What Is Islamic Equality?
The rules of segregation (Hijab) that are to protect a woman’s chastity and innocence are often misconstrued as being contrary to Islamic equality. Does equality necessitate an identity…
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The Importance of Keeping a Beard
From the Pen of ‘Allamah Binnoriy (rahimahullah): Muhaddithul ‘Asr, ‘Allamah Muhammad Yusuf Binnoriy (rahimahullah) once wrote: A sad incident occurred at the [Islamic] University of Bhawalpur, as reported…
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The Miracle of the Holy Quran and Its Eloquence
From the Pen of ‘Allamah Binnoriy (rahimahullah): Muhaddithul ‘Asr, ‘Allamah Muhammad Yusuf Binnoriy (rahimahullah) once wrote: Subhanallah! [the Quran Karim contains] such eloquence, such rhetorical majesty (balaghah), such…
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Looking at the Good in Others
This discourse emphasized the importance of focusing on the good in people rather than their shortcomings. Attention was drawn to the need to appreciate and respect our ‘Ulama,…
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Making the Most of the Days of Ramadan and ‘Eidul Fitr
وَإِن تَعُدُّوا نِعْمَةَ اللَّهِ لَا تُحْصُوهَا ۗ إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَغَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ “And if you should count the favors of Allah, you could not enumerate them. Indeed, Allah is…
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Lesson 15 – Maintaining Relationships
Lesson 15 – Maintaining relationships As humans, we are prone to having various types of relationships with others. As Muslims, we are taught to honour good relationships. On…
2 min read 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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Become a Key Towards Good
طوبى لعبد جعله الله مفتاحا للخير مغلاقا للشر Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Glad tidings for the one whom Allah uses as a key for [opening] good…
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Earnings, the Rights and Wrongs
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…
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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…
Listen to audio Lesson 11 – Bringing Joy to a Muslim
Lesson 11 – Bringing joy to a Muslim Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu ’anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ’alayhi wasallam) said: “Whoever does for his brother what pleases him, solely…
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Virtues of Neighbourhood Watching
There are numerous Hadiths that expound on the virtues of protecting/guarding the Muslims and their property. Hereunder are a select few: Sayyiduna Sahl ibn Sa’d as-Sa’idiy (radiyallahu ‘anhu)…
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‘Ibadah During the Month of Dhul Hijjah
Dhul Hijjah is one of the four sacred months of the Hijriy calendar. Actions during this month are more meritorious, especially the first ten days of this month.…
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Honour Through the Mubarak Hadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
Allah Ta’ala most definitely honours those involved in learning and imparting Diniy knowledge in this world and the Hereafter. This can be easily understood from the Quran Majid…
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A Brief Summary of Shaykh ‘Awwamah’s Biography
The following is a summary of the biography of My Honourable Teacher; Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah). The original book was written in Arabic by Shaykhs son,…
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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…
3 min read Lesson 10 – Spread the Salam
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…
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Never Compromise Your Iman
Iman is the greatest bounty bestowed by Almighty Allah. This is a talk delivered by my beloved father, Shaykhul Hadith, Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah) on the topic of…
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