Don’t Get Lost in Debate…!
Sometimes we get so lost in the discussion we tend to overlook other basic etiquette that is required when engaging in debate. We are often overcome with emotion…
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The Right Choice
In the fast developing world of today, a lot depends on “Making the Right Choice” Making the incorrect choice is sometimes detrimental, depending on the venture at hand.…
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Additional Spending on ‘Ashura Day
There are several legitimate practices in Islam that have been wrongfully deemed as incorrect. In an era of religious melt-down, we cannot afford such incorrect assertions One such…
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Deeds That Equal the Reward of Hajj
This article, among countless others, was inspired by my Beloved Father (rahimahullah). My Allah Ta’ala fill his grave with mercy. Hajj without a Visa! Since Hajj is among…
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To the Seekers of the Noble Hadith of Rasulullah sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
The following are couplets that were composed by Imam Abu Bakr Ibn Durayd (rahimahullah) in praise of Hadith Students. My Respected Teacher, Shaykhul Hadith Moulana Fadhlur Rahman A’zamiy…
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Nafl (Optional) Salah in a Vehicle
In our era of hustle and bustle, the following Sunnah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) is quite pertinent and appropriate: Sayyiduna Abdullah Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that…
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Death on a Friday or in Ramadan
There is a common belief that one who passes away during blessed days or months is saved from the punishment of the grave. The following discussion supports this.
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Authenticity of the Du’a for the Bazar
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) is reported to have said: “Whoever recites the following du’a after entering the bazar, will receive a million rewards, one million sins of his…
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Miraculous Deeds of the Pious
This my response to a question that challenges the fact that certain saints were able to achieve lots in a short span of time. It was kindly edited…
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A Simple Format for ‘Ibadah on Auspicious Nights
Our Beloved Nabiy (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) has mentioned: “Indeed your Rabb has reserved certain special moments in time (in which He grants abundant/special mercy). Be sure to avail…
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The Issue of Tawassul in Du’a
Tawassul and wasilah literally mean to make a request or supplicate through a means. It is permissible for one to request Allah Ta’ala to accept his du’a through…
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A Day Nobler Than the Two Eids
THE DAY OF JUMU’AH Every nation has an appointed day of celebration and worship, which they have chosen by themselves. The Jews chose Saturday as their day of…
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A Beneficial Treatment for Recurring Wounds
Some people suffer from recurring wounds and sores that cease to heal. Apart from the medical treatment of such wounds, the following should also be implemented. Shaykh ‘Aliy…
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Eid Greeting & Etiquette
When Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) emigrated from Makkah Mukarramah to Madinah Munawwarah, he learnt of the two days of festivity which the people had inherited from the time…
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The Shaytan Is About to Be Released!!
EQUIP YOURSELF AGAINST SHAYTAN’S “HEART ATTACK”! Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) said, “The heart of the person who remains awake (in ibadat), desirous of attaining the promised rewards from Allah…
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The Rules of Ramadan
The rules of Ramadan is a booklet written by Mufti Muhammad Shafiy ‘Uthmaniy (rahimahullah) the first Grand Mufti of Pakistan. I translated and published it in 2004. It…
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Status of the Famous Hadith on the Virtues of Ramadan
This an in-depth analysis of the Famous Hadith in which our Beloved Nabiy (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) described Ramadan to the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) by my Friend and Colleague:…
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Cure for Depression
Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik (radiyallahu’anhu) reports that it was the noble practice of our beloved Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) after every Fardh Salah to place his right hand…
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The Virtue and Format of Salatut Tasbih
By Moulana Zeyad Danka The Virtues of Salatut Tasbih Salatut Tasbih is a very important and meritorious form of salah. This is evident from several Hadiths, wherein Rasulullah…
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Authenticity of Salatut Tasbih
In these times of neglect towards din, its sad that some people prefer to discourage the masses from proven acts of worship. The sad part is that it’s…
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Prophetic Counsel
In an absolutely captivating style, the Nabiy of Allah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) offered the following priceless counsel to his devoted servant, Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu).
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