7 Aspects regarding the Saff for Salah
Salah is the most important injunction of Islam, and perfecting the rows (saffs) whilst standing in congregation is part of the perfection of salah. Hereunder are seven Hadiths that discuss seven aspects of the saff for salah. 1. Virtue of the first saff…
The Latecomer should join the Imam without Delay
Latecomers for the congregational Salah often wait for the Imam to rise for the next rak'ah before joining the Salah. In the following Hadith, Rasulullah (sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) explains the correct procedure for latecomers. Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi…
The importance of establishing salah – Audio
Here is a talk delivered by my beloved father, Shaykhul Hadith, Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah) on ensuring that we establish salah in our lives and the lives of our families. He expounds on the great virtues for establishing salah as well. Download…
Three selected deeds for Friday – Audio
In this audio, I have mentioned three Hadiths pertaining to the day of Jumu'ah, each of them have deeds that are extremely rewarding, all of which are very worthy of practice. Download here Download a PDF version of this talk here
Build yourself a palace in Jannah
The five daily Fard Salahs have stipulated optional [Sunnah] Salahs that accompany each of them. On the day of Qiyamah, if there is any deficiency in a person’s Fard Salah, his Nafl Salah will compensate for that. (Sunan Tirmidhi, Hadith: 413) Therefore,…
Performing Salah in the Masjid – Audio
Here is a talk delivered by my beloved father, Shaykhul Hadith, Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah) on this crucial practice of ensuring that we attend the Masjid for all our Salah. Download here 21/06/2020
‘Allamah Binnory’s (rahimahullah) Ramadan
One of ‘Allamah Binnory’s students writes: In the Mubarak month of Ramadan Moulana Muhammad Yusuf Binnory (rahimahullah) used to become the embodiment of worship. He would keep fast with a lot of fervor and would pass a major portion of the night in Salah and…
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…
Changing the route from the ‘Eid Salah
Sayyiduna Jabir (radiyallahu'anhu) reports that when it was the day of 'Eid, Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) would attend and return from the 'Eid salah using different routes. (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 943) Hafiz Ibn Hajar (rahimahullah) –the famous…
The treasure of the night
It was the advice of Nabi Sulayman’s (alayhis salam) Mother, ‘O my son! Do not spend much time sleeping at night, because this causes a person to become destitute on the day of Qiyamah.’ (Sunan ibn Majah, Hadith: 1332) Continuous Sunnah The performance of…
The Value of Adhan – Audio
This a lecture by my Beloved Father, Moulana Haroon Abasoomar saheb (may Allah protect him), expounding in detail the significance of the adhan and those who call it out. Download here 15/11/2013
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…
The Etiquette and Sanctity of the Masjid – Audio
A dynamic three part series in which my Honourable Father, Shaykhul Hadith Moulana Haroon Abasoomar saheb (may Allah protect him) goes in to deep details of the topic. Download all three parts here: One Two Three 15/12/2012
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)…
The Virtue and Format of Salatut Tasbih
By Moulana Zeyad Danka The Virtues of Salatut Tasbih Salatut Tasbih is a very important and meritorious form of salah. This is evident from several Hadiths, wherein Rasulullah (sallallahu ’alayhi wasallam) emphasised on it and enjoined it as a matter of great…
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…
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…