Making the most of our short lifespans – Audio
Sayyiduna 'Uthman (radiyallahu 'anhu) mentions إن من جزاء الحسنة الحسنة بعدها، ومن جزاء السيئة السيئةُ بعدها When somebody does something good then he is rewarded with the ability to do another good, and when someone does some evil then he is punished by…
The much needed System of Waqf (Endowment)
Below is a recent post written by my friend and colleague; Mufti Abdullah Nana of California, USA. The topic is extremely crucial for the long term preservation of 'non-government backed' Islamic Institutions. With his permission, I have edited it and…
Our dependence on Allah Ta’ala and the need for du’a – Audio
Allah Ta'ala says: يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ أَنتُمُ الْفُقَرَاءُ إِلَى اللَّهِ 'O People you are needy/dependent upon Allah Ta'ala.' (Suratul Fatir, verse: 15) The entire creation is actually dependent on Allah Ta'ala for everything. Allah has granted us the…
Du’a for a New Year
At the approach of a New Year or month, the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) would recite the following du’a. Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Hisham (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) would learn the following du'a for when the new month or…
Rights of women – Audio
Dinul Islam is the perfect religion. A very large part of the rules of Islam relates to the rights of others. This is a lecture on the subject of the rights of women in Islam, delivered by my beloved father, Shaykhul Hadith, Moulana Haroon Abasoomar sahib…
Du’a when welcoming a Haji
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu’anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) said the following to a returning Haji: قَبِلَ اللهُ حَجَّك ، وَغَفَرَ ذَنْبَكَ، وَاَخْلَفَ نَفَقَتَكَ ‘Qabilallahu hajjaka, wa ghafara dhambaka, wa…
Twenty advices to those undertaking the Mubarak journey of Hajj
Hazrat Moulana Haroon Abasoomar Saheb (rahimahullah), the Ameer and founder of Darul Hadith Research Centre offered the following advices for those going for Haj: 1. Make Shukr at every point of the journey and do not complain. 2. Respect one and all: a)…
Tarawih; 20 rak’ats. No less!
The following article was written by myself and edited plus published by www.deoband.org a few years ago. May Allah Ta'ala use to guide us all. Amin. In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. In recent times there has been a growth in the…
The method of success, honour and progress
In light of the current state of the Ummah, ‘Allamah Binnory’s (rahimahullah) words below actually represent the need of the hour. Lets read it carefully and try to implement it as best as we can. ‘Another method that comes to my mind is the……
Changing the route from the ‘Eid Salah
Sayyiduna Jabir (radiyallahu'anhu) reports that when it was the day of 'Eid, Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) would attend and return from the 'Eid salah using different routes. (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 943) Hafiz Ibn Hajar (rahimahullah) –the famous…
The Prohibition of Usury (Interest) – Audio
Among the sins that Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) highlighted, pinpointed and cautioned the Ummah about is indulging in interest/Riba. This prohibition is mentioned in the Holy Quran and the Hadith. There are warnings for those taking, giving and…
‘Allamah Binnory’s support for the effort of Tabligh
When Moulana Muhammad Ilyas (rahimahullah) started the work of Tabligh, the ‘Ulama initially didn’t completely support it. Eventually the concern and du’as of Moulana Ilyas (rahimahullah) showed results and gradually the support of the ‘Ulama increased.…
Respect for one’s teachers
Al-Muhaddith Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah’s (hafizahullah) son; Shaykh Muhyuddin writes about his father: ‘I cannot remember my father ever talking on the phone whilst sitting when he spoke to his teacher; Shaykh ‘Abdul Fattah Abu Ghuddah (rahimahullah). Despite…
E-book; Ramadan related Hadith Q & A
In this brief booklet, some important matters related to the blessed month of Ramadan have been gathered. These articles are a collection which I have taken from my blog www.al-miftah.com, as well as the www.hadithanswers.com website. The reader is reminded…
Sterling advices of Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) on interaction
In the following report, Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu'anhu) has offered sterling guidelines on interaction with fellow humans. Lets read them carefully with the intention of implementing. The famous Tabi’i; Sayyiduna Sa’id ibn Musayyab (rahimahullah)…
Make the most of Ramadan – Audio
Generally we understand the favours of Allah Ta'ala that are in the form of wealth, jobs, homes and properties. Likewise, every opportunity that Allah Ta'ala has given us to draw closer to Him, is also a bounty and favour. Here is a talk of mine, on how to…
Generosity – Audio
Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) was the ideal role model in all aspects of life. He peaked on every level of Human achievements. He was the most perfect and complete man ever to walk on earth. This level was evident in his generosity as well.…
Tabligh and the method of the ‘Ambiya (‘alayhimus salam)
'Allamah Muhammad Yusuf Al Binnory (rahimahullah) writes: 'May Allah Ta'ala shower abundant mercy on the soul of Moulana Ilyas (rahimahullah) who reminded the Muslim ummah of their forgotten lesson of tabligh. His entire life, all his worry and every breath…
Become the best in action and deed – Audio
Allah Ta'ala sent every living thing in this world to leave this world. Nothing and nobody came to remain. We are in this transitory abode. This is the system of Allah Ta'ala. Many people spent their time in this world pondering about the purpose of their…
The Sunnah of exchanging gifts
Among the many Sunnats of our Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) that pertain to our social life is the beautiful Sunnah of exchanging gifts. Rasulullah (sallallahu ’alayhi wasallam) said: ‘Offer gifts to each other, for this creates affection and removes the…
Accept responsibility when it’s your’s!
It has become a common trend nowadays for people to pass on information with the following disclaimer: ‘Retweets are not necessarily endorsements’ or: ‘The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily that of the editor.’ Whilst this may be…