A common question posed by many people is: “If the Ahaadith of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) are a commentary of the Noble Qur’an, then what is the need for making Taqleed of an Imaam?” In order to understand the answer to this question, a brief discussion of the history of …
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November, 2010
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25 November
Referring to the Qur’an without the Medium of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam)
Amongst the many duties of prophet-hood assigned to Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam), one of his duties was to verbally explain as well as physically demonstrate to the ummah the details and particulars of the shar’ee laws contained in the Noble Quran. Allah Ta’ala says: And We have sent down the …
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22 November
The Qur’an
The primary source of guidance revealed to mankind from Allah Ta’ala is the Qur’an. The Noble Qur’an in its entirety is a means of guidance for mankind at large. It (Noble Qur’an) comprises of incidents and events of the past nations, scenes of the hereafter, admonishments for the evil-doers and …
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22 November
The Object of man’s existence
The Object of man’s existence on earth is to recognize, worship and serve his creator, Allah Ta’ala. Everything else is secondary. Worship of Allah Ta’ala is not restricted to the five pillars (Imaan, Salaah, Zakaah, Fasting and Haj). Instead it encompasses every facet of life from eating to answering the …
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11 November
Reciting Takbeer-e-Tashreeq after the Eid Salaah
Q: Should the Takbeer-e-Tashreeq be recited after the Eid Salaah? A: It should be recited after the Eid Salaah. ولا بأس به عقب العيد ، لأن المسلمين توارثوه ، فوجب اتباعهم وعليه البلخيون (حاشية رد المحتار – 2/180) Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada Checked & Approved: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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Hazrat ‘Abdur Rahmaan bin ‘Auf (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) being Entrusted with the Responsibility of appointing the Khalifah
Before passing away, Hazrat ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) formed a Shura (council) consisting of the following …
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Being Honoured with the Title “Khaleelullah” – The Orchards of Love – Part 81
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Tafseer of Surah Naazi’aat
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Hazrat Abdur Rahman bin Auf’s (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Fear of Accountability
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The Lofty Rank of Nabi Ebrahim (‘alaihis salaam) – The Orchards of Love – Part 80
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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 of the Host – 4
10. Apart from meals, if the guest has any need, then the host should tend …
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Sunnats and Aadaab of the Host – 3
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Sunnats and Aadaab of the Host – 2
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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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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