Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
When Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) heard the report of his brother, Hazrat Unais (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), he said, “My heart is not yet fully satisfied and convinced.” Most probably, Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) wanted to hear a detailed description of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and the stories regarding him. …
March, 2019
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12 March
The Islam of Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part One
It is reported from Hazrat ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) that when Hazrat Abu Zar Ghifaari (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) learnt of the prophethood of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), he said to his brother, Hazrat Unais (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), “Go to Makkah Mukarramah and gather information about this man who claims that he …
November, 2016
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26 November
Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Fourteen
The Different Narrations Describing the Demise of Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – continued The second narration describing the demise of Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) is as follows: When Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) had neared his end, his wife began to cry. “What makes you cry?” he asked …
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19 November
Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Thirteen
The Date of the Demise of Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu): Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) passed away in Rabzah in the year 32 A.H. According some ‘Ulamaa, Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) passed away during Zul Hijjah in the year 31 A.H. (Siyar A’laam min Nubalaa 3/397, Usdul Ghaabah …
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12 November
Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Twelve
The Prophecy of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) regarding Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Passing Away Alone Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas‘ood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates: When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) departed for Tabook, some people began to remain behind in order to abandon the expedition. As this would happen, the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu …
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5 November
Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Eleven
Glimpses of the Austerity and Asceticism of Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu): Sa‘eed bin ‘Ataa’ bin abi Marwaan (rahimahullah) narrates the following from his father: I once saw Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) performing Salaah while wearing only a lower garment. I therefore said to him, “O Abu Zar (radhiyallahu …
October, 2016
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22 October
Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Ten
The Adherence of Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to the Instruction of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam): When Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) left Shaam and arrived in Madinah Munawwarah, Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) said to him, “Why don’t you stay with me? The milk-giving she camels will come to you …
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15 October
Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Nine
Moving to Rabzah: Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) remained in Shaam until the era of Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). During the rule of Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), Hazrat Mu‘aawiyah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), the governor over Shaam, wrote to Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and mentioned that the people were complaining about Hazrat …
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8 October
Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Eight
Honoring the Guests: ‘Isa bin ‘Umailah Al-Fazaari (rahimahullah) mentions that a certain person told him the following: I noticed that when Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) would milk his goats, he would give his neighbors and guests to drink before he drank himself. One night, I saw him milk his …
July, 2016
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30 July
Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Seven
Kindness to Neighbors: ‘Isa bin ‘Umailah (rahimahullah) narrates from a person who had seen Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) that whenever Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) would milk his goats, he would first give his neighbors and guests the milk to drink and would only himself drink thereafter. (Siyar A‘laam …