Mustahabb (Rewardable) Fasts of the Year
Besides the fard (obligatory) fast of Ramadan, there are various Nafl (optional) fasts that Nabiy (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) kept throughout the year. We too can make an intention of following in His foot steps this year Insha Allah. The Sahabah…
Additional Spending on ‘Ashura Day
There are several legitimate practices in Islam that have been wrongfully deemed as incorrect. In an era of religious melt-down, we cannot afford such incorrect assertions One such practice is, spending on one's family on the day of 'Ashura (The 10th of…
Deeds That Equal the Reward of Hajj
This article, among countless others, was inspired by my Beloved Father (rahimahullah). My Allah Ta'ala fill his grave with mercy. Hajj without a Visa! Since Hajj is among the most virtuous deeds in Islam, and not everyone can afford it (especially on a…
To the Seekers of the Noble Hadith of Rasulullah sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
The following are couplets that were composed by Imam Abu Bakr Ibn Durayd (rahimahullah) in praise of Hadith Students. My Respected Teacher, Shaykhul Hadith Moulana Fadhlur Rahman A'zamiy (may Allah protect him) generally reads it to the students of the…
Nafl (Optional) Salah in a Vehicle
In our era of hustle and bustle, the following Sunnah of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) is quite pertinent and appropriate: Sayyiduna Abdullah Ibn 'Umar (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) would perform (nafl)…
Death on a Friday or in Ramadan
There is a common belief that one who passes away during blessed days or months is saved from the punishment of the grave. The following discussion supports this.
Authenticity of the Du’a for the Bazar
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) is reported to have said: “Whoever recites the following du’a after entering the bazar, will receive a million rewards, one million sins of his shall be forgiven, his rank will be raised by a million stages and (in…
The Issue of Tawassul in Du’a
Tawassul and wasilah literally mean to make a request or supplicate through a means. It is permissible for one to request Allah Ta’ala to accept his du'a through the medium of some deeds or the rank of certain individuals as this may be closer to acceptance.…
A Day Nobler Than the Two Eids
THE DAY OF JUMU'AH Every nation has an appointed day of celebration and worship, which they have chosen by themselves. The Jews chose Saturday as their day of worship whereas the Christians chose Sunday as theirs. However, Friday is such a day which Allah…
Status of the Famous Hadith on the Virtues of Ramadan
This an in-depth analysis of the Famous Hadith in which our Beloved Nabiy (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) described Ramadan to the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) by my Friend and Colleague: Moulana Bilal Aliy of Chicago, Director of www.darulhikmah.com, Founder…
Cure for Depression
Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik (radiyallahu'anhu) reports that it was the noble practice of our beloved Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) after every Fardh Salah to place his right hand on his forehead (and in some narrations: on his head) and recite the…
Authenticity of Salatut Tasbih
In these times of neglect towards din, its sad that some people prefer to discourage the masses from proven acts of worship. The sad part is that it's all done in the name of promoting Islam! One such deed is: Salat al-Tasbih. In light of the great…
Prophetic Counsel
In an absolutely captivating style, the Nabiy of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) offered the following priceless counsel to his devoted servant, Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu 'anhu).
Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah
A Brief Intro to The Grand Muhaddith of our era: Shaykh Muhammad 'Awwamah (hafizahullah) (Prepared by his son, Shaykh Muhyuddin, Translated by Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abasoomer) The eminent Islamic-scholar Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Muhammad 'Awwamah was born…
Garbs of Fire
Once while Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was walking through the streets of Madinah, He noticed a Sahabiy (radiyallahu 'anhu) whose pants were below his ankles. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) advised him to raise his garments.…
Recommended Times for Using the Miswak
Perhaps the most encapsulating Hadith on the importance of brushing the teeth with a Miswak is the narration of Sayyiduna Abu Umamah (radiyallahu'anhu) wherein Rasulullah (sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) says: "Use the Miswak, for it is a means of cleansing the…