Naming and Praising your Teacher
In the writings and lessons of the scholars of the past, one finds abundant citations from their respective teachers. They would not hold back in: Naming their source…
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Control Your Tongue
The tongue is an important organ of the body. Islam has given us guidance on this too. Listen to the talk delivered by my beloved father, Shaykhul Hadith,…
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Value the ‘Ulama
An authentic Hadith states: Allah Ta’ala will not take knowledge of Din by snatching it all at once. Rather Allah Ta’ala will take away knowledge by taking away…
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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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Allamah Binnory’s Regard for Guests
Mufti ‘Abdus Sattar saheb writes: Shaykh Binnory (rahimahullah) was very kind to the servants and students. At no time did his high position and status prevent him from…
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Protection of the Chastity of Women in Islam & the Fatal Harms of Intermingling
This is a talk on the topic of “the measures in Islam for the protection of the chastity of women.” Delivered by my beloved father, Shaykhul Hadith, Moulana Haroon…
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Rights of Women
Dinul Islam is the perfect religion. A very large part of the rules of Islam relates to the rights of others. This is a lecture on the subject…
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Respect for One’s Teachers
Al-Muhaddith Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah’s (hafizahullah) son; Shaykh Muhyuddin writes about his father: “I cannot remember my father ever talking on the phone whilst sitting when he spoke to…
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Sterling Advices of Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) on Interaction
In the following report, Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu’anhu) has offered sterling guidelines on interaction with fellow humans. Lets read them carefully with the intention of implementing. The famous Tabi’iy;…
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Become the Best in Action and Deed
Allah Ta’ala sent every living thing in this world to leave this world. Nothing and nobody came to remain. We are in this transitory abode. This is the…
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Get the Reply and Du’as of the Angels
In Islam, we are constantly taught to focus on our duty, irrespective of whether the next party does their part or not. We are answerable for our own…
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The Virtues of Visiting the Sick
Every community has people who fall ill. In Islam, we are encouraged to visit such people and not to neglect them. The extent of the importance of this…
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Hadith Guidelines on Tooth-Picking
Islam lays unparalleled emphasis on oral hygiene. In addition to using the miswak at salah times, the miswak is recommended on several other occasions too. See here. The…
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Putting the Elders First
Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) while explaining the importance of etiquette with seniors, writes: “I was once with my friend at our Madrasah Sha’baniyyah in Aleppo (may Allah Ta’ala…
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Having Adab for Allah and Everything Connected to Him
Allah Ta’ala has inspired humans to adopt good qualities. Human beings can progress in the qualities that Allah Ta’ala has instilled in them. Among these qualities is adab;…
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Religion Is No Joke!
As a rule, in every Muslim’s life, his religion must always be preferred over entertainment. Or else very little of Islam will remain. Adherence and reverence for one’s…
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Five Reasons to Sleep with Wudu
Among the many Sunnats that relate to sleeping, making wudu before going to bed is one that yields much gain. There are many incentives for practicing this sunnah…
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The Charitable Buyer
How often have we purchased items from vendors on the streets and sidewalks? Some of us who do so, also have the habit of bargaining with these poor…
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How to Cherish Your Husband
Islam is a balanced religion and addresses all sectors; the employer as well as the employee, the oppressor as well as the oppressed and so on. My previous…
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The Best of You…
One of the great expositions of Almighty Allah’s divinity is the creation of the spouse. The system of procreation is in itself unique as well as divine. Mind…
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We Have Our Own Standards of Conduct..
My beloved and respected teacher in Madinah Munawwarah, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (may Allah protect him) once mentioned a story about his senior teacher, Shaykh ‘Abdul Fattah Abu Ghuddah…
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