2. Practising on One’s Knowledge The second distinguishing characteristic of a true Alim is that there should be no contradiction between his knowledge and his actions. (Rather, he should practise what he preaches to others.) It should not be that he commands others with righteousness, but does not practice on …
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August, 2024
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17 August
The Twelve Qualities of the True Ulama – First Quality – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part Six
Imaam Ghazaali (rahimahullah) writes: The Aalim who loves the world (and gives preference to it over deen) is worse and lower in rank than an ignorant person, and he will be punished most severely in the Hereafter. Successful indeed are the Ulama who are close to Allah Ta‘ala and who …
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14 August
The Hijrah of the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) to Abyssinia
In the beginning days of Islam, when the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) were in Makkah Mukarramah, then the Quraish and the other disbelievers would trouble and punish them because they had embraced Islam. The Quraish wanted the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) to stop worshipping one Allah Ta‘ala alone, and to worship their …
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13 August
Date of Prophethood and Inception of Salaah – The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Twenty Five
The Muhadditheen and Ulama of Taareekh (history) unanimously agree that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was bestowed with the mantle of prophethood on a Monday. However, there is a difference of opinion regarding the month in which Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) received nubuwwah. According to Haafiz Ibnu Abdil Barr (rahimahullah), Rasulullah …
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13 August
The Disastrous Consequence of Feeling Proud Over One’s Good Deeds – Fazaail Sadaqaat – Taleem Series – Part Five
Among the important etiquettes to follow, when giving zakaat is that the one discharging the zakaat should regard the amount he is giving for the sake of Allah Ta‘ala to be an insignificant and small amount. If he regards the amount which he is giving to be significant and large, …
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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