Your friend, your influence – Audio
وَيَوۡمَ يَعَضُّ الظَّالِمُ عَلٰى يَدَيۡهِ يَقُوۡلُ يٰلَيۡتَنِى اتَّخَذۡتُ مَعَ الرَّسُوۡلِ سَبِيۡلًا. يٰوَيۡلَتٰى لَيۡتَنِىۡ لَمۡ اَتَّخِذۡ فُلَانًا خَلِيۡلًا. لَقَدۡ اَضَلَّنِىۡ عَنِ الذِّكۡرِ بَعۡدَ اِذۡ جَآءَنِىۡ ؕ وَكَانَ الشَّيۡطٰنُ لِلۡاِنۡسَانِ…
Earnings, the rights and wrongs – Audio
Allah Ta'ala is the Only Sustainer. He has allocated and provided the sustenance for the entire creation. This is what Allah Himself has taken as his responsibility. Ours is to ensure that we seek this sustenance vial halal means. Listen to a series of talks…
How to receive the du’as of the Angels
This article is from the many ones that were inspired by my Beloved Father (rahimahullah). He commenced the discussion on this particular one whilst I was at his side during a dialysis session. Such was his love for 'ilm, that he engaged in its discussions…
‘Ibadah during the month of Dhul Hijjah – Audio
Dhul Hijjah is one of the four sacred months of the Hijri calendar. Actions during this month are more meritorious, especially the first ten days of this month. Here is a talk delivered by my beloved father, Shaykhul Hadith, Moulana Haroon Abasoomar…
The dangerous malady of hardened hearts – Audio
Being neglectful of Allah Ta'ala as well as overindulgence in sin, causes the heart to harden. This results in one not taking effect from any advise or admonition. A hard heart is cursed, and is far from Allah Ta'ala's mercy. Listen here to my lecture on this…
Create a barrier between yourself and sin – Audio
A person whose heart is void of Taqwa will easily fall into sin. Fear Allah Ta'ala wherever you are. Taqwa will safeguard and protect a person from sin and will help to create many barriers against sin. This is a talk delivered by my beloved father, Shaykhul…
The generosity of Nabi (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…
Iman and its branches – Audio
أَلَمْ تَرَ كَيْفَ ضَرَبَ اللَّـهُ مَثَلًا كَلِمَةً طَيِّبَةً كَشَجَرَةٍ طَيِّبَةٍ أَصْلُهَا ثَابِتٌ وَفَرْعُهَا فِي السَّمَاءِ. تُؤْتِي أُكُلَهَا كُلَّ حِينٍ بِإِذْنِ رَبِّهَا ۗ وَيَضْرِبُ اللَّـهُ الْأَمْثَالَ لِلنَّاسِ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَتَذَكَّرُونَ.…
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:…
Which group are you from?
Spiritually, in this world and well as the next, there will always only be three kinds of people; The very good ones, the very bad ones and those in between. In Surah Waqi'ah, Allah Ta'ala categorizes the population of the hereafter as follows:
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 Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: ‘The believers in their mutual…
The life and memory of our Ameer and Founder; Hazrat Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah) – Audio
A special program on the life and memory of our Ameer and Founder; Hazrat Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah) that was conducted on 7th November 2020 at the Darul Hadith Research Centre. List of the Guest Speakers including their respective time…
No suffering goes unrewarded
Difficulty and hardship have become widespread in the world today. People are suffering in various forms throughout the globe. The simple solution for this is a ‘collective revival’ of the Sunnah of our Beloved Nabi (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam). Nevertheless,…
Reciting & listening to the Quran in Ramadan
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma) narrates that: ‘Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) was the most generous of all the people, and he would peak in generosity during Ramadan when Jibril ('alayhis salam) use to meet him. Jibril…
‘Allamah Binnory; a Muhaddith and Mufti
Moulana Muhammad Yusuf Binnory (rahimahullah) was a great Muhaddith of his time. He was a master in the field of Hadith, a research scholar and a critic. Together with the knowledge of Hadith, he also acquired a vast knowledge and deep understanding in fiqh.…
Beneficial deeds for Isal Thawab
When faced with the tragedy of the death of any near or dear one, we are encouraged to engage in isal thawab; i.e, to dedicate the reward for nafl (optional) deeds to the deceased. Hereunder is a list of some suggested deeds for Isal thawab, that have been…
The huge rewards for attending a funeral
As we get closer to Qiyamah, death becomes more widespread. At present, we receive the sad news of the death of near and dear ones with more frequency than before. Click here for what to do when receiving the sad news of someone's passing away. To attend a…
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 are simple, but effective and do not take much time. When hearing the news of the…
When in difficulty with no help in sight
Sayyiduna ‘Utbah ibn Gazwan (radiyallahu ‘anhu) has reported from Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) that when one is lost in any lonely place or finds himself in any difficulty without any assistance at hand, then he should call out the following three…
Making the most of our short lifespans – Audio
Sayyiduna 'Uthman (radiyallahu 'anhu) mentions إن من جزاء الحسنة الحسنة بعدها، ومن جزاء السيئة السيئةُ بعدها When somebody does something good then he is rewarded with the ability to do another good, and when someone does some evil then he is punished by…
Du’a when welcoming a Haji
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu’anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) said the following to a returning Haji: قَبِلَ اللهُ حَجَّك ، وَغَفَرَ ذَنْبَكَ، وَاَخْلَفَ نَفَقَتَكَ ‘Qabilallahu hajjaka, wa ghafara dhambaka, wa…