Hold On!!!
The Sunnah is the ideal way for all of mankind, and as Muslims, we are required to hold tightly onto the Sunnah at all times. A young Sahabiy…
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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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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…
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Protecting Ourselves from the Temptations of Festivity
Each year-end brings with it a scourge of fitnah and vice. These are some of the most challenging days of the entire year. Here are a lecture of…
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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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Why Is the Udhiyah/Qurbani of One Sheep Not Sufficient for the Obligation of an Entire Family?
In the recent past, there has been an article circulating electronically which has spread confusion regarding the Hanafiy position on the slaughter of one animal per eligible person…
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Religion Is No Joke!
As a rule, in every Muslim’s life, his religion must always be preferred over entertainment. Or else very little of Islam will remain. Adherence and reverence for one’s…
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No Sahabiy (radiyallahu ‘anhum) Ever Forged a Hadith!
There have always been enemies of Islam throughout time, who attacked the credibility of the Sahabah (radiyallahu’anhum) from various angles. Those who attack the Sahabah (radiyallahu’anhum) are actually…
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The Power of the Pen
Ever since man existed, so too did his pen exist. With the passage of time, the only thing that changed was the form and mechanism of this pen.…
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When to Discharge the Sadaqatul Fitr
There are several Hadiths that encourage discharging the sadaqatul fitr before the Eid salah. Imam Bukhariy (rahimahullah) has included the following chapter in his famous book; Sahih Bukhariy:…
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Do Not Just Believe Everything You Read!
“Don’t believe everything you read” – These were the words of wisdom of the great Shaykh ‘Abdullah Sirajuddin (rahimahullah), the senior Teacher of my Honourable Shaykh, Al-Muhaddith Muhammad…
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Xenophobia Protection Du’as
In times of difficulty as well as ease, we are dependent on Allah Ta’ala. When in prosperity, our Nabiy (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) turned in appreciation to Allah, and when…
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What to Do with “Hearsay”?
The other side of the story A woman once brought a claim against another woman before Qadiy Shurayh (rahimahullah). After some time, she began to cry bitterly. Those…
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The Recent “Maqra-ah”/Hadith Majlis Trend
Attending a few gatherings of completion of Hadith books (like the khatm Bukhariy) for the purpose of barakah etc is applaudable and encouraged. However, the recent trend of…
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Pride; Its Signs, Causes and Remedies
A series of lectures on the crucial topic of Pride, delivered by my Beloved father, Shaykhul Hadith Moulana Haroon Abasoomar saheb (rahimahullah). Download here: one two three four
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33 Reasons to Study Under a Tutor
Knowledge is attractive and it’s something everybody needs. However, when the correct procedure is not followed, the desired results are lost. The trend of self-study that has become…
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It’s Our Offspring at Stake!!!
Upbringing our children in current times is truly challenging. If nothing is done soon, one cannot imagine how worse it could get. There’s nothing sadder than “losing” your child.…
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Who Knows Better?
Some contemporaries, who degrade the Fiqh of the four Imams and their followers, actually do so because they view legitimate “difference of opinion” as evil. This is the…
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Academic Theft!
In the spirit of sharing knowledge, many people at some time or the other end up forwarding an email, re-sharing a post or re-tweeting what they received from…
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A Few Lessons on Adab (Respect)
It is a famous statement of the ‘Ulama: Those who succeeded did so through their adab (respect) and those who failed did so because of the lack of…
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Sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, Not S.A.W.!
There is certain etiquette that applies when we take the names of our predecessors. These are Great leaders in Din, and they deserve a certain amount of respect.…
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