Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: For perfecting Imaan, there are certain requisites. These are outlined in the Quraan where Allah Ta‘ala explains three requisites: 1. Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) decision is final in all matters. 2. There should not be even the slightest reservation within one’s heart and …
February, 2018
January, 2018
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25 January
The Indiscriminate Nature of Death
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Death is not fixed for any class or age of people. It comes indiscriminately; whether to the young or old, ailing or healthy, rich or poor. Man needs to prepare for this moment. This is a sign of his intelligence as is indicated …
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18 January
The Noor of the Heart and Commitment to the Sunnat
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: To gain visibility, one requires two types of lights: the light of the eyes and the external light of the sun or a lamp etc. Then only will one be able to clearly see what is before him. With the absence of any …
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3 January
Acknowledging the Favours of Allah Ta‘ala
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: It is the good fortune of man that he acknowledges the favours of Allah Ta‘ala. Whatever we have is from Allah Ta‘ala as He alone is the Controller and the Conferrer. But the moment a person begins to feel that he has acquired …
December, 2017
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27 December
Inculcating True Sifaat (Qualities)
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: The criteria by Allah Ta‘ala is sifaat and the beautiful qualities of Islam. Food prepared with quality fetches a great price, but if there is no quality in it then nobody will want to even pay for it. Our values have become so …
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20 December
Man – The Noblest of Allah Ta‘ala’s Creation
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Allah Ta‘ala states in the Quraan Shareef: وَلَقَدْ کَرَّمْنَا بَنِی اٰدَمَ “Indeed We have honoured mankind” Compared to the rest of the creation, man is unique in every aspect. Man has been created with a balance. He is a combination of bestial qualities …
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13 December
Desiring a Beautiful Death
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: A common perception among people is that if a person passes away in Makkah Mukarramah or Madeenah Munwwarah, or on a Friday etc. then he has ‘cashed in’. However, passing away in these places or days, does not necessarily mean that this person …
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7 December
Holiday Season
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Presently, we are in the holiday period and we all know the condition of people especially at the beaches. It will be unbecoming of any Muslim to visit any of these spots during this time. Even if a person presents the excuse of …
November, 2017
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29 November
Misuse of the Tongue
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Misuse of the tongue can be extremely dangerous and disastrous. We don’t realise what trauma and disaster it can cause. The Hadeeth says: “Promise me the protection of the tongue, I promise you Jannat.” It is an extremely important matter. Even if you …
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22 November
Begging from Allah Ta’ala
Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Daamat Barakaatuhu) mentioned: Du‘aa is a request and begging. How many of us actually make du‘aa in this manner, especially in the du‘aa after salaah. Our du‘aa is a mere repetition of words. Looking at the present conditions we are facing, I suggest that we get …