While reminding us of His innumerable blessings, Allah Ta’ala mentions in the last verse of Sura Mulk: “Say, Tell me if your water were to vanish into the earth, who will bring you a flowing (stream) water?” This verse was once recited before a man puffed with pride. In his frenzy of haughtiness, he retorted: “Whats the big deal? If our streams sink into the underground earth, all we will do is dig them back out with our spades and hoes.” … [Read more...]
Appreciating the Bounties of Allah
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March 27, 2018 by
A renowned scholar of recent times was Hazrat Moulana Maseehullah Khan Saheb (Rahmatullahi Alayh). Hazrat Moulana paid special attention to aspects related to ettiquette and good mannerisms. On one occasion a tailor approached Moulana and requested him for measurements in order that he may sew him a waistcoat. Moulana was seated at the time and experienced difficulty in standing up due to old age and physical ill health. Nevertheless Moulana … [Read more...]
A Remedy to Combat Sin and Temptation
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March 27, 2018 by
A very beautiful woman who lived in Makkah Mukarramah was admiring herself in the mirror and asked her husband: “Is there any man who will see my face and not be tempted by it?” He replied: “Yes.” She asked: “Who?” He answered: “Ubaid Bin Umair.” She asked: “Will you allow me to tempt and entice him?” He agreed. She approached Ubaid Bin Umair pretending to ask him an important question. When they were in a corner of Musjidul Haram, she … [Read more...]
Guidance through Respect
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March 27, 2018 by
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 reprimanded his son, “How could you destroy the sanctity of the Muslims during the month of Ramadhaan?” After his death, a scholar from the neighbourhood saw him in a dream enjoying from the bounties of Jannat. He was quite surprised and asked: “Were you not a fire-worshipper?” The man replied: “Yes, I … [Read more...]
The hand that Gives is better than the hand that Receives
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March 27, 2018 by
Once Ibrahim bin Adham rahmatullahi alaih met Shaqeeeq Balkhi rahmatullahi alaih in Makkah Mukarramah and asked: “What made you devote all your time to the worship of Allah Ta’ala?” Shaqeeq rahmatullahi alaih replied: “I was once walking through a hot desert when I noticed a bird whose wings were broken off. I decided to wait and see how it would obtain food. I sat close by and watched carefully. After some time, another bird arrived and placed a … [Read more...]
Is my husband still liable to this verbal promise??
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March 21, 2018 by
Question Assalaamu 'Alaykum waRamatullahi Wabarakatuh I have a family issue that is being worrying for a long time and needs to be sorted out. My husband opened a business six years ago but does not have the administation, accounting and computer skills. He employed his brother in law (sisters husband), on a part time basis, who is now late, passed away last year October, (May Allah SWT grant his Janaat), to assist with the … [Read more...]
