Q: What du'aa should one say when he wakes up from sleep? Answer: "Al-hamdu lillahe allathee ahyaana ba'da maa amaatanaa wa ilayhin-nushoor" (Related by Bukhari and Muslim). It means: All praise is due to Allah Who gave us life after having taken it from us and unto Him is the resurrection. Q: When entering the bathroom to answer the call of nature … [Read more...]
Du’aa – the marrow of Worship
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When it is definite and beyond dispute that whatever happens in the world happens by the will of Allah and that every thing that exists lies absolutely in His power and control. It is manifestly natural for us to supplicate to Him in our needs, big as well as small. Followers of all religions beseech Allah and address their petitions to … [Read more...]
The Reality of Istikhaara
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PREFACE All praises are due to Allah, the Creator, Nourisher and Sustainer of both the worlds. Through Allah's infinite mercy on mankind. He selected Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) as a mentor and filled his heart with love and affection towards His creation. May Allah's choicest blessings and salutations be showered on His beloved Rasul … [Read more...]
Adopt a Sunnah – The Blessed Fruit
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ADOPT A SUNNAH...3 BLESSED FRUIT Allah Ta'ala says in the noble Qur'aan, 'Do you not see that Allah sends down rain from the sky, and we produce therewith fruits of various colours.' (Surah Faatir 27). And Allah Ta'ala says, 'And he sent down rain from the sky and brought forth fruits as a provision for you.' (Baqarah 22) Fruit and vegetation are a great bounty of Allah Ta'ala upon humanity. Some provide nourishment and … [Read more...]
Adopt a Sunnah – MERCY OR TORMENT ??
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Allah Ta'ala says, 'And He is the One who sends the winds ahead of His Mercy, i.e. Rain.' (Al-Furqaan 48) In another verse, Allah Ta'ala says, 'When they (the nation of Aad) saw a cloud approaching their valleys, they said, 'This cloud will give us rain,' Nay! It is the calamity you were asking to be hastened. A wind wherein is a grievous punishment.' (al-Ahqaaf 24) Allah Ta'ala has complete control over everything. Within the blink of an eye … [Read more...]
The Importance of Tawbah [book by Moulana Ahmad Chohan]
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DEFINITION OF SIN Any action which is contrary to the commandments of Allah Ta'aala and earn His displeasure is a sin. Although sins are categorised as "major" and "minor" one should bear in mind that to earn the displeasure of Allah Ta'aala is a major offence. Hazrat Ibne Abbas (radhiyallahu anhu) said, "Every prohibition is a major sin." Hazrat Fudhail Ibne Ayaaz (rahmatullah alaih) said, "The lighter one regards a sin the greater is … [Read more...]
