Understanding the Meaning of “Hayya ‘alal-Falah” and the Status of Salah in Islam
Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) on one occasion drew attention to an important phrase whose meaning has become forgotten among many of us, a phrase we repeat and hear daily, almost as a routine. Shaykh (hafizahullah) said: "We…
Tarawih; 20 Rak’ahs and no less!
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. Thereafter, it was Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu…
Tarawih; 20 rak’ats. 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 Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. In recent times there has been a growth in the…
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 during Eidul Adha. This brief article seeks to clarify the matter and to…
Isal-Thawab (Your link to the Deceased)
Whoever comes to this world has to depart and therefore everyone suffers the loss of a dear and near person at some point in his or her life. One method of reducing the grief felt over that loss is to constantly benefit the deceased through Isal-Thawab, which…
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 reason for which they keep harping on the fact that we need to follow the Quran and…
Tahiyyatul Masjid; Our Weak Point!
Imagine a visitor that enters your home, takes a seat, occupies himself with his personal affairs, fulfills his need and then leaves without even greeting you..? The consequences of such a visit are obvious! Moreover, what if such behavior is repeated daily…
Inheritance, the full detail – Audio
This is a recent lecture by my Beloved Father, Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah) in which he has highlighted -in detail- all that needs to be known on this crucial topic. Download here 09/05/2013
Hanafiy, Shafi’iy or “Muhammadiy”?
We are often faced with the question: "Why do you follow Imam Abu Hanifah, Imam Malik or Imam Shafi'iy etc (rahimahumullah)? Aren't we supposed to follow Sayyiduna Muhammad (sallallahu 'alaihi wasallam)"? A unique perspective My Respected Teacher,…