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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Well-Wishing Businessmen
Well-wishing is a fundamental part of our Din. In the famous, authentic (sahih) Hadith, Nabiy (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) said: “The Din [of Islam] is well-wishing.” (Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 196)…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Eulogy of Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah)
Attached, is a eulogy of my Beloved Father, The Amir and founder of Darul Hadith; Hazrat Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah). If deemed suitable, you may put it on…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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‘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…
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The Importance and Benefits of 20 Rak’ahs of Tarawih
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.…
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‘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…
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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…
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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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