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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Do Not Just Believe Everything You Read!
“Don’t believe everything you read” – These were the words of wisdom of the great Shaykh ‘Abdullah Sirajuddin (rahimahullah), the senior Teacher of my Honourable Shaykh, Al-Muhaddith Muhammad…
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The Treasure of the Night
It was the advice of Nabiy Sulayman’s (alayhis salam) Mother, “O my son! Do not spend much time sleeping at night, because this causes a person to become…
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Xenophobia Protection Du’as
In times of difficulty as well as ease, we are dependent on Allah Ta’ala. When in prosperity, our Nabiy (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) turned in appreciation to Allah, and when…
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What to Do with “Hearsay”?
The other side of the story A woman once brought a claim against another woman before Qadiy Shurayh (rahimahullah). After some time, she began to cry bitterly. Those…
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The Recent “Maqra-ah”/Hadith Majlis Trend
Attending a few gatherings of completion of Hadith books (like the khatm Bukhariy) for the purpose of barakah etc is applaudable and encouraged. However, the recent trend of…
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A Contemporary English Commentary on ‘Aqidah Tahawiyyah – eBook
The issue of ‘Aqidah has become a contemporary challenge for many muslims world-wide. Many followers of the Ahlus Sunnah have become confused due to their exposure to “unapproved”…
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The Hadith Which Promises the Reward of 100 Martyrs
The following hadith is commonly quoted when emphasising the importance of the sunnah: “Whoever holds of to my sunnah at the time of corruption of my Ummah, will…
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