How to Receive the Du’as of the Angels
This article is from the many ones that were inspired by my Beloved Father (rahimahullah). He commenced the discussion on this particular one whilst I was at his…
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Lesson 11 – Bringing Joy to a Muslim
Lesson 11 – Bringing joy to a Muslim Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu ’anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ’alayhi wasallam) said: “Whoever does for his brother what pleases him, solely…
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Virtues of Neighbourhood Watching
There are numerous Hadiths that expound on the virtues of protecting/guarding the Muslims and their property. Hereunder are a select few: Sayyiduna Sahl ibn Sa’d as-Sa’idiy (radiyallahu ‘anhu)…
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Honour Through the Mubarak Hadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Allah Ta’ala most definitely honours those involved in learning and imparting Diniy knowledge in this world and the Hereafter. This can be easily understood from the Quran Majid…
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Build Yourself a Palace in Jannah
The five daily Fard Salahs have stipulated optional [Sunnah] Salahs that accompany each of them. On the day of Qiyamah, if there is any deficiency in a person’s…
3 min read Lesson 10 – Spread the Salam
Lesson 10 – Spread the Salam Nabiy (sallallahu ’alayhi wasallam) was once asked: “Which qualities of Islam are the best?” He replied: “feeding the people and saying Salam…
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The Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah; a Time to Become Beloved to Allah!
The ten most blessed days of the year have arrived! From the entire three hundred and sixty days of the Islamic calendar, there is no other set of…
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Lesson 9 – Constant engagement in Dhikr Sayyidah A’ishah (radiyallahu ’anha) said: “Nabiy (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) would be engaged in the Dhikr of Allah, all the time.” (Sahih Muslim)…
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Lesson 8 – Love for the Sunnah It is the belief of every Muslim that the only way to successfully enter Jannah is by following the Sunnah of…
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Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah’s (hafizahullah) Commitment to the Service of Hadith
One of the Students of my Honourable Teacher; Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) who had visited the Shaykh (13 February 2021), to pay his respects and condolence…
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The Generosity of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and the Barakah of Ten Dirhams
When doing any deed, one’s duty is to ensure sincerity of intention. Allah Ta’ala is the One who accepts, and grants barakah as He pleases. Hereunder is an inspiring…
2 min read Lesson 7 – Love for the Quran Karim
Lesson 7 – Love for the Quran Karim My Beloved Father; Hazrat Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah) had a deep love for the kalam of Allah; the Holy Quran.…
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The Actual Reason for Our Current Pitiful State
My Honourable Teacher; Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) often cites the following eye-opening incident from the life of Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu’anhu). Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu’anhu) was…
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Which Group Are You From?
Spiritually, in this world as well as the next, there will always only be three kinds of people: the very good ones, the very bad ones and those…
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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)…
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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 says: “Allah destroys interest, and increases charity.” (Surah…
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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…
2 min read 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…
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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”…
2 min read 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…
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What to do on ‘Ashura Day?
Hereunder is a brief description of how to spend the auspicious day of ‘Ashura, in light of the Hadiths of Rasulullah (sallallahu ’alayhi wasallam). 1. Observe the Fast…
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