Which group are you from?
Spiritually, in this world and well as the next, there will always only be three kinds of people; The very good ones, the very bad ones and those in between. In Surah Waqi'ah, Allah Ta'ala categorizes the population of the hereafter as follows:
Feeling the pain of the Ummah
An essential part of the culture of Islam is for each individual to consider himself/herself as part of the same body. 1. Sayyiduna Nu’man ibn Bashir (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: ‘The believers in their mutual…
The Charity of Ibn Jurayj (rahimahullah)
Allah Ta'ala and His Messenger (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) have promised barakah for those who give charity with sincerity. Allah Ta'ala states: 'Allah destroys interest, and increases charity.' (Surah Baqarah, Ayah: 276) Hereunder is an inspiring…
Questions unrelated to ‘amal (practice)
Some people have the habit of pursuing such topics that have no relevance to one’s practical life (‘amal). Our pious predecessors (salaf) would sternly discourage this as it is a waste of time and could even lead to confusion. (Fathul Bari, Hadith: 7289)…
Lesson 6 – Expecting the rewards of deeds (ihtisab)
Lesson 6 - Expecting the rewards of deeds (ihtisab) The Quran and Hadith are filled with warnings against sins and the virtues of good deeds. A believer ought to have yaqin (conviction) on the incentives mentioned by Allah and His Messenger (sallallahu…
No suffering goes unrewarded
Difficulty and hardship have become widespread in the world today. People are suffering in various forms throughout the globe. The simple solution for this is a ‘collective revival’ of the Sunnah of our Beloved Nabi (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam). Nevertheless,…
Lesson 5 – Pondering over Allah’s Creation
Lesson 5 - Pondering over Allah’s Creation Marvelling over the power of our Creator through His creation is a potent spiritual booster. It is one of the most effective ways of recognising Allah Ta’ala. In many verses of the Quran, Allah ‘Azza wa Jall, asks of…
What to do on ‘Aashura day?
Hereunder is a brief description of how to spend the auspicious day of 'Aashura, in light of the Hadiths of Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam). 1. Observe the Fast and get one year's sins forgiven Sayyiduna Abu Qatadah (radiyallahu'anhu) reports…
What We Need to Know about the Six Fasts of Shawwal
As Ramadan departs, we all are encouraged to extend the momentum by observing the six fasts of Shawwal. The famous Hadith in Sahih Muslim states: “Whoever observes the fast of Ramadan and follows it up with six fasts in Shawwal will be rewarded as if he has…
Four deeds for increasing the memory
The following was written by My Honourable Teacher; Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) for the benefit of students of knowledge and all others who need it. Shaykh writes: The four deeds below are effective in increasing one’s…
Inspirations from Shaykhul Hadith Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah)
Lessons and inspirations learnt from Shaykhul Hadith Moulana Haroon Abasoomar Saheb (rahimahullah) Written by Moulana Ahmad Jeewa saheb (hafizahullah) - Hazrat Moulana Haroon's (rahimahullah) deputy Imam at the Isipingo Beach Masjid for the past fifteen…
Lesson 4 – Feeling the pain of the Ummah
Lesson 4 - Feeling the pain of the Ummah my Beloved Father, Hazrat Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah) considered himself in relation to the Ummah, as one limb of a single body. Sayyiduna Nu’man Ibn Bashir (radiyallahu’anhu) reports that Rasulullah…
Lesson 3 – Support for all forms of service to Islam
Lesson 3 - Support for all forms of service to Islam Hazrat Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah) was blessed by Almighty Allah with a very intelligent mind, big heart and broad horizons. Allah Ta’ala chose him to actively serve Islam in several forms, like…
Well-wishing Businessmen
Well-wishing is a fundamental part of our Din. In the famous, authentic (sahih) Hadith, Nabi (sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) said: 'The Din [of Islam] is well-wishing.' (Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 196) The fact that Nabi (sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) used such an…
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 in many venues. He would always quote the famous Hadith on this topic: ‘There is no superiority for an…
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 Bukhari, Hadith: 1) My Beloved Father, (rahimahullah) would encourage his…
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 human body; when that stops, the body dies. Preservation of the ‘Ulama is imperative to…
Eulogy of Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah)
Attached, is a eulogy of my Beloved Father, The Ameer and founder of Darul Hadith; Hazrat Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah). If deemed suitable, you may put it on your local notice board. Download here جَزاكمُ الله خَيرًا وَبارَكَ فِيكُمْ…
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, says: “One day a Qari, who was my friend, came to…
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…