Lesson 2 – No Racism in Islam
Lesson 2 – No Racism in Islam My Beloved Father (rahimahullah) was very vocal against racism and xenophobia in all its ugly forms. He lectured on this topic…
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Lesson 1 – Having Multiple Intentions
Lesson 1 – Having multiple intentions Among the most popular Hadiths is the one that says: إنما الأعمال بالنيات .All actions are rewarded according to the intentions (Sahih…
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Desire for the Akhirah
Many years ago, during a pandemic that spread through a district of India, Moulana Ashraf ‘Aliy Thanwiy (rahimahullah) had written this book as a “post pandemic treatment” for…
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The Amazing Value of Supporting Islamic Knowledge
The value of supporting Sincere Scholars and sponsoring Islamic Knowledge Knowledge is the heart beat of Islam. Its like the blood that flows through the veins of a…
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Eulogy of Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah)
Attached, is a eulogy of my Beloved Father, The Amir and founder of Darul Hadith; Hazrat Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah). If deemed suitable, you may put it…
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Tadribur Rawi – Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah
This valuable handbook in the field of Hadith sciences by ‘Allamah Suyutiy (rahimahullah) was afforded its rightful extent of research by My Honourable Teacher; Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad…
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Completing the Quran in Two Rak’ahs of Salah
Moulana Qari Muhammad Rafiq, explaining an incident of Shaykh Binnory’s (rahimahullah) deep love of the Quran Sharif, writes: Shaykh Binnory (rahimahullah), expressing his shukr (gratitude) to Allah Ta’ala,…
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Reciting & Listening to the Quran in Ramadan
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) narrates that: “Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) was the most generous of all the people, and he would peak in generosity during Ramadan…
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You Are in Charge and Accountable
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) narrates that he heard Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) saying: “Everyone of you is a guardian and is responsible for his charge; the…
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‘Allamah Binnory’s (rahimahullah) Ramadan
One of ‘Allamah Binnory’s students writes: In the Mubarak month of Ramadan Moulana Muhammad Yusuf Binnory (rahimahullah) used to become the embodiment of worship. He would keep fast…
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The Importance and Benefits of 20 Rak’ahs of Tarawih
Tarawih Salah is Sunnah Muakkadah (an emphasised Sunnah). One who discards it deliberately and repeatedly becomes sinful. Tarawih in Ramadan was established by Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) himself.…
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The Rights Afforded to Women in Islam
This is a transcript of a lecture given by my beloved father, Shaykhul Hadith, Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah) on the topic of The Rights afforded to Women in…
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‘Allamah Binnory’s Weeping and Crying
Moulana Muhammad Yusuf Binnory (rahimahullah) was the proof of the true meaning of the verse: وَإِذَا سَمِعُوا مَا أُنزِلَ إِلَى الرَّسُولِ تَرَىٰ أَعْيُنَهُمْ تَفِيضُ مِنَ الدَّمْعِ مِمَّا عَرَفُوا…
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Naming and Praising your Teacher
In the writings and lessons of the scholars of the past, one finds abundant citations from their respective teachers. They would not hold back in: Naming their source…
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A Passage from a Manuscript of Sunan Tirmidhiy dated 558 A.H
The following is a passage I recently came across in a manuscript of Sunan Tirmidhiy. This manuscript dates back to the year 558 A.H. In this passage, the…
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Not Everything Is Suited for Everyone
In addition to possessing knowledge, wisdom and diplomacy is important. The same tone will not be used for all. Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) used various methodologies to impart knowledge;…
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‘Allamah Binnory; a Muhaddith and Mufti
Moulana Muhammad Yusuf Binnory (rahimahullah) was a great Muhaddith of his time. He was a master in the field of Hadith, a research scholar and a critic. Together…
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Verify Before You Amplify
Any discussion on the spreading of Hadith cannot be left void of the warning against passing on unauthentic narrations. This is due to the grave warnings about fabricated…
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Fasting on ‘Ashura Saturday
Imams Abu Dawud and Tirmidhiy (rahimahumallah) have reported from Sayyidatuna Samma (radiyallahu’anha) that Rasulullah (sallallahu’alaihi wasallam) said: “Don’t fast on Saturdays unless it’s an obligatory fast” i.e., like…
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The Significance of the 15th of Sha’ban
The 15th of Sha’ban, which is commonly referred to as “Laylatul Bara-ah” is one of the significant nights in the Islamic calendar. (refer: Tafsir Razi and Ruhul Ma’aniy,…
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Do Not Substitute the Sunnah for the Way of Others!
The Sunnah is the best and most complete way for any human to lead his life in this world. Unfortunately day by day, we find the Muslim ummah…
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