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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Information Indigestion
The enthusiasm to share whatever beneficial knowledge we come across sometimes results in the oversight of flooding peoples timelines, inboxes, or ears. This leads to “information indigestion.” Do…
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How to Acquire the Habit of Practice
An extremely beneficial method of inculcating the habit of practicing upon knowledge is to accompany people who do so themselves. One advantage of formerly acquiring knowledge from a…
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The Multiple Benefits of 10 Ayats from Surah Baqarah
In an era like ours, in which we’ve become prone to insecurity, the following prescription, from one of the most knowledgeable Sahabah (radiyallahu’anhum), is very pertinent. Let’s read…
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Knowledge Is for Practice
There currently seems to be a widespread notion that: knowledge is for propagation, instead of practise. Therefore as soon as we come across a useful piece of information…
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A Brief Biography of My Honourable Teacher; Shaykhul Hadith, Moulana Fadlur Rahman Azmiy
Shaykhul Hadith, Moulana Fadlur Rahman A’zamiy (hafizahullah) is one of my senior Bukhariy teachers. After I graduated from Madrasah Talimuddeen in Ispingo Beach, Durban, South Africa (1998), I…
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Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah’s View Regarding Darul ‘Ulum Deoband
The view of the great scholar, researcher and Muhaddith, my esteemed teacher, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah – Al-Halabi al-Madani regarding Darul ‘Ulum Deoband The following is an extract from…
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(معالم إرشادية (التسجيل الصوتي
Here is an audio series by My Honourable Teacher; Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) on his kitab, Ma’alimu Irshadiyyah. It is extremely beneficial for people of knowledge.…
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Beneficial Deeds for Isal Thawab
When faced with the tragedy of the death of any near or dear one, we are encouraged to engage in isal thawab; i.e., to dedicate the reward for…
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The Three Stages of Hypocrisy
Muhaddithul ‘Asr; ‘Allamah Muhammad Yusuf Al-Binnory (rahimahullah) writes: “In the terminology of Islam, atheism and hypocrisy have the same meaning. The contradiction of speech and action is called…
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The Different Types of Shahids (Martyrs)
The ‘Ulama have cited three types of Shahids: 1. One who is considered a Shahid in this world as well as in the Hereafter. This is one who…
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Shaykh ‘Awwamah’s Plea for Preparing High Calibre Leaders of Knowledge
While discussing the state of Islamic knowledge in the world currently, My Honourable Teacher; Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) mentioned a very important issue which I will…
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Shaykh ‘Awwamah’s Love for the Sunnah
My respected friend, Shaykh ‘Awwamah’s son, Dr Muhyuddin (hafizhahullah), writes: “My respected father continuously encouraged his family in the home to adopt the various Sunnahs of Nabiy (sallallahu…
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Ramadan Is Approaching
From the Pen of Shaykh Binnory (rahimahullah) The divine blessings of Ramadan Ramadan is approaching. It will bring down the nur and special attention of Allah Ta’ala. It…
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Tarawih Guidelines
In this day and age, for different reasons, we find many Huffaz of the Quran experiencing difficulty in respect to their revision and performance of Tarawih. Alhamdulillah, in this…
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