Shaykh ‘Abdullah Sirajuddin (rahimahullah)
Shaykh ‘Abdullah Sirajuddin (rahimahullah) was the foremost teacher of my esteemed teacher, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) and was a senior ‘Alim of Syria. In June of the year…
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Rabi’ul Awwal in the Lives of the Sahabah
The Beginning of the Islamic Calendar The Islamic calendar is a symbol of the Muslim Ummah’s identity and history. It is based on the lunar cycle and consists…
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Imamul ‘Asr ‘Allamah Muhammad Anwar Shah Kashmiriy (rahimahullah)
Lineage and Birth Born on 27 Shawwal 1292 AH (26 November 1875 CE), in the village of Dudwan in the district of Lablan (a valley in northern Kashmir),…
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Making the Most of The Blessed Month of Ramadan
At the onset of a previous Ramadan, Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) delivered a short, yet profound message to the Muslim Ummah regarding the blessings of this…
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Understanding the Rank of Imam Bukhariy (rahimahullah)
This discourse was delivered on the esteemed rank and scholarly stature of Imam Bukhariy (rahimahullah) during the Bukhariy Khatam programme at Al-Mazahir Institute of Islamic Studies, held on…
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Rabi’ul Akhir in the Sirah
Each month in the Islamic calendar is a reminder of significant events from the life of our beloved Nabiy (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). The month of Rabi’ul Akhir…
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Rabi’ul Awwal in the Sirah
Events in the life of Rasulullah (sallallahu ’alayhi wasallam) that occurred during the month of Rabi’ul Awwal and lessons derived therefrom The month of Rabi’ul Awwal was graced…
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The Danger of Extravagance and the Importance of Moderation
It is mentioned in a Hadith: إن الله كره لكم ثلاثا: قيل وقال، وإضاعة المال، وكثرة السؤال “Indeed, Allah dislikes for you three things: gossiping, wasting wealth, and…
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I Am But A Slave
Allah Ta’ala refers to Rasulullah (sallallahu ’alayhi wasallam) in the noble Qur’an as His ‘Abd’ (His slave or bondsman). (Surah Baqara, Verse: 23 and Surah Isra, Verse: 1)…
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7 Aspects Regarding the Saff for Salah
Salah is the most important injunction of Islam, and perfecting the rows (saffs) whilst standing in congregation is part of the perfection of salah. Hereunder are seven Hadiths…
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There Is No Bad Luck in the Month of Safar
Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ’anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “There is no such thing as Safar [being bad].” [i.e., Safar holds no inherent ill…
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You Are in Charge and Accountable
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) narrates that he heard Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) saying: “Everyone of you is a guardian and is responsible for his charge; the…
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Reciting Hadiths of Sahih Bukhariy to Repel Calamity
It is a famous statement among the Muhaddithun: “When reciting Hadith, Allah Ta’ala’s special mercies descend.” (Tadribur Rawi, vol. 4, pg. 540) During times of difficulty, fear and…
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Who Should/Could Attend the Bukhariy Graduation Gatherings?
It’s a common practice in many parts of the world whereby reliable ‘Ulama that complete their lessons of Sahih Bukhariy invite the public to share in the blessings…
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