Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) taught the Ummah that at the time of visiting the sick one should shorten one’s stay. The reason for this is so that one does not become the means of bringing discomfort and inconvenience to the sick. Hence from this mubaarak teaching of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi …
November, 2014
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16 November
The caution exercised by Hadhrat Abdullah bin Umar (Radhiallahu Anhuma) when dealing with People
Hadhrat Abdullah bin Dinaar (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) relates that on one occasion I was present with Hadhrat Abdullah bin Umar (Radhiallahu Anhuma). A person then came to Hadhrat Abdullah bin Umar (Radhiallahu Anhuma) and mentioned to him that he wished to discuss something confidential with him. At that time besides myself …
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9 November
Hadhrat Abu Bakr (Radhiallahu Anhu) taking into consideration the feelings of Hadhrat Umar (Radhiallahu Anhu)
Hadhrat Hafsah (Radhiallahu Anha) was the daughter of Hadhrat Umar (Radhiallahu Anhu). She was first married to Hadhrat Khunais bin Huzaifah (Radhiallahu Anhu), who embraced Islam in the early days. He first emigrated to Abyssinia and then to Madinah Tayyibah. He participated in Badr, and was fatally wounded in Badr …
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2 November
The Sacrifice and Consideration of Moulana Asghar Husain (Rahmatullahi Alaihi)
Moulana Asghar Husain (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) had some differences on certain political matters with a leading Aalim. On one occasion that Aalim announced that he would lead the salaatul istisqaa (i.e. a special salaah performed for rain) due to the impending drought. Through some indication perhaps, Moulana Asghar Husain (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) …
October, 2014
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26 October
The Selfless Sacrifice of Moulana Asghar Husain (Rahmatullahi Alaihi)
Moulana Asghar Husain (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) was a role model in terms of discharging his duties and being considerate towards his relatives, friends and neighbours. His house was made of mud, which had to be replastered every year on account of the heavy rains. While doing so he had to remove …
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19 October
Moulana Asghar Husain (Rahmatullahi Alaihi)’s Consideration for his Neighbours
On one occasion Mufti Muhammad Shafee’ (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) and Moulana Zaki Kayfi (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) visited their ustaad Moulana Asghar Husain (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) after the Maghrib salaah. Moulana Asghar Husain (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) offered them mangoes, which Mufti Muhammad Shafee’ (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) gladly accepted. He brought two baskets, one full of mangoes …
May, 2014
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11 May
Hazrat Shibli’s (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) manner of compassion to an ant
Shaikh Sa’di (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) mentions: Hazrat Shibli (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) purchased some grain from the city. Thereafter he tied it in a cloth, placed it on his head and carried it to his village. When he reached home he opened the bundle. He saw that in the grain there was an …
April, 2014
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27 April
The incident of Hazrat Amr ibn ‘Aas (Radiyallahu Anhu) and the pigeon egg
Mufti Muhammad Taqi Uthmani (Daamat Barakaatuh) writes: In the time of Hadhrat Umar (Radiyallahu Anhu), Hadhrat Amr ibn ‘Aas (Radiyallahu Anhu) was sent to conquer Egypt by Hazrat Umar (Radiyallahu Anhu). The army reached the city of Cairo and laid siege on it which lasted for approximately six months. Hazrat …
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20 April
The hearts of the Awliyaa (The true friends of Allah Ta’ala)
There was a person who used to harbor enmity towards Hazrat Nizaamuddeen Awliyaa (Rahmatullahi Alaihi) throughout his life. He always tried to cause harm to Hazrat and exhausted all his energies in bringing disrepute to him. When this person passed away, and the news of his death reached Hazrat Nizaamuddeen …
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13 April
Be more Concerned about the Opinion of Allah Ta’ala than the Opinions of People
Once, a person addressed Hazrat Abu Zarr Ghifaari (Radiyallahu Anhu) in a rude manner and began hurling abuse at him. Hazrat Abu Zarr Ghifaari (Radiyallahu Anhu) replied by saying: “The only barrier between Jannat and I is a valley. If I am able to cross over that valley, then I …