The Du’a of Distress
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) used to recite the following Du’a at the time of distress: «لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ الْعَظِيمُ…
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The Straight Path is the Path of Knowledge and Practice
Shaykh ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) once said: The Straight Path is the path of Knowledge and Action. In every rak‘ah of salah, a Muslim recites Surah Fatihah, which contains one…
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A Masnun Recital for After Witr Salah
Sayyiduna Ubayy ibn Ka’b (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) would recite the following Surahs in Witr Salah: • Surah A’la • Surah Kafirun • Surah…
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A Beautiful Recital to Commence One’s Du’a With
Sayyiduna Salamah ibnul Akwa’ (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would commence every du’a with the following words: سُبْحانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَلِيِّ الْأَعْلى الْوَهَّاب Subhana Rabbiyal…
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A Beautiful Recitation to Attain the Reward of Constant Dhikr
Sayyiduna Abu Umamah (radiyallahu’anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) passed him whilst his lips were moving. Nabiy (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) enquired: “O Abu Umamah! What are you…
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A Du’a to Save One’s Self from Vice
The following is an amazing incident from the life of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasalam) in which he successfully deters a young man from zina, and also teaches us…
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Quran Completion Jalsahs; Do We Know the Reality?
It is the utmost mercy of Allah Ta’ala that our country is blessed (and continues to be blessed) with Huffaz of the Holy Quran. The abundant Madrasahs are…
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Weathering the Storm of Misfortune
All misfortune that engulfs man is caused by his actions. Allah Ta’ala says: “All calamities that afflict you are caused by your own doings.” (Surah Shura, Verse: 30)…
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7 Du’as for Knowledge
Knowledge is something one needs throughout one’s life. Hereunder are seven suggested du’as for beneficial and increase in knowledge, which are to be recited daily. ١- رب زدني علمًا…
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Lesson 13 – The Power of Du’a
Lesson 13 – The Power of Du’a Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ’anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ’alayhi wasallam) said: “Make du’a to Allah with conviction of acceptance.” (Sunan…
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Reformation Before Alleviation
The current sad state of the Ummah of Nabiy Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) is indeed unprecedented in recent history. The Ummah is challenged on all fronts; from widespread…
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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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The Significance of the 15th of Sha’ban
The 15th of Sha’ban, which is commonly referred to as “Laylatul Bara-ah” is one of the significant nights in the Islamic calendar. (refer: Tafsir Razi and Ruhul Ma’aniy,…
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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. Let’s read…
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Du’a, the Weapon of a Believer
This is a detailed lecture delivered by my beloved father, Shaykhul Hadith, Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah) on the topic of du’a. Part 1 Part 2
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What to Do When Hearing News of a Funeral
My Beloved Father; Moulana Haroon Abasoomar saheb (hafizhahullah) usually offers the following advices for when we hear the sad news of the passing of a fellow Muslim. These…
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When in Difficulty With No Help in Sight
Sayyiduna ‘Utbah ibn Gazwan (radiyallahu ‘anhu) has reported from Nabiy (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) that when one is lost in any lonely place or finds himself in any difficulty…
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Our Dependence on Allah Ta’ala and the Need for Du’a
Allah Ta’ala says: يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ أَنتُمُ الْفُقَرَاءُ إِلَى اللَّهِ O People you are needy/dependent upon Allah Ta’ala. (Suratul Fatir, verse: 15) The entire creation is actually dependent…
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Du’a for a New Year
At the approach of a New Year or month, the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) would recite the following du’a. Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Hisham (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that the Sahabah (radiyallahu…
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Du’a When Welcoming a Haji
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu’anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) said the following to a returning Haji: قَبِلَ اللهُ حَجَّك ، وَغَفَرَ ذَنْبَكَ، وَأَخْلَفَ نَفَقَتَكَ Qabilallahu hajjak, wa…
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Rectified Motives and Reformed Children
The Honourable Hadith expert of our times, Al-Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) often states that the residents of Madinah Munawwarah regularly make the following du’a: اللّٰهُمَّ أَصْلِحِ النِّيَّةَ…
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