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 'Aliyyil A'lal Wahhab Translation:…
8 Reasons for our du’as being rejected
Many of us spend considerable time making du'a, pouring our hearts out to Allah with hope and sincerity. Yet, despite our earnest supplications, we sometimes feel that our du'as go unanswered. Why does this happen? How can we understand it in light of Allah's…
There is no bad luck in the month of Safar
Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ’anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, "There is no such thing as Safar [being bad]." [i.e., Safar holds no inherent ill omen] (Sahih Bukhariy, Hadith: 5707, 5717 and 5757) In light of this and…
An Inspirational Incident of Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu’anhu)
In Kitabul Athar of Imam Muhammad Ibn Hasan Ash Shaybaniy (rahimahullah) there is mention of an amazing incident of Sayyiduna 'Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu 'anhu) showing appreciation to a man for his sacrifices for din: كان عمر بن الخطاب رضي الله عنه يطعم…
Understanding the Importance of ‘Ulama – Audio
Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Certainly the example of the ‘Ulama in the world is like the example of the stars through which guidance is obtained in the darkness of the land and sea. When the…
What to do when you hear about the wrong of your Muslim brother – Audio
Islam teaches us to collectively support each other at times of need. One such occasion is when a fellow muslim falls into sin. A muslim never rejoices at the mistake of his fellow brother/sister. Sayyiduna 'Umar (radiyallahu'anhu) practically demonstrated an…
The generosity of Nabiy (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 Hadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam): Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar…
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 given the title:…
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) reports that Nabiy (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "The believers in their mutual…
Tribute to Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah)- audio 3
After the tragic passing away of my Beloved Father (rahimahullah), several people sent tributes and shared cherished memories of him. Mufti Abdul Kader Hoosen (hafizhahullah) was among those who shared some of his experiences with my Beloved Father…