Hadith Guidelines on Tooth-Picking
Islam lays unparalleled emphasis on oral hygiene. In addition to using the miswak at salah times, the miswak is recommended on several other occasions too. See here. The…
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Ten Deeds for Protection and Blessings in a Home/Business Premises
At times we have the opportunity of purchasing a new home or business, we become eager to start it off on the right foot. We therefore resort to…
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Muharram: Contemporary Q&A in Light of Prophetic Tradition
In this brief booklet, some important matters related to the blessed month of Muharram, and specifically the tenth of this month (‘Ashura) have been gathered. These articles are…
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Let’s Honour the Dignity of Our Marhum, “Fallen Brethren”
Undoubtedly, Allah Ta’ala has favoured the Ummah of Nabiy Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) in countless ways. Intervalled Tests From time to time Allah Ta’ala -by his wisdom- also…
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Why Is the Udhiyah/Qurbani of One Sheep Not Sufficient for the Obligation of an Entire Family?
In the recent past, there has been an article circulating electronically which has spread confusion regarding the Hanafiy position on the slaughter of one animal per eligible person…
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The Virtue of Performing Four Rak’ahs After ‘Isha
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) and other Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever offers four rak’ahs after ‘Isha before leaving the…
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Putting the Elders First
Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) while explaining the importance of etiquette with seniors, writes: “I was once with my friend at our Madrasah Sha’baniyyah in Aleppo (may Allah Ta’ala…
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Shaykh Binnory (rahimahullah)’s Tahajjud Salah
Dr Habibullah Mukhtar Shahid (rahimahullah) writes: Despite weakness, old age and severe knee pains, (Moulana Yusuf – rahimahullah) would exert himself so much that even the young used…
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Religion Is No Joke!
As a rule, in every Muslim’s life, his religion must always be preferred over entertainment. Or else very little of Islam will remain. Adherence and reverence for one’s…
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Another Way of Respecting an ‘Alim
Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (may Allah protect him) mentioned the following incident: I once visited Mufti Mahmudul Hasan Gangohiy (rahimahullah) while he was in Madinah Munawwarah. It was after…
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Ramadan; a Divine Opportunity for Our Reformation
‘Allamah Muhammad Yusuf Al Binnory (rahimahullah) writes: “From the beginning of time, Allah Ta’ala selected the month of Ramadan as the season for abundant blessings and divine light…
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Who Should/Could Attend the Bukhariy Graduation Gatherings?
It’s a common practice in many parts of the world whereby reliable ‘Ulama that complete their lessons of Sahih Bukhariy invite the public to share in the blessings…
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Five Reasons to Sleep with Wudu
Among the many Sunnats that relate to sleeping, making wudu before going to bed is one that yields much gain. There are many incentives for practicing this sunnah…
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10 Sunnats of Eating and Drinking
We eat and drink several times a day. By implementing the sunnah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) we can gain maximum reward for these mundane activities. 10 Sunnats…
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سنن أبي داؤد
This is the annotated version of my Honourable Teacher; Al-‘Allamatul Muhadith, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) for the famous book; Sunan Abi Dawud. There were six manuscripts used to…
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No Sahabiy (radiyallahu ‘anhum) Ever Forged a Hadith!
There have always been enemies of Islam throughout time, who attacked the credibility of the Sahabah (radiyallahu’anhum) from various angles. Those who attack the Sahabah (radiyallahu’anhum) are actually…
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The Charitable Buyer
How often have we purchased items from vendors on the streets and sidewalks? Some of us who do so, also have the habit of bargaining with these poor…
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Shaykh Binnory; in the Eyes of the Senior ‘Ulama
Among the signs of divine acceptance, is that Allah Ta’ala places love for an individual in the hearts [and tongues] of his fellow pious contemporaries and the generations that follow.…
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The Power of the Pen
Ever since man existed, so too did his pen exist. With the passage of time, the only thing that changed was the form and mechanism of this pen.…
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How to Cherish Your Husband
Islam is a balanced religion and addresses all sectors; the employer as well as the employee, the oppressor as well as the oppressed and so on. My previous…
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The Best of You…
One of the great expositions of Almighty Allah’s divinity is the creation of the spouse. The system of procreation is in itself unique as well as divine. Mind…
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