How to respond in times of crisis – Audio
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 life, prosperity, as well as adversity. How we respond in these conditions is crucial. Here is a talk I…
Lesson 10 – Spread the Salam
Lesson 10 - Spread the Salam Nabi (sallallahu ’alayhi wasallam) was once asked: ‘Which qualities of Islam are the best?’ He replied: ‘feeding the people and saying Salam to those whom you know and those whom you do not know.’ (Sahih Bukhari) Hazrat…
Social life & Islam – Audio
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 Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah) on the social aspects of our Din, the rights and…
The Rights afforded to Women in Islam
This is a transcript of a lecture given by my beloved father, Shaykhul Hadith, Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah) on the topic of The Rights afforded to Women in Islam. The transcript was checked by Darul Hadith, before publishing. Download the eBook…
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’i; Sayyiduna Sa’id ibn Musayyab (rahimahullah)…
The Sunnah of exchanging gifts
Among the many Sunnats of our Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) that pertain to our social life is the beautiful Sunnah of exchanging gifts. Rasulullah (sallallahu ’alayhi wasallam) said: ‘Offer gifts to each other, for this creates affection and removes the…
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 Sunnah of Picking the Teeth Another form of oral hygiene in Islam is the…
Let’s honour the dignity of our marhum, ‘fallen brethren’
Undoubtedly, Allah Ta'ala has favoured the Ummah of Nabi Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) in countless ways. Intervalled Tests From time to time Allah Ta'ala -by his wisdom- also tests the Ummah. Nabi (sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) informed the…
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 alleviate the sufferings of its people soon) when we saw two of our…
Having Adab for Allah and everything connected to Him – Audio
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; to have respect/manners/etiquettes. This is something of utmost importance although…
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 creed must reign supreme. This is not to say, Islam doesn’t allow recreation, or light…
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 vendors. The following Hadith is a source of guidance and inspiration on this topic:
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 boggling is the fact that the entire human race has been extracted from a single couple; Nabi Adam…
Islamic Manners
By: Shaykh 'Abdul Fattah Abu Ghuddah (rahimahullah) Translated by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar About the book Etiquette holds an esteemed place in Islam. In Surah Taha, Allah Ta'ala instructed Nabi Musa ('alayhis salam) to adopt the correct etiquette when he…