Du’a for a New Year
At the approach of a New Year or month, the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) would recite the following du’a. Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Hisham (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that the Sahabah (radiyallahu…
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Du’a When Welcoming a Haji
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu’anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) said the following to a returning Haji: قَبِلَ اللهُ حَجَّك ، وَغَفَرَ ذَنْبَكَ، وَأَخْلَفَ نَفَقَتَكَ Qabilallahu hajjak, wa…
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Twenty Advices to Those Undertaking the Mubarak Journey of Hajj
Hazrat Moulana Haroon Abasoomar Saheb (rahimahullah), the Amir and founder of Darul Hadith Research Centre offered the following advices for those going for Hajj: 1. Make Shukr at…
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Tarawih; 20 Rak’ahs. No Less!
The following article was written by myself and edited plus published by www.deoband.org a few years ago. May Allah Ta’ala use to guide us all. Amin. In the…
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The Method of Success, Honour and Progress
In light of the current state of the Ummah, ‘Allamah Binnory’s (rahimahullah) words below actually represent the need of the hour. Lets read it carefully and try to…
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Changing the Route from the ‘Eid Salah
Sayyiduna Jabir (radiyallahu’anhu) reports that when it was the day of ‘Eid, Nabiy (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) would attend and return from the ‘Eid salah using different routes. (Sahih…
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‘Allamah Binnory’s Support for the Effort of Tabligh
When Moulana Muhammad Ilyas (rahimahullah) started the work of Tabligh, the ‘Ulama initially didn’t completely support it. Eventually the concern and du’as of Moulana Ilyas (rahimahullah) showed results and…
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Respect for One’s Teachers
Al-Muhaddith Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah’s (hafizahullah) son; Shaykh Muhyuddin writes about his father: “I cannot remember my father ever talking on the phone whilst sitting when he spoke to…
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E-book; Ramadan Related Hadith Q & A
In this brief booklet, some important matters related to the blessed month of Ramadan have been gathered. These articles are a collection which I have taken from my…
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Sterling Advices of Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) on Interaction
In the following report, Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu’anhu) has offered sterling guidelines on interaction with fellow humans. Lets read them carefully with the intention of implementing. The famous Tabi’iy;…
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Tabligh and the Method of the ‘Ambiya (‘alayhimus salam)
‘Allamah Muhammad Yusuf Al Binnory (rahimahullah) writes: “May Allah Ta’ala shower abundant mercy on the soul of Moulana Ilyas (rahimahullah) who reminded the Muslim ummah of their forgotten…
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The Sunnah of Exchanging Gifts
Among the many Sunnats of our Nabiy (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) that pertain to our social life is the beautiful Sunnah of exchanging gifts. Rasulullah (sallallahu ’alayhi wasallam) said: “Offer gifts…
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Accept Responsibility When It’s Your’s!
It has become a common trend nowadays for people to pass on information with the following disclaimer: “Retweets are not necessarily endorsements.” or: “The views expressed in this…
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Reciting Hadiths of Sahih Bukhariy to Repel Calamity
It is a famous statement among the Muhaddithun: “When reciting Hadith, Allah Ta’ala’s special mercies descend.” (Tadribur Rawi, vol. 4, pg. 540) During times of difficulty, fear and…
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Shaykh Binnory’s (rahimahullah) Dislike for Fame
Hazrat Shaykh, Moulana Muhammad Yusuf Binnory (rahimahullah) had an intense dislike for fame. He closed every door and avenue that could lead to fame to the extent that…
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Get the Reply and Du’as of the Angels
In Islam, we are constantly taught to focus on our duty, irrespective of whether the next party does their part or not. We are answerable for our own…
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The Virtues of Visiting the Sick
Every community has people who fall ill. In Islam, we are encouraged to visit such people and not to neglect them. The extent of the importance of this…
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Shaykh Binnory (rahimahullah)’s Staunchness (Steadfastness) on the Truth
Shaykh Moulana Muhammad Yusuf Binnory (rahimahullah) was never lenient in religious matters. Shaykh (rahimahullah) never shied away from saying the harsh truth whenever the necessity arose. Moulana’s dignity,…
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Rectified Motives and Reformed Children
The Honourable Hadith expert of our times, Al-Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) often states that the residents of Madinah Munawwarah regularly make the following du’a: اللّٰهُمَّ أَصْلِحِ النِّيَّةَ…
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Leaving for the Masjid in the State of Wudu
There are several incentives for one who does wudu at his residence before leaving for the masjid. Hereunder are two of those benefits: 1. Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu…
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The Efforts of the ‘Ulama Against the Baseless Attacks on Hadith
‘Allamah Muhammad Yusuf Binnory (rahimahullah) writes: “The deviant groups of the past made baseless objections against the noble Hadith to which the likes of Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah),…
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