaihis salaam). The Ka’bah Shareef that the haaji will perform tawaaf of was built by this illustrious …
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Sha’baan and Laylatul Baraa’ah (Shab-e-Baraat) – The Orchards of Love – Part 95
Currently, we are in the auspicious month of Sha’baan and just a few days away …
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Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) killing Abu Jahl
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An Interesting Dialogue Regarding the Belief of the Qur’aan Majeed – The Orchards of Love – Part 94
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The Islam of Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
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Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Praising the Recitation of Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
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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,...
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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 when dealing with neighbours – 1
Islam has afforded special rights to neighbours and commanded Muslims to uphold these rights. In …
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Sunnats and Aadaab of the Guest – 5
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Sunnats and Aadaab of the Guest – 4
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Sunnats and Aadaab of the Guest – 3
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Sunnats and Aadaab of the Guest – 2
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Hazrat Umar bin Khattaab (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) is the second khalifah of Islam and the greatest person of …
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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
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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
Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality