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A Muslim in Difficulty
Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “A Muslim who experiences any hardship, discomfort, worry, sorrow, grief, and distress even if it be a…
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Advices, reminders and research from the Madrasah and our senior ʿUlamaa.
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Service to One’s Mother
Hadhrat Muhammad bin Munkadir (rahmatullahi alaih) was a famous taabi`ee and from amongst the distinguished narrators of Hadeeth. He relates that onc…
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Guidance through Respect
There was once a fire-worshipper who noticed his son eating during the month of Ramadhaan in the presence of the Muslims. He was infuriated and repri…
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The hand that Gives is better than the hand that Receives
Once Ibrahim bin Adham rahmatullahi alaih met Shaqeeeq Balkhi rahmatullahi alaih in Makkah Mukarramah and asked: “What made you devote all your time …
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Bathed by Angels
During the battle of Uhud, Hanzalah bin Abi ‘Aamir (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) fought very bravely but was eventually martyred by Shaddaad bin Aswad. Innaa …
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The Perfume of Piety
There was once a person whose body would always exude the fragrance of the most exotic musk and perfume. A friend one day asked him, “What is this wo…
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The Might of a Morsel
Imaam Abu Muhammad Al-Juwayni (rahimahullah) was a great ‘aalim who possessed an extremely high level of caution and concern regarding the consumptio…
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Against All Odds
Muhammad bin Yazeed Ansaari relates the following: When the khaleefah, Sulaimaan bin ‘Abdul Malik, passed away, his successor ‘Umar bin ‘Abdul ‘Azeez…
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Allah Ta’ala alone Controls all Affairs
One night a villager could not sleep owing to a pain in his side. A doctor commented: “This pain is caused by him having eaten a certain leaf. I will…
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A Simile Illustrating Humility
A raindrop fell from a spring cloud. When it saw the wide expanse of the sea it was absolutely ashamed. It reflected: “what am I?” and “how great is …
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A Muslim in Difficulty
Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “A Muslim who experiences any hardship, discomfort, worry, sorrow, grief, and distress even if it be a…
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Service to One’s Mother
Hadith: Nabi (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said, “Do not curse fever, for it removes the sins of man just as a furnace removes rust from iron.” (Sahe…
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Guidance through Respect
There was once a fire-worshipper who noticed his son eating during the month of Ramadhaan in the presence of the Muslims. He was infuriated and repri…
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An Evil Thought
Sufyaan Thowri (Rahimahullah) was among the famous Imaams in the science of Hadeeth and Islamic law. He once mentioned that he was guilty of a sin du…
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The Danger of Pride and the Favour of the A’immah-e-Mujtahideen
‘Abdullah bin Salaam (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was one of the most leading Jewish rabbis belonging to the clan of Banu Qaynuqaa’. He had clearly seen in N…
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Shaitaan’s Attack through Ingratitude
Shaitaan had made some predictions about mankind. He says: “Wa laa tajidu aktharahum shaakireen” – that my analysis and summary of man is that most o…
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The Procedure for Acceptance
It was a system in our elders that they would meet each other. If they were in the area and there was a saintly person and the saintly person was in …
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Superstition & the Month of Safar
Superstition & the Month of Safar All praises to Allawh (Sub haa nahoo wa Ta’aalaa) and choicest blessings upon our beloved Prophet Muhammud (Sallal …
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Islamic Code of Commerce
There is no contention with regard to wealth being essential for the existence of man. Likewise, there is also no difference of opinion that certain …