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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We Have Our Own Standards of Conduct..
My beloved and respected teacher in Madinah Munawwarah, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (may Allah protect him) once mentioned a story about his senior teacher, Shaykh ‘Abdul Fattah Abu Ghuddah…
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Moulana Muhammad Yusuf Al-Binnory (rahimahullah)
Lineage Shaykh Muhammad Yusuf ibn Muhammad Zakariyya Al-Binnory (rahimahullah) was a Sayyid; from the family of Nabiy (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam). His lineage goes back to Musa Kazim ibn…
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The Importance of Tabligh
The great Hadith Master; Muhaddithul ‘Asr, Shaykh Muhammad Yusuf Al-Binnory (rahimahullah) wrote a detailed article on this topic. The following is a brief summary:
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Intricacies in Hadith Grading
The purpose of this discussion is to illustrate that the conclusion of a particular Muhaddith is not necessarily final. Neither can it be enforced on others in the…
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The Crown of a Believer
The way we conduct ourselves speaks much of the values we hold. Likewise, the way we dress reflects our cultural heritage, religious values and speaks a language of…
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Du’a for Driving in Slippery Conditions
Suggested du’a for driving in slippery conditions ‘Allamah Sakhawiy (rahimahullah) has quoted a Scholar from the past to have suggested the following du’a for protection against ones conveyance…
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True Value for the Blessing of Clothing
Clothing is a bounty that is exclusive to humans. No other creation enjoys such a bounty. Allah Ta’ala has made reference to this blessing in the Quran. “O…
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Treasure Every Sunrise
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah Ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu’anhu) would recite the following du’a at sunrise. Lets ponder over its meaning, take heed and practice. اَلْحَمْدُ ِلِله الَّذِى اَقَالَنَا يَوْمَنَا هَذَا وَلَم يُهْلِكْنَا…
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When to Discharge the Sadaqatul Fitr
There are several Hadiths that encourage discharging the sadaqatul fitr before the Eid salah. Imam Bukhariy (rahimahullah) has included the following chapter in his famous book; Sahih Bukhariy:…
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Ramadan Recitals
The month of Ramadan, in addition to being known as the “month of the Quran” is also the “month of du’a” There are several du’as that pertain to…
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Isal-Thawab (Your link to the Deceased)
Whoever comes to this world has to depart and therefore everyone suffers the loss of a dear and near person at some point in his or her life.…
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Secure Your Future
Generally, no minority in any country feels assured of complete safety unless they enter into an accord with the locals. Accords of safety and peace treaties are generally agreed…
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For the Sake of Our Beloveds…
Sometimes we make certain choices in life based merely on the fact that “if my father/mother/child/wife/beloved was alive, he/she would do the same” or we do it “for old…
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15 Incentives for Wudu
The wudu of a believer is indicative of the position that cleanliness holds in Islam. Being the key to Salah, a mu’min will perform wudu at least 5…
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