The Erosion of the Islamic Identity
Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) often speaks about the importance of preserving the distinct identity of a Muslim and not adopting the ways and habits of others.…
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Looking With the Eye of Learning
Drawing lessons from others (‘ibrah) is an essential quality for a believer. This lecture emphasized the importance of benefiting from the good found in others, and refraining from…
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A Lesson in Submission to the Insight of Seniors
Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) says: “As was customary in the old religious schools (madrasahs), students of knowledge would study together in different rooms. In our room, Alhamdulillah, we…
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Lesson 14 – Love for the Symbols of Islam
Lesson 14 – Love for the symbols of Islam Allah Ta’ala says in the Holy Quran: ومن يعظم شعائر الله فإنها من تقوى القلوب “And whoever honours the symbols…
4 min read Lesson 13 – The Power of Du’a
Lesson 13 – The Power of Du’a Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ’anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ’alayhi wasallam) said: “Make du’a to Allah with conviction of acceptance.” (Sunan…
4 min read Lesson 12 – The Sunnah of Gifting
Lesson 12 – The Sunnah of Gifting Offering gifts (hadiyyahs) to each other is a noble trait and well encouraged in Islam. People around the globe have the…
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How to Respond in Times of Crisis
Allah Ta’ala sent every man into this Dunya so that he can leave this Dunya, we all came to go. Allah Ta’ala tests us through different conditions in…
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Lesson 10 – Spread the Salam Nabiy (sallallahu ’alayhi wasallam) was once asked: “Which qualities of Islam are the best?” He replied: “feeding the people and saying Salam…
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How to Advise a Sinner
In this incident, we learn from Amirul Muminin; Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu’anhu) how to rectify a sinner, with wisdom and gentleness. Download the complete lecture here Download the PDF transcript of…
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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…
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Social life & Islam
Allah Ta’ala has selected, perfected and completed the Din of Islam. Islam covers all spheres of life. This is a lecture delivered by my beloved father, Shaykhul Hadith…
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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)…
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Inspirations from Shaykhul Hadith Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah)
Lessons and inspirations learnt from Shaykhul Hadith Moulana Haroon Abasoomar Saheb (rahimahullah) Written by Moulana Ahmad Jeewa saheb (hafizahullah) – Hazrat Moulana Haroon’s (rahimahullah) deputy Imam at the…
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‘Allamah Binnory’s Weeping and Crying
Moulana Muhammad Yusuf Binnory (rahimahullah) was the proof of the true meaning of the verse: وَإِذَا سَمِعُوا مَا أُنزِلَ إِلَى الرَّسُولِ تَرَىٰ أَعْيُنَهُمْ تَفِيضُ مِنَ الدَّمْعِ مِمَّا عَرَفُوا…
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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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Our Duty Towards Our Children
The current secular environments that we live in, sometimes alters one’s understanding of basics. Among these basics, is the duty towards our children. Here is a talk on…
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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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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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Generosity
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) was the ideal role model in all aspects of life. He peaked on every level of Human achievements. He was the most perfect and…
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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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