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 when Jibril ('alayhis salam) use to meet him. Jibril…
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 ruler is a guardian and is responsible for his subjects, the man…
‘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 with a lot of fervor and would pass a major portion of the night in Salah and…
Tarawih; 20 Rak’ahs and no less!
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. Thereafter, it was Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu…
‘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 مِنَ الْحَقِّ ‘When they hear what has been revealed to the…
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 and teachers, in addition to: Praising them duly. In fact, they would name their source…
A passage from a manuscript of Sunan Tirmidhi dated 558 A.H
The following is a passage I recently came across in a manuscript of Sunan Tirmidhi. This manuscript dates back to the year 558 A.H. In this passage, the student of Imam Tirmidhi (rahimahullah) relates from Imam Tirmidhi himself some interesting information…
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; at times he would ignore the person to whom he wanted to…
‘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 with the knowledge of Hadith, he also acquired a vast knowledge and deep understanding in fiqh.…
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 Hadiths. There are approximately 200 Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) that have reported…
Fasting on ‘Aashura Saturday
Imams Abu Dawud and Tirmidhi (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 Ramadan. (Sunan Abi Dawud, Hadith:…
The Significance of the 15th of Sha’ban
The 15th of Sha'ban, which is commonly referred to as “Laylatul Bara-ah” (refer: Tafsir Razi and Ruhul ma'ani, Surah 44. Ayah: 3) is one of the significant nights in the Islamic calendar. Ibnul Haj (rahimahullah) states: “The salaf (pious predecessors) would…
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 shifting further away from the blessed Sunnah of our Nabi (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam). This will bring nothing but…
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 not be too frequent to the extent that the audience or…
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 suitable teacher is that together with knowledge one is also able to…
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. Lets read through the following narrations and be inspired.
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 we immediately think of forwarding it instead of first planning to implement it in our…
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 the speech that he delivered at the institute: "I have reliance…
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 nafl (optional) deeds to the deceased. Hereunder is a list of some suggested deeds for Isal thawab, that have been…
The three stages of Hypocrisy
Muhaddithul 'Asr; 'Allamah Muhammad Yusuf Al-Binnory (rahinahullah) writes: 'In the terminology of Islam, atheism and hypocrisy have the same meaning. The contradiction of speech and action is called hypocrisy and it has three stages: The belief of the heart…
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 dies in combat against the enemies of Islam. A Shahid in this world is one on whom the rules of a Shahid apply, like not…